Wednesday, July 26, 2023

PORCH CONCERTS THIS WEEKEND


From Operation Gig!
Friday, Jul 28 6–8PM
Cat Toren Quartet
303 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn

Cat Toren leads a dynamic jazz quartet performing modern original music and jazz standards.

featuring:Z
Xavier Del Castillo - Saxophone
Cat Toren - Piano
Shawn Lovato - Bass
Matt Honor - Drums

 

Saturday, Jul 29 4–6PM
Momentum
1501 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn

Momentum is a New York based collective united by the joy and freedom of jazz communicated through the sounds that pulse along the airwaves of today and tomorrow. Their sound is mystic, kinetic, clear and deep - uplifting and inspiring its listeners. Momentum recently released their first single entitled, Aséna, which has been meet with great excitement. The Collective has performed at such notable festivals and venues, WildflowerFestival 2022, Bar LunÀtico, and the Sō Percussion artist series Brooklyn Bound.

Grady Tesch - Mallets
Joy Hanson - Voice
Kobi Abcede - Drums
Jared Beckstead - Bass

 

Sunday, Jul 30 4–6PM
Sedi Donka Balkan Band
492 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn

Sedi Donka is an international band playing traditional Eastern European, Balkan & Gypsy dance music.

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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.