the liberty belle spectacular 2011

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DANCES
OF
V ICE, THE SALON, THE CHAMPAGNE RIOT & WIT’S END
p ro u d ly pre s e n t
THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR 2011
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Extravaganza
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
w w w. L i b e r t y B e l l e S p e c t a c u l a r. c o m
C O N TA C T: Patrick Soluri / patrick@soluri.com / 917-586-6758
Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo: Joe Ritter
Overview
Dances of Vice, The Salon, The Champagne Riot, and Wit's End join forces to present another
unforgettable vintage Fourth of July extravaganza featuring vintage patriotic melodies by Gelber & Manning
and the Star Spangled Orchestra; rockabilly ballads, boogies and blues by Susquehanna Industrial Tool
& Die Co; acoustic Hawaiin swing on the East Terrace by the Moonlighters; performances by tap sensations
The Minsky Sisters; mesmerizing burlesque by Angie Pontani, Jezebel Express, Maine Attraction, Gal
Friday, and Medianoche; DJs Adam Lee and DJ Sei (Rebel Night); cocktails by guest bartender Fredo
Ceraso from Loungerati; and the always dapper MC Dandy Wellington! Plus a special early-evening set by
the sultry strip-teasing songstresses, The Hot Box Girls! We're starting the party earlier this year, and when you
get a ticket online, you'll be able to reserve an admission time. Join us on the rooftop of the lavish Empire Hotel,
featuring live music, burlesque, dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars!
Last year, the LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAT had over 1,200 guests attending, with extensive press
coverage from Time Out, Metromix and MTV among many others.
Dances of Vice, The Salon, Wit's End and The Champagne Riot present:
THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR
Featuring Live Music by
Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co
The Moonlighters
Scintillating Burlesque by
Angie Pontani
Gal Friday
Jezebel Express
Maine Attraction
Medianoche
a special early-evening set by
The Hot Box Girls
plus
The Minsky Sisters
MC Dandy Wellington
DJ Adam Lee
DJ Sei (Rebel Night)
Guest Bartender
Fredo Ceraso
July 4, 2011
Empire Hotel Rooftop
44 West 63rd St, NYC
Doors at 5pm / 21+ (ID required)
ADMISSION
$20 in advance (w/reserved admission time)
$25 at door (cash only)
www.libertybellespectacular.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2011 - update
Contact: Patrick Soluri
917-586-6758 or patrick@soluri.com
THE LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR
July 4, 2011 at The Empire Hotel Rooftop
produced by Dances of Vice, The Salon, The Champagne Riot & Wit’s End
New York City, NY (June 17, 2011) – Following the wildly successful debut last year of THE LIBERTY BELLE
SPECTACULAR, with over 1200 guests and extensive press coverage; Dances of Vice, The Salon, The
Champagne Riot, and Wit's End have joined forces once again to present another unforgettable vintage Fourth of
July extravaganza on the Empire Hotel Rooftop.
This year’s expanded lineup with nearly 30 performers, features vintage patriotic
melodies by Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra; rockabilly
ballads, boogies and blues by Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co; acoustic
Hawaiin swing on the East Terrace by The Moonlighters; performances by tap
sensations The Minsky Sisters; mesmerizing burlesque by Angie Pontani,
Jezebel Express, Maine Attraction, Gal Friday, and Medianoche; DJs Adam
Lee and DJ Sei (Rebel Night); cocktails by guest bartender Fredo Ceraso from
Loungerati; and the always dapper MC Dandy Wellington! Plus a special earlyevening set by the sultry strip-teasing songstresses, The Hot Box Girls!
The party starts earlier this year (5pm), to give guests more time to enjoy the
beautiful Empire Hotel Rooftop and festivities. Advance tickets purchased online
offer a choice of timed entry, in 30 minute time-slots, to speed up elevator lines
up to the roof. The lavish Empire Hotel Rooftop, with two open-air decks and
one interiors space will once again host the LIBERTY BELLE’s live music,
burlesque, dancing, fireworks, and delicious cocktails under the stars.
