Cristin Milioti, GOODFOLK, Dan Band and More Set for Joe's Pub, 7/8-19
By: BWW News Desk Jul. 06, 2015
Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from July 8-19, 2015. Scroll down for details, or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00PM
$22-$35
San Francisco singer/songwriter, Matt Alber, returns for an intimate acoustic evening of original and familiar songs including his new love anthem, Handsome Man. Alber's set will also feature duets with special guest, Aaron Curry, of their new duo band The Lonelies, marking their New York City debut.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, July 7, 8, 10 & 11 at 9:30PM
$35
ROCK BOTTOM is what happens when you are too passionate to give up, and too big to fail. The ferociously talented Bridget Everett wrote the show, a chardonnay-soaked journey through the highs and lows of her life, with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Longtime collaborators and friends Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Matt Ray contributed music as well. In it, Everett shares intensely personal moments next to wildly hilarious ones, baring her heart and much more to her audiences. ROCK BOTTOM features original songs written with Shaiman, Wittman, Ray and Horovitz, plus favorites from Everett's monthly sold-out show with the Tender Moments.
BARB JUNGR'S HARD RAIN: THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN AND LEONARD COHEN
Thursdays & Fridays, July 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7:00PM
$25
Barb Jungr returns to the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen with the release of Hard Rain this July. Over the past few years the British chanteuse has been wowing critics and audiences alike at home and abroad with her insightful, intelligent interpretations of well-loved songs combined with her powerful and often witty performance style.
DANIEL KOREN'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
Thursday, July 9 + Wednesday, August 5 at 9:30PM
$15
Comedian Daniel Koren is in search of the most important thing. Together with a virtual choir of alter egos, Daniel redefines musical comedy. Koren is an Emmy nominated comedian/composer originally from Israel and now based in New York. With over a million views with his innovative videos, Koren translated his online success into a live performance. Daniel graduated from Berklee College of music and his work has appeared on Comedy Central's Tosh.O, the Huffington Post and Ryan Seacrest.
Saturday, July 11 at 7:00PM
$22
Dan Finnerty caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the box-office smash Old School, performing his now-infamous rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart," as well as his appearance as the sleazy bat-mitzvah singer in Starsky & Hutch and again as the inappropriate wedding singer in the record breaking hit The Hangover. His band, The Dan Band, dubbed by Entertainment Weekly as "the hottest ticket in Hollywood," has appeared on numerous shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Last Comic Standing and The Guys Choice Awards. The Dan Band also caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who signed on to executive produce Dan's one hour concert special "The Dan Band: I Am Woman," directed by McG.
RICARDO GALLO'S TIERRA DE NADIE
Sunday, July 12 at 7:30PM
$12 Adv / $15 Doors
Ricardo Gallo's Tierra de Nadie performs music conceived as a sort of imaginary musical folklore, a "no man's land" that is the intriguing basis for exploratory improvisations. The compositions envision a landscape devoid of flags, providing space for the musical personalities of the players. The stellar line-up on this night will be: Mark Helias on bass, Dan Blake on saxophones, Reut Regev on trombone, Pheeroan akLaff on drums, and Gallo on piano. The group's debut recording The Great Fine Line was released on November 2010 by Clean Feed Records.
CRISTIN MILIOTI
Sunday, July 12 at 9:30PM
Monday, July 13 at 7:30PM
$30
Cristin Milioti returns to Joe's Pub after numerous sold out concerts, including the prestigious Lincoln Center's American Songbook. Milioti is known for her dramatic, comedic, and musical work on stage, television and in film. She won a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Tony for her portrayal of "Girl" in the Broadway smash hit musical ONCE. On film, Milioti was most recently seen in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street playing Jordan Belfort's (Leonardo DiCaprio) wife, Teresa Petrillo. On TV, Milioti played Tracy McConnell aka "The Mother" on CBS's hit comedy, How I Met Your Mother, and most recently joined the cast of season two on FX's Golden Globe-winning drama, FARGO. Last fall, she starred in the NBC comedy, A TO Z.
Monday, July 13 at 9:30PM
$25
Join Julie Klausner, host of HOW WAS YOUR WEEK, author of I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR BAND, and the creator/co-star of your new favorite TV show you haven't yet seen, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, as she sings some goddamn songs in her cabaret show. Don't expect anything besides complete and utter magic on this very special evening of music and comedic banter. Directed by Jodi Lennon. Featuring special guests and Musical Director Jon Spurney.
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30PM
$14
Irka Mateo is a Dominican cultural treasure. Her trailblazing work includes prolific output as an artist and ethnomusicologist. Her extensive field research of Dominican folk music was recognized by the Grammy Foundation and brought to life in her critically acclaimed record, Anacaona. Her current work, including the single "Vamo a Goza," showcases the contagious accordion music from the Dominican Republic and Latin America. With an amazing voice, colorful songs, and outstanding performance, Irka Mateo fills the dance floors with her joyful music.
Tuesday, July 14 at 9:30PM
$18
6-piece jazz ensemble Carte Blanche keeps vintage standards white-hot with classic French, Latin and American jazz standards from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Carte Blanche has become a familiar late-night act at New York's most popular speakeasies and music venues: from Chinatown's well-hidden Apotheke to the notorious NYC staple Rockwood Music Hall, the 6-piece ensemble in white silk and sequins has gathered a following who love them for their look as much as their commitment to preserving the standards of a bygone era
ESZTER BALINT: AIRLESS MIDNIGHT ALBUM RELEASE
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30PM
$20
Singer/songwriter/actress extraordinaire Eszter Balint is set to release her long-overdue third album, Airless Midnight, on July 10. The lyrics are cohesive and support strong, if mysterious, narratives with a decisive cinematic feel. The accompanying tunes are varied and strategically eclectic in approach. There's more rock and punk influence here, which gives way to an eerie, calm spaciousness. These songs are artful, sophisticated yet earthy, there's guts and grit and beauty too; it's an eloquent expression of her life experiences.
