Sure, it’s more of a clever way to sell iPods and flatscreen TVs than it really is a “musicfest”, but any way you look at it, it’s free concerts in Downtown NYC (23 Park Row and City Hall Park). Here’s what the lineup looks like for this year’s J&R Musicfest & Tech Expo: J&R Musicfest…
Category: Live Music
WPA at Joe’s Pub Photos
WPA at Joe’s Pub (08/19/08) Photos: Jon Klemm Fittingly for a collective named after a New Deal agency, the group distributes its singing and songwriting duties. Mr. Bulla, whose regular post is with Lyle Lovett, arrestingly carried “Remember Well,” a ballad that he imbued with aching sincerity, and “Cry for You,” a tough-minded plaint jointly…
OK Go Surprise Show at The Bell House, Tickets On Sale Now!
OK Go – “Here We Go Again” Tickets for the just announced OK Go show on September 14, 2009 at The Bell House are on sale now! More OK Go dates after the jump.
Paul van Dyk in Central Park
Paul van Dyk Though it’s not an official “Summerstage” show, it’s pretty much an annual tradition around here: For the last six years, legendary electronic music craftsman PAUL VAN DYK has performed a massive outdoor concert in New York City: five in Central Park (2003-2007) and last year at Pier 54. On August 29, he´ll…
All Points West Saturday Photos Pt. 3 (Neko Case, White Rabbits, Black Gold) + Neko Case Tour Dates (Beacon)
Neko Case at All Points West (08/01/09) Photos: G! Alt-country chanteuse Neko Case closed out the schedule on the second stage here at All Points West with a mellow, melodic set of ballads (one, “That Teenage Feeling,” was about her “first imaginary boyfriend”) and gentle rockers. Set highlights included swaying renditions of “Hold On, Hold…
Future of The Left Played Siren Festival, Touring w/ Trail of The Dead
Future of The Left at Siren Festival (07/18/09) Photo: Jon Klemm Download: “Arming Eritrea” – Future of The Left (mp3) Speaking of beyond killer. Future of the Left put on the best set of the whole day. I’ve caught them three times since October and they get better every single time. To be fair, this…