Last year, over 1,200 guests attended, with extensive press coverage from Time Out, Metromix and MTV among
many others. Last year TIME OUT NY gave the event extensive coverage and wrote:
“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
The LIBERTY BELLE SPECTACULAR is MONDAY July 4, 2011 and starts at 5:00pm with live music until
12am; the party continues until at least 2am with DJs. Tickets are $20 in advance (w/reserved admission time) or
$25 at door (cash only). Tickets can be purchased at the door, but advance tickets are strongly recommended to avoid
long lines. For advance tickets, performer bios, photos, a downloadable EPK, FAQ, social media links and more,
please visit http://www.libertybellespectacular.com
For more information, press inquiries, or questions contact Patrick at 917-586-6758 or patrick@soluri.com
***
Selected PR Photos of Performers
Angie Pontani
Medianoche
The Minsky Sisters
Gal Friday
Maine Attraction
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co
Jezebel Expre s s
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
Dances of Vice
Founded by Shien Lee, Dances of Vice began in New York in 2007 as a venue showcasing an exotic mélange of art, performance and music influenced by that special
time in history, the 1920s and 30s. Since then, it has blossomed to include Victorian
and Rococo themed events with a New Romantic flair, attracting a sordidly splendid
menagerie of elegant dandies, aesthetes, dreamers and ne'er-do-wells who gather in
shared enthusiasm for the music, fashion, culture, and beauty of times forgotten.
Dances of Vice incorporates a myriad of magnificent influences of the past in Dadaistic celebration of the liberating effects of beauty, fantasy and surrealism. More info - www.dancesofvice.com
The Salon
The Salon has been producing unique events for more than ten years featuring live
jazz, big band, burlesque dancing and artisan cocktails as well as art and performances of all kind. Inspired by the Parisian salons from the late 19th and early 20th century, composer and music producer Patrick Soluri begun hosting Salons in his apartment in 2001. Quickly outgrowing his apartment, THE SALON is now held at some
of New York's top venues such as The Edison Ballroom, The Players Club and
Galapagos Art Space, among others. Featuring some of the best musicians, artists and dancers in New York City,
The Salon has gained a reputation as one of the best parties in New York specializing in multi-level live music and
dance events, with multiple acts performing simoultaneaously, often ranging from 25-60 performers per event. The
Salon pulls on average from 250 to 500+ guests per event -- from swing dancers to Loungers, to music aficionados,
and everyone in between. More info - 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). More info - www.clubwitsend.com
The Champagne Riot
The Champagne Riot serves up an intoxicating cocktail of Hot Jazz, Scintillating
Burlesque and Vaudevillian 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, tap-dancing talent Gin Minsky, and that most elegant of emcees,
Dandy Wellington.
BANDS
Gelber & Manning is a Brooklyn-based musical vaudeville duo, comprised of Jesse Gelber
on piano and Kate Manning on vocals. They specialize in ragtime and early jazz styles, in
addition to performing original songs. Gelber & Manning can be found performing as a
duo act or with their band at New York's hottest vintage events. They can also be seen in
the hit web series Gintown, which features performances by their band and an original
score. Music from their first album is featured in the Alvin Ailey ballet "Uptown." They
recently released their second album, Moonlight Picnic, and are currently working on a
musical about Storyville, New Orleans, entitled" Where All The Rivers Go To Sleep." More info - www.gelberandmanning.com
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co.
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. is the little trio with the big Hillbilly sound,
manufacturing quality-built "ballads, boogies & blues" from our downtown Manhattan
production facilities since 2002. We invite you to visit our modern showroom at
SITandDieCo.com and allow us to show you why "SIT & Die Co." is the affordable answer
to your most exacting Hillbilly music needs! More info - www.sitanddieco.com
The Moonlighters
The Moonlighters ave been a part of the New York City jazz and pop music scenes since
they formed in 1998. Based around a core of harmonized vocal duets backed by warm
acoustic instruments including Hawaiian lap steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and bass, they
explore traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach that is appealing to
listeners of all ages. The band members include Bliss Blood, vocalist and ukulele player;
Cindy Ball, vocalist and guitarist, and Rus Wimbish on bass; and Raphael McGregor on
steel guitar. They have released four cds on their ONLIEST RECORDS label,
"Dreamland" in 2000, "Hello Heartstring" in 2002, and "Live in Baden-Baden" in 2004, which features a performance
recorded for German National Radio during their May 2002 tour of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, "Surrender" in
2006, and their newest release, "Enchanted" on Worldsound Records in July 2009. More info - www.blissblood.com
BURLESQUE DANCERS
The Minsky Sisters
Taking their lead from Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Anita Berber to the tunes of jazz
greats, like Cab Calloway and King Oliver, the Minsky Sisters have been scandalizing the
international tap community for two years with their sensational brand of brisk and brilliantly beautiful tap majesty. They've been featured in the pages of the NY Times, NY Post,
Zelda Magazine, AM New York, & Providence Pulse, as well as on the big screen in
"Gelber & Manning in Pictures." They are currently working with the performing arts
collective The Champagne Riot, which aims to bring 1920s vaudeville back on the stage.
