Aaron McDonnell

Honky Tonkin' Cruise w/ Aaron McDonnell & Cory Cross The Liberty Bell - Pier 36 - Setting sail from 299 South St, New York, NY 10002 Thursday June 13th 7PM Boarding - 7:30PM Departure - 10:30 Return to Dock Texas native Cory Cross has been honing his specific brand of country music for over a decade. Getting his start playing guitar in church, Cory began crafting his own songs after being inspired by songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and John Prine. Now making the rounds at dance halls and dives across Texas, as well as sold out shows in Los Angeles and New York City, Cory and his band put on a performance that is equal parts rough-n-rowdy and tenderly intimate. Utilizing classic country instrumentation from steel guitars and fiddle, Cory’s band infuses their style of honky tonk with garage rock energy coming from fuzzy electrics and a thumping rhythm section. The Burden is made up of musicians that each bring their wide and unique influences to create a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Infused with a classic country flavor, Aaron McDonnell has a sound you remember but have never heard before. Over the past several years, he has established himself as one of the premier neo- traditional country acts in Texas having multiple top 40 hits, and playing over 1000 shows. His 2022 full length album "Too Many Days Like Saturday Night" was released to critical acclaim, and he continues to push musical boundaries with a new LP releasing this summer entitled “Midnight Pool Mix”. He has toured in Ireland and the UK as well as around the United States, and is currently signed to Austin based Feels So Good Records. Upcoming music that will be released in 2024 ventures into indie dream pop territory exploring combinations of pedal steel and synthesizer. “In the crowded Texas country field, McDonnell stands out as one of the most natural talents to rise out of Austin in years.” – Peter Blackstock, Austin-American Statesman / Co-founder – No Depression Details: Where: The Liberty Bell - Pier 36 - Setting sail from 299 South St, New York, NY 10002 When: Thursday June 13th 7PM Boarding - 7:30PM Departure - 10:30 Return to Dock DO NOT BE LATE OR YOU WILL MISS THE CRUISE - SETTING SAIL AT 7:30PM SHARP! Food & Drinks: Food and drinks will be served on board, pay with card or cash! STRICTLY 21+ RAIN OR SHINE ALL SALES FINAL Questions? Don't hesitate to call us at 212-254-3706 or email us at contact@cafewha.com. We'd be happy to help answer any questions you may have. This is a 21+ event Presented by Village Presents & Honky Tonkin' in Queens