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    Rock/Pop

    Rich Pagano & The SugarCane Cups

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    Thursday, September 10, 2026

    7:00 PM

    The Bitter End

    147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Rich Pagano brings his studio-minded approach to The Bitter End with his group, The SugarCane Cups. The lineup, led by Pagano, favors tightly arranged rock and pop rooted in power pop and jangle pop, foregrounding structure, ensemble interplay and his dual role as timekeeper and producer.

    About the Artists

    Rich Pagano & The SugarCane Cups

    Rich Pagano is a musician and producer who leads Rich Pagano & The SugarCane Cups, bringing a studio-minded approach to the stage. At The Bitter End in New York City, the group works in the overlap between rock and pop, with arrangements that reflect Pagano’s collaborative habits across projects.

    Rich Pagano

    Rich Pagano

    psychedelic rock

    Rich Pagano is a musician and producer recognized for his contributions to various musical projects and collaborations.

    The SugarCane Cups

    The SugarCane Cups

    power popjangle pop

    The SugarCane Cups are a New York City–linked rock/pop group rooted in power pop and jangle pop, heard regularly on stages like The Bitter End. The project centers on musician and producer Rich Pagano, whose studio background informs the band’s arrangements and pacing in performance.