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| Gary Lucas And Gods & Monsters at Knitting Factory Guitarist extraordinaire and Grammy-nominated songwriter Gary Lucas celebrates 15 years leading his band Gods and Monsters with a special concert at the Knitting Factory with Ernie Brooks (bass) and Billy Ficca (drums),and special guests Amica (vocals), Jason Candler (sax), and Joey Hendel (trombone)...plus more surprises . A featured soloist with Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band, and co-writer of former bandmate Jeff Buckley's “Grace” and “Mojo Pin”, Gary's band Gods and Monsters is a core power trio featuring Ernie Brooks (Modern Lovers) and Billy Ficca (Television) with occasional guests, with an expansive repertoire ranging from original songs, 30's Chinese pop, and extended raves. Gary's new album with lute master Jozef Van Wissem, “The Universe of Absence,” (BVHaast) now in heavy play on WFMU and WNYU in NYC. write your comments about the article :: © 2004 Jazz News :: home page |