*JUNE 2023 - MAJOR UPDATE: MY DEBUT NOVEL WILL BE PUBLISHED IN 2024! 

If you've managed to find this old website dedicated to my music: 

  1. You either saw me perform live at a bar in NYC years ago
  2. You managed to hear my music online or have a CD of my album “LO-FI IS CHIC”
  3. You may have read my poetry somewhere - especially “Folding Won Tons In” 

As you can tell from the lack of updates here - much has changed in recent years! 

I'm no longer actively playing or recording music at the moment - but things certainly are developing in my creative pursuits as a writer. 

My debut…

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2016 - UPDATE! 

It's been years. Sorry about that. So what happened? Well...the big stuff: 1. I got MARRIED. 2. I switched jobs - twice. 3. I moved - twice. I haven't had much time to play music or to write - but I am very appreciative of all the emails and to my astonishment -- lots of school papers on my poetry. If you want to get in touch - you can email me at abechangrocks AT GMAIL DOT COM. More soon! -Abe

<font color = lime>Abe's Annual Birthday Gig - 2012 Edition! </font> 

After a long tough year, it’s time to celebrate 2011 – you are officially OVER! 2012 - let's kick some @$$ !!! I'll be celebrating the new year and my 36th birthday (“Year of the Dragon” x 3!) with a set of original music, "mini-cover mash-ups”, door prizes, and surprises! Your presence …and presents… are much appreciated! When: Thursday — February 2, 2012 **7:00 - 9:00 pm** Where: Nightingale Lounge - 213 Second Avenue (NW Corner of 13th St. & 2nd Ave.) NY, NY 10003 *21 and…

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<font color = lime>THE BIRTHDAY GIG-- January 28, 2010! </font> 

Hey all It's that time of year again! I'll be kicking off my 34th year with a special night of original music, "mini-cover mash-ups" (hair metal, 80s, and more) door prizes, and surprises! Presents not required, but oh, so appreciated! When: Thursday--January 28, 2010 **7:30 pm** Where: Nightingale Lounge *21 and over only. (Happy Hour 6-8. Drink lots. Tip your server generously.) 213 Second Avenue (NW Corner of 13th St. & 2nd Ave.) NY, NY 10003 Trains:…

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<font color = lime> NEXT GIG-- DECEMBER 3, 2009! </font> 

Hey all Yes, it has been a very long time since this site has been updated. I've been busy with the day job and life in general and...fell in love with an adorable girl. But ...I've gotta play! You know the drill: original music, "mini-cover mash-ups" (a little Lady Gaga, hair metal, 80s, and more) door prizes, and surprises. When: Thursday--December 3, 2009 **7:30 pm** Where: Nightingale Lounge *21 and over only. (Happy Hour 6-8. Drink lots. Tip your server generously.)…

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<font color=lime> Abe's Annual Birthday Gig! - Thursday, January 29, 2009! </font> 

If you happen to be in NYC--I'd love to celebrate with you I'll be kicking off my 33rd year with some ROCK--patented "mini-covers" (Including a little Dr. Horrible, and a little...um. Lil' Wayne), original music, the infamous "Guitar Hero medley" and other surprises. And DOOR PRIZES! (It's my birthday and I'm giving YOU gifts...how awesome is that?) So swing by for some tunes and we'll have a drink or three. When: Thursday--January 29, 2009, **6:30 pm**(Come early to hear my set, before…

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<font color = lime> NEXT GIG! OCTOBER 2, 2008: ABE & JOSH ROCK OUT! </font> 

Hey guys Hope you all had a great summer! Wow. It's been a while since the old six-string came out--so join me for a special night of resurgent rocking out! WITH SPECIAL GUEST (my good buddy): JOSH BICKNELL! http://joshbicknell.com/ www.myspace.com/joshbicknell AND PRESENTING A FIRST: I'll be playing ELECTRIC guitar for this show! (PEDRO GONZALEZ--I am calling you out, dude! Metal riffs just for you!) Expect: Door prizes! New and old tunes--electrified! Patented mini-covers…

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<font color = lime> Abe plays Benefit Show for China/Burma -- Thursday, June 12th! </font> 

Hi all It's been a while since I've hit the stage and I'm back...for a very good cause. Join me, Brian Buno, Kevin So, and other special guests for a special night of entertainment at Nightingale Lounge to support the American Red Cross in their efforts in these devastated regions. I'll be playing original music, mini-covers, and the "infamous 80's/90's medley" featuring some of your fave songs from these seminal years. The information for the show follows below: 7:30pm Thursday,…

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<font color = lime> Abe plays the Laugh Lounge--March 11 </font> 

Back at the Laugh Lounge! Check out the flyer: http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u277/aircomedy/marchflyer.jpg Tuesday, March 11 8:30 @ Laugh Lounge 151 Essex Street $6 bucks and 2 drink minimum. A night of comedy and music including: Pim Shih Rio Kioke Jason Castillo Esther Ku Irana Zaman Tom Hudson Air Tabigue ...and yours truly See you there! -Abe

<font color = lime> ABE'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW! </font> 

Happy new year Just getting a jump on the invite to the annual birthday gig. Much of the usual--original music, mini-covers, lots of surprises---but with a dash of the birthday "je ne se quois". Presents are appreciated...but your PRESENCE is a necessity (yeah, I know that was cheesy). Come celebrate my (gasp) 32ND BIRTHDAY! PRICE: FREE When: THURSDAY, JANUARY 31st, 2008, 8:00 pm Where: Nightingale Lounge *21 and over only. (Happy Hour 6-8. Drink lots. Tip your server…

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