Brooklyn roots rockers Animal Years play The Gramercy Theatre on Friday (5.1)

Brooklyn’s Animal Years released their debut album Sun Will Rise in 2013, then revealing the music video for their song “Forget What They’re Telling You” (streaming below) and opening for Robert Randolph and the Family Band the following year. Now prepping their sophomore effort, the roots rock trio led by singer/guitarist Mike McFadden will open for their artistic hero, the singer/songwriter Martin Sexton, at The Gramercy Theatre this Friday (5.1). – Zachary Weg