
Willie Nile • Landmark • 11.23.24
Willie Nile
with special guest James Maddock
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8pm at Landmark on Main Street
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Willie Nile has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, appearing at the Music Hall in support of his 2020 album New York at Night. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: "His live performances are legendary.” The New York Times called Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album Streets Of New York was hailed as "a platter for the ages" by Uncut magazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Onesas one of the "Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011" and BBC Radio called it "THE Rock 'N Roll album of the year." His single from that album, "One Guitar," was the "Top Pick of the Week" in USA Today. Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album, American Ride, won "Best Rock Album of the Year" at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted "Album Of The Year" at Twangville Magazine. Bono called it, "One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.” The best singer-songwriters serve the song. James Maddock, the "songwriter's songwriter," has earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, and has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. Many albums in his beloved catalog are elegantly spare, conveying his songs and sentiments in the most direct possible way.
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Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM at SOPAC
The New York Times has called Willie Nile “one of the most gifted Singer-Songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by UNCUTmagazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE Rock ‘n’ Roll album of the year.”
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album, American Ride, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on over one hundred year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and Bono called it, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.”
In November 2014, he released an album of piano-based songs, If I Was A River, to universal critical acclaim. “One of the most brilliant Singer-Songwriters of the past thirty years” said The New Yorker. No Depressionraved “Willie Nile’s artistic renaissance continues unabated.”
His 2016 album World War Willie appeared on numerous year end top ten lists as did hid his live shows. As American Songwriter said, “Nile cranks up the volume and tears into these tunes with the same hunger, passion and exuberance he displays in his legendary sweat-soaked shows.” World War Willie was voted “Album Of The Year” by Twangville Magazine and the song “Forever Wild” was named “Coolest Song In The World” by Little Steven’s Underground Garage. In 2017, he released the critically acclaimed album Positively Bob – Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan.
Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.”
A Rock ‘n Roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the British-born Singer-Songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller’s sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between Folk, Classic Pop and Rock.
Since those early days in London, he’s ridden the wave of a music industry that’s ebbed, flowed, peaked and crashed. Maddock has stayed afloat throughout the entire ride, enjoying a brush with commercial success during the late 1990s – including a major-label record deal, a Top 5 AAA radio hit and a song placement on Dawson’s Creek – before transforming himself into an independent solo artist during the decades that followed. Bruce Springsteen is a fan. So is David Letterman. Listening to Maddock’s newest record, Insanity vs Humanity, it’s easy to see the appeal.
Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7:30 PM at NYC Rockin’ The River Cruise on The Circle Line
The New York Times called Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by UNCUT magazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album, American Ride, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on over one hundred year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and Bono called it, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.”
In 2017 he released the critically acclaimed album "Positively Bob – Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan”. Willie has toured across the U.S. with the Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: "His live performances are legendary". His 12th studio album 'Children of Paradise' was released in the summer of 2018 to universal acclaim. He is currently bringing his dynamic live show and amazing rock and roll band to enraptured audiences worldwide.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM at City Winery
Songs of Love & Revolution is a new concert series, created by Steve Lurie of Music Without Borders and Joe Raiola of Theatre Within, celebrating folk and pop’s most iconic and beloved singer-songwriters. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CURE: Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy and Theatre Within.
Willie Nile
Willie Nile has been hailed by The New Yorker as “one of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years.” He has toured with The Who and performed with Bruce Springsteen. He recently released his 12th studio album, Children of Paradise, to universal acclaim.
Lucy Kaplansky
Blending country, folk and pop styles, Lucy Kaplansky has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh, whether singing originals or covering country, folk and pop favorites. She has topped the folk and Americana charts radio charts and recently released Everyday Street, her first solo album in six years.
Susan Werner
Throughout her expansive career, Susan Werner's boundless versatility has emerged as a hallmark of her talent, and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical persona. “One of the most innovative songwriters working today”. - Chicago Tribune
The Kennedys
The Kennedys, Pete and Maura, have been together nearly 25 years a a married couple and performing duo. They have carved out a unique niche in the indie music scene and recently released their 15th album, Safe Until Tomorrow.
Marshall Crenshaw
Marshall Crenshaw’s debut album was acclaimed as a pop masterpiece and it established him as a first-rate songwriter, vocalist and guitarist. Since those early days, he has continued to tour and record, focusing in recent years on releasing vinyl EPs, each featuring a new song, a cover of one of his personal favorites, and a new version of a song from his extensive back catalog.
Morley
Morley weaves threads of jazz, soul and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. Her new album, Thousand Miles, is the culmination of a global journey to sites of resilience and trauma where human dignity, love and resolve are expanding the frontiers of change, justice and healing.
A portion of the proceeds from this special event will be shared with Theatre Within (TheatreWithin.org) and Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CureEpilepsy.org)
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8PM, Broadway at 95th Street, NYC
Theatre Within’s Annual John Lennon Tribute, a New York City tradition since 1981, returns for its 38th year of celebrating John Lennon’s life, music and timeless message of peace, love and social activism.
At this year’s Tribute, acclaimed singer-songwriter and country music legend Rosanne Cash will be honored with the 2018 John Lennon Real Love Award in recognition of her artistic brilliance, positive social impact and commitment to charitable causes. As part of the program, Ms. Cash will play a set of her favorite John Lennon and Beatles classics.
