At some point in our lives, we have all heard the classic hip hop refrain from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge.” However, despite the funky bass line and infectious hook, “The Message” was written to give insight on the life of a young Grandmaster Melle Mel, who grew up in the Bronx during the ’60s and ‘70s, following the wake of the Civil Rights movement, an incredibly trying time for the impoverished black community. “The Message” has a place in history that is more than a reminder of the true roots of hip-hop, but rather a landmark of socially conscious rap. “The Message” was one of the first commercially successful rap songs providing heavy social commentary. At the time of its release, it stood out among other party tracks that were the hip-hop market at the time.
The intro delivered by Duke Bootee sets the scene, “It’s like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under.” Comparing life in the inner city Bronx to life in a literal jungle reiterates the hardships faced by the black community, struggling for survival and contemplating the will and self-determination that urge for survival takes. Then, on the verse is Melle Mel depicting the struggles of a poor black man who is on his last ounce of hope after repeating a cycle of despair desperate to escape.
Mel continues on the hook, “Don’t push me cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head,” which encompasses the song’s central message: life in the inner city is hard and the stresses constantly build up. The hook almost sings as a warning to people unaware of the realities of street life, pleading people to not “push” you off the edge in a means to preserve your own mental sanity. Melle Mel’s verses continue to cover topics of poverty and homelessness due to mental illness with bars creating images of a “Crazy lady, livin’ in a bag eatin’ outta garbage pails” makes clear that Melle Mel was on the front lines of poverty in the 1970s. Mel also comments on the broken education system saying he “Got a bum education” and is under financial stress due to “double-digit inflation” which all feed into the power of the refrain.
Despite its release nearly 40 years ago, the song remains highly relevant in 2020’s social and political climate. The struggles detailed by Melle Mel are still issues faced by thousands who are stuck in the cycle of poverty perpetuated by systematic racism, un-equitable access, and crime. Many of the topics Mel rhymes about throughout “The Message” are the same themes present day artists such as Kendrick Lamar (AKA Cornrow Kenny) are bringing back to the focal point in the conscious hip hop movement.
There is an almost predictable reemergence of these themes of depression and poverty expressed by the black community brought to light by artists generationally. The consistency of lyrical themes present in the late 1970s mirroring those of present day billboard topping singles reiterates the notion that not much has changed. Black America is still trying to survive in the metaphorical jungle Bootee sang about.
Over the past ten years, we have seen artists such as Kendrick Lamar, as mentioned earlier, releasing songs in a similar vein to “The Message.” Most notably, his 2012 critically acclaimed, Good Kid M.A.A.D. City, concept album which followed the life of a young Kendrick throughout his upbringing in Compton, CA. Throughout the album’s track list, Kendrick raps about several similar themes such as his struggles with poverty, crime, and depression. Whether cited as an influence or not, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message” certainly paved the way for projects making social commentary accessible for the hip hop audience of today.
The next time you find yourself nodding your head to the beat of “The Message,” or saying “Don’t push me,” keep in mind the original focus of Grandmaster Flash and consider the blessing that music has the power to carry these messages through sound from generation to generation.
For the next installment of moe.ron Monday on Nugs.TV, the band heads to Colorado for their February 6, 2015 performance from the Ogden Theatre in Denver. moe. also recently announced the upcoming digital release of their new album This is not, We are, with select songs now available for streaming.
As of Friday, June 12, the self-titled debut album from Mariah Carey is 30 years old. With four consecutive #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 including “Vision of Love” and “Someday,” it instantly shot the Long Island-born diva into superstardom and an elite class of vocal legends including Whitney Houston. While Mariah’s legacy has been watered down to that of a washed-up Christmas singer in recent years, this unfair revisionist history ignores the impact she’s had on virtually every pop and R&B act after her.
