Urbano Street announced their U Street Music Festival, inviting people of all ages with an appreciation for street art, culture, and vinyl to celebrate record store day and the return of live music. The all-day festival will be on April 22 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY on Suydam St. between Irving Ave and Knickerbocker Ave.
The U Street Festival will feature two stages that serve as a discovery platform for multicultural and non-commercial musicians and street artists. Stars such as Rebelmatic, La Sazound, Dubcorps, Spite Fuxxx, Chico Raro, Tambor y Caña, Hecho en Brooklyn, Eclectic Charango Beats, Prince of Queens, Jah Point, Vee Vee, and Wild Roots will take the stage. The festival also emphasizes the long-standing record of street culture and urban art, focusing on BIPOC artists who enrich New York City. U Street is on a mission to support underground and alternative artists in the independent space.
U Street Music Fest is the first street event of its kind, no one has ever attempted to bring subcultural music communities together before. Think of it as a cumbia punky reggae party on the streets of Brooklyn.
– Diana Hernandez, Urbano Street Lead Organizer
The music festival will expose local talent while also celebrating the diversity of its vibrant community which is largely made up of immigrants from Latin America. Although the neighborhood has recently battled gentrification-related tensions, the U Street Music Festival strives to cultivate collaboration uniting its residents with Bushwick’s artistic roots. They also hope to help bridge the generational and socio-economic gap between old and new members of the community.
Urbano Street is a nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers, music lovers, and donors. Whilst focusing on BIPOC artists who enrich New York City. Urbano Street is on a mission to support underground and alternative artists in the independent space, opening doors for underrepresented musicians by bringing them to urban places and shooting music videos, a passport to more gigs, press, and opportunities.
More information about the non-profit organization can be accessed here.
Patricia Cruz, artistic director and CEO of Harlem Stage invites iconic Contemporary Black artists and thinkers to the Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference, to be held from May 18-20 and curated by Harlem Stage Associate Artistic Director/Artist-in-Residence Carl Hancock Rux.
The Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference culminates Harlem Stage’s 2022-23 season-long initiative Black Arts Movement: Examined. This is a series of events devoted to escalating the understanding of the historic and cultural relevance of Black Arts Movement and its intersections with the Black Power Movement. The Black Arts Movement: Examined emerged from a conversation between Rux and Cruz about how it might result as a bridge to an exploration of Black art and activism in contemporary America.
The conference will explore areas of tension between the intellectual, ethical, and commercial imperatives of the Black Arts Movement, its scholarship, and the professional demands many of its leaders imposed upon artists, and whether or not the Black Arts Movement’s libertarian, racism-countering goals were ever truly achieved.
– Carl Hancock Rux
The event will kick off at 5pm with a keynote address by the poet, music critic, and arts administrator A.B. Spellman. He is a Director of The Expansion Arts Program at the National Endowment for the Arts, which funded arts organizations that were in and of inner-city, rural, and tribal communities. Thirty minutes later, Miles Davis, Quincy Troupe, David Henderson, and Margo Crawford will respond to A.B. Spellman’s overview, giving further elucidation to the movement’s aesthetic, development, internal and external tensions. These special guests will also explore the movement’s relationship to the Black Power Movement, the AfriCOBRA movement, and Black cultural expression as resistance, and offer a fundamental re-evaluation of its complicated relationship with political insurgency and the larger Black community.
On the second day at 10pm there will be a Black Masculinity Discussion moderated by Jonathan McCrory and featuring Felipe Luciano, Stew, Brent Hayes Edwards, and Lois Elaine Griffith. The set will examine the articulation of misogyny and homophobia often deployed by the Black Arts Movement in service to a masculinist vision of Black liberation principles and its constitution of “real” Blackness. Following that talk will be the discussion Music & Struggle with Angela Davis, Nona Hendryx, and Toshi Reagon Nona Hendryx. Next will be conversations with the activist Sonia Sanchez and multi-award-winning poet Carl Hancock Rux. The final celebration for that day will be a concert showcasing Henry Threadgill, Craig Taborn, and Dafnis Prieto.
