Articles by David K. Moseder

EVA: Contemporary Voices, International Roots — and Brooklyn Influences

December 9, 2016 by David K. Moseder

EVA, a teaming of three singer-songwriters from diverse musical backgrounds, draws seamlessly from the roots of traditional and contemporary original folk music. The trio’s genesis... read article

A Good Year for Discerning Ears – and It Ain’t Over Yet!

December 6, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Among the hallmarks of the winter holiday season is the spirit of generosity, and we here at Brooklyn Roads are proud to declare that, musically... read article

Ani DiFranco / photo by Shervin Lainez /courtesy of Autonomic Media

We Give Thanks for Brooklyn’s Bountiful Music Scene

November 1, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Before you carve into that Thanksgiving turkey, take a little time this month to enjoy some piping hot pop tunes, a heaping helping of rock,... read article

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Greg Cornell Brings It Home to Brooklyn

October 28, 2016 by David K. Moseder

The music of Greg Cornell is essentially folk/roots/Americana, laced with bluegrass, country, Irish music, old timey, old country and blues. Lyrically, “I kind of follow... read article

Tommy James Is Still a Ball of Fire; Southside Johnny Spins a Solid Set

October 27, 2016 by David K. Moseder

From the opening bassline of “Draggin’ a Line” to the closing harmonies of “Mirage,” Tommy James and the Shondells rocked Staten Island’s St. George Theater... read article

Who Needs the Great Pumpkin? Brooklyn’s Got Great Music!

October 10, 2016 by David K. Moseder

“Nobody on the road…nobody on the beach…I feel it in the air…the summer’s out of reach.” It’s fitting that the man who wrote those lyrics,... read article

A Band Grows in Greenpoint: American Nomads’ Roots and Revelations

September 14, 2016 by David K. Moseder

American Nomads are a Greenpoint-based Americana group whose first single, “A Revelation’s Gonna Come,” reached number six on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. The follow-up, “Dogtooth... read article

Magic Hours and Hot August Nights

September 12, 2016 by David K. Moseder

To borrow a line from Aoife O’Donovan, Brooklyn Roads witnessed many a “magic hour, when the moonlight gleams,” at Prospect Park this summer, where O’Donovan... read article

Nicole Atkins Bares Her Soul at The Rubin Museum

August 9, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Friday, August 5, 2016 marked Nicole Atkins’ fifth visit to The Rubin Museum’s Naked Soul Series. As much as Brooklyn Roads enjoyed her December 2014... read article

Summertime . . . and the Music Is Easy to Find

June 21, 2016 by David K. Moseder

Summer in Brooklyn is the season of warm nights, hot sounds and cool vibrations – a time for catching star performers and stars-to-be under the... read article

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Artists on our Radar

Eric Stern: Brooklyn Born, Jazz Driven

Eric Stern/photo by Hoyeon Choi/ courtesy of the artist

Brooklyn has long been home to innovative artists, and pianist-composer Eric Stern is no exception. Born and raised in the borough, Stern’s sound is a fusion of jazz, Latin, and classical influences shaped by his upbringing and New York City’s diverse musical landscape. Stern’s love for music began at home, where classical compositions played daily on WQXR alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. His exploration led him to jazz and salsa, drawn to artists like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Miles Davis. His participation in Belongo’s Fat Cats program, a youth music initiative, deepened his passion for Afro-Latin music, exposing him to icons like Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente. Though he played in school jazz bands and youth programs, it was at Fat Cats—rehearsing every Sunday at the former Fat Cat jazz club (now Cellar Dog)—that his passion crystallized. “It was sheer joy,” Stern recalls. The experience drove him to practice for hours daily, solidifying his decision to pursue music professionally. Stern studied at the University of Miami, where he formed a quartet with trumpet, piano, bass, and drums, performing across Miami until 2022. Adding saxophonist Dylan McHann that fall elevated the group into its current quintet form. Since returning to Brooklyn, the lineup has shifted, now featuring Chris Ferrari (tenor sax/flute), Joey Curreri (trumpet), Cookie Stephenson (bass), and Peru Eizagirre (drums), with Stern leading on piano and compositions. Brooklyn’s underground jazz scene remains central to Stern’s creative evolution. While Manhattan is home to institutions like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Note, he finds Brooklyn’s avant-garde spaces—Ornithology Jazz Club, Bar Bayeux, and ShapeShifter Lab more experimental and inspiring. At the heart of Stern’s music is a simple mission: joy. “That’s the only thing I really care about. If selling a million records and being super famous is able to do that, great. If not, I don’t really mind. I just want to give other people who listen and hear the music the same joy I have in playing and creating it.” Eric Stern is one to watch for those seeking a fresh, dynamic voice in Brooklyn’s jazz scene. “Why not perform in Brooklyn?” he says. “There are so many great spaces to play—why not make it happen?”

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