LC Fest day 5: Niall Connolly, Abby Ahmad and Paula Valstein

Niall Connolly, Abby Ahmad (in the picture) and Paula Valstein performed on Friday May 21 alongside 10 other local artists at the free Deli-sponsored 5th Annual LC Fest, organized by independent music community Local Correspondents at Bar4 in Park Slope. Irish songwriter Niall Connolly’s busy schedule had him performing 250 gigs in 10 countries over the last year, and his new album, "Super Cool Fantastic" is out in U.S. on May 28th. Alt. folk-rock musician Abby Ahmad blends intelligent lyrics and intense, intricate guitar playing, while sultry pianist Paula Valstein’s participation on Israel’s highest-rated rated television show, Kohav Nolad (which is kind of like "American Idol"), means she can’t walk unrecognized down the streets of Tel Aviv. Her debut album will be released in the U.S. in October, 2011. For the complete schedule of performers for the entire festival (doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m., through May 22nd), go here.