Gaines, Monae & More Set for Upcoming Shows at Joe's Pub

APR 7 - APR 9 AT JOE'S PUB

FEATURING
HAPPY ENDING MUSIC AND READING SERIES

Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 PM

Our consistently sold out monthly series continues w/ host Amanda Stern featuring authors Sam Lipsyte, Adam Haslett & Zoe Heller and musical guest Christina Courtin

 

TWANG TWANG SHOCK A BOOM

Wednesday, April 7 at 9:30 PM

The tragically short-lived Austin acoustic trio of Davíd Garza, Jeff Haley, and Chris Searles reunite to re-release their CD Me So Twangy nearly 20 years later

 

KENNY WHITE

Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 PM

In the great American tradition of sharp tongued political singer songwriters, Kenny White embodies Randy Newman, Joe Jackson & finds a strong, intelligent voice of his own

 

JEFFREY GAINES

Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 PM

"Jeffrey Gaines is an ethereal soul....insistent, impassioned, full of self-knowledge. He is the voice of a new generation." - Rolling Stone

 

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Thursday, April 8 - Saturday, April 10 at Midnight

Fearless bassist & prolific songwriter Ndegeocello returns to Joe's Pub with The Best of Bitter & More (4/8 & 4/9) & a Night of Gil Scott-Heron covers (4/10)

 

JANELLE MONÁE

Friday & Saturday, April 9 & 10 at 7:00 PM

Janelle Monáe's inventive style melds a refined pop sensibility with an extraordinary postmodern mash-up of soul, funk, and rock ‘n' roll

 

RICHARD BARONE w/ Special Guests KENNETH ANGER & RANDY JONES of the Village People & more

Friday, April 9 at 9:30 PM

Author, producer & frontman of indie-pop icons The Bongos, Richard Barone returns to Joe's Pub in a special set that will explore the meaning and magic of sex and sexualities.

 

 

 

March 9, 2010 - For more information, photos, press tickets or artist contact information for the above upcoming shows, please read the full line up information below and send me an email. Also, we've just added Undersea Poem: CD Release (4/15), Judy Gold- Jewdy's Show: My Life As A Sitcom! (5/2), Julian Fleisher (5/5), More or Less I Am (5/14), Doug Wamble (5/15), The Continuing Story of Carla Rhodes (6/27) & Chelsea Madchen: Ein Deutscher Evening mit Nico feat Tammy Faye Starlite (7/9). Click any of the links to go to the show's page on JOESPUB.COM.

 

APRIL 7-9

HAPPY ENDING MUSIC AND READING SERIES

Featuring authors: Sam Lipsyte, Adam Haslett & Zoe Heller and musical guest Christina Courtin

Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 PM
The consistently sold out, Happy Ending Music and Reading Series, chosen by New York Magazine and NY Press as the best reading series in NYC, and singled out by the New York Times Magazine for helping to "Keep downtown alive," features the most interesting storytellers, writers, musicians, raconteurs and personalities, and requires the readers to take one public risk, while the musicians, who perform two short sets with their original, lyric-driven music, are required to play one cover song and try to get the audience to sing along. Called the "most vital authors' series in the city," by Time Out NY, and known for its consistently good taste, Happy Ending has launched careers and proudly, ended none. $15

 

TWANG TWANG SHOCK A BOOM

Wednesday, April 7 at 9:30 PM

"...lightning in a bottle... a short-lived musical miracle." - -The Austin Chronicle

Texas has a way of giving birth to legendary, short-lived bands whose music lasts forever. Twang Twang Shock-A-Boom, existed as a band for only a year, from 1989 to 1990. The ebullient acoustic trio of Davíd Garza, Jeff Haley, and Chris Searles cranked out quirky, organically hilarious and heartfelt tunes with the bare-bones setup of guitar, upright bass, and a guitar case standing in for drums. In the brief year of their existence, they went from playing open air gigs on the West Mall of The University of Texas campus, to sold out shows at Austin's renowned Cactus Cafe, to a celebrated audition for CBS Records in New York. Soon after the audition, Twang Twang's David Garza began a successful solo career, and the band receded to the stuff of legend, their self-produced cassettes and bootlegged shows traded amongst fans--and later on the internet--like musical gold. The Austin Chronicle declares Twang Twang "one of the most breathtaking musical projects Austin has ever seen."

And now they're back, old friends playing in support of their re-released, re-mastered CD, Me So Twangy. After a series of sold out reunion shows in Austin, Twang Twang finally completes their journey to New York with a very special show at Joe's Pub. Outstanding musicians in their own right-having toured individually with the likes of Fiona Apple, The Flatlanders, and Shawn Colvin--Twang Twang Shock-a-Boom reunites for this one-time show at Joe's Pub.

