Hamell on Trial at The 443

443 Burnet Avenue,Syracuse NY 13203

03 February, 2022

Description

The powerful, profane, hilarious, one-man wrecking crew known as Hamell On Trial returns to The 443 on February 3. Hamell on Trial is the musical alias of New York-based (soon to be Austin, TX) folk-punk hero Ed Hamell. A one-man explosion, he is loud-as-war one minute, stepping off the microphone to whisper to an enthralled audience the next. This is a dynamic performance informed by politics, passion, intelligence and the all-important sense of humor. His caustic wit and devil-may-care attitude has long been a favorite of anti-establishment icons Aesop Rock, Kimya Dawson, Ani DiFranco and the critical elite inciting Rolling Stone magazine to call him "Bald, bold and superbad!" Henry Rollins says "Hamell is a one-man rock show!" He has been described as "Bill Hicks, Hunter S. Thompson, and Joe Strummer all rolled into one" by Philadelphia Weekly and a "one man Tarantino flick: loud, vicious, luridly hilarious, gleefully and deeply offensive" by the Village Voice. Hamell tours the world constantly, seemingly enjoying every performance challenge. From larger stages and theaters, winning the coveted Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to house concerts and DIY underground spaces, this is a man who clearly loves to play. Armed with a battered 1937 Gibson acoustic guitar that he amplifies mightily and strums like a machine gun, a politically astute mind that can't stop moving, and a mouth that can be profane one minute and profound the next, with Tackle Box, Hamell sets his sights on the new America and issues personal and spiritual. His performances invoke thoughts of the great, rebellious satirists and social commentators of the past: Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks. Hamell is a great mind with acoustic punk rock mixed with a seeker's soul. There's no way around his obscenity but in that is a willingness to fight for the free thinkers of the world. Don't we need that now more than ever? DOORS: 6PM   SHOWTIME: 7PM IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for the 443 to operate at full capacity, we are limiting our guests to those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attendees must show proof at the door upon arrival. If you cannot provide proof at the door, your ticket will not be refunded.  The 443 is an 18+ venue FLOOR PLAN AND TICKETING OPTIONS We have 3 options for our ticketed performances: PREMIUM TABLES Table for TWO (22 available) PREMIUM SINGLE  Single barstool at the bar directly across from the stage (4 available) GENERAL ADMISSION SINGLE Our general admission area has a drink rail around the perimeter, 11 high-top cocktail tables, and plenty of bar stools. If you purchase a GA ticket you will have a barstool, but you may or may not have a table. We recommend you arrive when the doors open for the event if you would like one. To guarantee a table, we recommend purchasing a Premium Table for Two. The 443 Social Club & Lounge (formerly The Listening Room at 443) is a creative and eclectic gathering place located in the Hawley Green neighborhood in Syracuse, NY. We feature live original music, fun programming, and creative events in a funky and comfortable atmosphere. Our capacity is 65 to 90 depending on how we set the room.