The Self-Righteous Brothers – Live from the PinChurch 09/21/23

Join us for an AMAZING, HILARIOUS display of musical virtuosity and snarky social commentary by the two-and-only CRANSTON CLEMENTS and PHIL DEGRUY.

This duo is widely regarded to be some of the most impressive guitar players in the region.

DATE: Thursday, Sept 21, 2023, doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:30pm.

LOCATION: The “PinChurch” – non-public venue, access by invitation or pre-sale tickets – after ordering a ticket, you will receive an e-mail prior to the event with details & directions.

This is a very special show in an otherwise private studio that is not open to the public, filled with wonders! Don’t miss the opportunity!

Who is Cranston Clements?

With a career spanning forty-plus years, Cranston Clements has toured world-wide and recorded with a long list of renowned performers. Being a native New Orleanian has afforded him the opportunity to work with many of the city’s premier artists. His resume includes the likes of Cyril Neville, Dr. John, Johnny Adams, Wayne Cochran & the C. C. Riders, Marva Wright, Stanton Moore, Boz Scaggs, Maria Muldaur, Allan Toussaint, the Dixie Cups, the Neville Brothers, Mighty Sam McClain, Joe Clay, Irma Thomas among many others. He has also partnered in original projects including Twangorama, the Rockabyes, the Clements Brothers, Sexdog, and the New Orleans Guitar Masters, to which he has contributed numerous original songs and arrangements. In addition to playing guitar on Cyril Neville’s outstanding solo record “Magic Honey” he co-wrote “Blues Is The Truth” with Cyril. Cranston has also maintained a long-standing collaboration with Phil deGruy as a comedy-infused duo (The Self-Righteous Brothers) and as a quartet (Cloud Sharp Nine, featuring James Singleton and Doug Belote).

What about this Phil deGruy guy?

Visionary New Orleans native Phil deGruy has taken the bold initiative of adding 10 harp strings to a 7-string guitar to come up with his custom-made “guitarp.”

Born in New Orleans in 1955, deGruy (pronounced “degree”) took up guitar at an early age and, after being seduced by pop music, quickly gravitated towards the stylings of Chet Atkins. Soon after, the worlds of jazz, classical and beyond ensued.

Respected veteran jazz journalist Bill Milkowski called deGruy “New Orleans’ best-kept secret and a virtuoso of the highest order.” Vintage Guitar magazine said, “Phil deGruy is one of the most astounding talents to ever touch strings,” adding that he “has taken his instrument into new dimensions.”

Phil’s approach to the guitar sounds like John Coltrane meets Mel Brooks at a party for Salvador Dali. It’s uncanny the way he has conjured up such an unorthodox way to attend to virtuosity.” ~ Steve Vai

A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE THIS SHOW IN PERSON AND EXPERIENCE THE EXCLUSIVE PINCHURCH VENUE. Order Form is at the bottom of this page!

This show may be broadcast live over the Internet

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LIVE ONLINE: The event will be broadcast live online at one or all of these locations:

https://youtube.com/c/pinchurch/live

https://twitch.tv/mystickrewe

https://facebook.com/pinchurch

This show is open to all Mystic Krewe members – a few public tickets will be available. Seating is very limited.

PRE-ORDER TICKETS HERE!

You will be contacted via e-mail with details and directions. Tickets are $20/pp – which includes access to the PinChurch arcade/studio, the show and much more! Our studio/venue is located in Metairie, not far from Clearview mall – easy to get to from just about anywhere in the New Orleans-metro area.

SOLD OUT

You can still see the show however, just make sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and catch the show at the prescribed time on our live feed.

The Mystic Krewe is looking for creative, passionate, ethical, progressive people to join our ranks and help us create a fun and friendly organization. We like to socialize and play games, but also learn, teach and share, and collaborate on business ventures and other projects. If this sounds interesting to you, consider petitioning to become a member. Check the topics on the upper nav bar under "About Us": "FAQ", and "Membership" for more information, then Contact Us to set up a meeting and tour!

Sell or donate your Pinball or Arcade game to us!

If you have an old pinball machine -- in any condition, consider donating or selling the game to us. We will restore it to its former glory and share it with others. For more info Contact Us!

Our collection of games, our museum and our expertise in restoring, maintaining and operating the South's largest collection of vintage coin-op machine is available to partner with others in the area! If you're operating a corporate event and looking for a truly UNIQUE venue or need vintage or modern games, or have a movie production that's looking for special items for set decoration, WE CAN HELP! We have extensive experience doing movie productions as well as corporate events. We are also looking for a public venue where we can set up a very special, unique array of vintage pinball and other devices. We can offer a very attractive and lucrative arrangement with someone in the area who has experience and resources! Club owners, investors, entrepreneurs, restauranteurs.... contact us to set up a meeting and let us show you how to have one of the most unique businesses in the country. Location won't matter. People will come from hundreds of miles around to visit this place. If you have resources and are intrigued, Contact Us

Below is a sampling of the active projects taking place within the Mystic Krewe. These are not all that's going on. If you would like to participate, contact us.

Sewing Group - Meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays working on various sewing projects from cloths and quilts to leatherwork and beyond.
Video Editing & Production Study Group - ongoing weekly meetings to learn beginner, basic and advanced videography, using HD cameras and Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Premier Pro, After Affects, Photoshop, etc.)
Pinball Repair - Ongoing sessions showcasing basic and advanced pinball and video game repairs. Members come by at their leisure and we tackle various projects.
Music Group - MK members comprise a number of popular bands in the area as well as aspiring musicians. We regularly assemble to learn, teach, share and jam in the studio.
Basic Electronics/Micro Controllers by example - We're working with the Beaglebone microcomputer, the next generation over the Raspberry Pi, and learning basic electronics and embedded systems by developing a few simple and useful devices. Our flagship product will be a super-intelligent custom A/C thermostat/humidistat.
Computer-controlled DMX systems - Using computers to control lights and FX controllers.
Stained Glass Workshop - preparing for a class on how to make stained glass art.
ProTools and audio recording systems - The ongoing setup and configuration of our multi-track digital studio and podcasting system.
Construction and woodworking - We are designing and building custom desks and other fixtures, as well as working on unique artistic pieces and furniture to resell.
Mobile Applications Development - Android and IOS development groups are forming to begin learning and designing mobile apps, forming business ventures around these projects.
.... and more!