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13th Alibi

NYC's House Band

About Me

Unlike many local acts operating in the New York City area, 13th ALIBI bands together a formidable ensemble of true New York musicians. Each of the four Alibis were raised in the boroughs of NYC and are each undeniable credits to their individual crafts. Taking the collective array of each band member's uncommon influences and incorporating them into a unique amalgamation has provided 13th ALIBI with the right blend of sound and flavor- music which is distinct enough to be innovative, yet charismatic enough to feel familiar. These guys have a gravity to them- once your near it you'll want to stay around them.
13th ALIBI has summoned the anger, the guilt, the passion and the power from the Classic Rock music of the last century and has plugged it back into the pop culture society we live in today. In a rare and refreshing endeavor, the boys in this band have infused the wisdom of an old soul with the energy and spunk of an American youth -which each of them are.
Their diverse catalogue of original material covers a range of emotions and taps into numerous musical styles, all the while remaining true to the song. From the laid back slide guitar Pitta plays on the opening of The Great Goodbye to the driving distortion crashing through the choruses of The Good Fight, you believe in what this band is saying. Take, for instance, any live performance of Blue Van or Chinese New Year. There is so much soul and funk pumping through the speakers, that you can't find a foot not stomping or a head not bobbing. 13th ALIBI's energetic shows have always been the tool used to turn strangers into enthusiasts. To hear these songs performed live, on a Friday night, in a packed venue, is all anyone needs to understand where this band is coming from.
With an astounding rhythm section (provided by Louis) leaping from blues walks to reggae to disco rhythms, it is no wonder Desharnais' poetic and insightful lyrics (sung in confident soulful voice) and Friedman's versatile styles of unique keyboarding fit tight and comfortably into the pocket of each groove.
This is not rip-off rock. There are no played out "I love you" songs or lifeless drum loops. There are no videos involved in which the band dresses in matching white suits. But you knew that, didnt you? 13th ALIBI is, for all intents and purposes, a Rock and Roll band. Hey, somebody's got to do the dirty work. ............................................................ ...Some of the NYC Venues that've kindly hosted 13th ALIBI include: KENNY'S CASTWAYS, CBGB, CONTINENTAL, THE BITTER END, MERCURY LOUNGE, THE CUTTING ROOM, SULLIVAN HALL, SIBERIA, LION'S DENS, THE BAGGOT INN, THE KNITTING FACTORY, KLUB45(of Connolly's, Times Sq.), WICKED WILLY'S, THE ELBOW ROOM, THE MEAN FIDDLER, SAM'S, FIANLLY FRED'S, THE UNDERSCORE, 169 BAR, THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE, THE DELANCEY, and more

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Member Since: 5/28/2005
Band Website: Download FREE 13th Alibi tracks at MP3.com !!!
Band Members: *J.D.-Singer/Harmonica *William-Guitar/Vocals * Gardy-Bass/Vocals * Mike-Piano/Vocals
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Check out this event: 13th ALIBI LIVE @Sullivan Hall

Hosted By: 13th Alibi When: Saturday Jul 12, 2008 at 11:30 PMWhere: Sullivan Hall (formerly Lion's Den)214 Sullivan st.(b'twn Bleecker & w.3rd)NYC, New York|33 10010United StatesDescription:13th Alibi...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:47:00 PST

Weekly Update .11

Hola! There's so much going on in 13th Alibi land that it's becoming hard to keep up. Here's the skinny on some recent events. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Underscore show. It was a good one...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Tue, 16 May 2006 09:41:00 PST

Weekly Update .10

The Weekly Update hasn't been so weekly lately. We apologize for that. However, we have been busy over the past few weeks booking shows, getting t-shirts and other merchandise made, recording, and wri...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:56:00 PST

Weekly Update .9

By now, we are sure that you are all aware of the 169 Bar show. Once again, it's Saturday, March 18th at 9:45. We now know for a fact that this place is deck, so being hungover from St. Pat's is no ex...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:07:00 PST

Weekly Update .8

"Students achieving Oneness will move on to Twoness." What's up myspacers. 13th Alibi was back at the studio this week, still trying to capture 3 and 1/2 minutes of us on tape so you can have a beer c...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:35:00 PST

Weekly Update .7

HEEEEYYYYOOOOO!!! OK, there's a few things this week to talk about. First, a new gig has been booked for March 18th, at 169 Bar in NYC. This is our first show at this joint, and we hear it's deck...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:54:00 PST

Weekly Update .6

Hola! Lots of news this week, so here goes.... First of all, t-shirts and other merchandise are being prepared as we speak. These lovely items will be available at the very next 13th Alibi show, which...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 09:20:00 PST

Weekly Update .5

Hello everyone. We are sorry for the tardiness of the updates. January has been a busy month for 13th Alibi. There will be more frequent updates, so check back soon. Anyway, first things first. We wan...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:30:00 PST

!!!Click and Read!!! - Alibi Update

We'd first like to thank everybody for making the "Continental" set the best one of the night.  Secondly, 13th Alibi is about to head back into Laughing Dog Studios to record a few new track...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:03:00 PST

Weekly Update .4

Well, here's an update which lacks photographical (is that a word?) accompaniment.  13th ALIBI has been appreciating both the close of the year past and the start of a year anew.  In an abso...
Posted by 13th Alibi on Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:01:00 PST