Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival 2012
One of the (few) perks of working downtown are all of the free music events, most of which happen during lunch hour. But come summertime, the floodgates open, and there […]
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Charles Bradley Invokes James Brown at Hiro Ballroom
by Talia Page Charles Bradley's story is an interesting one. Born in Florida and raised in Brooklyn, Bradley fell on hard times repeatedly throughout the course of his 63 years, working
Charles Bradley as Black Velvet: A Tribute to James Brown tonight at Hiro
I am very excited about this show at Hiro Ballroom tonight, with Daptone's finest in classic funk and soul, Charles Bradley envoking the spirit of the one and only James Brown.
Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires at Bowery Ballroom
By Melissa Caruso (photo: Ryan Barkan)After years spent performing in Brooklyn nightclubs as part of a James Brown tribute band, Charles Bradley garnered attention from the 60’s/70’s soul preserving label,