Building a more connected world through music
Especially Everyone demonstrates what is possible when we intentionally design
social spaces to be inclusive from the start – not as an afterthought.
Through live music experiences that welcome many different ways of participating, we address the isolation that affects both the disability community and society at large.
In an era of rising loneliness, music becomes a powerful bridge for human connection.
What We've Built (2024 - 2025)
In just two years, Especially Everyone has grown from a pilot idea into
a connected network of partners, venues, and community members
1660+
community members
across all events
19+
inclusive
music
events
30
community partners
united
88%
social interaction rate in enrichment program
94%
expressed interest in continued community engagement
Why this matters now
Social isolation is reshaping how we live.
Half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness.
For neurodivergent adults, this isolation is often amplified.
Many age out of structured support systems and lose access to meaningful social opportunity. Others navigate environments never designed with their needs in mind – forcing them to adapt, mask, or opt out entirely.
The result isn’t just exclusion – it’s disconnection.
1 in 2
U.S. adults report
experiencing
loneliness
1 in 5
U.S. adults identify as neurodivergent
68%
of Autistic adults report feeling socially isolated
*Sources: US Surgeon General (2023); CDC, National Disability Center for Student Success (2025); Active Minds (2024)
What's new with Especially Everyone?
Open Mic Nights across
Fairfield & Westchester Counties
Led by a 3-piece house band, these evenings create space for people to play, sing, collaborate, or simply listen – in environments designed to welcome many different ways of participating.
Current Locations:
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Bosco's Bar & Grill (Old Greenwich, CT)
2nd Tuesday of every month – *3/3, 4/14, 5/12
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Gates (New Canaan, CT)
Last Tuesday of every month - 3/31, 4/28, 5/26
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New Westchester location to be announced soon!
Join us for an evening of live music built for shared participation and connection.