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(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Thesaurus Rex & Boys Go To Jupiter, with opener simmerr, on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall.  Doors open at 6:30pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

Thesaurus Rex was started in 2022 by writer/singer Calvin Rezen with the help of Berklee classmate Varun Jhunjhunwalla on lead guitar, audio engineer and session drummer Dan MacDonald, and jazz virtuoso Ethan Marsh on the bass.  They were recently honored to be in the top 2 bands of Our Wicked Lady's Winter Madness Battle of the Bands 2024, and boast an eclectic musical style, clever and comedic lyrics, and energetic stage presence. Thesaurus Rex has played venues around New York City such as The Sultan Room, Brooklyn Made, Our Wicked Lady, Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric and many more.

Inspired by a whirlwind of influences and genres, Boys Go To Jupiter’s captivating sound is grounded in strong storytelling and powerful live performance. With their blend of joyful pop, dreamy soul, lush folk, and sugary punk, the Brooklyn-based band continues to impress, earning viral attention and a recent feature on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Pop. Countless can’t-miss shows and a rapidly growing social media following have cemented the project as an undeniable hit in the NYC market and beyond. BGTJ is the project of songwriters Caleb Martin-Rosenthal, Jess Kantorowitz, & Luke Volkert. Whether supported by their five-piece band or as a trio, they share a love for songs with heart, humor, and hooks that have audiences dancing, singing, crying, and back again. Their debut album is slated for Fall 2024.

simmerr, led by vocalist/keyboardist James Acre and guitarist/vocalist Jairo Campo, infuses a bedrock of 80s soul with the indie rock stylings of Mac DeMarco, a carefree yacht rock energy, and Latin jazz rhythms.  Last Fall, they released their debut single, “Get You Flying,” a relentlessly upbeat tune featuring Charles Ritz (of Zoe Sparks) on saxophone and Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith (of Couch) on trumpet, produced by Tucker Bickell (Couch, Zoe Sparks, Victor Franco). They are a mainstay act in Manhattan, consistently packing club stages in the Lower East Side such as Arlene’s Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, and more. While only a year old, simmerr is set for a year of growth in 2024, releasing more original music, innovative social media content, and expanding their audience. Their next single, “Parallel,” is set to release this June.

Tickets are $15 in advance (or $20 at the door) and are available for purchase online. Debonair Music Hall is located at 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Debonair Music Hall is a live music venue that brings the best national touring acts and local bands to Teaneck, NJ. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you experience the electrifying energy of live music.

Black Box Studios, event producer and collaborative performing arts school est. 2007, works in conjunction with Black Box PAC, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works by world-class writers including Eric Bogosian, Daniel Handler, Ken Levine, Paul Schrader, Beth Henley, Craig Lucas, Neil LaBute and The Estates of Edward Albee, Sam Shepard, and IB Singer, and more.  Recent and upcoming BBS shows at Debonair: Doom Dogs ft. Reeves Gabrels; comedian Elon Gold; Willie Nile; comedians Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson & Jim Florentine; Aryeh Kunstler; James Maddock; Livia; Israel Portnoy, and more.