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Upcoming Gigs
Fred Gillen Jr.'s Special Guest
Date: Friday, September 26th, 2008
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Cost: Tip Jar
Notes:
When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a special guest star on a show. This is definitely the next best thing!
www.fredgillenjr.com
Past Gigs
Master Songwriters of the Hudson Valley
Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Banjo Jim's
700 East 9th Street (at Avenue C)
New York, NY 10009
212-777-0869
Notes:
I go on at 8pm, followed by Stephen Clair at 9. Then at 10pm, my friends Steve Chizmadia, Rich Deans and Susan Kane, and at 12am Fred Gillen, Jr., Matt Turk and Steve Kirkman!!
Co-Bill with Lauren Lapointe
Date: Friday, August 8th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Muddy Cup
410 Main Street
Catskill, NY 12414
United States
Cost: tip jar ($5 suggested)
Notes:
After SummerSongs, I will be joining my friend Lauren for a show in near by Catskill!
Acoustic Live! Showcase
Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Time: 2:45pm
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Dodd's Farm, Route 22
Hillsdale, NY
Cost: $
Notes:
Come find me at the Acoustic Live! Tent--along with many other amazing performer!
Acoustic Live! Showcase
Date: Friday, July 25th, 2008
Time: 3:45pm
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Dodd's Farm, Route 22
Hillsdale, NY
Notes:
Come find me at the Acoustic Live! Tent--along with many other amazing performers!!!
Whisperado's Mud Room
Date: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Kenny's Castaways
157 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012
212-979-9762
Cost: tip jar
Notes:
My bass player, Jon Sobel, is part of another band called Whisperado. Whisperado (who will perform at 8pm) is now doing a once a month series at Kenny's, and Jon was nice enough to invite me to do the 9pm slot (and will join me on bass too!). So, come on out before your 4th of July weekend for a great night!
With Michael Bowers & Siobhan Quinn
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Googie's Lounge (Over the Living Room)
154 Ludlow (between Stanton & Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
Cost: Tip Jar
Notes:
I hope you can make out for this special night-7:30pm to 9:30pm. My friends, Michael Bowers & Siobhan Quinn (dreamersloversandoutlaws.com), are coming from Alexandria, VA for this show!
Performing at Perch Cafe
Date: Friday, April 25th, 2008
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Perch Cafe
365 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-788-2830
Cost: Free
Notes:
Aviv Roth will be joining me on lead guitar at this very sweet little restaurant right in my neighborhood. Come for dinner (I love their soups!) and stay for an extended set.
Co-Bill with Lara Herscovitch and Denise Jordan Finley
Date: Friday, April 4th, 2008
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Garden Stage
223 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY
Cost: $15
Notes:
Sharing the stage with my friends Lara Herscovitch and Denise Jordan Finley at this great Long Island Coffee House!
Performing at Gizzi's Coffee
Date: Friday, March 14th, 2008
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Gizzi's Coffee
16 West 8th St. (between 5th & 6th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
212-260-9700
Notes:
Come at 7pm for Allison Scola, stay after my set to hear Elisa Peimer (with whom I will be singing some harmonies) and Sweet Bitters (Sharon Goldman & Nina Schmir's new duo).
Performing at Googie's Lounge
Date: Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Googie's Lounge (Over the Living Room)
154 Ludlow (between Stanton & Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
Cost: Tip Jar
Co-Bill with Jud Caswell!
Date: Friday, January 4th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
United States
Cost: $7
Notes:
This will be a full band show (and my birthday show)! I am thrilled to be sharing the bill with my friend Jud Caswell (judcaswell.com)--one of the best songwriters around today (he won Kerrville New Folk in 2006).
House Concert
Date: Saturday, December 8th, 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Home of Chris Kunstadter
E-mail kunstadter@yahoo.com for details
Montclair, NJ
Cost: $10
Notes:
Co-bill with Marie McGilvray & Ron Gomez! This is one of my favorite ways to perform--the best of venues is someone's living room!
In the Round with SummerSongers!
Date: Friday, December 7th, 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Googie's Lounge (Over the Living Room)
154 Ludlow (between Stanton & Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
Cost: tip jar ($5 suggested)
Notes:
Some of my SummerSongs friends are making their way north for this show: Lauren Lapointe (laurenl.com) from Savannah, GA and Marie McGilvray (mariemcgilvray.com) and Ron Gomez from Nashville, TN!! This is going to be a great and not to be missed night!
Its about the CD!!!