When Mariah Carey released “Vision of Love” in 1990, the French-German duo Milli Vanilli had just been busted for lip-syncing and artists like Madonna made up for subpar vocal talent with shock value and spectacle. On the contrary, Carey demonstrated she was capable of belting, runs, melisma, and whistle tones in less than four minutes, swinging the pop pendulum the other way and reintroducing the concept of pop stars as vocalists with few gimmicks besides their own voices. More of these rose to fame throughout the 90s, from Brandy to Usher to Destiny’s Child, and the explosion of reality talent shows in the 2000s only intensified the phenomenon. Mariah’s power ballads like “Vision of Love” and “Hero” have been American Idol since its inception, a show she eventually judged.
Throughout the 90s and 2000s, Carey achieved 18 #1 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She wrote and produced 17 of them, the sole exception being a cover of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” for her MTV Unplugged EP. She also shared the record for the chart’s longest-running #1 with Boyz II Men for their 1995 single “One Sweet Day,” which spent 16 weeks at the top and had yet to be surpassed until Lil Nas X’s 2019 hit “Old Town Road” beat it with 19 weeks atop. Late last year, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” finally hit #1 on its 25th anniversary, giving Carey her 19th #1 overall and the first in 12 years.
Despite her immense success, Mariah’s career hasn’t been without its setbacks. She made bizarre guest appearances on MTV’s TRL and Cribs in the early 2000s that she later attributed to bipolar disorder, and she was the subject of public ridicule when critics panned her 2001 film and album Glitter. However, she returned to form with her 2005 comeback single “We Belong Together” and its accompanying albumThe Emancipation of Mimi, winning three Grammy Awards. And although her 2016 New Year’s Eve fiasco temporarily made her the butt of the joke again, she set it right with a pitch-perfect performance the following year.
Mariah Carey with her three wins for The Emancipation of Mimi at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
Carey is also no stranger to engaging in public feuds with other singers. Interestingly, a short glance at the long list of artists Carey has feuded with shows that they’ve all been influenced by her in one way or another: Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, to name just a few. They might not like her, but they still respect her achievements and emulate her in their music, style, and personas. With the Ol’ Dirty Bastard remix of “Fantasy” in 1995, Mariah became one of the first mainstream pop singers to feature a rapper on a song’s verses while singing the hook—now a common crossover recipe for top 40 artists.
Even Canadian electropop artist Grimes defended her love of Mariah Carey to Pitchfork, saying, “I know very few adult males who consider themselves serious ‘music guys’ who don’t laugh when I say I like Mariah Carey. Why? Because she’s beautiful and people like her. Therefore she must be selling sex, right? So obviously her music is terrible, right? Ugh. The first time I heard Mariah Carey, it shattered the fabric of my existence.”
Watch them perform their eponymous song, “Hartley’s Encore,” for a funky break from your day. Hartley’s lineup includes Chris Oliver on guitar, Luke Malamood on keys and vocals, Jeff Nania on sax, Aimee Winzenread on vocals, Erik Pravel on drums and Dan Lawson on bass.
The next installment of Lark Hall Window Sessions is this Friday, featuring Brian LaPoint and the Joints. The stream kicks off at 5pm Friday, tune in here to watch.
Having just released the “Unhurried Journey” on May 29, Brooklyn musician Elena Moon Park, current co-Artistic Director of Found Sound Nation, a member of Bang On A Can, and a former player of the Grammy winning Dan Zanes and Friends, today premieres the video for the eponymous single. The world traveling Park, along with artist Lauren Gregory, illustrate what a free spirited world could sound and look like.
The albumUnhurried Journeyoffers a fresh and dynamic collection of reimagined East and Southeast Asian music and original, Western-style songs that encourage listeners of all-ages to slow down and appreciate each moment, finding the joy in their journey. Park says of the single of the same name:
The track “Unhurried Journey” is inspired by a serene and beautiful scene of the same name, created by artist Kristiana Pärn, which reminds us to take our time and make space for self-care on this journey of ours. In the song, I celebrate the beautiful things in nature that flow around us, slow and steady, with patience and care. I invited the wonderful musician Elizabeth Mitchell to sing this with me, as her music exemplifies patience and care for me.
