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Thu12Jun2025
Chris van Voorst van Beest • Sam Weber Jun 12
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Hailed as “a double bassist with an exceptional ability to improvise” (Erminio Garotta – Sound and Vision), Chris van Voorst van Beest has emerged as a unique voice within New York’s improvised music community. Chris will play his original music joined by Jacob Sacks on piano and Hamir Atwal on drums.Bassist Sam Weber will play his own compositions with Nathan Ellman-Bell (drums), Andrew Haug (piano), and Alex Levine (guitar). -
Fri13Jun2025
Michael Rocketship • No Lands Jun 13
7:30 Door 8:00 Music $15 suggested donation
Michael Rocketship (née Coleman) brings a varied and colorful musical life to his songs. From playing marathon cocktail piano gigs to screeching noise shows in dirty basements, he’s heard a few things. His songs are often a series of vignettes strung together, wry observations on daily life tinged with sadness at the knowledge that it’s all passing us by so quickly. The band varies from solo synthesizer to 10 piece chamber ensemble. For this special night at the Owl, he’ll be joined by vocalist Katie Jacobson, bassist Kurt Kotheimer and drummer Hamir Atwal.
Since 2014, No Lands has been the musical outlet for songwriter and audio engineer Michael Hammond. The debut No Lands album was called “one of the most thrilling headphone experiences of this year” by Tome to the Weather Machine. More recently, No Lands has been joined by Molly Kerker, who’s voice and songwriting have pushed the project from the electronic sounds of its earlier days into something more organic and reflective of the natural world.
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Sat14Jun2025
Gory Dove• WishWish • Panther Hollow June 14
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Gory Dove: Bonky jug band grunge songs of redneck femininity. Sweet and salty. And whiny. Detuned twelve string, bass sax, pump organ, calf skin drums. Anagram of Very Good.
WishWish features the songs of drummer and vocalist Rachel Housle. Reaching into the space between the abstract and the familiar, pop melodies mingle with country-inflected slide guitar and a punk spirit.
Panther Hollow is the name under which Colombian-American singer-songwriter, composer & multi-instrumentalist Bernardo Ochoa (he/him) creates. He says: ‘I am Nardo and I am here to make you feel energy to do stuff you want to do in your life!’ -
Sun15Jun2025
Out Of Sight Of Land • Sav • Dirty Churches June 15
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Variously called “beautiful, hypnotic” (Weird Canada), and “highly intriguing” (Birds of Canada), the music of New York-raised, Montreal-matured composer Damon Hankoff treads lines between minimalist textures, ancient choral sonorities, and folk sensibilities. Hankoff performs under the name Out of Sight of Land.
Sav Griffin is an emerging indie folk musician hailing from South Carolina, known for her soulful melodies and introspective lyrics. Drawing from the rich traditions of folk music, Griffin’s sound blends heartfelt storytelling with evocative acoustic arrangements. Sav is currently working on her debut EP, collaborating with her good friend and producer Lorenzo Wolff.
Dirty Churches founder and composer Jesse Gelaznik specializes in film soundtracks, as well as music for art performances and dance. His Dirty Churches opera ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS was performed in 2019 at La MaMa Gelleria, and his music was used in the feature film Initials S.G., which premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. He has been nominated for “Best Score” by the American Independent Film Awards.
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Wed18Jun2025
Jenifer Jackson and friends June 18 (WEDNESDAY!)
7:00 doors 7:30 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Jenifer Jackson says, “Morning Star” is inspired by the desert and flight. The album was sponsored in part by a grant awarded me by the City of Austin Live Music Fund. I’ve lived in Austin TX for the past 17 years and although I perform a couple times a year in NY’s Hudson Valley, this show at The Owl Brooklyn will be my first in the city for many years. I’m over the moon about reuniting with bandmates Oren Bloedow, Greg Wiecsorek and with dear city friends. Join us, along with some other musical guest stars, for a celebration of music and friendship.
official website: http://www.jeniferjackson.com
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Wed18Jun2025
Sam Amidon and guests June 18
8:30 Door 9 music Sorry SOLD OUTsorry, there are no tickets available for Sam Amidon and friends.
Sam Amidon is a Vermont-born, London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his unique blend of traditional folk, experimental music, and free jazz. He’s praised for his ability to reimagine folk songs, often collaborating with musicians like Bill Frisell, Shahzad Ismaily, and his wife, Beth Orton. Amidon’s diverse discography includes seven solo albums and numerous collaborations, showcasing his eclectic taste and commitment to exploring the boundaries of folk music. He’s also a successful touring and recording artist, earning the title “folk experimentalist”. Amidon has been a part of bands like Popcorn Behavior and Doveman, and has also collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Nico Muhly and the National.
