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KIKI & HERB

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About Me

Kiki and Herb met in the Eerie Childrens Institute in Western Pennsylvania in 1934. By the time they were in their late teens they were playing pro- fessionally on the Burlesque Circuit where Kiki,who had just given birth to her first child -a bastard named Bradford- was billed as "The Completely Insane Miss Kiki DuRane". In 1957 Kiki and Herb released their first LP"The Hazy Days of Kiki" to universal indifference.
During the spring of 1960, Kiki married a professional boxer named Ruby Mansbach -a white man- and very shortly thereafter gave birth to her daughter Coco (1960-1967) Mansbach -may she rest in peace.
During Kiki's brief and violent marriage Herb, a gay-jew-'tard, worked supporting himself as a piano player in a Jewish resort in the Catskils. In 1963 Herb met and fell in love with the love of his life, Mr. Wick, an African American bartender and jazz aficionado. Herb's connubial bliss was not to last long however for shortly thereafter Kiki was released from jail and summoned the long-suffering Herb back from the show-biz hinterlands to resume their co-dependant stab at the big-time.In the summer of 1967 Kiki and Herb made their European debut at the Grand Casino playing a Bastille Day Ball thrown by the crown princess of Monaco, Princess Grace (formerly the movie actress Grace Kelly). A few days later Kiki's daughter Coco drowned in the French Riviera prompting an emotional breakdown from which the already psychologically challenged Kiki never fully recovered.What followed were many years of obscurity with bouts of alcohol and drug induced psychosis. In the early Eighties Kiki cleaned up her "act" for a period of time long enough to give birth to her only surviving daughter Miss D. By the mid-eighties Miss D was in the hands of the department of Social Services due to Kiki's ongoing "health" issues.
After a disastrous turn working for the Princess Cruise lines Kiki and Herb were "rediscovered" by a new generation in the early nineties in San Francisco. Since then they have performed around the world as a sort of freak show for the post-modern set. They released a Christmas album "Do You Hear What We Hear" in the summer of 2000 and made their off-Broadway debut at the Cherry Lane Theatre in 2003. On September 19th 2004 Kiki and Herb delivered their "farewell" concert at Carnegie Hall to American audiences, before travelling over to the UK, where they supported New York band, The Scissor Sisters on their sold out UK tour.
Kiki & Herb spent 2005 touring the UK with sell-out runs in London, Manchester and Edinburgh before being ressurected for a tour of America in fall 2005, dubbed The Resurrection Tour. Their Obie Award winning show "Jesus Wept" was also resurrected in December 2006 for shows in London and Chicago. They spent February and March 2007 entertaining the crowds down under at the legendary Studio @ Sydney Opera House as part of the city's Mardi Gras festival, enjoying a sold out extended run. All this however, was a mere warm up for the duo's spectacular Broadway appearance, "Kiki & Herb: Alive on Broadway!" in August 2006. Following previews in Philadelphia, Kiki & Herb wowed critics and audience members as they began their 5 week limited engagement at the Helen Hayes Theatre. This show garnered much praise from the critics and a nomination for a prestigious Tony Award.As their come down show, Kiki & Herb took over The Reindeer Theatre in East London for their new Christmas show, "Christmas Happens" in December 2006. In 2007, Kiki & Herb set up camp at Joe's Pub in New York, performing every Sunday night til the end of May, in preparation for taking Alive on Broadway on the road. They are currently scheduled to perform in Washington D.C, Boston and San Francisco, with the possibility of runs in Chicago, Philadelphia, Sante Fe, London (UK) and Sydney.


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Member Since: 6/4/2005
Band Website: kikiandherb.com
Band Members: Kiki Durane (Justin Bond)
Herb (Kenny Mellman)

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Kiki & Herb Live at the Knitting Factory! DVD
Running Time: 94 minutes + 26 bonus minutes
Rating: NR
An Alive Mind Worldwide Release: Out Now!
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Price: $24.98

Rave reviews for the DVD!

"...unhinged brilliance..."
- TimeOut NY

"They don't make entertainers like Kiki and Herb anymore"
- Philadelphia Gay News"

"Consider this mandatory gay viewing"
-HX Magazine

Kiki & Herb: Will Die For You - Live @ Carnegie Hall


Available for purchase on CD at CDBaby

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Record Label: People Die Records
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My Blog

Justin Bond @ Bistrotheque, London

Justin BondLive at Bistrotheque, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July at 8pmTony award nominated performance artist Justin Bond, star of thegroundbreaking film Shortbus and the Kiki half of Kiki & He...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:30:00 PST

Kiki & Herb Live DVD Offers

Pride Month Special Offers on the KIKI & HERB DVD!Buy One and get FREE SHIPPING!Enter special discount code: KHFRESH55 ORBuy Two and get One Free! That's a discount of $24.98.  Enter spe...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:33:00 PST

Sexercise Live Returns!

Sexercise Live! @ Joe's Pub Upcoming Shows $15.00 9:30 PM - June 23  9:30 PM - June 24  Show Description Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb) and Bridget Everett (who with Mel...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:23:00 PST

Justin Bond @ Gay Shame 2008, London

The Annual Festival of Masculinity Saturday 5 July 2008 The Coronet, Elephant & Castle 9pm - 4am 2000 punters - 50 artists - 30 stalls Duckie gets Macho.  On Gay P**de night 2008 it's time t...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:16:00 PST

Justin Bond - Lustre: A Summer Solstice Trans-Pervasion


Posted by KIKI & HERB on Sat, 31 May 2008 05:18:00 PST

London Shows Cancelled

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, Kiki & Herb's run at the New Players Theatre has been cancelled. Sincere apologies to all ticket holders.  Refunds at point of purchase. &n...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:03:00 PST

Kiki & Herb: ALIVE IN THE WESTEND

Soho Theatre and Tim Whitehead present Kiki & Herb A brand new show at the New Players Theatre 8-12,15-19,21-25 Jul 2008 8pm Tickets: Mon - Weds, £18Thurs - Sat, £21.50 New Players TheatreT...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:29:00 PST

Washington Run Cancelled

Unfortunately due to the Kreeger Theatre being rennovated, Kiki & Herb's run of shows in Washington due to start next month have been cancelled.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused. ...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:42:00 PST

Wine Tasting with Kiki & Herb

To celebrate the release of their debut DVD, Kiki & Herb: Live at the Knitting Factory, Kiki & Herb will be holding a DVD signing and wine tasting evening at Bottle Rocket winestore, New York ...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:58:00 PST

Justin Bond: Lustre

Justin Bond - Lustre PS122 Featuring: Our Lady J, Glenn Marla, Nathan Carrera ...and The Pixie Harlots; plus special guests Heat up your winter nights with Ethyl Eichelberger Award recipient and Tony ...
Posted by KIKI & HERB on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:18:00 PST