Upcoming Music Shows at Sullivan Hall, B.B. King Blues Club
214 Sullivan Street (between Bleecker & West 3rd), NYC
info@sullivanhallnyc.com www.sullivanhallnyc.com
Sullivan Hall tickets available through sullivanhallnyc.com or charge by
phone 866.468.7619
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Wed. Aug. 5 The Afromotive
$10/11pm A fan once said, "It's sounds like James Brown's band
went to Africa." Furthering the connection between traditional African
rhythms and American funk and dance music is precisely what Afromotive
is doing with their style of afrobeat music. Based in Asheville, NC, this
large ensemble stays true to the elements that started afrobeat music- West
African rhythms, song forms, and instrumentation- while bringing the
music to the 21st Century through strong composition, improvisation, and
heavy dance beats.
Funk Fest
Thurs. Aug.6 Frank Viele & The Manhattan Project 10pm/ Mr.
Breakdown 9pm/ Amber Blues 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm Put simply, a Frank Viele show is a thinking man's party
where all the thoughts are good ones and, even better, you can dance to
them. Dancing is just the natural human reaction to the music coming from
the stage. Viele's tunes are so alive and the melodic and intricate vocal
lines so engaging, they open a door for an audience to dance on in, have a
dialogue with the band, and become quickly enrapt as they hear a story
or two.
Sat. Aug. 8 U-Melt with special guests tba
$12adv., $15 The spirit of the progressive rock era - the readiness to
experiment, the premium on precision and the openness to move beyond
preconceived boundaries - lives in the music and ethos of U-Melt. 8pm
Show The untraditional sound comes from varied backgrounds of the men who
make up the New York based band. U-Melt's live shows, which include a
marathon seven hour set at the Garden of Eden festival, their
traditional New York City New Year's Eve celebrations and a Halloween
tributes to cinematic masterpieces, showcase U-Melt's innovation and depth.
A wise fan knows to expect the unexpected once U-Melt hits the stage.
Thurs. Aug. 20 Moshav Band 9:15pm/ Rock of David 7:30pm
$12 adv., $20 dos Raised on the Moshav Meor Modi'im, a musical village
in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the three young men who make up
Moshav -- Yehuda (vocals, percussion), Duvid (vocals,
8pm guitar), and Yosef (bass) -- have learned and played music since
childhood. Imagine the jamming of Phish mixed with the vocal strength of
Pearl Jam and the spiritual lyrics of U2 seasoned with a Middle
Eastern influence, and you can begin to describe the unique sound of Moshav.
It's not typical for a band that the mainstream rock world is not yet
familiar with to make their first mainstream release a "Best Of"
compilation but, for Moshav, already well-known and hugely successful in the
Judaic market, it makes perfect sense. Although their music comes from and
is steeped in the Jewish culture of their upbringing, Moshav is as
mainstream as any pop/alternative band.
Fri. Aug. 21 Donna Jean Godchaux Band featuring Jeff Mattson
$18 adv., $20 dos Born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Donna Jean
was a vocalist at both Muscle Shoals
8pm Doors Sound Studios and Fame Studios, home of the
legendary "Muscle Shoals Sound," on records like Elvis Presley's
"Suspicious Minds," Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman," and
9pm Show Boz Scagg's eponymous first solo album. In the
1970s, she married Keith Godchaux, moved to CA and became a vocalist in the
Grateful Dead as well as the Jerry Garcia Band. After life
with the Dead, she and Keith created the Heart of Gold Band with drummer
Greg Anton and guitarist Steve Kimock. Following various side trips, she
resumed serious focus on her singing
in the '90s, recording a new Heart of Gold Band album, At
the Table, and singing with Phil & Friends and her own Donna Jean Band.
JULY
Thurs. July 9 Zepparella- An All Female Tribute to Led Zeppelin w/
Into The Void- A Black Sabbath tribute
$12 adv., $15 dos Zepparella is a four women intent on bringing the
passion, the beauty, the aggression, the musicality of Led Zeppelin alive.
