Proud, Werk! hosted by Erik Martini and Jer Block: Jazz Musician in New York

About Proud, Werk! hosted by Erik Martini and Jer Block

Proud, Werk! is a Union Hall variety night hosted by Erik Martini and Jer Block, built for New York City audiences who move easily between music and comedy. The bill typically pairs Block’s hook-forward rock/pop songwriting with a jazz-rooted guitarist’s clean lines, alongside stage performers and a stand-up set. Martini anchors the evening as a vocalist and host, keeping the program paced and conversational. The series favors craft and contrast over spectacle, letting different disciplines share the same room.