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Ellie Announces EP Release at Rockwood Music Hall

New York City-based trans pop artist Ellie will release her upcoming EP, Forbidden Fruit, on June 14. She will release her newest single, “Not Like Other Girls,” on Tuesday, June 11.

Along with the release of her EP, Ellie will be hosting a free release show at Rockwood Music Hall, located in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan. The show will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 9 pm.

As a trans woman, Ellie uses “Not Like Other Girls” as a response to the nationwide increase of transphobic rhetoric. The idea of her being “not like other girls” plays a cheeky spin on the popular phrase used to tear women down.

In the song, Ellie jokes, “I’m not like other girls, I’m worse.” With the chorus, she manages to send a sarcastic message to everyone with strict and bigoted expectations of women and trans people.

So many people (the majority of which are cis) have LOTS to say about trans people.
So, why not talk back for once?
Ellie

The tense themes that are in “Not Like Other Girls” extend throughout the EP. The single discusses the expectations of what women should be, which are oftentimes exclusionary of transgender women.

One of the most eye-opening lyrics is actually one of Ellie’s favorites: “Make all your friends turn to envious wrecks as they question the dogmas they bark.” The line implies that by defying society’s expectations, people will begin to wonder why they exist in the first place. Questioning society is exactly the point.

With the help of fast-paced, energetic pop-rock, Ellie’s single and EP send a relatable, funny message anyone could enjoy. The heavy rock music behind Ellie’s vocals emphasizes the intensity and frustration of the song’s message.

Join Ellie on June 13 at Rockwood Music Hall in Bowery, Manhattan, for a free release party! The venue is located right off the F train stop on 2 Av.

Ellie’s Forbidden Fruit will be available on all streaming platforms starting June 14th. For the full EP, fans can visit here.

June 11, 2024
River and Blues at Rockefeller Park Lineup for July 2024

The Battery Park City Authority announced the River and Blues lineup for this year’s Summer Concert Series held in Rockefeller Park, Manhattan.

For 25 years, the Battery Park City Authority’s River and Blues concert series has served as a fun, classic summer tradition. Fans of folk, soul, blues, and rock’n’roll alike gather in one of many of Manhattan’s parks and enjoy its free live performances. Since its inception, it has served as an opportunity to host a series of both legendary and recently emerging musicians.

This year, the concert series will be at Rockefeller Park, located in Battery City, Manhattan. To travel via public transit, use the 1, 2, or 3 train and exit at Chambers Street, or the E train, exiting at the World Trade Center. Following your stop is a 5-8 minute walk.

During the entire month of July, the River and Blues concert series features four free live performances every Thursday evening. The concert series hopes to bring together fans of multiple genres, including Tejano, rhythm and blues, country, folk, and soul music. This summer’s River and Blues lineup features an astounding collection of diverse, talented up-and-coming musicians.

Below is the information regarding the performances. All shows are free to the public and welcome all ages. Doors open at 6:00 PM and feature an opener from DJs Reganomics and Suzan D Anthony.

July 11 – Los Lobos

Multi-Grammy-winning artists Los Lobos‘ music embodies the idea of America as a melting pot, combining Tejano, son jarocho, and norteño with folk, country, and rock ‘n’ roll. Together, they create a sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. For more than 50 years, this East L.A. band has been wowing audiences with daring and diverse recordings and legendary live shows.

6:30PM – DOORS

7:00PM – DJ REAGONOMICS

7:30PM – LOS LOBOS

July 18 – Hooray for the Riff Raff

Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, is the folk band Hurray for the Riff Raff. Combining elements of traditional American folk with elements of 90s punk-rock, Hurray for the Riff Raff offers a unique sound for listeners of all genres and generations. Join them on July 18 at 7:30 PM.

6:30PM – DOORS

7:00PM – DJ SUZAN Z ANTHONY

7:30PM – HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF

July 25 – Leela James

On July 25, Get soulful with singer Leela James for her live performance at Rockefeller Park. Without a doubt, James has remained an important figure in R&B, still topping the charts with a discography of quality soul music spanning nearly two decades. Leela’s music is a constant reminder of what it is to be human — to love, to regret, and to dream.