More info - www.theminskysisters.com
Angie Pontani
The Reigning Queen of Burlesque and Miss Exotic World, Angie Pontani has been shaking her tail
feathers for as long as she can remember. Founding member of The World Famous Pontani Sisters, she
is one of the most recognized and respected names in burlesque and has been credited with helping to
pioneer the new revival with her classic and classy approach to strip-tease. Performing all over the
world, Angie spreads the glamour gospel with every shimmy, bump 'n' grind, high kick and eye trick.
She has been featured at private events for STUFF MAGAZINE, ESQUIRE MAGAZINE, HENNESSY, The Fox 5 Super Bowl Party, Virgin Records, The Guggenheim and many others. She strutted her rhinestone studded self multiple times on Late Night with Conan OBrien, Queer Eye for the
Straight Guy and Gossip Girl. Not one to shy away from the camera, Angie has flashed her pearly
whites for renowned photographers like Ellen Von Unwerth and has been featured in countless prominent publications including The New Yorker, Glamour, The New York Times, Allure, Cosmopolitan,
L'Uomo Vogue, Page Six Magazine, TIME and even In Touch Weekly! This highly decorated ItalianStallionette was recently named Miss Cyclone by Astroland in lovely Coney Island in honor of the famed roller coaster. She has
also won the title of Miss Exotic World 2008. Culminating pounds or plumage worth of exper-tease, Angie puts on a show
unmatched in style, sass, class and costuming, wowing fans the likes of Sting, Hilary Duff, The Strokes, Bai Ling, Anthony
Kiedas & Taryn Manning, and has even performed for Hugh Hefner at LA's famous Orpheum Theatre.
More info - www.angiepontani.com
Maine Attraction
Maine captivates audiences and bystanders every time she hits the stage. Energetic, sensual, wildly creative,
spontaneous and romantic, this bronze beauty has been performing since the day she popped out of the
womb! A ball of fire that lights up any stage, Maine, with her uninhibited movement, sexuality, rhythm, and
sense of humor, blends ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, African, belly dance, samba, freestyle, improvisation,
contortion, and yoga, into a whirlwind she has coined,"Burlesque Fusion." Labeled the Nubian Lucille Ball
with a Josephine Baker twist, Maine's Fusion forges a link between live instrumentation, DJ's, multimedia,
Spoken Word and the Art of Dance. Her free spirit empowers her movement to organically tell the story
inside the music and reveal truths beyond the power of language. More info - www.themaineattraction.com
Jezebel Express
Miss Jezebel Express is a burlesque artist, teacher and pinup. Miss Jezebel holds a BA in Dance
Choreography from the University of Iowa, and has been awarded State of Iowa, University of
Iowa, Department of Dance and Newfoundland Arts Council grants for her artistic work. She is
co-producer of a monthly hot jazz, burlesque & vaudeville show, The Champagne Riot in NYC.
She currently performs in various venues around the City, and instructs the genius students at the
New York School of Burlesque in the art of the shimmy! More info - www.jezebelexpress.com
Gal Friday
After years of desk jockeying for "the man", this Gal Friday decided to take her talents and apply them to the
stage. The lady that once typed 70 words a minute, equipped with a clever quip playing on her lip, is now
one of New York's Burly-Q bombshells. She co-produces "The Skullduggery & Skin Show" in Washington
D.C. Miss Friday has the honor of being nominated for a Golden Pastie for 'Best Newcomer 2007' at the NY
Burlesque Festival, winning the title of Starshine Summer Starlet 2007, and recently being crowned "Miss
Coney Island." Truly, hiding a gal like this behind a desk would be a crime!!!"
Medianoche
Medianoche has been described as appearing in the New York City burlesque scene "out of nowhere, fully
formed, like Athena from the head of Zeus". Born and raised in sunny Spain, trained in flamenco and tango
dance -- she brings a distinctly European je ne sais quoi to venues as varied as Duane Park, Highline
Ballroom, and Nurse Bettie. Although always at her best when emerging from Isis wings, rhinestoned flower
petals, or her signature red pheasant feathers, Medianoche also dances tango professionally and shares her
costume construction and act design skills with fellow performers.
