Many local artists who had the fortune to record with Jim Bentley at his Bushwick DIY studio The Fort (pictured, the live room during a party) will perform live at two memorial shows this week. The first one will be at Fontana’s on 08.12 and the second at Cake Shop on Sunday 08.18.
Jim Bentley – a talented engineer who also a friend of The Deli – disappeared in unfortunate circumnstances a couple of weeks ago. More about Jim’s role in the local community of musicians can be found here.
There will be 2 dozen bands involved in these tribute shows, including Jennifer O’Connor (pictured), Doug Gillard, The Living Kills and The Barrens, who will reunite for this opporcunity. Full listings here and here.