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Fri20Jun2025
Deidamoth (FKA Jae Soto) • Charlotte Greve • Charlotte Jacobs June 20
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Brooklyn singer and producer, Deidamoth (FKA Jae Soto) writes ethereal, electronic pop songs equally inspired by a crossover of experimental sounds and traditional songwriting.
Her last album “Leave the Light On” was released under the moniker Jae Soto via Switch Hit Records, a cooperative artist-run label.
Charlotte Greve is an award-winning composer, saxophonist, and vocalist whose work bridges the worlds of jazz, contemporary classical, and experimental music. Originally from Germany and now based in Brooklyn, she is known for her emotionally resonant compositions and innovative ensemble writing. Greve has released critically acclaimed albums with her projects Lisbeth Quartett and Wood River, and her large-scale choral work Sediments We Move, was named one of The New York Times‘ Best Classical Tracks of 2021. Her music is rooted in improvisation but constantly seeks new forms and sonic possibilities.
Charlotte Jacobs is a Brooklyn-based vocalist, composer, and producer crafting jazz-flecked avant-pop that merges electronic textures, spoken word, and bilingual (Dutch-English) vocals. Her debut album a t l a s (New Amsterdam Records) blends mythic storytelling with experimental minimalism. She has also released music on the Belgian label Stroom, known for its boundary-pushing electronic catalog.
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Sat21Jun2025
Ed Pastorini solo • Life In A Blender Jun 21
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
For more than 30 years, Life in a Blender has been the canvas for singer and songwriter Don Rauf”s blackly comic landscapes. Chronogram describes the band as a combination of Magnetic Fields/Soul Coughing/Captain Beefheart/Warren Zevon as “songs chug along through chamber punk and Brit pop with festive side trips to cowpoke, rockabilly, and funk.” Their 10th full-length album is Bent by the Weather, which the Jersey Journal describes as “11 diverse tracks that don’t belong to a genre so much as transcend the concept from the mind of a true American original.” Big Takeover says: “These lifers may be tripping on their best work to date.”
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Sun22Jun2025
Greenhoe and Bilger • Ali Dineen Jun 22
7:30 Doors 8:00 music $15 suggested donation
Greenhoe and Bilger features NYC natives Hans Bilger and Eli Greenhoe, two vibrant young voices at the intersection of acoustic pop music and the avant-garde. Clothing delicate songcraft in gorgeous arrangements showcasing their backgrounds in classical, New Music, and jazz, the pair’s songs burst with instrumental and vocal color to enchant, delight, and challenge listeners.
Ali Dineen is a songwriter and composer from Queens, NY. Known for her deeply introspective and emotionally-driven songs, Ali’s music transcends pop trends, prioritizing authenticity and vulnerability. With compassion and joy, she creates a space where powerful emotional experiences can unfold, fostering connection and community in every song. Ali has performed at the Museum of Art and Design, the Caramoor American Roots Music Festival, the American Folk Art Museum, and the Brooklyn Folk Festival, among other wonderful venues. Ali worked as Musician in Residence for Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir from 2022-2024, including on their recent stint opening for Neil Young on his Love Earth Tour. They are also the Music Director for local puppet troupe extraordinaire The Boxcutter Collective, and are currently working on an opera about Joan of Arc. In addition to writing and performing, Ali teaches vocal harmony and guitar workshops at the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, as well as several youth choruses at public schools in NYC.
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Wed25Jun2025
Faun Fables Jun 25 WEDNESDAY
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
FAUN FABLES have been trailblazers of avant-folk/original music since the turn of the century; known for exquisite, visceral songs & live shows and the occasional theater piece. Their work became internationally widespread by 2004 with the DRAG CITY RECORDS debut FAMILY ALBUM; they will release their eighth record with Drag City on May 30th 2025, ‘COUNTERCLOCKWISE’, the first video single being EMBER BELL .
DAWN McCARTHY’s voice (which THE NEW YORKER described as “one of the more compelling instruments in contemporary music”) opens hearts and minds from a whisper to a rallying battle cry into her mythical world, animated by the adventurous musicality and vocals of partner NILS FRYKDAHL (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum). Their daughters, growing up alongside the writing, recording and touring since babies, now join them with additional vocals, percussion, keyboards and theatrical dance. FAUN FABLES has shared stages with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, John Paul Jones, Joanna Newsom, Devotchka, Old Time Relijun, Dresden Dolls, Jah Wobble, Devendra Banhart, Regina Spekter, Anohni & the Johnsons, Baby Dee . Dawn is also known for her collaborations with BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY on the albums ‘THE LETTING GO’ (Drag City, 2006 ) and the Nashville record ‘WHAT THE BROTHERS SANG’ (Drag City, 2013 ) . FAUN FABLES currently hang their hats in Nevada County, California.
