If you ducked into Littlefield on Degraw Street this past Friday, you might have caught a trio of Brooklyn middle schoolers crashing through a set of original rock songs. JAW, a band made up of two Park Slope brothers—Julian Weston, 15, and Arthur Weston, 13—and their friend William Emmert, 12, are already playing to crowds twice their age.

Their setlist is all originals—no covers, no apologies. Kids from MS 51 and a handful of parents squished up to the stage while Julian banged out chords on his battered white Strat. Arthur handled the drums like he was born in a Greenpoint warehouse. William, the youngest, swapped between bass and keys, barely tall enough to peer over the monitors.

The Westons started writing songs in their Union Street bedroom last winter, but this spring has been a turning point. “This is our fifth show in May,” Julian told NYC Pulse outside the venue, clutching a can of Sprite. “We’re just trying to play anywhere that’ll let us in.”

JAW’s next gigs are already booked: a backyard show in Windsor Terrace on Memorial Day, and a slot at the annual Prospect Park Bandshell youth showcase in early June. Tickets for the Windsor Terrace show are $10 at the door, with all proceeds going to CHiPS soup kitchen on Fourth Avenue.

For a city famously tough on young talent, the Park Slope crew is finding their own way in. “My dad has to drive us to most places since we’re too young for the subway at night,” Arthur laughed. “But we’re getting there.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the members of the band JAW?

JAW is made up of two Park Slope brothers, Julian Weston (15) and Arthur Weston (13), and their friend William Emmert (12).

What kind of music does JAW play?

JAW plays original rock songs and does not perform covers.

Where and when is JAW’s next show?

JAW’s next show is a backyard performance in Windsor Terrace on Memorial Day.

How much are tickets for JAW’s Windsor Terrace show and where do the proceeds go?

Tickets are $10 at the door, and all proceeds go to CHiPS soup kitchen on Fourth Avenue.

How old are the members of JAW?

Julian Weston is 15, Arthur Weston is 13, and William Emmert is 12.

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