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The Songwriter's Beat Wednesday February 16 8:30pm at The Cornelia Street Cafe
February 11, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014
Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com
“a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987
The Songwriter's Beat Wednesday February 16 8:30pm
Roy Zimmerman Stephanie Winters - w/ Jody Redhage (cello) & Catherine Bent (cello) Thomas Channell - w/ Tomo Ito (vocals) & Nick Turner (guitar/vox) Susan D - w/Askold Buk (guitar)
Roy Zimmerman The Los Angeles Times says, “Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself said, “I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the lyrics actually rhyme, they don't just “rhyne." Joni Mitchell said, “Roy's lyrics go beyond poetry and become perfection." The satirical songwriter sings a compelling combination of socially conscious comedy and original music. It's Lenny Bruce meets Ani Difranco meets Phil Ochs in Brian Wilson's living room. Roy's two new albums, “Homeland" and “Security" are full of scathing amd tuneful satire, 23 Zimmerman originals. He's released one other solo CD called “Comic Sutra". The LA Weekly reports, “Removed from the Foremen, Zimmerman writes considerably more caustic stuff, attacking personal politics as well as international." http://royzimmerman.com
Stephanie Winters STEPHANIE WINTERS started learning the cello in the fourth grade in the Levittown, NY public school program. Later she graduated from Juilliard Pre-College (Diploma), Purchase College (BFA), and Columbia University (MA). Over the past 15 years she has played with a variety of songwriters on countless recordings and concerts across the US. Upcoming engagements include solo concerts in the NY area and concerts in North America, Europe, and Australia playing with Richie Havens. Her solo CD, Through the Storm, features “moody originals and dreamy covers of Miles Davis, Mahalia Jackson, and Bela Bartok" (Time Out New York) and is available at http://www.stephaniewinters.com.
Thomas Channell South African singer THOMAS CHANNELL was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up close to Cape Town. He studied music and acting at the University of Stellenbosch and is currently studying in New York towards an MA in Arts Administration at Columbia University. He is a versatile performer who 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, and also in Berlin and New York. His first album Crowded Sunrise was released to great critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and the music ranges from calm ballades, to a pop-duet, rock, jazz, and has a very original sound. It is in English and Afrikaans. The songs draw on personal relationships and experiences, from traveling to working for Rape Crisis as counselor. Thomas Channell displays an infectious quality that is also vibrantly intelligent. Even his voice sounds just a little bit different, more emotive than your average super ambitious musical prodigy. -Peter Tromp, The Cape Times, July 2, 2004 Thomas Channell shines as the narrator and lead singer, funny and camp when he needs to be and as serious and butch when required. His voice is tremendous.- Rafiek Mammon, The Cape Argus, June 18, 2004
http://www.thomaschannell.com
Susan D. SUSAN D is a published songwriter who has sung with Wilson Pickett, John Cale, David Byrne, Enya, and many others. Her songs have appeared on several daytime soaps, including the Young and the Restless. She has done countless song parodies and jingles for regional and national radio. She has sung in jazz clubs across England and is the female vocalist for the Tim Ouimette Big Band. Susan also sings with the Uptown Horns and does an R&B gig once monthly at Ye Olde Tripple Inn with Uptown Horn leader Crispin Cioe’s Cracked Ice. She also performs two Tuesdays a month at Penang on the upper west side with her own jazz/R&B project. Her website is http://Susandmusic.com - bios submitted by each artist -
$5 cover - $6 minimum (minimum can be towards food or drinks - the food is exquisite!)
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP Pop Award winner Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat is New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night series - where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a supportive and intimate atmosphere. Since December, 2000, over 185 songwriters have presented new songs from The Songwriter's Beat stage!
