BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ShapeShifter Plus - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ShapeShifter Plus
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Halifax
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20230312T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20231105T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20240310T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20241103T050000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0300
TZNAME:ADT
DTSTART:20250309T060000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0300
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:AST
DTSTART:20251102T050000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241016T001950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T222036Z
UID:18128-1730487600-1730491200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Evergreen
DESCRIPTION:Jihee Heo (piano)\nRafael Enciso (bass)\nLeo Yucht (drums)\nRavi Sharma (guitar)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrumpeter\, composer\, educator\, and recording artist Jun Iida has quickly established himself as a highly sought after musician. A recording and performing artist\, Iida has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan at notable jazz clubs\, theaters\, and festivals with his sextet and as a sideman.\n\nOriginally from St. Louis\, MO\, Iida has lived in Seattle\, Pittsburgh\, Cleveland\, and Los Angeles\, and now New York City. Iida has internalized the different styles of music from each region\, making his approach to composing and arranging appealing and unexpected with his subtle amalgamation of contemporary jazz\, blues\, pop\, hip-hop\, soul\, and classical music.\n\nIida’s debut album as leader\, Evergreen\, was released January 19\, 2024 on Origin Records. “Iida has a mellow tone and a relaxed style… his wide interests in music and versatility are on display.” – DownBeat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are available at door in-person.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/evergreen-jun-iida/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2023-04-08-Jun-Iida22165-Large-Jun-Iida.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241016T172042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T172215Z
UID:18157-1730493000-1730496600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Toolik
DESCRIPTION:Arad Evans–vocals/acoustic guitar; \nJennifer Coates–vocals/violin; \nMoppa Elliott–stand up bass; \nRohin Kehmani–percussion \n\nHeroes of Toolik is an long established\, New York\, avant-folk inflected\, new music group: violin\, guitar\, strange drums and stand-up bass. Guitarist Arad Evans (Glenn Branca\, Rhys Chatham) and old-time fiddle specialist Jennifer Coates anchor\, composing and sharing vocals. Moppa Elliott (Mostly Other People Do The Killing) joins on stand-up bass and avant-garde stalwart Rohin Khemani appears on diverse and experimental percussion. References range from Steve Reich to Captain Beefheart\, “deceptively catchy\, hypnotically growling\, post-Velvets grooves.” (NY Music Daily). “Remarkable players at the height of their mastery.” (Jersey Beat) \nhttps://www.facebook.com/HeroesOfToolik \n\nDoors: 30 mins before showtime\,\nonline ticket sales closes 1 hour before showtime\,\nin-person available at doors but please get your tickets early!
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/toolik-evans-wohlforth/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Toolik-Antlers-Eric-Larkin-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20240816T043324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T043324Z
UID:16237-1730498400-1730502000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned
DESCRIPTION:Matt Steckler – sax/winds \nYayoi Ikawa – piano \nLonnie Plaxico – bass \nTony Lewis – drums \n  \nThe names Ikawa / Lewis / Plaxico / Steckler suggests four musicians who have intersected at different points on a jazz timeline. With the project Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned\, their shared histories converge as singular new ideas emerge. Using original scores as a canvas\, the quartet strives for a deeper vibe that comes with shared sacrifice of individual prowess. The result is music that draws on collective inspiration\, touching the heart with one cohesive brushstroke.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/m-steckler/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2147-1-Matthew-Steckler.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241015T235349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T004217Z
UID:18123-1730575800-1730579400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Los ALiENs
DESCRIPTION:Sebastián Cruz: guitar\nStomu Takeishi: bass\nAndrés Jiménez: drums\nRicardo Gallo: synthesizers (and Rhodes)\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://losaliens.bandcamp.com \n\nLos ALiENs come from a land where their star radiates directly into their atmosphere while hot grooves reproduce like viruses permeating their daily aural landscape. Los ALiENs create sonic explorations energized by rhythms sprouted in the tropics of this third planet\, especially around northern South America and the Caribbean. In November 2022 they released their Long Play “Odd Subjects” On Planet Earth with the label JUGA Music. This funky-electric band is led by composer Ricardo Gallo\, playing synths and keyboards. The group features Andrés Jiménez (a.k.a. Dilemastronauta) on drums\, Stomu Takeishi on bass\, and Sebastián Cruz on guitar. Los ALiENs take refuge in New York City where they have performed across the boroughs. \n\ndoors @7 pm;\nonline ticket sales ends at 6:30 pm. \ntickets are also available in-person at door.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/los-aliens-ricardo-gallo/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LosAliens_b_n_w_wsq-Ricardo-Gallo-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241022T025219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T025442Z
UID:41701-1730581200-1730584800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Elektrik Market
