Cass McCombs @ Stubb’s (Austin, TX)
Stubb’s dark and downstairs room (it’s more like a cave) was packed for Cass McCombs’ show on January 14th in Austin, TX. The crowd—young, shoulder- to-shoulder, and sufficiently well lubricated—was itching with anticipation by the time McCombs’ opener, Frank Fairfield, began to play. Fairfield’s set was strong and well-received, and his musical talent—in... Read More
The National @ The Beacon Theatre
Somewhere between the release of 2007′s Boxer and 2010′s High Violet, The National joined The Arcade Fire and Wilco in a newly-established class of bands that had clawed to the top of a crowded indie rock scene, only to shed the very label they had conquered, or at least stir discussions about what, if anything, that label really means anymore. After all, there’s... Read More
Anthony Hamilton @ The Apollo Theater
Last Friday night, before a sold-out Apollo Theater, North Carolina native Anthony Hamilton gave a show that those in attendance won’t soon forget. Performing songs from his newly released Back To Love, which dropped December 13th, and from previous albums, Hamilton, with the help of his on-point band and talented backup singers, made the nearly two hours he was on stage fly... Read More
Jukebox The Ghost, Deleted Scenes and The Spinto Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl is a very unique live music experience unlike the majority of larger venues in the city, The performance space is not an island upon itself, rather, it’s in a massive space which includes a bowling alley, and adjacent restaurant. I’ve seen bands completely rock the room, feeding off the high energy experience which the room provides, and others be totally... Read More
BAMcinématek Sound and Fury & Tudo Isto É Fado
BAM: Recent Portuguese Cinema Amália Hoje @ BAM The Brooklyn Academy of Music narrows in on Portugal this week with a Recent Portuguese Cinema series under the name of SOUND AND FURY (running until Tuesday, December 6, 2011) and musical event TUDO ISTO É FADO. This chapter of BAM’s 2011 Next Wave Festival features a number of contemporary artists that have been largely influenced... Read More
Darkside @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Last night the Music Hall of Williamsburg blew up. The house was sold-out, the bass was bumping, and the guitar was shredding. For the first time ever, Nicolas Jaar played music with his new project dubbed Darkside. The duo played sounds that were reminiscent of Jaar’s previous work, but with some added funk and soul power, thanks to guitarist Dave Harrington. The duo... Read More
Grieves & Budo @ The Studio at Webster Hall
Last night, the Rhymesayers duo known as Grieves & Budo put on an engaging show for an intimate crowd at The Studio at Webster Hall. The twosome rocked those in attendance with a mix of dope lyrics, on-point delivery, crafty musicianship and the obligatory witty banter. Playing songs from Together/Apart, released this past June (and reviewed by BRM), and from other albums, they... Read More
Aretha Franklin @ Austin City Limits
On the night of Tuesday, November 15th, in Austin, TX, concert-goers were forced to choose between the performances of two very different musical heroes—Morrissey and Aretha Franklin. I chose Aretha and I didn’t regret it. A year ago, the idea that Aretha Franklin would be shimmying her way across the stage of Austin City Limits’ Moody Theater would have been far-fetched.... Read More
Los Campesinos! @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
I’ve always enjoyed seeing seven-piece Welsh indie rock act Los Campesinos! live—having seen them in venues ranging in size from Brooklyn’s Union Pool to the legendary Webster Hall. However, following their recent show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, in my mind, they finally realized what I’ve always seen as their potential. On the back of their most restrained and... Read More
Sneaker Pimps Tour 2011 Flashback
Friday night was LIVE as the Sneaker Pimps Tour 2011 passed through New York City’s Irving Plaza. BRM was all access, so here’s a flashback on what went down. Performances included A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Stalley, Phil Ade, Jim Jones and Waka Flocka… compliments of photographer Techie! Full slideshow here. Photos by TechieNYC Read More
