Sanjay Kaul (drums)
Andrew Heller (guitar)
Brian Heller (bass guitar)
Jonathan Berger (vocals, sweat)
Influences
Hamell on Trial, King Missile III, the Heller Theory, Lunchin', Lach, the Donuts, Epicenter of Ancient Civilization, the Germans, the Old Germans, thee Olde Germaine, etc.
Born under a cusp sign, Jonathan Berger's been writing short attention span poetry for well over a week, and fronting the funk-rock spoken word vehicle JUANBURGUESA since right before the Towers fell.
His - for wont of a better word - poetry evokes memories of poets who went on to front bands, like Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Henry Rollins, and Muhammad Ali.
The band, founded by drummer Sanjay Kaul and Aashish Pathak (of Lunchin' and Pathak respectively) on drums, currently features the driving duo behind the Heller Theory (Andrew and Brian Heller) on guitar and bass respectively. They're good. But don't tell them that; they might get all uppity and ask for a raise.
Playing in East Village locales (and one time in Philadelphia), JUANBURGUESA does things with a stage like you wouldn't believe - or didn't, before you saw the show.
Go see the show.
3rd Annual WAGSTOCK this Sunday, June 21st!! Wagstock is free for all. Bring blankets, pets, brew, snacks and snuggle up on the grass with your sweetie pie.
I'm happy to announce that my new album "Songs From The Films Of David Lynch" is out now.
"Truly unsettling and perplexingly brilliant... testament to both the quality of Lynch’s soundtracks and Truax’s talents" - The Skinny
"Truax is paying homage to a kindred spirit with this album. It's the best kind of tribute – affectionate and respectful, but with its own quirks and imaginative leaps and its own distinct identity." -The Scotsman
Are ya back and are ya comin to my show at The Bowery Ballroom? If ya say no ya get shot in the head so yes it is Do ya have any tracks to play me!! LL and her Demons
Charles Dickens began pasting labels on blaking pots. The tragedy of his first love penetrated the depths of his soul, and converted him into one of the world's truly great authors. That tragedy produced, first, David Copperfield, then a succession of other works that made this a richer and better world for all who read his books. Dissappointment over love affairs, generally has the effect of driving men to drink, and women to ruin; and this because most people never never learn the art of transmuting their strongest emotions into dreams of a constructive nature.
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your presence is requested! Dan Bernstein's new band The Everybody Knows is playing a late set at 1 am. please oh please come by after the Antifolk Fest! xo.
My Dear Mr. B, You are cordially invited to come celebrate and party with me:)! If you are coming, let me know and I will put you on the PRESS list. Big hug E
