The Lisps
Encyclopedia
The Lisps is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band. The group formed in The South Bronx in 2005 fronted by César Alvarez and Sammy Tunis. 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.
In 2008 The Lisps wrote a Civil War
and science fiction
themed musical entitled Futurity which has been performed in workshop versions at The Zipper Factory, Joe's Pub
and HERE Arts Center
in New York City. Futurity is scheduled for its world premiere as part of the American Repertory Theater's 2011-12 season under the direction of Sarah Benson
. Walker Art Center
has also co-commissioned the project.
Broadway actor Michael Cerveris
has performed with The Lisps in several of the workshop productions of Futurity and in concert.
The Lisps released their debut EP "The Vain, The Modest and The Dead" in 2006. In 2008 they self-released their debut full length "Country Doctor Museum." In May 2011 they released their third album "Are We at the Movies?"
In 2008 The Lisps wrote a Civil War
Civil war
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same nation state or republic, or, less commonly, between two countries created from a formerly-united nation state....
and science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
themed musical entitled Futurity which has been performed in workshop versions at The Zipper Factory, Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub at Public Theater is a nightclub that hosts live performances regularly. The venue, which is a non-profit operation, is located at 425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place in Manhattan, New York City...
and HERE Arts Center
HERE Arts Center
HERE Arts Center is a New York City based off-off broadway presenting house, founded in 1993, with two stages specializing in hybrid performance, dance, theater, multi-media and puppetry. From 1993-2009, HERE supported over 12,000 artists and served approximately 950,000 audience members...
in New York City. Futurity is scheduled for its world premiere as part of the American Repertory Theater's 2011-12 season under the direction of Sarah Benson
Sarah Benson
Sarah Benson is a British theater director based in New York City. She became Artistic Director of Soho Repertory Theater, Inc in 2006. She is the fourth artistic director at Soho Rep....
. Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is a contemporary art center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The Walker is considered one of the nation's "big five" museums for modern art along with the Museum of Modern Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum and the Hirshhorn...
has also co-commissioned the project.
Broadway actor Michael Cerveris
Michael Cerveris
Michael Cerveris is an American singer, guitarist and actor. He has performed in many stage musicals and plays, including in several Stephen Sondheim musicals: Assassins, Sweeney Todd, Road Show, and Passion...
has performed with The Lisps in several of the workshop productions of Futurity and in concert.
The Lisps released their debut EP "The Vain, The Modest and The Dead" in 2006. In 2008 they self-released their debut full length "Country Doctor Museum." In May 2011 they released their third album "Are We at the Movies?"
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)