Escaper ~ Qway ~ Maantrala (DJ Set)

Escaper is a New York City band who throws sci-fi dance parties that mix funky jams with progressive psych-rock.

Escaper is known for the synergy between Will Hanza (guitar, vocals) and Phil Kadet (keys). After a brief hiatus during the initial months of the pandemic, they were joined by drummer Sam Crespo (Space Bacon) and bassist Luke Bemand (lespecial).

The band has played all over the northeast at festivals such as Northlands, Great South Bay, Adirondack Independence, Bear’s Picnic and others and have shared stages with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits), Spafford as well as members of Dopapod, Cabinet, Rubblebucket and many more.

Qway is an Eastern Progressive Psych trio from Philadelphia, PA. Qway methodically blends disparate influences to bring a fresh take on the psych-rock revival, creating a genre-defiant sound consisting of prog-rock roots injected with Turkish/far-East melodies, drum-and-bass pockets, and trip-hop sampling. With elaborate live performances showcasing technical compositions, complex improvisation, live sequencing, looping, and an eclectic array of instrumentation, Qway brings high-energy psych grooves to the stage while redefining the boundaries and capabilities of a 3-piece band.

 

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