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Avi Wisnia

Saturday, Jun 30, 2012 7:30p

Cafe at the Somerville Armory: Center for the Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA

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Award-winning singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs and inventive covers, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950's west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. Avi's clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. Avi has toured the country with his dynamic ensemble and his debut full-length album, Something New, performing… Show more in prestigious venues across the country from The Kennedy Center in Washington DC to Yoshi's Jazz House in San Francisco, even spending a month performing in Brazil. Avi has performed alongside artists such as The Roots, Ani DiFranco, and Maroon 5, and his music has been featured on TV and in featured films.

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Avi Wisnia
Originally from Philadelphia, singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia combines classic Brazilian Bossa Nova with a catchy, singular sound that critics have described as "completely refreshing" and "lyrically brilliant....

Jazz, World, Pop, Folk & Traditional, Personalities, Bossa Nova

Location & Nearby Info

Center for the Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 718-2191

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Show nearby:

1.3 mi 1 Blacksmith House, Cambridge Center for Adult Education

1.4 mi 2 The Loft @ Tommy Doyle's

1.5 mi 3 Rialto

1.5 mi 4 Plough and Stars

1.5 mi 5 Z-Square Lounge

1.8 mi 6 Moksa Restaurant

2.1 mi 7 Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square

2.1 mi 8 The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar

2.6 mi 9 Bistro 5

2.7 mi 10 Alibi Bar & Lounge

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