Caffe Vivaldi

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TUES 1/1	7:30-9pm		J oanna Cruz. Pop / Rock / Soul
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WED 1/2	8:00-9:30pm		Michael Whalen Pianist Michael Whalen has had a remarkably diverse career as a Emmy® award-winning composer for hundreds of television shows, dozens of films, theater productions, multi-media projects and on his own successful recordings as an artist and producer. Through it all, he has resisted the footlights as a performer - until now. Michael starts an ambitious series of concerts and special performances through out 2008 at Greenwich Village's charming Cafe' Vivaldi. Stop in from a chilly evening in a cozy room to hear Michael's romantic and lovely melodies... This is a special event to see him in such a small setting.

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THURS 1/3
	9:30-11:00pm		Sabine Kühlich The great German Jazz-magazine „Jazzpodium" gave Sabine and Sheila Jordan in June 2006 the cover-story: "Absolutly outstanding German Jazz-singer". The compositions on her new album were written in Harlem. The 77 year young scat-legend Sheila Jordan joined for some songs: "This is wonderful and unique; and a great band too!". Sabine is accompanied by a superbly variable and intelligently grooving quartet, which moves to and from bossa and modal, bebop and ballad with amazing surefootedness. The band leader sings in multi-lingually with a powerful voice, sensuous expression and the unmistakable character of an artist who is heartfelt in her desire to let the listener in on her profound musicality. Latest CD: TWO GENERATIONS OF SINGERS Sheila Jordan + Sabine Kühlich. In Cafe Vivaldi Sabine will perform her NY-Jazz-Compositions, Swing, beautiful ballads, using percussion-instruments. A fantastic Bass-Player joines the Trio: Joris Teepe (www.joristeepe.com - originally from Holland - now a real New Yorker. On Piano: Stefan Michalke www.stefanmichalke.com like Sabine he is from Cologne too. Pure Jazz-songs - new and wellknown. Bossa or modal, bebop or ballade: the spirit of black legends swings along.
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FRI 1/4	7:30-9pm		Alfonso Velez Lyrical / Folk / Blues Alfonso is breaking ground with his brand of lyrical rhythm and blues, yet he's honoring the sense of pace and timing the greats had. The first son of a Mexican mathematician and a Cuban architect, Alfonso has lived in Moscow, Mexico City, San Juan, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Trenton, Washington, DC and now New York. He performs constantly; active from Montreal down to Florida, London over to Rome, drawing crowds young and old. In Washington, he put together an eight-piece ensemble lush with horns, hammond, and a hell of a lot of vibe for his debut on DJBoy records. XM Radio invited him to record his full-length album at their Performance Studio in March 2007. The resulting eleven-song session titled, MAKE IT PLAIN, is available exclusively through DJBoy Records.
	9:30-11:00pm		Caffe Vivaldi and Katy Pfaffl are proud to present a new showcase, *MUSIC SKETCHES.* NYC Singer/Songwriter Katy Pfaffl is taking her popular Myspace Page "Sketches", http://www.myspace.com/katypfafflsketches, offline and bringing it to the West Village. Join us as Katy and a rotating group of other local artists will spend an evening in the Round where they share their latest demos, rough ideas and newest works. *MUSIC SKETCHES* is a night designed specifically to bring together some of the best songwriters in town to share the stage and the joy of creation with new fans and with each other. Each show promises to be a relaxed evening of intimate truth, expression and discovery for all. Tonight's Show: Katy Pfaffl, Bryan Dunn, Mike Krum
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SAT 1/5	6:00-7:00pm		Cynthia Lin Acoustic / Folk / Jazz
	7:00-8:30pm		Premik Russell Tubbs
	9:00-11:00pm		Jason Darling Band Classic Rock All brand new recently recorded songs & some of your old favorites. Jason Darling-Vocals, Guitar; Rod Hohl-Bass, John Chin- Grand Piano; Diego Voglino - Drums
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SUN 1/6	7:30-9pm		Kelly Suttenfield Jazz/Bossa Nova/Lounge Kelley Suttenfield is a vocalist in the classic jazz tradition, delivering soulful interpretations of lyrics over a smooth, swinging beat.