6:30 PM – DOORS

7:00 PM – DJ SUZAN Z ANTHONY

7:30 PM – LEELA JAMES

August 1 – Abraham Alexander

Finally, A night of folk-pop fusion awaits with Abraham Alexander’s performance on August 1st. The final performance of the series is a refreshing genre fluidity at play as elements of folk, pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and even electronic music intertwine into a cohesive whole that is simultaneously warm and cool.

6:30 PM – DOORS

7:00 PM – DJ REAGONOMICS

7:30 PM SHOW: ABRAHAM ALEXANDER

June 8, 2024

SummerStage Lineup Features Artists and Shows Across the 5 Boroughs

Capital One City Parks foundation SummerStage is back in 2024 with an exciting lineup of artists. Opening in Central Park, the SummerStage will host concerts across all five boroughs with a wide variety of acts.

Free concerts will feature exciting up and coming artists, along with rock legend Kim Gordon and acclaimed jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra. Benefit concerts include The Gaslight Anthem, Ethel Cain, and Trixie Mattel, to name a few.

SummerStage is one of NYC’s most beloved music series, offering New Yorkers up to 80 free and benefit shows a year. For 38 years, SummerStage has been a beloved festival celebrating New York’s cultural heritage. New York’s history of jazz will be highlighted, as well as celebrating the birth of Hip-Hop. Neighborhood parks hosting SummerStage include multiple locations in all five boroughs. Tompkins Square Park, Marcus Garvey Park, Crotona Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Flushing Meadows are among the many parks hosting SummerStage.

This season, SummerStage will showcase female artists pushing boundaries in the music industry, including Andra Day, Kim Gordon, Arooj Aftab, Sister Nancy, and Alcione. A spotlight will also be placed on multiple generations of jazz artists. Drummer Yussef Dayes will take the stage with vocalist and bassist Aneesa Strings.

Buddy Guy performs at Summerstage 2023 – photo by Rob Tellerman

This year’s festivals will continue to honor New York as the birthplace of Hip-Hop. In Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, MIKE’s Young World festival will return with an exciting lineup of artists, including Earl Sweatshirt. Hip-Hop legends The Pharcyde, MC Ghostface Killah, and Slick Rick are featured in this season’s exciting lineup.

This season promises New Yorkers a wide array of artists, both local and international. A trailer for the 2024 season of SummerStage is available below.

