Sean Altman "The anti-Kurt Cobain" (NY Press), founded the vocal group Rockapella; starred in 295 episodes of "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?" (PBS); composed that ubiquitous theme song; produces the "What I Like About Jew" comedy series; co-composed the Fringe Festival comedy "Minimum Wage: Blue Code Ringo"; and holy shit!  Sean wants to do a solo show in your living room! Learn more at his website. >> Visit Sean Altman's Site Chris Anderson Formerly of the bands Muckafurgason and Odin, CHRIS ANDERSON is now flying solo!  And it's so very lonely......lonely at the TOP that is!!  Yeah!  You might have missed him in People Are Wrong, the t.v., music venues, variety shows and comedy clubs around the city...but he still cares about YOU.  So.  Till then. Richard Barone Photo: Mick Rock “Is there a musician more deserving of the moniker Man About Town than Richard Barone?” wrote The New York Times. Since first coming on the scene as leader and founding member of The Bongos, Barone has forged an acclaimed career as a consummate writer and performer, producer (including the first two Loser’s Lounge CDs), musical director/orchestrator ("Bright Lights Big City") and theatrical director (“The Downtown Messiah”). Current projects include recording a new studio album with producer Tony Visconti (Bowie, T.Rex), and producing "There'll Be Another Spring: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee" at Carnegie Hall on June 23, 2003. >> Visit Richard Barone's Site Mary Birdsong Mary Birdsong just finished playing porn star “Vixen Fox” in Elaine May’s off-b’way comedy “Adult Entertainment” and is currently co-starring with Scott Wolfe (from "Party of Five") in CBS' new sitcom "Rubbing Charlie."  Other TV credits:  “Ed," “The Daily Show w/Jon Stewart,”&  "Welcome to NY" w/Christine Baranski.  Check out her one-woman show about Judy Garland “Judy Speaks: Gumm’s Last Tape” at Ars Nova Theatre in NYC this Summer.  And check out her band Cottonhead by logging onto marybirdsong.com or okrecords.net. >> Visit Mary Birdsong's Site Michael Cerveris Michael Cerveris felt like a loser at a young age, but has only had it publicly confirmed since his LL debut in the tribute to Paul Williams.  He is a Tony nominated actor and singer, appearing in Tommy and Titanic on Broadway and as Hedwig in New York, Los Angeles and London's West End as well as in films like The Mexican and the TV series Fame, CSI and the short-lived The American Embassy.  He is even prouder of having been punk icon Bob Mould's touring guitarist/vocalist on his 1998 US/UK tour.  Michael's own former bands lame and Retriever have played the usual downtown NYC haunts and his indierock gueststar-studded debut solo album is due in early autumn 2003. >> Visit Michael Cerveris' Site Tony Clifton, Jr. Tony Clifton, Jr. is a well-known staple on the lounge circuit. This International Singer of Songs(TM) has been wowing crowds since 1978 and his recent performance at The Loser's Lounge is no exception. Though Mr. Junior does not own a computer, you may find www.TonyCliftonJr.com helpful. Nick Danger Entertainment-wise, Nick's career harkens back to the mild winter of 1986 when Nick and Diamond Dave launched their two-man extravaganza at venues like Postcrypt, Rodeo Bar, Cucuracha Theatre and the Landmark. In the 90s Nick fronted the bands Nick Danger and the Red Balls, Thigh Rash, and Lord Roundbottom. Since 1993, Nick and Joe McGinty have performed together and co-founded the Loser's Lounge. He has also produced and been featured in the short films "Dirty Singing", "Casino Royale", "The Snatcher at the Y", and "Kerguelen of a Cartoonist". David Driver David is one-half of the soft-rock-country-pop duo Phillips&Driver, whose debut release "Togetherness" has just dropped on the Bar/None label.  The other half is Texan songstress Gretchen Phillips.  