Eskalators

The Eskalators are an American Brooklyn-based steampunk and vegan musical collective, puppeteering ensemble, and experimental street mime troupe, formed by Eric Williams in the summer of 2007.[1] The group is known for holding elaborate, public performances, fire poi artistry, and flash mobs on New York City Subway cars without formal written consent from the subway's operator, the MTA.[2]

Eskalators
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresPunk
Years active2007 – Present
LabelsNever Break Down
Associated actsThe Best Thing Ever

Founding

Eric Williams was driving cross-country with the members of The Best Thing Ever to film a documentary about them. During the middle of the trip, he decided to start his own band to open shows for The Best Thing Ever, and was soon joined by Alec Billig and Jennifer Page of The Best Thing Ever.[1] They played their first show on an escalator at the Mall of America.

The Eskalators released their first recording, Never Break Down, in April 2008. Shortly after, New York City promoter Joe Ahearn approached the band about performing on a subway car before one of his upcoming shows.[3] The Eskalators agreed, and have continued to play subway shows, each centered on a different Subway station and train line.[4]

Members

Active members include:

Discography

EPs

Year Title Label
2008 Never Break Down Never Break Down Records
2009 Cats & Dogs Living Together Never Break Down Records

References
  1. "Featuring Leia Jospe, Jack Greenleaf, and a live set and interview from the Eskalators!: Hits From The Crypt with Keilidh". Wfmu.org. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Joe Ahearn on Promoting Guerrilla Concerts -- New York Magazine". Nymag.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. "Following SleepWhenDeadNYC's Subway Show from Bowery JMZ to Goodbye Blue Monday". Archived from the original on 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
  4. "SleepWhenDead's Fourth Subway Show This Saturday, Starring the Eskalators and the Beats". Archived from the original on 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
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