It's 2012...Where's Phat Man Dee?!?

Prospero Año y Felicidad mis amigos!  Happy 2012! 

We're still here and music must be made whilst we have the blessings of sharing our lives on this planet together in this exciting time!

Tonight, Saturday Jan 14, 2012 , 8:00 PM

I am joining in with a beautiful musical experience with some of Pittsburgh's finest vocalists!
The Pillow Project's monthly jazz-happenings w/ Vie Boheme joined by  sounds spun by Brotha Free w/  Phat Man Dee, Gene Stovall, Jacquea Mae, Anquenique Wingfield, Ricardo Iamuuri. Spontaneous jazz physicality by The Pillow Project, new works by  Kaylin Horgan, ongoing live art by Jordan Bush.
This event shall occur at:
The Space Upstairs (above Construction Junction)
214 N. Lexington Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(the black door opposite Thomas Blvd)    
All Ages, $10 suggested donation
http://www.pillowproject.org/

Next Monday Jan 16, 2012

Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, 4412 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
412 682-8611
An annual concert on Martin Luther King's birthday featuring Pittsburgh based musicians and artists to benefit the homeless shelter "Duncan and Porter House" which is run by Vincent Eirene.
Other entertainers include:
With Bob Ziller, Renee Alberts, Johnnyflower, Paul Labrise & The Trees, Ben Hartlage, Chris Serra, The Grifters, The Stillhouse Pickers, and The BEATLESs
Age Limit: 21+ or w/ adult   Tickets: $10 (sliding scale)
http://www.bloomfieldbridgetavern.com/

Next Saturday Jan 21, 2012

Belvedere's Ultra Dive
4016 Butler St , Pittsburgh, PA
I am emceeing for Pittsburgh's Premier Burlesque Beauties as we celebrate the colors that surround us! The Bridge City Bombshells Burlesque Troupe will be shaking it up with all of the colors of the rainbow. Each sexy vixen will represent a spectacular color. Our colorful songbird, the always enchanting, Phat Man Dee will be there to guide us through our prismatic journey! Our newest member, Deville (House of Deville, Charlotte, NC) will be there providing boylesque the likes of which Pittsburgh has never seen! DJ Hates You will provide the soundtrack throughout the evening as you bust a move to our favorite bright songs and a few special guests including the lovely Lola Veronica will be popping in as well. Who will represent each color? Will there be any Purple Rain? Perhaps we will take our Yellow Submarine. Join us January 21st at Belvederes and find out!
Doors at 9pm
Show at 10pm $7 before 10, $10 after 10
http://www.facebook.com/events/146708098772617/

Next month:

 

Feb 4, 2012 

I will be singing at the gallery show following the benefit/preview of my cousin Jon Alloway's movie preview of "Into the ZoneThe Story of the Cacophony Society" in Santa Ana, CA.
Advance tickets for the movie:
http://www.yosttheater.com/calendar/2011/into-the-zone-the-story-of-the-cacophony-society-benefit-preview-screening/
I will be singing as part of the later gallery show:
The Cacophony Society Zone Show: You May Already be a Member http://www.grandcentralartcenter.com/

Feb 10, 2012 

at The Rex Theater in Pittsburgh, PA
A Burlesque-a-pades Valentine's special featuring THE WORLD FAMOUS PONTANI SISTERS with some of NYC's hottest talents Angie Pontani, Albert Cadabra, Helen Pontani, Maine Attraction with local feature act Phat Man Dee! Advance Tickets: http://www.showclix.com/event/s20120210pont

Tonight, I want to party like it's 1999......

I don't care if it dates me.... 1999 was awesome. It wasn't as awesome as 2012 will be however, because now I have you in my life and I have so much beautiful music to make for you. Tonight, if you like!  I shall be singing for some gorgeous members of the Bridge City Bombshells at the 10 Year Anniversary 2012 New Year's Eve Bash at Mr Small's Funhouse! But first, a short history lesson, in 2002 I released my debut album "Life Just Goes On" that I recorded at a fledgling studio known as "Mr Small's Funhouse". They didn't have a marina or a skatepark back then, they didn't have an 800 person capacity theater in a church, they were a little 2 room studio on the 2nd floor of a walk up commercial rental on Grant Ave in Milvale. Since then they have grown into one of Pittsburgh's most beautiful places to see a show. They have hosted The Wailers, GWAR and everyone in between. I have sung there several times and I recorded in their new studio facility in North Side with Formula 412 last summer. I am so happy for them and a little in awe of everything they have done. Mike Speranzo and Liz Berlin are two of the hardest working people I have ever known and I honored to call them friends and even more honored that they have asked me to lead their New Years Eve Party into 2012 for their 10 year bash..... I would love to see you there tonight, it is only $10 at door (or $8 in advance).

