Marshall Crenshaw 40+ Years In Showbiz! Tour

Born in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, Marshall Crenshaw learned to tune a guitar correctly at age ten and has been trying ever since. His first big break came in 1978 playing John Lennon in “Beatlemania”, first as an understudy in New York, then in the West Coast company followed by a national touring company.

In 1980, Marshall settled in New York City. After crossing paths with the great and legendary Alan Betrock, Marshall recorded his debut single “Something’s Gonna Happen” (for Betrock’s Shake Records label), which led to a deal with Warner Bros. His debut album, Marshall Crenshaw, was acclaimed as a masterpiece upon its release in 1982 and established him as a singular songwriter, record maker, and guitarist. The album spawned the hit single “Someday, Someway,” and other classics such as “(You’re My) Favorite Waste of Time,” “Whenever You’re On My Mind” and “Cynical Girl.”

Over the course of a career that’s spanned over four decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances (Buddy Holly in “La Bamba”) and thousands of performances, Marshall Crenshaw’s musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness, craftsmanship and passion, and his efforts have been rewarded with the devotion of a broad and remarkably loyal fan base.

Along with touring around the country and the occasional recording project, Marshall currently hosts his own radio show, “The Bottomless Pit”, every Saturday at 10 PM on New York’s WFUV. Other current projects include a documentary film-in progress about legendary record producer Tom Wilson.

“Although he was seen as a latter-day Buddy Holly at the outset, he soon proved too talented and original to be anyone but himself.” – Trouser Press

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James Mastro, an accomplished guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter, has toured globally with iconic artists such as Ian Hunter, Patti Smith, and Robert Plant. His latest album, Dawn of a New Error, produced by Tony Shanahan and featuring guest vocals by Ian Hunter, blends twangy Americana with art rock through 11 tracks that highlight Mastro's songwriting and musical versatility. From his roots in NYC's punk scene to his pivotal role in The Bongos and The Health & Happiness Show, Mastro's career embodies innovation and collaboration, with his music characterized by timeless hooks and intelligent lyrics. 

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