For more information on how to submit your music for consideration, please visit http://songwritersbeat.com Valerie Ghent has dedicated her life to creating music, performing around the world, and encouraging others' creative energy though music events. A native downtown New Yorker with a strikingly powerful voice, a funk-blues piano style and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy", Valerie's performances have been described as “truly great and invigorating", “absolutely magnificant", “amazingly gifted" and, “an inspiration, Valerie is an unsung hero (who sings!!)". Valerie has worked with Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductees Ashford & Simpson since 1989, runs her own independent record label, West Street Records, curates music events at The Cornelia St Cafe, organizes benefit concerts, works with several non-profit organizations, is finishing her fourth CD release and has photographs included in various publications and at the Westbeth Gallery. http://valghent.com
The Songwriter's Beat - New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night - every third Wednesday of the month at:
THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 CORNELIA ST (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets) Greenwich Village, New York 10014 212.989.9319 http://corneliastreetcafe.com
please visit http://songwritersbeat.com for more information!
news to make you smile:
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The Year of the Rooster began on February 9, 2005 (the wood rooster to be precise) For the next 15 days celebrate the New Year! Celebrate the season for planting and all new beginnings.
Last month's Songwriter's Beat raised $220 in donations to Doctors Without Borders. Thank you to the performers who donated their proceeds, and thanks to all in the audience for your support and for contributing to tsunami aid.
Ashford & Simpson upcoming performances: Mohecan Sun, CT on Saturday 12 February, 2005; Sacramento, CA on Sat. 2 April; Fayetteville, NC on Sat. 9 April. check http://valghent.com/gigs.html for concert listings!
Valerie Ghent has four photographs in the current Westbeth art show (this is the last weekend to view the show):
The 2004-2005 Holiday Show Part 2: Sculpture, Photography & Drawing January 15 - February 13, 2005
The Westbeth Gallery 57 Bethune Street @ Washington Street New York, NY 10014 212.989.4650 http://westbeth.org
Gallery Hours 1-6 Thursday - Sunday
Tragedy leads to new scholarship fund:
As you may have read in the local papers, Nicole duFresne was murdered in the Lower East Side by a random mugging. She was an exceptionally vibrant, talented, compassionate and politically-conscious playwright,actress and human being. Jeffrey Sparks [Nicole Dufresne's fiance] and her family have set up a scholarship in her name at her alma mater, Emerson College, in Boston.
The scholarship will be awarded to a socially conscious female actor or playwright who is in financial need. You can learn more about Nicole and how to donate to the scholarship at http://www.NicoleduFresne.com.
Please spread the word so we can make this a significant scholarship, and always remember her life and work. If you would like to read more about the shooting, google “Nicole duFresne".
(this news contribution from Athena Reich)
La MaMa ETC Presents...
CELLPHONES - A ROCK MUSICAL
“A SATIRE ABOUT TODAY’S POP CULTURE"
Written & Directed by William Electric Black Music by William Electric Black & Joel Diamond Choreography by Matt Williams
JAN. 27 - FEB. 13 Thurs - Sun 7:30pm/Sun matinee 2:30pm Tixs $20 - Res./info call 212-475-7710 Online reservations www.lamama.org
LAST WEEKEND!
For those of you who remember The Hamlet Project or Romeo & Juliet: Tribal, Cellphones is the latest work from William Electric Black! Don't miss it!
more upcoming events at the Cornelia Street Cafe:
Jon Sobel's Soul of the Blues - Wednesday, Feb 23 Mikanic - Saturday, Feb 26 Artists Salon - Thursday, March 3 Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra - Tuesday, March 8 Ribs & Brisket Revue - Wednesday, March 9 Valerie Ghent in Concert - Saturday, April 16
check http://corneliastreetcafe.com for details
March Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday March 16, 2005 - 8:30pm with Ananda, Larry May, Andy Guthrie, Asa Rydman
April Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday April 20, 2005 - 8:30pm with Vickie Russell, Natalia Zuckerman and more!
check http://songwritersbeat.com for more information
Hello readers,
If you are new to our email list, welcome!
You are receiving this email because either you signed up for it or at one time indicated interest in the following events: The Songwriter's Beat, The Songwriter's Beat SHOWCASE!, the “We'll Carry On" WTC benefit CD and/or documentary film, Emmanuel Ghent's “Songs For Children" CD and songbook, The 9/11 Tribute concerts and benefits, Valerie's World Trade Center supply request email list (during the recovery after 9/11), Ashford & Simpson live concerts, The Cornelia Street Cafe's Artist Salon, or, bien sûr, Valerie Ghent's live performances, CD's and workshops.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support, feedback, and especially your attendance. In times of uncertainty, music brings us to the moment. Every single time you support an independent artist and project, you are lifting the arts!
Have a safe and heartfelt holiday season.
