Morgan Bassichis: In Concert with Amy Winehouse
Joe's Pub425 Lafayette Street, New York 10003
Morgan Bassichis revisits Amy Winehouse’s first US concert, performed at Joe’s Pub in 2007, in a tribute conceived and performed by Bassichis. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, the show pairs Bassichis with a powerhouse ensemble led by musical director and pianist Matt Ray, with Joel Mateo on percussion, Derek Nievergelt on bass and Ethan Philbrick on cello.
The Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, performer and musician makes work where comedy meets music, queer history and Jewish culture. Their Obie-winning Can I Be Frank? explored comedian Frank Maya; earlier pieces include Klezmer for Beginners, A Crowded Field and More Protest Songs!. The New Yorker called Bassichis “fiercely hilarious.”
The stage is set in a converted library space with a striped bar and photos of legends like Leonard Cohen and Amy Winehouse lining the walls. You'll find yourself seated on velvet couches or at candle-lit tables, close enough to hear every note from the back. The sound, engineered by technicians who've worked with John Legend and The Notorious B.I.G., is consistently ranked among the best in New York. Three shows a day, dinner and drinks served throughout, and a menu ranging from Italian small plates to craft cocktails; it's a place where music and conversation flow together, and where both rising stars and legends have made their U.S. debuts.