“We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” at Central Park on August 21 Everynight Charley Crespo July 28, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On Mayor Bill de Blasio announced yesterday an updated program for "WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert produced by New York City, Clive Davis and Live Nation." The concert will be staged on the Great Lawn in Cen... Read More...
Exciting Performances Coming in August to the Downtown NYC Live Music Circuit Everynight Charley Crespo July 27, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On The downtown music scene is approaching pre-pandemic levels, thanks in large part to increased bookings at many bars, restaurants and nightclubs. August looks more promising than any schedule anyone has see... Read More...
NYC Downtown Music Clubs Rebound, Anticipating a Better Fall Everynight Charley Crespo July 19, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On Many musicians are hearing applause again for the first time in 16 months. Sometimes the applause as they walk on stage can be thunderous. Music fans are enthusiastically returning to live concerts. “Welcom... Read More...
SPOTLIGHT: Mojofest 5 To Resuscitate NJ’s DIY Scene Debra Kate Schafer July 14, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On If being a DIY musician was easy, everyone would do it. Since many can't, we have to give it up time and time again to those who can. Mojofest gives local bands and music lovers the chance to celebrate just th... Read More...
Smaller Music Clubs Are Thriving While Larger Venues Remain on Hiatus Everynight Charley Crespo July 14, 2021 Columns, Concert Calendar, Goings-On, Manhattan Beat Nearly every millionaire music artist started his or her career path by playing in independently-owned music venues. Musicians normally play live in small privately-owned nightclubs long before they generate m... Read More...
Elle Winter’s Sleek New Single “Candy” Should Be the Song of the Summer Debra Kate Schafer July 9, 2021 Albums, Goings-On, Reviews Sassy, sweet, and everything in between – Elle Winter's new single is (tooth) achingly irresistible and remarkably precocious. How many songs are named or reference "Candy"? There's Mandy Moore's sickly... Read More...
William Wild Visits ‘Sunshine Spotlight’ Arts Weekly July 7, 2021 Buzz, Features, Goings-On Reality Check’s James Campion has ventured into the world of podcasting with a new, inspirational, and oh-so musical show. You can now listen to biweekly interviews with artists of varying genres, immense expe... Read More...
NYC May Open 24-Hour Entertainment Districts Everynight Charley Crespo July 6, 2021 Columns, Concert Calendar, Goings-On, Manhattan Beat Everynight Charley is more than well-versed in the music-tinged nightlife of the Big Apple, so when news broke that the City That Never Sleeps may live up to that name, he was quick to dive into the headline a... Read More...
SPOTLIGHTS: Asbury Park Prepares For A Musical Holiday Weekend Debra Kate Schafer June 30, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On Imagine spending July 4th at the historic Stone Pony venue, on the shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey, with great live music acting the as the soundtrack to the weekend. What's more American than that? (A lot o... Read More...
SPOTLIGHT: Greta Van Fleet Want To Celebrate Life… With You! (8/27 and 8/28 In Bridgeport, CT) Debra Kate Schafer June 30, 2021 Concert Calendar, Goings-On Whether you're a Greta Van Fleet fan (You should be.) or are just itching to see a live show again (Who isn't?), we have the tour of the season ready for you. Since their youthful inception almost a decade ... Read More...
