2004
Manisha
just released her debut album, Peace in Progress!  Please visit the recordings page to hear some samples and purchase a copy! Additionally, she is a member of Chorus pro Musica, so please visit the CpM website for ticket and concert information.

~ Friday, January 23rd, 8:30pm – 10:30pm, admission is FREE

Brown Hall, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA (Click here for exact location of performance.)

As part of a concert that will showcase different types of Indian music, Manisha will sing a short set of Indian “standards”, so to speak ... Organized by Vedran Mehinovic & Soma Sarkar. Performers include: Manisha Shahane (voice), Kelli Eagan (voice), Soma Sarkar (voice), Jon Singer (tabla).

~ Friday, February 6th, 6:00 to 7:30pm, admission is FREE

Virgin Megastore, Boston, MA
“Singing & Signing”, Third Floor Café, 360 Newbury Street,
Located above the Hynes Convention, Green line T Stop.

Live performance at 6:00pm by Manisha Shahane (voice/piano), Jerry Leake (tabla/multi-percussion) and Blake Newman (upright bass) followed by Q&A/CD signing from 7:00 to 7:30pm.

~ Thursday, February 26th, 7:00 to 7:45pm

 

The Living Room, New York City
154 Ludlow Street, 212.533.7235, (between Stanton and Rivington).

Manisha takes her debut album to NYC with a short set at this intimate venue in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Manisha Shahane (voice/piano), Jerry Leake (tabla/multipercussion), Blake Newman (upright bass). $5 suggested donation (1 drink minimum).

~ Friday, March 19th, 6:00 to 6:45pm admission is FREE

Blarney Stone, Fields Corner, Dorchester, MA
1509 Dorchester Avenue, 617.436.8223.
(a few minutes walk from the Fields Corner T-stop on the RED Line)

Manisha finally introduces her own neighborhood to the recent release with a short set at this local watering hole on Boston's south side. Manisha Shahane (voice/piano), Jerry Leake (tabla/multipercussion), Blake Newman (upright bass). Come relax with us and have a pint beer or other beverage of choice at this pub that’s been around since 1965. Good food, too.

The Going-back-in-time Peace in Progress Solo Tour. . .all dates confirmed! See press release.

 

~ Friday, March 26th, Lunchtime Set, Noon to 1:00pm

 

**NOTE VENUE CHANGE**
Newcomb Hall Main Lounge, Charlottesville, VA
University of Virginia, (434) 924-3601
Manisha kicks off the tour at her alma mater. CDs will be available for sale following the performance at 30 East Lawn.

 

~ Friday, March 26th, 8:00 to 8:45pm

 

Ellington’s on Eighth, Washington, DC
424A 8th Street, SE, 202-546-8308
Manisha moves on to the city of her pre-grad school days to perform a solo set from the debut album. She won’t say no to tips in the hat and, of course, you are welcome to buy CDs, too!

 

~ Saturday, March 27th, 7:00pm, admission is FREE

 

Montano’s, Roanoke, Virginia
3733 Franklin Road SW, 540-344-8960

And then it’s all the way home (well, almost, anyway. .Martinsville, VA where she was born is only an hour’s drive on 220S from here). Manisha will start the evening with a 50-minute solo set from her debut album, followed by a performance of standards from 8:15pm to 11:00pm during which she’ll be accompanied by Jimmy Lax (drums) and Flip Shoemaker (guitar). And, YES, CDs will be available for sale! So enjoy some drinks and appetizers with her originals early on, and then top it off with a delicious Italian meal against a backdrop of blues, jazz, and pop tune renditions. (She recommends making reservations for dinner.)

Next, Manisha’s back in Beantown up to her usual antics

 

~ Saturday, April 3, 4:30 to 6:00pm

 

Zeitgeist Gallery, Cambridge, MA
INMAN SQUARE, 1353 Cambridge Street, 617 876 6060
Musical Book Reading #2: www.manishamusic.com & www.thisdayinthelife.com
To view poster, please click here.

Manisha Shahane and Rebecca Joffrey blend music with real-life drama in Musical Book Reading #2, “Finding Your Voice.” Part voyeurism, part inspiration, the afternoon program will combine Shahane’s songs from her recent debut release Peace in Progress, as well as newer music, with excerpts from Joffrey’s THIS DAY: DIARIES FROM AMERICAN WOMEN (Beyond Words Publishing, 2003; Three Rivers Press, 2005). Both projects celebrate the intimate details of everyday life – from friendship and dating to self-image and embarrassing moments. Shahane’s album is a collage of compositions rooted in jazz, folk, and Indian traditions. Joffrey’s book is a collection of “day diaries” written by women across America on a single ‘ordinary’ Tuesday.

