THE HURDY GURDY FOLK MUSIC CLUB at the FAIR LAWN COMMUNITY CENTER

SATURDAY MAY 9, 2015

8:00pm
MODERN MAN
With special guests
THE LEVINS
$25 ($22 members)

Back despite public demand, it's Modern Man! That's right, folks. Modern Man (David Buskin, George Wurzbach and Rob Carlson) rides again!

From 1998 through 2010 audiences up and down the East Coast and in such far-flung outposts of civilization as Ohio, Florida and Texas, found Modern Man a delightful change of pace.

A cross between Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Marx Brothers - David Buskin, Rob Carlson and George Wurzbach are three celebrated singers and songwriters, "terrific instrumentalists with gorgeous voices and hilarious wits." Together they quickly redefined something-or-other and delighted audiences as they interweaved themes ranging from God to Godzilla, from manliness to cluelessness, from ESPN to the FBI with a vocal blend that has not been heard since Ella and F. Scott Fitzgerald went their separate ways.

In 1998 Rob was performing at New York’s legendary “Bottom Line” for an album of comedy songwriters when he met songwriter David Buskin. David introduced him to George Wurzbach and the three became Modern Man (joined originally by screen writer Andy Breckman, creator of the “Monk” TV series). Modern Man went on to win Back Stage Magazine’s “Bistro Award” in 2002 for Best Musical Comedy and the 2008 New York Nightlife Award for best comedy group in New York.

Their debut CD, The Wide Album, recorded live at New York's "Bottom Line", their 2004 CD Modern Immaturity and their 2007 CD, Assisted Living are available on Rob Carlson's Website. (www.robcarlsonmusic.com) – or come to the show to get your copy!

"...these guys are the Thomas Alva Edisons of humor.
They're inventive. You know, the bulb goes on."
-Backstage

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Opening the evening will be The Levins. Pronounced “The L'Vins”, Ira and Julia Levin combine harmony-driven acoustic folk rock with wistful overtones of the 1930s and the intention of putting a smile on your face. Original tunes, guitar, piano and voices provide a full sound with unexpected harmonies and unique arrangements. It's Happy-Folk, Smile Pop....sounds like The Mamas and The Papas having coffee with Cole Porter. 2011 Winners of the Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition.

"Everyone needs this music."

-Larry Kelp, KPFA 94.1 FM Berkeley

ABOUT THE HURDY GURDY

The Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club is a longstanding organization with over 25 years of cultural presentation in NJ. Founded in 1981 in Fair Lawn New Jersey, the Hurdy Gurdy moved to Paramus, New Jersey where we presented monthly concerts for the enjoyment of audiences in Bergen County. In 2007 we returned "home" to Fair Lawn and the new Fair Lawn Community Center.
The organization is run by volunteers who are motivated by a love of ACOUSTIC folk music . Our concerts feature some of the most recognized nationally and internationally known artists in the genre. The Hurdy Gurdy has offered a "who's who" in the world of folk music.

Artists who have graced the stages of the Hurdy Gurdy include David Bromberg, Doc Watson, Tommy Makem, Pete Seeger, The Highwaymen, Christine Lavin, Vance Gilbert, the Roches, John Gorka, Eric Bogle, Dougie McLean and many others. In addition to names that are recognizable to the folk world, the Hurdy Gurdy has also given opportunities to dozens of local and "undiscovered" artists who have gone on to careers in the business.

With the borough of Fair Lawn as our co-sponsor, we present concerts at the beautiful Fair Lawn Community Center; offering great entertainment at reasonable prices for Fair Lawn residents and acoustic music fans in the region. Our concerts are held in the Community Center's 171 seat auditorium - comfortable seating, great acoustics and lighting, and a close stage. A perfect setting for great shows - right in the neighborhood!

Our diverse schedule offers something for everyone! See you at the concerts!

Directions to the Fair Lawn Community Center

The Fair Lawn Community Center is located at 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

From New York City:George Washington Bridge to Route 4 West. Continue to Route 208 North. Exit at Fair Lawn Avenue East. Make a right onto 20th Street and follow to the end of the road.

From South or North:Route 287 North or South to Route 208 South. Exit at Fair Lawn Avenue. Continue straight through light at end of ramp onto Orchard Street. Make a left onto Berdan Avenue and continue to end. Make a right onto 20th Street.

From West: Route 80 East to Route 20 North. Exit at Fair Lawn Avenue. Make a right onto Orchard Street. Make a left onto Berdan Avenue and continue to end. Make a right onto 20th Street.

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