With so many choices, I know your dilemma, but really, I am singing at the sexiest party in town and you know it. Did I mention that I am singing for Elizabeth Couteau , Macabre Noir and Penny De La Poison of the Bridge City Bombshells and also I am singing a duet with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root? I think there might even be some of those special balcony VIP tickets for $100 , all you can eat, all you can drink.....But you don't need to spend $100 tp see us, just if you want to try and drink out the bar..... $10 will get you into the creme de la creme of sexy Pittsburgh 2012!

Love and light, thank you for listening this whole time, without you, none of this would be necessary or possible.
Mandee

Facebook event page with all the deets:
http://www.facebook.com/events/264880136898854/

Information contained on said fb page:
   
Mr. Smalls 10th Anniversary 2012 New Years Eve Celebration featuring performances by
Phat Man Dee, Bridge City Bombshells Burlesque Troupe, The Hoopla Girls
DJ sets by Sunset Till Sunrise, Buku, Kevin James, Agent Smith, Kinetik, Akuma

Tickets on sale now!
$8 adv, $10 dos
http://www.ticketweb.com/mrsmalls
866-468-3401
or at all Opus One Ticket Outlets -
http://mrsmalls.com/NewPHP/home.php?section=ticketoutlets
Ages: +21

Only 30 VIP BALCONY tickets available for $100 - includes an open bar, all you can eat food, party favors and a Mr. Smalls 10th Anniversary Commemorative Verdi champagne 8 oz bottle. Event runs from 6pm-2am.

2012 marks Mr. Smalls Theatre’s 10th anniversary and we’ve decided to throw a huge New Year’s Eve party to celebrate in style! Come join us on December 31st from 6 PM until 2 AM where we’ll wrap up the year with a dance party, with DJ sets by Sunset Till Sunrise, Buku, Kevin James, Agent Smith, Kinetik and Akuma! Special performances from Phat Man Dee, The Hoopla Girls dancing with hoops all night long...and can you say Burlesque girls? Bridge City Bombshells Burlesque Troop to be exact!

Tickets are on sale now at mrsmalls.com, $8 advance & $10 at the door. We also have 30 exclusive VIP balcony tickets available for $100 which will include open bar, all you can eat food, party favors and a Mr.Smalls 10th Anniversary Commemorative Verdi champagne 8 oz bottle!
Let's bring in the next decade of live music in Pittsburgh together!
Thank you for all your support over the past decade, we wouldn't be here with out you...Our city ROCKS!

Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa to you and you and you and especially you!

Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa to you and you and you and especially you!

It has been a very exciting week here at Phat Man Dee Productions, this week I was voted #2 best local jazz singer/blues act in the Pittsburgh City Paper in their 2011 Readers Poll!

Also this week I am in rehearsal for my big show at the Carnegie Science Center next Thursday December 15, 2011, an "Intergalactic Holiday Spectacular with Phat Man Dee and Guaracha", to be specific. It is also serving as my official cd release party for my new holiday ep "Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa Vol 1.1" Together we shall present the most rockin’ holiday happening this side of the Milky Way! Celebrate the holiday season with an astronomy-themed performance of multicultural music as I sing in the Buhl Digital Planetarium. Hear classic tunes like “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “Stardust,” against stunning visuals that take you on a stellar journey through the universe. Be among the first to hear my newest hit single, “Picksburgh Xmas”. This one-of-a-kind collaboration blends jazz and science for an unforgettable extravaganza for adults and kids alike! See one show, or stay for both! Thursday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; each showtime is a unique performance. One show: $15 advance / $20 door Two shows: $25 advance / $35 door For tickets call 412.237.3400.

Laughingsquid did an amazing blog post about the event and the album!

If you just can't make the show, but wish to have the disc anyways, and did I mention the cover art was illustrated by Pittsburgh's own Rob Rogers? You can purchase the disc online!!

In between now and then I am going to have an awesome time singing for Santarchy tomorrow (though by the time you read this it might be today) so quick, grab your Santa suit and meet me down at NOLA on the Square at 2 pm. NOLA is located at 24 Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
For more info on the madness check the fb invite!
Print your own songbook!
Checkpoints and important information!