The last day of The Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference will begin with a discussion called Poder Latino with Felipe Luciano, Lois Elaine Griffith, and more. The speakers will explore the Afro-Latinx cross-cultural influence on the intersection of European colonialism and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the complexities of the Afro-Latinx relationship to the Black Arts Movement. After an 11:30 lunch, the audience will be treated to a Film Screening titled, “Portrait of Jason by Shirley Clarke” in collaboration with Maysles Documentary Center. The film is an experimental documentary by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Shirley Clarke. Ingmar Bergman referred to the production saying it was “the most fascinating film he had ever seen in his life”
After the documentary will be a discourse called “Crisis of the Negro Intellectual”. This conversation will be moderated by Margo Crawford and features Harmony Holiday, Michael Sawyer & Dominic Taylor, moderated by Margo Crawford. To end the conference the audience will be presented with a Closing Plenary by Carl Hancock Rux and a closing-night, curated by Carl Hancock Rux, Tavia Nyong’o, and Vernon Reid. The closing-night will also showcase contributions by Carrie Mae Weems, Stefanie Batten Bland, and Dianne Smith and co-presented with Park Avenue Armory.
More information about the Harlem Stage can be found here.
Acclaimed punk-rock musical Good Vibrations is coming to the Irish Arts Center starting June 14. Written by Colin Carberry and Glenn Patterson based on their BAFTA-Nominated Film and directed by Des Kennedy, Good Vibrations at the Irish Arts Center closes July 9.
The opening of the musical marks the first musical and largest-scale theatrical offering ever presented by the Irish Arts Center.
A scene from Good Vibrations. Credit: Irish Arts Center.
Good Vibrations initially made its world premiere at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast in 2018 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. The Irish Times said, “The full-throated spirit of punk is alive and roaring” in this “glorious” production, and The Irish News described audiences “losing their hearts to [the] fascinating character” of Terri Hooley. Good Vibrations at the Irish Arts Center is sure to be a musical you won’t want to miss.
Since 1968, the Lyric Theatre has been a creative hub for theatre-making, a safe space for nurturing talent, and embodies an unwavering passion for creating meaningful connections through theatre and the arts. The theatre has been a stepping stone for internationally acclaimed playwrights, poets, and actors, and is the only full-time theatre in Northern Ireland to produce its own productions from page to stage. The Lyric Theatre is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse, and inclusive program.
Produced by Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Good Vibrations is led by a large ensemble cast that includes Cat Barter as Marilyn Hyndman, Connor Burnside as Billy Doherty, Darren Franklin as Dave, Marty Maguire as George Hooley, Odhrán McNulty as Ronnie Matthews, Chris Mohan as Graham ‘Getty’ Marshall, Christina Nelson as Mrs. Hooley and Mrs. Sharkey, Jolene O’Hara as Polly, Gavin Peden as Brian Young, Dylan Reid as Feargal Sharkey/Greg Cowan, Glen Wallace as Terri Hooley, and Jayne Wisener as Ruth Carr. Good Vibrations chronicles the story of the beloved titular record store/label, through the songs of punk rock legends like The Undertones, the Outcasts, and Stiff Little Fingers (including, respectively, “Teenage Kicks,” “Just Another Teenage Rebel,” and “Alternative Ulster”). The central character is Terri Hooley, who when the Troubles shut down his city and his friends take sides, opens a record shop.
Rounding out the creative team is Katie Richardson(Musical Director), Jennifer Rooney (Choreographer), Grace Smart (Set Designer), Gillian Lennox (Costume Designer), Jack Knowles (Lighting Designer), Megan Joyce (Audio Engineer), Barry McCusker (Live Sound Engineer), Aidan Payne (Set Carpenter), Ian Vennard (Production Technician: Sound/Lighting), Simon Bird (Production Manager), and Stephen Dix (Deputy Stage Manager/Props).
