Sunday Street Acoustic Series

The Sunday Street Acoustic Series, co-sponsored by WUSB-FM, presents nationally and internationally touring artists who perform in the listening room setting of The University Cafe. The series runs from September to early June and is presenting its 100th concert this fall. Past performers have included Graham Parker, Willie Nile, Susan Werner, Eric Andersen, and Fairport Convention.

The Sunday Acoustic Concert Series, produced by Charlie Backfish, is co-sponsored by WUSB-FM (90.1fm).

For Podcasts of past shows at The University Cafe, please click here: University Cafe Podcasts.

To see all dates at a quick glance please view our flyer

Lucy Kaplansky
Sunday, February 19th at 2 P.M.

Originally from Chicago, Lucy Kaplanksy moved to New York City where she became involved in the acoustic music scene in Greenwich Village, collaborating with Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin and Richard Shindell. Detouring from music to earn her degree in clinical Psychology, she returned to music with her 1994 release, The Tide.

In 1998 Kaplansky joined with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form the folk group Cry Cry Cry, which recorded an album and toured at length before going their separate ways. Her Ten Year Night album in 1999 won rave reviews and boosted her popularity, leading to performances on CBS-TV. Her album, The Red Thread included the well-known, "Land of The Living," a song about her experience of being a New Yorker on 9-11.

Her most recent solo release is 2007's Over The Hills, and she has also joined with John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson in the trio, Red Horse.

Advance sale has ended. Tickets at the door (if available) $30.00

Brother Sun (Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks)
Sunday, March 4th at 2 P.M.

Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a call to arms. Calling upon contemporary songwriting, and informed by the deep roots of gospel, blues, and folk, the trio weaves a tapestry of harmony that is brilliantly fresh and yet familiar.

Nationally touring folk artists from three major points on the map - Boston, New York, and Chicago - Pat, Greg, and Joe celebrate the amazing power of singing together. Their combined musical skills should make for an unforgettable evening - three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, and piano.

Advance sale at $20.00 at www.shopsbu.com until Wednesday, February 29th.
Tickets at the door (if available) $25.00

NOTE: When purchasing tickets, please select "Sunday Tickets" for the delivery method and print your invoice. Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door the day of the event.

James Maddock
Sunday, March 11th at 2 P.M.

With the release of Wake Up and Dream, James Maddock firmly establishes himself as one of the truly gifted performing songwriters on the American landscape. As a transplanted Briton rooted on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Maddock effortlessly translates the aspirations and longing of his ever growing legion of followers into song. His 2010 NY Music Award for best Americana Album for Sunrise On Avenue C is long overdue corroboration of the fact.

First recognized in the U.S as the front-man for the band Wood (Songs From Stamford Hill), Maddock has steadily gained traction in the Northeast U.S. with his infectious live performances and accessible touch with his fans. A top 50 chart position at non-commercial radio in 2010 for Sunrise on Avenue C preceeds the break through to a mainstream audience which Maddock has made with Wake Up and Dream.

Advance sale at $20.00 at www.shopsbu.com until Wednesday, March 7th.
Tickets at the door (if available) $25.00

NOTE: When purchasing tickets, please select "Sunday Tickets" for the delivery method and print your invoice. Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door the day of the event.

Blackie and The Rodeo Kings
Sunday, March 25th at 2 P.M.

NOTE: Tickets purchased for the November 20th show will be honored on March 25th.

These three Canadian musicians, Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing and Tom Wilson, all well-established artists on their own, formed B&RK as a tribute to Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. The group has evolved into one of North America's finest roots-oriented bands and is now in its second decade, with a Juno award and several Juno nominations to its credit.

B&RK amazed the Café audience in 2008 with an unforgettable performance, reminiscent of The Band and other groups. B&RK will be playing some of their classic songs as well as songs from their new CD, KINGS & QUEENS, which features them collaborating with Rosanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams and eleven other prominent female singers. (www.blackieandtherodeokings.com)

Advance sale at $25.00 at www.shopsbu.com until Wednesday, March 21th.
Tickets at the door (if available) $30.00

NOTE: When purchasing tickets, please select "Sunday Tickets" for the delivery method and print your invoice. Your tickets will be waiting for you at the door the day of the event.

Reservations/information by e mail to: SundayStreetWUSB@aol.com
Telephone inquiries: leave message at 631-632-1093

Directions: www.stonybrook.edu/sb/directions.

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