The Brooklyn Folk Festival is not your typical jam fest. It’s packed full of legends, locals, and newcomers at one of the most storied venues in New York. On April 19-21, experience the klezmer jams of Andy Statman, flapper Jazz with Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess, and sign up for a banjo workshop led by New Lost CIty Ramblers’ icon John Cohen. All taking place at The Bell House in Gowanus, presented by the Jalopy Theatre, the fabulous venue, archive and folk music school out in Red Hook – schedule here.
While you’re there, say hi to Eli Smith, one of the co-creators of the fest, professional rabble-rouser, and expert banjo player. See you there! – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)