Barb Jungr And John McDaniel Celebrate 1968 - LET THE SUN SHINE IN At Joe's Pub For 4 Shows

By: Jun. 15, 2018
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Barb Jungr And John McDaniel Celebrate 1968 - LET THE SUN SHINE IN At Joe's Pub For 4 Shows

Following the release in 2016 of their highly acclaimed album Come Together - Barb Jungr and John McDaniel Perform The Beatles, the ferociously talented, award-winning duo have two collaborations arriving imminently on both sides of the pond. In July, Jungr and McDaniel will bring a new show, 1968 - Let The Sun Shine In, to Joe's Pub in New York City for four performances, July 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th at 7pm. With their potent musical synergy, Jungr and McDaniel reinvent some of the most iconic anthems of the pivotal year of 1968, when the Viet Nam War and its protestors clashed and raged, and the U.S. saw the assassinations of both Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. The repertoire of 1968 - Let The Sun Shine In reflects the tenor of the times with titles including Born to be Wild, Do you Know the Way to San Jose?, Revolution and Everlasting Love.

Tickets are on sale now at: https://tinyurl.com/y8m2gt6w or by phone at 212-967-7555. Joe's Pub at The Public Theater is at 425 Lafayette Street, NY 10003. The groundbreaking musical, HAIR, from which the title of the show was coined, debuted at The Public Theater in 1968. 1968 - Let The Sun Shine In will also play four performances in Berlin at Bar Jeder Vernunft in August 2018. Visit: https://www.bar-jeder-vernunft.de/

Also to come this summer from Barb Jungr and John McDaniel: the release of Float Like a Butterfly - The Songs of STING which is available in online digital and streaming format from June 29th. That will be followed by a CD release on September 28th for which the duo will return to the US after a series of concerts in the UK. Float Like a Butterfly - The Songs of STING reinvents 17 songs from Sting's vast repertoire of hits including music from his years as a member of The Police as well as his solo career. Sting, whose excellence extends across many genres from pop to jazz and musical theater, would seem to have kindred spirits in Barb Jungr and John McDaniel who are likewise acclaimed for their mastery of a wide variety of styles.

"From the somewhat menacing pulse of 'Every Breath You Take"' to the gently lyrical 'Fields of Gold,' McDaniel is totally in tune with Jungr's way of interpreting and communicating the meaning of a song. Whatever new and surprising direction this collaboration takes, it certainly seems to be a match made in musical heaven." -Theatrelife

In a widely admired career that has defied categorization, musician, writer, composer, lyricist, Barb Jungr, has been critically lauded for her insightful and passionate interpretive style, described as "revelatory" by the New York Times. Her deconstruction/reconstruction of popular songs and unusual and beautiful musical arrangements are characteristics that allow the listener new insights into familiar music. In recent years, Jungr has brought her singular talents to the songbooks of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Jacques Brel, Nina Simone, Elvis Presley and more, creating the genre of the New American Songbook. In her 45 year recording career along with many collaborations, she has released 18 solo albums, many for Linn Records, receiving outstanding reviews worldwide and winning many awards. Jungr and McDaniel's collaboration has now produced two recordings. In 2011, Jungr received the New York Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist, the Backstage Bistro Award for Best International Artist, and Time Out New York's #1 Top Live Cabaret Act for 2011.

John McDaniel is a Grammy Award winning Broadway conductor, arranger and producer who has lent his talents to 10 Broadway shows, including Chicago, Greaseand Taboo. McDaniel has worked with the crème de la crème of stars, including Patti LuPone, as her arranger for Patti LuPone on Broadway. He was the Musical Director for the entire six-year run of The Rosie O'Donnell Show and conducted the band daily, working with such artists as Tony Bennett, Madonna, Neil Diamond, Chaka Khan, Liza Minnelli and Dick Van Dyke. His work for television has garnered two Emmy Awards. He has been featured as a conductor with symphonies and philharmonic orchestras nationwide, and his credits include arranging music for multiple Tony Awards presentations. McDaniel is currently the Artistic Director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret and Performance Conference.

Jungr and McDaniel met when McDaniel attended one of Jungr's solo shows in New York City at the request of a friend. He says, "I was not prepared for the level of fearlessness and musicality I saw displayed on the stage that night. I sat there with my mouth hanging open, and after the show, I may have scared Barb when I ambushed her in the lobby and insisted we had to be friends. She almost called security." In 2015, they debuted their first show, followed by the recording of the same name in 2016:Come Together - Barb Jungr and John McDaniel perform the Beatles. The reviews waxed ecstatic.

Joe's Pub AT THE PUBLIC, named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, opened in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. The organization also offers unique opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that provides musicians the resources and tools needed to develop original theater works; Joe's Pub Working Group, an artist development initiative; and nationwide programming partnerships. In 2011, the Pub received a top-to-bottom renovation, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually.

Joe's Pub Presents Barb Jungr and John McDaniel: 1968 - Let The Sun Shine In.

July 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th at 7pm

Tickets are on sale now at: https://tinyurl.com/y8m2gt6w or by phone at 212-967-7555. Joe's Pub at The Public Theater is at 425 Lafayette Street, NY 10003.

Visit Barb Jungr at: http://www.barbjungr.com/

Visit Barb Jungr and John McDaniel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbandJohn/



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