The band is touring in support of their first full-length CD, "...In This One Cold Blink Of Time..." which was released last August. The CD has 15 original songs that are melodic and poetic. The lyrics cover a wide range of progressive issues faced in modern times such as justice, peace and love, etc.
Such As Us has a sound reminiscent of The Mamas & The Papas but with a modern twist. They address important issues- justice, peace, love, the environment and so on. And they are unapologetic activists in New York Friends of Clearwater, an organization founded by folk icon, Pete Seeger. They also have joined the protesters in the Occupy Wall Street movement.
The band is comprised of Melissa Connell (Missy) on Bass, Vocals; Chris Kitlan Burns on Guitar, Vocals; Vivian Stoll (Viv) on Drums; Gina Tlamsa on Flute, Violin, Mandolin and Vocals; Carl Fortunato on Keyboards and Vocals; Michael Lengyel on Percussion; and Joni Note on Percussion.
Among their fans is Sid Bernstein, the famous promoter who used to work with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
Here are the details for the three shows:
1. The Alphabet Lounge
Friday, Feb 3, 2012
9:30 p.m.
104 Avenue C (at the corner of 7th Street)
Admission: $10
21 & over
2. Connolly’s Klub 45
Friday, Feb. 24th, 2012
9 p.m.
121 West 45th Street (between 6th Avenue and B’way.)
third floor
Admission: $10
21 & over
3. Bar East Ale House
Thursday, March 8 2012
7:45 p.m.
1733 1st Avenue at 90th Street.
Admission: $10
21 & over