In peace, with love,
Valerie
Valerie Ghent http://valghent.com West Street Records http://weststreetrecords.com The Songwriter's Beat http://songwritersbeat.com The Cornelia Street Cafe http://corneliastreetcafe.com
Please Note: If you do not wish to be on this mailing list please respond with 'remove' in the subject line
February 11, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014
Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com
“a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987
The Songwriter's Beat Wednesday February 16 8:30pm
Roy Zimmerman Stephanie Winters - w/ Jody Redhage (cello) & Catherine Bent (cello) Thomas Channell - w/ Tomo Ito (vocals) & Nick Turner (guitar/vox) Susan D - w/Askold Buk (guitar)
Roy Zimmerman The Los Angeles Times says, “Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself said, “I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the lyrics actually rhyme, they don't just “rhyne." Joni Mitchell said, “Roy's lyrics go beyond poetry and become perfection." The satirical songwriter sings a compelling combination of socially conscious comedy and original music. It's Lenny Bruce meets Ani Difranco meets Phil Ochs in Brian Wilson's living room. Roy's two new albums, “Homeland" and “Security" are full of scathing amd tuneful satire, 23 Zimmerman originals. He's released one other solo CD called “Comic Sutra". The LA Weekly reports, “Removed from the Foremen, Zimmerman writes considerably more caustic stuff, attacking personal politics as well as international." http://royzimmerman.com
Stephanie Winters STEPHANIE WINTERS started learning the cello in the fourth grade in the Levittown, NY public school program. Later she graduated from Juilliard Pre-College (Diploma), Purchase College (BFA), and Columbia University (MA). Over the past 15 years she has played with a variety of songwriters on countless recordings and concerts across the US. Upcoming engagements include solo concerts in the NY area and concerts in North America, Europe, and Australia playing with Richie Havens. Her solo CD, Through the Storm, features “moody originals and dreamy covers of Miles Davis, Mahalia Jackson, and Bela Bartok" (Time Out New York) and is available at http://www.stephaniewinters.com.
Thomas Channell South African singer THOMAS CHANNELL was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up close to Cape Town. He studied music and acting at the University of Stellenbosch and is currently studying in New York towards an MA in Arts Administration at Columbia University. He is a versatile performer who 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, and also in Berlin and New York. His first album Crowded Sunrise was released to great critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and the music ranges from calm ballades, to a pop-duet, rock, jazz, and has a very original sound. It is in English and Afrikaans. The songs draw on personal relationships and experiences, from traveling to working for Rape Crisis as counselor. Thomas Channell displays an infectious quality that is also vibrantly intelligent. Even his voice sounds just a little bit different, more emotive than your average super ambitious musical prodigy. -Peter Tromp, The Cape Times, July 2, 2004 Thomas Channell shines as the narrator and lead singer, funny and camp when he needs to be and as serious and butch when required. His voice is tremendous.- Rafiek Mammon, The Cape Argus, June 18, 2004
http://www.thomaschannell.com
Susan D. SUSAN D is a published songwriter who has sung with Wilson Pickett, John Cale, David Byrne, Enya, and many others. Her songs have appeared on several daytime soaps, including the Young and the Restless. She has done countless song parodies and jingles for regional and national radio. She has sung in jazz clubs across England and is the female vocalist for the Tim Ouimette Big Band. Susan also sings with the Uptown Horns and does an R&B gig once monthly at Ye Olde Tripple Inn with Uptown Horn leader Crispin Cioe’s Cracked Ice. She also performs two Tuesdays a month at Penang on the upper west side with her own jazz/R&B project. Her website is http://Susandmusic.com - bios submitted by each artist -
$5 cover - $6 minimum (minimum can be towards food or drinks - the food is exquisite!)
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP Pop Award winner Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat is New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night series - where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a supportive and intimate atmosphere. Since December, 2000, over 185 songwriters have presented new songs from The Songwriter's Beat stage!
