Caffe Vivaldi

MARCH | ARCHIVES

SAT 3/1	6:00-7:00pm		With a howling, grisly baritone and unique vaudeville-rock style, Ben Godwin’s debut album, “Skin And Bone”, offers nine twisted cabaret tales: hallucinatory dreams of struggle and hope amidst the chaos and filth of Gotham City. Gravelly, fractured, and apocalyptic, “Skin And Bone” is a high-energy time warp with a mile-wide dark streak and tremendous rip-snorting theatrical flair.
	7:30-9:00pm		Ron Pope Acoustic / Southern Rock / R&B
	9:30-11:00pm		Nate & Kate and Abigail Payne
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SUN 3/2	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.
	9:30-10:30pm
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MON 3/3	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 3/4	8:00-9:00pm		Sean Quinn
	9:30-11PM		Emily Indie / Folk / Jazz
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WED 3/5	7:30-9:00pm		N eil Nathan "Melding the heartache of alt.country to the soul of acoustic Americana, Nathan's "Glide" EP is a stirring, thoughtful collection of mini-revelations that grow in beauty with every listen." Nevin Martell Music Journalist Filter Magazine and Author of Beck:The Art of Mutation
	9:30-11PM		NLX 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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THURS 3/6	8-9:15PM		Avi Wisnia Bossa Nova / Folk / Acoustic
	9:30-11PM		Michael Schoen Acoustic / Rock / Pop
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FRI 3/7	7:30-9:00pm		Brian Sizensky Acoustic / Indie / Rock
	9:30-11:00pm		Daisy Joplin/Foreign Xchange Reggae / Rap / Classical Foreign Xchange consists of world renowned violinist Daisy Jopling with Jamaican Reggae artists Trilogee, bringing a new sound into the world of reggae, Foreign Xchange use a total cross section of original beats from traditional Reggae through to Dancehall. An uplifting journey from classical violin through Irish Folf music to Dancehall sounds which will lift you off your feet! "Daisy Jopling plays classical music with the energy and spontanaeity of a rock musician. She has a lyrical intensity that seems to reach inside you with each stroke of the bow." Tom Morris, Artistic Director National Theatre, London. "Sublimely gifted musicians" Time Out Magazine "Brilliantly entertaining" Evening Standard "dazzling us with their musicianship" Independent on Sunday "A lightening of the soul as the music fills the room" What's on Magazine Also playing at Vivaldi on: Wednesdays, 9:30-11PM: 4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/16.
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SAT 3/8	7:30-9:00pm		Kyle and Justin
	9:30-11:00pm		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." Boyan Acoustic/Pop/Rock Boyan used to be an award winning acoustic guitarist. He played with many people, many genres of music, recorded hours of original highly creative instrumental music until he finally gave up and started writing songs... Then he found out that he is no longer a guitarist because he now plays a dobro 90% of the time (see pic) Boyan plays catchy, groovy tunes about everyday life. His unique sound and mastery of the dobro makes a difference when you go out to listen to some live music.
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SUN 3/9	7:30-9:00pm		GANDHARVA QUARTET Premik Russell Tubbs, Anna Dagmar, Daisy Jopling, Naren Budhakar Premik Russell Tubbs Sax & Flutes Anna Dagmar P iano Daisy Jopling Violin Naren Budhakar Tabla
	9:00-10:30pm		Tracy Thorne, Jem Warren & Friends Tracy Thorne Folk Jem Warren Rock
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MON 3/10	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 3/11	7:30-9:00pm		Jess King Pop/ Soul / Rock Jess is also performing here, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/29.
