Since
1993, a
New York City concert series in which downtown indie folk get together to cover comforting old-school standbys as diverse as
Henry Mancini,
the Kinks and
Queen. Founded by
WFMU DJ
Nick Danger and perpetual sideman
Joe McGinty at the Pink Pony, then moved to
Fez under Time Café and now perform every couple of months at the
Westbeth Theatre Center. McGinty remains the managing genius of the whole circus, and the
Kustard Kings perform admirably as backup.
Recurring performers include
Dennis Diken (of
the Smithereens),
Sean Altman (
Rockapella), Connie Petruk,
Robin Goldwasser,
David Driver, Ed Rogers,
Kiki DuRain and Tricia Scotti. Various members of
They Might Be Giants have been known to grace the festivities with their presence, as well.