Saturday, January 26, 2008
Edward Rogers Featuring George Usher
EDWARD ROGERS returns with his electric band on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 at the Baggot Inn.
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
EDWARD ROGERS
returns with his electric band on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 at the Baggot Inn.
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
EDWARD ROGERS
returns with his electric band on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 at the Baggot Inn.
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
EDWARD ROGERS
returns with his electric band on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 at the Baggot Inn.
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
EDWARD ROGERS
returns with his electric band on Saturday, Jan. 26, 9:00 at the Baggot Inn.
Preparing for the Zip Records Spring release of his new cd,
“You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been,”
Rogers will be fronting a band led by
co-composer/co-producer George Usher on guitar and vocals.
Also on board will be Doug Larcey (lead guitar), Mark Sidgwick (bass) and Tom Curiano (drums).
Edward’s new cd will feature 12 new Rogers/Usher compositions and guest appearances by Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame member, Roger McGuinn and Church lead guitarist, Marty Willson-Piper. The Baggot Inn set will consist of material from his upcoming release and songs from his acclaimed first solo album, “Sunday Fables”.
EDWARD ROGERS and his Electric Band, featuring George Usher
Saturday, Jan. 26 9:00 The Baggot Inn
82 W.3 St.
www.baggotinn.com
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.myspace.com/edwardrogers
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: The Baggot Inn 82 West 3 NYC
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
George Usher At The Gold Hawk In Hoboken
Following up on his recent well-received, packed house solo performances in New York City, George Usher will be bringing his show to the Gold Hawk in Hoboken on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10:00.
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 new songs from his forthcoming “Yours And Not Yours” album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80’s,
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 the Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, “Sunday Fables,” and his upcoming “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been” album . The Gold Hawk’s intimate atmosphere will be perfect for Usher’s mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
Dave Schramm (9:00) has been an important fixture on the New York/Hoboken scene as guitarist, songwriter and bandleader for two decades now….He’s added his mighty guitar work to recordings by Yo La Tengo, The Replacements, Soul Asylum, Freedy Johnston, and many others…As songwriter and band leader of the Schramms, he’s spearheaded numerous exciting folk rock albums, including Little Apocalypse and One Hundred Questions…
The intriguing Kate Jacobs (8:00) has also been an significant presence on the local NYC scene…She’s released a number of well-received albums on Bar/None Records, including The Calm Comes After and Hydrangeas… A concise, literate songwriter, her songs reflect her affection for country and pop classics. Listen on iTunes and read more about her at www.katejacobsmusic.com.
George Usher 10:00
Dave Schramm 9:00
Kate Jacobs 8:00
Wednesday, Dec. 12 The Gold Hawk
936 Park Ave., Hoboken
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
www.myspace.com/daveschramm
www.myspace.com/theschramms
www.katejacobsmusic.com
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 new songs from his forthcoming “Yours And Not Yours” album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80’s,
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 the Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, “Sunday Fables,” and his upcoming “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been” album . The Gold Hawk’s intimate atmosphere will be perfect for Usher’s mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
Dave Schramm (9:00) has been an important fixture on the New York/Hoboken scene as guitarist, songwriter and bandleader for two decades now….He’s added his mighty guitar work to recordings by Yo La Tengo, The Replacements, Soul Asylum, Freedy Johnston, and many others…As songwriter and band leader of the Schramms, he’s spearheaded numerous exciting folk rock albums, including Little Apocalypse and One Hundred Questions…
The intriguing Kate Jacobs (8:00) has also been an significant presence on the local NYC scene…She’s released a number of well-received albums on Bar/None Records, including The Calm Comes After and Hydrangeas… A concise, literate songwriter, her songs reflect her affection for country and pop classics. Listen on iTunes and read more about her at www.katejacobsmusic.com.
