Wednesday, July 15th @ 8PM
The Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14607
$10 21+, $12 18+

Yeasayer
Self described as “Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel” and “Enya with bounce,” Yeasayer is an experimental rock band from Brooklyn, NY. Yeasayer has played at such festivals as SXSW, Lollapalooza and Roskilde. Their 2007 debut LP, All Hour Cymbals, is described by Pitchfork as a “unique form of indie rock world music” with elements of new-age, spiritualism, and indie rock.

Ponytail
Named “Best Band” in 2008 by Baltimore City Paper, Ponytail is a four person experimental rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. Ponytail has received praise by Pitchfork and the BBC for their upbeat, energetic guitar work and unique vocal style.

Phantogram
Formed in 2007, Phantogram is the work of guitarist Josh Carter and keyboardist Sarah Barthel from Greenwich, NY. Described by Sarah as “a combination of Kanye West and Radiohead,” Phantogram has opened for bands such as Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer, Brazilian Girls and The Slip.

Yeasayer, Ponytail and Phantogram play Wednesday, July 15th at The Bug Jar.

- Marc