The Revue

The Revue

The Revue is a pop rock group from Long Island. The band forms in October 2010 and brings together four musicians whose paths cross through local shows, school connections and separate earlier projects. Its sound is described as catchy pop with a soulful twist.

Formation and members

The lineup includes songwriter and vocalist Brian Kapler, drummer Rob Rudkin, Matt McAuliffe and Anthony Polzella. Kapler comes from the Long Island band Permanent Me, while Rudkin plays with local Long Island groups and is completing a master’s degree in business. McAuliffe and Polzella also play in Ready Jet.

Earlier work

Before The Revue, Kapler tours extensively across the United States and Canada with Permanent Me, including dates with Fall Out Boy and New Found Glory. Permanent Me disbands in 2008, after which he spends time working with other bands and developing a new direction. McAuliffe and Polzella spend three years in Ready Jet, playing in New York City and Long Island and releasing a nine-song EP.

Release activity

The Revue records a self-titled EP and makes it available through iTunes and Bandcamp.