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25Oct2022Blog postBaltimore, Boston, Catching Leaves, gigs, NYC, Princeton, tour, travel

Catching Leaves Anniversary Tour

My latest album Catching Leaves has almost been out for one whole year!

After a long break, I’m finally getting to take my the album out on the road with a band (featuring musicians that played on the album). There is nothing I love more than making music with people in a room, and we all know it’s been hard to do that these past few pandemic years. So if you’re near one of these towns, come out and let’s celebrate good music and good people and being together again with these very special concerts:

CATCHING LEAVES ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Baltimore: Fri, Nov 4 at An Die Musik (TIX)
Princeton: Sat, Nov 5 at West Windsor Arts (TIX)
New York: Thurs, Dec 1 at Rockwood Music Hall (TIX)
Boston: Fri, Dec 2 at Arts at the Armory (TIX) *solo

21Oct2022Blog post, My Polish WisniaDavid Wisnia, documentary, Film, How Saba Kept Singing, My Polish Wisnia, New Jersey, One Voice Two Lives, Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, US Premiere

How Saba Kept Singing US Premiere

How Saba Kept Singing is finally coming home, to New Jersey!

The feature documentary about how my grandfather David Wisnia survived the Holocaust & our recent journey back to Poland as a family is here, making its US premiere at the Rutgers Jewish Film Festival in November! “How Saba Kept Singing” incorporates music by my Saba and me, plus an original song I wrote for the film.

This will be a very special screening attended by the Wisnia family.
There will be two screenings, two chances to see the film,
and each screening will conclude with a Q&A and performance by me.
This will be a very meaningful and momentous day. We hope to see you there.

Sunday November 6, 3:30pm & 6:30pm
at Regal Commerce Center, North Brunswick NJ
RESERVE TICKETS

For more on David’s story of survival: www.onevoicetwolives.com

For more about Avi’s music and travels with his grandfather: www.mypolishwisnia.com

10Oct2022Blog postChelsea Reed, free, gigs, Philadelphia, Philly Sings Philly, World Cafe Live

Philly Sings Philly

The Philly Sings Philly Concert Returns!

Hear an array of Philly-based artists pay tribute to songs written by the most famous of all-time Philadelphia musicians. I last performed for this series back in 2014, and it’s so much fun. Come and celebrate the Philly music community with a free concert, now at World Cafe Live.

This month’s event, Tues Oct 18, features Avi Wisnia, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five, and many more surprise guests.

Tickets & Info

29Sep2022Blog postAdam Monaco, Chana Rothman, gigs, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Folksong Society, Philly Songwriters In The Round, songwriters, Valentina Sounds

October Songwriters In The Round

Proud to announce the October lineup for
PHILLY SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

Come hear these incredible singers & storytellers:
Adam Monaco, Chana Rothman, Valentina Sounds & Avi Wisnia

Thursday, Oct 6 at the
Philadelphia Folksong Society
Tickets on sale now. Don’t miss it!

Come experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. Avi Wisnia & Aaron Nathans host a monthly concert in the round where 4 talented songwriters take turns performing an eclectic variety of songs. The artists reveal the stories behind their songs, while also speaking to the unique perspective that comes with having strong connections to the Philadelphia music scene.

Reserve your tickets here: TICKETS

COVER ART Catching Leaves album Avi Wisnia 6PNL (rectangle)

23Sep2022Blog postautumn, Catching Leaves, press

What They’re Saying About Catching Leaves

Happy Fall Y’all!

I’m so proud of my album Catching Leaves and I hope you’ve been enjoying it too. Let it be the soundtrack to your Autumn.

Here are some nice things people have been saying about it:

“Wisnia writes with a gentle touch, reflecting on love and loss as he crafts a tender ode to living in the moment, to surrendering to forces beyond our control and finding peace in growth, change, and acceptance. A riveting collection.” -Vents Magazine

“Effortlessly cinematic and well-rounded, allowing us to explore Wisnia’s vast creative abilities. Catching Leaves reminds us to live in the moment with sweet hints of jazz and roots” -BuzzMusic

“Gorgeous and colorful, orchestral and lush, beautiful and enticing.” -Recording Artists Guild

“A quite mesmerizingly beautiful new album” -Exclusive Magazine

“A reflective piece of work, full of the feelings and the detail of love and loss. Wisnia shows his range and warmth as he sings these contemplative songs. As his voice rises and falls, and as the notes tumble from the piano, it is the lyrical honesty and sincerity in the performance that disarm the listener.” -Andrew Frolish, Americana UK

“Avi Wisnia’s new album is a long time in coming and the timing is perfect. His ode to loss and sadness seems perfect for this time of year as well as something we can all relate to. The perfect fall record.” -Luke Poling, Rock and Roll Grad School Podcast

Listen to the album now, available everywhere.

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