George Usher 10:00
Dave Schramm 9:00
Kate Jacobs 8:00
Wednesday, Dec. 12 The Gold Hawk
936 Park Ave., Hoboken
www.georgeusher.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
www.myspace.com/daveschramm
www.myspace.com/theschramms
www.katejacobsmusic.com
show time: 10:00 pm
venue address: The Gold Hawk 936 Park Ave. Hoboken
Monday, October 22, 2007
An Evening With George Usher
Following up on his well-received, packed house solo performance this past
July, New York songwriter George Usher will be hitting the stage again
at the Lakeside Lounge, Monday, Oct. 22.
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 new songs from his forthcoming "Yours And Not Yours" album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80's,
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 the Bedsit Poets' Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, "Sunday Fables" and his
upcoming "You Haven't Been Where I've Been" album release.
The Lakeside Lounge's intimate, but rowdy atmosphere has proven to be
perfect for Usher's mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
An Evening With George Usher
Monday, Oct. 22 9:00
Lakeside Lounge
162 Avenue B
Free Admission
www.georgeusher.com
www.lakesidelounge.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
July, New York songwriter George Usher will be hitting the stage again
at the Lakeside Lounge, Monday, Oct. 22.
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 new songs from his forthcoming "Yours And Not Yours" album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80's,
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 the Bedsit Poets' Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, "Sunday Fables" and his
upcoming "You Haven't Been Where I've Been" album release.
The Lakeside Lounge's intimate, but rowdy atmosphere has proven to be
perfect for Usher's mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
An Evening With George Usher
Monday, Oct. 22 9:00
Lakeside Lounge
162 Avenue B
Free Admission
www.georgeusher.com
www.lakesidelounge.com
www.myspace.com/georgeusher
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: Lakeside Lounge
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
George Usher Edward Rogers And Richard X. Heyman perform BAROQUE POP at Joe's P
Three of New York City's finest songwriters - Edward Rogers, George Usher and Richard X. Heyman will present an evening of “Baroque Pop” at Joe’s Pub on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007. Each artist will perform songs from their individual CDs, as well as introduce new material, accompanied on
this one night only by the cream of the city’s string players.
Edward Rogers and George Usher will do a set of mostly new material, featuring Mark Sidgwick on twelve-string guitar, Claudia Chopek on violin and Garo Yellin on cello. Usher will play guitar and piano while Rogers will add percussion to the ensemble. Two years in the making, Edward Rogers’ upcoming CD, You Haven’t Been Where I've Been, (Zip Records) showcases the inventive and eclectic pop songwriting of the Rogers/Usher team. This appearance will feature songs from the new CD, as well as several from Rogers’ highly-acclaimed debut, Sunday Fables.
Sharing the stage, NYC songwriter George Usher (who penned Laura Cantrell’s “Not The
Tremblin’ Kind” and Richard Barone’s “River To River”) will offer up material from his work-in-progress, Yours And Not Yours, as well as older favorites from his deep back-catalogue.
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.georgeusher.com
“Perhaps America’s greatest unsung hero of power pop” (All Music Guide) -- “Heyman's talent and pop craftsmanship are pretty close to perfection” (Newhouse Wire Service)
-- “A genuine national pop treasure” (Iowa Press Citizen) – “on a par with Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren and Emitt Rhodes” (CD Reviews.com) – these are just a few of the accolades tossed around to describe NYC singer/songwriter Richard X. Heyman
and his latest release and sixth album, Actual Sighs. Heyman has been producing
seemingly effortless pop masterpieces for the past two decades, while also lending his musical abilities to efforts by such artists as Brian Wilson, Peter Noone, Ben
E. King, Jonathan Richman, Link Wray, Michael Brown and The Shangri-Las’ Mary Weiss.
A master of DIY, Heyman recently acquired a new keyboard for his home studio, which opened the floodgates of composition in a new direction. Heyman will debut many of these new pieces, with himself on piano, Nancy Leigh on bass, and accompanied by a
string quartet consisting of Deni Bonet, Lara Hicks, Chris Jenkins and Eleanor Norton -- in the best chamber-pop tradition of The Left Banke and Love.
www.richardxheyman.com
www.myspace.com/richardxheyman
Wednesday, August 22 @ 9:00 P.M.