	9:00-10:30pm		Natasha Alexandra The first extended residency, in 2005 at Caffe Vivaldi, launched her career. She emerged from it with a large following and established herself as major singer/songwriter on the New York scene and beyond. NLX's second(2006) residency "The Spring"- continued into Summer, Fall and Winter at Vivaldi, as her fans wanted more. And she is back with "more" new andexciting stuff in 2008. "NLX traffics in unschooled, confessional, piano ballads." - NYTimes
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MON 1/7	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic Night "Caffe Vivaldi has the reputation of drawing some of the best songwriters around. Get there early for sign-up, and get ready to be intimidated by the talent" - Kim Ruel (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 1/8	7:30-9:00pm		Dan McCarthy Tucksy is a New York-based genre-bending jazz band that focuses on the original writing of band-leader Dan McCarthy, as well as cover songs from well-known rock and pop bands. Conceptually, the band strives to create music that breaks the rules of jazz by blending bluegrass, rock, and country with a post-modern jazz aesthetic, and by fusing the grooves of hip-hop and funk music with the improvisational approach of jazz. Most importantly, the band focuses on melody and song-structure and creates music that appeals to a broad spectrum of listeners. Oh, and let it be known that this band is led by the combination of banjo and vibraphone; a first in the jazz world…. and bluegrass world… and country world… and rock world… But don't let the novelty fool you, as the pedigree of the players and the quality of the musicianship is apparent from the first note. "Dan gives new visions of the mallet instrument..." --AllAboutJazz-New York "INTERWORDS is one of the top 10 jazz CDs of the year" --Geoff Chapman
	9:30-11:00pm		likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! a spell binding jazz singer; writer of beautiful songs of heartbreak and love a singer of beautiful songs of love and heartbreak, in english, french, italian, spanish and portuguese; or a coloratura soprano with a magical voice! oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! ---Ishrat Ansari likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen susan is accompanied by master musicians of the tony melone trio: tony melone - grand piano ian riggs - bass evan panzer- drums
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WED 1/9	8:00-9:30pm		Katie Arnold Acoustic / Pop / Folk Hailing from the outskirts of D.C., singer/songwriter Katie Arnold has been writing music for the last 20 years. She started out on piano as a child, picked up a guitar in college, and didn't discover the unleashed power of her voice until her early twenties. With influences ranging from Emmylou Harris to The Cranberries, this up and coming artist is carving out a niche for herself in the indie-acoustic music scene of New York City. Katie’s passion-filled songs have a fearless, yet graceful way of forcing people to stop and recognize that a life untested is a life unlived. “Her skilled vocals and song writing ability mark Katie Arnold as a gifted talent.” -- Dave Kellogg, syndicated radio personality Jodie Manross Folk Rock / Acoustic / Blues “Her crisp voice and illuminative songcraft belie her diminutive stature…equal parts wistful and urgent, it’s atmospheric music that will touch your heart and mind.” -Los Angeles' Entertainment Weekly “It’s no wonder why people rave about her power to breathe life into a song.” - Boone, NC’s The Mountain Times “Jodie’s voice is strong, rarefied and, to risk hyperbole, maybe even angelic.” – Knoxville, TN’s Metropulse “Manross’ rafter-rattling vocals can shatter even the hardest heart. –Charlotte, NC’s Creative Loafing With her acoustic-based, blues-influenced folk rock, Jodie Manross has become one of Tennessee’s --and now New YorkCity--top singer-songwriters. Known as “the little woman with the big voice,” Jodie possesses a powerful voice much larger than her size and surprises audiences with her soulful delivery of songs.
