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     April 18

7-8pm: Audrey Silver- Jazz

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With a growing catalog of outstanding recordings and a warm, swinging performing style, Audrey Silver is one of the most elegantly creative singers in jazz today.

8-10pm: The Phensic - Reggae

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instagram.com/thephensic
The Phensic play a unique mix of 60s & 70s reggae, punk rock & 2 Tone ska. Founded by US ska pioneers Roger Apollon and Marc Wasserman (Bigger Thomas), as well as Robert Julian (El Pueblo) and Greg Behan (Hub City Stompers)

10pm-12am: Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans - Americana / Blues

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www.bradvickers.com/bio-epk
Brad Vickers learned on the job playing, touring, and recording with American blues and roots masters: Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Odetta, Sleepy LaBeef, Rosco Gordon, and Pinetop Perkins with whom Brad had the good fortune to play on the Grammy-nominated discs.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
April 19

7-8pm: Steven Blane Trio

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stevenblane.com
Steven Blane | A dynamic vocalist, songwriter, and rabbi who fuses jazz, folk, and pop. Founder of Sim Shalom and JSLI, he shares soulful stories through music, faith, and his love for New York.

8-10pm: Bill Popp and The Tapes - Classic Rock / Powerpop

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www.billpopp.com
Inspired by the British Invasion rock of the 1960s as well punk rock and new wave of the 70s and 80s, Bill Popp is a distinctive singer and prolific composer whose music is as melodic as it is energetic.

10pm-12am: Danaya Band - Afrobeat

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www.facebook.com/danayaband/
Danaya Band was founded in New York City in 2017 by Aboubacar Dembele, bass player/percussionist son of renowned Malian musician Bamba Dembele. Seasoned, world-traveled artists of West African backgrounds, Danaya’s sound is steeped in traditions passed down from father to son and pays tribute to the energy and rhythms of Malian, Mandingo, Afrobeat music and more.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
April 20

6-8pm: 'Brown Sugar' a Sunday Comedy Show

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eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-sundays-tickets-38091005222
Comedy-Ish is bringing some of the most talented comedians from all over the US and Canada! Each week we have a different group of comedians. come through an give out some amazing jokes so check us out. The show is hosted by Ishmael J Gaynor (Gotham, Harlem comedy festival) & Derrick Gonzalez You may have seen some of these comedians on Comedy Central, ComicView, B.E.T, MTV,VH1, Conan, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. all tickets must be shown at the door must RSVP FOR SEATS AT THE SHOW. If you don’t purchase tickets online you wil be charged at the door.

8-10pm: midnight service V. presents: SUNDAY SERVICE

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www.instagram.com/midniteservicenyc/
midnite service V. presents: SUNDAY SERVICE - The HIGHER Love Show. Come get lifted. Special Choir Performance.

10pm-12am: Manny's Boogaloo Crew - Latin / Jazz / Funk / Salsa

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www.facebook.com/Mannys-Boogaloo-Crew-158711497527014/?fref=mentions
"Manny's Boogaloo Crew" is a LATIN FUNK Band Lead by Eusebio 'MANNY' Montanez. Manny is al Rumbero, born in west Harlem & raised in the Bronx. Growing up a few blocks from the Apollo Theater, then later cutting his teeth on the (Rumba) jam sessions in the Bronx. The band lays down cool Afro-cuban Rumba, laced with Funky R&B sounds, pushed by the Latin mellow of the Boogaloo groove.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar - REGGAE SUNDAYS

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
Reggae music every Sunday.
April 21

7-8pm: Jeff Weiss - Solo Rock

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www.instagram.com/thejeffweiss/
Jeff Weiss is a singer/songwriter based in NYC. Playing pop rock music, Jeff has graced the stages at Irving Plaza, Gramercy Theater, Nassau Collisseum, Bowery Ballroom, Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Le Poisson Rouge and many other venues in NYC and globally.

8-10pm: Random Strangers Jam

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randomstrangersjam.com
Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join Random Strangers Jam every Monday for a fully improvised psychedelic funk rock jam session led by Skylar Demetri and his band. Come prepared to create new music on the spot - every 5-10 minutes, half the band takes a seat and is replaced by musicians from the audience, the new group of random strangers jams on a fresh key and concept - and the rotation continues! Join the email list at RandomStrangersJam.com! All jammers must sign in on the official sign up sheet. The sign up sheet becomes available in person 15 minutes before the jam. *Drums, keys, mics, amps, and a PA/DI are provided, please bring all other instruments.*

10-11pm: YELLOW FLEET

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www.yellowfleet.cc/
YELLOW FLEET is the shimmering, heated dream of three musicians who have their fingers and senses everywhere. Christoph Kuntner, Benjamin Lampert, and Max Schrott share a blind understanding, nonchalance, and humor, which is also reflected in their music. They call jazz their home in the broadest sense – starting from there, they explore and discover in all sorts of directions.

11pm-12am: Colin Babcock Trio

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colinbabcockmusic.com
Led by composer and trombonist Colin Babcock, the CB5 plays music on the brink of where jazz standards meet and where creative music/free jazz begins. fronted by Colin Babcock and Evan Amoroso on trombones with a rotating cast of NYC's top creative rhythm section players, the CB5 has performed at Don't Tell Mama, iBeam, Silvana, The Owl in Brooklyn, Young Ethels, and more.

