Joe's Pub Announces Performances For 3/4-3/9

Joe's Pub has announced its upcoming events for March 4th-9th. Events include Holmes Brothers CD Release, Somi and Chanda Rule: A Dramatic Reading of Listening To Roots and Voicing Branches, Dear Companion Tour, Billy Eichner Vs. The Oscars: A Pre-Oscar Night Comedy Bash, Bubble Do Beatles: Rubber Soul Family Matinee, Murray Hill Oscar Party, The Tonics, Mel Flannery Trucking Co. CD Release Featuring The Mumbles, and Bridget Everett: We've Got Tonight.

HOLMES BROTHERS: CD RELEASE

Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 PM 

From winning multiple Blues Music Awards to sharing stages and recordings with Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel and others, The Holmes Brothers have seemingly done it all. Recently though, The Holmes Brothers confronted a stark reality when brother Wendell was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Tight-knit on and off the stage, they found strength in their family, friendship and faith to overcome this setback.

With Wendell's victory over the disease, the group emerged fully energized and inspired to create the deepest, most original, most satisfying album of their career. Feed My Soul, produced by longtime friend of the band and platinum-selling artist Joan Osborne, is an album born from this harrowing experience. The songs deal with friendship, loyalty, family, aging, illness, as well as politics and the current state of the world, while still maintaining the patented Holmes Brothers sense of humor.

With their deeply soulful singing, uplifting harmonies and unsurpassed musicianship, The Holmes Brothers continue to grow as artists. Billboard declares, "It seems like The Holmes Brothers get more assured and exciting with each passing year. They remain a musical force unto themselves." Triumphing over adversity led directly to the creation of Feed My Soul, as the band turned what may have been a career-ending event into the best album in their long history. With the depth of the songwriting and the power of their performances on this new album, The Holmes Brothers serve their extended family of devoted listeners a rich musical banquet for the soul. Tickets are $20.

SOMI AND CHANDA RULE: A DRAMATIC READING OF LISTENING TO ROOTS AND VOICING BRANCHES
Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 PM

Listening to Roots and Voicing Branches: Transnational Freedom Songs of the Black Atlantic is a multi-media performance piece that attempts to redress intra-racial tensions in the African Diaspora through the sonic and visual presentation of the Black Atlantic's cultural memory. Written by African vocalist Somi and African-American vocalist Chanda Rule, the two women introduce new modes of listening to indexical Black histories. By using Jazz as the foundation of their musical conversation, the piece strives to carve out a new space of cultural belonging and exchange, while the artists weave between song, (dis)harmony, and spoken word - creating acoustically and electronically layered textures of rhythm, movement, textuality, and sound. Directed by Elizabeth Herron. Original Score by David Gilmore. Tickets are $20.

DEAR COMPANION TOUR FEATURING BEN SOLLEE AND DANIEL MARTIN MOORE
Friday, March 5 at 7:00 PM & Saturday, March 6 at 9:30

Dear Companion, out February 16th on Sub Pop Records, is collaboration between three Kentucky musicians: the songs are written and performed by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore, produced by and featuring Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket and Monsters of Folk. Recorded in the first half of 2009 in their home state, Dear Companion explores their ties to the place they love and aims to draw attention to the problem of mountaintop removal coal mining and its impact on the people and heritage of central Appalachia.

A portion of the proceeds from Dear Companion will benefit Appalachian Voices, an organization devoted to ending mountaintop removal and finding a better way forward.

Ben Sollee infused his much-lauded 2008 debut album Learning to Bend, with his unique synthesis of folk, soul, and bluegrass. No Depression put the album on their top five of 2008, Paste listed him on The Best of What's Next, NPR raved, and music blogs continue to provide Sollee a steady torrent of praise. His impressive debut also landed him prominent spots on the festival circuit, including Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo, as well as a riveting set on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

After serving in the Peace Corps, Daniel Martin Moore won over Sub Pop Records in 2007 with an unsolicited demo of deceptively simple songs, and found himself working with producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, U2, The Shins) on his first album, the 2008 release Stray Age. With Stray Age, Daniel became a critical darling, eliciting comparisons from Nick Drake to M. Ward.

