 K.Devine
Angela and Vinnie, 1981 |
In the summer of 1981,
Vinny Vok and Angela Page explored potential sites for a new all folk music
club in New York City's Greenwich Village.
A former disco on MacDougal Street agreed to try the new format and the opening of Speak Easy was Sept. 18th 1981. |
| Money
from opening night funded the purchase of a new sound board. The club was
open every night after opening night. Our stationary read:
dedicated to quality acoustic music |
 K.Devine
Angela, Dave VanRonk and David Massengill |
 A.Page
Susan Vega |
Sundays
through Thursdays there was a cooperative showcase run by and for the musicians.
These evenings both exposed new talents and provided opportunities for established acts to enjoy playing unannounced. |
 A.Page
Mark Dann and Mike Porco |
| Daily News 09/23/81 | New York Post 02/05/82 | Our Press Release |
| Folk Plus SpeakEasy setlist | View Folk Plus Home Page | SpeakEasy's Opening Poster |
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