New York Scissor brothers and sisters, I have some exciting news for you! Ana Matronic is going to be performing in “Fulldome” presented by Joshua Light Show in an all new 360º live show in the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The shows will take place on June 3, 4 and 5, 2011. Miz Ana will be joined by Alyson Denny, Seth Kirby, Brock Monroe, Doug Pope, Bec Stupak, and noted illustrator Gary Panter. You can get your tickets for these sure to sell out shows at this link.
Here’s some more details from the press release:
Discover how the brain interprets light and sound with an after-hours visit to Brain: The Inside Story. Then, put your brain to the test in a multi-sensory experience in the Hayden Planetarium. New York’s legendary Joshua Light Show presents Fulldome, an eye-popping, 360-degree work of light and sound that explores the neurological phenomenon synesthesia, or the blending of sensory experiences. Led by multimedia artist Joshua White, Joshua Light Show is noted for creating the hallucinatory visuals behind psychedelic rock bands such as “The Grateful Dead” and “The Who.”
I’ll be out of town New York, so please represent for me. I’ve seen programs at the Planetarium before and they are mind-blowing. With the credentials Joshua White has, I am certain these will be amazing nights!
The Scissor Sisters know how to throw a dance party! On February 4, 2011, Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, two of our beloved Scissor Sisters, were doing a very rare DJ set at the Museum of Natural History in New York. It was a super fun night watching Jake and Ana shake their groove things on stage while the entire museum danced our asses off. Every song they played was thumping and it was definitely a great way to see my friend BB3 usher in his birthday (and have a very happy birthday BB3)! One of the songs we were treated to was a mashup of the Scissor Sisters’ “Invisible Light” mashed up with Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.” The video you are about to see is admittedly not the greatest, but where else are you going to hear this great remix? The answer of course is According2g.com. Check in daily for the very best of the music and art scene in New York!
On stage: Jake Shears, Ana Matronic and DJ Sammy Jo. Get ready to throw yourself a silent rave!
I can’t think of a better way to cure the wintertime blues than by seeing Jake Shears and Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters do a DJ set at the Museum of Natural History in New York! Jake and Ana have great taste in music and before the night was over, we heard songs by The KLF, My Life With Thrill Kill Kult, Nitzer Ebb, a snippet of a new Scissor Sisters song and a mash-up of the Scissors own “Invisible Light” over the music of Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”!!! Wow! Jake and Ana danced on stage the entire night and once the set was over, chatted with fans! They are such a class act, all I can say is – respect!
Museum of Natural History
Aside from the fact that Scissor Sisters (with Sammy Jo) were in the house spinning great dance music with an irresistible dance beat all night long, the vibe at the Museum of Natural History is so cool. You get to hang out in a selected section of the museum, are treated to trippy projected visuals on a screen and there’s a bar at the museum! It’s not very often you can say that you attended a dance party thrown by Scissor Sisters inside the Museum of Natural History, but I am excited to say – I have!
Did you really think I’d only post 5 pictures of my beloved Scissor Sisters from their sold out show at Terminal 5 in New York on August 24, 2010? I didn’t think so either! You can see even more Scissory goodness here.
"Show your nipples if According2g is your favorite website" - Jake Shears
Sometimes I think it’s impossible to love the Scissor Sisters more than I do. Their music always puts me in a good mood, their live shows are non-stop dance parties, all band members are extremely filthy/gorgeous and most important – they get my vote for the nicest band in Rock and Roll. They are all huge fans of music and they know how important it is to be nice to fans. I’ve been blessed to meet the band on several occasions and every time, their kindness makes me proud to be a fan. Before their amazing show on August 24, 2010 at New York’s Terminal 5, I spoke with the band and here are a few tidbits that I learned.
Two years ago, I saw the Sisters perform a secret show in New York where they performed about 10 as yet unreleased songs under the name “Debbie’s Harry.” Songs played that night included “Television,” “Who’s Your Money?,” “Uruboros,” and “Taking Shape.” The songs were ultimately scrapped and an entirely new batch of material that would become the brilliant record “Night Work” was recorded. I asked lead singer Jake Shears if we’ll ever see those songs in the form of B-sides, an EP or a new record and he said “as it stands now, you were witness to a very special night.”
Del Marquis and G
Autographed CD covers and photos taken by G.
Every time I’ve ever spoken with Ana Matronic, it seems as if we’ve known each other for years. She happily signed photos I’ve taken of her and with her and I couldn’t resist asking questions about her recent experience working with another one of my favorite groups, Duran Duran! Forgive me for paraphrasing this next bit. Knowing that she’s a huge Durannie, I said “You must have been dying when that experience happened.” She said she was beyond dying! She went into the studio with Mark Ronson and Nick Rhodes and Simon LeBon appeared soon after. She was under the impression that she would just be singing a few pre-written lines but once in the studio, they started writing! She said that she had to hang out in the bathroom by herself for a few moments to soak in the fact that she had been given this amazing opportunity. Ana said that she might have appeared a bit nervous in the studio – and who wouldn’t be if you were sharing the space with Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes and Mark Ronson – and Ronson said “should I kick out the guys?” Ana immediately said “Hell no!” She also said the song is mid-tempo and the track (as well as the songs she has heard) are very reminiscent of “Rio” era Duran! Thanks for sharing those tidbits Ana!
I’d also like to thank Scissor Sisters again for being absolutely delightful both on stage and off. When they come to your town, do not hesitate to see them – it’s impossible not to have the time of your life at one of their shows.
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