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Contribution based, pay $5-20 at the door via Venmo or cash. Funds go to nourishment of musicians, space rental + snacks..
Entrance door closes at 7pm, please arrive before then.
Lyd Marie is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer Lydia Froncek. Starting her first band at the age of eight, Lydia’s love for music and collaboration has brought her around the world where she finds connection at the heart of every artistic endeavor. Her music combines the songwriting chops of Carole King with the genre-defying musical range of Sade and Feist. In captivating live performances she effortlessly moves between instruments and invites audiences in with her poignant lyrics.
As the percussionist of Austin’s beloved all female world folk band Ley Line, Lydia has traveled across the globe creating music and films. Since 2016, she has graced the stages of Telluride Bluegrass, Austin City Limits and Kerrville Folk Festival to name a few. In 2023 she moved back to her home state, landing in Brooklyn, New York to pursue a solo career as both an artist and producer. In the Fall of 2023 she released the first half of her two part album LOVE COMES//LOVE GOES.
Lydia’s songs are defined by their honest vulnerability. She brings her world of experience to her solo project Lyd Marie with tracks ranging from afrobeat and neo-soul to folk americana and pop and stunning self produced visuals to match.
For the last ten years Lydia has traveled back and forth to Senegal studying the talking drum and is the only woman learning to master the instrument within the griot tradition. A griot is a musician and storyteller and in accordance with that tradition Lydia has centered her career around using the power of songwriting to bring community together. She works as a mentor with refugees, young mothers, war veterans and everyone in between to find healing through the practice of songwriting.
Lydia is the cofounder of Tone Shift Collective, organizing regular events in New York City to increase visibility and opportunities for women and gender expansive producers and artists in the music industry. She also works with young independent artists helping to grow their careers through artist development and personalized songwriting and production coaching. She is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women through collaboration and mentorship.