Steve Wax

Known as “The Supergroup That Never Was,” Corky Laing's POMPEII recorded The Secret Sessions between 1976 and 1978 after a re-introduction to old friend Ian Hunter via Steve Wax of Elektra / Asylum. Laing recalls, “The late 70s was a turbulent time as the musical taste went through a generational change. Punk was just beginning to surface in the rock landscape. It replaced the increasingly complacent era of glam and classic rock with a new confrontational and rebellious attitude.

ISSUE Project Room's inaugural benefit at their future home - the architecturally and acoustically beautiful jewel-box theater at 110 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn - brought together an array of artists, musicians, filmmakers and writers in celebration of longtime supporter Elliott Sharp's 60th birthday. Over 250 attendees helped raise approximately $80,000 and enjoyed the first public preview of the innovative concepts for the new space. Supporters ranged from Jo Andres, Steve Buscemi, Robert Longo, Aidan Quinn, and Nanette Lepore, to Elliott Sharp, JACK and Sirius Quartets, Jack Womack, and Tracie Morris.

Known as "Brooklyn's leading avant-garde venue," (Wall Street Journal) ISSUE Project Room presents a spectacular music- and star-filled evening on Friday, March 4th, honoring the 60th birthday of the prolific composer, innovator, and guitar virtuoso Elliott Sharp.

Known as "Brooklyn's leading avant-garde venue," (Wall Street Journal) ISSUE Project Room presents a spectacular music- and star-filled evening on Friday, March 4th, honoring the 60th birthday of the prolific composer, guitar virtuoso, and multi-instrumentalist Elliott Sharp.

Known as "Brooklyn's leading avant-garde venue," (Wall Street Journal) ISSUE Project Room presents a spectacular music- and star-filled evening on Friday, March 4th, honoring the 60th birthday of the prolific composer, innovator, and guitar virtuoso Elliott Sharp.

Known as "Brooklyn's leading avant-garde venue," (Wall Street Journal) ISSUE Project Room presents a spectacular music- and star-filled evening on Friday, March 4th, honoring the 60th birthday of the prolific composer, guitar virtuoso, and multi-instrumentalist Elliott Sharp.

The Board of Directors of ISSUE Project Room, Brooklyn's premier avant-garde performing arts space, today announced the appointment of Ed Patuto as the new Executive Director for the organization.

The Board of Directors of ISSUE Project Room, Brooklyn's premier avant-garde performing arts space, today announced the appointment of Ed Patuto as the new Executive Director for the organization.