Zepparella delivers an explosive, emotional musical journey at every
8pm show event. They take on the challenge of balancing their
devotion to playing the songs as close to the original as possible, while
taking advantage of their own musical communication and carrying the
audience away on the ride. The combination of personalities in Zepparella
is something extraordinary. From the first time on stage there was such a
strong musical connection that to the girls it
felt like a homecoming. And in a musical career, that kind
of connection may be the most elusive gift of all.
Fri. July 10 Emergency Service 11:30pm/ Goodbye Champions 9:30pm
/ Shark Hat 8:30pm / The Ragbirds 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm In 2005, Redbirds' songwriter, vocalist and
multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle and drummer Randall had a desire to create
original music weaving their love of world sounds into the energetic, catchy
folk-rock songs that Erin had written. The band has come to call this unique
blend of styles "infectious global groove" and will play this year's 2009
Rothbury Music Festival.
Sat. July 11 Shitty Shitty Jam Band featuring Avi Bortnick-
guitar (John Scofield), Jesse Murphy- bass (Brazilian Girls, John Scofield),
Aaron Johnston- drums, electronics (Brazilian Girls),
$10/11:30pm Shawn Pelton- drums, electronics (Saturday Night
Live, Sheryl Crow) and Brian Charette- keyboards
Late Show
Sat. July 11 GIG Brazil 9:30pm (long set)/ Brad Cole Experience
8:30pm / The Subscribers 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm Formed in the basement of The Chelsea Hotel a few years back
to help a friend raise funds for his charity, The Subscribers, comprised of
some of Wall Street's finest and funniest black sheep, Early Show have
gone from strength to strength delivering their brand of party/pop/rock
performances at charitable events and fundraisers locally and
internationally. The Subscribers have steadfastly refused any
Government bailout funding as they pursue their mission: performing in good
times and bad to help charitable organizations working to make the world a
better place. This show has no direct charity, this show is specifically
for the fans and years of supporters.
Tues. July 14 Detrimental Semantics 11pm/ The Five Percent 10pm/ EverSince
9:30pm/ The End Piece 8:30pm/ Faces East 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Wed. July 15 Cocaine 11pm/ Wisker 10pm/OSEI 9:30pm/ Markiesha Ensley
8:30pm/ Christine Seddon 8pm/ Jessica Fine 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Thurs. July 16 Big Sam's Funky Nation with special guest opener
Josh Dion
$18 adv/ $20 dos Recently awarded the Big Easy Music Award
for "Best Funk Group of 2008," Big Sam's Funky Nation is a driving force
of urban funk. The band is led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam
8pm Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass
Band, who the San Francisco Chronicle calls "the top man on the slide
trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Combining his distinctive
trombone riffs with a call-and-response MC style, Big Sam refuses to let the
audience sit still. Between the band's solos and his trombone riffs, Big
Sam second-lines (a uniquely New Orleans style of street-dance) and
gets the crowd going. Big Sam's Funky Nation is not a one man show; the
members of the Funky Nation, a group of well trained and experienced
musicians with impressive credentials of their own, meet the
challenges of their funky band leader. BSFN masterfully combines a rock
sensibility with improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front
section that's the hallmark of big band funk. The energy
level is high voltage when this band takes the stage, and as Jambase Online
proclaims, "as long as groups like Big Sam's Funky Nation helm communal
happenings like this one the funky fever is bound to spread."
Fri. July 17 Super Gravity 9:30pm/ Rare 8:30pm/ The Academy Blues
7:30pm
$10/ 7:30pm
Sat. July 18 Giants of Science 10:30pm/ Mem 8:30pm/ Bearquarium
7:30pm
$10 before 8:30pm Giants of Science is a 4 piece Retro-Party
Band playing the biggest hits from the 80's and beyond. You can expect to
see explosive energy combined with an incredible stage and light show
$15 after 8:30pm . complete with full costume, lab coats and
makeup.
