Phil “Philthy” Lassiter plays Googie’s Lounge on 09.25

Interesting and unconventional bill Saturday night at Googie’s Lounge (above The Living Room). Performing will be multi-instrumentalist, Phil “Philthy” Lassiter (pictured), whose blend of soul, R&B, funk, and everything else has earned him the description “the lovechild of Andre 3000 and Aretha Franklin, with James Brown laying down the blessing.” Lassiter has been primarily recognized as one of the premier horn section arrangers in the music business — (he even scooped up 3 Grammy Awards from his work with a number of different multi-platinum artists like Timbaland, Regina Belle, and Kirk Franklin) — and it wasn’t until recently that Lassiter moved to New York from Nashville, TN and began playing his solo material, so his performance is highly anticipated. The sounds of Dominic Sinesio are equally as varied, drawing from classic 70’s rock, jazz, and soul, a la Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder, to overtones of 80’s-era Sting. Opening for the two New York-based artists will be talented Nashville singer/songwriter (and Deli Nashville Editor) Erin Manning, with her rather unique vaudeville-meets-rock style.