"STRUCK" is coming! A New Musical by Robert Saietta & Rebecca Hart. THREE NIGHTS ONLY! 8/31-9/2

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

STRUCK

A New Musical
By Robert Saietta and Rebecca Hart
**August 31st - September 2nd**
ALL SHOWS AT 7PM
All Tickets $15
HERE Arts Center
145 6th Avenue
(One block south of Spring St., entrance on Dominick St.)

*FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: (212) 352-3101
***Directed by Joan Jubett
Written by Robert Saietta and Rebecca Hart
Original Music by Rebecca Hart
Lighting Design by Charles Foster
Ninja Carpentry by Nate Lemoine

Featuring: Rebecca Hart*, Robert Saietta, Stephen Bradbury*, Martina Potratz, Dave Bennett and Tommy McGinn

Beth Prosser, the cult-rock superstar and divine survivor of a lightning strike, is stranded in her hometown, Naples, OH, with her band, The Transient Luminous Event, after a supernatural storm crashes their plane. There, on the ten-year anniversary of her perpetual tour, she confronts the secrets of her past and present.

*APPEARS COURTESY AEA

posted August 14, 2010 10:27 PM


Sal Bono Interviewwith Rebecca



posted March 3, 2010 03:22 PM


"Hart sings as though she had the god DNA herself" - dctheatre.com
The war is over, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra murdered, and Orestes and Electra await the judgment of the citizens and the gods. Euripides’ gripping drama is deftly re-imagined by playwright Anne Washburn in this razor-sharp modern adaptation. Directed by Aaron Posner.

Back on the Boards Again: RH is thrilled to join the cast of "ORESTES: A Tragic Romp" at the Folger Theatre in DC this winter!! The production will run January 27 - March 7 before moving to the Two River Theatre Company stage in Red Bank NJ, March 23 - April 11.



posted February 5, 2010 01:00 PM


"A musical powerhouse": Blog Love live review for Joe's Pub concert 12/4!!
Thanks to Sal Bono for his live review of our return to Joe's Pub! What a great show we had. Thanks all!

"Rebecca Hart and The Sexy Children took the stage Friday night at Joe's Pub in Astor Place only to have the jaws of each person in attendance hit the floor. Rebecca, a performance artist, actress and musical powerhouse, has more fortitude than most male singers. Her voice is a combination between Tori Amos and Bruce Springsteen, her lyrics are about love and life with a spin of comedy that only Woody Allen could write{....}While looking in Rebecca and her Sexy Children may seem like an average bar band, after witnessing what she has to offer, she proves otherwise. Rebecca is one to keep an eye out for.



posted December 7, 2009 12:51 PM


"Live at Joe's Pub" FINALLY avail on iTunes!!!
Only four short months after the release date, we bring that memorable sold-out show of 2/15/09 to you in the digital format, HERE. $8: Cheap and tasty, like our band.



posted November 10, 2009 12:38 PM


Blog Love from Playwright & music head Mark Snyder



posted October 7, 2009 11:24 AM


Live EP on sale NOW



posted September 1, 2009 11:45 AM

Watch a clip from the Rocks Off Concert Cruise!!



For Dave Schulz's full review go HERE

& What's with the "pixie" thing, people?

"The pixyish Hart is equal parts brash frontwoman and vulnerable deadpan comedian, her stage training giving her a comfort level in relating to the audience and being the center of attention. Acoustic guitar in hand, she adds the sexy to her band, The Sexy Children, comprised of Licorice’s Dave Lott and Matt Epstein and drummer Dan Barman. Adding a couple new songs to those on her recently released Live At Joe’s Pub, Hart played a marvelous opening set, guaranteeing good press by dedicating a cover of “Whipping Post” to your humble narrator. Distracting everyone from the fact that most people immediately considered me the most abusive bastard on the boat, Hart belted out the final stanza with a staggering power that left the uninitiated stunned."

(video courtesy of The Mouse and Jorge Cordova:



posted August 7, 2009 11:33 AM


Become a Fan on Facebook!

