For those music aficionados who spent their formative years in the 1960’s, the radio airwaves were filled with the sounds of psychedelic pop tunes that seemed magical, as well as … Read more
On Saturday, it was smooth sailing for the annual 4Knots Music Festival, attracting hundreds to South Street Seaport. What else do you expect when Village Voice and Big Picture Media join … Read more
Looking like she’s ready for a prom despite her 35 years, Hiromi, the gifted classical and jazz pianist who has honed her talent in Japan and the US, projected humility … Read more
Just when you think you’ve seen a kick-ass performance, a performer comes along and blows that idea out of the water, like someone fishing with dynamite. Jamie Cullum was the … Read more
Backed by a drummer, guitarist and a huge array of tarp-draped instruments destined for Massive Attack’s performance, Banks came out to sing an adequate but mostly insipid set. A relentless, … Read more
When I walked in, late, to Booker T. Jones’ set, Vernon “Ice” Black and Booker T. were trading guitar licks on Jimi Hendrix’s “Hey Joe,” and I can’t recall a … Read more
To paraphrase JFK, I haven’t seen a gathering of musicians this brilliant since Richard Thompson played solo. One of the best guitarists in the world, Thompson can stand before a … Read more
The fifteen-piece jam band Jesus On The Mainline are poised to become one of the biggest bands in New York, delivering their unique blend of blues, soul, funk, jazz and … Read more
Steve Conte NYC and the Bowery Electric: a match made in rock ‘n’ roll heaven. Conte and his hot upstart band seemed right at home in the dark, crowded … Read more
By Ali Kaufman Dr. John Saenger Theatre New Orleans, LA Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Little Torch Key, FL The Saenger Theatre was ground zero on the second Saturday … Read more
