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Tangiers Blues Band at Joe’s Pub

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

Made up of an all-star cast of  musicians, the Tangiers Blues Band rolled and rocked the crowd at Joe’s Pub last Sunday. The 8 piece ensemble, fronted by a bedazzled and pimped out singer named King,  brought the sounds of … Continue reading →

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Mumford and Sons Play Sold Out Bowery Ballroom

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Mumford and Sons played the sold out Bowery Ballroom with Freelance Whales last Thursday. If Mumford is coming anywhere near you in the next few months, buy early. The $12 tickets were going for over $100 day of the show. … Continue reading →

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The Editors w/The Antlers & Princeton at the Wiltern

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Last week, while most of the east coast remained buried in “snowmaggedon”, The Editors played to a globally warmed LA crowd. Filling the historic Wiltern Theatre with deep industrial beats and tasteful synth, The Editors led a veritable union of … Continue reading →

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Duet at North 4th Bar

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Colloquially known as “New York’s finest dance band,” Duet, left no window unfogged at their latest show in Williamsburg. Pumping unadulterated saxophone into a healthy mix of keyboard and drums, Duet brought the crowd to life with both originals and … Continue reading →

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Ian Finkel: The World’s Greatest Xylophonist

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

A week ago, if you told me you’d give me $10,000 if I could name one xylophonist, you would keep your ten G’s. This week, I’d be rolling in the dough, because not only can I name one, I can … Continue reading →

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Hey Battlefield and Demon Beat at Piano’s

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

It’s a well known music maxim: to have a great band, you must have a great drummer. The literal heartbeat of the entire enterprise, the drummer can truly make or break one’s sound. True, there are other ways to carve … Continue reading →

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Olin and the Moon @ the Echo

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Happy Holidays all, and welcome to 2010. I am currently basking in the California sun, enjoying a last respite of Winter Break, tasting some of Los Angeles’ bounty before heading East again. For as many reasons as there are to … Continue reading →

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Matt Vasquez (of Delta Spirit) at Hex Fest

Posted on January 2, 2010 by

One of my favorite musical discoveries last year was a band called Delta Spirit. Their bluesy/soulful/acoustic style helped many a glass of red wine settle into my eager stomach and willing liver. Now on break, lead singer/songwriter Matt Vasquez came … Continue reading →

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Neon Indian at Brooklyn Bowl

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

Live music has a way of captivating an audience in a way that no recorded sound can. It also has a way of inviting some of the most uncomfortable atmospheres known to man. We pay endless amounts of money to … Continue reading →

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Little Dragon at Le Poisson Rouge

Posted on November 24, 2009 by

I finish my concert binge at Le Poisson Rouge in Greenwich Village. At the heart of the NYU scene, LPR sits on the heavily trafficked area of Bleeker Street. It’s the closest thing New York has to a “frat row”. … Continue reading →

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