CONCERTS ON PORCHES: THE GREAT LONG MEADOW FIRE, SIVAN ARBEL, AND FATBOY WILSON & THE RIPLEYS

From Operation Gig!

Great Long Meadow Fire Friday, July 17, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 498 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 The Great Long Meadow Fire blends gothic Americana, gospel blues, New Orleans jazz and swampy rock n' roll to make a dark and danceable sound.

Sivan Arbel Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 121 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Rooted in jazz and rich with global rhythms, @sivan_arbel_music invites you to awaken your body and remember our shared humanity.

Fatboy Wilson & The Ripleys Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 312 Westminster Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Fatboy Wilson & The Ripley's are stalwarts of the Brooklyn jug band scene and we look forward to their foot-stomping music every year.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.