LOVE SLAVE RECORDS PRESENTS THE "FESTIVAL OF LOVE" AT CORNELIA STREET CAFE

Love Slave Records presents the “Festival of Love," Wednesday, April 11 through Friday, April 13 at the Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia St., NYC. Showtime is at 9 PM; Admission is $10. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call (212) 989-9319. Website: www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

The Festival, which will showcase the label's bands and introduce four new Love Slave CDs, will feature:

* Wednesday, April 11 - Chris Dahlgren; EZ Pour Spout (Curtis Hassselbring - guitar/trombone, J. A. Granelli - bass, John Mettam - drums, and Special Guest Vanessa Hodge - Vocals). EZ Pour Spout will be performing selections from their forthcoming, self-titled CD.

* Thursday, April 12 - Ralph Alessi's Modular Theatre (line up TBA); J.A. Granelli and Mr. Lucky (J. A. Granelli - bass, Jerry Granelli - drums, David Tronzo - slide guitar, and Jamie Saft - organ) will be previewing material from their soon-to-be-released album, el oh el ay.

* Friday, April 13 - Tronzo/Granelli/Epstein Crunch Trio (David Tronzo - slide guitar, Peter Epstein - saxophones, J. A. Granelli - bass/piccolo bass); The Only Juan (Jerry Granelli - drums/percussion., Jamie Saft - keyboards/piano/"strange things") will be previewing selections from their forthcoming, duo recording.

Also scheduled for Spring 2001 release on Love Slave is the Jerry Granelli and Jeff Reilly duo CD.

Love Slave Records was founded in February of 1999 by J.A. Granelli who views starting the label as a means of “taking control of [his] own destiny" and helping like-minded musicians reach a wider audience. With a strong commitment to unique and creative musical expression, “the Love Slave label is off to a roaring start." - Larry Nai, Cadence. Love Slave has released acclaimed CDs by Ralph Alessi's Modular Theatre, Tridruga, and Tronzo/Granelli/Epstein, among others. Love Slave's website can be reached at www.lvslv.com.