12am-3:45am: Profit the Dj

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instagram.com/iam_profit_the_dj
Profit the Dj , one of the hottest Djs out of the Bronx bringing you the hottest music from hip hop to Afro beats and many more . Party with profit the dj
April 22

7-8pm: Rich Rosenthal - Jazz

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richrosenthal.bandcamp.com/album/rich-rosenthal-falling-up
Rich Has played many venues in the NY area, including the Knitting Factory, CGCB, and Roulette. He has played and recorded with some of the top musicians in the jazz and avant-garde world including, Joe Mcphee, William Parker, Robert Glasper, Pauline Oliveros and Jeremy Pelt.

8-9pm: Matelyn Alicia - Jazz

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matelynalicia.com/home
Singer/Songwriter/Actress – Matelyn Alicia made her theater debut in the 2007 National Black Theater Festival, as Bessie Smith in “MAHALIA: Queen of Gospel”. She went on in continued theatrical pursuits, and with music as her first love she has found great success in musical theater. The 2024 AUDELCO recipient for Lead Actress in a Musical, she is making a home and name for herself here in the Big Apple.

9-10pm: The House of Creation Band

10pm-12am: Circular Time - Blues / Funk

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www.circulartime.com
Circular Time is a tight, blues, cross-over band with a powerful horn section- that performs blues, jazz, funk, zydeco, afro-pop, reggae, soca, and classic rock. The core part of the group has been together since 1998. They can move from a hard-edged blues, a beat, a transition, to a soca that might incorporate a dash of samba, or merengue, followed by a funk, or an original house/afro-pop, to a Coltrane, or a Albert King ballad or a Herbie Hancock.

12am-3:45am: DJ Awesome

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One of the greats, mixing old school with new school. Music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop, Salsa, African music, Reggae, Reggaeton and more!
April 23

7-8pm: Was - Rock

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In 2016, soon-to-be elder statesmen of the Rock world Marc Yeager and Ron Rodkin informally began the project that would become WAS. Eight years later they are releasing their multi-genre debut album developing a sound spanning from the Rolling Stones to the Black Keys, incorporating bluegrass, country, and funk inspirations along the way. A four-piece group with Paul Mutzek on lead guitar and producer/instrumentalist Doug Epstein, WAS finds its home in NYC while growing their following and community of contributing artists around New York.

8-9pm: Patrick Van Zandwijk - Folk Acoustic

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tuskhead.com/about-tuskhead/
Patrick van Zandwijk, musically known as TuskHead, is a rising star in the European Americana scene, celebrated for his unique sound and heartfelt storytelling. In 2022, he secured two top 20 hits in the Gelderland Top 20 in the Netherlands, achieved his first official Spotify playlist placement, and became an official artist for the British Vintage guitars brand.

9-10pm: Fletcher Daniel - Folk Rock Acoustic

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www.instagram.com/fletcherthefolkie?igsh=MXFrejlhODE1a2wzOQ==
Fletcher Daniel is one of New Yorks City's newest folk singers. He moved to Brooklyn back in August of 2024 from his hometown of Buffalo, New York, and has been making a name for himself throughout the Northeastern United States and southern Canada for three years. Fletcher has recently signed with Migrant Records in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he and his team are currently working on his first album which is set to be released in March 2025.

10-11pm: Jimmy Mac and The Boys

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www.facebook.com/people/Jimmy-Mack-and-the-Boys/100063699167892/
Jimmy Mack has been a working guitarist since 1965. In Buffalo NY, he was a member of rock and soul groups, toured the East Coast and Midwest with a very successful Motown type nine piece group and earned an induction into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame as a member of United Sound.

11pm-12am: aimee bayles - Roots / Rock

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www.aimeebayles.com/
AIMEE BAYLES is a singer, songwriter and recording artist based in New York City. Originally from Virginia, her soulful, vocally-driven music is influenced by an upbringing in southern church music, her training as an opera singer, and learning folk guitar from her pastor father. Aimee’s sound is inflected with inspiration from Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss. Her 2019 release, ENOUGH, showcases a collection of original songs about her life in the city and her rural southern roots.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
DJ Dakar is from the Pikine neighborhood of Dakar, Senegal, and now lives New York City. His music is distinguished by his mixing of the latest hits in dance, hip-hop, Sengalese mbalax, reggae, Ivorian couper decaler, Congolese soukous, salsa, reggaeton and more.
April 24

7-8pm: Disko - Rock / Disco

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www.instagram.com/diskonotdisco?igsh=YzIza2l1emlsczIz&utm_source=qr
Looking for a new artist that’ll turn into your new favorite artist? Look no further. Disko is a dynamic Rock Musician. Disko is a trailblazer capturing the essence of Rock with a twist of Disco Flair. Their performances are characterized as a high energy show with engaging stage presence, drawing audiences into a lively music experience. To summarize you don’t want to miss out.

8-9pm: The Long Shakes – Roots / Rock / Americana

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www.thelongshakes.com/
Formed in 2017, the Long Shakes are Bronx musicians Deborah & Dave on lead vocals, Eli’s clean lead guitar lines, Kerry's wailing saxophone, and Mason's bass guitar. The Long Shakes (named after Deborah’s tambourine technique) plays a signature mix of Singer-songwriter Originals and Roots Americana.

9-10pm: The Rebel Factory- Pop / Rock

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www.facebook.com/TheRebelFactory
Provide a rich tapestry of original Rock-Pop-Blues to stir the soul and mind....and you'll want to get up and dance!

10-11pm: The Church of Mad Love - Rock & Roll / Fusion

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linktree.com/knollwood
Johnny Knollwood & the Church of Mad Love is a funky rock and roll group based out of the NYC/NJ area that draws influence from jazz, soul, doo-wop and punk. The group is headed by Johnny Knollwood, a multi-instrumentalist and writer from North Jersey. Knollwood’s influences encompass a wide variety of styles, including artists like Rush, Black Sabbath, Funkadelic, The Beach Boys, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and the Ramones.

