Staten Island Goes Strong for Sandy Relief
What’s interesting about a hurricane, or any natural disaster in general, is the amount of inhumanity that comes forth. After Sandy, people were stealing gasoline out of their neighbors’ tanks … Read more
Live Show Reviews
Blondie Chaplin – Iridium Jazz Club (New York, NY)
The Stones hit New York without one of their secret weapons, backup singer Blondie Chaplin, who was otherwise engaged performing solo sets. Tucked underneath Times Square at the intimate Iridium, … Read more
B.B. King and the Alexis P. Suter Band – B.B. King’s (New…
On Thursday, November 29th 2012, a standing room only crowd were served a royal helping of the blues by none other than the The King Of Blues himself, Mr. B.B. King. … Read more
Billy Joe Shaver – Hill Country BBQ (New York, NY)
Very little in this world is tastier than Hill Country’s moist brisket, but Billy Joe Shaver, in a rare New York appearance, pulled it off. The show started at 10:30—a … Read more
Johnny Hallyday – Beacon Theatre (New York, NY)
Johnny Hallyday (born Jean-Philippe Smet) is the most famous rock star that you’ve never heard of. He is to France what Bob Dylan is to America and has been laying … Read more
Right To Rock Celebration 2012 – Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center…
We all know that musicians and artists play a crucial role in helping global society cope with itself. Once in awhile, some of those remarkable talents gather together for an … Read more
3rd Annual NOLA Jazz-Funk Fest – Beekman Beer Garden (New York, NY)
It was a beautiful summer night on the East River. The Pier 17 venue surrounded by breathtaking views of Manhattan and Brooklyn was packed for a midweek night of music. … Read more
InAshton – Pianos (New York, NY)
In a city rife with hipster-baiting blogger fodder, NYC’s InAshton are refreshingly unironic, playing nuts and bolts, meat and two veg pop-rock where everyone is invited to come on down … Read more
11th Annual Americana Music Association Conference – Nashville, TN
Five days in Nashville seems like Heaven for any music lover, but five days during the Americana Music Association’s annual extravaganza and conference can be celestial overload for those willing … Read more
Philadelphia Folk Festival – Schwenksville, PA
At 51, the Philly Folk Fest may be older than some grandmothers, but don’t expect to hear your grandmothers’ folk music. Little Feat, Voices of the Wetlands , Trombone Shorty … Read more
