September 26, 2008
Fans familiar with the work of hip-hop duo Dead Prez know that they formed in Florida and made their way to New York after signing with Steve Rifkind’s Loud Records. Since their debut Let’s Get Free dropped in 2000 they have maintained a steady stream of recording and touring. They team up with Jay Electronica who has toured recently with Erykah Badu in Israel and abroad. Tickets are $25 and the doors open at 10:30 p.m. You can get the full details about this show and the venue Le Poisson Rouge at their website.
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September 25, 2008
Rock n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis returns to Gotham City next month. The aging pianist will be playing Friday night October 3rd at B.B. King’s in Manhattan. For those of you that like your rock’n roll with swing and attitude this show promises to fill those appetites. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are going for $95. This show is a re-schedule from his cancelled June 28th show and all tickets for the June date will be honored.
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September 19, 2008
College radio favorite Ben Folds has branched out since his days with Ben Folds 5 and he brings his solo act to NYC on September 30th at Terminal 5. In what promises to be a great show for those of you who like piano pop, Australian singer songwriter Missy Higgins opens up. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased through ticketmaster at Terminal 5's website.
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September 12, 2008
Cameroon-born Richard Bona has been in high demand since his move to New York City in 1995. He has blessed the stage with the likes of Pat Metheny and Herbie Hancock. Later this month he’ll be performing along side Benin born guitarist Lionel Loueke September 26th and 27th at Jazz at Lincoln Center. If you’re a fan of West African music, these two represent the best. You’ll also hear some jazz and funk coming out of these two and the vocals will also be a big surprise if you’ve never checked out music from this part of the world. They’re playing two sets each night with the first one starting at 7:30 p.m. and the second set at 9:30 in the Allen Room at JALC. For further information on this show visit Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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September 10, 2008
Country legend Willie Nelson returns to NYC on September 25th for an engagement at Radio City Music Hall. Bob Dylan’s famous offspring Jakob Dylan will open up with his backing band, the Gold Mountain Rebels. I saw Willie a few years ago back in my hometown, and even in his old age he still puts on a great show. Tickets range from $44.50 to $80.00, but you can bet the farm that people will pay this much to see a living legend such as Nelson. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and you can get great seats right here at NYC.com!
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September 09, 2008
For many of us, Wayne Brady has been forever immortalized in his now infamous skit from comedian Dave Chappelle’s show. I was also not aware that Wayne was a singer and on September 11th he’ll be at B.B. King’s to debut songs from his new R&B album. I’m guessing this show should be entertaining and I might even go check it out just to see what this “new” album is all about. Further information for the show can be found at B.B. King's.
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September 05, 2008
Those familiar with the work of a Tribe Called Quest may remember Consequence from his appearance on Midnight Marauders and Beats, Rhymes and Life. Since then he has signed to super producer Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. label and dropped his debut last year, aptly titled Don’t Quit Your Day Job. The Queens native returns to Manhattan on Tuesday, September 9th to the Knitting Factory. Performing alongside other notable emcees Mickey Factz and Termanology, this show promises to bring the pain for anyone who likes real hip-hop. The show is pretty cheap with tickets going for $15 in advance and $17 the night of the show.The show starts at 9:00 p.m. For further information on this show check out the Knitting Factory's website.
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September 03, 2008
For any fans of hip-hop music, Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 debut Enter the 36 Chambers represents one of the finest recordings ever produced in the genre. A major component of the group is GZA, who has also released several well received and highly acclaimed solo albums, will be performing at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza a week from this Friday. GZA has a great presence and still after fifteen years in the game can captivate audiences with his razor sharp delivery and superior lyrics and wordplay. Tickets are $25 advance and the doors open at 8:00 while the show starts at 9:00 p.m. Full show information can be found at Live Nation.
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September 02, 2008
Jam band legends Soulive and Lettuce return to New York this week to perform at the Highline Ballroom. For those not familiar with Soulive, they consist of organist Neal Evans, drummer Alan Evans, and guitarist Eric Krasno. The organ trio has been funking and grooving for a little over a decade now and always put on an electric show. Lettuce is comprised of drummer Adam Deitch and Soulive’s Eric Krasno. The group was formed during the summer camps at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. It’s $30 for an advanced ticket and $35 for the night of the show. Full show information can be found at the Highline Ballroom website.
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September 02, 2008
Guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano begin a two week engagement at the Village Vanguard this week. Performing alongside legendary drummer Paul Motian, these shows will satisfy your jazz cravings and maybe make you dance as well. For anyone not familiar with the work of Bill Frisell, he has combined bluegrass, jazz, rock, and fusion into one of the most original guitar tones in recent memory. Similarly, Lovano emerged in the 1980s and 1990s with such an original sound that music schools across the country started pumping out little Lovano carbon copies. Rounding out this stellar lineup is Armenian-bred Paul Motian who is best known for his playing with the late great pianist Bill Evans. Sets start at 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. For further information on these artists and the shows, check out www.villagevanguard.com.
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Posted on 9/2/2008
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