VIA PRESS RELEASE | On Saturday, April 18, Jesse Malin will be livestreaming two separate events to help raise money for the staff of four bars he co-owns in the East Village—Niagara, Bowery Electric, Berlin, and Dream Baby. All proceeds will go directly to the nightclub workers.
Named “one of the best streamed performances for the stay-at-home-era” by Rolling Stone, Malin’s Saturday livestream series The Fine Art of Self Distancing will continue April 18 at 4:00pm ET via YouTube, free or donation. Later that night, catch a revival of the Greendoor Dance Party at 9pm ET on Zoom. The first of its kind, Greendoor is the underground NYC rock n roll dance party founded in the early ‘90s by Jesse, Holly Ramos, and Howie Pyro. The first party was in Giorgio Gomelsky’s loft on 24th Street, and traveled to various spaces around the city. Greendoor tickets are available here by making a donation.
Malin recently shared “Backstabbers,” the first song from his upcoming album Lust for Love, planned for early 2021. Recorded during the Sunset Kids sessions, the song is produced Lucinda Williams and Tom Overby. On April 24, “Backstabbers” and the B-side “Crawling Back to You” (Tom Petty) will be available everywhere digitally and as a limited 7” on Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records. The 7” is available now for preorder.
“Look at the what the Italians are doing,” says Jesse. “Sing from your window, your fire escape, your balcony, or your roof. Even from afar, the power of love is stronger than you think. Use this time to reflect on what really matters most. A slower tempo can help you feel the real deal inside. Be brave, open, and stay smart. Keep a positive mental attitude and we will back together before you know it.”
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