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Philly Songwriters Return
Proud to announce that PHILLY SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND will now be a monthly concert series! After a pandmemic-hiatus we are back with a new slate of songwriters at a new venue!
Kick off the Fall Season with this incredible line up of singers and songwriters.
September artists: Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Aaron Nathans, Buddy Mondlock and Avi Wisnia.
Come experience a unique showcase of incredible songs, storytelling, collaboration and community. Avi & Aaron host the 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. Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society.
TIX at folkfest.org
Philly Folk Fest 2022 Line-Up Announced
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.
West Philly Porchfest Concert
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
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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.
Philly Songwriters in the Round
Marion Halliday, a native Kentuckian now splitting her time between Louisville and Philadelphia, has been a professional singer much of her life. In 2016, she turned to songwriting and performing her own music, an urban influenced modern folk concoction that reflects her bluegrass and bourbon-infused roots. Marion’s first solo full-length album, released July 2019, RINGS AROUND SATURN, debuted at #3 on US/International folk radio charts; the album also made the FAI listing of Top Albums for 2019. In the last three years, Marion has appeared as a featured songwriter on many stages and festivals across the US and has garnered other accolades including being named runner-up for Best of Philly Live Performer.
Ethan Pierce started writing music when he was 17. Today, his acoustic music is powerful and infused with sincere emotion. Ethan finds inspiration from City and Colour, Cedarwell, Ray LaMontagne, and Bon Iver among others. He is continuously striving to become a better musician with his acoustic and electric guitar skills, as well as banjo. Ethan released his debut EP “To Paint a Picture” in the Spring of 2012, and has gained momentum over the past year with highlight shows at venues such as, The Tin Angel, Burlap and Bean, Caffe Vivaldi, and Milkboy Coffee, playing alongside artists such as Kyle Swartzwelder, Jenny and Tyler, and Matt Duke. Ethan is anticipating his opportunity to impact the world with his musical journey.