MEANSPEED MUSIC MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDS:The Fab Faux - Express Update!

If you ever wanted to see the Beatles at their *prime* your dream is more than fulfilled by seeing and hearing (HEARING!) the Faux, led by Will Lee, the founding bass player from David Letterman's Paul Schaefer & the World's Most Dangerous Band.  These were the hip guys (Anton Fig, Paul, Will) who Rocked 30 Rock before Jay Leno "won" Johnny's job and the dangerous rockers became the CBS Orchestra.

The CBS Orchestra plays every night at the Ed Sullivan theater - but respectfully, Will Lee is happening, making great music, and is a joy in concert with his chops, optimism and attention to the slightest Beatled nuance.  The Fab Faux are the Beatles only they are better - those of you in San Diego and other new venues.  These are not the Rutles or people on sequins fltting about in los vegas.  This is the Real Deal! I am not a beatles freak - so said I'm going on 7 shows in one year.

Just hearing the song - which I never liked (respected bit never *liked*) "I Am The Walrus" with the Tangerine Strings it is a Trip, literally.  When they play *that* horn solo Penny Lane, the band is so good that time travel seems as though it already has been invented.

FOR AGE 1-120!!!!

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From: The Fab Faux <theboys@thefabfaux.com>
Date: May 15, 2008 9:15:32 AM EDT
To: <meanspeed@gmail.com>
Subject: The Fab Faux - Express Update!

