Here's the deal for the next few months!
I play with about 8 different groups, so anything with a * after it means I am a member of that group, or an accompanist.
4-22 Wednesday - Blair Bodine* NYC CD Release Party - Googie's Lounge, upstairs of The Living Room NYC 8PM Free. I'm sitting in with Blair, after having sang vocals on her album, please come out to support, once again no cover. For those who do not know her, here is a link to her stuff: www.blairbodine.com
4-25 Saturday - Kramerbooks & Afterwards Cafe w/ Chris Ayer - Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 10PM Free. Chris Ayer and I are co-headlining this show in his hometown, going to be fantastic. Chris is a good friend, and I will be joined by a Chris of my own, Mr. Chris Flanigan on guitar.
5-05 Tuesday - NY Songwriters Circle Boston Showcase - Johnny D's, Somerville, MA 8PM $5. Liz Longley, one of my absolute favorite songwriters (up there with Rufus Wainwright, The Band, et al.) hosts this Circle in the round that will feature myself, Caleb Hawley, and Blair Bodine*. Been awhile since I've been up to Boston, so please check it out if you're near.
5-14 Thursday - The Foggy Dudes* (Celtic Music) at Pipin's Pub - Bay Ridge Brooklyn, NY 8PM Free. One of my favorite things to do with respect to music is to play the traditional Irish songs that I grew up with as a kid. It's my first time playing the Trad. songs since St. Paddy's day, so I'm really amped to be playing near home for everyone. Special guests Chris Flanigan and Carl Gallagher.
5-15 Friday - Bay Ridge All-Stars w/ Brandon Warren & BasementView* - Wicked Willy's NYC 7PM $5. Our monthly homage to Stevie, Michael, Sam & Dave, Marvin, etc.
5-22 Friday - The Back Fence - NYC 10PM $5. Standard covers for all the loud people.
5-23 Saturday - Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse w/ Lizanne Knott and Blair Bodine* - Philadelphia, PA 8PM $7. I am lucky to have the opportunity to share a bill with Lizanne and Blair, two people I respect on a personal and musical level. And, lucky to play once more in Philly, a place that always makes me feel appreciated and at home. http://www.burlapandbean.com/
5-28 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people. Every Thursday all summer long!
6-02 Tuesday - Arlene's Grocery, Merritt Management Showcase feat. Tina Mathieu*, Zach Hurd, & John Schmitt - Benefit for Focal Point Aid http://www.focalpointaid.org/ 8PM $10
6-04 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
6-05 Friday - Andy Mac and Friends at Cafe Vivaldi, w/ Kate Branagh* - 32 Jones Street (off of Bleeker) NYC, 8PM. Free. My good friend Andy Mac, a fellow Buffalonian, hosts this monthly showcase, and asked me to do a set; my dear friend Kate will be playing a set, too! Perfect for a warm summer night in the Village.
6-07 Sunday - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's 2009 Rock & Run On the River - Pier 84 (West Side Hwy) NYC 9AM Free. I was asked again this year to play for the 4,000+ runners/walkers/volunteers at MSKCC's annual fundraising event for their Cancer Survivorship Foundation. As you know, people who are sick with cancer often have high medical bills, and face other obstacles getting back to their "regular" life once they have beat cancer. The Survivorship Program at MSKCC helps cancer survivors get back on their feet. This annual event is the main source of funding, so I urge you to please donate, even if you cannot attend. http://rockandrun.mskcc.org
6-12 Friday - Buffalo Wild Wings w/ Jules & Gabriella* - Auburn, NY 8PM. I will be joining my favorite young songwriters, Jules & Gabriella, for a benefit concert. If you are in the area, please make a point to dine that night, as 15% of your bill goes to charity!
6-18 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
6-20 Saturday - The Snooty Pig - Corning, NY 9PM, $3. One of my absolute favorite places to play and to visit, please stop by if you're in the Twin Tiers area or the Finger Lakes, I'd love to catch up.
6-23 Tuesday - Merritt Management Showcase, feat. Tina Mathieu*, Zach Hurd, Caleb Hawley, and John Schmitt - The Bitter End, NYC 8PM $5. Our own night at the Bitter End! Fantastic. This is one of the best rooms to play in the city, and the mural with Joni Mitchell is what does it for me everytime. Please come support.
