Written by: Cait Elizabeth - August 2018
Edited by: Travis Ryan

INTRODUCTIONS: 

The LeftOvers blend together soul, punk, and folk rock. The LeftOvers were formed when Josh Honigman (songwriter/vocals/guitar), Steve Roscigno (drums), and Keith Jabinsky (guitar) were in sixth grade. Over the years they went from what Josh called a "pre-pubescent punk band" to the eclectic distilled sound you hear from them today. With their additions of Nicholas Kottis (bass) and Maggie Buckley (sax) their sound is rich and smooth. Whiskey. I might just be describing whiskey. They pull musical influence from folk, Americana, blues, and modern alternative with a bit of punk. 

The LeftOvers have a seven track studio album entitled "Long Time Comin'" available for streaming and purchase most everywhere online. After so many years making music together, this recently released first album is aptly named. The title track was turned into a fun music video filmed during some of the band members’ "moving out" party. The shots of friends jamming out at the party are cut with real home videos of the band skateboarding as kids. It represents their musical capabilities and huge personalities nicely. 

Lately their favorite song to play has been a work in progress titled "Don't Dream". With Maggie joining quite recently, the band has been writing some new tunes and reworking many of their older songs to incorporate saxophone. 

The Leftovers filmed the music video Long Time Comin' at a moving party in the band members’ old apartment. Their former bassist was unable to play for the video so you can see party guests jumping in throughout the video. One of those guests, Nick Kottis, later became The LeftOvers official bassist. The Long Time Comin' video was filmed and produced by Ray Tiburzi. 

TOURS & SHOWS 

In the past year The LeftOvers have been featured in The Boro Magazine and The After Hour Review. The have been the featured act at Planet of Sounds Promotions' Open Mic at Portside Bar and Grill, Equilibrium Booking's Open Mic at The Velvet Lounge, and One Eyed Jack's Open Mic.  

The LeftOver's favorite recent show was their album release party at Shillelagh's Tavern in Astoria. They were supported by incredibly talented friends in local bands such as Newton's Interstellar Conspiracy, Monkeybite, and MJT. It was quite a wild night with absolutely killer music. 

When asked where they have toured we received the following quote from Steve Roscigno "Your Mom's house".

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INSPIRATION & INFLUENCES 

The band grew up listening to all kinds of punk rock music. They've seasoned that base with flavors of blues and jazz. Especially on the track "Fake A Feeling" you can really feel how eclectic they are, as that track has more than a dash of reggae vibes. When asked about guilty pleasures, Josh confessed that he saw Britney Spears in concert when he was in fourth grade. 

All in all The LeftOvers are using their music to help make sense of the world and connect with their listeners. 

WE LOVE YOU CAIT!

— The LeftOvers