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.
Summer Concerts in August! I can’t wait to play some beautiful shows for you…
Wed, Aug 10 – Mountain Top Lodge, Pocono Pines PA Sun, Aug 14 – Ferry Park, Cape May NJ Sat, Aug 20 – Philadelphia Folk Festival, Upper Salford PA Sat, Aug 27 – Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia PA
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 me performing Saturday, Aug 20 on the Culture Tent stage as I host a Philly Songwriters In-The-Round showcase.
Philadelphia Folk Festival presents: Philly Songwriters In The Round with Avi Wisnia, Aaron Nathans, Rachel Eve, and Sarah Murdoch
ABOUT THE SHOWCASE: Come experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. Avi Wisnia & Aaron Nathans host this Philadelphia Folk Festival showcase in the round where 4 artists take turns performing an eclectic variety of songs and reveal the stories behind them, while also speaking to the unique perspective that comes with being a Philadelphia musician. Philly Songwriters In The Round will preview the regular monthly concert series coming to the Folksong Society this Fall.
ABOUT the PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL: Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the Philadelphia Folk Festival is the longest continuously run outdoor music festival in North America. Founded in 1962, the 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival occurs August 18-22 ,2022 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, PA. Join us in person or live stream from home, purchase tickets via folkfest.org.
Even more summer tour dates coming soon (aviwisnia.com/tour). Can’t wait to see you out there!
West Philly Porchfest 2022: Avi Wisnia & Friends Porch Concert | RSVP
This 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 of special guests throughout the afternoon.
Part of the 2022 West Philly Porchfest, an annual outdoor celebration featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Created by and for West Philadelphia residents, the festival celebrates the community’s broad musical and cultural diversity, an eruption of music and revelry with over 140 porches and 300 musical acts participating throughout the day. Bring friends, bring family, come celebrate community and music with us. More info at www.westphillyporchfest.com
Saturday, June 4, Music starts at 12noon. 4717 Chester Ave, Philadelphia PA Hosted by Karen, Kirk & Naomi
About The Artists: 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. Imagine John Legend meets Sara Bareilles if they had a lovechild in Brazil. Avi tours in support of his newest studio album, Catching Leaves, performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. In addition to being a performing songwriter, he has given a TED Talk and performed with The Moth storytellers. www.aviwisnia.com
and featuring… MEGHAN CARY creates a live music experience that is healing, inspiring and outrageously joyful. A frequent performer at Philadelphia Folk Festival as well as Falcon Ridge, Woodstock, and DelMarVa Folk Festivals, Cary’s smoky voice, emotional singing, and award-winning songs garner favorable comparisons to Melissa Etheridge, Brandi Carlisle, and Bruce Springsteen.
MARION HALLIDAY, a native Kentuckian now splitting her time between Louisville and Philadelphia, is a proud purveyor of her own special blend of original bluegrass and bourbon-infused, women-powered Americana.
D’NEAL is an up & coming singer and songwriter making a name in the Philadelphia scene. His style seamlessly merges soul and pop influences. He is featured on the song “Habits” with fellow artist Paula B.
