December 21st, 2024, 8:00PM

Pylon Reenactment Society with Is/Ought Gap

@ Wild Heaven Garden Club

Pylon Reenactment Society with Is/Ought Gap

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY

It's easier to explain what Pylon Reenactment Society isn’t than what it actually is. It’s not a continuation or a reunion, because Vanessa is the only member in both groups. It’s neither a tribute act nor a cover band, although they do perform Pylon songs. Led by Vanessa Briscoe Hay of the legendary post-punk band Pylon, Pylon Reenactment Society also features Jason NeSmith and Kay Stanton (Supercluster, Casper & The Cookies) and Gregory Sanders (Casper & The Cookies). Their debut album ‘Magnet Factory’ and live performances have been met with critical acclaim. Uncut Magazine awarded the album an 8/10 rating, saying “Magnet Factory finds the quartet in scintillating form, shifting smartly between angular noise-pop and nervy punk-funk, topped with Hay’s spiky vocals… a terrific debut from American post-punk veterans.” The Associated Press said, “...Briscoe Hay remains a distinctive, boundary-defying songwriter… Amid the algorithm-driven din that now fills earbuds, ‘Magnet Factory’ sounds as fresh as Pylon first did…the band is an irresistible blend of simplicity and synchronicity, the music both edgy and therapeutic.” Rolling Stone Magazine noted of their performance at SXSW 2024 “…Pylon Reenactment Society dodges nostalgia partially because Pylon was hardwired for the future…” 

Pylon Reenactment Society have supported the release of ‘Magnet Factory’ by going on whirlwind tours of the west coast, mid Atlantic states, Florida and the Midwest — playing SXSW, Athfest and Hopscotch. Current plans include continuing to perform select US dates in support of the album which has charted on the NACC Top 200 Chart peaking at #62.

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URLs / Social Media

www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com

https://www.facebook.com/pylonreenactmentsociety

https://twitter.com/pylongirl/

https://www.instagram.com/pylonreenactmentsociety/

photo credit PRS - Christy Bush

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IS/OUGHT GAP

In the elusive shadows of early 80’s Athens, Georgia, Is/Ought Gap emerged as a force beyond the ordinary, their name whispered in the clandestine circles of independent music. A vital chapter in a scene immortalized by People Magazine and cinematic masterpieces (Athens, Ga: Inside Out), they wove their distinctive sounds into the same musical tapestry as R.E.M, the B-52's, and Pylon.

The saga began in the twilight of 1981 when Bryan Cook (later of Time Toy and Club Gaga), captivated by the rebellious echoes of the Sex Pistols, collided with Tom Cheek (later of Killkenny Cats), sparking a brotherhood fueled by shared musical alchemy and thrift store escapades. With the arrival of Haynes Collins and later Allen Wagner, Is/Ought Gap marked a pivotal moment, their ensemble now complete.

Within the ghostly halls of an old funeral home in downtown Athens, GA, they crafted their songs and narrative. Live debut whispers echoed via the clandestine "Party Line" on Pylon’s answering machine, setting the stage for an indelible pact forged with a silent yet attentive audience at the Coffee Club.

As the band's sonic journey extended beyond Athens, Is/Ought Gap became known for electrifying performances across the Southeast, sharing the stage with iconic acts like the Bongos, Circle Jerks, R.E.M., and Pylon. The shadows thickened during their break-up in the late '80s, only to be resurrected during the Art Rocks Athens events in 2014, alongside the birth of the Pylon Reenactment Society.

Now, in the hushed chambers of Jason Nesmith's (Casper & the Cookies, Pylon Reenactment Society) Bel Aire studio, unreleased songs find their voice, preparing to etch a new chapter on the highly anticipated album ‘SUA,’ set to emerge on April 5th, 2024 on vinyl and digital via HHBTM / Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records. The stage is set for a grand return, a celebration of sonic resurrection, as Is/Ought Gap weaves their enigmatic melodies once more into the tapestry of Athens. Witness the echoes of shadows and the resonance of melodies as the enigma of Is/Ought Gap unfolds live and in person.