November Intro with Siri and Amy Owens – 11-02-2011
Before introducing Long Island artist Amy Owens to the stage, Dave attempts to give a demonstration of the Apple iPhone 4s Siri feature. Things don’t go as planned.
Flearoy LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 10-5-2011
Flearoy – Although they’ve immersed themselves in the second-line music of New Orleans, the raw soul of Stax, the finely crafted tunes of The Band, and spent their years listening to the field recordings of Leadbelly and the Lomax family, instrumental B-sides of the James Brown Band and The Meters, they also grew up during the hey-day of Destiny’s Child and The Spin Doctors. And, strangely enough, all of these influences find their way into Flearoy’s fresh blend of funk-folk. Since its inception in 2008, Flearoy has claimed second place at the 2010 SongCircle competition, played at New York’s Public Assembly, City Winery, Bowery Poetry Club, Spike Hill, and The Bitter End, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vendy Awards, NYU’s 2009 & 2011 Remmy Awards, as well as a series of packed parties in Brooklyn and at Wesleyan University and Vassar College. They have recorded tracks for legendary country songwriter Rodney Crowell, garnered kind words and support from producers Bob Power (Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest), Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic), and John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin), and were described by renowned record producer/neuroscientist Dan Levitin as his “favorite new band since Arcade Fire.” For more, go to flearoy.bandcamp.com.
Jack’s Waterfall LIVE at Acoustic Long Island – 10-5-2011
Jack’s Waterfall – Jack’s Waterfall is a project headed up by singer/songwriter Jack Licitra. Jack’s expansive career has found him sharing the stage with the likes of The Allman Brothers, Levon Helm, Richie Havens and Senator Hillary Clinton. Jack’s Waterfall has performed at The Boulton Center, The B.B. King Blues Festival at Jones Beach Theater and was recently featured in WFUV’s “Under The Radar”series. Their style spans Folk, Blues, Pop, Jazz, Gospel and even global music with a unique energy that is not only inspiring, but will have your toes tapping in no time. Jack likes to call the experience “Musical Healing” because the blend of creativity, driving rhythms and audience participation make for one of the most unique experiences in music today. The latest release “Express(2009)” can be heard on folk stations across the country. . For more, go to www.myspace.com/jackswaterfall.
October Intro – Facebook mail – 10-5-2011
No opening act for October, so Dave filled the time by reading some Facebook fan mail. Soon after, he introduced Jack’s Waterfall to the stage. That podcast is coming shortly so stay tuned…
Avi Wisnia LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 9-7-2011
Avi Wisnia – Think Ben Folds meets Norah Jones, if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. A wordsmith as well as a composer and performer, Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to those that came before, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. His debut full-length studio album, “Something New”, showcases him as a formidable talent and a true artist on the rise. He has performed at such prestigious venues as The Kennedy Center and World Café Live, and in renown music festivals including SxSW and CMJ. Avi is a 2009 OutMusic Award Winner for Oustanding Jazz Song of the Year for his inventive cover of TLC’s “No Scrubs”. Avi has also won CMJ’s Zig Zag Live Competition, was named a finalist in Rolling Rock’s National Band Search, and received several additional songwriting honors for his song “Rabbit Hole.” The music video for “Rabbit Hole” was honored as an Official Selection in 2010′s Florida Indie Film Festival and The Philadelphia Film Festival. For more, go to www.aviwisnia.com.
Nate & Kate LIVE at Acoustic Long Island 9-7-2011
Nate & Kate – Nate & Kate met and began playing together in Binghamton, NY in 2005, and self-booked a 3-month tour of the Eastern-US that fall (’05). They have continued touring, promoting, and writing, and released their debut album, FAME BY FRAME, late in 2007. FAME BY FRAME has garnered strong reviews, regular Central-NY radio airplay, and was ranked amongst the “top 25 indie CD’s in the first half of 2008” by Wildysworld Blog. In 2009 the duo played over 150 shows, and organized an “Eat Local Tour” of NY State farmers markets which garnered significant press. Early in 2010 Nate & Kate performed live on “Expressions” (WSKG Central-NY TV), received airplay on NPR in Central-NY, and recently joined forces with author/columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy,” “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me”) for a vaudeville-inspired evening of music, juggling, and readings from her best-selling memoir at Syracuse’s Palace Theater. For more, go to www.nateandkate.com.
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