Joe’s Pub www.joespub.com
425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place
212.539.8500
$12.00
Advance tickets recommended
this one night only by the cream of the city’s string players.
Edward Rogers and George Usher will do a set of mostly new material, featuring Mark Sidgwick on twelve-string guitar, Claudia Chopek on violin and Garo Yellin on cello. Usher will play guitar and piano while Rogers will add percussion to the ensemble. Two years in the making, Edward Rogers’ upcoming CD, You Haven’t Been Where I've Been, (Zip Records) showcases the inventive and eclectic pop songwriting of the Rogers/Usher team. This appearance will feature songs from the new CD, as well as several from Rogers’ highly-acclaimed debut, Sunday Fables.
Sharing the stage, NYC songwriter George Usher (who penned Laura Cantrell’s “Not The
Tremblin’ Kind” and Richard Barone’s “River To River”) will offer up material from his work-in-progress, Yours And Not Yours, as well as older favorites from his deep back-catalogue.
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.georgeusher.com
“Perhaps America’s greatest unsung hero of power pop” (All Music Guide) -- “Heyman's talent and pop craftsmanship are pretty close to perfection” (Newhouse Wire Service)
-- “A genuine national pop treasure” (Iowa Press Citizen) – “on a par with Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren and Emitt Rhodes” (CD Reviews.com) – these are just a few of the accolades tossed around to describe NYC singer/songwriter Richard X. Heyman
and his latest release and sixth album, Actual Sighs. Heyman has been producing
seemingly effortless pop masterpieces for the past two decades, while also lending his musical abilities to efforts by such artists as Brian Wilson, Peter Noone, Ben
E. King, Jonathan Richman, Link Wray, Michael Brown and The Shangri-Las’ Mary Weiss.
A master of DIY, Heyman recently acquired a new keyboard for his home studio, which opened the floodgates of composition in a new direction. Heyman will debut many of these new pieces, with himself on piano, Nancy Leigh on bass, and accompanied by a
string quartet consisting of Deni Bonet, Lara Hicks, Chris Jenkins and Eleanor Norton -- in the best chamber-pop tradition of The Left Banke and Love.
www.richardxheyman.com
www.myspace.com/richardxheyman
Wednesday, August 22 @ 9:00 P.M.
Joe’s Pub www.joespub.com
425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place
212.539.8500
$12.00
Advance tickets recommended
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette St. near Astor Place
Monday, July 23, 2007
An Evening With George Usher
For the first time in 5 years, New York songwriter George Usher
will be performing solo, Monday, July 23, 9:00 at the Lakeside Lounge.
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 new songs from his forthcoming “Yours And Not Yours” album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80’s, 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 the Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, “Sunday Fables,” and his
upcoming “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been” album release.
The Lakeside Lounge’s intimate, but rowdy atmosphere will be
perfect for Usher’s mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
An Evening With George Usher
Monday, July 23 9:00
Lakeside Lounge
162 Avenue B
Free Admission
will be performing solo, Monday, July 23, 9:00 at the Lakeside Lounge.
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 new songs from his forthcoming “Yours And Not Yours” album.
George Usher has been a fixture on the NY scene since the early 80’s, 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 the Bedsit Poets’ Edward Rogers; co-writing and
co-producing both his stunning first solo record, “Sunday Fables,” and his
upcoming “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been” album release.
The Lakeside Lounge’s intimate, but rowdy atmosphere will be
perfect for Usher’s mixture of songcraft and storytelling.