DESCRIPTION:ELEKTRIK MARKET\n\n\nSteve Hunt – Keyboards\, Synths\nErvin Dhimo – Bass\, Fretless Bass\nJovol-Bam Bam-Bell – Drums\, Percussion\n​\nInternationally acclaimed keyboardist Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth\, Stanley Clarke\, Virgil Donati) has teamed up with Albanian born powerhouse bassist Ervin Dhimo and virtuoso drummer Jovol Bell to create a new energetic and exciting power-trio called “Elektrik Market”.\n​\nThese highly proficient and talented musicians have been electrifying their audiences with high-energy captivating performances blending creative expressions of soundscaping and grooves with mesmerizing improvisational interplay. This group brings the listener with them on a thrilling psychedelic musical journey with their harmonious arrangements full of soaring dynamic textures and colors all laid upon a foundation of funk and groove. The show without a doubt leaves the spectators craving for more.\n​\n“As a band and individual artist\, we draw on the influences and inspiration from the past 50 years of contemporary jazz\, funk and fusion music and blend that with our own original concepts” – Elektrik Market\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDoors @8:30 pm;\nonline ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime;\ntickets are available also at door;\ntickets at door = $25
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/ervin-dhimo-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_3303-Ervin-Dhimo-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241021T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T235650Z
UID:41685-1731006000-1731011400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Filament\, Kevin Sun
DESCRIPTION:7:45 pm\nFilament\n\nAlex Carter – Saxophone\nDanilo Randjic-Coleman – Bass Guitar\nTobe Tsuchiya – Piano\n\n\n\n7 pm\nKevin Sun: Opening the evening\n\nKevin Sun – Saxophone\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nhttps://filamentnyc.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/filamentnyc/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/sunthekevin/ \n\nDoors: 30 mins before showtime;\nOnline ticket sales closes 30 mins prior to showtime;\nTickets at door= $25
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/filament-kevin-sun/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Filament_logo-Filament.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241108T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20240913T020904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T020808Z
UID:17028-1731099600-1731105000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Dave Bryant/Wire and Bone with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and George Garzone
DESCRIPTION:Dave Bryant (keyboards)\,\nJamaaladeen Tacuma (bass)\,\nGeorge Garzone (tenor saxophone)\,\nKenny Wessel (guitar)\,\nEric Hofbauer (guitar)\,\nChris Bowman (drums)\n\n\n\nKeyboardist and composer Dave Bryant brings the band from his recent Wire and Bone CD\, featuring his fellow members of Ornette Coleman’s Prime Time\, bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma and guitarist Kenny Wessel\, as well as saxophonist George Garzone\, guitarist Eric Hofbauer\, and percussionist Chris Bowman. Electric and acoustic\, funky and serene\, melodic and cacophonous\, this is music with a broad palette and a multifaceted shared sensibility.\nwww.dbryantmusic.com\n@tacumasong @saxello
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/bryant-jamaaladeen-tacuma-garzone/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Wire-and-Bone-CD-band-photo-Dave-Bryant.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241023T000118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T005919Z
UID:41728-1731265200-1731268800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Tim Miller\, Josh Davis\, Nate Wood
DESCRIPTION:Tim Miller -guitar\nSantiago Bosch – keyboard\nJoshua Davis – bass\nNate Wood – drums\n\nTim Miller\n\nTim Miller is an American guitarist and composer at the forefront of progressive fusion and jazz. He first became known for his distinctive acoustic-electric sound\, melodic compositions\, and unique approach to improvisation. His latest album\, Synergy\, is the culmination of this aesthetic vision. His other notable recordings include his Trio series. \n\nTim is widely known by guitarists for creating the 2-1-2 Intervallic Arpeggio System that has been adopted by players from all genres worldwide. His book 2-1-2 Arpeggios has become a standard resource for guitarists. \nTim plays an influential role at Berklee College of Music where he mentors new generations of musicians with his creative concepts and musical approaches. At Berklee\, Tim played and collaborated with guitar legend Mick Goodrick with whom he co-authored the highly acclaimed and influential book Creative Chordal Harmony for Guitar (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard). \nWell known for his trio performances\, Tim also plays original music with his quartet and musicians from a variety of genres ranging from modern jazz to progressive rock. His distinct sound resonates in a wide variety of musical contexts. \n\n\nDoors open 30 mins prior to show time; \nonline ticket sales closes 30 mins before show time; \ntickets will be available at door at $25
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/tim-miller-josh-davis-nate-wood/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_8569.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241016T005133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T005540Z
UID:18138-1731436200-1731439800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Sam Jones Centennial
DESCRIPTION:Bobby Spellman (trumpet)\, \nHashem Assadullahi (alto sax)\, \nGeorge Burton (piano)\, \nMoppa Elliott (bass)\, \nVinnie Sperrazza (drums) \n\nTo celebrate the 100th birthday of the great bassist\, Sam Jones\, we will play a set of his compositions. \n  \n\ndoors at 6pm;\nonline ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime.\nin-person tickets also available at the door
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/sam-jones-centennial-moppa/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sam-Matthew-Elliott.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241016T003525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T003525Z
UID:18133-1731441600-1731452400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Debbie Deane's Birthday Party Gig!
