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Meanwhile, he said, he’s excited about a special CD release event at Joe’s Pub next month for a long-lost Tiny Tim album that he produced when Richard was 16 and still living in his native Tampa.
“I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana – Rare Moments: Volume 1″ includes selections ranging from the first Edison cylinder, to obscurities from the 1920s and ’30s, to a special nod to Bob Dylan. The title song features a full-band overdub by Richard and Terre Roche of the Roches.
The special tribute is booked for 9 p.m. Oct. 30 — the anniversary of the long-haired Herbert Khaury’s historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall — — at Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street @ Astor Place.
Guest artists/speakers include Anthony DeCurtis, Terre Roche — and Joe Franklin!
In the spirit of Halloween weekend, audience members are encouraged to attend dressed as the man himself. Best costume/Tiny Tim lookalike will be get a free copy of the album and other prizes.
“As many of you know, when I was a teenager in Florida, I produced an album for the great Tiny Tim,” Richard recently wrote to fans. “This summer, I re-entered the studio to complete the album, and it will be released – for the first time – next month by Collector’s Choice Music.
“Keeping close to the ideas Tiny and I discussed during the original recording sessions in Tampa, and with the help of an amazing technical team and musicians here in NYC, I believe he would have been as pleased with the results as I am.”
Mr. Khaury
“As many of you know, when I was a teenager in Florida, I produced an album for the great Tiny Tim,” Richard recently wrote to fans. “This summer, I re-entered the studio to complete the album, and it will be released – for the first time – next month by Collector’s Choice Music.
“Keeping close to the ideas Tiny and I discussed during the original recording sessions in Tampa, and with the help of an amazing technical team and musicians here in NYC, I believe he would have been as pleased with the results as I am.”
To buy tickets or for more info, click on: I’ve Never Seen a Straight Banana: Tiny Tim CD Release/Tribute Party
Also, be sure to check out Richard’s site for music, videos and much more: Richard Barone
And keep a watch here for news on Bongos’ area dates once they’re firmed up.
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