The Repressions Ⓥ

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THE REPRESSIONS are an NYC forest-music/folk-punk band, featuring Barbara Dragon and Nate Lay. They write songs about books, nature, defending animals, injustice, and mental health. You can find their music on all major streaming platforms and see their live shows live in New York City and twice weekly on their Twitch channel. The band dedicates their music to anyone who has ever been made to feel small for being sensitive, kind, smart, or ill.
Websitehttps://therepressions.com/
Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4Pl2dYf2znq6Vm1tgAYxNe
Twitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/the_repressions
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheRepressions

Saturday Night Rock Show – 6/13/26

It's a night of Rock and Indie Rock! Astoria Music Collective presents: The Grey Scales Joe O'Leary The Repressions Sponsored by Lizzy Guitars •WHEN: Saturday, June 13th8PM DOORS/ 8:30PM SHOW •WHERE: The Shillelagh Tavern: 47-22 30th Ave, Astoria NYC 11103 21+, No Cover And next weekend we've got shows Saturday and Sunday! Saturday June 20 - Porch Stomp Music Festival - Governors Island NYC Sunday June 21 - Irish Whiskey Bar, 28-48…

http://therepressions.com/2026/06/11/saturday-night-rock-show-6-13-26/

Saturday Night Rock Show – 6/13/26

It’s a night of Rock and Indie Rock! Astoria Music Collective presents: The Grey Scales Joe O’Leary The Repressions Sponsored by Lizzy Guitars •WHEN: Saturday, June 13th8PM DOORS/ 8:30P…

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Saturday May 30th at Teddy’s F&B

Saturday May 30th, we join a host of wonderful musicians at Teddy's F&B! This is a sensational group of talent featuring the inaugral show of The Backroom Ramblers (Jason Vitelli, Lisa Trenary, and Seth Goldart.) Saturday May 30th, 2026 - 7PM TEDDY'S F&B 2171 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029 No Cover, 21+ The Backroom Ramblers David Fleming The Repressions Kim Jade Braden Palmer Anne Mitcheltree Josh Cohen Chuck Dorman

http://therepressions.com/2026/05/30/saturday-may-30th-at-teddys-fb/

Saturday May 30th at Teddy’s F&B

Saturday May 30th, we join a host of wonderful musicians at Teddy’s F&B! This is a sensational group of talent featuring the inaugral show of The Backroom Ramblers (Jason Vitelli, Lisa Tr…

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Bob Dylan Tribute & Benefit 5/24 at The Let Love Inn

Astoria Music Collective presents Bob's Birthday Show: A Celebration of the Music of Bob Dylan and Fundraiser for Astoria Food Pantry LIVE at The LetLove Inn! FREE SHOW/ ALL DONATIONS GO TO ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY WHEN: Sunday, May 24th - DOORS at 7pm WHERE: THE LET LOVE INN 27-20 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105 FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: -Andrew Sydor @andrewsydor…

http://therepressions.com/2026/05/24/bob-dylan-tribute-benefit-5-24-at-the-let-love-inn/

Bob Dylan Tribute & Benefit 5/24 at The Let Love Inn

Astoria Music Collective presents Bob’s Birthday Show: A Celebration of the Music of Bob Dylan and Fundraiser for Astoria Food Pantry LIVE at The LetLove Inn! FREE SHOW/ ALL DONATIONS GO TO A…

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Tuesday May 19th at BERLIN!

The Repressions, the colorful forest-music/folk-punk duo, join Draped Apes, the art garage rock group from Nashville, and Pocket Vinyl, the one man piano band & on-stage artist. Now that is a show to remember! TUESDAY MAY 19, 2026Doors at 6:00 PMShow at 6:30 PM BERLIN25 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 $10 advance$15 at the door 6:30: The Repressions | 7:15: Pocket Vinyl | 8:00: Draped Apes TICKET LINK

http://therepressions.com/2026/05/18/tuesday-may-19th-at-berlin/

Tuesday May 19th at BERLIN!

