The Listening Sessions is a monthly music series curated by Jen Mulhern (Jenuine Cello) and hosted by The Art Lounge SPI.
Each concert transforms the gallery into an intimate listening room where audiences can experience exceptional live music surrounded by art. Every performance features Jenuine Cello, often joined by a rotating lineup of guest artists from a variety of musical traditions.
Together, Jenuine Cello and The Art Lounge bring musicians and music lovers together for a relaxed, distraction-free evening centered on the power of live performance.
The Listening Sessions #9:
with monti
Sat, May 2nd and Sun, May 3rd
Our 9th concert in The Listening Sessions season marks a full-circle moment as Jenuine Cello reunites with longtime collaborator and friend Monti for an evening of songwriting arranged for voice and cello. The two have shared the stage at The Art Lounge once before and originally worked together in Austin, TX in the band Lauren Silva & The Changes. Together, they return to their roots with an intimate, stripped-down experience that highlights the heart of Monti’s songwriting: vulnerability, connection, and truth.
Monti the Artist (Lauren Silva) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and performer whose music fuses soul, rock, blues, and cinematic pop with raw storytelling rooted in resilience. From a turbulent upbringing to building a global career, Monti has transformed her life experiences into powerful, emotionally charged music that resonates across cultures and stages worldwide.
The Listening Sessions Season Finale:
Jenuine’s Summer Sendoff
Tue, May 19th | 7pm - 9Pm
Join us for the final Listening Sessions concert of Season 4 as we wish Jenuine Cello off until next season, celebrating this special summer send-off before Jen departs for a four-month artistic residency in Buffalo, New York
A self-described one-woman cello army, Jen Mulhern (Jenuine Cello) transforms the stage into a living, breathing orchestra—looping and layering rich, original string harmonies in real time. Using her cello as a guitar, bass, and percussion instrument, Jenuine builds a full symphonic soundscape that powerfully supports her emotive, resonant vocals. This dynamic performance will feature both original works and contemporary songs, all uniquely arranged for cello, looper, and voice.