Weekend in the Country
With everything going on last weekend, unfortunately I didn't have a chance to check out Alex Battles' annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash at Bell House and Littlefield: raucous affairs where Alex and […]
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Ari Hoenig Trio at Cornelia Street Cafe
by Mike Engle Before Ari Hoenig's trio (Hoenig, drums; Shai Maestro, piano; Orlando le Fleming, bass) played a single note, Hoenig uttered a peculiar quotation from the Cornelia Street Café
Thick Voltage At Lit Lounge
Brooklyn based band Thick Voltage played at Lit Lounge in New York City Tuesday night and left leaving the crowd wanting more.
Torn Shorts @ XPO 929
by Freya Wilcox While the rattle of the JMZ tears a hole in the conversations of lingering deli-goers and derelicts, a growing handful of Bushwick DIY bars are breaking the
Matthew Shipp Trio at The Jazz Standard
The Matthew Shipp Trio concluded their two-night stand at The Jazz Standard, offering an emotional journey through the chaotic world of free-jazz.
The Purplehearts – Bowery Electric
By Brian TellAs the stars were lining the red carpet Sunday night, I opted to check out The Purplehearts at Bowery Electric instead. The rock quartet filled the basement space with their unique sound
Sharon Van Etten’s Birthday Show at Bowery Ballroom
by Talia Page The first time I met Sharon Van Etten several years ago, there was a collective gasp as she entered the back patio of her Aunt and Uncle’s
Stones Fest at Webster Hall
By Brian Tell It would have been a dream to see Keith, Mick, Bill, Charlie and Brian play Webster Hall, but you Can’t Always Get What You Want. However, Stones
Benny Green Trio at The Jazz Standard
The Benny Green Trio performed at The Jazz Standard with the intention of “doing it right.” Following their set, it was hard to argue that they failed to deliver.