	9:30-11:00pm		Richard Bliwas The pianist ---now finishing up his 5th CD for Rising Rose Records --- has been compared to Brian Wilson, Miles Davis, Patricia Barber, The Beatles, Van Dyke Parks, Mose Allison, and Sun Ra-- but as All About Jazz said in its review of *Rising Rose Records* 2004 release *Ghost* His writing is unmistakably original . Cadence Magazine said in its review of *Compose Yourself* Bliwas transforms intricate phrases into seamless music , and Shredding Paper said in its review of *Walk the Bike* Bliwas walks the line between jazz and folkrock with confidence producing a dialectic sound that compliments rather than conflicts Downtown Music Gallery (who recently listed *Walk the Bike* in their top recommendations for 2005) states in a recent newsletter which reviews *Yarrow Stalk Bridge* . "Richard is a truly gifted piano player and songwriter who should not go unnoticed for very long.
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WED 3/12	8:00-9:30pm		Michael Whalen "Start your Valentine’s Day early. See Michael Whalen Star your Valentine’s Day early. Come to Greenwich Village’s coziest club, snuggle by the fire and listen to melodies by Emmy award-winner Michael Whalen".
	9:30-11:00pm		Stephanie Nilles Funk / Fusion / Italian pop Born in Chicago to a chemical engineer and an architect, Stephanie Nilles is a musician of various genres by sheer accident. At 17, she was a semi-finalist at the Young Concert Artists' International Competition and at 22 had graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a degree in classical piano performance. These days, she's running around town playing and singing her own politically-infused funk/blues/anti-folk tunes. She has appeared at the Sidewalk Café, The Cutting Room, and the Bitter End, and has collaborated with artists ranging from bluegrass fiddlers to burlesque performers.
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THURS 3/13	7:30-9:00pm		Britt Neal Acoustic / Blues / Country
	9:30-11:00pm		Sarah, Mac and Bryan
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FRI 3/14	7:30-9:00pm		Andreea Pauta CD Release Party "Her lyrics are genius and her piano playing is breathless." Jazz Review. Romanian-born pianist and singer-songwriter Andreea Pauta is a prizewinner of the John Lennon Songwriting competition. As a pianist and singer-songwriter, Dreea melds together rich harmonies and melismatic melodies to create her own distinguished style of pop/jazz. Dreea's newest CD "Autumn" presents a mature, mellow palette of sounds, drawing from her roots of classical and jazz music. For more information, please go to www.dreea.com
	9:30-11:00pm
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SAT 3/15	9:00-11:00pm	Chin, Rod, Jason, Diego	SPECIAL EVENT!! JASON DARLING BIRTHDAY BASH! Jason Darling Band Classic Rock / 2-step / Shoegaze 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 Jason Darling Band is also playing here on Saturdays, 3/15, 4/12, 5/10, 9:30-11PM Thursdays, 6/26, 7/17, 9:30-11PM
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SUN 3/16	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 Sundays 4/13, 5/11, 6/1
	9:30-11:00pm		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.
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MON 3/17	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 3/18	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
	9:15-10:00pm		Isabella Lundgren w/Pianist Phil Selesnick
	10:00-11:00pm		Mishal Zeera Michal's music comes from a restless, dark place. Influences like Fleetwood Mac and The Cure mix comfortably with early Rolling Stones and The Smiths. Moving to New York after playing in a London band, he formed and dissolved alt rock band "Johnnie Foreigner" within the space of a year and half - while his creative compass swung wildly in all directions. Emerging as an evolving solo artist, he performs both by himself and with a backing band in New York clubs.
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WED 3/19	7:30-9:00pm		Chuck E. Costa
	9:00-10:30pm		Norman Vladimir Pop / Alternative / Soul
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THURS 3/20	7:30-9:00pm		Natalie Riccio Folk Rock / Jazz / 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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FRI 3/21	7:30-9:00pm		Waiting for Jerry Waiting for Jerry is a folk/rock trio made up of three Eastman School of Music graduates. With both classical and jazz training, WFJ elevates folk music to an entirely new level, blending improvisation with jaw dropping vocals. Sarah McCaffrey, singer/songwriter, leads the group with Ryan Kotler on bass and Dalton Ridenhour on piano.
