TONIGHT!
Eric Taylor cannot do his show tonight at Kathryn's House Concert on the Lower East Side
I'll be filling in along with Paul Sachs and Evangeline Young.
Kathryn writes:
I have asked three great, very great artists to fill in!
PAUL SACHS
INA MAY WOOL
and EVANGELINE YOUNG
All three have new work, new CDs and are fantastic!
These are some of NYC finest songwriters.
Hope you can come and enjoy the music.
Door 7
Music 8 pm
pm for info and address
Hello Music Lovers -
Join me when I play a set at the Shrine in Harlem on Sunday (10/29) afternoon. New tunes, new instruments, genial hosts Ed and Greta Tristram! Details below.
I skipped a few years of the annual NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) conference, but I'll be back in November. Looking forward to seeing and hearing new and old friends. And I'm very excited to be playing in the round with my massively talented buddies, Carolann Solebello and Abbie Gardner on Friday night of the conference. If you're attending, I hope we can catch up there. More showcases and all details below.
Much gratitude to Emily Duff for including me in the wild and wacky wonderland that is the Cowgirl Tuesday Night Music Club. It was Emily herself, Jim Allen, Tom Clark, and I, all sharing songs. What a night!
Huge thanks to the Marblehead, Massachusetts gang I got to hang out with and play for in October.
with love and much music to you,
Ina May
Write to me at ina@inamaywool.com
The Shrine World Music Venue
Sunday, October 29, 3-5 pm
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
www.shrinenyc.com
212-690-7807
I'll be playing the open mike feature. You can sign up to play at 3. Ed and Greta Tristram open the show and host the evening. Then I play a set for about a half hour followed by the open mike. From their site: "Shrine is a multimedia arts and culture venue...dedicated to art and culture in all mediums."I hear the food's good too.
NERFA 2017
Stamford, CT
Thursday, November 9
New Faces & New Songs. Rm 2080
I play 11:15-11:30 pm
Friday Night, November 10
Cup of Joe, Rm 2065
My set is in the round with Carolann Solebello and Abbie Gardner from 12:45 - 1:30 am
Saturday, November 11
Fool's Hill, Rm. 2064
I play from 12:15 to 12:30. I recommend coming early for my set so you can hear Cosy Sheridan at midnight!
HEY FROM INA MAY
LOWER EAST SIDE
BEACON/RIVERDALE
Hey Friends, Thank you for making the Postcrypt show so much fun and standing room only at that! Paul Sachs and Libby Johnson were both brilliant. You all were brilliant. Thank you so much for welcoming our songs with such gusto. Here are some more shows coming down the pike:
Tuesday, April 25
Singer/Songwriter Conclave
Lovecraft
50 Avenue A, NYC
Ina May plays one set from 7 to 7:30
Sunday, May 14, 2017
3:00 pm
Women’s Work
Howland Cultural Center
Beacon, NY
"An afternoon Mother’s Day concert of original songs joyously performed by talented activist women from the Hudson Valley and New York City."
I'll sing and play two of my songs. Many other women will be performing.
Sunday, June 11, 3:30 pm
Riverdale Riverfest
The festival is on the campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent, entrance at 6301 Riverdale Ave, by the Bronx/Yonkers border.
I'll be playing one 50-minute set on the waterfront stage from 3:30pm to 4:20pm. The multi-talented Sarah Banks will play fiddle on a couple of tunes.
Words and music, people, words and music! An idea whose time has come.
With affection,
Ina May
http://www.inamaywool.com
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UPTOWN
Postcrypt Coffeehouse
Saturday, December 10
8:30 Sophie's Dream
9:30 Northern
10:30 Ina May Wool
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Hey Friends,
I've been writing new songs and I've been teaching English as a Second Language, and I love both.
Check out a few of the new songs on Monday, February 15:
At my friend Mark Aaron James’ show, Dinner Date with Mark Aaron James
Mark Aaron James site: http://markaaronjames.weebly.com
Food can be ordered and tables secured at 8:15.
Music starts promptly at 9.
at The Hourglass Tavern
www.hourglasstavern.com
373 W. 46th St. (Restaurant Row)
(Third floor)
New York, NY
If you'd like to read some of the success stories of my English as a Second Language students, check out my brand new site. If you're in need of help with English on the Upper West Side of Manhattan or via Skype anywhere in the world, this could really be useful to you:
http://www.eslwestsideenglish.com
See you soon!
Ina May
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Hey Friends, Sorry to say my Cantab Lounge June residency is cancelled
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"Ina May - You've got it going on! I love the brilliant simplicity of your new song Long Way to Go the Wrong Way…. Obviously this is a good reinvention."
When? Wednesdays, January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25 (the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) from 7 to 8:30.
Doing the IMW solo thing tonight at Rockwood as one of The Nine, an extremely musical and friendly bunch of songwriters, founded and based in D.C. and apt to pop up all over. Snow is predicted but not til well after we wrap up. Come on over!
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On the second and fourth Mondays of the month I head out to New Jersey to spend an hour with a group who are upwards of 70, 80, and 90 years of age. We sit around a table in the card room of their residence. We talk and write and read to each other, laugh a lot, and sometimes wipe away some tears.
Sometimes we listen to music or look at pictures to get us started. This week I thought my friends might enjoy a prompt from a book called Room to Write by Bonni Goldberg. We’re always told to write what we know, she says, but how about if we start with what we know and build on it? LIke Emily Bronte who sat in a room and wrote with limited experience and unlimited imagination. Write about something you’ve never done as if you had.
What should we name it? Suggestions were called out. “Let’s Pretend” won. I set the timer for ten minutes, and we were off. Looking around I saw ten pieces of paper filling up with words and ten heads bent down over ten hands writing fast.
Ok. Time to read.
This group has been going for a year and a half, so many here have practice in free writing. At first it was hard to get the writing going. This particular prompt proved to be magic.
We started with B. She began to read a tale from the point of view of a child living on a farm in Nigeria. (In previous pieces she’d written about her own childhood on a farm Upstate during the Depression.) Her African characters were poor but always had food because they were farmers, much as in her own experience. Then the story took off as the parents die of an Ebola-like disease and the children set off to find a better life. They’re seized by a gang that tries to turn them into soldiers, and finally the eldest heads into the jungle to escape his captors, but his siblings refuse to join him. All in a 10-minute writing!
Next J., whose prose is always elegant and cogent, writes in the voice of an astronaut. “I have trained for two years for this day.” Much detail about the clothes, the weightlessness, the equipment, the thrill of seeing the Earth from so many different angles. Good, vivid writing. Especially imaginative since J. fears heights so much she won’t sit in a theater balcony!
E. writes such a realistic account of skydiving that we all ask, “Did you really go skydiving?” “No, but I wanted to, ” she says vehemently. I love the part about how she’s up in the plane and decides she doesn’t want to go through with it. But she’s already strapped to her instructor, the door is opened, and they’re tumbling down. How quiet it is! How she feels like a bird!
Other stories: A.,a children’s book author, writes about her fictional career as a doctor.
E., who in fact escaped from an Eastern European country the day before the Germans rolled in at the beginning of the Second World War, writes about flying in a hot air balloon and a helicopter over New York with characteristic grace and humor.
The final story by S. is the capper. “I am 5’8” and slender,” she begins, and everyone breaks into delighted laughter. “I enjoy shopping for clothes” - guffaws - “So yesterday I went to the mall. Good! They have size 8.” We’re now all helplessly, raucously hysterical, sharing in this, the most extreme fantasy yet. “I bring a lovely green pants suit into the fitting room and decide to try the pants on first. Oh no! They come up to my ankles -- too short!” A wry smile on her face above all 4 feet 11 inches of her.
“You know what it is about this class,” one of my writing buddies says. “You make us think.”
In the past year I’ve taught creative writing and songwriting workshops for high school age students at Riverdale Country School, for the Tribes Hill music collective in Westchester, for Feel the Music at the Lenox Senior Center in NYC, and at the 5 Star Residence in Teaneck, NJ. If you have a group that might be interested in a workshop or if you know about similar programs or groups where writing like this might fit, please drop me a line at ina.may@verizon.net.
“One of the best singer-songwriters around,” writes Thomas Staudter, long-time New York Times contributor, in an article last week in The Gazette (Croton-on-Hudson, NY) "[Her albums] offer listeners the kind of heart-stopping songs that you find on albums from Jackson Browne, Nanci Griffith and Lucy Kaplansky, three masters of the craft who know how to forge experiences, personal and otherwise, together with winning melodies and heartfelt singing to create an art that both moves and satisfies.”
Last night at the Ferry Sloops Benefit Concert, a Tribute to Pete Seeger, in Ossining, NY. This is me with Abigail and Lily Chapin, Chris Grieco (who organized the show), and Paul Sachs. Daddy Tom Chapin also stopped by to play and sing with us. Great night!
Featuring Ina May Wool, Paul Sachs, and the Chapin Sisters
Potluck - Lots of Music - Hope to see you there!
Three chances to share music today!
WOOL&GRANT 2:20 PM De Colores Garden/8th St. between B & C/NYC
INA MAY WOOL solo 4 pm De Colores Garden/8th St. between B & C/NYC
WOOL&GRANT 7 pm Two Moon Cafe/4th Ave/2nd & 3rd, Bklyn/Pre-climate march singout with Professor Louie, Mya Bryne, Paul Sachs, and more
Please see the calendar page on this site for more details.
Hey there friends, Hope you had a great summer! I was busy teaching at Manhattan School of Music and that was exhilarating. I also played at a couple of festivals with WOOL&GRANT and heard lots of wonderful music.
I'm excited about my solo show with PAUL SACHS and the CHAPIN SISTERS on October 11 in Ossining.
It's a benefit for Ferry Sloops, a non-profit, environmental sailing organization that inspires people to appreciate and protect one of our country's greatest resources, the magnificent Hudson River
Saturday, 10/11
Concert for the River/Shattemuc Yacht Club
Ferry Sloops Concert for the River
Ossining, NY
Featuring Ina May Wool, Paul Sachs http://www.paulsachs.com,
and the Chapin Sisters www.thechapinsisters.com/
Learn more and order tix: http://www.ferrysloops.org/event.php?id=168
And I'm thrilled to be asked back to the TRIBES HILL www.tribes hill.com songwriting workshop in Hartsdale, NY. That's coming right up on three Sunday afternoons (10/5, 10/12 & 10/19).
In my three sessions of this great series, we'll play mostly with words, so singing or playing an instrument is not necessary. We'll do short bursts of writing from prompts, read to each other, listen to classic songs, and get into the process. Expect inspiration, fun, and skill building too.
The workshop will be great for you if you've never written before and would like to get started, or for a recharge if you're a more experienced writer. If you do have songs in progress and would like some gentle, constructive feedback, bring those.
Feel free to write to me with any questions ina@inamaywool.com. There's more info at http://www.inamaywool.com/workshops/
To register and for questions about the series, email Steve at ideaseeds@gmail.com and write "songwriting" in the header
FYI: You might know John Dillon and Viv Nesbitt from their Art of the Song radio program heard on over 150 public radio stations across North America. I’m honored that John and Viv have invited me to be one of the artists featured in the Standing O Project, an online community that gives fans a wealth of music & interviews, and supports working musicians with a monthly income. Check it out at StandingOProject.com
Please take a look at the calendar page for all the info on other gigs coming up:
This Friday, 9/12, Two Moon Art House & Cafe, Park Slope
Saturday, 9/20, Afternoon, Lungs Harvest Arts Festival, 8th St. (B/C, NYC)
Saturday, 9/20, Evening, Sing Out for People's Climate March, Two Moon
Hope to see you soon!
-Ina May
Playing a solo set tonight at 9! I'm the feature at Songs of Greenwich Village, located at Choga, 145 Bleecker Street, 1 flight up. Come on over.
Hey Friends,
I've been asked back to the Tribes Hill Songwriting Workshop Series. For four Sunday afternoons starting September 21st, I'll be leading a group in Hartsdale, New York. We'll play with free writing and lyrics, listen to songs and talk about them, and write and play some more.
For lots more details, click over to the Workshop page on this site.
Hope you can join us!
-Ina May
Happy June!
We've got new shows and workshops coming right up. Here are the details:
JUST ADDED:
Sunday, June 22, 2-5 pm
Kathryn's House Concerts Presents
Ina May Wool's Creative Writing Workshop
on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
Join us for writing games and prompts to kickstart your imagination and create fresh new work.
Please write to me with any questions, to reserve a place for yourself, and to get the exact address. ina@inamaywool.com
See the workshop page on inamaywool.com for more details.
Sunday June 8
At the People's Music Network Summer Gathering, http://peoplesmusic.org/
ina May leads a workshop:
Creating with Words: Art, Healing, and Empowerment
Ina May Wool and Bev Grant (WOOL&GRANT) will be playing at various times during the weekend.
WOOL&GRANT
www/woolgrant.com
Friday, June 13th
Two Moon Art House & Cafe
2nd Fridays at Two Moon - 8 pm
315 4th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11215 718 499 0460
Price: $10 suggested donation
WOOL&GRANT and Carolann Solebello with
Special Guest: Robin Greenstein
Friday, July 11th, 2014
Two Moon Art House & Cafe
2nd Fridays at Two Moon - 8 pm
315 4th Avenue Brooklyn NY 11215 718 499 0460
Price: $10 suggested donation
WOOL&GRANT and Carolann Solebello with
Special Guest: Jeremy Mage
Huntington Folk Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2014
WOOL&GRANT at the Huntington Folk Festival - 3:15 pm
Heckscher Park (Main St. Rt 25A and Prime Avenue Huntington NY 11743 US 631-425-2925
Happy Spring!
