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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:

Celebrating the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Birthday!

November 15, 2024 by Udo Salters

Editors Note: Photographer Udo Salters shares some of his images and obervations from the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th Birthday Bash : The Brooklyn Museum, a cultural... read article

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

Celebrate Brooklyn! , Afropunk Brooklyn and Kings Theatre Imagery

July 25, 2024 by B.L. Howard

Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her images from BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn! Afropunk Festivals and the Kings Theatre .

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

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Artists on our Radar

Ricky Stein: Texas Roots in Brooklyn

Ricky Stein/ photo courtesy of the artist

If you’re looking for music inspired by New York City with a Texan flare, look no further than Ricky Stein, a Brooklyn-based artist originally from Austin, Texas. Stein is a singer-songwriter whose music is grounded by a combination of his upbringing in Texas and his present life in the bustling streets of New York City and Downtown Brooklyn. Stein has an impressive discography of singles and albums, and since moving to New York City in August 2016, he has released a full album, “Long Summer” and many singles. Stein’s music is best defined as Americana and roots, with folk-infused acoustic and electric guitars, and his lyrics paint vivid images of nature and life. The listener feels connected to Stein, as his musical stylings resemble talent from the likes of John Prine and Bonnie Raitt. His most recent single, “Passenger,” highlights Stein’s talents with a strong harmonica section. The song’s instrumentation and structure is built on one verse, which compliments the song’s message about the uncertainty and ominousness of being a passenger on a long journey. Another standout, “Street Lights,” is a lighthearted commentary on the comfort of hope, the street lights representing persistent light even in the dead of night. Stein’s live performances are carefully tailored, his sets performed at local venues in Brooklyn like Pete’s Candy Store and many other venues known to support live roots and country music. His talents are always showcased, whether performing a solo show with a guitar and harmonica or being supported by a full band. Stein’s upcoming months are packed with performances at many venues, including Saturday, January 11th at Skinny Dennis Bar in Williamsburg and Friday, March 7th at Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook. You won’t want to miss it!

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