Founded in 1972 and based in Hell’s Kitchen, the Irish Arts Center is a home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds who share a passion for the evolving arts and culture of contemporary Ireland and Irish America. Additionally, IAC provides community education programs and access to the arts for people of all ages and ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Through a historic partnership between the people of Ireland and New York, the Irish Arts Center recently opened a state-of-the-art new facility to support its mission for the 21st century.
Tickets and more information are available on the Irish Arts Center’s website.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse has announced a special run of shows over Earth Day Weekend benefiting international non-profit Oceanic Global on Saturday April 22 and Sunday, April 23. Featuring the music of Bob Marley and The Grateful Dead, The Rock and Roll Playhouse will bring family fun to 13 different venues across the country where kids and parents can rock out to the classics.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse introduces the next generation to timeless music while providing kids with early music exposure and encouraging creativity. The Playhouse was founded in 2013 at its flagship venue Brooklyn Bowl by Peter Shapiro, entrepreneur and co-owner of the Bowl and owner of The Capitol Theatre, and Amy Striem, a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher.
Designed to create opportunities for families to experience live music together in historic venues, The Rock and Roll Playhouse continues to unite families through music with hundreds of unforgettable shows nationwide as the largest national concert series for families where kids can “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon”.
Supporting Oceanic Global on Earth Day Weekend is not just about bringing families together through the power of music, but also about teaching the next generation the importance of preserving our planet. By creating unforgettable experiences for families while supporting a worthy cause, we can inspire a love for music and a passion for environmental activism in our children that will last a lifetime.
Stephen Grybowski, Senior Director of The Rock and Roll Playhouse
Founded in 2016, Oceanic Global reconnects humanity to the ocean as the beating heart of the earth, and provides tangible solutions and blueprints for coexisting in harmony with the natural world. The 501c3 non-profit builds tools, mobilizes communities, and develops educational resources and standards that inspire global action and catalyze cross-sector change.
Tickets are available now, and admission is free for children one years old and under. For more information please visit The Playhouse’s website.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, New York City’s most scenic outdoor concert venue is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its popular Summer Concert Series at the Seaport with over 60 shows slated from May through October.
This year’s exciting lineup of shows kicks off May 3 with rock band Coheed and Cambria, and continues throughout the summer with performances by pop star Bebe Rexha (June 18), Pride weekend kickoff with DJ Trixie Mattel (June 22), T-Pain (July 11), YUNGBLUD (July 14), Jenny Lewis (July 18), Pixies and Modest Mouse (August 21 & 22), Tove Lo (September 10), Macklemore (September 22) and many more to be announced.
New Yorkers, tri-state area residents, and visitors from all over the globe look forward to The Rooftop at Pier 17 concert lineup each summer. This season we are excited to celebrate five years of bringing today’s most popular artists to the Seaport to perform at this unforgettable venue with its iconic New York City views—there’s really no place like it.
Andrew Schwartz, Co-President of the New York Region, The Howard Hughes Corporation
Since its launch in 2018 by The Howard Hughes Corporation, The Rooftop at Pier 17’s Summer Concert Series has attracted an eclectic mix of superstar acts including Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Ringo Starr, Kings of Leon, Amy Schumer, Machine Gun Kelly, Janelle Monáe, Trevor Noah, Diana Ross, deadmau5, and The Fugees, who reunited for a historic performance in 2021. In 2022, the Summer Concert Series boasted 40 sold out shows from a range of artists like Blondie, Elvis Costello, 5 Seconds of Summer, Pusha T, Billy Strings, Deftones, Zach Bryan, girl in red, Jason Mraz, and more.
