ShapeShifter Plus

The Ben Singer Band
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Hiruy Tirfe – Saxophone
Matt Kahn – Guitar
Jonill – Keys
Tim Ragsdale – Bass
Ben Singer – Drums

Since 9, Ben has been obsessed with the emotional language of music, knowing it as a high form to express God’s power, grace, truth.
“I find music to be storytelling based on feelings. I don’t believe in genres per se. The music is deeper.”
The group is excited to bring their signature sound, polished on the streets of Philadelphia to Shapeshifter Lab: sharing their philosophy of motion and emotion with New York audiences.

Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art Show - Opening Reception
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00
Come mingle with local artists and enjoy some amazing art at the Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art Show – Opening Reception at ShapeShifter!

Opening Reception: Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art ShowSaturday, July 12 • 2:00–5:00 PMShapeShifter • 837 Union Street
Join us for the opening reception of the Good Neighbors of Park Slope Art Show, celebrating the work of over 30 local artists. This community gathering will feature light refreshments, good company, and a special watercolor demonstration at 3:00 PM by artist Rhea Sarah Kirstein, “The Ways of Watercolor.”
Come meet the artists, mingle with neighbors, and experience the vibrant creative spirit of Park Slope. Free and open to all!

"Bridging the Gap: A Concert for Unity"
2025-07-13 16:00 - 18:00
Independent filmmakers Dave Rosenberg and Susan Gorrell present Bridging the Gap: A Concert for Unity – a powerful two-hour live music celebration bringing together Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between through the unifying power of song.
Join us on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM (doors at 3:30 PM) at ShapeShifter Lab at 837 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
This special event marks the grand finale of Dave and Susan’s inspiring 23-day journey across America, where they sat down with more than 80 everyday Americans to hear what really matters to them. Their mission? To Make America United Again—by proving that we share more common ground than we’re often led to believe.
Hosting the event is New York–based comedian Ben Frank, a seasoned performer who has headlined shows across the U.S. and in over 10 countries.
The concert will also feature six standout acts from Los Angeles and New York City—each bringing their own unique style, soul, and perspective to the stage:
🕺Ricky Rebel – Billboard Top 40 Recording Artist
🎤 Jann Klose – internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter
🎷 David Arellano – smooth jazz crooner with heart
🎶 Stiletto and The Saxman – East Coast Music Hall of Fame winners
🔥 Ty Stephens and Soul Jaazz – electrifying jazz and soul phenoms
🎸 Howard Parker – dynamic, truth-telling singer-songwriter
Don’t miss this joyful, high-energy night of music, connection, and hope.
Grab your tickets now and support the documentary—and the movement—to Make America United Again!

Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet
2025-07-13 19:00 - 20:00
Nathan is deeply inspired by the history of the saxophone and innovators of the instrument. For his quartet, he composes based on his current inspirations, which have included Chinese and Turkish music, and the music of Carla Bley and David S. Ware.

Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee – saxophone, clarinet, composition
Marc Edwards – drums
Hans Young Binter – piano
Michael Gilbert – bass

Exciting Live World Jazz Performance - ENI
2025-07-13 21:00 - 22:00
Come enjoy a thrilling live world jazz performance at ENI – it’s going to be a night to remember!

Exciting Live World Jazz Performance – ENI
Join us for an unforgettable evening of world jazz music at ShapeShifter Lab!
ENI is a collaborative effort of world musicians blending improvisational jazz and oriental folklore. Their unique style incorporates elements from jazz and global folklore, infused with pronounced oriental vibes, creating an immersive sonic experience known to induce a “soul tremor.”

Dan Purcea – electric guitar
Ramon Radosav – electric violin
Rafael Castro – electric piano
Daniel Villeneuve – percussion
Kaveh Haghtalab – drums
Carlos Mena – bass

Jake Rosenkalt Quartet
2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:00
The band features two of the most exciting young jazz musicians performing with two legendary jazz musicians, Paul Bollenback and Harvie S.

Paul Bollenback – Guitar
Ben Solomon – Saxophone
Harvie S – Bass
Jake Rosenkalt – Drums

Joseph Foglia, From The River Quintet
2025-07-16 20:30 - 21:30
Joseph Foglia and his quintet celebrate the release of their debut album “From The River To The Heart.”

