The 79th Birthday Salute to David Amram at Insomniacathon On-Line! celebrates his creative pioneering work and collaborations with stars from the worlds of music, literature theater and film. Join us in celebrating over FIFTY YEARS of Amram vibration collaborations since moving to New York City in 1955.

	i-Video Meandering in Mandarin At the last Odes to The Sidewalks of New York celebration at The Bowery Poetry Club David intimates his 04' tripto Chengdu, China in a story, a poem and a song that turns into a BPC Sing Along! Part I David tells the story of trying to master a Simple Sentence in Mandarin and even with the best of intention, manages to mangle it a tad. Part II David tells the tale of a Wife from another Life in his EpiPoem.My Bhudda Angel From Chengdu . Part III Sooth segues to ScatSong and David and The Trio kick Meandering in Mandarin! Part IV With the crowd well primed, the BPC resounds en masse Wah Hung Gow Shi Lao Tao New York!
David checked in after the premiere of "Symphonic Variations On A Song By Woody Guthrie" Click Here to read David's letter to the Family and Friends of Woody Guthrie along with all the Poets and Players he shared stage with at WoodyFest with Program notes from the Symphony too!	Mp3 Listening Booth Symphonic Variations On A Song By Woody Guthrie The World Premiere of David Amram's "Symphonic Variations On A Song By Woody Guthrie" was performed by the Symphony Silicon Valley on September 29th, 2007. Listen to the world premiere performance on line from the website of Symphony Silicon Valley. Click Here To Listen!
	i-Video Searching For David Amram Ron Whitehead sends out the call at The C-Note on a Howlfest 2004! Click Here to View, Searching For David Amram!
	Photo Gallery Here you'll find some snaps of Dave, family and friends from over the last few years at some of the gigs and gatherings. Photos by Jeremy Hogan and James Walck. Click The Pix to View!
	i-Video Love Life Out At The Casa Del Sol, David imparts a Jack Kerouac wish, thought, hope. Love Life Out And in conclusion, David gives some sage advice on persuing one's dreams and being mindful of the company one keeps! Hangin' Out

On a beautiful late Summer night, The Bowery Poetry Club hosted "Diamonds In The Sidewalks" with David Amram and his quartet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the publishing of Jack Kerouac's "On The Road."


Joining David in this celebration of sounds and sooth was Tim Moran, John Ventimiglia, Adira Amram, Russell Brand, Casey Cyr, Ron Whitehead, Frank Messina, Katinka Klein and Jose Pacheco along with the super sonic support of Kevin Twigg, John DeWitt and Adam Amram and Erik Lawrence.

Insom contributing journalist, Jeremy Hogan was there snapping stills and rolling video. Click Here to view The PhotoBook

And there's some great VidClips Click Here To View John Ventimiglia's "I Think Of Neal", Adira Anram imparts, "On The Roof of America" and Click Here To View Jose Pacheco and his tale of "The Night Charlie Parker Played Tenor at Montmartre Café in Greenwich Village."

Happy Birthday David!

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