7-2 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
7-4 Saturday - The Back Fence - Bleeker & Thompson Sts. NYC 10PM. $5 Monthly cover gig for all the drunken tourists.
7-5 Sunday - World Cafe Live w/ Chris Ayer - Philadelphia, PA 8PM $10. Chris has asked me to play a set alongside him at my favorite spot in Philadelphia. All you Philly folk, be sure to stop out!
7/9 Thursday - New Hope Winery w/ Tina Mathieu and Chris Ayer - New Hope, PA 7PM. Wine and music: might not get better. Unless Natalie Portman stopped by. Then we'd be all set.
7/11 Saturday - Caverly's Irish Pub w/ The Foggy Dudes* - Rochester, NY 8PM Free. Joined by my good friends Carl Gallagher and Chris Flanigan, we'll be playing Irish music all night at this staple Irish pub in Rochester!
7-12 Sunday - The Taste of Buffalo, Huron Stage - Downtown Buffalo, NY 1PM Free. I was selected to play at the Taste of Buffalo this year, the biggest event of the summer in Western New York! There is about 500,000 people expected to be at the festival this year, I hope you WNYers can all make it out. http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/
7-16 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
7/17 Friday - The Snooty Pig - Corning, NY 9PM, $3. I'm in town already for the 2009 Finger Lakes Wine Festival in Watkins Glen, NY, so why not spend Friday night playing for all the nice Winos?? Been looking forward to this weekend all year!
7-21 TUESDAY - THE CANAL ROOM, w/ CHRIS AYER (ALBUM RELEASE), ZACH HURD, TINA MATHIEU*, & CALEB HAWLEY - NYC $10. THIS IS A VERY AWESOME OPPORTUNITY, AND IF YOU'RE IN THE NYC AREA AND APPRECIATE GOOD MUSIC, OR IF YOU'RE A FRIEND OF MINE WHO HASN'T BEEN TO A SHOW IN AWHILE, THIS ONE WOULD BE ONE TO MARK DOWN. The Canal Room is THE place to be playing at, and this is a big step up for us all, so we're counting on you to come out. It would really mean the world. http://www.canalroom.com/
7-23 Thursday - NY Songwriters Circle Philadelphia at World Cafe Live - Upstairs at World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA $7. The wonderful Lizanne Knott is hosting this event, which features the best of local Philly artists and some New Yorkers coming in by train (that'd be me!). Hope to see you there.
7-25 Saturday - Bay Ridge All-Stars w/ Brandon Warren & BasementView* - Wicked Willy's NYC 7PM $5. Our monthly homage to Stevie, Michael, Sam & Dave, Marvin, etc.
7-30 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
7-31 Friday - JOHN SCHMITT BIRTHDAY SHOW! W/ Bay Ridge All-Stars, Kate Branagh, and many other special guests! - Wicked Willy's NYC 7PM $5. Please come celebrate another trip round the sun for me with all my dear friends!
8-6 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
8-8 Saturday - Caz Coffee Cafe w/ Kate Branagh* and Jules & Gabriella* - South Buffalo, NY 7PM Free. The last time we played, this show was a smashing success, and we only hope to build off of it further. Hope to see you there!
8-13 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
8-20 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
8-27 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
9-1 Tuesday - Googie's Lounge, upstairs at the Living Room w/ Jules and Gabriella, Tina Mathieu, and Chris Ayer - NYC, 7PM. Free. Three of my favorites, and I get to share a bill with them - very, very cool.
9-3 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
9-10 Thursday - Pier 17 at South St. Seaport (Sequoia Restaurant) w/ the Bay Ridge All-Stars* - NYC, 6:30PM. Free. Our weekly fanny-wagging Motown fest right on the water for all the nice people.
9-12 Saturday - Halfway to St. Patty's Day Party at Pipin's Pub w/ the Foggy Dudes* - Brooklyn, NY 8PM FREE. Come all you Brooklyners to celebrate only 180 days to St. Patty's by dancing and singing with us!
