01.16.12: With the Youth - BBYO (Florida Keys, FL)
Excited to spend time with amazing young people, playing music and changing vibrations in the world.

01.12.12: Deep Roots - Cafe Olam Supper Club (Philadelphia PA)
Honored to be part of Cafe Olam’s inaugural dinner featuring rustic four course eco-kosher feast with pairings by New York chef Jason Greenberg, sweet folk sounds by Chana Rothman and delightful narrative performance by storyteller and author Nic Esposito.

01.12.12: Cornerstone Fellowship January Planning Session - Jan 9 - 12 (Waynesboro PA)
Thrilled to be returning as Music Educator at this incredible and transformative program run by the Foundation for Jewish Camp.

12.27.11: Night Without A Moon Boogie (Toronto, ON)
Looking forward to sharing this evening with many incredible, talented women! I’m excited to play with my brother Jonathan Rothman and other amazing percussionists from Samba Eleuga. Annie Gilbert and Chana Rothman will be joined by special guests in the Al Green Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for just $15.00. Come by the Info Desk at the Miles Nadal JCC or call (416) 924-6211 × 0 to purchase yours today!

12.15.11: URJ Biennial - Books and Music Stage (Washington DC)

12.10.11: Philadelphia CD Release! If These Plane Tickets Could Talk (Philadelphia PA)
Lush, beautiful venue, feels like a treehouse – perfect for an cozy evening of warm music and hot apple cider! Two sets – family-friendly at 5pm and evening set at 7pm. Family Friendly Set, 5pm- Details and Facebook RSVP click here Evening Set, 7pm – Details & Facebook RSVP click here For advance tickets contact bookingchanarothman@gmail.com Featuring the artwork of local collage artist & painter Michele Kishita, whose gorgeous artwork will adorn the CD. A collaborative night of creativity and community. Can’t wait! Make sure you’re on the email list so you can receive updates. Facebook and Twitter too!

12.04.11: In-Store Acoustic @ Hideaway Music - special pre-release copies! (Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia 19118)

11.11.11: NERFA (North East Regional Folk Alliance) (Kerhonkson NY)

11.06.11: In Concert with Ross Levy at KI (Elkins Park, PA)
Excited to share the stage with Ross M Levy, an amazing and soulful singer/songwriter/guitarist. Will be a beautiful night.

10.13.11: NERFA (North East Regional Folk Alliance) (Kerhonkson NY)

09.25.11: Festival of Eden (Putnam Valley, NY)
The festival is a day full of farming and greening workshops, local organic food from our own and neighboring farms, live music, art, and nature adventures. Workshops include: farm activities, natural building, herbal medicine, natural art, organic cooking, pickling, jam making, wilderness adventures such as hiking, primitive fire building, and wild edible workshops.

09.10.11: Connecticut Folk Festival (New Haven, CT)
Songwriting Competition Finalist

04.05.11: Parent and Child Tour (Across USA & Canada)
Stay tuned as we organize and plan this tour dedicated to natural childbirth communities. We will raise awareness and funds as we go. Children are always welcome at these shows. Please contact us if you know a community we should visit. Peace.

02.23.11: Sharing the Evening with Vusi Mahlasela at World Cafe Live (Philadelphia)
What an honor to be opening for this amazing man. In South Africa he is known simply as “The Voice.”

01.16.11: With the Youth - BBYO (Florida Keys, FL)
Excited to spend time with amazing young people, playing music and changing vibrations in the world.

01.15.11: Celebrating Dr King's legacy at Limmud NY with Lights Ignite Change (Kerhonkson, NY)
This show and full-weekend affair with Ladino chanteuse Sarah Aroeste and Jewish chick rocker Naomi Less plus full band. Amazing!

10.17.10: Jewish Dialogue Group Fundraiser (Philadelphia)
Featuring Gustaff Besoungu (percussion), Sarah Carlisle (bass), and Jo Katz (harmonica) – opening for Galeet Dardashti’s “The Naming.” An amazing evening sharing music with my dear friend & colleague!

07.16.10: Summer in LOVE Concert Series @ JFK Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)
Stay tuned for details.

07.09.10: Artist in Residence (Great Barrington, MA)
Psyched to work with the awesome songleaders at this vibrant, inspiring camp community. ROCK IT!

