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
~ Fall 2024 Season ~
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at 8pm:
Peter Pasco Music Tribute
Peter Pasco was a gifted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who wrote over one hundred original songs and performed countless others.
Over the years, he performed at the famous historic Speakeasy, and many times with himself and other artists at the beloved Peoples' Voice Cafe,
entertained countless residents at nursing homes, street fairs, and audiences who attended his many solo gigs and group shows with friends at
many venues over the years. Besides his own recordings, he contributed beautiful guitar work for many others. Peter Pasco was especially
involved with performances at Pete Seeger's Hudson River cleanup sloop and the NYC Friends of Clearwater events, as well as performing and
helping at Mother's Kitchen. Most people remember Peter for his humanity and generosity of spirit, giving of himself for good causes, to other
artists, friends and family, or total strangers needing caring or a smile. Peter lifted all of our spirits.
Peter joined the spirit world on the anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, someone he revered, on January 15th, 2023.
As we posthumously celebrate what would have been Peter Pasco's 81st birthday this past September 4th, on September 7th we pay tribute
to Peter's life and music with a flurry of talented artists at Peoples' Voice Cafe. Thank you for celebrating with us.
Featured Artists:
Joel Landy, Judy Livingston, lisa roma, Robin Greenstein, Barry Kornhauser, Suki Rae, Pete Gardner, Jenny Amanda Hurwitz, Su Polo,
Anne Mitcheltree, Talbot Katz, Jay Pearlman,
Alice Farrell-Pearlman Carlos Vasquez, Aaron Comins, Mike McHugh, Chris Lang, Tanya Blue and David Ruderman.
Joel Landy has been an
activist his entire adult life, organizing and promoting events for social justice and environmental issues. From corporate
media and class warfare to climate chaos and the NRA, Joel delivers intelligent songs with wit and humor in a style that reminds many of a young Phil Ochs.
His music has been published in Sing Out magazine and heard on Pacifica Radio stations. He also produces the award-winning television program,
Songs of Freedom. singfreedom.org
lisa roma, aka ElectrikGoddess, is a singer-songwriter of jazz-infused folk and pop songs that embody the human experience, love, our
etheric connection to Nature, and the search for peace. Inspired since childhood, influenced by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Debussy, Jobim, The
Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Billie Holiday, Carole King, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Coltrane,
Armstrong and others, lisa began composing and writing original songs and poetry, recording since the early 1970s, and writing prose and
performing since the early 1980s, and over the years at local venues around NYC. She has performed with Poetic Notion, and her own
ElectrikGoddess, along with Barry Kornhauser and Peter Pasco and the late Bob Lepre, Paul Decoster, and others. She has a musical theatre
project being prepared for production in 2025, as she continues multitasking, recording and performing her original songs, and
assisting in preserving the legacy of Peter Pasco's music and writings moving forward. soundcloud.com/electrikgoddess
Judy Livingston is a folk soprano, often compared to a young Joan Baez, and inspired by Judy Collins. Her uplifting songwriting is influenced by heroes
Donovan and George Harrison. Judy is committed to the power of Sound Healing with singing bowls, sound baths and voice. She is a Certified Sound and Music
Practitioner. Judy sings regularly at meditation gatherings in NYC. Judy teamed up with Peter Pasco in the late 1980s, performing in Greenwich Village
clubs and other New York City and Brooklyn venues.
Irish Style Folk Club Night
In pubs and social halls throughout Ireland (as well as in England, Scotland, and Wales) you will find what are called folk clubs. Somewhat
akin to open mics, these are groups of friends and neighbors who get together on a regular basis to share songs and enjoy each other's company.
Often a folk club invites a featured guest performer for part of the evening. That is what PVC will do tonight, with County Cork
native Donie Carroll performing a 40-minute featured guest set. Otherwise members of the audience can sign up to lead one song each. It does
not have to be Irish. Traditional songs, especially songs with choruses or refrains for group singing, are especially welcome.
Feel free to sing a cappella, or bring an acoustic instrument to accompany yourself. This is an all-acoustic event, so there will be no sound
system. Sorry, we do not serve pints of Guinness, but coffee and tea will be available.