Misha Mendelenko – Guitar
TBA – Drums
Leighton Harrell – Bass
Lass Corson – Keys
Joseph Foglia – Saxophone

Brian Kastan Groove Trio
2025-07-20 20:30 - 21:30
Ven a disfrutar del ritmo y la energía del Brian Kastan Groove Trio en vivo, ¡una noche llena de buena música y diversión asegurada!

Brian Kastan Groove Trio
The Brian Kastan Groove Trio is performing new funky rock-jazz compositions from the upcoming album Fun Groove. This marks Brian Kastan’s 71st original genre-bending guitar album release.

Brian Kastan – Guitar
Jay Brunka – Bass
Drums – TBA

Darts
2025-07-24 19:00 - 2025-07-26 20:00
A modern piano trio performance featuring original compositions by Arnie Sainz and Marshal Herridge, joined by acclaimed drummer Tony Moreno

Darts
A modern piano trio performance featuring original compositions by Arnie Sainz and Marshal Herridge, joined by acclaimed drummer Tony Moreno.

Arnie Sainz – Piano
Tony Moreno – Drums
Marshal Herridge – Bass

BATTLE FOR THE BAG II POETRY COMPETITION
2025-07-25 19:00 - 22:00
GET READY TO “BURN OR BURN OUT” ON THE HOTTEST OPEN MIC IN BATTLE FOR A $500 PRIZE. ONE WOMAN, ONE MAN, TO EACH THEIR OWN $500 BAG.

BATTLE FOR THE BAG II POETRY COMPETITION
Come join us for the ultimate showdown of wordsmiths at ShapeShifter Lab! Witness poets battle it out on stage with their verses, competing for a Battle Championship title and the coveted $500 prize. This in-person event promises an evening filled with creativity, passion, and fierce competition. Whether you’re a poetry enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this competition is sure to entertain and inspire. Don’t miss out on this electrifying event!

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM. COME EARLY AND SIGN UP TO COMPETE ON OPEN MIC FOR THE PRIZE. THE BAG IS UP FOR THE GRAB . ANYONE CAN WIN IT. ARE YOU THE ONE?

Salsa Descarga - Latin Soul Jazz Breakout
2025-07-26 19:00 - 23:30
Salsa Soul Dance Party!

Salsa Soul Dance Party
7 PM to the Midnight Hour
Featuring:

Jay Rodriguez and NYC’s Salsa/Jazz Legends
Guest Jazz Soloist, Trombonist Craig Harris
Poet/MC: Jerome Heka
Poet & L&BH’s Host: Martha Cinader
DJ Willie the Beat – Keeping the Peace

Come and be a part of the revolutionary movement of love, body, and soul—reflecting the power of the people,for the people, by the people.(Mi Gente)

$20 at the door if you join the Salsa class!

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council.

SHAKEY – An Evening with Neil Young...Almost
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:00
“Imagine it’s 1970 and you’re watching Neil Young perform at The Bitter End in the Village, The Cellar Door in Georgetown, or Massey Hall in

Briz has been performing his Neil Young tribute show, SHAKEY, at venues across the country.

“Imagine it’s 1970 and you’re watching Neil Young perform at The Bitter End in the Village, The Cellar Door in Georgetown, or Massey Hall in Toronto sometime in ’71.

“In addition to the music, Briz includes narratives about the songs, offering a Journey Through the Past of Neil’s legendary career.And of course, there will be plenty of flannel.

Tim Miller
2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:00
Guitarist Tim Miller playing original compositions.

Tim Miller – Guitar
Santiago Bosch – Keyboard
Joshua Davis – Bass
Cliff Almond – Drums

ShapeShifter - The New JAM
2025-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
ShapeShifter Lab is where outside-the-box thinkers find their creative home – JAM with us!

Jan Sturiale Trio
2025-08-17 19:00 - 20:00
Jan Sturiale Trio – FREE COVER!

Jan Sturiale – guitar
Sam Minae – bass
Jerad Lippi – drums

At his upcoming concert at ShapeShifter Lab in New York, Jan Sturiale will present his fourth solo album, In the Life — a deeply personal and emotionally charged work born during a time of profound inner and collective transformation.

Station Seven
2025-08-17 20:30 - 21:30
Station Seven brings a vibrant night of jazz, mixing classic standards with fresh originals.

Station Seven’s show at ShapeShifter Lab will be an exciting night of music with tunes from the standard jazz repertoire as well as a number of their latest original compositions. The set will represent their diverse musical interests, while also exemplifying their shared love for the music.