11pm-12am: Criss Cross

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honknyc.com/events/1ire9ydhdwt48k637qlgh9vjnssl8y
Honk NYC's musical director Elijah Thomas collaborates with the likes of NYC musical heavyweights Frank London, Kenny Wollesen and a vast rotation of artists with Criss-Cross: a multi-generational, multi-cultural creative open music workshop! This special edition of the series will feature the "Criss-Cross Big Band", a 15-member ensemble composed of artists across the NYC creative improvsiational landscape!

12am-3:45am: DJ Alino

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instagram.com/gnankadyalain/?hl=en
One of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
April 25

7-8pm: The Bandulus - Reggae / Soul

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www.bandulus.com
The Bandulus are an original American soul and reggae band that originally hails from Austin, TX. Though most of the members now live in Portland, OR, their sound continues to resonate with fans of Jamaican music worldwide. The band's fusion of ska, reggae, soul, rocksteady, and R&B influences is a testament to their unique musical vision. Rooted in the classic Jamaican sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, they blend these elements with a modern twist.

8-10pm: Heard Immunity Horns - Jazz

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Heard Immunity Horns (HIH) is an 11-piece jazz band that features stellar ensemble playing and outstanding solo power

10-12am: Preachermann & The Revival - Funk / R&B / Soul

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facebook.com/Preachermannmusic
At a time when the art of the live performance is losing ground to homemade internet videos, and neophyte music groups are being awarded record deals without ever having wooed a single live audience, Preachermann testifies to the tried and true formulas for achieving lastin...

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
April 26

7-8pm: Beth G - R&B

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Beth G is a queens resident and has received degrees in Music education, special education and Counseling. Her tone is soul, jazz, and R&B. She loves directing musicals and concerts with her students in NYC DOE and using her experience to connect mental health, social justice, education and music in all communities. She loves dancing, the beach, nature and recently has been trying out doing Stand up Comedy

8-9pm: Francesca Love & the Beating Hearts

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www.francescalove.net
Melodic Rock band from NYC, with Italian influence. All original songs.

9-10pm: Famous Geniuses - Blues / Country / Rock

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www.reverbnation.com/thefamousgeniuses/songs
Swing blues, rock, country and an eclectic mix of original music and covers. Famous Geniuses is a Brooklyn-based, 5-piece band of seasoned musicians delivering high-energy songs that get people thinking and dancing.

10-12am: Sekouba Bolomba Band - Reggae

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www.instagram.com/sekoubabolombaofficial/
Roots, Reggae, Dancehall and Traditional West African Rythms... SEKOU speaks and sings in English, French and Spanish and his mothertongue, Mandingo, and he also expresses himself in other dialects like Malink, Bambara and Dioula. After his experience with the Bolomba roots in Gambia (from 1986 to 1993), his youthful spirit became a richer soul and full of hope and he began to explore all musical horizons.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
April 27

6-8pm: 'Brown Sugar' a Sunday Comedy Show

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eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-sundays-tickets-38091005222
Comedy-Ish is bringing some of the most talented comedians from all over the US and Canada! Each week we have a different group of comedians. come through an give out some amazing jokes so check us out. The show is hosted by Ishmael J Gaynor (Gotham, Harlem comedy festival) & Derrick Gonzalez You may have seen some of these comedians on Comedy Central, ComicView, B.E.T, MTV,VH1, Conan, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. all tickets must be shown at the door must RSVP FOR SEATS AT THE SHOW. If you don’t purchase tickets online you wil be charged at the door.

8pm-12am: Ryze Hendricks - Weird Bars Tour

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www.instagram.com/ryzehendricks/
Ryze Hendricks, is a Hip Hop Artist, Actor, Content Creator.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar - REGGAE SUNDAYS

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
Reggae music every Sunday.
April 28

7-8pm: Greg Gutty - Reggae

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instagram.com/greggutty
Greg Gutty has created a new sound that is leaving fans begging for more. That new sound is called Rehipsoul. It’s an updated fusion of Reggae, Hip-Hop and Rhythm and Blues.

8-10pm: Random Strangers Jam

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randomstrangersjam.com
Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join Random Strangers Jam every Monday for a fully improvised psychedelic funk rock jam session led by Skylar Demetri and his band. Come prepared to create new music on the spot - every 5-10 minutes, half the band takes a seat and is replaced by musicians from the audience, the new group of random strangers jams on a fresh key and concept - and the rotation continues! Join the email list at RandomStrangersJam.com! All jammers must sign in on the official sign up sheet. The sign up sheet becomes available in person 15 minutes before the jam. *Drums, keys, mics, amps, and a PA/DI are provided, please bring all other instruments.*

10-11pm: The Villagers Brass Band

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instagram.com/thevillagersnyc/?img_index=1
The Villagers Brass Band is a New York City based brass collective fusing the bustling sounds of New Orleans Basin Street with today's Top 40 chart toppers. This eclectic group brings energy, authenticity, and raw brass POWER to every stage and performance, whether it be on the streets of New York or in one of the city's many acclaimed live venues

11pm-12am: Sittin’ In With The Villagers!

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www.instagram.com/thevillagersnyc?igsh=MWNvY2wyeWI0NDMydg==
Bring your horn!

12am-3:45am: Profit the Dj

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instagram.com/iam_profit_the_dj
Profit the Dj , one of the hottest Djs out of the Bronx bringing you the hottest music from hip hop to Afro beats and many more . Party with profit the dj
April 29

7-8pm: Waring - Singer / Songwriter

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www.instagram.com/princharming4?igsh=eTliNHJ2Zm5sOTdk
Waring creates original pieces of music and has released an album called communication at 3-4am. They enjoy doing solo work but also collaborate with several musicians and is the drummer for multiple bands including Sire and Rotary Ghost. Leah is also the drummer for solo artists Eden, Kyra Skye and Ayana Butterfly in Los Angeles.

8-9pm: Corduroy - Alt R&B

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www.instagram.com/corduroy.band.nyc/
At the axis of alternative and R&B, four distinct identities converge to realize aspirations no longer deferred. Led by an unconventional front woman on bass and backed by dynamic instrumentalists, Corduroy covers favorites and deep cuts with raw authenticity.

9-10pm: Evan Furrow - Jazz

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www.instagram.com/evan_furrow/
Drummer Evan Furrow, a rising talent from Eugene, Oregon, has always been ahead of his years. By 15, he had already made his mark in Eugene and Portland, often the youngest musician on stage. Now 19, he’s in New York, studying at the Manhattan School of Music.

10-11pm: Midnight Welders - Rock

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www.instagram.com/midnightwelders
Formed in 2024 Midnight Welders are a band that can't help itself from smiling. If you close your eyes you might hear echoes of Devo the Ramones or the Talking Heads. Driven by rhythm the Welders take it home with David Park on bass, Sam Hurlbut on drums, and Dan Schwartzman on guitar. The band concerns itself mostly with songs about surfing the Far Rockaways, Thinking Too Much, Subways, and the irrepressible New York City Rat.

11pm-12am: Vince Johnson & Friends - Blues

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www.vincejohnsonblues.com/
Blues harp virtuoso and vocalist Vince Johnson brings the true meaning of Memphis Blues to anyone who hears him play. One of the greatest harmonica players and overall entertainers to grace the stage, he has enthralled audiences across the country and internationally. A Blues performance by Vince Johnson grabs your heart and squeezes tightly and, most importantly, guarantees a good time for everyone, young and old.

12am-3:45am: DJ Awesome

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One of the greats, mixing old school with new school. Music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop, Salsa, African music, Reggae, Reggaeton and more!
April 30

7-8pm: Max Miesse - Singer / Songwriter

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maxmiesse.com/
Max Miesse was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. Unsure of what to make of himself after high school, Max explored journalism, electrical work, percussion instruction, and a few other dead ends before landing a job as a firefighter. Between days at the station, he would go to a music studio in Enon and work on Green Street, his debut album. Shortly after the release of the album, Miesse felt the need to change the scenery. Max is currently living in Brooklyn, New York, searching for his next steps as a musician and writing album #2.

8-9pm: Combat Babies - Pop Rock

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www.instagram.com/combatbabiestheband/
Conceived in the fires of Brooklyn by a Manhattan she-devil, Combat Babies arrives to rock your earholes with the haunting cries of the long-forgotten mid-aughts. Called “hey I know them” by family and friends alike, they’re up well past their bedtimes to bring you their unique formula of showmanship, camaraderie, and actually knowing how to play their instruments. Combat Babies are living proof that life is a miracle; the only question is: are you baby enough to handle them?

9-10pm: Heavy Lemon - Rock

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Heavy Lemon is a deep-grooving, high energy rock band based out of Northern NJ. The four piece draws inspiration from blues-infused rock of the late 60s and 70s as well as funk rock and 90s alternative.

10pm-12am: DADDIO.LIVE - Fusion

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www.facebook.com/damon.mendes?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Damon Mendes NYC born & raised brings his unit of seasoned NYC players to the stage. Journeyman & woman of jazz and HipHop. The mash up is unique with heartfelt soulful motifs that brings joy to the listener. A hi-energy healing experience.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
DJ Dakar is from the Pikine neighborhood of Dakar, Senegal, and now lives New York City. His music is distinguished by his mixing of the latest hits in dance, hip-hop, Sengalese mbalax, reggae, Ivorian couper decaler, Congolese soukous, salsa, reggaeton and more.
May 1

7-8pm: Druids - Rock

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www.instagram.com/druidsbandofficial/
Druids is an American rock band formed in Montclair, New Jersey. The band is composed by lead singer AJ Lane, guitarist Paul Ranne, bass player Brian Paczes, drummer Christian Granado, and keyboardist Lucy Allen.

8-9pm: Kid Java - Electric Blues

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Kid Java is an NYC-based four-piece electric blues band. They play blues-n-rhythm and swing material—what they call urban roots music.

9-10pm Secret Handshake- Blues

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=kktG2mTuDPw
SECRET HANDSHAKE is an NYC based acoustic blues band. They also move beyond just blues and do some country, jazz & originals.

10-11pm: ASTRLPLNE - Rock / Jazz Fusion

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danarcamone.com
ASTRLPLNE is a dynamic musical project founded in 2023 by Dan Arcamone and Therina Bella. Combining their diverse musical interests and influences, the band creates a unique sound that blends elements of rock, jazz fusion, drum and bass, ambient, and electronic music. Drawing from their individual backgrounds and passions, ASTRLPLNE crafts genre-defying compositions that push boundaries and offer a fresh perspective on modern music. With an experimental approach, their sound is a rich, immersive journey that captures the essence of both artists' creative vision.

