Vox Pop Events

Open Mic Presents
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 8:00 pm
"Open Mic Presents", a monthly showcase of acts that have wowed Open Mic Host Punxsutawney Jesus to the point that he decided to give them a full set of their own. Here is this month's line-up: 8:30 -- Max Kortlander 9:30 -- Misery Loves Company 10:30 -- Sarah King Hosted by the Punxster himself... www.myspace.com/punxsutawneyjesus
Solfege Radio
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 11:00 pm
Solfege Radio Band Bio: A breath of fresh air has come into the pop-punk world with the musical stylings of Florham Park, NJ natives Solfege Radio. The young band, just fresh out of high school, has managed to gather fans all over the east coast by touring heavily the past two years after beating hundreds of New Jersey bands in a statewide talent competition. During their short time in the scene they have already headlined festivals like Get Heard Fest and will be making an appearance at the Monmouth Park Racetrack date of the 2010 Warped Tour. The band came together in January of 2008, and consisted of Marco Torriani (vocals), Joey Nester (guitar/vocals) and brothers Jon (guitar) and Matt Stolpe (drums). Bassist Donny Saraceno joined the band in October of 2009 to round out the band’s already contagiously energetic stage presence. The pop-punk quintet is set to release their debut five-song EP Tell My Mom I’ll Be Okay, produced by John Collura and Paul Carabello at Silent Owl Studio, July 27, 2010.
Chris Ward's Jazz Jam
Friday, July 30, 2010, 5:00 pm
Chris Ward brings his top notch house band to host a jazz session where all jazz musicians are invited to sit in for three hours of great improv. If you are a musician or a fan, this is an event not to be missed.
Ditmas Park Rides
Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:00 pm
Join this weekly evening bike ride through Ditmas Park. Participants meet in front of Vox Pop Cafe at 7 pm. The purpose of the Ditmas Rides is to have fun and to celebrate and spread a way of getting around we already enjoy. There is no planned route and we, the participants, will decide where we would like to go shortly before the ride starts. Ditmas Park has a lot of small streets so hopefully we can have a joyful and stress free ride. Children are not only welcomed but encouraged.
Paul Claro
Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:00 pm
Sebastian
Friday, July 30, 2010, 9:00 pm
Pascoe
Friday, July 30, 2010, 10:00 pm
Stitch and Bitch
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 3:00 pm
Join us for a great weekly session of sharing your craft works -- crochet, knitting, needlepoint, weaving -- whatever you like to do. It's always more fun when you do it together. It is a great opportunity to learn a little, teach a little and chat a lot. Whether you are just learning (or want to) or you are an expert, this is a great event.
Swamp Cat
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 8:00 pm
Melanie Friske
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9:00 pm
Melanie Friske and the Detroit Sub Rev are a Brooklyn, NY based duothat create unpretentious, straight-ahead rock songs with an emphasis on powerful vocals. The band is comprised of suburban Detroit natives Melanie Friske (vocals and guitar) and Josh Radcliff (guitar)-- SubRev=Suburban Revue. Melanie, the duo’s dynamic singer and songwriter, possesses an extensive vocal range and is able to weave her tales not only with her words but also with the pure emotion she infuses into a song. Josh, the lead guitar player, draws on his diverse range of influences to add just the right touch of grit in a nuanced and tasteful way-enriching, not overpowering the duo’s music. Melanie Friske and the Detroit Sub Rev strip down the sound to the fundamentals and take their audience on a stirring sonic journey.
David Cutler
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 10:00 pm
A Passion For Flowers Art Show by Solita Stephens
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 12:00 am
Flatbush Creative Collective
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 4:00 pm
Join us for this open meeting held on the first Sunday of the month. Flatbush Creative Collective is a community of visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, filmmakers and others who are committed to creative endeavors to network, share, talk shop, get ideas. See their Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=107128678840
Spoken Word hosted by Mike Fiorito
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 5:00 pm
Mike Fiorito & Addie Hopes host a 2hr open mike of readings at Vox Pop. Read something you've written or something you love. 3-5 minutes max for each reader (depending upon sign up).
