The Soho Sessions

The Soho Sessions
GenreRock, Soul, Blues, R&B, Country
LocationNew York City
FoundersNicole Rechter, Greg Williamson
Industry2021 - Present
Websitethesohosessions.com

The Soho Sessions is a live music series based in New York City. Founded in 2021 by Greg Williamson and Nicole Rechter, the series presents invitation-only performances held in a loft space in the SoHo neighborhood.[1][2] The events combine live music performances with fundraising and awareness efforts for charitable organizations.[3]

History

The Soho Sessions was established following informal music gatherings hosted by Williamson and Rechter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The events evolved into a recurring series featuring live musical performances and partnerships with nonprofit organizations.[4]

The series takes place in a SoHo loft that was formerly associated with Chung King Studios, a recording studio active in the late 20th century. Performances are held for a private audience and are typically supported by sponsors and partners.[5]

Although the series incorporates charitable components, The Soho Sessions operates as a for-profit business.[6]

Founders

Greg Williamson is a New York City real estate broker and a co-executive producer of the Love Rocks NYC benefit concert. Nicole Rechter is a professional event planner who co-founded The Soho Sessions and executive produces Love Rocks NYC alongside Williamson.[7]

Performers

Artists who have performed at The Soho Sessions include:

Philanthropy

Events hosted by The Soho Sessions have supported nonprofit organizations in areas including mental health, education, gun safety, and medical research such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Everytown for Gun Safety, The Stanford Initiative To Cure Hearing Loss, God's Love We Deliver, MindUp, Music Will, Association for Frontotemporal Demential (AFTD) and The Grammy Museum. The format combines live musical performances with fundraising or awareness initiatives connected to selected causes.[20][21][22][23][24][25]

Morrison Hotel Gallery, a fine art photography gallery specializing in music imagery, has partnered with The Soho Sessions to host joint events that combine live performances with exhibitions of rare and iconic music photography.[26] Proceeds from these events have supported causes including mental health programs for artists, music education for underserved youth, and environmental initiatives.[27] The collaboration reflects a broader commitment to using artistic programming as a vehicle for social advocacy and community benefit.[28]

References

  1. ^ "About". The Soho Sessions. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. ^ "Soho Sessions Cofounder Greg Williamson Ponders the Future of His Intimate Music-for-Good Event Series". www.elliman.com. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  3. ^ "Nicole Rechter & Greg Williamson | Co-founders, RWE Partners | WORTHY 100". Worth. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  4. ^ "Soho Sessions Cofounder Greg Williamson Ponders the Future of His Intimate Music-for-Good Event Series". www.elliman.com. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  5. ^ "Soho Sessions Cofounder Greg Williamson Ponders the Future of His Intimate Music-for-Good Event Series". www.elliman.com. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  6. ^ Cubit, Brea (2025-11-06). "At The SoHo Sessions' Celebration of Bruce Willis, Musicians Went the Whole Nine Yards". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  7. ^ Entertainment, The Mayor’s Office of Media and. "Greg Williamson". www.nymusicmonth.nyc. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  8. ^ Partners, R. W. E. (2025-02-25). "MEDIA RECAP: Kate Hudson Shines at The Soho Sessions". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  9. ^ Aswad, Jem (2025-11-06). "Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones and Warren Haynes Rock Intimate Soho Sessions Benefit". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  10. ^ Aswad, Jem (2024-09-25). "Paul Simon Invite-Only Concert Shines a Light on the Soho Sessions' Work for Charity". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  11. ^ Jenke, Tyler (2024-11-21). "Paul Simon Discusses Hearing Loss in 'CBS Mornings' Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  12. ^ Moderelli, Rob (2024-09-26). "Paul Simon Plays the Hits to the Stars for 14th Soho Sessions Staging". Relix Media. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  13. ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Paul Simon played an intimate NYC loft show (setlist)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  14. ^ "Music legend Paul Simon plays private, star-studded show at New York loft". 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  15. ^ Stone, Rolling (2024-03-07). "Gary Clark Jr. to Celebrate 'JPEG RAW' Release Day With Soho Sessions Stream". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  16. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (2024-03-20). "Gary Clark Jr. Performs 'JPEG RAW' in Its Entirety Days Before Album Release During Intimate Soho Sessions Gig in New York City". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  17. ^ "In Focus: Gary Clark Jr. Performs Soho Sessions, Raising Funds for Music Will". NYS Music. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  18. ^ Krinsky, Alex (2023-06-21). "The Soho Sessions Hits the Road: Marcus King and Celisse Set to Enchant the Stephen Talkhouse". Relix Media. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  19. ^ Andrews, David (2024-08-13). "The Soho Sessions in the Hamptons, Vol. 13 Marcus King Returns to the Talkhouse". Hamptons.com. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  20. ^ Aswad, Jem (2025-11-06). "Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones and Warren Haynes Rock Intimate Soho Sessions Benefit". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  21. ^ Jenke, Tyler (2024-11-21). "Paul Simon Discusses Hearing Loss in 'CBS Mornings' Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  22. ^ Benitez-Eves, Tina (2024-03-20). "Gary Clark Jr. Performs 'JPEG RAW' in Its Entirety Days Before Album Release During Intimate Soho Sessions Gig in New York City". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  23. ^ Nelson, Jeff (November 6, 2025). "Emma Heming Willis and Demi Moore Step Out for Charity Concert Honoring Bruce Willis: He 'Would Have Loved This' (Exclusive)".
  24. ^ Nelson, Jeff (December 16, 2025). "Olivia Dean Reveals the Emotional Message from a Single Mom That Compelled Her to Call Out Ticketmaster's 'Disgusting' Prices".
  25. ^ Partners, R. W. E. (2025-02-25). "MEDIA RECAP: Kate Hudson Shines at The Soho Sessions". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  26. ^ "Morrison Hotel Gallery Joins The Soho Sessions to Fuse Music, Art, and Philanthropy - Lensbeat". 2025-10-19. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  27. ^ Gallery, Morrison Hotel (2025-10-14). "Morrison Hotel Gallery Joins The Soho Sessions to Fuse Music, Art, and Philanthropy". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  28. ^ Kamerling, Dawn (October 14, 2025). "Morrison Hotel Gallery Joins The Soho Sessions to Fuse Music, Art, and Philanthropy". FOX 4 Kansas City.
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