2024 Fall Season
November 16, 2024 at 7:30
Ben Gage
Ben Gage is a songwriter from Akron, OH. Ben Gage grew up in the rust belt of Northeast Ohio, spread out in the countryside along the great Lake Erie. His roots run deep beside the hard working blue collars that Ohio has to boast. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. Folk and Blues music gives us a way to hand along a story, and it’s what fuels Ben’s songwriting.and the reason he includes the listener.
Flamy Grant
Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts (the first drag performer to achieve this feat). A powerhouse vocalist and intrepid songwriter who blends folk, gospel, and roots, Flamy drags you into a therapeutic, theatrical mix of storytelling and song.
December 14, 2024 at 7:30
Sophie Buskin
Born and raised New Yorker and second-generation folkie Sophie Buskin is making her return to the stage after a 4-year hiatus. Her critically acclaimed EP, "Sweet Creature," highlights her blend of deep, intentional songwriting and captivating melody. We are thrilled to have Sophie performing again at Voices in the Heights.
Kirsten Maxwell
Kirsten Maxwell is a New York native whose powerful vocals and well-crafted songs have propelled her into being one of the most dynamic singer-songwriters on the acoustic music scene today. She has toured with Judy Collins, opened for Melissa Etheridge, Tanya Tucker, and The Bacon Brothers, and has been a favorite of Voices in the Heights forever.
Coming in 2025
January 11, 2025 at 7:30
Jefferson Hamer & Zoe Guigeno
Jefferson Hamer is a songwriter and musician who is best known for his collaborations with Anais Mitchell (Child Ballads, recipient of a BBC2 Folk Award) and Sarah Jarosz (the grammy-nominated Blue Heron Suite). He will be joined by bassist and songwriter Zoe Guigeno, whose music has been described as having a “jagged, poetic design”and who has accompanied a slew of renowned musicians.
Robinson & Rohe
American songwriters Liam Robinson (banjo, accordion, vocals) and Jean Rohe (guitar, vocals) have been performing together for fifteen year, They've written a distinctive body of original repertoire that draws on the roots music they hold dear, and engages their versatile musical and literary sensibilities as arrangers, improvisers, poets, and producers.
February 8, 2025 at 7:30
Madeleine Roger
Madeleine Roger (she/her) is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While skillfully accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with a breathtaking voice that lingers long after the last note. Her heart-wrenching new album "Nerve" examines every nook and cranny of love and loss. Her music moves us and will move you.
Rupert Wates
Rupert Wates has won over 40 songwriting and performing awards. In 2018 he performed as a Finalist in the Kerrville New Song Folk Contest and an Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival. More than 25 of his songs have been covered by other artists and he has released 9 solo albums, tracks from which have been played on radio worldwide. We are thrilled to have him return to Voices in the Heights.
Completed Winter/Spring 2024 Concerts
January 13, 2024 at 7:30
Hallie Spoor
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Hallie Spoor has often been described as an "old soul." She’s a warm and honest storyteller who wears her heart on her sleeve, and whether it’s in her stage banter or her lyrics, you'll likely hear something at a show that will make you feel like you just talked to an old friend. Hallie is currently recording her 3rd album, set to release in 2022 and will likely hit the road in this spring to spread the word. Based out of Bedstuy, Brooklyn, she spends most of her time with her rescue tomcat, Mac Attack.
The New Students
The New Students perform original songs in an eclectic blend of folk, roots, bluegrass and Americana traditions. Tight three-part vocal harmonies, skilled acoustic instrumentation, and thoughtful lyrics make up their signature sound that has been delighting East Coast audiences for over a decade. Combining poetry with conscience, humor with integrity, and—most of all—classic with modern, The New Students evoke the pioneering spirit of the 1960s. Truly, they are new students of an old school.
February 10, 2024 at 7:30
Billy Woodward
Hailing from the southern shores of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, Billy Woodward is a multi-disciplined artist based in Brooklyn, NY. As a roots singer-songwriter, he draws inspiration from traditional folk, blues, country, R&B, and rock & roll, infusing his unique songwriting and storytelling. He released his first LP, entitled “The Boy From the Bay” in 2022 and previously recorded his debut EP, ‘The Beast In Me,’ at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN.
