ATHENS, GA–Pylon Reenactment Society will make their European debut in at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Pylon Reenactment Society is fronted by former Pylon front woman Vanessa Briscoe Hay, whose inimitable vocal textures and phrasing define Pylon’s sound for most listeners. Pylon is considered to be one of the most influential bands at the beginnings of what would become known as the “Athens, GA music scene.” Over 30 years ago, Pylon, along with The B-52’s and R.E.M., were heavily featured in the original feature documentary, “Athens, GA: Inside/Out” propelling them into the international spotlight, yet Pylon performed only in the U.K. in 1980 but never performed on the mainland of Europe. Fans in Europe are very excited for the opportunity to see Hay and her new band perform a mix of Pylon material and original songs.  Hay was included in Paste Magazine’s list of “The 25 Greatest Front Women of All Time.”

Pylon Reenactment Society formed in 2014 and has turned into a tight touring unit having performed at festivals and venues on both coasts, the Midwest and the Southeast.  In addition to Hay, PRS is rounded out by Jason NeSmith (Casper & The Cookies) on guitar, Kay Stanton (Casper & The Cookies) on bass guitar and backing vocals, Damon Denton (Big Atomic) on keyboards, and Joe Rowe (The Glands) on drums.

PRS released a 6-song EP, “Part Time Punks Session,” in the fall of 2017   and a 7” vinyl single of two original songs, “Messenger” and “Cliff Notes,” on 2018 on Henry Owings’ Chunklet Industries.  The single is now available outside of Bandcamp at independent music stores.

The band continues to receive rave reviews for their releases and their live shows. The band’s tour schedule is as follows:

Thursday, May 30th @ 11:30 p.m.

Primavera Sound Festival

Your Heineken Stage

Barcelona, Spain

Festival pricing applies

 

Saturday, June 22nd @ 8:15 p.m.

Athfest Sampler In Augusta

Miller Theater

708 Broad Street

Augusta, GA

with The Producers and The Pauses

Tickets $15.00

 

Sunday, June 23rd @ 4:30 p.m.

ATHFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL

Washington Street Stage

Athens, GA

All ages/Free

 

Saturday, August 17th@ 9:00 p.m.

The Vista Room

2836 LaVista Road

Decatur, GA

Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

with FLAP

PRS is putting the finishing touches on a full-length recording of all new and original material.  Hay is also close to finalizing a deal for the reissuing of the Pylon cataglog on vinyl.

For more information:

www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com

EPK: https://spark.adobe.com/page/jkVL8XZOiPNiN/

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