Caffe Vivaldi

SEPTEMBER | ARCHIVES

SAT 9/1	7:30-9:00pm		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.
	9:00-11:00pm		The Brite Side/Jason Misrahi Roots/Alternative Country The Brite Side is now Jason Misrahi. After a 3-year collaboration with a full band in South Florida, he has chosen to migrate back to his native town of New York City. His music has been compared to the likes of the Counting Crows. More recently he's been compared to latter-day Brit Pop, which came about in large part by the influence of the musicians who have surrounded him in the creative process. However, left to his own devices, he's definitely a roots artist who fits in well with the new singer/songwriter revival. Misrahi writes songs of hope, love and pain. If you ask him what type of music he plays he would tell you it's American Revolution music. Not on some grand political scale, but in a one-on-one influence on you, the listener. --Jason Knapfel, Popup Records 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.
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SUN 9/2	7:30-9:00pm		JP Schlegelmilch Trio. Martin Urbach - drums bassist Greg Chudzik - bass JP Schlegelmilch - Piano Brooklyn-based pianist and composer JP Schlegelmilch will perform original music reflecting his interests in jazz, classical, rock, folk, and free improvisation. The trio will also offer their unique interpretations of standards, the music of great jazz composers such as Ornette Coleman and Thelonious Monk, and classical pieces by Igor Stravinsky and George Gershwin. Featuring the inimitable talents of drummer Martin Urbach and bassist Greg Chudzik, much joyous music is sure to be in store.
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MON 9/3	7:00-11:00pm 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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 9/4	8:00-9:30pm 9:30-11:00pm		Special Double Bill Performance Michael Schoen & Robert Reed Robert Reed Indie / Folk / Blues Michael Schoen Acoustic / Rock / Pop
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WED 9/5	8:30-9:30pm		Austin McCutchen Country / Folk / Psychedelic
	9:30pm-11:00pm		Melissa Giges
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THURS 9/6	8:30-9:30pm		Galia Arad A little bit of folk, a little bit of pop, and a whole lot of midwestern charm.
	9:30-11:00pm		Amy Crawford Jazz/Pop/Folk Amy Crawford, whose influences range from Stevie Wonder to Gillian Welch, is a triple threat: pianist, vocalist & composer. Her music bridges genres and attracts audiences who appreciate artists with longevity - a jazz/pop/folk sound that reflects her upbringing.
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FRI 9/7	7:30-9:00pm		Ron Pope
	9:30-11:00pm		TRIO GRANDE Sean Driscoll, guitars, compositions \| Brad mason, flugelhorn \| Christian Fabian, bass \| Marko Djordjevic, drums Trio Grande is a band bent on playing compositions with the tightest musicianship and improvisations with energy and fire. With a Masters degree in composition and Jazz guitar studies at Berklee College of Music, Sean Driscoll brings together a group of international musicians working from the tradition of group leaders like Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul. "Driscoll is a skilled Jazz composer and an egalitarian band leader.His group has already achieved a level of musicianship most bands can only dream about. Here's hoping a major label signs these guys." -- All About Jazz “Sean Driscoll’s phrasing transcends the limitations of his instrument, combining energy with horn-like fluidity." –-Performer Magazinwww.seandriscollgroup.com
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SAT 9/8			Joel Novak Joel Novak is a New York City based singer/songwriter that blends an array of musical influences around rich and thoughtful lyrics. His interpretation of the world is relevant and unique, and he is undoubtedly making his mark on the tradition of American Songwriting. Joel delivers a live performance with astonishing commitment, and speaks to each listener on several levels. Joel is also an alumnus of the acclaimed New York Singer/Songwriter Sessions, a NYC forum that has been host to the Nation’s premier songwriting talent from Los Angeles to Nashville. One will be fortunate to witness Joel at such an exciting point in his career.”
