Tracy Bonham - "The Burdens of Being Upright" 30th Anniversary - Full Band Show w/Abby Jeanne & The Shadowband
About This Event
Tracy Bonham presents a full-band 30th-anniversary performance of The Burdens of Being Upright at Drom, combining her classical training on violin and piano with self-taught guitar work. She is joined by Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband, New York City–based, band-forward acts whose room-focused arrangements and pop-rock dynamics complement Bonham's ensemble-oriented approach.
About The Burdens of Being Upright
Tracy Bonham brings *The Burdens of Being Upright* to Drom for a full-band 30th-anniversary performance of her 1996 debut, a rock/pop record that helped frame a certain mid-’90s New York alt-circuit sensibility. Bonham’s background in violin and piano, plus a later, self-taught approach to guitar, shapes songs that move between precision and abrasion. In NYC, she has remained a recurring presence in rooms like City Winery and Iridium and in collaborations with peers including Jill Sobule and Tammy Faye Starlite. The album’s staying power lies in how plainly it names pressure, anger, and self-definition without ornament.
About the Artists
Tracy Bonham
Tracy Bonham, a dynamic force in the pop/rock genre, infuses her classical training in violin and piano with a raw, self-taught edge on the guitar. Known for her vibrant performances at iconic NYC venues like City Winery and Iridium, Tracy captivates audiences with her unique blend of rock and pop melodies.
Abby Jeanne
Abby Jeanne is an emerging New York City–based performer with a growing recorded footprint, tracking at 7/100 on Spotify and around 4K followers. She has appeared on bills with The Shadow Band, including the set listed as *Abby Jeanne and the Shadow Band*, and performs at TV Eye in Ridgewood.
The Shadowband
The Shadowband is a New York City–based rock/pop group with a band-forward approach and an emerging footprint on streaming platforms. They have appeared at Drom, including a full-band bill alongside Tracy Bonham and Abby Jeanne for the 30th-anniversary performance of *The Burdens of Being Upright*.