AN EVENING WITH BROOKLYN CHARMERS (STEELY DAN TRIBUTE)
18+ Standing Room Only Show 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian The Brooklyn Charmers are the best Steely Dan tribute in the world….PERIOD. Anchored by the musical brilliance of each member, they will take you on a journey back to the golden age of Steely Dan. The band is led by singer and pianist, Colin Peterik, son of the legendary Jim Peterik. With a unique blend of authenticity and fresh perspective, The Brooklyn Charmers revives the intricate rhythms, smooth melodies, and sophisticated grooves that defined Steely Dan’s iconic sound. Colin Peterik, an accomplished musician and producer in his own right, brings his deep-rooted passion for music and his rich lineage to the forefront of this project. As the son of Jim Peterik (Survivor, 38 Special, and The Ides of March) Colin has inherited and pursued a musical legacy that spans decades and genres. His upbringing in a household steeped in rock and pop history has profoundly influenced his approach to performing and interpreting music. The Brooklyn Charmers are filled with great songwriters, musicians, and producers, but they have chosen to come together in this particular project to study The Dan and to carry on their legacy. The Brooklyn Charmers are known for their meticulous attention to detail, recreating the lush harmonies and complex arrangements that made Steely Dan’s records legendary. From the sultry horn parts to the jazzy guitar solos, the band delivers a concert experience that captures the essence of classic hits like “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” and “Do It Again.” The band comprises seasoned musicians who share Colin’s dedication to preserving the spirit of Steely Dan while infusing each performance with their own flair. Their live shows are a celebration of Steely Dan’s unique sound, blending nostalgia with innovation in every note. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Dan, The Brooklyn Charmers offer a captivating and authentic tribute that honors the legacy of one of rock’s most enigmatic and influential bands. Get ready to rewind the tape and relive the magic with them—where classic meets contemporary and every performance is a testament to timeless musical excellence.
Geordie Greep (of black midi) with NNAMDÏ
18+ Standing Room Only Show / 17 and under admitted with a parent or guardian Is The New Sound a tonic for these times? Let’s ask Geordie Greep. “Music can be so much more than learning to play the same as everybody else. It can be anything you want. With recording The New Sound, it was the first time I have had no one to answer to. Being in a band (black midi), we often have this ‘we can do everything’ feeling, but you are also kind of limited in that approach, and sometimes it’s good to do something else, to let go of things.” Geordie’s debut solo album boasts a brand of high quality, all-embracing alternative pop fun not heard in a very long time, walking the line between the ridiculous and brilliant with a teflon-coated aplomb. How the record came about is a thing to marvel at. Over thirty session musicians were involved in its making, on two continents. Greep says, “Half of the tracks were done in Brazil, with local musicians pulled together at the last minute. They’d never heard anything I’d done before, they were just interested in the demos I’d made. The tracking was all done in one, maybe two days.” The spirit of Greep’s increasingly febrile and furtive soliloquies simultaneously calls to mind both Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra, with a healthy dash of Scott Walker sprinkled throughout. The instrumental title track is a jazz-funk workout that could double as a soundtrack for a TV series or the intro music for a Broadway musical. Brass, wah-wah pedal and bass stabs, choruses and polyrhythms, all fizz and tumble around the place creating a sense of excitement and expectation. Tracks often oscillate from whispers to shouts, and start and end on a bang. The stories themselves act as a shopping list of the Active Male Imagination. A series of vignettes, where Geordie Greep plays the role of emcee and conductor. The characters we hear from are engaged in wild fantasies and situations in which they inevitably falter. “The main theme of the record is desperation; someone who is kidding themselves that they have everything under control, but they don’t.” Here Greep gives color to a set of imaginings which include cannibalism, being boiled alive, and a woman giving birth to a goat. Street life is all around The New Sound: the listener is thrown into a world of cafes, bars, rented rooms, cabarets and strange museums. Here we see our heroes carry out a series of naughty assignments, military cosplay or socio-economic triumphs. The lines between parody and sermon are often blurred. The urbane romantic fantasy of single ‘Holy Holy’ tells the story of an imaginary liaison in a nightclub, soundtracked by ’noughties indie chords and bravura Latin big band arrangements – including a three-piano attack.
