Johnny Lonely / J Raoul Brody

Johnny Lonely / J Raoul Brody

Depressed? Anxious? Miserable? Lonely?  So are we, and we’re going to sing about it!Join us at “Bird and Beckett bookstore for “Lonely Under the Covers.” an evening of your favorite pop hits about rejection and dejection.  The Beatles, George Jones, Julie London and Motown all have one thing in common – heartbreak. Help us shed the bad vibes as we revel in the wallow with infectious sardonic glee.Johnny Lonely and Joshua Raoul Brody return to Bird and Beckett with a fistful of dolours, eager to share a tear and a beer (BYOB) with you as they dip into the Pop Culture Songbook of Sadness. But how long will Raoul be able to stand it before he insists on playing something upbeat and cheerful? Songs include: “Cry Me A River,” “Misery,” “You Keep Me Hanging On.” and “Sunshine and Lollipops.” Featuring Jeff Hobbs on reeds and violin and special guests.   August 13, 7:30 pm B&B Bookstore. Brian Lohmann is a singer-songwriter, actor-improviser with BATS Improv. “Johnny Lonely,” grew out of his work with the seminal 80’s SF comedy troupe, Faultline. He recorded and toured with John Wesley Harding and was a part of the SF vocal jazz sextet, Acapella Gold. His songs were featured in the indie film, Thanks, with Rita Rudner and Edi Patterson. His solo show, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour, premiered at The Marsh, then toured to Seattle and Australia. His debut album, The One and Lonely, Johnny Lonely, is available on BANDCAMP. https://brianlohmann.bandcamp.com/album/the-one-and-lonely-johnny-lonelyJoshua Raoul Brody is a keyboard player, accompanist, and musical director.He has worked with Robin Williams, Richard Montoya, Rick & Ruby, and many other acts that begin with the letter R. He currently runs the live karaoke show Plays His Favorite Beatles Songs AND Accompanies YOU On YOURS!, playswith and arranges for the medium-sized big band Orchestra Nostalgico, and is musical director for BATS Improv, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour, and probably The Residents’ (hey, there’s another act that begins with R!) God In Three Persons if it ever plays again.