06.09.10: Teva Seminar Featured Concert (Cold Spring, NY)
This is truly an amazing event. Take some time to check it out – hope you can make it! * Build your resume! Take core classes to earn an Award of Achievement * Connect to Israel with an ecological lens * Tackle environmental issues from an Orthodox perspective * Feature concert with Chana Rothman, Jewish rockstar! Ronen Itzik on Drums, Josh Myers on Bass * Join the Jewish Climate Change Campaign! * Complete “Core classes” in Jewish Environmental Education Participants can choose from 4 tracks: Congregational Education Track: Bring Lively and effective Jewish environmental programming to your classroom, congregation or community Ethics and Texts Track: Study biblical, rabbinic and contemporary texts that address the relationship between humanity and Creation Camp and Wilderness Track: Teach Jewish values through camping, hiking, backpacking, drama and storytelling Organic Agriculture and Educational Gardening Track: Learn to design and maintain a thriving educational garden. This track facilitatied by the Jewish Farm School.

05.17.10: Kayam ECORIDE 2010 - Kayam Farm at Pearlstone (Reisterstown, MD)
Join us for a community ECOFAIR family farm festival! Sunday, May 16th 12-3 pm Kayam Farm Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center Let’s ride bikes! Join us May 16 for a rollickin’ good time at the 2nd annual Kayam ECORIDE and ECOFAIR featuring Chana Rothman, Matt Tonti, Hora DC & Moshe Shemtov as well as other local artists and musicians. Your support will help the Kayam Farm at Pearlstone to model and inspire social and ecological responsibility by engaging the community in hands-on Jewish agricultural education. Ride on over to http://ecobikeride.org/ to register! Questions? Email chair@ecobikeride.org or call us at the farm – 410.429.4400 ×235

05.13.10: Tin Angel (Philadelphia, PA)
In the round with Tom Carr, Sarah Blacker, and Eric Barbuscia. Yahoo! www.tinangel.com

05.01.10: Temple Emanuel (St Louis, MO)
Psyched for St Louis, and working with Rabbi Justin Kerber on an awesome program!

04.26.10: House Concert in Mount Airy (Philadelphia, PA)
Gina Kaz (www.ginakaz.com), my amazingly talented prenatal yoga teacher & friend and a beautiful singer/songwriter, is hosting and playing at an all-woman house concert at her home in Mt Airy. Also featuring Monika Ryan (www.monikachristineryan.com) and some special appearances by Ruhi Sophia Motzkin Rubenstein on vocals and Sarah Carlisle on upright bass. SWEET.

04.18.10: Fundraiser for American Friends of Magen David Adom - with REBECCA SCHWARTZ SHARON KATZ (Richboro, PA)
Glad to share this show with two amazing musicians and women!! “Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s only government-mandated ambulance and emergency medical responders, serving as Israel’s second line of defense. MDA operates from over 100 Emergency Medical Stations and 11 dispatch stations in communities throughout Israel servicing the countries diverse population. AFMDA is now working on renovating, expanding or rebuilding many of these. Additionally, MDA reaches beyond Israel’s borders and has aided victims all over the world, including Haiti, Hurricane Katrina in the US, and East Asia in the aftermath of the Tsunami. First responders from countries across the globe come to Israel to learn the cutting edge techniques of Magen David Adom.” – Ohev Shalom press release

04.17.10: Concert for Tzedakah (Cherry Hill, NJ)
with Kosha Dillz

04.11.10: Underground at Ron's with Baba Tyrone and Ron Kravitz (Wyndmoor, PA)
UNDERGROUND AT RON’S #38 Saturday Evening April 10, 2010 7:30pm – 9:15pm @ 1012 E Southampton Ave Wyndmoor, Pa 19038 Presents … Afro/Caribbean Percussion Ensemble … ILEAYO Featuring BABA TYRONE * with *OMI OBU * *TEPRA-KHU CORINADI & Singer/Songwriter CHANA ROTHMAN …whose tinges of reggae, worldbeat, folk, and hip-hop infuse her Hebrew-English tunes with rhythm and positive vibes. 6:30pm – 7:20pm Community Drum Circle & Potluck Admission of $20.00 (or less if assistance is needed) Reserve now 215 233 0777 or ronmusicinthemoment.com http://www.musicinthemoment.com/UNDRGRND_38.html

04.09.10: In The Studio (Pomona, NY)
Chez C Lanzbom, working on upcoming album, “Beautiful Land.”

03.25.10: City Winery (New York NY)
With LIGHTS IGNITE CHANGE – Sarah Aroeste and Naomi Less! …Downtown Seder – always a good time.