Mountaintop removal is a radical form of surface mining that uses massive explosives to blast off several hundred feet of mountaintop in order to expose and remove thin seams of coal. The resulting rubble, or overburden, is then pushed into nearby valleys, burying streams. This has devastating impacts on the land, air and water of local communities. To date, this practice has destroyed more than 500 mountains and buried more than 2000 miles of streams.

Appalachian Voices created iLoveMountains.org in conjunction with local, state, and regional partners to grow and support the national movement to end mountaintop removal coal mining and help create a prosperous future for the region.

Learn more at: www.ilovemountains.org or www.subpop.com. Tickets are $20.

Billy Eichner VS. THE OSCARS: A PRE-OSCAR NIGHT COMEDY BASH

Saturday, March 6 at 11:30 PM

Billy Eichner is the star, writer, and co-creator of Creation Nation: A Live Talk Show. Creation Nation, which plays regularly in New York City, was called a "late night theatrical phenomenon" by the New York Times and Mr. Eichner was recently given the Time Out New York Critic's Award as well as Time Out New York's "Biggest Industry Darling" Award. The show was selected for the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and was the winner of the NY Nightlife Award for Best Comedy Performance. He will soon be seen starring in comedy segments on The Bravo A List Awards with Kathy Griffin and will be co-hosting the Bravo A List Awards Red Carpet Show with Tim Gunn. He is also nominated in the "Brink of Fame:Comic" category on Logo's NewNowNext Awards. Mr. Eichner's film/television credits include "What Happens in Vegas", "The Showbiz Show with David Spade," "Best Week Ever," "The Nighttime Clap" and "Munchies" on Fuse. He is also the star and writer of Bravo's first scripted web series, "My Life on the Z List:Jen's Vlog." This summer, Creation Nation makes its UK debut at the Edinburgh International Arts Festival in Scotland. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and Stuyvesant High School in NYC. Tickets are $20.

BUBBLE DO BEATLES: RUBBER SOUL FAMILY MATINEE

Sunday, March 7 at NOON & 2:00 PM

Local pop group Bubble perform The Beatles classic 1965 album "Rubber Soul" for a family-friendly brunch show. The band has been re-creating The Fab Four's most beloved records live, note-for-note, for parents and their children (and grandparents) since 2005. They have performed everything from "A Hard Day's Night" to "Abbey Road" and this is only the second time that they have performed "Rubber Soul". In addition to the full album, which includes "Drive My Car", "Norwegian Wood", "Michelle" and "Nowhere Man", they will also perform other Fab hits from '65. $12 Kids 12 and under, $15 Adults

Murray Hill OSCAR PARTY

w/ Special Guests feat. Oscar Ballots, Trivia, Prizes, and Audience Best & Worst Dressed Awards

Sunday, March 7 at 7:00 PM

Celebrate the most glamorous night in Hollywood with Murray Hill "the hardest working middle-aged man in show business" as he hosts his 9th Annual OSCAR Party in NYC at Joe's Pub. Murray will be joined by special guests who will re-enact favorite scenes from this year's nominated films and liven up the evening when the boring tributes go on...and on...and on....

In what has become a downtown Oscar tradition, Murray provides his infamous running commentary during commercial breaks and leaves no star behind with his barbed wit and one-liners. The evening will feature impromptu performances, impersonations of the nominated stars, movie spoofs, movie trivia games and lots of prizes, including a grand prize to the Winner of the OSCAR PREDICTION BALLOT! Ballots will be handed out before the show. The audience will compete for "Best" and "Worst" Dressed. Audience is encouraged to dress like their favorite celebrity for the chance to win fabulous silly prizes.

The evening of pure "showbiz" begins at 7:00 pm with Oscar Pre-Show Red Carpet and continues with the complete Oscar telecast at 8:00 pm shown on a giant screen. Oscar drink specials and full dinner available all night. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

THE TONICS

Sunday, February 28, and Monday March 8 at 7:00 PM

The tonics (Cortes Alexander, Michael Patrick Coughlin, Gene Reed, and newest member, Kathie Talbot) are an acclaimed Los Angeles based vocal quartet. Reuniting after 15 years, they are thrilled once again to share their unique sound and intricate harmonies. Their eclectic repertoire includes everything from Stephen Sondheim to Stevie Wonder, along with original songs, all with their distinct stamp.

