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The legendary Allee Willis' first live performance in 37 years!
In 1974, Allee Willis walked off stage in the middle of her own show. Now she's finally coming back! The Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Webby award-winning and nominated songwriter, artist, singer, designer, technologist, collector, and party thrower comes to the El Portal Theatre in beautiful North Hollywood for one night only of songs, stories, and party games. Sing-along to Willis' greatest hits like "September", "Boogie Wonderland", "Neutron Dance", "What Have I Done To Deserve This" and "I'll Be There For You (theme from Friends)"! Win valuable prizes! Watch her as she attempts to get through the evening without walking off stage for another 37 years!
ALLEE WILLIS’ SOUP TO NUTS PARTY MIX – An evening of songs, stories and party games!
Tuesday, Oct.18, 2011
The El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd.
Beautiful North Hollywood, CA., 91601
Lobby opens at 7. Lots of kitschy food and drinks and beer and wine available.
Tickets $24.99 and $34.99.
http://www.elportaltheatre.com/events.html
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9248165
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"Ms. Willis…considers party-giving an art form" - New York Times
"Allee Willis' parties are the campiest hot tickets in town" - People Magazine
"..A rare look inside the process of one of the most prolific and tenacious interactive media artists working today." - salon.com
"Willis is the spokeswoman for this grand dance of junque nouvelle and vérité... as if Ozzie Nelson had acquired a sick and sudden taste for Surrealist poets. Her own interest in kitsch typifies the dichotomy that makes her interesting...The silliness, un-self consciousness, sense of whimsy and innocence are reflected in the absurd designs and bright colors (that surround her). Even the themes lack pretension... Hopeful images of a powerful America and its future." - LA Weekly
"...A singular vision by an artist, who if not limited by building codes, would be the Simon Rodia of the 21st century. " Chris Nichols, Los Angeles Magazine
ALLEE WILLIS’ SOUP TO NUTS PARTY MIX – An evening of songs, stories and party games!
Tuesday, Oct.18, 2011
The El Portal Theatre
5269 Lankershim Blvd.
Beautiful North Hollywood, CA., 91601
Lobby opens at 7. Lots of kitschy food and drinks and beer and wine available.
Tickets $24.99 and $34.99.
http://www.elportaltheatre.com/events.html
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9248165
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"Allee Willis' parties are the campiest hot tickets in town" - People Magazine
"..A rare look inside the process of one of the most prolific and tenacious interactive media artists working today." - salon.com
"Willis is the spokeswoman for this grand dance of junque nouvelle and vérité... as if Ozzie Nelson had acquired a sick and sudden taste for Surrealist poets. Her own interest in kitsch typifies the dichotomy that makes her interesting...The silliness, un-self consciousness, sense of whimsy and innocence are reflected in the absurd designs and bright colors (that surround her). Even the themes lack pretension... Hopeful images of a powerful America and its future." - LA Weekly
"...A singular vision by an artist, who if not limited by building codes, would be the Simon Rodia of the 21st century. " Chris Nichols, Los Angeles Magazine
Sevara Nazarkhan Finds the Acoustic Savor of Pared-Down Uzbek Tradition on Tortadur
The grief of eternal exile and the ancient ache of love echoed in the pitch-black studio. From gut strings and china saucers, from frame drums and clacking trains, singer Sevara Nazarkhan urged centuries of urgent whispers, secret sighs, and passionate prayers into a new and intimate life.
Supported by a carefully selected handful of musical elders, Nazarkhan has returned on Tortadur to utter simplicity and the audacious acoustic roots of Uzbek tradition—the once lively world of house parties and poet-kings, of black-browed beloveds and word-drunk Sufi saints.
Though a seasoned pop performer—her voice has wowed everyone from Peter Gabriel to Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva—Nazarkhan turned away from electronic sounds and complex production to the pure, quiet presence of traditional instruments and haunting lyrics, some hailing from as early as the 15th century. Throughout, her voice feels so immediate that you can almost feel the breath on your cheek, the hand on your arm.
“I wanted to express the salt of our earth, so to speak,” Nazarkhan reflects. “People have forgotten, or simply don’t know, about this wonderful, rich side of our music, music that is very subtle and expresses our past.”
Supported by a carefully selected handful of musical elders, Nazarkhan has returned on Tortadur to utter simplicity and the audacious acoustic roots of Uzbek tradition—the once lively world of house parties and poet-kings, of black-browed beloveds and word-drunk Sufi saints.
Though a seasoned pop performer—her voice has wowed everyone from Peter Gabriel to Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva—Nazarkhan turned away from electronic sounds and complex production to the pure, quiet presence of traditional instruments and haunting lyrics, some hailing from as early as the 15th century. Throughout, her voice feels so immediate that you can almost feel the breath on your cheek, the hand on your arm.
“I wanted to express the salt of our earth, so to speak,” Nazarkhan reflects. “People have forgotten, or simply don’t know, about this wonderful, rich side of our music, music that is very subtle and expresses our past.”
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