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New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles.
Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others.
In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cohwer (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

The Big Woozy Band is one of NYC premiere live bands! Led by one of the most entertaining and soulful singers in the business, Ernie aka Big Woozy, and seasoned musicians that have played in venues across the world!! The BWB incorporates tunes across the spectrum of music! Soul, Rock, 70’s classics thru today’s hits. Their signature phrase “We Parytin!” tells you all you need know! The #BWB is here to make your Thursday's unforgettable, entertaining, and most of all FUN!
Follow us online at @BigWoozyBand on all platforms! WE PARYTIN!!!
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New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles.
Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others.
In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cohwer (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles. Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others. 

In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cowher (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles.
Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others.
In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cowher (Vocals, Drums, Guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!
Led by face-melting guitar solos and the soaring female vocals Stephany Mora, The Nightwatch plays a wide variety of R&B, Soul, Blues and Pop. Their energy on stage is infectious, and don't be surprised to see them joined by special guests on a weekly basis, made up of high-end local NYC talent! The Nightwatch will make your evening out at Haswell Green's an unforgettable one. photo

New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles.
Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others.
In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cohwer (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

The Big Woozy Band is one of NYC premiere live bands! Led by one of the most entertaining and soulful singers in the business, Ernie aka Big Woozy, and seasoned musicians that have played in venues across the world!! The BWB incorporates tunes across the spectrum of music! Soul, Rock, 70’s classics thru today’s hits. Their signature phrase “We Parytin!” tells you all you need know! The #BWB is here to make your Thursday's unforgettable, entertaining, and most of all FUN!
Follow us online at @BigWoozyBand on all platforms! WE PARYTIN!!!
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New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles.
Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others.
In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cohwer (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc

New York’s finest live musicians taking you into the wee hours of the Night! With the best live music in NYC, Haswell Green’s promises the epitome of a New York moment, right down to the soundtrack!

Imperial Cities features the most talented musicians and performers on Broadway, including the following key core members...

Nate Hopkins (Keys, Vocals, Saxophone, Guitars, percussion)
James Nathan Hopkins an actor, musician, and entertainer based in New York City. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music and the UCB Theatre, James first gained recognition as a dueling piano player at Howl at the Moon Boston and as a music director of one of Boston's premier wedding and event bands, Freestyle under Wilson Stevens Production for 5 years. Since moving to New York he has appeared onstage as a principal actor and musician in Broadway’s “Bandstand”, through which he made numerous television appearances including the 2017 Tony Awards, Good Morning America and played and sang on the original cast album. Off-Broadway credits include “What’s It All About: Bacharach Reimagined" and Les Freres Corbusier’s “Here’s Hoover". Further music directing credits include MTF's "Eastbound" and Howl at the Moon NYC, a high energy dueling piano show in the heart of Times Square.

Eugene Taylor (Lead Vocals, guitar, Keys)
Gene Taylor is a singer-songwriter, actor/musician who currently resides in Brooklyn. He has been fortunate to have performed on various stages such as The Howard Theater in Washington DC to BB Kings as a lead vocalist with The Adam Levowitz Orchestra, to opening for Grammy Award-winning country artist Mac Powell at the Encore Events Center in NJ. His NYC credits are Man of La Mancha (National tour THE BARBER) Freedom Riders (Joe Perkins NYMF). Gene has also sung for Carnival Cruise lines and can currently be seen as a vocalist for the top wedding band companies in the area such as Hank Lane, Craig Scott and Total Entertainment. Gene is currently in the recording studio working on his first solo EP produced by Swang (Family Stone, Ne-Yo, Shuggie Otis) an EP that he hopes that pays respect to that warm analog, synth, straight to tape sound of Stevie Wonder’s “Music of My Mind” meets a modern pop Pharell sensibility. When not performing theatrical productions or rock bands, he is often booked for solo engagements at Staybridge Suites, Nylo Hotel and the Lotte Palace Hotel, he also performs his own original music with his band at venues such as The Bitter End and Prohibition. Gene also teaches music classes to infants and toddlers at the Brooklyn Conservatory and performs at birthday parties with his duo side project “U and Me"

Learn more about Eugene by visiting his online profile at www.genetaylormusic.com

Debbie Tjong (Lead Vocals, bass, keys, guitar, percussion)
Debbie Tjong is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress based out of New York City. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has been actively performing all across the country, appearing on National television, Billboard Magazine and New York Times. Upon graduating from college, she's opened for several Latin Grammy Award-winning artists like Camila, Belanova and Daddy Yankee She started performing as a dueling pianist 7 years ago with Howl at the Moon, where she sang and played piano, drums, guitar, and bass. Over the years, she has worked for multiple locations of Howl at the moon; Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. She has also been actively performing for weddings, private events, and corporate parties. She's worked for multiple entertainment agencies including Wilson Stevens production in Boston, and several New York Entertainment agencies including Total Entertainment, Bounce Entertainment, Steve Brayer Entertainment, Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos, New York New York Dueling Pianos, Shake rattle and roll and Rockers on Broadway. She's also been actively involved in theater. Notable performances include playing for Andrew Lloyd Webber at the School of Rock Tony's after party and the original musical "A Labour of Love” for Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long. 2 years ago, she was in the Off-Broadway production of "Missed Connections". Till February of this year, she played the role of Bertha in the Off-Broadway show "RED ROSES GREEN GOLD” featuring the music of the Grateful Dead where she was acting, singing, playing 8 instruments and dancing. She’s currently in the Off-Broadway production of “Rags Parkland” at Ars Nova playing the role of Ess Pinvint.

Sus Vasquez (Lead guitar)
Sus Vásquez is a guitarist from Medellin, Colombia. Considered a versatile musician for her flexibility to perform and record in a variety of styles. Sus is currently featured as an LsL instruments artist and sponsored by Dunlop, Fractal Audio, Vertex Effects, Analysis Plus, Walrus Audio, Soundbrenner and among others. 

In 2016, Sus participated in the Kiesel Guitar Contest with around 5.000 guitar players from around the world. She was among the top 5 finalists. She is currently the main guitarist for the Latin singer Karol G performing in events like the ASCAP Awards (NYC, 2018), Latin Grammys ( 2017) and Bruuttal (2017). Sus currently lives in NYC where she gigs with different cover bands and projects in the city. Sus has also performed as a solo artist on Festival de Guitarra Internacional de Cartagena, Guitar Masters festival and Hard Rock Cafe Medellin presenting her own solo guitar instrumental music being a fusion between rock, ambient music, soundtracks, indie, and progressive metal.

Micah Cowher (Vocals, Drums, guitar)
Micah Cowher is an NYC-based drummer/vocalist currently recording and touring with his original new-age rock project, Sir Cadian Rhythm, as well as Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 Tribute), Saved by the 90’s, and The Alex Cano Band, to name a few. Micah can also be found singing at your wedding with The Hudson Project in partner with Elan Artists and Andora Productions. Before joining his band, Micah traveled the world both on land and sea with the Broadway hit, Rock of Ages, as the starring role of Drew. Some other favorite theatre credits include Shrek the Musical (Broadway National Tour), Bayside the Musical (Off-Broadway), and Seussical the Musical (Westchester Broadway Theatre); along with various cruise lines, regional theaters, and dueling piano companies throughout the U.S. When not performing, Micah teaches both dance and percussion privately through Dance Molinari NYC and Cowabunga Performing Arts (founder). Imperial Cities is his newest musical venture and to say he’s excited is a drastic understatement 🙂

Learn more about Micah by visiting his online profile at www.scrband.nyc