Feb
15
with Thee Shambels
Fri February 15th, 2013
7:30PM
Main Space
Minimum Age: 18+
Doors Open: 6:30PM
Show Time: 7:30PM
Event Ticket: $15
free for members
Main Squeeze Orchestra’s Valentine’s Day show involves tales of true love and epilepsy, songs from The Beach Boys, Edith Piaf, Lady Gaga, Kurt Weill, Elvis and more, and fourteen ladies — all playing accordion. For one precious day, we can pretend like love is a single-edged sword that will slice into you only in the most appetizing way. Come tinkle your buttons and twist your bellows with a loved one for a sensual, elaborate Valentine night.
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TABLE SEATING POLICY
Table seating for all seated shows is reserved exclusively for ticket holders who purchase “Table Seating” tickets. By purchasing a “Table Seating” ticket you agree to also purchase a minimum of two food and/or beverage items per person. Table seating is first come, first seated. Please arrive early for the best choice of available seats. Seating begins when doors open. Tables are communal so you may be seated with other patrons. We do not take table reservations.
A standing room area is available by the bar for all guests who purchase “Standing Room” tickets. Food and beverage can be purchased at the bar but there is no minimum purchase required in this area.
All tickets sales are final. No refund or credits.
Main Squeeze Orchestra
MAIN SQUEEZE ORCHESTRA is NYC’s all-female squeezebox fantasy brought to life by the “Hugh Hefner of the accordion world”, Walter Kuehr. The band defies nerdy stereotypes of accordion music with a diverse genre-bending repertoire of cool music, and has attracted a dedicated following of fans. In a tribute to our bandleader Walter Kuehr, Main Squeeze Orchestra will be playing a selection of his favorite songs, including a debut performance of a new arrangement that he had in mind for the band.
Thee Shambels
‘Thee Shambels’ new release ‘Lost Gun’ is a jaunty little slice of folk-country. Neville Elder’s tale of a fragile soul rescued by a lover’s kindness builds slowly to a rockin’ climax. It’s a superb acoustic tune avored with Melissa Elledge‘s accor- dion, Sarah Mischner’s ethereal backing vocals and the distinctive stripped down percussion and upright bass of JJ Murphy and Scott Kitchen.
Neville wails and croons a funny and touching vocal that is bold and gentle at the same time.
Folk rock at it’s best! Suggesting contemporaries like The Decemberists and The Mekons, Thee Shambels’ gallows humor has been praised both sides of the Atlantic:
“They have this kooky but incredible sound of klezmer, folk, and Americana all rolled into one”.
– Folk & Roll (US)