For more information on how to submit your music for consideration, please visit http://songwritersbeat.com Valerie Ghent has dedicated her life to creating music, performing around the world, and encouraging others' creative energy though music events. A native downtown New Yorker with a strikingly powerful voice, a funk-blues piano style and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy", Valerie's performances have been described as “truly great and invigorating", “absolutely magnificant", “amazingly gifted" and, “an inspiration, Valerie is an unsung hero (who sings!!)". Valerie has worked with Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductees Ashford & Simpson since 1989, runs her own independent record label, West Street Records, curates music events at The Cornelia St Cafe, organizes benefit concerts, works with several non-profit organizations, is finishing her fourth CD release and has photographs included in various publications and at the Westbeth Gallery. http://valghent.com
The Songwriter's Beat - New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night - every third Wednesday of the month at:
THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 CORNELIA ST (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets) Greenwich Village, New York 10014 212.989.9319 http://corneliastreetcafe.com
please visit http://songwritersbeat.com for more information!
news to make you smile:
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The Year of the Rooster began on February 9, 2005 (the wood rooster to be precise) For the next 15 days celebrate the New Year! Celebrate the season for planting and all new beginnings.
Last month's Songwriter's Beat raised $220 in donations to Doctors Without Borders. Thank you to the performers who donated their proceeds, and thanks to all in the audience for your support and for contributing to tsunami aid.
Ashford & Simpson upcoming performances: Mohecan Sun, CT on Saturday 12 February, 2005; Sacramento, CA on Sat. 2 April; Fayetteville, NC on Sat. 9 April. check http://valghent.com/gigs.html for concert listings!
Valerie Ghent has four photographs in the current Westbeth art show (this is the last weekend to view the show):
The 2004-2005 Holiday Show Part 2: Sculpture, Photography & Drawing January 15 - February 13, 2005
The Westbeth Gallery 57 Bethune Street @ Washington Street New York, NY 10014 212.989.4650 http://westbeth.org
Gallery Hours 1-6 Thursday - Sunday
Tragedy leads to new scholarship fund:
As you may have read in the local papers, Nicole duFresne was murdered in the Lower East Side by a random mugging. She was an exceptionally vibrant, talented, compassionate and politically-conscious playwright,actress and human being. Jeffrey Sparks [Nicole Dufresne's fiance] and her family have set up a scholarship in her name at her alma mater, Emerson College, in Boston.
The scholarship will be awarded to a socially conscious female actor or playwright who is in financial need. You can learn more about Nicole and how to donate to the scholarship at http://www.NicoleduFresne.com.
Please spread the word so we can make this a significant scholarship, and always remember her life and work. If you would like to read more about the shooting, google “Nicole duFresne".
(this news contribution from Athena Reich)
La MaMa ETC Presents...
CELLPHONES - A ROCK MUSICAL
“A SATIRE ABOUT TODAY’S POP CULTURE"
Written & Directed by William Electric Black Music by William Electric Black & Joel Diamond Choreography by Matt Williams
JAN. 27 - FEB. 13 Thurs - Sun 7:30pm/Sun matinee 2:30pm Tixs $20 - Res./info call 212-475-7710 Online reservations www.lamama.org
LAST WEEKEND!
For those of you who remember The Hamlet Project or Romeo & Juliet: Tribal, Cellphones is the latest work from William Electric Black! Don't miss it!
more upcoming events at the Cornelia Street Cafe:
Jon Sobel's Soul of the Blues - Wednesday, Feb 23 Mikanic - Saturday, Feb 26 Artists Salon - Thursday, March 3 Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra - Tuesday, March 8 Ribs & Brisket Revue - Wednesday, March 9 Valerie Ghent in Concert - Saturday, April 16
check http://corneliastreetcafe.com for details
March Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday March 16, 2005 - 8:30pm with Ananda, Larry May, Andy Guthrie, Asa Rydman
April Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday April 20, 2005 - 8:30pm with Vickie Russell, Natalia Zuckerman and more!
check http://songwritersbeat.com for more information
Hello readers,
If you are new to our email list, welcome!
You are receiving this email because either you signed up for it or at one time indicated interest in the following events: The Songwriter's Beat, The Songwriter's Beat SHOWCASE!, the “We'll Carry On" WTC benefit CD and/or documentary film, Emmanuel Ghent's “Songs For Children" CD and songbook, The 9/11 Tribute concerts and benefits, Valerie's World Trade Center supply request email list (during the recovery after 9/11), Ashford & Simpson live concerts, The Cornelia Street Cafe's Artist Salon, or, bien sûr, Valerie Ghent's live performances, CD's and workshops.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support, feedback, and especially your attendance. In times of uncertainty, music brings us to the moment. Every single time you support an independent artist and project, you are lifting the arts!
