4:30 – 6:30 Open Mic Mutual Aid Fundraiser with Kristin Richardson Jordan

4:30 – 6:30 Open Mic Mutual Aid Fundraiser with Kristin Richardson Jordan Join Kristin Richardson Jordan and The Porch NYC for a concert and open mic fundraiser on Friday, July 30th. The event will be from 4:30pm-9:00pm at The Porch NYC with feature artist, Lee Hogans & Pursuance. The open mic portion will be from 4:30pm-6:30pm. As well, there will be a 30 minute intermission between the open mic performances and the featured artist performance. Entry is free and open to the public! We will collect donations at the entrance and during the performances. If you would like to sign up for an open mic slot, please email kristinforharlem@gmail.com. Lee Hogans & Pursuance By maintaining an aggressive path of musical study and professional achievement, W. Lee Hogans has fashioned a distinct musical style. He formed his own band Pursuance in 2004. His songs, featuring strong grooves with catchy melodies, encompass the worlds of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul. Stylistic influences range from Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard to James Brown and Run DMC. His performance career gained notoriety by working with giants in the entertainment industry. In 2009 he was the trumpeter for Jay-Z’s Blueprint III tour, which included playing at President Barak Obama’s Inaugural Ball. He was a member of legendary pop icon Prince and The NPG from 2007-2009. Other tours include Jill Scott, Sean “Diddy” Combs and The Jonas Brothers. TV performances include Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, The Today Show, Ellen DeGeneres, Kelly and Michael, and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. Facebook / Instagram Will be rescheduled in the event of rain.