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8Mar2011Blog postgigs, SxSW

SxSW Festival 2011 Austin Texas

It was great to come back from Brazil and collaborate with my good friend Shawn Fogel in NYC and Philly. An instrument-swapping, foot-stomping good time! Of course, I had to flee the country the very next day. So, where did I go off to this time? Cuba. I just got back from a humanitarian aid trip to the island. Based on US-Cuban relations right now (and for the last 50 years), you have to be very careful what you say and where you go. But come see me and talk to me after a show, I’d love to tell you about it. It was VERY interesting. The bottom line: I’m back and on the grid, and ready to hit the ground running… all the way to TEXAS!

SxSW 2011 Performance Schedule

The band and I have been heading down to Austin for the past 2 years for the South By SouthWest Music Festival. This festival is the biggest music conference in the country, with every band and their grandmothers descending on Texas for a week of music, BBQ, and business-card swapping. With 6 shows over 5 days, this year promises to be our biggest yet. Check out the list below and spread the word to anyone you know who might be down in Austin for the week. As always, i’ll be blogging and tweeting all our crazy adventures, so stay tuned.

AVI WISNIA
Live in Austin

during the SxSW 2011 Music Festival

with full band, and featuring special guests
*all events are free and open to the public*

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Beatles Complete on Ukulele
at Jo’s Hot Coffee Good Food

1300 South Congress

Wednesday, March 16
1:00pm

(every single Beatles song performed by a rotating cast of renown vocalists form all over the globe,

and featuring Avi Wisnia at 1pm; backed by producer Roger Greenawalt on ukulele and his band)

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The Bent Compass Party
at Club Rain on 4th
217B West 4th Street

Wednesday, March 16
10:00pm

(free party featuring full-band performance from Avi Wisnia;
also appearing: Viva DeConcini’s Rock & Roll Burlesque, Joanna Burns, Rob Teter, and other LGBT artists;
with drink specials from 9pm-Midnight)

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RedGorilla Showcase

at Touche Nightclub

417 East 6th Street

Thursday, March 17
3:00pm
(full-band showcase)

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Texas RockFest Showcase
at Blue Moon Rock N Blues
422 East 6th Street

Friday, March 18

9:00pm
(full-band showcase)

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MPress SxSW Party

at Soho Lounge

217 East 6th Street (at San Jacinto)

Saturday, March 19
12:00pm (noon)

(Official SxSW Day Party; full-band showcase; RSVP required)

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Ham Jam House Concert

at The Ham Jam House

3800 Mia Tia cul-de-sac

Sunday, March 20
2:00pm – 5:00pm
(Unique house concert at the famed Ham Jam House, open to the public;

full-band performance, with guest local Austin artists Little Lo;
special appearance by Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom;

light snacks and refreshments provided, BYOB encouraged)

Cape May Singer/Songwriter Fest 2011 and other huge shows coming your way! Stay tuned for spring tour dates, coming soon.

Viva la revolución!

17Feb2011Blog postBrazil, Denise Reis, gigs, NYC, Philadelphia, video

What Happens In Brazil…

It’s a beautiful 65 degrees today here in Yardley, PA. I mean, it’s no 90-degrees-on-the-beaches-of-Rio, but i’ll take it. It’s great to be back in the states with some renewed energy and great new ideas. This is going to be a knock-out year, and I can’t wait to roll out all the exciting events.

Brazil Tour 2011
Brazil was an absolutely incredible experience. This has long been a dream of mine, and I never could have expected I would end up playing 8 shows in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Hopefully, you were following my adventures on Twitter and Facebook. My blogging got a little side-blogged. Blogging is hard! But I was keeping track of everything. So over the next few days, I’ll be posting all my stories, and pictures, and videos to the blog to catch you up – you can see the first few posts there now. In the meantime, check out these great videos, care of my good buddy Denise Reis…

Live at Teatro Cafe Pequeno = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C84SKaLUvZI
Avi Wisnia drinking Cachaca in Rio = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_1PUtJnrFw

Upcoming Shows
Now that I’m back, let’s get right to business. I’ve got some shows coming up back on the east coast (of the united states), and I’d love to see you there. I’ll probably tell some Brazil stories, and share some new music with you.