Jordana at The Rooftop at Pier 17 – photo by Lindsay Brown
For more information on the Summer Concert Series, visit RooftopatPier17.com
Summer Concert Series
May 3 – Coheed and Cambria “NEVERENDER NWFTWM” May 4 – Nickel Creek May 5 – Goth Babe: The Lola Tour May 12 – Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and The Interrupters May 23 – Beach Bunny and PUP June 3 – Young the Giant with Milky Chance June 4 – Young the Giant with Milky Chance June 5 – The Used & Pierce The Veil: Creative Control Tour June 9 – The Wood Brothers with special guest Shovels & Rope June 13 – The Used & Pierce The Veil: Creative Control Tour June 14 – The Driver Era June 15 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley June 16 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley June 17 – Reggae Fest Blaze June 18 – Bebe Rexha: Best F’n Night Of My Life June 22 – DJ Trixie Mattel: Solid Pink Disco July 6 – Rebelution: Good Vibes Summer Tour 2023 July 7 – SiriusXM Presents Yacht Rock Revue: Reverse Sunset Tour July 8 – Yellowcard: Celebrating 20 Years of Ocean Avenue July 11 – T-Pain: Escape from Wiscansin – The Invasion July 12 – Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth 2023 July 14 – YUNGBLUD: The World Tour July 15 – The Struts: Remember The Name July 18 – Jenny Lewis: JOY’ALL TOUR July 21 – An Evening with CAKE July 22 – An Evening with CAKE July 27 – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead August 2 – Pink Martini featuring China Forbes August 4 – The Mountain Goats August 5 – Anjunabeats Outdoors August 21 – Pixies and Modest Mouse August 22 – Pixies and Modest Mouse August 26 – Gimme Gimme Disco August 30 – JVKE: what tour feels like September 10 – Tove Lo: Dirt Femme Tour September 14 – An Evening with Ween September 22 – Macklemore: The BEN To
Unknown Mortal Orchestra continued their four show run at New York City’s Webster Hall this past Friday night, April 14. Continuing through Sunday to complete their New York stop on The V Tour.
Throughout the night, the group led by Ruban Nielson, blasted through songs from all of their albums, self-titled to the recently released V.
The show slowly ramped up with only a solo keyboardist playing a minimal piano track, leading into the rest of the band coming out on stage to perform the newest album’s opener, The Garden. Some songs seamlessly transitioned between one another, leading to a perpetual sense of musical cohesion.
The whole night felt like a family get together. From the familial themes sung about on V to Ruban’s brother Kody on drums, even their Dad regularly emerging to play saxophone, among a variety of other brass instruments.
Alongside their original material, two memorable covers joined the setlist. The group played The Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street” and Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out,” the latter being a first. The band’s unique melding of psychedelia, rock, and funk blended astonishingly well with these two songs.
The V tour continues on in North America this week, concluding in Boston, before traveling overseas for the remainder of the summer.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra | Webster Hall | New York, NY | April 15, 2023
Setlist: The Garden, From the Sun / Secret Xtians, Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark), Weekend Run, The Opposite of Afternoon, Thought Ballune / Little Blu House, Necessary Evil / Monki, Ministry of Alienation, In the Rear View, Nadja, So Good at Being in Trouble / Waves of Confidence, Layla, Multi-Love
Encore: Meshuggah, Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead cover), Like Acid Rain, Movin’ Out (Billy Joel cover), That Life, Hunnybee, Can’t Keep Checking My Phone
(Note: The tour had a film-only policy for photographers)
English pop band Boy George and Culture Club will headline a summer 2023 tour, the Letting It Go Show, which will stop at three New York Music venues.
Culture Club will appear at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 22, followed by a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre the next day, and lastly the Darien Lake Amphitheatre on July 29, before finishing the rest of their tour across the country throughout August. Culture Club will be joined by Howard Jones and Berlin for all dates of their tour.
The members of Boy George and Culture Club, from left to right: Mikey Craig (vocals, bass, keyboards) Boy George (vocals, tambourine), and Roy Hay (guitars, vocals, keyboards.) Credit: Maya Sarin.
Culture Club was initially formed in London during the New Romantic movement and consists of Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and formerly Jon Moss (drums and percussion.) They released their debut album, Kissing to Be Clever, in 1982 and, with the help of lead singer Boy George, achieved mainstream success in both the U.K. and the U.S. George dressed in flamboyant dresses and wore heavy makeup, creating a disarmingly androgynous appearance that created a sensation on early MTV, earning the band considerable media attention.
