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Dan Rauchwerk Unleashes His Inner History Nerd

May 23, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Dan Rauchwerk is best known for his work with the Lords of Liechtenstein, which he fronts with his brother Noah. Their adventures in contemporary American... read article

Cher -Live In Concert at Barclays Center photo© by Debra L. Rothenberg

Believe It, Brooklyn — Cher Can Still Turn Back Time

May 8, 2019 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

The overflowing crowd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn was eagerly waiting for this extra special night of music and memories to begin — and they... read article

Escort photo by Dennis Manual/ courtesy of Girlie Action Media

Boogie in Brooklyn: Escort Brings ‘City Life’ to Elsewhere

May 7, 2019 by Azriel Wallace

Music lovers: Looking for some dance-friendly grooves to add to your playlist? Check out the super-funky group that goes by the name of Escort. This... read article

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Karen Dahlstrom, Chris Hewat and Carolann Solebello photo by Kimbery Nicholais

Brooklyn Songwriters Launch “Live From The Vault” Series

April 18, 2019 by David K. Moseder

A new acoustic music series – Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions – debuted on April 11, 2019, thus ushering in a new performance space... 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

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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

William Ryan Key at Baby's All Right photo by Blair Levinger / courtesy of Stars and Scars

William Ryan Key -Past, Present and Future Music

April 1, 2019 by Adina Bernstein

It’s never easy to start a solo career after spending years in a popular band. Last year, former Yellowcard front man William Ryan Key released... read article

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Jan Bell and The Maybelles at Barbes: Americana That Rings True

March 16, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jan Bell, the driving force behind the annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival, performed before an enthusiastic crowd at Barbès on February 28, accompanied by... read article

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Quarter Water photo by Ezra Pollard

Quarter Water: A Flavorful Take on Hip Hop Neo Soul

March 5, 2019 by David K. Moseder

Quarter Water, the Brooklyn band fronted by rapper GooGie, specializes in hip hop neo soul, but, GooGie tells Brooklyn Roads, “The limits are pretty endless,... read article

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AMFM’s David Caruso Digs Brooklyn’s “Grittiness”

January 31, 2019 by David K. Moseder

AMFM frontman David Caruso tells Brooklyn Roads that “I’ve always loved psychedelic sounds and bands.” This may account, in part, for the quintet’s spacey, guitar-synth... read article

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Eric Stern: Brooklyn Born, Jazz Driven

Eric Stern/photo by Hoyeon Choi/ courtesy of the artist

Brooklyn has long been home to innovative artists, and pianist-composer Eric Stern is no exception. Born and raised in the borough, Stern’s sound is a fusion of jazz, Latin, and classical influences shaped by his upbringing and New York City’s diverse musical landscape. Stern’s love for music began at home, where classical compositions played daily on WQXR alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. His exploration led him to jazz and salsa, drawn to artists like Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Miles Davis. His participation in Belongo’s Fat Cats program, a youth music initiative, deepened his passion for Afro-Latin music, exposing him to icons like Chico O’Farrill and Tito Puente. Though he played in school jazz bands and youth programs, it was at Fat Cats—rehearsing every Sunday at the former Fat Cat jazz club (now Cellar Dog)—that his passion crystallized. “It was sheer joy,” Stern recalls. The experience drove him to practice for hours daily, solidifying his decision to pursue music professionally. Stern studied at the University of Miami, where he formed a quartet with trumpet, piano, bass, and drums, performing across Miami until 2022. Adding saxophonist Dylan McHann that fall elevated the group into its current quintet form. Since returning to Brooklyn, the lineup has shifted, now featuring Chris Ferrari (tenor sax/flute), Joey Curreri (trumpet), Cookie Stephenson (bass), and Peru Eizagirre (drums), with Stern leading on piano and compositions. Brooklyn’s underground jazz scene remains central to Stern’s creative evolution. While Manhattan is home to institutions like the Village Vanguard and the Blue Note, he finds Brooklyn’s avant-garde spaces—Ornithology Jazz Club, Bar Bayeux, and ShapeShifter Lab more experimental and inspiring. At the heart of Stern’s music is a simple mission: joy. “That’s the only thing I really care about. If selling a million records and being super famous is able to do that, great. If not, I don’t really mind. I just want to give other people who listen and hear the music the same joy I have in playing and creating it.” Eric Stern is one to watch for those seeking a fresh, dynamic voice in Brooklyn’s jazz scene. “Why not perform in Brooklyn?” he says. “There are so many great spaces to play—why not make it happen?”

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