The Photo Pit-Captures From BAM’s R& B Festival at Metrotech-Third World

September 3, 2019 by Arnie Goodman

Brooklyn Roads Magazine’s Contributing Photographer Arnie Goodman shares his thoughts and some masterful images of Third World’s performance at BAM’s R & B Festival at Metrotech in Brooklyn on August 12, 2019 .

The Third World Jamaican Reggae fusion band at Metro Tech at the Rhythm Blues Festival delighted an overflow crowd .Third World played many of their hits dating back to 1973 , including “Now That We Found Love”, “Reggae Party” , ”96 Degrees “ and many more for two hours. Third World is led on guitar by founding member Stephen “ Cat” Coore. The whole band is dynamic , especially drummer Tony “Rupton” Williams . The BAM R & B Festival at Metrotech is a great setting for a great band –what could be better than lunch with Third World ?

: Tony Rupton Williams at the R & B Festival at Metrotech/photo by Arnie Goodman

: Third World Founder Stephen “Cat” Coore / photo by Arnie Goodman

: Stephen “Cat” Coore and Norris Web / photo by Arnie Goodman

: Richard Daly / photo by Arnie Goodman

: AJ Brown / photo by Arnie Goodman

: AC Brown /photo by Arnie Goodman

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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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