7pm Champion Shogo and the Elite Four
9pm John Koozin and the Neighborhood
10:30pm Vocal-forward Jam Session Hosted by VGM Jams NYC feat. Jacob “SageOfSong” Koch and Ava Preston

All-night tickets and 9pm set tickets grant admission to the late set.

Celebrate Thanksgiving eve with an epic night of video game jazz! The Pocket NYC and VGM Jams NYC present an exclusive holiday concert and jam session serving up live, Thanksgiving-themed VGM arrangements. Expect jazz arrangements of OST classics from Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, Persona, and more!

VGM Jam Sessions NYC is a grassroots community that partners with NYC venues to provide, cultivate, and preserve an environment where people from all walks of life can express their love for music, video games, and the intersection of the two.

Their mission is to host recurring concerts and jam sessions that foster collaboration between professional artists, hobbyists, and video game lovers. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds and age groups and emphasize a safe and nurturing space. Their current environment reflects a diverse community, not only in social and ethnic backgrounds but also in professional ones. Everyone from students and public school educators to top-call, Grammy-winning musicians regularly participates in the monthly jam sessions. Their events break down barriers between hobbyists and professionals and unite them through a mutual affinity for video game music.

Jasper Shogo Dutz – Woodwinds
Max Boiko – Trumpet
Robbie Lee – Piano
John Koozin – Bass
Chris Garriga – Drums