Lyrics and melody are helping with the healing process during these difficult times. Increasingly, local singer-songwriters are resurfacing resiliently. Many of the braver musicians are committing themselves to finding the avenues that introduce their musical passions to whatever audiences they can muster. Their invisible stage is the concrete ground in public parks, street curbs, subway stations, and sidewalk cafes. The performances are free to the public, as the musicians encourage their listeners to donate in their tip bucket or online via Venmo and PayPal.
The following 10 singer-songwriters left positive impressions on their New York City audiences this month. Although their live sets featured many cover songs, most of these artists have original songs posted on their websites and social media. They gladly sang their compositions upon request.
Allen Gogarty
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| Allen Gogarty in the doorway at the Red Lion |
A native of County Meath, Ireland, Allen Gogarty connects his Irish and American roots in his repertoire.
Amadou Gaye
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| Amadou Gaye outside Cafe Wha? |
Amadou Gaye has been a member of the Café Wha? house band for more than a dozen years and recently released a solo album.
Bobby Blue the
Balladeer
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| Bobby Blue the Balladeer on St. Marks Place |
Bobby Blue the Balladeer performs rockabilly, rancheros and pop tunes.
David Russell
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| David Russell in Tompkins Square Park |
Not the Grammy-winning classical guitarist of the same name, this local David Russell plays folk and country songs.
Eli Bridges
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| Eli Bridges at Marshall Stack |
Originally from Northfield, Massachusetts, Eli Bridges sings soft and tender Americana.
Emma Ivy
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| Emma Ivy at the 11th Street Community Garden |
Earlier this month Emma Ivy moved from Maine to New York and within two days hit the downtown singer-songwriter circuit.
Geyby Aguilar
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| Geyby Aguilar in Washington Square Park |
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, Geyby Aguilar's niche is songs from the 1980s and 1990s.
The Pineapple
Troopers
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| The Pineapple Troopers at Washington Square Park |
A guitarist and a violinist blend together to reinterpret classic folk songs.
Robert Leslie
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| Robert Leslie in Washington Square Park |
Robert Leslie's lyrics are panoramic, earthy and melancholy.
The Underground
Harmony
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| The Underground Harmony at Caravan of Dreams |
Steve Okay specializes in Band and Grateful Dead covers.
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