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Thu26Jun2025
Ian Davis Band (ID:B) • Katie Vogel solo June 26
7:30 Doors 8:00 music $15 suggested donation
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Fri27Jun2025
R&D • TBA June 27
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15 suggested donation
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Thu10Jul2025
Ressonnance • Lila Bloom Jul 10
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Ressonnance offers a sanctuary for reducing tension, alleviating anxiety, and nurturing spiritual well-being. Stéphane Clement & Nicolaus Gelin bring a wealth of experience and accolades to Ressonnance, having performed at prestigious venues and collaborated with renowned artists around the world. Their combined expertise in music and art, alongside their shared vision, has led to innovative art experiences that have captivated audiences and fostered meaningful connections with esteemed establishments in the art and wellness space.
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Fri11Jul2025
tba• Chase Elodia • Chris Morrisey July 11
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Chase Elodia is a composer, drummer, and writer living in Brooklyn.His his band will perform songs inspired by fruit, fluttering eyelids, the textuality of grief, and roommate relations.
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Sat12Jul2025
Oropendola’s “Swimming” Album Release Show with Bergamot Quartet Jul 12
7:30 doors 8:00 music $17 online / $20.00 at the door
Oropendola is the project of Brooklyn-based singer, composer, and keyboardist Joanna Schubert, whose music blends theatrical chamber pop, playful dissonance, and lyrical storytelling. Her songs move between the whimsical and the intimate, drawing from keys-based art-pop and indie-folk traditions. Swimming, her sophomore record out June 27th, is an intimate and innovative piano-vocal collection eclectically adorned in minimal layers of flute, harp, harmonies, synths, strings, and bass. Harkening to inspirations such as Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor, and The Roches, the album captures Schubert’s penchant and reverence for unfettered live performance. For this release show only, Swimming will be brought to life in its entirety with a crew of NYC pals including Gabby Sherba, Elizabeth LoPiccolo, Ledah Finck, Nico Osborne, and Halsey Phillip Harkins.
Bergamot Quartet is an NYC-based ensemble dedicated to the ever-expanding collaborative and creative potential of the string quartet. They can be heard and seen regularly throughout New York and beyond, and are sought-after interpreters of 21st-century classical and classical-adjacent music. This set will feature music written by the quartet’s first violinist, Ledah Finck.Bergamot Quartet also includes Sarah Thomas (violin), Irene Han (cello) and joining for this show, Jordan Watt (viola). www.bergamotquartet.com -
Sun13Jul2025
Martin Nevin • Trevor Dunn's PROOF Readers Jul 13
7:30
Trevor Dunn put PROOF Readers together with the sole purpose of playing the beautiful & often neglected song book of Ornette Coleman. Trevor says, “The 1993 release of the complete Atlantic recordings “Beauty Is A Rare Thing” served as a catalyst for me in transcribing over 50 Ornette tunes. That endeavor in itself was a learning experience that informed my own writing in terms of form, variation, melody, and improvisation and led me towards an understanding of his harmolodic approach. The name PROOF Readers came from an unreleased song of the same name. Both Ornette’s musical & verbal language toy with syntax in their inimitable variation of normal harmony/grammar”.
tha band is: Trevor Dunn (bass), Darius Jones (alto), Nate Wooley (trumpet), Ryan Sawyer (drums)
NY bassist and composer Martin Nevin has worked with a wide range of artists including Billy Hart, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Sam Gendel, and Amen Dunes. He will present a set of new original music, joined by some of his favorite musicians. (Craig Weinrib- drums + special guests) -
Thu17Jul2025
Casey Berman • Borey Shin • Purse Jul 17
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Casey Berman is a composer living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally a jazz saxophonist, he now writes ambient music for synthesizers and his computer to play. He seeks to evoke specific scenes in his writing, like film scoring or an accompaniment to TTRPG play would, and capture feelings of empathy, joy, pain, loss, confusion, wonder, and other conflicting emotions through minimalism. He hopes to release this music in two forms later this year – one for listening, and one with longer-form versions for use in DnD campaigns.
Composer, improviser, and visual artist Borey Shin makes synth ballads, ambient music, animations, chamber music, and moody songs. He works with minimal means to create delicately undulating soundscapes using pianos, synthesizers, accordions, and other keyboard instruments. Borey is also an avid performer of varied improvised musics. Tonight, he will be premiering new work for synthesizers and acoustic instruments.