Donie Carroll
A singer, guitarist, and actor originally from County Cork, Donie Carroll has long been a fixture on the New York Irish music scene.
Together with the late fiddler Andy McGann, Donie anchored the long running and internationally famous Saturday night music session at the
former Kate Kearney's pub. Donie has also been a stalwart with NYU's Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra. In addition, he founded
the highly regarded Sunnyside Folk Club in Queens, now in its eleventh year.
doniecarrollmusic.com
Chopping Wood
Pete Seeger Book Release & Concert, featuring co-author David Bernz and Jacob Bernz
Come celebrate the long life and inspirational work of Pete Seeger with musician and Grammy-winning producer David Bernz. David will discuss
the book he co-authored with Pete Seeger, based on hundreds of hours of
conversations. David and his son Jacob (founding member of Clearwater's Power of Song group) will also play some of Seeger's songs.
Jawbone Press Jacob Bernz
Old Fashioned Coffee House Night: David Roth & Singer-Songwriter Showcase
Get into the groove of an earlier generation as PVC takes you back to the era of the subterranean Greenwich Village coffee house. No
microphones, no speakers, no amps, and no live streaming, just acoustic instruments and natural human voices as we pull the chairs into a
circle, turn down the lights, and enjoy homemade music as it was and as it still can be.
Tonight's show features David Roth, plus five very talented but less known singer-songwriters who will each perform two of their very best
songs in the round. Each set will be opened by some of the showcased singer-songwriters, followed by a longer performance by David Roth.
David Roth
David is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist who has taken his songs, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues and countries
for more than three decades.
David Roth songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the Kennedy Center,
NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis, Peter, Paul, & Mary and Kingston Trio CDs, five Positive Music Awards, and the
Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. He has released 15 CDs on the Wind River and Stockfisch labels.
Poignant to improbable, untypical to topical, and holistic to hilarious, the Chicago native (now living on Cape Cod) called NYC his home in
the 1980s and played for us many times back then.
davidrothmusic.com
Singer Songwriter Showcase
Fred Arcoleo has been called "Don McLean meets Phil Ochs." He addresses the difficult truths of our times with
courage, tenderness, optimism, and determination. His three albums to date have charted on Folk Radio.
reverbnation.com/fredarcoleo
Jane Babits began writing songs in the 1970s when she lived in Lower Manhattan. Her songs are gentle and soothing, often coming to her
in the dreamy twilight of consciousness as she sings herself to sleep.
Joel Landy is known for his energetic and engaging stage performances delivering intelligent songs with wit and humor.
He hosts the award winning Songs of Freedom cable tv/internet show. Pete Seeger called him "a real
live wire."
Bracha Lieberman is a social worker, activist, occasional songwriter and actor, who connects deeply with the power of singing and is
Board President of Peoples' Voice Cafe. Bracha believes that it's important to start your day off with an act of kindness, that community
counts and in the power of song to bring people together!
Lindsey Wilson is an NYC singer-songwriter with a flare for nostalgia with her memorable mix of 70's style urban folk rock and conscious
lyrics embracing issues of the heart and mind. lindseywilsonmusicnow.com
Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8pm:
Folk Music Society of New York: Sing-Around Night
Come bring your songs and voices, and join us in a sing-around in the Village. Come to contribute, suggest a song, or just listen.
A fun time is guaranteed for all.
folkmusicny.org
Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8pm:
Lisa Klotz
Lisa is a singer/songwriter whose style is a combination of folk, blues and gospel held together by a powerful and resonant voice.
Both her original and cover songs touch upon themes of social justice, environmental awareness, women's rights, empowerment, family,
conflict resolution and spirituality. Lisa's first CD Morning Sun, was released this year and reached #32 on international folk
radio stations. Tonight she'll be joined on stage by Mark Dann, Amy Soucy and Ben Silver.
lisaklotz.com Spotify
Colleen Kattau
Colleen is a bilingual songwriter who stirs listeners with her clear voice, collective spirit and rhythmic sensibility. Her music is informed
by nature, social and environment movements, and Latin American folk in a genre she calls americaña (TM) aka gringa latin.
