Michael Shannon’s “Corporal” Has Release party At Fontana’s Tonight

Michael Shannon and Corporal performed last month at Fontana's. Photos by Jasper Coolidge.
Michael Shannon and Corporal performed last month at Fontana’s. Photos by Jasper Coolidge.

If you’re a fan of Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Shannon, you probably know he’s a man of many talents.  He’s been starring in Soho Rep’s Uncle Vanya, a show that’s getting a lot of positive buzz.   Shannon also leads an indie rock trio, Corporal, which just released a new MP3, Obama. Their release party takes place tonight at Fontana’s.  Admission is $10 and includes a copy of the 7″.

Corporal was also at Fontana’s (a Shannon hangout) last month.   These photos were shot by Jasper Coolidge during that performance.  As you might expect, Shannon has a very intense stage presence and the band is a pretty wide range stylistically. The other members of the group are Ray Rizzo and Robert Beitzel.  Tonight the doors open at 9; Corporal goes on at 11. Fontana’s is located at 105 Eldridge Street.