Have a safe and heartfelt holiday season.
In peace, with love,
Valerie
Valerie Ghent http://valghent.com West Street Records http://weststreetrecords.com The Songwriter's Beat http://songwritersbeat.com The Cornelia Street Cafe http://corneliastreetcafe.com
Please Note: If you do not wish to be on this mailing list please respond with 'remove' in the subject line
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014
Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com
“a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987
The Songwriter's Beat Wednesday February 16 8:30pm
Roy Zimmerman Stephanie Winters - w/ Jody Redhage (cello) & Catherine Bent (cello) Thomas Channell - w/ Tomo Ito (vocals) & Nick Turner (guitar/vox) Susan D - w/Askold Buk (guitar)
Roy Zimmerman The Los Angeles Times says, “Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself said, “I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the lyrics actually rhyme, they don't just “rhyne." Joni Mitchell said, “Roy's lyrics go beyond poetry and become perfection." The satirical songwriter sings a compelling combination of socially conscious comedy and original music. It's Lenny Bruce meets Ani Difranco meets Phil Ochs in Brian Wilson's living room. Roy's two new albums, “Homeland" and “Security" are full of scathing amd tuneful satire, 23 Zimmerman originals. He's released one other solo CD called “Comic Sutra". The LA Weekly reports, “Removed from the Foremen, Zimmerman writes considerably more caustic stuff, attacking personal politics as well as international." http://royzimmerman.com
Stephanie Winters STEPHANIE WINTERS started learning the cello in the fourth grade in the Levittown, NY public school program. Later she graduated from Juilliard Pre-College (Diploma), Purchase College (BFA), and Columbia University (MA). Over the past 15 years she has played with a variety of songwriters on countless recordings and concerts across the US. Upcoming engagements include solo concerts in the NY area and concerts in North America, Europe, and Australia playing with Richie Havens. Her solo CD, Through the Storm, features “moody originals and dreamy covers of Miles Davis, Mahalia Jackson, and Bela Bartok" (Time Out New York) and is available at http://www.stephaniewinters.com.
Thomas Channell South African singer THOMAS CHANNELL was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up close to Cape Town. He studied music and acting at the University of Stellenbosch and is currently studying in New York towards an MA in Arts Administration at Columbia University. He is a versatile performer who 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, and also in Berlin and New York. His first album Crowded Sunrise was released to great critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and the music ranges from calm ballades, to a pop-duet, rock, jazz, and has a very original sound. It is in English and Afrikaans. The songs draw on personal relationships and experiences, from traveling to working for Rape Crisis as counselor. Thomas Channell displays an infectious quality that is also vibrantly intelligent. Even his voice sounds just a little bit different, more emotive than your average super ambitious musical prodigy. -Peter Tromp, The Cape Times, July 2, 2004 Thomas Channell shines as the narrator and lead singer, funny and camp when he needs to be and as serious and butch when required. His voice is tremendous.- Rafiek Mammon, The Cape Argus, June 18, 2004
http://www.thomaschannell.com
Susan D. SUSAN D is a published songwriter who has sung with Wilson Pickett, John Cale, David Byrne, Enya, and many others. Her songs have appeared on several daytime soaps, including the Young and the Restless. She has done countless song parodies and jingles for regional and national radio. She has sung in jazz clubs across England and is the female vocalist for the Tim Ouimette Big Band. Susan also sings with the Uptown Horns and does an R&B gig once monthly at Ye Olde Tripple Inn with Uptown Horn leader Crispin Cioe’s Cracked Ice. She also performs two Tuesdays a month at Penang on the upper west side with her own jazz/R&B project. Her website is http://Susandmusic.com - bios submitted by each artist -
$5 cover - $6 minimum (minimum can be towards food or drinks - the food is exquisite!)
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP Pop Award winner Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat is New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night series - where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a supportive and intimate atmosphere. Since December, 2000, over 185 songwriters have presented new songs from The Songwriter's Beat stage!