Summerstage 2024 Concert Dates

Date	Venue	Artist	Type of Show
Fri, May 17	Central Park	James Arthur	Benefit
Sat, Jun 1	Central Park	OPENING NIGHT: Andra Day in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival Subaru Music Series	Free
Sat, Jun 8	Central Park	KES	Benefit
Thu, Jun 13	Central Park	Kim Gordon / Sun Ra Arkestra / Slauson Malone 1 Subaru Music Series	Free
Sat, Jun 15	Central Park	THE AUSSIE BBQ: Jebediah / Last Dinosaurs / Northeast Party House / Sheppard / Sycco / Thelma Plum in Association with Sounds Australia and the American Australian Association	Free
Sat, Jun 15	Coney Island Amphitheater	Andy Montañez / Charlie Cruz / People of Earth / La Mega DJ in association with 97.9 La Mega	Free
Sun, Jun 16	Central Park	Corinne Bailey Rae / Dixson in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Tue, Jun 18	Central Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel	Free
Wed, Jun 19	Central Park	Masego / Jordan Ward	Benefit
Thu, Jun 20	Brooklyn Bridge Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel	Free
Sat, Jun 22	Central Park	The Yussef Dayes Experience / Aneesa Strings / Dana and Alden in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Sun, Jun 24	Central Park	T-Pain’s Mansion in Wiscansin Tour	Benefit
Mon, Jun 24	Jackie Robinson Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Wed, Jun 26	Williamsbridge Oval	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Wed, Jun 26	Central Park	Caifanes + Café Tacvba	Benefit
Thu, Jun 27	Central Park	Ethel Cain with Special Guest Teethe	Benefit
Fri, Jun 28	Socrates Sculpture Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Sat, Jun 28	Central Park	Utopia Pride: Above & Beyond and Spencer Brown	Benefit
Sat, Jun 29	Central Park	Pride Disco with Trixie Mattel, Amanda Lepore, and Jess King	Benefit
Sun, Jun 30	Central Park	Dreamland Pride	Benefit
Mon, Jul 1	Central Park	Madison Cunningham / LA LOM / John-Robert / Corrente: Beatriz Mira & Tiago Barreiros	Free
Sun, Jul 7	Central Park	Ezra Collective / Celeste / Da Chick DJ in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Sun, Jul 7	Coney Island Amphitheater	Federation Sound 25th Anniversary featuring Sister Nancy / Tanto Metro & Devonte and friends	Free
Wed, Jul 10	Central Park	LAMC and Latin GRAMMY 25th Anniversary: Fonseca / Israel Fernández / Bruses	Free
Thu, Jul 11	Central Park	Counting Crows Subaru Music Series	Benefit
Thu, Jul 11	Herbert Von King Park	Works & Process: It’s Showtime NYC! / Maimouna Keita African Dance Company / Kash Gaines’s Caged Birds	Free
Fri, Jul 12	Herbert Von King Park	Sounds of Detroit: Celebrating 50 years of J Dilla feat. The Pharcyde / Slum Village / Breakbeat Lou in association with Fusicology & Future x Sounds	Free
Sat, Jul 13	Central Park	LAMC: BRESH	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Herbert Von King Park	Lineup TBD	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Coney Island Amphitheater	GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE BOARDWALK: Oldies is Back in Brooklyn Feat. The Platters former lead singer Frank Pizarro / Charlie Thomas’ Drifters with Jeff Hall / The Marvelettes / Bill Haley Jr’s Comets / Johnny Farina / The Excellents / The Chiclettes / Vinnie Medugno / Hosted by Joe Causi WCBS FM and Sal Abbatiello Fever Records / Music by The Coda Band	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Central Park	Bastille Day: IAM / Magic System / The Avener / Laurie Darmon / Femi the Scorpion in association with the Consulate General of France	Free
Wed, Jul 17	Central Park	The Saw Doctors / The Coronas	Benefit
Sat, Jul 20	Flushing Meadows- Corona Park	DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Priya Ragu / DJ Rekha / Ami Dang / Lady Pista + Guests	Free
Sun, Jul 21	Flushing Meadows- Corona Park	Lineup to be announced
Sun, Jul 21	Central Park	Proyecto Uno / Milly Quezada / DJ Miquelito & Excarlet Molina in association with 97.9 La Mega	Free
Wed, Jul 27	Central Park	Arooj Aftab / Sid Sriram / EMEL	Free
Sat, Jul 27	Central Park	Piano People in the Park: Scorpion Kings / DBN GoGo / Kelvin MoMo / DJ Moma / DJ Tunez	Benefit
Sun, Jul 28	Central Park	Catalan Sounds On Tour: Sidonie / Balkan Paradise Orchestra / Lau Noah / DJ Turmix in association with the Institut Ramon Llull	Free
Wed, Jul 31	Central Park	Elevation Worship: Praise Party!	Benefit
Thu, Aug 1	Crotona Park	Chuck Chillout 40th Radio Anniversary Party: Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq / Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud / CL Smooth / Joeski Love / D.J. Breakout / Funky Four + 1 More / Ultramagnetic MCs / DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip / NINE / Al B. Sure! / Music by Funk Flex / Hosted By Ralph McDaniels & Bugsy Buggs	Free
Thu, Aug 1	Central Park	Blue Note Presents: Robert Glasper Featuring Yebba	Benefit
Fri, Aug 2	Crotona Park	Tedsmooth’s Freestyle Jam feat. Coro / C-Bank / DJ Serg / Anthony Mangini / Tedsmooth / Strafe	Free
Sat, Aug 3	Central Park	The Originals	Free
Sat, Aug 3	Crotona Park	King Promise / Dan Price the Artist / DJ Faddah in association with GhanaFest-NY	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Crotona Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Central Park	Galactic featuring Irma Thomas / The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Coney Island Amphitheater	NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST Featuring Ghostface Killah / DJ Drewski & Friends / Statik Selektah / Scram Jones / Tony Touch and Friends	Free
Thu, Aug 8	Central Park	David Cross and Super Pals featuring Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Zach Zucker, Sean Patton and more TBA	Benefit
Sat, Aug 10	Central Park	VP Records 45th Anniversary	Free
Sun, Aug 11	Coney Island Amphitheater	WBLS 50th Anniversary Celebration: Jon B / Vivian Green / Meli’sa Morgan / Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / Funk Flex	Free
Sun, Aug 11	Stapleton Waterfront Amphitheater	Lineup to be announced	Free
Thu, Aug 15	Marcus Garvey Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Fri, Aug 16	Marcus Garvey Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Sat, Aug 17	Central Park	Palmwine Festival NYC: Show Dem Camp feat. The Cavemen & Friends in association with Move Forward Music	Free
Sat, Aug 17	Marcus Garvey Park	The Soapbox Presents: The Life of the Party	Free
Sun, Aug 18	Marcus Garvey Park	Special Uptown Edition: Celebrating 40 years of Red Alert & Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box	Free
Sun, Aug 18	Central Park	Funk Flex Birthday Party with Live performances by Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Maseo & Funk Flex	Free
Wed, Aug 21	Central Park	The Gaslight Anthem / Joyce Manor / Pinkshift	Benefit
Thu, Aug 22	Central Park	Brazilian Day: Alcione / Larissa Luz / DJ Malfeitona / Film screening: “Gerson King Combo” in association with 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival	Free
Fri, Aug 23	Central Park	Hip-Hop Is The LOML Tour: The Roots ft. Jungle Brothers / Digable Planets Subaru Music Series	Benefit
Fri, Aug 23	Marcus Garvey Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Christian McBride Big Band / Wallace Roney Jr in partnership with Jazzmobile	Free
Sat, Aug 24	Marcus Garvey Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Carmen Lundy / Helen Sung / Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few / Tyreek McDole / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener	Free
Sun, Aug 25	Tompkins Square Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Louis Hayes / SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter ft. Huntertones / Ekep Nkwelle / Alexis Lombre / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener	Free
Tue, Aug 27	Central Park	Snail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne Lily	Free
Mon, Sep 9	Central Park	WNYC and Friends Centennial Celebration	Free
Sun, Oct 20	Coney Island Amphitheater	The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir presented in association with EG productions	Free

