Caffe Vivaldi

JUNE | JULY | ARCHIVES

FRI 6/1	7:30-8:15pm		Bryan Dunn Folk Rock/Acoustic/Indie After starting out in Austin in a popular folk pop band, Bryan Dunn moved to New York and formed a rock band called Simple Thing that almost went somewhere but didn't. He then spent some time playing sideman for a couple of other local folks while working on his first solo CD, "Static & Scripture". Last year he finished second out of 500 or so songwriters in the Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition with one of the songs from that record, released an EP which sold out its limited run, and became a minor celebrity in Delaware. He's just finished recording some new songs and will hopefully release a new CD before the end of the year.
	8:15-9:00pm		Andy Mac Acoustic/Folk/Rock With catchy melodies, unforgettable hooks and an earnest blend of heartache amidues desire; singer-songwriter Andy Mac presents a unique spin on the typical melancholic male artist. Discovering how to mask his vulnerability through charming lyrics and harmony-coated pop-mellow tunes, Mac performs with sincerity and wisdom. Recently, Andy has had four network TV placements through 20th Century Fox, and has licensed his debut album, Music for a Bright Moon Sky, to MTV.
	9:30-11pm		Scott Sharrad Acoustic 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 6/2	2:00-4:00pm		Anne Mironchik "New Jazz Standards -- Piano Singer/Songwriter" "Anne has a conservatory degree in jazz and musical roots in rock, blues and country. Her well-crafted songs mix the simplicity and soul of Carole King's melodies with the R&B spirit of Laura Nyro's chords and rhythms. Weaving in lyrics that are sensible, without being sentimental, she explores the struggles, loves, fears and joys of everyday heroes."
	9:00-11:00pm		Kristin Hoffmann Over 300 performances at Vivaldi and every performance an unforgettable event! 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.
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SUN 6/3	7:30-9:00pm		Singer/Songwriter Vic Varney "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.
	9:00-11:00pm		Jocelyn Medina Quartet Jocelyn Medina--vocals Kristjan Randalu--piano Aidan Carroll--bass Bodek Janke--drums. Vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina presents her diverse repertoire of jazz, funk and pop-influenced original compositions, freshly arranged standards, bossas and boleros. Her music has universal appeal, fusing elements of Brazil, Spain, and Africa with jazz harmonies and improvisations delivered through compelling lyrics and a distinct sound.
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MON 6/4	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic 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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TUES 6/5	8:30pm-9:30pm		Debbie Neigher Alternative / Rock / Pop Learning piano at age four and composing music at age thirteen, Debbie Neigher is no stranger to the art of songwriting. Her unabashed blend of rock, jazz, and pop is a refreshing surge of originality, combining unapologetically loud piano riffs with soulful vocals. Debbie's catchy melodies and honest lyrics allow this young artist to truly stand out as she frequents the talented New York City music scene.
	9:30pm-11:00pm		Jason Liebman rock/alternative
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WED 6/6	8:30pm-9:30pm		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.
	9:30-10:30pm		Jason Consolacion
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THURS 6/7	7:30-9pm		Ben Justus Ben Justus portrays a unique blend of Rock N Roll styles. From the swill mama soup kitchen to the gotta get down to get up funkarama. Ben performs a full throttle live experience, taking the audience along on a musical rollercoaster ride. The only real explanation is to come out and experience what is Ben Justus for yourself.
	9:30-11pm		The Shells "The Shells are a female acoustic group that specializes in original songs featuring their lush three part harmony blend! The group is Melanie Klaja, Carrie Welling and Jessi-Rae Waltz with Fish Altieri on second guitar. This will be the second appearance at Café Vivaldi for The Shells.
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FRI 6/8	7:30-9:00pm		Avi Folk/ Bossa Nova/Soul "Think acoustic Americana with Brazilian bossa nova. Drink a caipirinha, and enjoy the sounds that originated in warmer climates." – The L Magazine Indie singer/songwriter AVI 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.
	9:00-10:15pm		Stellar Moss pop/rock Mesmerizing British pop, rock songs...skillfully written, passionately performed. North London's Stellar Moss...without a doubt THE artist to watch in 2007!
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SAT 6/9	7:30-9:00pm		The Shrimps "acoustic folk pop with mandolins, harmonies and beatles-esque songwriting". These British-born brothers, now Brooklyn based, are a constant touring act that are fresh, new, and original. They have already played shows & festivals in New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and New Jersey. Their song 'waterfalls' is in rotation on myvradio.
