In 2024, we’re reinventing the magic with The Parkville Sessions, hosting artists in a charmingly transformed bakery-turned-music studio nestled in Parkville, Hartford, CT. Picture this: a select audience, all seated in the first two rows, experiencing the electrifying intimacy of live performances up close. Each show is professionally recorded and exclusively available to viewers all over the world on our YouTube channel.

Imagine if the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club and the intimate NPR Tiny Desk had a love child—it would be The Parkville Sessions. This is where touring musicians meet an exclusive live studio audience, creating an unparalleled video session vibe. Join us in bringing a new era of music to life.

The Blueprint consists of:

Evan Wood (drums)

Rockwell Valentine (trumpet/samples)

Michael Carabello (keys)

Tim Weisman (electric bass)

Raised in Connecticut, Evan Wood has been playing drums since one year old. His passion for music began at a young age through playing music with his dad, a rock guitar player. With his roots in groove-based music, Evan spent his time listening to music and playing along to recordings. This self-taught approach was important in his development as a musician. During school, Evan began playing professionally, mainly with Stattic, a hip hop/house band that he currently leads. After graduating from The Woodstock Academy, Evan began studying music at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he las led the jazz combo for multiple semesters. During his time at Eastern, Evan began studying with prominent jazz drummer Jonathan Barber. Evan is currently finishing up his degree at ECSU. He is an on-call sideman in the Connecticut jazz scene and leads multiple bands. Focusing on improvisational music, Evan is typically found playing hip-hop, straight-ahead jazz, funk, and house music. Evan aims to push the boundaries of all of the "genres" he plays, while maintaining the tradition of the music and honoring those who created it. 

Photo/Video Release: These performances will be filmed for Parkville Sounds’ YouTube page. While the audience will not be filmed directly, there is a chance audience members will be in the background of some footage. By purchasing a ticket you are granting Parkville Sounds permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.There is no photo or video of any kind by any audience member allowed during the performance.