Danielle Miraglia & Marc Douglas Berardo
April 27, 3:00 PM

Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infectious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Association calls it "... tough as rawhide, but smooth as blended whiskey." Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group, it's a solo acoustic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s honed over the years, featuring guest appearances by talented friends Laurence Scudder, Peter Parcek and Richard "Rosy" Rosenblatt. It includes originals as well as a collection of songs she’s been covering at live shows over the years, paying homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and more, plus the title track "Bright Shining Stars," written by her husband, Tom Bianchi.

Marc Douglas Berardo lives on the southwestern coastline of Rhode Island on a river that runs into the ocean. Berardo’s songs mine the deep feelings and lessons gleaned from real-life characters and situations. It's his songs combined with an onstage presence that uses humor and deft storytelling to rally an audience and lead them into a deep and sometimes spiritual experience. It’s an adventure that brings to mind James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark, or Steely Dan with a touch of Mark Twain or Hunter S. Thompson for good measure. After thirty years of bars, theaters, house concerts, and festivals as well as a boatload of song awards and national recognition, Berardo has established himself as the real deal. A lifer that No Depression Magazine called: “sincere, fluid, charming and above all gripping.”

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Folkus-NYC.org’s passion is supporting artists. Three generations of the Lowe family—Jeff, Carol, Matt, Brianna and Jonathan—collaborate to bring singer-songwriters, creators of original Americana, Folk, American-roots, Blues, Jazz, and World music to audiences at the Brooklyn Art Haus in Williamsburg. Artists perform in a dedicated listening room that recreates the warmth of a house concert. Following the concert, guests and artists enjoy social time and snacks from The Mouth, BAH's restaurant, in the comfortable lounge. Folkus-NYC invites music lovers of all genres to join us at BAH for this unique and intimate music experience.

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Music In-The-Round: Tina Ross, Robert Bidney & Sue Horowitz
May 4, 3:00 PM

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Folkus-NYC is excited to bring another 2024 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist and "Most Wanted" Returnee for 2025 to our stage. Tina Ross is an award winning, NY-based singer-songwriter known for her reflective lyrics and distinctive voice, blending Folk, Jazz, and Americana influences. Tina released her acclaimed debut album “While I’m Here” in 2023.Her song “Summers Like These” appears on Christine Lavin’s latest compilation, and she has earned recognition from prestigious songwriting contests; The UK Songwriting Contest, The International Acoustic Music Awards, The International Blues and Roots Radio Contest and The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Tina has shared the stage with artists John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Tom Chapin and others.

Robert Bidney is a singer-songwriter whose messages are as strong as his melodies. He connects with audiences through his infectious energy and emotional performances. Robert has recorded three studio albums and many artists around the world have covered his songs. His third album, “Thank Goodness,” debuted at #6 on the Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Americana Country Album Chart. Bidney was a winner in the First Annual “Music for Humanity” Songwriting Contest with his song, “It's All About The Love” and a finalist in the International Acoustic Music Awards Songwriting Contest in the “Folk/Americana/Roots” category for his song, “Rush Of Hope.”

With a voice as warm as honey whiskey, and a vibe as confident as a tree with deep roots, Sue Horowitz writes songs about everyday struggles and joys and makes them meaningful and resonant. Her stories in song are poignant, heart-felt, hilarious, rousing, timely and timeless. In addition to her solo career, Sue has joined forces with the rising Ithaca-based band Autumn Sun. Sue’s songwriting and musical sound is a blend of Americana and Folk, drawing influences from spiritual Jewish music, blues and classic rock to make each song unique. Sue’s national touring experience ranges from large festivals to congregations to intimate house concerts. She has released 5 albums of original music. Her latest album, "Strings, Wings and Curious Things", topped the Folk Radio Charts.

Grace Pettis

May 6, 7:00 PM

Grace Pettis epitomizes the term singer/songwriter. As a singer, her voice is both powerful and beautiful, and she uses it like a fine arts painter to color and craft her songs. Grace is the winner of many of the nation’s most prestigious songwriting contests, grants, and residencies, including NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, and The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico.

“I’m happy, I write a happy song. If I’m sad, I write a sad song. If the world is on fire, so are my songs.” - Grace Pettis

"Grace has a melodic way of writing that not only stays in your head but reads what’s sitting in your soul. She writes what I’ve always wanted to say.” – Ruthie Foster (Grammy®-nominated blues artist)

FolkUs-NYC is proud to continue their mission to #SupportLiveMusic. We'd like to encourage our guests to support our friends at The Peoples' Voice Cafe. We invite everyone to come enjoy folk legend Carolyn Hester on Saturday May 17 at 8:00PM. The Peoples' Voice Cafe performances are located at Judson Memorial Church Assembly Hall at 239 Thompson Street in Manhattan. For more information, please visit https://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org or call 212-787-3903.

Carolyn Hester, a pioneering figure in the Greenwich Village folk music scene, came to New York in 1955 and recorded her first album in 1957. Known as a fiercely independent artist, she continues the work of a lifetime using her unique empathy to translate meaningful messages for her audience in the ongoing effort to create a better world. Her honeyed voice has raised up other artists to this calling, from Bob Dylan to Nancy Griffith. Carolyn will be joined by her daughters, Karla and Amy Blume, who continue the tradition of American folk singer-songwriters.