29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319
http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com
between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village
1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St.
Contact: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services, 845-986-1677, jazzpromo@earthlink.net
This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe
Mon Jul 19th 8:30PM
INTERNATIONAL ORANGE
(Dave Phelps, guitar; Todd Isler, drums; Rene Hart, bass)
A voyage exploding with color, rhythm, and ambience, stopping at different world ports, never lingering too long. A ride with reverence for the masters, an emphasis on spontaneity. IO love’s tomorrow.
Cover $10
http://www.internationalorange.bandcamp.com
Mon 10:00PM THE STRING MESSENGERS
(Uncle Murphy, guitar, vocals; Frank York, lead vocals, fiddle; Mandola Joe York, bass,vocals; Jon York, middle fiddle, vocals; Jeff York, electric guitar; Ratzo Harris York, bass)
The repertoire of the String Messengers is a mix of original material composed by band members as well as “classic” string band material from the likes of the Louvin Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Frank Wakefield, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Harry Smith’s legendary Anthology of American Folk Music. Among the String Messengers originals you might be expected to hear are the true-to-life “Dumped On Valentine’s Day,” “The Heartbreak Diet,” and “Better Off Bein’ Lonely,” the Herman Melville-inspired “Confidence”, and the spirit-induced “Pastis.” The band also traditionally closes every performance with its notorious philosophical diatribe “The Two Kinds of Men.” The String Messengers are: Frank York, lead vocals and fiddle; Mandola Joe York, bass vocals and various double-coursed pluckables; Jon York, middle fiddle (a.k.a. “vy-o-la”); Jeff York, electric guitar and effects; Ratzo “Hatzo” York, bass; and Uncle Murphy, guitar and vocals.
Cover $10
Tue Jul 20
8:30PM THE BRYAN MURRAY (HIPSTER BAND NAME) TRIO
(Bryan Murray, tenor sax; Terrence McManus, guitar; Jeff Davis, drums)
West Virginia native Bryan Murray began playing jazz saxophone at a young age and has devoted most of his life to studying and performing. He attended the University of Kentucky, then moved to Chicago and attended DePaul University where he performed with jazz legends including Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner and Nicholas Payton, and recorded a live CD with Tom Harrell.
The Bryan Murray (Hipster Band Name) Trio, which features guitarist Terrence McManus and drummer Jeff Davis alongside tenor saxophonist Bryan Murray, reflects a non-traditional musical collaboration 2 years in the making. This “bass-less” trio draws from many free jazz sources and takes an open, experimental approach to Murray’s original compositions as well as those by eclectic American songwriters whose music is less explored in an improvisational context, including Willie Nelson, Led Zeppelin and Elliot Smith.
Cover $10 http://www.bryanmurray.net
Tue 10PM THE XYLOFOLKS
Picked as the Village Voice’s “Best Buskers dressed as Animals,” the Xylopholks have rapidly become a familiar sight and sound to many around the world. The Xylopholks play novelty ragtime repertoire of the 1920’s dressed in fuzzy animal costumes. The Xylopholks have been featured on the front pages of youtube.com and CNN.com, as well as MTV.com’s Daily Detox, and NY Magazine’s fashion tips. They have recently returned from a month-long tour of the Indian subcontinent.
Cover $10
Wed Jul 21
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Greg Walloch; Jason Wachtelhau; Mark Allen; Pseu Braun; Valerie Gilbert)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York’s best storytellers!
TONIGHT :
Greg Walloch and Mark Allen
“Join Greg Walloch (F**k The Disabled, Studio 360), Mark Allen (NPR, NYTimes), Pseu Braun (WFMU, WNYC) and Jason Wachtelhausen (Adbusters, Wired) for an evening of unexpected stories.”
Valerie Gilbert
Dad: Toy designer by day, CIA agent at night.