	9:30-11:00pm		Gretel Folk / Experimental / Americana
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SAT 3/22	9:30-11:00pm		Kristin Hoffmann Also playing here, 9-11pm, Saturdays: 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 3/23	7:30-9:00pm		Rana Farhan
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MON 3/24	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 3/25	7:30-9:00pm		Jess King Pop/ Soul / Rock Jess is also performing here, Tuesdays: 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/29.
	9:30-11:00pm		Leigh-ra! Indie/Folk/Classical Singer/Songwriter Christy Leigh uses the texture of classical strings and Afro-Cuban percussion rhythms to create a sound that is rich to the ears and groovy to the soul. Blending elements of folk, jazz, reggae, and classical baroque, Leigh-Ra's songs are smart, playful, and deeply introspective leaving listeners with curious minds and tapping toes. Christy Leigh - Piano and Vocals, Donald Bradford - upright bass, Paul James Hecker - cello, Andy Rosenbloom - percussion.
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WED 3/26	7:30-9:00pm		Laura Higgins Folk / Acoustic / Lyrical Laura Higgins is a singer/songwriter from the NJ/NY area. Her lyrics are emotionally charged and honest. Her voice has been described as "engaging, unique and powerful."
	9:30-11:00pm		Richard Thorne “With Thorne, its best just to forgo categorizing and appreciate him for what he is- a gifted songwriter who dabbles in assorted musical strains: folk, country, bluegrass, pop." Erie Times News, PA “His clipped, Buddy Holly-like voice and nontraditional chord changes keep listeners wondering what will come next -- but whatever it is, it's worth sticking around to hear.” Binghamton Press and Sun, NY
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THURS 3/27	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.
	9:30-11:00pm		Sounds for your Hounds An all acoustic show featuring: Jason Darling, Gabriel Gordon, Jesse Murphy, Jason Blum
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FRI 3/28	7:30-9:00pm		Evan Toth Rock / Indie / Powerpop Singer-Songwriter, Evan Toth, returns from performing in Tony n' Tina's Wedding to share some new tunes and the usual energetic, theatrical rock n' roll performance from behind Vivaldi's Yamaha grand. Joining Evan, as usual, is his crack rhythm section, The Excuses: Ron Zampini - drums and Gregg Romanzo - bass.
	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.
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SAT 3/29	7:30-9:00pm		Jill Stevenson The music of Jill Stevenson reflects a depth of soul and poetic sense that reaches well beyond her years. Jill's passion for music brought her to New York City a few years ago. Since her arrival, she has spent most of her time working with songwriters and producers to cultivate the art of song craft she is dedicated to. Her unwavering commitment to expressing herself through music has contributed to the maturity she displays on stage. And her innate understanding of her musicianship, reveal an artist who is not only connected with her music, but also with the audiences she plays for every week.
	9:30-11:00pm		Christine Santelli Roots Music / Blues / Rock
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SUN 3/30	7:30-9:30pm	J.P.Schlegel Oren Neiman	J.P. Schlegel Oren Neiman JP Schlegelmilch and the New Thread Quartet (7:30PM) + The Oren Neiman Quartet (8:30PM) An exciting pairing of two New York-based improvisors and composers, each performing with a stellar band! This performance marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to promote new original and improvised music. JP Schlegelmilch is a Brooklyn-based pianist and composer who will be joined by longtime collaborators Martin Urbach on drums, Greg Chudzik on bass, and Kenny Warren on trumpet. Fusing their combined experience of playing everything from New-Orleans-style jazz, to Balkan Brass Band music, to free improvisation; this group seeks to create a personal, non-genre-specific music featuring original compositions by each musician in the band. Guitarist/composer Oren Neiman has been playing regularly in various New York venues with his acclaimed quartet featuring Kenny Shaw on drums, Doug Drewes on bass, and Sam Taylor on Saxophone. Oren's group will be performing music form their first album entitled "First of All", as well as new compositions. "First of All " has been hailed as "...an album that has a warm/mysterious atmosphere, and yet conveys a sense of serenity."
	9:30-11:00pm		Megan Palmer
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MON 3/31	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")