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In Focus: Guster Strikes SummerStage in Central Park like Lightning

Jamie Huenefeld Aug 11, 2019

Guster made the best of weather malfunctions at SummerStage 2019 in Central Park on Thursday, August 8. The beautiful stage and lush canopy of trees created a secluded, intimate environment in the heart of New York City. The day was…

Bluegrass/Country

Greensky Delivers Tasty Bluegrass to Pier 17 in NYC

Jamie Huenefeld Aug 7, 2019

Greensky Bluegrass brought their signature bluegrass with a jam twist to a sold out crowd at the elegant Pier 17 Rooftop in lower Manhattan. Residing in Michigan, the band members include Michael Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Paul…

Blues/Jazz

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock to play the Beacon Theater in NYC

Jamie Huenefeld Jul 30, 2019

NEA Jazz Master and 14-time Grammy winner Herbie Hancock will bring his latest collaboration of musicians to NYC's Beacon Theater on Thursday, August 1. He will be joined by special guest and jazz funk bass virtuoso Thundercat. …

Bluegrass/Country

Greensky Bluegrass To Bring their Jam to NYC’s Pier 17

Jamie Huenefeld Jul 29, 2019

Michigan's Greensky Bluegrass has been creating happiness via their signature fusion of bluegrass and jam rock since 2000. On August 2, they will grace one of New York City's hottest venues, Pier 17. The band members include Michael Bont…

Features

In Focus: Wolfmother Rock Irving Plaza

Zachary Belfer Jun 14, 2019

Wolfmother brought their fast-paced hard rock to the famed Irving Plaza on Monday, June 10. Andrew Stockdale lead the Australian outfit through a full set list of the band's famed hits. His band now includes former member of The Vines,…

Folk/Americana

Beatniks Regenerated with Karen Kramer Documentary ‘Renegade Dreamers’

Zachary Belfer Jun 1, 2019

Acclaimed filmmaker, Karen Kramer, will begin a week long theatrical release of her new feature doccumentary, Renegade Dreamers, at Greenwich Village’s own Cinema Village starting Friday, May 31. The film is a look into beat poets and…

News

Forest Hills Stadium Announces 2019 Schedule

Mariah Kelly May 3, 2019

Forest Hills, the most historic stadium in New York, has gradually become a destination that many artists and fans consider a must visit. Located in New York City, the stadium has held shows for sports and entertainment for years. …

Genres

In Focus: The Mighty O.A.R.

Zachary Belfer Mar 29, 2019

The state of the art Sony space replicated what happened in the studio "because we wanted you all to see... we sit in rooms like this and create something from nothing," said lead singer Marc Roberge.

Blues/Jazz

Keeping The Blues Alive With Samantha Fish

Zachary Belfer Mar 26, 2019

On Thursday, March 21, Samantha Fish played to a sold out audience at Sony Hall. The historic vaudeville theatre from the 1930s, recently renovated and reopened as New York City’s newest premier music venue, was at capacity for a night of…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Consider the Source ‘You Are Literally a Metaphor’

Jason Jones Feb 22, 2019

Consider the Source’s sixth studio release, You Are Literally a Metaphor is a creative picaresque, flushed with cultural influences, brought together in a thrilling narrative of layered instrumentation. The title, not to mention the…

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