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Taken from NYS Music (Jun 18, 2021)

Levin Brothers' Vaccinating Rhythm Tour Announces Bearsville Theater Show

by Matthew Perez Gin


Levin Brothers gig flyer
Levin Brothers gig flyer


Woodstock's Tony and Pete Levin bring their Levin Brothers Vaccinating Rhythm tour to the Bearsville Theater on June 26, 2021, as part of a select tour of shows. The duo was founded by Pete and Tony Levin in 2013, after 5 decades of performing and recording with the titans of music in jazz, fusion, rock, pop, and world music. Now, they are set to tour New York alongside an outstanding supporting jazz lineup at the Bearsville Theater.


After guesting on each other's projects, the Levin Brothers finally decided to create their own jazz band. To date, the Levin Brothers have released 2 albums - the self-titled first album in 2014, and the follow-up live album Special Delivery in 2017. The band has toured all over the USA, Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Japan.


Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Tony Levin, one of the most recorded bassists in the history of music, has become bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. He has played on notable recordings for icons John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Carly Simon, Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, and Chuck Mangione. Currently, tours and records with Stick Men, Levin Brothers, King Crimson, and Peter Gabriel.


After graduating from the Julliard School, Pete Levin became a synthesizer specialist among New York City recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings, performing with many artists including the following: Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, David Sanborn, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Lenny White, and Paul Simon.


Levin Brothers. Courtesy Image
Levin Brothers. Courtesy Image


A veteran of the New York Jazz scene, Jeff 'Siege' Siegel has become a who's-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna's Trio from 1994 to 1999, he has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Lee Shaw, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill, and Mose Allison.


Additionally, contemporary Jazz guitarist Jeff Ciampa has recorded and toured with some of the most well-known jazz, pop, and rock stars, including the following: Harry Belafonte, Jon Lucien, Dave Matthews, Mark Egan, Bill Evans, Al MacDowell, Ornette Coleman, Lew Soloff, and Lenny White.


Levin Brothers. Courtesy Image
Levin Brothers. Courtesy Image


All tickets are $50 General Admission in advance and $55.00 general admission at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM ET and the show begins at 8:00 PM ET. For tickets, visit www.bearsvilletheater.com


Bearsville Theater's Jazz Brunch lineup


For the finest jazz, food, and drink in the Catskills, experience the Bearsville Theater's Jazz Brunch every Sunday through Labor Day with the following artists:


06/20 - Pete Levin
06/27 - Christine and Elliott Spero
07/04 - The Peter Einhorn Trio
07/11 - Elliott Spero
07/18 - Chris Milletari
07/25 - Ken McGloin and Jim Curtain
08/01 - The Peter Eiinhorn Trio
08/08 - Pete Levin
08/15 - Marrotta Trio
08/22 - Baron Raymonde and Bennett Hiscox
08/29 - Perry Beekman
09/05 - The Peter Einhorn Trio






 
 

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