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January 18, 2008
THE SUBDUDES TO PERFORM AT WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY’S SHEA CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS ON FEBRUARY 14
The subdudes, the New Orleans-based group acclaimed for their blend of blues, gospel, funk and R&B, will perform at William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 8 p.m. in Wayne, N.J. The band’s latest recording, Street Symphony, was released in 2007.
Led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordionist John Magnie, the subdudes draw most of their inspiration from the sounds of their native New Orleans. Malone and Magnie founded the subdudes in 1987 with Steve Amedee, on vocals and percussion. Tim Cook, on vocals, bass, and percussion, and Jimmy Messa, on bass and guitar, arrived in subsequent years.
The band came together after backing artists such as Joni Mitchell and Roseanne Cash, and released its debut album in 1989. Subsequent albums include 1991's Lucky, 1996's Primitive Streak, and 1997's Live at Last. After an eight-year sabbatical, the subdudes joined Bob Dylan guitarist Freddy Koella to produce Miracle Mule in spring 2004. Keb' Mo' produced the band's 2006 effort, Behind the Levee.
The event is part of William Paterson’s Shea Center Presents Vistas Series, designed to serve the University’s students and faculty, as well as the surrounding multicultural community. Funding for the Vistas Series at William Paterson University has been made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.
Tickets are $40 for Gold Circle seating; $35 orchestra; and $25 loge. For ticket information, call the Shea Center Box Office at 973-720-2371.
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