Or just meet us at NOLA at 2 pm, have a po'boy and listen to the music as the insanity begins.....

To those of you who were able to support by coming out to our benefits at Shadow Lounge the last 2 weeks for either Climate Ground Zero's work in West Virginia or the event at for Occupy Pittsburgh, I just wanted to thank you so much, we raised over $300 for the Climate Ground Zero folks and about $500 for the Occupy Pittsburgh people. Occupy Pgh just got an eviction notice from BNY Mellon, they are asked to leave on Sunday. I don't know what will happen to them, so please pray for them and support both of these worthy groups when and how you can.

Other impending dates featuring Phat Man Dee:
Dec 17
Morose & Macabre's House of Oddities Presents....
BLACK DECEMBER
an Atrocity Exhibition 2012 Fundraiser Event at Belvedere's!
FB invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/194896490595527/

Dec 23
Phat Man Dee and DJ Brother Strawberry at the Tin Front Cafe
Delicious vegetarian fare, home made vodka infusions by Sister Shortcake
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
http://tinfrontcafe.com/

Dec 31
New Years Eve bash with Phat Man Dee, burlesque, djs and more at Mr Small's Theater!
More info as I get it! $8 in advance, $10 at the door, it is *the* place to be to ring in 2012!!
http://mrsmalls.com/

Love, light, music and friends, I am grateful for all of this and more. We may only have this one life to live and I am glad we are living it together.
Mandee 

PMD @ Union Project Tonight & in Rochester, NY tomorrow!

Ho diggity.....

It's been a lovely thick and crazy week my friends!  

I have been very excited, just sent the artwork and music off to the disc making people, 1000 copies of "Merry ChistmaChannaKwanzaa Vol 1.1" are on their way! Cover art by Rob Rogers of "Brewed on Grant" fame on the outside and my new hit single "Picksburgh Xmas" arranged by Miguel Sague III within..... As soon as I have them in my hot little hands I  hope to sell each and every one of you at least 2 copies. 

Until then..... tonight I am singing at the Union Project at 801 N  Negley Avenue in East Liberty, for the Initiative for Transgender Leadership. They are hosting a Commencement Celebration. ITL is about to honor their first fellow, Rayden Sorock. We are celebrating the completion of the inaugural 10-month fellowship program dedicated to the professional development and leadership of transgender youth in Pittsburgh. The event is free and open to the public. I will be singing from 6:45 until 7 pm. Would love to see you if you are

available!

Tomorrow I am headed to Rochester, NY to perform at Abilene's Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way with Carlos Peña and Miguel Sague III. I  have gotton some great press on it, apparently Rochester is as excited to have me as I am to sing to them!

See this wonderful bit of press I got from Mr Frank De Blase in their Rochester City Newspaper:
http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/events/choice-concerts/2011/11/...  

Also got a mention in Freetime!
http://www.freetime.com/?q=content/departments/phat-man-dee

 The details:

Phat Man Dee, multi lingual jazz artist, shall make her Rochester, NY
debut on November 19, 2011 at Abilene Bar and Lounge!
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Music starts at 8 p.m. with the Alt-Country and Americana Sounds of
that dynamic Husband and Wife duo: Kraszman & Fishwife
Followed at 9:30 p.m. by The Pride of Pittsburgh, “The Peggy Lee of Punk" : Phat Man Dee with Miguel Sague III & Carlos Peña
All Ages, $5 cover charge  Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/events/197013380376676/
If you have any friends in the Rochester area, give them a call, I
would love to sing to them!

Very exciting Pittsburgh gigs on the near horizon:
I am singing back up for Christiane D at her music release party on
Friday, November 25, 2011, 7:00pm until 10:00pm.  Pittsburgh based
artist Christiane D, August Wilson Center Fellow, releases her first
solo album, Obliquity of the Ecliptic, at a special live performance
and Album Release Party at the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty on
Friday, November 25th.

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW:
http://www.showclix.com/event/ChristianeDsAlbumReleaseParty
Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/events/305032742856412/?ref=ts

Two days later I have put together an incredible evening with my friend Kip, this night is going to showcase some of Pittsburgh's finest talent and for an amazing cause:

Pittsburner Decompression party to benefit Climate Ground Zero Sunday  

November 27, 2011, 8 pm - 12 midnight , 18 and over, $10
Shadow Lounge, 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Featuring musicians:
Phat Man Dee
Miguel Sague Jr & Miguel Sague III
Geña
The Hood Gang
Amoeba Knievel

Featuring dance performances by:
Elizabeth Couteau of Bridge City Bombshells
Christine Hamer Andrews formerly of Zafira
SunBear Coe

Circus geeks and masters of the bizarre:
Andrew the Impaled - Pittsburgh's premier pain proof clown
Trundle Manor Creepshow

With DJs in the Blue Room:
James Gyre, Dr. Zayaz, Glitchard Nixon, Freebass & Dean

Video art inside and fire dancing outside!

