Shinobi Ninja: Eclectic Musical Warriors Pool Their Talents
Duke Sims of Shinobi Ninja tells Brooklyn Roads that he never made a conscious decision to play music for a living; rather, “It’s the journey,” he... read article
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Applause for Afropunk’s Artistry and Activism
On August 26 and 27, 2017, Afropunk called together a fantastic showcase of fashion, music, activism, and community. This year’s Brooklyn festival , held... read article
Valerie June’s in Tune at SummerStage!
On a starry summer’s night, Valerie June showed concert goers at Central Park’s SummerStage why her music is spellbinding an ever growing legion of music lovers around... read article
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
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