The Peoples' Voice Cafe 239 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 / 212-787-3903
PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City,
presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979.
We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.
Alcohol-free ~ Fully Wheelchair Accessible
Saturday, September 19, at 8pm
Rock & Roll for Freedom!
Val Kinzler
Aurally Records recording artist/songwriter/rock mommy/NYC alt-rocker/educator/animal lover/music community organizer/real world influencer, the inclusive
Val Kinzler is a music warrior who unites people.
Legendary boogie-woogie singer/keyboardist Dr. John gave her the heroic name of "Valkyrie," a mythical Scandinavian warrior woman. When she was a child,
the popular classmates would ask, "Why do you want to hang out with them?" (referring to the unpopular kids). Val's mission is "to rescue war-torn heroes and
working class zeroes from the injustices of our times, and reward them with poetic immortality in Valhalla." This resonates with her work in music,
educational programs, and with "NYC Women Who Rock." Val Kinzler has released five albums. Tonight she will be accompanied
by Roger Blanc.
valkinzler.com
Violizzy
Violizzy is a prolific violinist/fiddler/singer-songwriter focused on the environment, labor, and other social struggles. She has spent her career
combining politics with the healing power of music, simultaneously lifting the spirits of her audiences and helping to educate others. Violizzy is a
member of Bluestone 739, The Val Kinzler Band, the UNSCR Symphony Orchestra, the Queer Urban Orchestra, ARTivistUS, the People's Music Network, the NYC
Labor Chorus, and is the President on the Board of Directors of Performance Wellness Inc, a non-profit organization that trains and works with people
who want to learn the Dr. Louise Montello Method of Performance Wellness. Tonight Violizzy will be accompanied by Trevor Hochman and Rob Taube. violizzy.com
PVC IS LOCATED AT:
Judson Memorial Church
Assembly Hall (not the main sanctuary on West 4th St.)
239 Thompson Street, between West 3rd and West 4th Streets
New York NY 10012
TRANSPORTATION:
to West 4th St./Washington Square - south exit
Walk three blocks east to Thompson Street; turn left. (3 minutes) MAP
SHOWTIMES:
All shows start at 8 PM, Saturdays. Doors open at 7:15.
No reservations, so come early to be assured a seat.
ADMISSION:
Suggested contribution: $20. Friends of PVC*: $12. Students & Youth: $12
Folk Music Society of NY Members: $12. Judson Memorial Church Members: $12
More if you choose, less if you can't. No one turned away for lack of money. *Friends of PVC include monthly sustainers, regular volunteers, Collective members,
performers and people who donate at least $30.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Wheelchair accessible (including bathrooms). For info call 212-787-3903.
Masks are no longer required
We will continue to offer KN95 or other high quality masks to anyone who wants one.
We use three HEPA air purifiers within the Assembly Hall.
We offer livestream shows whenever possible.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8pm
Songs of Freedom & Resistance
Judy Gorman
Judy Gorman's singing and guitar work are infused with blues, folk, and jazz. She has performed for the UN, festivals, universities, clubs, and concert halls,
and at peace, environmental and human rights events around the world. Judy has shared stages with Pete Seeger, Odetta, Harry Belafonte, Whoopi Goldberg, Sweet
Honey in The Rock, Suzanne Vega, and Richie Havens. "Judy Gorman shoots the arrow straight to the heart." - Pete Seeger "Singing with a dark rich voice, Judy Gorman brought the idea of international solidarity within reach. No small feat." - Boston Globe
judygormanmusic.com
David Tarlo
Montreal born David Tarlo has been living and singing in the Brooklyn area for over 50 years, on his own and with his trio Stone Soup (with David Bernz) and now with Terry Colliton and Laurie Sigel in Hudson Valley Sally. David plays banjo and guitar and mostly loves to sing in harmony with others, as he has been doing his whole life.
hudsonvalleysally.org walkaboutchorus.org
Lindsey Wilson
Lindsey Wilson is an NYC singer-songwriter with a flair for nostalgia with her memorable mix of 70's style urban folk rock and conscious lyrics. Her repertoire includes love songs, protest tunes and lyrics of empowerment. Her songs "Stand for the People" and "The People Shall Rise" have caught the attention of culturally diverse audiences throughout the country.
