An American Tragedy
I only made it to City Opera in time for the second act of last night’s performance of Margaret Garner, but that was long enough to capture the essence of […]
String Power
On my way home tonight, I stopped by the Tea Lounge in Park Slope for the debut of Tom Swafford’s String Power: a pickup band of eleven young string players,
Late Night @ Steinhof
After a night of schmoozing at the Friars Club as part of Advertising Week, I headed back to local favorite Cafe Steinhof for their weekly live music session, which last
Gruff Rhys @ Union Hall
I’m sitting home tonight listening to Steve Reich’s "Six Pianos" on John Schaefer’s Soundcheck, and I can’t help thinking about last night’s Gruff Rhys’ eclectic and fascinating show at Union
Brooklynbretta Fest
My friend Neil Lipuma of White Shoe Records hosted the second annual Brooklynbretta Fest on Sackett Street yesterday, featuring a day-long lineup of local acts, along with BBQ and beer
Feastin’ at the Buffet
I’ve known about whiteboy hip-hop duo Grand Buffet for a long time through my Pittsburgh friends, though I never had the chance to see them live before last night’s midnight
A New Season
The second season of the Wordless Music Series kicked off last Friday while I was down in Austin, but I was fortunate to catch the series' first-ever Brooklyn show last
ACL Afterparties
Austin, TX, 9.15.07 Stubb’s Clubs DeVille and Mohawk Sparrow House The Rosebuds With Hot Freaks bloggers on stage St. Vincent
ACL Pics
6th Annual Austin City Limits Festival, 9/14/07 Del McCoury M.I.A. Bela Fleck Blonde Redhead Manchester Orchestra Peter Bjorn and John Joss Stone Spoon Me at Sunset The Gotan