The Peoples' Voice Cafe 239 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 / 212-787-3903
PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City,
presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979.
We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.
Lisa Gutkin
Lisa Gutkin has crafted a courageously varied artistic career. She is a member of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, co-founded the Downtown Celtic band Whirligig, was a co-creator of the Tony Award-winning play Indecent, and had a cameo in
Sex and the City. Her song "Gonna Get Through This World - with words by Woody Guthrie - was hailed by Pete Seeger, as "a piece of genius." Lisa's voice has been praised by the LA Times as "hauntingly emotional." Her solo concert is a whimsical wander through her musical styles, featuring Lisa on fiddle, tenor guitar, and voice.
lisagutkin.com
Tonight's concert is supported by the Folk Music Society of New York.
LOCATION:
Judson Memorial Church
Assembly Hall (not the main sanctuary on West 4th St.)
239 Thompson Street, between West 3rd and West 4th Streets
New York NY 10012
TRANSPORTATION:
to West 4th St./Washington Square - south exit
Walk three blocks east to Thompson Street; turn left. (3 minutes) MAP
SHOWTIMES:
All shows start at 8 PM, Saturdays. Doors open at 7:15.
No reservations, so come early to be assured a seat.
ADMISSION:
Suggested contribution: $20. Friends of PVC*: $12. Students & Youth: $12
Folk Music Society of NY Members: $12. Judson Memorial Church Members: $12
More if you choose, less if you can't. No one turned away for lack of money. *Friends of PVC include monthly sustainers, regular volunteers, Collective members,
performers and people who donate at least $30.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Wheelchair accessible (including bathrooms). For info call 212-787-3903.
Masks are no longer required
We will continue to offer KN95 or other high quality masks to anyone who wants one.
We use three HEPA air purifiers within the Assembly Hall.
SONiA of disappear fear
SONiA - aka, the independent singer/songwriter Sonia Rutstein - once compared her musical stylings to "a bird jumping off a window ledge. It's in that split second of trust and light and talent and God."
For nearly four decades, music lovers and fans around the world have relished "that split second" and the eclectic sounds of SONiA and disappear fear.
Writing and performing in genres ranging from the Blues and Folk to World Music, SONiA has appeared at concerts around the globe and performed with such luminaries as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, the Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Arlo Guthrie, and Peter Paul and Mary. Her latest recording is Album 23. soniadisappearfear.com
Hawaii's State Flower, Mao Hau Hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei)
Hawaiian Music & Dance Night
Come beat the winter chill with an evening of traditional Hawaiian music and dance produced by Evy Mayer, and supported by the Folk Music Society of New York, Inc. You will hear ukuleles, slack key guitar, steel guitar and more, from some of the finest practitioners of Hawaiian music and Hawaiiana, including Makalina, Claudia Goddard, Andy Wang, Evy Mayer and Chris Davis. In addition, you will enjoy authentic hula dancing by the New York branch of Kumu Hula (Master Teacher) Vicky Holt Takamine's Pua Ali'i 'Ilima. Wear a Hawaiian shirt or other festive attire.
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Tonight's concert is supported by the Folk Music Society of New York.
Charlie King
Charlie King is a musical storyteller and political satirist. Pete Seeger hailed him as "One of the finest singers and
songwriters of our time." Charlie has been at the heart of American folk music since the early 60s. His songs have been
recorded and sung by Pete Seeger, Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert, John McCutcheon, and Arlo Guthrie. "If we had more Charlie Kings in the world, I'd be less worried." - Peggy Seeger "Luckily, we have him!" - Tom Paxton
charlieking.org
Tret Fure
Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and
campuses in the Midwest. At 20, she was performing as guitarist and vocalist for
Spencer Davis, touring with him and penning the single for his album
Mousetrap. She recorded her first album in 1973.
Some career highlights include winning the South Florida
Folk Festival Singer/Songwriter Competition in 2 out of 3 categories (Best
Overall and Best Up-Tempo Song), winning the Women in the Arts Jane
Schliessman Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women's Music, and
winning the A Still Small Voice 4U songwriting competition with her song
"Monuments". Tret's latest album, Lavender Moonshine, addresses the
times in which we live.
Tret also teaches guitar and songwriting, paints pet portraits on
commission, and has even published a cookbook, Tret's Kitchen. tretfure.com
Brooklyn Women's Chorus
The Brooklyn Women's Chorus was formed in October 1997 by Bev Grant, who was the director until she retired in 2021. Last year they welcomed new director Caroline Kuhn. The chorus sings socially relevant songs by contemporary American songwriters such as Bev Grant, Garth Brooks, Jackson Browne, Pat Humphries and Sandy O. Topics range from freedom and social justice, to peace, resistance, women's labor history, and empowerment. The Brooklyn Women's Chorus communicates with a joyful voice, sure to uplift anyone who hears them.
brooklynwomenschorus.com
Lissa Michalak
Lissa Michalak loves songs that make her laugh, stick in her head, or send chills down her spine. She has performed solo and unaccompanied as well as with friends and guitars since the mid-1980s. She uses her rich knowledge of human movement, expression, and anatomy to enhance both her vocal sound and physical performance. Lissa is also one half of the traditional song duo Hilo.
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Songs of the Season, with Robin Greenstein & Cecilia Kirtland
Robin Greenstein is an accomplished musician and performer with a fascinating resume. She majored in music in college (classical guitar) and worked under folk legend Hedy West ("500 Miles"). After graduation, she was signed as a songwriter to Bob Dylan's company. Robin was a Clinician-Performer for Martin Guitars and a headliner for Renaissance Cruises. She toured the U.S. college circuit and Europe for years and performs for Club Med. She has released six CDs of original music, traditional folk, children's music and a holiday CD, Songs of the Season. Robin is delighted return to Peoples' Voice to perform her multicultural holiday show celebrating Chanukah, Christmas, Yuletide, Kwanzaa and Solstice! Tonight she
will be joined by Cecilia Kirtland. robingreenstein.com
Lucas Maehara Rotman
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Lucas Maehara Rotman is a storyteller of the human experience. His lyric-driven Mosaic Americana blends the whimsical and the profound, creating a sound as diverse as the influences that have shaped his journey. Word craft and poetic imagery run through Lucas' lyrical universe, with an arc that bends towards social justice, lending weight and depth to his storytelling. Lucas' music connects hearts and souls through the expressive artistry of his poetic imagination, storytelling prowess, and the intensity and playfulness of his live performances. Award winning songwriter, Lucas Maehara Rotman is excited to introduce new music from his upcoming album Lost and Found. lucasmaehararotman.com/home
Peoples' Voice Cafe, started in 1979 by members of Songs of Freedom and Struggle, carries forward the vision of
using songs and performing arts to support the struggle for peace and justice.
All are impacted by the history and ongoing practice of systemic racism in this country and the continuing
brutal murders of Black Americans by police.
We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, outraged by the many faces of racism found in education,
healthcare, housing, jobs, poverty, criminal justice, and voting. All must be free to move about in the
"land of the free" without suspicion, harassment, or arrest.
Peoples' Voice Cafe stands committed to speak out, sing out, and work against racism, white supremacy, and
indifference.
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