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The 2010 Summer Antifolk Festival will take place at the Sidewalk Cafe August 3-13. The semi-annual event showcases a diverse cast of talented musicians and spoken-word performers, newcomers and veterans alike. New York City’s Antifolk community has been a welcoming launching pad for well-known artists such as Beck, The Moldy Peaches, Jeffrey Lewis, Regina Spektor and Hamell on Trial. Sidewalk has been the scene’s proud stomping ground since 1992.

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CURRENT BACK ROOM DISPLAY:

"Sidewalk Regulars" by Scott Rudd

11 photos of regular Monday Night performers are currently on display until the fall. Photographer Scott Rudd is also a musician and can be seen performing regularly at the Sidewalk (photo of Alex P).

This Week at the Sidewalk Cafe

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Monday, July 26: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, July 27: 8-Summertime Comedy Showcase, 9-Wendy & the Bells, 10-Natalia, 11-Tica Douglas

Wednesday, July 28: 8-I’ll Be John Brown, 9-Maggie Clifford of Loveful Heights, 10pm onward-Kristen Becker & Friends

Thursday, July 29: 8-Cunning Stunts Comedy Night (2 hours), 10-Maryanna Sokol, 11-Sex During Wartime, 12-Cosine

Friday, July 30: 8-Jeff Jacobs, 9-Matt Ryd, 10-Blue Kid, 11-The Baby Train, 12-Chris Volpe

Saturday, July 31: The Hollows CD Fundraiser Party! with Natalie Hegg (8), The Bumper Crop Boys (8:30), The Shea Collins Band (9:30), The Red Lions (10:30) and The Hollows (11:30, 90-minute set)!

Sunday, August 1: 7:30-Alex Mallet, 8-Matt Jaffe, 9-Megan Jean & The KFB, 10-Kevin Olken, 11-The Curious Shape of Hens �From the legendary Antihoot to the current Open Stage, Monday Nights have always been at the heart of the Sidewalk. To check out some of the latest Sidewalk regulars and stalwarts of the antifolk scene, make note of the names highlighted above.

This Week At The Sidewalk Cafe

Johnny Hodel CD Release! Saturday, July 10

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Monday, July 5: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, July 6: 8-Fawn Segerson, 9-Amanda Nicole, 10-Kung Fu Crime Wave, 11-Octavio, 12-Nick Nace

Wednesday, July 7: 6:30 onward-Wizard Rock! Harry Potter-inspired bands: Apparation Nation, I Speak Tree, The Butterbeer Experience, Draco and the Malfoys, Swish and Flick.

Thursday, July 8: 8-The Red Rogue, 9-The Thursday Night All-Stars, 10-Fio!, 11-Cat Caught Lark

Friday, July 9: 8-Cowboys ‘n’ Engines, 9-The Showdown, 10-The Lost Shores, 11-Jared McCann, 12-Nicky Francis

Saturday, July 10: 7-Johnny Hodel CD Release Party, 8-Ted Ganung, 9-Kaylan Rexer and The Burke Brothers Band, 10-Matt Siffert, 11-Meg Cavanaugh, 12-Kit Yan with special guest Sharon Mok

From the legendary Antihoot to the current Open Stage, Monday Nights have always been at the heart of the Sidewalk. To check out some of the latest Sidewalk regulars and stalwarts of the antifolk scene, make note of the names highlighted above.

This Week At the Sidewalk Cafe

Barry Bliss. 'Nuff Said Thursday, July 15

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Monday, July 12: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, July 13: 8-Jo Maulbeck, 9-Richard Ringer, 10-Elana Brody, 11-Salvatore Geloso

Wednesday, July 14: 7:30-Boog City Presents performances of Hi, How Are You and Graceland, 11-Bird to Prey, 12-Yossarian Feedback

Thursday, July 15: 7:30-Steve Reel, 8-The Everybody Knows, 9-Brook Pridemore, 10-Barry Bliss, 11-Bryan and the Aardvarks

Friday, July 16: 8-Terry McCarthy, 9-The Scamps, 10-Bloody for Me, 11-Cache, 12-Mike Bruno

Saturday, July 17: 8-Alfa Garcia, 9-The Dandy Lions, 10-Swear & Shake, 11-Lindsay Ellyn with Ryan Traster, 12-Olivia Gerber

Sunday, July 18: 7:30-Bill Popp and the Tapes, 8:30-Phil Cohen, 9:15-Aaron Wood, 10-Roland Ramos, 11-Sarah Dooley

From the legendary Antihoot to the current Open Stage, Monday Nights have always been at the heart of the Sidewalk. To check out some of the latest Sidewalk regulars and stalwarts of the antifolk scene, make note of the names highlighted above.

A two-word pitch for tonight’s Open Stage…

AIR CONDITIONING

This Week At The Sidewalk Cafe

Awesome Witch of Rad, Saturday, July 3

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Monday, June 28: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, June 29: 7:30-Ken Minami, 8-Annie Levey, 9-Maynard & the Musties, 10-Baker St., 11-Corduroy Boy

Wednesday, June 30: 7:30-Bobby Sherrill, 8-John Montanga, 9-Kira Small, 10-Montgomery Streets, 11-Lance Romance

Thursday, July 1: 8-Sarah Marzalek-Kelly, 9-Peter Dizzoza, 10-Nan Turner, 10:45-Tanya O’Debra, 11:30-Safety Glasses

Friday, July 2: 8-The Chocolate Jesus, 9-Mariko, 10-Beat Mountain Pickers, 11-John Dupree of Sea Legs, 12-Master of Confusion

Saturday, July 3: 8-SASi PR presents The Sidewalk Cabaret featuring Athena Reich PLUS special guests including Austin Marolla, Chantilly, Rachael Parenta, and more Music & comedy. $10 suggested donation, 10-Awesome Witch of Rad, 11-Poor Boy’s Soul, 12-The Keys

Sunday, July 4: HAPPY 4TH! No acts scheduled.