May 14, 2008 WESTHAMPTON BEACH July 12 show added! Here's where The Fab Faux will be performing. Don't miss the fun! SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008 - 6 p.m. (Raindate: MAY 25, 2008) NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK (formerly BAR BEACH PARK) PORT WASHINGTON, LONG ISLAND FREE Memorial Day Weekend Concert! With the HOGSHEAD HORNS and CREME TANGERINE STRINGS. The Township of North Hempstead, Long Island and KJOY 98.3 will host a FREE Fab Faux concert complete with a huge fireworks celebration. "The Town of North Hempstead is proud to once again host our Memorial Day fireworks show and celebrate our nation by paying tribute to those generations of brave Americans who have shouldered the heavy burden of defending liberty." - Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 - 8 p.m. SPRECKELS THEATRE 121 BROADWAY, SAN DIEGO, CA It's the Fab Faux's first visit to San Diego! With the HOGSHEAD HORNS and CREME TANGERINE STRINGS. Tickets on sale now! SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008 - 8 p.m. OHIO THEATRE, PLAYHOUSE SQUARE CENTER 1511 EUCLID AVE., CLEVELAND, OH A return visit to the good folks of Cleveland! With the HOGSHEAD HORNS and CREME TANGERINE STRINGS. Ticket sales begin Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008 COUNT BASIE THEATRE 99 MONMOUTH ST., RED BANK, NJ An annual and always sold-out Basie tradition! This show is a benefit for the Count Basie Theatre. With the HOGSHEAD HORNS and CREME TANGERINE STRINGS. Tickets on sale now! SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2008 WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 76 MAIN STREET, WESTHAMPTON BEACH, LONG ISLAND, NY TWO BIG SHOWS - 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Fab Faux return with two mixed-bag shows of band and fan favorites and surprises! Featuring the CREME TANGERINE STRINGS and the HOGSHEAD HORNS. Tickets on sale now! SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008 THE STATE THEATRE 453 NORTHAMPTON STREET, EASTON, PA TWO BIG SHOWS - 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Fab Faux return with two different 'glorious, hodgepodge' shows of fan favorites, greatest hits and rarities! Featuring the CREME TANGERINE STRINGS and the HOGSHEAD HORNS. Tickets on sale now! SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 - 9 p.m. HOUSE OF BLUES 801 BOARDWALK, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ A mixed bag of Beatles classic and favorites! With the HOGSHEAD HORNS and CREME TANGERINE STRINGS. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THE STATE THEATRE 15 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ TWO BIG SHOWS - 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Featuring the CREME TANGERINE STRINGS and the HOGSHEAD HORNS - program details to follow. Tickets on sale now! The Fab Faux and TREY ANASTASIO at the Jammys! (Trey with Jimmy, Will with Trey - photos courtesy of Tony Landa, reaxmusic.com) (Click to see larger versions) This year's Jammy Awards marked the reunion of Phish -- and the union of Phish's Trey Anastasio with the Fab Faux for a blistering short series of Beatles songs. The remarkable evening of music (the seventh -- and likely final -- awards ceremony, held this year at the WaMu Theater on May 7th) was hosted by Warren Haynes and Grace Potter and featured many well-loved performers, including Roy Haynes and Joan Osborne ("Come Together," "Everybody's Got Something to Hide"). "Anastasio's surprise appearance on guitar was the night's peak of ecstasy. He walked out in the middle of the Fab Faux's note-perfect version of the Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps,' soloing with bite and obvious pleasure, and stuck around for a guitar-chaos romp through 'Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey.'" - David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine (Joan Osborne with Will, the Fab Faux with Trey Anastasio - photos courtesy of Dino Perrucci, dinoperrucciphotography.com (Click to see larger versions)) Video courtesy of SpottedStripers Jimmy Vivino's official site is a great place to find information on the music scene. Also check out Prisoners of 2nd Avenue. Formerly known as Steaks and Chops, Prisoners of 2nd Avenue is a power trio that includes Fab Faux members Jimmy Vivino and Rich Pagano and bassist John Conte, and celebrates "deep cuts," classic rock interpretations, and the spirit of The Fillmore East. The Cutting Room Wednesday, June 11th - 8 p.m. 19 W. 24th Street, NYC - (212) 691-1900 Fans have been asking for a stripped down TRIO show. Where else but The Cutting Room? Reservations are recommended for this all-ages show. A Summer Evening on the River with special guest Willie Nile to celebrate the release of Willie's new 'LIVE' DVD Thursday, July 17th - 8 p.m. NYC ROCKIN' the RIVER CRUISES Reservations recommended! Please join Willie and Po2A for an evening of music and the Official Release Party for Willie's new live DVD, Willie Nile Live From The Streets of New York. Stop by Uncle Will's Funk House to learn more about the music scene from Will Lee's perspective. The Funk House is overflowing with gear information, reminiscences, appearance dates, and more! And now, the official Will Lee MySpace page -- http://www.myspace.com/willleenyc! The audio numbers are a sampling of Will's professional alliances through the years with an exceptionally happening circle of friends. There are also links to Will's personal newsletter. If you're a MySpacer, Will would love to hear from you. Please stop by often -- there's a new featured video of Will with George Harrison and lots more to see! (Click to see larger versions.) ONE to ONE with Rich Pagano -- The Art of Singing and Playing Drums as One Join Rich in his studio and explore the concept of: *Drum fills around a vocal *Pitch while grooving *Singing in and around the groove *Tuning drums No drumming experience necessary. "It was probably the most beneficial thing I've done musically next to picking up an instrument. It's intriguing to listen to the organic and laid-back approach that works in a professional and real-world musical realm...." -Steve Gorschboth, Baltimore, MD Now also available: A comprehensive session on recording classic drums. Workshop includes extreme tuning, micing, baffling, EQ and compression.Drum sounds that can be uncovered (most requested): * Ringo (early and late) * Nigel Olsson (early Elton John) * John Bonham * Charlie Watts (late 70s) For more info, email Rich at Newcalcutta@aol.com. "This was an extremely valuable learning experience and well worth the investment for anyone who is serious about improving the quality of their recorded drum sound. We replicated a John Bonham drum sound and a Lucinda Williams drum session sound. Top-notch. Flat-out pro!" - Dave Cushing Montclair, NJ The Fab Faux are: Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello and Jack Petruzzelli. The Fab Faux booking info: Contact Rich Pagano at Newcalcutta@aol.com. What's been said about the Fab Faux ... "... channel the original Fab Four's music, tone for tone, interval for interval, attack for attack" (Laura Sinagra) "...recreates even the most complex studio work without breaking a sweat." (Ben Sisario) - The New York Times "You're Such a Lovely Audience ... " It truly is wonderful to be here, and certainly a thrill! We've heard from many, many new friends and fans over the past few months. We'd like to welcome you all and to answer some questions that have come up often. Where can I buy a CD / DVD? What's the theme for a show that has no theme listed? When are you coming to my city? Can you tell me about the venue? (Club or theatre (standing or sitting), parking, age limits, photo policies, etc.) Where can I buy Fab Faux tee-shirts, stickers, pins, key chains and stuff? Do you take requests / dedications? Love Is All You Need, The Fab Faux