	9:30-11:00pm		Michael Schoen Acoustic / Rock / Pop michael shoen
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THURS 1/10	7:30-9pm		Pete Muller
	9:30-11:00pm		Matt Jones Folk Rock / Blues / Rock Matt Jones is a Brazilian born, Texas bred singer-songwriter whose songs have been described as timeless and contemporary, and his versatile baritone voice unique and refreshingly honest. "Matt Jones is a singer-songwriter with a lot going for him: his stage presence, his interesting, original songs, and especially his phrasing. He is a great storyteller." -Jimmy Norman, co-writer of "Time is on my side"
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FRI 1/11	7:30-9pm		Colin McGrath Folk/Lyrical/Acoustic
	9:30-11:00pm		Scott Sharrard Trio Jeff Hanley -upright bass Diego Voglino - drums Scott Sharrad - vocals, guitar About Vocalist/Guitarist Scott Sharrard: "One of the best guitarists in the country…danceable soul grooves that support a lyrical journey." -- Larry Flick, Billboard Magazine
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SAT 1/12			Kristin Hoffmann Also playing here, 9-11pm, SaturdaysL 1/12, 2/9,3/8. 4/19, 5/17, 6/28, 7/19, Kristin uses her classically trained voice and piano playing to express her lyrics through the rock genre so effectively that you as a listener became a part of her performance. The joys, laments and longings in her songs become your own as she takes you to an incredible music journey - Ishrat Ansari
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SUN 1/13	7:30-9:00pm		Jeremy Nash Acoustic / Folk Rock / Pop
	9:00-10:30pm		Norman Vladimir Pop / Alternative / Soul
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MON 1/14	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic Night "Caffe Vivaldi has the reputation of drawing some of the best songwriters around. Get there early for sign-up, and get ready to be intimidated by the talent" - Kim Ruel (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 1/15	8:30-9:30pm		Jess King Pop/ Soul / Rock Jess is also performing here, Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30pm: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/29.
	9:30-11:00pm		likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! a spell binding jazz singer; writer of beautiful songs of heartbreak and love a singer of beautiful songs of love and heartbreak, in english, french, italian, spanish and portuguese; or a coloratura soprano with a magical voice! oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! ---Ishrat Ansari likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen susan is accompanied by master musicians of the tony melone trio: tony melone - grand piano ian riggs - bass evan panzer- drums
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WED 1/16	7:30-9:00pm		Galia Arad A little bit of folk, a little bit of pop, and a whole lot of midwestern charm. Britt Neal Acoustic / Blues / Country
	9:30-11:00pm		Cynthia Lin Acoustic / Folk / Jazz
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THURS 1/17	8:00-9:30pm		STELLAR MOSS Alternative / Pop / Rock "It's dreaming of how things could be, a kind of hope you may not have in the world of reality. That's the ‘stellar' part. The ‘moss' is the real life part, the pleasures and the pain, the stuff that grows, the stuff that dies, the dirty down-to-earth stuff. It's bringing those two things together." This is how Justin Tracy describes the origins of Stellar Moss. It's simple really. All the best things are. What is music if it's not the combination of these elements, the hidden things that are so easy to hear if we just stop and listen?
	9:30-11:00pm	Photo by Todd Chalfant	Sasha Dobson Jazz/Latin/Folk Rock "A young singer trained in the verities of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, Sasha Dobson is starting to make music that's more about her own time." - Ben Ratliff, NY Times A Dazzling vocalist songwriter. Dobson will perform new originals and songs from her new album "Modern Romance," an enthralling amalgamation of Brazilian groove, pop and jazz Sasha is also performing here, Thursdays, 9:30-11PM on: 2/22, 3/6, 4/17, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10
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FRI 1/18	7:30-9:00pm		Kristin Plater Pop / Acoustic / Rock
	9:30-11:00pm		Alex Romero Never have a hip-hop drum beat, a cello, and a “prepared” acoustic guitar been so artfully combined than in the music of innovative electronica musician, Alex Romero. Born in Miami to immigrant Cuban parents, Romero grew up in poverty with little opportunity to pursue his dream of becoming a performer. As a result, he largely ignored what his public school music teachers dubbed a “natural talent for singing and songwriting” and focused on academic studies, which he felt were more likely to lead him to a better life. It wasn’t until he enrolled at Yale University that he began to develop his unique experimental music, tinkering with unlikely sources of sound such as prepared guitars, circuit-bent electronic instruments and mashed samples. Romero performed in New Haven coffee shops and at various collegiate “art nights,” in front of receptive audiences of friends, dorm mates and professors. After graduating with a BA in Evolutionary Biology, Romero moved to New York City to record his ambitious debut album, Melodrama, which has been warmly received and played at local nightclubs for its novel, yet surprisingly mainstream sensibility.
