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Banjo Jim's Past Gigs Archive: 2011

Jan. 2 - Jan. 8, 2011above

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
First Tuesday of the month
With members hailing from all five boroughs, New York City's only traditional Irish Big Band featuring Isaac Alderson & Dan Lowery (Irish flutes), Grainne Murphy & Dana Lyn (fiddle), Danny Noveck (fiddle & banjo), & the incomparable rhythm section of Jason Sypher (bass), Brendan Dolan (piano) & Stephan Amidon & Anna Colliton (drums/percussion).
A Celtic Wall of Sound!


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
every other first Friday


Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays

Sunday 1/2 Monday 1/3 Tuesday 1/4 Wednesday 1/5 Thursday 1/6 Friday 1/7 Saturday 1/8

7
Brandon Rivard


8
Emilie Cardineaux
Emilie is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer and a bad ass piano player.


9
Katarina Boudreaux
Vocalist, pianist, songwriter Katarina Boudreaux's music speaks (yells, cries, roars, laughs) where words fall silent. A groovilicious mix of blues, jazz, and New Orleans zydeco featuring Katarina (piano & vocals), Derek Currier (sax), Larry Carter (upright bass) & Curtis Torian (drums).

10
Joe Truglio Trio
Composer and drummer Joe Truglio has a sense of time is nearly perfect, but, even more important, he plays the drums with a musicality. An hold on the music scene, he's opened for both Cypress Hill and Herbie Hancock!


11
Scott Stein



7
Myles Manley


8
tba


9:00
Garrin Benfield
Freestyle acoustic moody, guitar driven rock with a polyrhythmic groove - all tied together by a very serious singer/songwriter. His understatements and complicated and lightning-fast arrangements create mesmerizing soundscapes with and extensive use of effect pedals

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud

7
A Lion Named Bryan featuring Bryan Nebel
A Fender Telecaster, upright bass, and sharp vocal harmonies bring to life original compositions

8 - 9:30
The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band


9:30
Gio Moretti w/
AnimAcusticA

Percussive, soulful and expressive music with an animalistic band featuring Gio (voice & guitar), Mark Marshall (elect. gtr.), Amanda Ruzza (bass) & George Mel (drum & vocals)

10:30
Gina Sicilia
named by JazzReview.com as being "the best blues singer on the music scene today"

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo moves his weekly residency over to Wednesdays!

8
Jesse Pagano & Linky Dickson


9
Thea Hopkins
American Short Story Folk: concise, striking narratives, that tell of American romance and tragedy in modern terms. Paul & Mary, (who recorded her song "Jesus Is On The Wire" described Hopkins as "one of the most literate, poetic and emotionally moving of the new singer-songwriters." She will be joined by guitar/mando ace, Andy Hollinger

10
Blue Rooster Pie
Serving up dirty, raw, amplified blues that will get you up and shakin' - Ned Matura (guitar & vocals), Rob Block (bass) & David "Bone" Carbone (drums)

11
Torn and Frayed
Torn & Frayed mix tattered vocals with warm gusts of electric guitar as the sonic tumbleweed rolls by...

7
Johnny Rodgers
Beautiful, quirky songs featuring vocals, tuned wine glasses, guitars, electronics and a unique chamber orchestra - a silky blend of otherworldly glass-harmonies, skilled-yet-earthy guitar playing and eerily-pure singing

8
LOVES IT
featuring Jenny Parrott from Shotgun Party

9
Amsterdam News

Two guitars, bass, and drums featuring Harry George

10
tba

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Pete Margolis


7:00
18 Strings and a Dozen Roses hosted by veteran guitarist Pete Kennedy
This month's special guest is Steve Addabbo the producer of both Suzanne Vega and Sean Colvin's first albums


8
tba


9
Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
The instigator of the Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country series performs acoustic
with fiddler Melissa Tong



10:00
The Mad Town Special
Great country/blues/jazz party band with 3 horns in the rhythm section!


11:00
The Conditionals
A piano-based blues/rock group originally from Atlanta: groove-oriented & thought-provoking With musical heritage in classical, blues, and rock music


12:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Paul Thornton
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place

8
Karen Collins & The Backroads Band
Country singer and coal miner's daughter, Karen Collins writes exceptional songs that she delivers in a traditional style-Hazel Dickens meets Loretta Lynn.
9:00

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!
Bluegrass jam first Saturday night of every month!

Sunday 1/2 Monday 1/3 Tuesday 1/4 Wednesday 1/5 Thursday 1/6 Friday 1/7 Saturday 1/8

Jan. 2 - Jan. 8, 2011above

Jan. 9 - Jan. 15, 2011above

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Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition
Scott Stein
late Sunday nights
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.
elizabeth!jazz
monthly

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly
Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
2nd Friday Happy Hours


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month

Sunday 1/9 Monday 1/10 Tuesday 1/11 Wednesday 1/12 Thursday 1/13 Friday 1/14 Saturday 1/15

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz



10
Benjamin Lyman



11
Tzvi Skolnik
Tzvi w/ Tony Ventura, & Utsi Zimring, play original music and interpretations of songs by Muddy Waters, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, The Funky Meters, TV theme songs, and others, all featuring Tsvi's adventurous guitar playing

12
Scott Stein



7-8:30
elizabeth!jazz
Vocalist and trombonist elizabeth! sounds like Ella Fitzgerald riding her bike down a hill in a ball-gown and flip-flops.
With pianist Yoichi Uzeki



8:30 - 10
Battlefield Band
A special concert with one of the most influential Scottish/Celtic bands! For over 40 years, they have been touring and spreading the music of Celtic Rock with their fusion of ancient and modern instruments - bagpipes, fiddle, synthesiser, guitar, flutes, bodhran and accordion fired by the strength and vibrancy of today's Scottish cultural scene. Don't miss this opportunity!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud

7
The Gary Negbaur Group
w/ Gary Negbaur on piano/vocals & David Phelps on Guitar;


8 - Late
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
Jolly Flatboatmen
Steven Capozzola
Walter Ego
Mystie Chamberlin
Rick Trento
The Benjamin Cartel
Jeremiah Birnbaum

and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards

A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo moves his weekly residency over to Wednesdays!

8
Stephen Clair


9
Siobhan O'Malley
a quirky mix of folk, pop, and alt-country - Siobhan "gives the listener a lifeline, and... positions herself as a kind of humorous shaman, guiding us through... treacherous terrain" ...Hypnopomp and Circumstance

10
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea
with Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar), Skip Ward (bass) & Tom Curiano (drums)

11
Motherlodge showcase:
A songwriter round robin with Scott Mertz, Dan Hardin & Alanna Fugate


7
tba

8
Philip Lynch

9:00 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Kara Suzanne, D.B. Rielly & Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!
this week:

5 - 7
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here

7
Julien Kasper


8
CS Gray
aka Chris Gray

Songwriter and session musician Chris Gray has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone & Spin magazines and has appeared on numerous radio shows including NPR’s "World Café" & "Vin Scelsa’s Idiot’s Delight" on WNEW

9
Mr. Roper
Eric Squindo (guitar/vocals) and Rick (guitar/vocals) awoke Mr. Roper in 2008. Together, they keep the troubadour alive with a blend of Americana and folk roots. You can see a video of them by clicking here

10 - 12
Stripmall Ballads
Banjo Noir / Indie folk / lo-fi beauty


12
Cal Folger Day
"Straight down the line from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, June Carter, and Memphis Minnie...breaking our hearts and making them sing, that's no mean feat." ...M. Sage, Catweazle U.K.

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Hannah Meyers


8
Bryan and the Haggards
New York's Most Decorated Avant-Country Merle Haggard Cover Band!!!
featuring: Bryan Murray (saxes), Jon Irabagon (more saxes), Jon Lundbom (guitar), Moppa Elliott (bass) & Danny Fischer (drums)


9
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
9
Mike Katz



10
The Dust Busters


11
Feral Foster


12
Crooks and Perverts



Sunday 1/9 Monday 1/10 Tuesday 1/11 Wednesday 1/12 Thursday 1/13 Friday 1/14 Saturday 1/15

Jan. 9 - Jan. 15, 2011above

Jan. 16 - Jan. 22, 2011above

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Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
3rd Friday of the month
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk trio
Lonesome Fausto
Midnight shows monthly


Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month
The Whistlin' Wolves are the only whistling - harmonica - ukulele - fiddle - guitar - banjo - jew's-harp - mandolin - bass - vocal harmony group around - great traditional music with a few originals thrown in!!!
The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.

Sunday 1/16 Monday 1/17 Tuesday 1/18 Wednesday 1/19 Thursday 1/20 Friday 1/21 Saturday 1/22

7
Joy Dragland
Northernly baladeer leads her Brooklyn jazz nerd mafia through a charmingly unruly garden of ex-boyfriend revivalist soft-rock


8
Ian Arthure
From the Rock and Roll of his father, to the Wu-tang of his brother Ian has left no influence out.


9
Kelli King
She writes songs about trains, bandits, heartache and regret. This native Texan (and Kerrvert) is part country, part folk, part rock, and all heart.


10
Hiro Suzuki



11
Ronald Reagan
Boston's Premiere 80's Pop Saxophone Duo aim to revitalize America’s economy by promoting large tax cuts & a revival of 80’s pop music. Their sidemen went on strike, violating a band regulation prohibiting critical players from striking. Ronald Reagan stated that if the musicians "did not return to work within 48 hours, they have forfeited their jobs, and will be terminated." They are seeking (non-union) musicians in anticipation of a 2011 tour to Grenada.

7
Saul Kaye
Roots based Jewish blues w/ delta slide


8
Singular Duo w/ Raphael McGregor & Aurora Nealand
Uniquely ethereal compositions based around accordion, lap steel, loop pedals, and vocals from this pairing of musicians who have toured extensively with a wide variety of acts at venues such as Farm Aid, Montreal Jazzfest, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Porto Musical in Brazil and the Istanbul Jazz Festival


9
Richie Kaye
Sweet beautiful tunefulness that makes American music the gem that it is, performed with an occasional comic twist, a saxophone (Tony Lavorgna) and grounded by a swingin' rhythm guitar

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud

7
BreezyGrass
From that high lonesome sound to mountain ballads to celtic infused jams - notes and tones from Appalachia to the sun soaked shores of Cali - traditional to original - BreezyGrass is: Vic LaMura, Steve Hawk, Jim Cronin, and Matty Lyons, Cat Cosmai (acoustic guitars, mandolin, upright bass, percussive drumming, harmonies, banjo, dobro


8
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!


9
Kelley Swindall
Jewel meets Joan Baez singin' original southern folk


10
The String Fingers Band
Well-crafted songs, multi-instrumental prowess and heartfelt singing, they bridge the gap between Tony Rice and Toots and the Maytals, James Taylor and Bill Monroe, and the Grateful Dead and John Hartford (banjo, fiddle, pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, guitar acoustic bass, percussion)


11
Gabriel Gordon



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo moves his weekly residency over to Wednesdays!

8
Logan Family Band
Jeremiah Jeffrey Logan (vocals and guitar) and J.P. Preston Logan (banjo), have a homespun sound that draws on their country, bluegrass and rock'n'roll roots

9
The Mudd Band
a rock influenced country-punk band with folk-reggae thrown in! "Cosmic Mudd"

10
Chimneys
yearning harmonies careen with road-trip momentum - banjo, upright bass, accordion, and some stories of Antarctica


11
Rastus Kain Band

7
Dan Sallitt


8
Rebecca Turner Rebecca's music is a beat-up valise full of Laurel Canyon postcards, filled out with New York citygirl musings and country car-radio anthems

9
Gabriel Gordon

10
Party People
This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!

11
The Scheme Music that speaks of oneness, freedom, and the importance of self-expression. Out of their individual separation, the members of The Scheme have come together to forge a collective sound that is as powerful as it is true to its individual parts


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!
this week:

5 - 7
tba


7
Torn and Frayed Torn & Frayed mix tattered vocals with warm gusts of electric guitar as the sonic tumbleweed rolls by...

8
Riannan Zoucha w/John Caban
Tales from the existential frontier. A clear voice from a place where Van Morrison meets Ricki Lee Jones. "Urban Americana"

9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


10:30
Waiting For Bobbie
indie pop/rock with a touch of electro and grunge - Aparna Muralidharan (keyboards), Heather Siler (vocals), Jack Macco (guitar), Erik Vincent (drums) & Chris Ewald (bass)


11:30
Lonesome Fausto
Inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Alex the Red Parez aka El Rojo solo-acoustic, singer-songwriter - El Rojo’s voice has been noted as being "reminiscent of Johnny Cash, though often sung with Jello Biafra’s inflection" ...Smog


8
Steven Capozzola


9
Lucas Rotman


10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves

12
Thomas Earl
Vintage Acoustic Folk - "The real thing!" - veteran of folk festivals and showcases brings his fingerstyle guitar playing to Banjo Jim's

Sunday 1/16 Monday 1/17 Tuesday 1/18 Wednesday 1/19 Thursday 1/20 Friday 1/21 Saturday 1/22

Jan. 16 - Jan. 22, 2011above

Sun. Jan 23 Mon Jan 24 Tues Jan 25th Wed. Jan 26th Thurs. Jan 27th Fri. Jan 28th Sat. Jan 29

Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 2011

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
First Tuesday of the month


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon will be doing a twice monthly residency at Banjo Jim's this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Halle Petro & The Jilt first Fridays
This unprecedented sound draws from blues, folk, rock and jazz, pulled together by Petro’s powerful vocal presence. In addition to guitar, drums and bass, The Jilt is driven by rockin' piano!

Music from the North Mississippi Hill Country hosted by Pork Chop Willie
1st Friday, every other month
Pork Chop Willie brings the best of Mississippi blues to NYC every other month. This is the real thing! In the tradition of the legendary R.L. Burnside.
Check out a great review of Pork Chop Willie's previous show at Banjo Jim's on blogcritics.org!


Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays
Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays

Sunday 1/30 Monday 1/31 Tuesday 2/1 Wednesday 2/2 Thursday 2/3 Friday 2/4 Saturday 2/5


7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
Benjamin Lyman
"A Sphinx with the voice of a nightingale and the butt of a boar... he has been incubating in the cool stagnation of the dusty flatlands of his hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma... Still new to life but an old soul, he is here to twist the hands of time, and to help show his generation the cumulative measure of all that is..."


11
Scott Stein
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7
tba


8
tba


9:00
Cyclown Cirkus
This spectacular travelling bicycle circus band have roamed the planet on unfeasible hand made bicycles, playing music and performing circus skills. They leave a trail of smiling faces, and audiences left inspired to get cycling, pick up a trumpet, or grow a remarkable moustache

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7
tba


8 - 9:30
The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
With members hailing from all five boroughs, New York City's only traditional Irish Big Band featuring Isaac Alderson & Dan Lowery (Irish flutes), Grainne Murphy & Dana Lyn (fiddle), Danny Noveck (fiddle & banjo), & the incomparable rhythm section of Jason Sypher (bass), Brendan Dolan (piano) & Stephan Amidon & Anna Colliton (drums/percussion).
A Celtic Wall of Sound!


9:30
NYCity Slickers

An 8 piece, high energy bluegrass band combining tight harmonies of three talented gal singers with the hard driving sound of five musically gifted musicians on banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and bass - a synthesis of traditional bluegrass, zydeco, delta blues & country pop, resulting in a toe tapping, leg shaking, put-a-smile-on-your-face, one-of-a-kind, rockin' good time.


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo moves his weekly residency over to Wednesdays!

8
Randy Johnston's Pursuits Unknown
This aggressive, gritty, hard-swinging Guitarist brings a great deal of blues feeling everytime he plays at Banjo Jim's - Randy Johnston (guitar) David Cutler (bass), Alex Mackinon (drums) & Judd Nielson (organ)


9
Kelley Swindall
Jewel meets Joan Baez singin' original southern folk

10
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum



11
The Shambels
Ramblin' and a shamblin', dark and folksy with a nod to Tom Waits and Nick Cave, Neville Elder, the British born leader of the Brooklyn five piece sings songs of heartbreak, runaway junkies and cannabalism on the trail

7
Bob Katz Original songs from the Woody Allen of folk-punk

8
Chris Glenn
This award winning songwriter has opened for Tori Amos and the Marshall Tucker Band, played at Woodstock (1999), was the first artist on Bitter End Recors and was called "the best lyricist going" by author Myra Friedman. Accompanied by Matt Rocchio, his lyrics and melodies evoke both Oklahoma and New York City roots.

9
Jennifer Milich & Jordan Shapiro

From murder ballads to Celtic mainstays to the '60's pop catalog. Jordan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and Jennifer is a wicked good singer. Their credits include working with Sesame Street and Nickelodeon as part of the kindie-rock movement

10
Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band A mother, father, daughter group who are often accused of functioning just fine musically. Patty Carpenter, Melissa Shetler (lead vocals), & Melissa’s father (and Patty’s ex) Scott Shetler (tenor, baritone, clarinet, mandolin, penny whistle, etc.) - "Spicy americana jazz gumbo"

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7:00
tba


8
Halle Petro & The Jilt



9 - 1
Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country -
Hosted By Pork Chop Willie


9
Sit Down Baby Tuba, guitars & drums doing some Hill Country, Bukka White and other good, "make you smile" music

10 - 12
Pork Chop Willie

midnight
Eric Deaton
A resident of Oxford, MS, Eric left home when he was 17 to go study with R.L. Burnside & Junior Kimbrough (the grandaddies of the Hill Country sound).


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons w/Hugh Pool! Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals - This week double billed with Carol Lipnik!



8
Carol Lipnik & Spookarama Avant-siren chanteuse Carol Lipnik with her wildly eclectic accompanist, keyboardist extraordinaire, Dred Scott, conjure an authentic Coney Island Parlor Punk music that is by turns, phantasmagorical, carnivalesque, gleefully macabre, and irresistibly compelling. Lipnik's dramatic 4-octave voice coupled with her poetic genre-defying songs are thrilling, chilling and heartbreaking.
9:00

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!
featuring Thomas Bailey at 9

Special guests: Rick Snell and Max Johnson

Sunday 1/30 Monday 1/31 Tuesday 2/1 Wednesday 2/2 Thursday 2/3 Friday 2/4 Saturday 2/5

Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 2011above

Feb. 6 - Feb. 12, 2011

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POSTPONED!
Jack Hardy Trio
Sundays
Jack Hardy is devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting. He has created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines, all championing the song as an art form. He says, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." He brings his Celtic, western, country, songs of love and social commentary and the great mystery of the wandering soul, to Banjo Jim's every Sunday at 7:00 this month!
Scott Stein
late Sundays
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards



Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly

Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month

Sunday 2/6 Monday 2/7 Tuesday 2/8 Wednesday 2/9 Thursday 2/10 Friday 2/11 Saturday 2/12

7
Chris Fuller w/ Paul Sachs

filling in for Jack Hardy this week...


8
Julia Barry
An indie pianist, singer, and songwriter based in NY, she crosses genres from funk to bossa nova with her jazz/blues-inspired songs of wonder and longing. Check out Julia live on the radio before her gig at Banjo Jim's - 3pm EST on Banana Peel Radio!


9
Timbila
Ecstatic African rock with an East Village edge. The trance of African spirit possession merges with the trance of free-spirited head-bangers. The surreal buzzing beauty of Mozambican xylophone (timbila) and hypnotic dream melodies of Zimbabwean thumb piano (mbira) soar with stinging guitar riffs and sassy celestial vocals in grooves that are deeply funky, fierce and danceable.
You can see a video of them by clicking here



10
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"

11
Dewi Sant


8
Dewi Sant
"...simple strumming and plaintive, subdued tenor in beautiful accoutrements (most prominently cello, pedal steel, and some lovely female harmony vocals)... with the ethos of Brother Ali beating in his heart and the sweeping folk-rock songwriting of Fleet Foxes in his hands..." Minneapolis City Pages

8
Matrimony


10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7
Sam Willoughby
After ruuing away from home to join a circus, he ended up performing and recording with some of the biggest names in Australian popular music - captivating acoustic-based songs exploring themes of rejuvenation, love and travel


8 - Late
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night


Norman Salant
John Hodel
Brett Conti
Sophie Mae
Stanley Wu
Chris Fuller
Kelley Swindall
Jeremiah Birnbaum

and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards

A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Pete Kennedy's 2nd Annual Birthday Bash

Pete Kennedy is best known as the lead guitarist/producer half of pop duo The Kennedys, but his credits range from backing Dr. John, Nanci Griffith and Mary-Chapin Carpenter to sitting in with the National Symphony and playing in the pit for Cats and Evita. Come celebrate his birthday with his special guests!

9
Debbie Deane
Influenced by jazz and soul, lush vocals, seductive hooks, creatively restless, readily accessible - the adjectives go on and on. And most important, she and her band bring warmth, sophistication and a little rock-n-roll edge to the table.

10
A Lion Named Bryan
A Fender Telecaster, upright bass, and sharp vocal harmonies bring to life the original compositions of Bryan Nebel

11
tba



7
Pulling Roots w/Shannon Lindner Edgy and melodic acoustic duets include original music and creative covers filled with haunting harmonies

8
Hannah Meyers From vampy blues to sweet country ballads to edgy punk, her quirky, clever lyrics speak of emotions that are universal

9:00 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Dirt Floor Revue, Kelli King & Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!
this week:

5 - 7
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here

7
Hunter Paye
Originally from Portland, OR, and touring all over now, this captivating performer is not to be missed!

8 - 12
Gigmaven.com's East Village Throwdown
Nationwide online gig booking website handpicked four artists for us tonight

8
Lucas Kwong
High-energy solo performer

9
Emanuel Gibson
Rock, blues and Edgar Allen Poe

10
Soundhouse
Frontman Mr. Reed is equal parts Stevie Wonder and Donnie Hathaway, with 21st century NYC hustle

11
Jackpot, Tiger
Vocal-driven folk rock and catchy guitar melodies


12
Isaac Alderson & Jonas Fromseier
Danish banjo and bouzouki player Jonas Fromseier, and American uilleann piper and flute player Isaac Alderson using their unusual instrumentation and unique musical chemistry to bring an incredibly lively touch to traditional Irish dance repertoire

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Paul Thornton You can occasionally catch this old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) on Saturday Night Live! Come hear his Honky Tonk Blues



8
Emory Joseph
Bonnie Raitt said this about Emory, "(he's) the real deal..great singer, his range and chops remind me of Lowell; writes soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs. Labor and Spirits is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time..great playing, righteous, unslick production and a lot of sass and heart. I love this guy...."

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
9
Jackson Lynch



10
Feral Foster


11
Tik Tok


12
The Petrojvic Blasting company



Sunday 2/6 Monday 2/7 Tuesday 2/8 Wednesday 2/9 Thursday 2/10 Friday 2/11 Saturday 2/12

Feb. 6 - Feb. 12, 2011above

Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2011

Jack Hardy Songwriter Series Sundays
Jack Hardy hosts the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop and was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He says, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." This month we are featuring a slice of songwrters from his songwriting workshops.
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars
one Sunday monthly
One Sunday a month As Monica Passin of Li'l Mo and the Monicats and Banjo Lisa harvest a Field of Stars for your pleasure. Featuring singers, song writers, & players sittin' around singin' & playin'.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fridays Happy Hours
A showcase and laboratory for this mutli-talented performer, Spiff performs with overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here

Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
3rd Friday of the month
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk trio
Lonesome Fausto
Midnight shows monthly

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month
The Whistlin' Wolves are the only whistling - harmonica - ukulele - fiddle - guitar - banjo - jew's-harp - mandolin - bass - vocal harmony group around - great traditional music with a few originals thrown in!!!
The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.

Sunday 2/13 Monday 2/14 Tuesday 2/15 Wednesday 2/16 Thursday 2/17 Friday 2/18 Saturday 2/19

7
Paul Sachs & John Hodel
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8:00 - 10:00
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars No cover!
Blue Valentine Show
this month featuring:
Brad Vickers & Margey Peters
& Bobby Radcliff
Our host Monica Passin (aka Li’l Mo) is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and leader of the band Li'l Mo & the Monicats.

"In (Monica Passin's) most country moments she broadly recalls Patsy Cline... Passin is a deeply soulful country singer.... but musically is more Appalachia than Delta. ...Jerome Clark


10
Seth Kessel

11
Red Pup
Seattle bands Red Dog and $4 Shoe both lend players to Red Pup - Tom Collicot (driving, fluid guitar style & soulful vocals), Cary Lung (singer & mandolinist), Tony Mates (fiddler & singer), play a mix of jaunty old fiddle tunes and classic songs

7:00
tba

8
Lonesome Fausto
You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here


9
Boo Reiner and Elena Skye
The Demolition String Band Duo sing songs of love for Valentine's Day!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards




7
Marc A. Montfleury
Uniqe sounds, a bit of musical escapism, a visceral spirited voice and words about the day to day, armed with a troublemaker's wit & a clear vision

8 - 10
Li'l Mo & the Monicats
Special 2 set show by one of Banjo Jim's favorite bands featuring Monica Passin and her rockin' band!




7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Siobhan O'Malley
a quirky mix of folk, pop, and alt-country - Siobhan "gives the listener a lifeline, and... positions herself as a kind of humorous shaman, guiding us through... treacherous terrain" ...Hypnopomp and Circumstance

9
Cal Folger Day

She's not going to draw up a perfumed magnolia tree out from the cracks of Brooklyn sidewalks for you. She's going to sing a different kind of country tune.

10
The Chimneys
Yearning harmonies careening with road-trip momentum, traveling w/banjo, upright bass, accordion, and some stories of Antarctica, sculpting an intricate and footstomping soundscape

11:00
King Owl and the Savage Thought
Slef described as "We are living like the Talking Heads, have ridden through Glen Campbell's lonesome America, shake like Konono No.1's crowded streets, we smoke the desperate air of Astor Piazzolla's brothels, and read more poetry than the living and the dead."


7
Daniel Tighe
Poignantly sweet to savagely funny

8
Karma Mayet Johnson



9
Jason Walker


10
Robert Hill Band
Award-winning slide guitarist and songwriter, Roots and rockin' blues player with Arthur Migliazza on piano, Paul Undersinger on drums & Tom Wise on bass

11
Party People
This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show! this week:

5 - 7
Spiff Wiegand


7
tba



8
The Cornell Brothers Washtub Band
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!

9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!

10:30
Luck & Senses


11:30
Gann Brewer
Guitarist, singer/songwriter, he lives the life of a troubadour, finding inspiration for his songs in tiny bungalows, tropical rainforests, the German Alps, or maybe the beer joint down your road.

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Holler

8
Teddy K and the Hand Blues Band
Rocking blues trio with special guests. Unsuspecting covers and classic blues tunes are put through the "Kump Funk Deep Fried Brooklyn BBQ Filter" until tasty and burnt to a crisp. Featuring:
Teddy Kumpel on guitar & vocals, Adam Polatov on drums & Bob Stander on bass


9
Small Town Sheiks
these Alt/Folk journeymen take you on the curved highway of human experience

10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves


12
Myles Manley
A rock n rolling cross between early 1970s folk, post-punk and Frank Sinatra. The Jesus and Mary Chain meets Nancy Griffith
Sunday 2/13 Monday 2/14 Tuesday 2/15 Wednesday 2/16 Thursday 2/17 Friday 2/18 Saturday 2/19

Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2011 above

Feb. 20 - Feb. 26, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Jack Hardy hosts the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop and was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He says, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." This month we are featuring a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.
Art of the duo
Hosted by Joel Harrison
monthly
- a series where Joel Harrison teams up with another out-of-the-box thinking musician to demonstrate the Art of the Duo
Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

Kristin' the Night Away
with Kristin Andreassen & Friends
4th Thursdays


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon will be doing a twice monthly residency at Banjo Jim's this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Nate Schweber
last Fridays Happy Hour

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly

Free Advice 4th Saturdays
Sunday 2/20 Monday 2/21 Tuesday 2/22 Wednesday 2/23 Thursday 2/24 Friday 2/25 Saturday 2/26

7
Paul Sachs & John Hodel
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea
with Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar), Skip Ward (bass) & Tom Curiano (drums)

9
Joel Harrison & Mick Rossi
Guitar Player Extraordinaire Joel Harrison presents the series:
"The Art of the Duo"

this month featuring keyboard player Mick Rossi, session player with, Paul Simon, Philip Glass & others..


10
Robert Hill
Award-winning slide guitarist and songwriter, Roots and rockin' blues player with Arthur Migliazza on piano, Paul Undersinger on drums & Tom Wise on bass


11
Scott Stein

Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7 - 9
tba


9:00
Hiro Suzuki Band
Great guitar playing from band leader Hiro - come hear Japanese blues!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards



7
Zach Kangas

8
Steven Capozzola & Bernie Reilly




9 - late
Kristin' the Night Away hosted by Kristin Andreassen
w/ Jake Silver & Robin Macmillan on bass & drums, plus many marvelous guests!
Songwriter Kristin Andreassen has been featured on Prairie Home Companion. Her Banjo Jim's shows bring together friends from the folk and rock community for a sharing of new works and impromptu collaborations. 



7
Hannah Elka Meyers

8
Hickry Hawkins
Direct from the southern side of the Coney Island Roadshows!


9
Lucas Kwong
High-energy solo performer

10
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum


11:00
The Scheme Music that speaks of oneness, freedom, and the importance of self-expression.


7
The J-Walkers Acoustic trio that performs melodic rock-based originals and twists fmailiar classics - featuring J. Blake on guitar

8
Tzvi Skolnik
Tzvi w/ Tony Ventura, & Utsi Zimring, play original music and interpretations of songs by Muddy Waters, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, The Funky Meters, TV theme songs, and others, all featuring Tsvi's adventurous guitar playing






9 - late
Closed for Private Party  

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!
5
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6
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7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
Avenue A Records is an independent record label dedicated to finding and unearthing the gems of the underground music scene and connecting those artists with you

7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
8 Brian Molnar & The Naked Hearts
9 American String Conspiracy
10 D.B. Rielly
11 The Cool Kitties & Square Cats
12 Joe Cassady


Daniel Harnett
A solo set by the leader of The Griffins

8
Joe Whyte


9
Tony Leone One of the founding members of Ollabelle brings his own show to Banjo Jim's! 
10
The Wandering Bards  
11
Free Advice
Banjo and mandolin and fine vocals is the core for this high energy band that describe themself as Bluegrass, Experimental, Healing & Easy Listening at the same time. Their debut at Banjo Jim's last month proved that the stage can hardly contain them!

12
Low Brow Boys



Sunday 2/20 Monday 2/21 Tuesday 2/22 Wednesday 2/23 Thursday 2/24 Friday 2/25 Saturday 2/26

Feb. 20 - Feb. 26, 2011 above

Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
First Tuesday of the month


mbiraNYC
monthly
MbiraNYC plays the traditional songs that have been handed down through scores of generations as given to us by the master mbira players of Zimbabwe.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Halle Petro & The Jilt
first Fridays
This unprecedented sound draws from blues, folk, rock and jazz, pulled together by Petro’s powerful vocal presence. In addition to guitar, drums and bass, The Jilt is driven by rockin' piano!

Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fridays Happy Hours
A showcase and laboratory for this mutli-talented performer, Spiff performs with overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here

Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
every other first Friday


Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays
Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays

Sunday 2/27 Monday 2/28 Tuesday 3/1 Wednesday 3/2 Thursday 3/3 Friday 3/4 Saturday 3/5


7
The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group presents:
Chris Fuller & Laura Dunn
Jack Hardy hosts the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop and was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He says, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." This month we are featuring a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.


8
tba


9
Sunday Blues
The Sunday Blues' live show contains equal parts drama and mystique-filled aura.

10
Deivito
Guajirobilly (that's Spanglish...)


11
Scott Stein
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7
tba


8
Whiskey Boys
Fiddle, Guitar, and two Voices. The Whiskey Boys play old music that sounds new, and new music that sounds old.

9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7
Luke Richardson
Banjo / harmonica extraordinaire from Tennessee. W/ fiddle phenoms Cleek Schrey and Steph Coleman!! Click here to see a video of him

8 - 9:30
The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
With members hailing from all five boroughs, New York City's only traditional Irish Big Band featuring Isaac Alderson & Dan Lowery (Irish flutes), Grainne Murphy & Dana Lyn (fiddle), Danny Noveck (fiddle & banjo), & the incomparable rhythm section of Jason Sypher (bass), Brendan Dolan (piano) & Stephan Amidon & Anna Colliton (drums/percussion).
A Celtic Wall of Sound!


9:30
mbiraNYC
Shona music from Zimbabwe - used in spirit possession ceremonies, the iron-pronged mbira produces music beautiful enough to attract spirits and rhythmically energized enough to keep people dancing through all-night ceremonies.


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo moves his weekly residency over to Wednesdays!

8
Pete Sinjin
Narrative lyrics, poetry, plaintive country and boot stomping roots rock spanning west to east


9
Trailer Radio
This 5-piece group lead by Shannon Brown includes an eclectic mix of original tunes and select covers in the country, rock and blues genres with hard-driving music and tight harmonies.

10:30
Let’s Duet
w/Karen Hudson

Inspired by the song from Walk Hard, the Dewey Cox Story, Let’s Duet will feature local luminaries singing classic country and Americana duets with songstress Karen Hudson. Special guests include Alan Lee (Wicked Messengers), Homeboy Steve Antonakos (Dirty Water Dogs) & Shannon Brown (Trailer Radio)


7
Kelley Swindall Jewel meets Joan Baez singin' original southern folk
8
Rony Corcos
Originaly from Isreal, her original songs have traveled the world winding up in NYC for the "Meany" Festival and last month at Banjo Jim's


9
Cal Folger Day

One of our favorites for her sultry crowd pleasing originals that peg her as a southern belle from Washington D.C.

10
Halle Petro & The Jilt

11 Party People
This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7:00
tba


8
The Cornell Brothers Washtub Band
guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!


9
Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
The instigator of the Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country series performs acoustic
with fiddler Melissa Tong


10
tba


11
Pork Chop Willie (electric)
It's a Pork Chop night with 2 sets from one of the kings of the Mississippi Blues!


12
Homeboy Steve Antonakos



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons w/Hugh Pool! Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals
This month double billed with Carol Lipnik!


8
Carol Lipnik & Spookarama Avant-siren chanteuse Carol Lipnik with her wildly eclectic accompanist, keyboardist extraordinaire, Dred Scott, conjure an authentic Coney Island Parlor Punk music that is by turns, phantasmagorical, carnivalesque, gleefully macabre, and irresistibly compelling. Lipnik's dramatic 4-octave voice coupled with her poetic genre-defying songs are thrilling, chilling and heartbreaking.
9:00

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!
featuring The 2nd Ave Mountain Boys



Sunday 2/27 Monday 2/28 Tuesday 3/1 Wednesday 3/2 Thursday 3/3 Friday 3/4 Saturday 3/5

Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2011above

Mar. 6 - Mar. 12, 2011

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

elizabeth!jazz
1st Mondays
Vocalist and trombonist elizabeth! sounds like Ella Fitzgerald riding her bike down a hill in a ball-gown and flip-flops.
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon will be doing a twice monthly residency at Banjo Jim's this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly
Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
2nd Friday Happy Hours


Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month

Sunday 3/6 Monday 3/7 Tuesday 3/8 Wednesday 3/9 Thursday 3/10 Friday 3/11 Saturday 3/12

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
Pete Galub



11
The Mona Dahls


12
Scott Stein
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7
Lonesome Fausto


8
Samuel James
"I was blown away by his presentation, composition and musicianship" ... Ky Hote, "...he already has one leg up on Keb' Mo'..." ...Chicago Sun Times, "if the Wu Tang Clan covered Robert Johnson it may sound a bit like this." ... Americana UK

9
elizabeth!jazz


10
Jake La Botz
The return of Jake La Botz! He's the real thing - bluesman, punk rocker, he's played at tatoo parlours across the US and appeared in films with notables such as Sylverster Stalone, Steve Buscemi, Willem Dafoe & Mickey Rourke. His playing has led him around the country to New Orleans where he lives now. Don't miss this rare NYC appearance.
11
Hiro Suzuki Band
Great guitar playing from band leader Hiro - come hear Japanese blues!

7
Ian Arthure
From the Rock and Roll of his father, to the Wu-tang of his brother Ian has left no influence out.


8 - Late
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night


Warren Malone
Joe Yoga
Donna Susan
Mac McCarty
Rick Snyder
Matt Broady
Shannon Jones
Jeremiah Birnbaum
Norman Salant

and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards

A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music!

8
Stew Cutler Band



9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum

10
Hunter Gatherer



11
David Goldman

7
Hannah Elka Meyers
From vampy blues to sweet country ballads to edgy punk, her lyrics are quirky, clever and often quite amusing!

8
The Newton Gang


9 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7:00
Mr. Roper
Eric Squindo (guitar/vocals) and Rick (guitar/vocals) awoke Mr. Roper in 2008. Together, they keep the troubadour alive with a blend of Americana and folk roots. You can see a video of them by clicking here

8
Sunday Blues


9 - 12
The Crevulators Presetn...



9
Beau Edmondson
Alt-folk rocker with southern roots

10
The Billy Nemec Trio
Classic & original tunes of heartache and hangover


11
The Crevultors
Eclecticana!


12:00
Li'l Mo & the Monicats
Monica Passin and her rockin' band playing 30s-style blues, 60s-style pop and rhythm & blues, cajun/zydeco dance music, and wacky Bill Haley-influenced rock'n'roll



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Paul Thornton
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place


8
Julian and the Lopez Dispensers

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
Sunday 3/6 Monday 3/7 Tuesday 3/8 Wednesday 3/9 Thursday 3/10 Friday 3/11 Saturday 3/12

Mar. 6 - Mar. 12, 2011above

Mar. 13 - Mar. 19, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays

Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars
one Sunday monthly
One Sunday a month As Monica Passin of Li'l Mo and the Monicats and Banjo Lisa harvest a Field of Stars for your pleasure. Featuring singers, song writers, & players sittin' around singin' & playin'.

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!

Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
Third Tuesdays
We showcase the best songwriters from the area with the occasional visiting artist. Song sharing will be done Round Robin.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
2nd Friday Happy Hours


Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
3rd Friday of the month
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk trio
Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

LJ Murphy
Third Saturday of the month
One of the most unique and poetic songwriters to come out of New York City in a very long time.

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month

The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.

Sunday 3/13 Monday 3/14 Tuesday 3/15 Wednesday 3/16 Thursday 3/17 Friday 3/18 Saturday 3/19

7
The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
Paul Sachs and Tim Robinson
Jack Hardy , the host of the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop, passed away on March 10, 2011.
RIP Jack - your spirit will be remembered All Ways here!


8:00 - 10:00
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars No cover!
this month featuring:

Robert Ross (blues singer, guitarist, slide guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter)

Kathena Bryant & Tim Champion of The Hippy Nuts (a gang of Southern-rock lovin' New Yorkers)
Our host Monica Passin (aka Li’l Mo) is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and leader of the band Li'l Mo & the Monicats.

"In (Monica Passin's) most country moments she broadly recalls Patsy Cline... Passin is a deeply soulful country singer.... but musically is more Appalachia than Delta. ...Jerome Clark


10
Lucas Kwong
A high-energy solo performer who has been listening to music since he was in the womb

11
Scott Stein
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7
tba


8
Koran Agan
The music of Django Reinhardt, Koran has shared the stage with gypsy guitarists Maie Bittel and Sebastien Felix, french guitarists Adrien Moignard, Benoit Convert and Stephane Wrembel.

9
Astrograss
Progressive bluegrass music. Astrograss includes Jordan Shapiro & Dennis Lichtman!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7 - 9
Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
This month featuring James Durst, Sharon Goldman & Kath Buckell


9
Atoosa Grey
Atoosa draws inspiration from some of her favorite poets, including Mary Oliver and Persian poet Hafiz. Her songs are charming and compelling, and urged by her uniquely moving voice.

10
The Peaceniks
Fronted by peace activist Barry Gruber (co-director of Universal Peace Day), and Moogy Klingman (who co-wrote the hit song "You Gotta Have Friends"), The Peaceniks are a band that sing songs about Peace and Love

11
The Utopia Brothers
Original Utopia members from the super group of the 70's (Todd Rundgren) featuring Moogy (keys), John Siegler (bass) & Kevin Ellman (drums). Featuring some of Utopia's original music new material as well

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Annie Dinerman w/ Gretchen Witt
A Singer-Songwriter whose music is funny, frank and definitely female. Her trademark style as a lyricist comes from two wildly different childhood fascinations: anonymous folksongs and her father's huge collection of Sinatra records.


9
Jason Daniello
"...a veteran of numerous New Mexico bands throughout the 1990s...for fans of laid-back desert musings, rife with modern rock references ranging from The Smithereens and Wilco, to Bob Mould and Matthew Sweet, Daniello's is just the ticket." ...Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide

10
Nels Andrews
"His canvas may suggest large Southwestern landscapes or a vast desert of yearnings, yet the beauty of his work is in the tiny details." ...Chicago Sun Times


11
The Hippy Nuts
Fronted by Texas blues mama Kathena Bryant and guitar player Tim Champion of Seattle, they are a party waiting to happen!

7
tba


8
Lach
"...the mastermind of Antifolk, like a Lower East Side rendezvous of Bob Dylan and Patti Smith. Like black snow, stalled subway cars and random violence, Lach is a Manhattan institution" ...NY Times

9
Jennifer Milich & Jordan Shapiro
From murder ballads to Celtic mainstays to the '60's pop catalog. Jordan is a talented multi-instrumentalist and Jennifer is a wicked good singer. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with them and treat yourself to a Guiness or two...

10
Zane Campbell



11
Blue Rooster Pie
What better way to finish up your Irish drinking night than by tasting some dirty, raw, amplified blues that will get you up and shakin' - Ned Matura (guitar & vocals), Rob Block (bass) & David "Bone" Carbone (drums)

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7
Katie Pearlman


8
David Roche


9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


10:30
Tom Clark & the High Action Boys


12:00
Lonesome Fausto



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
LJ Murphy
A modern-day beatnik, a vaudeville barker, a film noir rocker, a blues growler, a barroom balladeer, a saloon philosopher, a subway cabaret monster and an untraditional traditionalist? Singer-songwriter L J Murphy has been described as all of these things.

8
Olinde Mandell
Soulful guitar-toting songstress

9
J. Blake & The Earthquake
A high octane combination of Chicago & Texas style blues…with a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll and a touch of funk.

10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves
The Whistlin' Wolves are the only whistling - harmonica - ukulele - fiddle - guitar - banjo - jew's-harp - mandolin - bass - vocal harmony group around - great traditional music with a few originals thrown in!!!


12
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Sunday 3/13 Monday 3/14 Tuesday 3/15 Wednesday 3/16 Thursday 3/17 Friday 3/18 Saturday 3/19

Mar. 13 - Mar. 19, 2011above

Mar. 20 - Mar. 26, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Jack Hardy , devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. He issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.
Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


mbiraNYC
monthly
MbiraNYC plays the traditional songs that have been handed down through scores of generations as given to us by the master mbira players of Zimbabwe, Shona music. Used in spirit possession ceremonies, the iron-pronged mbira produces music beautiful enough to attract spirits and rhythmically energized enough to keep people dancing through all-night ceremonies.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon will be doing a twice monthly residency at Banjo Jim's this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Nate Schweber
last Fridays Happy Hour

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly

Free Advice 4th Saturdays
Sunday 3/20 Monday 3/21 Tuesday 3/22 Wednesday 3/23 Thursday 3/24 Friday 3/25 Saturday 3/26

7
John Hodel & Vinny Ciambriello
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Myles Manley
A rocknrolling cross between early 1970s folk, post-punk and Frank Sinatra.

9
Stephie Coplan
More than just a smart aleck with a wink and a smirk, this Washington, D.C. native blends quirky, clever lyrics with thunderous jazz piano

10
Steamboat Disasters
Hard-driving honky tonk about hell-raising, and heartache, and drinking too much and loving too hard and burning your playhouse down, all with a reverence for country tradition and a jagged edge straight off the streets of modern day New York City. You can see a video of them by clicking here


11
Scott Stein



7
tba


8
The Almost Original Synthetic Swampgrass Jug-Band.com
Death defying acts of heroism and chivalry. More than just helping old ladies cross the street, the band presents an eclectic mix of American Roots music, Old Timey string band music, original Jugcoustic and of course, good ol' Jug Band music.

9:00
Petal Shop


10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


7
Cordelia Stephens With the humor and wistfulness of the The Muppet Show and the bite of Dorothy Parker. This is the inaugural show with her band Threshold: Riley McMahon, Pemberton Roach and Dylan Wissing and celebrating the release of her new CD

8
mbiraNYC



9
Stephanie Lee and Mikel Campbell
Traditional Country and originals with guitar, bass and bouzouki. You can see a video of them by clicking here  


10
Balto
When Daniel Sheron abandoned his life in Moscow, Russia and went alone into Siberia he wrote a cycle of songs to tell the story of what had happened in that strange country, in train cars and crumbling cities  


11
K.B. Penuel
A special solo show from the lead vocalist of Special Envoy  

7
Juliet Strong Juliet’s background in Folk, Classical and Jazz shines through with her rich tone and vocal versatility.

8
Stew Cutler Band
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David Cutler - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar


9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum


10
Chris Monti and Jacob Haller
RI-based musicians who have been playing together in a variety of bands (blues, hip-hop, afro-beat, rock & roll, you name it!) since 2002. Their blues-inflected music has been compared to Paul Geremia, Arlo Guthrie, and Greg Brown and described as fresh, catchy, and quirky.

11:00
Pinky Swearz A semi-acoustic duo, covering lesser known gems of rock, folk and country as well as delivering fresh and poignant originals.


7
Robert Oakes & Katherine Smith Playing shows in cafes and bars, at festivals and arts centers and busking on street corners from Maine to New Jersey, these performers were born into musical families and started performing at a very young age.

8
Melanie Edwards Laboratories
Haunting vocals, intricate compositions and songbird melodies and the comedic interludes between songs make it a theatrical experience
9
Racing Heart
A Norwegian/American indie folk band. The heart child of Mathias Tjønn, his songs are brought to life with the help of Kendall Eddy and Justin Keller




10
Jordan Levinson Guitar, banjo, poetry, rhythm, soul, her music is inspired by real raw emotion, regardless of its form or source. A few of her biggest inspirations are Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, and Howlin' Wolf, though her day-to-day soundtrack is a range of 60's and 70's soul, hip hop, and dancehall  

11
Tommy Kodak and the Loaders

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!
5
Juliet Strong A surprise second set this week by this versatile artist!
6
Nate Schweber




7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
Avenue A Records is an independent record label dedicated to finding and unearthing the gems of the underground music scene and connecting those artists with you

7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
8 Vincent Cross
9 Kenny Jericho
10 Gary Reed
11 The Cool Kitties & Square Cats
12 Joe Cassady & The West End Sound


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Daniel Harnett
A solo set by the leader of The Griffins

8
Marc Montfleury
Uniqe sounds, a bit of musical escapism, a visceral spirited voice and words about the day to day, armed with a troublemaker's wit & a clear vision

9
Emory Joseph
Bonnie Raitt said this about Emory, "(he's) the real deal..great singer, his range and chops remind me of Lowell; writes soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs. Labor and Spirits is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time..great playing, righteous, unslick production and a lot of sass and heart. I love this guy...."

10
The Mad Town Special
Great country/blues/jazz party band with 3 horns in the rhythm section!

11
Free Advice
Banjo and mandolin and fine vocals is the core for this high energy band that describe themself as Bluegrass, Experimental, Healing & Easy Listening at the same time. Their debut at Banjo Jim's proved that the stage can hardly contain them!

12
Cal Folger Day
"Straight down the line from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, June Carter, and Memphis Minnie...breaking our hearts and making them sing, that's no mean feat." ...M. Sage, Catweazle U.K.

Sunday 3/20 Monday 3/21 Tuesday 3/22 Wednesday 3/23 Thursday 3/24 Friday 3/25 Saturday 3/26

Mar. 20 - Mar. 26, 2011 above

Mar. 27 - Apr. 2, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Jack Hardy , devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. He issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

Kristin' the Night Away
with Kristin Andreassen & Friends
4th Thursdays


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Avenue Seay Jubilee
Last Thrusdays
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea, led by Drina Seay plays and brings us special guests every month!

Music from the North Mississippi Hill Country hosted by Pork Chop Willie
1st Friday, every other month
Pork Chop Willie brings the best of Mississippi blues to NYC every other month. This is the real thing! In the tradition of the legendary R.L. Burnside.
Check out a great review of Pork Chop Willie's previous show at Banjo Jim's on blogcritics.org!


Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays


Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays

Sunday 3/27 Monday 3/28 Tuesday 3/29 Wednesday 3/30 Thursday 3/31 Friday 4/1 Saturday 4/2


7
David Massengill & Andrew Gregory
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Charlie King
Charlie King reimagines old-timey/traditional tunes with twisted lyrics and harmonic overtone singing and mixes them in with his many originals. A former member of the Asylum Street Spankers, his songs include such heavy, politically-charged topics as false flag attacks, secret torture prisons and menstruation. He loves to laugh.

9
Ronald Reagan
Boston's Premiere 80's Pop Saxophone Duo aim to revitalize America’s economy by promoting large tax cuts & a revival of 80’s pop music. Their sidemen went on strike, violating a band regulation prohibiting critical players from striking. Ronald Reagan stated that if the musicians "did not return to work within 48 hours, they have forfeited their jobs, and will be terminated." They are seeking (non-union) musicians in anticipation of a 2011 tour to Grenada.

10 - late
A Benefit for the Victims of the Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan
featuring the Hiro Suzuki Band and special guests
Hiro Suzuki brings out talented blues/country/jazz/rock musicians on a Sunday night to raise money for the relief effort in Japan.


7
Koran Agan
A dedicated interpreter of Django Reinhardt music



8
Michael Dean Damron
"...one full grown walking bad ass song writing son of a bitch with grit, groove, tone, taste and high coolness" ...Ray Wylie Hubbard

9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7 - 9
Folk Off! Returns! hosted by Jackson Kincheloe
An original songwriters round. 4 featured NY songwriters swapping songs, sitting in, & letting it out.


9 - late
Kristin' the Night Away hosted by Kristin Andreassen
Songwriter Kristin Andreassen has been featured on Prairie Home Companion. Her Banjo Jim's shows bring together friends from the folk and rock community for a sharing of new works and impromptu collaborations. 



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo


8
Annie Dinerman w/ Gretchen Witt
Funny, frank and definitely female. Dinerman holds the 2006 the Abe Olman Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame.


9
Driftwood Singers
an Appalachian style close-harmony group from Los Angeles, CA. Kris Hutson & Pearl Charles on guitar, banjo, mandolin, autoharp & vocals

10
Cumberland
Psychedelic, lyrical and rockin'!


11
tba


7
Ace Case His alt-rock with a twang, or Americana with an edge is chronically entertaining.

8
Elaine Romanelli
Elaine Romanelli melds humor, pathos, and a hint of Celtic lilt. Whether pop, folk, punk, or country, her songs are centered on stories, of love, doubt, and keeping going. 

9 - 11
Avenue Seay Jubilee
9
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea

with special guest Nate Schweber and featuring Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar) & Skip Ward (bass)

10
Boo Reiner and Elena Skye
Elena Skye’s songs and big voice and Boo Reiners’ incendiary guitar and banjo-playing pack enough octane to juice an 18-wheeler. Well versed in bluegrass, old time and mountain music but with a love of  hard hitting rock and roll they serve up a tasty mix that’s earned them a loyal following.

11
String Fingers Band
Well-crafted songs, multi-instrumental prowess and heartfelt singing... welcome surprises, from authentic, folk-infused originals to barn burning fiddle tunes and creative takes on great Americana songs - banjo, fiddle, pedal steel, mandolin, dobro, guitar acoustic bass, percussion or some combination thereof!

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7:00
Kelly McCormick


8
Gann Brewer
Living the life of a troubadour, guitarist Gann Brewer finds inspiration for his songs in tiny bungalows, tropical rainforests, the German Alps, or maybe the beer joint down your road. Before he made it to Banjo Jim's, he'd been as far as San Francisco, Thailand, India, the Virgin Islands and even Okemah, Oklahoma


9 - 1
Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country -
Hosted By Pork Chop Willie
This month featuring Ten Foot Polecats with special guests Ray Cashman and Kent Burnside



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals - Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.



8
Miss Angel Drake with Homeboy Steve The many talented Linda Hill, aka Lindy Loo shows us another one of her personalities and lets Miss Angel Drake take center stage tonight

9
Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!
Melody Allegra and Friends kick things off at 9pm, followed by the jam proper at 10pm

Sunday 3/27 Monday 3/28 Tuesday 3/29 Wednesday 3/30 Thursday 3/31 Friday 4/1 Saturday 4/2

Mar. 27 - Apr. 2, 2011above

Apr. 3 - Apr. 9, 2011

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Scott Stein
late Sunday nights in December

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

elizabeth!jazz
1st Mondays
Vocalist and trombonist elizabeth! sounds like Ella Fitzgerald riding her bike down a hill in a ball-gown and flip-flops.
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band
First Tuesday of the month
A true to life Irish jam session!

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Halle Petro & The Jilt
first Thursdays


Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fridays Happy Hours
A showcase and laboratory for this mutli-talented performer, Spiff performs with overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit.
Early on a Monday and late on a Friday - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!


Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month

Sunday 4/3 Monday 4/4 Tuesday 4/5 Wednesday 4/6 Thursday 4/7 Friday 4/8 Saturday 4/9

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
The Sometime Boys
Sarah Mucho (vox), Kurt Leege (guitar), Pete O'Connell (bass), David Tuss (violin) & Andy Blanco (percussion) blend bluegrass, country and pastoral folk into a unique brand of moods ranging from upbeat to ethereal: Americana folk oriented material from System Noise members

11
Scott Stein
Help keep the weekend going with great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.


7
Lonesome Fausto


8
The Almost Original Synthetic Swampgrass Jug-Band.com
A.K.A. - Son of the Original Synthetic Hickey Goodtime Rinky Dink Jugband Inc. - Urban Swampgrass. The Almost Original Synthetic Swampgrass Jug Band.com actually began many years ago. Rumor has it that the boys got together for a high school talent show. Since at that time no one could play any real instruments, kazoos, jugs, washtub bass, and other household implements were used. The Jug Band was an instant hit and it was decided that it would be a good idea to learn to play some real instruments, so they did.

9
elizabeth!jazz


10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7
McMule
If music were a map McMule might be found somewhere on the great divide between yesterday and now. One part whiskey, two parts toil, McMule’s music resists playing “tag your it”. Assured vocals, proletarian string band backing and a steady groove. Renegade, full-tilt and funky. John Anderson (resonator guitar, guitar, banjo, vocals), Joanne Lediger (vocals), Doug O'Connor (bass guitar, guitar, vocals), Perry Paletta (mandolin, guitar) & Jim Sterett (harmonica, vocals)

8 - 9:30
The Pride of the Subway Ceili Band



9:30
Old Time Musketry
Joyous music, the exuberant spirit of early jazz, the poignant melodies and soulful grooves of rock and folk music, free improvisation, and an experimental attitude combines into a uniquely American vision


10:30
New Orleans Feetwarmers
Authentic New Orleans Jazz from the 1920s in the vein of the legendary Half Way House Orchestra - cornet, clarinet, saxophone, piano, banjo and bass! From Bremen, Germany, the NOF have won many awards througout Europe and are just arriving in America at Banjo Jim's


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music!

8
Stew Cutler Band


9
Bad Man Yells
An urban kick to a traditional country rock sound.

10
Robert Hill Band
Award-winning slide guitarist and songwriter, Roots and rockin' blues player with Arthur Migliazza on piano, Paul Undersinger on drums & Tom Wise on bass


11
The Scheme
Music that speaks of oneness, freedom, and the importance of self-expression.


7
Bob Katz Original songs from the Woody Allen of folk-punk

8
Michaela Anne
A CD release celebration! Michaela's songs weave stories of the hardships and pleasures in life, notably influenced by the American military family lifestyle - blending country, blues and folk with heartfelt lyrics and a powerful vocal delivery.

9
Lach
"...the mastermind of Antifolk, like a Lower East Side rendezvous of Bob Dylan and Patti Smith. Like black snow, stalled subway cars and random violence, Lach is a Manhattan institution" ...NY Times

10
Halle Petro & The Jilt
This unprecedented sound draws from blues, folk, rock and jazz, pulled together by Petro’s powerful vocal presence. In addition to guitar, drums and bass, The Jilt is driven by rockin' piano!
11
PartyFolk
(formerly the Party People), This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7:00
Andrea Carlson
This award-winning singer/songwriter developed her retro jazz/blues sound singing with various bands for 10 years and also earned her degree in classical guitar. She will enchant you with her voice and guitar artistry.

8
Jared Saltiel
The lead singer and songwriter of rock quartet the Dirty Birds debuts his all-new material in this intimate solo set which takes you further down the rabbit hole into Saltiel's distinct blend of folk ballads and Latin-tinged blues

9
Whiskey Boys
Fiddle, Guitar, and two Voices. The Whiskey Boys play old music that sounds new, and new music that sounds old.

10
The Shambels
Ramblin' and a shamblin', dark and folksy with a nod to Tom Waits and Nick Cave, Neville Elder, the British born leader of the Brooklyn five piece sings songs of heartbreak, runaway junkies and cannabalism on the trail


11
Pete Sinjin Band
Narrative lyrics, poetry, plaintive country and boot stomping roots rock spanning west to east


12:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A member of bands and a sideman to many a songwriter... you never know who may show up at a Homeboy Steve show!

2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Paul Thornton
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place


8
The Old Tire Swingers

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
9
Morgan O'Kane


10
ISTO


11
Feral Foster


12
Ladyfingers


Sunday 4/3 Monday 4/4 Tuesday 4/5 Wednesday 4/6 Thursday 4/7 Friday 4/8 Saturday 4/9

Apr. 3 - Apr. 9, 2011above

Apr. 10 - Apr. 16, 2011

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).



Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene.

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly

Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
2nd Friday Happy Hours


Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
3rd Friday of the month
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk trio
Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly


LJ Murphy
Third Saturday of the month
One of the most unique and poetic songwriters to come out of New York City in a very long time.

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month

The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.

Sunday 4/10 Monday 4/11 Tuesday 4/12 Wednesday 4/13 Thursday 4/14 Friday 4/15 Saturday 4/16

2 - midnight
A Benefit for SquirrelWood Equine Sanctuary featuring: music by (in order of appearance):
Liz Tormes, Monica Passin, Lorraine Leckie, Joy Askew, Carol Lipnik , David Amram, Mac McCarty and more!
Come at 2pm to view and bid on the amazing art at our silent auction. FREE CHAMPAGNE and snacks from 2-3pm!! Artists donating in auction include Jane Migliore, Megan Day, Billy Leroy, Liz Tormes, Emilie Cardinaux, Diane and Beth of Squrrelwood Equine Sanctuary including some photos of the gorgeous horses!





7
Al Scorch
Dipping his toes into old-time, folk, bluegrass and blue-collar punk, Chicago's Al Scorch and his band mess with both expectations and rigid definitions to satisfying effect.

8
The Rusty Doves
A wide variety of American music, including selections from every decade of the 20th century, specializing in old-time jazz and folk from the 1920's-1930's era, the Rusty Doves perform a very unique mix of swing, folk, bluegrass, pop and original music

9
The Steel Standard
Steel Standard honed their distinct and original sound as the rhythm section for sultry singer Miss Tess. Their "Country Bop" style brings a new approach to the tradition of Western Swing - borrowing from the repertoire of both country and jazz- with edgy new arrangements of classic tunes. Drummer Matt Meyer is joined by Raphael McGregor on lap steel guitar and Danny Weller on bass

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud

7
Visit



8 - Late
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night


Emily Zuzik
Steven Capozzola
Ryan Morgan
Jon Ladeau
Lach
Piedmont Bluz
Jeremiah Birnbaum and friends
Albert Goold

and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards

A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Hannah Elka Meyers
From vampy blues to sweet country ballads to edgy punk, her lyrics are quirky, clever and often quite amusing!




9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum

10
Debbie Deane
Influenced by jazz and soul, lush vocals, seductive hooks, creatively restless, readily accessible - the adjectives go on and on. And most important, she and her band bring warmth, sophistication and a little rock-n-roll edge to the table.

11
Jackson Hunt
An emotional tornado tap-dancing on the piano keys - Jackson Tyler wants to bring the piano back to the forefront of popular music. Remember the days when guys like Billy Joel and Elton John would rip it up on the ivories?

7
Spur of the Moment String Band


8
Harold Allen
A genuine country music artist who has performed all over the country bringing his Nebraska tunes to Banjo Jim's

9 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night. Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here
7
Fancy Trash
Folk for the Anti-folk, by blending old and ancient sounds with modern day misery.

8
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!


9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


10:30
The Mad Town Special
Great country/blues/jazz party band with 3 horns in the rhythm section!


12:00
Lonesome Fausto
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
LJ Murphy
A modern-day beatnik, a vaudeville barker, a film noir rocker, a blues growler, a barroom balladeer, a saloon philosopher, a subway cabaret monster and an untraditional traditionalist? Singer-songwriter L J Murphy has been described as all of these things.

8
Curtis Eller


9
The Nu-Sonics
Fans compare the Brooklyn band's sound to the ringing hooks of power pop icons Big Star rubbed up against the grit of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, or the results of Elvis Costello's imaginary songwriting collaborations with Keith Richards.

10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves
The Whistlin' Wolves are the only whistling - harmonica - ukulele - fiddle - guitar - banjo - jew's-harp - mandolin - bass - vocal harmony group around - great traditional music with a few originals thrown in!!!


12
Rony Corcos
Originaly from Isreal, her original songs have traveled the world winding up in NYC for the "Meany" Festival

Sunday 4/10 Monday 4/11 Tuesday 4/12 Wednesday 4/13 Thursday 4/14 Friday 4/15 Saturday 4/16

Apr. 10 - Apr. 16, 2011above

Apr. 17 - Apr. 23, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Jack Hardy , devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. He issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.
Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
Third Tuesdays
We showcase the best songwriters from the area with the occasional visiting artist. Song sharing will be done Round Robin.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Gotham Rodeo
3rd Thursdays Gotham Rodeo is a round-up of the best dang country bands this side of the Mason-Dixon line. Saddle up for a showcase of the finest bluegrass, country, and rockin' Americana the five boroughs has to offer.

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly Avenue A Records is an independent record label dedicated to finding and unearthing the gems of the underground music scene and connecting those artists with you



Daniel Harnett 4th Saturdays
A solo set by the leader of The Griffins - A... "Folk-hero. Cut from the same cloth as Tim Hardin and Harry Nilsson" ...Kevin Corrigan
Sunday 4/17 Monday 4/18 Tuesday 4/19 Wednesday 4/20 Thursday 4/21 Friday 4/22 Saturday 4/23

7
Norman Salant & Annie Wolfson
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Thea Hopkins
American Short Story Folk: concise, striking narratives, that tell of American romance and tragedy in modern terms. She will be joined by guitar/mando ace, Andy Hollinger

9
Claudia Russell and Bruce Kaplan
"You might think that a singer as powerful as Russell would play The Diva on stage. But just the opposite. Rather, Russell assumes a sort of latter day Gracie Allen character - a little dizzy - while husband Bruce Kaplan plays the George Burns role. Their banter is often hilarious and they seem to take pleasure in trying to make each other laugh. " ...Liz Freeeman, Linden Tree concerts

10
Koran Agan
The music of Django Reinhardt, Koran has shared the stage with gypsy guitarists Maie Bittel and Sebastien Felix, french guitarists Adrien Moignard, Benoit Convert and Stephane Wrembel.


11
A Thousand Years at Sea
Raw, emotive original songs with virtuosic fiddle, keyboard, and guitar. There's a little Springsteen and a little Glen Hansard, some Bright Eyes and some Grappelli, Celtic roots mixed with a folk-rocker's soul. Colin Cotter, Ethan Lewis & Neil Pearlman

7
Peter Myers
Singer/songwriter, studio musician Myers has held staff writing positions with CBS Songs, MCA Music and Warner Chappell Music - his songs have recorded by artists throughout Europe and Japan. His recent project titled "Jigsaw Monet" is scheduled to be released in June, 2011

8
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"

9:00
Dehlia Low
Emerging out of Asheville, North Carolina's roots renaissance, Dehlia Low echoes the sounds of early country with a strong bluegrass flavor, crafting a fresh originality that feels like home.

10:00 - late
Folnk nite with Rob Hecht Featuring Country Life Press (Rob Adkins & Marcus Milius of Cangelosi Cards fame) and Breathbeat (Ross Martin, Solomon Dorsey, & Michael Riddleberger


7 - 9 Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
This month featuring Lara Herscovitch , Carolann Solebello & Rob Lytle


9
David Roche
From a musical family, David brings his love songs and more to Banjo Jim's  


10
Tyler Rivenbark
An eclectic blend of indie, folk, country and punk  


11
Daniel Tighe
His poignantly sweet to savagely funny songs have been delighting crowds at various NYC venues since the release of his EP "Sensitive Guy" 

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Chris Glenn
This award winning songwriter has opened for Tori Amos and the Marshall Tucker Band, played at Woodstock (1999), was the first artist on Bitter End Recors and was called "the best lyricist going" by author Myra Friedman. Accompanied by Matt Rocchio, his lyrics and melodies evoke both Oklahoma and New York City roots.

9
Tony Brown
Award winning musician, songwriter, vocalist, artist and performer. He has dedicated his life to sharing the message of hope, peace and love through musical styles including old school Blues through R&B, Soul, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Funk and Latin flavors.

10
Dirt Floor Revue


11:00
KBTK Project featuring K.B. Penuel & Telly Karrousos K.B. Penuel (from Special Envoy and Sugarpine) & Telly Karrousos (The Telly Jams Band) join forces and their original music sounds like Jack Johnson was in the Flying Burrito Bros


7
Roy Schneider Duo Appearing with Kim Mayfield, their roots influenced, Americana/Folk music features Roy's soulful songwriting and virtuosic playing of anything stringed, with Kim's mellifluous piano and harmonies


8 - late
Brooklyn Gotham Rodeo hosted by Shannon Brown
8 Smokey &
   the Bandit 2:
   Electric Boogaloo

9 Frankenpine
10 Bobtown
11 Trailer Radio







7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
8 Vincent Cross
9 Chris Laterzo
10 Joe Cassady
11 Brian Molnar & The Naked Hearts
12 Michael Frank & Friends



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Daniel Harnett


8
Cordelia Stephens With the humor and wistfulness of the The Muppet Show and the bite of Dorothy Parker. Appearing with Riley McMahon, Pemberton Roach and Dylan Wissing

9
Small Town Sheiks
these Alt/Folk journeymen take you on the curved highway of human experience

10
The Other Shoe


11
Jordan Levinson Guitar, banjo, poetry, rhythm, soul, her music is inspired by real raw emotion, regardless of its form or source. A few of her biggest inspirations are Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, and Howlin' Wolf, though her day-to-day soundtrack is a range of 60's and 70's soul, hip hop, and dancehall  

12
Arthur Migliazza
Arizona Blues Hall of Famer and International Blues Challenge finalist Arthur Migliazza brings his Blues and Boogie Woogie piano show to Banjo Jim’s

Sunday 4/17 Monday 4/18 Tuesday 4/19 Wednesday 4/20 Thursday 4/21 Friday 4/22 Saturday 4/23

Apr. 17 - Apr. 23, 2011 above

Apr 24 - Apr. 30, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Jack Hardy , devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. He issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.

Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars
one Sunday monthly
One Sunday a month As Monica Passin of Li'l Mo and the Monicats and Banjo Lisa harvest a Field of Stars for your pleasure. Featuring singers, song writers, & players sittin' around singin' & playin'.
Our host Monica Passin (aka Li’l Mo) is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and leader of the band Li'l Mo & the Monicats.

"In (Monica Passin's) most country moments she broadly recalls Patsy Cline... Passin is a deeply soulful country singer.... but musically is more Appalachia than Delta. ...Jerome Clark

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Kristin' the Night Away
with Kristin Andreassen & Friends
4th Thursdays


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordondoes a twice monthly residency at Banjo Jim's showcasing new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Avenue Seay Jubilee
Last Thursdays
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea, led by Drina Seay plays and brings us special guests every month!

Sunday 4/24 Monday 4/25 Tuesday 4/26 Wednesday 4/27 Thursday 4/28 Friday 4/29 Saturday 4/30


7
Ken Beasley & Laura Dunn
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8:00 - 10:00
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars No cover!
this month featuring:

David Leonard, Steve Espinola (It's a Fats-Waller-shares-a-pipe-with-Brian-Wilson-while-Marianne-Moore-buys-insurance-from-Wallace-Stevens-and-Isabella-Rossellini-eyes-Stanley-Tucci-in-Big-Night sort of hybrid.) & Bobby Radcliff

A songwriting collaborator and longtime member of Richard Lloyd's touring & recording band, David Leonard also worked with The Replacements, Cyndi Lauper, Melanie, Rick Derringer & more
Bobby Radcliff brings a sense of intensity and conviction,both instrumentally and vocally that puts his live performances into a very special league of it's own


10
Blackwater Mojo
Appalachian, soulful and bordering on trance-like, their sound comes from bare bones instrumentation. A National Tri-Cone resonator guitar and percussion with pre-war treatments of modern originals and select covers.

11
Birchwood Coupe
"No two shows alike" is the credo of Birchwood Coupe, an original band from Vermont, featuring the upbeat songs of Kip de Moll. With Dan Rooney (guitar) and the remarkable Emma Skye (violin)


7
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8
Giancarlo Mazzù & Luciano Troja
An original approach to the American Songbook in a special mix of jazz tradition, free improvisation and Italian melody.

9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Li'l Mo & the Monicats Fresh from her Austin successes, Li'l Mo brings her bell-tone voice, her rockabilly sensitivity and her rockin' band to Banjo Jim's for a Monday night!

7
Cristina Black
Smoky-voiced local Cristina Black sings pretty, folksy tunes and about   love, money, death and disaster. Hopping from baritone ukulele to   piano and back


8
Holler
A shout, a loud cry, or the place between the mountains and valleys: Holler is Rachael Benjamin on auto harp and guitar and Beth Price on upright bass, singing harmonies in traditional country music


9 - late
Kristin' the Night Away
This month's guest host is Alex Battles
Songwriter Kristin Andreassen has been featured on Prairie Home Companion. Her Banjo Jim's shows bring together friends from the folk and rock community for a sharing of new works and impromptu collaborations. 



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo

8
Stew Cutler Band

9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum



10
Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe
the living, breathing embodiment of progressive music. Imagine Nona Hendryx meets Black Sabbath or Janis Joplin meets Grace Jones, a blend best described by Shelley Nicole as SolaRoc, an undeniably spine-tingling surge of rock, funk, soul, and beyond


11
J.M.D. Trio
Jim Satten, Mitch Margold & Denny McDermott is a trio that plays jazz standards in the traditional organ setting. Seasoned musicians, some of the musicians they've augmented include Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, Sam & Dave, Donald Fagen, Rosanne Cash, Graham Parker, Shawn Colvin & Toots and the Maytals!


7
Steve Almaas He began his musical career as one-third of the seminal punk rock band, The Suicide Commandos. His band Beat Rodeo was an acclaimed amalgam of country, punk, soul and rock and roll. These elements continue to fuel the music he makes today.

8
George Usher
Also a member of Beat Rodeo, George was a mainstay of the CBGB/Village scene. Meanwhile his songs have been recorded by Laura Cantrell, among others. He's currently writing songs with Lisa Burns for a duet cd and recording material for his next solo album, Shadow Congress.

9 - 11
Avenue Seay Jubilee
9
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea

with special guest Tony Leone on drums and featuring Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar) & Skip Ward (bass)

10
Tony Leone One of the founding members of Ollabelle brings his own show to Banjo Jim's! 
11
The Grand Prospect
A lady and two fellahs singin'. Killer pickin’ & grinnin’. A great-grandfather’s baritone uke. Bar-room piano. A driving rhythm. The obligatory heartbreak, dusty road & whiskey references and, of course, good-old fashioned guitar slingin’.

Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

6
Brendan Curley

7:00
Daniel Munkus
There is an underlying sophistication permeating his songs. Each song feels intimately cared for, and leaves the impression that an unspoken thought has been given permission to sound.

8
Chris Berardo & The DesBerardos
A pleasing voice, beautiful melodies and hooks, pedal steel, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitars and harp co-exist in a beautiful tapestry of sound.

9
Andy Cohen

10
Eli Smith & The Dust Busters


11
Gina Sicilia
named by JazzReview.com as being "the best blues singer on the music scene today"


12
Cal Folger Day
"Straight down the line from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, June Carter, and Memphis Minnie...breaking our hearts and making them sing, that's no mean feat." ...M. Sage, Catweazle U.K.


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Dave Rave
The Rockin’ Raver will be joined onstage by members of Amalgamated Muck. This Canadian/New Yorker/Connecticut favorite sings original songs about life and love

8
Almagamated Muck Filling a demand for country/folk/rock/acoustic music in Middlesex County, CT, The Muck features Lauren Agnelli , (bass, 6 and 12-string guitars, ukulele, vox) - formerly of the Washington Squares, Brian Wolfe (mandolin, 6 string & DADGAD guitar, tipple, mandola, vox), and Rodney Maxwell ( guitar, mandolin, vox), Rose Bengston (vox) & Matthew Male (percussion/drumbox)

9
Wailin' Storms
Justin Storms, aka Wailin Storms looks to the raw and primal blues of the 50's.

10
Ramblin' Andy and the See Ya Laters
An original old-time band that specializes in a high energy, rowdy romp that is sure to get you, your grandfolks, and itty bitty babies dancing.

11
Ian Arthure
From the Rock and Roll of his father, to the Wu-tang of his brother Ian has left no influence out.

12
Lach
"...the mastermind of Antifolk, like a Lower East Side rendezvous of Bob Dylan and Patti Smith. Like black snow, stalled subway cars and random violence, Lach is a Manhattan institution" ...NY Times

Sunday 4/24 Monday 4/25 Tuesday 4/26 Wednesday 4/27 Thursday 4/28 Friday 4/29 Saturday 4/30

Apr 24 - Apr. 30, 2011above

May. 1 - May. 7, 2011

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Gabriel Gordon
twice monthly
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon showcases new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

elizabeth!jazz
1st Mondays
Vocalist and trombonist elizabeth! sounds like Ella Fitzgerald riding her bike down a hill in a ball-gown and flip-flops.
The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Halle Petro & The Jilt
first Thursdays
This unprecedented sound draws from blues, folk, rock and jazz, pulled together by Petro’s powerful vocal presence. In addition to guitar, drums and bass, The Jilt is driven by rockin' piano!

Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
every other first Friday


Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays
Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays
Sunday 5/1 Monday 5/2 Tuesday 5/3 Wednesday 5/4 Thursday 5/5 Friday 5/6 Saturday 5/7

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum


11
Rastus Kain
Returning to NYC from Florida by way of California, Texas and Louisiana, this talented singer/songwriter will capture your attention and keep it


7
tba


8
Lonesome Fausto


9
elizabeth!jazz


10:00 - late
Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade

7
Mouse
Singer/songwriter, cellist, bassist, guitarist Susan Margolis brings us her cast of characters pulled from NYC and the South.

8
Tyler Rivenbark
An eclectic blend of indie, folk, country and punk, Tyler's shows are an energetic and heartfelt experience


9
Christopher Black Ensemble
Chamber folk music - from Christopher's extensive classical music background and influences that include Van Morrison and the Swell Season - "a visually stimulating and engaging performance" ...Case Western Reserve University Observer


10
Jerry and the tea parti
A little Eclectic, a little eccentric, but mostly entertaining. Original tunes with a sense of humor brought to you by Jerry and the t Parti. Jerry Trudell composed the sountrack for this slideshow about San Fransisco's famous trolley - click here!


11
Emory Joseph
Bonnie Raitt said this about Emory, "(he's) the real deal..great singer, his range and chops remind me of Lowell; writes soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs. I love this guy...."


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music!

8
Stew Cutler Band


9
Nordgarden

10
Joe Truglio Trio
Composer and drummer Joe Truglio has a sense of time is nearly perfect, but, even more important, he plays the drums with a musicality. An hold on the music scene, he's opened for both Cypress Hill and Herbie Hancock!


11
Tiffinni Saint Ranae Band
A versatile /eclectic mix of acoustic rock, soul, rythym n blues, jazz and more... with a mix of original music , storytelling and charm...


7
Guillaume Maupin & Lonely Kid Quentin Guillaume always take the audience for a fun multinlingual ride. Eugene Chadbourne said this about him: "...this talent is expansive, with challenging conclusions, the swords of skill rattling and clashing in an enjoyable duel."
Quentin brings the listeners in a humourous world which builds, songs after songs, his own Weltanschaung. His stories are full of Circus and carnivals, freaky children, weird and tactless relationships with women. You can see a video of Lonely Kid Quentin by clicking here


8
Nicole Hale
Whether accompanying herself on Piano, Accordion or Guitar, Nicole's songs take you on a journey based on her own travels from Midwestern United States to Brooklyn, NY

9
Ian McFeron
a blend of roots-oriented American music, this independent artist who has shared stages with Patty Griffin, Nanci Griffith & Shawn Mullins among others. McFeron (vocals, guitars, piano) is joined by Alisa Milner, a Texas-style fiddler, cellist, and harmony vocalist

10
Halle Petro & The Jilt

11
Cash Fur Gold
... in the vein of Tom Waits and Sugar Ray Leonard. Be Careful.


7:00
Andy Shernoff
An acoustic set from this rockin' singer/songwriter

8
Bill Valenti
A former 'bankster' / technology start-up company junkie who discovered his songwriting muse when he moved to Bend, Oregon in 2007. His original songs capture the essence of current political, social and cultural issues

9
Pork Chop Willie (acoustic)
The instigator of the Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country series performs acoustic
with fiddler Melissa Tong


10
Jan Bell & the Maybelles
Born in coal mining northern England, Jan moved to NYC at nineteen. "A latter day Loretta Lynn" ....The London Sunday Times - "Up tempo soulful country" ...Time Out NY


11
Bobtown
"Bobtown is a blast from the past yet completely original... three terrific lead singers... This is dark, vivid, sometimes lurid southern Americana, not the G-rated, sanitized version you hear in folkie clubs in the Yankee states." ...Lucid Culture


12:00
Just Desserts
Originally from Austin, TX, this unique pairing of accordion and cello include deeply original elements of Latin, Balkan, tango, Americana, pan-European, western classical, Indian, Klezmer, jazz, blues, electronica, and Arabic music. And they sing great too!


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals



8
Arty Hill One of the real NYC Honky Tonky Cowboys!

9 - late
Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!


Sunday 5/1 Monday 5/2 Tuesday 5/3 Wednesday 5/4 Thursday 5/5 Friday 5/6 Saturday 5/7

May. 1 - May. 7, 2011above

May. 8 - May. 14, 2011

Gabriel Gordon
twice monthly
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon showcases new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion.

Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly
A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Tzvi Skolnik
monthly
Tzvi w/ Tony Ventura, & Chris Infusino, play original music and interpretations of songs by Muddy Waters, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, The Funky Meters, TV theme songs, and others, all featuring Tsvi's adventurous guitar playing

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly
With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night. Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.
Nate Schweber
last Fridays Happy Hour

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns! A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month
For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.

Sunday 5/8 Monday 5/9 Tuesday 5/10 Wednesday 5/11 Thursday 5/12 Friday 5/13 Saturday 5/14

7
Joe Munley and Josh Gootblatt



8
Valerie June


9
The Sideshow Tragedy
A raucous blend of blues, country, and garage rock 'n' roll--if Howlin' Wolf, Lucinda Williams and the Stooges started a band, it might sound something like these guys

10
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum


11
Andy Stack Trio



7
tba


8
Michaela Anne
Michaela's songs weave stories of the hardships and pleasures in life, notably influenced by the American military family lifestyle - blending country, blues and folk with heartfelt lyrics and a powerful vocal delivery.

9
Fauxgrass Quartet
A progressive approach to honoring traditional american music, they swirls bluegrass, jazz and old-time music into vivid soundscapes that seem to remind us of our creative nature

10:00 - late
Raphael McGregor

7
John Wills



8 - Late
Jeremiah's Off-the-Wagon Night


The Sideshow Tragedy & many more...
and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Tzvi Skolnik


9
PartyFolk
Formerly, Party People, This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!

10
Rony Corcos
Originaly from Isreal, her original songs have traveled the world winding up in NYC for the "Meany" Festival and last month at Banjo Jim's


11
Cal Folger Day

One of our favorites for her sultry crowd pleasing originals that peg her as a southern belle from Washington D.C.


7
Michael J Pfeifer
In addition to playing with his trio, Pedal Steel player Pfeifer is known as a "sit in specialist" at Banjo Jim's and sessions in NYC, NJ, TX, and CO


8
Romi Mayes
With a ballsy, heart on her sleeve, straight shootin attitude, her raw, edgy songs take no prisoners and tell it like it is. She can also gear down her big rig and hypnotize you with honest sultry, sweet and sexy tunes that have schooled young men and made grown men cry

9 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene.


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

6
Nate Schweber

7
Cranston Dean


8
Songs of Superstition featuring The Amygdaloids w/Joe Ledoux
"The Amygdaloids offer a unique interpretation of what it means to think, (examining) scientific basis for our artistic impulses....(speaking) to the layman in all of us, our shared sense of cortex and medulla, and the way music makes our backbone twitch, our butt funky, and our feet keep a-slappin' on the floor, whether we're thinking about it or not." ...Lenny Kaye

9
Carol Lipnik & Spookarama Avant-siren chanteuse Carol Lipnik with her wildly eclectic accompanist, keyboardist extraordinaire, Dred Scott, conjure up authentic Coney Island Parlor Punk music

10
Benjamin Cartel
In a world where bands are constantly striving for inclusion in the "edgy" category, the Benjamin Cartel stands out as a testament to the effectiveness of catchy hooks, well-played guitar and spirited compositions.

11
The Israelites



12:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Paul Thornton
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place


8
Bobby and Cam Cole
Bobby Cole, singer/songwriter with 30 years experience has returned to live performing with his young son, Cam who also has a passion for melodic 60's inspired Pop Music....Bobby has 3 CD's available, recording with the likes of Dennis Diken from the Smithereens & Graham Maby from the Joe Jackson Band. If you like the feel of what the 1960's was all about, you will enjoy Bobby and Cam Cole complete with hooks, melodies and harmonies

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

9
Luke Richardson and Friends
appalachian music


10
Jean Francois & Friends
Quebecois French cafe music


11
Feral Foster
Alive!


12
Jackson Lynch Pshaw!


Sunday 5/8 Monday 5/9 Tuesday 5/10 Wednesday 5/11 Thursday 5/12 Friday 5/13 Saturday 5/14

May. 8 - May. 14, 2011above

May. 15 - May. 21, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. Before his untimely death in March 2011, he issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops. Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
Third Tuesdays
We showcase the best songwriters from the area with the occasional visiting artist. Song sharing will be done Round Robin.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Gotham Rodeo
3rd Thursdays Gotham Rodeo is a round-up of the best dang country bands this side of the Mason-Dixon line. Saddle up for a showcase of the finest bluegrass, country, and rockin' Americana the five boroughs has to offer.

Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
3rd Friday of the month
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk trio
LJ Murphy
Third Saturday of the month
One of the most unique and poetic songwriters to come out of New York City in a very long time.

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month

The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.
Sunday 5/15 Monday 5/16 Tuesday 5/17 Wednesday 5/18 Thursday 5/19 Friday 5/20 Saturday 5/21

7
Dante Mazzetti & Warren Malone
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Dan Stevens
Master Blues Guitar player and teacher

9
Special Poetry Reading! Rob Plath & Tim Mason
Join us for the first (what took us so long?!) Poetry REading at Banjo Jim's featuring 2 fantastic poets:
Rob Plath, a former student of Allen Ginsberg, is often thought of as a significant figure who is carving a new path in the post-Bukowski era where underground poetry is without a father figure.
Tim Mason is a remarkable reader who honed his skills at the campfires of the Kerrville Folk Festival. "His lines come like heat-seeking missiles, laced with street smart humor and insight." ... Boston Globe


10
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"

11
tba


7
Mappa Mundi
A Brooklyn-based Chamber Pop band that explores roots from rock to Baroque, from New Music to country and folk

8
Koran Agan
The music of Django Reinhardt, Koran has shared the stage with gypsy guitarists Maie Bittel and Sebastien Felix, french guitarists Adrien Moignard, Benoit Convert and Stephane Wrembel.

9:00
Hearts And Bones A strange yet oddly compelling fusion of jazz, bluegrass, klezmer and rock - featuring Itai Kriss (flute), Alan Grubner (violin), Rick Snell (acoustic guitar), Dave Hertzberg (bass) and Joel Arnow (drums).

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards



7 - 9 Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
This month featuring Cathy Kreger (a unique combination of adult contemporary and old blues, with an alternative folk flair), Fred Gillen, Jr. (a member of the traveling hootenanny Hope Machine & Gillen & Turk, he's toured all over the U.S., Ireland, Germany, and Czech Republic) & Meg Braun (co-founder of the Christopher Street Coffeehouse, her powerful and buttery alto, have earned her invitations from The Kennedys, Catie Curtis, Greg Greenway, and Tom Prasada-Rao)


9
Adam Bricks
From NYC, Texas and the North of Israel, Adam Bricks has been making up songs and runnin around the country for all his adult life...  


10
Paul Phillips
 


11
Abe Marder
His storylines include unemployment, homesickness, childhood, an alcoholic farmer, fleeting love affairs, foreign travels and the silent mystery of memory and the human spirit

7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Fridge Riders


9
Katie Pearlman
Pearlman has written a collection of songs based on womens' stories of love, loss, and other life experiences, songs that everyone can relate to, not just women. A drummer, strong rhythmns are the backbone of her writing and acoustic guitar playing.

10
Arthur Migliazza
Arizona Blues Hall of Famer and International Blues Challenge finalist Arthur Migliazza brings his Blues and Boogie Woogie piano show to Banjo Jim’s

11:00
The Logan Family Band
Born out of household jamming sessions in Chicago and Lexington, The Logan Family Band's homespun sound draws on their country, bluegrass and rock'n'roll roots. Jeremiah Jeffrey Logan (vocals and guitar) and J.P. Preston Logan (banjo), play an honest, lyrical set with love and a penchant for entertainment and a meaningful connection with their audience


7
Christine Santelli The soulful, gritty, honest and emotive sounds that come out of this petite powerhouse when she sings are unique, moving and instantly familiar and appealing


8 - late
Brooklyn Gotham Rodeo hosted by Shannon Brown
8 Joe Whyte
9 Trailer Radio
10 The Lonesome Prairie Dogs
11 American String Conspiracy



7
Annie Dinerman
Funny, frank and definitely female. Dinerman holds the 2006 the Abe Olman Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame.

8
Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe
the living, breathing embodiment of progressive music. Imagine Nona Hendryx meets Black Sabbath or Janis Joplin meets Grace Jones, a blend best described by Shelley Nicole as SolaRoc, an undeniably spine-tingling surge of rock, funk, soul, and beyond

9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


10:30
Just Desserts
Originally from Austin, TX, this unique pairing of accordion and cello include deeply original elements of Latin, Balkan, tango, Americana, pan-European, western classical, Indian, Klezmer, jazz, blues, electronica, and Arabic music. And they sing great too!


11:30
Lo Yo-Yo
A reunion of Fausto Bozza and Dan Hovey, partners since 1991, veterans of the Ear... mixed bag of blues, country, jazz, and anything else they can think of.


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
LJ Murphy
A modern-day beatnik, a vaudeville barker, a film noir rocker, a blues growler, a barroom balladeer, a saloon philosopher, a subway cabaret monster and an untraditional traditionalist? Singer-songwriter L J Murphy has been described as all of these things.

8
Daniel Tighe
His poignantly sweet to savagely funny songs have been delighting crowds at various NYC venues since the release of his EP "Sensitive Guy" 
9
Brotherhood of the Jug Band Blues
these Alt/Folk journeymen take you on the curved highway of human experience

10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves


12
Peter Myers
Singer/songwriter, studio musician Myers has held staff writing positions with CBS Songs, MCA Music and Warner Chappell Music - his songs have recorded by artists throughout Europe and Japan. His recent project titled "Jigsaw Monet" is scheduled to be released in June, 2011

Sunday 5/15 Monday 5/16 Tuesday 5/17 Wednesday 5/18 Thursday 5/19 Friday 5/20 Saturday 5/21

May. 15 - May. 21, 2011 above

May 22 - May. 28, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. Before his untimely death in March 2011, he issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon).

Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars
one Sunday monthly
One Sunday a month As Monica Passin of Li'l Mo and the Monicats and Banjo Lisa harvest a Field of Stars for your pleasure.
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!


mbiraNYC
monthly
MbiraNYC plays the traditional songs that have been handed down through scores of generations as given to us by the master mbira players of Zimbabwe.

Kristin' the Night Away
with Kristin Andreassen & Friends
4th Thursdays


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays


Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month

Avenue Seay Jubilee
Last Thursdays
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea, led by Drina Seay plays and brings us special guests every month!

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly

Daniel Harnett 4th Saturdays
A solo set by the leader of The Griffins - A... "Folk-hero. Cut from the same cloth as Tim Hardin and Harry Nilsson" ...Kevin Corrigan
Sunday 5/22 Monday 5/23 Tuesday 5/24 Wednesday 5/25 Thursday 5/26 Friday 5/27 Saturday 5/28


7
Alec Gross & Nels Andrews
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8:00 - 10:00
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars No cover!
this month featuring:

Brad Vickers & Margey Peters (of The Vestapolitans), Steven Cheslik-deMeyer & of course Monica Passin!
Featuring singers, song writers, & players sittin' around singin' & playin'.
Our host Monica Passin (aka Li’l Mo) is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and leader of the band Li'l Mo & the Monicats.
"In (Monica Passin's) most country moments she broadly recalls Patsy Cline... Passin is a deeply soulful country singer.... but musically is more Appalachia than Delta. ...Jerome Clark


10
Constant Clip Records Presents: Hunter Paye and Ashley Erin Mayne


7
tba


9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


7
delia|alacam
New Jersey artist/musican Michael Delia and Czech/Turkish guitarist Martin Alacam bring their unusual blend of african mbira(thumbpiano) and turkish influenced classical guitar to Banjo Jim's Their original and improvised pieces blend traditional and experimental styles of nyunga nyunga mbira from Zimbabwe with a range of guitar styles from classical, flamenco to traditional Turkish melodies.

8
mbiraNYC
It's a double mbira night with our local favorite group playing Shona music from Zimbabwe. The iron-pronged mbira produces music beautiful enough to attract spirits and rhythmically energized enough to keep people dancing through all-night ceremonies.


9 - late
Kristin' the Night Away hosted by Kristin Andreassen w/ Jake Silver, Robin Macmillan & Tom Ayres, plus... Jocie Adams, Caitlin Canty, Michaela Ann, Kari Groff, Jefferson Hamer and more!
Songwriter Kristin Andreassen has been featured on Prairie Home Companion. Her Banjo Jim's shows bring together friends from the folk and rock community for a sharing of new works and impromptu collaborations. 



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

8
Stew Cutler Band Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar

9
Taryn Lounsbury
Her diverse and unique musical background, and her natural grasp of language and storytelling reflect her upbringing in the Catskill Mountains as well as her Berklee College of Music education


10
David Goldman
A Roots Traveler, Folk-Rock, Bluesy, Melismatic Vocals with a touch of World . . .
w/ Special Guest: Singer/Songwriter Pianist Extraordinaire Anna Dagmar



11
Tom Freund
Tom's last album, Collapsible Plans was produced by Ben Harper and features Jackson Browne.


7
Elisa Flynn Her songs are full of wit and off-kilter, hypnotic rhythms, cover topics ranging from plastic Virgin Marys coming to life, Egon Schiele, and the Donner Party, and are delivered using just her big voice and a hopped-up, pedal-fueled acoustic guitar.

8
Lach
"...the mastermind of Antifolk, like a Lower East Side rendezvous of Bob Dylan and Patti Smith. Like black snow, stalled subway cars and random violence, Lach is a Manhattan institution" ...NY Times

9 - 11
Avenue Seay Jubilee

9
Candy & Women
A new duo with Monica Passin and Drina Seay
10
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea

featuring Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar) & Skip Ward (bass)

11
tba


Jeremiah's start the weekend early Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves
Featuring his many talents such as overtone singing, yodelling, having strange instruments to play, fiddle solos and of course his great banjo playing and singing. You can see a video of Spiff by clicking here




7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
8 Hank Jones
9 Lisa Redford
10 American String Conspiracy
11 Gary Reed
12 Joe Cassady



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Daniel Harnett


8
C.B. Smith A solo set from the leader of the noted bluegrass/Americana band The Lucky Devils

9
Tony Leone One of the founding members of Ollabelle brings his own show to Banjo Jim's! 
10
Waitin On A Train
This unique sounding band churns out original and traditional tunes with an unbridled approach. Mostly traditional Appalachian Mountain-influenced, their style is genuine - mandolin, stand-up bass and guitar - most performances reach a fevered pitch filled with emotion and vigor

11
Mac McCarty


12
Scott Stein
Great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area

Sunday 5/22 Monday 5/23 Tuesday 5/24 Wednesday 5/25 Thursday 5/26 Friday 5/27 Saturday 5/28

May 22 - May. 28, 2011above

May 29 - Jun. 4, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. Before his untimely death in March 2011, he issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums. His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar
Halle Petro & The Jilt
first Thursdays


Music from the North Mississippi Hill Country hosted by Pork Chop Willie
1st Friday, every other month
Pork Chop Willie brings the best of Mississippi blues to NYC every other month. This is the real thing! In the tradition of the legendary R.L. Burnside.
Check out a great review of Pork Chop Willie's previous show at Banjo Jim's on blogcritics.org!


Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays
Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals - Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.

Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam! first Saturdays

Sunday 5/29 Monday 5/30 Tuesday 5/31 Wednesday 6/1 Thursday 6/2 Friday 6/3 Saturday 6/4


7
Annie Wolfson & Mike Gorman
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8
Gann Brewer Guitarist, singer/songwriter, he lives the life of a troubadour, finding inspiration for his songs in tiny bungalows, tropical rainforests, the German Alps, or maybe the beer joint down your road.

9
Sean Ashby
Banjo Jim's is proud to present Sarah McLachlan's guitarist and band leader since 1996 & touring guitarist for the alternative band Delerium. Sean's list of awards and recordings goes on and on! Check out his videos for wide variety of styles and music from one of Canada's most sought after guitar players

10
Red Tail Ring
This musical brainchild of two old-time-minded Michiganders – Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo blends the loving attention of revivalist fervor with the playful creativity of starting from scratch. Blurring the lines between original and traditional mountain folk with an ample supply of stringed instruments and traveling stomp boards, the duo will be playing tunes from their releases

11
Mahoney and the Moment
Melodic progressive folk music influenced by fresh love and city life, their live show is an energetic and entertaining folk explosion that showcases their combined songwriting talent and musicianship.


7
A Tribute to the Music and Life of Hazel Dickens
Led by Danny Weiss and Mary Olive Smith (Reckon So), the house band will include master instrumentalists, Tony Trischka & Barry Mitterhoff as well as major players on the NYC scene, Kenny Kosek, Skip Ward & Trip Henderson. Special guests will include Jan Bell, Michael Daves, Hilary Hawke, Jay Januzzi, Linda King, Jen Larsen, Michal Shapiro, Sheriff Bob, Elena Skye, Diane Stockwell, Liz Tormes, The Whistling Wolves and Gene Yellin

11:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

7
Ryan Chaney
also known as The Preacher, Ryan sings about, picks from, writes and rants on the sick, the seamy, but always fun fulminations of America's collective unconscious


8
Amy Lennard



9
Plastic Fantastic Lover



10
Monica Passin
A special solo set from L'il Mo, one of the Queens of rockabilly country and original rockin' music


11
Arthur Migliazza

Arizona Blues Hall of Famer and International Blues Challenge finalist Arthur Migliazza brings his Blues and Boogie Woogie piano show to Banjo Jim’s


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo

8
Stew Cutler Band



9
Cucumberland
Psychedelic, lyrical and rockin'!



7
Sabrina Chap Classical piano skills, the ballad heartbreak of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel all come together with this engaging vaudevillian performer

8
Little Liars


9
The Peaceniks
Fronted by peace activist Barry Gruber (co-director of Universal Peace Day), and Moogy Klingman (who co-wrote the hit song "You Gotta Have Friends"), The Peaceniks are a band that sing songs about Peace and Love

10
Halle Petro & The Jilt
This unprecedented sound draws from blues, folk, rock and jazz, pulled together by Petro’s powerful vocal presence. In addition to guitar, drums and bass, The Jilt is driven by rockin' piano!
11
Tommy Kodak and the Loaders  


7
Walter Ego
A New York's original, whether he's literally pulling the songs out of a hat, having audience members resuscitate his inflatable octopus, or singing with dryly icy intensity, expect weirdness. Weirdness laced with a heavy dose of fun. His songs are a clever barrage of lyrics, funny and provocative, loaded with puns and double entendres, and set to catchy, artsy pop melodies.

8
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"


9 - 1
Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country -
Hosted By Pork Chop Willie


9
Jeff Norwood

10 - 12
Pork Chop Willie

midnight
Valerie June
See a documentary about Valerie by clicking here.


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons



8
Eric Harris

9
Melody Allegra and Friends - Bluegrass Jam!
Melody Allegra and Friends kick things off at 9pm, followed by the jam proper at 10pm

Sunday 5/29 Monday 5/30 Tuesday 5/31 Wednesday 6/1 Thursday 6/2 Friday 6/3 Saturday 6/4

May 29 - Jun. 4, 2011above

June 5 - June 11, 2011

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Gabriel Gordon
twice monthly
Originally from Santa Cruz, Gabriel Gordon showcases new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself.

Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly
Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit. Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month


Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month
Sunday 6/5 Monday 6/6 Tuesday 6/7 Wednesday 6/8 Thursday 6/9 Friday 6/10 Saturday 6/11

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
Jerry and the tea parti
A little Eclectic, a little eccentric, but mostly entertaining. Original tunes with a sense of humor brought to you by Jerry and the t Parti. Jerry Trudell composed the sountrack for this slideshow about San Fransisco's famous trolley - click here!

11
tba

7
Matt Meyer Band
Matt Meyer, Raphael McGregor and Friends

8
Lonesome Fausto


9
The Weeds
Members of the historic Groovalaya band are coming together this night for a set of blues, groove and swing!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

7
Lauren Agnelli

8
Cindy Lee Berryhill
"Velvet Underground meets The Beach Boys" - this long time favorite of Greenwich Village is collaborating with cellist Renata Bratt and percussionist Randy Hoffman with haunting tales of aliens, lost love, brain injured soldiers, and love renewed


9
Emory Joseph
soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs.


10
David Allen Hammond
A co-writer with Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Kevin Welch, this New Yorker comes to us by way of Autin, Texas and the mountains of northern New Mexico


11
Jon Ledeau
Bonnie Raitt said this about Emory, "(he's) the real deal..great singer, his range and chops remind me of Lowell; writes soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs. I love this guy...."


7
tba


8
Jim Byrne
Americana with a Scottish twist, this finger-picking country blues guitar player has been critically acclaimed by the UK press

9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene. Come and see why for yourself. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at
Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum



10
Sarah and the Tall Boys



11
Lizzie and the Makers



7
Annie Dinerman w/ special guest, Cordelia Stephens
Funny, frank and definitely female. Dinerman holds the 2006 the Abe Olman Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame.
8
Chimney Choir
Denver Multi-instrumentalists Kevin Larkin (mandolin, harmonica, accordion, sampling), David Rynhart (Guitar, flute, piano) and Kris Drickey (banjo, guitar, percussion) combine dynamic vocal harmonies, epic arrangements and imaginative lyrics

9 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Cross Town Country All Stars, Colin McGrath & Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night


Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves


7:00
Kristin Sweetland
Smart sexy, folk-rock, she’s been hailed as one of Canada’s "hottest young guitar players," and much-lauded for her rich vocals and enchanting stage presence.

8
The Silver Daggers
Their sound, at once diverse and familiar, emerges from the swamps and mossy trees of their home in northern Florida - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, upright bass, and drums

9
Teddy K and the Hand Blues Band
Rocking blues trio with special guests. Unsuspecting covers and classic blues tunes are put through the "Kump Funk Deep Fried Brooklyn BBQ Filter" until tasty and burnt to a crisp. Featuring:
Teddy Kumpel on guitar & vocals, Adam Polatov on drums & Bob Stander on bass


10
Sit Down Baby! Tuba, guitars & drums doing some Hill Country, Bukka White and other good, "make you smile" music


11
Stephie Coplan
More than just a smart aleck with a wink and a smirk, this Washington, D.C. native blends quirky, clever lyrics with thunderous jazz piano


12:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Paul Thornton
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place



8
Thea Hopkins
American Short Story Folk: concise, striking narratives, that tell of American romance and tragedy in modern terms. Paul & Mary, (who recorded her song "Jesus Is On The Wire") described Hopkins as "one of the most literate, poetic and emotionally moving of the new singer-songwriters." She will be joined by guitar/mando ace, Andy Hollinger

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
Sunday 6/5 Monday 6/6 Tuesday 6/7 Wednesday 6/8 Thursday 6/9 Friday 6/10 Saturday 6/11

June 5 - June 11, 2011above

June 12 - June 18, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. Before his untimely death in March 2011, he issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon). He said, "It is far more fun being infamous than being famous." Every Sunday we feature a slice of songwriters from his songwriting workshops.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Off-the-Wagon Night
monthly


Tzvi Skolnik Trio
monthly


Gotham Rodeo
3rd Thursdays Gotham Rodeo is a round-up of the best dang country bands this side of the Mason-Dixon line. Saddle up for a showcase of the finest bluegrass, country, and rockin' Americana the five boroughs has to offer.

Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
twice monthly
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk group
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
third Saturdays

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month
The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.
Sunday 6/12 Monday 6/13 Tuesday 6/14 Wednesday 6/15 Thursday 6/16 Friday 6/17 Saturday 6/18

7
Cora Rose & Jeremy Mage
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8 - Late
Showcase:
Songwriters from Hell
8:30 Maya Solovey
9 Katie Dixon
9:30 Kerry Davis
10:00 sOUSALVES
10:30 Alan Merrill
11:00 Benjamin Cartel
11:30 Liz Tormes



7
Jessica Lurie Band


8
Mike Storey


9:00
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


7 Liv Lombardi
Inspired by her awareness of life's constant change, the unique and eclectic energy of time passing and and people she meets in her travels, Liv has a passion for life and living and aims to spread love, happiness, and positive energy through her music


8 - Late
Off-the-Wagon Night
Marina Futin
Zack Huckel Bauer
Mel Foop
Donna Susan
Brook Pridemore
Laurie Lehner
Rick Snyder
Kelley Swindall
Albert Goold

and at 12...
The Banjo Jim's Hootenanny!
All are welcome. Bring your gitfiddles and warshboards

A hand-picked showcase of between 10 and 15 of Banjo Jim's favorite under-(and not-so-under)-the-radar artists, playing short sets, mostly acoustic, very spontaneous. Many of the artists are curated from the Saturday open mic, and for some it's their first ever show in New York. These are artists we think you should be hearing.



7
Atoosa Grey
Atoosa draws inspiration from some of her favorite poets, including Mary Oliver and Persian poet Hafiz. Her songs are charming and compelling, and urged by her uniquely moving voice.


8
Tzvi Skolnik Trio
Tzvi w/ Tony Ventura, & Utsi Zimring, play original music and interpretations of songs by Muddy Waters, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, The Funky Meters, TV theme songs, and others, all featuring Tsvi's adventurous guitar playing

9 - late
Wepecket Records Rolling Roots Revue
featuring Sherman Lee Dillon, Jim McGrath, Hilary Hawke, Phil Minissale, Dale Robin Goodman, Gareth Hedges, and "Ragtime" Jack Radcliffe

7
Robert Oakes & Katherine Smith Playing shows in cafes and bars, at festivals and arts centers and busking on street corners from Maine to New Jersey, these performers were born into musical families and started performing at a very young age.


8 - late
Brooklyn Gotham Rodeo hosted by Shannon Brown
8 The Evangelines
9 Wahoo Skiffle Crazies
10 Trailer Radio
11 The Dang-it Bobbys




Happy Hour Show!

5
Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves


7
Janine Nichols
Singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist Janine Nichols is joined by Brandon Ross & Charlie Burnham. "Without a hint of grandstanding, her idiosyncratic sense of grace and time elevates everything she sings." ...David Greenberger, Metroland

8
Blues Kitchen featuring Ned Matura

9 - 10:30
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


10:30
Roger Marin
Having toured the world non-stop with Canadian alt-country luminaries Fred Eaglesmith and Willie P Bennett, and working with acts such as Willie Nelson, Junior Brown, Del McCoury, Hayes Carll, Adam Carroll and Delbert McClinton, Roger Marin now delivers his own distinctive voice

12
Lonesome Fausto
Inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here


2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
LJ Murphy
A modern-day beatnik, a vaudeville barker, a film noir rocker, a blues growler, a barroom balladeer, a saloon philosopher, a subway cabaret monster and an untraditional traditionalist? Singer-songwriter L J Murphy has been described as all of these things.

8
Olinde Mandell
Soulful guitar-toting songstress

9
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!

10 - 12
Whistlin' Wolves
The Whistlin' Wolves are the only whistling - harmonica - ukulele - fiddle - guitar - banjo - jew's-harp - mandolin - bass - vocal harmony group around - great traditional music with a few originals thrown in!!!


12
Arthur Migliazza
Arizona Blues Hall of Famer and International Blues Challenge finalist Arthur Migliazza brings his Blues and Boogie Woogie piano show to Banjo Jim’s

Sunday 6/12 Monday 6/13 Tuesday 6/14 Wednesday 6/15 Thursday 6/16 Friday 6/17 Saturday 6/18

June 12 - June 18, 2011 above

June 19 - June 25, 2011

Blue Sunday w/ Emory "Am I The Devil" Joseph & the Delta Session Band
Every Other Sunday
featuring Brandon Terzic, Kevin Twigg, Scott Stein & Ben Seawell and special guests soloists and singers: a Sunday Blues Jam at Banjo Jim's with a house band set and an open jam.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
Third Tuesdays


Kristin' the Night Away
with Kristin Andreassen & Friends
4th Thursdays


The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo literally wrote the book on Ragtime music! His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.

Gabriel Gordon
2 Wednesdays a month
Originally from Santa Cruz, this winter/spring where he will showcase new songs of his own, as well as bring up various friends to perform with him on occasion. He has released 5 albums of his own to date, tours regularly with Natalie Merchant and is a fixture of the New York City music scene.

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly

Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
twice monthly
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk group. A... "Folk-hero. Cut from the same cloth as Tim Hardin and Harry Nilsson" ...Kevin Corrigan
Sunday 6/19 Monday 6/20 Tuesday 6/21 Wednesday 6/22 Thursday 6/23 Friday 6/24 Saturday 6/25

7 - 10
Blue Sunday
w/ Emory "Am I The Devil" Joseph & the Delta Session Band (Brandon Terzic, Kevin Twigg, Scott Stein & Ben Seawell)
Every other week - a Sunday Blues Jam at Banjo Jim's with a house band set, an open jam and special guests soloists and singers

10
Homespun Vector
Guitarist and painter Rob Servo brings together a diverse group of musicians in an atmosphere of creativity and improvisation. A mix of finger picking guitar, melodic bass lines, and beats influenced by hip hop, electro and world rhythms melding into an instrumental experience exploring composition and collaboration


11
Niko Laven and friends
"(From Texas and a highly successful "family" band), The Lavens... Niko is crafting masterful songs with his agile finger-picking and memorable whisky-edged baritone voice" ... Kelli King

7
tba


8
Corn Mo


9:00
Sabrina Chap Classical piano skills, the ballad heartbreak of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel all come together with this engaging vaudevillian performer

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

7 - 9 Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
We showcase the best songwriters from the area with the occasional visiting artist. Song sharing will be done Round Robin.
This month featuring the piano based chanteuse Marci Geller, Turner Adams , a troubadour who gives voice to the human journey through music & the melodious and meditative singer/songwriter Reade McCardell (check out his G-Town Radio)



9 - late
Kristin' the Night Away hosted by Kristin Andreassen
Songwriter Kristin Andreassen has been featured on Prairie Home Companion. Her Banjo Jim's shows bring together friends from the folk and rock community for a sharing of new works and impromptu collaborations. 



7
The Legendary Terry Waldo

8
Sam Sherwin
From Detroit, this guitarslinger has always had a gig, whether playing lead with someone else or fronting his own band. He has been a fixture in the NYC music scene for a dozen years plus! With Dena Tauriello (drums), Peter Vitalone (keyboards), Donna "Lady Bass" McPherson, Janet LaBelle (vocals), Glen Fittin (percussion) & Jen Dowd (flute)

9
Gabriel Gordon
Gabriel is a killer guitar player both electric and acoustic and his songs are beguiling as his voice. Here are 2 videos of him:
"Say A Lot Of Things" and at Izzy Young's Folklore Centrum




10
Mahoney and the Moment
Melodic progressive folk music influenced by fresh love and city life

11:00
tba


7
Annie Dinerman w/ special guest, Cordelia Stephens
Funny, frank and definitely female. Dinerman holds the 2006 the Abe Olman Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame.
8
Lori Behrman
Why does anybody who lives in a city get into country rock music? How about the honesty, the feeling, the stories, the songs about stuff that really happens? Lori grew up in Queens and is now hammering out country rock anthems
9
Melanie Edwards Laboratories
Haunting vocals, intricate compositions and songbird melodies and the comedic interludes between songs make it a theatrical experience
10
Scott Stein
Great piano playing and vocals by award winning pianist/composer Scott Stein. A member of the Ramblers, he works with many other musicians around the NYC area.

11
Jason Knight
His Midwestern pop/rock songs, show the influence of the sun and easy living he experienced while living in California before moving to Brooklyn

5-7
Happy Hour Show!
Drink specials!

Spiff Wiegand of the Whistlin' Wolves




7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
Avenue A Records is an independent record label dedicated to finding and unearthing the gems of the underground music scene and connecting those artists with you

7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
and many more!



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


8
Trevor Reichman From far west Texas, Trevor is an low inpact touring musician. He encourages you to meet him at the shows by taking mass transit, carpooling, walking, or by bicycle if possible. But no Hummer drivers will be turned away.

9
Jailbox
"(Jailbox) stakes a sonic claim to the melodic and sensitive British rock" ...The Riverfront Times

10
Karen Collins & The Backroads Band
Country singer and coal miner's daughter, Karen Collins writes exceptional songs that she delivers in a traditional style-Hazel Dickens meets Loretta Lynn.

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Sunday 6/19 Monday 6/20 Tuesday 6/21 Wednesday 6/22 Thursday 6/23 Friday 6/24 Saturday 6/25

June 19 - June 25, 2011 above

June 26 - July 2, 2011

The Jack Hardy Songwriter Group
presents:

Sundays
Devoted to the art and the craft of songwriting, Jack created an alternative universe of songwriters workshops, indie record labels, recorded magazines and more, all championing the song as an art form. Before his untimely death in March 2011, he issued 16 albums, had 8 plays produced, founded and edited The Fast Folk Musical Magazine and hosted the country's longest-running weekly songwriters workshop. He was the only person to be convicted of libeling a President of the United States (Nixon).

Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars
one Sunday monthly
One Sunday a month As Monica Passin of Li'l Mo and the Monicats and Banjo Lisa harvest a Field of Stars for your pleasure.
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

mbiraNYC
monthly
MbiraNYC plays the traditional songs that have been handed down through scores of generations as given to us by the master mbira players of Zimbabwe who play Shona music. The iron-pronged mbira produces music beautiful enough to attract spirits and rhythmically energized enough to keep people dancing through all-night ceremonies.

The Legendary Terry Waldo - ragtime and stride piano
Wednesdays
His THIS IS RAGTIME is the definitive book on the subject, and his 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio fueled the 1970's ragtime revival. Be sure to mark the new day of the week (Wednesday) to catch this internationally known master.

Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month

Avenue Seay Jubilee
Last Thursdays
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea, led by Drina Seay plays and brings us special guests every month!

Lorraine Leckie and her demons
first Saturdays
Lorraine Leckie’s songs have a stylish menace, but they’re more about menace than style. Calling her excellent backup band Her Demons completes the picture – her music mines a rich urban noir vein, equal parts powerpop, Americana and psychedelia, a throwback to a more dangerous era in New York both musically and otherwise.
Sunday 6/26 Monday 6/27 Tuesday 6/28 Wednesday 6/29 Thursday 6/30 Friday 7/1 Saturday 7/2

7
Wool&Grant featuring Ina May Wool & Bev Grant
from the Jack Hardy Songwriter Group...

8:00 - 10:00
Li'l Mo & Banjo Lisa's Field Of Stars No cover!
this month featuring:

Lisa Lowell (a journeywoman back up vocalist who has toured and recorded with Bruce Springsteen, Garland Jeffries, David Johansen, and many other artists) & Alana Amram (a pure, haunting voice that can cut through any club chatter and wrap itself around your heart with its honesty and lack of pretence who became a traveling musician and storyteller at an early age) , Johnny Jake (beloved old-school singer and guitar player who has played with every great roots and country musician in the area) & of course Monica Passin!
Featuring singers, song writers, & players sittin' around singin' & playin'.
Our host Monica Passin (aka Li’l Mo) is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and leader of the band Li'l Mo & the Monicats.
"In (Monica Passin's) most country moments she broadly recalls Patsy Cline... Passin is a deeply soulful country singer.... but musically is more Appalachia than Delta. ...Jerome Clark


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Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Playing, recording, and touring with some of America's gret musicians (Pinetop Perkins, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry & Odetta, to name a few), gave Brad solid grounding to lead his Vestapolitans offering a good-time mix of originals and covers spanning blues, ragtime, hill country breakdowns & rock 'n' roll.

9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade
Miss Tess tours with a tight knit quartet complete with guitar/lap steel, upright bass, drums, and herself on guitar and vocals. She draws inspiration from older styles of music, and uses those sounds in the service of her own sultry personality.


7
Dan Strauss


8
mbiraNYC



9
Ward White "Brooklyn’s Ward White sports a sweet, high tenor whose hints of fragility are just a ploy: when he goes after the dramatic top notes, he nails them. He’s a veteran of the Loser’s Lounge and the duo McGinty & White, specializing in soaring, lyrical pop." ...The New Yorker


10
Dane Terry A Neo-Vaudevillian Songster whose songs create musical vignettes, his characters and images are backlit by a full palette of pianistic colors and given focus with his visceral imagery and vulnerable warble. "Dane Terry’s jangly stories conjure a ghostly Tammy Wynette singing songs from an imaginary musical written by Igor Stravinsky and Ray Bradbury." ...Jordan O Jordan, Bicycle Records


11
Blackwater Mojo
Appalachian, soulful and bordering on trance-like, their sound comes from bare bones instrumentation. A National Tri-Cone resonator guitar and percussion with pre-war treatments of modern originals and select covers.


7
The Legendary Terry Waldo
Ragtime and stride piano player virtuouso Terry Waldo Entertainer and protege of the late Eubie Blake, has produced over 40 albums.

8
Stew Cutler Band Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar

9
Jon Paul
Lyrically driven, with poetic imagery, and thoughtful storytelling, escaping the everyday love songs that crowd our ears, his unique mix of blues and folk has captivated audiences throughout the North East, Texas, and Europe and is now getting notice in the New York music scene


10
Woodpecker
Woodpecker returns! Bluegrass-style covers of punk tunes, as well as originals, their clever, wordy lyrics and sophisticated hooks betray a penchant for indie pop


11
Kevin McCarthy
Tom's last album, Collapsible Plans was produced by Ben Harper and features Jackson Browne.


7
Sherryl Marshall Her resume is a mile long with diverse musical compadres such as Chubby Checker, Joni Mitchell & The Klezmatics. Also TV appearances on Saturday NIght Live & Conan O'Brien. Her original songs come to life at Banjo Jim's with the vocal trio Dusty. Click here to see a video of them singing a unique cowgirl version of "Staying Alive"

8
Peter Myers
Singer/songwriter, studio musician Myers has held staff writing positions with CBS Songs, MCA Music and Warner Chappell Music - his songs have recorded by artists throughout Europe and Japan. His recent project titled "Jigsaw Monet" is scheduled to be released in June, 2011
9 - 11
Avenue Seay Jubilee

9
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea

featuring Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar), Dave Seay (bass) & Eric Seftel (drums)

10
Emory Joseph
Bonnie Raitt said this about Emory, "(he's) the real deal..great singer, his range and chops remind me of Lowell; writes soulful, funky and beautifully crafted songs. I love this guy...."

11
The Kind Band




7
Chris Glenn
This award winning songwriter has opened for Tori Amos and the Marshall Tucker Band, played at Woodstock (1999), was the first artist on Bitter End Recors and was called "the best lyricist going" by author Myra Friedman. Accompanied by Matt Rocchio, his lyrics and melodies evoke both Oklahoma and New York City roots.

8
Rony Corcos
Originaly from Isreal, her original songs have traveled the world winding up in NYC for the "Meany" Festival and at Banjo Jim's


9
Elisa Flynn Her songs are full of wit and off-kilter, hypnotic rhythms, cover topics ranging from plastic Virgin Marys coming to life, Egon Schiele, and the Donner Party, and are delivered using just her big voice and a hopped-up, pedal-fueled acoustic guitar.

10
Jordan Levinson Guitar, banjo, poetry, rhythm, soul, her music is inspired by real raw emotion, regardless of its form or source. A few of her biggest inspirations are Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, and Howlin' Wolf, though her day-to-day soundtrack is a range of 60's and 70's soul, hip hop, and dancehall  

11
Fancy Trash
Folk for the Anti-folk, by blending old and ancient sounds with modern day misery.


12
The Other Shoe



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Lorraine Leckie and Her Demons Swinging, bluesy, phantasmagorically-tinged, dark, gritty intensity with casual, unaffected vocals - This week double billed with Carol Lipnik!

8
Carol Lipnik & Matt Kanelos: Ghosts In The Ocean
Songs To Celebrate The End Of The World - Avant-Chanteuse siren of song Carol Lipnik's reverb drenched multi octave dramatic vocals paired with Matt Kanelos' minimalist and ecstatic piano stylings and vocal harmonies artfully deconstruct, explore, and reinvent apocalyptic cover songs by such artists as Leonard Cohen, Richard Thompson, Wilco, Brian Eno & Judy Henske

9
The Berger Sisters

10
The Melody Allegra Band

11
Collin Rocker
A Western New Jersey's native, his music comes from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, colliding with strip malls and the asphalt ocean. Tales of the American Workingman, Honky-Tonk Saturday Nights, After Hour Airwave Surfers, and Truck Stop Coffee Haunts, Fingerstyle Country Blues, and so much more.
Sunday 6/26 Monday 6/27 Tuesday 6/28 Wednesday 6/29 Thursday 6/30 Friday 7/1 Saturday 7/2

June 26 - July 2, 2011above

July 3 - July 9, 2011

Blue Sunday w/ Emory "Am I The Devil" Joseph & the Delta Session Band
Every Other Sunday
featuring Brandon Terzic, Kevin Twigg, Scott Stein & Ben Seawell and special guests soloists and singers.

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


Stew Cutler Band
2 Wednesdays a month

Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
Wednesdays in July
Banjo Jim's welcomes this Twin Cities based sextet that combines Americana with hot club jazz and a hint of mountain gypsy. With the band's endearing and fierce stage presence as well as Lucy's "Melanie like" vocals, they have charmed audiences since 2008, opening for bands such as Mirah and Thoa, Calvin Johnson, and The Microphones.
Paul Thornton
Second Saturday of the month
Old school psychedelic rocker (from The Godz) mellows into old school country in the rolling hills of St. Marks Place

Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side
Second Saturday of the month
Sunday 7/3 Monday 7/4 Tuesday 7/5 Wednesday 7/6 Thursday 7/7 Friday 7/8 Saturday 7/9

7 - 10
Blue Sunday
A Sunday Blues Jam at Banjo Jim's with a house band set, special guests and an open jam!

10
Matthew Snow & the Way It Was
They write the kind of tune that you might remember hearing just before a 4am last call at some Chicago dive on the tail end of an 8-hour long whiskey and cigarette binge. Churning, foot-stomping rockers. Swaying, desirous ballads. Interesting arrangements and good ol' fashioned guitar solos.

11
Andy Stack Trio



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8
Lonesome Fausto
Inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

9
Knut Hamre & Rannveig Djønne
Award winning musicians for Hardanger, Norway: fiddle & button accordion! They find a common ground and interest in the melodic and beautiful tunes from Hardanger and the stories behind the tunes. Their traditional and original tunes have traveled all over the world and now to Banjo Jim's!

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).

7
The Weapons Featuring past members of The Waldos, Dee Dee Ramone & The Spiky Tops and The Poorboys, The Weapons acoustic journey brings them to Banjo Jim's

8
Suska Varda
An eclectic mix of old time blues, jazz, and swing tunes, traditional American and ethnic folk, klezmer and Yiddish soul. A chip off her grandmother’s boogie woogie piano playing block


9 - 12
Songs of Independence & Protest hosted by Boo Reiner and Elena Skye
The Demolition String Duo host an evening of patriotic protest songs to ring in another year of American independence- special guests!


7
Hank Topless
Arizona singer-songwriter Hank Topless delivers a soulful musical blend of hard country & classic country blues

8
Stew Cutler Band
Denny Mcdermott - drums, EJ Sharp - keys, Mary Jean - vocals, David C - bass, Stew Cutler - guitar

9
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said: (I have) "been lucky enough to have (Hiro) sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!" Hiro Suzuki (guitar & vox), Mike Berman (bass) & Reverend Chris St. Hilaire (drums)


10
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles



11
Ryan Traster


7
Bob Katz & the Mangos with Carolyn Waters Original songs from the Woody Allen of folk-punk

8
Beth DeSombre
Sing Out! describes her songs as "smart and uplifting" and Christine Lavin calls her songwriting "wonderful"

9
Kelley Swindall Jewel meets Joan Baez singin' original southern folk

10
Lizzie and the Makers



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7:00
Zeb Gould
Gillian Welch, Philip Glass, John Fahey, Neil Young & Daniel Johnston are all influences on this Midwesterner turned New Yorker who is featured in many other bands around the city

8
Arthur Migliazza
Blues and Boogie Woogie piano

9
Thee Shambels w/Alex Mallet
Ramblin' and a shamblin', dark and folksy, the British born leader of the Brooklyn five piece sings songs of heartbreak, runaway junkies and cannabalism on the trail

10:30
The Mad Town Special
Great country/blues/jazz party band with 3 horns in the rhythm section!


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2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral and Jeremiah Birnbaum
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Paul Thornton



8
Nathan Reich
"Pastoral indie-folk with subdued vocals and glittering acoustic guitar." ...CMJ

9 - late
Down Home Live! - On the Lower East Side hosted by Matt "Feral" Foster

For the best in Old-time, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pre-Blues and original songs, come on down to Banjo Jim's on the 2nd Saturday night of every month, conceived by Eli Smith of Down Home Radio.
Sunday 7/3 Monday 7/4 Tuesday 7/5 Wednesday 7/6 Thursday 7/7 Friday 7/8 Saturday 7/9

July 3 - July 9, 2011above

July 10 - July 16, 2011

Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
monthly

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
Wednesdays in July
Banjo Jim's welcomes this Twin Cities based sextet for a month long residency. They have charmed audiences since 2008, opening for bands such as Mirah and Thoa, Calvin Johnson, and The Microphones.
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins
monthly
Only at a wonderfully intimate venue like Banjo Jim's can you experience a show as rollicking and welcoming as this one.
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
third Saturdays

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

LJ Murphy
Third Saturday of the month
A modern-day beatnik, a vaudeville barker, a film noir rocker, a blues growler, a barroom balladeer, a saloon philosopher, a subway cabaret monster and an untraditional traditionalist? Singer-songwriter L J Murphy has been described as all of these things. One of the most unique and poetic songwriters to come out of New York City in a very long time.

Whistlin' Wolves
Third Saturday of the month

The Whistlin' Wolves feature the ukulele, fiddle, vocals and two time world championship whistling of Emily Eagen; the cookin' harmonica, and singing of Trip Henderson; the wizard of the strings & things Spiff Wiegand on vocals, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and jew's-harp; and Chris Q. Murphy singing, playing bass and guitar.
Sunday 7/10 Monday 7/11 Tuesday 7/12 Wednesday 7/13 Thursday 7/14 Friday 7/15 Saturday 7/16

7 - 10
Exceedingly Good Songs Night - Hosted by Ken Schatz
An Open Singing Session in the Folk-Roots Tradition

10
Tony Tedesco & Gorgo Beach
Tony, a former Poet Laureate of the Asbury Park music scene teamed up with Gorgoon mandolin bringing a whole new dimension to the hard cutting bullseye style

11
Rising Appalachia
A genre-bending force of sound that uses vocal harmony, lyrical prowess and diverse artistic collaborations to defy cultural clichés and ignite a musical revolution...