An Evening With George Usher
Monday, July 23 9:00
Lakeside Lounge
162 Avenue B
Free Admission
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: Lakeside Lounge 162 Ave. B
Thursday, April 12, 2007
George Usher And Edward Rogers Show
George Usher And Edward Rogers return to the stage at Mo Pitkins on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00...They'll be performing songs from Edward's upcoming Zip Records release, "You Haven't Been Where I've Been" and George's work-in-progress, "Yours And Not Yours"...
George and Ed be joined by Mark Sidgwick on 12 string guitar and Claudia Chopek on violin...
Special guests include Steve Almaas and Dave Rave...
Mo Pitkins is at 34 Avenue A
George and Ed be joined by Mark Sidgwick on 12 string guitar and Claudia Chopek on violin...
Special guests include Steve Almaas and Dave Rave...
Mo Pitkins is at 34 Avenue A
show time: 07:00 pm
venue address: Mo Pitkins
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
George Usher And Edward Rogers On The Radio
George Usher and Edward Rogers will perform several songs and be interviewed by Delphine Blue on WBAI-FM this Tuesday evening from 9:00-11:00...
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: WBAI-FM 99.5 with DJ Delphine Blue
Saturday, March 3, 2007
George Usher And Laurie Webber's "Stevensonville" An Illustrated Song-Cycle
"DRUNK ON LANGUAGE"
At The Bowery Poetry Club Saturday, March 3 $6
George Usher and Laurie Webber's "Stevensonville"
An Illustrated Song-Cycle 8:00
New Randy
with Holly Anderson and Lisa B. Burns 9:00
"Stevensonville" An Illustrated Song-Cycle
George Usher and Laurie Webber’s illustrated song cycle, Stevensonville, has only been performed in its entirety once, back in the early 90’s when Webber’s 12 original paintings were on exhibit in New York. Based in a fictional Midwestern town, Stevensonville offers 12 songs representing the various testimonies of those living there. Each song is accompanied by an illustration projected on an onstage screen.
New York songwriter George Usher (“Laura Cantrell’s “Not The Tremblin’ Kind”, Richard Barone’s “River To River,” Edward Rogers’ “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been”) will be performing the 12 songs solo, on guitar and piano.
He has been called,”one of New York’s best pop craftsmen,” by the Village Voice and “highly tuneful and original,” by No Depression.
Illustrator Laurie Webber, Usher’s wife, studied art in Paris, Los Angeles and New York, graduating from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in various cd packages.
www.georgeusher.com
New Randy
Enjoy 40 well-built minutes of story, poetry and song from 2 femmes who know.
New Randy = guitar, Lisa B. Burns + lyrics, Holly Anderson
Q. What happens when a blue-eyed writer and a drak-haired singer conjure Sappho
drinking vodkas in the neighborhood bar?
A. They start writing about the Nature of Longing and the Longing for Nature…
“There’s a formal elegance and inventiveness to many works, epitomized by Holly
Anderson’s marvelously concrete, “Color Stories…”
Village Voice
“…haiku-like prose poems of delicate lyricism trapped in crossword grids…challenging
the reader to make “sense” of the lapidary inscriptions…”
New York Times Book Review
“Your voice is KILLER!!!!! Lisa, I love your cd…” Jackie DeShannon
www.myspace.com/newrandy
"Drunk On Language"
The Bowery Poetry Club
March 3 8:00-10:00
308 Bowery
212-614-0505
$6
www.bowerypoetry.com
At The Bowery Poetry Club Saturday, March 3 $6
George Usher and Laurie Webber's "Stevensonville"
An Illustrated Song-Cycle 8:00
New Randy
with Holly Anderson and Lisa B. Burns 9:00
"Stevensonville" An Illustrated Song-Cycle
George Usher and Laurie Webber’s illustrated song cycle, Stevensonville, has only been performed in its entirety once, back in the early 90’s when Webber’s 12 original paintings were on exhibit in New York. Based in a fictional Midwestern town, Stevensonville offers 12 songs representing the various testimonies of those living there. Each song is accompanied by an illustration projected on an onstage screen.
