The Lisps Explained

The Lisps
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Origin:Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genre:Indie Rock
Years Active:2005–2015
Label:Extropian Records
Website:The Lisps
Current Members:César Alvarez, Eric Farber, Sammy Tunis, Lorenzo Wolff

The Lisps was an American, New York-based indie rock band. The group formed in The South Bronx in 2005 fronted by César Alvarez and Sammy Tunis.[1] The band consists of four members playing guitars, melodicas, found percussion, drum set, and male/female vocals. The music combines elements of Folk and Vaudeville with Western pop music.[2]

In 2008 The Lisps wrote a Civil War and science fiction themed musical entitled Futurity[3] [4] [5] [6] which has been performed in workshop versions at The Zipper Factory, Joe's Pub[7] and HERE in New York City. Futurity world premiered as part of the American Repertory Theater's 2011-12 season under the direction of Sarah Benson.[8] Walker Art Center has co-commissioned the project.[9] Broadway actor Michael Cerveris has performed with The Lisps in several of the workshop productions of Futurity and in concert.[10] [11]

The Lisps composed the music for The Foundry Theatre's 2013 production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Good Person of Szechwan",[12] which starred Taylor Mac.

The Lisps released their debut EP, The Vain, The Modest and The Dead, in 2006.[13] In 2008 they self-released their debut album, Country Doctor Museum.[14] [15] In May 2011 they released their third album, Are We at the Movies? [16] In October 2012, The Lisps released their fourth album, Futurity.[17]

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Notes and References

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  2. Web site: The Lisps. Spin.com. 20 February 2008.
  3. Web site: At Length » Futurity. Atlengthmag.com. 4 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Pressed for Time: Futurity: A Musical by the Lisps . 2011-08-04 . 2010-04-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100404075057/http://www.nypress.com/article-19782-pressed-for-time-futurity-a-musical-by-the-lisps.html . dead .
  5. Web site: PAPERMAG: Arts and Style - an Indie Rock Musical Grows in Brooklyn . 2011-08-04 . 2012-10-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121011162901/http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2009/01/an-indie-rock-musical-grows-in-brooklyn.php . dead .
  6. Web site: Interview: The Lisps. Lightspeedmagazine.com. 27 July 2010.
  7. Web site: SF Theater: Futurity. Tor.com. 20 May 2009.
  8. Web site: ART's new season: 'Porgy' and The Lisps. Boston.com. 4 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Walker celebrates Cunningham in new performing arts season. Euan. Kerr. Blogs.mprnews.org. 4 January 2022.
  10. Web site: Michael Cerveris to Join The Lisps for May 20 CD Release Party | TheaterMania. Theatermania.com. 4 January 2022.
  11. Web site: The Lisps' FUTURITY Featuring Michael Cerveris Returns to HERE Arts Center, 4/15 & 4/16. BroadwayWorld.com. 4 January 2022.
  12. News: To Earth, Seeking Goodness. The New York Times. 8 February 2013. Isherwood. Charles.
  13. Web site: The Music Slut - Reviews, Interviews, Contests, Free MP3s . 2011-08-04 . 2011-10-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111008231536/http://themusicslut.com/2007/01/the-lisps-pianos-pepper-spray-my-heart-away/ . dead .
  14. Web site: The Lisps - Page 1 - Music - Phoenix - Phoenix New Times . 2011-08-04 . 2012-10-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121020113505/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-03-13/music/the-lisps/ . dead .
  15. News: The Lisps: Sing Along with Heartache. NPR.org.
  16. Web site: Listen and Watch: The Lisps on TAS in Session on WNYE 91.5 | the Alternate Side . 2011-08-04 . 2011-07-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725001216/http://www.thealternateside.org/110720/listen-and-watch-lisps-tas-session-wnye-915 . dead .
  17. Lisps. The New Yorker.

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