In the 90's, they dominated the NYC/LA club scene garnering rave reviews and awards along the way.

They have sung on many stages, from NYC's Carnegie Hall (by request of Sondheim in the Emmy-nominated PBS special honoring him) and Lincoln Center, to LA's Wiltern and Gibson Amphitheatre (opening number of comic relief VII). Other television appearances include the Rosie O'Donnell Show and Good Morning America.

The foursome have given their time and talent to many causes over the years, such as the S.T.A.G.E. Benefits for Apla, La Shanti Foundation, the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, and the March of Dimes Telethon.

Individually, they never stopped performing.

Cortes was in the tony-award winning "Liza's at the Palace". His solo CD "Swell" is available on iTunes.

Michael is a songwriter performing in clubs all over LA. His songs can be heard on myspace.com.

Gene is a member of the Dan Band, touring to sold-out crowds across the country and can be seen the motion picture "Old School". The group is a recurring guest on the new Jay Leno Show.

Kathie is a well respected film/TV composer and music producer. Her music/voice can be heard on "Ugly Betty", "CSI", "Burn Notice", and "The Mentalist". Presented in association with RJ Productions. Tickets are $25.

MEL FLANNERY TRUCKING CO.: CD RELEASE / THE MUMBLES

Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 PM

"Wherever you go for the rest of your life, her song will stay with you, for Mel Flannery is a moveable feast." - Eugene Melino, New Sun Newspaper

With a monstrous voice and organic sound, Brooklyn-based Mel Flannery Trucking Co. offers an experience unlike any other indie band today. MFTC is an exercise in balance; blending complexity & accessibility, heartbreak & humor, wisdom & youth. Experience their envelope-pushing avant-soul sound live to celebrate the release of As It Turns Out on Halogen Records.

The Mumbles are a Brooklyn, NY based Avant Soul Duo -- a tiny band with a mighty sound. Using two keyboards and a drum kit, they combine soul music with avant and old time jazz to create "pop songs in the key of partying down" (Time Out New York). Keysman Keith Burnstein and drummer Ethan Shorter met in the rhythm section of a 14 piece hip hop orchestra, soon striking out on their own in late 2006 to write tunes that would become Mumbles mainstays. As a duo, the boys distilled songs to their essence, delighting in a dynamic that "...marries the bedroom intimacy of a singer-songwriter, with the expansive musical prowess of a psych jazz outfit" (Seven Days Vermont). Tickets are $12.

Bridget Everett: WE'VE GOT TONIGHT

Tuesday, March 9 at 9:30 PM

Bridget Everett hits the stage with a live band and a bottle of booze to sing all her favorite love songs and share the stories of the men that made her ... feel? From tender moments to prison sex, come get inside her. Special guests include Murray Hill and more! Tickets are $15.

Joe's Pub is part of The Public Theater, located at 425 Lafayette Street between East 4th and Astor Place in New York City's East Village.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

With impeccable sound and lights, the warm and intimate candlelit atmosphere of Joe's Pub is filled with plush velvet couches, softly glowing lucite tables and gorgeously understated architecture. Joe's Pub is open seven days a week, regularly hosting as many as three shows a day. Dinner and drink service is available during every performance; the venue offers a classic Italian dinner menu and a fully stocked bar.Between the hours of 10am and 9pm, tickets can be purchased by phone at 212-967-7555. Between the hours of 11am and 5pm tickets can be purchased and dinner reservations can be made simultaneously by calling 212-539-8778.

You may buy tickets in person at The Public Theater box office, located at 425 Lafayette Street from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm on Sundays and Mondays and 1:00pm to 7:30pm from Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at Joe's Pub from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, seven days a week. Please note that many shows at Joe's Pub do sell out in advance, so door sales are subject to availability.

For tickets or more information on these and more upcoming shows visit joespub.com.