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SUMMARY:First Friday Music Double Feature Elder Bro and Bob Malenky
DESCRIPTION:CLICK TO ENLARGE IMAGE \nFriday April 3\, 2026 at 7pm \nFree \nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank St\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nElder Bro: Presents a spiritual themed evening of roots music and improvisation complimenting the season of greatest myths ever told! Marc Jacoby: guitar and vox\, Michael Moss:assorted horns\, Jeff Eldredge:keys\, accordion\, trumpet\, Andreas Brade:percussion\, John Menegon:bass\, Magic Eric:percussion …and guests\nwww.marcthemusicman.com\n@marcthemusicman Instagram \nBob Malenky: Folk and Roots music\, from American\, English\, Irish\, and Yiddish\nsong traditions. Bob has learned from and played with\, toured and recorded\nwith blues masters Muddy Waters\, Brownie McGee and Sonny Terry. \nFIRST FRIDAYS is a monthly event of free live music featuring Westbeth musicians and their guests\, organized by WestbethMusicWorks\, and Westbeth Performing Arts Committee and sponsored by Westbeth Artists Residents Council.
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/first-friday-music-double-feature-elder-bro-and-john-malenky/
LOCATION:Westbeth Community Room
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SUMMARY:Val Hawk  First Fridays LIve Music Performance
DESCRIPTION:Friday March 6\, 2026  7pm \nVal Hawk sings “New Standards’ with Nicki Adams and Yoshi Waki \nWestbeth Community Space\n155 Bank Street\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nJazz composer and singer\, Val Hawk performs a collection of her originals. Following in the tradition of the Great American Songbook\, Val will have you laughing\, crying and tapping your feet\, maybe all at once! \nDo not miss this unique\, sublime and sometimes quirky\, original artist/composer in the intimate and acoustically incredible Westbeth Community Room – here at the home of Sound Innovation…historic Westbeth! Free! \nVAL HAWK made her Television debut in 1994\, playing guitar and singing the voice of Becky Sue in Schoolhouse Rock’s “Dollars and Sense”.   As a member of jazz vocal group The Ritz\, she played\, sang and arranged on their CD\,  “Almost Blue” (Denon).  For the Japanese pop market\, she can be heard on “Seventies Reminiscense” (Columbia Japan) and “A Long Vacation” for which she provided English lyrics. Her CD “Dream” with guest star\, Bob Dorough\, was released in 2013 and streams on Spotify\, Apple Music and You Tube.  She has appeared internationally at the Fukuoka\, Tokyo\, and Jakarta BlueNote\, and in festivals and concerts in Vienna\, Milan and Amsterdam.  Val spent many years performing in well known venues like The Blue Note\, Kitano\, Jazz WaHi and here in the Village at The 55 Bar\, NorthSquare Lounge\, Entwine and Pangea.  In the last several years\, Val has produced a collection of eclectic originals\, which she is in the process of recording. Her Birthday show will be an autobiographical journey highlighted by anecdotes and originals from her showbiz past. Cake to follow!\n@therealvalhawk \nYOSHI WAKI\nOriginally from Fukuoka\, Japan\, bassist and composer Yoshi Waki played piano in high school\, where he developed an interest in jazz. At university in Tokyo\, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering\, he met another jazz pianist and switched to double bass so they could play together. He had his first gig on bass just three months later. In 1996 he moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music. After graduating\, he spent two years on the road with the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical\, “Fosse\,” before settling in New York. A sought-after sideman\, Yoshi plays frequently around the city. He appears on over 70 recordings for artists including Art Hirahara\, the Artie Shaw Orchestra\, Deborah Harry\, Freddie Cole\, Harry Whitaker\, Kenia\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Randy Johnston\, Shunzo Ohno\, Bill Ware\, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra\, William Galison\, and many others; he can also be heard on Dan Zanes and Friends’ “Catch That Train!” (Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children)\, and Chihiro Yamanaka’s “After Hours” (23rd Japan Gold Disc Award for Jazz Album of the Year). Waki taught music theory and jazz ensemble at Long Island University. \nNICKI ADMAMS is a New York–based composer and pianist who has worked with artists such as Francisco Mela\, Jonathon Pinson\, Stacey Dillard\, and François Moutin\, and has appeared on NPR’s Soundcheck and at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre. A Steeplechase recording artist and finalist in the 2022 Bob Ravenscroft International Jazz Piano Competition\, he has released six albums as a leader\, scored award-nominated films including A Wonderful Way With Dragons\, and toured nationally and internationally with his own groups\, GADADU\,Prism Trio and the Adams Quartet.
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/val-hawk-first-fridays-live-music-performance/
LOCATION:Westbeth Community Room
CATEGORIES:past-events
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Live Music Sarah King Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nov 7\, 2025 at 7PM \nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank Street\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nSarah King vocalist\nStefan Vasnier pianist\nAidan O’Donnell bass\nBen Cliness drums \nOver the course of two hours\, vocalist Sarah King leads a piano trio featuring piano\, bass\, and drums\, blending intimate storytelling with playful nuance and theatrical flair. Her dynamic stage presence and deep musicality shine as she moves between heartfelt ballads and spirited numbers\, drawing the audience in with playful arrangements and emotional candor. The program features beloved standards and jazzy gems\, brought to life with her distinctive style and expressive voice. \n Links: www.sarahkingnyc.com @sweetsarahbelle Instagram @sarahkingandthesmokerings \nFirst Fridays is presented by Westbeth MusicWorks and the Westbeth Artists Residents Council which sponsors live music on the first Friday of every month.
