Crossing Brooklyn Ferry @ BAM
If the words Crossing Brooklyn Ferry were thrown into a friendly conversation, many would think of the timeless Whitman poem that illuminated a common human condition through the guise of a ferry trip. But Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s recent collaboration with the Brooklyn Academy of Music in a three-night independent music festival has birthed a fresh new meaning for that three-word... Read More
SXSW 2012: A View From Behind The Scenes
Every March, during South By South West, Austin, Texas, undergoes a complete transformation – from a laid back town with a population of 800,000 to a bustling, overcrowded city. This year, it brought an influx of 300,000 extra people. The small downtown gained more advertising and bodies than Times Square. Every bar, store and restaurant became a venue and the usual Tejano polkas... Read More
Dr. John @ Brooklyn Academy of Music
There is a life-giving force inherent in music that at times feels lost to our present-day senses. Amidst the burgeoning numbers of stone-faced singer-songwriters and digital performance methods, it can feel like the vibrancy and vitality that once highlighted the sharing of songs has been left in the dust. If this feeling ever plagues you, do yourself a favor and go to see a New... Read More
JUSTICE @ Terminal 5
French electronic music duo Justice was at it again in NYC on March 16th and 17th at Terminal 5. Playing to a sold out crowd both nights, the pair truly amazed their already die-hard fans. Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay’s performances, both musically and theatrically, were only enhanced by their incredible, but regrettably under-appreciated, lighting technician and set.... Read More
Craig Finn @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
At Hold Steady shows, Craig Finn and company tend to steamroll through songs (and six-packs) with such authority that inter-tune banter is usually kept to a minimum. But during almost every setlist, Finn works in a spirited reflection on how his late-in-the-game rock success (he was just shy of 35 when THS started gaining traction) has been nothing short of a dream fulfilled. And... Read More
Glass Ghost, Carter Tanton, and Sharon Van Etten @ Bowery Ballroom
It was a celebration last Sunday at Bowery Ballroom. The beautifully talented, Sharon Van Etten, came out on her birthday to perform for an audience of loving and loyal fans. Although she could have spent the night amongst her own close family and friends, she chose to take the stage, effectively inviting each and every one of us to have a seat at her birthday table. And with the... Read More
Steel Pulse Had Hearts and Feet Racing at Terminal 5
This Saturday, small town Birmingham bouncers, Steel Pulse, fronted by vocalist and lead man David Hinds, had the world in people types bopping and swaying to their feel good vibes and catchy rhythms. Grammy award winning group, Steel Pulse, originating from Birmingham, England, rose to fame with their focus on spiritually up-lifting music as well as always stressing a positive... Read More
DMX PERFORMS AT SOB’S
DMX performed at SOB’s this Thursday, and Beyond Race Photographers were in the building to capture the moment just for you!! Enjoy! Photo Credits: TechieNYC #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1... Read More
Aretha Franklin Pays Tribute at Radio City Music Hall
Friday, February 17, 2012 Aretha Frankly performed live at Manhattan NY, Radio City. On the eve of the funeral of her God-Daughter Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin performed singing some of Ms. Houston’s Greatest hits, like “I Will Always Love You.” Cissy Houston, Mother of the late Whitney Houston was a former background singer with Aretha Franklin in earlier... Read More
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