Purse is the brainchild of songwriter/vocalist Carrie Furniss and Priya Carlberg. The music highlights lush vocal harmonies, prog-rock elements and improvisation. They are joined by guitarist Stephe Cooper and drummer Travis Hagan.
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Fri18Jul2025
Smith Taylor • Alena Spanger • Carmen Quill Jul 18
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Alena Spanger is a singer/keyboardist/songwriter based in Brooklyn. Weaving together angular art-pop songcraft, unorthodox vocalizations, and intricate arrangements, Spanger’s songs construct their own elaborate and immersive worlds. -
Sat19Jul2025
Snock Night - celebrating Michael Hurley Jul 19
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Sun20Jul2025
Sexmob Jul 20
7:30 Doors 8pm Show
Still thriving and evolving 30 years after its founding, the visionary quartet Sexmob continues to explode all preconceived notions of what an instrumental jazz band can be. “At this point,” declared NPR First Listen, “Sexmob is a collective ideal.” (with members Steve Bernstein, Kenny Wollesen, Briggan Krauss and Tony Scherr)
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Thu24Jul2025
Adam O'Farrill • Allan Mednard Jul 24
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Over the course of the last decade, Brooklyn native Adam O’Farrill (b. 1994), has cemented himself as one of the most in-demand trumpet players on the international contemporary jazz scene, and is widely recognized as a “rising star as a player and composer” (PopMatters) and “a blazing young trumpet talent” (The New York Times). Adam has been featured with the likes of Hiromi, Mary Halvorson, Vijay Iyer, Anna Webber, Tyshawn Sorey, Mulatu Astatke, Son Lux, Samora Pinderhughes, Rudresh Mahanthappa, and Photay, and has garnered widespread acclaim as a leader in his own right.
Formed in early 2023 the Allan Mednard Trio—led by Allan Mednard (drums), Carmen Quill (bass), and Santiago Leibson (piano) have steadily been developing their language of improvised music. We aim to honor the traditions of the American Songbook as well as new original works and of our peers. The music we present is a celebration of life, as each time we get on the bandstand it’s a shared moment of gratitude and blessings—from the past, present, and unknown
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Fri25Jul2025
Little Mystery • Office Culture • More Ease Jul 25
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Sun27Jul2025
Colby Nathan • The Cradle • Therese Jul 27
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Fri08Aug2025
Felicia Douglass • Mina Walker • Panther Hollow Aug 8
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Sun10Aug2025
Sprat • Peaceful Faces Aug 10
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Sat16Aug2025
Captain Tallen • Kitba Aug 16
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Fri05Sep2025
Gregg Belisle-Chi • Kenny Warren • Emily J Brown Sept 5
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
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Sat06Sep2025
Lazing On A Sunny Afternoon Sept 6
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15 suggested donation
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Fri12Sep2025
Ali Dineen and friends Sept 12
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15 suggested donation
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Sun14Sep2025
Alta Quartet • Michael Bates' Acrobat Sept 14
7:30 Door 8:00 Show $12 suggested donation
Michael Bates’ Acrobat and the ALTA String Quartet present radically different explorations of two dissident composers: Dmitri Shostakovich and Witold Lutoslawski.Acrobat are:Marty Ehrlich-clarinet • Fung Chern Hwei-violin • Sara Schoenbeck-bassoon • Michael Bates-bass •Michael Sarin-drums. The quintet, led by bassist/composer Michael Bates, features five fearless voices exploring one of music’s most mysterious personalities, Dmitri Shostakovich. With literal themes by Shostakovich or themes composed with his spirit, “Acrobat” is full of music that is playful yet dark and swinging. And while Shostakovich is clearly being channeled, the voices of these five fantastic improvisers will be on full display: Beautiful and vicious, elegant and dissonant, and humor laced with serene sarcasm.