June 3, 2024

Bryant Park Picnic Performances Feature Extensive Lineup of Latin Music this Summer

Bryant Park has an exciting season of free, live Latin Picnic Performances lined up for the summer of 2024. From June 7 to September 13, you can expect paramount talent of Latin performers from around the globe.

Many of this season’s performances will livestream for free on Bryant Park’s social media channels and website, reaching national and international audiences. Food and drink are available for purchase from a curated lineup of local vendors near the lawn. At all performances, attendees can discover new dishes and celebrate classics from the five boroughs. A rotating line-up of artisanal vendors by Hester Street Fair welcomes all hungry fest-goers. Stout NYC offers light bites as well as a selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.

All shows are free to the public and designed to be enjoyed casually. There are more than 700 picnic blankets for audience members to borrow and ample chairs available. A total of 22 Latin performances are set to hit Bryant Park this summer. Genres range from jazz to classical to funk and much more. This series of shows are free for the public and should not be missed.

Bryant Park Latin Picnic Performances 2024

June

June 07: Contemporary Dance – David Dorfman Dance, Soles of Duende, Joffrey Concert Group

June 14: Contemporary Dance – Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Robin Dunn and Friends, Kevin Wynn Tribute

June 21: Jazzmobile – Sarah Vaughan Centennial Featuring Charenée Wade

June 28: Emerging Music Festival Day 1 – Artists TBA

June 29: Emerging Music Festival Day 2 – Artists TBA

July

July 05: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Tania León and The Harlem Chamber Players

July 12: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Thandiswa Mazwai

July 19: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Louis Cato

July 26: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Michael Olatuja & Lagos Pepper Soup

August

August 02: Carnegie Hall Citywide – La Excelencia

August 09: Joe’s Pub – Broadway en Spanglish: Florencia Cuenca and Jaime Lozano

August 10: New Victory Theater – Ephrat Asherie Dance + Barkin/Selissen Project

August 16: World Music Institute – Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Artists TBA

August 17: Jalopy Theatre – Artists TBA

August 23: New York City Opera – Tosca

August 24: New York City Opera – Tosca

August 30: Asian American Arts Alliance – Vijay Iyer Trio

August 31: Contemporary Dance – Mark Morris Dance Group, Blacks in Ballet, Reed Luplau

September

September 05: Accordions Around the World – Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Afro Dominicano, Artist TBA

September 06: American Symphony Orchestra – Beyond the Hall

September 12: Harlem Stage – Artist TBA

September 13: The Town Hall + Belongó – The Man with The Golden Horn

For more information on the upcoming Bryant Park Picnic Performances, visit Bryant Park’s website or click here.

