TONIGHT APRIL 8TH: ALEXA CABELLON, CHRIS FRASCO, AND MATT SIA

Join us April 8th when we showcase Alexa Cabellon, Chris Frasco, and Matt Sia

With guests such as the hypnotic Liam Drennan, comic Tom Hudson, and from the upcoming indie label Harlem Music Group: Ty the Artist, June Money, and E Da Don.

$5 cover + 1 drink minimum



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***AND WE ARE BACK***

The Five Points Variety Hour will now be hosted at Asia Roma Cafe, 40 Mulberry Street (a block downhill from our old venue.)

We will be hosting weekly on Thursdays, from 7PM-9PM.

Our first show at Asia Roma will be on Thursday, March 25th, with special guests:

Jeni Nielsen - Singer/Songwriter
Joshua Higgins - Singer/Songwriter
Ray Low - Singer/Songwriter
Jin Park - Singer/Songwriter
Alec Sobel - Comic
Luke Thayer - Comic
Brian Jian - Comic
Air Tabigue - Comic

$4 cover + food/drink minimum

Performers interested in doing a set may contact us at fivepointsvarietyhour@gmail.com


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THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH: KELLY BAZELY

***OUR LAST-SHOW AT SILK ROAD CAFE!!***



Kelly Bazely grew up a gypsy, wandering the world and never having one place to call home. She was classically trained at a young age, but began writing and singing songs when she was fifteen. Music was the one consistency in her life that she didn’t have to fear losing.  


Independent and passionate, Kelly’s soft melodies burn like fire and her songs reveal her innermost complexities. She spends a lot of time inside of her imagination - her fascination for magic and dreams bleed into her whimsical, and sometimes eerie music.


She has performed in venues throughout New York and Canada, and even in Colombia. She hopes to continue her vagabond way of life, sharing her heartfelt music wherever she goes. She is currently working on her first CD, Fear Not, which will be available later this year.  


http://www.myspace.com/kellybazely


$5 cover + one drink minimum

Show starts at 8PM

***Kelly Bazely comes on at 9:30PM and will play a full set**


With special guests:
Lance Weiss - Comic
Mike Giannelli - Comic
Gem Starr, Stephen, Toya - Singers/Songwriters
Mark Rosenburg - Singer/Songwriter
Steven Henriquez - Magician
Billy Thai - Singer/Songwriter
Jermaine Fowler - Comic
Al James - Comic
Avery - Rapper

THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH: RENATO

***OUR SECOND-TO-LAST-SHOW AT SILK ROAD CAFE AND POSSIBLY EVER!***

Raised in Queens, NY, Renato takes his mix of influences along with notable song-writing, to a level original to his own. Growing up listening to a plethora of diverse music very much like everyone in the early to mid-90's, Renato draws likeness to early R&B, folk, alternative, and pop inspirations.  With a mentality that music and lyrics should stand for itself, Renato brings contemplative and sensible themes along with emotional drive and inspiring vocal weaving.  Look for Renato to burn memorable melodies into your sub-conscious with style, emotion, exceptional playing, and meaningful writing.


$5 cover + one drink minimum

Show starts at 8PM

***Renato comes on at 9:30PM and will play a full set***


With special guests:
- Brendan Fitzgibbons - Comic
- Brian Jian - Comic
- Tom Hudson - Comic
- Luke Thayer - Comic
- Cynthia Wang - Singer/Songwriter
- Ray Low - Singer/Songwriter
- John Kim - Guitar Virtuoso
- Avery - Rapper
- Steven Henriquez - Stage Magician

Saturday, January 30, 2010: Two More Shows Left at Silk Road Cafe

Dear Friends,


The Five Points Variety Hour (or "Teabag" for our old-timers) has called the Silk Road Cafe home for nearly 6 1/2 years. It's been a wonderful run and I can't even begin to express how grateful I am to Silk Road's owner, Martin Choy, for allowing my team and I virtual free reign of his venue for all these years. Without his support, guidance and passion, there would have never been a Five Points Variety Hour, Teabag Open Mic or any of its various permutations. Mr. Choy, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.


