Date the band! NYC/ Feb. 11th 2009

Valentine’s Day Twist: All-Orientation “Date the Band” Concert & Contest

New York, NY -- Formal studies may have yet to prove it, but common wisdom holds that mood music enhances your chance of romance. New York City folk/pop music lovers will have a chance to test the theory at an unusual open-to-most-orientations “Date the Band” show, with singer and songwriter Elaine Romanelli and her band, on February 11th, 2009 from 8 - 10pm at Suite bar & lounge, 992 Amsterdam at 109th St. (NYC).

The contest is open to singles of nearly all persuasions, as well as to couples. Entry is simple; to be in the running one must bring two or more friends to the show, for which there is no cover charge. Singles compete to date a member of the band, couples compete to have a love song dedicated and sung to them during the show.

Whomever brings the most people to the show wins the date (or dedication), as well as a free drink and a gift to take home. In the event of a tie, a runoff will take place. No purchase is necessary to win.

“We’ve all been through horrible Valentine’s Days, both when single and when in a couple,” says Romanelli. “There’s ridiculous pressure to have the perfect romantic evening if you’re dating someone – and if you’re single, try finding a place to go out which isn’t overrun by couples! We wanted to create a fun, unusual, extremely inexpensive night out that would bypass the stress and pathos of traditional Valentine’s Day outings.”

Two of the band members are not single, which, Romanelli says, created the perfect opportunity to be inclusive. “Rob and Dimitri can’t participate, which allowed us to recruit gay and lesbian friends who are single. We wanted to make the contest open to most anyone, and thanks to a little help from our friends, we did. So if you are male, female, gay or straight, come on down!”

The venue, located near Columbia University, has a full bar, accomodates groups, and serves Indian fast food via its next door sister store, Roti Rolls.
To receive bios and photos of the “Date The Band” singles before Feb 11th, join the mailing list by emailing “join list” to info@elaineromanelli.com. To hear samples of the band, comprised of Elaine Romanelli, vocals and songwriting; Josh Fox, guitar; Dimitri Moderbacher, bass; and Robert Mitzner, drums, visit http://www.elaineromanelli.com.

A singer of charm and talent with a “spectacularly soaring voice” (Lucid Culture, May ’08), Romanelli’s music has a sexy folk-pop feel, with witty lyrics, compelling storytelling and memorable melodies infused with a celtic flavor, like Sarah McLachlan crossed with Tina Fey.

Last month Elaine was named “Artist of the Month” by popular NYC music blog Freedom Love-Fest (www.FreedomLoveFest.com) and her work is frequently played on podcasts from coast to coast. Romanelli made a splash in 2006 as the focus of the TLC hit “What Not to Wear” (Season 4, Episode 27).

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