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Deane–Piano & Vocals\, \nJim Whitney–Bass\, \nAdrian Harpham–Drums plus SPECIAL GUESTS! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn born and raised singer/songstress/pianist Debbie Deane brings her jazz-tinged songs to Shapeshifter Lab in celebration of her birthday. Come hear Debbie with her awesome band (plus special guests!). Then hang out to celebrate 🙂\nOne long set at 8 PM followed by a party/hang until 11 PM.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/debbie-deane-bday/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Debbie-Deane-web-pic-Debbie-Deane.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241021T185648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T012537Z
UID:41695-1731528000-1731531600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Ester Wiesnerova: Blue Journal
DESCRIPTION:Ester Wiesnerova is a Slovak vocalist and composer whose music bridges contemporary jazz and poetic storytelling. Her album “Blue Journal” features original compositions in Slovak and English\, performed by an unusual quintet featuring harp and percussion. Praised as “an artist of rare imagination and formidable arranging skills” (JazzWise\, UK)\, Ester’s voice is described as a “warm\, inviting\, whispered breath” (The Whole Note\, CA) and “manifesting itself quietly and with great gravity” (All About Jazz\, US). Recognized by Forbes in their 30 under 30 and considered for Grammy awards in two categories\, Ester’s poetic depth and distinctive artistry leave a lasting impression on all careful listeners. \n\nsaxophone – Sam Knight\, \nharp – Riza Printup\, \nbass – Chris Worden\, \npercussion – Keita Ogawa \n\nDoors open 30 mins prior to showtime;\nonline ticket sales ends 30 mins prior to show;\ntickets at door =$25
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/ester-wiesnerova/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Blue-Journal-foto-titulka-Ester-Wiesnerova.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241114T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241021T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T235057Z
UID:41690-1731618000-1731621600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:the shape of a child
DESCRIPTION:  \nMy debut concept album THE SHAPE OF A CHILD is a sprawling\, theatrical exploration of identity and isolation through many styles\, from intimate chamber music to aggressive minimalism. Celebrate its release on Cantaloupe Music with a live band performing the piece in full. \nFeaturing Sebastian Zel\, David Mayers\, Lara Lewison\, Megan Rayl\, and Kyle Brenn \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle Brenn is a New York-based multi-disciplinary music and theater artist. He’s had work performed at Carnegie Hall\, the Bang on a Can Marathon\, MASS MoCA\, Dallas Contemporary\, and Ars Nova\, and his debut chamber opera TATI will premiere at The Kennedy Center in January 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \ndoors: 30 mins before showtime;\nonline ticket sales ends: 30 mins before showtime;\ntickets at door = $25
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/kyle-brenn/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TSOAC_cover_art_final-Kyle-Brenn-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241115T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241115T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241029T024810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T024810Z
UID:41828-1731706200-1731709800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Transplants
DESCRIPTION:JJ Lybbert – Drums\nJonathan Paik – Piano\nShogo Ellefson – Bass\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is a culmination and proclamation of work and time spent among three distinct individual artists. This band supports the ideology of shared equality\, perspective\, and a distinct need for generating new ways of thinking. The music performed by this triplicity is demonstrating collective freedom and very original compositions. The collective name\, “Transplants” comes from the fact that the entire group are all from Los Angeles\, California. Being inspired by the “City of Angeles” provides a new interpretation on what it means to be a New Yorker. \n\nDoors open 30 mins before showtime;\nonline ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime;\nTickets at door @$25. get your tickets early!
