Oldest Story In The World

THE PLIMSOULS

McKINLEY JAMES

The newly "Re-Souled" Plimsouls is a resurgence of the 1980s California rock band, but with a new look. Original Plimsouls guitarist Eddie Munoz teams up with random cool friends to bring the classic sounds of The Plimsouls to the stage, songs like "A Million Miles Away", "Oldest Story In The World", "Now," plus songs from the Valley Girl soundtrack.

McKinley James is a 17-year old Rock & Roll guitarist/singer from Rochester, NY.  His father, drummer Jason Smay (Los Straitjackets, JD McPherson Band) helped raise McKinley in a very musical household. He started on the Hammond organ at 7 but discovered his passion for guitar at 10. His influences range from Link Wray to Freddie King and Otis Redding. He started performing in Rochester blues and jazz clubs at age 13 and has performed with Chris Duarte, The Nighthawks, Joe Beard and JD McPherson. McKinley is also the face of the latest Eric Church album campaign, having starred in his videos, and also appears on the album cover for Church's latest record, Mr. Misunderstood. McKinley is also very excited to announce the release of his first EP, Live In Nashville.

Saturday, May 4th at Hank's

345 Adams Street, Brooklyn U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $12-$15. 21+ with ID.

* Purchase advance tickets here.

Roses On Your Grave

Dead Flowers Productions rock'n'roll Holiday Bash! The current incarnation of Hank's Saloon sadly closes it's doors at the end of the month, so we're going out with a bang!

Friday, December 7th at Hank's Saloon

46 Third Avenue (at Atlantic), Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Doors at 8PM. $12 cover. 21+ with ID.

Power-pop legends return to the East Coast!

THE PAUL COLLINS BEAT



- With -
GENTLEMAN JESSE AND HIS MEN
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
LIGHTS
The Beat was founded by Paul Collins, who spent his pre-teens living in Greece, Vietnam and Europe before returning to his native New York. He studied at the prestigious Julliard Music School and eventually moved to San Francisco where he joined songwriter Jack Lee and bassist Peter Case (The Plimsouls) to form The Nerves in 1974. The Nerves proved to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning U.S. punk-rock scene, independently releasing their own four song EP which included the classic “Hanging on the Telephone,” later to become a hit for Blondie.

After The Nerves disbanded in 1977, Collins moved to LA and formed The Beat with bassist Steve Huff, drummer Mike Ruiz and lead guitarist Larry Whitman. Their friend Eddie Money recommended The Beat for management by legendary concert promoter Bill Graham. Under new management, The Beat toured with The Police, The Jam, and Joe Jackson. They also made numerous TV appearances and recorded their debut self-titled album with producer Bruce Botnick (who had produced The Doors). The album featured Beatles and Byrds-influenced guitars and catchy choruses, defining the skinny-tied power-pop which The Knack took to the charts. In the ’90s, The Beat re-formed as the Paul Collins’ Beat and continue to write and tour releasing two critically acclaimed albums for the Get Hip label.

This will be the group's first NYC-area show since the early '90s!

Friday, February 6th. Doors at 8:30PM.
$8 advance tickets available here. ($10 day of show)

Maxwell's
1039 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ

Turn up the heat!

MAGIC CHRISTIAN

Featuring Cyril Jordon (Flamin' Groovies), Paul Kopf,
Eddie Munoz (The Plimsouls), and Clem Burke (Blondie)

Sunday, September 7th:
With THE A-BONES and PARALLAX PROJECT
Maxwell's, 1039 Washingon Street, Hoboken, NJ.
Tickets available via TicketWeb

Friday, September 12th:
With THE FLESHTONES and PARALLAX PROJECT
Plus: DJ EDDIE MUNOZ of THE PLIMSOULS
Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, U.S.A.
Tickets available via TicketWeb

• Presented by Dead Flowers Productions and Todd Abramson Presents •