The nostalgic faction THE AMERICAN RELICS will be celebrating their debut on December 29, 2023 at the trendy new New York City Hotspot Chelsea Table and Stage located at 152 West 26th Street inside The Hilton Hotel.
THE AMERICAN RELICS are a new band comprised of world-class musicians that have come together to share in the experience of particular related musical concepts, which are: to bring by way of original music the sounds and feel of not only wonderful music eras gone by, but new music created with the analog-sounding past melodic and production values that so many music listeners miss nowadays. THE AMERICAN RELICS’ individual members were all players in the music world in the past, are in the present, and will continue to be in the future.
Lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter John Gitano considers himself fortunate to have been around the music of the late ’60s. Having written a barrage of songs (in the hundreds), he considers his band “an ensemble of musicians that have come together to share in the experience of particular related music concepts, which are, playing music with great influences of melody, analog-sounding recording production, harmony and other influences from specifically the 1960s-70s era, as well as other eras.”
Adrienne Dugger is an amazing vocalist that has been an influential presence in the world of opera, and has performed for 25 years all over the planet, singing as lead soprano in many different roles. Some of her credits include title-role performances at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, and in the acclaimed Bayreuth Festival in Germany, a cultural and artistic high-water mark in the opera world. She is a huge fan of rock ‘n’ roll history and is a multi-octave talent who contributes much to the band.
Other members include Nelson Montana, a multi-instrumentalist who also produces, arranges, performs and teaches his craft. He has worked with artists that include Nile Rodgers, Steve Winwood, Kim Sozzi, Bo Diddly, and a host of others. Ian Zane on bass has worked and performed with artists including John Dawson of The New Riders of the Purple Sage, who have toured with The Grateful Dead. Josh Salant has great knowledge of sound engineering and drums, and Joni Ernst is a songwriter in addition to being an outstanding keyboardist. The band’s roster has recently expanded to include Neal Lazar, who adds a primarily jazz- oriented guitar style (along with his good old rock-n-roll style) that fits interestingly with the pop, rock and retro rock sound of THE AMERICAN RELICS. Patty Jarman, another additional new member, has retained the personal style, plays the guitar, and projects the wide-eyed innocence vocally that was all once prevalent in the late 60’s-early ’70’s. A beautiful living reminder of a pivotal era in our history. Also, the vocal blend of her and Adrienne, the professional opera singer, is a sound to behold.
Together the band has enjoyed viral YouTube videos on songs including “The Eyes of 1969” and “My Impala” as well as others. Having lived through the music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s their influence although retro is still musically relevant, entertaining and fits nearly every genre. Their live performances are said to be unique and breathtaking, astounding audiences who have had the privilege of seeing and hearing them.
Chelsea Table and Stage is the newest on the scene, intimate space for dining and music. The venue features the best touring performers alongside emerging artists. The 120 seat venue features state of the art sound, banquet, seating options, and has become the ultimate nightly setting for hospitality and entertainment in New York City.
Get your tickets for THE AMERICAN RELICS at Chelsea Table & Stage on December 29th, 2023 here:
https://chelseatableandstage.venuetix.com/show/details/xyIdGHV3NC6RJVzkxDxj/1703894400000
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