The final installment of this season's Jive Hive Live Series will help you kick off your summer months with a bang. This event brings together a triple bill featuring The Greetings, The E-Block, and Kendra McKinley in a celebration of local music not to be missed.
The Greetings
Hailing from Albany, NY, The Greetings are a dream blues trio formed in 2018 that laces smoky, bluesy, rock n roll with psychedelic atmospheres to create a unique audio experience. Fronted by the soulful rasp of Ben Gesek on lead vocals and bass, their vibe-filled tunes are elevated by Bryan Bidwell's guitar, as he weaves light, and airy melodies with effortless precision. Spring Nguyen holds each composition together on drums, acting as a rhythmic backbone that ties it all together. As a three-piece band, their music may appear deceptively simple, but each member's musical prowess intertwines to create an ethereal experience that leaves audiences spellbound.
E-Block
The E-Block is a 5-piece indie R&B band based in Upstate New York, blending the acoustic warmth of singer-songwriter music with an ice-cold rhythm section informed by modern R&B. Founded by guitarist Luke Pascarella in 2019, the band has grown to include saxophonist James Soren, keyboardist Devin Tetlak, bassist Daniel Folds, and drummer Leroy “Rudy” Dalton. With a deep bag of influences and free-flowing style, The E-Block has earned a reputation as a unique live act in the Capital Region scene and beyond. Follow their Instagram @eblockmusic for all the current action, including the release of their new song “Calling” (June ‘23).