Lots of folks have suggested we make a page on myspace.com. We did. Not really sure how it's supposed to work, but we'll try anything once. Become a friend…help spread the word! www.myspace.com/howardfishman, just click the link at top.
Original HFQ Rides Again, pt. II
Due to the overwhelming response to the January reunion shows, members of the original HFQ will perform once again at MO PITKINS HOUSE OF SATISFACTION on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8pm . Howard will once again be joined by Russell Farhang on violin, Andrew Hall on bass, and for this special show only, legendary New Orleans clarinetist Orange Kellin. Don't get left out in the cold! This show is bound to sell out; call 212-777-5660 for tickets, or visit www.mopitkins.com, just click the link at top.
Bring Your Sweetie (or Come Find One)!
The current lineup (Howard, Ian, Kevin and Mazz) plays a special VALENTINES DAY set on Feb. 14 at THE MERCURY LOUNGE in NYC. Showtime is 9:30pm. For info, call 212-260-4700.
Original HFQ Rides Again!
In January, members of the original Howard Fishman Quartet reunited for a one-off at Joe's Pub in NYC to celebrate the release of "THE HOWARD FISHMAN QUARTET VOL.2." Performing together for the first time in over five years, Howard and former band mates Russell Farhang, Andrew Hall and legendary cornetist Peter Ecklund played to a sold out audience who clamored for more. An encore performance was hastily arranged 10 days later at MO PITKINS HOUSE OF SATISFACTION. Sold out again. It appears there are still people who want to hear the old band play the old stuff. 'Nuff said! Two more shows have been added (see below). So as to avoid confusion, the old configuration playing the old material will be billed for now as the EARLY BAND.
Original HFQ Members Reunite for One Night
On Wednesday, January 11 at 7:30pm at Joe's Pub in New York City, members of the ORIGINAL Howard Fishman Quartet will reunite and perform in public for the first time in five years to celebrate the release of HOWARD FISHMAN QUARTET VOL. 2, a collection of previously unreleased material from the band's Algonquin days. Original members RUSSELL FARHANG (violin), PETER ECKLUND (cornet) and HOWARD FISHMAN (pictured) are joined by bassist Andrew Hall for a set of classic American music. Tickets have just gone on sale. Get 'em while they're hot! Go to www.joespub.com, just click the link at top or call 212-239-6200.