The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #10

• Set 1 – 6:30 PM to 6:50 PMPerforming Artist / Band: Jameh Daran EnsemblePersonnel:– Mahnaz Kalani (Santur)– Kaveh Haghtalab (Kamancheh)– Siavash Haghtalab (Tar)– Nima Torabkhani (Tombak)About: Jameh Daran is an Iranian classical ensemble led by brothers Kaveh Haghtalab (Kamancheh) and Siavash Haghtalab (Tar). For this program, they are honored to be joined by their mother, Mahnaz Kalani on Santur, whose musicality and presence have deeply shaped their artistic journey. Also joining them is guest percussionist Nima Torabkhani on Tombak. The group has appeared at the Rubin Museum of Art, Columbia University’s WKCR, and the Emrooz Music Festival, presenting nuanced performances alongside research-driven talks on the history of Persian classical and folk music.

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• Set 2 – 7:00 PM to 7:20 PMPerforming Artist / Band: Stoddard BlackallPersonnel:– Stoddard Blackall (Piano, Vocals)About: New York–based songwriter Stoddard Blackall, a proud Berklee and BMI Musical Theater Workshop alumnus, will grace the stage with an eclectic set of his original songs—many of which are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music—delivering a raw performance with his crooning voice and lightning-smooth touch on the baby grand.

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• Set 3 – 7:30 PM to 7:50 PMPerforming Artist / Band: Maggie CarsonPersonnel:– Maggie Carson (Banjo, Guitar, Vocals)– Or Zubalsky (Guitar, Keys)About: A banjo-centric Americana set blending rootsy storytelling with warm, acoustic textures.

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• Set 4 – 8:00 PM to 8:20 PMPerforming Artist / Band: PAULA TPersonnel:– Paula Tartell (Vocals, Synth)– Benny Woodard (Drums)– Leah Greene (Bass Guitar)– Sean Saville (Electric Guitar)About: “Get On My Lawn!” Join Brooklyn-based songwriter, producer, and singer Paula Tartell and her powerhouse band (Sean Saville, Benny Woodard, Leah Greene) on PAULA’S LAWN—where feeling and expression are celebrated, and the music always hits hard.

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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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