Underground Arts / MYSTIC TICKET

Psychedelic soul cabaret crooner Johnny Showcase is pleased to announce his return to Underground Arts, 12th and Callowhill, on Saturday, July 28th at 9pm. (tickets!)
The July 28th show will coincide with the digital release of his four song EP MYSTIC TICKET I: The Pump Fake.
On the 28th, we will play the EP in its entirety, front to back!
A follow up to his 2011 soul/ comedy masterpiece LOVE IS THE MESSAGE, Johnny turns in his 8-track 70’s sound for a futuristic fantasia, putting the analog aside for an almost completely digital synthetic-sound.
Each track nibbles on a different genre of spacey funk, from the Herbie Hancock kinetic shuffle of Screwdriver (I’m Sorry Michael) to the Prince / D’Angelo- drenched ballad Rubber Glove, finishing with the anthemic Bowie-flavored disco of Forget about the World. Also included is a dub-heavy reworking of Johnny’s stalker love song, Shalamon (Future Mix).

I began work on MYSTIC TICKET after a terrible bicycle accident left me with a fractured elbow. Jobless and stranded at home, I spent the winter of 2010-2011 with Dotty on my lap, self-producing the record, enlisting friends such as Rumi Kitchen, guitarist Vinnie Federici and bassist Andrew Nelson to help create this futuristic deliciousness. It was mixed/ mastered at Waterfront Studios by blood sister/ collaborator Rachel Alina, who co-produced Love is the Message with us and Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz, Madonna).
Starting July 28th, Screwdriver (I’m Sorry Michael) will be available for a free download in exchange for following Johnny on Twitter and liking Johnny Showcase and the Lefty Lucy Cabaret on Facebook.

Night Market!

One of my favorite gigs happened at the Philly Night Market. Hundreds of people showed up to 9th and Ellsworth to get down.

We broke out our brand new hit "The Octopus (A Philosophical Discussion)".
Dig:

Playing 6/28 at Night Market

Stuff your face... then come dance! We re going to be playing tomorrow night at the Philly Night Market at 9th and Ellsworth, and debuting a brand new song!
Free!
9pm!

Love is the Message (For Miles Davis) Official Video!

Here it is!!
Directed by "El Malito" Les Rivera Edited By Adrienne Mackey

Johnny in Exile

Last week we played Theatre Exile's annual cabaret benefit. They are our good friends, and we were excited to lend our celebrity to their cause. It was also our very first gig with our dreamy new drummer, Charlie Heim. We have been in the incubation stage with Charlie, feeding him tubes of funk and injecting his soul into our sound. Also working on new stuff! Bam, I said it.
Here is Charlie's nasty silhouette, in a photo by Christopher Collucci.

We also got to share the stage with someone very special. Senator Arlen Specter came to perform his hilarious stand up act.

I finally got to shake his hand and tell him how much I loved his earlier work with the Beatles.

I have to admit, I am a little disappointed that he cut his hair.

Johnny and Rumi among the Flowers

Can you even stand the beauties of summer?

It was wonderful to be back in Hudson, working on MYSTIC TICKET. The tracks sound incredible, and I can't wait to share them with the world. I also happened to spy LOVE IS THE MESSAGE, hanging one the wall, two guys above Michael's posthumous album. Just to be on the same wall as Micheal...even posthumous Micheal... I feel like I've made it.

New Mystic Ticket Singles!

I am excited to announce that this month I will be heading back up to Waterfront Studios in Hudson to mix and master two new singles for my upcoming album, MYSTIC TICKET. It was exactly a year ago this month that we were there, cutting our teeth on LOVE IS THE MESSAGE with Henry Hirsch and the dreamy Rachel Alina.

Where LITM was recorded to analog tape with all living, breathing instruments, MYSTIC TICKET is a digital, psychedelic fantasy, recorded 100% on Logic, produced and engineered by myself in collaboration with Noami Salaami, Vinnie Federici, and Rumi Kitchen. The sound is shimmering and glistening with digital sweat, inspired by the past and barreling towards the future.

The sessions began last winter, when I fell down the basement steps on 7th and Shunk, and fractured my radial head. The pain was like giving birth out of my elbow, and left me out of commission for months, with nothing but Dotty on my lap, Logic Pro, and the deranged artistic freedom of emotional and physical healing. These sessions lead me to my sessions with Henry Hirsch, and now they will finally come to sweet fruition.

Stay tuned!

Thursday with El Malito!

Come see us this Thursday night, back with our good friend El Malito at one of our favorite Philly spots, Milkboy!

We are celebrating the Ides of Aries, the sign that is governed by Mars.

El Malito did an interview about the upcoming show and his act. Check it out here!

Big Things!

Hey friends~

We have really fantastic things in the works! First we just shot our first music video for "Love is the Message (For Miles Davis)"! It was shot by our good friend, El Malito, who we are joining at Milkboy Philly for a Birthday Bash on March 29! Look out for this crazy thing....

Also, Join us this Wednesday for a live filming of our first concert film, directed by Harvey J Wallbanger!

Wed, March 14
Connie's Ric Rac
1132 s 9th St
7:45 doors
8:30 show, $5

More info here!

New Years!

New Years at Milkboy was an overwhelming success. The show sold out, and the crowd was hungry as pack of hyenas. We played for two hours, working it out. Here are some photos taken by the great Harvey Wallbanger.

