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The Maybelles_BKAMF19_Jalopy Opening Night_Photo by Quincie Hydock

The Maybelles On Opening Night photo by Quincie Hydock

Fifth Brooklyn Americana Fest: One Crowd-Pleaser After Another

September 29, 2019 by David K. Moseder

The fifth annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival presented 50 free shows on nine stages from Dumbo to Red Hook on Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 19... read article

Jesse -Guitar In Hand/ photo by Candy Cohen

Jesse Malin -Guitar In Hand photo by Candy Cohen

Jesse Malin’s “Sunset Kids” — A Musical Sunrise

September 18, 2019 by Howard B. Leibowitz

If you’re not familiar with New York City rocker Jesse Malin, or thought that he was in danger of becoming a musical memory, he was... read article

Eddie Money On Stage at Aviator / photo © 2010 by B.L. Howard Productions

Eddie Money On Stage at Aviator photo © by Howard B. Leibowitz /B.L.Howard Productions

In Memoriam: Eddie Money

September 14, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn-born Edward Joseph Mahoney, known to the music world as Eddie Money, died on September 13, 2019, at age 70, after a battle with esophageal... read article

Afropunk BK Fashion / photo by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk Brooklyn 2019: Fun, Raunchy, Eclectic

September 7, 2019 by Azriel Wallace

2019’s Afropunk Festival Brooklyn, held on August 24 and 25 at Commodore Barry Park, was an abundance of pure vibes. One word to describe this... read article

Third World On Stage at Metrotech - photo by Arnie Goodman

The Photo Pit-Captures From BAM’s R& B Festival at Metrotech-Third World

September 3, 2019 by Arnie Goodman

Brooklyn Roads Magazine’s Contributing Photographer Arnie Goodman shares his thoughts and some masterful images of Third World’s performance at BAM’s R & B Festival at... read article

Courtney Barnett at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by Kyra Kverno

Brooklyn’s Best: The Year So Far

August 26, 2019 by David K. Moseder

The first eight months of 2019 have proven to be a microcosm of the music renaissance that has swept Brooklyn over the last two decades.... read article

ESS SEE photo by Jonathan Frey

ESS SEE: A SINGER-SONGWRITER GROWS IN BROOKLYN

August 7, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Arkansas native Sarah Cobb, known professionally as ESS SEE, tells Brooklyn Roads that, “The first music I can remember truly loving was on our local... read article

Tom Hamilton and Scott Metzger © photo by Mandy Pichler

JRAD : ‘The Show Must Go On!’

August 4, 2019 by Mandy Pichler

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead kept on truckin’, playing their 200th concert at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival in Burlington, VT on July 28th, 2019. But... read article

Fantatstic Negrito at Afropunk 2018 photo by Kyra Kverno

AFROPUNK-SHAPING UP AS BEST ONE YET!

July 28, 2019 by Mandy Pichler

Get ready, Brooklyn! AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2019 is almost here and Brooklyn Roads is counting down the days to this year’s global celebration of music, culture... read article

The Photo Pit -Captures From The 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

July 24, 2019 by Kyra Kverno

Editor’s Note: Brooklyn Roads Magazine’s Contributing Photogapher Kyra Kverno shares her thoughts and some magical images of the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival... read article

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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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