Brooklyn Artists Survive — and Thrive — Through Trying Times
As we look forward to the reopening of live performance venues, Brooklyn Roads reached out to some of our “Artists On Our Radar” alumni to... read article
Features
Jazz Enthusiast Jesse Fischer: Deeper Than What’s on the Surface
Brooklyn Roads is happy to introduce Brooklyn-based composer, producer, and pianist Jesse Fischer. Making music with a strong jazz presence, this musical artist gets inspiration... read article
Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise Birthday Salute
Neil Diamond, whose birthday is on January 24th , received an early birthday present when the musical “Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise” , opened at... read article
Back on Our Radar: New Music From Old Favorites
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot?” Not at Brooklyn Roads. We’re starting 2021 by checking in with some local artists we have featured over the years... read article
Fisty Adds Bluesy Punch to Brooklyn’s Rock Scene
Chantal, Rebecca, Heidi, and Lola are the front women for the band Fisty, formed in Brooklyn in 2008. Guitarist Heidi calls their sound “alternative, feminist,... read article
Jane Lee Hooker: Bluesy, Rocking, Soulful Storytelling
Established in 2013, Jane Lee Hooker is a rock and roll band fused with blues and what they describe as “vintage swagger.” The group’s front... read article
Brooklyn Americana Music Festival Goes Virtual
The Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) is alive and well! This year’s edition, however, takes to the digital stage with performances by 60 artists in... read article
Community of Artists Drives Jalopy Theatre’s Success
Established in 2006, The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music is the brainchild of Geoff Wiley. His wife and business partner, Lynette Wiley, tells Brooklyn... read article
The Photo Pit Finds a Familiar Home at Celebrate Brooklyn!
Brooklyn Roads’ Contributing Photographer Al Pereira shares some thoughts and masterful images from Celebrate Brooklyn! With summer fast approaching and the stay-indoors order continuing to... read article
‘Sunshine’ at Night: A Brooklyn Celebration of Bill Withers
The Bill Withers Project at Celebrate Brooklyn! Brooklyn Roads Publisher B.L.Howard Shares His Chance Meeting With Bill Withers In the summer of 2008,... read article