Saturday
Dec 01
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6:00PM
THE LIAR SHOW
Andy Christie, host
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Seek Truth. Get a T-Shirt.
4 Storytellers, 3 True Stories, 1 Pack of Lies. Uncover the liar and win a prize worth its weight in fool's gold.
Four of NYC’s fastest talkers take the stage with personal stories that will make you laugh, make you think, and probably make you glad you don’t live with them. But pay attention, because one of these basically honest people is making it all up.
After enjoying the tales, you take over to interrogate the performers and make them defend their stories. Smoke out the Liar and walk away with an unbelievable “I Can Tell A Lie” T-shirt.
Featuring:
Steve Osborne - Retired NYPD Gang Squad Detective
Mark Katz - Bill Clinton speech writer, author of "Clinton and Me"
Catherine Burns - Artistic Director, The Moth
Mike Albo - author of "The Underminer"
Cover $12
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
SONGWRITER'S BEAT 7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!
Valerie Ghent, host
Rebecca Hart;
Deborah Berg;
Valerie Ghent;
Ginny Owens;
Bill Grady;
John Tamburello
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The Songwriter's Beat celebrates SEVEN years of songwriters and new songs! A tremendous thank you to the over 240 songwriters who have shared the Songwriter's Beat stage since December, 2000, bringing new songs each month. And a warm and cheery welcome to the start of our eighth year of supporting performing songwriters!!
This month's Songwriter's Beat features:
Deborah Berg
eyetoeyemusic.com/
Valerie Ghent
valghent.com
Ginny Owens
ginnyowens.com
and special appearances by Rebecca Hart, Bill Grady and John Tamburello!
The Songwriter's Beat is
New York's most popular acoustic songwriter's series,
where songwriters are encouraged to perform new material in a
supportive and intimate atmosphere.
Curated / hosted by multiple ASCAP
Pop Award winner Valerie
Ghent, The Songwriter's
Beat features top up-and-coming
songwriters. Each month four
songwriters of varying
musical styles perform original
songs and are encouraged to try out
their newest material and
arrangements.
Founded in 2000 by Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat has
presented over 240 songwriters (hailing from all over the globe: from the US, UK, Australia, South Africa and
Japan!) and keeps growing!
The Songwriter's Beat welcomes songwriters from around
the world, so when planning your trip to New York, allow time
for The Songwriter's Beat!
Cover $10
songwritersbeat.com
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valghent.com
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Sunday
Dec 02
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6:00PM
ENTERTAINING SCIENCE -- THINKING, FEELING
Roald Hoffmann
THINKING, FEELING
Hiram Pines’ one-man show, The Day the Universe Came Closer, travels gently and with wit through science, epistemology and religion tries to make a darn good case for the brilliance of the human instrument. Hiram, who recently moved to New York, will perform about half of the 45-minute stage play, focusing on a funny little thing that messed with our heads for hundreds of thousands of years.
Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux, from the Center for Neural Science at NYU, author of “The Synaptic Self” and “The Emotional Brain,” will talk about the separation of cognition and emotion in the brain and the consequences that has for our interpersonal (and international) relations. He will emphasize fear as the main example. LeDoux is also one of the founding members of the stellar downtown rock group, the Amygdaloids.
And Aud Wilken, a wonderful new voice from Denmark, will sing some of her beautiful songs for us.
Cover $10
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8:30PM
ALICE
Seth Fruiterman, vocals, accordion;
Kyle Saulnier, woodwinds;
Leena Gilbert , violin;
Amali Premawardhana, cello;
Michael MacAllister, guitars;
Moppa Elliot, bass;
Rohin Khemani , tabla, percussion
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With Seth's beautifully subtle soundscapes and Kyle's
infectious intensity, the two highly-caffeinated composers
have created Alice, a unique outlet for their original compositions as
well as their you've-never-heard-it-like-this covers. Drawing
from influences as varied as classical music, folk, jazz, rock,
pop, commercial jingles, and even video game music, Alice brings a seductive, singer-songwriter quality to all their
performances. Equally at home in both a complicated written arrangement and a spontaneous
group improvisation, it is a unique, genre-less sound that is alluring, accessible and organic.