Everybody's doing it. Wait, that's Twitter. We're on there too.



posted April 17, 2009 02:53 PM


Follow RH & TSC on TWITTER! (OMG so cutting edge)



posted April 5, 2009 12:09 PM


L Magazine

"Folk, funk and sultry rock"

posted April 4, 2009 01:17 AM

Cool BAM Write Up for 4/11 GIG

"The impish Rebecca Hart has delighted audiences with her infectious stage presence and easy audience rapport. Backing Hart are the Sexy Children, three accomplished fusion musicians, providing rhythm for Hart’s rhyme, drawing on folk and funk foundations to inform their own unique style of rock n' roll."
-BAM web site. www.bam.org 4/11/09, 9PM - FREE SHOW

posted March 19, 2009 01:27 PM

Rebecca Hart & the Sexy Children LIVE at BAM!! FREE SHOW!!

"The impish Rebecca Hart has delighted audiences with her infectious stage presence and easy audience rapport. Backing Hart are the Sexy Children, three accomplished fusion musicians, providing rhythm for Hart’s rhyme, drawing on folk and funk foundations to inform their own unique style of rock n' roll."

directions! and info here.

FREE SHOW!! First come, first served.Just show up & line up.



posted March 9, 2009 11:17 AM


Rebecca Hart & the Sexy Children SELL OUT Joe's Pub!!!!

On Sunday, February 15, Rebecca Hart & the Sexy Children played their first gig at Joe's Pub NYC. They were the last gig of the night, following Allen Toussaint at noon and the Steep Canyon Rangers at 730 (featuring a Mr. Steve Martin on banjo). Rob Kendt opened up with a wistful solo set on guitar & piano.

The legendary club, we're happy to say, **SOLD OUT**. Fans reported a line around the block, and many people were turned away!!! which we are sorry to hear. Coming up: a FREE SHOW at BAMCAFE Live! on April 11. We'll make it up to you.

Thank you to everyone at the Public and the Pub for making this happen. Promotional design by Michael Poignand, promotional assistance by Scott Long and Erik Gratton and all our friends.



posted February 21, 2009 10:46 PM

Rebecca Hart LIVE on Louisville Public Radio WFPK! Click here to listen!

Rebecca Hart plays a couple of tunes and talks with the very cool Laura Shine about the run of "Rock & Roll: the Reunion Tour" at Actors Theatre of Louisville, and about her solo gig at venerated local venue The Rudyard Kipling.



posted February 21, 2009 11:50 AM


Earvolution.com Live Review!! (Knitting Factory Main Space, 12/4/08)

"Hart has a Broadway voice and a rock star soul ... wit and passion ... a marvelously startling power. {She} gets an excellent boost from her Sexy Children: Barman and Epstein are a superb rhythm section and add wonderful texture to her finely crafted songs. Normally out front of Licorice, Lott flourishes in the role of sideman, accentuating Hart’s acoustic rhythms with blues and classic rock riffs and ample though non-intrusive wah-wah guitar effects. It’s a four piece that is developing into a wonderful band."

Whoo-Hoo! Thanks to Dave Schulz and everyone at Earvolution.

For the full review, go HERE



posted December 12, 2008 10:15 AM


RH in TIME OUT NY!!!
"an impressively well-textured voice and a band that brings a potent dose of downtown NYC heat" (april 3-9 issue, 2008)

Thank you Time Out!! for this this little gem.

posted April 7, 2008 10:08 AM

Visit Rebecca Hart on MySpace!

For the Tour Blog, Photos, Video & More, visit

www.myspace.com/rebeccahart

and say hello...



posted March 14, 2007 12:01 PM

'Crash & Strum' now available on iTUNES!!

Click HEREto download "Crash & Strum"!!!

