Candlelight Chords: Connie (During Open Hours)
Come by during open hours to listen to some relaxing live music! This month, we'll be inviting Connie to perform.
We'll be hosting live music sessions featuring talented artists from our community taking place during select open hours. Enjoy a unique and inspiring atmosphere as you work, create, or collaborate, with the perfect ambient soundtrack and chill candlelit vibes to boost your focus and spark your creativity.
Connie is a vocalist, arranger and songwriter new to New York City. Often noted for her unique tone and sincerity, Connie brings her distinct style and personality to the tradition of straight ahead jazz, bringing emotional life to a sound that's both timeless and contemporary. Studying classical piano since she was 7, it wasn't until Connie discovered the Great American Songbook that she truly found her voice in jazz vocals. Connie has drawn in audiences with her phrasing and melodic variation, inspired by icons like Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae and Betty Carter. Although she’s concentrated in jazz her musical interests span multiple genres, including R&B, soul and folk. Prior to moving to New York City, Connie has studied under the tutelage of Living Legend of Jazz awardee Elena Gilliam and performed throughout the Los Angeles area at numerous venues, including opening for Grammy winner Bill Cunliffe at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, and playing with acclaimed artists like Edmund Velasco and Mark Massey. Now based in New York City, Connie immerses herself in rich jazz tradition, regularly attending sessions at city staples like Smalls, Mezzrow, Winnie’s Jazz Bar, and bringing her perspective to intimate jazz spaces throughout the city.
This ticket includes access to Open Hours for the day of the event, so you're welcome to come a bit early and linger later, if you'd like. If you've never been to Open Hours at Drawing Room, it includes unlimited loose-leaf tea, coffee, wifi, and access to our games/book library.
IMPORTANT NOTES: All tickets are final sale. We are a shoes-off, socks-required space; please bring your own socks or we have some for purchase for $1. Our events are geared towards connection through creativity; for many, you will be sitting around shared tables. Unfortunately, during ticketed events, we are unable to accommodate any children/babies under 5 years of age. Dogs are also not permitted at events. Upon entering our space you are consenting to photography/videography that may be used for promotional purposes.
Please reach out to info@nycdrawingroom.com if you have any questions in the meantime.