For more information on how to submit your music for consideration, please visit http://songwritersbeat.com Valerie Ghent has dedicated her life to creating music, performing around the world, and encouraging others' creative energy though music events. A native downtown New Yorker with a strikingly powerful voice, a funk-blues piano style and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy", Valerie's performances have been described as “truly great and invigorating", “absolutely magnificant", “amazingly gifted" and, “an inspiration, Valerie is an unsung hero (who sings!!)". Valerie has worked with Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductees Ashford & Simpson since 1989, runs her own independent record label, West Street Records, curates music events at The Cornelia St Cafe, organizes benefit concerts, works with several non-profit organizations, is finishing her fourth CD release and has photographs included in various publications and at the Westbeth Gallery. http://valghent.com
The Songwriter's Beat - New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night - every third Wednesday of the month at:
THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 CORNELIA ST (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets) Greenwich Village, New York 10014 212.989.9319 http://corneliastreetcafe.com
please visit http://songwritersbeat.com for more information!
news to make you smile:
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The Year of the Rooster began on February 9, 2005 (the wood rooster to be precise) For the next 15 days celebrate the New Year! Celebrate the season for planting and all new beginnings.
Last month's Songwriter's Beat raised $220 in donations to Doctors Without Borders. Thank you to the performers who donated their proceeds, and thanks to all in the audience for your support and for contributing to tsunami aid.
Ashford & Simpson upcoming performances: Mohecan Sun, CT on Saturday 12 February, 2005; Sacramento, CA on Sat. 2 April; Fayetteville, NC on Sat. 9 April. check http://valghent.com/gigs.html
Valerie Ghent has four photographs in the current Westbeth art show (this is the last weekend to view the show):
The 2004-2005 Holiday Show Part 2: Sculpture, Photography & Drawing January 15 - February 13, 2005
The Westbeth Gallery 57 Bethune Street @ Washington Street New York, NY 10014 212.989.4650 http://westbeth.org
Gallery Hours 1-6 Thursday - Sunday
Tragedy leads to new scholarship fund:
As you may have read in the local papers, Nicole duFresne was murdered in the Lower East Side by a random mugging. She was an exceptionally vibrant, talented, compassionate and politically-conscious playwright,actress and human being. Jeffrey Sparks [Nicole Dufresne's fiance] and her family have set up a scholarship in her name at her alma mater, Emerson College, in Boston.
The scholarship will be awarded to a socially conscious female actor or playwright who is in financial need. You can learn more about Nicole and how to donate to the scholarship at http://www.NicoleduFresne.com.
Please spread the word so we can make this a significant scholarship, and always remember her life and work. If you would like to read more about the shooting, google “Nicole duFresne".
(this news contribution from Athena Reich)
La MaMa ETC Presents...
CELLPHONES - A ROCK MUSICAL
“A SATIRE ABOUT TODAY’S POP CULTURE"
Written & Directed by William Electric Black Music by William Electric Black & Joel Diamond Choreography by Matt Williams
JAN. 27 - FEB. 13 Thurs - Sun 7:30pm/Sun matinee 2:30pm Tixs $20 - Res./info call 212-475-7710 Online reservations www.lamama.org
LAST WEEKEND!
For those of you who remember The Hamlet Project or Romeo & Juliet: Tribal, Cellphones is the latest work from William Electric Black! Don't miss it!
more upcoming events at the Cornelia Street Cafe:
Jon Sobel's Soul of the Blues - Wednesday, Feb 23 Mikanic - Saturday, Feb 26 Artists Salon - Thursday, March 3 Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra - Tuesday, March 8 Ribs & Brisket Revue - Wednesday, March 9 Valerie Ghent in Concert - Saturday, April 16
check http://corneliastreetcafe.com for details
March Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday March 16, 2005 - 8:30pm with Ananda, Larry May, Andy Guthrie, Asa Rydman
April Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday April 20, 2005 - 8:30pm with Vickie Russell, Natalia Zuckerman and more!
check http://songwritersbeat.com for more information
Hello readers,
If you are new to our email list, welcome!
You are receiving this email because either you signed up for it or at one time indicated interest in the following events: The Songwriter's Beat, The Songwriter's Beat SHOWCASE!, the “We'll Carry On" WTC benefit CD and/or documentary film, Emmanuel Ghent's “Songs For Children" CD and songbook, The 9/11 Tribute concerts and benefits, Valerie's World Trade Center supply request email list (during the recovery after 9/11), Ashford & Simpson live concerts, The Cornelia Street Cafe's Artist Salon, or, bien sûr, Valerie Ghent's live performances, CD's and workshops.
