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Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton At Drom Nyc
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As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestor...
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As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting, and relevant music. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as a "Living Jazz Legend", and appointed to the President’s Council on the Arts, this NEA Jazz Master is considered one of the most important living jazz artists and composers.
DROM presents EUPHORIC – Celebrating the Life & Music of Chico Hamilton for three Sunday night performances this Spring (March – May) featuring Chico and his long-time touring band featuring Nick Demopoulos (guitar), Paul Ramsey (bass), Evan Schwam (flute + reeds), Mayu Saeki (flute), and Jeremy Carlstedt (drums + percussion) as well as special featured guests TBA. Program includes mostly Chico originals off of Revelation ranging from the samba-ish gem “Footprints in the Sand” to the ballad “Every Time I Smile.”
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Drom
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Address
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85 Avenue N
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City
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New York
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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Chico Hamilton Drom Residency
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As evidenced on his latest recording Revelations (Joyous Shout) 90 year old drummer/leader Forestorn...
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As evidenced on his latest recording Revelations (Joyous Shout) 90 year old drummer/leader Forestorn "Chico" Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting and relevant music.
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Drom Bar & Restaurant
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85 Avenue N
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City
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New York
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://dromnyc.com
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Whose Live Anyway
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Event: Whose Live Anyway
Venue: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
C...
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Event: Whose Live Anyway
Venue: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
Category: CONCERTS COMEDY
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Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
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600 Forest Hill Ave Se
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City
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Grand Rapids
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1746617
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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
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May 15-27
Combining voluptuous physicality with classical technique created by the most provocative ...
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May 15-27
Combining voluptuous physicality with classical technique created by the most provocative dance makers in the world, Cedar Lake is one of the most exciting companies performing today. Returning to The Joyce for two weeks this spring with its sixteen magnificent dancers, led by Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer, the company will perform two programs of highly anticipated New York premieres, including Violet Kid, the latest work for the company by UK based choreographer Hofesh Shechter, and Grace Engine by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite. Also highlighting the Joyce season--New York premieres by Swedens Alexander Ekman and the Netherlands Regina van Berkel.
PROGRAM A: May 15-20
Violet Kid by Hofesh Shechter (New York Premiere), Annonciation by Angelin Preljocaj, Grace Engine by Crystal Pite (New York Premiere)
PROGRAM B: May 22-27
Simply Marvel by Regina van Berkel (New York Premiere), Tuplet by Alexander Ekman (New York Premiere), Necessity, Again by Jo Stromgren (World Premiere)
Company website:
http://www.cedarlakedance.com/
performance schedule
Tue-Wed 7:30pm; Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm (May 19 only) & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7:30pm (May 20 only)
Dance Chat: Wed, May 16
ticket price
Tickets start at $10!
(Call JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 for $10 tickets. All other tickets can be purchased online.)
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The Joyce Theater
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175 Eighth Avenue (@19th st)
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New York
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2012-05-20
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Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
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The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 are sufficient to be able to build...
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The skills and knowledge acquired in Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 are sufficient to be able to build and enhance powerful, real-world presentations for sales, budgets, clubs and more. In this course you will learn how to enhance text in a presentation, add media features, setup a slide show and more. Details of this event may be subject to change. Please visit http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/msp2 for more information or to register.
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Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), The University of Sydney
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160 Missenden Road
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City
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Sydney
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Start Date
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2012-05-21
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http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/msp2
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Lion King
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Event: Lion King
Venue: Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00...
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Event: Lion King
Venue: Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
Category: THEATRE MUSICAL / PLAY
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Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center
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1300 Biscayne Blvd
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City
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Miami
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1597792
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Gordon Lightfoot
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A modern-day troubadour, Gordon Lightfoot has touched the lives of millions of people with his thoug...
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A modern-day troubadour, Gordon Lightfoot has touched the lives of millions of people with his thoughtful, evocative portraits of Canadian life and landscapes.
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Keswick Theatre
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Easton Rd at Keswick Ave
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City
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Glenside
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2012-05-20
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http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2B00485DCE984E01?brand=keswick&camefrom=CFC_KEWICK_Yahoo
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Les Miserables
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Event: Les Miserables
Venue: Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM...
