JOE HURLEY & THE GENTS

In†November of 2002, Joe Hurley and The Gents gave their first NYC performances†- 'Twas†the infamous†two-borough tour w/ Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3 (Mercury Lounge in Manhattan, SouthPaw in Brooklyn). Wanting a fresh, exciting†lineup to back him†for his new material(some of which didn't appear 'right' for Rogue's March), Joe†put the Gents together and debuted songs such as "Irish Breakfast in a Greek Diner", and "I'm Still Holding Your Hand". The Gents comprised of James Mastro (Ian Hunter, John Cale), Tony Shanahan (Patti Smith), Kenny Margolis (Cracker), Sean Seymour and Christian Cassan. The band continues to play around town with a constantly alternating cast of characters†who now also include†Ivan Julian, Chris Flynn, and Pat Robinson. The 1st album from Joe Hurley and The Gents†is due out in the Spring of 2004.

"Lead singer and songwriter Joe Hurley, backed by a sublime group of New York City All-Stars, The Gents, ventured out last week for a pair of shows that offered up a selection of brand new material and some rarely performed Rogue's March songs....The highlight of their sparkling set was a great new song "Irish Breakfast In a Greek Diner" that boasted a teriffic sing-along chorus." - ASSOCIATED PRESS