Philly Folk Fest 2022 Line-Up Announced
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is back in person this year – and so am I! Check out the full line-up, which was just announced. I’m so excited to join Christine Lavin, Michael Franti, Punch Brothers, The War And Treaty, and so many of my Philly friends for the big 60th musical celebration. Catch […]
Hometown Heroes Music Nominations
This just in! I’ve been nominated for The Hometown Heroes “Homey” Music Awards, honoring the best local original music in the Delaware Valley. This year, they have singled me out for 3 award nominations including Best Jazz Song “Just Another Daydream”, Best Pianist/Keyboardist, and Best Other Instrumentalist (melodica). Thanks to Hometown Heroes radio program for putting a […]
About Performing on the 4th of July
Performing on the 4th of July.It’s always a welcome challenge to put together a program based on a theme, and I’ve done many themed concerts over the years. This year, for July 4th, I really had to think about how I wanted to celebrate the United States and what Independence Day means in 2022, knowing […]
West Philly Porchfest Concert
West Philly Porchfest 2022: Avi Wisnia & Friends Porch Concert | RSVPThis weekend, come hang out with Avi Wisnia & Friends as they present an afternoon of free live music for the community. Gather around the West Philly porch on Chester Ave, and enjoy music from singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia and his Philly songwriter friends with lots […]
Live Music This Memorial Day Weekend
Live Music THIS WEEKEND!Friday, May 27: The Rittenhouse Hotel Library Bar, Philadelphia PA | RSVPSaturday, May 28: 118 North Dinner Sessions, Wayne PA | TIXSunday, May 29: Frenchtown Bookshop, Frenchtown NJ | TIXMore performances and summer concert dates at www.aviwisnia.com/tour
Early Reviews for How Saba Kept Singing
We made it home to find out that “How Saba Kept Singing” – the documentary about my grandfather’s story of survival and our return to Poland as a family – made the Top 20 Audience Award List at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival where it had its World Premiere. Out of more than […]
Toronto Premiere, Canada Debut
Our film is Here!The documentary about how my grandfather David Wisnia survived the Holocaust & our recent journey back to Poland as a family is here, making its world premiere at the Hot Docs International Festival! “How Saba Kept Singing” features music by my Saba and me, plus an original song I wrote for the […]
My Polish Wisnia
The last trip we took together was back to Auschwitz. Little did I know that the pandemic would hit just a few months later, and that I would lose my grandfather this past summer. What I did know was that this day would eventually come, a day commemorating the Holocaust – without my […]
The Story Behind The Songs
The words behind the words and music of Catching Leaves.Some thoughts and stories Behind The Song for each track of the album.[with special edition palette artwork by Joseph McCarthy] 1. Catching Leaves On a bench in one of my favorite parks in South Philly is where I put this song together. I was sitting with […]
Philly Songwriters in the Round
Coming this week! I’m getting my songwriter friends back on stage for a rousing show of story & song, hosted by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. I hope to see you there!THURSDAY, APRIL 7 at 7pm Get tickets to reserve your seat HERE. About the show: Come experience a unique night of incredible songs, storytelling and collaboration in […]