PRINCETON, NJ = Paul Robeson Center, Sat Feb 19 @ 7pm

and 2 special shows with Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom…
NYC = Googie’s Lounge, Thurs Feb 24 @ 7pm
PHILLY = Legendary Dobbs, Fri Feb 25 @ 8pm

If you need me, I’ll be doing lots and lots of laundry. and getting all of the sand out of my wallet.
Beijos.

11Jan2011Blog postbeach, bossa nova, Brazil, gigs, pics, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, store

Fly Me To Brazil

I can already tell you what one of my 2011 highlights will be, and if you have been following along on The Twitter and The Facebook, you know what it is, too. I leave later this week to spend a month in Brazil! I am taking some time to find a little inspiration in the birthplace of Bossa Nova, meeting new people, learning new songs and performing a few shows. (Trust me, I will fit some beach time in there somewhere.) I’ll be splitting my time between Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro. I can’t tell you how excited I am to return to Brazil and to play my first ever international shows! Check out the dates on the tour page, including some updated upcoming US dates, and stay tuned right here to The Blog. I’ll be updating it from Brazil to keep you posted on all my adventures down there.

I have also added some new stuff to the website. Recent updates include the brand new Avi Wisnia Webstore where you can buy the new album, Tshirts, kazoos, etc. You can also check the Gallery for new pics, radio interviews, and videos. Poke around, there’s more.

Ok, tchau everyone! I will be thinking about all you East Coasters under the snow while I’m lying on the beach in Rio 😉

1Jan2011Blog postgigs, pics, press, Rabbit Hole, Something New, video

The Year That Was: 2010 Highlights

2010 was a pretty banner year for Camp Wisnia. Some highlights:

The Drop of my first feature-length studio album SOMETHING NEW
My debut music video RABBIT HOLE premiered at Pianos NYC (see: picture), screenings in FL, NJ and PA; honored as Official Selection at Florida Indie Film Jam and Philadelphia Film & Music Festivals
CD Release Parties in NYC, Philly, DC, Boston, and PJ NJ
New Website (you’re looking at it)
New computer (this has changed my life, you have no idea)
Music Festivals! CMJ, Millenium Music Conference, Cape May Singer-Songwriter Festival, Launch Music Fest, Florida Music Fest, Dewey Beach Music Fest, Seaside Music Fest, Philadelphia Film & Music Fest, SxSW: 6 shows in 4 days
So much driving! If I was not in at least 3 states in a day, it was a slow day.
West Coast Tour: LA – San Fran
Fall East Coast Tour: Boston to DC
THIS!!!
Fancy Shows: The Kennedy Center, Philadelphia Art Museum, Joe’s Pub, Yoshi’s San Francisco, Gracie Mansion private event for Mayor Bloomberg (he was a happier mayor then)
Wild Shows: Philadelphia Magic Gardens, The Brooklyn Tea Lounge, The Highline Ballroom, Camp Tabu Variety Show, Make Music New York Williamsburgers & Wieners BBQ Block Party: Part IV
Great press (see: press page) & TV (see: NBC video) & Radio: WFUV (see: interview), Breakthru Radio, WXPN Helen Leicht’s Feature Pick
Collaboration with Brazilian artist Denise Reis at Caffe Vivaldi (see: live concert video)
First run editions of AW merch: tshirts, kazoos, and more (see: STORE)

This past year, I’ve shared the stage with wonderful musicians, made great friends, and met incredible people from all over the place who have shown me so much kindness and support. Thank you all for allowing me to do what I love. Let’s top all that in 2011.

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SxSW Festival 2011 Austin Texas

What Happens In Brazil…

Fly Me To Brazil

The Year That Was: 2010 Highlights

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