On the cusp of announcing two nights of shows at the Kings Theater and the release of their new album Paper Wheels, Jennifer Hartswick and Natalie Cressman of Trey Anastasio Band will bring their individual solo projects to Brooklyn Bowl for a night of jazz and funk. Natalie Cressman Band features fellow TAB member James […]
Bananas, Blow and Dick Waving: Dean Ween Group Thrills Small Hotel
For two days the Dean Ween Group took over The Heath at the classy The McKittrick Hotel, which, in fact, is not a hotel at all. The McKittrick, most known for being the home of Sleep No More, is a frequent stop on most tourists’ itinerary. On this Monday and Tuesday the McKittrick was going […]
Lettuce and The Soul Rebels bring the funk in the sun to Central Park SummerStage
On a picturesque day in New York City, tens of thousands of visitors flock from all around the world to Central Park. Some are row boating on the Lake, some come for lunch at Tavern On The Green, and many came for hometown funk band Lettuce. As the crowds filtered in to Summerstage one of […]
Jeff Austin Band at City Winery ‘Y’all weren’t invited to any BBQ’s?’
There are few musical stylings that can be considered more American than bluegrass, so seeing Jeff Austin on Memorial Day was the perfect fit. The meticulously set dining room at City Winery set the perfect ambiance for this intimate show. Austin, playing to the light crowd quickly quipped “I guess y’all weren’t invited to any […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band at Central Park Summerstage ‘Summer is Coming’
Nestled away in Central Park lays a bastion for music lovers, a musical oasis in the midst of Gotham. A serene evening with Tedeschi Trucks Band rang in the unofficial beginning of summer with the opening night of Summerstage. Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi orchestrate an amazingly talented ensemble of musicians. Kofi […]
NYSMuse: A Conversational Review of Dear Jerry
A few of us from NYSMusic made it to the Dear Jerry show at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 14, mostly for the fun of attending an outdoor show early in the season and celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Afterward we couldn’t help but discuss the show and found we had several similar and […]
Jesus on the Mainline Fills the Stage at Brooklyn Bowl
Jesus On The Mainline is a fifteen piece ensemble comprised of some of the best young musical talent New York City has to offer. Led by band leader Andrew Neesley (lead vocals, violin) his ensemble consists of Mel Flannery (vocals), Amanda Brecker (vocals), Tim Emmerick (vocals,guitar,banjo), Tomek Miernowski (bass), Dave Scalia (drums), Pascal Le Beouf (keyboard, […]
Show Number One: Widespread Panic: Kings Theatre April 24 Brooklyn, NY
Gearing up on a chilly Friday afternoon in Brooklyn, I was about to embark on a new journey, my first Widespread Panic show. For somebody who has been seeing live music consistently for twenty years now, it came as a shock to those around me I have avoided, unintentionally, WSP for all these years. This […]
Sprocket at Brooklyn Bowl: Not A Secret Anymore
The ever growing Sprocket fan base was out in full force for the bands biggest show to date. The hard working NYC bases jam band has put in the time and energy to get to showcase their talents on NYC’s hottest stage, Brooklyn Bowl. Tom Tompkins (guitar), Dan Haller (bass), Nate Rosler (drums), and Angelo […]
Natalie Cressman Keeps the Late Night Grooving at the Blue Note Jazz Club
For 34 years the Blue Note Jazz Club has been cramming this small, railroad style club, full of music enthusiasts, shoulder to shoulder and back to back. The late night groove series which showcases local up-and-coming artists across many genres from funk to R&B, was the perfect place for this blend of classic jazz melodies […]