The Our Times Coffeehouse is proud to present Greg Greenway and Pat Wictor from Borther Sun. They will be performing as a duo. They celebrate the amazing power of two-part male harmonies, singing contemporary folk with touches of gospel, blues, jazz and pop.
Join us for an exhilarating evening of great music in the intimate setting of the
Our Times Coffeehouse.
Suggested Donations For This Performance:
Adults: $20
Students (w/IDs): $10 Children under 12: $6 (very young children are free) Tickets on sale at the door. Sorry, no pre-sales are available.
The 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).
Our Times Coffeehouse is proud to present The Levins, whose My Friend Hafiz CD was selected by WFUV’s John Platt as a top 10 CD of 2013.
Their harmony-driven acoustic music features both guitar and piano, along with tightly blended unison vocals. They are 2014 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriter winners and South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter Finalists. Their albums have garnered invitations to collaborate and perform nationally and in Amsterdam and England. Their new CD Trust hit the Top Ten on the Folk DJ charts. “Their voices fit together like water and ice, like heat and steam,” wrote R. Cuccaro in Acoustic Live NYC & Beyond.
Ira and Julia met at an open mic at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA at a singer/songwriter competition. They married in 2002 and in late 2010, they left their respective bands—as well as their comfort zones on the West Coast—and moved to New York to pursue music full-time, together.
Join us for their exhilarating performance in the intimate setting of Our Times Coffeehouse.
Suggested Donations:
Adults: $15
Students (w/IDs): $10 Children under 12: $6 (very young children are free) Tickets on sale at the door. Sorry, no pre-sales are available.
The 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).
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
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.”
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.”
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).
Suggested Donations:
Adults: $15
Students (w/IDs): $10 Children under 12: $6 (very young children are free) Tickets on sale at the door. Sorry, no pre-sales are available.
Our Times Coffeehouse is pleased to do right by St. Patrick with a double feature of the Irish: red-headed “tornado of sound” Rorie Kelly and the totally original and engaging Honor Finnegan, once a finalist in the Paddy Music Expo in Limerick.
Rorie Kelly
RORIE KELLY – “Independent, free, and full of complexity. Difficult to cage. Rorie Kelly is that type of indie rock,” wrote LI Pulse Magazine. Kelly’s aggressive acoustic guitar style complements her raw, powerhouse vocals. First-time listeners often comment, “I can’t believe that voice came out of that body.” She has released two albums and in 2014 the singer/songwriter toured the country, showcasing at SXSW in Austin, summer NAMM in Nashville and at home in New York City and LI. This past year she performed all over the Northeast and is currently working on a new album.
HONOR FINNEGAN – is the Susan Boyle of quirky indie folk, only hotter. Her songs are humorous, then heartbreaking, with melodies that soar. Based in NYC, she has been making a splash in the northeastern regional folk scene with her original songs and ukulele playing. She combines elements of musical theater, comedy, traditional folk and poetry. Finnegan has shared the stage with Buskin & Batteau, Sloan Wainwright, and David Massengill. She is a member of Tribes Hill, a folk music collective based in the Hudson Valley and a finalist in the 2011 Connecticut Folk Festival Songwriting Competition..
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).
Suggested Donations:
Adults: $15
Students (w/IDs): $10 Children under 12: $6 (very young children are free) Tickets on sale at the door. Sorry, no pre-sales are available.
Cathy Kreger – “Her voice could make a bulldog break his leash to hug a hound!” says one fanatic fan. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and a voice as clear as cool water, Cathy Kreger delivers more pure music per minute than a bevy of roadhouse rockers. Her irresistible voice and guitar has earned her a place on stage with world-class acts, including: Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, The Band, Patty Larkin, Maria Muldaur, Taj Mahal and Aztec Two-Step.
For over 20 years, this girl and her guitar have been touring throughout the Northeast performing in small theaters, bars, churches, colleges and homes, gathering a devoted following. Her musical style is a unique combination of adult contemporary and old blues, with an alternative folk flair. Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary) once said “No doubt about it. She has a great voice and really has her act together.
Her original songs of true-life stories will pierce your heart, evoking tears and laughter along the way. Kreger turns folk, rock, blues, and pop influences into a lyrical and melodic style that is as passionate as it is polished. She has released four CDs to date. Her latest CD release Pure Imagination has garnered rave reviews, securing her a place in the singer-songwriter/acoustic arena.
Kirsten Maxwell – Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot had a love child, raised with the help of godmothers Judy Collins and Maria Muldaur. Surely this is how singer/songwriter Kirsten Maxwell got her start. A listen to her voice and turn-of-phrase/lyrics, and these luminaries will be brought to mind. A prolific songwriter, Kirsten was awarded first place in a contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Songwriters Association. (RISA) and opened for Michael Johnson in concert in November. She was selected for a coveted slot in the Suzi Wollenberg Folk DJ Showcase at the 2015 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Conference. Kirsten is also a finalist in the 2016 South Florida Folk Festival Singer Songwriter Competition. She will perform at the Festival in January along with the other finalists. Kirsten’s evocative renderings, coupled with her naturally passionate voice, often bring audiences to tears — whether she’s playing a concert hall or a farmer’s market.
Kirsten released her debut album, Crimson, this year. The first standout element of this recording is the purity of Kirsten’s voice. Sweet, with a presence and intimacy. A compilation of eleven original songs on love and longing, Crimson is the kind of album you embrace when it’s time to let go. Her backup musicians include Mark Newman (Guitar, Dobro, Lap Steel and Mandolin), Shawn Murray (Drums) Don Celenza (Electric Bass), Bill Heller (Piano), Mike Hall (Upright Bass), Mauro Refosco (Percussion) and Sierra Knotts (Violin).
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).
Suggested Donations:
Adults: $15
Students (w/IDs): $10 Children under 12: $6 (very young children are free) Tickets on sale at the door. Sorry, no pre-sales are available.
