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It’s a brand new season!
The Philly Songwriters In The Round monthly concert series returns in 2024 to The Royal music venue every First Thursday. Join me & my partners in rhyme: Meghan Cary & Aaron Nathans, as we host these nights of entertaining and powerful songs & stories in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Dates for the Spring Season: Feb1, Mar7, Apr4, May2
See tour schedule for tickets & details.
“Come experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. Each month, a different line up of 4 talented artists share the stage, taking turns performing an eclectic variety of original songs, sharing the stories behind those songs, and speaking to the unique perspective that comes with having strong connections to the Philadelphia music scene.”
Eyes towards the horizon, looking ahead to exciting things in 2024!
Check out the tour schedule for a sneak peek of upcoming events and sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know when shows & screenings are added.
Happy New Year, can’t wait to see you in it!
It’s never too late to begin again. Listen to my song New Year, the soundtrack to new beginnings.
Since the premiere of “How Saba Kept Singing” on PBS TV earlier this Spring, the impact of our family documentary around the world has been overwhelming and heartwarming. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share this story with audiences around the world and in person this year, with several public screenings and community events where we can experience and explore this powerful story together. Here are just a few upcoming cities…
•Sat, Oct 28 – Boston, MA
•Fri, Nov 10 – Sarasota, FL
•Tues, Nov 14 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
•Sat, Dec 2 – Fair Lawn, NJ
•Sun, Dec 3 – Rye, NY
•Mon, Dec 4 – Cherry Hill, NJ
•Fri, Dec 8 – Philadelphia, PA
•Thurs, Jan 4 – Miami, FL
•Wed, Jan 10 – Boynton Beach, FL
•Sun, March 10 – Kingston, NY
•Sat, Apr 6 – Bridgeport, CT
•Thurs, Apr 11 – Toledo, OH
•Thurs, May 9 – Omaha, NE
…and more!
See the list of screening dates & details at aviwisnia.com/tour
The award-winning documentary “How Saba Kept Singing” tells the story of how singer David “Saba” Wisnia survived the Holocaust and how his journey back to Poland with his grandson Avi Wisnia unlocks the secret about someone else who had a hand in his survival. The soundtrack features music by both David Wisnia and Avi Wisnia, plus a brand new original song composed for the film. Screenings will include a discussion with Avi Wisnia, and a special live musical performance. Come experience this powerful film, which explores themes of faith, family, and resilience, the persistence of discrimination and the power of music, and the urgency of telling these stories today.
Philly Songwriters In The Round returns to The Royal Glenside!
Experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. This concert series brings you 4 talented songwriters curated by Aaron Nathans, Avi Wisnia, and Meghan Cary. Each month, a different line up of stand out artists share the stage, taking turns performing an eclectic variety of original songs, sharing the stories behind those songs, and speaking to the unique perspective that comes with having strong connections to the Philadelphia music scene. November’s concert features: John Faye, Erin Fox, and Nicole Zell, joined by your host Avi Wisnia.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Since his time fronting 90’s alternative rockers The Caulfields, John Faye has been a fixture in the Philadelphia and mid-Atlantic music community, with projects like the John Faye Power Trip, IKE (whose song “Into Philadelphia” is a perennial staple on WMMR), John & Brittany, and his solo work. John won five trophies at the 2023 Homey Awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for his collaborative single “Lightning In A Bottle” with Sug Daniels. Faye can now add published author to his list of accomplishments, as his memoir The Yin & the Yang of It All, released by Advantage Books in April of 2023, is a certified Amazon Best Seller.
Erin Fox performed in various outfits in the Philadelphia music community for nearly two decades before stepping out to record and create her own unique flavor of experimental chamber pop music. Her latest solo EP “For Your Loss” is a story of the stages of grief encapsulating the essence and struggle to find a silver lining after a steady cascade of tragedies. She remains hard at work on new music with her mini-orchestra of a backing band, The Hounds.
After touring nationally with American Wolves, fronting THRILLCHASER, and receiving notoriety on numerous press outlets such as Billboard, Fuse TV, and TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Nicole Zell finally found her own voice with her debut solo album, Asleep To My Own Magic. Undoubtedly Zell’s most mature, enlightened work yet, the album starts with “7 Years”, an apology for not believing in her younger self, and then embarks on a journey of confronting childhood abuse, religious trauma, generational cycles, toxic relationships, and more; ultimately culminating with self-worship song “Magic” which powerfully proclaims: “I am safe, I am loved, I am healing, I am light… because I am the magic.”
Avi Wisnia is an award-winning singer/songwriter, finding inspiration in 1950’s west-coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, and contemporary piano pop. Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. He tours in support of his newest studio album, “Catching Leaves,” performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. His single “Sky Blue Sky” was recorded via satellite between Philadelphia and Brazil, winning recognition from the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. In addition to being a performing songwriter, he has given a TED Talk and performed with The Moth storytellers and organizes the Philly Songwriters Circle. “Avi Wisnia represents the best of the singer-songwriter genre: great voice, great songs, exciting stage presence. He plays piano like he was born to it.” – The Minstrel Acoustic Folk Project