Nov. 4 & 5 Michael Veitch and Judy Kass Performances

Singer-songwriters Michael Veitch and Judy Kass are friends living in the Hudson Valley. Both met in the Sage Arts program of writing songs with Holocaust Survivors. Michael was one of the songwriters on the PBS-TV show, “We Remember: Songs of Survivors.” The two co-wrote “April Fools.” which appears on Michael Top 20 2021 Folk album, “Wachtraum.”

Michael and Judy have 2 concerts together on Nov. 4 and 5.

On November 4, the two will perform at The Peoples' Voice Café, 239 Thompson St, in New York, NY 10012 · The venue phone is 212-787-3903. Website is peoplesvoicecafe.org.

On November 5, at 6:30 PM, they can be seen at the Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St, in Beacon, NY 12508.  The phone number is 845-855-1300 and the website is townecrier.com.

Judy Kass draws in her audience with soulful vocals, no-nonsense lyrical storytelling and genre-bending exploration of guitar and piano. Her 2014 debut album, “Better Things” and her 2016 CD, “Beyond the Ash and Steel” both received notable airplay, appearing on the Folk DJ List of Top Albums for those years. An award-winning songwriter, Judy can also be heard performing with Amy Soucy and Glen Roethel in their harmony driven trio “Us!” (ustriomusic.com). She’s completing a new album to be released in early 2024.

https://www.judykass.com/

Michael Veitch is thankful for how the folk community has helped him through the years. Judy Collins covered his song “Veteran’s Day,” and he was mentored by both Shawn Colvin and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. His latest album, “Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts with “Valentine’s Day” hitting number one. Previously his song, “Pledging Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. Michael appears on PBS’s “We Remember: Songs of Survivors”– songwriters collaborating with Holocaust survivors. Michael’s played a number of festivals, notably the Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville.

http://www.michaelveitch.com/

 

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The We Remembers – Songwriters from PBS Documentary, “We Remember: Songs of Survivors” to Share Stories and Sing On the Road

Learn the stories of Holocaust survivors through original songs written in collaboration with singer-songwriters.

 

“When Holocaust Memories Result in Deep Friendships and Beautiful Music”

 

The We Remembers, who are the Singer-Songwriters from the PBS Special “We Remember: Songs of Survivors” will be sharing songs and telling stories of writing with Holocaust Survivors at two performances this September.

 

On September 18, the group will be at The Cutting Room,44 E 32nd St., in New York, NY 10016.

 

On September 22 they’ll be at Caffe Lena is at 47 Phila Street, in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  That performance can, also, be viewed online during the show and a week afterwards.  Get your ticket in advance for the online event at caffelena.tv/programs/live-songs-of-survivors. (All donations go straight to our singer-songwriters.)

 

“We Remember: Songs of Survivors,” is a recent PBS Documentary that shares the stories of Holocaust survivors through songs written in collaboration with singer-songwriters. These songs, filled with joy and healing, celebrate the extraordinary lives of this resilient generation.

 

The We Remembers are four musicians who participated in this project to the stage to perform their original music along with the music from the film. Featuring Elizabeth Clark, Jude Roberts, Kelleigh McKenzie, and Michael Veitch, performances will include clips and stories from their life-changing collaborations with the Holocaust Survivors.

 

About The We Remembers:

Composer, harpist/pianist, vocalist, and performance artist Elizabeth Clark’s major works include her interdisciplinary project "Seeds Under Nuclear Winter: An Earth Opera" which premiered in 2021, and the 2015 live-recorded album “Live at the Old Dutch Church.” She has performed with her world music ensemble 'Mamalama' at retreat centers and sanctuaries including the Omega Institute, Kripalu, and Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.

 

Jude Roberts has combined contemporary music with roots of English, Irish and Appalachian folk music and touches of baroque and Romantic-era classical pieces and European folk/pop. He’s performed at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and has toured throughout Europe.

 

Kelleigh McKenzie is a winner of NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, her song "Gin" won the Independent Music Award for Best Americana Song in 2009 and was featured on her critically acclaimed album "Chances."

 

Michael Veitch’s song “Veteran’s Day” has been covered by Judy Collins. His latest album, “Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts with “Valentine’s Day” hitting number one. Previously his song, “Pledging Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. He’s played the Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville.

 

 

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Michael Veitch on PBS This Month, New Song & Lyric Video, Number 1 on Folk Radio

 

­ ­ photo of Michael and Rita Schwartz, born Rita Tepper in Vienna, Austria Photo courtesy of PBS   (Veitch is pronounced “Veech)    Michael Veitch has lots to be thankful for this season.  He’s going to be on over 400 TV PBS stations this April, is promoting a new folk radio single/lyric video “April Fools,” and is celebrating a number 1 placement on Folk radio with the song “Valentine’s Day” this past February.      Michael’s new song “April Fools” is making its way to the folk radio charts. Co-written with Judy Kass; it deals with delusional thinking. The song’s message is about how people literally fool themselves in believing things when they know better. It can be applied to any topic, from romance, personal dilemmas and battles, and world situations—anything that can be prevented.      Michael’s album WACHTRAUM (meaning “wake dream” in German and pronounced "Vock traum ") focuses on each month of the year with insights on life from romance to topical themes. WACHTRAUM is Michael’s 11th album.     In February Michael’s single “Valentine’s Day” hit number 1 and his album, “Wachtraum” hit number 16 on the Folk Alliance radio charts.     Michael and 3 other songwriters (Elizabeth Clark, Kelleigh McKenzie, and Jude Roberts) from New York’s Hudson Valley are part of a collaborative documentary “We Remember Songs from Survivors” on over 450 PBS TV stations starting April 26. They are collaborating with Holocaust survivors. The documentary will premiere the week of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The show will broadcast again in the fall. The Online Presskit for the program is www.weremembersongsofsurvivors.com.      Michael's song “Veteran’s Day” has been covered by Judy Collins. He’s been mentored by Shawn Colvin and Bernie Sanders.   ####    "April Fools"       April Fools  Here come those April Fools again Knee deep in all their selfmade quicksand Always smiling with a shake of your hand While they try to pull the wool over on us again   The road may bring us pain There’s a cure for what remains We may be drowning in the pouring rain   Here come those April Fools again Selling their souls just like corn in the can Rolling out all the craziest plans Behind the curtain stands another straw man   Living the deluded dream Blind to what it means I’m shocked by all I’ve seen   Here come those April Fools again On the road that’s lead us to the dead end No more fooling you and fooling me The truth is clear as it will ever be   No matter what these fools believe Winter’s gonna turn to Spring Our eyes are open to the dream   ©2021 Michael Veitch (P)Burt Street Music (BMI) ©2021 Judy Kass (P)Judy Kass (BMI) All Rights Reserved

Michael Veitch’s New Album, “Wachtraum”

“Valentine’s Day” is the first single and a lyric video

 

Michael Veitch’s “Wachtraum,” (which means “Wake Dream”) is available in all digital and physical stores and by mail order c/o www.michaelveitch.com/michael-veitch-store. 

“Valentine’s Day,” a co-write with Michael’s long-time recording engineer Julie Last, is the album’s first single.  Watch a lyric video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLaHAnvO8E. Folking’s Bill Golembeski says the song “is upbeat and pushes the pop-o-meter needle into much radio friendlier climes. This one is smooth, passionate, and graced with Hallmark greeted lyrics. And Michael gets to open the throttle on his (really nice) falsetto.”   Music Connection’s Eric Harabadian cites “Valentine’s Day”  “choice hooks and romantic sentiments.”

Favorite songs on “Wachtraum” include “August Nights,” which has a “Beach Boys” vibe.  “April Fools,” co-written with Judy Kass, deals with delusional thinking. “Happy Fourth of July” recalls leaders and peace activists we’ve lost since the 1960s and features Dan playing brother Chris’s guitar. “Wachtraum” ends with the holy days of December with “One Wish” a duet with ethereal singer-songwriter Kirsti Gholsen.

Six Degrees’ Anne Carlini praises Michael’s songwriting, “His music visits the past without regret and the future with an optimist’s eye while his lyrics and melody weave a narrative of world class performance.”

This April, Michael appears on PBS’s upcoming broadcast, “We Remember-Songs from Survivors"-- songwriters collaborating with Holocaust survivors.   

Michael’s thankful that the folk community has helped him through the years. Judy Collins covered his song “Veteran’s Day,” on her 2013 Live From the Temple of Dendur DVD, and 2011 CD “Bohemian.”  Michael’s song “Pledging Allegiance,” which reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts, was honored by Music2Life Foundation. He’s a regular at festivals, notably the 2001 Newport Folk Festival. Breaking out in the1980s, with the help of Shawn Colvin—first sending him to Greenwich Village to expand his songwriting with Jack Hardy, and later—in the 1990s—having him open for her on an extensive tour; she also sang on his first album, “New York Journal.”

He has shared stages with a who’s who of singer-songwriters over many years of touring.     

 

 

www.Michaelveitch.com

Wachtraum

1.First Day

2.Valentine’s Day

3.Moving Day

4.April Fools

5.Sunday Afternoon

6.Happy Fourth of July

7.August Nights

8.Always Vermont

9.Birthday Oh Birthday

10.Last Days of Summer

11.First Snow of the Year

12.One Wish

  

Michael Veitch "Wachtraum"

Michael Veitch is releasing a new album, “Wachtraum” on February 4, 2022. 

“Wachtraum,” means “days of dreaming” in German, and Germany is where Michael wrote many of the songs on his new album. “Wachtraum”’s theme focuses on his narrative writing and beautiful tenor voice’s reflections on unique qualities of each month.

The single and upcoming music video “Valentine’s Day,” is about love which helps coldness melt away. It’s a co-write with his longtime recording engineer Julie Last.