May 9, 2024
The Ephemeral Cinema of Sam Green Festival Comes to Lincoln Center in NYC this June

Lincoln Center in NYC has announced The Ephemeral Cinema of Sam Green Festival as a part of their Summer for the City series. The festival lasts three days from June 13 to 16.

Sam Green, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, brings three masterpieces to the festival: 32 Sounds, A Thousand Thoughts, and The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller. The festival interweaves film and performance, with live narration from Green and live music from JD Samson, Kronos Quartet, and Yo La Tengo. The Ephemeral Cinema of Sam Green takes place at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center.

The festival kicks off with the immersive documentary 32 Sounds (2022) on June 13 at 7:30pm. Headphones are provided for all audience members to experience the dynamic, dimension-expanding binaural sound mix. A Thousand Thoughts (2018), written and directed by Green and Joe Bini, marks the last-ever performance of the film in New York City on June 15 at 8pm.

Lastly, The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller (2012) takes place June 16 at 7:30pm. Green explores the 20th century futurist, architect, engineer, and inventor’s utopian vision of radical social change through a design revolution. This collaboration with legendary indie band Yo La Tengo, originally commissioned by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s Design and Architecture Department, concludes the festival.

Green’s most recent projects are “live documentaries” that explore the depths of social, societal, and natural phenomena. All of Sam Green’s works are performed live, with Green narrating and musicians performing the soundtrack.

JD Samson is best known as leader of the band MEN and for being one-third of the electronic-feminist-punk band and performance project, Le Tigre. JD’s career as a visual artist, musician, producer and DJ has landed her at the intersection of music, art, activism, and fashion.

Yo La Tengo’s uninterrupted 40-years-and-counting career is unparalleled in its creative breadth and refusal to rest on laurels. The band has released more than a dozen full-length albums and composed soundtracks for a number of films. These include Adventureland, Old Joy and Shortbus.

Tickets to all three nights are available through Lincoln Center’s Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing model, starting at $5. To purchase tickets and for more information, click here.

May 3, 2024
The Lower East Side Film Festival in NYC Announces its Return with Feature Lineup this May

The 14th annual Lower East Side Film Festival returns to the Big Apple from May 2 to 6. The festival has recently announced its feature film lineup and opening night events.

The 14th annual LESFF at Village East Cinema and DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City features the innovative work of creative, up-and-coming filmmakers, and showcases their films in the heart of New York City’s vibrant and historic Lower East Side.

This year Lower East Side Film Festival welcomes Lizzy Caplan, Beanie Feldstein, and actress Susan Kelechi Watson. Academy Award nominated producer and co-founder of Killer Films, Pamela Koffler, actress, singer, filmmaker Brittany Snow, writer, comedian and actor, Julio Torres, and many more will also be present at the events.

In addition, special screenings at Village East Cinema celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 1999, aka the Greatest Year of Movies – Ever!. Retrospectives include “Cruel Intentions” with Q&A with Director Roger Kumble on May 3. Chris Smith’s 1999 documentary debut “American Movie” on May 4 and “But I’m A Cheerleader” plus Q&A with Director Jamie Babbiton takes place May 5.

Over the four-day span, various films are showcased and discussed with a panel of artists, writers, and “jurors.” Village East Cinema and DCTV Firehouse Cinema are set to present these works and discussions beginning at various times throughout the festival. Opening night tickets, 25th anniversary screenings and festival all-access passes are on-sale now. Feature films, 30+ shorts, panels and parties tickets are available on April 15.

For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets to the various events, click here.

