MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ON PEOPLE'S PORCHES

From Operation Gig!

 

Concert alert! OG friend Dan Loomis brings his Songs for the Mother Tree show to the new Brooklyn Artery performance space, Wed 7/18 7:30pm!  Don't miss this incredible piece of music performed at the neighborhood's newest venue for live music.  1004 Cortelyou Rd.

 

Now for the weekend's shows:

 

Friday, Jul 21, 6–8PM
Debbie Deane plays Operation Gig
1415 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn

Proud native Flatbush girl, jazz-infused singer/songwriter Debbie Deane brings her trio to Operation Gig. Debbie Deane-keys and vocals, Jim Whitney-bass and Greg Joseph-drums.

Saturday, Jul 22, 4–6PM
Double bill: Horse Radish & Marcus Jade play Operation Gig
225 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn

Local Blues singer and guitarist Marcus Jade brings original songs and Delta blues as raw and real as the day it was born.

Horse Radish is a project by neighborhood songwriter Melanie Berkowitz and friends. Horse Radish blends melodic folk with alt-country sounds, and in 2021, they released their debut record Snake Charmer. This Saturday, Melanie will be joined by Eric Sturm on bass, guitar, and backing vocals.

SUNDAY'S PERFORMANCE IS CANCELED DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS

Sunday, Jul 23, 4–6PM
Noa Fort, Thomas Morgan & Grey McMurray play Operation Gig
131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn

Israeli born vocalist, improviser, painter of sounds Noa Fort was described as one of New York more interesting and original artists (New York Music Daily), purveyor of torchlight melodies (Blogcritics) and quietly disarming with her musical counsel (Positive Feedback). She draws inspiration from different musical worlds, integrating her R&B background of classical and jazz piano, jazz singing, free improvisation and various other influences into her original music.
Grey McMurray - guitar
Thomas Morgan - bass

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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.