Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: keep the spirit of jazz manouche alive and expanding. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of […]
Over the past decade, the New Jersey born, now dividing time between New Orleans and the mountains of Vermont, vocalist/writer/musician/producer has been bestowed with many awards and praises, including being named the Female Songwriter of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters. Norah Jones and Bonnie Raitt have raved about her in interviews, and […]
The show consists of shanties and other nautically-themed songs sung by Seán and accompanied by the audience, by Seán’s bouzouki, and by his « Canned Crew. » After a song to get things started, there is a very short introduction to the world of shanties. Then, the audience is taught the refrains and choruses of […]
“A Spell for Living” is a community invitation to connect and dwell in the beauty of ephemerality. Part interactive ritual, part performance, part invitation for fellowship, “A Spell for Living” combines live choral music and guided prompts that invite the audience to participate and reflect. The ritual will conclude with refreshments on the patio. The […]
“A Spell for Living” is a community invitation to connect and dwell in the beauty of ephemerality. Part interactive ritual, part performance, part invitation for fellowship, “A Spell for Living” combines live choral music and guided prompts that invite the audience to participate and reflect. The ritual will conclude with refreshments on the patio. The […]
Pinc Louds’ lead singer, Claudi (all pronouns accepted), moved from Puerto Rico to NYC in 2015 to fulfill her dream of playing in the subway. Through the “litteral” underground, Claudi met the musicians (drummer Rai Mundo and bassist Marc Mosteirin) and artists that would turn Pinc Louds into the full-blown spectacle they are today. The […]
Trans* artist Namoli Brennet has been writing, recording, touring and releasing albums since the days of dial-up internet. Her music has been called, “An uplifting shot of hope…that queers the sonic landscape.” A multi-instrumentalist with a degree in composition, Brennet’s decades-long career has seen her morph from more traditional singer/songwriter fare into what one reviewer […]
Join us in the celebration of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month – The Foundry has curated a line-up of LGBTQ+ artists/ musicians for the month of June! We will kickoff the month with an evening of multidisciplinary work by local LGBTQ+ artists including music, spoken word, comedy and more! Line-up subject to expand: Molly Weinberg – […]
Join Orkney fiddler and photographer Louise Bichan as she embarks on a unique musical and sentimental journey, between her native northern Scottish isles and coast-to-coast Canada, in the footsteps of her late paternal grandmother Margaret, née Tait (1925-2008). With a dilemma of the heart to solve, Tait, herself a beautiful singer, spent six months in […]
Come join Tipsy Carol AKA McBoozle in her third fabulous singalong at The Foundry and add your gloriousness to the dulcet, raucous and annoying sounds of your favorite chanteuse. Sing songs about SPRING ie new beginnings and FLINGS i.e. sex and debauchery! Everyone loves Tipsy because no one knows what she’ll do, but we do […]
Returning to The Foundry after their fall performance in 2024, this Juilliard School ensemble hopes to continue their mission of reforming antiquated traditions of ‘concert etiquette’. They further bridge the gap between performer and audience with the household “washing machine tune”, officially referred to as the ‘Trout’ Piano Quintet in A major by Franz Schubert. […]
Pocket Merchant is a jazz-fusion quartet recognized for their big sound and groove-based energy. Their music is eclectic and fun, with moments that invite reflection as well as dancing. The band features Justin Geyer on keyboards, Alden Slack on saxophone, Marco Spodek on drums, and Adriana Tampasis on flute. They bring a unique blend of […]
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