April 12, 2024
Matt Maltese Wows the Crowd at Irving Plaza

On Friday, March 22, UK-born singer-songwriter Matt Maltese took the stage at Irving Plaza for his sold-out show as part of his “Touring Just to Tour” NY run. The beautiful stage truly set the vibe of the concert—the lights, the vines, the street lamps—they all created a cozy and whimsical experience that complemented Matt’s soft and buttery vocals.

Matt Maltese — Photographed by Sarah Hyun

Matt Maltese got his start with music in Reading, Berkshire, where as a young kid he took a particular interest in songwriting. Drawing inspiration from the blues and jazz genres, Maltese wrote about heartbreak, falling in love, and the world ending—in a way like no other modern artist. His raw, poetic, and deeply heartfelt lyrics revealed his experiences navigating adolescence and adulthood. Maltese is halfway through his American leg of tour, where he has twelve more dates at venues in Massachusetts to California. He previously played at the Governors Ball Music Festival.

Matt Maltese — Photographed by Sarah Hyun

Prior to Matt’s entrance onto the stage, opener The Army, The Navy, put on a beautiful acoustic show for the crowd of twelve hundred. The pre-show playlist included jazzy background music that excited concertgoers swayed back and forth to. Upon Matt’s entrance, the crowd screamed in excitement. One fan yelled, “Matt you’re so British!,” where he responded with, “Yes, I am very British.”

Matt Maltese — Photographed by Sarah Hyun

During his opening song, “You Deserve an Oscar,” Maltese kept impressive eye contact with the audience as he belted sincere lyrics and beautifully played his piano. Halfway through the show, he played a game with the audience where he asked which out of three statements about his bassist, Jamien, was true—1. He fed his friend’s pet koi fish chips and chili oil, causing them to die; 2. He pretended to be a waiter at a random restaurant in order to get a woman’s number; and 3. He was fired from his ice cream job for using a single spoon to try every flavor there. He later revealed that all three were true.

Jamien Randall Pepper (right) and Madden Klass (left) — Photographed by Sarah Hyun

Towards the end of the show, he played his most well-known song, “As the World Caves In,” singing lyrics like “And here is it, our final night alive / And as the earth runs to the ground / Oh girl it’s you that I lie with / As the atom bomb locks in / Yes it’s you I welcome death with.” Anyone who has listened to Matt Maltese would not deny his true talent in crafting lyrics and melodies.

Matt ended the night with an encore, singing “Strange Time” and “Everyone Adores You (At Least I Do).” Although Matt does not have any New York dates left for this tour, he will likely return during his next run.

Matt Maltese – Irving Plaza – March 22, 2024

Setlist: You Deserve an Oscar, Mother, Irony Would Have It, Curl Up and Die, Hello Black Dog, Little Person, Mystery, Madhouse / Jupiter, Krystal, Krakow, Driving Just to Drive, The Earth is a Very Small Dot, Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer Cover), Rom-Com Gone Wrong, Nightclub Love, As the World Caves In / Intolewd

Encore: Strange Time, Everyone Adores You (At Least I Do)

March 26, 2024
Latin Hip Hop Artist Residente Announces “Las Letras Yo No Importan” Tour

Latin rapper Residente announced his official tour “Las Letras Ya No Importan” (Lyrics Are Not Important) after the release of his second album.

Residente’s tour will make its only U.S. East Coast stop at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, on September 18, 2024. The Radio City Music Hall show is one of only two U.S. dates. The other is in Los Angeles on September 20.

The tour name coincides with the album of the same name, which features 23 tracks. The album includes artists such as Penélope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane, Christian Nodal, Arcangel, and many more.

General on sale for tickets began March 15. Get them now at stubhub.com. Make sure to see Residente at his show at Radio City Music Hall before he leaves the states.

Las Letras Ya No Importan 2024 Tour Dates

Sept 14th – Barcelona, Spain

Sept 15th – Madrid, Spain

Sept 18th – New York, NY

Sept 20th – Los Angeles, CA

Sept 27th – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Oct 3rd – Montevideo, Uruguay

Oct 5th, Santiago, Chile

Oct 9th – Lima, Peru

Oct 12th – Bogota, Colombia

Oct 25th – Quito, Ecuador

Nov 7th – City of Mexico, Mexico

Nov 14th – Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Nov 15th – City of Guatemala, Guatemala

Nov 16th – San Salvador, El Salvador

Dec 7th – San Juan, Puerto Rico

March 19, 2024
The Wolfe Tones’ Farewell Tour Stops in NYC over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

After 60 years of Irish ballads and rebel songs, The Wolfe Tones will conclude their career in America this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Their last American shows will be Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall in New York City.

