Articles by B.L. Howard

The Fu Mos Strike a Soulful Funky Chord in Brooklyn

March 23, 2020 by B.L. Howard

The Fu Mos, a horn-heavy funk, rock, soul and jazz band based in Brooklyn, played an impromptu show at Bar Chord in Ditmas Park on... read article

Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band / ohoto by Kevin R. Mason

Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band On Stage at Kingsborough photo by Kevin R, Mason

Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band -A Musical Love Fest

February 27, 2020 by B.L. Howard

Valentine’s Day 2020 became a musical jazz love fest at On Stage at Kingsborough, thanks to Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band‘s stunning performance.... read article

Pete Yorn On Stage At Warsaw photo by Will Oliver

Pete Yorn and Band Rock Out in Greenpoint

November 26, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The Pete Yorn faithful packed Greenpoint Brooklyn’s Warsaw concert venue on November 9, 2019, eager to hear this New Jersey native’s fiery brand of melodic... read article

Rise Up With Fists /photo by Adela Laconte

Jenny Lewis : "Rise Up With Fists !" photo by Aedla Loconte

Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins Roll In Brooklyn

October 30, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The hallowed Art Deco lobby of the Kings Theatre in the heart of Brooklyn was buzzing, as the overflowing crowd of Jenny Lewis fans anticipated... read article

Matt Berninger -Into The Crowd photo by Kyra Kverno

The National and Courtney Barnett Celebrate Brooklyn! Once More

June 14, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The National last appeared at the Prospect Park Bandshell back on July 27, 2010, while Courtney Barnett played there on July 25, 2018. Both of... read article

Robert Kimbrough Sr at Jalopy/ photo by Arnie Goodman

Robert Kimbrough Sr. at Jalopy Theatre photo by Arnie Goodman

Robert Kimbrough Sr. Brings Mississippi Delta Blues to Brooklyn

April 14, 2019 by B.L. Howard

On a spring-like March night, a trio of blues musicians stopped by the Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook and made themselves right at home. Brooklyn... read article

The Budos Band photo by Al Pereira

A Musical Maelstrom of Funk in Brooklyn

April 11, 2019 by B.L. Howard

The throng at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg was anticipating a high-energy night of original home-grown funk music on a perfect spring night on Saturday,... read article

Students of Little Kids Rock Perform photo by Mike Coppola -Getty Images / courtesy of BWR Public Relations

Little Kids Rock Hosts Concert to Support Music Education

December 7, 2018 by B.L. Howard

This past November , Little Kids Rock , hosted its 10th annual benefit concert to advance its mission of transforming lives by restoring, expanding and... read article

Dana Fuchs’ Love….and Her Music… Lives On

November 5, 2018 by B.L. Howard

New York City’s Highline Ballroom played host to Dana Fuchs for a rousing two-hour set on November 2, 2018. This electrifying performance not only showcased her... read article

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Langhorne Slim and Danny Clinch photo by Michael Kravetsky / courtesy of Fresh Clean Media

Danny Clinch — ‘Transparent’ Impressions of Art and Music

October 31, 2018 by B.L. Howard

Brooklyn Roads wanted to know how concert promoter, musician and photographer Danny Clinch came up with the idea behind the Sea.Hear.Now Festival. Clinch told Brooklyn... read article

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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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