the liberty belle spectacular 2011
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the liberty belle spectacular 2011
DANCES OF V ICE, THE SALON, THE CHAMPAGNE RIOT & WIT’S END p ro u d ly pre s e n t THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Extravaganza Electronic Press Kit “If you do only 1 thing... July 4th, The Liberty Belle Spectacular - NYC's 1920s revival hits its peak on Independence Day... What a treat: The four big event producers on NYC’s booming Jazz Age scene have joined forces for a July 4th extravaganza—not just booze and balloons, but the city’s finest mixologists, burlesque dancers and fireworks.” - TIME OUT NY w w w. L i b e r t y B e l l e S p e c t a c u l a r. c o m C O N TA C T: Patrick Soluri / [email protected] / 917-586-6758 THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Extravaganza Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Overview Dances of Vice, The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End join forces to present another unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza featuring vintage patriotic melodies by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra; rockabilly ballads, boogies and blues by Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co; acoustic Hawaiin swing on the East Terrace by the Moonlighters; performances by tap sensations The Minsky Sisters; mesmerizing burlesque by Angie Pontani, Jezebel Express, Maine Attraction, Gal Friday, and Medianoche; DJs Adam Lee and DJ Sei (Rebel Night); cocktails by guest bartender Fredo Ceraso from Loungerati; and the always dapper MC Dandy Wellington! Plus a special early-evening set by the sultry strip-teasing songstresses, The Hot Box Girls! We're starting the party earlier this year, and when you get a ticket online, you'll be able to reserve an admission time. Join us on the rooftop of the lavish Empire Hotel, featuring live music, burlesque, dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars! Last year, the LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAT had over 1,200 guests attending, with extensive press coverage from Time Out, Metromix and MTV among many others. THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Dances of Vice, The Salon, Wit's End and The Champagne Riot present: THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Extravaganza Featuring Live Music by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co The Moonlighters Scintillating Burlesque by Angie Pontani Gal Friday Jezebel Express Maine Attraction Medianoche a special early-evening set by The Hot Box Girls plus The Minsky Sisters MC Dandy Wellington DJ Adam Lee DJ Sei (Rebel Night) Guest Bartender Fredo Ceraso July 4, 2011 Empire Hotel Rooftop 44 West 63rd St, NYC Doors at 5pm / 21+ (ID required) ADMISSION $20 in advance (w/reserved admission time) $25 at door (cash only) www.libertybellespectacular.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2011 - update Contact: Patrick Soluri 917-586-6758 or [email protected] THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Extravaganza July 4, 2011 at The Empire Hotel Rooftop produced by Dances of Vice, The Salon, The Champagne Riot & Wit’s End New York City, NY (June 17, 2011) – Following the wildly successful debut last year of THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR, with over 1200 guests and extensive press coverage; Dances of Vice, The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End have joined forces once again to present another unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza on the Empire Hotel Rooftop. This year’s expanded lineup with nearly 30 performers, features vintage patriotic melodies by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra; rockabilly ballads, boogies and blues by Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co; acoustic Hawaiin swing on the East Terrace by The Moonlighters; performances by tap sensations The Minsky Sisters; mesmerizing burlesque by Angie Pontani, Jezebel Express, Maine Attraction, Gal Friday, and Medianoche; DJs Adam Lee and DJ Sei (Rebel Night); cocktails by guest bartender Fredo Ceraso from Loungerati; and the always dapper MC Dandy Wellington! Plus a special earlyevening set by the sultry strip-teasing songstresses, The Hot Box Girls! The party starts earlier this year (5pm), to give guests more time to enjoy the beautiful Empire Hotel Rooftop and festivities. Advance tickets purchased online offer a choice of timed entry, in 30 minute time-slots, to speed up elevator lines up to the roof. The lavish Empire Hotel Rooftop, with two open-air decks and one interiors space will once again host the LIBERTY BELLE’s