Join Artists on the 'Stoop' Sept. 19

The Stoop, a new music venue in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, will kick off its second season with a night of bluegrass, country, rock, and soul. Award-winning Twin-Cities based ensemble Erik Brandt & The Urban Hillbilly Quartet (UHQ) will headline at the Sept. 19 event.

UHQ offers an eclectic mix of musical styles, blending fiddle, electric guitar, accordion, bass, and more. Pioneer Press’ Jim Walsh has hailed UHQ as, “ St. Paul ’s fiercest fiddle-fueled foursome” while Rick Mason of City Pages describes The Urban Hillbilly Quartet as, “fervent eclectics, liable to wander into funk, Arabic, or Irish music at the drop of a hi-hat.”

Noah Riemer, a founding member of Ticklepenny Corner and drummer of The Urban Hillbilly Quartet, will kick off the evening followed by an appearance by NYC’s own Joely Pittman, a soulful singer/songwriter recognized for her collaborations with Brooklyn-based artist, Zach Williams.

The event will be emceed by Chris MacIntosh (a.k.a. Grandfather Rock) of WCWP Radio. Doors open at 7:30 pm., and showtime is at 8pm. While the concert is free, The Stoop will be accepting suggested donations of $12. Receive a free gift with the full suggested cover.

The Stoop venue and concert series is presented by Music Forum of Church For All Nations, Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Music Forum of Church for All Nations is sponsoring the series and providing the venue as a contribution to the cultural and spiritual life of Hell's Kitchen. For more information call(212) 333-5583 or visit www.TheStoopNY.com.