On the website for the album, Park offers a suggested activity for kids (and adults) that accompanies the song, where you can try to draw a representation of something in the world that moves around you, slow and steady. The website also serves as a gallery dedicated to the collection, sharing the artwork that inspired each song, as well as the lyrics in original languages, translations of songs, stories, videos and more.
The video for “Unhurried Journey” was created by Park’s childhood friend Lauren Gregory, an oil painter and animator from Oak Ridge, TN. Park always found herself mesmerized by Gregory’s creations using stop motion oil painting animation. Gregory also created the video for the song “Anta Gata Doko Sa” from Park’s last album, Rabbit Days and Dumplings. Gregory said of her method behind the video:
When Elena asked me to make an animation for “Unhurried Journey,” I wanted to paint a sort of lullaby experience that was both adventurous and cozy. The landscape that this little bear family travels through is inspired by the foothills of the Smoky Mountains where Elena and I grew up as neighbors and friends. The two bears aren’t concerned about getting anywhere fast, they’re just enjoying the journey and getting some good quality time in together.
Unhurried Journeywas produced by Elena Moon Park and Rob Friedman and was recorded, mixed and mastered by Rob Friedman at littlelife studios and David studios in NYC. The 16 song collection encourages listeners of all-ages to slow down and appreciate each moment, finding the joy in the journey.
It was March 29, 1990 when saxophonist Branford Marsalis joined the Grateful Dead at Nassau Coliseum for much of the show. Notably, the version of “Eyes of the World” stands out, as it was released on Without a Net in September 1990, and later rereleased on Spring 1990 (The Other One) box set in 2014.
Branford Marsalis had not planned to sit in with the Grateful Dead for more than “Bird Song” that night, as he recalled in talking to Rolling Stone in 2014.
“I came up for “Bird Song,” and after the set was over, I said, ‘Thanks for letting me play, guys.’ And they’re like, ‘No, no, stay! Play the second half of the show. We’ll do “Dark Star”.’ That had no significance to me. I’m like, ‘ “Dark Star”? Okay. What is it?’ ‘Oh, you’re gonna love it. It’s free, it’s out.’ ‘Great, I can play out.’ They start playing that lick, and the audience goes bananas. Later, I started getting these phone calls on my private number: ‘Man, you were great last night. Thanks for getting them to play “Dark Star”. They haven’t played it in six months.’ I’m like, ‘Who are these people?’… There was almost nothing [the Grateful Dead] couldn’t play—and make it sound authentic. When they played a song by The Band or Bob Dylan, they played it with the same spirit as The Band or Dylan. They didn’t feel the need to write their own arrangement of it. They were all listeners. There is a point where musicians who establish themselves stop listening to music and start listening to their own rhetoric. The Dead didn’t do that. It was obvious in the way they approached a song.” – Branford Marsalis, to Rolling Stone magazine
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Anyone who experienced the Spring 1990 shows, or has listened to Without a Net can attest to the benefit Marsalis brings to this version of “Eyes of the World.” The extra element of saxophone layered within the Dead classic gives it a proper place on a pedastal as one of the best versions of the song.
“After they whip through a bright first set featuring mostly live staples like ‘Bertha’ and ‘Ramble on Rose’, Marsalis joins in at the start of the second set for stellar, extended takes on the more exploratory side of the Dead catalog. His airy improvisations on classics like ‘Eyes of the World’ and ‘Dark Star’ sound brilliantly natural here, and what’s most palpable is the sense of exhilaration and mutual respect between these two forces of sonic trailblazing.”
Breezy, summery, and carefree: the latest new music video for “Ride” by Lenny Kravitz is exactly what the world needs right now. Sharing a chord progression and key with his groovy 90s hit “It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over,” “Ride” hearkens back to simpler times and offers some welcome respite from chaotic current events. Kravitz and his love interest frolic through Parisian museums, cafes, and fields of yellow daisies as he croons in the background, allowing us to vicariously live through the kind of summer road trip or vacation we may have recently canceled.
