SICC Spoken Word – Saturday, June 16th, 2:00-5:00 PM Staten Island Creative Community readers collaborate with readers from the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition and present “Food for Thought”.
Jazz Foundation Presents Pianist Roy Meriwether – Sunday, June 17th, 2:00-4:00 PM Jazz Foundation of America Presents Pianist Roy Meriwether, unique stylist and an underground legend.
Word Cabaret: Ecstatic Ekphrastic Visions – Sunday, October 15, 2:00-3:30 PM Ecstatic Ekphrastic Visions: Word Cabaret Tours the BWAC Galleries. Reserve a spot on a “tour” to hear writer’s works performed by professional actors.
SICC Spoken Word – Saturday, October 14, 2:00-5:00 PM Readers from the Staten Island Creative Community (SICC) once again get together with readers from the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) to present original poetry & prose based on the theme “Bridges.”
ARTISTS_TALK_ART – Saturday, October 7, 1:00-2:00 PM ARTISTS_TALK_ART: Guided exhibition tour with artists & performers. No secrets, ask the How and Why!”
Madame Please – Saturday, October 7, 2:00-3:00 PM Madame Please-Born to be different. When was the last time you heard a classic cover band really reinvent classic rock, blues, funk or R&B ?
Myrna and the Bulldog – Saturday, October 7, 3:15-4:15 PM “If Myrna and the Bulldog were a drink they would be a chili rimmed vodka tonic with a splash of pomegranate.” Myrna & the Bulldog take the BWAC stage for an eclectic performance.
Nick Titolo with Carol Ruiz – Saturday, October 7, 4:30-5:00 PM Nick Titolo & Carol Ruiz, musicians from Staten Island, New York City’s blooming cultural borough, perform their diverse music on the BWAC stage.
A Village of One Choir – Sunday, October 8, 2:00-3:30 PM Composer, vocalist and percussionist Paula Jeanine Bennett and her A Village Of One Choir return to the BWAC stage to present a set of original music.
Frank A. Haye & The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir – Sunday, October 8, 4:00-5:00 PM The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir (BIC) is an ensemble committed to bringing people together through artistic expression. Founder Frank A. Haye states, “We believe the power of music transcends our cultural, political, financial, and religious differences to expose that which we truly share: faith, hope, and love.”
Film: Between the Folds – Saturday, September 30, 2:00-3:00 PM Between the Folds chronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and hard–earned graduate degrees to forge unconventional lives as modern–day paperfolders.
Matt Wiffen – Sunday, October 1, 2:00-3:00 PM Matt Wiffen, born in England, writes authentic melodies and lyrics reminiscent of the great delta blues, country and bluegrass artists of yesteryear. His ‘old-soul’ approach is a refreshing return to American roots music.
Ithalia Johnson – Sunday, October 1, 3:15-4:15 PM Ithalia Johnson,born and raised in the Bahamas, delivers her thoughtful views of life on a rhythmic wave of rock, soul, country, and folk.
Malcolm Smart – Sunday, October 1, 4:30-5:30 PM Malcolm Smart sings tunes in the English pop song tradition of Ray Davies, Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello, of lost love, political rants, and mundane life.
Lauds – Saturday, August 19, 2017, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Genevieve Fernworthy is a theologian, artist, and multi-instrumentalist. She incorporates elements of synthpop, soul, psych, and noise into her instrumental + vocal work.
Greenstreets – Saturday, August 19, 2017, 3:15 – 4:15 PM Greenstreets, an Astoria based band. Blending a touch of 90′s alt-rock with modern indie pop rock.
Absurdo & the Coyote – Saturday, August 19, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Absurdo & The Coyote, Ben Absurdo and Elise “Coyote Cinema” Levitt, an Astoria-based folk- and philosophy- punk duo.
Zoe Over Zero – Saturday, June 10, 2017, 3:15 – 4:15 PM Zoe Over Zero, an alt rock band (Andreas Karantzikos, Philip DiFranco, & Luis Arichavala,) for whom EVERYTHING is an influence
Al Lee Wyer – Saturday, June 10, 2017, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Al Lee Wyer, veteran NYC performer with repertoire of clever humorous intelligent originals along with a mix of pop standards, returns to the BWAC stage.
Jim Petrie – Sunday, June 11, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Jim Petrie, New York based guitarist, singer and writer of songs, plays with a classical guitarist’s touch.
Curtis Why – Sunday, June 11, 2017, 3:15 – 4:15 PM Curtis Why, traveling singer-songwriter and masterly musician from Australia, with a unique, appealing guitar style.
Astoria Skyline – Sunday, June 11, 2017, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Astoria Skyline, multi-instrumentalist Josh Wakesberg & vocalist-keyboardist Stephanie Kadison, will be presenting interpretative acoustic covers.
Alice & the Underground – Saturday, June 10, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Alice & The Underground, a crew of old souls playing tunes about feelings.
Kyle Rogers – Saturday, June 4, 2017, 3:15 – 4:15PM Kyle Rogers, a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist who began his solo career by writing anti-folk anthems about neurosis, books, and being a self-aware animal in a city.
Tom Fitpatrick – Saturday, June 4, 2017, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Tom Fitpatrick’s style taps into elements of folk, country and rock. He utilizes both 6 and 12 string guitars in his performances.
Brandon Glasgow – Saturday, June 4, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Brandon Glasgow, writing and performing for over 15 years, is Influenced by a soul-infused cocktail of rock, pop, blues, and funk that wows audiences again and again.
Cathy Crisci with Joe Pepe – Saturday, May 20, 2:00 – 3:30 PM Classically trained vocalist Cathy Crisci performs jazz standards with Joe Pepe, talented multi-instrumentalist.
Word Cabaret – Saturday, May 20, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Shake Your Windows and Rattle Your Walls – Word Cabaret presents a reading featuring some recent poetry, prognostications and political pontifications by a variety of writers and artists inspired by the current battles that are “outside raging.”
Famous Accordian Orchestra – Sunday, May 21, 2:00 – 3:30 PM The Famous Accordion Orchestra, with composer/accordionist Bob Goldberg, an ensemble that bridges the traditional and the post-modern. Enjoy their broad spectrum, including original compositions.
Fingers DelRey – Sunday, May 21, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Toby “Fingers” DelRey – pianist and songwriter, whose songs combine Chicago and New Orleans influenced boogie-woogie barrelhouse piano reminiscent of Dr. John, Otis Span, and James Booker.