	9:00-11:00pm		The Jody Grind Blending elements of folk, funk, rock, and country, The Jody Grind is one of the most exciting bands emerging in the Boston area. Fronted by singer Sara Colb, whose powerfully soulful voice combines with a versatility formed by a passion for the great female singers of past and present, deeply steeped in blues and traditional rock, The Jody Grind’s songwriting is fueled both by intensely personal experiences as well as a genuine poetic sensibility. Influenced by both the great lyrical and melodic songwriters of the past, the group’s material sets them apart from the pre-packaged fluff of modern rock radio. These elements come together on stage in a live performance that compels toes to tap, feet to dance, and crowds to come back for more. Sara Colb and songwriter/guitarist James Houlahan form the core of The Jody Grind Band, which includes a key board player, a drummer and a bass player. Once a month, The Jody Grind delivers a stunning sonic experience in a naturally live room at Caffe Vivaldi.
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SUN 6/10	7:30-9:00pm		Jazz / Electronica / Experimental Maria Neckam with: John Escreet - piano Zack Lober - bass Paul Wiltgen - drums Maria's voice is one of those you either love or hate, and so is her music. Uncompromising in her musical approach as well as performance she hits truth right at it's core and strikes a chord in you ... Her clear, airy sound has been compared to that of angels as well as wind instruments, the latter referring to her use of it as well - Maria sings like an instrumentalist plays. This is also reflected in her use of lyrics, as she states her point in an abstract way, making space for everyone's own story in hers. Her compositions are as diverse as life's surprises, merging modern Jazz with Drum N'Bass and Rock grooves as well as Indian and Classical music. You can hear Stravinsky as well as Björk in it, Billie Holiday and Debussy, Nikhil Banerjee and Ani DiFranco, … but most of all, Maria Neckam.
	9:30-11:00pm		Maeve Gilchrist - vocals/harp w/Moto -bass world music/folk/jazz Maeve has brought audiences to their feet at venues such as Celtic Connections, The Edinburgh Harp Festival and Boston Pops Jazz Festival. Her unique style marries traditional and self-penned songs with jazz and Latin-American influences. Tonight she is accompanied on Moto on bass "Her creative, jazz-influenced approach to phrasing and rhythm lights up familiar traditional songs. An original voice.” - The Scotsman Newspaper
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MON 6/11	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic 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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TUES 6/12	7:30-9:00		Mike Block 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
	9:30-11:00pm		ModerBand Jazz/Funk/Jam Band Dimitri Moderbacher's newest project is the ModerBand, a group fusing jazz and funk elements with his own unique melodic sensibility. He draws from his rich musical heritage and experience to create music that is adventurous, innovative and funky).
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WED 6/13	7:30-9:00pm		M atthew 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.
	9:30-11:00pm		Sharon Little soul/pop/acoustic Sharon Little is a soulful acoustic pop. rich vocals, from-the-heart-songs. an emotional melodic trip. Sharon is a new name on the music scene but her style and sound are that of an old soul. Think Carol King, Joss Stone, Imogen Heap, Norah Jones, Nina Simone. Recent gigs include: 12th and Porter (Nashville) World Cafe Live (Philadelphia) The Basement (Nashville) , Caffe Vivaldi (NY)
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THURS 6/14	7:30-9:00pm		Gabrielle Louise Folk Rock / Acoustic / Country Gabrielle Louise is an emerging artist noted for her poignant lyrics (a two-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest finalist, winner of the Jack Maher Songwriting Award) and astonishing vocals.
	9:00-10:00pm		Josh Taylor Rock / Blues / Folk Rock With a style that draws from traditional folk to modern blues elements, the focus of his lyrical expression is often riddled with metaphor and double meaning. With songs that pry into the vast experiences in one's life growing up as well as the many questions that go unanswered on a more spiritual level, Josh's musical library continues to grow. Josh Taylor has been performing in such legendary venues as The Bitter End and Eddie's Attic in Georgia, and continues to frequent the Greenwich Village music scene.