"Crash & Strum" , the first-ever full-length, full-band, full-on Rebecca Hart recording, is finally available!! The CD RELEASE SHOW was September 30 at the classy downtown NYC joint Mo Pitkins House of Satisfaction, as part of the MEANY MUSIC FESTIVAL!!!! RH was joined onstage by Eran Asias (drums), Oscar Bautista (guitar), and Dimitri Tisseyre (bass).
"Crash & Strum" was produced by Benjy King and features the mighty David Santos on bass, Joel Hoekstra on guitar, and Eran Asias on drums.

posted September 25, 2006 10:03 AM

MUSIC REVIEWS


Praise for Hart LIVE:

"Rebecca Hart, along with her dynamic gentlemen trio... without a doubt sounded to be the best performer brought in all year. The band with their seemingly part rebel, part pixy lead singer initially seemed a bit distant yet throughout the show Hart made amusingly selfdeprecating jokes, instantly winning over the audience. Her humorous contributions between numbers gave context to her music. As fellow comrades and fellow New Yorkers, the group is a new collaboration, but definitely a good one. Whether the four will remain together musically only time will tell, but Hart's addition to the canon of good voices is more or less assured." - Thea Peterson RED&BLACK, Washington & Jefferson College

"Her huge voice captures your attention...a great performer!" - Billie Eaves, Director of Student Activities, Washington & Jefferson College

"What a voice!!" - Martin Drury, Abbey National Theatre, Ireland

"Rebecca Hart literally stopped everyone in their tracks with a mesmerizing live performance on-air. This singing star has landed in Ireland to bowl us over with her magic." - Michael Duffy, Dundalk FM 100, Ireland

Praise for 'CRASH & STRUM'

"Yow. Exactly the kind of record we're a sucker for. A chick singer/songwriter with a rocker's soul that has something to say and knows how to get her point across. Tasty across the board from start to finish. Hart is a triple threat that plays beautifully, sings unangelically, and could make a living as a lo-fi Diane Warren. A great slice of pop as art without the pretensions. Hart is sure to grab you. Debuts like this deserve special attention when they come along. " (Midwest Record Recap, 5/06)

"Rebecca Hart demonstrates what it is to be a true artist on her album 'Crash & Strum'... The sound is a cross between Natalie Merchant and Tracy Chapman; folksy & funky collude to produce a very distinct and captivating sound....There is a depth here and the poetic character of her lyrics is what is so compelling. A clear message of independence... A strong & confident woman who demands listening." -Shaun Flagg, Skope Magazine, Jan/Feb Issue #29

"Not exactly the coffeehouse folk of some female singer-songwriters, Rebecca Hart has some funky styles to showcase on the opening “The Vibe”, which brings to mind a cross between Michelle Shocked and Tracy Chapman. It's a rootsy pop feel that is quite decent... Hart likes her folksy moody pop, particularly on the sparse, murky title track, which evolves into a big, rousing, Etheridge-lite rocker. And it’s this little kickstart that makes the ensuing “Wishing Hour” gel much quicker. The sleeper pick has to be the mellow “Last Dance”, which sounds like a cross between Jewel and k.d. lang. Another little nugget is the soft and dub-flavored “Out of Me” that brings to mind Natalie Merchant. The record ends with another uplifting pop rock number entitled “Big Fire” that has a lot of fire in its belly. " - Jason MacNeil, PopMatters Music Review 9/8/06

"“Crash & Strum” is great AAA that smokes out the differences between jazz rock and pop for a fusion that will be greeted with open arms across the country." (smother.net, 5/06)

"Rebecca Hart has a big voice and plays the hell out of her acoustic guitar. ... Excellent. And it came from New York City." (Doug Treadway, 'Nightflying')

"Smoky and sultry, New York City-bred vocalist/guitarist Rebecca Hart sounds like the love child of Suzanne Vega and Steely Dan. Whether singing about love, politics or art, Hart infuses her subtle yet powerful music with an explicit sense of drama (she was theatrically trained at Brown University) and the occasional power chord - making Crash & Strum a thoroughly satisfying 40 minutes." (Michael Popke, 'Sea of Tranquility')



posted August 31, 2006 03:17 PM