Christine Santelli Trio
The Ear Inn326 Spring Street, New York 10013
Christine Santelli brings her billed trio to The Ear Inn for a set led by the New York City singer-songwriter and blues performer. The event is presented as a Christine Santelli Trio date, with no guest, tribute, release celebration, or other special program specified. Earlier listings have described the group as an electric trio, but the personnel for this particular night are not confirmed in the available information.
Santelli is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and member of the NYC Blues Hall of Fame whose work has taken her on worldwide tours and across a decade of recordings. Her songs move among blues, Americana, soul and rock, and have drawn the attention of Bettye LaVette, who recorded Santelli’s “Step Away” and “Old.” A previous version of the trio included guitarist Jason Green, whose credits include Big Jack Johnson, and bassist Tim Tindall, who has played with Phoebe Snow and the Staple Singers. Reviewing Santelli’s solo acoustic album Dragonfly, The Bluegrass Special called it a “complex, coming of age work” and named her one of the “finest singer-songwriters around.”
The Ear Inn offers a unique evening where live music fills a room that feels like stepping into a storied Lower Manhattan bar with a rich past. The space features a bar and a dinner menu, inviting guests to enjoy food and drinks while listening. Shows often run late into the night, with sets starting around 11 PM and continuing until 2 AM, creating a relaxed yet focused listening environment where the music takes center attention. The venue hosts a range of artists, from roots blues to jazz, with performances that feel personal and engaging, drawing you close to the musicians. The room’s walls and layout reflect its long history, making it a place where the past and present of New York’s music scene meet. Expect an evening of attentive listening, good company, and a well-curated musical experience.