Date: Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Fontana's
105 Eldridge St., between Broome & Grande
New York, NY
212-334-6740
Cost: $7
Notes:
The festivities actually will begin at 7pm with Sharon Goldman & Nina Soka, then at 8pm my good friend Kirsten Williams and at 10pm The Kings Co. Blues Band!
Playing at Peace Cafe
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peace Cafe
Southington, CT
Cost: $
Notes:
More Details to come
Show with Fred Gillen, Jr.
Date: Friday, September 28th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Cost: $
Notes:
My good freind Fred Gillen, Jr. has invited me to join him at one of my favorite venues!
Manhattan Songwriters Circle Showcase
Date: Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Actor's Institute (TAI)
150 West 30th Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
United States
Notes:
This will be an in the round showcase with several of my fellow songwriters featuring songs we have worked on in the past months at this bi-weekly songwriting feedback group. More details to come!
In the Round with Bob Barlow and Fred Gillen, Jr.
Date: Saturday, September 1st, 2007
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Palaia Vineyards
20 Sweet Clover Road
Highland Mills, NY 10930
845-928-5384
Cost: Free!
Notes:
This will be an in-the-round show with my good friend Bob Barlow and my other good friend, Fred Gillen, Jr.!
Acousic Live! Mainstage Showcase
Date: Saturday, August 11th, 2007
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Huntington Folk Festival
Hecksher Park, Prime Avenue & Rt. 25 A
Huntington, LI 11743
Cost: $
Notes:
This will be an in-the-round showase with Lara Herscovitch, Anthony da Costa & Paul Sachs! There may only be one stage at this festival, but I get to be on it!!! Yay!!!!! And joined by these tremendously talented performers to boot!
Budgie Dome @ Falcon Ridge
Date: Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Time: 2:00am
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Hillsdale, NY
Cost: $
Acoustic Live! Showcase
Date: Friday, July 27th, 2007
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Hillsdale, NY
Cost: $
Notes:
Playing a short showcase at the Acoustic Live! Booth...www.acousticlive.com.
Opening for Elisa Peimer
Date: Monday, July 16th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
United States
Cost: $6
Notes:
Opening for my good friend Elisa Peimer (elisapeimer.com).
Aviv Roth will be joining me on lead guitar and Jon Sobel on bass!
Opening for Driving Reign
Date: Saturday, July 14th, 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Peace Cafe
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Cost: $
Notes:
Opening for Driving Reign (drivingreign.com). I will be returning in October as the headliner!
Performing at Googie's Lounge
Date: Friday, June 29th, 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Googie's Lounge (Over the Living Room)
154 Ludlow (between Stanton & Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
Cost: tip jar!
Notes:
This is a venue above the Living Room...I am very excited to be playing at this space for the first time!
Solo Performance
Date: Sunday, May 13th, 2007
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Warwick Valley Winery
114 Little York Road
Warwick, NY 10990
United States
845-258-4858
Cost: $
Notes:
My first time at this beautiful venue! And my good friend Fred Gillen, Jr. will be joining me too!!!! Yay!
Playing at Rockwood Music Hall
Date: Friday, May 11th, 2007
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street
New York City, NY
(212) 477-4155
Cost: Tip Jar
Co-Bill with Lara Herscovitch
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Dockside Pub
825 South Lake Blvd.
Mahopac, NY
United States
845-621-0057
Cost: $10
Guest Performer
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Acoustic Cafe
Bridgeport, CT
Cost: $
Notes:
Lara Herscovitch has invited me to join her for this show at this really great Connecticut venue. Chuck E. Costa will also appear. More details to come!
Live in the Lounge!
Date: Friday, March 9th, 2007
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Opus Theater
Palisades Center Shopping Mall, 1000 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack, NY 10992
Cost: Free!
Notes:
Performing 2 sets at this new venue (on the 4th floor)e=! Yes, it is located in a mall...but I hear the food in the Lounge is excellent! Best parking, from what I understand, is by the Target. Hey, and you can go shop for your spring wardrobe after my show!
Playing at Old Stone Church Coffee House
Date: Saturday, February 24th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Old Stone Church Coffee House
251 Main Street
East Haven, CT 06512
Cost: $3
Notes:
Headlining at this great new coffeehouse!
Full Band Show
Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Mo' Pitkins House of Satisfaction
34 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
Cost: $10
Notes:
Featuring on lead guitar, Aviv Roth; on bass, Jon Sobel; on keys, Allison Tartalia; and on percussion, David Blackshire, as well as some other special guests!
