Follow Up: powerkompany in NYC

Writing by Stephanie Augello
Photos by Stephanie Augello & Grace Long

Athens, GA outfit powerkompany played two shows in Manhattan during Valentine's week.  I'm happy to have helped organize their official NYC debut, and to have been there to document it. 

                                                     

Organizing shows is not for the timid.  Organizing shows in Manhattan is definitely not for the timid.  However, when it came down to helping a group full of dynamic talent from Athens, GA successfully showcase themselves to one of the most cynical cities in the world, I was up to the challenge.  On February 14th and 16th, powerkompany played at Rockwood Music Hall and Googie's Lounge, respectively.  They too rose to the occasion, engaging their crowds, and proving that they had the dedication, ability, passion, excitement and confidence to push their music career forward.  If a picture is really worth a thousand words, well then, below you will find a bona fide thesis.

Rockwood Music Hall; February 14, 2012









Googie's Lounge; February 16, 2012







                

Represented by Mazarine Records, powerkompany, recently released their 7-track debut "Comfort," which is available for digital download on their website.  Red and Black described the album as being that which "evokes feelings of happiness and sorrow in one fell swoop, with a musical mix that plays on scale and beats."  Their work has also been noted by Latest Disgrace as being "a gorgeous effort, one that clearly establishes the duo as a band to watch in 2012."  Certainly, their recent week in New York is a testament to that last statement.
For an overview of their whole trip, check out these great photos by Grace Long, and then follow this link.