McAlmont & Mason’s Bowie Unplugged

Just over a decade ago, David McAlmont got a transformative call from Janette Mason, who invited him to fill some hefty shoes: Lea DeLaria, Mason’s estimable, long-time collaborator, got the “once in a lifetime” call from Hollywood, meaning that Wall to Wall Bowie, the veteran arranger’s labour of Bowie love needed a new vocalist with as deep an affection for the material. McAlmont, a late but enthusiastic Bowie developer, seized the opportunity for a deeper exploration of the revered musical constellation. The decision forged a continuing adventure into the Bowie verse. For the first time in their acclaimed stint since 2013, they perform hitherto uncharted interpretations with new intimate arrangements for an intimate setting. McAlmont & Mason’s Bowie Unplugged, an eleventh-anniversary celebration, lays bare the poetic, chordal mission of the inalienable genius.