Sebastian Mesadieu – Trumpet
Samien Mesadieu – Alto Saxophone
Shai Geballe – Tenor Saxophone
Kai Uemura – Guitar
Aidan Francia Cotter – Piano
Benjamin Lipp – Bass
Gilberto Moretti-Hamilton – Drums

Feet Don’t Change
2025-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
“Feet Don’t Change” is an evening-length suite written for jazz quartet (saxophone, piano, acoustic bass, and drums) and string quartet.

“Feet Don’t Change” is an evening-length suite written for jazz quartet (saxophone, piano, acoustic bass, and drums) and string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello). While primarily a jazz project, this music is also influenced by 19th and 20th Century European Classical and Ghanaian musical styles. Far from depicting something exotic, “Feet Don’t Change” gets to the heart of the music I have listened to for my entire life. It is intended to provide audiences a joyful listening experience that celebrates what we have in common during a historical moment that is more divided than ever.

Max Bessesen saxophone
Josh Henderson violin
Sunjay Jayaram violin
Kayla Williams viola
Raffi Boden cello
Simon Willson bass
Mike Piolet drums

Divi Roxx Band
2025-09-10 20:30 - 21:30
Divinity stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic art

New Show Date!
Divinity stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry.

Divinity Roxx (lead vocals/bass),
Granville Mullings Jr. (drums),
Wes Mingus (guitar)

Shane Shanahan Trio
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00
Percussionist Shane Shanahan fuses global traditions with jazz & classical and is 20-year Silkroad Ensemble member with Yo-Yo Ma.

Known for his innovative melding of musical styles and traditions, percussionist and composer Shane Shanahan has fused his studies of Middle-Eastern, Indian, and African drumming traditions with his background in jazz, rock, and Western classical music to create his own distinctive style. For 20 years he has toured globally with Yo-Yo Ma as a founding member of the Grammy-winning Silkroad Ensemble.

Shane Shanahan – Percussion
Harvey Valdes – Oud & Guitar
Megan Gould – Violin

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #9
2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:30
• Set 1 – 6:30 PM to 6:50 PM
Performing Artist / Band: Brad Shepik Trio Peace Light
Personnel:
– Brad Shepik (guitar)
– Chris Tordini (bass)
– Allan Mednard (drums)
About: New jazz compositions with a world tinge

• Set 2 – 7:00 PM to 7:20 PM
Performing Artist / Band: Brittain Ashford
Personnel:
– Brittain Ashford (acoustic guitar)
– TBA (piano/electric guitar)
About: “Delicate and defiant… the kind of husky ethereality that can stop you in your tracks.” — The New York Times

• Set 3 – 7:30 PM to 7:50 PM
Performing Artist / Band: Department of Jazz and Human Services
Personnel:
– Andrew Brin-Spicer (saxophone)
– Pete Martin (trumpet)
–Aidan Scrimgeour (piano)
– Nathan Haselby (bass)
– Dan Sieber (drums)
About: Original jazz music celebrating the first birthday of Quinn Parker Brin-Spicer

• Set 4 – 8:00 PM to 8:20 PM
Performing Artist / Band: Dolly Trolly
Personnel:
– Tara L. Mallon (guitar)
– Gerard Kouwenhoven (guitar)
– Walter Boppert (bass)
– Lyla Vander (drums)
About: A snow-globe of swirling harmonies… Fleetwood Mac meets B-52s with a healthy dose of whimsy!
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The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series is one of the most exciting initiatives we undertake as a community. With so many gifted and talented members, creating this series was a natural decision and a no-brainer. The baton of music and performance curation was passed on to Jay and Alexis by Beverly Grant—a great artist and long-time member since the inception of the Food Coop. Beverly is an artist, photographer, singer-songwriter, composer, and activist who has greatly contributed to our community.
Jason Weiner and the membership staff have played a key role in bringing this event to life. We thank them for sharing the same joy and respect for the arts, which enriches all walks of life. Before the shutdown, this concert series was a crucial and pinnacle way of bringing us closer together as a community that truly cares about the world around us. Art, in every aspect of our human experience, is a life-healing force. Alexis Cuadrado, Ludovica Burtone, and Jay Rodriguez are both professional musicians, composers, and producers. They have expanded the vision of the curation to create a platform for freedom of expression for all. Shapeshifter Lab visionaries Fortuna Sung and Matthew Garrison have also become vital to our mission, generously providing us with their performance space across the street from the Food Coop.
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Flor Bromley – Herstory: The Concert Experience
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley for an interactive, family-friendly show celebrating trailblazing women from around the world!

