Rachel & the Black Straps

Performing ska, rocksteady and reggae versions of 80's New Wave classics, Rude Boy George is fronted by Bigger Thomas' Roger Apollon, Jr with fellow Bigger Thomas bandmate Marc Wasserman and features members from several popular NYC groups including Beat Brigade, The Toasters, The Royal Swindle and Across The Aisle. We'll kick off the year with a release party for Rude Boy George's new CD 'Confessions!'

"OMG best album ever." - LYNVAL GOLDING, THE SPECIALS GUITARIST AND SONGWRITER


Mind Over Time is an American Indie rock band from New York City. Formed in 2009 and fully assembled in 2013, The band is made up of Wes Estrella (Bass, Synths, Back Up Vocals), Ben Moureau (Lead Guitar), Rich Johnson (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards), Heather Costas (Keyboards), and Hyukjun Yoon (Drums). The bands sound can be defined by soaring guitar delays, haunting ambient synths, groovy melodic bass lines, a tight snare heavy drum mix and passionate lead vocals.

Mind Over Time released Their Debut Album "A New Kind of Romance" independently on November of 2013 and a follow up EP on December 16th, 2014. The band has played venues such as Mercury Lounge, Pianos, Revolution Music Hall, and the CBGB's Festival.