Buster Poindexter

Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens

The Comateens’ Ramona Jan and Nicholas “Nic North” Dembling had just gotten started when they recorded “Danger Zone,” a sneering, blaring punk song spit-sung by Nicholas with Ramona Jan’s untutored guitars sounding like an electric razor, a catchy chorus floating in from Jan’s love of Motown.

Joe Perry Releases 'Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII'

The album also includes vocals courtesy of David Johansen (New York Dolls, Buster Poindexter), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), and Terry Reid. Perry’s band mate in Hollywood Vampires Johnny Depp served as Executive Producer, while Aerosmith’s go-to producer Jack Douglas, Bruce Witkin, and Joe’s sons Tony and Roman also contributed.

Resorts Casino Hotel plays host to Remember Jones - Bat out of Hell Live

As part of the North to Shore Festival announced recently by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy at NJPAC’s Prudential Hall, the popular Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman tribute band (Remember Jones – Bat of Hell Live) will perform inside the Superstar Theatre.

Joe Perry Announces New Album 'Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII' & Shares New Single 'Fortunate One'

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 4-time GRAMMY winner Joe Perry has released a new single, “Fortunate One,” featuring vocals from The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. Co-written and recorded in London with his sons Tony and Roman, the song contains a bluesy riff that glides over raucous piano as Robinson’s gritty delivery instantly takes hold.

PERSONALITY CRISIS: ONE NIGHT ONLY to Premiere on Showtime in April

Framed around an intimate cabaret performance filmed in January 2020 at New York City’s storied Café Carlyle, PERSONALITY CRISIS: ONE NIGHT ONLY explores Johansen’s enormous influence as he regales the audience with stories and music illuminating the art and cultural evolution of New York City. Watch the video trailer now!

LADIES OF LAUGHTER, Broadway's Julie Benko And More Announced At For Emelin Theatre 50th Anniversary Season

Emelin Theatre For The Performing Arts has announced the lineup for its 50th Anniversary season.

Remember Jones to Revive BAT OUT OF HELL With a 15-Piece Band This Summer

Experience wild theatricality and larger-than-life emotion as Remember Jones presents BAT OUT OF HELL LIVE - a revival of Meat Loaf’s BAT OUT OF HELL album in its entirety and more with a 15-piece band.

Remember Jones to Present 50th+ Anniversary Revival of Joe Cocker's MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN This Spring

Celebrate the 50th+ Anniversary of Joe Cocker’s groundbreaking live album and tour, MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN with Remember Jones this spring.

Showtime Documentary Films Announces New Feature From Martin Scorsese

SHOWTIME Documentary Films today announced a new feature documentary from Academy Award® Winning director Martin Scorsese that profiles David Johansen, the celebrated frontman of the New York Dolls.

Wynonna Judd, Bettye LaVette, Mare Winningham, More Announced At Cafe Carlyle Next Month

Singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel will return to the Café Carlyle for her seventh engagement, October 1-5. Reviewing a previous residency at the legendary cabaret, The New York Times called Joel, daughter of music legend Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley, a?oea singer following her own heart.a?? Joel, who recently exuded characteristic warmth, humor, and musicality in the 2018 documentary Always at the Carlyle, will sing a mix of original songs, Broadway numbers anda?"alwaysa?"a tune from her dad and one from Ray Charles. a?oePeople don't know this, but my middle name is after my dad's favorite singer, Ray Charles, so I always pay homage,a?? she explains.

Buster Poindexter Returns To Café Carlyle

Rock icon Buster Poindexter returns to Café Carlyle, October 8 & 9. As a founding member of the New York Dolls and in a prolific solo career, David Johansen has been a seminal force in rock and roll, influencing countless singers and bands to this day. For these performances, Buster Poindexter, Johansen's celebrated alter ego will showcase his songwriting, spanning his career from New York Dolls until now, in his inimitable elegant style, interspersed with amusing anecdotes from life in New York, past and present. As Poindexter, his previous engagements have been sellouts and he has become one of the most revered artists to grace Café Carlyle.

Café Carlyle Welcomes Tony Danza, Sutton Foster, And More This Spring

Cafe Carlyle has announced their lineup of performers this spring. See the full schedule below:

Buster Poindexter Returns to Café Carlyle in April

Rock icon Buster Poindexter returns to Cafe Carlyle, April 2-13. As a founding member of the New York Dolls and in a prolific solo career, David Johansen has been a seminal force in rock and roll, influencing countless singers and bands to this day. Buster Poindexter, Johansen's celebrated alter ego showcases his elegant crooning through R&B ballads. As Poindexter, his previous engagements have been sellouts and he has become one of the most revered artists to grace Cafe Carlyle.

Diane Moser's Composers Big Band Celebrates Women In Jazz, 3/21

Diane Moser's Composers Big Band Celeste's Women in Jazz this month with guest composer Ann Belmont, and resident composers Barbara Cifelli and Diane Moser.

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe Presents FRENCH COOKIN'

Blue Moon Cafe Entertainment presents FRENCH COOKIN'! A regular act at Lucille's Grill / B.B. King's Club in Times Square since its inception, and going back as far as Dan Lynch Blues Bar, and The Lone Star Cafe days, French Cookin' is a 2014 inductee into the New York Blues Hall Of Fame. French Cookin' plays all styles of the Blues; Delta, Chicago, New Orleans Second Line, Texas Swing, and more, plus original material written by our singer/guitarist/band leader, Doc French.

JAZZ NIGHT! to Kick Off Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Faculty Concert Series

Members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Jazz Department take the stage to kick off the 2017-2018 Faculty Concert Series today, October 27, 2017, at 7:30 pm with Jazz Night! An evening of improvisations and jazz standards.

JAZZ NIGHT! to Kick Off Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Faculty Concert Series

Members of Hoff-Barthelson Music School's Jazz Department take the stage to kick off the 2017-2018 Faculty Concert Series on Friday, October 27, 2017, at 7:30 pm with Jazz Night! An evening of improvisations and jazz standards.

It's Going to Be Hot Hot Hot on 1/19 When Buster Poindexter Takes the Stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse

The martini-swigging, tuxedo clad, rock and roll original is back!  The Ridgefield Playhouse and Pepsi Rock Series bring Buster Poindexter to the stage on Today, January 19at 8 pm for an uproarious and dazzling night of music!  Buster Poindexter (nee David Johansen) first attracted attention as a glam rock pioneer (in the New York Dolls, with whom he still tours) and then as an early MTV idol with his chart-topping dance hit "Hot Hot Hot".  Today, the words 'blues' and 'shouting' are, alas, inextricably linked, but what about the tradition of mellow blues crooners that extended through Charles Brown, Nat King Cole and, in their more romantic moments, Joe Williams and Ray Charles. 

Buster Poindexter to Take the Stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse with Marshall Crenshaw

The martini-swigging, tuxedo clad, rock and roll original is back!  The Ridgefield Playhouse and Pepsi Rock Series bring Buster Poindexter to the stage onSaturday, February 11 at 8 pm for an uproarious and dazzling night of music!  Buster Poindexter (nee David Johansen) first attracted attention as a glam rock pioneer (in the New York Dolls, with whom he still tours) and then as an early MTV idol with his chart-topping dance hit "Hot Hot Hot".  

Lori Zimmer Releases New Book THE ART OF SPRAY PAINT And Announces Surrealist Ball, Today

The Art of Spray Paint, officially comes out January 1 (yay!), and I have a handful of books available for preview in my shop! Pre-order your signed copy now- the first 10 people who order before end of the day on Thursday will have their copies shipped out on Friday before I escape New York for a few weeks.