Hello friends,

Welcome (back) to my evolving social experiment.

If you're here, you probably already know that for 12 (!) years in New York City, I've been making a hobby of bringing together my pals in the name of live experiences. Nothing brings me greater joy.

Over the years, I've had the great fortune of being introduced to dozens of fantastic artists through my professional work. In 2017, I tried to create opportunities to usher my social circles into the venues of artists who I believe deserve an audience.

And so, FILL THE ROOM was born. The concept is simple: I curate an artist in NYC with an upcoming performance (nearly always a Squarespace customer*, of course), subsidize tickets to their upcoming show, and you pay what you can to attend. Over the last two years we saw Mari, Vinny DePonto, Nate Staniforth, Pop Up Magazine, Paul Loren, Monica Martin, and Kishi Bashi.

I get to satisfy my desire to bring people together, you get to see a great show and meet cool people from a different circle, and the artist gets more butts in seats. We. All. Win.
 

Looking forward to seeing a show with you,

Jess
 

*Disclaimer: this project is of my own volition. Though most of my life is sponsored by Squarespace, this project is not. Though, I guess - technically - it is when you really get down to it? Anyway, you get me. This is unofficial business inspired by my official business.