Moneybrother will make his full-band New York City debut on May 5 at Mercury Lounge
Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston St.
Wednesday, May 5, $10, 6:30
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
www.myspace.com/moneybrother
Earlier this year, Moneybrother played an acoustic gig with Rhett Miller at City Winery. The creation of former Monster Anders Wendin, Moneybrother is back in town, making its full-band debut at Mercury Lounge on May 5. A soulful mix of pop, punk, reggae, classic rock, and disco, Moneybrother’s latest album, REAL CONTROL (April 2010), is a musical tour de force, from the funky opener, “Born Under a Bad Sign,” to the rollicking gem “Get Some Tonight,” from the infectious choruses of “We Die Only Once” and “Just Another Part of Me That Breaks Down” to the power ballad “6 AM” and the lovely closer, “Showdown,” a song that would make Ian Hunter proud. At times, Wendin’s voice is a little Mick Jones and a lot Joe Strummer, turning REAL CONTROL into a Clash-like foray into love and heartbreak, with horns and strings and other accoutrements. Moneybrother is sharing the bill with Michael Leonhart and the Avramina 7, featuring the Antibalas Horns, and DJ Sean Lennon, which should make for quite an unusual night of cool music.