Reverend Billy C. Wirtz is a comic genius, gifted pianist and American musicologist who defies easy classification. The eclectic, wide-ranging subject matter of his songs, administered with sharp wit and biting satire, has fans rolling in the aisles during his manic live performances. Sermon From Bethlehem, released as a CD as well as a DVD, documents Billy live at his schizophrenic best, careening non-stop through a selection of old comic favorites ("Roberta", "Grandma VS The Crusher", etc.) and soon-to-be classics ("Female Problems", "Do The Toleration", etc.), as well as knocking out some of the smokin'est blues and boogie-woogie this side of Sunnyland Slim. The companion DVD has a significantly different program than the CD and includes an interview.
Tracks
1. Introduction to Cousin Cupcake 2. Cousin Cupcake's Got The Blues 3. Do The Toleration 4. Female Problems 5. The King & I 6. Grandma VS The Crusher 7. Grandma's At The Wheel 8. A Testimonial 9. How I Learned To Sing The Blues 10. Roberta 11. The Reverend's Homily To The Faithful 12. The Visitor 13. Mennonite Surf Party 14. Reverend Billy's Top Nine 15. Credits
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