The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX presents
The Late Joys Unplugged
In Residence Wednesday nights in January
Jan.04, 11, 18, & 25, 2012 8-10pm in The Butterfly Bar
Free Admission!
With influences that include The Beatles, The Kinks, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, The Jam, The Clash and a slew of '80s and '90s Brit-pop guitar-based trailblazers, The Late Joys put on a high-octane show that's groovy, melodic and infused with fun. The Late Joys play infectious sonic confections with literate lyrics, catchy melodies and unabashedly progressive political sensibilities.
Formed as the house band in a play about working-class Wigan, England circa 1930, The Late Joys have evolved into a regularly booked Austin club act, performing original tunes penned by guitarist/frontman Robi Polgar and lead guitarist Scottie Hickman, as well as a slew of energetic covers from the 1960s on. The rhythm section is driven by drummer Matt Patterson and bassist Patrick Lopez, and the band's bright sound is rounded off with the trumpet (and occasional flugelhorn) stylings of Shane Lewis. The band often performs "unplugged" at more intimate area venues, where a premium is placed on the intricacies of the material as well as the band's penchant for a warm and inviting rapport with the audience. The Late Joys have performed extensively in Austin, including Momo's, Jovita's, The Saxon Pub, The Carousel Lounge, The Parlor, Dirty Dog Bar, and more.
The Late Joys official website: http://www.latejoys.com/
