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Review: The Wayside Shakeup – Private Party EP

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Join us tomorrow on SoundCloud and iTunes for QSLehighValley, where we will be joined by Rob Volansky of The Wayside Shakeup. Also, check out our review of the band’s newest single, “Stay Up.”

Artist: The Wayside Shakeup
Album: Private Party EP (LISTEN)
Released: 2015
Genre: Funk/Rock

Those who know The Wayside Shakeup know that they’re a versatile group of guys, each with distinctive musical tastes. Their most recent EP, “Private Party,” sees them use their talents to delve into the world of funk with the savvy of genre veterans.

This EP will get you up and moving from the start, beginning with the fast and fun title track. Indeed, “Private Party” sets the tone for a good time to come before heading into the groovy dance rock tune, “Silence is Your Soundtrack.” We then flow quite easily into the sunny “Finally Looking Up,” which laces jazz undertones and a fun chorus together to make even the biggest skeptics feel optimistic.

Things get very interesting on EP closer, “Wear You Down,” a six-and-a-half-minute romp that, in addition to funk, gives nods to 80s synth pop and Wayside’s trademark roots rock. This track is truly a journey, with a spacey, acoustic-based bridge that builds to the EP’s sonically climactic, feel-good ending.

If you haven’t been, now is a good time to begin following The Wayside Shakeup. The band proves on its “Private Party EP” that it has only just begun to tap into its potential. Let this EP serve as an introduction to their capabilities.

Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week: Mar. 14-20

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St. Paddy’s week is upon us! While making your plans this weekend, be sure to check out your local music scene. Particularly, keep an eye on the…

Can’t-Miss Shows of the Week!

Thurs., Mar. 17 | 7 p.m.
The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown, PA
Admission: FREE
Description: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending Dave Goddess Group’s CD release show, also featuring the Crossroads Duo.

Fri., Mar. 18 | 8:30 p.m.
Wild Adriatic, Animal Years and The Wayside Shakeup
Venue: Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Admission: $10-12
Description: Take a trip to see our good friends The Wayside Shakeup as part of this great night of music in Philly.

Sat., Mar. 19 | 8 p.m.
Big Valley Bluegrass
Venue: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Admission: FREE
Description: A mix of original and traditional bluegrass tunes is the free offering this Saturday night at SteelStacks.

Review: The Wayside Shakeup – Stay Up (Single)

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Philly-based Americana band The Wayside Shakeup released their newest single, “Stay Up,” on Feb. 2. Recorded at Dr. Dog’s former Philadelphia studio, the band adds support from trumpeter Greg Rosen of Swift Technique and Philly roots rocker Reed Kendall of Up The Chain, who produced, engineered and lent backing vocals to the track.

With “Stay Up,” The Wayside Shakeup has released a heartfelt traveler’s ballad that could quite easily serve as the soundtrack to a film montage featuring two long-distance, estranged lovers. Lead singer Rob Volansky’s vocals soulfully project the longing that accompanies being on the road and away from the one you love, while a listener can’t help but feel it on every note played by lead guitarist Chris D’Antonio during his solo around the two-minute mark.

Just before three minutes, the song begins to wrap up with a beautiful, a capella sing-and-clap-along moment before the full band re-enters to close out this expertly-crafted roots rock tune.

Watch the official lyric video for The Wayside Shakeup’s “Stay Up” below, and listen for the track on this Thursday’s edition of QSLehighValley!

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