Friday, February 20, 2026,
6:30 – 8:00 pm,
The Bitter End,
147 Bleeker St., Greenwich Village, NYC • Map
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 5, 2026
Black History Month Love Experience: Vienna Carroll & The Folk Return to The Bitter End
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Joyous, Genre-Bending Celebration of Funky Black Folk music and storytelling
New York, NY — Vienna Carroll & The Folk return to the legendary Bitter End on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, to serve up a toe-tapping good time with a vintage gospel-funk groove in the spirit of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Backed by an all-star lineup of veteran musicians, Carroll delivers a joyful blend of blues, gospel, funk, and folk with politically-charged storytelling and an electrifying stage presence. Her music is deeply rooted in Black history while remaining boldly relevant and forward-looking.
The Folk features:
- Keith Johnston (Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Jon Hendricks) – guitar
- Stanley Banks (George Benson) – bass
- Washboard XT / Newman Taylor Baker (Matthew Shipp, McCoy Tyner, Henry Grimes) – washboard
- Special guest David Joyce – trumpet
As New York Music Daily notes, Carroll is known for “politically-charged reinventions of classic blues and gospel themes,” while Neon Jazz host Joe Dimino calls her a “Harlem-based vocal powerhouse.”
🎟️ Tickets: $20, available now at bitterend.com
Seating is limited; early arrival is encouraged.
Venue:
The Bitter End
147 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
Event Details:
Friday, February 20, 2026
6:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 PM
Media & Press Inquiries:
viennacarrollmusic@gmail.com | 646-763-4587
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