Cornelia Street Cafe Announces Bryan Murray, String Messengers et al. for July

The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ has a full schedule for July. The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC. The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ is owned and operated by founder Robin Hirsch, together with Judith Kallas and Bob Siegler. It is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch and hosts more than three hundred cultural events a year. For more information call 212-989-9319 or visit http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com.

Mon Jul 19th 8:30PM
INTERNATIONAL ORANGE
(Dave Phelps, guitar; Todd Isler, drums; Rene Hart, bass)A voyage exploding with color, rhythm, and ambience, stopping at different world ports, never lingering too long. A ride with reverence for the masters, an emphasis on spontaneity. IO love's tomorrow.
Cover $10 http://www.internationalorange.bandcamp.com

Mon 10:00PM THE STRING MESSENGERS
(Uncle Murphy, guitar, vocals; Frank York, lead vocals, fiddle; Mandola Joe York, bass,vocals; Jon York, middle fiddle, vocals; Jeff York, electric guitar; Ratzo Harris York, bass)

The repertoire of the String Messengers is a mix of original material composed by band members as well as "classic" string band material from the likes of the Louvin Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Frank Wakefield, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Harry Smith's legendary Anthology of American Folk Music. Among the String Messengers originals you might be expected to hear are the true-to-life "Dumped On Valentine's Day," "The Heartbreak Diet," and "Better Off Bein' Lonely," the Herman Melville-inspired "Confidence", and the spirit-induced "Pastis." The band also traditionally closes every performance with its notorious philosophical diatribe "The Two Kinds of Men." The String Messengers are: Frank York, lead vocals and fiddle; Mandola Joe York, bass vocals and various double-coursed pluckables; Jon York, middle fiddle (a.k.a. "vy-o-la"); Jeff York, electric guitar and effects; Ratzo "Hatzo" York, bass; and Uncle Murphy, guitar and vocals.
Cover $10

Tue Jul 20
8:30PM THE BRyan Murray (HIPSTER BAND NAME) TRIO
(BRyan Murray, tenor sax; Terrence McManus, guitar; Jeff Davis, drums)
West Virginia native BRyan Murray began playing jazz saxophone at a young age and has devoted most of his life to studying and performing. He attended the University of Kentucky, then moved to Chicago and attended DePaul University where he performed with jazz legends including Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner and Nicholas Payton, and recorded a live CD with Tom Harrell.
The BRyan Murray (Hipster Band Name) Trio, which features guitarist Terrence McManus and drummer Jeff Davis alongside tenor saxophonist BRyan Murray, reflects a non-traditional musical collaboration 2 years in the making. This "bass-less" trio draws from many free jazz sources and takes an open, experimental approach to Murray's original compositions as well as those by eclectic American songwriters whose music is less explored in an improvisational context, including Willie Nelson, Led Zeppelin and Elliot Smith.
Cover $10 http://www.bryanmurray.net

Tue 10PM THE XYLOFOLKS
Picked as the Village Voice's "Best Buskers dressed as Animals," the Xylopholks have rapidly become a familiar sight and sound to many around the world. The Xylopholks play novelty ragtime repertoire of the 1920's dressed in fuzzy animal costumes. The Xylopholks have been featured on the front pages of youtube.com and CNN.com, as well as MTV.com's Daily Detox, and NY Magazine's fashion tips. They have recently returned from a month-long tour of the Indian subcontinent.
Cover $10

Wed Jul 21
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Greg Walloch; Jason Wachtelhau; Mark Allen; Pseu Braun; Valerie Gilbert)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York's best storytellers!

Wed. 8:30PM LE NOZZE DI CARLO 

Gene Caprioglio, guitar, vocals; Joel Darelius , bass, vocals; Paule Diamond, soprano saxophone, vocals; Bob Goldberg, accordian, vocals
Le Nozze di Carlo is a New York-based quartet that performs ethnic and pseudo-ethnic music. The band--Gene Caprioglio - guitar & voice, Joel Darelius - bass & voice, Paule Diamond - soprano saxophone & voice, and Bob Goldberg - accordion & voice--first got together in 1993, with a handful of folk tunes, to play at a friend's wedding in upstate New York. Since then, they have developed a repertoire ranging from traditional Italian songs like "Bella Ciao" and "Funiculi Funicula", to modern classics such as "Volare", "Quando Quando Quando", and "La Vie En Rose" to originals like the mini-opera "Vino" and the cinematic "Hunger Suite".
Cover $10

Wed. 10PM DIRTY MAC AND THE BUMPER CROP BOYS
(Gene Caprioglio, guitar, vocals, clarinet; Jordan Ahiyan, percussion; Octavio Salman, drums)
Dirty Mac and The Bumper Crop Boys began as a late night jug band experiment at The Black Hills Playhouse in the Black Hills of South Dakota in the summer of 2003. Band leader Sam Williams (Dirty Mac) moved to NYC in 2005, and Washtub Bassist Chris Zeig followed in 2006 where they began the reformation of the group. Fellow South Dakotans Emily Fellner (accordion, trumpet, vocals) and Doug Strich (harmonicas) came to join them soon after. The band has had over 30 members, and as many instruments, before settling in on its currant line-up. Rounding out the group are Queens natives Gene Caprioglio (electric guitar, clarinet, vocals)and Jordan Ahiyan (percussions). Octavio Salman holds it all together on the drum kit. Original country, blues, and rock and roll music that always stays true to its jug band roots. (Listen to Dirty Mac and The Bumper Crop Boys sing "Buy The Will of God": www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtDQzY8oFx0
Cover $10

Thu Jul 22
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Ryan Paulson; H R Britton)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York's best storytellers!
TONIGHT Ryan Paulson--I'm Uncomfortable: How I Stopped Speaking In Tongues

H R Britton-Melting in Madras: Seeking, singing, and sickness in India.