	9:30-11:00pm		Christine Santelli Roots Music / Blues / Rock
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SUN 9/9	7:30-9:00pm		Rob Hecht hEChtOpus Bluegrass / Funk / Roots Music
	9:00-10:30pm		Tejas Singh Acoustic / Indie / Folk Singer/songwriter Tejas Singh began writing during the late 90s at the age of 15, and soon formed a band in his hometown of Springfield, Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. His early work was strongly influenced by many of the major songwriters of that era, particularly Dave Matthews and Ben Harper. He soon developed into a versatile writer and front man, capable of producing original material in both a solo and full band setting. His early efforts as a band leader culminated in 2000 with a live recording of original songs performed by his band at the time, Otis. The recording was Tejas' first studio effort, and contained strong overtones from many of the jam band greats of that period such as Moe and Phish. It was the first of two recordings that Tejas produced while still in high school, the other being a solo album called Sunny Sides (August 2002). Though neither recording was ever officially released, both set a strong precedent for what would come in the future. erial, both familiar and unique. His first official release came in May of 2007, shortly after moving to New York to pursue music full time. With a repertoire of over fifty original songs, it is sure to be the first of many recordings from this young artist, who may yet prove to be one of the next members in the long line of great contemporary songwriters.
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MON 9/10	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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 9/11	7:30-11:00pm	News item: A black Labrador named Katrina, who became a national canine hero after burrowing through white-hot, smoking debris in search of survivors at the World Trade Center site died Wednesday, July 25 after a battle with cancer.	Remembering 9/11 Featuring, Josh Taylor, Jem Warren and other musicians/singers/songwriters. This Special Event is dedicated to my friend Tahira, who lost her 27 year old stockbroker son, Taimur in the terrorist attack, and to all the mothers, families, friends and the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. -Ishrat Excerpts from a poem, "September 11" by Zehra Ansari (From the book, "A Celebration of Young Poets - Spring 2004". Published by Creative Communications Inc.) ....From ground zero at night, two bright beams of light, Going up to heavens to say, to those who died today, "We love you and miss you all the time, you will always live in hearts like mine.... But I am not alone as I see, others with my thoughts agree, That we the New Yorkers in this fight, are together to see wrong and right."
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WED 9/12			Sixplay A'cappella / Jazz Sixplay is a vocal ensemble that dabbles in a range of genres and decades from jazz standards to the Beetles, to Stevie Wonder, to U2, and anything in between. We've been singing with each other in various incarnations for ten years and the current ensemble has been together since 2005. Notable recent achievements include winning best original arrangement at the New York Harmony Sweepstakes in 2005 and best original song in 2006.
	9-:30-11:00pm		Rick Stone Jazz / Bossa Nova / Blues
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THURS 9/13	7:30-9:00pm		Jerzy Jung Pop / Powerpop / Indie There is more to Jerzy Jung than her name. Her soulful piano pop sound has won her positive attention and recent appearances at The Bitter End, The Tin Angel, and The Hotel Café. She is known for her confessional lyrics, memorable melodies, and passionate live performances. Jerzy’s influences include Elton John, Maroon 5, Counting Crows, and Sarah McLachlan. Last year, she won an Honorable Mention in the New York Songwriters’ Circle contest and was featured on www.RollingStone.com during their Best Bands of MySpace competition. She and her band recently opened for folk rock band Antigone Rising and American Idol’s Elliott Yamin.
	9:00-11:00pm		Serious Trio Joel Forrester -Piano Benjamin Campbell - bass Matthew Garrity - drums Joel Forrester's SERIOUS TRIO is a new band, featuring recent bebop compositions by the unique pianist. Accompanying the venerable senior citizen of bop are two young men he has called "highly accomplished upstarts": Benjamin Campbell on bass and Matthew Garrity on drums."They don't recognize my authority," Forrester said; "I like that." Forrester is the author of 1400 musical works, including the theme song to NPR's "Fresh Air", the off-broadway naff-fest "Fascist Living", and the 8-hour minimalist classic "Industrial Arts". He received the personal encouragement of Thelonious Monk, co-led the Microscopic Septet, and supplied music to the early films of Andy Warhol.
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FRI 9/14	7:30-9:00pm		Norman Vladimir Pop / Alternative / Soul
	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 9/15	7:30-9pm		Lilach
	9-11:00pm		The Drop Outs Jazz/Latin/Folk Rock
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SUN 9/16	3:00-5:00pm		3:00-5:00pm SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH Maeve Gilchrist Quartet Folk / Latin / Jazz Moto Fukishima - bass, Nick Falk - drums John de Lucia - woodwinds Maeve Gilchrist - Harp and Vocals Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.
	9:30-11:00pm		Rachel Garlin
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MON 9/17	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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 9/18	7:30-9pm		Maeve Gilchrist Quartet Folk / Latin / Jazz Moto Fukishima - bass, Nick Falk - drums John de Lucia - woodwinds Maeve Gilchrist - Harp and Vocals Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.