ADITTIONAL PERFORMERS & LINEUP
MC Dandy Wellington
Dandy Wellington is a Harlem based, Entertainer, Producer, Stylist and Dandy known for his
countless charms and talents. A true renaissance man, Dandy has been a fixture in the worlds of
fashion and nightlife for nine years. Dandy is the front man of Dandy Wellington and the Made
to Measure Band, a combo that fuses the sounds of popular song, swing, themes from the silver
screen, bebop, and modern jazz. He is also a member of The Harlem James Gang. a NeoVaudevillian troupe that performs original music with full on dance routines and magic throughout their shows. More info - www.dandywellington.com
Fredo Ceraso
The cocktail craze that has seduced the city recently is nothing new to the Loungerati; they've
been living la dolce vita for ten years. Their flight plan - create an outlet for like minded
individuals united in the pursuit of lounge culture. Fredo Ceraso is a noted mixologist working
events on the New York scene. He is a partner and bar manager for THE SALON and runs
loungerati.com. This website provides reviews of cocktails, lounges, bars and events, as well as
articles, entertainment, and commentary. Keep your eyes open for Loungerati sponsored events
and cocktail menus near you! More info - www.loungerati.com
Dj Adam Lee
Adam Lee is the founder of Swing Beijing and the Beijing Big Band, and has been swingin' since he
was 7 years old, starting with music (saxophone and clarinet), and picking up swing dance in 1997.
He taught in his home state of California for 3 years before moving to China. He taught in Beijing
continuously for 7 years, and conducted workshops in places such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore,
Moscow, Ireland, Portugal, Vietnam, Ukraine, London, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, and back again in his
home region in the SF Bay Area. He describes himself as a 'Musician who also can dance' and thinks
of the Lindy Hop as a "natural dance" that should be done as an extension of natural movement and
musical interpretation. He just finished up a world tour in places with burgeoning swing scenes and
helping out where he could. Adam is presently doing a Masters in Music Education at NYU. He has
been developing a special series of classes for dancers, focusing on helping them to understand more clearly what is going on
in the music that they are dancing to, and how they can put that knowledge to good use in their dancing. More info www.swinganddance.com
DJ Sei
DJ Sei is one of the host DJs from Rebel Night, the top monthly rockabilly dance party in New York that
has been going on for the past six years. He spins all wild music from original 45 records from the 50's
and 60's. Rebel Night is all about dancing, DJ Sei will keep you jiving, boping and strolling all night long.
Hot Box Girls - Special early-evening burlesque and vocal set
The Hot Box Girls are the premier all-singing, all-dancing burlesque troupe of New York City. Not
only are they hot, but talented as well. They think outside of the box, varying in background from
trained Opera Singers, Dancers, Musical Theatre Performers, Burlesque Vixens, Classical Actresses,
Cabaret Artists and All-Around Great Gals! Enjoy as they croon, grove and tease their way into your
heart...nothing can contain these girls. For more information, please visit www.HotBoxGirls.com.
Layla Lapin - solo number, from Hot Box Girls
Layla Lapin is a classically trained songstress specializing in opera and jazz with 11 years of classical
Russian ballet training. She brings grace, strength, and a unique style to the NYC burlesque scene that will
have you saying, "Ooooo Layla!". This sweet little bunny is far from timid. Experience a kiss from Layla the
only way the French can. Watching Ms. Lapin croon and move will have you on your knees and shouting a
great big oui. Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of Miss Lapin at the Bowery Poetry Club and at private
events around NYC.
Jessica DoRight - solo number, from Hot Box Girls
She's not bad, she's just drawn that way. And rest assured, Ms. Do-Right will certainly do right by
way of sultry finesse and caressing vocals. How can one go wrong? Ms. DoRight is trained in both
opera and musical theater, and has performed on stage since the age of three. She has toured the
South from Texas to Florida as the original live action Jessica Rabbit, performing with ENCORE!
at Disney World, Universal Studios, The State Fair of Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. No relation to Dudley ;)
Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular
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
Sit & Die Co. perform at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010
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
Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular
The Minsky Sistersx & Dandy Wellington at The Liberty Belle Spectacular
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: Joe Ritter
photo: Joe Ritter
photo: Joe Ritter
Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular & Producer’s Events
Dandy Wellingtom at THE SALON at The Edison Ballroom,
March 11, 2011. photo: Michael Soluri
The Minsky Sisters and Kate Manning at The Liberty Belle Spectacular
Cocktail by Fredo Ceraso at THE SALON at Galapagos January 2009
photo: Michael Soluri
photo: Joe Ritter
Photos from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular & Producer’s Events
Fredo Ceraso behind the bar at THE SALON - December 30, 2010.
Hendrick’s Cocktail by Fredo Ceraso at THE SALON - December 30, 2010
Michael Aranella at THE SALON - December 30, 2010
Dandy Wellington on stage at THE SALON - December 30, 2010
Guests At The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010.
photo: Joe Ritter
Shien Lee at The Liberty Belle Spectacular on July 4, 2010. photo:
Press from 2010 Liberty Belle Spectacular
Thanks for reading and
we hope you’ll join us on July 4th!
For any questions or inquiries, please contact:
Patrick Soluri, 917-586-6758
patrick@soluri.com
www.libertybellespectacular.com

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