Cover $10
www.myspace.com/alicethebandnyc
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Monday
Dec 03
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6:00PM
WRITERS READ
Gene Albertelli and Teresa Giordano, host
Fiction writers: Adele Glimm and Jackie Ariail
Poets: J. Mae Barizo and Deborah Flanagan
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
AMRAM & CO
David Amram, piano, french horn, flutes, composition & surprises;
Kevin Twigg, drums, glockenspiel;
John de Witt, bass;
Adam Amram, percussion;
John Ventimiglia, actor
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This series explores in his highly personable, generous and informal style the astonishing variety of David Amram's interests and accomplishments--renowned composer of symphonic classical music, jazz compositions, improvisation, spoken word, scat, he sits at the piano, schmoozes about music, about the greats, the beats, the obscure, the legendary; plays the French horn, pulls out all kinds of instruments (flutes, drums, horns) gathered from his many circumnavigations of the globe, pulls in guests drawn from just about every artistic walk of life.
Cover $10
www.davidamram.com
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Tuesday
Dec 04
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6:00PM
4 HORSEMEN POETRY
Bob Quatrone, host
Bob hosts an open mic and also "seeds" the list with poets he invites to attend. Among the invited open readers are Joel Lewis, Evie Ivy, Eve Packer, Najla Said, Jane Ormerod, Liza Wolsky, Michael Cook, Bob Heman, Linda Lerner, Boni Joi, Frank Simone, Bob Hart, Jay Chollick and Mike Logan and Jim Klein.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
SPEAKEASY: STORIES FROM THE BACKROOM
Sherry Weaver, host
Mike Daisey;
Greg Walloch;
Michele Carlo;
Andy Christie;
Tracy Rowland;
Jean Michele Gregory
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SpeakEasy is . . .
A new twist on the ancient tradition of oral history.
SpeakEasy is people telling stories-- true stories. Period. No scripts. No crib notes. No rehearsals.
SpeakEasy has a dynamic and constantly changing cast of storytellers that include such greats as Mike Daisey, Jonathan Ames, and Reno, along with homemakers, lawyers, dog walkers, street magicians and writers.
You never know what you'll hear. So join us for what could be a life changing experience!
Cover $8
www.speakeasystories.com
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Wednesday Dec 05
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6:00PM
POETRY
Laure-Anne Bosselaar, host
Nickole Brown;
Deborah Landau
Nickole Brown, poet and long-time Marketing Director at Sarabande Books, will read from
SISTER, her remarkable debut collection
joining Nickole will be Deborah Landau, author of ORCHIDELIRIUM, which won the 2003 Anhinga Prize for Poetry.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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8:30PM
4/FIVE-VI - SIGHTS+SOUNDS - MUSIC & FILM SERIES
Rob Henke, brass;
Alan Brady;
Jody Espina;
Bohdan Hilash, reeds;
Rolf Sturm, guitars;
Jim Whitney, bass;
w/ special guest Brian Dewan, performer & instrument designer
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Produced by the groundbreaking 4/Five-Vi ensemble, this series presents some of New York's most innovative
musicians in collaborative performances with visual media including film, video, and animation.
Wednesday's show will be a very special event. It opens with innovative performer and instrument-designer
Brian Dewan. He will begin the program with his unique filmstrip and film performances accompanied with original
music performed on instruments of his own design such as
the amazing Swarmatron and the Dual Primate Console..
For the evening's second part, 4/Five-Vi will perform a set of original composed and improvised music to films by Jan
Svankmajer, Harry Langdon, and Joanna Priestly among others. The evening's grand finale features Brian Dewan joining the
ensemble for a brief holiday-themed extravaganza.
Please come out and join us for this special series exploring the latest in creative music and imagery !
$10 / $7 students & AFM 802 members
www.4fivevi.com
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www.dewanatron.com
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Thursday
Dec 06
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6:00PM
ARTISTS’ SALON
Robin, Angelo, Poul, Valerie, and David, hosts
This is a monthly opportunity for artists associated with the cafe--from every genre and every generation, past, present, and future--to gather informally, schmooze, re-invent the world, and hoist a glass of quelque chose (the only kind of chose to hoist). Our glorious curators are present, you can buttonhole them to find out what's cooking, you can introduce yourself to other toilers in the vineyard, invent projects and discover collaborators. All are welcome.