Other highlights of “Wachtraum” include “First Day” of a new year. “April Fools” is topical and personal and co-written with Judy Kass; it deals with delusional thinking. “Happy Fourth of July” recalls leaders and peace activists we’ve lost since the 1960s and features Dan playing brother Chris’s guitar. “Wachtraum” ends with the holy days of December with “One Wish” a duet with ethereal singer-songwriter Kirsti Gholsen.

This April, Michael appears on PBS’s upcoming broadcast, “We Remember-Songs from Survivors"-- songwriters collaborating with Holocaust survivors.

Michael’s been thankful on how the folk community has helped him through the years. Judy Collins covered his song “Veteran’s Day,” on her 2013 Live From the Temple of Dendur DVD, and 2011 CD “Bohemian.”  Michael’s song “Pledging Allegiance,” which reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts, was honored by Music2Life Foundation. He’s a regular at festivals, notably the 2001 Newport Folk Festival. Breaking out in the1980s, with the help of Shawn Colvin—first sending him to Greenwich Village to expand his songwriting with Jack Hardy, and later—in the 1990s—having him open for her on an extensive tour; she also sang on his first album, “New York Journal.”

He has shared stages with a who’s who of singer-songwriters over many years of touring.     

 www.Michaelveitch.com

 

Wachtraum

1.First Day

2.Valentine’s Day

3.Moving Day

4.April Fools

5.Sunday Afternoon

6.Happy Fourth of July

7.August Nights

8.Always Vermont

9.Birthday Oh Birthday

10.Last Days of Summer

11.First Snow of the Year

12.One Wish

 

Phoebe Legere & Rachael Sage in support of the Palisades Parks Conservancy at Mexicali Live, March 5

Singer-songwriters Phoebe Legere and Rachael Sage will be performing in support of the Palisades Conservancy at Mexicali Live, in Teaneck, on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 7:00 PM.
Mexicali Live is at 1409 Queen Anne Road, in Teaneck, NJ.
Admission is $15.
The venue phone is 201-833-0011.
Website is mexicalilive.com.
Dinner seating begins at 6:00 PM. 
For dinner reservations: Email us at reservation@MexiCaliLive.com or call 201-833-0011.

THE PALISADES CONSERVANCY

A percentage of the door’s proceeds will help support the  Palisades Parks Conservancy, which works throughout the Hudson Valley and Northern NJ to improve, protect, and conserve the 29 parks and historic sites owned and operated by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission which serve more than 6 million annual visitors.

Together Rachael and Phoebe’s teams, and the Palisades are creating an online auction on EBay with contributions from a variety of New Jersey musicians. Already contributing autographed items are Tony Bennett, Richard Barone and the Bongos, Metropolitan Entertainment, Matador Records with special vinyl releases from Yo La Tengo, alternative violinist Joe Deninzon, and Glen Burtnik’s band the Weeklings.

This is the link for the auction: www.ebay.com/usr/palisadesparks?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Phoebe and Rachael say that one of the first things they notice when entering New Jersey, and driving along the Hudson for work and pleasure are the Palisades.

PHOEBE LEGERE

The New York Post raved: “Phoebe Legere is magnificent!” Her "virtuoso piano playing" her "huge natural voice that moves easily from winsome sweetness to a sultry blues growl” and “brilliant, masterful songwriting” have made Phoebe Legere a legend. She has played with Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Steve Martin and John Hartford. Legere has performed thousands of shows from Country Fairs to NPR, from Folk Festivals to the Pow Wow circuit, from Songwriter Circles to a CBS Sunday Morning feature when she won First Runner-Up in “America’s Hottest Accordionist Contest” in Branson, MO.

Legere’s spectacular physical appearance has lead to numerous musical movie and TV shows including her starring role in one of the top 10 cult movies of all time: “Toxic Avenger” 2 and 3 in which Legere plays a blind accordionist married to New Jersey’s most famous environmental superhero. Phoebe Legere’s new  Americana CD “Heart of Love” is out on Valentine’s Day. 

RACHAEL SAGE 

A soulful vocalist and innovative multi-instrumentalist, award-winning singer/songwriter and producer Rachael Sage is one of the busiest touring artists in independent music, performing 100+ dates a year with her band The Sequins throughout the US, UK, & Europe. She has earned a loyal following for her dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work, soulful vocals and improvisational audience interaction. Sage has shared stages with Sarah McLachlan, A Great Big World, Judy Collins, Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Jamie Cullum, The Animals and Ani DiFranco.  She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received numerous songwriting awards including The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Grand Prize) and several Independent Music Awards. Her songs have appeared on MTV, HBO, the “Fame” soundtrack, and in the last 3 seasons of Lifetime’s controversial reality series,"Dance Moms.”

Ms. Sage co-produced her latest album, CHOREOGRAPHIC (MPress Records) with Grammy winning producer Andy Zulla (Idina Menzel, Rod Stewart).

palisadesparksconservancy.org
www.PhoebeLegere.org
www.RachaelSage.com

LINK FOR AUCTION: www.ebay.com/usr/palisadesparks?_trksid=p2047675.l2559