“DIRTY, STUPID MUSIC VOL. 3” Featuring Powerhouse Performers and more
The intimate cabaret show returns to Curious Comedy Theater with two live performances
Resonance Ensemble proudly announces “Dirty, Stupid Music Vol. 3,” a show that Artslandia magazine once deemed an “irreverent, feisty look at cabaret.” Blending elements of classical cabaret music, spoken word, devised theatre, satire, parody, and more, Dirty, Stupid Music harks back to the informal French nightspots of the 19th century where poets, artists, and composers performed. Resonance brings this intimate show back to Curious Comedy Theater on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
Erik Satie - the inspiration for the name of our concert!
The title Dirty, Stupid Music was inspired by Erik Satie’s description of his cabaret music as “more stupid and dirty than anything.” Both performances feature an impressive ensemble cast, with acclaimed vocalists Madeline Ross, Cecille Elliot, Brandon Michael, Erik Hundtoft, and Shohei Kobayashi, as well as the talented pianist, David Saffert. Each show will also have special appearances by mystery guests.
Katherine FitzGibbon on the Curious Comedy Stage
After a hiatus from Dirty, Stupid Music during the pandemic, Artistic Director Katherine FitzGibbon felt it was exactly the right time to bring back Resonance’s signature cabaret show for its third edition. “These five vocalists have that timeless skill of being able to be completely vulnerable and personal in their connection with the audience. We all crave that feeling of being in the room with performers who feel like they’re speaking directly to us.”
This year’s music includes diverse and rarely-performed songs from cabaret, musical theater, jazz, classical, and folk genres. The cast has spun together a show looking at what we owe to each other as a community and what we long for individually, with humorous and poignant takes from each performer. Music ranging from Charles Ives to Rhiannon Giddens to Harold Arlen to Joe Cocker will be featured, as well as the world premiere of a new work for vocal quartet, from performer-composer Cecille Elliott.
Resonance returns to Curious Comedy Theater, the cabaret-style theater known for its state-of-the-art lights, sound, and projection, with a full bar serving delicious food and drinks.
Dirty, Stupid Music Vol. 3 is a fundraising event. All funds raised from the concert will be used to support Resonance’s impactful programming. Concertgoers can enter to win drawings, and place bids in a silent auction.
David Saffert and Erik Hundtoft from Dirty, Stupid Music 2017, at Curious Comedy.
“This is the night where we get to let our hair down.” FitzGibbon further entices, “This team of performers has been poring over the incredible cabaret music of the 20th and 21st centuries to choose music that matters to them. I’m grateful that we’ll be able to come together for a fundraising event that supports Resonance’s mission of bringing new music into the world to create change.”
Tickets to this fundraising event are *$125 and include dinner, wine, and a seat at the cabaret – on sale now here or by calling (503) 427-8701.
*Beginning on Friday, November 25, take advantage of our BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE: Enter promo code DIRTY for 50% off all tickets to DSM - prices discounted through Giving Tuesday! (November 29!) Details here.
CLICK HERE to read Krista Garver’s full 2017 Dirty, Stupid Music Broadway World review.