 

KENNY WHITE

Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 PM

Fans of piano-based singer-songwriters in the tradition of Randy Newman and Joe Jackson will find themselves right at home with White, whose new collection of songs, Never Like This, will come out this summer on Judy Collins' record label, Wildflower Records. Never Like This is a thematic departure for Kenny as he takes his first step towards the political song. "As I listen to radio, watch the Grammy awards, and buy my share of music, I find the lack of political outspokenness to be staggering. Music has always had its share of entertainers. But it also had its share of provocateurs. Those who felt an obligation to, if not enlighten, at least encourage participation. And there are so amazingly few that are willing to climb onto that soapbox, I felt the need to try. and so, this EP." $15

 

JEFFREY GAINES

Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 PM

Since Jeffrey Gaines' self-titled debut was released, this expressive and dynamic singer, guitarist, and songwriter has been heralded for his soul-searching confessional lyrics and his powerful live performances. To quote Rolling Stone, "Jeffrey Gaines is an ethereal soul....insistent, impassioned, full of self-knowledge. He is the voice of a new generation." $20 in advance, $22 at the door

 

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO

Thursday, April 8 - Saturday, April 10 at Midnight
"In the search for love, truth and justice a good vamp never hurts. That's the modus operandi of Meshell Ndegeocello." - Jon Pareles, The New York Times

 

The Best of Bitter & More (4/8 & 4/9) & a Night of Gil Scott-Heron covers (4/10)

 

Canonized, marginalized or just scrutinized, Meshell Ndegeocello has given up with the politics of explaining herself. After 20 years in an industry that has called her everything from avant garde to a dying breed, what unquestionably remains is the fearsome bassist, prolific songwriter and the creativity and curiosity of an authentic musical force. With that, she has earned critical acclaim, the unfailing respect of fellow players, songwriters and composers, and the dedication of her diverse, unclassifiable fans. For the sake of setting the record straight, a few brass tacks remain: Meshell was born in Germany, raised in DC, signed at 23, and has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.

Meshell returns to Joe's for what promises to be 3 unforgettable nights of music with The Best of Bitter & More on April 8th & 9th, and a night of Gil Scott-Heron covers on April 10th, 2010. $25

 

JANELLE MONÁE

Friday & Saturday, April 9 & 10 at 7:00 PM

A ground-breaking, genre-blurring singer, songwriter, producer, and performer, Janelle Monáe's inventive style melds a refined pop sensibility with an extraordinary postmodern mash-up of soul, funk, and rock ‘n' roll. The Grammy nominated singer will be releasing her widely anticipated full length debut album "The ArchAndroid" on May 18th. "The ArchAndroid" follows Monáe's two acclaimed EPs, 2008's "Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition)" and "Metropolis: Suite I OF IV," both of which received extensive critical praise upon their initial releases. Two songs from the upcoming album entitled "Tightrope" (featuring Big Boi) and "Cold War" are now available for purchase exclusively via www.janellemonae.com. In support of the upcoming release Monáe, who has developed a reputation for her incredibly dynamic live shows, will be doing a series of exclusive residencies in a number of cities across North America and join this summer's much anticipated 2010 Lilith Tour for select dates. For full details and the latest news visit www.janellemonae.com. $15

 

RICHARD BARONE w/ Special Guests KENNETH ANGER & RANDY JONES of the Village People

Friday, April 9 at 9:30 PM

Richard Barone returns to Joe's Pub in a special set that will explore the meaning and magic of sex and sexualities. Featuring the projected film imagery of legendary avant-garde filmmaker Kenneth Anger (famous for films such as "Scorpio Rising," "Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome" and bestselling book "Hollywood Babylon"); Very Special Guest Randy Jones, actor, author, American Music Award winner, multi-platinum recording artist, and the original Cowboy of the Village People; Guest musicians including Johnny Rodgers, Deni Bonet, Richard Kerris, Candy John Carr, and more to be announced....

 

Richard Barone is an acclaimed recording artist, performer, composer, producer, and legendary frontman of indie-pop icons The Bongos. Since his beginnings at 7 years old as "The Littlest DJ" on a top-40 radio station in Tampa, Florida, Barone has produced countless studio recordings, and collaborated with world-class artists in every musical genre - from Moby and Lou Reed to Liza Minnelli and Tiny Tim. As musical and theatrical director, he has scored shows, appeared in and staged all-star concert events at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Barone lives in New York City, where he recently completed work on his fifth solo album, GLOW, produced by Tony Visconti and other luminaries. His first book, Frontman: Surviving the Rock Star Myth, was recently published by Backbeat/Hal Leonard Books and performed as a 'musical reading' at Carnegie Hall.! $15 advance / $20 at the door

TICKETS

Online at www.joespub.com

Phone 212-967-7555,

In Person At the Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM), or at the Joe's Pub Box Office from (6 PM to 10 PM) both located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC

For table reservations please call 212-539-8778. Purchase of tickets does NOT guarantee a table reservation; you must call to reserve seats. Seating, as well as standing-room, is available only on a first-come, first-served basis for all shows without a dinner reservation. Two drink or $12 food minimum per person is standard.