Alta are: Gabryel Smith-violin • Rachel Hauser-violin •Emily Bookwalter-viola • Ken Hashimoto-cello, a collaboration of four committed and curious musicians based in Brooklyn, NY who perform and premiere a wide range of music for string quartet. Founded in 2021, the group has been praised for their “fiery” and “faithful” performances (New York City Jazz Record) of contemporary repertoire, and regularly performs music both old and new. On this evening, The ALTA String Quartet performs Shostakovich and Prokofiev. -
Fri10Oct2025
"kissing other ppl" featuring Rachel Baimain and Viv & Riley? Oct 10
7:30 Doors $15/adv $20/door
While touring together in 2022, Durham-based folk duo Viv & Riley and Nashville songwriter Rachel Baiman bonded over beloved records and hours of van conversation. They dreamed of recording covers together, sparked by time spent harmonizing on stage. In June 2023, producer Greg Griffith (Amy Ray, The Butchies) invited them to his Connecticut home studio with no agenda beyond exploration. While they sat crosslegged, arranging Lennon Stella’s “Kissing Other People,” Griffith quietly set up mics and a vintage camcorder—capturing a fully live, magic-soaked take that set the tone for the project. The result: Kissing Other PPL, an 8-track album of covers ranging from Magnolia Electric Co. to Joan Armatrading and Waylon Payne. With raw, analog textures and spontaneous choices—Viv switching to drums, a wildly dissonant guitar solo from Baiman —the sessions prioritized feel over polish. The project is a celebration of collaboration and imperfection: three artists unlearning perfection, embracing instinct, and chasing the right sound in the moment.
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Sat11Oct2025
closed for a special event Oct 11
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15 suggested donation
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Sun12Oct2025
Beccs • Katie Martucci Oct 12
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
Holding up a mirror to herself and society at large, beccs confronts and heals audiences with a soul-stirring voice that is as dynamic as it is vulnerable. Blending a playful modern songwriting with a powerful voice akin to classic 60’s Laurel Canyon, the alternative pop artist has been critically acclaimed by KCRW, Atwood Magazine, Huffington Post Queer Voices, Refinery29, NYLON, & LADYGUNN. beccs’ latest EP stay moist, whichcharted #1 on Canadian Radio and was featured in KCRW featuring collaborators including queer feminist icon Bitch and Oscar Nominated Ian Chang of Son Lux, is a bold, edgy indie pop record “bursting with color, soulful vocals…[and] a hook you won’t get out of your head.” –The Daily Skimm.
Hailing from the rich musical history of the Catskill Mountains in New York State, Katie Martucci grew up singing, and playing fiddle and guitar. The daughter of a jazz pianist, she began performing with her father at a young age. By the first grade, she was writing her own songs and playing for tips. Her musical journeys led her to the Ashokan Western and Swing Week, vocal lessons with Laurel Masse of Manhattan Transfer, a brief stint of collegiate acappella at Skidmore College and ultimately, to the New England Conservatory. Since graduating NEC, Katie has toured the country with her trio The Ladles, founded the Tucci Swing Orchestra (a 9 piece jazz band playing Boswell Sister inspired arrangements of classic swing rep) and begun recording and performing under her own name. Visit KatieMartucci.com for more details on upcoming projects.
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Sat18Oct2025
Frances Chang • Sarah Morrison • Katy Pinke Oct 18
7:30 Doors 8:00 Music $15.00 suggested donation
With a personal practice steeped in meditative and occult interests, Frances Chang’s songs and poems take on an ever-changing experiential quality that combat songcraft’s standard operation as static object. She released an album, support your local nihilist, in 2022. On May 13 at the Owl, she will be performing her songs with support from saxophonist Carolyn Hietter.
Katy Pinke’s songs are self-examinations—cerebral and unsparing, but reaching toward a more promising future. The Manhattan-based singer-songwriter, painter, and theater-maker’s nimble soprano evokes the precision, humor, and melancholy of forbearers like The Roches and Connie Converse. Sentences pour across verses, disrupting the symmetry of the expected verse-chorus form. Pinke released her stripped-down debut self-titled album in the spring of 2024, which PopMatters describes as “somehow dreamlike but rooted in authentic, basic principles of songwriting and performance.
Sarah Morrison is a songwriter from North Florida. Her piano-centered songs depict the strangeness of exploring new relationships through the lens of the unreal. Her last album Attachment Figure meditates on questions of identity, femininity, and her Southern upbringing. Influenced by the artists of Laurel Canyon, 80’s darkwave, and avant-garde jazz, her music takes an experimental approach to the tradition of songwriting.
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Fri28Nov2025
Hanksgiving Nov 28
ticket info coming
Come celebrate The Owl Music Parlor’ 6th annual, and final, Hanksgiving, honoring the music of Hank Williams and, this year, his 100th birthday! Featuring the house band: Jared Engel (upright bass), Raphael MacGregor (steel) Kyle Morgan, acoustic guitar and singing), and Sarah Trabue (fiddle). Special guest singers Ali Dineen and Gustavo Rodriguez, Wyndham Baird ((hopefully!) and more. With hosts Rachel Swaner and Oren Bloedow.Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm, and pumpkin pie after the show!
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