Up and Comer Nick Dothee Debuts Songs at Laurie Beechman Theatre Feb. 23; Umphress and Ray Perform As Well

The Laurie Beechman Theatre will welcome Nick Dothée for a one-night only concert featuring music from his upcoming album "My Own Devices" on February 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature an array of accomplished New York City musicians and vocalists including Beechman favorite Alysha Umphress, Kevin Ray, Patrick Carmichael, Skip Ward, Brandon Ellis, Jeff Washburn and Vanessa Dunleavy. There is a $15 cover, and a $15 food or beverage minimum (a full bar and dinner menu is available). The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 West 42nd St at the corner of 9th Avenue, in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. For reservations, which are recommended, please call 212-695-6909.

With music and lyrics by Nick Dothée and Kevin Ray, "My Own Devices" is a conglomeration of pop songs that deconstruct what it means to control one's destiny. Dothée says, "In writing this album, I wanted to speak not only to my life experiences, but to those humorous, ironic, and heartbreaking occurrences that affect us all - parental relationships, adolescence, break-ups, even fits of insomnia. This album is about shedding fears, releasing anxieties, and celebrating the joy of living in a positive forward motion."

Born in San Francisco, CA, Nick Dothée is an accomplished actor, singer and songwriter. After gradutating from North Carolina School of the Arts, he moved to New York City. He has since been a featured artist at Ars Nova, Joe's Pub, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The Duplex, among others. This year, he was a featured soloist at a concert at the American Embassy in Vienna (conductor John Mauceri), and played Tony in West Side Story at the West Virginia Public Theatre. His partnership with Kevin Ray commenced last year when they wrote "Sleep Tonight," the first single (available on iTunes) from his album "My Own Devices." For more information, please visit www.NickDothee.com.