Locally, Dorothy Thomas of Roxbury, MA shares her day’s trials and triumphs as she works towards earning her GED at the age of 60. Other local contributors include Lucille Magliozzi (sister of NPR’s “Car Talk” guys), spiritual leader Sharon Salzberg, the food program manager at Rosie’s Place homeless shelter, and a marketing executive at Gillette. This chorus of unique voices sings about the extraordinary in the ordinary—moments that, on any given day, illuminate who we really are as individuals, as women, as Americans.

One year ago on the same weekend, Shahane collaborated with London-based Tanuja Desai Hidier, author of Born Confused (Scholastic Press; USA 2002; UK, Australia 2003) for the first musical reading (and across-the-pond collaboration #1!). Given how much fun everyone had the first time around, Shahane approached Joffrey to see if she’d be interested in putting together a second afternoon in the same vein this April. While accompanying herself on piano, Shahane will be joined by Ippei Ichimaru (acoustic bass) and Jerry Leake (tabla/multipercussion). During the set, Joffrey and Shahane will intersperse readings from This Day. Afterwards, they will open the floor for discussion, asking audience members to share how they relate to the diarists’ experiences.

Click here for the full press release. (MSWord doc)

The suggested donation for this event is $5. All ages are welcome.

 

~ Saturday, June 12th, Noon, Billerica Arts Festival

 

Front steps of the Billerica Public Library (will be inside, in case it rains)
15 Concord Rd. Billerica, MA

My 30-minute solo set is from Noon to 12:30pm, but note that performances begin at 10:00AM and will last until 4:30PM. For those of you who recall Carrie Cheron from my CD release party, you’ll have an opportunity to hear her at this festival, too! To view the poster and names of other performers, please click here. For directions: http://www.billericalibrary.org/main/hours.htm or call (978) 671-0948.

 

~ Sunday, July 4, 11:45am – 12:30pm

 

As part of the INTERDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION 24-hour MARATHON CONCERT
Zeitgeist Gallery, Cambridge, MA
INMAN SQUARE, 1353 Cambridge Street, 617 876 6060

Jerry Leake and Manisha Shahane are performing at this event featured in the Go! section of the Boston Globe, organized by Music for a Cause and the Boston Social Forum. A slightly different take on the usual “in-dependence day” celebration by recognizing that we are really “inter-dependent...” There might be some new takes on what you’ve heard before, as well as something new, so come by for this special duet set.

 

~ Saturday, July 10th: The Saltwater Mangoes Tour!

 

Chocolate Moose Music Café
9118 State Rd 84, Davie, FL (954) 474-5040, in the vicinity of Miami-Fort Lauderdale

Manisha makes her South Florida debut with a 45-minute solo set as a special guest feature during the Saturday open mic session. She is currently scheduled to begin her performance at 9:00pm.

 

~ Thursday, August 5th - CANCELLED

 

Stoneham Theater, Stoneham, MA

Manisha will perform with her band in this unique venue just north of Boston... there is a beautiful Steinway grand piano in residence at this beautifully renovated movie house which seats 350. A couple of other bands will perform, as well, so mark your calendars now for a great night out and buy tickets soon! Produced by www.WorldTalentQuest.com. Details are forthcoming, so stay tuned. For directions, click here. Advance tickets are available for purchase at the Stoneham Theater. Visit the website or call 781 279 2200.

 

~ Sunday, September 12: DAY TWO of the 3rd Annual PianoFest!

Zeitgeist Gallery
1353 Cambridge Street, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA, 617 876 6060
Zeitgeist Gallery’s Third Annual Piano Festival
Saturday, Sept 11 and Saturday, Sept 12
The program runs from Noon to 1:00AM BOTH DAYS!
Suggested donation: $10
Free for young children (under 5)

HEAR MANISHA’S SHOWCASE from 6:30pm to 7:00pm on Sunday 9/12. She’ll be joined by Jerry Leake (tabla/multi-percussion) and Blake Newman (upright bass). Manisha is honored to be part of this amazing line-up. . .she recommends catching as much of this festival as possible!

View PianoFest schedule
View PianoFest poster

 

~ Sunday, October 3, Providence, RI

 

Davey Lopes Center, 227 Dudley Street
3:00pm to 7:00pm.

The Harlem Renaissance Garden Party, hosted by Raffini & Cheryl LaVallee "This is a live Jazz performance with a lip-smackin' fish fry." Performers include Mac Odem as King Pleasure, Aronda Way as Sarah Vaughn, Pricilla Bento as Dorothy Dandridge, Manisha Shahane as Lena Horne, and many more. For more info, please call: 401 831-3391. A $15.00 suggested donation includes food & entertainment. Proceeds will support efforts to help families survive domestic violence.

