Feb 11, 2010 Chicago, IL ­ — Platetectonic Music and NoVo Arts, Inc are proud to announce that Poi Dog Pondering will be playing two very special shows at the intimate Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, IL on February 26th & 27th. Visual artist Marco Ferrari will join the band for both performances.

Known as “The little big band with the strong back and supple/stubborn heart,” Poi Dog Pondering has been following its intuition for over 25 years. From bohemian street buskers to impossible to market major label sacrificial lambs, PDP has ripened into staunchly independent musical voyagers. They have let every sound that has excited them flow through their music and flood it with ever changing colors: rock and soul; orchestral, acoustic and electronic textures; Americana, disco and international music. All styles are threaded along the way with lyrics that embrace the beauty and pain that life can bring.

Longtime Poi collaborator Marco Giovanni Ferrari is a video artist, curator and sculptor based in Chicago, Illinois. His work has appeared at the Chicago Cultural Center, Buddy Gallery and Interzona in Verona, Italy. He has also directed several music videos and documentaries for the band.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre opened its doors in April of 2000. Metropolis is a nonprofit organization, located at 111 West Campbell Street in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights. The Theater is part of a $22 million state-of-the-art facility that includes a 309-seat theatre, a bar, two restaurants, banquet facility, offices and free parking. There are multiple restaurants and retails shops within a few blocks of the facility. It is situated one and one half blocks from the Metra train stop.

For more on Poi Dog Pondering, Marco Ferrari and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, be sure to check out the following:

platetectonicmusic.com
myspace.com/marcoferrari
metropolisarts.com

Mark Malouf

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mulliganmosaics.com

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre — metropolisarts.com

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Shawn Mullins is best known for the 1998 single, “Lullaby,” which hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award. A perfect song for the Metropolis venue — a lot of people’s favorite. In fact people are flocking to YouTube to hear and comment on this song published by SONY BMG ENTERTAINMENT. The reason for the recent comeback? An episode of NBC’s The Office. Lullaby was featured on The Office and viewers fell in love with the song again … some for the first time. See the Shawn Mullins Lullaby music video here on YouTube … The full episode of NBC’s The Office ‘Murder’ available at the bottom of this article …

‘Nashville with a tan’ you know the lyrics …
Hung out with folks like Dennis Hopper, Bob Seger and Sonny and Cher
She feels safe now in this bar in Fairfax
…
I sing to her a lullaby
I sing:
Everything’s gonna be alright
Rockabye, Rockabye
…
She’d be a whole prettier if she’d smile once in a while
Even her smile looks like a frown

It’s a lot of peeps’ all-time favorite song. Looks and sounds like people want more Mullins.

Mullins song ‘All in My Head’ is featured in the TV series ‘Scrub’ soundtrack.

A sold out night at Metropolis, lines of people trying to get in, a waiting list of callers hoping for a single ticket. The Metropolis had no choice but to bring him back. For one night only, Shawn Mullin — a legend of Americana rock & pop and former U.S. Army officer brings his old hits, new album, stories, personality and charm to Metropolis to blaze through a night of acoustic rockers and ballads suitable for those who LOVE music. Mullins’ guitar and his ruggedly beautiful voice make for a great night. Don’t wait – get your tickets early.

Attention all aspiring songwriters! Shawn Mullins will be holding a special master class on Sunday, November 22. Space is limited to 20 participants. Reigstration begins September 8. Register by calling the Education Office at 847.577.5982 x221.

Rock Singer/Songwriter Shawn Mullins has had two number one songs, sold over a million albums, been nominated for a Grammy and performed thousands of live shows. Now – you can personally study songwriting with with him. He’ll be holding a special master class on Sunday, November 22 – the day after his sold out show here. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a songwriter that knows how to write lyrics and weave hit melodies.

Recently Mullins was featured on the Triple M Musical Challenge segment, in which musicians performed songs which were opposite of their usual style. He played Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”. On January 20th, 2009, Mullins performed at Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony.

Another great song from Shawn Mullin …

Music video for Shawn Mullin’s ‘Beautiful Wreck’ directed by Jake Hatley.

… And the full episode of The Office …

I NEED MORE MULLINS. Full episode of The Office ‘Murder’ featuring Shawn Mullin’s ‘Lullaby.’

The Bacon Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A second show opened when the first sold out. Tickets for both shows are sold out but more may be able online. Call (847) 577-2121 or visit metropolisarts.com

The rock band led by actor Kevin Bacon (National Lampoon’s Animal House, A Few Good Men, Footloose, The Big Picture, Apollo 13, She’s Having a Baby) and his brother, film composer Michael Bacon (D DAY REMEMBERED 1995, CODE ONE ABC Special, and many more), have been playing for 14 years.

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myspace.com/thebaconbrothers
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