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SATURDAY, APRIL 12th at the Brooklyn Coffee Tea House
209 Douglas Avenue in Providence, RI
RISA presents comedy singer-songwriter, ERIC SCHWARTZ w/opening act RISA's Frank Martyn
this will be a workshop and a performance...
the "workshop" aspect will be a 60 minute Q&A session about writing comedy songs, national touring, and performing...Eric is a hysterically funny performer and YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS HIS SHOW...seriously...this is his first time in Rhode Island...he is the former president of the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance and has friends in high places! ;-)
The Q&A "workshop" begins at 7pm - Performance starts at 8pm
Admission is $5 for RISA members (with VALID MEMBER CARD) $10 for the General Public
seating is limited... tickets available at the door...
Eric's bio is below, his website is www.ericschwartz.com
you can make him a myspace friend at www.myspace.com/redschwartz
PLEASE NOTE: if you are EASILY OFFENDED, then this show may not be for you...
his stuff is VERY FUNNY, but CUTTING EDGE (to say the least)...check out his website and listen to his stuff before you come...i have seen Eric many times and i know it will be a great show and presentation...and Eric is a great writer with a lot of knowledge to share!!!

COME ON OUT ON THE 12th...
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Eric Schwartz might be the only artist in history reviewed by "Sing out!" and "Hustler". Sundays in high school were spent listening to two hours of Doctor Ruth followed by two hours of Doctor Demento, a fact which helps to explain the comparisons he has garnered to Lenny Bruce, Pete Seeger, James Taylor, Frank Zappa and Barry Manilow, all of whom Eric counts as influences. After years in the theatre, Schwartz turned his attentions to singer-songwritering. A first-rate writer, singer and entertainer, he performs at Folk Festivals (Kerrville, Philly, Falcon Ridge) clubs (The Bluebird, Club Passim) Larger venues (The Birchmere, The Ark, The Bottom Line) and comedy clubs (The Comedy Store, The Ice House) gets airplay on Howard Stern 100, NPR's 'All Things Considered', Doctor Demento and Air America.

About Holly Near's recording of the Schwartz-penned "Hattie and Mattie", Gloria Steinham said "Hattie and Mattie' makes you want to tap dance and fall in love" - Gloria Steinham

Eric Schwartz has a brilliant mind, a fabulous musical sensibility, and is not afraid to sing what other people barely allow themselves to think.- Christine Lavin
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