"Nick Drake with a sense of humor."--Village Voice

"Songwriting perfected; a huge influence on REM."
                                                                  --Peter Buck, REM

A unique blend of breezy, bluesy, intimate songs of emotional depth that recall Nick Drake as well as Jobim, but, finally, are all his own. Great humor, too, and a totally original guitar style.

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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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")

2 drinks minimum

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Jody Redhage
Experimental

brian betancourt bangs hard on the drums when we play, he is also from new jersey and secretly controls the indie rock world with his mind.

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.

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Jeremy Nash
Acoustic/Pop

One to watch! Jeremy is one of the most talented young singers and songwriters to play at Vivaldi the past couple of months.

Chris Arnott
Rock / Folk / Experimental

Originally from Sydney's Northern Beaches, Chris Arnott continues to develop a growing following through his intimate solo shows around Australia and the world. Melding an ethereal electric guitar with raw vocal ability that draws fitting comparisons to Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake and 90s Seattle, his carefully crafted songs play on themes of love, life and loss with insightful lyrics and catchy melodies. Although Chris' solo work represents a new beginning for the 25-year old songwriter, he is no stranger to the live circuit, having played for years in many bands and having recorded his first commercial release when he just 15. The move towards a more thought-provoking, introspective style of music is an evolutionary step Chris felt was necessary to connect on a deeper level with his audience, while allowing him to explore more of his own influences. Chris is in New York to write his next album, due for release early 2008.

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.

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Matthew Brookshire
w/Erika Kapin on violin
Indie/pop/folk

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.

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Jem Warren
Rock
                                                            

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Sarah Tracey
Soulful, passionate, emotionally resonant, and timeless.'   - Musiqtone

'Sarah's music takes the bluesy club beats of jazz and weaves them into the classical textures of her vocal melodies making the sounds of the street possess a touch of class, similar to the styles of Alicia Keys and Norah Jones.  - Amore Magazine

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes. 

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Sign-up at 6:30

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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")

2 drinks minimum

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Hans Utter
A world music Sitar event

Hans Utter has studied Sitar in India, with the great master Ustad Sujaat Khan.

The Music of Raga brings peace, relaxation, and mental development.

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Pete Muller
Pianist/Singer/Songwriter

Muller is a folk hero with a message for all you wandering souls looking for answers
and some direction in life.

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SPECIAL EVENT:
Wendy Rule
Wendy Rule creates dark, sensual sonic theatre.....Compelling stuff -Rolling Stone.

Dinner Reservations recommended.
email reservation requests to: [email protected]

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.  

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Sign-up at 6:30

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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")

2 drinks minimum

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www.tatianamoroz.com

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Takénobu
Acoustic /Home Indie / Other
“Nick Ogawa is a genuine talent...While the songwriter can clearly hold his own solo, like a modern day Robert Johnson, his heart lies in the complex, orchestral arrangements that Sufjan Stevens is so fond of. .... The impressive performances and fidelity suggest the new project will be nothing short of astounding” Ben Krieger, Jezebel Music

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Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.

Taylor Giacoma
www.myspace.com/taylorgiacoma
Taylor Giacoma is a singer-songwriter of a sort of off-the-beaten-path cultivated pop style that, though certainly influenced by classical training, is meant to be accessible in the pop context. It’s what happens if you grow an indie pop composer in a conservatory of music. 

 

Laura Joy
www.myspace.com/laurajoymusic
NYC-based singer-songwriter Laura Joy has been known to quell dark, angry bars full of old Irishmen. That's quite an accomplishment for such a quiet, unassuming girl from Arizona .  Laura's percussive finger picking technique will demand your attention, and her warm, comforting voice has drawn comparisons that range from Joni Mitchell to Jenny Lewis.

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Sign-up at 6:30

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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")

2 drinks minimum

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