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FRI 6/15	8:30-10:00pm		Evan Toth Rock/Indie/Powerpop Evan Toth plays in the vein of Billy Joel when he was still in the piano pop or better yet a post anger Joe Jackson who didn't move toward the cocktail and swank set. - Mike Wolf
	10:00-11:00pm		Gina Sicilia Blues/Soul/Roots Music As a songwriter, Gina has proven herself to have a deep understanding of American roots music, as well as the ability to compose music that perfectly suits her unique persona. Her expertly crafted songs pay homage to the great roots music of the past, which has inspired Gina throughout the years, and now comes full circle to help her create her own distinct voice in this American art form.
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SAT 6/16	12noon-2:00pm		Saturday Brunch w/Sam Yulsman, jazz & classical piano At age 16, Sam is already a regular in Denver’s vibrant jazz scene. He has played with many jazz veterans, including saxophonist Steve Wilson, multi-reed instrumentalist John Gunther, and renown trumpeter Greg Gisbert. He has sat in with Charmaine Neville at Snug Harbor, New Orleans’ premiere jazz club, and played at several jazz festivals, including the Mile High Jazz Festival, and the Telluride Jazz Festival under the direction of Brooklyn jazz legend John McNeil. Yulsman has been recognized with many awards and honors in both jazz and classical music, including acceptance into the Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony in 2006 and first place in the Longmont Symphony Orchestra's concerto competition. He lives in Niwot, Colorado, where he will be entering his junior year in high school. This summer he will again perform at Telluride and in the Vail Jazz Festival over Labor Day weekend as part of the Vail Jazz Workshop.
	7:30-9:00pm		Julie Kathryn folk/acoustic/pop "Emerging singer-songwriter and classically trained musician Julie Kathryn Smith makes her Caffe Vivaldi debut tonight. Her music has been described as soulful, sweet, dark and beautiful. Her distinctive voice is showcased in her variety of original songs."
	9:00-11:00pm	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.
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SUN 6/17	7:30-9:00PM		Premik Russell Tubbs World Jazz "The preeminent master instrumentalist/composer on New York's World Jazz music scene"-Ishrat Ansari Saxist / flutist / multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs has worked with Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar and many others. He is equally at home in popular, jazz, R&B, new age and experimental styles. By working with singer-songwriter Kristin Hoffmann, Premik has become a regular at Cafe Vivaldi. For the Sunday World Jazz program, he combines a variety of styles, interweaving meditative ambient sounds with genre-bending jazz fusion experiments to create a near-infinite palate of musical possibilities. His many interesting guest artists change with every show, insuring that each performance will be a unique experience!
	9:00-10:00		The Maeve Gilchrist Trio world music/folk/jazz Andres Rotmistrovsky -bass Marcelo Woloski - percussion Maeve Gilchrist - voice and harp Maeve has brought audiences to their feet at venues such as Celtic Connections, The Edinburgh Harp Festival and Boston Pops Jazz Festival. Her unique style marries traditional and self-penned songs with jazz and Latin-American influences, superbly underpinned by Argentinean musicians Andres Rotmistrovsky (bass) and Marcelo Woloski (percussion "Her creative, jazz-influenced approach to phrasing and rhythm lights up familiar traditional songs. An original voice.” - The Scotsman Newspaper
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MON 6/18	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic 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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TUES 6/19	8:45-10:00		Stellar Moss pop/rock Mesmerizing British pop, rock songs...skillfully written, passionately performed. North London's Stellar Moss...without a doubt THE artist to watch in 2007!
	10:15-11:15		Glenn Roth Acoustic / Experimental / Folk Described by 20th Century Guitar magazine as a “gifted player on the rise,” Glenn Roth has the consistent ability to grab and hold his listener’s attention with his exciting, original fingerstyle compositions. Formerly lead guitarist in a rock band, Glenn left to pursue a solo career in fingerstyle guitar, which has blossomed into regular performances throughout CT, NYC and New England; and interviews and plays on radio stations such as NPR and NYC’s Bloomberg Radio. Glenn has also been featured in a film documentary called “3000 Mondays,” and has been granted a lifetime permit to perform in the NYC transportation systems by MUNY (Musicians Under New York).