Ok, so it's pretty cold and blustery hereabouts but I have seen the crocuses and the jonquils and a few hardy fruit trees blossoming, and I do believe the season is here.
Just finished teaching a lyric-writing course at Riverdale Country School which I really enjoyed. It was part of a creative writing course in the high school there taught by the multi-talented Sarah Banks. (Sarah is also a fantastic violinist.) We listened to some classic songs and some of the kids' current favorites, and we did a lot of writing. It was fun getting to know what some highly intelligent 16-year-olds are listening to these days. (There were plenty of surprises and some very excellent new writing too.)
WOOL&GRANT had a fine foray into New England on our tour last month. Thanks so much for cheering us on.
We were also very happy to be included in the one-day NERFA showcase in New Jersey at the beginning of this month. A smile fest all around.
Coming up there are some great shows and workshops I hope you'll join in on. Check out the calendar page. I just updated it so you can see more detail there. This Friday (4/18) WOOL&GRANT is at the Two Moon Art House & Cafe in Brooklyn with Carolann Solebello and Elisa Peimer. In May I'm leading some writing workshops, and WOOL&GRANT will be featured at the 11th Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Extravaganza at Pier 1 (70th Street) on May 18th. More on the calendar page.
Last and not least - if you'd like to get my email newsletters, please sign up http://eepurl.com/NRxw1. If you used to be on the list and didn't mean to jump off, do the same http://eepurl.com/NRxw1. I have a new mail service and they want people to confirm their interest. If you get a message that says you're already signed up, that's all to the good. They just want proof I'm not spamming. And I would love to keep you in the loop.
Thanks,
Ina May
Thursday, March 27 LIVE at 11:00am on talkingalternative.com the Music Power Hour with Austin Marolla and Sloan Wainwright with special guest, the wonderfully talented singer-songwriter, Ina May Wool!
JUST ANNOUNCED: WOOL&GRANT have been selected to showcase at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) One Day Conference in New Jersey on Saturday, April 5th. All right!
Thank you thank you thank you for all your warm support in the very cold month of February. Thanks for cheering WOOL&GRANT on at John Platt's On Your Radar show on the 11th on the big stage at the Rockwood Music Hall. What a night!
Thank you too for sharing the joy of Rob Morsberger's music at the Songwriters' Beat tribute to my late friend on the 20th. I sang his Relativity Blues Waltz with Janie Barnett accompanying me beautifully on piano, and many other musical friends brought Rob's songs alive in style. We felt that he WAS alive in the room with all the love and connection and spirit of the music.
WOOL&GRANT will be celebrating Women's History Month with a whole bunch of great shows. There are lots more details on the calendar page but here's a brief rundown. Hope to see you!
March 8 People's Voice Cafe with women's music icon Alix Dobkin (Manhattan)
March 14 Two Moon Art House & Cafe w/Carolann Solebello and Jerry Mitnick (Brooklyn)
March 15 Puffin Cultural Forum (Teaneck, NJ)
March 19 Live on Music of the People, WMCB 107.9 FM 4-6 PM (Greenfield, MA)
March 21 Live on the Bill Newman Show, WHMP 1400 AM 9-10 AM (Northampton, MA)
March 21 House Concert (Northampton, MA)
March 22 Songwriting Workshop by Ina May (2 pm)(Stratham, NH)
March 22 House concert (W&G)(8 pm)(Stratham, NH)
March 23 Newton Lower Falls House Concert (3 pm)(Newton, MA)
March 24 Cantab Lounge with Geoff Bartley
and last but definitely not least
March 30 First Acoustics with the Boxcar Lilies Voted No. 1 - Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s ‘Most Wanted’ Emerging Artists (3 pm) (Brooklyn, NY)
Welcome to my new site! It’s been a long time coming,and though it’s not 100% complete, there’s a lot here already that I’m eager for you to see. Take a look around. The collage with me and the elephants and the moon was created by Tim Robinson. Tim’s not only a brilliant songwriter but also a well-known visual artist, and I love this piece he made for me. The photo in the collage was taken by the talented Rachel Miranda.
There are some exciting performances coming up, and the first one is Tuesday, February 11th. My new duo, WOOL&GRANT, is playing a set at John Platt's On Your Radar at the Rockwood Music Hall. Also playing: the group Darlingside and singer/songwriter, Meg Hutchinson. Lots more info on the calendar page.
Welcome to my newly renovated website at www.inamaywool.com!