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SAT 1/19	8:-9:15pm		Avi Wisnia Band Bossa Nova / Folk / Acoustic Avi and his band is also playing here, Thursdays, 8:00-9:15PM, on: 2/7, 3/6. 4/3 “Think acoustic Americana with Brazilian bossa nova. Drink a caipirinha, and enjoy the sounds that originated in warmer climates.” – The L Magazine Singer/songwriter AVI WISNIA combines the classic sounds of the Brazilian Bossa Nova with pangs of soul, folk, jazz and pop to create a unique sound that is at once engagingly familiar and refreshingly new. With a versatile repertoire of well-crafted original songs, Avi Wisnia and his talented ensemble take the Brazilian influences and make them explode in a million different directions. A wordsmith as well, Wisnia’s clever lyrics pay a knowing nod to his contemporaries and offer a fresh perspective on issues facing his generation. In conjunction with his original tunes, Wisnia reinvents classics from artists like Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, The Cure and Tom Jobim - stripping them down, taking them apart and reviving them with a new bossa spirit.
	9:30-11:00pm		Kate Pivoriunas Band pop/rock Kate is the lead singer of an energy driven pop/rock band that stands out for the quality of its lyrics and highly professional musicianship of its members. If you like rock, you will love this band. Also playing here, 9:30-11:00PM on: Friday, 2/29 Friday, 3/28,
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SUN 1/20	7:30-9:00pm		Mike Block Mike Block - cello Kyle Sanna (guitar) In addition to regularly playing with Yo-Yo Ma and Mark O'Connor,composer/cellist/singer/songwriter Mike Block performs his original songs and compositions with some great musician friends. more info and music at www.mikeblock.net Also playing here,7:30-9PM, on: Sun 2/24 Sun 3/16 Sun 4/13 Sun 5/11 Sun 6/1
	9:00-11:00pm		Kelly Suttenfield Jazz / Acoustic / Bossa Nova "Kelley Suttenfield has a voice with a soulful touch. A truly gifted jazz artist with the ability to maneuver like a trumpet -- not only interpreting the melody, but also coloring the tone with light and dark nuances that move the listener. A voice that is eager to tell us a story." - Carsten Andersen, Producer, Danish National Broadcasting Corp., DENMARK "A wonderful vocalist!" - João da Penha, Host, Jazz & Bossa Nova Radio, BRAZIL Also playing here, 9:00-11pm, on Sundays 2/3, 2/17,
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MON 1/21	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic Night "Caffe Vivaldi has the reputation of drawing some of the best songwriters around. Get there early for sign-up, and get ready to be intimidated by the talent" - Kim Ruel (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 1/22	7:30-9:00		Gena McGuire Lyrical / Other / Progressive Gena McGuire was born in New Haven Connecticut, the youngest child of a very large and eclectic family. Her mother was a jazz singer and Brooklyn native, while her father was a theologian and philosopher whom also took part in the daily grind of corporate America. The combination gave her a foundation of spirituality, sophistication and pure love of music. At the age of six Gena began playing the piano. She studied Classical all throughout her high school and early college years. She wanted desperately to write her own music and in her Junior year switched to Jazz. Eventually she decided to take the plunge and move to Manhattan to pursue her dream. With no room for a piano she began experimenting with different vocal styles from jazz to blues and hip hop, slamming lyrical poetry and singing freestyle. Finally she found room for a piano, and the merger of the sights, stories, and sounds of the city came together into what is the very unique and special sound of Gena McGuire.