New York songwriter George Usher (“Laura Cantrell’s “Not The Tremblin’ Kind”, Richard Barone’s “River To River,” Edward Rogers’ “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been”) will be performing the 12 songs solo, on guitar and piano.
He has been called,”one of New York’s best pop craftsmen,” by the Village Voice and “highly tuneful and original,” by No Depression.
Illustrator Laurie Webber, Usher’s wife, studied art in Paris, Los Angeles and New York, graduating from Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and featured in various cd packages.
www.georgeusher.com
New Randy
Enjoy 40 well-built minutes of story, poetry and song from 2 femmes who know.
New Randy = guitar, Lisa B. Burns + lyrics, Holly Anderson
Q. What happens when a blue-eyed writer and a drak-haired singer conjure Sappho
drinking vodkas in the neighborhood bar?
A. They start writing about the Nature of Longing and the Longing for Nature…
“There’s a formal elegance and inventiveness to many works, epitomized by Holly
Anderson’s marvelously concrete, “Color Stories…”
Village Voice
“…haiku-like prose poems of delicate lyricism trapped in crossword grids…challenging
the reader to make “sense” of the lapidary inscriptions…”
New York Times Book Review
“Your voice is KILLER!!!!! Lisa, I love your cd…” Jackie DeShannon
www.myspace.com/newrandy
"Drunk On Language"
The Bowery Poetry Club
March 3 8:00-10:00
308 Bowery
212-614-0505
$6
www.bowerypoetry.com
show time: 08:00 pm
venue address: Bowery Poetry Club
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
George Usher And Edward Rogers January 2007 Show
EDWARD ROGERS AND GEORGE USHER RING IN THE NEW YEAR TOGETHER AT MO PITKINS
TUESDAY, JAN 16 @8:00
Joe McGinty kicks off this special evening of music @ 7:00
Edward Rogers and George Usher will perform an intimate set of mostly new
material, backed by Mark Sidgwick on twelve-string guitar and Mazz Swift on
violin. Usher will be moving between acoustic guitar and piano while Rogers will
be adding percussion to the ensemble.
Two years in the making, Edward Rogers' upcoming CD, "You Haven't Been Where
I've Been," showcases the amazing, eclectic pop songwriting of the
Rogers/Usher team. This show will feature songs from this new CD, as well as a few
from
Rogers' highly-acclaimed debut, "Sunday Fables".
Sharing the stage, NYC songwriter George Usher (Laura Cantrell's "Not The
Tremblin' Kind", Richard Barone's "River To River") will offer up material from
his work-in-progress, "Yours And Not Yours," as well as some older favorites.
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.georgeusher.com
Joe McGinty (@7:00) is the founder of the Losers' Lounge tribute series and a
keyboardist who has played with the Psychedelic Furs, The Ramones, Ryan
Adams, Martha Wainwright and many others. He also composes his own piano-based pop
songs for his orchestral ensemble, Baby Steps. Joe will perform a
wide-ranging selection of his material.
www.joemcginty.com
For more information, contact: beatclub69@aol.com
Edward Rogers and George Usher @8:00
Joe McGinty @7:00
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Mo Pitkins
34 Avenue A (between 2nd-3rd Streets)
212-777-5660
$10.00
TUESDAY, JAN 16 @8:00
Joe McGinty kicks off this special evening of music @ 7:00
Edward Rogers and George Usher will perform an intimate set of mostly new
material, backed by Mark Sidgwick on twelve-string guitar and Mazz Swift on
violin. Usher will be moving between acoustic guitar and piano while Rogers will
be adding percussion to the ensemble.
Two years in the making, Edward Rogers' upcoming CD, "You Haven't Been Where
I've Been," showcases the amazing, eclectic pop songwriting of the
Rogers/Usher team. This show will feature songs from this new CD, as well as a few
from
Rogers' highly-acclaimed debut, "Sunday Fables".
