Odetta Hartman writes songs of greek myths and traveling; of pride, Pynchon, and fairy tales; of animals and body parts and made-up words. Classically trained on the violin for 18 years at Third Street Music School, her musical education was further supplemented with courses at Bard College in jazz voice and improvisation, composition, electronic music, and traditional folk songs. Currently back at home in New York City, her time is devoted to studio work, performance art, curating events, cultivating the Dalton School’s rooftop garden, and preparing for the release of her first solo EP (due out this summer).
 
On stage, she is joined by the ever-grooving and extra stylish Zachary Seman (accordion), Doug Berns (bass), Javier Ramos (percussion), with special appearances by Billy Aukstik (flugelhorn) and Gryphon Rue (musical saw).