Pictures from Halloween 2011

This Ambitious Orchestra’s performance at the Halloween Oh! You Pretty Things reinterpreted the classic musical and film Cabaret as a glam rock stage revue, complete with dancing showgirls courtesy of Lady Circus. Photos by Jonathan McPhail.

Posted in photos on November 7th, 2011

Sinner/Saint Photo Shoot

For years, Anthony Malat of Sinner/Saint Menswear has been creating suits and accessories for the better dressed men of rock, including Nick Cave, Interpol, The New York Dolls and Benjamin Ickies. From a recent shoot in his Brooklyn workshop, here are some of the pieces he’s fashioned for Benjamin’s performances. Photos by Barna Nemethi.

Posted in photos on March 28th, 2011

Photos from The Mercury Lounge Queen/Sparks Show

On March 16, This Ambitious Orchestra performed at The Mercury Lounge in New York, playing original songs and new, original orchestrations of Queen and Sparks songs. Lisa D took the mic for I Want to Break Free (Queen) and blasted the solos on flute. Corn Mo joined us for I Like Girls (Sparks) and a duet with Benjamin on Under Pressure (Queen & David Bowie).

Posted in photos on March 26th, 2011

Fall Fashion Week 2011 – Jay Sabatino Runway Show

On February 13, Benjamin accompanied Jay Sabatino’s runway show for Fall Fashion Week 2011 at the perfectly dark and gloomy Connelly Theater in New York’s East Village.

Posted in photos on February 16th, 2011

Benjamin’s Birthday Bash at Oh! You Pretty Things

On January 16, 2011, This Ambitious Orchestra celebrated Benjamin’s birthday with a Bowie-themed party at Le Poisson Rouge produced by the Oh! You Pretty Things team (Benjamin, Michael T., Shien Lee and Twig the Wonderkid). Here’s what happened.

Posted in photos on January 25th, 2011

Joe’s Pub Photo Gallery

Posted in photos on May 24th, 2008