03.20.10: One Giant Leap performance (West Palm Beach, FL)
with Storahtelling featuring Jake Goodman and Chana Rothman. I LOVE this play!!!! Jake and I (Chana) wrote it together. Yippee! Children of all ages, including inner children, welcome. Stay tuned for details…

03.14.10: United Synagogue Midwest Region Concert (Morton Grove, IL)
with Hoo Shir – All proceeds from the concert will benefit USY (United Synagogue Youth). Ticket Prices: $36 adults, $18 students (ad book and sponsorships are available) For more infortion call: 847-714-9130 Website: uscj.org/midwest

02.18.10: Feb 15 - 18 - In the studio! ()

02.12.10: Ananda Ashram (Monroe, NY)
This is the third annual all night Shivaratri concert hosted by Deepak Kumar Pareek, Creative Director. A “Concert for Positive Change” – presented by outstanding artists, including both Eastern and Western, classical and devotional music as well as dance.

02.06.10: Underground at Ron's (Wyndmoor, PA)
with GEOFF HANSPLANT, MICKEY LEONE and Kate Casano Reserve now 215 233 0777 or ronmusicinthemoment.com Pay at the door; hr. notice is appreciated for cancellation: On street parking

02.03.10: Interfaith Community Benefit Concert for Haiti Relief (Elkins Park, PA)
Congregation Keneseth Israel hosts churches and synagogues in the area, coming together to raise fund for relief in Haiti. Speakers will including many community members and a special guest from the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia. More details to come.

01.31.10: The Trees Are Our Teachers (Philadelphia)
Eden Village Camp & the Jewish Farm School present THE TREES ARE OUR TEACHERS: Come celebrate their birthday for Tu B’shvat and learn about Eden Village Camp (EVC). EVC is Camp: A Fun, Environmentally-Focused Jewish Environmental Camp, located on 248 beautiful acres an hour north of NYC!

01.30.10: JCC of Manhattan (New York NY)
“Singer/Songwriter Chana Rothman, known for her work in downtown clubs, returns to R & R with some fun kids’ songs about peace. She was such a hit last year at R & R that we’ve brought her back.” – JCC Program Guide Ronen Itzik – drums Justin Wedes – keys & accordion Josh Myers – bass Families of the JCC – dancin’… Get ready to celebrate the trees!!

01.23.10: The Last Midnight - with Storahtelling (New York NY)
at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah Storahtelling maven show with Annie Levy

12.14.09: LIGHTS IGNITE CHANGE @ The World Cafe (Philadelphia)
Lights Ignite Change: Latkes – candles – action! Enter the holidays on a high note with three different artists and a belly full of donuts: politically minded groovy singer/songwriter Chana Rothman teams up with electric Jewish chick rocker Naomi Less and global Ladino chanteuse Sarah Aroeste to host a seasonal party at the World Café Live on Sunday December 13. Oily, edible treats, menorah lighting and family gambling – er, dreidle – when doors open at 6. Show starts at 7. The night features an all-female cast of musicians merging reggae, alt-folk, rock, Sephardic, and Cuban riffs. Bump and grind your way to the info table where each artist has selected her favorite projects and organizations you definitely should know about. Attendees are advised to bring friends and dancing shoes. Tickets $12 advance/$15 door. (For tickets: http://www.worldcafelive.com or call 215-222-1400)

12.08.09: Union Hall (Brooklyn NY)
with DARSHAN’s EP RELEASE! Very excited to share the bill at this sweet little Park Slope venue. All the homies come on out!

11.11.09: "On Your Radar" with WFUV's John Platt @ The Living Room (New York NY)
C Lanzbom and I will be performing together on this bill hand-picked by John Platt at WFUV. Stay tuned for more details!

11.07.09: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (URJ Biennial) (Toronto, ON)

10.04.09: Sukkahfest Concert at Isabella Freedman (Falls Village, CT)
This tribal ingathering for the harvest holiday is always a sweet time.

10.01.09: Park Avenue Synagogue (New York NY)
Concert for Men’s Club New Member Reception

09.24.09: with Aliza Hava at Philly's The Fire (Philadelphia)
Aliza Hava and Chana Rothman celebrate the RISING power of music to bring change and positivity into the world. Both are at different points on their tour – Aliza Hava coming from Israel/Palestine/India/Burning Man, Chana coming from Cape Town/Durban/Johannesburg/Brooklyn. Put them together and you get music for the upliftment of the soul, in the form of ROOTS ROCK REGGAE ACOUSTIC HIP HOP SOUL FOLK and all kindsa love. See you there!

09.01.09: Welcome Back @ Rockwood (New York)
Join for this FREE show! Now that I’m based in Philly I can’t just drop by, so make a point of coming on down to the Lower East side. Would love to see you!

08.16.09: Leave Johannesburg and Head Home (Johannesburg, South Africa)
I haven’t even arrived yet and I’m already sad to leave!

