Articles by Kyra Kverno

Jesse Malin Shares The Love

December 7, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Jesse Malin On Stage photo by Kyra Kverno

Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images from the Jesse Malin Benefit shows at The Beacon Theatre in New York City on December 1st and 2nd, 2024:

Bruce Springsteen On Stage at Sea.Hear.Now photo by Kyra Kverno

Some Sea.Hear.Now !

September 20, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photogapher Kyra Kverno shares some images and observations from the 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, NJ : This was the Festival’s... read article

Erykah Badu -Second Night photo by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk Blktopia at Celebrate Brooklyn!

September 11, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photogapher Kyra Kverno shares some images and observations from the 2024 Afropunk Blktopia Festival at Celebrate Brookyln! : This year Afropunk 2024... read article

Jazz Is Back at the 70th Newport Jazz Festival !

August 28, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images and observations from 2024’s Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island: The Newport Jazz Festival... read article

Dragon Knights Stilt Walkers Kyra Kverno

The Photo Pit-Festival International

June 18, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images and observations from 2024’s Festival International in Lafayette, Louisiana : Festival International is a... read article

The Photo Pit-A Musical Journey in 2023

March 5, 2024 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images and observations from some of 2023’s live music events in Brooklyn and Beyond: Gearing... read article

Featured Image Collage Photo Pit Feature-09.29.23

The Sea.Hear.Now Festival Celebrates Music , Art & Surf Culture

September 29, 2023 by Kyra Kverno

Publisher’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of the images she captured at the Sea .Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey on September... read article

Afropunk Brooklyn-Same Vibe New Location!

September 7, 2023 by Kyra Kverno

The Afropunk Brooklyn Festival was held on August 26 and 27, 2023 with a new name and location. Originally held at Commodore Barry Park in... read article

Rickie Lee Jones , Thornetta Davis and Chris Pierce Captivate Celebrate Brooklyn!

August 13, 2023 by Kyra Kverno

Grammy winning musician ,singer,songwriter, and author Rickie Lee Jones performed a captivating set at Celebrate Brooklyn ! on July 29, 2023 . The threat of... read article

Fantastic Negrito at Celebrate Brookyln!-June 18, 2022-Tiny Desk

Fantastic Negrito at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by Kyra Kverno

The Photo Pit-A Musical View of 2022

December 2, 2022 by Kyra Kverno

Publisher’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her imges and impressions of 2022’s Live Music Scene in Brookyln and beyond: What a long... 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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