02/22/2017
THE RABBBITS BAND:
A NIGHT IN DELUSIONVILLE!
Sunday, Feb 26…The TOWNE CRIER CAFE
379 Main St
BEACON, NY
6:00
For Reservations call 845-855-1300
The Rabbbits Band comes to Towne Crier for a magical evening in Delusionville!
Conceived by Ron English as an Animal Farm meets Alice in Wonderland rock opera, the Rabbbits Band will play a selection of compositions introducing the quirky inhabitants and their adventures in the magical underground world known as Delusionville.
In addition we present, from 6:00 to 7:00, be a free Ron English art exhibit featuring original artwork depicting the surroundings, events and characters of Delusionville.
The Rabbbits Band consists of::
The three musical co-writers:
World renowned artist Ron English has bombed the global landscape with unforgettable images across all categories of culture…… Follow Ron's dreamscapes and life simulating drama.
Guitarist/Producer Joe Johnson has worked with artists as varied as Joan Jett, Trans Siberian Orchestra and Daniel Johnston and runs his own recording studio - Red Wally Music.
Lead vocalist Russ Cusick is a Juilliard-trainer opera singer and veteran stage performer, also runs one of Beacon’s most respected multi-media art galleries - The Russell Cusick Gallery.
Accompanied by The Package - Will Bryant, Lee Falco & Brandon Morrison are a multi-genre, multigenerational trio of songwriters, singers and instrumentalists. As The Package they are an established premier rhythm section throughout the Hudson Valley. As the house band for Amy Helm’s ‘Oh to be Home Again’ at Levon Helm Studios, they performed behind Donald Fagan (who they will tour with in August), John Sebastian and Graham Nash. They toured as Kate Pierson’s (the B-52’s) backing band in support of her 2015 debut album ‘Guitars & Microphones’, and embarked on a 6 week tour as Connor Kennedy & Minstrel, performing sets at The Fillmore and Austin City Limits.
Very Special guests include:
Rhiannon Grace Parsaca is a Senior at Beacon High School, where she has been seen on stage as Peter in the Beacon Player’s 2016 production of PETER PAN, and most recently as Rizzo in GREASE. She loves to make her friends laugh by making up silly songs on the ukelele. She is on the Principal’s Honor Roll and plans to attend college in the US after a gap year abroad.
Rowan Faith Parsaca is a 6th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Student, and will be representing the Beacon City School District in the 2017 Elementary All-County Music Festival at the end of February 2017. She also competes State-wide as a USAG Gold-Level gymnast, loves to draw, play piano and is a good friend and teammate.
Beacon’s own Ate Bit is considered one of the seminal bands in the much lauded Hudson Valley Power Punk scene.Be prepared to ROCK!
With millions of youtube hits, youtube superstar Messiahsez has become a blues guitar legend. After a mega dose of psychedelic mushrooms changed his personality forever, Messiahsez became famous for his self-proclaimed “sh*tty guitar instructional videos” that hilariously blend philosophy with music education and absurdity.
Finally, as an a very special treat - world renowned Grammy winning singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked who has 13 plus albums and 10 zillion miles of touring under her belt, will also bring her amazing, one-of a kind- super talent to the stagefront..
Please join us for dinner, drinks and a fun filled, delightfully entertaining debut performance of "The Rabbbits in Delusionville"