11pm-12am: Scotty and the Bleu Notes - Blues Rock

12am-3:45am: DJ Alino

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instagram.com/gnankadyalain/?hl=en
One of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
May 2

7-8pm: Laura Orzehoski Quartet

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https://www.instagram.com/lauraoskimusic/
Laura Orzehoski is a Philadelphia/NYC based jazz trombonist and is a first year Masters student at Manhattan School of Music .Although a full-time graduate student, Laura is currently featured on the Grace Fox Big Band's debut album “Eleven O’ Seven” and as a trombonist in the TUJB, she has had the pleasure to play at Jazz at the Lincoln Center's Rose Hall, Dizzy’s Jazz Club, and Philadelphia's own Kimmel center. Laura also performed in multiple ensembles at Temple University, Manhattan School of Music and is her own band leader of The Laura Orzehoski Quartet.

8-10pm: Mojo & The Mayhem- Funk / Rock / Soul

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instagram.com/mojoandthemayhem
Mojo and the Mayhem is an 8-piece groove machine from NYC, filled to the brim with hard hitting horns and vocal harmony. They play their own brand of music and mix it with funk, rock, and soul favorites and gems to get the people moving and let loose. The band has been busy hitting some great stages around the City and has a ball each and every time.

10pm-12am: Circular Time - Blues / Funk

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www.circulartime.com
Circular Time is a tight, blues, cross-over band with a powerful horn section- that performs blues, jazz, funk, zydeco, afro-pop, reggae, soca, and classic rock. The core part of the group has been together since 1998. They can move from a hard-edged blues, a beat, a transition, to a soca that might incorporate a dash of samba, or merengue, followed by a funk, or an original house/afro-pop, to a Coltrane, or a Albert King ballad or a Herbie Hancock.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
May 3

7-8pm: Rich Rosenthal - Jazz

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richrosenthal.bandcamp.com/album/rich-rosenthal-falling-up
Rich Has played many venues in the NY area, including the Knitting Factory, CGCB, and Roulette. He has played and recorded with some of the top musicians in the jazz and avant-garde world including, Joe Mcphee, William Parker, Robert Glasper, Pauline Oliveros and Jeremy Pelt.

8-9pm: All My X's - Indie Rock

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www.facebook.com/AllMyXs/
All My X's is a New York City Based Indie Rock Band.

9-10pm: DOGBOY - Soul Punk

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DOGBOY's soulful yet punky sound is here to light up the stage at Shrine Harlem! Formed at Yale University, the group cut their teeth at frat shows, protests, and backyard gigs and is new to the New York scene. With a jazz singer frontman and metalhead guitarists, their influences range from Erykah Badu to Rage Against the Machine. DOGBOY's high-energy sets take audiences on an eclectic journey across genres, united all the way by the musical passion of its members.

10pm-12am: Purple Station - R&B

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This November don't miss the Prince Tribute Show from Purple Station. This Power House band brings the FUNK and raises the roof!

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
May 4

6-8pm: 'Brown Sugar' a Sunday Comedy Show

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eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-sundays-tickets-38091005222
Comedy-Ish is bringing some of the most talented comedians from all over the US and Canada! Each week we have a different group of comedians. come through an give out some amazing jokes so check us out. The show is hosted by Ishmael J Gaynor (Gotham, Harlem comedy festival) & Derrick Gonzalez You may have seen some of these comedians on Comedy Central, ComicView, B.E.T, MTV,VH1, Conan, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. all tickets must be shown at the door must RSVP FOR SEATS AT THE SHOW. If you don’t purchase tickets online you wil be charged at the door.

8-10pm: The Shrine Big Band - Jazz

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facebook.com/shrinebigband
The Shrine Big Band Returns! A 16-piece big band, with three trumpets, three trombones, four saxes, flute, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Come and experience the experimental and hard-swinging sounds every first Sunday of the month.

10pm-12am: Irv the Villain & the Legion of Doom - Hip Hop / R&B

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Groove Junkies shakin hips around the world.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar - REGGAE SUNDAYS

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
Reggae music every Sunday.
May 5

7-8pm: The Real Adonis - Solo Acoustic

8-9pm: Gedalya The Folk Rock Rabbi

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thefolkrockrabbi.com/home
Gedalya also known as The Folk Rock Rabbi is a singer/songwriter based in New York. Exploring themes of faith, hardships, and growth, his music is reaching a growing audience around the globe, touching listener's hearts in every corner of the world.

9-10pm: Erni Lu - Peruvian Music

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Ernesto Lúcar 'Erni Lu' is a Peruvian-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who has found his musical home in the vibrant city of New York. With the release of his latest single, Despídete con un Beso and a new EP during the summer, he’s ready to take that sound to the next level.

10-11pm: Theo Stone Quintet

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Theo Stone - Trombone Nicolo Boselli - Alto Sax Brahm Sasner - Piano Ben Halle - Bass Joe Mintz - Drums

11pm-12am: Lawson Gardner and Joy

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“Joy” is Lawson Gardner’s quartet consisting of Lawson Gardner on trombone and electronics, Henry Berberi on alto sax, Daniel Basilio on bass, and Drew Hoschar on drums.

12am-3:45am: Profit the Dj

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instagram.com/iam_profit_the_dj
Profit the Dj , one of the hottest Djs out of the Bronx bringing you the hottest music from hip hop to Afro beats and many more . Party with profit the dj
May 6

7-8pm: Sandy Ortega - Solo Spanish Guitarist

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3ismjkMfC8
Sandy Ortega is a native New Yorker. He is 66 years old and of Spanish-Andalusia Spanish descent. He as been playing guitar for10 years ago and put in 10,000 hours of passionate practice. Please join us at the Shrine for Sandy Ortega’s debut!

8-9pm: Riley Burke - Singer / Songwriter

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rileyburke.co
Riley Burke is a NYC-based artist exploring light and dark spaces, bound and untethered states, and female power. Reconfiguration, her debut album, will be released on June 1 with a release show at The Cutting Room.

9-11pm: Aria Nadège – The Soul Goddess

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Hailing from Greenwich Village, NYC, with roots in Philadelphia and Brooklyn, Aria Nadège is a captivating soul goddess who channels the essence of Billie Holiday, Jill Scott, Sarah Vaughan, and Erykah Badu. Steeped in the rich tradition of Philly soul and New York’s vibrant culture, Aria's artistry is a seamless blend of timeless soul, modern grooves, and heartfelt storytelling.

12am-3:45am: DJ Awesome

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One of the greats, mixing old school with new school. Music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop, Salsa, African music, Reggae, Reggaeton and more!
May 7

7-9pm: Doctor Dan's Music Show - Blues / Rock

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www.facebook.com/DoctorDansMusicShow
Ducking bar stools and flying beer bottles - surviving the brutal road from Jackson Hole to Jacksonville - Doctor Dan’s Music Show follows an old tradition.

9-10pm: Brewster Moonface - Blues

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brewstermoonface.com
In a world of auto-tune, songs by committee and laptops on stage, Brewster Moonface stands in contrast with its vocal driven blues and minimalist nail driving rhythm section. If NYC is the city that never sleeps then Brewster Moonface is the gritty diesel engine of music that keeps it awake and dancing.

10-11pm: LaFolie Austral - Latin / Soul

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www.instagram.com/lafolieaustral
LaFolie Austral unites the vast sonic landscape of South America and then processes it through a contemporary alternative lens. The result is an infectious rhythmic unit formed by the unique musical approach of band leaders, Karelys De La Cruz and Raul Abbad originally from Colombia and Peru, respectively.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
DJ Dakar is from the Pikine neighborhood of Dakar, Senegal, and now lives New York City. His music is distinguished by his mixing of the latest hits in dance, hip-hop, Sengalese mbalax, reggae, Ivorian couper decaler, Congolese soukous, salsa, reggaeton and more.
May 8

7-8pm: Miss Olithea & J Bubble - Electro Drum & Bass

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www.burntsugarindex.com
Fresh out of the Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse comes “Miss Olithea & J Bubble.” Olithea Anglin & Jared Michael Nickerson’s groovaliciously avant groidd, party-like-it’s-1999 electro drum & bass duo.

8-9pm: The Villagers Brass Band

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instagram.com/thevillagersnyc/?img_index=1
The Villagers Brass Band is a New York City based brass collective fusing the bustling sounds of New Orleans Basin Street with today's Top 40 chart toppers. This eclectic group brings energy, authenticity, and raw brass POWER to every stage and performance, whether it be on the streets of New York or in one of the city's many acclaimed live venues

9-10pm: Sittin’ In With The Villagers!

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Bring your horn!

10pm-12am: Dafina Roots - Afro Fusion

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www.instagram.com/dafinaroots/
Dafina is a dynamic roots band led by singer and percussionist Mamadou Konate Simbo, who brings the rich ancestral songs of Burkina Faso to life. With an eclectic mix of musicians from the African diaspora and jazz artists, Dafina creates a vibrant blend of traditional African sounds and jazz, reinterpreting ancient melodies with a modern twist. Their music celebrates heritage while exploring new sonic landscapes, making them a unique voice in the global music scene.

12am-3:45am: DJ Alino

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One of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
May 9

7-8pm: Fred Riko - Singer / Songwriter

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fredrikomusic.com
Musician and songwriter Fred Riko blends together diverse influences to create a beautiful and captivating style of folk music. He combines the classic and the modern, charting new musical territory for his listeners.

8-9pm: The Library Band - Indie

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thelibraryband.com
Joe and Matt have been playing and writing music together for a long time. As The Library Band, they combine stellar harmonies and multi-instrumental magic to ensure a pleasant reading experience.

9-10pm: Deeper Cuts - Pop / Rock

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www.instagram.com/colin_colford_music?igsh=cmF1c2RobDNmeGFo
Colin Colford is an up-and-coming pop rocker with a knack for crafting melodies with depth and soul. Drawing inspiration everywhere from the raw rock hits of the 60s and 70s to the exuberant, production-heavy new funk and soul movement of the present, Colin’s music will get you up and dancing at the show.

10-11pm: Orange Burn - Funk / Rock / Soul

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orangeburn.com
Orange Burn is an amalgam of styles and sounds. Andre Netto (guitar), infuses the band with funk and gritty rock sensibilities. The members of Orange Burn are veterans of the NYC music scene and some members have toured internationally.

11pm-12am: Noah's Ark Reggae Band

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youtube.com/watch?v=2it174j4OAg
Nixon is a reggae artist from Kenya. He is a rhythm guitar player, singer and songwriter with over 15 years experience as a solo performer and band leader. He has performed in Chicago, Michigan, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Nairobi, Kenya. He was also a street performer in the streets of Ann Arbor Michigan for several years.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
May 10

7-8pm: Zardon- Singer / Songwriter

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Zardon Za', is American writer, rapper, singer and filmmaker from Chicago, IL. He was born on the city’s side in the K-town (West Garfield Park) neighborhood and later moved to the L-Town neighborhood of Chicago (Austin neighborhood).

8-10pm: Peter Louis Octet

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youtube.com/channel/UC8rIPb245o0ABJuxRkfEsxQ
Peter Louis Octet features top NYC jazz artists including Michael Webster, Oscar Feldman and Matt McDonald. Original material in the jazz/latin/blues genre.

10pm-12am: Casa Mantequilla - West African, Latin & American

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M7wkvUfKK0
Casa Mantequilla is a high-energy, cross-cultural band blending West African, Latin, and American beats with musicians from across the globe. Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, dance, and pure energy!

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
May 11

6-8pm: 'Brown Sugar' a Sunday Comedy Show

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eventbrite.com/e/chocolate-sundays-tickets-38091005222
Comedy-Ish is bringing some of the most talented comedians from all over the US and Canada! Each week we have a different group of comedians. come through an give out some amazing jokes so check us out. The show is hosted by Ishmael J Gaynor (Gotham, Harlem comedy festival) & Derrick Gonzalez You may have seen some of these comedians on Comedy Central, ComicView, B.E.T, MTV,VH1, Conan, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. all tickets must be shown at the door must RSVP FOR SEATS AT THE SHOW. If you don’t purchase tickets online you wil be charged at the door.

8-10pm: Mark Dillon Band & The Roots Revival - Reggae

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Artists I've opened for: Sanchez, Shabba, Freddie McGregor, Barrington Levy, Bounty Killa, Luciano, Tanya Stephens, Mad Cobra, T.O.K, Richie Stephens, Ward 21, Richie Spice, Yellowman, Chuck Fenda, Anthony Cruz, Cecile, Red Rat, The Mighty Sparrow, Alton Ellis, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Junior Holt and many more.

10pm-12am: Manny's Boogaloo Crew - Latin / Jazz / Funk / Salsa

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www.facebook.com/Mannys-Boogaloo-Crew-158711497527014/?fref=mentions
"Manny's Boogaloo Crew" is a LATIN FUNK Band Lead by Eusebio 'MANNY' Montanez. Manny is al Rumbero, born in west Harlem & raised in the Bronx. Growing up a few blocks from the Apollo Theater, then later cutting his teeth on the (Rumba) jam sessions in the Bronx. The band lays down cool Afro-cuban Rumba, laced with Funky R&B sounds, pushed by the Latin mellow of the Boogaloo groove.

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar - REGGAE SUNDAYS

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
Reggae music every Sunday.
May 12

7-8pm: Blood Boy - Blues

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bloodboy.bandcamp.com/album/thirsters-2
Blood Boy is a Bronx-based brooding blues duo featuring guitarists Kevin Mason and Ryan Banga. The pair formed in May 2023 over a shared love for West African guitar music, psychedelic blues, and punk rock. Sharing vocal duties and trading riffs, the band has a developing arsenal of original tunes and cogitative covers.

8-9pm: Daniel Carter & Dylan DelGiudice

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instagram.com/dylandelg_music
Daniel Carter, born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1945, is a musician and writer. Since coming to New York City, in 1970, he has sought out musicians and situations that encourage free expression. He has played with Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, and Sean Ono, among many others. Dylan DelGiudice is a professional guitarist and producer from Long Island, New York, currently based in NYC.

9-10pm: Brendan Mark

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www.instagram.com/brendanmarkmusic/?hl=en
Brendan Mark is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser who regularly performs all around NYC. Brendan is known to capture audiences with his style, soul, and coolness. You won’t want to miss this one-set-only performance!

12am-3:45am: Profit the Dj

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instagram.com/iam_profit_the_dj
Profit the Dj , one of the hottest Djs out of the Bronx bringing you the hottest music from hip hop to Afro beats and many more . Party with profit the dj
May 13

7-8pm: Gil Schwartz- Jazz

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UoIWXAkygE
Gil Schwartz plays warm Swingin Jazz from the heart of the Big Apple!

8-9pm: Lola Miller

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lolamillermusic.com
Vocalist-composer Lola Miller's music focuses on expression of the human experience, weaving together modern jazz and singer songwriter influences. She reflects the present moment while reimagining old perspectives, both lyrically and musically. Her music and arrangements have been performed in venues ranging from the SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium to the Holywell Music room at Oxford. As a vocalist, her dynamic presence and intimately expressive voice thrives painting a story through an American songbook tune just as much as it does gliding above a band on a modern wordless melody.

9-10pm: LoveTrane- Jazz / Fusion

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ericplaks.bandcamp.com/album/eric-plaks-transgressions
Pianist Eric Plaks, known as the leader of the Shrine Big Band in Harlem, is a lifelong devotee of John Coltrane. For years, with the group LoveTrane (Ayumi Ishito sax, Zach Swanson bass, Jon Panikkar drums), Plaks has proceeded through the Trane Real Book in alphabetical order, studying, practicing, and performing the tunes as they appear, from hard bop to avant-garde. Tonight, LoveTrane presents a beautiful program of 4 highly distinctive blues tunes Trane wrote, that happen to appear in alphabetical order: Mr. Day, Mr. Knight, Mr. P.C., and Mr. Syms.

10pm-12am: The Space Moooves & The Cosmic Cows

12am-3:45am: DJ Awesome

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One of the greats, mixing old school with new school. Music ranges from R&B, Hip Hop, Salsa, African music, Reggae, Reggaeton and more!
May 14

7-9pm: Songwriter Showcase -hosted by Fletcher Daniel

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Featuring:

9-10pm: Smokin Madison - Rock

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Smokin Madison is a NYC based Rock N Roll band featuring singing sensation Sophie McCallum and guitarist extraordinaire Rob Scott. Their all original songs blend a mix of Rock, Country and R n B -The band is rounded out by some of the most accomplished musicians in country-Not to be missed! Follow them on Instagram at Smokin Madison and look for their music on all major streaming platforms!

