Live screening w/a presentation by The Professors Of Urgh: Chaki & Chris Slusarenko (the hosts of A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! podcast)
About this Event
Hosted by WFMU DJ Evan "Funk" Davies.
The screening will feature a presentation by The Professors Of Urgh!, Chaki & Chris Slusarenko, who have amassed over 55 episodes about the wheres, whys, and hows of the epic 80s concert film, URGH! A MUSIC WAR, coming to light. Speaking with guests such as Lesley Woods of Au Pairs, Hugo Burnham of Gang Of Four, Stan Ridgway of Wall Of Voodoo & Steve Bartek of Oingo Boingo, they have gotten the history of this film and its artists firsthand. Plus, they will unlock the jaw-dropping secrets of the incredible ingontio, head-scratching band, Invisible Sex (HEAR INVISIBLE SEX SPEAK TO YOU!!!!).
About URGH! A MUSIC WAR: Considered one of the most ground zero documents of the late 70s/early 80s New Music Scene, URGH! A MUSIC WAR has rarely been seen on the big screen. Featuring 34 bands ranging from the well-known (The Police, Devo, X, Joan Jett, XTC, The Go-Gos & Gary Numan) to the true underground (Dead Kennedys, Magazine, The Cramps, Pere Ubu, Au Pairs, Klaus Nomi), the film is beautifully shot and recorded, allowing each band to sound and perform completely authentically.
About THE PROFESSORS OF URGH!:
Chaki is a Los Angeles-based electro-funk artist, performer, and underground culture instigator blending heavy bass, synth-driven grooves, and a surreal, offbeat stage presence. He has toured with El Vez and Fishbone and opened for Parliament Funkadelic, as well as opening multiple dates on tour for Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew’s Remain in Light touring band. His latest release, From L.A. to the Bay on High Occulture Records, is a career-spanning 12" featuring classic bangers and three new cuts.
Beyond music, Chaki is the creator of the Punk Rock Graveyard Tour at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, a cult-favorite experience exploring the resting places and stories of punk and underground icons. He is also a recurring guest on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, hosted by Tom Scharpling.
Chris Slusarenko is the host of the top ten Apple Music Interview podcast, Revolutions Per Movie— a guest-driven podcast about music films with guests such as Peter Buck of R.E.M., icon Paul Williams, Spiral Stairs of Pavement, Ann Magnuson & Kevin McDonald of Kids In The Hall. A lifelong musician with albums on Sub Pop & Rough Trade, he has been a member of Guided By Voices and Eyelids, and has also been an independent video store owner for over 20 years.
All proceeds support WFMU
CD’s and Swag will be available for purchase.
WFMU Radio’s Monty Hall, located at 43 Montgomery Street in downtown Jersey City (mere steps from the Exchange Place PATH station).
Monty Hall is ADA-friendly with wheel chair ramps, accessible restrooms, seating on request, and advance arrangements for assistive services.
Our volunteers are always on hand to assist and make your experience welcoming.
Event venue
Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, United States
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