08.11.09: Wits Medical School (Johannesburg, South Africa)
with Limmud Johannesburg – August 9 – 10

08.03.09: Durban Jewish Centre (Durban, South Africa)

08.03.09: Songwriting Workshop with local community and youth workers (Durban, South Africa)
Here is the Press Release for this workshop: Limmud SA Durban is reaching out! Chana Rothman – a classically-trained Canadian musician living in Brooklyn — who has trekked around · America, Italy, Israel & Nepal with a guitar strapped to her backpack… A pied piper of the Himalayas, making friends and playing music along the way with kids from Kathmandu back to the Lower East Side – will be doing · An Outreach Workshop · Tuesday morning, Aug 4th · Valley Trust Premises with · Youth from the local community and SEM Trust trained Youth Workers.

07.31.09: Goudini Hot Springs Resort - Limmud Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa)

07.28.09: Zula Bar Acoustic Sessions (Cape Town, South Africa)
First date of South Africa tour Venue info: +27 (0)21 424 2442

07.27.09: Music workshops with Earthchild School (Cape Town, South Africa)
Looking forward to visiting and playing music with students from this holistic school with a unique approach to education and access. www.earthchildproject.org July 27 -31.

07.24.09: Songwriting Workshop with The Future Fighters (Cape Town, South Africa)
I’m excited to work with this group of teens through the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre. Check out their amazing work: www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za

07.20.09: Surprise Lake Camp Teva Concert (Cold Spring NY)
Featuring Ronen Itzik – drums Joshua Myer – bass And the youth of Suprise Lake Camp!

07.14.09: Musician In Residence at Kutz Camp (Warwick NY)
Yay! Coming back to Kutz, Tuesday July 14 – Thursday July 16.

07.12.09: NACCHHS @ Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center (Reisterstown, MA)

04.11.09: Yellow Door Coffeehouse (Montreal, QC)
I LOVE this deliciously warm, basement bare bones folk venue. It is a classic.

03.21.09: Limmud Atlanta (Atlanta)
Special guest Omar Phillips on percussion. Stay tuned for more. Very excited to be playing at SE Limmud. Thanks Michael and Helene.

03.18.09: Southpaw - Acoustic Debut (Brooklyn, NY)

03.14.09: John St Jam (Saugerties, NY)
INFO FROM WEBSITE: The John St. Jam is the most talked-about music venue in the Hudson Valley. On the 2nd (and 5th) Saturday of every month we present 8 of the area’s best musicians in an intimate, living-room setting. We do two ‘rounds’ of four players each with an intermission. The room is cozy, the people friendly, and the performances are always top-notch. Musical styles range from folk to blues, from rock to ragtime.

03.05.09: Opening for Jason and Penny Lang (Toronto, ON)
Jason and his mom = folk legends in Canada! I played with Jason in Montreal a few months ago and LOVED his energy, stories, and tunes. He’s also an amazing guitarist. Don’t miss it! Special guest Eleanor Edgar on violin and Jonathan Rothman on percussion. Stay tuned for more info!

02.20.09: Folk Alliance Showcase (Memphis, TN)

02.19.09: Folk Alliance Showcases (Memphis, TN)

11.21.08: JCC - Cool Jews Book Launch (Manhattan)
Text from Cool Jews Book Launch site: This “extreme book signing” will celebrate the launch of Cool Jew with an unprecedented concert of New York talent. Lisa will perform spoken word from her book, followed by an artists’ showcase. Special guests include Dov Rosenblatt of Blue Fringe, Y Love and Diwon, Rav Shmuel, Chana Rothman, Basya Schecter of Pharoah’s Daughter, the Goddess Pearlman of Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad, Naomi Less of Jewish Chicks Rock, Sarah Aroeste and her Ladino rock band, Michelle Citrin aka Rosh Hashanah Girl, Yoshie Fruchter, and spoken word performance by poet/novelist/memoirist Matthue Roth. Artists will be available to autograph CDs and books for sale, fun kosher foods will be available, a marketplace will feature Heebster swag, and a charity raffle will raise money for the One Family Fund for Israeli victims of terror.

11.16.08: The Yellow Door (Montreal, Quebec, CANADA!)
Supporting Jason Lang CD Release First Montreal show in years… Special Guest Reuven Rothman on bass (my brother!)

11.14.08: World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)

09.11.08: Museum of Jewish Heritage (Battery Park City, New York, NY)
Check out what Time Out New York has to say about this show!

08.13.08: The Mad Batter (Cape May, NJ)
Show Notes: These are the show notes here. We’ll find out perhaps who’s playing or something else cool about the venue.

07.24.08: Knitting Factory - Girls Night On! (Manhattan, NY)
Some more notes here about the performance

04.13.08: Bear Den Lounge - Singer/Songwriter Series (Burke Mountain, VT)