What? w/ The Far Out
City Winery Boston presents What? w/ The Far Out live on September 11th at 7:30pm
What? is a funk fusion sextet hailing out of the Hudson Valley of New York. Although commonly confused with the international sensation known as ‘The Who,’ What? has been pioneering their own path to success despite being put on second base by Russ Abbott in 1938. The band found their roots in 2016 when Ryan Perrone and Dan Steen met while studying music at SUNY New Paltz. After graduating in 2020, the band solidified their current line-up and all moved in together.
Drawing influence from the serene landscape of the Catskills that inspired the likes of The Band and Donald Fagen, What? bridges the gap between funk, jazz fusion, and improvisational jam. Compared to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Vulfpeck, Phish and Snarky Puppy, What?’s eclectic taste in music lays the framework for a night that spans multiple genres. With ever-changing setlists, The New Paltz Oracle writes, “the band emphasizes spontaneity and staying boundless.” Rock & roll, jazz, hip-hop, R&B and pop only scratch the surface of what the New York based band might bring at any given show. But what is for certain, is that they will keep the party going all night!
What? consists of best friends Ryan Perrone on trombone, trumpet, keyboards and lead vocals; Dan Steen on guitar, and keyboards; Jared Nelson on guitar, and keyboards; Jeremiah Joseph Mahoney VI on bass, and harmonica; Alex Endres on drums, and Owen Moore on tenor & baritone saxophone.
With a growing following in the Hudson Valley, What? is known to bring high-energy, soulful grooves with their power-house horn section each time they grace the stage. With over 300+ shows under their belt since their 2021 Fall Tour, they have performed at notable venues up and down the East Coast including a center field performance at Dutchess Stadium in Wappinger Falls, NY to a crowd of 5,000 and a sold out show with Dogs in a Pile in Woodstock, NY. They hold the all-time attendance record at their hometown venue in New Paltz, NY. They also embarked on a four night residency in January of 2024, where the band did not repeat a single song; totalling 85 unique originals and covers across the four nights. In 2025, they performed a multi-night headlining run in their hometown. Members of What? have shared the stage and collaborated with Goose, members of Vulfpeck, The Wailers, Karl Denson, Toots & The Maytals, Proxima Parada, Dopapod and more. What? also shares a horn section with nationally touring band The Big Takeover.
They released their debut album, ‘Lavender Lounge’ on June 10th, 2022, and are currently in the process of finalizing their second studio album. They have a heavy catalog of originals and choice covers ready for the road, with a busy schedule ahead consisting of dates up and down the East Coast. To find out more about What?, their music and upcoming shows, please visit www.what.band
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