Sherry Weaver, curator. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum)

Thurs. 8:30PM SONGWRITER'S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Elise Morris; Steve Addabbo; Sherryl Marshall; Rob Morsberger; Felicia Collins; contest winner Walking Upright)
The Songwriter's Beat 6th annual Festival - NYC's only festival celebrating performing songwriters â€" returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter's Beat - Feel the Music! Song Contest.

Tonight's show features: Elise Morris, Steve Addabbo, Sherryl Marshall, Rob Morsberger, Felicia Collins and the Astoria based band Walking Upright, who won first place in the Songwriter's Beat 2010 Song Contest with their song, "The Fall".

NEW: Leading up to this year's Festival is the first annual Songwriters Beat - Feel the Music! Song Contest, open to all songwriters. Win prizes and a performance slot at the Festival! Celebrity judges including songwriting legends Ashford & Simpson will review the finalists and decide the winners. The contest also serves as a fundraiser: song submission fees support Feel the Music!. Song submission deadline is June 28, 2010 at sonicbids.com/SongwritersBeat

Now in its 10th year, The Songwriter's Beat is New York's most popular acoustic songwriters series, curated / hosted by singer-songwriter Valerie Ghent. The Songwriter's Beat features four songwriters of varying musical styles who are encouraged to try out their newest material and arrangements.

Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com

Fri Jul 23
8:30PM SONGWRITER'S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Keith Fluitt; Valerie/Deni/Ann/Deb; Martha Redbone; Tabitha Fair; AJ Roach)
The Songwriter's Beat 6th annual Festival - NYC's only festival celebrating performing songwriters â€" returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter's Beat - Feel the Music! Song Contest.

Tonight's show features Keith Fluitt, a special set by Valerie Ghent, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg and Deni Bonet; Martha Redbone, Tabitha Fair and we will play AJ Roach's winning song, "Granddaddy" as AJ is on tour in Europe this month.

Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com

Sat Jul 24
8:30PM SONGWRITER'S BEAT FESTIVAL 2010
(Kismet; Bill Grady; Morley; Bertha Hope & Monica Hope; Peter Calo; Contest Winner Amanda Homi)
The Songwriter's Beat 6th annual Festival - NYC's only festival celebrating performing songwriters â€" returns for three consecutive nights and features 18 top performing songwriters including acclaimed artists Martha Redbone, Steve Addabbo, Felicia Collins, Morley, Bertha Hope, Valerie Ghent, Rob Morsberger, Tabitha Fair, Peter Calo, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein and three winners of the Songwriter's Beat - Feel the Music! Song Contest.

Tonight's show features Kismet Lyles, Bill Grady, Morley, Bertha Hope & Monica Hope, Peter Calo and Amanda Homi, who won first place in the Songwriter's Beat 2010 Song Contest with her song, "The Boyz in the Coffee Bar".

Valerie Ghent, Deni Bonet, Ann Klein, Deborah Berg, hosts. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum) http://songwritersbeat.com

Sun Jul 25
8:30PM JAMES CARNEY TRIO
(James Carney, piano, compositions; John Hébert, bass; Tom Rainey, drums)
http://www.jamescarney.net

Mon Jul 26
6:00PM THOSE CRACKPOT CRONES
(Terry Baum, slightly world-renowned lesbian playwright; Carolyn Myers, warrior princess of comedy)
The Crackpot Crones will crack you up!
Terry Baum and Carolyn Myers are pioneer funny feminists, witches, and best friends. They stir together ancient wisdom and 21st century hilariousness, to make a brew of sketch comedy, spoken word, and improvisation.

"Intriguing, enlightening, comical and real." - San Francisco Bay Times
Cover $8 http://www.crackpotcrones.com

Tue Jul 20
6:00PM SUMMER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
(Mr Patrick; Robin Gelfenbien)
Cornelia St Cafe Summer Storytelling Festival presents New York's best storytellers!

Sherry Weaver, curator. Cover $10 (plus $ 7 Drink Minimum)

Fri Jul 23
6:00PM SON OF PONY
The Friday night legendary open mic poetry series.
Arrive before 6 pm to sign up.

Jackie Sheeler, host. Cover $7

Sat Jul 24
6:00PM THE LIAR SHOW
(Cormac Barrett, Last Comic Standing; Faye Lane, NPR's The Moth Radio Hour; Jim O'Grady, Huffington Post; Ryan Britt, Nerve.com)
4 Storytellers, 3 True Stories, 1 Pack of Lies.

Our host ANDY CHRISTIE is an accomplished word-weaver himself. He's featured in The New York Times and on National Public Radio.
Andy Christie. Cover $15

Sun Jul 25
6:00PM RADIO PLAYERS
Radio scripts on stage.
Oligarchs, Circuses and Trial by TV

Russian Contemporary Society as revealed in 3 new plays for BBC Radio

Hear excerpts of sneak previews of the plays and meet the cast of actors - all Russian speakers - who are based in New York. Judith Kampfner the director will host a Q and A

Sunday 25 :Circus Train - Two Performers who miss their train, travel the remote countryside meeting eccentric characters who are working out ways to survive in the new Russia.

We will play audio excerpts, the actors will read short scenes and we will discuss the process of establishing a repertory radio company in New York for these radio plays. Radio drama is more like film than theater and we will demonstrate our production values and the dramatic thrills.

Judith Kampfner, host. Cover $7