Here’s a doubleheader for you: Catch the well crafted musical stories of singer-songwriter Cliff Eberhardt at 8 p.m. at The Minstrel in Morris Township. . .then switch into dance mode at Morristown’s Dublin Pub for a nightcap with Universal Rebel.
The hip hop band, showcased in movies from last week’s MorristownGreen.com Film Fest, cranks up the volume at 10 p.m.
Cliff Eberhardt learned the art of songwriting from some of the masters. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, he was part of a New York club scene that included John Gorka, Suzanne Vega, Lucy Kaplansky, Julie Gold, Steve Forbert, Christine Lavin and Shawn Colvin. He also toured as guitarist for Richie Havens and Melanie, among others.
His songs have been covered by many artists–Dar Williams and Buffy Sainte Marie, to name a couple–and even if you have never heard a Cliff Eberhardt song, you have heard Cliff Eberhardt. He was the voice behind Chevrolet’s “Heartbeat of America” campaign.
Universal Rebel, meanwhile, has become a Morristown favorite thanks to an upbeat message, polished musicianship and the warm vibes of front man Brandyn “Adeo” Heppard, who teaches philosophy when he’s not rapping.
The band–featuring Matt McCormack on keys, Rich Collins on bass, and Steve Honoshowsky (also featured at the film fest) on drums–recently released its first CD, On the Shoulders of Giants.