In addition to Kravitz’s earlier work, “Ride” is reminiscent of 1970s records such as Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life. Although more understated, it retains their funky synths and strong basslines and makes the ideal soundtrack for floating in the pool on a lazy summer Saturday. Despite Lenny Kravitz singing “Through the storm, my love, we will ride,” it sounds like the storm has already passed and now there’s only peace.
Much like “It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over,” the lyrics of “Ride” deal with standing by a lover’s side through thick and thin, this time nearly 30 years later. “Ride” first appeared as the penultimate track on Kravitz’s 2018 album Raise Vibration. He told Rolling Stone, “We shot this video months ago in France before we could have imagined what life would be like today. After listening to the song […], we had a vision of expressing the song through portraying the characters of the writer and the spirit.” One might wonder why now after the nearly two-year wait for “Ride”’s music video, but there couldn’t be a better time to escape into a utopian summer where peace, love, and travel all prevail.
Music has the power to bring people together in the name of solidarity. Throughout protest history, there have always been songs to aide in carrying the cries for social justice. Protest music came into mainstream popularity during the civil rights movements of the 1960s and 70s, with folk and gospel artists such as the late Pete Seeger and Mahalia Jackson. In todays current political state however, protest music has chosen a different voice. Hip-hop along with punk music have provided the loudest songs of racial protest during the black lives matter movement.
“Sound of da Police” by KRS-1
Off of the Bronx natives’ debut studio album, Return of The Boombat, “Sound of da Police” takes a hard look at police brutality. Although released in 1993, the song remains relevant in the current Black Lives Matter movement. Throughout the song, KRS-1 makes comparisons between the police and overseers who would police southern plantations while keeping slaves in check.
Key Lyrics:
“Officer, Officer, Officer, Officer! Yeah, officer from overseer You need a little clarity? Check the similarity! The overseer rode around the plantation The officer is off patrolling all the nation”
“One Four Love (Pt.1)” by Mos Def
The second track off of Mos Defs’ Hip Hop For Respect EP released in 2000 is another song centered around police brutality and racially-centered violence. With a hook that sings ” My people unite and lets all get down.”
Key Lyrics:
“My people unite, hop up and do it right We gotta have what? love peace and understandin One god, One love, One light One aim, One voice, One fight”
“Changes” by 2Pac
Riddled with commentary on the life of an inner-city black man, “Changes” is 2Pac’s timeless meditation on racial injustice. The song consists of verse after verse of 2Pac calling for change.
Key Lyrics:
“I see no changes all I see is racist faces Misplaced hate makes disgrace to races We under I wonder what it takes to make this One better place, let’s erase the wasted”
“Sunshine” by Pusha T
Bronx rapper Pusha-T takes a conscious approach in his 2015 release “Sunshine” telling America that the country is in need of a miracle. Pusha remembers Freddie Gray, another victim of police brutality and neglect.
Key Lyrics:
“These ain’t new problems, they just old ways I see one time turn sunshine into Freddie Gray Just another n**** dead, just another n**** dead Send another to the FEDs, send another to the FEDs”
“Banned in D.C” by Bad Brains
Well affiliated with the Afropunk movement of the 70s and 80s and regarded by many as the pioneers of hardcore, Bad Brains deliver this rage filled track about racial solidarity.
Key Lyrics:
“We, we got ourselves Gonna sing it, gonna love it, gonna work it out to any length Don’t worry, no worry, about what people say We got ourselves, we gonna make it anyway”
“Don’t Shoot” by Dave East
Dave East takes a creative approach, altering his voice to reflect on his encounters and experiences with NYPD through out his childhood, as a teenager, and as an adult. Born and raised in Harlem, Dave East delivers descript bars verse after verse detailing life in the city and coming to terms with racism and police neglect.
Key Lyrics:
“Left and right I’m seeing homies get interrogated, we ain’t safe where we live, this America ain’t it?”
“Spiritual” by Jay-Z
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In 2016, “Spiritual,” was Jay-Z’s first solo release in 3 years. Penning the lyrics after the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, Jay-Z said he held onto the release because he knew ” his death wouldn’t be the last” in a statement released with the song. Jay-Z calls out police brutality and the cycle of poverty and depression many in the black community are stuck in.
Key Lyrics:
I am not poison
Just a boy from the hood that got my hands in the air
In despair don’t shoot
I just wanna do good”
“Oppressor” By Jesus Piece
East Coast hardcore band, Jesus Piece target the oppressive behavior of police in the song “Oppressor” off of their 2015 EP release. Fronted by Aaron Heard, one of the most prominent black vocalists in the current hardcore scene, the song is delivered along with a brutal instrumental and has since been a highlight of many hardcore festival performances, bringing together people of color in the hardcore scene, all taking turns grabbing for the microphone.
With divisions across the country on display through peaceful protest and violence, songs of unity and calm are not the first thought, but can provide an escape, even if briefly, giving pause amid the chaos in cities throughout the state and America. One of those songs is “My Sisters and Brothers”
Originally written by Charles Johnson of The Sensational Nightingales, Jerry Garcia Band would perform “My Sisters and Brothers” numerous times from the 1970s through the 1990s, and is featured on Jerry Garcia Band. The version below is the encore of the October 28, 1987 (late) show from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Manhattan.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, venues across New York State have closed their doors and cancelled live performances. Since then, various artists have moved their concerts to online. NYS Music is introducing Stream and Support, from across New York! This continually updated series will help you locate all your favorite New York artists’ livestreams and virtual events. Now more than ever it is important during these uncertain times to come together in supporting artists from across New York State!
You’ll find a continually updated list of what you can look forward to throughout the week!
Monday
Virtual Concert Series at WAMC’s The Linda: Tune in on April 5th at 8:00 p.m. – April 6 at 11:59 p.m. from musicians of Ma’alwyck, with guest artists mezzo-soprano Tess McCarthy and baritone Charles F. Schwartz, perform a program of music celebrating the great tradition of memorable tunes of old Scotland. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Monday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
Join Novak seven days a week on Twitch!
Tuesday
The Disco Biscuits: Tune in to stream from The Disco Biscuits, never-before-seen 60+ minute set streaming on Sessions on April 20th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
DJead Night: The music of the Grateful Dead was meant to be enjoyed in the company of friends! Tune in on April 20th at 10 p. m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
4/20 HARVEST PARTY: Free concert live stream from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on April 20th at 8:00 p.m. ET. on the Relix channel Stream and Support HERE.
Jazzonia: the Marriage of Poetry and Jazz: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring John Reddick, Shanelle Gabriel, Andre “Chez” Lewis and many more on April 20th, May 4th and 18th at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Jazz, House Music and the Underground Dance Revolution: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring DJ Ali Coleman and Sheila Ford on April 13th at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Distrokid: Tune in to streams from Distrokid, presenting “Isolation: Concerts For No One” featuring Andy Frasco & Shawn Eckels, Kitchen Dwellers, Mihali on March 30th, April 6,13+20th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Helsinki Hudson: Every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Club Helsinki hosts a virtual open mic night. Stream and Support HERE.