Benefit for Rock Tavern
Date: Sunday, January 21st, 2007
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Garden Stage
223 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY
Cost: $15
Notes:
Joining many artists and musicians...including my good friends, Sharon Goldman and Lara Herscovitch
Performing with Lara Herscovitch
Date: Saturday, January 13th, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Cost: Tip Jar
Notes:
Joining the extremely talented Lara Herscovitch (www.laraherscovitch.com).
Maggie's Music Salon Holiday Show
Date: Sunday, December 10th, 2006
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Parkside Lounge
317 East Houston
New York, NY 10002
212.672.6270
Cost: $5
Notes:
Almost all the Maggie's Music Salon members are slated to perform! This is going to be a fun holiday bash!
Peekskill Coffee House
Date: Friday, December 8th, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Cost: $
Notes:
I am performing with UK import Ben Godwin (peacemango.com) and Aviv Roth (avivroth.com) at one of my favorite venues!
Manhattan Songwriter's Circle in Brooklyn
Date: Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Biscuit (Formerly Night and Day)
230 5th Avenue @ President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Cost: $
Notes:
Will be joined by Patrick Fitzsimmons and another to be determined special guest!
Maggie's Music Salon Performance
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2006
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Mezzanine Cafe
79 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
United States
Cost: $
Notes:
This will be another fabulous evening in the round with Sharon Goldman (www.sharongoldmanmusic.com), Martha Colby (www.marthacolby.com) and a special surprise guest!
Solo Show at Mo' Pitkins
Date: Wednesday, October 18th, 2006
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Mo' Pitkins House of Satisfaction
34 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009
Cost: $5
Performing with Maggie's Music Salon
Date: Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Makor
35 West 67th Street
New York, NY
Cost: $
Notes:
I will be performing with four other fabulously talented women from my monthly songwriting group: Sharon Goldman (sharongoldmanmusic.com), Elisa Peimer (elisapeimer.com), Allison Scola (allisonscola.com), and Allison Tartalia (allisontartalia.com). We call ourselves "Maggie's Music Salon"-come to the show and we'll tell you why!
Maggie's Music Salon Show
Date: Sunday, August 27th, 2006
Time: 12:00pm
Location: 2nd Annual Heirloom Tomato & Music Festival
The Rogowski Farm, 327-329 Glenwood Road
Pine Island, NY
Cost: $10 or $25 per carload of 4
Notes:
All the tomatoes you can ever want, lots of other organic produce and yummy eats, and plenty of great music to boot. A wonderful SummerSongs friend, Bob Barlow is heading up the great tunes, and Maggie's Music Salon gals including Sharon Goldman, Kay Ashley & Kirsten Williams are on board to perform.
Performing with Allison Tartalia
Date: Saturday, August 19th, 2006
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Stain Bar
766 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
718-387-7840
Cost: Tip Jar
Notes:
I will be sharing this evening with my good friend and fellow singer/songwriter, Allison Tartalia-www.allisontartalia.com
Huntington Festival
Date: Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Time: 2:45pm
Location: Acoustic Live Booth
Hecksher Park, Prime Avenue & Rt. 25 A,
Huntington,, NY 11743
Cost: $Free
Notes:
Playing a 15 minute showcase set at the Acoustic Live Booth. Later that day, my favorite trio, Red Molly, opens for John Hammond!
Manhattan Songwriters Circle takes on Brooklyn!
Date: Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Night & Day Restaurant
230 5th Avenue @ President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Cost: $
Notes:
Performing in the round with fellow Manhattan Songwriter Circle pals Pat Wictor (www.patwictor.com), Marc Raphael, and special guest, Abbie Gardner of Red Molly! (www.abbiegardner.com, www.redmolly.com)
Acoustic Live Booth Showcase
Date: Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Time: 12:45pm
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Hillsdale, NY
Cost: $
Acoustic Live Booth Showcase
Date: Friday, July 21st, 2006
Time: 2:45pm
Location: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Hillsdale, NY
Cost: $
Notes:
I will be play a couple of short showcases at Richard Cuccaro's "Acoustic Live" booth at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. You can also catch me at various campfires throughout the weekend.
Playing at Peekskill Coffee House
Date: Saturday, March 4th, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Peekskill Coffee House
101 South Division Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Notes:
with Allison Tartalia
Playing at Rockwood Music Hall
Date: Wednesday, January 25th, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street
New York City, NY
(212) 477-4155
Cost: Tip Jar!
Sunday Night Songwriter Series
Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Burren
247 Elm Street, Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-6896
Cost: Tip Jar!
CWD Showcase
Date: Thursday, January 12th, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Blu Lounge
197 N. 8th Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn (L train to Bedford), NYC
Cost: Tip Jar!
Notes:
with Sharon Goldman, Kay Ashley and Elisa Peimer
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