Joe's Pub Announces Upcoming Performances 3/29-3/31

Joe's Pub has announced its lineup for March 29th-31st. Scheduled to appear are The Webb Sisters, Lauren Ambrose & The Leisure Class, Julia Haltigan, Josh Charles, Eli "Paperboy" Reed and Amy Ziff.

THE WEBB SISTERS
Monday, March 29 at 7:00 PM

Born into a family of musicians in Kent, England, Charley and Hattie are The Webb Sisters.....
Beguiling, dynamic performers with hugely expressive voices and plangent harmonies, they are highly skilled multi-instrumentalists and songwriters of originality and intelligence.
Ingénues yet thinkers, the sisters' youthful energy and musical training combine in adventurous, lyrical and emotionally enthralling performances.
Their singing and playing (harp, guitar, mandolin and more) draw from the folk and pop traditions of Britain and the United States. The Webb Sisters have recorded two albums, building a following in the UK and achieving album and record of the week on iTunes and BBC Radio Two.
The Webb Sisters represented the UK at America's 400th Anniversary celebrations, contributed songs to several major TV shows (most recently "Cane" on CBS), recorded a new song for a Judy Collins tribute album alongside the likes of Dolly Parton and Rufus Wainwright, and have performed on major concert tours with artists such as Jamie Cullum, James Morrison and Jason Mraz. Currently, The Webb Sisters are honored to be touring and singing with one of their idols, Leonard Cohen, and are recording their new album with multiple Grammy-winning producer, Peter Asher. $20

Lauren Ambrose & THE LEISURE CLASS

Monday, March 29 at 9:30 PM

The Leisure Class: Lauren Ambrose - Vocals, Piano, Shruti Box, Divot Stomping; Kip Beacco - Clarinet, Guitar, Sommelier; Andy Bean - Banjo, Tenor Guitar, Vocals, Biathlon; Matt Downing - Double Bass, Coxswain; Lyon Graulty - Saxophone, Antiquing; Brian Kantor - Drums, Formula 1 Driving; Evan Palazzo - Piano, Accordion, Foxhunting.

Conjuring a unique blend of ragtime Dixieland red hot gypsy jazz, The Leisure Class is the hardest relaxing band in show business. Formed in the Berkshire Mountains with the aim to play classic jazz influenced by their diverse backgrounds in Americana, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, and Opera, The Leisure Class debuted at Joe's Pub in New York City in late 2009. Fronted by Lauren Ambrose and featuring members of The Two Man Gentleman Band, The Hunger Mountain Boys, The Hot Sardines, and the Blue Ribbon Boys, the Leisure Class are soulful and funky, yet humble interpreters of song. $15

JULIA HALTIGAN

Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30 PM

Julia Haltigan grew up in New York City off the Bowery in the 1980s. As an only child born into a musically inclined family, Julia learned to use her voice to attract attention. Her grandmother was a member of the 1940's quartet The Larkin Sisters, and her father, a vital member of Julia's band, taught her to play the guitar and to sing. Julia grew up snapping, whistling and spinning, which resulted in letters being sent home from school saying, "That is not a small voice trying to be loud!" While producing her first demo at Prairie Sun Studios in northern California, Julia caught the attention of Drive-Thru Records, who invited her to sing on Listen To Bob Dylan, a tribute album. That album was released in 2005 bringing acclaim to Julia for her cover of "Boots of Spanish Leather." Two years later, Julia self-released her first album When the Glow Starts to Go... Julia's songs have an antique, Americana-pop feel. Her lyrics create a collage of imagery that relates heartache, yearning and lust, to motorcycles, fake tattoos and viruses. At times her powerful, sultry voice booms above her six-piece band while at other times she showcases her soft and sexy side melting your heart. Julia's music arouses nostalgia for the classics, evoking the likes of Tom Waits, Nancy Sinatra, and Betty Boop. She puts you out like a Lucky cigarette in an ice cream cone. Her self-released, self-titled second album was released in May 2009. The album is a refreshing addition to the current music scene, combining old-time music influences with Julia's own whimsical style. With weeping guitar lines reminiscent of a Lee Hazelwood track, drum lines like a heel-toe shuffle and a bass like a tugboat, the album blends the blues, old-time country and Americana classics with modern arrangements. Julia Haltigan has shared the stage with artists such as Dixie Fried (featuring Norah Jones), The Defibulators, Steel Train, Freddie Stevenson and The Woes, at various venues such as The Knitting Factory, Rodeo Bar, The Living Room, Maxwell's, Union Pool, South Paw, Union Hall, The National Underground, Pianos, Rockwood Music Hall, Banjo Jim's, The Coney Island Side Show and Spike Hill. $12

Josh Charles

Tuesday, March 30 at 9:30 PM

Josh Charles studied music at NYU, Manhattan School of Music and with the legendary jazz pianist Barry Harris. He moved to New Orleans four days before Hurricane Katrina. In the spring of 2009 Josh released Healing Time. All the proceeds go toward rebuilding the city of New Orleans. Love, Work & Money (Cc Ent/ E1) his much anticipated debut album arrives in stores Feb 9 which features members of Dr. John's band and was recorded in New Orleans and New York. He is part of The Gap's Born To Fit campaign, has performed on Good Morning America, Tavis Smiley, CNN, and has been featured in USA Today and the Huffington Post. $12 in advance / $15 at the door

ELI "PAPERBOY" REED

Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30 PM

On his major label debut, 'Come and Get It', Reed proves to be the life of a soulful, sweaty party in which everyone eventually gets dragged onto the dance floor. As a performer, Reed approaches each song with nothing less than utter conviction; he's as authentically gritty as he is ingratiatingly sexy. $15

ONCE IN LOVE WITH AMY-SONGS OF LOST LOVE, FORBIDDEN LOVE AND LOVE NEVER MEANT TO BE...
Wednesday, March 31 at 9:30 PM
In a very special, not be missed evening Amy Ziff will be performing her new, love gone wrong twisted torch songs. With Maestro Peter Kiesewalter (EVOC), at piano- Amy's songs will take you places reserved only for the brave hearted (with an international flavor).
In addition to being your fave self-proclaimed cult pop icon and touring the world with the band BETTY, Amy has appeared in movies and TV, written and performed 2 one-woman theatrical shows.
Amy's solo work has been described by the New York Times as, "lighthearted but layered with meanings, it typifies her method of filtering sexual politics through a pop cultural eye that is often fastened on junk culture." $20

Tickets are available online at www.joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555, or in person at the Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM), or at the Joe's Pub Box Office from (6 PM to 10 PM) both located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.