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WED 6/20	7:30-9:00		Risa Binder pop/rock An emerging singer/songwriter, Risa's song "All The While" won a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award and she was recently voted as a finalist in the VO 5 Rising Star competition . On her debut album, Risa has collaborated with Tom Marolda a producer for "The Killers" and is currently performing with her band. She has played all over New York (Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, Cafe Vivaldi, Sidewalk Café, The Cutting Room) Risa's soaring vocals and catchy hooks stay ingrained on your mind long after seeing her perform. Bob Leone of the "Songwriters Hall of Fame" says "I've showcased literally hundreds of talented new artists over the past 15 years…Risa is one of those who I truly believe will make it in the tough industry"
	9:00-11:00		Kate Evans After performing and recording for over 10 years with a wide variety of bands and artists from jazz giant Benny Carter to quirky rockers Ween, Kate recorded her first solo album, “Release.” Maureen Keller of indie-music.com described the album by saying, “The lyrics are inspiring, the voice is one-of-a-kind, and the overall sound is as beautiful as music gets. It is evident that Evans loves music as she pours her heart into these inspiring songs.” Kate grew up in rural Kansas. Her parents were a classical musician and a bluegrass guitarist who exposed her to a wide range of music: gospel, soul, jazz, country, folk, rock, and classical. Today, after nearly two decades as a performing musician, all of these influences are evident in her music. Check it out at www.kateweb.com.
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THURS 6/21	7:30-9:00pm		Robin Aleman An up and coming vocal jazz artist, Robin Aleman has been a part of the local jazz scene for 5 years. She's been making a name for herself with original arrangements of classic jazz tunes by such greats as Cole Porter, Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis, to name a few. And, with her Puerto Rican heritage, she's as comfortable with Latin and Brazilian styles as she is with swing. In 2005, Robin released her critically-acclaimed debut CD, entitled Tonight. As jazz critic Scott Yanow writes..."Robin Aleman is a name to remember."
	9:00-11:00pm		The Jason Darling Trio All brand new just recorded songs & some of your old favorites. Jason Darling-Vocals, Guitar; Mark Alhadeff- Grand Piano; Diego Voglino - Drums
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FRI 6/22	7:30-9:00pm		Angela Ortiz "Ortiz is at turns uplifting, sarcastic, and refreshingly honest in her writing...A treasure of independence and originality" -Larry Sarkin, BlogCritics Magazine Angela draws comparisons to Tori Amos and Norah Jones, but her brand of indie jazz/pop is uniquely her own. On the heels of her recent debut release "All About You" on Random Chance Records, this will be her last New York performance before she leaves for her bi-coastal tour.
	9:00-11:00pm		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 and exciting stuff in 2007. "NLX traffics in unschooled, confessional, piano ballads." - NYTimes
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SAT 6/23	7:30-9:00pm
	9:00-11:00pm		Breast Cancer Benefit Show for New York w/NLX Babes for Breasts raised $10,050! THANK YOU EVERYONE! www.babesforbreasts.com www.anamiura.com www.myspace.com/anamiura To donate online in a safe and secure manner: https://www.canadahelps.org/checkout_charity_extras.aspx Please note that the funds raised tonight will be for the benefit of the cause in New York.
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SUN 6/24	7:30-9:00pm		Kevin Keller & Meena Cho "Composer-keyboardist Kevin Keller and cellist Meena Cho serve up handsomely crafted and genuinely lovely music." - Time Out New York, December 2005
	9:00-11:00pm		Takaya Kawasaki Pop/Rock/Jazz Takaya Kawasaki is a singer-songwriter from Japan. Takaya performed once at the Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in 1998 when he first visited New York. His performance was well-received. Takaya released his first album, Higashi no Sora, in 2005. It won acclaim from many critics in the independent music scene. Takaya has been living in Manhattan since 2005. He recently received a graduate degree in documentary filmmaking from NYU. On June 24, Takaya will sing his original songs with his "Takaya Band." This will be his last live show in New York City in the year of 2007 as Takaya returns to Japan in July to move on to the next stage of his music and filmmaking career. “Takaya Band” Takaya Kawasaki (Vocal & Piano) Maki Watanabe (Bass) Shinya Yonezawa (Piano) Kazumoto Kubo (Drum)
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MON 6/25	7:00-11:00 Sign-up at 6:30		Open Mic 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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TUES 6/26	8:45-10:00pm		Stellar Moss pop/rock Mesmerizing British pop, rock songs...skillfully written, passionately performed. North London's Stellar Moss...without a doubt THE artist to watch in 2007!
	10:00-11:00pm		Andy Mac Acoustic/Folk/Rock With catchy melodies, unforgettable hooks and an earnest blend of heartache amid desire; singer-songwriter Andy Mac presents a unique spin on the typical melancholic male artist. Discovering how to mask his vulnerability through charming lyrics and harmony-coated pop-mellow tunes, Mac performs with sincerity and wisdom. Recently, Andy has had four network TV placements through 20th Century Fox, and has licensed his debut album, Music for a Bright Moon Sky, to MTV.