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Event: Les Miserables
Venue: Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
Category: THEATRE MUSICAL / PLAY
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Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall
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West Palm Beach, FL
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West Palm Beach
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1635341
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William Beckett (formerly of The Academy Is…) + Mansions
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"It all started at age 17 with a blue minivan and unopened university letters. I packed up my dad's ...
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"It all started at age 17 with a blue minivan and unopened university letters. I packed up my dads burb buggy with 2 guitars, a barstool and a tub of t-shirts and CDs and set off for the east coast. I played any and every show that would have me. drove through blizzards and listened to way too much John Mayer and Bright Eyes. I fell in love. I came home and started a band called The Academy Is... I wrote a record about following my dreams and breaking out for good. We did, and I never slowed down. 7 years, 3 albums, over a half a million records sold on top of countless shows played for thousands and thousands of people around the world including a dozen tours in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Germany, Belgium, and Chile, my band went as far and as fast as any of us dreamt. We performed on Jimmy Kimmel, Conan OBrien, and Carson Daly. Over time, lives and minds changed, and something was missing. I was in a band veiled in secrecy and politics. I broke it up and started over.
I spent the past year and a half writing constantly, churning out the best work of my career. "These are hit songs. Its your turn. You are a superstar," I was told. Just after the New Year, I was inexplicably let go from the label. I took my all of my songs and my vision and hit the ground running. I surrounded myself with a whole new team. Its time to walk the talk. Its all about good, honest music, and lots of it. Its all about fearlessness and new ideas. Its all about playing shows for the best fans in the world and making new ones. Its all about being true to who I am and what I stand for, especially when I dont seem to "fit in." Im not interested in being anyone other than myself. The next chapter starts this April with my debut solo EP release "Walk the Talk," followed by much more music to come as 2012 unfolds."
http://thewilliambeckettblog.com/
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Jammin Java
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227 Maple Ave E
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City
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Vienna
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://jamminjava.3dcartstores.com/product.asp?itemid=1914
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Lion King Tickets at Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center on 05/20/2012
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The Lion King is a 1994 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation.
Description
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation.
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Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center
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1300 Biscayne Blvd
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City
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Miami
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2012-05-20
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http://bit.ly/qVojyp
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The Texas Voices Presents Caledonian Air: Folk Songs of the British Isles on Sunday, May 20
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Professional chamber choir The Texas Voices concludes its ninth season of public concerts with Caled...
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Professional chamber choir The Texas Voices concludes its ninth season of public concerts with Caledonian Air: Folk Songs of the British Isles on Sunday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway in Mesquite.
Embrace the rich musical heritage of the lands and peoples of the British Isles, including beloved folk songs from Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland. Whether energized by a sea shanty, moved by songs of melancholy and nostalgia, swept away by songs of true love, or soothed by a lullaby, this will be an eclectic musical journey.
Individual tickets are $22 regular, $18 for seniors (65+), and $10 for students and may be purchased online at www.thetexasvoices.org, at the door, or by calling 214-384-6336.
About The Texas Voices
Founded in December 2002 by Artistic Director Alan Dyer, this 24-voice ensemble celebrates the choral tradition with a rich variety of music, from sacred to secular, classic to contemporary. To date, the chorus has premiered more than 40 original choral works. Artistic Director Alan Dyer has gathered skilled singers from a broad range of backgrounds to create the first professional chamber chorus specifically serving North Dallas and Collin County. Dyer brings to the combination a musical sensitivity that places The Texas Voices among the top echelon of choruses nationwide.
About Alan Dyer, Artistic Director
Alan Dyer is a respected choral director, performer, and educator in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In addition to directing The Texas Voices, Dyer is the music associate at First Unitarian Church of Dallas and the principal accompanist of the Childrens Chorus of Greater Dallas. He also accompanies the choirs at Lovejoy High School and Plano Senior High. Dyer earned a master of music degree from Southern Methodist University and bachelor of arts degree in piano performance from Dallas Baptist University. He also has completed doctoral courses at the University of North Texas. Dyer is active in the American and Texas Choral Directors Associations.
