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Brooklyn’s iconic live music venues are gearing up for an exciting 2025, featuring legendary artists, rising stars, and immersive music experiences across genres. Kings Theatre will celebrate its 10th anniversary since reopening with two shows from Diana Ross on February 28 and March 1, 2025. Ross’ “Celebrating Timeless Classics” promises a nostalgic journey through her... read article

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Ricky Stein: Texas Roots in Brooklyn

If you’re looking for music inspired by New York City with a Texan flare, look no further than Ricky Stein, a Brooklyn-based artist originally from Austin, Texas. Stein is a singer-songwriter whose music is grounded by a combination of his upbringing in Texas and his present life in the bustling streets of New York City and Downtown Brooklyn. Stein has an impressive discography of singles and albums, and since moving to New York City in August 2016, he has released a full album, “Long Summer” and many singles. Stein’s music is best defined as Americana and roots, with folk-infused acoustic and electric guitars, and his lyrics paint vivid images of nature and life. The listener feels connected to Stein, as his musical stylings resemble talent from the likes of John Prine and Bonnie Raitt. His most recent single, “Passenger,” highlights Stein’s talents with a strong harmonica section. The song’s instrumentation and structure is built on one verse, which compliments the song’s message about the uncertainty and ominousness of being a passenger on a long journey. Another standout, “Street Lights,” is a lighthearted commentary on the comfort of hope, the street lights representing persistent light even in the dead of night. Stein’s live performances are carefully tailored, his sets performed at local venues in Brooklyn like Pete’s Candy Store and many other venues known to support live roots and country music. His talents are always showcased, whether performing a solo show with a guitar and harmonica or being supported by a full band. Stein’s upcoming months are packed with performances at many venues, including Saturday, January 11th at Skinny Dennis Bar in Williamsburg and Friday, March 7th at Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook. You won’t want to miss it!

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Myles Smith – We Were Never Strangers Tour

Brooklyn Paramount

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2024 at 7:00pm

$78-197+

With over 135 million streams to his name, Myles Smith, singer, songwriter and DIY phenom extraordinaire, has released his debut EP ‘You Promised A Lifetime’ today.
Luton Born Myles, a guitar player from the age of nine, is the man behind the streaming sensation ‘Solo’ and ‘My Home.’ His profile has skyrocketed as he’s released a string of original tracks and captivating covers that mix Folk, Americana and Pop. His dedicated fanbase is evident, with 135 million streams, with over 600K followers on Instagram and over six million listeners on Spotify.

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