PETER CASE Returns to FITZGERALDS!
About This Event
$22 General Admission Seating / Reserved Tables Available I try to take things I love and use them in a new way, said triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Caseof his 16th solo albumDoctor Moan. Case brings his considerablesongwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his firstsolo recorded instrumental. As a founding member of the early punk era trio The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured thenation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo.
The Nervessingle Hanging on the Telephone, was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed thePlimsouls, a record-breaking live act in California, recording albums for Planet/Elektraand Geffen. Their independent single, A Million Miles Away, entered the Billboard charts andremains a garage rock standard, performed by bands around the world.
After the Plimsouls, Case rediscovered his musical roots on his self-titled solo debut,produced by T Bone Burnett. TheNew York TimesdeclaredPeter Casethe best albumof 1986. It earned a five-starRolling Stonereview and a Grammy nomination.
As one ofthe first songwriters of his generation to turn from rock music toward an acoustic sound,Case also helped usher in what became known as Americana music. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUEOr enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian