OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: THE SWAN BAND, LA TRIBU, AND ALBER BASEEL & GABE LAVIN

From Operation Gig!

The Swan Band Friday, May 22, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 335 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 The Swan Band creates fun, lively interpretations of the great swing music of the previous century as it developed in New Orleans, New York, Paris and the American West. Drawing on the works of such pioneers as Ella Fitzgerald, Django Reinhardt, and Hank Williams, the group evokes a vintage yet fresh spirit that will make you want to move!

La Tribu at Albemarle Open Streets Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1423 Albemarle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 La Tribu is a dynamic 9-piece ensemble of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay that blends the rich musical traditions of South America with the sophisticated sounds of New York jazz. Their repertoire includes legendary songs from their homelands as well as original compositions that stay true to their roots. Featuring singer Carmen Borla plus a cuerda de tambores (tambores chico, repique y piano — the holy trinity of Afro Uruguayan music), La Tribu transforms nostalgia into joy, creating a powerful connection between the stage and the audience.

Alber Baseel & Gabe Lavin Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 131 Buckingham Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Alber Baseel and Gabe Lavin are two leading lights of the local Arabic music scene. They'll showcase dynamic and virtuosic arrangements of contemporary and classical music from Turkey and the Arab world, in addition to original music.

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Operation Gig! concerts get canceled when the weather isn't suitable for outdoor activities. Before going to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to go on.

 

Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The 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 the suggested $10 donation--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.

 

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: SAMI STEVENS, ALBER BASEEL AND GABRIEL LAVIN, THE SLIDE STOPS

 

From Operation Gig!:

Friday, June 20th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sami Stevens
284 Stratford Road

Local vocalist and piano player Sami Stevens "harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music." She's been touring the world of late in Norah Jones' band! Can't wait to see her and her own ace band on a porch in Ditmas this Friday.

Saturday, June 21st, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Alber Baseel & Gabriel Lavin
1415 Dorchester Road

Albert Baseel and Gabriel Lavin are two leading lights of the local Arabic music scene. They'll showcase dynamic and virtuosic arrangements of contemporary and classical music from Turkey and the Arab world in addition to original music.

Sunday, June 22nd, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Slide Stops
444 E. 17th Street

Country line dancing lesson at 3:30pm!!!!!

One of the city's best country acts and a force behind the great line dancing revival of "the 20s." As last year, there will be a line dance lesson before the show, so arrive 30 minutes early.

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website or Facebook page to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 
Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: THE FORMERLY UNEMPLOYED MUSICIANS BASEBALL LEAGUE, ALBER BASEEL AND GABRIEL LAVIN, TOM FITZGERALD & COLIN FORHAN

From Operation Gig! Friday, June 6th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Formerly Unemployed Musicians Baseball League 498 Rugby Road  The FUMBL is a loose collective of amazing local musicians who also share a love for baseball. They'll present an encore performance of their show Hits & Hotdogs: Baseball themed songs, skits and live-scored silent films.   CANCELED DUE TO RAIN Saturday, June 7th, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.           Alber Baseel & Gabriel Lavin 1415 Dorchester Road Alber Baseel and Gabriel Lavin are two leading lights of the local Arabic music scene. They'll showcase dynamic and virtuosic arrangements of contemporary and classical music from Turkey and the Arab world in addition to original music.  Sunday, June 8th, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tom Fitzgerald & Colin Forhan  225 Argyle Road Canadian Grand Master fiddler Tom Fitzgerald presents a unique take on Celtic music alongside Colin Forhan, one of the leading sessions guitarists in the NYC traditional Irish music scene. Joining the duo is Liverpool-born drummer Eamon Ellams (Eileen Ivers/The Prodigals).

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website or Facebook page to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 
Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.