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Brooklyn Music Milestones – October 2012

October 6, 2012 by David K. Moseder

Nov. 3, 1962: The Crystals start a two-week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with He’s A Rebel. It was the third of... read article

Xenia Rubinos: Making Musical “Magic” in Greenpoint

October 6, 2012 by The Brooklyn Roads Team

Avant-garde indie artist Xenia Rubinos came to New York, knowing that music was her life mission. She began making choices to move farther along that... read article

A Musical Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn

October 6, 2012 by Howard B. Leibowitz

2012 marks the centennial of the birth of legendary American icon Woody Guthrie, who lived for some time in Coney Island. It just so happens... read article

Woody at 100 Concert at Brooklyn College/ © 2012/ photo by Howard B. Leibowitz

The Unbounded Glory of Woody Guthrie

October 6, 2012 by Howard B. Leibowitz

Brooklyn Roads was honored to have been at Brooklyn College‘s Walt Whitman Theater for the Woody Guthrie Centennial Concert in September. This incredible evening was... read article

Brooklyn Voices – November 2011

November 6, 2011 by David K. Moseder

Kudos to all those from Brooklyn’s music scene who made the list ofThe Village Voice’s “Best of NYC 2011,” including Geoff and Lynette Wiley’s Jalopy... read article

Brooklyn Music Milestones – November 2011

November 6, 2011 by David K. Moseder

Nov. 1-3, 2007: Backed alternately by an orchestra and a rock band, Kensington’s Sufjan Stevens performs The BQE at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman... read article

Yarn Puts a Brooklyn Spin On the Alt-Country Sound

November 6, 2011 by David K. Moseder

“I’ve been waiting so long for you to comfort me, but this boy has moved on,” sings Blake Christiana , bittersweetly, about his home town... read article

Joan Osborne’s Brooklyn Muse: A Challenge Well Met

November 6, 2011 by David K. Moseder

2011 was a busy year for Joan Osborne, beginning with Love and Hate, the multimedia music/dance/film production she created and performed as part of Lincoln Center’s... read article

Celebrating Brooklyn in Music

November 6, 2011 by Howard B. Leibowitz

As we approach the winter and move indoors, warm thoughts come to mind about this past summer’s outdoor music scene here in Brooklyn–now known in... read article

Brooklyn Voices – June 2011

June 6, 2011 by David K. Moseder

On his forthcoming release, The King of In Between, Sheepshead Bay’s Garland Jeffreys proudly flies the Brooklyn flag with tracks such as Coney Island Winterand... read article

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Janet LaBelle Takes the Spotlight: Blending Vintage Vibes with Modern Magic

Janet Labelle With Guitar In Hand / photo by John Nyboer

Dynamic Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Janet LaBelle continues to push her creative boundaries. Known for her unique ability to fuse analog warmth with modern production, LaBelle has been praised by Jersey Beat for her “sweet voice and sharp, thoughtful songwriting,” and her newest projects are no exception. Her music defies easy categorization, effortlessly blending elements of folk, classic rock, and pop into a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. LaBelle recently released her single “Day in the Sun” on September 13 via her own Wild Violet Records, and it has already been captivating audiences with its sunny melodies and deeply personal narrative. The song, inspired by a meaningful hike with a friend in 2023, showcases her talent for finding beauty in simplicity, a theme that resonates through much of her work. The inclusion of horns marks an exciting creative evolution, adding a new layer of depth to her already richly textured sound. Throughout her career, LaBelle has explored a wide range of musical styles. She first made waves as a teenager in the punk-pop band Avery, and since then, her solo work has spanned genres like classic rock, folk, pop, and even French chanson. Her previous EPs, including Moon Songs (2010) and Blossom & Blue (2011), demonstrate her eclectic tastes, with influences ranging from surf rock to vintage country. Working with respected producers such as Evan Taylor (Bernie Worrell) and Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu, They Might Be Giants), LaBelle continues to expand her sound, evolving with each new release. Fans can catch her live at upcoming performances, including a show at Our Wicked Lady on September 24th and at Sleepwalk on December 3rd. These live shows will give listeners a chance to hear both her new and classic material in an up-close setting. Her combination of memorable songs, captivating performances and a unique voice sets her apart as an artist who continues to rise, drawing listeners in with every new creation.

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