Photo by Sarah Marie Mayo

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, as part of a series of shows around the globe, Cinzano and Sofar Sounds threw a special, three-part concert at Brooklyn’s Etiquette Bar. However, unlike a typical show, the venue and artists were kept secret until attendees arrived.

With complimentary snacks and Cinzano cocktails, music lovers gathered on the floor of the lowkey space, sitting on blankets and couches to enjoy a trio of sets from local up-and-coming performers Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez, Cape Francis and Strings N Skins.

The room felt particularly cozy as Sokolov-Gonzalez played the opening set, offering her poetic, jazz-inspired musings and asking the crowd to forget their “Tuesday vibe” and get excited. (Sokolov-Gonzalez was also sure to mention her upcoming Brooklyn Bowl gig this coming January.)

Opposite the performers, bottles of Cinzano lined the bar to create a chic look, and the show felt classically Brooklyn with artists and fans mingling freely between sets.

When the music started up again, the audience settled in to hear the downtempo, relaxed vibe of Cape Francis. Frontman Kevin Olken Henthorn performed solo with his Fender Stratocaster for the night’s set, though he is usually accompanied by up to six members. Over his 20-minute set, Henthorn pulled tunes from his debut album Falling Into Pieces and sipped a Cinzano cocktail between songs. He closed his performance with a lo-fi version of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ In The Wind,” giving everyone a chance to sing along and feel united.

After another brief break for conversation and Cinzano refills, Strings N Skins began the show’s final offering around 10 p.m., blending influences from Haiti with New York-style rap lyricism.

For more information about Sofar Sounds visit their official website.

To learn more about Cinzano click here.