Sharing the stage, NYC songwriter George Usher (Laura Cantrell's "Not The
Tremblin' Kind", Richard Barone's "River To River") will offer up material from
his work-in-progress, "Yours And Not Yours," as well as some older favorites.
www.edwardrogersmusic.com
www.georgeusher.com
Joe McGinty (@7:00) is the founder of the Losers' Lounge tribute series and a
keyboardist who has played with the Psychedelic Furs, The Ramones, Ryan
Adams, Martha Wainwright and many others. He also composes his own piano-based pop
songs for his orchestral ensemble, Baby Steps. Joe will perform a
wide-ranging selection of his material.
www.joemcginty.com
For more information, contact: beatclub69@aol.com
Edward Rogers and George Usher @8:00
Joe McGinty @7:00
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Mo Pitkins
34 Avenue A (between 2nd-3rd Streets)
212-777-5660
$10.00
show time: 08:00 pm
venue address: Mo Pitkin's
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Edward Rogers featuring George Usher
Edward Rogers (Bedsit Poets), accompanied by songwriter George Usher and a
crack group of New York musicians, will debut songs from his upcoming solo
album, “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been.”
Two years in the making, it showcases the amazing, eclectic pop
songwriting of the Rogers/Usher team. Featuring a string section, this
will be the first opportunity to hear the follow-up to Rogers’ highly
acclaimed solo debut, “Sunday Fables,” described by Amplifier as “a
precious jewel of a record, one that combiners ringing pop with lilting,
folky melodies and some gorgeous chamber-pop leanings...”
www.edwardrogers.com
Also on the bill:
Mitch Easter, popular 80’s band Let’s Active’s songwriter and guitarist,
will be making a rare New York appearance at 10:00. Also known as an
excellent producer (REM, Suzanne Vega), Easter and his band will be
offering up their own distinctive pop/rock sound which, while referencing
a familiar, tried and true melodic jangle, ultimately proves to be its own
thing!
www.mitcheaster.com
crack group of New York musicians, will debut songs from his upcoming solo
album, “You Haven’t Been Where I’ve Been.”
Two years in the making, it showcases the amazing, eclectic pop
songwriting of the Rogers/Usher team. Featuring a string section, this
will be the first opportunity to hear the follow-up to Rogers’ highly
acclaimed solo debut, “Sunday Fables,” described by Amplifier as “a
precious jewel of a record, one that combiners ringing pop with lilting,
folky melodies and some gorgeous chamber-pop leanings...”
www.edwardrogers.com
Also on the bill:
Mitch Easter, popular 80’s band Let’s Active’s songwriter and guitarist,
will be making a rare New York appearance at 10:00. Also known as an
excellent producer (REM, Suzanne Vega), Easter and his band will be
offering up their own distinctive pop/rock sound which, while referencing
a familiar, tried and true melodic jangle, ultimately proves to be its own
thing!
www.mitcheaster.com
show time: 09:00 pm
venue address: Joe’s Pub 425 Lafayette St., New York, NY
Sunday, November 19, 2006
James and George Usher and the Usher Boys Band
Back by popular demand after their rockin’ show last June, New York songwriter George Usher and his son James return to the stage with their Usher Boys Band:
Mark Sidgwick on bass...
Wylie Worth on drums...
Jim Duffy on keyboards...
and Usher’s longtime collaborator, Doug Larcey, on lead guitar
The Ushers will be mixing rock and roll classics with originals for an entertaining set. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids. The Cutting Room has a fun selection of pizza and burgers if you want to include dinner in your plans.
Mark Sidgwick on bass...
Wylie Worth on drums...
Jim Duffy on keyboards...
and Usher’s longtime collaborator, Doug Larcey, on lead guitar
The Ushers will be mixing rock and roll classics with originals for an entertaining set. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids. The Cutting Room has a fun selection of pizza and burgers if you want to include dinner in your plans.
show time: 07:30 pm
venue address: The Cutting Room, 19 West 24th Street, NYC