Willie Nile’s ‘Positively Bob’ Is Positively Brilliant
Before the catch-all term “Americana” was coined, there was a thing called “folk-rock.” Willie Nile helped keep that genre alive, adding a dash of punk... read article
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AbunDance Academy Presents…Sister Act AbunDantly !
The AbunDance Academy of the Arts staged a musical production, Sister Act Abundantly, at the Kings Theatre on Sunday, June 25, 2017. This event was... read article
Danny Kapilian: The Art of Presenting Live Music
Not all artists on the music scene perform on stage. Some work their magic behind the scenes – flying under the radar, as it were.... read article
Brooklyn’s Music Scene Heats Up Summer
Brooklyn’s summer music season is in full swing as the 39th season of Celebrate Brooklyn! got under way with high-octane notes from Lake Street Dive,... read article
The Isley Brothers – A Father’s Day Gift Through Song
On Sunday, June 18th, 2017, iconic R&B group The Isley Brothers, performed live at the Kings Theatre. For this one night, Brooklyn natives witnessed the... read article
Northside Festival Lights Up The Weekend!
From June 7th to June 11th, the northern Brooklyn streets were filled with over 100,000 festival goers, concert hopping throughout Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick in... read article
Gary U.S. Bonds — Still Great at 78 … With Brooklyn in the Mix!
There must be a fountain of youth in Gary U.S. Bonds’ home, as this iconic and legendary rock ‘n’ roller keeps raising his musical bar, with... read article
Digging Dougmore, From Brooklyn to the ‘Outerboros’
“The bluegrass scene in Brooklyn has been in my family since I was a teenager,” innovative musician Dougmore tells Brooklyn Roads. “I’m always awestruck by... read article
Brooklyn Basks in June Is “NY Music Month” Spotlight
Music has always been at the core of New York culture. Indeed, the city’s iconic nickname, The Big Apple, was popularized by jazz musicians in... read article
The Roofer’s Union Builds a Following in Brooklyn
Like many bands coming out of Brooklyn these days, The Roofer’s Union plays genre-bending music that is hard to nail down. While their style falls... read article