Darmstadt Essential Repertoire at Issue Project Room
by Caleb Easterly and Pete M. As I mentioned previously, Issue Project Room hosted their annual Darmstadt Essential Repertoire fest last weekend, packing the house on three consecutive nights for
Jane Birkin and Joey Arias at Town Hall
The extraordinary Jane Birkin performed the songs of her late partner Serge Gainsbourg Sunday night at Town Hall before a rapt and appreciative audience. Birkin, who turns 65 today, still had
White Hills at Littlefield
by Sky Disco Escaping back to Brooklyn from the mob of drunk Santas in the city this past Saturday, my friend Liz received a text on her “Batphone” alerting us
The National @ Beacon Theatre
by Pete MThe National are headlining a run of six sold out shows this week at the Beacon Theatre, with a wide range of headliners including eveyone from Wye Oak
Globular Cluster @ Degenerate Craft Fair
by Sky Disco Every show put on by the ambient, experimental band Globular Cluster is a completely different event. At the Degenerate Craft Fair on Saturday night, I caught them for
Young New Yorkers’ Chorus: NOVA!
by Michael Cirigliano II About three-quarters of the way through the Young New Yorkers’ Chorus’ program Sunday evening at the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, artistic director and conductor Michael
The Minor Arcana @ Rock Shop
by Christine Wagenheim The Minor Arcana played to a small but attentive crowd Friday night at The Rock Shop. Their beautiful, electrifying music was balanced with smart, dark humor (as in: “Haven't
Mama’s Dirty Lil’ Secret at Bowery Electric
by Sky DiscoThe high energy soul-punk that Mama’s Dirty Lil’ Secret brings is not to be missed. With each band member wearing all white and donning white instruments, they make
Hot Tuna at the Beacon Theatre
by Brian Weidy(Photo by Scotty Hall) Hot Tuna came to the Beacon Theatre last night for the second night in a two-night run. Hot Tuna shows these days are led by founders