Ghosts of Jupiter and Organ Fairchild - Arch Street Tavern, Hartford CT

A double bill extravaganza with two of the hottest up-and-coming acts on the jam/psychedelic rock scene. 8pm doors / 9pm show $12 adv / $18 day of show (plus fees) GHOSTS OF JUPITER: Ghosts of Jupiter, a New England-based band, has a rich history built on a foundation of progressive rock and psychedelic soundscapes. Led by current moe. keyboardist and founding member of Percy Hill, Nate Wilson, Ghosts of Jupiter formed in 2011. Their self-titled debut was met with regional success and critical acclaim, leading to live performances with rock giants like Blue Öyster Cult, Robert Randolph, and moe. In 2016, their second independent album, The Great Bright Horses, solidified their sound and earned them a spot as the year's #2 progressive rock release by the blog "prog is alive and well." The album drew comparisons to the experimental prog of King Crimson, the psychedelic exploration of Pink Floyd, and the modern sounds of Tame Impala and Dungen. Building on this success, Ghosts of Jupiter released their 2022 album, Keepers of the Newborn Green, on the legendary Berlin label Nasoni Records. The album received further critical acclaim, including a five-star review and feature in the UK's "Shindig" music magazine. The band supported the release with performances at the Adirondack Independence Festival and opening slots for psych-rock legends Earthless. The current lineup features Nate Wilson on lead vocals, keyboards, and flute, Thomas Lada on bass and keyboards, Barrett Goeman on drums, and Pierre Aleksi on guitar. With an unwavering commitment to touring and recording, Ghosts of Jupiter continues to push the boundaries of modern psychedelic rock. ORGAN FAIRCHILD: Hailed by Live For Live Music as a "fast-rising NY band" and praised by JamBase for "making waves in the scene," Organ Fairchild has carved out a distinctive sound that blends the energy of a rock band with the improvisational spirit of an organ trio. Described by Glide Magazine as "adventurous, vital and alive," the band's music draws inspiration from artists like Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, and The Meters. The result is a dynamic mix of funk, rock, jazz, and jam that feels both familiar and refreshingly original. On stage, Organ Fairchild delivers an unforgettable performance without a bass player—and without a vocalist—proving just how powerful an instrumental trio can be. As Atlanta's FunkCity.net puts it, "Get ready to be bowled over by this terrific trio—old-school funk fusion with new-era notions of jam." Hailed as a “fast-rising NY band” by Live For Live Music, and a group that's “making waves in the scene" by JamBase, Organ Fairchild craft their organ-trio-meets-rock-band sound — described as “adventurous, vital and alive” by Glide Magazine — by synthesizing influences ranging from The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers to The Meters, Steely Dan and Medeski Martin & Wood. And when they're on stage completely captivating an audience without a bass player - and nobody singing - there is no confusing them for any other artist on today's scene. As FunkCity writes, “Get ready to be bowled over by this terrific trio - old school funk with new era notions of jam.” Voted NY's top emerging band in 2021, Organ Fairchild have gone on to: ✅ Chart #1 on Summer 2024 Relix/Jambands.com National Radio Charts (Phish was #4!) ✅ Record with Jorma Kaukonen ✅ Become official artists on the nugs platform ✅ Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel interview and airplay ✅ Maggie Rose, Andy Frasco and Tedeschi Trucks Band members sit-ins ✅ Handpicked by Spotify for their "Instrumental Funk" playlist ✅ Four-set appearance at the final Summer Camp Music Festival in IL (15,000+ attendance) "Blazed their way through their propulsive compositions and an excellent Grateful Dead cover" - JamBase