Sherry Weaver, curator. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum)
Wed. 8:30PM
LE NOZZE DI CARLO
Gene Caprioglio, guitar, vocals; Joel Darelius , bass, vocals; Paule Diamond, soprano saxophone, vocals; Bob Goldberg, accordian, vocals
Le Nozze di Carlo is a New York-based quartet that performs ethnic and pseudo-ethnic music. The band–Gene Caprioglio – guitar & voice, Joel Darelius – bass & voice, Paule Diamond – soprano saxophone & voice, and Bob Goldberg – accordion & voice–first got together in 1993, with a handful of folk tunes, to play at a friend’s wedding in upstate New York. Since then, they have developed a repertoire ranging from traditional Italian songs like “Bella Ciao” and “Funiculi Funicula”, to modern classics such as “Volare”, “Quando Quando Quando”, and “La Vie En Rose” to originals like the mini-opera “Vino” and the cinematic “Hunger Suite”. (Watch Le Nozze di Carlo on WNYC’s Battle of the Boroughs: beta.wnyc.org/thegreenespace/articles/2010/jun/07/battle-boroughs-queens-vote
Cover $10
Wed. 10PM DIRTY MAC AND THE BUMPER CROP BOYS
(Gene Caprioglio, guitar, vocals, clarinet; Jordan Ahiyan, percussion; Octavio Salman, drums)
Dirty Mac and The Bumper Crop Boys began as a late night jug band experiment at The Black Hills Playhouse in the Black Hills of South Dakota in the summer of 2003. Band leader Sam Williams (Dirty Mac) moved to NYC in 2005, and Washtub Bassist Chris Zeig followed in 2006 where they began the reformation of the group. Fellow South Dakotans Emily Fellner (accordion, trumpet, vocals) and Doug Strich (harmonicas) came to join them soon after. The band has had over 30 members, and as many instruments, before settling in on its currant line-up. Rounding out the group are Queens natives Gene Caprioglio (electric guitar, clarinet, vocals)and Jordan Ahiyan (percussions). Octavio Salman holds it all together on the drum kit. Original country, blues, and rock and roll music that always stays true to its jug band roots. (Listen to Dirty Mac and The Bumper Crop Boys sing “Buy The Will of God”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDQzY8oFx0
Cover $10
Thu Jul 22
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Ryan Paulson; H R Britton)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York’s best storytellers!
TONIGHT Ryan Paulson–I’m Uncomfortable: How I Stopped Speaking In Tongues
H R Britton-Melting in Madras: Seeking, singing, and sickness in India.
Sherry Weaver, curator. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum)
Thurs. 8:30PM SONGWRITER’S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Elise Morris; Steve Addabbo; Sherryl Marshall; Rob Morsberger; Felicia Collins; contest winner Walking Upright)
The Songwriter’s Beat 6th annual Festival – NYC’s only festival celebrating performing songwriters — returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest.
Tonight’s show features: Elise Morris, Steve Addabbo, Sherryl Marshall, Rob Morsberger, Felicia Collins and the Astoria based band Walking Upright, who won first place in the Songwriter’s Beat 2010 Song Contest with their song, “The Fall”.
ELISE MORRIS is a composer, a vocalist and a performance artist. Her music is an eclectic repertoire of styles influenced by jazz and pop, as well as by more experimental forms. She works primarily as a musician and artist in New York City but her work is also international. She has toured as a featured vocalist and keyboardist with Joe Jackson and has sung and/or played onstage or in the studio with numerous artists, including legends like Cy Coleman, and peter, paul and mary. In a more experimental collaboration, Morris was a featured vocalist playing “prepared” piano in the highly percussive and improvisational score of composer tan dun in “America Dreaming” directed by Michael Mayer. Morris has written numerous songs and scores for plays and dance as well as underscores for audiobooks. Recently Elise traveled to Mali as an invited guest artist to lead a one-week collaboration with local songwriters, singers and musicians, which culminated in an onstage presentation at the centre de culturel in Bamako. This culminated in the premiere of the dance “Qui Suis-Je?”, (score by Morris, choreography — Gabi Glinz) also at the Centre de Culturel. Currently, her voice can be heard on the opening credits of the CBS TV show, “cold case.”
SHERRYL MARSHALL is a New York singer who has recorded or performed live with everyone from Gloria Gaynor, Leslie Gore, Darlene Love, Chubby Checker to Peter Wolf, Southside Johnny, Johnny Rivers, Lou Gramm of Foreigner to Black 47, RuPaul, Al Kooper, Albert Collins to Joni Mitchell, Jane Siberry, Vallerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson, The Klezmatics and a host of others. She was a regular member of the Buster Poindexter show for ten years and is a member of the New York Singers Collective. She has been heard and seen on national TV, live broadcasts such as Conan O’Brien, Saturday Night Live and the Today Show and film voiceovers on major motion pictures, including “Bonfire of the Vanities”and “Mambo Kings. She has sung her original compositions with many different NY bands over the years and her show “The Life and Times of Sherita Marshone the Argentine Bombshelter” was performed at the famous Bottom Line and the fabulous BAM cafe. She is happy as a clam at high tide to be singing in the vocal trio Dusty. She’s just gotten off the Rescue Me Tour with Denis Leary and the Enablers. Her CD, “Black Cohosh”, will be out this fall.
ROB MORSBERGER is a singer-songwriter and classically trained composer. In addition to his own records his sideman credits include Marshall Crenshaw, Crash Test Dummies, Loudon Wainwright III, Jules Shear and many more. He is composer of the award-winning PBS series NOVAscienceNOW, now entering its fifth season. BOSTON HERALD: “The kind of hyperliterate, pop-inflected singer-songwriter outing that went out of style when Warren Zevon died” “He can write a hook that could make angels weep” BOSTON GLOBE: “Think “storyteller” with a literary, cinematic, intellectual bent”.
FELICIA COLLINS Felicia was born <^> slept in a crib with a toy guitar <^> Taught herself to play <^> went to college <^> cool gigs happened <^> toured the world a buncha times <^> played on some records <^>became late-night TV’s WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS RECRUIT <^> wrote some songs<^> formed a band <^> from the womb of downtown underground, B!TCHSLAPP became FELICIA COLLINS & THE LIFE <^> to be continued…
NEW: Leading up to this year’s Festival is the first annual Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest, open to all songwriters. Win prizes and a performance slot at the Festival! Celebrity judges including songwriting legends Ashford & Simpson will review the finalists and decide the winners. The contest also serves as a fundraiser: song submission fees support Feel the Music!. Song submission deadline is June 28, 2010 at sonicbids.com/SongwritersBeat
Now in its 10th year, The Songwriter’s Beat is New York’s most popular acoustic songwriters series, curated / hosted by singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent. The Songwriter’s Beat features four songwriters of varying musical styles who are encouraged to try out their newest material and arrangements.
The Songwriter’s Beat is delighted to share in the 33rd birthday celebration of the Cornelia Street Cafe!
Proceeds of the Songwriter’s Beat Festival benefit “Feel the Music!” , a NYC nonprofit which brings music and art to children and families impacted by trauma.
Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com
Fri Jul 23
8:30PM SONGWRITER’S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Keith Fluitt; Valerie/Deni/Ann/Deb; Martha Redbone; Tabitha Fair; AJ Roach)
The Songwriter’s Beat 6th annual Festival – NYC’s only festival celebrating performing songwriters — returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest.
Tonight’s show features Keith Fluitt, a special set by Valerie Ghent, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg and Deni Bonet; Martha Redbone, Tabitha Fair and we will play AJ Roach’s winning song, “Granddaddy” as AJ is on tour in Europe this month.
KEITH FLUITT has performed globally and locally. He is a well sough-after background vocalist who has recorded and performed with such artists as Ashford & Simpson, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack, Will Downing, Harry Belafonte, The Pet Shop Boys, Celine Dion and a host of others. He also co-wrote “I Met an Angel on Christmas Day” which was recorded by Celine Dion. In 2006 he was cast as the voice of Philip Bailey in the Broadway flop “Hot Feet”. Keith is now working on his first ever CD to be out sometime in 2017 hopefully.
DEBORAH BERG is a New York City-based singer/songwriter and recent songwriting workshop leader, whose distinctive voice, songwriting talents, and warm teaching style characterize her 25 year musical career. She has written and published over 50 original songs, including her work with Julian as the duo Eye to Eye, and her solo CD. With Doug Katsaros, Deborah co-wrote the theme song for the public television program “Great Museums,” a public television series devoted to America’s museums.
DENI BONET: Not every classically-trained musician plays the violin like an air guitar. Deni Bonet is a college radio favorite who’s performed with the likes of R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan & Robyn Hitchcock and fits her string & vocal skills into ironic, catchy alternative pop. Her latest obsession with the ukulele has brought her an endorsement with Kala Ukuleles, and a recent headlining spot at the NY Ukulele Festival! Deni is currently in the studio recording a new CD with her band and producer Richard Barone (of the Bongos) for release later this year. For more information, check out Deni’s website: www.denibonet.com
VALERIE GHENT: Singer-songwriter and Songwriter’s Beat founder VALERIE GHENT is a whirlwind of musical energy. Born and raised in downtown NYC, Valerie offers a strikingly powerful and emotive voice, piano chops to match and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy”. Keyboardist/singer and recording engineer with legends Ashford & Simpson since 1989, Val toured with Debbie Harry (Blondie), released three CD’s on her own label and has written music for film, dance and two acclaimed off-off Broadway musicals. Founder of the uber-successful Songwriter’s Beat series as well as the Songwriter’s Beat Festival each July, Val continues to encourage and support hundreds of performing songwriters. In 2005, Val founded the nonprofit Feel the Music!, bringing music to children and families impacted by trauma and loss. The recipient of multiple grants and awards, including the Betances Award for Service to the Arts, Valerie is a student of internal martial arts and photography and has collaborated on two books. Currrently Valerie is recording her next (double) CD and can be seen in the live Ashford & Simpson DVD, The Real Thing.
ANN KLEIN plays guitar and mandolin and other things with strings. As a composer/songwriter, she has: toured in Europe consistently for 10 years; plays house concerts in the tri-state area and Texas; received lots of nice press from publications such as Billboard and HARP; written music for: three documentaries for French television; THE ENERGY FACTORY; and Metro Music, Inc. As an instrumentalist, credits include: Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Joan Osborne, Ani DiFranco, Darden Smith, PM Dawn, Will Lee, Natalie Imbruglia and the American Composers Orchestra. She has lent her expert guitar skills on Broadway in “Grease”, “9 to 5” and “Everyday Rapture”. Ann has also produced recordings for several artists with her partner, Tim Hatfield and was a MacDowell Colony grant recipient. In fall of 2005, she was a guest teacher at the Danish Rythmic Music Conservancy with 15 other teachers from NY and LA and serves on the faculty at the 92nd Street Y School of Music running songwriting workshops and teaching guitar. She is most proud of her ability to wah wah her way out of any solo, anytime. Ann is currently a member of the Harlem Parlour Music Club, which is a 12 piece orchestra consisting of NYC’s top musicians. She is also working with Allison Cornell on material for their European tour, slated for Fall 2010 and continues to work with many artists in the New York area.
MARTHA REDBONE’s role as a leading voice in both soul and contemporary Native American music has been recognized by the awards garnered for both her albums – ‘Skintalk’ and ‘Home of the Brave’; which include 2006 Independent Music Award for Best R&B album and Best Debut Artist at the 2002 Nammys. In addition to music, Martha is a dedicated activist on behalf of both Native American and African American communities, she is recognized by the Nat’l HIV/Aids Partnership in Washington DC and was presented with a Red Ribbon Award at the United Nations. MOJO Music Magazine describes her as “Fabulous… uniquely individual…supremely soulful.. A gem…”
TABITHA FAIR, a pastor’s daughter from Oklahoma, now living in NYC, writing, recording and singing songs that represent her spiritual journey and life experiences. She has had the honor to sing, write and perform with such artist as Carol King, Sting, Amy Grant, John Legend, Garth Brooks, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and many other recording artists that continue to musically inspire her. Tabitha is in the studio finishing up her record project that she’s been working on with producer, writer, Phil Galdston and is looking forward to the next phase of her career as a solo recording artist.
NEW: Leading up to this year’s Festival is the first annual Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest, open to all songwriters. Celebrity judges including songwriting legends Ashford & Simpson will review the finalists and decide the winners. Three winners will participate in the Festival! The contest also serves as a fundraiser: song submission fees support Feel the Music!.
Now in its 10th year, The Songwriter’s Beat is New York’s most popular acoustic songwriters series, curated / hosted by singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent. The Songwriter’s Beat features four songwriters of varying musical styles who are encouraged to try out their newest material and arrangements.
The Songwriter’s Beat is delighted to share in the 33rd birthday celebration of the Cornelia Street Cafe!
Proceeds of the Songwriter’s Beat Festival benefit “Feel the Music!” , a NYC nonprofit which brings music and art to children and families impacted by trauma.
Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com
Sat Jul 24
8:30PM SONGWRITER’S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Kismet; Bill Grady; Morley; Bertha Hope & Monica Hope; Peter Calo; Contest Winner Amanda Homi)
The Songwriter’s Beat 6th annual Festival – NYC’s only festival celebrating performing songwriters — returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Morley, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest.