From the legendary Antihoot to the current Open Stage, Monday Nights have always been at the heart of the Sidewalk. To check out some of the latest Sidewalk regulars and stalwarts of the antifolk scene, make note of the names highlighted above.

This Week At the Sidewalk Cafe…

Mr. Brace Returns! Friday, June 25th

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Monday, June 21: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, June 22: 7:30-Godin, 8:30-Matt Nagin Comedy Block, 10-Mappa Mundi, 11-The Monologue Bombs

Wednesday, June 23: 8-Kat, Pippi Longstocking of Jazz presents: Ukulele Rap, Piano Pop, Jazz Nostalgy & Groovyloops, 9-Dana Varon, 10-Halina Larsson, 11-Conan the Band

Thursday, June 24: 8-Cunning Stunts Comedy Block (2-hour), 10-Rachel Mason, 11-Hans Chew, 12-Nimesh Gandhi

Friday, June 25: 8-Howard Katz, 9-Lenny Molotov, 10-KT Mullins, 11-Joana Barbera, 12-Mr. Brace

Saturday, June 26: 8-The Pushovers, 9-Robinson Treacher, 10-Greg D, 11-Johnny Jackpot, 12-Victor V. Gurbo

Sunday, June 27: 7-Charles Mansfield, 8pm onward-Trevor Jude Smith, Major Matt Mason USA, Brian & the Aardvarks, Danny Robin

Brook Pridemore Birthday Bash Tonight!

Saturday, June 19: Brook Pridemore Birthday Spectacular! 8-The Fools, 830-Thomas Patrick Maguire, 9-Isaac Gillespie, 930-Major Matt USA, 10-Brook Pridemore, 11-Soft Black, 12-Joe Crow Ryan

Post It Notes: Wigmaker’s Son, Yazan & more…

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Thursday, June 17: 8-Kathleen Smith, 9-Wigmaker’s Son (feat. Dima Drjuchin and Greg Barris), 9:30-Yazan (Mother of Three), 10-Jesse Adelman (The Telephones), 10:30-New Beard, 11-Copesetic

I took pictures of plenty of posters and fliers this week. The pot-of-gold illustration for Brook Pridemore’s birthday bash this Saturday was cool. Chloe Philip’s “xerox-a-page-of-my-notebook” flier had a charming pigeon illustration on it…

…but this is hands down the best flier of the week. A friggin’ flying rhinoceros with guns. Designed by Dima Drjuchin. I think it speaks for itself. The show is tomorrow night. I’m on sound! Don’t make the mistake of showing up late and missing the incredibly talented Kathleen Smith. See you there. - Bee K

Thursday, June 17: 8-Kathleen Smith, 9-Wigmaker’s Son (feat. Dima Drjuchin and Greg Barris), 9:30-Yazan (Mother of Three), 10-Jesse Adelman (The Telephones), 10:30-New Beard, 11-Copesetic

Blog Updates

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Hey there. If you’re looking for all the old blog entries, they’ve been removed for the time being. We’re starting the posts from scratch. Check back often. All for now.

THIS WEEK AT THE SIDEWALK CAFE…

Mal Blum's CD Release Friday June 18th

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Monday, June 14: The Open Stage with Ben Krieger, Sign-up at 7:30

Tuesday, June 15: 8-Jeremy Styles (of Pearl & the Beard), 9-Emily Hope Price, 10-Star Shaped, 11-Bryan Vergara

Wednesday, June 16: 7:30 until 9-Natalie Smith & Drew Gasparini, 9-Sublunar Minds, 10-Jackpot Tiger, 11-Tony Gong

Thursday, June 17: 8-Kathleen Smith, 9-Wigmaker’s Son (feat. Dima Drjuchin and Greg Barris), 9:30-Yazan (Mother of Three), 10-Jesse Adelman (The Telephones), 10:30-New Beard, 11-Copesetic

Friday, June 18: Lucas Rotman & the New/Used Songwriter’s Collective, 10-Mercy Bell, 10:45-Mal Blum CD Release Party (Pictured), 12-Fitz Edwards Band

Saturday, June 19: Brook Pridemore Birthday Spectacular! 8-The Fools, 830-Thomas Patrick Maguire, 9-Isaac Gillespie, 930-Major Matt USA, 10-Brook Pridemore, 11-Soft Black, 12-Joe Crow Ryan

Sunday, June 20: 7-Chloe Philip, 8-Jesse Lee, 9-Nicole A. Zuraitis , 10-Elana Brody, 11-Linda Gun, 12-Liam Barnes

From the legendary Antihoot to the current Open Stage, Monday Nights have always been at the heart of the Sidewalk. To check out some of the latest Sidewalk regulars and stalwarts of the antifolk scene, make note of the names highlighted above.