live music, burlesque, dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars. Last year, over 1,200 guests attended, with extensive press coverage from Time Out, Metromix and MTV among many others. Last year TIME OUT NY gave the event extensive coverage and wrote: “If you do only 1 thing July 4th - The Liberty Belle Spectacular. NYC's 1920s revival hits its peak on Independence Day... What a treat: The four big event producers on NYC’s booming Jazz Age scene have joined forces for a July 4th extravaganza—not just booze and balloons, but the city’s finest mixologists, burlesque dancers and fireworks.” - TIME OUT NY The LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR is MONDAY July 4, 2011 and starts at 5:00pm with live music until 12am; the party continues until at least 2am with DJs. Tickets are $20 in advance (w/reserved admission time) or $25 at door (cash only). Tickets can be purchased at the door, but advance tickets are strongly recommended to avoid long lines. For advance tickets, performer bios, photos, a downloadable EPK, FAQ, social media links and more, please visit http://www.libertybellespectacular.com For more information, press inquiries, or questions contact Patrick at 917-586-6758 or [email protected] *** THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Selected PR Photos of Performers Angie Pontani Medianoche Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra The Minsky Sisters Gal Friday Maine Attraction Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co Jezebel Expre s s THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 ABOUT THE PRODUCERS Dances of Vice Founded by Shien Lee, Dances of Vice began in New York in 2007 as a venue showcasing an exotic mélange of art, performance and music influenced by that special time in history, the 1920s and 30s. Since then, it has blossomed to include Victorian and Rococo themed events with a New Romantic flair, attracting a sordidly splendid menagerie of elegant dandies, aesthetes, dreamers and ne'er-do-wells who gather in shared enthusiasm for the music, fashion, culture, and beauty of times forgotten. Dances of Vice incorporates a myriad of magnificent influences of the past in Dadaistic celebration of the liberating effects of beauty, fantasy and surrealism. More info - www.dancesofvice.com The Salon The Salon has been producing unique events for more than ten years featuring live jazz, big band, burlesque dancing and artisan cocktails as well as art and performances of all kind. Inspired by the Parisian salons from the late 19th and early 20th century, composer and music producer Patrick Soluri begun hosting Salons in his apartment in 2001. Quickly outgrowing his apartment, THE SALON is now held at some of New York's top venues such as The Edison Ballroom, The Players Club and Galapagos Art Space, among others. Featuring some of the best musicians, artists and dancers in New York City, The Salon has gained a reputation as one of the best parties in New York specializing in multi-level live music and dance events, with multiple acts performing simoultaneaously, often ranging from 25-60 performers per event. The Salon pulls on average from 250 to 500+ guests per event -- from swing dancers to Loungers, to music aficionados, and everyone in between. More info - www.thesalon.biz Wit’s End Premiering in February 2009, Wit's End is New York's monthly celebration of Jazz Age lifestyle, music, and aesthetics; and is brought to you by Diane Naegel and Don Spiro. We celebrate the elegance and flair of New York nightlife of days gone by with a vintage cocktail menu, free dance lesson, live hot jazz, and guests having a jaunty evening in their 1920s/30s best. Loungers, dancers, neo-flappers, vintage lovers, and nostalgia junkies combine to form a truly unique melange on the last Saturday of the month at Flute Bar- Midtown (formerly Texas Guinan's speakeasy, Club Intime). More info - www.clubwitsend.com The Champagne Riot The Champagne Riot serves up an intoxicating cocktail of Hot Jazz, Scintillating Burlesque and Vaudevillian Frivolity. This fizzy-buzzy party and performance event takes as its inspiration the early twentieth century’s American spirit of rebellion and celebration. Each Riot features live music, old glamour burlesque, and a variety of vaudeville and circus performers. Cultivating an aesthetic of “vintage fantasy”, The Champagne Riot combines elements both new and old to create an atmosphere that is at once both nostalgic and entirely novel. The Champagne Riot is produced by burlesque artist Miss Jezebel Express, jazz sweethearts Gelber & Manning, tap-dancing talent Gin Minsky, and that most elegant of