Press Contact:
Lisa Taylor, Taylor-Made Press
214-914-1099
taylormadepress@gmail.com
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Mesquite Arts Center
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1527 N Galloway Ave
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City
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Mesquite
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://www.thetexasvoices.org
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Billy Elliot
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Event: Billy Elliot
Venue: Imperial Theatre - NY
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
Category: THEA...
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Event: Billy Elliot
Venue: Imperial Theatre - NY
Start: 5/20/2012 7:30:00 PM
Category: THEATRE BROADWAY
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Imperial Theater
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252 W 45th St
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City
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New York
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1736758
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WWE: Over The Limit
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Event: WWE: Over The Limit
Venue: RBC Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:45:00 PM
Category: SPORTS W...
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Event: WWE: Over The Limit
Venue: RBC Center
Start: 5/20/2012 7:45:00 PM
Category: SPORTS WRESTLING
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Rbc Center
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1400 Edwards Mill Rd
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City
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Raleigh
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1794862
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The Perfect Gentlemen
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For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info, please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit...
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For tickets, dinner reservations, and more info, please call the box office at 949 496 8930 or visit thecoachhouse.com
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Coach House
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33157 Camino Capistrano
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San Juan Capistrano
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://www.thecoachhouse.com
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Kathy Griffin
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Event: Kathy Griffin
Venue: Rialto Square Theatre
Start: 5/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
Category: CON...
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Event: Kathy Griffin
Venue: Rialto Square Theatre
Start: 5/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
Category: CONCERTS COMEDY
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Rialto Square Theatre
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102 N Chicago
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City
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Joliet
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1851619
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penguin Prison w/ Class Actress
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Penguin Prison
Even if you never find out what a Penguin Prison is, there's no denying Chris Glover ...
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Penguin Prison
Even if you never find out what a Penguin Prison is, theres no denying Chris Glover aka Penguin Prison has made a brilliant record. If youre a fan of New York disco, as accessible as it is angular, all burbling bass lines, resonant rhythms, shimmering synths and heavenly melodies, then youll love the new Penguin Prison album.
Imagine, if you will, Chic produced by James Murphy, or a collaboration between Prince and The Human League. It is some measure of Penguin Prisons skills in the studio, on vocals and in terms of songwriting, that such illusory marvels have been achieved on this superb self-titled collection, that some critics have gone as far as to hail it a modern day Off The Wall masterpiece.
"Its not a concept album about Michael," says Prison, or maybe we should call him Penguin, of his all-time hero "But its definitely been influenced by him.".
Penguin was born, appropriately, at the dawn of electrofunk, in 1983 - the postdisco era of Peech Boys Dont Make Me Wait and D Trains Youre The One For Me - and grew up, an only child, on New Yorks Upper East Side with his mother, a business coach, and father, who writes handbooks on running. "It was cool," he says of his upbringing. "The best thing about growing up in New York was being around all the other people who later turned out to be successful in the same field as me."
These childhood friends included everyone from fellow contemporaries electro-disco exponent Holy Ghost!, who appears on and co-wrote tracks for the PP album, to R&B goddess Alicia Keys - the latter who attended the same performing arts school on Broadway, where he majored in vocals, even appearing in the same plays as PP.
Whilst his father wasnt into music at all, his mum preferred country - as a result, Chris loves Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Hank Williams as much as he does electronica or rap. "If I had to choose one kind of music to listen to," he says, "it would be country."
To say he was an early starter would be an understatement. From the age of 10 he was singing in the local gospel choir. When he was 11, he got an agent and began recording jingles. By 12, he had learned to play guitar and was into punk rock, the American variety - bands such as Green Day, NOFX and Bad Religion. He even performed as a teen at the legendary CBGBs with his band The Museum.
When he was at NYs prestigious Bard College he had an early brush with fame when he formed a "crazy, fake boy band" called The Smartest People At Bard, which Chris describes as "a cross between Backstreet Boys and Beastie Boys". It was, he says, "a boy band format, only with rapping and singing. The lyrics made fun of that music, but hundreds of people would come and see us play live on campus. It was wild."
