Greg Phoenix

Press Release

Press Release, Coffee Blue, 8-8-03

 

Sloe ‘n’ Sober Music

news release

For Immediate Release

Honkytonks, Heartaches, & Porktomic Art at Coffee Blue

Greg Phoenix will appear at Coffee Blue in Belmar on Friday August 8th at 9 PM. Long known as the guitar-slinging singer for NJ psychobilly band Speed Crazy, he returns to his acoustic roots in this solo project. But the characters found in his “Americana Gothic” repertoire are still likely to be found at the dark end of the street. They are “…taunted by chaos, dread, and confrontation. But…earthy, funny, sexy, they have more in common with Hank than with Tennessee Williams.”  Also no stranger to the rockabilly scene is special guest Mistress Debra. She has opened for national acts such as Dick Dale, and with her band, the Dynamites, she recently shared the stage with Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite boys.

The night will also be the closing of an ongoing art exhibit by Porkchop. A rogues’ gallery of rock’n’roll icons, his works often feature hot rods, tattoos, and fast women. His art has been featured at the Asbury Art Center, the Ocean County Art Guild, Harry’s Roadhouse, and CBGB. His works can be viewed at www.porktomic.com.

Since it opened last December, Coffee Blue has hosted a variety of local bands and solo artists. In addition to its Wednesday open mic nights, the coffeehouse features comedy on Tuesdays, and tarot card readings on Thursdays. It is located at 1000 Main Street in Belmar, or call Rich Cali at (732) 280-6000.

“(Greg Phoenix  is) rockabilly, pop, and dark-edged folk…a healthy dose of the ironic, cynic, and lovesick – but in the end, it’s all in good fun”

-  American Pie

 

Sloe ‘n’ Sober Music

259 Crescent Lane, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

917-385-7261

gregphoenix@excite.com