Electronic Press Kit - Liberty Belle Extravaganza

THE 6TH ANNUAL
LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
July 4, 2015
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...” - TIME OUT NY
"The Liberty Belle Spectacular - Nothing says "God Bless America"
like a little bit of bared flesh..." HUFFINGTON POST
www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
CONTACT: Patrick Soluri / patrick@soluri.com / 917-586-6758
or Dandy Wellington / dandywellington@gmail.com / (917) 756-9599
T H E L I B E R T Y B E L L E S P E C T A C U L A R 2011
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
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
This July 4th is the 6th annual LIBERTY BELLE; an unforgettable vintage Fourth of July
rooftop extravaganza! Since 2010, the LIBERTY BELLE has become one of the top July 4th
parties in New York City selling out nearly every year, garnering top media exposure, and
annually attracting over 1,000 of the city’s most stylish people. The LIBERTY BELLE
continues to feature an all-star lineup of live music, classic burlesque, and Vaudeville, plus
dancing, and delicious food n’ cocktails under the stars on the rooftop of THE HUDSON
TERRACE (621 West 46th St) with stunning views of The Hudson River, Jersey and The
Intrepid. This sensational, spectacular event has become a New York 4th-of-July tradition,
celebrating vintage Americana with a 21st Century retro-nouveau twist.
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 8, 2015
The 6th Annual
LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular!
July 4, 2015
The Hudson Terrace
621 West 46th St, NYC
21+ / 3pm-2am
featuring 40 perfomers - including 5 bands, Burlesque, and vintage Go-Go,
plus delicous food and cocktails overlooking the Hudson River at The Hudson Terrace!
Since 2010, the LIBERTY BELLE has become one of the top July 4th parties in New York City selling out
nearly every year, garnering top media exposure, and annually attracting an average of 1,000 of the city’s most
stylish people. The LIBERTY BELLE continues to feature an all-star lineup of live music, classic burlesque, and
Vaudeville, plus dancing, and delicious cocktails under the stars at The Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th St) on
both floors, including terrace and rooftop with gorgeous views of The Hudson River, New Jersey, and The
Intrepid! This sensational, spectacular event has become a New York 4th-of-July tradition, celebrating vintage
Americana with a 21st Century retro-nouveau twist.
Enjoy the Fourth with our sensational performers, drinks, style and atmosphere! Headlining on the main stage
will be GELBER & MANNING AND THE STAR SPANGLED ORCHESTRA with Tamar Korn & Molly Ryan
on vocals, playing hot jazz, vintage patriotic marches ‘n melodies; and New Orleans style street jazz & 30's era
swing by the BABY SODA JAZZ BAND. The mainstage, on the lower level, is currated especially for swing
dancers with its hard-wood floors, bands, and DJs! On the gorgeous rooftop, the most dapper bandleader,
DANDY WELLINGTON AND HIS BAND will serenade guests with jazz standards in elegance and style, and
SVETLANA & THE DELANCEY FIVE will play into the sunset and evening. On the outdoor Terrace and bar
is SUSQUEHANNA INDUSTRIAL TOOL & DIE CO., an early rockabilly trio playing hillbilly styled ballads,
boogie, and blues. To top it off, be dazzled by mesmerizing classic burlesque performances by Hazel
Honeysuckle, Calamity Chang, Gal Friday, Rosie Cheeks, andVoodoo Onyx; plus our gorgeous stage kittens and
Go-Go dancers Justease, Pearls Daily, Sydney Sunrise, Taylor Jensen, and Minx Arcana. Each floor features two
DJ's including DJ Tomo, Michael Cumella, Odysseus Bailer, and Ronnie Magri who’ll keep you dancing under
the stars to hot jazz, swing, rockabilly, and more. THE LIBERTY BELLE will be hosted by that most stylish and
extravagant of MC’s, Dandy Wellington.
