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Rosendale Cafe Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays
A Musical Performance Showcase on 2nd and 4th Tuesday Nights

About Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays at the Rosendale Cafe

Rosendale Cafe Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays
The Rosendale Cafe has been bringing notable performances to the area for 17 years. This more humble opportunity for local performances started with a very successful run of the Community Music Night hosted by Mark Bernard. Hosts John Wirtz and then Carla Rozman took it over under the name Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays, and the series has run on-and-off since the fall of 2007.

The showcase has been a performance opportunity for both newly-established artists, and those that were outside the musical style of the Cafe's usual weekend bookings.

The music begins at 8:00pm and runs until about 9:45pm. Starting February 24th, 2009, Wayne Montecalvo will be hosting the night, at least for a while anyway. Wayne is a longtime resident of Rosendale and one of the Founding Fathers of the Fighting McKenzies, (you probably don't remember them). He likes to play the accordion and the fiddle these days... So, if you play either of those instruments, you are a shoe-in (or is it you have a shoe in?). If not, sign up anyway and "let's see what you can show us."

Wayne Montecalvo is a visual artist who often uses sound in his artwork. His combining of visual elements with song, background music, dialogue, costume, and performance feeds his interest in seeing the musician as an artist creating in front of a live audience. Click here for his web site.

Click here if you're looking for information on past performers from Mark Bernard's Community Music Night.

Sorry, we are no longer accepting new artist signups for Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays.

Upcoming Performance Schedule
All upcoming nights and artists are subject to change

Scheduled to Perform on March 23rd, 2010:

Finley and Pagdon 
Doug Yoel 
Betty Altman & Phil Miller 
Eddie Fingerhut & John Pinder 
Mike Aguirre 
Kate McCoy 

Scheduled to Perform on April 13th, 2010:

Red Peralta 
Chris Kelly's Hide and Shine 
SMALL TOWN SHEIKS 
Marji Zintz 
Richard Ignatius Prans 
Damien Tavis Toman 

Scheduled to Perform on April 27th, 2010:

scot ziegler 
Grenadilla 
Kate Farrell 
The Hollydings 
Earth Hound 
Andrea Maddox 

Scheduled to Perform on May 11th, 2010:

Bryan Gordon 
Tim Petteys 
Thomas Earl 
Tony Christopher with Linda Lambiase on percussion 
SMALL TOWN SHEIKS 
Ralph Housman 

Scheduled to Perform on May 25th, 2010:

Fairview Avenue 
Sam Gleason & Rilee O'Neill 
Eddie Fingerhut 
Me& Mario 
Fairview Avenue 

Past Performance Nights

Performed on March 9th, 2010:

bernard g. muller 
Topher Thomas 
Mike O'Leary 
John P. Hughes 
Shivati 

Performed on February 9th, 2010:

Marji Zintz 
Eddie Fingerhut 
Tim Petteys 
tony curto 
Dana Pelella 
Mark Brown 

Performed on January 26th, 2010:

Richard Ignatius Prans 
jeff entin 
Karen Davis 
Kate Farrell 
Victor Fiore 
Bryan Gordon 

Performed on January 12th, 2010:

seth davis 
KIMBERLY 
Liz Dealman 
Lisa Dudley 
Camille Wallace 
Paul Maloney 

Performed on December 22nd, 2009:

Rusty Boris 
sasha 
Melinda DiMaio 
Frances Kramer 
Rupert Wates 
Ken Bowles 

Performed on December 8th, 2009:

Shane Murphy 
Eddie Finggerhut 
Kate Farrell 
Lara Hope 
John Wirtz 
Bryan Gordon 

Performed on November 24th, 2009:

Ron Renninger 
Luke Liddy 
Red Peralta 
Annie Rorick 
Kate McCoy 
Bruce Concors 

Performed on November 10th, 2009:

Michele Palamidy 
Jimi Scheffel 
Timothy Feeney 
John P. Hughes 
Paul Maloney 
WeMustBe feat. T. Xiques and Christine Dominguez 

Performed on October 27th, 2009:

Ratboy 
Marji Zintz 
Cavanaugh & Kavanaugh 
stay warm 
mark Brown 
Stephen Clair 

Performed on October 13th, 2009:

Teorock 
Rachel Boice 
Julie Parisi Kirby & T. G. Vanini 
animals like us 
Kenny Edwards 
nicole reynolds 

Performed on September 22nd, 2009:

C.B. Smith 
John & Nancy DeNicolo 
Phil Miller and Betty Altman 
Wally Nichols 
Eddie Fingerhut 
Lachman Fox 

Performed on September 8th, 2009:

Michael Aguirre 
CARL WELDEN 
these johnsons 
Bruce Concors 
Jason Downs 
Chris Kelly's Hide and Shine 

Performed on August 25th, 2009:

Katie Pearlman 
Anna Dagmar 
Kate McCoy 
Ray 
Richard Ignatius Prans 
Bob Barlow 

Performed on August 11th, 2009:

Katalin Pazmandi 
Camille Wallace 
Novus Cantus 
Gary Levitt 
Bill Buttner 
Paul Maloney 

Performed on July 28th, 2009:

Dan Forsyth and Joe Kollar from the Band Driftwood 
Melinda DiMaio 
Shane Murphy 
Carole White 
some of the Land Hoes 

Performed on July 14th, 2009:

Matthew Cantello 
Chris Wilhelm 
Carol Smith 
Kate Farrell 
Whitman & Pantell 
Larry Kitzmiller 

Performed on June 23rd, 2009:

Pat Lamanna 
Doug Yoel 
Mike Ponte 
Tony Curto 
Caitlin Langstaff 
Novus Cantus 

Performed on June 9th, 2009:

Eddie Fingerhut 
Lisa Bari and Peter Weiss 
Wally Nichols 
John Wirtz 
Amy Laber 
Deuces Child (duo) 

Performed on May 26th, 2009:

zoe 
Ratboy (acoustic trio) 
Emily Hurd 
carl bethge 
Tara Hack 
Amy Poux 

Performed on May 12th, 2009:

Philip Miller 
Deb Martin 
seth davis 
Sharon Klein 
brian brady 
Rupert Wates 

Performed on April 28th, 2009:

Arlon Bennett 
The Unknown Invisibles 
Jeff Crane 
dave kearney 
Barbara Dempsey and co. 
Jimi Scheffel 

Performed on April 14th, 2009:

Bethel Steele 
Gretchen Witt 
James Krueger 
The Virginia Wolves 
Sean Kelly 
Debbie Lan / Grenadilla 

Performed on March 24th, 2009:

Bob Lachman & Annie Fox 
Marigo Farr 
Paul Maloney 

Performed on March 10th, 2009:

Melinda DiMaio 
Fran Palmieri 
salix 
stay warm 
mark brown 
Sexy Pitches 

Performed on February 24th, 2009:

Sean Rowe 
john hughes 
John Wirtz 

Performed on February 10th, 2009:

Tony Curto 
Kate Farrell 
Todd Giudice 
Wayne Montecalvo 

Performed on January 27th, 2009:

Sean Schenker 
Betty Altman 
Andy Ferraro 
Ratboy 
Carl Bethge 
Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon 

Performed on January 13th, 2009:

Jeff Padovani 
Sean Crimmins 
Michele Palamidy 
Luke Liddy 
Bill Kelly 
Terry Seeley 

Performed on December 23rd, 2008:

Phil Miller 
Stephen Johnson 
Steve Schultz 
Sophia Wortzel 
Laurie Siegel 
seth davis 

Performed on December 9th, 2008:

John & Nancy 
Phil Miller 
Jimi Scheffel 
Sharon Klein 
Deb Martin 
zoe 

Performed on November 25th, 2008:

Wayne Montecalvo 
Michael Truckpile 
Greg Englesson aka Mr. E 
Rusty Boris 
Theo Christie 

Performed on November 11th, 2008:

David Gordon 
Erin Hobson 
Ponte 
Jeanne Weiss & Ernie Mortuzans 
Paul Maloney 
Bread to Jam 

Performed on October 28th, 2008:

The Virginia Wolves 
John Wirtz 
Kyle Davidson 
Jude Roberts & Lily McCabe 
Michele Palamidy 
Ruggibarr 

Performed on June 17th, 2008:

Deb MArtin 
Jeff McCoy 
Corliss Block 
VERDES 
NUK 
T.Jay 
Greg Englesson aka Mr. E 

Performed on June 3rd, 2008:

Eric Squindo 
james porter 
stay warm 
Kimberly 
Barbara Dempsey and co. 
Deena Chappell 

Performed on May 20th, 2008:

Redwood Moose 
Cantinero 
zoe 
Gretchen Witt 
Jimi Scheffel 
Yankee Rose 
Jude Roberts 

Performed on May 6th, 2008:

Erin Hobson 
Eddie Fingerhut 
Rick Vanden Heuvel 
Bob Alonge 
Amy Poux 
John P. Hughes 

