Sarah Dash, Peterson Brothers and More to Bring R&B to Joe's Pub

The R&B calendar heats up at Joe's Pub! Highlights include Labelle founding member Sarah Dash on May 12; the soulfully-voiced and hard-rocking singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Celisse Henderson on May 31; Australian singer Cloves (Kaity Dunstan) on June 1; the Peterson Brothers, a modern blend of blues rock from 20-year-old Glenn and 17-year-old Alex Peterson, on June 2; a fundraiser for The Restorative Center with Stephanie McKay on June 15; soul powerhouse Gina Breedlove on June 20; Alfa Anderson's album release party for her solo debut, From My Heart, on July 7; and, the relentlessly energetic JJ Thames & The Violet ReVOLT on August 8.

Complete show information follows!

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Sarah Dash
Friday, May 12 at 7PM $30

Sarah Dash will bring an evening of musical memories and joy to the famed Joe's Pub for one show only. The Legendary Goddess of soul, funk and disco has a brand new show and full band that will feature all her great hits from her time as founding member of Labelle as well as her illustrious solo career ("Lady Marmalade," "What Can I Do For You," "Gonna Take A Miracle," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "Sinner Man"). The Rhythm & Blues Foundation Hall-of-Famer is a true force of nature, and continues her journey as a humanitarian, motivational speaker, soul survivor, and inspiring artist.

Celisse Henderson
Wednesday, May 31 at 9:30PM $16

Celisse Henderson is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, performer and spoken word artist. Her deep and varied career has seen her on stage, from the recent revival of Godspell at Circle in the Square Theater to Bridget Everett's Rock Bottom at Joe's Pub at The Public; on television, in PBS's The Electric Company, 30 Rock, Rescue Me, and more; and, in concert, at venues ranging from Beacon Theater in support of Mariah Carey, to MGM Grand Garden Arena with Phish, to Apollo Theater with Melissa Etheridge. Above all, it's her prodigious talents as a singer-songwriter and musician that defines Henderson. Her original music, powered by her soulful voice, is hard-rocking and blues-tinged with infectious hooks that stay with you.

CLOVES
Thursday, June 1 at 10PM $15

The Melbourne-raised Kaity Dunstan, who sings under the name Cloves, released her EP, XIII, that had fans of the vocal greats of yesteryear dusting down the superlatives and pinching themselves in disbelief. Not yet twenty years old, Cloves already has the voice of a veteran. In her songs, feelings are hinted at rather than shouted from the rooftops, but you can hear the hurt in every bar.

PETERSON BROTHERS
Monday, June 12 at 9:30PM $15

The Peterson Brothers possess a uniquely modern blend of blues, soul, and funk. Seventeen-year-old Alex (bass and vocals) and twenty-year-old Glenn Jr. (guitar and lead vocals) have grown up playing together since they were young kids. Rising stars in Austin, Texas, the Peterson Brothers hold a standing room only weekly residency at Austin's famed music hall The Continental Club. They have opened for the likes of Gary Clark Jr., Los Lonely Boys, the late B.B. King, Willie Nelson, and Lisa Marie Presley. They have also played with Buddy Guy, Michael Burks and many of Austin's finest musicians. The Peterson Brothers have also gained the attention of the one and only Bootsy Collins, who has become a true mentor.

STEPHANIE MCKAY FOR THE RESTORATIVE CENTER: A FUNDRAISER
Thursday, June 15 at 7PM $25 - $100

The Restorative Center is a grassroots organization with a focus on creating the structure and space for communities to activate their ability to work together toward their own well-being. With roots in Newburgh, N.Y. and the Bronx, TRC explores non-hierarchal structures and the basic concept of storytelling to invite people to be together in new ways. Shailly Agnihotri, an attorney with twenty years of experience, founded TRC with the intention of creating a social foundation for building alternatives to the traditional adversarial approach to conflict resolution. We envision a future in which the majority of issues currently routed through the criminal justice system and family court are resolved by the communities in which those issues arise.

Gina Breedlove
Tuesday, June 20 at 7PM $20

Brooklyn-born Gina Breedlove is a singer, songwriter, sound-healer and medicine woman. Her beautiful, powerful voice and sensual presence creates an atmosphere that is difficult to describe; think Minnie Riperton and Dianne Reeves having a prayer circle. Holly Near says, "In Goddess culture, Gina Breedlove is a vocal priestess, leaving her privileged audience the grateful recipients of her deep vocal well."

ALFA ANDERSON: FROM MY HEART ALBUM RELEASE
Friday, July 7 at 7:30PM $25

R&B and dance music icon Alfa Anderson celebrates her full-length solo debut, From My Heart, with an unforgettable night of music at Joe's Pub. Alfa first starred in Canonnball Adderley's "Big Man" at Carnegie Hall before defining a whole new era in music as one of the original lead vocalists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-nominated group Chic. Her voice powered classics like "I Want Your Love" and the #1 pop hits "Good Times" and "Le Freak," which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. For several years, Alfa toured with Luther Vandross and has sung background for music icons like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Valerie Simpson, Bryan Ferry, and Teddy Pendergrass. She recently guested on the first Chic single in 23 years, "I'll Be There," and scored a Top 10 Billboard Dance hit as a featured vocalist on Next Step's single with Kathy Sledge and Aristofreeks, "Get On Up."

JJ THAMES & THE VIOLET REVOLT
Tuesday, August 8 at 9:30PM $12

JJ Thames is the front-woman of the Violet ReVOLT and possesses the mesmerizing je ne sais quoi star-quality of Phyllis Hyman, Tina Turner, Etta James, and Billie Holiday, all in one raw, often wistful, always powerful and passionate voice. There is a mixture of elemental hip-hop, energetic rock and blues guitar licks, tight old school Motown harmonies, and roots reggae woven throughout the foundation which diversifies JJ and the VOLT in a way that is unexpected and pleasantly surprising. Ms. Thames masterfully draws you in to live out her brash and honest musical stories with her words, moans, hollers, and scats with perfectly timed pauses, swells and whispers.

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Tickets are available online at joespub.com, by calling 10AM-7:00PM daily at 212-967-7555, or in person at The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC (Open daily at 2PM). Note: There is a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person per show, unless otherwise noted.

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 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.

The Public Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. Celebrating his 10th anniversary season at The Public, Eustis has created new community-based initiatives designed to engage audiences like Public Lab, Public Studio, Public Forum, Public Works, and a remount of the Mobile Unit. 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 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; Public Works, an expanding initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; and audience and artist development initiatives that range from Emerging Writers Group to the Public Forum series. The Public is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and in October 2012, the landmark building downtown at Astor Place was revitalized to physically manifest the Company's core mission of sparking new dialogues and increasing accessibility for artists and audiences, by dramatically opening up the building to the street and community, and transforming the lobby into a public piazza for artists, students, and audiences. The Public's work is also seen on tour throughout the U.S. and internationally and in collaborations and co-productions with regional and international theaters. The Public is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning acclaimed American musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and in spring 2017, Lynn Nottage's acclaimed new play Sweat. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 168 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Awards, and five Pulitzer Prizes.

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