# Event Details - **Event Name**: For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt & the Texas Bunch | Live at Cafe Wha? | Mon, Dec 29th | 5PM Doors, 6PM ShowAbout this EventFor the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt & the Texas Bunch | Live at Cafe Wha? | Mon, Dec 29th | 5PM Doors, 6PM ShowFor the Sake of a Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt and the Texas BunchCafé Wha? – December 29Doors: 5:00 PM |Show: 6:00 PMCafé Wha? pays tribute to one of America’s most poetic and enduring songwriters — Townes Van Zandt — and to the remarkable circle of Texas troubadours who helped shape a generation of music and storytelling.Join Mark Ettinger, David Massengill, Bert Lee, Fabio Fantuzzi, and Mia Vongsavang, along with special guests, for an intimate evening of songs and stories. In the heart of Greenwich Village, where so many of Townes’s friends and followers found their voice, we’ll revisit the aching beauty of Tecumseh Valley, the raw poetry of Pancho and Lefty, and the bittersweet grace of To Live Is to Fly — keeping alive the spirit of the man who wrote them, and the community he inspired.Guests:David Massengill – American folk singer-songwriter and Appalachian dulcimer virtuoso. His songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, The Roches, and Jack Hardy. A protégé of Dave Van Ronk — who said Massengill was among the few who could “take the dull out of dulcimer” — David carries forward the storytelling spirit that connects Greenwich Village to Texas’s songwriter tradition.Mark Ettinger – Composer, conductor, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. Mark has played piano with Bo Diddley, sung with The Bobs, conducted the Cincinnati Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, taught at the Mannes College of Music, and toured for over fifteen years with the Flying Karamazov Brothers. A true musical polymath, his performances blend humor, depth, and virtuosic grace.Bert Lee – A cornerstone of the New York songwriting scene, Bert has performed both solo and as part of Richard, Cam and Bert and The Central Park Sheiks. His intricate guitar style and expressive vocals have made him a fixture among Village songwriters. As composer Andrea Clearfield writes: “Bert has a unique gift for writing songs that embody the poignancy and beauty of our human experience.”Mia Vongsavang – One of the rising voices of New York’s new folk revival, Mia is known for her powerful vocals and for building a vibrant community around the legendary Music Inn, where she collaborates with many of the Village’s contemporary artists and storytellers.Fabio Fantuzzi – Scholar, songwriter, and curator, Fabio is the author of Bob Dylan and the Arts and Norman Raeben (1901–1978): The Wandering Painting. His work bridges research and performance, weaving together stories and songs rooted in the Village’s creative legacy. His collaborations include Bert Lee, Christine Lavin, Elijah Wald, Erik Frandsen, and others who keep the folk spirit alive across generations.#LiveatCafeWha?Please Note: Two Item Minimum Per Attendee. All Sales Final https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/965ab260-c5ee-11f0-9e15-47c88bfad348-rimg-w1144-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/for-the-sake-of-the-song-a-celebration-of-townes-van-zandt/100001909686145669 - **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, literary-art, fine-arts, storytelling, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25.95, max: 301.35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Cafe Wha? - **lat**: 40.73008400000001 - **long**: -74.0005579 - **full address**: Cafe Wha?, 115 MacDougal Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f967d59a98b73ad0d134974385a4864bf109d2e325c30e03e4263e8d9a5dd687-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc3ad8d-gmir.jpg?v=1763628949 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt being held? - **A:** For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt takes place on Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Cafe Wha?, 115 MacDougal Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt? - **A:** Ticket prices for For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt range from USD 26 to USD 301 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 26 + USD 6 feeAvailablePremier SeatingUSD 38 + USD 8 feeAvailablePremier 4 Top (#60) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 151 + USD 31 feeAvailablePremier 4 Top (#62) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 151 + USD 31 feeAvailablePremier 6 Top (#57) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 227 + USD 47 feeAvailablePremier 6 Top (#64) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 227 + USD 47 feeAvailablePremier 8 Top (#16) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 301 + USD 61 feeAvailablePremier 8 Top (#22) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 301 + USD 61 feeAvailablePremier 8 Top (#28) - Seat Map in DescriptionUSD 301 + USD 61 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt? - **A:** For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt is organized by Cafe Wha?. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** For the Sake of the Song: A Celebration of Townes Van Zandt is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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