Civil Twilight, Sarah Solovay, Evan Danco & More Set for Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub has announced its performance calendar for dates from January 28 to January 31.

JANUARY 28-31

CIVIL TWILIGHT

Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 PM

Depending on your background, the term "power trio" may bring to mind the '60s sonic depth-charges launched by the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream; the twisty prog-rock styles of mid-'70s King Crimson and Rush; or the post-grunge bash of Seether and Wolfmother. In the case of Civil Twilight, as evidenced on their self-titled debut album, the term means all of that - and much more.

"We like to write together, and jam for hours at a time," says singer/bassist/pianist Steven McKellar, who joined his brother Andrew (guitar) and childhood friend Richard Wouters (drums) to form the group in 1996. "We'll play together in a studio, record all our jam sessions, and then listen back to them and pick the sections to work on that we think could turn into songs." $12

SARAH SOLOVAY

Friday, January 29 at 7:00 PM

"I've discovered Sarah Solovay, an ordinary New York high school student with extraordinary talent." -Blogcritics
"With a voice and a repertoire of lyrics mature beyond her years, Sarah solidly displays the definition of real talent." -www.drivingonthesidewalk.com

Sarah Solovay, 15 years old and a sophomore in high school, is a NYC singer/songwriter who writes and performs mainstream pop songs comprised of thoughtful and witty lyrics, great hooks and unforgettable melodies. With the skill of a seasoned veteran, Sarah writes music that moves her listeners with honest and strong emotions covering songs that draw on her personal experiences and perception of the world as it unfolds around her. Her MySpace tagline "Love.Hurt.Heal. Then write a song about it" is a descriptive motto for her songwriting.

Sarah will be joined by Outside the Box, an exceedingly talented group of musicians, who were the house band at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park this past summer. $15

TOSHI REAGON: 25TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY CONCERTS

Thursday, January 28 - Saturday, January 30 at 9:00 PM w/ Big Lovely

Sunday January 31 at 7:00 PM Sacred Music Show w/ Special Guest Bernice Johnson Reagon

"Oh, that voice...devotees know they've born witness to one of the great voices of this generation." - Village Voice

The 25th anniversary of singer Toshi Reagon's annual birthday celebration, with shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with her band Big Lovely and a Sunday Sacred Music show that's not to be missed is an NYC tradition filled with genre-shattering musical highlights. Toshi's amazing band includes some of New York's finest musicians, Judith Casselberry, Fred Cash, Catherine Russell , Adam Widoff, and Robert Burke, collectively known as Big Lovely. The event promises extra-special surprise guest appearances from her many friends and collaborators, plus gifts from Toshi for her fans. Sunday evening continues the birthday celebration with an evening of sacred music sung by Toshi Reagon & Big Lovely with special Guest Bernice Johnson Reagon.

Toshi calls to mind classic R&B artists, like Stevie Wonder or Prince, and old school rock groups like Led Zeppelin; she can take any style, update it, and make it her own with incredible ease. Despite (or because of) her genre-bending, Toshi fits comfortably on a stage with any of the Lilith artists, at Carnegie Hall, or in a dirty rock club. Of her innovative rock crossed with soul-influenced, blues-tinged folk, Interview magazine raved, "Anyone who thinks rock is a dead medium need only listen to the music of Toshi Reagon and her almighty band Big Lovely." Most people would just tell you that to truly understand how Toshi can seamlessly transcend all of these genres; you have to check her out live. $25

CHICO MANN

Friday, January 29 at 11:30 PM

Chico Mann, a time-travelling multi-instrumentalist-producer who with drum machines, synthesizers, and guitars has singlehandedly filled the 30+ year gap between afrobeat, afrocuban, freestyle and electronic music while throwing a wrench into the cogs of musical history. $15

EVAN DANDO

Saturday, January 30 at 7:00 PM

Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando's solo album, Baby I'm Bored (Bar-None), is an eclectic and affecting collection of songs ranging from bittersweet country rock to pure pop pleasure, dashed with a little indie-rock noise. His songs mix open-heartedness and good humor with a tantalizing diffidence and a certain element of mystery. Like a slightly blurred photograph of someoNe You really want to look at, Evan's work draws you in with the promise of confidences to be offered, late-night escapades to be recounted, jokes to be shared. You may never really get to know him, but you're not going to stop trying. $15

STANDUP AT JOE'S PUB

Saturday, January 30 AT 11:30 PM

Black Apple International puts the spotlight on New York's funniest underground standup comics in the city. Hosted by the very talentEd Harrison Greenbaum (Andy Kaufman Awards Finalist), we picked this show out very carefully and dare to let you down. So, enjoy an authentic night of drinking and good old standup comedy that fits perfectly into your Saturday night. $12

SUSIE IBARRA & ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ: MUNDO NINOS FAMILY MATINEE

Sunday, January 31 at 12:00 NOON

Mundo Niños, Children's World, is music for young children and children at heart that teaches singing and counting rhythm in English and Spanish through world music. Percussionists and composers Roberto Rodriguez and Susie Ibarra blend influences of Latin, Asian, American and African music in their songs for children. Susie Ibarra and Roberto Rodriguez' Mundo Niños has been received with overwhelming enthusiasm in various schools in the U.S.

About the Mundo Niños Artists: Roberto Juan Rodriguez & Susie Ibarra

Roberto Juan Rodriguez began playing music at the age of 3 and has since performed with numerous acclaimed artists such as Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Orchestra, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, Julio Iglesias, Celia Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Joe Jackson, Dr. L Subramaniam, Kavita Krishnamurti, Dian Schurr, Phoebe Snow, and Kim Karnes among others. He currently composes for and leads his own ensemble, Septeto Roberto Rodriguez, an exciting blend of Latin, Middle Eastern, Jewish, and Afro-Cuban music. Some of his music can be heard on his recordings including El Danzon de Moises and Baila! Gitano Baila! (Tzadik Records). A Grammy and American Music Award recipient, Rodriguez has taught mentally challenged and disabled children in Miami, lower income children in the neighborhood programs of Brooklyn, written music for Sesame Street, and conducted workshops at Universities and Festivals.

Susie Ibarra began playing music at the age of 4 and has since performed solo concerts at Carnegie Hall, numerous jazz festivals in Europe, as well as in the US. Ibarra currently leads her own ensembles of trio, quartet, and Electric Kulintang, and she composes music for percussion, new opera/ musical theatre, chamber ensembles and jazz ensembles. She has also performed with many groundbreaking artists such as: John Zorn, Dave Douglas, Trisha Brown, Yusef Komunyakaa, Tania Leon, Mark Dresser, William Parker, Butch Morris, and Pauline Oliveros, among others. Susie Ibarra has taught music for 6 year-old children at grade schools and she has lectured and conducted workshops at numerous universities and conservatories including Juilliard, Mannes College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and The New School. She is currently a guest composer teacher with American Composers Orchestra in NYC public high schools. $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under

Daniel Zaitchik: THE BLUE BOTTLE COLLECTION

Sunday, January 31 at 9:30 PM

The Blue Bottle Collection brings their dreamy madrigal soul music back to Joe's Pub for one night only. This unique multi-voiced band is the creation of singer-songwriter Daniel Zaitchik. He is joined by acclaimed musicians Carey Anderson, Jeremy Bass, Jody Flader, Kate Mollica, Lauren Riley Rigby, Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan, Nathan Tysen, and Emily Walton. Six interweaving voices, piano, two guitars, harmonica, violin, cello and beat box make the Blue Bottle Collection a truly magical group that defies categorization. $15

Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayet Street in New York. For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.joespub.com/