the liberty belle extravaganza

THE SALON, THE CHAMPAGNE RIOT & WIT’S END
proudly present
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
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 (2010)
www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
CONTACT: Patrick Soluri / patrick@soluri.com / 917-586-6758
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A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop SPectacular
Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter
Overview
On July 4th, 2013 The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End join forces for a fourth year to present
another unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza. This year, we'll be lighting up not one, but TWO of
NYC's hottest rooftops with the finest vintage entertainment, hot music, and raucous patriotic revelry! For the
first time, LIBERTY BELLE has partnered Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, for even more dancing, and live big band music; plus several of our performers will be featured on the Lincoln Center stage, and
LIBERTY BELLE is the official July 4th after-party!
Since 2010, the LIBERTY BELLE has become one of the top July 4th parties in New York City selling out every
year, garnering top media exposure, and annually attracting over 1,000 of the city’s most stylish people. During
the summer of “Gatsby,” following the release of the hit movie, the LIBERTY BELLE is a must-attend event as
it encompasses the same hot jazz, flapper era. The LIBERTY BELLE continues to feature an all-star lineup of
live music, classic burlesque, and Vaudeville, plus dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars on
the rooftops of the Empire Hotel Rooftop (44 W63rd St), and The DL (95 Delancey St). All ticketholders can
freely go between both “uptown” and “downtown” venues. The special “combo ticket” allows guests to also
attend Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, which is across the street, and freely go
between all 3 venues!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2013
The Salon, Wit's End and The Champagne Riot present
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
July 4, 2013
featuring over 75 perfomers - including 9 bands, Burlesque, Vaudville, and more - on two rooftops!
Empire Hotel Rooftop (44 W 63rd St, New York, NY)
The DL (95 Delancey St, New York, NY)
from 5PM to 1am+
and Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing’s “Battle of the Bands”
(Damrosch Park at 62nd St - btw Amsterdam and Columbus Ave, NYC) from 6-10pm
On July 4th, 2013 The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End join forces for a fourth year to present
another unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza. This year, we'll be lighting up not one, but TWO of
NYC's hottest rooftops with the finest vintage entertainment, hot music, and raucous patriotic revelry - with
over 75 performers including 9 bands, Burlesque, Vaudville and more! For the first time, LIBERTY BELLE
has partnered Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, for even more dancing, and live big band music;
plus several of our performers will be featured on the Lincoln Center stage, and LIBERTY BELLE is the
official July 4th after-party!
Since 2010, the LIBERTY BELLE has become one of the top July 4th parties in New York City selling out
every year, garnering top media exposure, and annually attracting over 1,000 of the city’s most stylish people.
During the summer of “Gatsby,” following the release of the hit movie, the LIBERTY BELLE is a must-attend
event as it encompasses the same hot jazz, flapper era. The LIBERTY BELLE continues to feature an all-star
lineup of live music, classic burlesque, and Vaudeville, plus dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under
the stars on the rooftops of the Empire Hotel Rooftop (44 W63rd St), and The DL (95 Delancey St). All
ticketholders can freely go between both “uptown” and “downtown” venues. The special “combo ticket”
allows guests to also attend Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, which is across the
street, and freely go between all 3 venues!
Venue #1: “Downtown”
The LIBERTY BELLE “Downtown” at THE DL offers three elegant floors of style with a tree-lined rooftop
and swinging sounds throughout! Each floor will have live bands, dancing, and DJs. Featuring vintage patriotic
melodies on the rooftop by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra; other bands include
Ziegfeld-era jazz & blues by Jessy Carolina and the Hot Mess; Western swing by The Brain Cloud; sizzling
swing, jazz & blues by The Blue Vipers; and gypsy jazz by LES Hot Club. As always the LIBERTY
BELLE’s all-star lineup will feature scintillating Burlesque & Vaudeville with Trixie Little & The Evil Hate
Monkey, Amber Ray, The Maine Attraction, Jezebel Express, Gin Minsky, and Tansy; plus our gorgeous
stage kittens and Go-Go dancers Cheekie Lane, Sydney Sunrise, & Evelyn Vinyl. The LIBERTY BELLE
“Downtown” at THE DL will be hosted by The Great Deceiver, Albert Cadabra.