7:30pm Show
Wed. July 22 Soundhouse 10pm/ Vertigo 9:30pm/ Matt MacKelcan
8:30pm/ Steve Northeast 8pm/ Warhorse 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Thurs. July 23 MC TXT hosted by Richard Vindaloo feat. Baldi, Never
Yet Contested, Folklore, DJ Kunal & ElekTro4 also w/ Bennie ELs, M.A.E
7:30pm
$10/7:30pm "You Text Us, We Freestyle Your Text"
Smash Mechanics 10pm
Fri. July 24 Orchard 9:30pm/ Play 7:30pm
$10/ 7:30pm
Sat. July 25 Jason Manns 9:30pm/ Life of Riley 8:30pm/ Andy
Suzuki 7:30pm/ In The Blind 6:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Wed. July 29 Bastard Seed 10pm/Mad Orchid 9:30pm/ Specie Circular
8:30pm/ Paracusia 8pm/ Blkvampires 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Thurs. July 30 Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives 11:30pm/ Justin
Mitchell 10pm/ Crash Theory 9:30pm/ Mission Hill 9pm/ The Dash 8:15pm/
Shooting Gallery 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm Whether they're rattling the walls at the Maple Leaf
of soaking up the splendor of the Sandpiper Lounge, Billy Iuso & the
Restless Natives are among the funkiest, free-wheelin' rockers in the
Crescent City. Led by Iuso's fiery guitar, the Natives are know for their
far reaching jams and fierce grooves. Their winding melodies and flavorful
rhythms set the perfect scene for a rousing swamp-fueled
celebration. Get ready, this lively bunch is certain to have you shaking in
the sunshine.
Fri. July 31 Hollis Brown 12am/ Girls, Guns, Glory 11pm
$10/7pm With a distinct sound uniting hook-soaked pop and blues-drenched
rock-n-roll, Hollis Brown is a throwback to an era when music felt fresh,
songwriting was revered, and performances routinely inspired.
Possessing a seemingly endless supply of infectious melodies and a live show
that has attracted a devoted following, Hollis Brown has distinguished
itself as essential in the crowded musical landscape of New York City.
AUGUST
Fri. Aug.7 Sim Redmond Band 11:30pm/ Revision 8:30pm (long set)
$10/7:30pm The Sim Redmond Band blends African-influenced
reggae-tinged roots rock with beautifully sung lyrics full of hope, love and
lessons learned, giving the band a deeply honest, positive sound.
Thurs. Aug. 13 Dan Mills 9:30pm/ Taylor Carson 8:30pm/ Dick Prall
7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
Wed. Aug. 26 Dave Daniels & The PTA 9:30pm/ S. Joel Norman
8:30pm/ Eric Sarmiento 8pm/ Able Birds 7:30pm
$10/ 7:30pm Dave Daniels is a wild blend of American music and
an all star band assembled from Atlanta's finest bands. Genres jump from
rock to folk, country to jazz, pop to blues with each new songs.
Thurs. Aug. 27 Lo-Fi Radiostars 10pm/ Orion's Belt 8:30pm/ Jeff
Tuohy 7:30pm
$10/7:30pm
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B.B. King Blues Club
237 W. 42nd St., New York, NY (212) 997-4144
ALL AGES
Thurs. July 6 SPREAD EAGLE: A Tribute To THE EAGLE
$25dos
7pm Show
Sat. July 11 STORMFRONT: A Tribute To BILLY JOEL
$15 before 6/2 w/ ASBURY FEVER: A Tribute To BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN / SOUTHSIDE
JOHNNY
$25 after 6/2
6pm Doors
Thurs. Aug. 27 ROCKIN THE PARADISE: A Tribute To STYX w/ INVISIBLE SUN: A
Tribute To THE POLICE
$20adv-$25dos The Paul Green School Of Rock All-Stars, "The Corporate-Rock
80s Set" feat. music of Journey, REO, Loverboy, Foreigner + More
6pm Doors
Sat. Aug. 29 VAN MORRISON Birthday Tribute Featuring: THE BELFAST COWBOYS
$20adv - $20dos
6pm Doors
Fri. Sept. 4 YELLOW BRICK ROAD: A Tribute To ELTON JOHN
$25
6pm Doors
