The Chicago artist brings her blend of poetry and folk to NYC for two sold-out performances.
Acclaimed musician and former National Youth Poet Laureate Kara Jackson brought her blend of poetry and musical performance to Brooklyn’s Public Records this past week for two very excellent and sold out shows.
Jackson’s love of folk music is compellingly palpable on the well-received debut album she released last year, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? (out now via September Recordings.)
Throughout both nights, Jackson’s performances – featuring just her and her guitar – were both vulnerable and magnetic. Drawing each audience member in, she allowed the crowd to catch a deeper glimpse of the world she’s created.
Night one saw a mesmerizing opening set from Brooklyn jazz tinged indie-pop artist Mei Semones, with night two kicking off with a hauntingly beautiful synth and acoustic guitar performance from Anastasia Coope.
Special thanks to Joseph Buscarello for capturing photos of both shows. Check out the full gallery below.
Kara Jackson at Public Records – 5/15/24:
Mei Semones at Public Records – 5/15/24:
Kara Jackson at Public Records – 5/16/24:
Anastasia Coope at Public Records – 5/16/24:
