Josh Joffen

James O’Malley

Friday, April 15th at 8 PM

This evening of music features two very talented singer/songwriters: Josh Joffen and James O’Malley. These original and energetic artists will perform both separately and do a few songs together, all starting at 8 PM at the coffeehouse.

JOSH JOFFEN is a two-time winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival’s songwriter competition. The son of a schoolteacher and a rabbi-turned-artist who met at a chess club in Greenwich Village, Josh made his own pilgrimage to the Village after college to learn the art and craft of songwriting and performing. He learned well; Josh has been a featured artist at festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts, and colleges around the North and Southeast. Good Times Magazine declared, “Eventually, we could see Joffen’s name listed along with artists such as John Hiatt, Jon Tiven, and David Olney in terms of songwriting – the compositions, melodies, and most of all the soul on display here are all first rate. . .Score one for Long Island for a change; Joffen’s sometimes jazzy tempos but always heartfelt lyrics will prove he’s a force to be reckoned with in coming years.”

www.joshjoffen.com

JAMES O’MALLEY is a hugely talented lyricist and musician who writes knowingly of life’s foibles, triumphs and defeats. He delivers his songs in a subtle, whispering tenor that completely draws the listener into the story he is telling. Critics praise the New York area artist’s warm melodies, story-telling abilities and his way of charming audiences. “He is an accomplished finger-style guitarist whose singing will remind you of a genial Paul Simon and his engaging stage presence makes him a must see performer,” said Music Matters in a 2015 review of his latest album. “The vocals and guitar tell his stories with just a light touch of instrumental support. This is O’Malley’s best work yet. Here is an artist who knows how to take sweetness seriously. O’Malley’s melodies catch your attention from the first listen.”

www.reverbnation.com/JamesOmalley

Our Times Coffeehouse, staffed entirely with volunteers, has been presenting live music for over 25 years. OTC is dedicated to supporting affordable folk music on Long Island, and over the years has hosted hundreds of outstanding performers in a warm, intimate setting. The Our Times Coffeehouse is a joint project of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island (EHS) and the Long Island Progressive Coalition (LIPC), with the assistance of the Research and Education Project of Long Island (REP-LI).