2026 Summer Music Preview
Preview of some of the outdoor music events in NYC for 2026.
2026 Summer Music Preview Read Post »
indie
Winter Jazzfest 2026: Brooklyn Marathon and Bitches Brew Revisited
(Editors Note: I originally planned to attend both the Manhattan Marathon last weekend, but came down with whatever cold/flu has been going around. Following is what Dan was able to
Winter Jazzfest 2026: Brooklyn Marathon and Bitches Brew Revisited Read Post »
Big Ears Festival 2024 Preview
It's been seven long years since I last went to the Big Ears Festival, a combination of Covid shutting things down (2020-21) and my own inertia. But, I'm happily returning
Big Ears Festival 2024 Preview Read Post »
Weekend Live Music Preview: 9/17-9/19
The summer may have unofficially ended on Labor Day weekend, but with a delayed reopening to live music thanks to COVID, things are still going strong here in NYC into
Weekend Live Music Preview: 9/17-9/19 Read Post »
The Music Stops
"How do you keep the music playing?How do you make it last?How do you keep the song from fadingToo fast?" – Alan and Marilyn Bergman, "How Do You Keep the
Maggie Rogers at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris
by Katie Zepf PARIS, FRANCE – While in Paris two weeks ago (Feb. 22), I had the good fortune to see singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers perform at La Gaîté Lyrique. Rogers
Maggie Rogers at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris Read Post »
Two Feet at Brooklyn Steel
by Katie ZepfHailing from Harlem, Two Feet (a.k.a. Zachary William Dess) merges both indie rock and electronic, with a heavy focus on the bass. I had previously seen a short set
Two Feet at Brooklyn Steel Read Post »
Car Seat Headrest at Brooklyn Steel
by Katie ZepfSeattle's Car Seat Headrest played two sold-out shows this past weekend at Williamsburg's Brooklyn Steel. The band is known for their unique lo-fi indie rock sound, which started out
Car Seat Headrest at Brooklyn Steel Read Post »
Dawn of Midi and Mashrou’ Leila at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Those that braved the rain Saturday night at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! got to see a pair of acts that are pushing both musical and geographical boundaries. Lebanese rock outfit Mashrou' Leila sang
Dawn of Midi and Mashrou’ Leila at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Read Post »