10-11pm: Matthew Pearl - Jazz

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www.instagram.com/matthewpearlmusic?igsh=cGVsNmJwZzV5czJv
Matthew Pearl is a jazz tenor saxophonist and one of Hartford’s rising young musicians. Matt received a Bachelor of Music degree in 2023 from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz (Hartt School, University of Hartford) in Connecticut. Matt studied saxophone with Abraham Burton and has been mentored by professionals including Rene McLean, Nat Reeves, Javon Jackson, Jonathan Barber, Matt DeChamplain, Steve Davis, Haneef Nelson, Matt Dwonszyk, and Zaccai Curtis.

11pm-12am: Tadashi Thomas Quintet - Jazz

12am-3:45am: DJ Dakar

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soundcloud.com/dj-dakar-nyc
DJ Dakar is from the Pikine neighborhood of Dakar, Senegal, and now lives New York City. His music is distinguished by his mixing of the latest hits in dance, hip-hop, Sengalese mbalax, reggae, Ivorian couper decaler, Congolese soukous, salsa, reggaeton and more.
May 15

7-8pm: Maggie Loar - Singer / Songwriter

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www.maggieloar.com
Maggie Loar is a talented singer-songwriter based in New York. With a sound that draws inspiration from jazz, rock, and blues. Her lyrics are raw and honest, painting vivid pictures of life’s struggles and triumphs with a captivating voice and a passion for storytelling.

8-9pm: Twin City

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www.twincityofficial.com/
Twin City is an electropop duo from New York City comprised of singer-songwriter twin sisters Anjali and Bhavani. Their sound is a blend of indie pop, alt pop and synth pop, with a retro-nostalgic feel and futuristic edge.

9-10pm: Paul Austerlitz Band - Afro-Caribbean Jazz

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paulausterlitz.org
Paul Austerlitz brings his distinctive vodou horn sound to Shrine! This performance includes drums, bass, keys, tied together to create funky harmonies and energetic rhythms.

10pm-12am: Criss Cross

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honknyc.com/events/1ire9ydhdwt48k637qlgh9vjnssl8y
Honk NYC's musical director Elijah Thomas collaborates with the likes of NYC musical heavyweights Frank London, Kenny Wollesen and a vast rotation of artists with Criss-Cross: a multi-generational, multi-cultural creative open music workshop! This special edition of the series will feature the "Criss-Cross Big Band", a 15-member ensemble composed of artists across the NYC creative improvsiational landscape!

12am-3:45am: DJ Alino

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instagram.com/gnankadyalain/?hl=en
One of the best DJs in town, playing Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Reggae, Reggaeton, Latin, Ethiopian, and Old School Hip Hop. Come join the dance party!
May 16

7-8pm: SiMoN - Singer-Songwriter

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www.instagram.com/simonjapan111
Osaka-born SiMoN music is described as delightful addition to the local bill. Their work is a lo-fi mashup of different elements of stylistic pop. Recent album, Waves (2019) is a slow, ballad with jazzy guitar chords and filtered vocals.

8-10pm: The Phensic - Reggae

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instagram.com/thephensic
The Phensic play a unique mix of 60s & 70s reggae, punk rock & 2 Tone ska. Founded by US ska pioneers Roger Apollon and Marc Wasserman (Bigger Thomas), as well as Robert Julian (El Pueblo) and Greg Behan (Hub City Stompers)

10-11pm: Tony Santos Band - Blues

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facebook.com/bluesconspiracyband
Veteran of the New York Rock and Blues Scene Tony Santos has now formed his own band: The Tony Santos Band which features songs that he has written over over 30 year career. Tony has released 4 CDs , Iguana Man, That's what I am talking about, Solid Ground and All in a Days Work with the Blues Conspiracy Band.

11pm-12am: The Unique Band NYC - R&B

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The Unique Band plays R&B originals soul-drenched female vocalists, booming male vocals, and jazzy instrumentation tonight at Shrine!

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!
May 17

7-8pm: Ian Ridenhour - Singer / Songwriter

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www.ianridenhour.com/
Ian Ridenhour writes smart, piano-driven alternative rock music with pop sensibilities and a dark streak, or as Sav Buist of The Accidentals puts it: “like Jack White and Ben Folds had a baby.

8-9pm: Baklava Express - Middle Eastern Fusion

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Baklava Express is a NYC based Middle Eastern fusion project, led by Oud player and composer Josh Kaye. The band performs original music, influenced by the traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Greece, as well as Klezmer, and Eastern European Folk music.

9-10pm: The Wavos - 80's New Wave

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www.thewavos.com
The Wavos are an original 80s-new-wave band. Don't miss their next wave-o dance party!

10pm-12am: Danaya Band - Afrobeat

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www.facebook.com/danayaband/
Danaya Band was founded in New York City in 2017 by Aboubacar Dembele, bass player/percussionist son of renowned Malian musician Bamba Dembele. Seasoned, world-traveled artists of West African backgrounds, Danaya’s sound is steeped in traditions passed down from father to son and pays tribute to the energy and rhythms of Malian, Mandingo, Afrobeat music and more.

12am-3:45am: Dj Birane - Afro Fusion

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instagram.com/bblamour
Come enjoy our dance party Saturday with the world renowned Dj Birane. Combing elements of music from all over the world, DJ Birane will have you on your feet!!