Articles by David K. Moseder

BACK TO THE FUTURE: New Music From Old Friends

March 11, 2024 by David K. Moseder

As spring approaches, Brookyn Roads takes a look at new music that is about to bloom (or has already blossomed) from several artists we’ve featured... read article

Paul Sachs Performs at The Brookyln Art Haus / photo by Briana Lowe

Paul Sachs Performs At The Brooklyn Art Haus photo by Brianna Lowe

Paul Sachs Offers a Rootsy “Tattoo” at Brooklyn Art Haus

January 28, 2024 by David K. Moseder

As part of its monthly “Folkus-NYC” Americana music series, Williamsburg’s new Brooklyn Art Haus hosted veteran folksinger Paul Sachs on Jan. 18, 2024. A true... read article

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Brooklyn Folk Festival:15 & Counting!

October 20, 2023 by David K. Moseder

The 15th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival is being held at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn Heights on Friday evening, November 10th through Sunday, November 12,... read article

Ever More Nest photo by Michael Alford

Brooklyn Americana Fest: Number Nine Is Looking Fine

September 21, 2023 by David K. Moseder

The 9th edition of the Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) takes place from Thursday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 1. Venues include Dumbo Archway, Superfine... read article

As the Weather Cools, Brooklyn’s Music Scene Stays Hot

September 6, 2023 by David K. Moseder

The days may be getting shorter in the months ahead, but there’s no shortage of great music to be found in Brooklyn. From top visiting... read article

Bandits On The Run at the Dumbo Archway/ photo by Noemie Trusty

Bandits on the Run Steal Hearts at Dumbo Archway

July 13, 2023 by David K. Moseder

As part of the Dumbo Improvement District’s current Wednesday evening “Live at the Archway” summer music series, Brooklyn Roads caught an extensive, spirited set from... read article

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The Best of Brooklyn: 2023 So Far

July 8, 2023 by David K. Moseder

As Brooklyn Roads looks forward to great musical summer – and beyond — we take a brief look back at some of what we’ve covered... read article

Annie Keating Release Show / photo by Griffon Sgroi Jacobs

Annie Keating On The Jalopy Theatre Stagr photo by Griffon Sgroi Jacobs

Annie Keating Wows Jalopy Crowd With “Hard Frost” Release Show

May 27, 2023 by David K. Moseder

With her newest album, Hard Frost, due out on June 1, Brooklyn’s own Annie Keating played a release show at Jalopy Theatre on May 18.... read article

Taj Mahal photo courtesy of BRIC Arts Media-Celebrate Brooklyn!

Summer Music Preview: Festivals and Fanfare

May 12, 2023 by David K. Moseder

As summer approaches, Brooklyn’s music scene is heating up with an array of festivals bringing some of the best local, national and international performers to... read article

Camp Bedford photo by Yekaterina Gyadu

Camp Bedford’s “So Often & So Sweet” Is So Promising

April 17, 2023 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn-based trio Camp Bedford — Roxanne Quilty and Mariela Flor Olivo, on guitars and lead vocals and Tallen Gabriel on cello – have released their... read article

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Artists on our Radar

Janet LaBelle Takes the Spotlight: Blending Vintage Vibes with Modern Magic

Janet Labelle With Guitar In Hand / photo by John Nyboer

Dynamic Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Janet LaBelle continues to push her creative boundaries. Known for her unique ability to fuse analog warmth with modern production, LaBelle has been praised by Jersey Beat for her “sweet voice and sharp, thoughtful songwriting,” and her newest projects are no exception. Her music defies easy categorization, effortlessly blending elements of folk, classic rock, and pop into a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. LaBelle recently released her single “Day in the Sun” on September 13 via her own Wild Violet Records, and it has already been captivating audiences with its sunny melodies and deeply personal narrative. The song, inspired by a meaningful hike with a friend in 2023, showcases her talent for finding beauty in simplicity, a theme that resonates through much of her work. The inclusion of horns marks an exciting creative evolution, adding a new layer of depth to her already richly textured sound. Throughout her career, LaBelle has explored a wide range of musical styles. She first made waves as a teenager in the punk-pop band Avery, and since then, her solo work has spanned genres like classic rock, folk, pop, and even French chanson. Her previous EPs, including Moon Songs (2010) and Blossom & Blue (2011), demonstrate her eclectic tastes, with influences ranging from surf rock to vintage country. Working with respected producers such as Evan Taylor (Bernie Worrell) and Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants), LaBelle continues to expand her sound, evolving with each new release. Fans can catch her live at upcoming performances, including a show at Our Wicked Lady on September 24th and at Sleepwalk on December 3rd. These live shows will give listeners a chance to hear both her new and classic material in an up-close setting. Her combination of memorable songs, captivating performances and a unique voice sets her apart as an artist who continues to rise, drawing listeners in with every new creation.

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