emcees, Dandy Wellington. THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 BANDS Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra Gelber & Manning is a Brooklyn-based musical vaudeville duo, comprised of Jesse Gelber on piano and Kate Manning on vocals. They specialize in ragtime and early jazz styles, in addition to performing original songs. Gelber & Manning can be found performing as a duo act or with their band at New York's hottest vintage events. They can also be seen in the hit web series Gintown, which features performances by their band and an original score. Music from their first album is featured in the Alvin Ailey ballet "Uptown." They recently released their second album, Moonlight Picnic, and are currently working on a musical about Storyville, New Orleans, entitled" Where All The Rivers Go To Sleep." More info - www.gelberandmanning.com Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. is the little trio with the big Hillbilly sound, manufacturing quality-built "ballads, boogies & blues" from our downtown Manhattan production facilities since 2002. We invite you to visit our modern showroom at SITandDieCo.com and allow us to show you why "SIT & Die Co." is the affordable answer to your most exacting Hillbilly music needs! More info - www.sitanddieco.com The Moonlighters The Moonlighters ave been a part of the New York City jazz and pop music scenes since they formed in 1998. Based around a core of harmonized vocal duets backed by warm acoustic instruments including Hawaiian lap steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and bass, they explore traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach that is appealing to listeners of all ages. The band members include Bliss Blood, vocalist and ukulele player; Cindy Ball, vocalist and guitarist, and Rus Wimbish on bass; and Raphael McGregor on steel guitar. They have released four cds on their ONLIEST RECORDS label, "Dreamland" in 2000, "Hello Heartstring" in 2002, and "Live in Baden-Baden" in 2004, which features a performance recorded for German National Radio during their May 2002 tour of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, "Surrender" in 2006, and their newest release, "Enchanted" on Worldsound Records in July 2009. More info - www.blissblood.com BURLESQUE DANCERS The Minsky Sisters Taking their lead from Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Anita Berber to the tunes of jazz greats, like Cab Calloway and King Oliver, the Minsky Sisters have been scandalizing the international tap community for two years with their sensational brand of brisk and brilliantly beautiful tap majesty. They've been featured in the pages of the NY Times, NY Post, Zelda Magazine, AM New York, & Providence Pulse, as well as on the big screen in "Gelber & Manning in Pictures." They are currently working with the performing arts collective The Champagne Riot, which aims to bring 1920s vaudeville back on the stage. More info - www.theminskysisters.com THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Angie Pontani The Reigning Queen of Burlesque and Miss Exotic World, Angie Pontani has been shaking her tail feathers for as long as she can remember. Founding member of The World Famous Pontani Sisters, she is one of the most recognized and respected names in burlesque and has been credited with helping to pioneer the new revival with her classic and classy approach to strip-tease. Performing all over the world, Angie spreads the glamour gospel with every shimmy, bump 'n' grind, high kick and eye trick. She has been featured at private events for STUFF MAGAZINE, ESQUIRE MAGAZINE, HENNESSY, The Fox 5 Super Bowl Party, Virgin Records, The Guggenheim and many others. She strutted her rhinestone studded self multiple times on Late Night with Conan OBrien, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Gossip Girl. Not one to shy away from the camera, Angie has flashed her pearly whites for renowned photographers like Ellen Von Unwerth and has been featured in countless prominent publications including The New Yorker, Glamour, The New York Times, Allure, Cosmopolitan, L'Uomo Vogue, Page Six Magazine, TIME and even In Touch Weekly! This highly decorated ItalianStallionette was recently named Miss Cyclone by Astroland in lovely Coney Island in honor of the famed roller coaster. She has also won the title of Miss Exotic World 2008. Culminating pounds or plumage worth of exper-tease, Angie puts on a show unmatched in style, sass, class and costuming, wowing fans the likes of Sting, Hilary Duff, The Strokes, Bai Ling, Anthony Kiedas & Taryn Manning, and has even performed for Hugh Hefner at LA's famous Orpheum