“He’s chameleon, comedian, Corinthian and caricature,” David Bowie sang in his 1971 song “The Belway Brothers.” The late musical legend may well have been referring to himself.
The Man Who Fell to Earth. The Man Who Sold the World. Ziggy Stardust. The Thin White Duke. A beguiling creature who changed rock ‘n’ roll over the course of a career spanning more than 50 years, Bowie, is inarguably one of the most influential musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bowie’s talent, intellect and wit, combined with an uncanny capacity to reinvent himself and a proclivity for questioning social mores — often considered beyond the pale — made for a figure whose creative output and impact is yet to be fully understood. Although he left the planet in 2016, two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar, Bowie’s popularity has hardly wavered.
In the spirit of his propensity for creative collaboration, High Voltage Youth Music Program at The Corn Pound will present a free event this Saturday called Bowie Art, Dance Party & Rock ‘n’ Roll Show: Post-Valentine’s Edition.
Billed as an immersive experience, this all-ages night of tribute and celebration will include an exclusive showcase of Bowie portraits by visual artist and musician Marla Vee as well as works by Zan Lee DuRoy and Lucien Edwards. Also on tap are a glam rock dance party with DJ LORE spinning from 4-6 p.m., a set by infamous tribute master Matthew Rose at 6:15 p.m. and a live performance from Marla Vee & The Stud$ at 7p.m. — with special guests, no less.
A portion of the event’s merchandise proceeds will benefit High Voltage Youth Music Program, a San Antonio nonprofit dedicated to empowering young musicians. The group is led by the Bowie event’s creator, Bell Solloa.
Hosted by The Corn Pound, a rock ‘n’ roll cultural hub founded by Hickoids frontman and Saustex Records honcho Jeff Smith, the gathering promises a night of unfiltered, authentic celebration.
Free, 4 p.m. Feb. 15, The Corn Pound, 6336 Montgomery Road, (210) 643-6240, highvoltagemusic.org.
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