Emmy Award-winning actor and voice artist Hank Azaria has detailed his new Bruce Springsteen tribute challenge, Hank Azaria & The EZ Avenue Band. The freshly solid ensemble will placed on their preliminary live performance at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge on August 1, 2024, the place the bandleader will apply his distinct skill to meld his tone and vocal texture with a view to eradicate The Boss’ capability as a reside performer. 

Earlier than the launch of Azaria’s present musical endeavor, he peppered his resume with notable roles in tv and movie, together with intensive vocal work within the animated traditional The Simpsons, relationship again to 1989. The actor additionally took on roles in fashionable motion pictures corresponding to The Birdcage, taking up a fan-favorite character, Guatemalan housekeeper Agador Spartacus, and Whit in David Schwimmer’s directorial debut, 2007’s Run Fatboy Run. 

“I’ve by no means labored more durable making ready for any function than I did in perfecting a singing vocal impression of Bruce,” mentioned Azaria by way of a press launch, which went on to allude to the efficiency as “filled with Springsteen classics and deep cuts, delivered with Azaria’s distinctive aptitude and the band’s top-notch musicianship.”

The August 1st live performance will present all internet proceeds to the 4 By means of 9 Basis,  based by Azaria and dedicated to social justice, schooling and restoration causes. “I can’t consider a greater approach to spend my time and use my ardour for voices than taking part in these songs for a crowd that loves them and lovingly tribute Bruce whereas elevating cash for people who want it,” Azaria concluded. 

Tickets for Hank Azaria & The EZ Avenue Band’s August 1, 2024 live performance at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge go on sale Thursday, Might 23, 2024, at midday E.T.