Ana Egge Band
Ana Egge is releasing her 13th album, “Sharing in the Spirit,” a collection of 10 songsand a mix of politics, addiction, sex, and love. The album was produced by Lorenzo Wolff following their previous collaboration, 2021’s “Between Us.” Ana’s addictive mix of fearless strength and sense of fun are on full display here with six distinctive originals including a cowrite with Irish singer-songwriter Mick Flannery and two covers, including "Last Day of Our Acquaintance,” by Sinead O'Connor.
March 9, 2024 at 7:30
Katie Martucci
Katie Martucci is a Brooklyn based indie folk/pop songwriter whose presence and warmth leaves audiences spell-bound and renewed. Her latest release ‘Note to Self’ is a collection of songs about the “unspoken third thing in the room” — stories surrounding friendship, imposter syndrome, her own personal journey with epilepsy and more. We are thrilled to have her returning again to Voices in the Heights.
Cricket Blue
Cricket Blue are a Vermont-based folk duo comprising Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith. Their unique sound lies "somewhere between tingly/prickly," built from intricate, layered guitars and dreamy harmonies which sources consistently describe as "haunting", even though only Laura believes in ghosts. Their lyrics wheel from balladesque narrative to stark character portraits to small meditations.
April 13, 2024 at 7:30
My Politic
My Politic dig deep into the soil of their home state of Missouri, shining a light on the complexities and dichotomies of those who plant their roots within it. Through reflective, imagery-driven songwriting, Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey honestly examine the tangled webs we weave, often overshadowed by the doldrums of everyday life in small-town America.
David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach
David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories with the emotional abandon of the blues. The show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll. They have performed at music festivals around the country.
May 11, 2024 at 7:30
Joy Clark
Joy Clark is a New Orleans singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist and composer who creates soulful original compositions that celebrate peace and the undeniable power of love. Her intricate rhythms and warm melodies reveal a sweet vulnerability that enchants her audiences around the world. Joy’s first stage was in church and she believes music is her ministry and intimacy is her superpower.
Kirsten Maxwell
Kirsten Maxwell is a New York native whose powerful vocals and well-crafted songs have propelled her into being one of the most dynamic singer-songwriters on the acoustic music scene today. She has toured with Judy Collins, opened for Melissa Etheridge, Tanya Tucker, and The Bacon Brothers, and has been a favorite of Voices in the Heights forever.
June 8, 2024 at 7:30
Jeremy Aaron
Jeremy Aaron’s style incorporates trad fiddle, jazz, soul, and poetry, but he’s rooted in the jam atmosphere, where the energy comes from spontaneous ideas and foot stomping like a musical roller coaster. His intimate songs paint poetic portraits of adirondack forests, the nature of love, and the challenges we all face. His fiddle gets your toes tapping, his guitar stylings are rich and complex, and his continuing evolution as an artist continues to surprise.
Belle-Skinner
Belle-Skinner is a dark nostalgic singer-songwriter based in New York. Though her influences cover a broad range of genres - from French chansons and Russian folk to contemporary alt-pop and rock - her voice often draws comparisons to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Jeff Buckley, and Mary Hopkin. A Kerrville New Folk and Telluride Troubadour alum, her music has been featured on several Spotify editorial playlists, and has garnered over 1 million streams worldwide.
October 19, 2024 at 7:30
Geneviève Racette Trio
Canadian Folk Music Awards recipient Geneviève Racette released her most successful album “Satellite” on March 18, 2022, collaborating with City and Colour. She has earned praise from Rolling Stone and CBC, with over 3 million streams, as well as Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Tom Paxton. Geneviève has performed more than 100 concerts in Canada and the United States in the last few years and we are thrilled to bring her to New York City for the first time.
The Whispering Tree
One of the most talented duos to take stage in NYC," The Whispering Tree is singer/songwriter Eleanor Kleiner and multi-instrumentalist Elie Brangbour. Together, they craft richly immersive folk brimming with evocative lyrics, soaring vocals and a panoramic musicality. Their latest release, Invisible Forces debuted at #1 on the International Folk DJ charts and explores a deeply personal and political landscape, with themes of hope, despair and social consciousness.