	9:30-11:00pm		likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! a spell binding jazz singer; writer of beautiful songs of heartbreak and love a singer of beautiful songs of love and heartbreak, in english, french, italian, spanish and portuguese; or a coloratura soprano with a magical voice! oh, how do you describe susan oetgen, the lilly maid of brooklyn! ---Ishrat Ansari likeness to lilly featuring susan oetgen susan is accompanied by master musicians of the tony melone trio: tony melone - grand piano ian riggs - bass evan panzer- drums
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WED 1/23	7:30-9:00pm		Amanda Kaletsky Pop / Folk Rock At 23 years old, Amanda Kaletsky isn't among the new surge of singer-songwriters, she's making her own waves. Originally from the small town of Bethany, CT and a U. of Delaware alumn, Amanda has gained fans up and down the east coast, and radio play from Massachussetts to Hawaii with a style that caters towards pop, but is elevated by her honest and unique lyrics, balanced with refreshing melodies. "Amanda Kaletsky has the voice of a pop star, but the soul of a Norah-Jones-approved singer/songwriter. Her infectious [music] finds a middle ground between New York's homey downtown clubs and the polish of Top 40 radio." - Relix Magazine Amanda will be accompanied by guest her artist, the young master musician and cellist, Mile Block. Mike is a regular on Vivaldi's roster of master musicians.
	9:30-11:00pm		Tatiana Moroz Pop/Rock Tatiana Moroz is a singer-songwriter whose songs are honest, melodic, and introspective. Her voice is both sultry and vulnerable. Her own style of music is a fresh, new, distinct sound that blends pop, rock, jazz, folk, blues, and a little country, creating a memorable sound that's pure "Tatiana"
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THURS 1/24	7:30-9:00pm		Matthew Brookshire w/Erika Kapin on violin Indie/pop/folk Also playing here, 7:30-9PM, Thursdays: 2/21, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24. Matthew Brookshire is a Brooklyn based songwriter and performer, whose songs appeared in the recent Todd Solondz film "Palindromes". Gabriel Levitt of Jezebel Music calls Matthew "a joyful and thoughtful songwriter. Matthew brings an audience energetic melodies with folk-pop flair, and a uniquely high tenor vocal delivery." Matthew's debut CD "8 Songs" is available on iTunes and CDBaby.
	9:30-10:30pm		Michael Whalen Pianist Michael Whalen has had a remarkably diverse career as a Emmy® award-winning composer for hundreds of television shows, dozens of films, theater productions, multi-media projects and on his own successful recordings as an artist and producer. Through it all, he has resisted the footlights as a performer - until now. Michael starts an ambitious series of concerts and special performances through out 2008 at Greenwich Village's charming Cafe' Vivaldi. Stop in from a chilly evening in a cozy room to hear Michael's romantic and lovely melodies... This is a special event to see him in such a small setting.
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FRI 1/25
	9:30-11:00pm		Christine Santelli Roots Music / Blues / Rock Also playing here on: Saturdays, 2/23, 3/29, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28.