The Repressions, the colorful forest-music/folk-punk duo, join Draped Apes, the art garage rock group from Nashville, and Pocket Vinyl, the one man piano band & on-stage artist. Now that is a s…

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Big Show Saturday May 16th at DK PubLIC

Astoria Music Collective presents The Repressions at DK PubLIC! No cover- just three hours of dreams, great drinks, and music. It will be colorful, dreamy, lively and too much fun! •WHEN: Saturday, May 16th9PM-MIDNIGHT •WHERE: DK PubLIC:3840 29th Street, Long Island City 11101

http://therepressions.com/2026/05/12/big-show-saturday-may-16th-at-dk-public/

Big Show Saturday May 16th at DK PubLIC

Astoria Music Collective presents The Repressions at DK PubLIC! No cover- just three hours of dreams, great drinks, and music. It will be colorful, dreamy, lively and too much fun! •WHEN: Saturday,…

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Can You Feel The Love Tonight Video

New YouTube video today! The Repressions cover "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," live, by request on Twitch. This song is from one of Nate's favorite films, The Lion King. It was written by Elton John and Tim Rice and released in 1994 on The Lion King Soundtrack. The Repressions also have more live shows in NYC coming up soon, including:

http://therepressions.com/2026/04/28/can-you-feel-the-love-tonight-video/

Can You Feel The Love Tonight Video

New YouTube video today! The Repressions cover “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” live, by request on Twitch. This song is from one of Nate’s favorite films, The Lion King. It was w…

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A Giant Showcase at Cowgirl Seahorse – 4/9/26

Tonight is an epic showcase of New York City live music ~ and The Repressions are so happy to play. The show begins at 6:30 pm. You are certain to hear music you will love! Thursday, April 9th, 2026Cowgirl Seahorse259 Front St, New York, NY 10038 No Cover ~ What a lineup!  Acorn Slim 6:30-:45 Seagrass Singers 6:50-7:10…

http://therepressions.com/2026/04/09/a-giant-showcase-at-cowgirl-seahorse-4-9-26/

A Giant Showcase at Cowgirl Seahorse – 4/9/26

Tonight is an epic showcase of New York City live music ~ and The Repressions are so happy to play. The show begins at 6:30 pm. You are certain to hear music you will love! Thursday, April 9th, 202…

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The Repressions play Espresso 77 ~ Friday April 3rd!

Friday April 3, The Repressions return to Espresso 77, to celebrate spring with music and good times. We hope you can join! No cover, all ages, original songs and cover songs for every mood. It's such a lovely place, with ample seating and soft lighting, perfect to relax with coffee, tea, wine, food, art, and music. Show begins at 8:30pm at Espresso 77 - 35-57 77th St, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC 11372

http://therepressions.com/2026/04/03/the-repressions-play-espresso-77-friday-april-3rd/

The Repressions play Espresso 77 ~ Friday April 3rd!

Friday April 3, The Repressions return to Espresso 77, to celebrate spring with music and good times. We hope you can join! No cover, all ages, original songs and cover songs for every mood. It&#82…

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Tonight! Barbara solo at Urban Vegan Roots – 3/14

Tonight! Saturday March 14th, Barbara is honored to play at Urban Vegan Roots with Plant Powered Disruptors. This is a variety show with music, uplifting art and stories, a place for activists and community! Plant Powered Disruptors always puts on an excellent and welcoming show! Show begins at 5pm - No cover, all ages! Nate will be back for these upcoming shows in April:

http://therepressions.com/2026/03/15/tonight-barbara-solo-at-urban-vegan-roots-3-14/

Tonight! Barbara solo at Urban Vegan Roots – 3/14

Tonight! Saturday March 14th, Barbara is honored to play at Urban Vegan Roots with Plant Powered Disruptors. This is a variety show with music, uplifting art and stories, a place for activists and …

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Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Live with AMC- Pokemon Theme Song

And the crowd goes wild! Live with Astoria Music Collective – February 28, 2026, at The Local, in Queens, NYC. The Repressions perform an extended acoustic cover to celebrate the 30th anniver…

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