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Venue #2: “Uptown”
The LIBERTY BELLE “Uptown” at THE EMPIRE HOTEL ROOFTOP has been the home of the LIBERTY BELLE since 2010 and is nested atop the 12th floor of a four-star hotel and features two gorgeous outdoor
rooftops and an enclosed lounge. Enjoy the Fourth with our sensational performers, drinks, style and atmosphere! Headlining “uptown” on the main stage will be The Hot Sardines playing hot jazz, Dixieland, French
chanson & gutbucket blues; and Brooklyn hot jazz sensations The Red Hook Ramblers. On the East Terrace,
the most dapper bandleader, Dandy Wellington and his Band will serenade guests with jazz standards with
elegance and style. Following Midsummer Night Swing's "Battle of the Bands," member of both battling
bands will come together for a post-rumble midnight jam session featuring musicians from both The George
Gee Swing Orchestra and Mora’s Modern Rhythmists. The LIBERTY BELLE also welcomes Todd
Robbins, one of the forefathers of neo-vaudville and sides show scene. To top it off, be dazzled by mesmerizing classic burlesque performances by Medianoche, and Hazel Honeysuckle, plus our gorgeous stage kittens
and Go-Go dancers Miss Kacie Marie, Little Motown, and Bunny Buxom. LIBERTY BELLE “Uptown”
will be hosted by the most stylish of MC’s, Dandy Wellington.
Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing
LIBERTY BELLE is thrilled to have partnered with Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing, for even
more dancing and live big band music! Midsummer Night Swing's "Battle Of The Bands" on July 4th takes
a bi-coastal approach to a rumble by pairing The George Gee Swing Orchestra (NYC) against Dean Mora’s
Modern Rhythmists (LA). This event offer swing a dance lesson from 6:30-7:15pm by Jamie Shannon and
Tony Fraser, a vintage fashion contest, and bands performing from 7:30-10pm on a large outdoor dance floor.
Several LIBERTY BELLE performers will be featured on the Midsummer Night Swing stage including a
dance performance by Gin Minsky and Dandy Wellington, along with stage helpers Minx Arcana and
Aurora Black. Following this special July 4th Midsummer Night Swing, LIBERTY BELLE is the official
after-party, and members of both battling big bands will come together for a post-rumble midnight jam session.
The special “combo ticket” allows guests to attend both LIBERTY BELLE, and Midsummer Night Swing (at
Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park - across the street from The Empire Hotel), and lets them freely go between
all 3 venues! “Combo Tickets” can be purchased either on the LIBERTY BELLE website, or Lincoln Center’s
website, box office, or on the day of the event.
Midsummer Night Swing 2013 is sponsored by Macy’s. Midsummer Night Swing is made possible by Charina
Endowment Fund and Janice Savin Williams and Christopher J. Williams/The Williams Group, LP.
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Video Promo Reel - http://vimeo.com/67360453
Tickets & Info - www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
Admission
any ticket allows entry to both Liberty Belle venues
$25 Early Bird // $35 in advance // $40 at door
$40 Combo Ticket - includes entry to both Liberty Belle venues, and Midsummer Night Swing
PR & Media Enquiries
Patrick Soluri
patrick@soluri.com / cell/txt (917) 586-6758
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The Salon, Wit's End and The Champagne Riot present
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
venue #1 - Liberty Belle Downtown at
THE DL
Our downtown venue offers three elegant floors of style and entertainment,
including a tree-lined rooftop and swinging sounds throughout!
Featuring Live Music by
Gelber and Manning and The Star Spangled Orchestra
Jessy Carolina and the Hot Mess
The Brain Cloud
The Blue Vipers
LES Hot Club
Scintillating Burlesque by
Trixie Little & The Evil Hate Monkey
The Maine Attraction
Jezebel Express
Gin Minsky
Amber Ray
Tansy
stage kittens and GoGo by
Cheekie Lane, Sydney Sunrise, & Evelyn Vinyl
hosted by The Great Deceiver
Albert Cadabra
July 4, 2013
The DL - 95 Delancey St (at Ludlow St)
Doors at 5pm / 21+ (ID required)
ADMISSION
Any admission allows entry to both Liberty Belle venues,
$25 Early Bird // $35 in advance // $40 at door
$40 Combo Ticket - includes entry to both Liberty Belle venues, and Midsummer Night Swing
www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
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The Salon, Wit's End and The Champagne Riot present
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
venue #2 - Liberty Belle Uptown at
THE EMPIRE HOTEL
Featuring Live Music by
The Hot Sardines
The Red Hook Ramblers
Dandy Wellington and his Band
Midnight Jam Session
featuring musicians from Midsummer Night Swing's
"Battle of the Bands,"The George Gee Swing Orchestra,
and Mora’s Modern Rhythmists
Scintillating Burlesque by
Medianoche
Hazel Honeysuckle
stage kittens and GoGo by
Miss Kacie Marie, Little Motown, & Bunny Buxom
Todd Robbins
Master of Side-Show and Vaudville
hosted by the dapper
Dandy Wellington
July 4, 2013
Empire Hotel Rooftop
44 West 63rd St
Doors at 5pm / 21+ (ID required)
ADMISSION
Any admission allows entry to both Liberty Belle venues,
choose one venue to start your evenings festivities
$25 Early Bird // $35 in advance // $40 at door
$40 Combo Ticket - includes entry to both Liberty Belle venues, and Midsummer Night Swing
www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
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selected Press from Liberty Belle 2010-2012
Huffington Post - Best 4th of July Celebrations (2011)
"The Liberty Belle Spectacular - Nothing says "God Bless America" like a little bit of bared flesh..."