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SAT 1/26	7:30-9:00pm		Dani Mari Folk Rock / Acoustic / Indie
	9:30-11:00pm		Gabe Gardon Visual / Ambient / Experimental Currently working on a top-secret musical project that will see the light of day in the spring or summer of this year, Gabriel has worked with the likes of: Natalie Merchant, Brazilian Girls, Andrew Roachford, Idina Menzel, Leona Naess, Joel Shearer, T Bone Burnett, Ron Saint Germain, Jason Blum, Jesse Murphy, Jason Darling and more. Gabriel released five albums thus far and will continue to do so. Check out this show at Caffe Vivaldi featuring special guests. Also playing here on Thursdays, 9:30-11PM, 3/27, 4/24
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SUN 1/27	7:30-9:00pm		John Grecia Rock / Pop / Progressive
	9:30-11:00pm		Jeremy Lev Pop / Alternative / Fusion Jeremy Lev is a solo artist from NY. His sound is a soulful indie-pop vibe layered with classical and world influences. His warm acoustic style gives listeners something familiar, but the melodic and lyrical arrangements are too distinct to feel like you've heard this before. "he's a funky, jazzy Cat Stevens for the 21st century." -DailyTarheel. Jeremy will be joined by R&B / Acoustic / Pop singer/songwriter Marques Toliver
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MON 1/28	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic Night "Caffe Vivaldi has the reputation of drawing some of the best songwriters around. Get there early for sign-up, and get ready to be intimidated by the talent" - Kim Ruel (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 1/29			Jess King Pop/ Soul / Rock Also performing here, 8:00-9:30pm: Tuesdays, 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/15, 7/29.
	9:30-11:00PM		Jody Redhage FIRE IN JULY Featuring the original music of "adventurous cello songstress" Jody Redhage and some of the most versatile and talented improvisers in New York, Fire in July melds the finesse of chamber music with the energy of pop, rock, and jazz improvisation. Jody Redhage, voice, cello, compositions Ken Thomson, clarinets Alan Ferber, trombones Fred Kennedy, drums
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WED 1/30	7:30-9:00PM		Jo Williamson Folk Rock / Ambient / Alternative w/ Kelli Rae Powell -Ukele Expressive singer-songwriter Jo Williamson pairs up with old-timey (albeit timely) tiny red-headed songstress Kelli Rae Powell for an evening of storytelling, song and cheer.
	9:30-11:00pm		Danielle Gasaprro Danielle Gasparro does not sing a word she doesn't mean. With a modern sound and style that blends jazz, soul and pop, this New York City-based artist somehow reminds us of Ella and Louis, Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin, all at the same time. Perhaps it's because, like those meaningful artists, she presents us with her thoughts and emotions while soulfully embodying the music she sings. Her live performances, deemed "engaging and inspiring, not to be missed" (Indie Sounds NY), showcase this emerging artist?s rare gift for not only driving her soul and voice deep inside a song, but for taking the audience along for the ride. Career highlights include the recording of her 2006 EP ?Big Movie Screen?, where she had the opportunity to work with Grammy Award winning engineer/producer Jay Newland (Norah Jones, Etta James, Richie Havens), and her participation in two UK based songwriting retreats in 2007, both hosted by Chris Difford (Squeeze). With songs that defy genre but feels at once classic, Danielle Gasparro has established herself in 2008 as not only a meaningful artist, but one worth keeping your eyes, and ears, on. "What a voice. I swear you could just listen to it for hours and hours." - Pulse Rated (UK)
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THURS 1/31	7:30-8:00PM		Isabella Lundgren jazz
	8:00-9:00PM		Paige Nichols Lyrical/Soul/Rock
	9:30-11:00pm		Byron Zynos Byron Zanos is an award-winning singer/songwriter out of Fort Lee, NJ. Most recently, his piece, “Secrets and Lies” was selected in the Top 20 out of 25,000 entries by Simon Fuller and his A&R team for the first ever American Idol Songwriter which was an additional competition along side this year’s regular show. This summer(07) Zanos played sidestage at the Jones Beach Theater (NY) opening for acts like Steve Miller and Aerosmith. His debut CD Somewhere in the Middle, released in Sping 05,was engineered, mixed and mastered by Grammy Award winning engineer/producer Daegal Bennett (Tony’s son). Zanos completed the album under the tutelage of producer Drew Yowell (Phoebe Snow, Sophie B. Hawkins, Herb Alpert). The same team has come together for his new release, Still in a Fight (Fall 07). Since the release, Zanos has received rave reviews, performed on several televised shows such as CN 8’s “Backstage with Barry Nolan”, and been the featured artist on iTunes’ #1 Acoustic Podcast, “Acoustic Long Island.”