Visit their website for more info! >> Visit Phillips&Driver's Site Guy Finley Guy is a long-time Loser (both singing and playing in the band) who also drums in Ed Rogers' new pop combo, plays guitar and keyboards with Tony Z. and Clem in HONEYCOMB (who earlier this year were nominated for an American Music Award), and is putting the finishing touches on his long-awaited record (in the band that may be formerly known as PINEBOX). Dave Foster Dave Foster is the singer/songwriter behind BUBBLE, a New York City pop band also including Matt Lindsey (bass/vocals), Max Pep (keys) and Tom DeVito (drums). The band has been on the New York pop scene since 1994, impressing audiences at downtown venues like the Fez Under Time Cafe and the Mercury Lounge with their mind-sticking hooks and pristine harmonies. In 1995 they released their eponymous CD EP to critical acclaim and an enthusiastic reception at college radio, following up in 2000 with their full-length, Fred Smith (Television) produced CD "Bash Bish" to even greater critical accolades. Dave is currently finishing his first solo CD as well finishing the "great lost Bubble record" from 1996. >> Visit Dave Foster's Site Anney Fresh Anney Fresh is an Action Stylist and Artstar from East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy's for her work on the puppet shows "The Book of Pooh" and "Bear in the Big Blue House"  on the Disney Channel. She makes all kinds of pretty inflatable art and would love to be in a jazz/ lounge band. >> Visit Anney Fresh's Site Robin Goldwasser Ms. Robin "Goldie" Goldwasser appears on the recent They Might Be Giants recording, "No!", which is for children.  She has co-written a musical entertainment called "People Are Wrong!" in which she appears with many of your Loser pals.  As you may have gathered, this is the "!" phase of her career. Erin Hill Erin plays the harp. She also sings. Some of the people she’s done these things with are Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, Randy Newman, Martha Wainwright, Levon Helm (of The Band), Lenny Pickett (of SNL), and regularly with Will Lee (of Letterman), Jimmy Vivino (of Conan), G.E. Smith (of SNL), and Garth Hudson (of The Band). Erin has sung solo on The Chris Rock Show and Chappelle’s Show and is in Tim Robbins’ Cradle Will Rock (plus the soundtrack). She also writes songs and produces artists on Gridley Records (gridleyrecords.com). She’s so happy to have joined Loser’s Lounge by virtue of being Julia Greenberg in People Are Wrong! at the Vineyard. Visit Erin Hill's Site The HoHos (Cathy Cervenka & Jill Pangallo) Two Hos are better than one! Whether it's a medley of Stevie Nicks tunes or an "eerily hilarious" ventriloquist skit . . . the Hos rise to the occasion with their own special comedic song interpretations featuring the "one-two punch of Cathy Cervenka's dead-on vocal stylings and Jill Pangallo's prodigious gift for physical comedy." TimeOut New York called them "pee-in-your-pants hilarious". The New York Times called them "other performers". Their motto? "You can never have too many props." >> Visit the HoHos Site Joe Hurley Joe and his band The Gents are about to begin recording their new cd.  Two of his songs are on the soundtrack to the film Beautiful Kid (starring Frank McCourt of Angela's Ashes) alongside such fine folk as Johnny Cash, U2, The Waterboys and The Cowboy Junkies. >> Visit Joe Hurley's Site Wendy Ip Wendy Ip is a tomboy from the Canadian prairies who discovered the pop music of the British Invasion decades after it was over. At nine, she wished every night that she would wake up the next morning as Paul McCartney. Today, she no longer tries to speak with a Liverpudlian accent or write with her left hand, but does have a gift for writing hooks.  Catch her at her next show in New York City! Visit Wendy Ip's Site Izler IZLER is formerly a resdent of London England, where swinging happens (apparently).  Born in Prague and brought up in the UK, IZLER has spent the last four years touring as singer and guitarist with UK behemoth Robbie Williams.  Until, that is, he decided to jack it all in, move to New York City, and become a rock star. >> Visit Izler's Site Ladyville Ladyville is back!  And all-out ballsier than ever.  Its members, Cherish (Julia Greenberg), Truli (Stephanie Seymour), and Elan (Tricia Scotti) are currently in pre-pre-production for their debut recording, "Three 2 The Power Of Soul." Jason Lewis Jason Lewis writes songs and sings them. Upon hearing the songs the Village Voice said this: "Lewis fronted the fine Americana band Star City; his solo effort as a singer-songwriter has two pluses: he can sing and he writes damn good songs. Not as easy a feat as it might sound." >> Visit Jason Lewis' Site Moira MacDonald Moira was seen recently in the New York Theatre Workshop production of Caryl Churchill's Far Away.  She is a company member of 29th St. Rep, Hip Replacement and Collision Theory, with whom she will appear in Portrait (with Horse and Others) at HERE. Julian Maile Julian is a multi-axewielder and songwriter.  Credits include, but are not limited to, Colin Blunstone (Zombies), Ally Sheedy, Alec Empire, Vitamin C, Rent, Hedwig and the Angry Inch.  