During the 1980s, Culture Club released several hit songs, including “Karma Chameleon” which reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic, and “It’s a Miracle” and “Miss Me Blind” which reached the Top 10. The band initially broke up in 1986, before reuniting from 1998-2002 and again in 2011. Their sixth and most recent studio album, Life, was released in 2018, credited as “Boy George and Culture Club.”
Howard Jones, born in Southhampton, Hampshire, England, began his career with his hit single, “New Song,” from his debut album, Human’s Lib, and has had a nearly 40-year career since. His most recent album, Dialogue (2022) is part of a trilogy of albums with Engage (2015) and Transform (2019.) Jones’ hits have been featured in high-profile series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee.”
New wave band Berlin formed in Los Angeles in 1978, founded by vocalist Terri Nunn, bassist John Crawford, and keyboard player David Diamond. The band’s career began with Information (1980), and they have since won twelve gold and platinum album awards. Berlin’s 1986 hit “Take My Breath Away” significantly appeared in Tom Cruise’s hit film Top Gun (1986) solidifying their ever-lasting place in American pop culture, and winning the award for “Best Original Song” at both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards.
Nunn’s ongoing influence earned her the #11 spot on VH1.com’s “100 Greatest Women in Rock. As an actress, she played leading roles in films including Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold with Kim Basinger, and Thank God It’s Friday with Jeff Goldblum and Debra Winger. Along with comedienne Wendy Liebman, Nunn previously hosted the critically acclaimed radio show Unbound with Terri Nunn.
Pre-sale for the Boy George and Culture Club Letting It Go Show, which includes three stops at New York music venues, starts April 19 with a Citi presale at 10 a.m., continuing until April 20 at 10 p.m., with additional presales continuing throughout the week and general on-sale tickets starting Friday, April 21 at 10 a.m.
The Letting It Go Show 2023 tour dates: Thu Jul 13 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Sat Jul 15 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Sun Jul 16 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place Amphitheatre Tue Jul 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park Wed Jul 19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion Thu Jul 20 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater Sat Jul 22 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Sun Jul 23 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Tue Jul 25 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center Wed Jul 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center Fri Jul 28 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live Sat Jul 29 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater Sun Jul 30 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann Tue Aug 01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Thu Aug 03 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Fri Aug 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre Sat Aug 05 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Tue Aug 08 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre Thu Aug 10 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion Fri Aug 11 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sat Aug 12 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater Mon Aug 14 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Fri Aug 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre Sat Aug 19 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Sun Aug 20 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
Legendary English musician Sting is bringing his My Songs concert to the Empire State with a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 8.
Throughout his tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble and, on select shows, special guest Joe Sumner. Sting will perform songs from his career as both a solo artist and a member of The Police.
Promotional Picture for Sting’s My Songs Tour. Credit: Valeska Thomas
Sting was born in Wallsend, England, and began his musical career with the rock band The Police in the 1970s as their bass guitar player, lead and backing vocalist, double bass player, and studio synthesizer, accompanied by fellow members Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, and briefly, Henry Padovani. The band went on their first tour, The Police Around the World Tour, from 1977-1980. The Police released their debut studio album, Outlandos d’Amour, in 1978, preceded by their debut single, “Roxanne.” The band had a nearly decade-long career, releasing their fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity, in 1983, before officially breaking up in 1986. They reunited for a final from 2007-08, for their Reunion Tour.
Since The Police’s breakup, Sting has had a successful career as a solo artist, releasing over a dozen studio albums. His first solo release was 1985’s The Dream of the Blue Turtles. Since then, Sting has released a total of 15 solo studio albums, most recently 2021’s The Bridge. Throughout his career, Sting has won 25 American Music Awards, 17 Grammy Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On his My Songs tour, Sting will perform classic hits like ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Shape of my Heart’, ‘Roxanne’, ‘Englishman In New York,’ ‘Every Breath You Take,’ ‘Roxanne,’ ‘Message In A Bottle’, ‘Demolition Man’ and many more.
