I'm endlessly grateful that I had an opportunity to play in one of the most innovative art-fashion bands featuring the original music & songs of multi-disciplinary artist, the trailblazing PHOEBE LEGERE!
As the fan blog devoted to Phoebe Legere and the band MONAD says:
"A Band, A Conviction, A Lifestyle: The Genesis of Total Art Synthesis in Rock. In the Beginning...There Was MONAD. Dedicated to the Groundbreaking Transmedia Artist & Genius Phoebe Legere. Monad was an activist art collective playing music that blurred the lines between original rock, contemporary classical music, electronic dance music, art and rock n roll."
THE BROOKLYN RAIL wrote: "Phoebe Legere is a transdisciplinary artist. Her multi-format artworks issue from a powerful and intimate internal voice." (Follow the fan blog at: phoebelegeresmonad.blogspot.com)
DAVID BOWIE agreed. After seeing Phoebe on a well-known nighttime TV talk show in England, Bowie invited Phoebe to tour with him as his support act for his legendary SOUND & VISION Tour.
Me on my Steinberger with the incomparable Phoebe Legere (photo by Derek RIdgers)We played in every significant club in New York City and beyond. Phoebe's art and music put clubs on the map. Many critics and influencers say the legendary and iconic Phoebe Legere is responsible for creating the East Village Scene. Phoebe's song "MARILYN" was a college radio hit and as you all know, Phoebe continues to explore and excel in all art forms, most recently Writer-Composer-Director for her award winning film: GENDER SYMPHONY. Follow Phoebe on social media and visit her site to learn more: phoebelegere.com Phoebe's new Substack account is: phoebelegere.substack.com
Phoebe plays 7 instruments including the accordion and is considered a virtuoso.Among her other endeavors, Phoebe Legere founded the Foundation for New American Art, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to bringing arts education programs, performances and cultural equity to underserved communities in low-income neighborhoods. Her work has garnered attention from the National Foundation of the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts and the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs. All of these esteemed bodies have awarded Phoebe's nonprofit with grants. Her work is changing lives and having a positive impact on neglected youth. Follow Foundation for New American Art on instagram, twitter and facebook. Visit: foundationfornewamericanart.org
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Because of my work in Monad I received The Acker Award in Music in 2020.
The Acker Award, named for writer Kathy Acker, acknowledges art & service to the New York Art and Music Avant Garde. Thank You, Phoebe! Without your invitation to join the coolest band of all time, I would never have received The Acker for my interdisciplinary music-art-theater work in your band, Monad.