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8:30PM
NAOKI IWANE QUINTET: CD RELEASE FEATURING GEORGE GARZONE
George Garzone, tenor saxophone;
Naoki Iwane, alto saxophone;
George Dulin, piano;
Chris Tordini, bass;
Tommy Crane, drums;
Kazu Ikeda, guitar
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CD Release for the album "Deserted Island" CD for What's New Records
"Altoist Naoki Iwane is a very original soloist with his own sound.... The final four numbers also have Garzone on tenor, with
lots of fiery fiery interplay between the two saxophonists. The music is both lyrical and quite unpredicatable, with quirky melody
lines, complex chord chnages and virtuoso improvising. Listeners who fear that there is nothing new to be heard in jazz these
days(which is quite inaccurate) are well advised to give Deserted Island a close listen. It does not sound like 1960's hard bop
to me."
LA JAZZ SCENE, July 2007, Scott Yanow
www.naokiiwane.com
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Friday
Dec 07
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6:00PM
SON OF PONY
Kathi Georges, host
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The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Kathi will host a book release for her featured poet, "The Bass Player from Hand Job."
The Bass Player from Hand Job is the punk poet incarnation of a well-
known New York musical figure. He lives in the shadows observing and
watching, storing and processing, crunching numbers and making
calculations. Grinding it all out into a poetry so unique, you'll
rework your definition of the genre. At this special reading,
commemorating the anniversay of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, The Bass Player from Hand Job will be featuring material from his new book, Splitting Hairs.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
CHRIS LIGHTCAP GROUP
Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone;
Andrew D'angelo, alto saxophone;
Craig Taborn, piano;
Ted Poor, drums;
Chris Lightcap, bass, compositions
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"One of the bright lights of New York's younger players, the bassist has been fashioning a
group sound around a pair of tenor saxophonists for years. His writing can be
simultaneously demonstrative and reflective, an accomplishment that gives his music
emotional breadth."
-Jim Macnie, Village Voice
"A bassist-bandleader who's made some excellent records with two tenor saxophones out
front."
- Ben Ratliff, New York Times
"Bassist Chris Lightcap has worked alongside avant-minded mavericks such as Cecil
Taylor, Anthony Braxton, and Joe Morris, but he's also right at home in more mellifluous
units led by Regina Carter and Craig Taborn. perhaps that explains the infectious swagger
and fat grooves he brings to bear on Bigmouth (Fresh Sound New Talent), a playful bag of
tunes featuring saxists Tony Malaby and Bill McHenry and drummer Gerald Cleaver"
-Time Out New York
Cover $10
www.chrislightcap.com
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Saturday
Dec 08
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6:00PM
ITALIAN-AMERICAN WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Maria Lisella, Jeanne Dickey, Gil Fagiani, hosts
Italian American Writers Association, featured readers Mary Cappello and Nick Matros, plus open mic, 5 minute limit.
Bring a friend, a relative, a poem, a story!
Cover $7
(includes one house drink)
http://www.iawa.net
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9:00PM & 10:30PM
CHRIS LIGHTCAP GROUP
Tony Malaby, tenor saxophone;
Andrew D'angelo, alto saxophone;
Craig Taborn, piano;
Gerald Cleaver, drums;
Chris Lightcap, bass, compositions
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"One of the bright lights of New York's younger players, the bassist has been fashioning a
group sound around a pair of tenor saxophonists for years. His writing can be
simultaneously demonstrative and reflective, an accomplishment that gives his music
emotional breadth."
-Jim Macnie, Village Voice
"A bassist-bandleader who's made some excellent records with two tenor saxophones out
front."
- Ben Ratliff, New York Times
"Bassist Chris Lightcap has worked alongside avant-minded mavericks such as Cecil
Taylor, Anthony Braxton, and Joe Morris, but he's also right at home in more mellifluous
units led by Regina Carter and Craig Taborn. perhaps that explains the infectious swagger
and fat grooves he brings to bear on Bigmouth (Fresh Sound New Talent), a playful bag of
tunes featuring saxists Tony Malaby and Bill McHenry and drummer Gerald Cleaver"
-Time Out New York
Cover $10
www.chrislightcap.com
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December 01-December 08, 2007 