Tonight’s show features Kismet Lyles, Bill Grady, Morley, Bertha Hope & Monica Hope, Peter Calo and Amanda Homi, who won first place in the Songwriter’s Beat 2010 Song Contest with her song, “The Boyz in the Coffee Bar”.
KISMET LYLES is an unyielding force of melody. Her music is a harmonious blend of rock and r&b, layered on a jazz foundation. She was a songwriter and lead singer for New York-based band D’Tripp for five years as they toured throughout the U.S. and headlined two European tours. Kismet was a featured lead for the Robert Wilson/Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon production of “The Temptation of St. Anthony” for 5 years throughout Europe and Australia; including a history-making performance series at the Opera Garnier in Paris in 2005. In the fall, she will release her Toshi Reagon produced CD entitled, “Given”.
BILL GRADY’s songs are about those moments big and small, where you can say to yourself, “I’ve been there. I KNOW what that feels like”. He has been featured on BBC Radio and toured the UK. His debut album, “A Room Called Home” was called, “a minor miracle.” With a style ranging from acoustic-hiphop to pop-poetry he is always ready to provide his audiences with a real and thoughtful experience.
MORLEY: “If you’re feeling helpless, help someone”. These are the empowering words that inspire MORLEY as she dives deep, breathing sensuality into activism with her unabashed love songs, humorous takes on love, life, and outspoken lyricism. A former dance and yoga teacher and choreographer who colaborated with the late jazz legend and civil rights activists Max Roach, Baba Olatunji and Ossie Davis along with Cassandra Wilson for the celebration of Max Roach’s historic album, “We Insist!”, Morley has written, collaborated, shared the stage and toured with renowned artists such as Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Toshi Reagon, Dave Matthews, David Amram, Raul Midon, Leni Stern, Gil Goldstein, Larry Campbell, Richard Bona, Amadou & Miriam, Neil Finn, Sarah Mclachlan, Sheryl Crow, Queen Latifah and Angelique Kidjo to name a few. The featured artist at the 60th Anniversary of the UN, Morley has had he distinct honor to perform for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela. Morley has placed several of her original songs on television and has appeared on popular shows such as the comedy Bored To Death. Since February 2008, Morley’s sultry voice graced the TV commercial for Ralph Lauren’s “My Romance” fragrance. Morley’s CD’s include Sun Machine, Days Like These and SEEN.
PETER CALO Canadian born,singer/guitarist PETER CALO has been dubbed “one of the most engaging performers in the biz” by London’s “Time Out” magazine. Calo has performed and/or recorded with Carly Simon, Hall and Oates, Joe Pecsi, James Taylor, Linda Eder, Robben Ford, Jimmy Webb, Joel Grey, Klezmer conservatory Band ,New York Voices, Boston Opera Company, The Platters, Luther “guitar” Johnson as well as played in the musical “Hairspray”. A master songwriter, composer, and performer in his own right, Peter has released an album of originals, “Wired to the Moon.” as well as a recording of original solo acoustic guitar music called “Cape Ann” available on Four Winds Records Peter is co producing an upcoming CD release from Carly Simon. He has just completed a producing a CD for Johnny Ray, “Songs from the El Rey Motel.” Peter was recently featured in Tribeca Film Festival entry “The Lost Soul of Havana.”
NEW: Yes! Leading up to this year’s Festival is the first annual Songwriter’s Beat – Feel the Music! Song Contest, open to all songwriters. Celebrity judges including songwriting legends Ashford & Simpson will review the finalists and decide the winners. The contest also serves as a fundraiser: song submission fees support Feel the Music!.
Now in its 10th year, The Songwriter’s Beat is New York’s most popular acoustic songwriters series, curated / hosted by singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent. The Songwriter’s Beat features four songwriters of varying musical styles who are encouraged to try out their newest material and arrangements.
The Songwriter’s Beat is delighted to share in the 33rd birthday celebration of the Cornelia Street Cafe!
Proceeds of the Songwriter’s Beat Festival benefit “Feel the Music!” , a NYC nonprofit which brings music and art to children and families impacted by trauma.
Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com
Sun Jul 25
8:30PM JAMES CARNEY TRIO
(James Carney, piano, compositions; John Hébert, bass; Tom Rainey, drums)
http://www.jamescarney.net
Mon Jul 26
6:00PM THOSE CRACKPOT CRONES
(Terry Baum, slightly world-renowned lesbian playwright; Carolyn Myers, warrior princess of comedy)
The Crackpot Crones will crack you up!
