Julie Foldesi Performs ArtCents Concert, September 18

On Monday, September 18, ASTEP (Artists Striving To End Poverty) will present the third ArtCents Benefit Concert, a new monthly concert series featuring the works of emerging songwriters, at The Triad on New York's Upper West Side (158 W. 72nd St.).

The third ArtCents Benefit Concert will feature the music of actress and singer/songwriter Julie Foldesi.

Foldesi has been on Broadway in Little Women, The Musical and The Full Monty, as well as numerous tours and Off-Broadway productions.  She began writing music several years ago, and formed her band in 2004.  Foldesi is working on her debut album this year.

The concert features accompaniment by Cary Scope (guitar/percussion), Jordan Jancz (bass), Nat Russell (lead guitar) and Lori Eure (percussion).

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and "admission is your spare change…by the jar, by the bag, as much as you can scrape together."

The August ArtCents Benefit Concert, which featured the music of Ryan Cunningham & Joshua Salzman, raised more than $1,000 in change

Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP) is "a non-profit organization which mobilizes the global community of artists to create positive change for young people in need worldwide.  Built on the foundation of Art-in-Action, ASTEP hosts experience programs in which teaching artists immerse themselves into poverty-stricken communities to educate youth on issues ranging from racism to AIDS awareness to personal hygiene through the universal language of art." 

There is also a two-drink minimum. Reservations can be made by calling 212-706-1516 or by sending an email to tickets@createsomethinggood.org. 

All proceeds from the concert benefit ASTEP. The ArtCents Concert Series is sponsored in-part by Commerce Bank. Visit www.createsomethinggood.org to learn more.