Not Polka
I was on my way home from The Music Gallery when I stumbled upon a bunch of kids milling around […]
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Over the Top
I'm headed back up to Toronto tomorrow for the 7th annual Over The Top festival, which leans heavily towards the
Brooklyn Folk
Eli Smith (pictured above-right, with guitar) founded his Down Home Radio Show back in 2006, with the intention of providing a home
Dan the Man
Dan Deacon is a pain in the ass. He takes over an hour to set up his shit, bugs the sound
Beautiful Night
Recipe for happiness: ride the J train to Bushwick, grab a 28 oz. beer at the corner deli, walk over
Rock Trio
"As a trio, Painted Cakes (Berkeley, CA) draws from their shared background, including elements of jazz, Indian classical music, African percussion, and progressive
Loud
Closing out the weekend was Big Business, who played a bristling hour-long set at Mercury Lounge tonight. Bassist/vocalist Jared Warren and
Brooklyn Big Band
For the second consecutive Friday, my ears were ringing with the brassy wail of big band jazz. Last week, it
Soundtrack Duo
I've seen The Books before (twice actually), but it was new to the large, enthusiastic crowd here last night at the Gig