The Red Party: THE BOOTBLACKS + THE DISCUSSION LIVE!
About This Event
At Mercury Lounge, The Red Party shares a bill with The Bootblacks and The Discussion. The Bootblacks bring post-punk–tinged rock and a forceful live approach; The Discussion favors tight arrangements and direct hooks suited to the club room; The Red Party works in structured pop‑rock with forward vocals and ensemble focus.
About The Red Party
The Red Party brings a rock/pop set to Mercury Lounge, one of the city’s smaller rooms where new bands often get their first real measure. The bill includes Mark Steiner Problems, Sean Templar, Jarek, and George Grant, framing the night as a cross-section of working NYC acts rather than a single-headliner event. The music leans on tight song structures and melody, with enough grit to keep it from turning slick. In New York’s club ecosystem, shows like this function as informal premieres: local scenes defining themselves in real time.
About the Artists
The Red Party
The Red Party is a rock/pop group that appears in New York City’s club circuit, with shows at the Mercury Lounge. Their recent bills there include “LOVE WILL TEAR US APART” and a co-headlining night with The Bootblacks, sometimes listed as Bootblacks, alongside The Discussion.
The Discussion
The Discussion is a Rock/Pop group on the New York City live circuit, with appearances at the Mercury Lounge. They’ve shared bills with The Red Party and Bootblacks (also billed as The Bootblacks), including the event “The Red Party: THE BOOTBLACKS + THE DISCUSSION LIVE!” Their work is built for the club room: tight arrangements, direct hooks, and a performance style that favors clarity over spectacle.
Bootblacks
Bootblacks are typically individuals who shine shoes and may work together as a group during events, often within the context of LGBTQ+ culture and community gatherings.
The Bootblacks
The Bootblacks is a band that blends elements of post-punk and rock, known for their energetic live shows and distinctive sound.