A Guide to Singing and Singers in the Philadelphia Metro Area
AnnaCrusisWomen'sChoir
Founded in 1975, ANNA Crusis Women’s Choir is the longest-running feminist women’s choir in the United States and now is a widely recognized vocal ensemble in Philadelphia with 80+ singers, committed to musical excellence and promoting social change. Led by Artistic Director Miriam Davidson, ANNA’s membership embraces diversity of age, ethnicity, and gender identity; our music repertoire reflects the rich spectrum of human lives and struggles, shedding light on issues facing immigrants and refugees, young people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and others.

Catch them at the Folk Factory on March 14th
Renaissance in the Belly of the whale
Three friends chronicle the gentrification of their changing hometown and call for a new Harlem Renaissance. A joyful, funny, and thought-provoking fusion of theater, spoken word poetry, music, comedy, and dance!

When actor  Jaylene Clark Owens  posted on Facebook about the burgeoning gentrification of Harlem, she was asked to expand the post into a spoken word play, which premiered at the American Negro Theatre at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale



The Wilma 2/26-3/7!


Susie Meissner

" Might as well confess! Susie Meissner can really sing! Each listener will have more than one favorite... here they are vocal and instrumental triumphs"

Bob Gish, Jazz Inside NY


Chris' Jazz Cafe


Susie Meissner & her band featuring
John Swana: Trombone & EVI
Larry McKenna: Saxophone
Byron Landham: Drums
Lee Smith: Bass
John Shaddy: Piano

Show times:
8PM-Midnight ~ $10



Suzanne Cloud

Just so ya know, my date has been changed at Kelseys!

On March 8th, I'll be at Kelsey's in Atlantic City with pianist Aaron Graves, bassist Lee Smith, and drummer Tony Day. 6-10 pm

March 5th - Guitarist Tom Glenn, bassist Tyrone Brown, and I will be back at the Paris Bistro! 7-11 pm. $10 cover.

March 15th! Drummer Erik Marley has organized a tribute to the late drummer Jim Miller - many musicians who recorded and worked with Jim will be on hand at the Human Village Brewing Company in Pitman, NJ. Including a Reverie reunion!

March 21st, as part of their Jazz Masters Series, I'll be at the Candlelight, 24 Passaic St., in Trenton with a powerhouse band: pianist Aaron Graves, bassist Lee Smith, and drummer Craig McIver. Free buffet, $15 cover. 3-7:30 pm