The New York Songwriter’s Circle was the brainchild of the late Ken Gorka (owner of the historic Bitter End club in NYC West Village). Singer Songwriter/vocal coach Tina Shafer, started hosting and booking the New York Songwriterʼs Circle in 1991. The Songwriters Circle has been home to some of the best artists of the last three decades including Grammy Winner- Norah Jones, George David Weiss, Lisa Loeb, multi-awarded -Steven Dorff, Judy Collins, Phoebe Snow, Rob Mathes, Peter Zizzo, Albert Hammond, The Story, Grammy Winner-Jesse Harris, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson), Gary Burr, BMI Song Of The Year Winner-Hugh Prestwood, Marcus Hummon, Kevin Bents, Big and Rich, Vanessa Carlton, Gavin DeGraw and Lana Del Rey, Ian Axel and John Schmitt, to name a few…later she incorporated the famous “Young Performer’s NIght” staring some of the best up and coming young talent in the country, as well. The showcases meet once a month on the first Monday of the month at the Bitter end in the west village of NYC. The New York Songwriters Circle is the original showcase and is in its 25th year, continuing today at The Bitter End.
Lilly Gitlitz is a songwriter and performer originally from South Florida. She grew up playing the piano and picked up guitar in college at Wesleyan University. There, she studied Music and English, met lifelong collaborators, and formed her 6-piece band. Upon graduating in 2023, she moved to New York City to continue performing and composing for visual media. Lilly is greatly inspired by 60s and 70s folk rock, jazz piano, experimental poetry, and the Jewish melodies she grew up surrounded by. Her music is vivid and raw, defined by its interweaving harmonies and narrative storytelling. Come join her and her band as they celebrate the release of her debut EP, "The Past Is Breathing Now," out everywhere on April 10th. Instagram: @lillygitlitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vYfjGWUKRuIDOjdU5uNfM?si=dkRFNlZLQruOmJn62BQFqA