All proceeds benefit Climate Ground Zero and their work to halt mountain top removal mining in West Virginia.
$10, 18 and over, 8 p.m.
http://www.climategroundzero.net/
http://www.shadowlounge.net/
Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/events/136777183092071/

Come on out, you know I love you!
Phat Man Dee

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Friday w/ DJ Brother Strawberry & Sat w/ Bella Sin!

Hey hey hey!

I hope you had a phabulously phreaky All Hallow's Eve, I know I did. My favorite costume was the psychiatrist dressed as the 1%. This week has been sooo busy, I have been ensconced in finishing my new holiday album "Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa Vol. 1.1." at Church Recording Studios and tomorrow night I shall debut my brand new "Pittsburgh XMAS" song at my show at the Tin Front Cafe in Homestead. I will be singing from 7 - 10 pm with DJ Brother Strawberry who spins fairly eclectic but a usually jazz based set at my new favorite vegetarian restaurant. Tomorrow I shall try the pumpkin gnocchi. I hope you stop by, they've a full bar, wonderful scene, great beer, really delicious veggie food and me!

Deets:
Friday November 4, 2011 , 7 - 10 pm, all ages
(I don't think they have a cover charge but if they do it won't be more than $3.)
216 E. Eighth Ave  Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-4615
http://www.tinfrontcafe.com/

The next day I just added a couple shows to my schedule, Bella Sin of La Femme Mystique Burlesque (Cleveland, OH) has invited me to join her show at the Christine Fréchard Gallery. Bella is just a gorgeous dancer and has hosted me on some outrageous shows in Cleveland.
Originally of Juarez, Mexico this delightful entertainer delights me every time I see her, her bump and grind es muy delicioso! Joining me on the musical plane are my wonderfully talented friends Carlos Peña on guitar & Miguel Sague III on vocals and conga.

Deets:
Saturday November 5, 2011, show at 8 pm and 10 pm, $10 each show
5871 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
http://www.bellasin.weebly.com/

I hope to see you out, some wonderful longtime friends have come to see me lately and it always makes me so happy to see old friends and new friends together. I am blessed to know you and to share this version of reality with you.

Amoeba Knievel tonight!

Good day and salacious shenanigans to all my good people! 

It's been a thick couple of weeks in my world, I recorded at the Church Recording Studios with my buddy Dana the final tracks to my impending release "Phat Man Dee & friends, Merry ChristmaChannaKwanzaa Vo. 1.1" with my brand new "Pgh XMAS" song, arranged by Miguel Sague III of Guaracha. The session was phabulous, I cannot wait to release it and make it available at the gigs!

But between now and then I would like to invite you tonight, October 21, if you reside in the Pittsburgh area to come see my husband's band "Amoeba Knievel" play at St James Tavern, located at 153 S 18th St in the South Side!
10:30 pm, $5, over 21 also performing are the Moodswingers! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=222071077857331 

Tomorrow I will be heading downtown to support the Justice for Jordan rally at Market Square. 2 years ago a high school student named Jordan was chased and beaten by 3 unidentified men who later turned out to be police officers. These officers beat him so badly he had braids ripped out of his hair, they arrested him for resisting arrest and though the charges were dropped against young Mr Miles, the police officers were never charged. They got a  year of paid leave and are currently back on the job. I am not booked to sing at the rally or anything, but I will definitely be there.
For more information of this call for justice for a young musician so brutally beaten:
http://justiceforjordanmiles.com/

Impending performing appearances:
Friday October 28
I am emceeing at Cattivo for The Bridge City Bombshells Burlesque Troupe, with Devilz in the Detailz, guest burlesque performances by Bella Sin of La Femme Mystique Burlesque!
21+ Doors 9pm Show 10pm, Admission $10 at Door
Cattivo is located at 146 44th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250595958317704 

