Avi in Your Living Room
I have been able to play some really amazing venues and festivals over the years, but my favorite shows are the more acoustic and intimate shows where it’s just a few people in a room, hanging out, enjoying some great music together. It is also a great way to provide an evening of entertainment for […]
Avi at Your College
Colleges are fun! I did a few college gigs this past year that were pretty great (some on stages, some in cafeterias, some on stages in cafeterias), and I’m looking to do some more. Do you currently go to/work for a college? Recommend me to your student program board. Or maybe you alumnusses out there […]
September Shows
Check out these other upcoming September events… Princeton Farmers Market Avi Wisnia performs acoustic sets outdoors every month this fall Thursday, September 22 Thursday, October 6 Thursday, November 3 12:30pm – 2:30pm 2 sets this is an all ages event, open to the public FREE! Located in Hinds Plaza 55 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ For […]
A Tribute To Peace and Joy
It is a day for reflection, and I am so proud to be back in New York City. This evening I will be taking part in a special show, a tribute to peace in honor of the day, put on by our wonderful Brasileira friend Denise Reis who is back in the US for a […]
10 Years Ago This Day
10 years ago this day, I was new to the city. I did not have much to compare it to when 3rd avenue was completely empty – no taxis, no people; the litter on the street stood still that day. On the other side of the block where I lived was a line that stretched […]
Beta HiFi FINALS – Come Cheer Us On!
I hope you are staying dry wherever you are and that all you east-coasters are surviving the attack of Hurricane Irene. I’m still without power in my house, so I’m writing to you from a local hotel lobby (true story). It’s almost time to start getting ready for some great fall events – check out […]
Thanks for voting me into the FINALS!!!
MOVING ON TO THE FINALS!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to vote me on to the Final Round of the Beta HiFi Emerging Artists Competition! Thanks to Pedro, Greg & Lisa (pictured) for kazooing; thanks to WorldCafe for some good food; thanks to Philadelphia for not being in a state of emergency and giving […]
Come to Free Show, Get Free Sumthin
YOU have been cordially and enthusiastically invited to this big FREE SHOW on THURSDAY in Philly, where your mere attendance helps me win some great prizes. I very very much appreciate the notion that you would take time out of your day (evening) to come see me, so as a thank you – just for […]
Help Avi Become the Most Emerging-est of Emerging Artists
Do you remember the year 2009? It was a good one. I know, it was a long long time ago, and things were so different then. Somebody named Beyonce was at the top of the charts (i referenced the Billboard charts out of curiosity). People were still using MySpace (i think). The Something New album […]
Kazoo Testimonial
received this FB message today: “just wanted u 2 know that my wife has finally discovered the kazoo, the one u gave me @ Fergie’s in Philly. I haven’t heard her laugh like this in a while… Thx ps she realized it’s hard to play it while laughing”