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support, feedback, and especially your attendance. In times of uncertainty, music brings us to the moment. Every single time you support an independent artist and project, you are lifting the arts!
Have a safe and heartfelt holiday season.
In peace, with love,
Valerie
Valerie Ghent http://valghent.com West Street Records http://weststreetrecords.com The Songwriter's Beat http://songwritersbeat.com The Cornelia Street Cafe http://corneliastreetcafe.com
Please Note: If you do not wish to be on this mailing list please respond with 'remove' in the subject line
February 11, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014
Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com
“a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987
The Songwriter's Beat Wednesday February 16 8:30pm
Roy Zimmerman Stephanie Winters - w/ Jody Redhage (cello) & Catherine Bent (cello) Thomas Channell - w/ Tomo Ito (vocals) & Nick Turner (guitar/vox) Susan D - w/Askold Buk (guitar)
Roy Zimmerman The Los Angeles Times says, “Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself said, “I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the lyrics actually rhyme, they don't just “rhyne." Joni Mitchell said, “Roy's lyrics go beyond poetry and become perfection." The satirical songwriter sings a compelling combination of socially conscious comedy and original music. It's Lenny Bruce meets Ani Difranco meets Phil Ochs in Brian Wilson's living room. Roy's two new albums, “Homeland" and “Security" are full of scathing amd tuneful satire, 23 Zimmerman originals. He's released one other solo CD called “Comic Sutra". The LA Weekly reports, “Removed from the Foremen, Zimmerman writes considerably more caustic stuff, attacking personal politics as well as international." http://royzimmerman.com
Stephanie Winters STEPHANIE WINTERS started learning the cello in the fourth grade in the Levittown, NY public school program. Later she graduated from Juilliard Pre-College (Diploma), Purchase College (BFA), and Columbia University (MA). Over the past 15 years she has played with a variety of songwriters on countless recordings and concerts across the US. Upcoming engagements include solo concerts in the NY area and concerts in North America, Europe, and Australia playing with Richie Havens. Her solo CD, Through the Storm, features “moody originals and dreamy covers of Miles Davis, Mahalia Jackson, and Bela Bartok" (Time Out New York) and is available at http://www.stephaniewinters.com.
Thomas Channell South African singer THOMAS CHANNELL was born in Sydney, Australia, but grew up close to Cape Town. He studied music and acting at the University of Stellenbosch and is currently studying in New York towards an MA in Arts Administration at Columbia University. He is a versatile performer who 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, and also in Berlin and New York. His first album Crowded Sunrise was released to great critical acclaim in South Africa in 2004 and the music ranges from calm ballades, to a pop-duet, rock, jazz, and has a very original sound. It is in English and Afrikaans. The songs draw on personal relationships and experiences, from traveling to working for Rape Crisis as counselor. Thomas Channell displays an infectious quality that is also vibrantly intelligent. Even his voice sounds just a little bit different, more emotive than your average super ambitious musical prodigy. -Peter Tromp, The Cape Times, July 2, 2004 Thomas Channell shines as the narrator and lead singer, funny and camp when he needs to be and as serious and butch when required. His voice is tremendous.- Rafiek Mammon, The Cape Argus, June 18, 2004
http://www.thomaschannell.com
Susan D. SUSAN D is a published songwriter who has sung with Wilson Pickett, John Cale, David Byrne, Enya, and many others. Her songs have appeared on several daytime soaps, including the Young and the Restless. She has done countless song parodies and jingles for regional and national radio. She has sung in jazz clubs across England and is the female vocalist for the Tim Ouimette Big Band. Susan also sings with the Uptown Horns and does an R&B gig once monthly at Ye Olde Tripple Inn with Uptown Horn leader Crispin Cioe’s Cracked Ice. She also performs two Tuesdays a month at Penang on the upper west side with her own jazz/R&B project. Her website is http://Susandmusic.com - bios submitted by each artist -
$5 cover - $6 minimum (minimum can be towards food or drinks - the food is exquisite!)