The My Songs tour will offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP lounge, specially designed VIP gift item, limited edition tour poster, and more. For additional information, visit vipnation.com.
Tickets to the My Songs concert by Sting, which includes a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 8, go on sale April 21 at 10 a.m. at Sting.com.
STING: MY SONGS 2023 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES: Sept. 05 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Sept. 07 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept. 08 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Sept. 12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live* Sept. 15 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park Sept. 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX Sept. 20 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sept. 21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sept. 23 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre Sept. 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center Sept. 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sept. 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena Oct. 01 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino* Oct. 02 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion Oct. 04 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU Oct. 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl Oct. 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Oct. 12 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Oct. 14 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Oct. 15 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Alternative country band Divining Rod just released a new single, “GOAT” in support of their latest studio album, Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics, due for release on May 19.
The sound of “GOAT” is reminiscent of Southern Rock’s golden age, due in large part to the song’s exhilarating vocals by founding member Miyuki Furtado. Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics marks Divining Rod’s first major release since the pandemic first hit the United States.
The cover of Driving Rod’s new album, Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics. Credit: Sean Joyce.
Divining Rod started out as a solo project for Hawaiian native Miyuki Furtado, originally of the rock band the Rogers Sisters. After the Rogers Sisters broke up, Furtado left his beloved Brooklyn neighborhood with his family for greener (and less crowded) pastures. “My wife and I bought a small, beat-up house north of the city and settled down.” With the help of guitarist/vocalist Patrick Harmon, Furtado began playing shows handling guitar, vocals, and drums, utilizing his homemade drumset while Harmon added his unique guitar playing and harmonies to the mix. Second drummer John Malone and bassistMatt Svigalsround out the band.
“GOAT” may be one of the ‘greatest’ songs by Divining Rod of all time. If the rest of Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics is anything like its latest single, Divining Rod is sure to have a long career ahead of themselves, and future releases by the band will be music you certainly won’t want to miss. Before Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics is released, stream Divining Rod’s latest hits.
When discussing their latest single “GOAT“, band frontpersonMiyuki Furtadowrites:
I’m sometimes asked if my songs are fiction or based on something that actually happened to me in real life. My songs are often based on experiences I’ve had or on stories I’ve heard from friends and acquaintances. It is not uncommon for the subject matter to be a combination of several people. There are times, however, when I’ll write about a specific person; like this one. A pretty terrible person is being portrayed in this story: selfish, dishonest, and cruel at times. GOAT is an appropriate title for the song. Despite this, I wonder if I am subconsciously writing about my negative qualities, given that I was raised Buddhist. In Buddhism, people are a reflection of the individual, so it could be my own embarrassment about my own negativity. The question is still fresh in my mind, I guess – Yeesh!
Divining Rod’s new single, “GOAT” is now streaming, and their new album Santa Monica & Other Golden Classics is out May 19.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHoF) announced the beginning of acceptances for their 2023 Student Scholarship program. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 12
Eligibility for the scholarship entails being a U.S citizen, graduating high school senior from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn (Kings) or Queens counties, having minimum gpa of 2.5, future full time college student, displaying financial needs and an interest in a career of music. The application process includes submitting a 400 to 500-word essay on education and career goals, high school transcript, and letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to the student’s commitment to a music career. After selecting the winners, The LIMEHOF Education Committee will reward them with $500 scholarships.
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 and is a 501(c) (3) organization. LIMEHoF is devoted to preserving Long Island’s musical heritage for future generations. It encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties and is considered as a place of community that inspires and explores all forms of Long Island music. The program has inducted over 120 musicians and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.
To apply for the 2023 Student Scholarship program students must download the application here. More information about the application and The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame can be accessed here.
