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Lion Babe at Afropunk photo by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk Brooklyn -Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu Shine

September 10, 2018 by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk‘s 2018 Brooklyn edition was another milestone in what has become a global celebration of music, art and culture. Afropunk Festivals now take place not... read article

American Nomads At ‘The Loft’: Showing ‘Em What They’re Made Of

September 7, 2018 by David K. Moseder

Brooklyn Roads ventured across the East River on August 16 to catch American Nomads at Manhattan’s new The Loft at City Winery. The Greenpoint-based octet... read article

Gary Clark Jr. Celebrates Brooklyn!

August 15, 2018 by Suzanne Cadgène

After an opening set from Fiona Silver and Little Thunder, Gary Clark Jr. rocked, socked and delivered the blues to a capacity crowd at Celebrate... read article

Jonathan Coulton Knows How To Coax A Laugh … And Break A Heart

August 8, 2018 by David K. Moseder

Multifaceted singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton grew up listening to the music of his parents (“a lot of Beatles and Billy Joel … Steely Dan and Pink... read article

BIG SOUNDS AT LITTLEFIELD: DEGRAW FEST PRESENTS ECLECTIC BROOKLYN ARTISTS

August 8, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Brooklyn-based recording studio Degraw Sound organized the Degraw Fest 2018 at Littlefield on Saturday August 4, 2018 in Gowanus. From 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.,... read article

Aimee Mann On Stage at Celebrate Brooklyn! photo by Ray Fontaine

A Summer Music Mix With Aimee Mann and Superchunk

July 2, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Celebrate Brooklyn! welcomed an eclectic group of musicians to the Prospect Park Bandshell stage on Thursday, June 21st, opening the evening long before sunset with... read article

Alexandria Wood Works the Sound Board at City Winery photo by Ray Fontaine

Spotlight On…Alexandria Wood and the Art of Sound Engineering

July 2, 2018 by B.L. Howard

Alexandria Wood has the distinction of being not only an accomplished sound engineer, but is also the first woman to hold that position at City... read article

Lucite Tokki photo by Ray Fontaine

Northside’s Ten Year BK Festival-The Music !

June 14, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Brooklyn Roads feasted on a music buffet of indie artists at the Northside Festival 2018. Northside, in a SXSW fashion, functions by booking music all... read article

Carolyne Mas in Asbury Park, NJ photo by Howard B. Leibowitz/ courtesy of B.L.Howard Productions

Brooklyn Tales From Carolyne Mas

May 27, 2018 by Carolyne Mas

Carolyne Mas is one of the rock world’s best-kept secrets. She now lives in relative isolation off the grid in a remote corner of the Arizona... read article

First Acoustics Tenth Anniv Puerto Rico Benefit 5-19-18-5

Artists and Audience Give Generously at Benefit Concert for Puerto Rico

May 27, 2018 by David K. Moseder

More than two dozen performers, half of them Brooklyn-based artists, donated their time and talent on Saturday night, May 19, 2018, for “A Benefit for... 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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