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esperanza spalding: “The microclimate of our ensemble radiates a lot of joy.” (8/25 and 8/26 at City Winery)

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August 22, 2026

“I have been writing music that seems to live in Noah Davis’ paintings,” says bassist, singer, songwriter, composer, educator, and philanthropist esperanza spalding (who’s my age to the week and makes me feel as though I desperately need a more comprehensive day planner), reflecting on her last trip to...
The Paper Kites: “Expect quiet sad songs and loud sad songs. Maybe even a guitar solo.” (5/8 at The TLA)

izzy

May 1, 2026

Tonight indie folk outfit The Paper Kites kick off their North American Headline Tour behind their seventh studio album, If You Go There, I Hope You Find It, which dropped this January via Nettwerk. And one week from today, May 8th, the Australian quintet, longtime phriends of PHILTHY MAG,...