The Lisps

The Lisps is a New York-based indie rock band. The group formed in The South Bronx in 2005 fronted by César Alvarez and Sammy Tunis.[1] The band consists of four members playing guitars, melodicas, found percussion, drum set, and male/female vocals. The music combines elements of Folk and Vaudeville with Western pop music.[2]

The Lisps
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresIndie Rock
Years active2005–2015
LabelsExtropian Records
WebsiteThe Lisps
MembersCésar Alvarez, Eric Farber, Sammy Tunis, Lorenzo Wolff

In 2008 The Lisps wrote a Civil War and science fiction themed musical entitled Futurity[3][4][5][6] which has been performed in workshop versions at The Zipper Factory, Joe's Pub[7] and HERE in New York City. Futurity world premiered as part of the American Repertory Theater's 2011-12 season under the direction of Sarah Benson.[8] Walker Art Center has co-commissioned the project.[9] Broadway actor Michael Cerveris has performed with The Lisps in several of the workshop productions of Futurity and in concert.[10][11]

The Lisps composed the music for The Foundry Theatre's 2013 production of Bertolt Brecht's "The Good Person of Szechwan",[12] which starred Taylor Mac.

The Lisps released their debut EP "The Vain, The Modest and The Dead" in 2006.[13] In 2008 they self-released their debut full length "Country Doctor Museum."[14][15] In May 2011 they released their third album "Are We at the Movies?" [16] In October 2012 The Lisps released their fourth album "Futurity" [17]

Discography
  • "The Vain, The Modest and The Dead" (self-released 2006)
  • "Country Doctor Museum" (self-released 2008)
  • "Are We at the Movies?" (Extropian Records 2011)
  • "Futurity" (Extropian Records 2012)
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References
  1. http://asap.ap.org/stories/1015656.s
  2. https://www.spin.com/2008/02/lisps/
  3. http://atlengthmag.com/music/title-of-post-here/
  4. http://www.nypress.com/article-19782-pressed-for-time-futurity-a-musical-by-the-lisps.html
  5. http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2009/01/an-indie-rock-musical-grows-in-brooklyn.php
  6. http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/music-is-science-fiction-an-interview-with-the-lisps/
  7. http://www.tor.com/blogs/2009/05/sf-theater-futurity-draft
  8. https://www.boston.com/ae/specials/culturedesk/2011/04/art.html
  9. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2011/05/walker-celebrates-cunningham-in-new-performing-arts-season.shtml
  10. http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/05-2011/michael-cerveris-to-join-the-lisps-for-may-20-cd-r_37425.html
  11. http://offoffbroadway.broadwayworld.com/article/The_Lisps_FUTURITY_Returns_to_HERE_Arts_Center_415_416_20100402
  12. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/09/theater/reviews/good-person-of-szechwan-with-taylor-mac-at-la-mama.html?_r=0
  13. http://themusicslut.com/2007/01/the-lisps-pianos-pepper-spray-my-heart-away/
  14. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-03-13/music/the-lisps/
  15. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90250304
  16. http://www.thealternateside.org/110720/listen-and-watch-lisps-tas-session-wnye-915
  17. https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/night-life/lisps
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