Friday November 4
I am singing at the Tin Front Cafe with DJ Brother Strawberry! I love this restaurant, even if it is vegetarian... Their butternut lasagne makes me so happy..... The entire blocks around it in Homestead have the most amazing shops, like Mostly Mod and of course The Outer Skin.... Haven't been into Tracy's yet, but it is definitely on my list. So, anyhoo, come on out, it's a wonderful place and I hope to debut a couple of my new holiday tunes that night. Not sure if I will actually have the cd's in hand for sale by the time that show happens, but maybe.....
Tin Front Cafe, 216 E. Eighth Ave Homestead, PA 15120
More info call 412-461-4615
http://www.tinfrontcafe.com/ 

Be well, I will send out more info about the holiday disc with "Pgh XMAS" on it and please, whatever you do on Halloween, know that in my soul, I have always wanted to dress up as Humpty Dumpty, After the Fall, and I have always wanted to have Tommy Amoeba dress up as All the King's Horses and All the King's Men, but so far to no avail. Maybe this will be the year. If you see a suspicious trail of egg yolk bubbling through the streets of Pittsburgh, PA, maybe then my dreams were fulfilled.....

Love, light and eggs, Mandee
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Phat Man Dee @ Backstage Bar, Stories on the Square & World Maker Faire!

They say once a girl starts singing in a bathtub 20 feet in the air she'll never want to sing in the shower again.... And so I find myself booking transport to NY this weekend for the World Maker Faire at New York Hall of Science in Queens. But I  have many songs to sing between now and then and I hope you may attend one of the events!

new photo by Adam Blai 2011

This Friday September 16, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA
From 5 - 7 pm I shall sing with Miguel Sague III and Carlos Peña of Guaracha Latin Dance Band at the Backstage Bar downtown at 655 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. No cover, great little menu, delicious cocktails. Start your weekend with a song or two by one of Pittsburgh's most engaging performers. Jazz in any language with Spanish guitar and Afro Cuban percussion is the perfect complement to your busy weekend. No cover, great bartender and great light menu. See you in Pittsburgh, where the music flows and the drummer knows just what you need.
For more info visit Backstage Bar on the web! 

Immediately afterwards *THAT SAME EVENING OF 9/16/2011* I shall rush off to speak about personal transformation and stories of emergence, at "Stories on the Square". I have absolutely no idea what I am going to say. I might tell about the time we nearly burned down Lafayette, LA during a tropical storm playing flaming soccer with the Veg O Matic in 1997, or I might tell about the time my preschool teacher called my mother when she thought I was suicidal because I chose black as the
color for my birthday crown.....Who knows, I am happy there are other speakers on the gig, like Vanessa German, Wendy Bell of WTAE, Brian Broome, Christina Springer and more! This is sure to be an powerful evening of intimacy, expression and of course...delicious food. Tickets are $45, (a tax-dedictable donation) and there are only have 55 seats available. All funds raised by Stories on the Square will be used to fund Initiative for Transgender Leadership's (ITL) first paid Fellow, Rayden Sorock.
For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203953746324579

Then I shall make haste to New York City! The Lifesize Mousetrap is set up again, this time at New York Hall of Science at World Maker Faire! I shall sing again in their beautiful bathtub 20 feet in the air again, and this time I am even getting a set on the Maker Faire music stage at 1 pm on Sunday September 18, 2011!

http://www.lifesizemousetrap.org/

http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2011/

So, I have a busy busy week ahead of me, and I hope to see you somewhere sooner rather than later. It's gonna be swell. Better than cookies under moonlight. Ok, maybe not quite that good, but close, I promise.

Other dates in the not so distant future:

Friday September 23 with DJ Brother Strawberry at Tin Front Cafe at 216 East Eighth Avenue, Homestead, PA, 15120. I'll be singing some tunes as he djs the night away. Amazing vegetarian food, good drinks, I suggest you make reservations, it's Bernard's from Mostly Mod's birthday party and it's gonna be off the hook.
website: http://tinfrontcafe.com/ ph:412.461.4615

Saturday September 24 with Tadashi, Gia Cacalano & Jeff Berman at the
Zen Center of Pittsburgh for a benefit to assist survivors of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Relief efforts. All proceeds will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross. $15
http://deepspringzen.org/

Tuesday September 27 at the Andy Warhol Museum opening for NewVillager, a collective of multi-media artists from San Francisco and New York.
Read more at http://www.warhol.org/
http://www.warhol.org/webcalendar/event.aspx?id=3815#ixzz1XnURCw2X

Be well, prosper, stay warm and snug, my beautiful and human spiritual machines, I am honored to be in your world.
Mandee
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