Thursday July 11 | August 8 | September 5
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
In Person at The Weitzman
$10 | 21+ Event 

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Tribe 12 and the Weitzman are teaming up to bring you the Summer Music Sessions: a weeknight kickback featuring local musicians. Join us for food, refreshments and tunes (all included with admission). This is a casual event for you to unwind, spend time with friends and enjoy live music at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, a perfect way to kick off the Summer!

More About The Artist for July 11

Avi Wisnia is an award-winning singer/songwriter, finding inspiration in 1950’s west-coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, and contemporary piano pop. Based in Philadelphia, Avi tours in support of his newest studio album, “Catching Leaves,” performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. The songwriter has appeared alongside artists such as Tony Orlando, Arturo Sandoval, The Roots, and Maroon 5, and his music has been featured on TV and in featured films. Avi Wisnia was most recently named Musician of the Year by Bucks Happening Magazine, and Outstanding Keyboard Player of the Year at the Delaware Valley Public Media Music Awards. His single “Sky Blue Sky” was recorded via satellite between Philadelphia and Brazil, winning recognition from the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and MidAtlantic Songwriters Competition. In addition to being a performing songwriter, he has given a TED Talk and performed with The Moth storytellers and organizes the Philly Songwriters Circle. He hosts, performs, and showcases notable songwriters from around the country at his monthly concert series “Philly Songwriters in the Round” at The Royal in Glenside PA. Avi Wisnia is also featured in the PBS Documentary “How Saba Kept Singing,” which chronicles the music he made with his grandfather, Cantor and Auschwitz Survivor David Wisnia. Follow Avi on Instagram.

More About the Artist for August 8

KJ McNeill has been a professional musician since the age of 10, and has not slowed down once since. Being raised in a musical household, they quickly learned the value of mastering multiple instruments (drums/percussion, guitar, bass, keys), as well as becoming a seasoned vocalist & producer. Currently, KJ works with several bands, including American Deluxe Band for which they are the lead male vocalist/drummer. KJ’s life as a live musician also includes regularly performing with acclaimed trumpeter, Lee Hogans (Prince, Maceo Parker), as part his group “Pursuance”. Independently, KJ has produced music for their own projects (KJ MCNEILL – “Contact”), as well as other artists; Hadar, Brenda K. Star, Thomas Clay, Ginger Coyle, Cole Redding, Joey Gallagher, KeithFromUpDaBlock, Abstract Truth and more. Follow KJ on Instagram.

More About the Artist for September 5

Hadar McNeill grew up in Jerusalem, Israel, and received classical music training at the Conservatory of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. With dreams of creating and performing pop music in the United States, Hadar’s journey took her from military service in the Israeli Defense Force to a new culture in Philadelphia. Her music is a compelling blend of her new home and her Israeli heritage, touched by the influences of pop, funk and R&B.  Follow Hadar on Instagram and Spotify.

Tribe 12 connects people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life and community in Philadelphia today so they will choose to stay connected tomorrow. We welcome people who identify as Jewish, whose partner is Jewish, or who are exploring Judaism. Tribe 12 seeks to include all individuals regardless of gender or identity expression, religious history and practice, and financial circumstances. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including disabled individuals, to engage fully. If you require any accommodations please see our page on accommodations. Feel free to contact us with any questions at info@tribe12.org.