Chris J. Connolly & Bryan Gallo with Butchers Blind Play Patchogue Theatre Tonight

The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts' critically acclaimed Live in the Lobby music series will open Season 10 with a double album release celebration with CHRIS J. CONNOLLY AND BRYAN GALLO WITH BUTCHERS BLIND tonight, October 23 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets: $10 and include a beverage at the bar; available at the box office the day of the performance or call 631-207-1313 to reserve tickets. Seating is limited; doors open at 7:00 pm. Bryan Gallo is a Long Island based singer-songwriter and former front man of the band Attic Space. His songs are inspired by late nights in bars, the backseats of cars, and the pressures and consequences of living life romantically. Intrigued by both the sounds of alternative country-rock and wistful pop music he embarked on a solo career and began to pen songs that would be deeply personal but still readily accessible. Steeped in reflective heartache, the lexicon of Gallo's lyrics stands as a testament to his raw talent as a musician while weaving a flush and relatable narrative. Whether it be an intimate gig at a tavern or cafe or on a large stage setting under the lights, Bryan's words and melodies stick with audiences long after the show is over. He'll be backed by Pete Mancini, Paul Cianciaruso, Brian Reilly, and Christopher Smith who are also known as Butchers Blind, a well-established Long Island Band that recently released their second album on Paradiddle Records and are hard at work on their third.

Weaving between two continents, Chris J. Connolly's music has been his support system and a reflection of his journeys. Originally from Staffordshire, England - Chris spent his early years performing in hometown venues before eventually crossing the Atlantic to reside in his current home on Long Island. Inspired by both early American roots music and modern alt-rock, Chris grew to craft his own unique style of writing and phrasing that moves between sublime, evolving and hook based melodies.

Chris's debut album, due out this fall on Diversion Records, is anchored around his raw acoustic guitar and vocal arrangements while also exploring new-found sonic territory. With minimalistic additions of percussion, bass, and electric guitar, the album is a diverse and spacious journey rooted in natural performances and craftsmanship that maintains the intimacy and presence of his earlier work. The first single is due in September, with the full album following in late 2014.
Live in the Lobby 2014-2015 Line Up
October 23 - Opening Night for Live in the Lobby Season Ten - Chris J. Connolly and Bryan Gallo with Butchers Blind
November 13 - Rupert Wates Trio and Toby Tobias Ensemble
November 21 - Love in the Lobby: Benefit Concert & Food Drive
January 8 - Johnny Zarrow with special guest Kira Velella
February 12 - Diamond, Newman, and Berg, VSOP
2015 Shows with Performers TBA: March 5, April 2, May 7, and June 4

Live in the Lobby Volume 1 CDs are available at the Patchogue Theatre and the Volume 1 and Volume 2 recordings are available for download at ParadiddleRecords.com.

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