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WED 6/27	7:30-9pm		Juliet Lloyd pop/rock/soul Boston-based singer/songwriter Juliet Lloyd is a strikingly accomplished young songwriter and no-holds barred performer. She "can move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment," according to the Rochester (NY) Insider, equally capable of wringing every last emotion out of a heartbreaking ballad as ripping into a blazing rocker. Blending elements of pop, rock, and soul, her sophomore album Leave the Light on (May 2007) features standout vocal performances that have become her trademark – "soulful, emotive, and loaded with groove" (Metronome Magazine).
	9:30-11pm		Skye Claire singer songwriter Skye is an 18 year old singer/songwriter with talent well beyond her years. Her haunting lyrics and guitar driven melodies manage to blend the emerging Emo genre with a Pop/Rock feel, making for a new and refreshing take on the classic story of a broken heart.
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THURS 6/28	7:30-9:00pm		The Chiara String Quartet Classical / Experimental / Other "Each young artist marries a nimble technique to eager-to-please intensity and unhackneyed joy -- The Washington Post "Achieving an unforced power through purity of tone and deft articulations seems to be as natural as breathing or opening a book to this young ensemble. Other musicians would kill for such shapely phrasing, the ends of which are nothing short of exquisite." -- National Public Radio
	9:30-11:00pm		Danielle Gasparro "Danielle's rich, buttery voice will likely evoke Cassandra Wilson or Nina Simone. This NYC singer has a gift for writing original songs that defy classification...a great addition to your “jazz/soul” playlist." - MP3 Weekly "A Rare talent. if you’re not at Danielle’s gigs, you’re missing something very, very special.” - Indie Sounds (NY) "After over 20 years as a live sound engineer, traveling around the world with act after act, it's not unusual for me to be moved by a live performance. But Danielle's is a rare thing. There are so few people like her left." - David Martell, Programme Director, Pulse Rated (UK)
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FRI 6/29	7:30-9:00pm		Takénobu Acoustic / 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
	9:00-11:00pm		Aafje van Summeren Trio aafje van sumeren - vocals steve blanco - piano adam roberts - bass Fresh to the jazz scene, Aafje van Summeren has already begun to bring audiences a taste of her true inimitable vocal style. Sprung from her cultural upbringing in the Netherlands, van Summeren has taken her talents to New York City to help bring an innovative and heartfelt sound to the musical masses. Van Summeren leads as vocalist in a trio (The Aafje van Summeren Trio), made up of accomplished jazz pianist, Steve Blanco, and renowned bassist, Adam Roberts.

SAT 6/30	6:00-7:30pm		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.
	7:30-9:00pm		Fellaheen Indie/Alternative/Experimental A mélange of alternative rocknroll, scratchy blues, junkyard noise, downbeat jazz, and murky existential wit that betrays a secret pop heart. Slightly off-kilter original songs about dogs, particle physics, shady characters, luvnhate, and works of art in the age of mechanical reproduction.
	9:00-11:00pm		Thomas Channell New York-based singer-songwriter Thomas Channell was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Somewhat of a nerd, he has a Bachelor of Music Honours degree from Stellenbosch University and an MA from Columbia University, where he studied on a Fulbright Fellowship. So like, what kind of like music do you play? Just imagine Sade and Kurt Vonnegut's lovechild was adopted by Rufus Wainwright and k.d. lang, with Herbert von Karajan as his Godfather. Differently put: It's sincere, timeless, music from the soul baby, mellow, inspiring, thought-provoking, words that read like a novel, bitter sweet lyrics...Nuf said. Thomas has performed at all the major arts festivals in South Africa, as well as venues in Berlin, New York and Mexico City. His first album "Crowded Sunrise" was released to critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and he has been building up a kick-ass following in New York, regularly playing at venues including the legendary CBGB's, Cornelia Street Café, The Knitting Factory, Lincoln Center, The Living Room, Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction, The King Kong Room (@The Supper Club), and R&R Bar. Thomas is considered part of the furniture at Caffe Vivaldi. Line-up: Thomas Channell on piano and vocals Chris Somers on drums/percussion Website: http://www.thomaschannell.com