	9:30-11:00pm		Mary Scholz Folk Rock
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WED 9/19	7:30-9pm		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"
	9:30-11:00pm		Jon Braman Hip Hop / Funk / Acoustic Dubbed the “father of ukulele hip hop” by the Washington City Paper in 2006, Jon Braman is a rapper-songwriter with a story to tell. Jon’s music gives people something they don’t quite expect, but are surprised to immediately dig: an organic funk, centered around a baritone ukulele he found in the garbage, topped with a flow of rhymes and melodies about growing up, love, injustice, and eco-cataclysm. As a recent review on NBC4.com put it, “Imagine Outkast had a baby, and it was Jimmy Buffet.”
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THURS 9/20	7:30-9pm		Pete Muller
	9:30-11:00pm		The Shells
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FRI 9/21	7:30-9:00pm	Linda M Laura Meyer	Linda M Laura Meyer Linda M: THE BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST just announced Linda M has 2 original songs in the TOP 500! Out of over 30,000 Professional and Amateur entries worldwide, "Gravity" and "Seriously" grabbed the judges attention and praise. BILLBOARD also donned Honors on "Buried Alive" along with THE GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST and the UK Singer Songwriter Awards. The Toronto Independent Music Awards nominated Linda M for Best Female Performer and Best Live Act - Acoustic! Laura Meyer: A native to the Northeast, Laura performs regularly in New York City and throughout the East Coast. She will be embarking on her first European tour in the fall of 2007, and she is scheduled to release a full-band album shortly thereafter. With a steady flow of stellar reviews and a steadily growing fanbase, it looks like time just might prove to be Laura's "friend" afterall.
	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 9/22	9:00-11:00pm		Kristin Hoffmann
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SUN 9/23	3:00-5:00pm		3:00-5:00pm SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH Maeve Gilchrist Quartet Folk / Latin / Jazz Moto Fukishima - bass, Nick Falk - drums John de Lucia - woodwinds Maeve Gilchrist - Harp and Vocals Maeve's dazzling harp playing and haunting vocals enchant audiences wherever she goes.
	7:30-8:30pm		Amy Crawford Jazz/Pop/Folk Amy Crawford, whose influences range from Stevie Wonder to Gillian Welch, is a triple threat: pianist, vocalist & composer. Her music bridges genres and attracts audiences who appreciate artists with longevity - a jazz/pop/folk sound that reflects her upbringing. "NLX traffics in unschooled, confessional, piano ballads." - NYTimes
	9:00-10:30pm		Rachel Garlin
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MON 9/24	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 Ruehl (from "Open Mic Nights in New York City")
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TUES 9/25	7:30-9:00pm		Teresa Storch Folk Rock / Acoustic / Soul
	9:30-11:00pm		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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WED 9/26	7:30--9:00		Britt Neal Acoustic / Blues / Country
	9:30pm-11:00pm		Melissa Giges
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THURS 9/27	7:30-9:00pm		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.
	9:30pm-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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FRI 9/28	7:30pm-9:00pm		Shanna Sharp Alternative/Rock/Pop Shanna Sharp started writing and playing music in the strip mall coffee houses of her hometown in sweet home Alabama. Running from the fear of 12 babies, a trailer park and server of the week at Waffle House, Shanna made her way to New York City. Since arriving, she’s played many venues in and around the city and throughout the southeast. Shanna recently toured London to share her music with those cheeky chaps across the pond, her second tour to Europe. Shanna and the newly formed “& the band” (Brian Nash & Mike Herklots) are currently working on their new album to be released fall 2007. Shanna Sharp’s music is a melding of alternative rock pop w/ a bit of twang and full of soul, passion and humor.
	9:30pm-11:00pm		Dani Mari Folk Rock / Acoustic / Indie
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SAT 9/29	7:30-9:00pm		John Grecia Rock / Pop / Progressive
	9:00-11:00pm		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
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SUN 9/30	7:30pm-9:00pm		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.
	9:00pm-10:30pm		Ambria Pop Ambria is an artist who writes about the many colorful angles of love and sings from her heart. A singer/songwriter with pop/r&b influences. Her songs are smooth and her voice is inviting. Come, listen and find your own voice as she opens up her emotional diary with her original music.