David J of Bauhaus / Love and Rockets drops by for a book signing / Living Room show
The show is set up in the old world troubadour style. With any luck he’ll regale the room with tales of hanging out with David Bowie on the set of The Hunger, or the time he kissed Johnny Rotten on the mouth!
Photo credit: Photo by William Landers
David J Haskins, the writer, artist, and bass player best known as a founding member of seminal British post-punk and alternative rock bands Bauhaus and Love and Rockets comes to Atlanta for a two-day stand. On Tues., Feb. 23, Haskins is reading from and signing copies of his memoir, Who Killed Mister Moonlight?: Bauhaus black magick and benediction ($19.95, Jawbone Press) at A Cappella Books. Start time for the signing is 6 p.m.
On Wed., Feb. 24, Haskins plays an intimate Living Room show at Electron Gardens Studio in Avondale Estates.
The performance will feature Haskins playing a solo acoustic set, armed only with a nylon-stringed Spanish guitar, playing personal highlights from throughout Bauhaus and Love and Rockets’ albums, all the way up to his latest solo album, 2014’s An Eclipse of Ships. Expect a few odd cover songs sprinkled throughout the performance as well. The show is set up in the old world troubadour style: With any luck he’ll regale the audience with tales of hanging out with David Bowie on the set of The Hunger, or the time he kissed Johnny Rotten on the mouth!
Limited seating is available. Tickets are $25, and available via RSVP. The show is sold out. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Hot Place starts the show at 7:30 p.m. David J goes on at 8 p.m. Outside food, drinks, and alcohol are welcomed.
A Cappella Books is located at 208 Haralson Ave. N.E. 404-681-5128. www.acappellabooks.com.
Directions to Electron Gardens Studio will be included when tickets are purchased.