Open Mic! Every Sunday at Vox Pop!
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 7:00 pm
Open Mic! • Every Sunday at 7:00 PM Voice of the People Open Mic! Songs, stories, poems and politics. Everyone welcome. Hosted by Punxsutawney Jesus www.myspace.com/voxpopopenmic www.myspace.com/punxsutawneyjesus
Miss Katie Children's Sing-A-Long
Monday, August 2, 2010, 4:00 pm
Every Monday at 4pm at Vox Pop Café, “Miss Katie” will have you and your children grooving and dancing at her interactive sing alongs. Katie sings and plays guitar, offering a mixture of new and old songs, and she gladly takes requests! Katie has been making music all her life and has been teaching preschool music in NYC for the last three years. Her sing alongs are a blast for preschoolers, but children of all ages will likely want to join in the fun... Come check it out!! (Suggested donation: $5)
Vox Pop Jazz Presents: The Justin Wert Trio
Monday, August 2, 2010, 8:00 pm
Vox Pop is proud to host some of the best up and coming jazz musicians from the neighborhood. Every Monday at 8:00 features a different group with their own distinctive sound, influences, and approach to changing the face of the music in the next generation. The emphasis of Monday nights is the cutting edge, original conception, and original compositions, so be prepared to experience something different every time and to hear some fresh new tunes right off the pen. Stick around after to catch the Justin Wert Trio Jazz Jam session featuring Daniel Foose on bass, Kim Garey on drums, and Justin Wert on guitar. You can count on them hosting a very enjoyable event (both as a player and a listener) every Monday from 10:00 to Midnight.
Justin Wert Trio Jam Session
Monday, August 2, 2010, 10:00 pm
Guitarist Justin Wert leads off every Monday night with one or two original compositions before opening up this intimate jazz jam. The energetic and synergistic trio features Daniel Foose on bass and Kim Garey on drums.
Flying Teapot Story Hour
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 9:30 am
Come join Joanne Riel as she engages and delights you and your children with music, instruments, free play and more. Joanne's classes and her original CD "The Flying Teapot" are a favorite in the community. Every Tuesday at 11:00. (Suggested donation; $5)
Vox Pop Blues Night featuring Irving Louis Lattin
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 8:00 pm
Native Chicagoan Irving Louis Lattin has been playing since he was 13 years old. He grew up on the music of Blues & Gospel like, Mahalia Jackson, the Staple Singers, Muddy Waters, BB King, Motown, Memphis/Stax and the British Invasion. The list of influences are endless. He began writing songs when he was 17 and also playing piano when he turned 25. Now at the ripe old age of ??? he is still making the music he loves which is a blend of Rhythm & Blues, Pop & Funk. Irving has been actively writing songs 9 years for the organization: "Songs of Love Foundation" which writes personal (one time only) songs for sick children in hospitals all over the United States. He considers it his blessing to do this work. He has also sung & played on a string of local & national commercials for Cover Girl makeup, Chevy trucks, Pfizers pharmaceuticals (a national singing viagra spot ), Modell's sporting goods & Wrangler jeans. Irving has toured Europe, Asia, Jamaica, Puerto Rico etc. many times. He received his super-heroes license last year and is now an official super-hero receiving accolades for deeds known and unknown. Hmmm... Generally considered to be the "real thing" by his peers and such, it's best to form your own conclusions after hearing him. "I just do what I do," he says.
Rolie Polie Guacamole
Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 11:00 am
Come rock before naptime with Frank and Andrew from Rolie Polie Guacamole every Wednesday at 11am, as they play songs from their two albums "Rolie Polie Guacamole" and "Time For Hummus", as well as conventional kids songs and popular books "Brown Bear", "Jam Berry" ect. Their style mixes music with movement, which makes their sing along a unique interactive show, which they describe as musement. www.roliepolieguacamole.com (Suggested donation; $5)
Vox Pop Movie Night
Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 8:00 pm
Wednesday Hump Day Dance Party
Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 10:00 pm
Join us for this biweekly Dance Party event. Hosted by DJ BooshWheelz, come celebrate the middle of the week with great drink specials, and beats made to get you through the night and the rest of the week. DJ BooshWheelZ is an anomaly in today’s NYC music circuit. There are so few DJs left in NY who pride themselves on spinning classic Disco music. BooshWheelz hasn’t forgotten the roots of today’s dance music scene. There is still a multitude of people who still love the groove of Disco: the genre that gave birth to House Music, Drum & Bass and the like. DJ BooshWheelz is currently the resident emcee for the NYC chapter of Baby Loves Disco and can be found getting folks grooving at venues all over the globe. DJ BooshWheelz is a proud member of the XY Buttermilk Bizcuts DJ Squad alongside DJ Polarity and DJ Lemon Meringue. DJ BooshWheelz is the Official DJ for "A Monthly Bondfire" at Bowery Poetry Club in NYC DJ BooshWheelz is the Official DJ for The Hip Hop group GTP (Ghetto Transcends Potential) Let's start the weekend early!!!
Kat Heinrich ... Ripe Local Produce Series ... sweet, juicy music ...
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 8:00 pm
8:00 Kat Heinrich ... 9:00 Rhea Makiaris ... 10:00 Bill Bern
Rhea Makiaris ... Ripe Local Produce Series ... sweet, juicy music ...
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 9:00 pm
8:00 Kat Heinrich ... 9:00 Rhea Makiaris ... 10:00 Bill Bern
Bill Bern ... Ripe Local Produce Series ... sweet, juicy music ...
Thursday, August 5, 2010, 10:00 pm
8:00 Kat Heinrich ... 9:00 Rhea Makiaris ... 10:00 Bill Bern
Chris Ward's Jazz Jam
Friday, August 6, 2010, 5:00 pm
Chris Ward brings his top notch house band to host a jazz session where all jazz musicians are invited to sit in for three hours of great improv. If you are a musician or a fan, this is an event not to be missed.
Ditmas Park Rides
Friday, August 6, 2010, 7:00 pm
Join this weekly evening bike ride through Ditmas Park. Participants meet in front of Vox Pop Cafe at 7 pm. The purpose of the Ditmas Rides is to have fun and to celebrate and spread a way of getting around we already enjoy. There is no planned route and we, the participants, will decide where we would like to go shortly before the ride starts. Ditmas Park has a lot of small streets so hopefully we can have a joyful and stress free ride. Children are not only welcomed but encouraged.
Hold for Kristen??
Friday, August 6, 2010, 8:00 pm
Kristen Ford Band
Friday, August 6, 2010, 9:00 pm
link: http://www.myspace.com/kfochicago Bio: Kristen Ford, Paul Hendrick and Sarah Icklan make the Kristen Ford Band. They play an eclectic mix of Rock, Reggae, Folk and INDIE. 2009 has been a big year for the trio, Kristen released her debut record "Filthy Nasty" on Many Doors records. She then met Sarah Icklan whose skill in jazz, syncopation and well timed cowbell hits have become an essential fabric in the music of the KFB. Sarah's bandmate and longtime friend Paul Hendrick was brought on board to play bass- his fluid bass lines well versed in Funk, Reggae and Mario Bros are the perfect underscore for Kristen's jangly, energized and rythymic guitar playing. Vocally Kristen has been compared to everyone from Ani Difranco to Taylor Hanson to Lenny Kravitz, but we'd prefer you make up your own mind about what to call the genre feel and energy of the Kristen Ford Band. Press: “An unexpected, eye catching blend…music is a fusion of varying elements, like heavy guitars and dance beats… creates music that speaks to everyone: gay, straight, black, white, whatever. [Kristen Ford] strives to be a new breed of rock.” - Windy City Times
Scarlet Cinema
Friday, August 6, 2010, 10:00 pm
SCARLET CINEMA is: Brian 8-Vocals, Keys, Programming Soda-Vocals, Guitars, Percussion Michael-Bass, Backing Vocals Bret-Drums, Percussion Scarlet Cinema officially began early December 2009. Soda had come out of an independently successful seven year project. Brian 8 and his cousin Michael had been working on music together while looking for a full band. And Bret had just moved back to NYC from CA after working as a session drummer and performing in different independent plays. The four of them were on the hunt for other like-minded serious people to work with, the urge was strong. Soda and Brian 8 had both spent some time placing ads and replying to those posted by other NY musicians, which is how they discovered each other. After spending sometime getting to know one another at a local Starbucks they decided to get into a rehearsal room with Michael to see what would transpire. The vibe was great and they decided to meet again. Brian 8 had known Bret through some freelance sound work they were doing and asked him to come down to work on some tunes. That too was a successful venture. After a few more rehearsals and discussions, Scarlet Cinema was born, taking their name from an episode of the cult favorite, “Friday The 13th the Series” from the 1980’s. This NY foursome is ready to quickly move forward. The band is a culmination of four experienced individuals with diverse influences that bring a vast variety of talents to the table. A group set to create original Alternative, Hard Rock music with passionate and eclectic lyrics combined with a fierce energy. Together the band respectfully shares writing duties and leaves Soda and Brian 8 at the forefront to create the words that they hope to spread like a virus. So, kill the lights boys and girls…welcome to Scarlet Cinema. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SCARLETCINEMA
Stitch and Bitch
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 3:00 pm
Join us for a great weekly session of sharing your craft works -- crochet, knitting, needlepoint, weaving -- whatever you like to do. It's always more fun when you do it together. It is a great opportunity to learn a little, teach a little and chat a lot. Whether you are just learning (or want to) or you are an expert, this is a great event.
A Passion for Flowers Art Opening
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 7:00 pm
The title of my talk will be A Passion for Flowers As a result of gardening my entire life and consistently for the last 20 years, I developed this passion that insisted I shared what I learned with other people and started to teach community members how to garden in and around New York City. I taught organic gardening classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, gave gardening lectures to Nassau County, NY gardeners through Cornell Cooperative Extension, teach community gardeners in New York City. I would see flowers in bloom for the first time or flowers that held so much beauty for me and would be so overcome that I would dash to get my camera. This is how my passion for close up photography developed. I would take pictures to use in my lectures, to share with friends, to keep as records and developed this habit of taking my camera with me everywhere. I would see a plant or wood or bark or insects and play with the camera. I would see a sunset or clouds and had to take a picture. I feel that gardening is the most effective form of therapy in the world and work to share that with others so that they can also learn to find relief or release in this most life changing and life giving environment. I find that I can lose myself amongst the flowers when it is not their season through my flower portraits and realized that if they do that for me they can do that for others. I listened to a few friends and my mother, who is my strongest supporter, and decided to start sharing them with the public.
Michael Korb?
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 9:00 pm
Jake G and the Soul Company
Saturday, August 7, 2010, 10:00 pm
We are proud to announce that Jake G and the Soul Company will appear at Vox Pop on the first Saturday of the month. Be sure to come check out this fun and powerful group as they keep you dancing the night away! Jake G-Vocals, Heather Merlis-Vocals, Christopher Sheard-Guitar, Silvester Onejeaka-Tenor Sax, Clynt Yerkes-Trumpet, Brad Appel-Bass, Joshua Sol-Keys, Victor Rendon-Drums
Open Mic! Every Sunday at Vox Pop!
Sunday, August 8, 2010, 7:00 pm
Open Mic! • Every Sunday at 7:00 PM Voice of the People Open Mic! Songs, stories, poems and politics. Everyone welcome. Hosted by Punxsutawney Jesus www.myspace.com/voxpopopenmic www.myspace.com/punxsutawneyjesus

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