lindseywilsonmusicnow.com
Adele Rolider
Come join the fun as singer-songwriter/music therapist Adele Rolider weaves a new and passionate web of original and cover tunes to inspire, warm and nurture through song. From sweet to somber, from rap to calypso, she'll sing of building community and get you singing, too! "And we’re all connected, gotta have that now, more than ever, to just allow, and breathe... believe." "Adele's beautiful voice and empowering songs make me know a better world really is possible." --Ray Korona
Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8pm
Pamela Jean Agaloos
Pamela Jean Agaloos is an active musician in the Irish/Scottish trad scene in New York City. Born to Filipino parents on a U.S. Naval Base in Chicago, she has a background in musical theater in the Philippines, where she lived until 2011. Pamela has been invited to some of the city’s premier folk sings, including Exceedingly Good Song Night and the Sunnyside Singers Club, and she has also been a guest vocalist for the band New York Brogue. Although a frequent figure in the Manhattan trad scene, Pamela makes the Iona Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, her session home.
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Cactus Rose nyc
Cactus Rose NYC is a native americana trio featuring indigenous vocalist/songwriter/model/activist Kandia Crazy Horse (Pamunkey), indigenous guitarist Lonnie Harrington (Seminole/Shawnee/Choctaw/Cherokee) & guitarist Nico Zaca. Influenced by Richie Havens, Buffalo Springfield, Cherokee folksinger Karen Dalton, Kiowa Apache Mary Noel Singing Bear/Mary McCaslin, and Buddy Red Bow, their music focuses on experiences of urban natives and the breadth of Indian Country. Cactus Rose NYC's debut EP Live From Lenapehoking: Field Recordings is available now from Bandcamp. They perform sounds that unify southeastern roots music and Laurel Canyon styles with indigenous futures.
cactusroselovesyou.com
Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 8pm
Photo by A. Buckmaster
Lisa Gutkin
Lisa Gutkin has crafted a courageously varied artistic career. She is a member of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, co-founded the Downtown Celtic band Whirligig, was a co-creator of the Tony Award-winning play Indecent, and had a cameo in
Sex and the City. Her song "Gonna Get Through This World - with words by Woody Guthrie - was hailed by Pete Seeger, as "a piece of genius." Lisa's voice has been praised by the LA Times as "hauntingly emotional." Her solo concert is a whimsical wander through her musical styles, featuring Lisa on fiddle, tenor guitar, and voice.
lisagutkin.com
Judy Kass
Judy Kass is an award-winning songwriter based in the NY Hudson Valley. She draws in her audience with soulful vocals, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Growing up in a family of musicians, Judy began playing at an early age, moving from her classical piano training to accompanying the songs she soon started to write on both keyboard and guitar. Judy’s 2014 debut album, Better Things and her 2016 CD, Beyond the Ash and Steel both received notable airplay, appearing on the Folk DJ List of Top Albums for those years. Her latest solo album release, New Skin, debuted at #4 on the Folk Alliance Top Albums Chart for July, 2025. In addition to her solo projects, Judy also performs as a member of the acoustic trio “Us!” with Glen Roethel and Amy Soucy.
judykass.com
James Margolis
James Margolis is a powerhouse guitarist, songwriter, and singer inspired by Delta bluesmen like Skip James, Chicago's Magic Sam, American folk music, jazz, outlaw country, soul, and hip-hop. Possessing a voice compared to Frank Sinatra, he soulfully belts while finger-picking like Doc Watson. Margolis honed his voice busking on NYC subway platforms and has since toured the East Coast and beyond, opening up for the likes of Willie Watson (of Old Crow Medicine Show).
jamesmargolis.com
Peoples' Voice Cafe, started in 1979 by members of Songs of Freedom and Struggle, carries forward the vision of
using songs and performing arts to support the struggle for peace and justice.
All are impacted by the history and ongoing practice of systemic racism in this country and the continuing
brutal murders of Black Americans by police.
We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, outraged by the many faces of racism found in education,
healthcare, housing, jobs, poverty, criminal justice, and voting. All must be free to move about in the
"land of the free" without suspicion, harassment, or arrest.
Peoples' Voice Cafe stands committed to speak out, sing out, and work against racism, white supremacy, and
indifference.
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