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Lee Fields Backstage in 2013/ photo courtesy of the producers

Lee Fields at Bowery Ballroom Photo Courtesy of The Producers

Lee Fields : A Faithful Portrait of a Soul Music Icon

November 10, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Lee Fields is a soul, R&B, and funk legend with a voice of gold. From the beginning of his career in 1969, Fields has been... read article

Brooklyn Americana Fest: A Great Number Eight

October 7, 2022 by David K. Moseder

The Dumbo Archway under the Manhattan Bridge was once again a prime venue for the Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (year eight), with late afternoon and... read article

Sam Rappaport photo by Grace Rivera / courtesy of the artist

Sam Rappaport: Brooklyn Becomes Him

September 28, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Sam Rappaport, a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter is breaking through the music scene. With his latest single, “Better Days“ and upcoming debut EP “Get Me Away... read article

“Bands do BK” and Tell Us All About It

September 23, 2022 by David K. Moseder

Do you have a favorite local band with which you are on the same wavelength? Then you may wish to know where they go to... read article

Brooklyn’s Past Music Culture Helped Shape Its Present and Future

September 21, 2022 by B.L. Howard

As we look ahead to the closing days of 2022, Brooklyn Roads Magazine will continue to shine its’ spotlight on local music artists, venues and... read article

The Crowd In The Front photo by Kyra Kverno

Afropunk Brooklyn Returns!

September 16, 2022 by Kyra Kverno

Publisher’s Note: Contributing Photographer Kyra Kverno shares some of her imges and impressions of Afropunk Brooklyn 2022 : Afropunk Brooklyn returned on September 10 and... read article

Say She She / photo by Milton Arellano / courtesy of the artists

Say She She phpto by Milton Arellano

Say She She- “Discodelic” Soul !

August 26, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Nya Gazelle Brown, Piya Malik and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham are the driving forces behind “Say She She”, a Brooklyn based , all female seven piece... read article

Chris Potter ,Christian McBride and Mike Stern

The Newport Jazz Festival 2022-Through The Lens

August 23, 2022 by Kyra Kverno

Publisher’ s Note: Brooklyn’s own Kyra Kverno is an extraordinary music photographer, who has traveled the globe to capture artists at festivals and venues. She... read article

The Best of Brooklyn: The Year So Far

August 5, 2022 by David K. Moseder

Thus far in 2022, Brooklyn Roads has continued its tradition of spotlighting local talent of various genres with interviews and album reviews, while also showing... read article

Photo by Wyndham Boylan-Garnett

Cassandra Jenkins: It’s in Her “Nature” to Keep Folk Alive

July 25, 2022 by Michela Arlia

Cassandra Jenkins is a Brooklyn-based musician, singer and songwriter. Currently on tour in support of her latest album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, Jenkins tells... 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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