TROY — Craft beer and music will team up once again for a rocking night downtown; this time, Wurliday and Dark Honey will join forces for a bill of local talent next Thursday, Aug. 15.
The show, aptly named River Jams in honor of the Hudson River only steps away, is a collaborative effort between Brown’s Brewing Company and Ryan’s Wake. It will take place along the waterfront behind Brown’s Brewing Company, Ryan’s Wake and TRIP/RCHR at 417 River Street, Troy, NY.
“We are stoked to play with Dark Honey,” Henricks said. “This will be our one and only hometown show for the summer, so we are excited to get on stage.” Henricks added the band is especially excited for the shared bill because not only are the groups good friends, but there is also member crossover.
Dark Honey vocalist Jimi Woodul agreed with Henricks. “We feel super stoked to be on the same bill as Wurliday,” Woodul said. “It’s gonna be a terrific show, they are incredible musicians.” Woodul added the band is excited to rock hard, “maybe too hard…we will see.”
Event organizer Pearson Constantino, who is also Brown’s Brewing Company’s director of marketing and sales, is continuing to plan the show with the help of several people, including Jeff Morad of WEQX and Christine and Roger Sharp from HighPeaks.
“A lot of really great things happen when craft beer and live music come together; special bonds are made between the artists and audience, all accompanied by a beautiful beer to ensure those good vibes are interwoven and sealed on someone’s mind for a long time,” event organizer Pearson Constantino said. “This is a tradition for Brown’s Brewing Company, beer and rock ‘n’ roll. It just makes sense to us.”
Constantino explained how he and his team landed with Wurliday and
“…When an artist comes along and approaches us … if it makes sense, then we’ll give it a shot,” Constantino said. “But, our focus is truly on crafting the very best beer we can, pairing that liquid with a righteous meal, and providing a cool space to indulge in. If a live show makes sense like this Wurliday [and Dark Honey] hit, then it’s on.”
Wurliday, an Albany-based group, brings together six impressive talents from across the region for a fusion of soul and funk. The band has shared the stage with national acts The Meters and EnVogue.
River Jams is strictly a 21-plus show with valid identification. Bicycles, lawn chairs, pets and outside food and drinks are prohibited. Ridesharing will be available at the event.