Some of his compositions will soon be heard on...Sesame Street!   >> Visit Julian Maile's Site Joe McGinty Joe McGinty started the Loser's Lounge in 1993 with Nick Danger. He writes & performs his own music with Baby Steps. Over the years, he's lent his musical talents to The Psychedelic Furs, Ronnie Spector, Space Hog, Jewel, Ryan Adams, The Ramones, Jesse Malin, Ladybug Transistor, Tony Visconti, Franco & Mary Jane, Racket Club, and many others. >> Visit Joe McGinty's Site Michal the Girl Michal is a Girl, in case you didn't notice.  She has a website where you can buy her CD, get on her mailing list, and find out where she's playing next.  Sometimes she goes acoustic, sometimes she rocks out with her band of boys.  Either way, she is and always will be a Girl.  That you can be sure of. >> Visit Michal the Girl's Site Amy Miles Amy Miles is the biggest Loser in the world.  She was born in Arkansas and it just got worse from there.  She grew up listening to Prince, Dolly Parton, and The Breeders, and the combination created a mental defect that still remains undiagnosed to this day.  All we know about Amy's condition is that she must constantly perform to relieve the pressure, or she will unleash a tangible awkwardness on the world that will be mildly, but consistently uncomfortable for everyone.  Amy Miles performs in and around NYC as a solo artist and with her band.  Come on out, y'all! >> Visit Amy Miles' Site Maggie Moore Maggie appears, in more ways than one, in the splendid new entertainment "People Are Wrong!" coming soon to a place near you. Cliff Mott According to Dave Gregory of XTC, Cliff specializes in "very flattering caricatures (no, really!), but appropriately - and comically - composed." As for Paul Williams, he has "never looked better" than in the illustration accompanying his tribute. Mr. Mott's efforts at satirical magazine, Cracked, were "always entertaining". His illos are "cooked to perfection" and he's available for your cartooning needs. >> Visit Cliff Mott's Site Jill Pangallo Jill Pangallo, the tall Hoho, has been making an ass of herself for years. She resides in Brooklyn and enjoys traveling, long walks on the beach and unicorns. Catch Jill with her newest act, Hot Sausage. >> Visit Jill Pangallo's Site Jedediah Parish Jedediah Parish has fronted The Gravel Pit, Boston's premier hard rock pop band,  for over a decade. He has also released two solo albums and performs alone and with his trio, Jedediah Parish and the Mother Tongues. Of his latest LUNCH Records release, TWENTY FIRST CENTURY AMERICAN, Entertainment Weekly says "For his ambitious second solo turn, Gravel Pit frontman Parish makes like a New English Ray Davies...oddball and oddly soulful". >> Visit Jedediah Parish's Site Connie Petruk Connie Petruk is a proud member of The Losers Lounge! Please check out her new band The Tall Pines. She hopes you like them. Connie has had the pleasure of working with David Bowie, Nile Rodgers, and many more folks you might have heard of. She is also one third of the all girl singing sensation "Girl, Girl, Girl." >> Visit The Tall Pines on MySpace Tiffany Randol Tiffany Randol is a local singer/songwriter who has been performing around NYC for the past four years. You can check out her music and band Valeze at www.tiffanyrandol.com or purchase a CD online at www.cdbaby.com/valeze. >> Visit Tiffany Randol's Sites at tiffanyrandol.com or cdbaby.com René Risqué René Risqué is not contstrained by bourgeois morality. >> Visit René Risqué's Site Edward Rogers Edward Rogers is a NYC-based singer, songwriter and is about to release his solo album.  All songs were written by Edward Rogers and George Usher.  He was previously a founding member of Green Rooftops and Primrose Hill. Patti Rothberg Patti Rothberg's recording career began in 1996 with Between the One and the Nine (EMI records) Since then she has toured everywhere, from Scotland to Japan to New Jersey (fun fun) and made many more recordings. She performs regularly in NYC with Loser's lounge beloved sound man, Freddie Katz and their 4 piece rock band. She is also a painter, and custom paints (members of the Loser's Lounge audience) or whomever would like to take advantage of this awesome opportunity to be immortalized by a "LOSER"! >> Visit Patti Rothberg's Site Mark Rozzo Mark Rozzo plays and sings in Champale, the Brooklyn-based indie ensemble that has, at various times, featured members of Luna, Clem Snide, Sparklehorse, and Nada Surf.  