She's a twice-nominated Sammy nominee with seven albums and three benefit compilations for antimilitarism and environmental causes.
Her song "Dangerous women" is now featured in the National Women's History Museum in Seneca Falls,
NY. Tonight she will be accompanied by Barry Kornhauser on cello,
and they will play songs from her new album, This Hen's Gonna Crow. "It's a thrill singing with you." --Tom Prasado-Rao.
colleenkattau.com
Brooklyn Stoop Singers
Brooklyn Stoop Singers feature lively choruses, vibrant harmonies and strong voices wrapped around guitar, banjo and mandolin accompaniment.
Individually and in other bands, the group's members have been delighting East Coast audiences for decades with their eclectic repertoire
of sea chanteys, contemporary pieces, singalongs, gospel numbers and songs from the British Isles and Appalachian Mountains. An ensemble
since 2022, the group unites Deirdre Bialo-Padin, Katie Browning, Chris Carpenter, Elizabeth Hershon and Chris Seymour.
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The Rustic Riders
The Rustic Riders, Lisa and Klaus Meissner, were raised in Northport, NY and moved to the Adirondack Mountains in the fall of 1980.
They loved the mountains and traded the salt water for fresh. They've been folk performers since 1996. Their music is informed by their
love of folk traditions, careers as social workers and activists and their love of the outdoors. They love helping people connect with each
other by singing together with new and well known songs. Join them as they bring a taste of the Adirondacks to New York City.
rusticriders.net
After the Election: Songs of Hope and Struggle
A Benefit Concert for Peoples' Voice Cafe and People's Music Network NYC
Celebrate hope, solidarity, and resistance in the aftermath of the 2024 election. Treat yourself to the creative energy of talented
artists sharing their vision of what is and what can be in these troubled times. Each performer is a member of the New York City chapter of
the People's Music Network, a nationally based organization of artists and activists using culture to advance social justice and a
progressive agenda. Proceeds from the evening will go to both PMN NYC and the Peoples' Voice Cafe. Performers include Mario Cancel-Bigay,Judy Gorman,Dilson Hernandez,hot glue & the gun,Joel Landy,Chris Lang,Bracha Lieberman,Barry Oreck,Adele Rolider,Steve Suffet, and
Erland Zygmuntowicz.
My Greenwich Village: Dave, Bob and Me
Terri Thal in conversation with Steve Suffet
A personal story of the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music world, told by the woman who was Bob Dylan's first manager and Dave Van Ronk's
then-wife and manager. Terri Thal was an intrinsic member of that world. She hosted folk singers such as Tom Paxton, Phil Ochs, and Danny Kalb
in her apartment. She was involved with socialist groups and the civil rights movement. Later, she merged her social justice commitment with
her work for not-for-profit organizations. She is a fascinating speaker and has written a fascinating book. Tonight she'll be speaking with
Old Fashioned Folk Singer Steve Suffet, who will perform a few songs from the era.
About the Book
Kevin Allred
Kevin Allred is an independent singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, with an unlikely combination of influences spanning the women's
singer/songwriter explosion of the 1990s and Lilith Fair, punk rock, outlaw Country, Woody Guthrie, Nina Simone, and Odetta. His songs peel
back artifice - whether social, interpersonal, individual, or political - and cut to the core of our shared experience with earnest charm.
He likes to say he plays "sad gay music for the end of the world," chock-full of humor and a whole lot of heart.
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Laura Ciporen
Folk music, union songs, sea shanties and the like have been an integral part of Laura Ciporen's life for as long as she
can remember. The soundtrack to family car rides was Pete Seeger; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and Leonard Cohen. Farm &
Wilderness camp (where "Rise Up Singing" started) deeply entrenched her in women's empowerment and community singing.
She's been part of the NY folk community, Exceedingly Good Song Night, and sea music festivals for years. Expect an
eclectic mix of songs about and for work, songs where women make a difference, and assorted others to sing along to.
This is her first performance.
My Greenwich Village: Dave, Bob and Me