Encouraged by this success, he sent a CD of hip hop-inflected tracks to Q-Tip of acclaimed rappers A Tribe Called Quest, who invited Chris to meet with a label in Los Angeles. He recorded a solo album under his own name that indulged his eclectic tastes, comprising as it did every type of music under the sun, from country to African to rap. "It was pretty crazy," he laughs, "a mixture of everything. The label [Interscope] liked it but they didnt know what to do with it. It should have been filed under pop - it was all catchy choruses."
Chris became Penguin Prison at the start of 2009. It wasnt long before he earned a reputation as remixer du jour for the likes of Marina and the Diamonds, Goldfrapp and Passion Pit. He agrees that he conferred NY kudos especially on the British artists, and admits his favorite remix was for Jamiroquai, adding that the secret to a good remix is "to throw everything away from the original track and start from scratch".
It was inevitable that Chris would then make music of his own, which he began in late 2009. You can hear the spectacular results on the debut Penguin Prison album, which sounds to all intents and purposes like a Greatest Hits collection, so chock-full it is of catchy hooks and classic pop choruses. There is Multi-Millionaire, which is about "being rich even if youve got no money" and one titled Dont Fuck With My Money that features Jackson-style percussive gasps and a lyric that pushes the envelope. "I was worried it was too crazy - Can I really say that? People said leave it in, so I did. "All my lyrics are sarcastic but serious as well," he adds. "So Im really saying dont fuck with my money! Because if you try to, its not going to be good..."
A Funny Thing manages to be propulsive and poppy, somehow club-conscious and cerebral, evoking NY avant-disco acts past and present, from Talking Heads to LCD Soundsystem. On Golden Train what sounds like a sample from Kraftwerks immortal Trans Europe Express is actually a late-70s toy, a little seven-inch keyboard that Chris stumbled across, called a Bee Gees rhythm machine. This was the genesis of Penguin Prison, the first track Chris wrote for the project, and it features not just the Bee Gees gadget but also drum parts sampled from Boney M. Yes, this miraculous slice of shiny, infectious, fabulous future-dance comes from those two giants of disco cheese, Bee Gees and Boney M.
Chris clearly knows what hes doing, and is in his element in the studio. The music is both programmed on computers and played by real live human beings, including Alex from Holy Ghost! "Most of it is me," explains Chris. "I tried to keep an element of the human, only using modern technology. I use ProTools as a canvas, a place to put things, but the synths I use are analogue."
The album was mostly recorded in Chris home studio and completed in London, at State of the Ark, with producer/engineer Dan Grech-Marguerat, who has worked with Radiohead and Paul McCartney. "He tied up all the loose ends," he explains.
Throughout, Chris put his vocal training to good use, his flexible tones able to reach as high on the scale as Barry Gibb and as low as Barry White. "I treat my voice like an instrument," he says. "Its about entertaining people, really."
Penguin Prison is the album you get if you have lived your life believing that the Holy Grail in terms of pop songs is one or all of the following: Billie Jean, Dont Stop Till You Get Enough, When Doves Cry and Fast Love. It posits Penguin Prison as an American cousin to Hot Chip. It is an album about relationships, love and loathing that you can dance to. Its hi-tech rhythms and lyrics definitely place it as a pop album but the heartache might conceivably be found on a country record.
"I definitely wanted to make a pop album where every song was good and catchy and people could dance to it," decides Chris, who aims to perform his songs all over the world like a strange little impish hybrid of Jackson and Prince. "It was hard work to make, but I tried to have fun. I made sure of that. If I didnt jump around the room while I was recording a song, it didnt make the cut. Fun is the key."
Penguin Prison just released his debut self-titled record on Downtown Records on October 18, 2011.
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Motorco Music Hall
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Address
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723 Rigsbee Ave
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City
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Durham
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Start Date
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2012-05-20
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Gabriel Iglesias
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Event: Gabriel Iglesias
Venue: Robinson Center Music Hall
Start: 5/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
Categ...
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Event: Gabriel Iglesias
Venue: Robinson Center Music Hall
Start: 5/20/2012 7:00:00 PM
Category: CONCERTS COMEDY
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Robinson Center Music Hall
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W Markham St & S Broadway St
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City
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Little Rock
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2012-05-20
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http://upcomingevents.net/search/redirect/1773959
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