Terry Baum and Carolyn Myers are pioneer funny feminists, witches, and best friends. They stir together ancient wisdom and 21st century hilariousness, to make a brew of sketch comedy, spoken word, and improvisation.
“Intriguing, enlightening, comical and real.” – San Francisco Bay Times
Cover $8 http://www.crackpotcrones.com
NOAH PREMINGER / KRIS DAVIS / ROB GARCIA
(Noah Preminger, saxophone; Kris Davis, piano; Rob Garcia, drums)
This leader-less trio formed out of a mutual desire to make music together. Their music is based on being in the moment and the strong connection and communication between them. The trio has performed several times since its debut in early 2010.
Saxophonist, Noah Preminger has been receiving stellar recognition almost immediately after hitting the scene. This past year, Noah received a nomination for “Up and Coming Jazz Artist of 2009” by the Jazz Journalists Association, and his debut album, Dry Bridge Road, received the distinction of “jazz debut of the year” by the prestigious Village Voice poll. Noah has performed with Dave Liebman, Dave Douglas, Dave Holland, Roscoe Mitchell, and Cecil McBee to name a few.
Pianist, Kris Davis has quickly grown to become a vital contributor to New York’s jazz scene. An artist exploring the balance between improvisation and composition, her writing and pianistic prowess have been described as ‘adventurous’ and ‘refreshing’. With her own group, Kris has toured extensively and released 5 albums. She has performed with musicians such as Tony Malaby, John Hollenbeck, Theo Bleckmann, and Chris Speed.
For over a decade, drummer Rob Garcia has brought his superb skills and subtly dynamic rhythmic sense to an assortment of jazz-based, creative ensembles. He has released 3 albums as a leader, and the most recent, “Perennial” was listed in the “10 Best Jazz Albums of 2009” in the New York Observer. He has also received grants from Meet The Composer, DCA and NYSCA to support his performances. Rob has collaborated with artists such as Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Wynton Marsalis, and Joseph Jarman.
Cover $10
Spoken Word
Mon Jul 19
6:00PM NEW YORK QUARTERLY
(Tony Gloeggler; Cindy Sostchen-Hochman; Jeanann Verlee)
A rare summer treat, an extra evening of Ted and the fine poets from the pages of one of our best literary journals.
Ted Jonathan, host. Cover $7
Tue Jul 20
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Mr Patrick; Robin Gelfenbien)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York’s best storytellers!
TONIGHT :
Mr Patrick-Life need not be Lonely if you tell the truth , truthfully!
Robin Gelfenbien-High School Abusical: One dorky girl’s mission to reclaim her cool with the help of Father Time, Calamity Jane and Debbie Gibson.
Sherry Weaver, curator. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum)
Fri Jul 23
6:00PM SON OF PONY
The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.
Jackie Sheeler, host. Cover $7
Sat Jul 24
6:00PM THE LIAR SHOW
(Cormac Barrett, Last Comic Standing; Faye Lane, NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour; Jim O’Grady, Huffington Post; Ryan Britt, Nerve.com)
Seek Truth. Get a T-Shirt.
4 Storytellers, 3 True Stories, 1 Pack of Lies.
Uncover the liar and win a prize worth its weight in fool’s gold.
Our host ANDY CHRISTIE is an accomplished word-weaver himself. He’s featured in The New York Times and on National Public Radio.
Andy Christie. Cover $15
Sun Jul 25
6:00PM RADIO PLAYERS
Radio scripts on stage.
Oligarchs, Circuses and Trial by TV
Russian Contemporary Society as revealed in 3 new plays for BBC Radio
Hear excerpts of sneak previews of the plays and meet the cast of actors – all Russian speakers – who are based in New York. Judith Kampfner the director will host a Q and A
Sunday 25 :Circus Train – Two Performers who miss their train, travel the remote countryside meeting eccentric characters who are working out ways to survive in the new Russia.
The Target Audience – a model, a businesswoman and an investigative journalist invite an oligarch to talk on their hot TV show but the outcome of their trial by TV is hotter than they could have predicted. The Russian writer is from a corporate business background and writes as an insider.
We will play audio excerpts, the actors will read short scenes and we will discuss the process of establishing a repertory radio company in New York for these radio plays. Radio drama is more like film than theater and we will demonstrate our production values and the dramatic thrills.
Judith Kampfner, host. Cover $7