May 19: Damaged Pies Hit the Southside

Damaged Pies with guest Brad Wagner CLUB CAFE
Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 7:30PM Damaged Pies Jim Shag McCabe (bass) Stephen Bodner (guitar, vocals) The Pies latest CD, Live at Sun Studio Memphis. The cd was engineered and co-produced by James Lott (Billy Swan band guitarist). The cd features new versions of many of The Damaged Pies, best. Damaged Pies have just finished writing material for a yet to be released CD, to be called “In Such A Silent Place As This.” The CD will feature all new material, including a new mini operetta by the same name. The band also has upcoming national dates at Cubby Bears at Wrigley Field in Chicago and the Galaxy in Washington, D.C. Steve just recently played the U.K in the fall, including a showcase gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool England with former Prestons/Critics guitarist Steve Adams. A note from the Cavern- "October saw Steve Bodner of the Damaged Pies promoting the CD he recorded in Sun Studios Memphis at The Liverpool Cavern Club. The historic transatlantic trip Steve made connecting the home of Elvis's first studio productions with the venue that hosted The Beatles early performances will be the envy of any musician who is interested in retracing the steps through the origin of their music. We look forward to having Steve back at The Cavern on his next trip to the UK." Pete Smith host Afterwork Acoustic at The Liverpool Cavern Club. The Damaged Pies have played all over the country including shows at such legendary venues as CBGB’s in New York City, The Whisky A-Go-Go in Los Angeles, The Ratskeller in Boston, J.C. Dobb’s in Philadelphia, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and the Graffiti Rock Challenge in Pittsburgh. The Pies have released seven cds independently, including the operetta, “Trying Desperately to Look Famous.” The Pies helped to form Pittsburgh Musicians for Hunger Relief releasing the charity single, “No Reason.” Steve, along with Steve Adams and Amy Withrow, released the all-original song cycle, “The Nightwatch.” The music is described as “Garage Folk Punk”. Brad Wagner Brad Wagner-singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, solo acoustic performer, showman. sand and glue, a lyricist unrivaled, a voice from the heartland by way of the big city. Brad Wagner has done it all over his career. He started as the front man for the seminal Pittsburgh band, The Boilermakers. This shot and a band unit was one of Pittsburgh’s most respected and hardest working of the 1980’s. A regular staple on the scene they twice made it to the finals of the storied Graffiti Rock Challenge. This band’s guitarist, Leo DeLeo also spawned the 1990’s Bogus recording artist Planet Leo. After the explosive parting of ways of the Boilermakers, Brad went solo. Playing as a solo act, Brad went on to such career highs as his first solo release “Karaoke Must Die” on his own Emma Records label and the post break-up “Brad Wagner and the Boilermakers” career retrospective also released on Emma Records. Brad also participated in the Pittsburgh Musician’s for Hunger Relief’s “No Reason” single and video and appearance on the globally syndicated “Light Music” program. Brad has showcased in clubs in New York City’s Greenwich Village and in Chicago. To appreciate Brad Wagner’s talents is to see him live.
Doors Open At 6PM $5 Cover Charge Tickets available through TicketMaster Charge by phone 412-323-1919. Call Club Cafe at 412-431-4950 for more details.
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