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    Rock/Pop

    The Backscratch v3.0W Josh Dion, Anna Rose, Bryan Dunn And Host Martin Rivas

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    Tuesday, June 16, 2026

    7:00 PM

    The Bitter End

    147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    The Backscratch v3.0 brings a rotating lineup to The Bitter End, pairing singing-drummer Josh Dion with pop-rock songwriter Anna Rose and rock-pop artist Bryan Dunn, with Martin Rivas serving as host. The evening emphasizes collaborative arrangements and ensemble interplay—Rose’s actor-informed attention to character and pacing sits alongside Dion’s rhythm-focused delivery and Dunn’s songwriter-centered steadiness in the Bitter End setting.

    About the Artists

    The Backscratch v3.0W Josh Dion, Anna Rose, Bryan Dunn And Host Martin Rivas

    The Backscratch v3.0W is a rotating New York City-stage lineup anchored at The Bitter End, bringing together Josh Dion, Anna Rose, Bryan Dunn, and host Martin Rivas under The Backscratch banner. Rose draws on a singer-songwriter path shaped by pop-rock craft and an acting background, while Dion comes with a jazz-leaning New York résumé and the uncommon role of singing drummer.

    Josh Dion

    Josh Dion

    Josh Dion is a dynamic force in the New York City jazz scene, captivating audiences with his unique talent as a singing drummer and songwriter. Known for his engaging performances at the intimate yet vibrant venue, Barbès, Dion brings an electrifying energy that resonates with jazz aficionados and newcomers alike.

    Anna Rose

    Anna Rose

    Anna Rose, who also works under the name Menaga Miss, is an American pop-rock singer-songwriter and actress. In New York City she appears at The Bitter End, including on bills like The Backscratch v3.0 with Josh Dion, Bryan Dunn, and host Martin Rivas.

    Bryan Dunn

    Bryan Dunn

    Bryan Dunn is a New York–based rock and pop artist who appears at Manhattan rooms such as The Bitter End. He has performed in collaborative lineups including The Backscratch v3.0, sharing the bill with singer-songwriter Anna Rose, singing-drummer Josh Dion, and host Martin Rivas.

    Martin Rivas

    Martin Rivas

    singer-songwriter

    Martin Rivas is a New York–based rock and pop artist who appears regularly at The Bitter End, where he also takes on hosting duties for collaborative bills. He has shared the stage with projects and players including The Backscratch v3.

    The Backscratch

    The Backscratch

    The Backscratch is a rock/pop group heard in New York City rooms like The Bitter End, where the band’s rotating format comes to the fore. In the v3.0 lineup, they have shared the stage with singer-songwriter and actor Anna Rose, singing-drummer Josh Dion, and Bryan Dunn, with Martin Rivas hosting.