Described as a cross between Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Marx Brothers, David Buskin, Rob Carlson and George Wurzbach as Modern Man will bring their humorous and laugh-out-loud funny topical songs to the Mainstay in Rock Hall, MD on Saturday August 23 at 8:00 pm. Admission is $15.
David Buskin, Rob Carlson and George Wurzbach are three celebrated singers and songwriters, terrific instrumentalists with gorgeous voices and are known for their wacky wit and great sense of timing. Together they claim to have “quickly redefined something-or-other” and have delighted audiences as they interweave themes ranging from God to Godzilla, from manliness to cluelessness, from ESPN to the FBI with “a vocal blend that has not been heard since Ella and F. Scott Fitzgerald went their separate ways.”
The group began in New York in 1998 at the legendary Bottom Line when David Buskin of Buskin and Batteau met Rob Carlson who was performing there. David introduced Rob to George Wurzbach and the three became Modern Man. They toured widely on the East Coast and went on to win Back Stage Magazine’s “Bistro Award” in 2002 for Best Musical Comedy and the 2008 New York Nightlife Award for best comedy group in New York.
Spike Barkin, producer of the Roots of American Music Festival at Lincoln Center said, “without question the cleverest, funniest, most versatile group that I have heard in years.”
In addition to Lincoln Center, they played other prestigious venues such as The Bottom Line, Town Hall and The Barns at Wolf Trap and festivals including the Philadelphia Folk, Clearwater, Kerrville, Falcon Ridge and Summerfolk (Canada).
Their debut CD, “The Wide Album,” was recorded live at New York’s The Bottom Line. Their other recordings include 2004’s “Modern Immaturity” and 2007’s “Assisted Living.”
In 2010, George, David and Rob decided to pursue other interests and the band went on hiatus. Wurzbach is teaching at Monmouth State College in New Jersey. Buskin was playing dates with his old partner Robin Batteau and Carlson began touring with Vin Pasternak and Paul Peyton as Rob Carlson and the Benefit Street Band. When Buskin and Batteau called it quits this past spring, the three decided to revive Modern Man and fulfill some of the dates.
They are now touring with limited dates in 2014 and 2015. As the group says, “Back despite public demand, it’s Modern Man! That’s right, folks. Modern Man rides again… So don’t miss ‘em if you can! We’re not getting any younger.”
The Mainstay (Home of Musical Magic) is the friendly informal storefront performing arts center on Rock Hall’s old time Main Street. It is a 501(c)(3), non profit dedicated to the arts, serving Rock Hall, MD and the surrounding region.For information and reservations call 410-639-9133. Information is also available at the Mainstay’s website https://www.mainstayrockhall.org.
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