Concert Review: Bay Ledges Bring A California Vibe To Mercury Lounge NYC

Bay Ledges’ played a bright show at Mercury Lounge. The siblings, Zach And Georgia Hurd, moved to LA, California for a change of scene that…

Concert Review: Honors Show The Difference Between The Heart And Mind At Baby’s All Right

The difference between emotion and mood fascinates me because I FEEL there is a difference between the vibes/ atmospheres your presence sets and the sentiments…

Concert Review: Frances Rose Sing To The Adulthood Of Being Young At Knitting Factory

I’m beginning to think that family might be the best platform for music. Between those you consider family, The Bent Knee, and those you were…

Concert Review: The Avalanches Show Me What FUN Means At Music Hall Of Williamsburg

Sometimes, we need a sparking reminder that life can be fun. Seeing The Avalanches live was the reminder I did not know I needed. From…

Concert Review: Katie Buchanan Shows Generosity Is Key To Performing

Katie Buchanan gave her heart to Mercury Lounge like she had something to prove. That dynamic of showing the world you have heart as if…

Concert Review: !!! (CHK CHK CHK) Shake Bowery Ballroom

  There are certain artists that do not just make music but an atmosphere.  To buy a ticket to their show is to buy into…

Concert Review: City And Colour Keep Me Bright At Manhattan Hammerstein

When I went to see City And Colour, I was expecting a good show. There album,  If I Should Go Before You, was good, which…

Concert Review: BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn Festival Is Where You Should Be

I am finding it hard to describe the awesomeness and the laxness of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn. So I will do so with a story. As…

Concert Review: Big Thief Steal Hearts And My Tears At Rough Trade NYC

Big Thief played Rough Trade NYC, and in between my stint of Grey Gersten 9- hour concert, I journeyed to Rough Trade to see an…

Concert Review: Grey Gersten’s Gives A 9 Hour Show To Heal The Soul

I begin my review with an analogy on vapor rub. When you think of vapor rub it is an icy medicine that seemingly cools into…

Concert Review: She-Devils Show Sadness And Angers Are Sisters At Union Pool

Performing is important to me. I like to think, even in writing, that I give a performance, which is why certain “acting” decisions standout to…

Concert Review: Hoops Turn Baby’s All Right Into A Concert For Friends

  When you go see a band, you never know what you are going to get. The success of live concerts rides on the fact…

Concert Review: Lake Street Dive Bring Summer Jams To BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn Festival Series

Lake Street Dive’s feel-good blend of country-rock and blue-grass came off like a tasty iced tea/ lemonade concoction; you just drank their songs into the…

Concert Review: Hand Habits Brings Honesty To Church

Hand habits is so cool. Done! Made my point! Good Night! No, but in all seriousness, I loved her album, Wildly Idle (Humble Before The…

Album Review: Ala.Ni Is The New Billie Holiday For “You & I”

  Did you know Billie Holiday reincarnated? Ala.Ni, literally, invokes and emotes like this legend in her new album, You & I , which simmers and shimmers…