the Summarily Dismissed at BeanRunner Cafe

Cole Porteresque lyrics meet Steely Dan-style music in the hands of "swingin' brainiac" Ari Shagal, the composer, orchestrator, lyricist, and bandleader of The Summarily Dismissed. Shagal, the self-described "secret daughter of Todd Rundgren & Laura Nyro," leads a tight band that includes veteran jazz bassist Kevin Harris, lightning-fingered guitarist Adam Lomeo, and two vocalists: the raw, bluesy, soulful Matt Lomeo, and the smooth, dulcet-toned Ferima Faye. As a composer, Shagal proudly describes herself as a member of the Fancy Chord Club; her lyrics feature witty insight and laugh-out-loud humor in equal measure, while still allowing her bandmates plenty of opportunity to showcase their chops...

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Cole Porteresque lyrics meet Steely Dan-style music in the hands of "swingin' brainiac" Ari Shagal, the composer, orchestrator, lyricist, and bandleader of The Summarily Dismissed. Shagal, the self-described "secret daughter of Todd Rundgren & Laura Nyro," leads a tight band that includes veteran jazz bassist Kevin Harris, lightning-fingered guitarist Adam Lomeo, and two vocalists: the raw, bluesy, soulful Matt Lomeo, and the smooth, dulcet-toned Ferima Faye. As a composer, Shagal proudly describes herself as a member of the Fancy Chord Club; her lyrics feature witty insight and laugh-out-loud humor in equal measure, while still allowing her bandmates plenty of opportunity to showcase their chops. The Summarily Dismissed will perform songs from their 2013 album To Each!, in addition to new material and a cover or two from the canon of jazz and classic soul. $10 cover.

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