Theatre. More info - www.angiepontani.com Maine Attraction Maine captivates audiences and bystanders every time she hits the stage. Energetic, sensual, wildly creative, spontaneous and romantic, this bronze beauty has been performing since the day she popped out of the womb! A ball of fire that lights up any stage, Maine, with her uninhibited movement, sexuality, rhythm, and sense of humor, blends ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, African, belly dance, samba, freestyle, improvisation, contortion, and yoga, into a whirlwind she has coined,"Burlesque Fusion." Labeled the Nubian Lucille Ball with a Josephine Baker twist, Maine's Fusion forges a link between live instrumentation, DJ's, multimedia, Spoken Word and the Art of Dance. Her free spirit empowers her movement to organically tell the story inside the music and reveal truths beyond the power of language. More info - www.themaineattraction.com Jezebel Express Miss Jezebel Express is a burlesque artist, teacher and pinup. Miss Jezebel holds a BA in Dance Choreography from the University of Iowa, and has been awarded State of Iowa, University of Iowa, Department of Dance and Newfoundland Arts Council grants for her artistic work. She is co-producer of a monthly hot jazz, burlesque & vaudeville show, The Champagne Riot in NYC. She currently performs in various venues around the City, and instructs the genius students at the New York School of Burlesque in the art of the shimmy! More info - www.jezebelexpress.com Gal Friday After years of desk jockeying for "the man", this Gal Friday decided to take her talents and apply them to the stage. The lady that once typed 70 words a minute, equipped with a clever quip playing on her lip, is now one of New York's Burly-Q bombshells. She co-produces "The Skullduggery & Skin Show" in Washington D.C. Miss Friday has the honor of being nominated for a Golden Pastie for 'Best Newcomer 2007' at the NY Burlesque Festival, winning the title of Starshine Summer Starlet 2007, and recently being crowned "Miss Coney Island." Truly, hiding a gal like this behind a desk would be a crime!!!" THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Medianoche Medianoche has been described as appearing in the New York City burlesque scene "out of nowhere, fully formed, like Athena from the head of Zeus". Born and raised in sunny Spain, trained in flamenco and tango dance -- she brings a distinctly European je ne sais quoi to venues as varied as Duane Park, Highline Ballroom, and Nurse Bettie. Although always at her best when emerging from Isis wings, rhinestoned flower petals, or her signature red pheasant feathers, Medianoche also dances tango professionally and shares her costume construction and act design skills with fellow performers. ADITTIONAL PERFORMERS & LINEUP MC Dandy Wellington Dandy Wellington is a Harlem based, Entertainer, Producer, Stylist and Dandy known for his countless charms and talents. A true renaissance man, Dandy has been a fixture in the worlds of fashion and nightlife for nine years. Dandy is the front man of Dandy Wellington and the Made to Measure Band, a combo that fuses the sounds of popular song, swing, themes from the silver screen, bebop, and modern jazz. He is also a member of The Harlem James Gang. a NeoVaudevillian troupe that performs original music with full on dance routines and magic throughout their shows. More info - www.dandywellington.com Fredo Ceraso The cocktail craze that has seduced the city recently is nothing new to the Loungerati; they've been living la dolce vita for ten years. Their flight plan - create an outlet for like minded individuals united in the pursuit of lounge culture. Fredo Ceraso is a noted mixologist working events on the New York scene. He is a partner and bar manager for THE SALON and runs loungerati.com. This website provides reviews of cocktails, lounges, bars and events, as well as articles, entertainment, and commentary. Keep your eyes open for Loungerati sponsored events and cocktail menus near you! More info - www.loungerati.com Dj Adam Lee Adam Lee is the founder of Swing Beijing and the Beijing Big Band, and has been swingin' since he was 7 years old, starting with music (saxophone and clarinet), and picking up swing dance in 1997. He taught in his home state of California for 3 years before moving to China. He taught in Beijing continuously for 7 years, and conducted workshops in places such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Moscow, Ireland, Portugal, Vietnam, Ukraine, London, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, and back again in his home region in the SF Bay Area. He describes himself as a 'Musician who