Brooklyn, NY – The New York Guitar Festival launches its 2025 season with legendary guitar show performances on Friday, June 13, 2025, 8:00 PM at Brooklyn’s historic First Unitarian Congregational Society. This must-see guitar concert pairs genre-defying masters in an intimate duo setting.
Headline Act:
- Bill Frisell (guitar) + Skuli Sverrisson (bass)
Frisell – hailed as a “guitar pantheon legend” – blends jazz, rock, folk, and experimental sounds. Sverrisson, an Icelandic virtuoso, has collaborated with Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson.
Special Guest Duo:
- Mary Halvorson (MacArthur “genius grant” guitarist) + Tomas Fujiwara (drums)
Expect avant-garde jazz and psychedelic soundscapes from this innovative pair.
Venue & Festival Highlights:
- 📍 First Unitarian Congregational Society
121 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - 🏛️ Debut NYGF event in a stunning 19th-century Gothic revival building
- 🎸 Kickoff concert for the festival’s 26th year after its 25th-anniversary celebration
Ticket Information:
- Tickets: $45
- 📞 Box Office: (212) 545-7536
- 🔗 Secure seats: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35721/production/1228227
Why Attend?
- Hear genre-bending guitar mastery from Frisell’s iconic catalog
- Witness Halvorson’s award-winning experimental compositions
- Experience rare duo performances in an acoustically rich historic space
- Celebrate the New York Guitar Festival’s expansion into new venues
Don’t miss this night of guitar innovation at one of Brooklyn’s architectural gems. Book tickets now for a kaleidoscopic evening of sonic exploration!