Starlight Girls at Glasslands, Brooklyn
It’s fair to say that music fans in New York City are obscenely spoiled. We get to see some of the world’s best music…
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Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds at Irving Plaza, New York
There seems to be a real hunger in concert venues and halls for bluesy rock, soul, funk, and the like. Watching the crowd at…
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Andre Obin at Pianos, New York
The piano never goes out style. The Guardian recently declared 2013 the year of piano house music. And past the Billy Joel cover bands and…
Read MoreFirehorse at Glasslands, Brooklyn
I have a strong predilection for female-lead bands. From Blondie to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, there is no denying the power of a woman…
Read MoreAVAN LAVA at the Bowery Ballroom, New York
Mixing R&B and dance music is a treacherous road. On the one hand, you’re apt to create popular but forgettable tracks, the kind of…
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Arian Saleh at Rockwood Music Hall, New York
A nice voice and solid guitar have become a standard for the American singer-songwriter, and rightfully so. But this criteria have also become a…
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The Stranglers at Highline Ballroom, New York
When it comes to reunited bands, the biggest question for many fans is, “Who’s been replaced?” In the case of the Stranglers, Baz Warne…
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2013.05.20 VietNam at Glasslands
There’s a lot to be said for angry music. And VietNam is one of those wonderful pieces that demand your attention while raging against…
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Great Divide at Rockwood Music Hall, New York
“Down by the river,” a common phrase in Mississippi Delta music. It makes a fair amount of sense–riverside bars and taverns, busting with harmonica…
Read More2013.04.12 Lightouts at Union Hall, Brooklyn
In an age of big production shows, it’s nice to know that basement release parties for rock bands still exist. Granted, the Union Hall…
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