WEIMAR NEW YORK, FEATURING PAUL CAPSIS
Wednesday, July 15 at 9:30PM
$25
Downtown impresario Earl Dax brings his celebrated Weimar New York back to Joe's Pub for one performance in advance of the show's 6th season at Bard SummerScape. Birthed at the Pub during the dog days of the second term of the Bush administration Weimar New York is a theatrical cabaret that uses the rubric of Weimar Germany to highlight unsettling parallels between the rise of fascism then and conservative political elements today. The show is hosted by Australian cabaret star Paul Capsis, best known to New York audiences for his star turn in the premiere, critically acclaimed season of "Absinthe" at the Spiegeltent near South Street Seaport. Performers include Rachel Mason, Enormvs Muñoz, The Pixie Harlots and Carol Lipnik.
DORIAN WOOD / YIDDISH ART TRIO
Thursday, July 16 at 9:30PM
$15
Singer/composer Dorian Wood returns to New York to perform a rare solo show at Joe's Pub, fresh off two successful back-to-back European tours. He has brought his emotionally-charged performances to concert halls, museums, music venues and performance spaces throughout the US, Mexico and Europe, with a voice that channels the skill and ferocity of such auteurs as Scott Walker, Nina Simone and Tom Waits.
Since early 2009 the Yiddish Art Trio has set out to redefine the scope of contemporary Yiddish music. Deeply rooted in klezmer and Yiddish music, YAT uses traditional idioms to explore new forms and harmonies, vastly expanding klezmer's musical language. The musicians, recognized globally as authorities within their field, are known for their ability to harness the full range of tonal and expressive possibilities of their instruments, individually and as a trio.
Friday, July 17 at 9:30PM
$30
Widely acclaimed as one of today's finest narrative songwriters, Richard Shindell has a rare gift for using detail to illuminate his characters' motivations and actions without ever getting mired in minutiae. Not Far Now's nine new compositions (complimented by a pair of outside songs) are haunting vignettes that exist vividly beyond the song that documents them: Shindell gives the listener a window into these lives, but their story continues long after the window is shut. "Time deposits me, the character I'm writing about, and a listener there at the first line," he observes. "Then, at the end of the song, at the end of the last line, life and time go on. The song happens in between those two moments."
Saturday, July 18 at 7PM
$18
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jumaane Smith presents an evening of jazz-influenced versions of your all-time favorite hits from artists like The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor, to Sam Smith, Bruno Mars and many more. Best known to audiences throughout the world as the lead trumpeter for international superstar Michael Buble for the past decade, singer and multi-instrumentalist Jumaane Smith is set to make his highly anticipated return to Joe's Pub. Smith's talent can be heard on many Grammy winning recordings and his collaborations range from pop idols to jazz legends, including: Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Santana, and others.
2 SCOOPS: RE-U-NITED, STARRING ADAM ENRIGHT & AARON FUKSA
Saturday, July 18 at 9:30PM
$20
2SCOOPS: RE-U-NITED is a one-night-only concert event featuring the legendary, chart-topping, entirely fictional 90's R&B girl group 2Scoops. Long after cassingles and neon colors have gone out of style, these two ladies still love everything about the music of the 90's. Holding the world record for the most breakups of any group in history, they are finally back and both in attendance for a reunion. Join Dana and Deena for a night of all your favorite jams, dance moves, and the true story behind their tumultuous history. 2Scoops is written and performed by comedy duo Aaron Fuksa and Adam Enright.
JP JOFRE HARD TANGO CHAMBER BAND
Sunday, July 19 at 7PM
$18
The JP Jofre Hard Tango Chamber Band is one of New York City's hottest in-demand ensembles. Started in 2008 by bandoneonist/composer JP Jofre, it focuses on his own works, as well as authentic interpretations of legendary composers such as Astor Piazzolla. Argentinian expatriate JP Jofre, highlighted several times by the New York Times, and praised by Lincoln Center, who called him "one of today's leading artists," has seen his reputation grow by leaps and bounds. Starting with his quintet's debut performance at Joe's Pub in 2008, JP has been invited to appear at many of the most prestigious concert series in the United States and abroad.
GOODFOLK ANNUAL TOSHI AND PETE SEEGER SING-A-LONG: PROTEST MUSIC
Sunday, July 19 at 9PM
FREE - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Featuring Martha Redbone, Dan Zanes, Toshi Reagon, Morley, Christelle Durandy, Imani Uzuri, Shelley Nicole and many more... This is a celebration of song and what can happen when people come together and sing about the things that are important to the existence of world in peace. This is the biggest Tool Toshi and Pete used to create good change in the world. In concert halls, on picket lines, at festivals, in schools, in front of a few or standing with thousands. Nothing happened without a song. GOODFolk is a music series created by Toshi Reagon in collaboration with Joe's Pub. We put great artist in a room together and let the magic unfold.
For tickets, go online at joespub.com, call 10AM-7:00PM daily at 212-967-7555, or visit in person at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC (Opens daily at 2PM). There is a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person per show, unless otherwise noted.
ABOUT JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub at The Public 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 consistently 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. Commissioned artists have included Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Bridget Everett, Allen Toussaint and more. 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.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC THEATER AT ASTOR PLACE Under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham,The Public Theater is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to its beloved, free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all, new and experimental stagings at The Public at Astor Place, and a range of artist and audience development initiatives including its Public Forum series, which brings together theater artists and professionals from a variety of disciplines for discussions that shed light on social issues explored in Public productions. The Public Theater is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust provides leadership support for The Public Theater's year-round activities.
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