“In songwriting, in activism and in trying to live a fearless life, I can’t begin to count the times I’ve thought to myself, ‘What would John do?’ I am deeply honored to receive the John Lennon Real Love Award from Theatre Within.” — Rosanne Cash
Ms. Cash will be joined by Grammy Award-winner Marc Cohn, sixties icon Jesse Colin Young (the Youngbloods), veteran rocker Willie Nile, blues powerhouse Deva Mahal, fan favorites Maura & Pete Kennedy and, returning as Music Director for the tenth year, Rich Pagano (the Fab Faux). More artists will be announced.
Proceeds from the Tribute help fund Theatre Within’s ongoing free workshops, including the John Lennon Real Love Project songwriting workshops, for children who have lost a parent to cancer and adult cancer survivors at Gilda's Club, NYC.
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 8PM at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, NY
he Willie Nile Band with Very Special Guest James Maddock
Willie Nile and James Maddock are an incredible pairing of Roots Rock singer-songwriters.
Willie Nile has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: "His live performances are legendary."
The New York Times called Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album Streets Of New York was hailed as "a platter for the ages" by Uncut magazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Onesas one of the "Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011" and BBC Radio called it "THE Rock 'N Roll album of the year." His single from that album, "One Guitar," was the "Top Pick of the Week" in USA Today.
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises.
His album, American Ride, won "Best Rock Album of the Year" at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted "Album Of The Year" at Twangville Magazine. Bono called it, "One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America."
In November 2014 Willie Nile released a new album of piano-based songs, If I Was A River, to universal critical acclaim. "One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past thirty years" said The New Yorker. Uncut called him "the unofficial poet laureate of New York City."
The best singer-songwriters serve the song. James Maddock, the "songwriter's songwriter," has earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, and has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. Many albums in his beloved catalog are elegantly spare, conveying his songs and sentiments in the most direct possible way.
Since 1999, James Maddock's boldly vulnerable songwriting, honeyed rasp, and distinct Folk and Americana aesthetic have garnered acclaim from icons, peers, and tastemaking outlets like NPR, American Songwriter, Relix Magazine, and CMT Edge. His consistency as a recording artist and a captivating live performer have attracted a devoted fanbase engaged and generous enough to fan fund the last two entries in his six-album oeuvre. He's performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows), sang on an album with Susan McKeown, and has built a respected international profile through tireless touring from the Northeast US to Europe to Australia
Singer/songwriter James Maddock has rightfully earned the respect of such influential songsmiths as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile. He has built his legacy by honoring purity of expression, tapping into a talent for conveying his songs and sentiments in a style that is at once elegant and direct.
Since 1999, Maddock’s boldly vulnerable songwriting, along with his honeyed rasp and a distinctive folk and Americana aesthetic, has garnered acclaim from icons, peers, and such taste-making outlets as NPR, American Songwriter, Relix Magazine, and CMT Edge. His consistency as a recording artist and his captivating live performances have attracted a devoted and engaged fan base.
Prior to his solo career, James Maddock acted as front man for the Columbia Records band Wood, whose songs were prominently featured in the acclaimed television series Dawson’s Creek. His 2009 solo album, Sunrise on Avenue C, won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while its follow-up, Wake Up and Dream, ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV’s annual Best of the Year Listener Poll. His 2015 album, The Green, represents an eclectic and soulful expansion of Maddock’s catalogue of tasteful music.
The Smithereens
A great night of rock n'roll! Best known for writing and playing catchy 1960s-influenced power pop that inspired countless alternative rockers including Kurt Cobain, The Smithereens gained popularity with “11” the album the spawned the hits “A Girl Like You”, “Blood and Roses” & “Blue Period”. “2011”, their first album of new material in 12 years. Produced by Don Dixon (who helmed “Especially For You”, the group’s breakout debut), features 13 new tracks and finds the seminal New Jersey rockers picking up right where they left off: with irresistibly catchy hooks and rapturously fuzzed-out guitars.
Willie Nile
The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "One of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clah.” His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “A platter for the ages” by UNCUT magazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today. Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises His album, American Ride, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted “Album Of The Year” at Twangville Magazine. Bono called it, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America. In November 2014 he released a new album of piano-based songs, If I Was A River, to universal critical acclaim. “One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past thirty years” said The New Yorker. Uncut called him “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City.” Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.”
Roger McGuinn Live at Landmark on Main Street : Tuesday 5/2 @ 8PM
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like Turn,Turn,Turn, Eight Miles High and Mr. Tambourine Man, McGuinn didn't just make music; he made history. That feeling continues today as Roger offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever. He delivers the gift of an evening with a mastery that is as intimate as it is spellbinding. He guides his audience along a journey of story and song, populated by the "old friends" they expect to hear, as well as some new acquaintances from the folk music that Roger so passionately embraces.
The New York Times called Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album American Ride won "Best Rock Album of the Year" at the Independent Music Awards. Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. He is currently touring in North America and working on a new album. He lives in New York City.
Pete Fornatale, born in the Bronx, was a staple of New York radio for nearly 50 years. A long time resident of Port Washington, he became one of the architects of free form, album-oriented radio, and helped build an audience for such legendary acts as The Beach Boys, Poco, Roger McGuinn and many others. When folk singer Harry Chapin partnered with radio DJ Bill Ayres in 1975 to create the non-profit Word Hunger Year, Pete was an early supporter who co-hosted WHY's Hungerthon for many years and also served on the Board of Directors.
Founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. Together we are transforming our collective food system into one that is socially and economically just, nourishes whole communities, cools the planet and ensures the rights of all people to food, land, water and sustainable livelihoods. Learn more at whyhunger.org