Their acclaimed debut LP, "Simple Days" was released on Pitch-a-Tent Records in 2001, and they've been featured on several compilations and tribute albums.  Mark's canyon-rock side-project is called Maplewood. >> Visit Mark Rozzo's Sites at champalebungalow.com or maplewoodfeelsgood.com Peter Salett Peter Salett first gained widespread recognition through his song “Heart of Mine”, which was the main theme of Edward Norton’s film  Keeping the Faith. Other films featuring Salett's songs include  Wet Hot American Summer and Maldonado Miracle, Salma Hayek's directorial debut. Salett’s 4th record, "After A While", was produced by Craig Ross and was recorded in New York, Austin, and Los Angeles. It will be released this spring.   >> Visit Peter Salett's Site Debby Schwartz Debby plays around town solo acoustic and with friends in various projects.  Go to her website to see listings for shows, to get on the mailing list, etc. >> Visit Debby Schwartz's Site Tricia Scotti Tricia first sang wth the Kustard Kings, Connie and Sean at the Fleetwood Mac show. Please visit her at myspace.com/triciascotti and triciascotti.com >> Visit Tricia Scotti's Site Stephanie Seymour Stephanie Seymour is a big Loser. She is one third of the legendary Losers Lounge act Ladyville (along with Julia Greenberg and Tricia Scotti) - just call her Truli. She also fronts the band Birdy, which has released two CDs, Supernominal Paraphernalia and Quarantine, on Cropduster Records, a collective, cooperative indie label. If you don't buy her CDs, YOU will be a big loser too. >> Visit Stephanie Seymour's Site Eddie Skuller Eddie Skuller's "Greatest Hits" CD garnered rave reviews in the music press with the New York Times citing "...his lofty tenor is too original to pigeonhole."    Lately he's been covering tunes from the BeeGee's to the Smithereens to Billie Holiday.   Eddie is accompanied by jazz pianist Ethan Herr. >> Visit Eddie Skuller's Site The Terhune Brothers Brothers Rob, Kevin and David began their musical partnership as pre-teens, banging on chairs, plucking guitars and recording songs under names like Nashville Blues Plus One, The Supersonics, and The Swampy Rivers. As adults they reunited as the musical foundation of Bootfoot and now perform as The Terhune Brothers, the Loser’s own dysfunctional family act. “Especially notable was a rapturous ‘Shangri-la’ performed by The Terhune Brothers” read a New York Times review of the Kinks tribute. Visit The Terhune Brothers' Site David Terhune David is the founder of the Kustard Kings, house band for the Loser's Lounge since 1994. He comes by his lounge roots honestly, having played drums with his parents' lounge act during his teens. David's credits include bands such as Normal Men, The Sloppy Joes, The Liquor Giants, and Bootfoot. The Kustard Kings signed with Confidential Recordings in 2001 and have released two instrumental classics, “Blam!” and “A Kustard Kristmas.” David’s lyrics can be heard on Randall Woolf’s CRI release, “Rock Steady.” David is a songwriter, husband, and father of three, and does it all in Brooklyn, NY. Visit David Terhune's Sites: kustardkings.com confidentialrecordings.com david.terhune.org Amanda Thorpe English chanteuse, Amanda Thorpe, debuted at the Dusty Springfield Losers Lounge singing “Going Back” . Her debut album,“Mass”,  “brims with lovely melodies and haunting vocals” (People Magazine). Her live performances “balance brassiness and vulnerability with panache”  (Variety) while her bitter-sweet songs challenge our expectations of familiar forms with “a smoky intimate ambiance” (Splendid). She is currently recording her second album, which may well have a couple of losers on it. Visit Amanda Thorpe's Site Joshua Tyler Joshua Tyler is currently performing and recording in his first solo endeavor appropriately titled Joshua Tyler. Formerly the lead singer of NYC based band, mini-king, Tyler’s vocal styling has been compared to the likes of David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, and George Michael with the music carrying soulful pop overtones. He can also be found producing outside projects in his studio. Tony Zajkowski (tonyz) tonyz has been a Loser since the very beginning. His band Honeycomb is a multimedia pop/rock outfit that was nominated for an American Music Award for Best Unsigned Band in 2003. He was formerly the lead singer in the critically acclaimed band Lotion, with 3 major label albums and appearances on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and HBO's Reverb. Visit tonyz's Site

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