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Here's an advance head's up for N.Y.C. Outmusic open mic performers -<BR>
Classic 80s dance/rock/party band</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="4"><B> R.U.B.</B></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"> will be guest hosting<BR>
the upcoming Monday August 6 open mic at Rockwood Hall, NYC.<BR>
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For all attendees - If the mood so grips you -<BR>
feel free to dust off that 50s-60s-70s-80s-90s era cover tune you've been wanting<BR>
to perform all these years - and join in on the fun. It's gonna be a party night!<BR>
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luv the spandex -<BR>
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R.U. of R.U.B.<BR>
Urban Productions, NYC<BR>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER"></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="6">R.U.B.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="4"><I> - Maximum classic 80's rock & pop</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR>
New York City's favorite party/dance band<BR>
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</FONT></P><P ALIGN="LEFT"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3">Who are</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><I><B> R.U.B.</I></B></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3">? They are four experienced NYC-based musicians, each of whom have gained a reputation in Gotham's independent music scene in their own right: Award-winning musician/producer ROBERT URBAN of</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><I> The Robert Urban Band</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"> on vocals and guitar; bassist STEVE SULLIVAN (also of</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><I> The Robert Urban Band</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3">); Electro pop-star GORDON SMITH of the band</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><I> Rubberlegs</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"> on vocals and synths; and drummer ANTHONY MAULELLA (also of</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><I> Rubberlegs)</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3">. </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE"></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3">A favorite with gay, lesbian, transgender and straight audiences alike, the bandmembers of</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><B> R.U.B.</B></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"> - with their exhuberant and genuine approach to the memorable, danceable and singable 80's pop hits we all grew up on - have taken the NYC club-scene by storm. Recent NYC shows include appearances at the Lower East Side's ROCKWOOD HALL, HELEN'S CABARET in the heart of gay Chelsea, world-famous DANNY's SKYLIGHT LOUNGE on Broadway's Restaurant Row, the Upper West Side's upscale CITRUS BAR and many "back-by-popular-demand" evenings at PENANG LOUNGE on Columbus Ave.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE"></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"><B>RU.B.</B></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="3"> has been known to feature special surprise guest performers - including some of Manhattan's most beloved celebrity impersonators. Recent guests include Janis Joplin impersonator extraordinaire TRAVIS; revered Carol Channing clone CLOVER HONEY; and the unsinkable Howie V CHER. It's no surprise that R.U.B. is quickly becoming a favorite of LGBT pride-fests across the U.S.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><BR>
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</FONT></P><P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"><I>R.U.B. covers include -<BR>
</I></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">A Flock of Seagulls: Adam Ant: Bananarama: The Beatles: Pat Benatar: David Bowie: The Cars:<BR>
Cheap Trick: Cher: Elvis Costello: Depeche Mode: Devo: Thomas Dolby: Eurythmics:<BR>
Marianne Faithful: Peter Gabriel: Nick Gilder: Garbage: Heart: Hilary: Billy Idol: Ramones:</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2"> Cyndi Lauper:<BR>
Led Zeppelin: Missing Persons: Modern English: The Monroes: Alison Moyet: Gary Numan: The Odds:<BR>
Our Daughter’s Wedding: Robert Palmer: Iggy Pop: The Pretenders: The Psychedelic Furs:<BR>
Pete Shelley: Rolling Stones: Simple Minds: The Smiths: and more!<BR>
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Outmusic Open Mic - ROCKWOOD HALL NYC - Monday, August 6th - 6:30-9:30pm<BR>
196 Allen Street - New York City 10002 - 212.477.4155<BR>
between E. Houston and Stanton - take the f and v subway to 2nd ave<BR>
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