Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Friday Night Jams takes place on the last Friday of the month from May through August.

• May 30 – Gen Bello / Harlem-based singer-songwriter
• June 27 – Durieux / alternative R&B
• July 25 – Autumn Jones / feel-good neo-Soul
• Aug 29 – Danielle Martin / blues-based alt-rock

Whether it’s a breathtaking vocal performance or a catchy pop hook, R&B singer-songwriter Gen Bello is pushing all musical boundaries. Hailing from Harlem, Gen is one to add to the long list of amazing artists to come out of New York City.

Gen cites an all-star cast of influences that consist of all-time female greats such as Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys to modern day talent such as SZA, LAYA, Mahalia, and Kiana Ledé. Early approval from SZA via Instagram has turned some heads but she isn’t the only one leaving an approval stamp.