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/transplants-jj-lybbert/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DJI_0003-2-JJ-Lybbert.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241117T224028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T224255Z
UID:42466-1732129200-1732140000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Singer-Songwriter Night: Pat Hull\, Kaylor Otwell\, EW Harris
DESCRIPTION:7pm – Pat Hull\n8pm – Kaylor Otwell\n9pm – EW Harris\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPat Hull:\nPat Hull is a singer-songwriter from Connecticut currently based out of Northern California. His music intertwines a melodic\, soulful\, counter-tenor vocal range with a unique finger picking style\, creating a dreamy landscape with unpredictable hooks and turns. Most of his songs are played on a nylon guitar\, adding a warmth and color to the sensitivity of Pat’s song writing. His latest studio album\, Madrona\, was recorded in Portland\, OR. This release\, as well as his back catalog\, showcase layered compositions\, songs written for piano\, and rich vocal harmonies.\n\nKaylor Otwell:\nKaylor Otwell is an Americana singer-songwriter\, actor\, and visual artist. Originally from Birmingham\, Alabama\, Otwell was born and bred on the country and blues music of the South\, and started writing songs and performing as a young child. Growing up in church choirs\, she fell in love with multi-voice harmony – something she still incorporates into her music. Post-college she formed her band\, The Tin Cans\, and began performing her own songs regularly. Her first self-titled album was recorded live at 2nd Row Studio and released in 2010. “Hell or High Water\,” her sophomore EP\, was published in 2016. Otwell took her musical talents to New York City in 2017 and began preforming under her own name. She has graced the stage of many iconic venues there with her band. Recently Otwell completed a third\, full-length studio album\, “Pioneer\,” which is set to be released in 2025. The album was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios and produced at The Studio Nashville.\n\nE.W. Harris:\nE.W. Harris is a Rust Belt born\, Southern wrought\, alt-folk singer/songwriter\, producer\, and artist based in Brooklyn\, NY. A self-styled “Dystopian Romantic\,” Harris combines sonic textures\, memorable melodies\, and powerful vocals to create music he calls “speculative folk.” At present\, he can be found throughout the northeastern US performing in anticipation of his forthcoming release Machine Living In Relief\, joined by his band The Zero Saga featuring bassist Georgia Weber\, drummer Sonny Ratcliff\, and multi-instrumentalist Ginja Skwurl.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDoors at 6:30 pm;\nonline ticket sales close 30 mins before the 1st set.\ntickets are available at door for sale but get your tickets asap!
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/pat-hull-kaylor-otwell-ew-harris/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Promo-image-Nov-20-Kaylor-Otwell.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241103T205324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202311Z
UID:42041-1732215600-1732219200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Andrew Van Tassel Duo
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Van Tassel – Saxophones and Effects\nLucas Hahn – Piano and Keyboards\n\n\nAndrew Van Tassel is an award-winning musician who draws inspiration from several musical styles\, including bebop\, hard bop\, fusion\, indie rock\, R&B\, and classical music. His latest album\, Shape-Shifter\, showcases his unique sound and experiments with electronic elements in a contemporary jazz setting. Andrew’s albums have received praise from jazz critics worldwide\, and he has performed at renowned venues such as the Cornelia Street Cafe and Rockwood Music Hall. He has also played with bands of various genres\, including the GRAMMY-nominated Terraza Big Band. As a composer\, Andrew has been recognized with awards including the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. He has also been invited to teach and perform at prestigious schools\, most recently at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n\nIn-person ticktets are available at the door on day of.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/andrew-van-tassel-quartet/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241121T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20241029T021855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T021950Z
UID:41822-1732221000-1732224600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:WHIMS
DESCRIPTION:WHIMS\, formed by guitarist Ryan Nicholls and drummer Brad Morrison is the culmination of their ongoing musical collaborations since college. As a duo\, the two push to create immersive\, dynamic transfixing and hypnotic soundscapes that could be styled as cinematic rock. \n\nRyan Nicholls – Guitar \nBrad Morrison – Drums \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/morrison-nicholls/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WHIMS_1-Brad-Morrison-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T185941
CREATED:20240816T021222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T225353Z
UID:16212-1732302000-1732305600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Irwin – alto sax\nNick Biello – alto sax\nChet Doxas – tenor sax\nQuinsin Nachoff – tenor sax\nCarl Maraghi – baritone sax\nBrian Pareschi\, David Smith\, Sam Hoyt\, Brad Mason – trumpets\nMatt McDonald\, Nick Grinder\, Daniel Linden\, Jennifer Wharton – trombones\nJeff Miles – guitar\nRandy Ingram – piano\nPedro Giraudo – bass\nJeff Davis – drums \n  \nThe Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra\, a 17-piece ensemble from New York City\, blends traditional big band aesthetics with dynamic modern compositions and innovative arrangements. The MFJO weaves together the diverse and brilliant talents of its members into a compelling musical narrative. \n  \nTrombonist Mike Fahie’s vision is influenced by a wide variety of musical styles. Whether re-imagining the classics of Bach and Chopin\, drawing inspiration from Ellington\, Thad Jones and Bob Brookmeyer\, or even contemporary artists like Bjork and Jay-Z\, Fahie’s music embodies an adventurous spirit of experimentation. This fusion of influences creates a vibrant and evolving sound that resonates with audiences both familiar with and new to jazz traditions
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/mike-fahie/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shapeshifterplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR