The Songwriter's Beat is an acoustic night for performing songwriters, where all are encouraged to perform new material in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

Hosted by acclaimed singer/songwriter Valerie Ghent, The Songwriter's Beat meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Cornelia Street Cafe, doors at 8:30pm.

Four songwriters of different genres and styles perform each month; each takes the stage for 25 minutes. All are encouraged to try a new song or arrangement in the intimate and supportive atmostphere of the cafe. Each month The Songwriter's Beat brings new audiences and songwriters together in a kind of musical cross-pollination.

Join us and become part of the ever-growing Songwriter's Beat community!

Other Songwriter's Beat events include:

Songwriter's Beat Festival - this 6-day festival began in July, 2005, and celebrates songwriters and original songs, featuring 25-30 songwriters who have performed at The Songwriter's Beat throughout the year.

The Songwriter's Beat NewSongs Workshop, in 2003 this workshop met every first Tuesday of the month, then went on sabbatical. In 2008, we were delighted to receive support from the ASCAP Foundation to bring back the NewSongs workshop series to members of ASCAP - the workshop focuses on new songs!

The Songwriter's Beat Showcase - this began in 2004 and is a showcase night for songwriters who have already performed at The Songwriter's Beat. Watch the calendar for announcements on upcoming shows.


The Cornelia Street Cafe is between Bleecker and West 4th St at 29 Cornelia Street in Greenwich Village, NYC NY :: 212.989.9319

For more information and a local street map, please visit corneliastreetcafe.com. The nearest subway stations are West Fourth Street (A, C, D, E, F, V) and Christopher Street (1).






THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT 2009


Wednesday, June 17, 8:30pm
THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT

Valerie Ghent, host
John Baldwin
Elise Morris
Khalil Madyun
Aric Charles


Mon. JULY 20 - Sat. JULY 25, 2009
5th Annual SONGWRITER'S BEAT FESTIVAL!!


featuring: Deni Bonet, Dean Bowman, Clayton Bryant, Peter Calo,
Joe Cerisano, Susan D., Seth Davis, Kyra Gaunt, Valerie Ghent, Bill Grady, Doug Kwartler, Larry May, Diana & Tim McCorry, Steve Northeast, Alyson Palmer, Roberto Poveda, Joe Travers, James Vidos, Elisabeth Withers, Ina May Wool, Jahn Xavier, Emily Zuzik

after the festival....well, we take a break in August, and resume September 16! Watch this space for details!


RECENT EVENTS (complete list on Past Lineups page):

Songwriter's Beat/ASCAP NewSongs Workshop
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 11am - 4pm
with Mary Lee Kortes & Valerie Ghent

Download the 2008 NewSongs Workshop flier

* sponsored by the ASCAP Foundation

THE 4th ANNUAL SONGWRITER'S BEAT FESTIVAL
Monday, July 21 - Saturday July 26, 2008
26 songwriters in 6 nights!!

A tremendous THANK YOU !! to all performers and the hundreds of audience members - together we raised $1752 for the Feel the Music! program! Thank you for your support!

2008 Festival Flier

2008 Festival Press Release

2008 Festival Artist Bios

The Songwriter's Beat is honored to receive support from The ASCAP Foundation.




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