also can dance' and thinks of the Lindy Hop as a "natural dance" that should be done as an extension of natural movement and musical interpretation. He just finished up a world tour in places with burgeoning swing scenes and helping out where he could. Adam is presently doing a Masters in Music Education at NYU. He has been developing a special series of classes for dancers, focusing on helping them to understand more clearly what is going on in the music that they are dancing to, and how they can put that knowledge to good use in their dancing. More info www.swinganddance.com DJ Sei DJ Sei is one of the host DJs from Rebel Night, the top monthly rockabilly dance party in New York that has been going on for the past six years. He spins all wild music from original 45 records from the 50's and 60's. Rebel Night is all about dancing, DJ Sei will keep you jiving, boping and strolling all night long. THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Hot Box Girls - Special early-evening burlesque and vocal set The Hot Box Girls are the premier all-singing, all-dancing burlesque troupe of New York City. Not only are they hot, but talented as well. They think outside of the box, varying in background from trained Opera Singers, Dancers, Musical Theatre Performers, Burlesque Vixens, Classical Actresses, Cabaret Artists and All-Around Great Gals! Enjoy as they croon, grove and tease their way into your heart...nothing can contain these girls. For more information, please visit www.HotBoxGirls.com. Layla Lapin - solo number, from Hot Box Girls Layla Lapin is a classically trained songstress specializing in opera and jazz with 11 years of classical Russian ballet training. She brings grace, strength, and a unique style to the NYC burlesque scene that will have you saying, "Ooooo Layla!". This sweet little bunny is far from timid. Experience a kiss from Layla the only way the French can. Watching Ms. Lapin croon and move will have you on your knees and shouting a great big oui. Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of Miss Lapin at the Bowery Poetry Club and at private events around NYC. Jessica DoRight - solo number, from Hot Box Girls She's not bad, she's just drawn that way. And rest assured, Ms. Do-Right will certainly do right by way of sultry finesse and caressing vocals. How can one go wrong? Ms. DoRight is trained in both opera and musical theater, and has performed on stage since the age of three. She has toured the South from Texas to Florida as the original live action Jessica Rabbit, performing with ENCORE! at Disney World, Universal Studios, The State Fair of Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. No relation to Dudley ;) THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010 photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix The Minsky Sisters at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010 photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix Sit & Die Co. perform at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010 photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix Kate Manning & Dandy Wellington At The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Medianoche & Dandy Wellington At The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular The Minsky Sistersx & Dandy Wellington at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Jezebel Express at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular & Producer’s Events Dandy Wellingtom at THE SALON at The Edison Ballroom, March 11, 2011. photo: Michael Soluri The Minsky Sisters and Kate Manning at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix Cocktail by Fredo Ceraso at THE SALON at Galapagos January 2009 photo: Michael Soluri Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Guests at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular & Producer’s Events Fredo Ceraso behind the bar at THE SALON - December 30, 2010. photo: Michael Soluri Hendrick’s Cocktail by Fredo Ceraso at THE SALON - December 30, 2010 photo: Michael Soluri Michael Aranella at THE SALON - December 30, 2010 photo: Michael Soluri Dandy Wellington on stage at THE SALON - December 30, 2010 photo: Michael Soluri Guests At The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter Shien Lee at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: photo: Gabbi Porter / Metromix THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Press from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011 Thanks for reading and we hope you’ll join us on July 4th! For any questions or inquiries, please contact: Patrick Soluri, 917-586-6758 [email protected] www.libertybellespectacular.com