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP Pop Award winner Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat is New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night series - where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a supportive and intimate atmosphere. Since December, 2000, over 185 songwriters have presented new songs from The Songwriter's Beat stage!
For more information on how to submit your music for consideration, please visit http://songwritersbeat.com Valerie Ghent has dedicated her life to creating music, performing around the world, and encouraging others' creative energy though music events. A native downtown New Yorker with a strikingly powerful voice, a funk-blues piano style and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy", Valerie's performances have been described as “truly great and invigorating", “absolutely magnificant", “amazingly gifted" and, “an inspiration, Valerie is an unsung hero (who sings!!)". Valerie has worked with Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductees Ashford & Simpson since 1989, runs her own independent record label, West Street Records, curates music events at The Cornelia St Cafe, organizes benefit concerts, works with several non-profit organizations, is finishing her fourth CD release and has photographs included in various publications and at the Westbeth Gallery. http://valghent.com
The Songwriter's Beat - New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's night - every third Wednesday of the month at:
THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 CORNELIA ST (between Bleecker and West 4th Streets) Greenwich Village, New York 10014 212.989.9319 http://corneliastreetcafe.com
please visit http://songwritersbeat.com for more information!
news to make you smile:
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! The Year of the Rooster began on February 9, 2005 (the wood rooster to be precise) For the next 15 days celebrate the New Year! Celebrate the season for planting and all new beginnings.
Last month's Songwriter's Beat raised $220 in donations to Doctors Without Borders. Thank you to the performers who donated their proceeds, and thanks to all in the audience for your support and for contributing to tsunami aid.
Ashford & Simpson upcoming performances: Mohecan Sun, CT on Saturday 12 February, 2005; Sacramento, CA on Sat. 2 April; Fayetteville, NC on Sat. 9 April. check http://valghent.com/gigs.html
Valerie Ghent has four photographs in the current Westbeth art show (this is the last weekend to view the show):
The 2004-2005 Holiday Show Part 2: Sculpture, Photography & Drawing January 15 - February 13, 2005
The Westbeth Gallery 57 Bethune Street @ Washington Street New York, NY 10014 212.989.4650 http://westbeth.org
Gallery Hours 1-6 Thursday - Sunday
Tragedy leads to new scholarship fund:
As you may have read in the local papers, Nicole duFresne was murdered in the Lower East Side by a random mugging. She was an exceptionally vibrant, talented, compassionate and politically-conscious playwright,actress and human being. Jeffrey Sparks [Nicole Dufresne's fiance] and her family have set up a scholarship in her name at her alma mater, Emerson College, in Boston.
The scholarship will be awarded to a socially conscious female actor or playwright who is in financial need. You can learn more about Nicole and how to donate to the scholarship at http://www.NicoleduFresne.com.
Please spread the word so we can make this a significant scholarship, and always remember her life and work. If you would like to read more about the shooting, google “Nicole duFresne".
(this news contribution from Athena Reich)
La MaMa ETC Presents...
CELLPHONES - A ROCK MUSICAL
“A SATIRE ABOUT TODAY’S POP CULTURE"
Written & Directed by William Electric Black Music by William Electric Black & Joel Diamond Choreography by Matt Williams
JAN. 27 - FEB. 13 Thurs - Sun 7:30pm/Sun matinee 2:30pm Tixs $20 - Res./info call 212-475-7710 Online reservations www.lamama.org
LAST WEEKEND!
For those of you who remember The Hamlet Project or Romeo & Juliet: Tribal, Cellphones is the latest work from William Electric Black! Don't miss it!
more upcoming events at the Cornelia Street Cafe:
Jon Sobel's Soul of the Blues - Wednesday, Feb 23 Mikanic - Saturday, Feb 26 Artists Salon - Thursday, March 3 Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra - Tuesday, March 8 Ribs & Brisket Revue - Wednesday, March 9 Valerie Ghent in Concert - Saturday, April 16
check http://corneliastreetcafe.com for details
March Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday March 16, 2005 - 8:30pm with Ananda, Larry May, Andy Guthrie, Asa Rydman
April Songwriter's Beat: Wednesday April 20, 2005 - 8:30pm with Vickie Russell, Natalia Zuckerman and more!
check http://songwritersbeat.com for more information
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Valerie
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