Wall Street Journal (June 29, 2012)
“The Retro Nouveau scene, whose events combine traditional jazz and swing bands with social dancing, vintage costumes, burlesque and vaudeville, reaches its pinnacle in summer... the biggest event in Manhattan is
the July 4 Spectacular, hosted by the charismatic and technicolorful emcee Dandy Wellington, with three bands
including Broadway retro-billy star Eddie Clendening & His Blue Ribbon Boys, pianist Jesse Gelber with
vocalist Kate Manning's Star Spangled Orchestra, and the Mona's Hot Four with hot and blue singer Tamar.”
Time Out NY (2010 - 2012)
Critics' Pick / Best of the Week
“Four of Gotham's top retro-minded posses—Dances of Vice, the Salon, Wit's End and Champagne Riot—
team up for a vintage-style Independence Day blowout on the Empire Hotel's rooftop...”
"Rather than battle the crowds along the West Side of Manhattan on Monday, some especially fashionable
folks chose to celebrate the Fourth of July in style at the Liberty Belle Spectacular..."
"The folks behind the Salon, the Champagne Riot, Wits End and Dances of Vice affairs join
forces to present a swinging Jazz Age party. This shindig pulls out all the stops..."
AM New York (July 2, 2012)
“The Empire Hotel's fab rooftop bar goes retro with this vintage-style bash featuring burlesque and live '30s
and '40s music from Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra.”
NY Post - "Break out that pair of suspenders you've been hiding..."
Village Voice - "A little bit of classical American everything on the wonderful Empire Hotel rooftop..."
WNYC - "Leave your blue jeans behind for this vintage Fourth of July rooftop extravaganza. .."
Inside Hook (June 28, 2012)
“Three venues stand out among the city's best rooftop views and brews: on the upper ritz side, check out
‘Liberty Belle Spectacular’ at The Empire Hotel, featuring live Dixieland jazz, magicians, and burlesque...”
Metromix NY - Event Photo Gallery! (July 5, 2011)
"The great party minds of The Salon, Wit's End, Dances of Vice and Champagne Riot
combined forces for a night of burlesque, fireworks and patriotic fashion on the rooftop of the Empire Hotel..."
Wall Street Journal - Ringing in the American Revolution (2011)
"The three bands alone make it worth your while to skip the Hamptons for this event..."
WNBC-4 Saturday morning (July 2, 2011)
Segment with Time Out New York's editor on 'best bets' for the weekend, featuring The Liberty Belle
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selected Press from Liberty Belle 2010-2012
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Photos of Liberty Belle from 2010 - 2012
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
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Photos of Liberty Belle from 2010 - 2012
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
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Photos of Liberty Belle from 2010 - 2012
Guests At The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010.
photo: Joe Ritter
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
Fredo at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: 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: Gabbi Porter / Metromix
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ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
The Salon
At the forefront of the "Retro Nouveau" scene in New York City, THE SALON has been producing events since
2001, and presented by PROHIBITION PRODUCTIONS. Featuring live jazz,
big band, burlesque, swing dancing, artisan cocktails, and performances of all
kind. Started by composer and producer Patrick Soluri in his apartment, the tradition of great salons from the past have been reinterpreted for the modern world
with the finest talents in vintage-inflected music, mixology and performance that
New York City has to offer. THE SALON is held at some of New York's top
venues such as The Edison Ballroom, The Copacabana, The Players Club, The
DL, and Galapagos Art Space, among others and has gained a reputation as one of the best parties in New York.
The Salon specializes in multi-room live music and dance events, with multiple acts performing simultaneously,
often ranging from 20-60 performers per event. The Salon pulls on average from 250 to 800+ guests per event;
from swing dancers to Loungers, to music aficionados, and everyone in between. THE SALON is often cited and
covered in the press, radio, TV and blogs including the Wall Street Journal, Time Out NY, Huffington Post, NY
Post, NY NewsDay, WBGO, WNBC, MTV, Metromix as well as international press and blogs. 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).
www.clubwitsend.com
The Champagne Riot
The Champagne Riot is a vintage celebration that serves up an intoxicating cocktail of Hot Jazz, Scintillating
Burlesque and Vaudvillian 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, tapdancing talent Gin Minsky, and that most elegant of emcees, Dandy Wellington.
www.thechampagneriot.com