Since our man Brian has had one of the busiest Fall schedules of all-time, between solo and duo dates, curating shows, taping his bi-weekly podcast, and playing a Replacements tribute set, why not throw something else on the plate, right? Right. He has been recruited by New York-based comedian Rob Ryan to compose a theme
November 1, 2015 in News, Tour
The Paper Jets Reunite with Lambusta For One-Off
On Friday October 30, just shy of Midnight, Brian Erickson and Frank Lettieri took the stage with former member and founding Paper Jet Bill Lambusta for their first full-length set in almost three years. They were joined by Andrew Kolbenschlag, singer/guitarist of Lambusta’s current band Small Planet Radio. The occasion? A special Halloween set at New
October 19, 2015 in News, Releases
Brian Releases Second Surprise Single
Following the enormously positive response to the recently-released single, “Waves,” Brian is back at it again! This time, he’s taken on much different source material, covering, “FLOOR IT!” by New Brunswick, NJ punk quartet Wolfasaurus Rex. Instead of the original’s political maelstrom, Brian strips it back, transforming the song into a preachy folk number that reaches
September 24, 2015 in News, Releases
Brian Drops Surprise Single
Last night around 11:00pm, Brian released a single called, “Waves.” It’s a cover of a song by Asbury Park, NJ favorites Lowlight, with whom The Paper Jets have played on a number of occasions. This is the first recording Brian has released under his own name since 2007. No word on whether or not there’s
September 1, 2015 in Tour
Brian Spins Yarn, Adds Dates
Mark your calendars, friends, because Brian and Virok will be heading out play a few dates this Fall: Friday 9/11 – Wonderbar, Asbury Park, NJ – 7:30p Friday 9/25 – Black Bear Bar, Brooklyn, NY – 8:00p Friday 10/02 – WESS-FM, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA – 2:30p Saturday 10/17 – John & Peter’s, New Hope,