This Friday in Wilmington

After the overwhelming success of NYE, Johnny and el Malito are going on the road. 95 South, to be specific. The Hip Ship is going to descend upon World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington. If you haven't seen el Malito yet, you are living in sin. Get Tickets!

Milkboy was Silkboy

Here is our photo 5 minutes before our two hour megaset at Milkboy Philly. What a night! Photos and video to come...

Free Posters on NYE!

We are working diligently to bring you the best New Years EVE ever. The Truth are preparing a brand new vacuous stare to bring in 2012.

Also, we are giving a free show poster to the first 100 people to arrive at our party, designed by the brilliant Carpe Diem Construction Co. Let Johnny and the Truth grace your fridge or office, or maybe cut it up and hang it as your infant's mobile...

Still need tickets? Get 'em here.
Or check out the event on FB

New Years EVE!

Me and my people are coming back to Milkboy to bless the New Year with our nasties. We were last there with my lady friend Martha Graham Cracker on Halloween. The venue is simply topshelf, and as you know, that's not a word I just throw around.

Come share the time, and check out our ridiculously strange and wonderful guests, El Malito, who were nominated for the Philebrity Award for Breakout Musical Act of the Year!

They put this little promo video together. Dig, and invite your friends on Facebook!


That Lady's coming!

A Time of Love and Understanding

Connies at Christmas is a special time of year. The Italian Market is bustling with Mexican Music and the special smell of urine, and Old Joe Brown Tartaglia is passing out hip flasks with little bottles of Captain Morgan. On December 9th, All of our friends and family piled in to sing songs, share Christmas memories, and bask in the glow of the incredible Sons of Thunder.



(photos courtesy of Emily Ana Zeitlyn)











We did the Golden Handshake. My palms were reenacting a sensual encounter from across a crowded room.









The Truth wished for nothing, and got everything they ever needed in their stocking. Notice the bows and garland. We killed it for Christmas.



Our good friend Birdie Busch stopped in and blessed us with some tunes. She's got the prettiest swing this side of the Delaware.










Drummer Joseph Getzani and Andrew Nelson locked into the nasty, while Rumi Kitchen stared into the spirit of Christmas forever-now-ness.











Christmas is such an emotional time for me. I was wrapped with memories, and told of everything from my ex-wife's throwing up on 95N to Providence to lodging a sharpened candy cane in my little bother Bobby's throat.

We also had some very special guests at TABLE $25. "Beaver and Kat", as they only wish to be known for these purposes, were visiting from Wickford, RI. They are active supporters of #OccupyWestWarwick, and came to see us their friend "Janet". I knew them when I was working at Quidnessett Country Club, and they got me a weekly gig at Bovy's Tavern in East Providence.


"Kat" and "Janet", photo courtesy of "Beaver".

The following photos are from their pampered view at Table $25.














Here is us by the televised fireplace. So warm and cozy.











Here is me singing "Please Don't Throw Up Again (This Christmas)", a song for my ex-wife Bonnie.


Here is my ex-wife Bonnie, many Christmases ago. I still think of her, especially since I can't get her pukestench out of my seats in the Taurus.

Set List 12/9/11
Drummer Boy/Woman
People Make the World Go Round
hit it
golden handshake/ hip ship
the list
Birdie- Brand New Key/Born of a Season
Please Don't Throw Up Again (This Christmas)
Rumi Kitchen- Let's go get stoned
Screwdriver (I'm Sorry Michael)
push that rock
Underneath the fingernail clipping of the moon
Have yourself a merry little christmas
(encore)
jackmo fever
sensual
cocaine sandwich
(encore #2)
Shalaman

Christmas Shopping with Johnny

Not finished with your Christmas shopping, or still looking for that special gift for that loved one? Look no further! We have just the things to make their Christmas bright. For Sale this Friday at Connies:

Love is the Message CDs $12


Love is the Message is the #1 Party Album of the Year... Every Year!!

Co-produced with Henry Hirsch (Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, Mick Jagger), this analog recording includes all your favorite songs from the cabaret, fully realized! Also features the brilliant art design of Angela Miles of Carpe Diem Construction Co.



Johnny and Dotty Tee Shirts $12


Take Johnny and Dotty wherever you go. All are super comfy tees in mens and ladies' styles, and a variety of colors. Made by Royal Apparel and Anvil. Printed by Camden Printworks.


"Love, Johnny" Thongs $8


Simple, elegant, tasteful. Made by Royal Apparel, with soft gold printing by Camden Printworks (Also available in more modest booty shorts.)

Online Store to come!!

Love Is the Message Photo Shoot

I had this little video kicking around, and thought I would share it with you.
Man, I love my people...

Christmas at Connie's

We are pleased to announce that we are returning to our beloved Connie's Ric Rac for a Christmas celebration. You are formally invited to join us as we gather by the fire, exchange gifts, and play the music that makes your mistletoe kiss itself.

Special Guest Birdie Busch!
Holiday Dinner Served
Friday, December 9th
Connie's Ric Rac
1132 S. 9th St.
9pm $12

We Want to Come to You.

Do you live outside of Philly, and want to see Johnny live in your town? Want to feel the mystical magnetism of Rumi kitchen, and be swept into the vacuous vacuum of the Truth? Do you want to dance like a splashing puddle to the precipitous sounds of the Sons of Thunder? Let us know! Let your local venue, or college know that there is a yearning for pure entertainment in your area that only Johnny can fulfill. Also tell them to book us. We will also do private parties and events. I have my own PA,too.. so... you know...just sayin'... we can come anywhere....