Join Latin GRAMMY® nominee Flor Bromley for an interactive, family-friendly show celebrating trailblazing women from around the world, through global rhythms, storytelling, and MUSIC. Let’s sing, dance, and make HERstory together!
Flor Bromley is a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated children’s musician, actress, and educator originally from Peru. Known for her vibrant performances and global sound, Flor blends music, storytelling, and culture to create meaningful interactive experiences for young audiences. Her latest album, Herstory, celebrates the lives of trailblazing women from around the world and continues her mission to educate and empower through music.

Flor Bromley – Guitar and Vocals

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Slyboots
2025-09-13 16:30 - 17:30
New ticket link for the new date: Sept 13, 2025

Slyboots is a melodic dream. Slip into the sounds of dreamy rock with emotional vocals, rich keyboard textures, post-punk bass, and shimmering guitar.

Tiffany Lyons – Lead Singer
KG* Noble – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Margaret LaBombard – Bass
Ted Marcus – Drums
Jed Becker – Synth/Keys

YouTube: bit.ly/Slyboots_Ytb
Bandcamp: bit.ly/Slyboots_Bnd
Apple Music & iTunes: bit.ly/Slyboots_Apl
Spotify: bit.ly/Slyboots_Spt
Pandora: bit.ly/Slyboots_Pnd

Sam Margolis Sextet
2025-09-14 19:00 - 20:00
The Sam Margolis Sextet, founded in 2024, is a dynamic musical project featuring six of the most thrilling new voices of their generation.

Born and raised in Manhattan, NYC, Sam Margolis has performed with various bands in jazz festivals across Europe and sold-out venues across the U.S., including Radio City Music Hall and Crypto.com Arena.
The Sam Margolis Sextet, founded in 2024, is a dynamic musical project featuring six of the most thrilling new voices of their generation. With original, vivid cinematic music and a unique blend of perspectives, this is an unmissable performance.

Sam Margolis – Trombone
Miles Keingstein – Trumpet
Naomi Nakanishi – Piano
Pedro Sequeira – Vibraphone
David Macchione – Bass
Quinton Cain – Drums

DON G
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
Experience Don G. as never before…

On September 17th, we are presenting with The Opera Next Door, a one of a kind event blending opera, disco and salsa to bring this new Don G. to live. It’s going to be a party and you are invited to it.
A Don Giovanni to make you lose your mind…

Human Library NYC @ ShapeShifter Lab
2025-09-21 14:30 - 16:00
Be part of a unique experience where real people are the books you can “check out” and learn from! The Human Library is empathy in action!

Human Library NYC @ ShapeShifter Lab
Welcome to the Human Library NYC reading event at ShapeShifter Lab in NYC! Join us for a unique experience where instead of books, you can “check out” human beings to hear their stories. It’s like a traditional library, but with real people sharing their experiences and knowledge. Come engage in conversations that challenge stereotypes and promote understanding and empathy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in a meaningful way. Human Library NYC is proud to partner with ShapeShifter Plus, Inc. 501(c)(3), which is generously donating their beautiful space to bring you this live reading. See you there!

Emilio Teubal – Album & Book Release Show
2025-09-21 19:00 - 20:00
www.emilioteubal.com

Emilio Teubal: piano

Guest Artists:
Ivan Barenboim: clarinet
Fede Diaz: Spanish and electric guitar

Join Argentine pianist and composer Emilio Teubal for a special evening celebrating the release of his latest album Seven Etudes and its companion sheet music book Seven Etudes & Reflections. Rooted in the rich rhythms and textures of Latin American music, this project blends the emotional depth of classical traditions with the freedom and spontaneity of jazz.
Based in New York for over two decades, Teubal has released seven albums as a bandleader and contributed to more than a dozen others, including the 2018 Latin Grammy-winning Vigor Tanguero by the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet. His music has earned international acclaim for its lyricism and cross-cultural depth, and he has performed at major venues like Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and The Blue Note.
For this performance, Emilio will be joined by longtime collaborators Fede Díaz and Iván Barenboim, with whom he recorded the acclaimed album Memorias de Otro Tiempo.