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/first-fridays-live-music-sarah-king-quartet/
LOCATION:Wdstbeth Community Room
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SUMMARY:Learn to Tap Dance With Your HandsShort video of the class
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Free Live Music : Emergency Group and Framed Ophelia
DESCRIPTION:Friday Oct 3\, 2025 at 7pm\nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank St\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nJoin Westbeth Musician Andreas Brade for an evening full of Free Improvised Music touches of ambience\, Jazz Rock\, Electronica\, Krautrock and Free Jazz will feature two Groups \nFramed Ophelia: featuring Walter Horn\, keyboards; Tsuyoshi Honjo\, Saxophone; Peter Evans multi instrumentalist & electronics. \nEmergency Group: featuring Robert Boston\, keyboards; Jonathan Byerley\, guitar; Dave Mandl\, Bass; Andreas Brade\, drums \nWith this event we will celebrate the recording Emergency Group at Westbeth.\nPlease come and join us for an evening of music in the moment\, This is an all age event. \n Bandcamp link Emergency Group\n\nBandcamp link to Framed Ophelia
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/first-fridays-free-live-music-emergency-group-and-framed-ophelia/
LOCATION:Westbeth Community Room
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SUMMARY:Learn to Tango!  with Leonardo Sardella
DESCRIPTION:Click image to enlarge\n\nWednesdays\nOctober 1\, 8\, 15\, 2025\n6pm – 7pm\nFREE \nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank Street\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nThis October\, come experience the passion and singular improvisational magic of Tango. In this three class series\, Leonardo Sardella\, an experienced and compassionate teacher\, will guide participants to the nuances of tango’s distinct embrace\, moving partners through walking\, pivoting\, shifting\, turning\, and more with a sensitive connection to music and rhythm. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, WARC presents this unique opportunity to TANGO!  \nThe New York Times described Sardella’s dancing as\, “Elegance\, musicality\, romance\, wit and serious glamor.”  \nFor more info\, ontact Ellie Kusner Westbeth Performance chair: westbethperformance@gmail.com \nLeonardo Sardella started dancing tango professionally in his hometown of Buenos Aires. He has trained with renowned tango instructors and  has performed on the best stages in Argentina with several dance companies: Colon theater and Cervantes theater among others.  \nHe moved to New York City in 2011 when he co-founded with Walter Perez Malevaje dance company; and later Friends of Argentine Tango – a non profit organization that brings shows and classes to seniors and schools kids\, working with City Center and performing for the schools at the City Center stage.  \nLeonardo has participated in the International Tango festivals worldwide and has performed and DJ in major cities in the United States and in England\, France\, Germany\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Dominican Republic \, Mexico\, Bolivia and Argentina.\nHe ranks very high on the list of the most important Argentine tango dancers and DJ. in the world that are capable of exchanging smoothly and creatively roles of leader and follower. \nHe worked as a jury for the Argentine Tango World Cup and other dance competitions.   \nLeonardo was the choreographer of Male Tango\, (IATI theatre) which was recognized with two HOLA (Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors) awards (Outstanding performance in musical theater: Leonardo Sardella – and Outstanding Musical production\, and Two Latin ACE Awards (Asociación de Cronistas de Espectáculos de NY) nominations (Best Director – best choreographer)\nFor the last two years he was also part of Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing – teaching and performing with renowned Argentine electronic tango band Tanghetto and the típica Messies.  \nRecently je opened and directs the NYCity tango school\, in the heart of NYC.
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/learn-to-tango-with-leonardo-sardella/
LOCATION:Westbeth Community Room
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SUMMARY:First Friday Music: David Victor  Gospel\, Worship and Praise
DESCRIPTION:Friday August 1\, 2025 at 7pm\nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank Street\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nDavid Victor gospel singer\nCarlyle George piano\nSophia Victor  will paint\, live\, throughout the show \nDavid Victor is a commanding force in gospel and soul music\, with over 25 years of vocal mastery that has carried him from the church pews of New York to stages shared with legends like Stevie\nWonder\, Donnie McClurkin\, Chris Brown\, and Jay-Z. Known for his rich tone\, fearless storytelling\, and healing sound\, David blends raw anointing with professional precision. Whether directing choirs\, coaching rising talent\, or creating timeless music\, he brings heart\, honor\, and heaven to every note. His voice is not just heard – it’s felt.\nInstagram: @davicmus \nSophia Victor is an artist and art therapist\, and teaches at the School of Visual Arts. She resides in NYC with her husband and son. \nFirst Fridays of live music is free and open to the public is presented by Westbeth MusicWorks and WARC Performing Arts Chair.
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/first-friday-music-david-victor/
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC WITH THEO BLECKMANN QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:Friday April 4\, 2025 at 7pm \nWestbeth Community Room\n155 Bank Street\n(enter through courtyard)\nNew York\, NY 10014 \nFREE \nVocalist Theo Bleckmann’s ethereal and instrumental approach to the voice is both ancient and modern. Layering his voice thru live looping evokes both Gregorian chants and Ambient sound clouds. He will be performing his own compositions and arrangements\, with and without worlds\, and those of his co-musicians. \nTheo Bleckmann: Voice\nTimo Vollbrecht: saxophone\nLuke Marantz: piano\nJason Burger: drums \nTheo Bleckmann is a multi GRAMMY® nominated vocalist\, composer and ECM recording artist who has recorded over 17 albums and collaborated with artists such as Ambrose Akinmusire\, Sheila Jordan\, Kneebody\, Ben Monder\, John Hollenbeck\, Phil Kline\, David Lang\, Ulysses Owens\, Bang on a Can All-Stars\, and\, most prominently\, with Meredith Monk since 1994. Bleckmann has been interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air and appeared on the David Letterman show with Laurie Anderson.\nMore info Westbeth Artist Page \nFor upcoming First Friday Events check out Westbeth Musicworks 2025 Calendar
URL:https://westbeth.org/event/first-friday-with-theo-bleckmann-quartet/
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