Wednesday
The Palace Sessions: The Palace Theatre, City of Albany, and Mirth Films Present “The Palace Sessions” featuring Let’s Be Leonard duo & Canella on April 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
JazzBuffalo: Tune in every Wednesday at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for the Jay/Sharp-tet weekly live streams. Enjoy a collection of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. Stream and Support HERE
MasterVoices’ 79th Season: Let’s celebrate the power of the human voice to unite, inspire, and connect. From January 13th to May 26th, MasterVoices will be a virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, “Myths and Hymns,” conceived by Ted Sperling. Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Thursday
Azure Wolf: LAUNCH presents The Chris Ruben Band on April 29th, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Chelsea Music Festival: Join us on April 29th at 7:30 p.m. ET. for the second episode of Love Walked In featuring Opus Illuminate. Stream and Support HERE
30th b’Earthday: Join eTown’s virtual 30th b’Earthday Celebration featuring Black Pumas, Bob Weir, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more on Earth Day April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. MST. Stream and Support HERE
KEEN x Garcia: FANS and KEEN x Garcia Present Rainforest Benefit Concert— Protect The Tongass on April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
CWTV LIVESTREAM: Tune in to stream on April 15th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Michael Dorf presents THE BEST OF “THE MUSIC OF” from 2004 – 2020 featuring over 20 artists! Stream and Support HERE
Who Was: Nat “King” Cole: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring Jon Thomas on April 15th at 2:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Radio Woodstock Sofa Sessions: Every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST, three New York artists will each play a twenty-minute set from home. Stream and Support HERE
Joe Bonamassa: Tune in on April 1st at 9:00 p.m. ET for a spectacular rare performance in blues history from guitar hero Joe Bonamassa! Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Friday
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Flushing Town Hall is presenting a special concert honoring the victims of recent anti-Asian hate crimes. The Jihye Lee Quintet will perform LIVE on stage on May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Belle-Skinner: Tune in on April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for the world premiere of Belle-Skinner’s new song “It Must Be Spring.” Then click over to Zoom for an interactive after-party discussion with Belle-Skinner. Stream and Support HERE.
CATS in Space: An interstellar livestream with Circles Around The Sun featuring Scott Metzger, Adam MacDougall, Mark Levy, and Dan Horne on April 16th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Standing Against Asian Hate Crimes: Tune in and support New York Youth Symphony Musicians give live concert in support of AAPI Community today at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
St. Paul & The Broken Bones: FANS and St. Paul & The Broken Bones present a special performance of ‘Young Sick Camellia’ in its entirety at The Alabama Theatre on April 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer: Join for a Live Webcast from Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on April 2nd at 8:00 p.m. ET featuring Levon Helm for this special event! Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Friday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Saturday
Wish You Were Hear: Join us on May 15th, 8:00 p.m. for some gothic cheer at the Flower Power Summer Break Show, featuring guest band Sirsy hosted by the Dust Bowl Faeries dark carnival duet. Stream and Support HERE
Pink Talking Fish Play Dead: Tune in to stream from Pink Talking Fish, live from State Theatre of Ithaca on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. EST to honor one of the most iconic moments in Grateful Dead history. Stream and Support HERE
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros: FANS featuring Bob Weir, Don Was, and Jay Lane, playing LIVE from TRI Studios with Jeff Chimenti, Greg Leisz, and special guests The Wolf Pack. Tune in on April 24th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Drone At Home: Tune in to streams April 24-25th from Basilica Hudson on Twitch local and global. Stream and Support HERE
Azure Wolf: LAUNCH presents Azure Wolf on April 24th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Hola!: The Relix Channel presents Hola! Featuring Avi Bortnick, Andy Hess, Scott Metzger, and Joe Russo on April 17th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Wanaragua: Tune in to stream on April 10th at 3:00 p.m. for a live performance from the Bronx Music Heritage Center, honoring the Garifuna Heritage month. Stream and Support HERE
I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Tune in for I Wanna Dance With Somebody Easter + Passover Sacred Greetings Dance Party! featuring Andy Frasco and DJ Sleepy on April 3rd at 10:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Sunday
An Evening To Be Grateful: Tune in for live webcast on April 25th at 7:00 p.m. ET. featuring: Amy Helm, Marco Benevento, Connor Kennedy, Zach Djanikian, Tony Leone, and Jeff Hill. Stream and Support HERE
Music On The Inside: Tune in for a free virtual concert from Music While We’re Inside, on April 25th at 6:00 p.m. Featuring Vanessa Falabella, Rubem Farias, along many talented musicians! Stream and Support HERE
Sarah Elizabeth Charles: Tune in for a virtual concert from New York Youth Symphony featuring Sarah Elizabeth Charles on April 25th at 6:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Fueling Musicians: Second annual Stream-A-Thon hosted by Joe Bonamassa on April 18th at 3:00 p.m. ET. Featuring over 35 talented musicians. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
