Caffe Vivaldi

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FRI 6/1	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 Warney "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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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
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WED 6/6			Jason Liebman rock/alternative
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THURS 6/7	9:30-11pm		“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. www.myspace.com/bombshelltrio ”
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FRI 6/8	8:00-9:00pm		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.
	9:30-11:00pm		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!
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SAT 6/9	7:30-9:00pm		The Shrimps
	9:00-11:00pm		The Jody Grind Blending elements of folk, funk, rock, and country, The Jody Grind is one of the most exciting banads 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		Keys Please! Featuring Kristin Hoffmann & Natasha Alexandra Keys Please showcases the talents of two emerging artists Kristin Hoffmann and NLX: Natasha Alexandra. Together, Kristin and Natasha create a unique sound, weaving traditional piano-based melodies with electronic instrumentation and effects. The combination of their respective musical styles on keyboards, the use of laptop-based tracks and a midi controller plus the layering of expressive vocals on top of the rich musical tapestry provides a diverse and unique musical performance at each show.
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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
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WED 6/13			Matthew Brookshire
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THURS 6/14	7:30-9:00pm		Gabrielle Louise
	9:00-10:00pm		Josh Taylor
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FRI 6/15	8:30-10:00pm		Evan Toth
	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	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
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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	8:00-9:15		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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WED 6/20
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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	9:00-11:00pm		Breast Cancer Benefit Show w/NLX
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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
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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	8-9:15		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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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).
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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

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FRI 6/29	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.

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SAT 6/30	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 His songs are poetic narratives on South African themes and characters, as well as universal struggles. The music is a rollercoaster of minimalism and richness, tragedy and comedy, over rivers of euro-african harmony. He is a classically trained pianist with a tremendous voice, and studied music and acting at the University of Stellenbosch and Columbia University. A versatile performer, Thomas sings, plays piano, acts, writes music, lyrics and plays, and even dances (if need be). He has performed at all the major arts festivals in South Africa, as well as in Berlin, New York and Mexico City. His first album "Crowded Sunrise" was released to great critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and he has been building up a loyal following in New York, headlining The Songwriter's Beat at Cornelia Street Cafe and headlining CBGB's Gallery to a full house. Other major venues include The Knitting Factory, Lincoln Center, R&R Bar and Caffe Vivaldi.