Thursday, Jan. 3, 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Burlington-based American rock band Gang of Thieves is hitting the stage at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington on Jan. 3 at 9 p.m. Start the new year off right by jamming all night long to funky riffs, catchy melodies and energy that puts the room into full-throttle mode. This show is 21-plus only.
Focusing on the throwback, manic sounds of the 1990s, Gang of Thieves brings the vintage grooves to any venue from opera music halls to preschools. The latest EP, “Totem,” features singles such as “Raise Your Head” and “The Way I Feel” that will bring the band’s signature funk and vintage feel to the Pickle Barrel.
Gang of Thieves came alive in 2009 by vocalist Michael Reit, bassist Tobin Salas, and guitarist Nicholas Wood, who all shared exceptional love and respect for the roots of true American rock and roll. These “road warriors” gained an invaluable member, Taylor Whipple, as their lead drummer and now perform as a powerhouse quartet. Gang of Thieves has since toured in over 38 states, accumulating close to 1,000 shows across the country.
Heading into next week, the band Ripe revisits the Pickle Barrel stage at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9. This show is a special 18-plus show.
After just weeks of knowing each other at Berklee College of Music, this Boston-based band formed. What started off as playing music at parties quickly spiraled into a globally known diversification of music. Playing at festivals such as High Seirra and Summer Camp, Ripe has also toured with G. Love & Special Sauce.
Based on the belief that there is no single definition of dance music, Robbie Wulfsohn, Tory Geismar, Jon Becker, Sampson Hellerman, Josh Shpak, Nadav Shapiro, and Calvin Barthel united to create a fusion of funky, rock-inspired sounds known as Ripe. The septet aims to create a distraction from the negatives in life by promoting meaningful happiness through their music and daily lives. In essence, they are here to play music with their genuine passion towards the art.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at JAX Food and Games or online at picklebarrelnightclub.com. Pickle Barrel Nightclub is located at 1741 Killington Road, Killington.
