The 13th Ward Social Club is the creative workshop of Providence-based artist Justin Catoni. Catoni is a self-taught musician and composer, creating a tropical blend of psych-rock, samba, jazz, afrobeat, and Holy Week processional hymns, also known as: chooch-core / wop-wave / goombah-groove / paisan-punk When asked about Catoni's style, music critic Matt Gagnon replied, "I wouldn't let him play the dinner triangle for my deaf son." Catoni's work has received attention from Janko Nilovic, Danger Mouse, El Michels Affair, and Quantic. He has been featured on PBS television; RTP, BBC6, KUTX and KCRW radio; and has participated in teaching workshops for the NYC school district and a screening for the RISD Museum. The 13th Ward Social Club has released over 50 songs, including three EPs and four LPs. A greatest hits compilation was released in 2025 by PotionsNYC. Catoni has worked with: Frankie Pulitzer Yvonne Ambrée Marco Benevento Zac Colwell CZARFACE ICE-T Gitkin American Echoes Inspectah Deck Marianna D'Ama Mike Slap Agent-X Kool Keith

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