Thursday July 30th at Urban Vegan Kitchen!

Plant Powered Disruptors present BITES, BEATS, AND ADVOCACY! Thursday July 30 at Urban Vegan Kitchen in New York City.

Want to help animals but don’t know where to begin (or what else you could do)? Plant Powered Disruptors got you covered!

Join us for an inspiring evening with volunteers and staff from leading animal rights and welfare organizations, who’ll walk you through the many ways you can get involved, from simple, everyday actions to more hands-on commitments.

Meet our guests:

Live music from vegan musicians The Repressions
Janani Venkaratamanan — A foodservice professional and grassroots activist who’s been volunteering with The Humane League and other organizations since 2022. Janani is passionate about corporate campaigns and legislative advocacy, and is on a mission to grow the animal rights volunteer base right here in NYC.
Diana The Vegan — Works with a local dog rescue organization and moonlights as a vegan comedian! Come for the animal advocacy, stay for the laughs.
Felicitas Oefelein — Will share her experience with cat fostering and the crucial practice of trap & release.
Mian Osumi with Voters For Animal Rights will share about building political power for animals. Come learn how the ballot box can be a powerful tool for animal protection!

And because no great evening is complete without great food, be sure to experience delicious plant-based dishes of Urban Vegan Kitchen hosting us.

Whether you have five minutes or five hours a week to give, there’s a path for you here. Come with your questions and your love for animals — leave with new friends, full stomachs, and a clear plan for how to help.
Thursday, July 30th
6:30 PM

URBAN VEGAN KITCHEN – 265 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

No experience necessary — just a willingness to help. See you there

Artwork by Phil DeJean

July 28, 2026 0

Tonight! Barbara solo at Urban Vegan Roots – 3/14

Tonight! Saturday March 14th, Barbara is honored to play at Urban Vegan Roots with Plant Powered Disruptors. This is a variety show with music, uplifting art and stories, a place for activists and community! Plant Powered Disruptors always puts on an excellent and welcoming show! Show begins at 5pm – No cover, all ages!

Nate will be back for these upcoming shows in April:

FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2026 – 8:30 PM – ESPRESSO 77

THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – COWGIRL SEAHORSE

FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026 – 8:00 PM – HUTCH

We hope to see you soon!

March 15, 2026 0

Ophelia’s Song live, Red Carpet Photos & More

It has been a very busy October! Lots of live shows in NYC, Barbara’s piano mid-term at Juilliard Extension, an upcoming Halloween show on Twitch, and of course, attending the Chelsea Film Festival as our song “We Are The Strange Ones” is featured in Friends Not Food. We’re trying to post at least one video from every live show this year on YouTube, and you can find the shorts and reels on Tiktok, Instagram and more for the short versions. This week it’s “Ophelia’s Song” live at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. We had an amzing time playing there. Video and link below. Such a fantastic month!

Photos by Alexandra Stafford

November will be exciting, playing love songs at a wedding on November 1, and then celebrating the long awaited single release of DOWN, available for pre-order now, and everywhere for streaming and downloading on November 7, 2025.

Thank you for watching, look for updates to

October 28, 2025 0

The Repressions – Live in August

August is full of a variety of Repressions’ shows, live in NYC and live streaming worldwide. It’s a hot time, summer in the city!

Next weekend is packed with Friday, Saturday, Sunday Shows of all styles!

FRIDAY AUGUST 8 – 5:30 pm – The Repressions are going to bring in the weekend with the casual afternoon Window Series at Shill Tavern. How casual can The Repressions be? That’s a challenge. The music will be dreamy and there will no cover. Cozy on up to the window and start the weekend with drink specials and live music!

SATURDAY AUGUST 9 – 2 pm – The Repressions are especially thrilled to be playing with The Bumper Crop Boys at Farley Steps, on Saturday August 9th. This is a free, all ages outdoor show at the historic Farley Building, now Moynihan Train Station in NYC, with the 34th Street Partnership in association with Astoria Music Collective. Barbara has always loved this building, and had no idea she would play a show there someday.

SUNDAY AUGUST 10 – 12:30 pm – The Repressions will be joining Chaos Pixie, They/Them, Natalie Asport, Carissa Johnson and more to play a free, all ages concert on Sunday August 10th at Astoria Open Streets in Queens NYC.

TUESDAY AUGUST 19 – 7 pm – The Repressions join Phil Robinson and Jason Vitelli for the Roomful of Sky Songwriter Stream. This concert will be livestreamed simultaneously on the Roomful of Sky Music’s YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels.

An of course, you can always catch The Repressions on their regular livestream on Twitch.

We’ll see you at a show this August!

August 4, 2025 0

Urban Vegan Roots ~ New Video & Show Photos

Thank you so much to Plant Powered Disruptors and Urban Vegan Roots, our fellow performers Natalie Asport, Kiirstin Marilyn. Diana Rose, and 3Gan for such a beautiful evening! There is a new YouTube video today of the closing number and the amazing crowd singing along. There was a true sense of community and joy present, when we need it most. Lift Your Head Up!

March 22, 2025 0

STARPOOL ~ New Video on YouTube today

New YouTube video today! Starpool is about imagination through anxiety. We hope you enjoy this live performance of this dreamy song.

STARPOOL LYRICS

January 8, 2025 0

Ophelia’s Song at Chinkapin Brewing- Music Video

Be your own shelter… The third stop on the little tour brought The Repressions to Chinkapin Brewing in Georgetown, Kentucky. Today on YouTube, it’s”Ophelia’s Song.” Special thanks to Alicia New, Sparky Greene, and Aligned Alchemy.

Thanks for watching, and please like, subscribe, and share for more!

September 25, 2024 0

Whatever Happened to the Bookstore at Hotel Lex – New Video

Lift your head up ! The Kentucky tour continued with a stop at Hotel Lex – Barrel 53 in Lexington. The Repressions perform their original song “Whatever Happened to the Bookstore” Special thanks to the staff and hosts of Barrel 53 and Hotel Lex, and fellow musicians Aligned Alchemy.

Thanks for watching, and please like, subscribe, and share for more!

September 18, 2024 0

Festival of the Mewz Video – Each Time You Go Away

The Repressions had the most wonderful time on their little tour of Kentucky. There will be quite a few videos to share, beginning with this one.

Live at Festival of the Mewz, at Bash on the Branch in Irvine, Kentucky – The Repressions perform their original song “Each Time You Go Away.” Special thanks to Crystal of Mewz in the Mountains, the entire festival team, all of the performers, and our friends Aligned Alchemy!‎

September 13, 2024 0

Live for the Second Half of August

The second half of August is full of a variety of Repressions’ shows, live in NYC and live streaming worldwide on Twitch – Find the vibe or venue that’s right for you!