As someone who doesn't subscribe to any spiritual philosophies whatsoever, I believe all things are finite: they begin, spin around for a bit, and then come to their inevitable conclusion. All you can really do is take a few photos along the way and hope the experience wasn't a complete waste of your time.

With that said, it's with great regret that I announce our final two shows at the Silk Road Cafe, which are scheduled for February 5 and 12 at 8PM.


It's been an amazing ride with significantly more ups than downs. Some of those ups include coverage in the New York Times, MTV, National Public Radio and the chance to meet so many incredible people from all over the world. And the downs? Hmm... The only gremlins that even remotely spring to mind were a few pathetic boycott attempts lead by a couple of humorless, anal retentive fascists -- you know who you are.


Anyway, my staff and I are hoping to continue The Five Points Variety Hour at a new location. We're currently in talks with several venues but, unfortunately, we can't guarantee any of these working out. Either way, we will post up an announcement regarding the show's fate within the next two weeks on this site.


Until then, you know where to find us.


Best,


Telly Wong
Founder / Executive Producer
The Five Points Variety Hour

THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29: JINNY KIM

Jinny Kim grew up in northern New Jersey and has always chose to march to her own beat. At the same time, she has always been acutely aware of God’s hand in her life. And behind her carefree individuality is a rock-solid identity that shines through in every facet of her life.

Sensitive but strong, deeply caring and passionate, Jinny is not afraid to bare her soul through her singing and songwriting. She is that little girl with the ‘big’ voice that takes people by surprise. But the message she carries is even bigger and she is anything but timid about it. For her, it’s the reason she sings and shares her songs at all.

Currently, Jinny is married and living in Northern New Jersey with her husband Koo Chung. Her sophomore album The Ugly Duckling and the Bittersweet January is due to release next year in
2010.


$5 cover + one drink minimum

Show starts at 8PM

***JINNY KIM comes on at 9:00PM sharp and will play a full set***


with special guests:
Lance Weiss - comic
Chelsea White - comic
Al James - comic
Phil Murphy - comic
Jin Park - singer/songwriter
...and a few other surprises!

THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 22ND: OURSELVES BETWEEN US

Ourselves Between Us is an acoustic/alternative duo comprised of Joseph McGlynn (Guitar) and Yurby Aquino (vocals). The group is based in the Bronx, New York City and has been playing shows and writing music since late 2008.


With Special Guest:
Evon Campbell - Comic
Lance Weiss - Comic
Youjean Chang - Comic
Waty - Singer/Songwriter
MC C.B - Hip Hop Poet


$5 cover + one drink minimum
Show starts at 8PM
*****Ourselves Between Us comes on at 9:30*****

THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH: CYDEROBIN

Cyderobin is an Astoria Queens based rock trio consisting of Mark Tubridy on guitar and vocals, Sean Tubridy on bass and vocals and Carl Lella on Drums and percussion. Cyderobin started out in Connecticut and relocated to Astoria five and half years ago. They have been playing shows throughout Queens and Manhattan and are currently working on their debut EP. Songs are available for download off their site www.cyderobin.com and more information can also be found at www.myspace.com/cyderobin .




with special guest:
Monkey Pudding Face - Band
Christian Polanco - Comic
Anna Troy - Singer/Songwriter
Han Feng - Stage Performer
Michael Giannelli - Comic
Sagar Bhatt - Comic


$5 cover + one drink minimum
Show Starts at 8PM
*****Cyderobin comes on at 9:30PM*****

THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH: JERMAINE FOWLER

Jermaine Fowler is one of the most hard-working up and coming stand-up comics today. Being only 21, he’s in the third year of his career and has already worked with some of the country’s biggest names and is stirring up quite a buzz. He was also featured in the New Post’s 50 Funniest Jokes alongside David Letterman and Steven Wright. you can listen to him as a guest host on Comical Radio and watch him as a featured comedian on RooftopComedy.com

with Special Guest:
Youjean Chang - Comic
Brian Jian - Comic
Domino - Singer/ Songwriter
MC C.B - Emcee
Wilmer Diaz - Singer/Songwriter
56 Boyz - Rap Duo
Chelsea White - Comic
Renato - Singer/SongWriter

$5 cover + one drink minimum
Show Starts at 8PM
*****Jermaine comes on at 9:30PM*****