Bronx...nuff said

While I am supposed to be finishing a paper for my grad class, I would much rather be on here writing to everyone. So, before my coffee high wears off, I just wanted to plug our next gig up in The Bronx.

Some call it the Boogie Down, others say its actually Riverdale. I at one point called it home. Going to college there, I have a special spot in my heart for the Bronx, and I take advantage of any chance to go back and visit.

Ok enough of the sappy stuff, we are playing at one of the citys coolest spots to drink, chill and listen to live music. An Beal Bocht has no stage, fancy lighting, or tv's. We play on the ground floor, mano y mano with those who come to hang out and listen.

Interested? I bet you are...we will be playing there May 15th, the day after my 24th Birthday...so leave your comfort zone of the west village or mid town Manhattan and come spend a night with us in the borough that the B&T's would never dare to visit...

Until then, check out An Beal Bochts website: www.anbealbochtcafe.com

-Dan

Getting Cozy at Quinn's

Have any plans for the summer? Well, we know what you're doing on Tuesday night's... because The Sun Gets Down is back at Declan Quinn's in Bay Shore, NY for another summer Tuesday night residency.

Every Tuesday at 10pm, TSGD will be taking over Quinn's and playing everything from originals to some eclectic covers—we may even feature some very special musical guests. 

We'll let you know the first date of the residency ASAP, so check back soon.

See you at Quinn's!

Thanks for Rockin' the "House"!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who made it over to the Brickhouse on Saturday for our last show with Jesse—we couldn't dream of a better night. You guys packed the place out and filled it with palpable energy. Thank you for making it a very special night.

We're currently booking through August and have some exciting gigs coming up. We'll be back at the Brickhouse this summer, as well as the Sage Cafe... and we'll also be all over the five boroughs and Long Island—so keep checking back here and our Facebook for show dates.

The Brickhouse Brewery (4/10/2010)

PBJ

Loose Change

Reverse -->

Get Through It

What Time Is It?

Dark Haired Beauties

Jimmy Don't Tell No Lie

This Is What It Is

You Got That Too -->

This Must Be The Place

Around Myself

Numbers & Letters

Trouble-making Shoes -->

Socks

Patterns

Beast of Burden

Down the Middle

Meticulous Critic

Off to the Moon

Belle -->

Truth

Rocky Raccoon

2 1/2

My Sanity

I'm A Regular

You Gotta Believe in Something

KEY:

"-->" indicates a transition into the next song.

Time Change!

::Our sincere apologies:: 

We will be starting at 10:00pm at the Brickhouse Brewery on Saturday, April 10th

We're sorry for the short notice. Hope to see you there!

Farewell Jesse

We are saddened to announced that our bassist and good friend Jesse Blank will be leaving The Sun Gets Down and moving to Arizona. Although we are upset to see him go, we wish him the best of luck out west.

Jesse's last gig with the band will be this Saturday, April 10th at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue NY. So come hang with us and see our final show with Jesse Blank.

"From the very first time we jammed together, I knew that he was something special. Jesse can funk, rock, groove, lay back, solo... he can do it all.  The bottom line is—Jesse is an incredible talent. Over the past year and a half, he has never ceased to amaze me with his playing. I'll miss him dearly and so will The Sun Gets Down and our fans."

-Ryan

And We're Back

After months of dedication to our album, the band is putting its focus back on what we love most—playing live. 

Look for TSGD in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in the coming months, as well as spots around the Island—from the Hamptons to Nassau County. 

Be sure to keep checking back here, on our Facebook and Myspace for updated dates and information about where we'll be this spring and summer. We've got some great gigs at some hip joints coming up, so be sure to free up your schedule to get down with us.

Heavy Rotation II

Here are some more tunes that have been running through my head...and my headphones almost everyday. Take a look and a listen.

Lettuce

"Relax"

"Mr. Yancy"

The Meters

"Cissy Strut"

Charlie Hunter

"Fine Corinthian Leather"

"Athens"

John Scofield

"Unchain My Heart" (Parts 1 and 2)

Eric Krasno

"76"

Soulive

"Tuesday Night's Squad"

John Coltrane

"Naima"

Miles Davis

"All Blues"