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8
The Steel Standard
Steel Standard honed their distinct and original sound as the rhythm section for sultry singer Miss Tess. Their "Country Bop" style brings a new approach to the tradition of Western Swing - borrowing from the repertoire of both country and jazz- with edgy new arrangements of classic tunes. Drummer Matt Meyer is joined by Raphael McGregor on lap steel guitar and Danny Weller on bass

9
Linnzi Zaorski Band
Linnzi is considered one of the founding performers in the neo-trad jazz scene originating on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, specializing in 1930s depression-era swing. She has also received a handful of film credits. "...the Ninth Ward’ s torchiest torch singer, evoking the lost, romantic days when men were men and women were dames in seamed stockings and stiletto heels." ...Offbeat Magazine

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards


7
Julianna Finch
From a long tradition of storytelling Georgia songwriters with a sultry, soothing voice and carefully crafted lyrics, Juliana sounds the way a good bourbon tastes


8
The Peaceniks
Fronted by peace activist Barry Gruber (co-director of Universal Peace Day), and Moogy Klingman (who co-wrote the hit song "You Gotta Have Friends"), The Peaceniks are a band that sing songs about Peace and Love


9:30
James Dean Is Dead
A musical collective. You can see a video of them by clicking here


11:00
Jens Jepsen



7
Harrison Roach
Harrison Roach captures a youthful intelligence through creative melodies and a distinctive voice

8
Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans
Playing, recording, and touring with some of America's gret musicians (Pinetop Perkins, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry & Odetta, to name a few), gave Brad solid grounding to lead his Vestapolitans offering a good-time mix of originals and covers spanning blues, ragtime, hill country breakdowns & rock 'n' roll.

9
Jason Darling



10
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
The combination of Americana with hot club jazz, a hint of mountain gypsy and the band's endearing and fierce stage presence is a solid underpinning for Lucy's "Melanie like" vocals


11
Arthur Migliazza

Arizona Blues Hall of Famer and International Blues Challenge finalist Arthur Migliazza brings his Blues and Boogie Woogie piano show to Banjo Jim’s


7
Bonnie Montgomery
A classically trained opera singer by day and a Denim Chanteuse by night, she woos live audiences by effortlessly combining opera with country folk rock, allowing her songs to resonate for days

8
Annie Dinerman
Funny, frank and definitely female. Dinerman holds the 2006 the Abe Olman Award from Songwriters Hall of Fame


9 - late
Lindy Loo's Country Cuzins

featuring:
Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, Homeboy Steve Antonakos, Kelli King, Lauren Levy & Cuzin Chuckie Loo & Chicky Wicky.
An old school variety show featuring comedy and country music from the stars on the NYC&W scene. With a changing cast of the best and the brightest each month, the vibe is fun and loose with all the audience feeling like members of Lindy's Hillbilly Family by the end of the night



7:00
Dylan Charles
This troubadour singer/songwriter, storyteller and guitarist delivers dynamic performances exploring a kaleidoscope of styles, from Folk to Funk. He relocated to southeast Arizona in 2007 where he was enchanted by the desert vibrations that now permeate his unique brand of Americana.

8
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band
Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, uke & washtub bass - original bluegrass with substance and soul, a dose of old blues and rock 'n' roll!

9
The Mudd Band
a rock influenced country-punk band with folk-reggae thrown in! "Cosmic Mudd"

10
Lonesome Fausto



11
Mac McCarty



2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
LJ Murphy


8
Guilford County Kings
Traditional soaring vocals & virtuosic instrumentals. Bennett Sullivan (banjo), Logan Ledger (guitar & vox), and Neil Pearlman (mandolin)

9
The Ramblin' Kind
Honest, unfiltered honky-tonk music that's hard to come by here in the city

10
Whistlin' Wolves


11
JP and Gilbert's


12
Collin Rocker
A Western New Jersey's native, his music comes from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, colliding with strip malls and the asphalt ocean. Tales of the American Workingman, Honky-Tonk Saturday Nights, After Hour Airwave Surfers, and Truck Stop Coffee Haunts, Fingerstyle Country Blues, and so much more.

Sunday 7/10 Monday 7/11 Tuesday 7/12 Wednesday 7/13 Thursday 7/14 Friday 7/15 Saturday 7/16

July 10 - July 16, 2011above

July 17 - July 23, 2011

Blue Sunday w/ Emory "Am I The Devil" Joseph & the Delta Session Band
Every Other Sunday
featuring Brandon Terzic, Kevin Twigg, & Ben Seawell and special guests soloists and singers.

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
Third Tuesdays
We showcase the best songwriters from the area with the occasional visiting artist. Song sharing will be done Round Robin.

Tzvi Skolnik
monthly
Tzvi w/ Tony Ventura, & Chris Infusino, play original music and interpretations of songs by Muddy Waters, Peter Tosh, The Beatles, The Funky Meters, TV theme songs, and others, all featuring Tsvi's adventurous guitar playing

Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
Wednesdays in July
Banjo Jim's welcomes this Twin Cities based sextet that combines Americana with hot club jazz and a hint of mountain gypsy. With the band's endearing and fierce stage presence as well as Lucy's "Melanie like" vocals, they have charmed audiences since 2008, opening for bands such as Mirah and Thoa, Calvin Johnson, and The Microphones.
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins
twice monthly
Daniel's unique songs and delivery fuel this power folk/rock group
Free Advice 4th Saturdays
Banjo and mandolin and fine vocals is the core for this high energy band that describe themself as Bluegrass, Experimental, Healing & Easy Listening at the same time. Their debut at Banjo Jim's proved that the stage can hardly contain them!
Sunday 7/17 Monday 7/18 Tuesday 7/19 Wednesday 7/20 Thursday 7/21 Friday 7/22 Saturday 7/23

7 - 10
Blue Sunday
A Sunday Blues Jam at Banjo Jim's with a house band set, special guests and an open jam!

10
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The Steel Standard
Steel Standard honed their distinct and original sound as the rhythm section for sultry singer Miss Tess. Their "Country Bop" style brings a new approach to the tradition of Western Swing - borrowing from the repertoire of both country and jazz- with edgy new arrangements of classic tunes. Drummer Matt Meyer is joined by Raphael McGregor on lap steel guitar and Danny Weller on bass

9
Hiro Suzuki Band
Elvin Bishop said this of this Banjo Jim's regular: (I have) "been lucky enough to have him sit in with my band several times. I love the way this guy plays!"

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud


7 - 9
Alphabet City Songwriter's Exchange hosted by Honor Finnegan
This month featuring Ina May Wool , Paul Sachs & Tim Robinson


9
PartyFolk
Formerly, Party People, This NYC folk duo, Leah Latella & Noah Chase take foot-stomping country songs and infuse them with party-like folk rock. Mandolin, guitar, ukulele, kazoo, harnomies and great energy!


10
The Brothers Yares
Ami (12 string guitar, vocals) and Gavri Tov (upright bass, vocals) take the intensity and beauty of the Middle East and combined it with their New Jersey upbringing - a fusion of Americana and Middle Easterna


11
A Lion Named Bryan featuring Bryan Nebel
A Fender Telecaster, upright bass, and sharp vocal harmonies bring to life original compositions


7
Ace Case His alt-rock with a twang, or Americana with an edge is chronically entertaining.

8
Tzvi Skolnik


9
Jens Jepsen Band
A range of well-composed pop-melodies, his songs are played with an honesty and dedication that feels very contagious


10
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles



11
Cranston Dean


7
Hannah Elka Meyers
A native New Yorker with a style that is all her own, her original songs range in genre from vampy blues to sweet country ballads to edgy punk. A multi-instrumentalist, she plays classical violin, rock and jazz drums, guitar, and a mean castanet

8
The J. Blake Blues Band
A high octane combination of Chicago & Texas style blues…with a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll and a touch of funk.

9
Ramblin' Andy and the See Ya Laters
An original old-time band that specializes in a high energy, rowdy romp that is sure to get you, your grandfolks, and itty bitty babies dancing.

10
Lasse Matthiessen
He creates a poetic universe that moves between the coordinates of slow motion, melancholy and sincerity that holds a distinct duality – fragility and wildness

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7:00
Susan Sed Trio
Fronted by sinewy, alien temptress Susan Sed, this band packs a meaty sound with an in your face delivery. Sed is known for her cynical, humorous lyrics set to upbeat melodies and her powerful belt. Matt Rocchio (bass) anchors the rythym section and Brendan Saadat plays lead guitar

8 - 10
CS Gray
aka Chris Gray

with special guest
No Lucky Horse
Songwriter and session musician Chris Gray has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone & Spin magazines and has appeared on numerous radio shows including NPR’s "World Café" & "Vin Scelsa’s Idiot’s Delight" on WNEW

10
Sunday Blues
The Sunday Blues' live show contains equal parts drama and mystique-filled aura.


11
Lizzie and the Makers




2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon


7
Daniel Harnett & The Griffins


8
Rony Corcos
Originaly from Isreal, her original songs have traveled the world winding up in NYC for the "Meany" Festival


9
Small Town Sheiks
these Alt/Folk journeymen take you on the curved highway of human experience

10
Aches and the Pains
Anthony Kapfer aka AK (guitar, vocals & percussion with his legs) & Ricky Wells (guitar & vocals)

11
Free Advice


Sunday 7/17 Monday 7/18 Tuesday 7/19 Wednesday 7/20 Thursday 7/21 Friday 7/22 Saturday 7/23

July 17 - July 23, 2011above

July 24 - July 30, 2011

Homeboy Steve Antonakos
twice monthly
Early on a Monday and late on a weekend night - for music lovers of all sleep patterns!

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing!
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards
Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
Wednesdays in July
Banjo Jim's welcomes this Twin Cities based sextet that combines Americana with hot club jazz and a hint of mountain gypsy. With the band's endearing and fierce stage presence as well as Lucy's "Melanie like" vocals, they have charmed audiences since 2008, opening for bands such as Mirah and Thoa, Calvin Johnson, and The Microphones.
Avenue Seay Jubilee
Last Thursdays
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea, led by Drina Seay plays and brings us special guests every month!

Avenue A Records Showcase
monthly

Sunday 7/24 Monday 7/25 Tuesday 7/26 Wednesday 7/27 Thursday 7/28 Friday 7/29 Saturday 7/30


7
Rose Marriot
Rock oriented originals and covers

8
Thomas Patrick Maguire
He sets his low-key tales of working-class life to deceptively simple stripped-down melodies that haunt the listener. No wonder New York Newsday has twice lauded him as one of New York's best local artists in its year-end wrap-ups, calling his music "utterly hypnotic"

9
Jordan Levinson Guitar, banjo, poetry, rhythm, soul, her music is inspired by real raw emotion, regardless of its form or source. A few of her biggest inspirations are Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, and Howlin' Wolf, though her day-to-day soundtrack is a range of 60's and 70's soul, hip hop, and dancehall  

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9:00
Homeboy Steve Antonakos
A fine addition to many NYC bands, Homeboy Steve never ceases to charm us with his diverse guitar skills and his intelligent wit

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud



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8 - 10
Sabrina Chap presents:
Funny Broads
Four laugh-out loud lady musicians will come together for an evening of hilarity and musical revelry- including Sabrina Chap, Lady Scoutington, Juliet Jenske and Shelly Watson!


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7
E.B. Anderson
A journey back to the days when before genres existed and defined artists. He mixes styles ranging from prewar folk and blues with country and rockabilly

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9
Jason Darling
A veteran of Berklee College of Music and Electric Lady Studios, Jason worked with Leona Naess for over 4 years as they toured the world.


10
Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles



11
Collin Rocker
A Western New Jersey's native, his music comes from the hills of beautiful lingering farms, and once thriving small towns, colliding with strip malls and the asphalt ocean.


7
Xenia
Performance poet and singer/songwriter fresh off the New Jersey coffee house circuit

8
Gretchen Witt
Award winning songwriter (including the Kerrville New Folk Contest) weaves threads of folk, country, and pop to create a sound ripe with femininity with a voice that is all her own
9 - 11
Avenue Seay Jubilee

9
Drina & the Deep Blue Sea

featuring Homeboy Steve Antonakos (guitar), Dave Seay (bass) & Eric Seftel (drums)

10
Homeboy Steve Antonakos with Rod Gross
Guitar and drums duo!

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7 - late
Avenue A Records Showcase
Avenue A Records is an independent record label dedicated to finding and unearthing the gems of the underground music scene and connecting those artists with you

7 Charlene & Mo of Spanking Charlene
8 Mark Abernathy
9 Brian Molnar
10 Glenna Bell
11 Speedo Harmonica Jones
12 Joe Cassady & The West End Sound




2:30-6:30
Open Mic - Hosted by Wayne Kral
Sign-up 2:30; music 3-6:30pm - every Saturday afternoon

7
Princess Mena She breathes chords and bleeds piano keys - be prepared to party with royalty and sing the night away!

8
Hiro Suzuki Band
Great guitar playing from band leader Hiro - come hear Japanese blues!

8:30
Peter Myers
Singer/songwriter, studio musician Myers has had songs have recorded by artists throughout Europe and Japan.

9
Celebrate Banjo Jim's Party! Come celebrate Banjo Jim's with us - this may be our last party or it may be the first of many farewell parties! Who know?! But it's time to get rid of the mopey wopeys and Celebrate why we've enjoyed this kind of music and ambiance for over 5 years!

Sunday 7/24 Monday 7/25 Tuesday 7/26 Wednesday 7/27 Thursday 7/28 Friday 7/29 Saturday 7/30

July 24 - July 30, 2011above

July 31 - Aug. 2, 2011

Blue Sunday w/ Emory "Am I The Devil" Joseph & the Delta Session Band
Every Other Sunday
featuring Brandon Terzic, Kevin Twigg, & Ben Seawell and special guests soloists and singers.

Lonesome Fausto
twice monthly
Fine finger picking guitar inspired by a variety of sources - including Blind Blake, Irving Berlin, Leo Kottke, and Hank Williams - his own compositions are performed in his own distinctive style. You can see a video of Lonesome Fausto by clicking here

Lichtman's Brain Cloud
every Monday night
Western swing! Lichtman's Brain Cloud includes Tamar Korn (vocals), Skip Krevens (guitar and vocals), Raphael McGregor (steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drum), Andrew Hall (bass), Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), and frequent guest appearances & collaborations with Matt Munisteri (guitar), Scott Kettner (percussion), and Miss Tess (vocals).


Sunday 7/31 Monday 8/1 Tuesday 8/2  


7 - 10
Blue Sunday
A Sunday Blues Jam at Banjo Jim's with a house band set, special guests and an open jam!

10
Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY
Charlie Apicella is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist. He "...is a no-nonsense player of unquestioned chops and whose soul drips from each note... This is "organic" music" ...John Heidt, Vintage Guitar Magazine - IRON CITY is Charlie Apicella (guitar), Kendall Eddy (bass) & Alan Korzin (drums).

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7
Madam Macadam featuring Matt Meyer
Featuring members of NYC mainstay jazz and pop bands Miss Tess and Lake Street Dive, Madam Macadam is a Brooklyn based band specializing in 1970s inspired, blues drenched rock and roll


8
Lonesome Fausto



9
Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade
Miss Tess tours with a tight knit quartet complete with guitar/lap steel, upright bass, drums, and herself on guitar and vocals. She draws inspiration from older styles of music, and uses those sounds in the service of her own sultry personality.

10:00 - late
Lichtman's Brain Cloud
Lichtman's original arrangements and authentic transcriptions branch off from the most exciting era from the most exciting western swing band ever. Many of the Braincloud's members came from the old-timey-jazz Cangelosi Cards

7
The Berger Sisters
This collaboration between fiddler/violinist Melody Allegra and accordionist/pianist Mariel Adora explores music from around the world including cajun, klezmer, americana, jazz, brazilian, western swing and pretty much anything else they fancy. With enchanting harmonies and grooving, danceable songs, the sisters' debut performance promises to delight!


8
Bad Man Yells
An urban kick to a traditional country rock sound.


9
Scott Barkan trio
In demand sideman Scott Barkan finds his signature shimmering guitar tones and skronky, avant/country improvisations serving as the backdrop for his witty, self-effacing and often heartbreaking songwriting. The tunes run the gamut from ethereal ballads to swampy grooves to blistering bluegrass numbers, but his powerful voice and somber, humorous songwriting always remain front and center


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Sunday 7/31 Monday 8/1 Tuesday 8/2  

July 31 - Aug. 2, 2011above

Friday 8/5
Music Of The North Mississippi Hill Country -
Hosted By Pork Chop Willie

Saturday, 8/6,
Open mic hosted by Wayne Kral 2:30
The Mac McCarty Revue

Monday 8/8
Susan Kramer with her Trio - 9pm

Wednesday 8/10
Scot Howard with D.O.T.S. C.O.N.F.U.S.E. M.I.N.D.S - 8pm
Cornell Bros. Washtub Band - 9:30

Thursday 8/11
Sammo - 8pm
Susan Kramer with her Trio - 9pm
Max Johnson & Bennett Johnson w/ special guests - 10pm

Friday, 8/12
Philip Lynch 9:00
The Hippy Nuts 10:00

Saturday, 8/13,
Open mic hosted by Wayne Kral 2:30
John Powers & the Open Mic Players 7:00
featuring Paul Thornton @ 7:00
The Mac McCarty Revue featuring:
The Mac McCarty 9:00
LJ Murphy 10:00
Evan Fricks 11:00

Sunday, 8/14,
Kelley Swindall 7:00
Blues on Sunday featuring:
Scott Stein 8:00
Lizzie and the Makers 9:00