GEORGE USHER and Friends
Banjo Jim’s
Thursday, April 28, 8:00
Steve Almaas 7:00
700 East 9th Street @ Avenue C
Free Admission

Unable to play guitar or piano due to reactions from ongoing medical treatment, Usher (“one of New York’s best pop-craftsmen”-Village Voice) has asked a few old friends to accompany him on guitar and piano. Longtime New York musicians Steve Almaas, Doug Larcey, Charley Roth, Ed Seifert, Mark Sidgwick and Jahn Xavier will take turns backing Usher, who will be offering up material from his long career, including songs from his recent well-received album, Yours and Not Yours. George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early ’80s, when his band, the Decoys, were mainstays of the CBGB/Village clubs. While putting in stints with local legends Beat Rodeo, the Bongos, and the Schramms, Usher formed House Of Usher and the George Usher Group, releasing many well-received albums, including: Miracle School (“****”—Pulse, “marvelous folk-pop”—Alternative Press), Dutch April (“timeless, hum-along pop music”—Amplifier), Days Of Plenty (“a wonderful collection of worthwhile songs”—Music Matters), and Fire Garden (“a true pop masterpiece”—20th Century Guitar, “*** a textbook definition of power pop”—Uncut). As a songwriter, he’s made his mark with songs recorded by Laura Cantrell (“Not The Tremblin’ Kind,”) Richard Barone (“River To River,” “Clouds Over Eden”), and Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; he co-wrote and co-produced the latter’s stunning first solo record, Sunday Fables, and his follow-up, You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been. Usher is currently writing songs with Lisa Burns for a duet cd and recording material for his next solo album, Shadow Congress.

www.georgeusher.com
www.parasol.com

Minneapolis born and bred, Steve Almaas began his musical career as one-third of the seminal punk rock band, The Suicide Commandos. Upon arriving in New York City, he became part of the thriving post-punk scene that included The dB’s, The Bush Tetras and The New York Rocker. His next musical venture was an exploration of the sources of the music he loved: Beat Rodeo was an acclaimed amalgam of country, punk, soul and rock and roll. These elements continue to fuel the music he makes today.

www.myspace.com/stevealmaas

GEORGE USHER and Friends
Lakeside Lounge
Monday, March 21, 9:00
162 Avenue B @10th Street
Free Admission

Unable to play guitar or piano due to reactions from ongoing medical treatment, Usher (“one of New York’s best pop-craftsmen”-Village Voice) has asked a few old friends to accompany him on guitar. Longtime New York musicians Steve Almaas, Doug Larcey, Mark Sidgwick and Jahn Xavier will take turns backing Usher, who will be offering up material from his long career, including songs from his recent well-received album, Yours and Not Yours. George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early ’80s, when his band, the Decoys, were mainstays of the CBGB/Village clubs. While putting in stints with local legends Beat Rodeo, the Bongos, and the Schramms, Usher formed House Of Usher and the George Usher Group, releasing many well-received albums, including: Miracle School (“****”—Pulse, “marvelous folk-pop”—Alternative Press),Dutch April (“timeless, hum-along pop music”—Amplifier), Days Of Plenty (“a wonderful collection of worthwhile songs”—Music Matters), and Fire Garden (“a true pop masterpiece”—20th Century Guitar, “*** a textbook definition of power pop”—Uncut). As a songwriter, he’s made his mark with songs recorded by Laura Cantrell (“Not The Tremblin’ Kind,”) Richard Barone (“River To River,” “Clouds Over Eden”), and Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; he co-wrote and co-produced the latter’s stunning first solo record, Sunday Fables, and his follow-up, You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been. Usher is currently writing songs with Lisa Burns for a duet cd and recording material for his next solo album, Shadow Congress.

www.georgeusher.com
www.parasol.com

GEORGE USHER
Banjo Jim’s
Thursday, October 14 8:00
Steve Almaas 7:00
700 East 9th St. @ Avenue C
Free Admission

Moving between guitar and piano, Usher (“one of New York’s best pop-craftsmen”—Village Voice) will offer up material from his long career, mixed in with brand new
songs and material from his recent, well-received album, Yours And Not Yours.
This is be his last show of 2010.

George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early ’80s, when his band, the Decoys, were mainstays of the CBGB/Village clubs. While putting in stints with local legends Beat Rodeo, the Bongos, and the Schramms, Usher formed House Of Usher and the George Usher Group, releasing many well-received albums, including: Miracle School (“****”—Pulse, “marvelous folk-pop”—Alternative Press),Dutch April (“timeless, hum-along pop music”—Amplifier), Days Of Plenty (“a wonderful collection of worthwhile songs”—Music Matters), and Fire Garden (“a true pop masterpiece”—20th Century Guitar, “*** a textbook definition of power pop”—Uncut).
As a songwriter, he’s made his mark with songs recorded by Laura Cantrell (“Not The Tremblin’ Kind,”) Richard Barone (“River To River,” “Clouds Over Eden”), and Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; he co-wrote and co-produced the latter’s stunning first solo record, Sunday Fables, and his follow-up, You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been. Usher is currently writing songs with Lisa Burns for a duet cd and recording material for his next solo album, Shadow Congress.

www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
www.parasol.com

Minneapolis born and bred, Steve Almaas began his musical career as one-third of the seminal punk rock band, The Suicide Commandos. Upon arriving in New York City, he became part of the thriving post-punk scene that included The dB’s, The Bush Tetras and The New York Rocker. His next musical venture was an exploration of the sources of the music he loved: Beat Rodeo was an acclaimed amalgam of country, punk, soul and rock and roll. These elements continue to fuel the music he makes today.

www.myspace.com/stevealmaas