Hank and Cupcakes + HyeTension + Fives June 7, 2011

Hailed by MTV for their "Fresh new sound" and Huffington Post as one of the "15 Musical Acts to Break in 2011", this Brooklyn-based drums and bass duo pumps out edgy dance pop that bristles with sass and sexuality. Hank & Cupcakes spin vicious pop that is just as good for rocking out as it is for dancing. Cupcakes will make your jaw drop with her explosive, commanding voice while banging on the drums standing up! Hank on the bass takes care of the rest, covering so much territory that one critic observed "fans may find themselves scrutinizing the stage, looking in vain for the guitar player that seems to be filling out the band's sound." Cupcakes' edgy vocals bring to mind Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while the music is more reminiscent of Sly & The Family Stone or Blood Sugar Sex Magic-era Red Hot Chili Peppers."

Their self-titled debut EP, and new single HIT, recorded with Grammy Award winning producer Mark B. Christiansen (N.O.R.E., 50 Cent), is heating up at college and specialty radio stations with over 90 adds to date. Hank & Cupcakes have enough hooks to become a Top-40 radio hit, enough groove to keep the crowd moving, and enough personality to merit respect from the most pretentious of listeners. The Brooklyn duo are a two person Gogol Bordello and they will have you stomping across the aisles - This is a must see live show!
http://hankandcupcakes.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/HyeTension/125442455508?sk=info

FIVES is a progressive blend of rock, blues and acoustic music, combining intertwining melodies with creative and pertinent lyrics. Formed in 2007 in Ashburn, VA by lead singer/guitarist Marc Cashin and keyboard player Matt White. The two completed the group with drummer John Greenhalgh, lead guitarist Mark Muto and bassist Dave Knopp. FIVES performs throughout DC,VA, and MD. Their debut EP, A Brief History, was released on June 26th, 2010 and is available on iTunes.
http://www.facebook.com/fivesband

Official Website: http://www.jamminjava.com/