New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ HOLIDELIC Official Website) - It's 'George Clinton Meets The Rockettes,' as Christmas Gets a Funk Makeover with Five Big Shows at Joe's Pub and a Fan-Financed CD Release: Everett Bradley's HOLIDELIC. The Universe's Most Exclusive All-Inclusive* Holiday Party. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actor, dancer Everett Bradley brings his Funk extravaganza HOLIDELIC to Joe's Pub for five big shows December 17-20. The pre-Christmas concerts will double as the CD-release party for the new 'Holidelic' album, a fan-financed 14-song seasonal collection that brings to mind Sly Stone, Prince, P-Funk and other seminal artists. Imagine if
George Clinton and The Rockettes had a baby - the result might be 'Papadelic', Bradley's Holidelic persona...(see photo!)
Bradley promises a 'Holiday Funkstravaganza' for the Christmas season - new songs, new costumes, new swag and a hip-shakin' new show for the fans that have supported his joyful, annual celebration since 2002. See the teaser slideshow and check out a medley of songs from the new album, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV9Y722wBms
More about 'Holidelic':
Holidelic blends the musical influences of 1970's and '80's funk and soul bands in original songs that celebrate diversity, mild familial seasonal dysfunction, individuality and holiday booty shaking. Since its inception in 2002, Everett Bradley's sold-out performances have featured a range of artists from Living Colour's Vernon Reid, hip hop's John Forte to pop chanteuse Lucy Woodward, dancing trombonist Jonathan Arons, and the legendary Celeste Holm; celebrating uniqueness and diversity with the power of the groove as his common denominator. As the songs and audiences grew, so did Everett's contemporary wide-eyed look at the Holiday season, and Holidelic was born. A Special Message From Papadelic: 'Prepare yourself for the most exclusive all inclusive holiday party in the universe. Now when I say inclusive, I do mean we do not discriminate, we celebrate all shapes, sizes, colors, and beliefs. Your only requirement is to bring an open mind, an open heart, and a promise to shake yo rump!' Visit www.holidelic.com for more information, or to order the CD.
About the New Album:
The fantastic new 'Holidelic' CD was fan-financed via Kickstarter, as Bradley's supporters demanded a recorded version of some of his infectious original grooves. The album will be released on 'Black Friday,' November 26th, and will be celebrated throughout the 12/17-20 weekend at Joe's Pub (including a special kids matinee show on Sunday Dec 19th).
Show Details:
EVERETT BRADLEY'S HOLIDELIC-
Holiday CD Release Funkstravaganza!
FIVE SHOWS!!
Friday - December 17, 2010 7:00 pm
Saturday - December 18, 2010 7:00 pm
Sunday - December 19, 2010 2:00 pm Special 2pm Family Matinee / Kids 12 and under: $15
Sunday - December 19, 2010 7:00 pm
Monday - December 20, 2010 9:30 pm
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street (below 8th St.) NYC
Tickets: EARLY FUNK SPECIAL $20 / $25 starting December 1
Available online at www.joespub.com ,
https://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,calendar/Itemid,40/month,12/year,2010, by phone at 212-967-7555, or at The Public Theater box office. Seating reservations highly recommended: 212-539-8778.
Visit the Holidelic Facebook Fan Page:
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?No !/pages/HOLIDELIC/171930296876?v=info
See TIME OUT NY's HOLIDAY PICK for last year's show:
https://newyork.timeout.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-new-york/58710/holiday-like-the-experts
See the montage of live show video excerpts from 2009:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhsBSMoIZ34&feature=related
The HOLIDELIC live band is:
PAPADELIC (vocals) - Everett Bradley
FUNK ANGEL CELIA (vocals) - Celia Chavez
FUNK ANGEL NICKI (vocals) - Nicki Richards
SHANKALOT (drums) - Alex Alexander
COSMIC SOUL CHILE (guitar) - Vini Miranda
SPUNKXILLA (bass) - Keith Golden
BABY NEW YEAR (vocals/bass) - Conrad Korsch
DR. DEMINTED (keyboards) - Daniel Mintseris
O. HOWIE DANTZ (keyboards) - Tommy Mandel
'Holidelic' Album info:
All songs co-written by Everett Bradley, except for 'Frosty' and 'Do You Hear The Drummer Boy'
Album funded by the fans of HOLIDELIC through Kickstarter.com
Album recorded at One East Recording, NYC
Album mixed by Mark Plati (producer/mixer-David Bowie, Prince, Deelite, Fat Boys)
Album mastered by Tom Durack (recorded and mixed the dance classic LOVE SHACK)
Album executive producer- Chris Wink, the creator of famous off broadway sensation BLUE MAN GROUP
Band credits:
Alex Alexander (drummer) Dido, Eminem
Keith Golden (Bass) Dido, Youssou N'Dour
Vini Miranda (guitar) Dido, Joe Cocker
Celia Chavez (BG singer) PINK
Nicki Richards (BG singer) Madonna
Conrad Korsch (BG singer, upright bass) Rod Stewart
Daniel Mintseris (keyboards) Marianne Faithful
Greg Clark (BG singer) Oleta Adams
Tommy Mandel (Keyboards) Bryan Adams
Album Features:
Dan Finnerty of famed party band 'THE DAN BAND' and comedy writer for the Jay Leno show, also the husband Kathy Najimy-duet on 'Down The Hatch'
Charlie DeChant -original sax player from Hall and Oates, who is famous for solos on Maneater, I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)-
Shawn Pelton -drummer for Saturday Night Live, electronic drums and programming on 'Frosty'
More About Everett Bradley:
This Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actor, dancer has been gracing New York with his multi-flavored art for the past 14 years. He has done just about everything from touring and performing in and out of the studio with musical giants like Bobby McFerrin, Jon Bon Jovi, and David Bowie to being the musical director for Carly Simon and for the last 3 years has been a permanent fixture in the Hall and Oates band as a vocalist and percussionist. Abroad, he has topped the charts in Europe with his dance classic, 'I Luv U Baby', and was the first American to perform and direct the British percussive sensation 'STOMP.' He was co-writer, co-arranger, Theatre World Award winner, and star of the hit musical, 'SWING,' which won a Tony and Grammy-nomination for best Broadway Cast recording! Everett's first full length CD, AS EVER IT IS, received rave reviews from both Billboard and People magazine and the haunting ballad 'Whadify' was featured in the closing 2001 episode of Dawson's Creek. His 2002 all original Holiday CD entitled, 'TOY,' is a joyous, funky, collection of new Christmas tunes. This self produced album features duets with Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, siren Ann Hampton Callaway, and trumpet great Chris Botti. On the flip side, Everett is also the musical director of Our Time Theatre Company, an artistic home for young people that stutter, where he teaches singing, drumming, and songwriting techniques. Everett currently has a co-written show running at the Caldwell Theater in Boca Raton, Fl called Vices: A Love Story. His new album and holiday show, 'HOLIDELIC' will be featured at New York's legendary Joe's Pub in December.