Performed on April 22nd, 2008:

wayne 
Tony Curto 
David Gordon 
Michael Ponte 
Debbie Lan 
mark 

Performed on April 8th, 2008:

Tyler Byrnes 
Esther Frances 
Mike Aguirre 
Mary Juneau 
Kate Farrell 
Mike Baglione 

Performed on March 25th, 2008:

Fran Palmieri 
The Shoe Leather Express 
Paul Stokes 
Annie Rorick 
Shelley Green 
Dean Jones 

Performed on March 11th, 2008:

Split the Bill 
Theo Christie 
Bruce Hildenbrand 
Seth Ray Jones 
Michele Palamidy 
Philip Miller 

Performed on December 18th, 2007:

Redwood Moose 
John Schrader 
Jeanne Weiss, Ernie Mortuzans 
Patrick P Daley 
Kate McCoy 
Rick Vanden Heuvel 

Performed on December 4th, 2007:

Esther Frances 
Mark Donato 
Matthew O'Neill 
Salix 
Sean Crimmins 
Chris Victor (of Johnny Unstoppable) 

Performed on November 20th, 2007:

stay warm 
Laurie Siegel 
Superphase 
John Hughes 
Fran Palmieri 
Sean Schenker 

Performed on November 6th, 2007:

Amy Laber 
Mike Aguirre 
Eddie Fingerhut 
Todd Giudice 
Denise Jordan Finley and Daniel Pagdon 
Erin Powers 

Performed on October 23rd, 2007:

Wm. Gotebeski 
Orion Rigel Dommisse 
Elly Wininger 
Stuart Kabak 
Steve Schultz 
Simon Thrasher 

Performed on October 9th, 2007:

Snarky Brown 
Wayne 
Kelleigh McKenzie 
Vince Sauter 
Tony Curto 
Deborah Martin 

Performed on September 25th, 2007:

Peggy Atwood 
Scott Seeley 
Krista Weaver 
Ken Bowles 
james porter 
Mara James 

Click on the above underlined performer names to visit the respective artist's web site. If the link is not underlined, we have no web site for the artist. In that case please hover your cursor over that artist's name, to display any brief description we may have.
Information for Artists
Note that this info is not for regular weekend bookings

Time Performances will be on Tuesdays from 8:00pm to 9:45pm.
Set Length There with be 15 minute per set, which includes setup time.
Sets per Night There will be up to 6 performers signed-up per night.
Signup Performers can signup online, or in-person. Online signups should arrive by 8:00pm, after which any available slots will be given to in-person signups. Note that nights are usually booked well in advance, so there is only a remote chance you will get a slot if you haven't signed-up ahead of time.
Mixing The night's MC will also be mixing the sound. Please avoid complex mixes, such as those requiring mix changes in the middle of a song. Please make sure the sound person understands your requirements. To reduce feedback and get a better sound, it is preferred that guitars have their own pickups.
Amplification All amplified instruments need to go through the house board, with modest bass amplification being the only possible exception. We'll be avoiding drum kits of more than three pieces, because of setup time and volume implications.
Ensemble Size Up to three musicians can be on stage at once. Up to three mics will be provided, and two other mic/line inputs. Stage monitoring and basic house reverb will be offered.
Promotion A space will be provided for CDs, mailing lists, and promotional items. Artists are encouraged to promote their appearance at the Cafe and bring friends, and likewise the Cafe will be doing its best to advertise Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays as a whole.
Repeat Performances Performers may not play more often than every three months. This allows other musicians their chance to get on the schedule.

Atmosphere at the Cafe
Dinner Dinner will be served during performances. Expect that some people may have come solely for dinner. The kitchen is not acoustically isolated from the room.
Musical Style
& Originality
 The Cafe is an acoustic venue, owing to our tradition for offering select acoustic performers and a relaxed dining atmosphere. The exhibition of music from original, acoustic singer / songwriters is encouraged. Prerecorded loops are discouraged, and there will specifically be no prerecorded material allowed for cover tunes.
Language and
Decorum
 Please be careful about using language that some might find offensive. The Cafe is a family venue.

Also understand that although we strive to be open to artistic expression, the Cafe retains the right to refuse or halt any performer if we deem their presentation is innappropriate for our venue. We hope you'll understand, we also hope we will never need to exercise that right.



Sorry, we are no longer accepting new artist signups for Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays.



Direct Contact for the Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays
Only for issues regarding Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays,
you can email us directly for questions or comments.

The contact email is:  [Show Address]

Note: The personnel running Singer-Songwriter Tuesdays have no involvement with booking other events at the Cafe. Please visit our contact page for information on the booking of other events.




 
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