Admission
$25 Early Bird (ends June 24th) // $30 in advance (online only) // $35 at door (cash only) // $25 Late Night after 10pm
Tickets & Info - www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
PR & Media Enquiries
Patrick Soluri: patrick@soluri.com (917) 586-6758 or
Dandy Wellington: dandywellington@gmail.com (917) 756-9599
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THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
The 6th Annual
LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
A Vintage Fourth of July Rooftop Spectacular
Featuring Live Music by
Gelber & Manning and the Star Spangled Orchestra
featuring Tamar Korn & Molly Ryan on vocals
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co.
Dandy Wellington and His Band
Svetlana & The Delancey Five
Baby Soda Jazz Band
Scintillating Burlesque by
Hazel Honeysuckle
Calamity Chang
Rosie Cheeks
Voodoo Onyx
Gal Friday
plus Dancing Delights
Sydney Sunrise
Taylor Jensen
Minx Arcana
Pearls Daily
Justease
Also Featuring
DJ Michael Cumella
DJ Odysseus Bailer
DJ Ronnie Magri
DJ Tomo
Hosted by That Most Extravagant of Emcees
Dandy Wellington
July 4, 2015
The Hudson Terrace
621 West 46th St, NYC
21+ / 3pm to 2am
Tickets:
$25 Early Bird (ends June 24th) // $30 in advance (online only) // $35 at door (cash only) // $25 Late Night after 10pm
www.LibertyBelleExtravaganza.com
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
selected Press from Liberty Belle
Huffington Post - Best 4th of July Celebrations
"The Liberty Belle Spectacular - Nothing says "God Bless America" like a little bit of bared flesh..."
Wall Street Journal
“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
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
“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
“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!
"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
"The three bands alone make it worth your while to skip the Hamptons for this event..."
WNBC-4 Saturday morning
Segment with Time Out New York's editor on 'best bets' for the weekend, featuring The Liberty Belle
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
selected Press from Liberty Belle
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Photos of Liberty Belle
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
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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Guests At The Liberty Belle Spectacular
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: 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
THE LIBERTY BELLE EXTRAVAGANZA
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
JESSE GELBER & KATE MANNING
Gelber & Manning have been a part of the Liberty Belle since its beginning in 2010, both as producers and as
performers. In addition, they have helped create some of the best burlesque, variety, and vintage events in New
York with The Champagne Riot, The Smoking Floorshow, and Thomas Edison's Stag Party. They co-produced the
web series Gintown, and the theatrical event Vaudeville At The Gin Mill. Currently they are working on an original musical called Where All the Rivers Go To Sleep. www.gelberandmanning.com
PROHIBITION PRODUCTIONS (Patrick Soluri)
Producer of The Salon, New York Hot Jazz Festival, Gotham Jazz Club, Afterwork Jazz at Yotel, Prohibition
Saturdays, The DL SPeakeasy and Empire Salon, among others. Since 2001 PROHIBITION PRODUCTIONS
LLC (composer / producer Patrick Soluri) has been producing well-know vintage and dance events such as The
Salon, NY Hot Jazz Festival, Forbidden City, and the Liberty Belle at notable venues in NYC such as the Player's
Club, the Edison Ballroom, the Empire Hotel, Yotel, and the Copacabana, and has garnered press from Wall Street
Journal, New York Times, Downbeat, The New Yorker, Village Voice, Time Out NY, NY Post, NY Newsday,
WNBC, Fox 5, and MTV, among others. Patrick is also a noted and award winning composer in New York City.
As a composer he's written seven ballet scores and numerous operas, most of which have been commissioned and
performed around the world in venues from Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, to Fort Worth Opera, and
Staatsballett Berlin. More info at www.thesalon.biz and www.PatrickSoluri.com
DANDY WELLINGTON
Producer of The South Sea Soiree, The Boater Ball, The Black Irish Ball and member of The Champagne Riot.
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 bandleader and front man of Dandy Wellington and His Band, a combo that takes tunes from the
golden age of cinema, to the bounce of New Orleans creating a world of well dressed music. He is also a member
of The Harlem James Gang. a Neo-Vaudevillian troupe that performs original music with full on dance routines
and magic throughout their shows. www.dandywellington.com