 

~ Monday, October 18, Los Angeles, CA

 Cormier Comedy Fest | click to view large poster

Genghis Cohen at 740 North Fairfax Avenue, 323-653-0640 
7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Songwriter Circle” Showcase Series, hosted by Circle of Songs.
Join Manisha Shahane for her LA debut! She’ll share the stage with area songwriters as they each take turns in presenting their original material. There is no cover charge for this event. Peace in Progress CDs will be available for sale at the thanks-for-coming-to-a-gig price of $11 each.

~ Thursday, October 28, Boston, MA

The Wrap (and Smoothie Bar) at 133 Federal Street
Noon to 2:00pm.

Check out The Wrap's newest store in Boston's financial district and enjoy your lunch along with a couple of sets of originals by Manisha Shahane (vox/piano), accompanied by Jerry Leake (tabla/multi-percussion), and Blake Newman (upright bass). Peace in Progress CDs will be available for sale at the thanks-for-coming-to-a-gig price of $11 each.

~ Tuesday, November 09

Guest Appearance at Cormier's Comedy Madness, hosted by Janet Cormier
8:00pm to 10:00pm
All Asia Café, 334 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, (617) 497-1544, $5 cover

Janet has asked me to perform some songs between comic acts. So, especially for those of you who have only heard my songs on the album, here's your chance to hear a little of the unrecorded flipside, too, i.e., tunes such as "Save Your Kiss", "Don't Drink & Dial", and "Cupid's
Obsequious Target" which might just put a smile on your face at the very least. No recordings of these (yet), so you've gotta hear 'em live! Come out and join us for a few laughs next Tuesday.

 

~ Friday, November 19

 

Guest appearance at Brown University - NOTE VENUE CHANGE
8:00pm to 11:00pm, The Underground, Brown University, Providence, RI

I'm honored that the students of Brown University have invited me to be one of four acts at this concert in celebration of Asian American History Month. The other artists are: Francis Kim, Chris Vu of Voodoo Soul, and Sophia Moon. Two Brown groups called Fusion and Offbeat will be performing in between sets.

I'll perform a 40-minute set beginning at 9:00pm.

The Underground is in the basement of Faunce, which is located on the Main Green. The concert is open to the public and there is no admission charge.

 

~ Saturday, November 20

 

Café KOKO, 204 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301, Phone: 413-774-2772
8:00pm to 10:00pm

Come join us for a cozy evening at Café Koko in Western MA where I’ll be performing with Dominique Gagne. Dominique, as some of you will recall from our previous shows together, is one multi-talented woman. She is featured on flute on some of the songs on my album, Peace in Progress. There is no cover charge, but tips will be greatly appreciated! Also, CDs will be available for sale for $11 each.

 

~ Tuesday, December 7

 

The Living Room, New York City
154 Ludlow Street (between Stanton and Rivington), 212.533.7235,
7:00pm to 8:00pm

Manisha heads back to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this time as part of the “Songwriter Circle” Showcase Series, hosted by Circle of Songs. She’ll share the stage with area songwriters as they each take turns in presenting their original material, so stop by to hear some old and new songs! Peace in Progress CDs will be available for sale at the thanks-for-coming-to-a-gig price of $11 each. There is no cover charge for this event

 

SIDENotes

 

NEW YEAR’S DAY CD REVIEWS may be read at the following links:
http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1425
http://www.indianewengland.com/news/577966.html


Information on Selected Venues

Club Passim is located across from the Border Café in Harvard Square, 47 Palmer Street
Reservations (617) 492-7679, Office: (617) 492-5300.
Open mics most Tuesdays. . .check the club's calendar.

Les Zygomates, French restaurant and wine bar with live jazz six nights per week, in between Chinatown and the financial district, near South Station T, 129 South Street, (617) 542-5108. Manisha often makes a guest appearance on Tuesday nights with the Alvin Terry Trio and various other guest musicians.

Madfish Grille is located on the water in the Rocky Neck Art Colony, the nation’s oldest working art colony.
77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester, MA (978) 281-4554.

Rack Billiards Club has indoor/outdoor dining and is located in the financial district near Faneuil Hall at 20 Clinton Street, Boston, MA, (617) 725-1051.

Ryles Jazz Club in Inman Square is located at 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, (617) 876-9330, info@rylesjazz.com.

Zeitgeist Gallery in Inman Square is located at 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, (617) 876-6060.


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