The Wolfe Tones pictured on stage. From left to right: Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne, and Noel Nagel.

The group formed six decades ago, back in August of 1963. The group consisted of frontman Brian Warfield, Noel Nagel, and Liam Courtney. The following year, Brian’s brother Derek Warfield joined the group along with Tommy Byrne, who replaced Courtney. That lineup remained consistent for almost 37 years until “creative differences” caused Derek Warfield to leave the band in 2001. Derek formed The Young Wolfe Tones and has barely spoken to his brother Brian since.

The band now consists of Brian Warfield, Noel Nagel, and Tommy Byrne. Despite the change in lineup, the band continues to chant their rebel songs. Their hit “Celtic Symphony” remains a fan favorite, standing the test of time. Just two years ago in October of 2022, the song rose again to No. 1 on the Irish iTunes charts and No. 2 on the UK iTunes chart 35 years after its initial release. This rebel song truly embodies The Wolfe Tones essence, especially as the band is named after Theobald Wolfe Tone, a prominent leader of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

The band’s success hasn’t stayed in Ireland and the UK but has traveled overseas to the Tri-state area. Their song “The Streets of New York,” which was released in 1981, continues to be a staple in the New York Irish community. The song can be heard every week on New York’s WFUV 90.7 FM’s Irish music program, Ceol na nGael.

A crowd of 10,000 eagerly sing along to The Wolfe Tones when they performed at Belfast’s Féile an Phobail in August of 2022.

The Wolfe Tones will celebrate their long-term success with their Farewell Tour. But why not continue this success? Brian Warfield said member Tommy Byrne always said, “I’m not going to go past 80.” As Byrne and Nagel are 80 this year, the band has decided to retire. But they’re not going quietly. They’ll be ending their Farewell Tour with two lively shows in 3Arena, Dublin in mid-October.

To catch The Wolfe Tones live one last time in New York at the Town Hall this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend on March 15 and 16, click here for tickets.

March 12, 2024
Performance Space New York Welcomes Taja Cheek as the Organization’s New Artistic Director

Arts organization Performance Space New York has announced Taja Cheek as their newest Artistic Director. Best known for her experimental, against-the-grain pop music under the name L’Rain, Cheek will expand the organization’s mission with the rare insight of her experiences of experimental performance.

Cheek joins Senior Director Pati Hertling and Associate Director Ana Beatriz Sepúlveda-Echegaray to form a three-person leadership team.

Performance Space New York is based in the East Village of Manhattan and aims to educate, curate and produce various projects with an artist-and-community-first approach. Taja Cheek will satisfy and expand this vision as her life and career in the arts have yet to adhere to disciplinary boundaries or creative norms. This is a perfect reflection of what Performance Space New York stands for.

Okwui Okpokwasili Performance Space New York Spring Gala

Over the last 40-plus years Performance Space has been propelling cultural, theoretical, and political discourse forward. Progress and world-building connect the interdisciplinary works presented here. Works that have dissolved the borders of performance art, dance, theater, music, visual art, poetry and prose, ritual, night life, food, film, and technology, shattering artistic and social norms alike.

“Taja has in her work transgressed disciplines and institutional preconceptions; she’s a community maker and a renegade, and her work feels so connected to what we’ve been doing at Performance Space. With our new leadership structure, we’re continuing in the direction of a practice where new work and ideas are generated through internal collaboration—rather than us just commissioning artists who are being handed from one institution to another.”
Senior Director Pati Hertling.

For more information on upcoming Performance Space NY events, click here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNMz-eTkh_0

March 12, 2024

Tag: manhattan

July 11 – Los Lobos

July 18 – Hooray for the Riff Raff

July 25 – Leela James

August 1 – Abraham Alexander

Summerstage 2024 Concert Dates

Bryant Park Latin Picnic Performances 2024