Knit Rocks

Seemingly frozen in a time capsule since 1966, garage rockers Stately Ghosts have possessed the NYC indie scene with their paranormal brand of retro sounds.

British-born vocalist Abigail Carson learned to sing the blues the hard way, as street musician living off the gratuities she earned in Australia.
Now teamed up with several NYC veteran musicians she crafts tunes influenced by the 60's Chicago blues and garage rock sound.

Stately Ghosts have recently won the WBAI 99.5 FM Battle of the Bands and will be performing on the air Tuesday 4/26/2011 2pm. Other upcoming shows include Matchless, Arlene's Grocery and the 2011 Clearwater Festival.

My Antenna released their first musically offering, " We Here At." in Oct of 2009. The EP is a hard driving rock album mixed with a strong americana folk influence. My Antenna was formed in the Winter of 2008. Formed by lead singer and songwriter, Michael Hannigan. My Antenna draws on many influences including the live drum sound, vintage and indie rock and roll, and the folk traditions. In an effort to expand his musically horizons and prospects Hannigan moved to Brooklyn, New York in fall 2007. There, My Antenna sound was brought to life with the addition of Ian Chang and David Mainella. Both Dave and Ian bring a focused musicality, which make My Antenna what you hear

Marla Mase is a writer/performer/producer/singer/songwriter from New York City. She writes songs, plays, monologues, erotica, blogs, and poems. She is known for her gutsy, sexy, raw, performance style and her intelligent lyrics. Her newest work, SPEAK, ia a genre-busting rock album with a mix of world beat, spoken word, funk, r&b, punk, and classic rock-n-roll. She has been dubbed ‘Patti Smith with Groove.’

Her rock opera, A Brief Night Out (BNO), tells the tale of a woman breaking down, having an affair, obsessing on war, and reassessing her life. Both the theatrical production and the CD of A Brief Night Out are becoming an underground hit here and abroad, particularly in the UK and Brazil.

Sarah Elizabeth Foster is?"

The vibrant southern songbird smiles and replies, "Free."

And indeed she is. New York City is now home to Sarah Elizabeth Foster, a 5' 3" striking slice of authenticity. Of melody. Of music for music's sake.

Even in her youth in Houston, Texas, Sarah could spot the diamonds in the rough. Through endless ballet, piano, and singing lessons, love for artists like Dusty Springfield, Nancy Sinatra and The Supremes was slowly growing. What decade was she living in? Who cared?

Case in point: At 13, Sarah hears The Fugees', "Killing Me Softly" on the radio. Loves it. Wants to sing it at a school performance (where she's got the big solo). Finds out the song is a cover. Tracks down the original Roberta Flack version. Had to be that version. Sang it. Killed it.

This passion continues today in Sarah's new record, Take Me For A Ride (Youthquake Records). Helmed by producer/kindred spirit Frans Mernick, 22, who's prodigious skill and energy were exactly what Sarah had been searching for to bring her record to life. After a chance meeting at an industry event, Sarah found he understood her vision for Take Me For A Ride. Sarah reveals, "Frans asked if I wanted to update the classic sound I liked or make an album straight out of 1966. I thought we should bring our modern take to things, and suggested we incorporate electronic elements. Not knowing his passion for vintage synthesizers!" Best of both worlds? You bet.

The album starts off with "Go Home Alone," a pulsing, retro-modern tune meant to be "Part 2" of the Supremes', "You Keep Me Hangin' On." With an unforgettable melody, Sarah's passionate vocals explain how she's been kept hanging on for way too long. This time she'll be going home…alone. Sarah then reveals every "good girl's" desire to go wild in the driven, fast paced, "Take Me For A Ride," the album's title track. From here Sarah Elizabeth Foster takes you for a ride, from fantasy back to reality, and then ending with hope in, "Little Love Affair."

Sarah's word for herself is free. But a gal with three names deserves three words.

Sarah Elizabeth Foster.