Wednesday, July 12, 2023

MUSIC CONCERTS ON NEIGHBORS' PORCHES THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY

 
From Operation Gig!

Friday, Jul 14 6–8PM
Marcus Jade
246 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218


A burgeoning local legend, Marcus Jade left his heart on the stage when he played for us last year. Original songs and Delta blues as raw and real as the day it was born.

Saturday, Jul 15 4–6PM
Melody Allegra Band
462 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226


Melody Allegra is one of the best bluegrass players in the city. She'll knock one of your socks off with her voice and then the other with her fiddle. This Saturday she brings a couple aces: Ross Martin on guitar and Myles Sloniker on bass.

Sunday, Jul 16 4–6PM
The Bennett Paster Group
131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226


The Bennett Paster Group plays Hammond organ-fueled blues & jazz, music at the crossroads of beauty and groove. Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly concert featuring original music, classic blues and shuffles and standards.

Bennett Paster - organ
Tim Armacost - tenor sax
Brad Shepik - guitar
Joe Strasser - drums

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This gives them a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.

Although the performances are free, a suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. You can donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 
Purchase an Operation Gig t-shirt here, and the proceeds will go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.