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Live Review of James Mastro
Mercury Lounge New York, NY Contact: jillr@mpressrecords.comWeb: jamesmastro.netPlayers: James Mastro, vocals, guitar; Tony Shanahan, bass, vocals; Megan Reilly, vocals acoustic guitar; Dennis Diken, drums, vocals; Chris Robertson, guitar, vocals. Americana ... -
Live Review of Dawn Derow
The Triad New York, NY Contact: beatrice@empktmedia.comWeb: dawnderow.comPlayers: Dawn Derow, vocals; Ian Herman, piano, musical director; Karen Mason, guest artist; David Sabella, director. Themed shows can be tricky sometimes, especially ... -
Live Review of Maria Corsaro
Chelsea Table & Stage New York, NY Contact: kati.neiheisel@gmail.comWeb: mariacorsaro.comPlayers: Maria Corsaro, vocals; Gregory Toroian, piano; Skip Ward, bass; Dave Silliman; drums; Mark Fineberg, sax, flute. Celebrating the release of ... -
Industry Profile: Streams Get You Heard, Sync gets You Paid
Ever since streaming has become the primary way people consume music, the entire business model has been fundamentally transformed, replacing revenue from CD and record sales. While streaming can be ... -
Live Review of Ana Popovic
Sony Music Hall New York, NY Contact: monica@thinkpress.net Web: anapopovic.com Players: Ana Popovic, lead vocals, guitar; Buthel, bass; Jeremy Thomas, keyboards; Kevin Jones, drums; Traci Nelson, backing vocals; Skyler Jordan, ... -
Album Review of "Pieces of Me" by Sofia Gillani (6/10)
Frequency Records Producer: Dr. Krane A blend of pop, soul, and R&B are the flavors of London based singer/songwriter Sofia Gillani’s new release. Though inspired by artists like Adele and ... -
Live Review of Taz
The Mercury Lounge New York, NY Contact: bari@pressherepublicity.com Web: tazguitar.com Players: Taz, guitar, vocals; Matthew Godfrey, keys, backing vocals, playback; Kendall Everett, drums; Nathaniel Coben, bass; Dylan Niederauer, bass Wowing ... -
Industry Profile: Wavemakers: Paving the Way for 40+ Women Musicians
Navigating the music business presents many challenges regardless of age or sex; however, women 40 and over face their own unique set of obstacles. In our youth-centric culture, this segment ... -
Live Review of Jann Klose
The Bitter End New York, NY Contact: beatrice@empktmedia.com Web: jannklose.com Players: Jann Klose, acoustic guitar, lead vocals; Everett Bradley, percussion, keys, backup vocals; Marcus Dembinski, drums, music director, backing vocals; ... -
Live Review of Lina Maxine
Stephen Talkhouse Amagansett, NY Contact: lina@linamaxine.com Web: linamaxine.com Players: Lina Maxine, vocals, acoustic guitar; Dean Aladay, vocals, lead guitar, keys; Parker Lyons, pedal steel and guitar; Nick Sferlazza, bass, backing ... -
Live Review of Andy McKee
Iridium New York, NY Contact: monica@thinkpress.net Web: andymckee.com Players: Andy McKee, harp guitar, baritone guitar, standard guitar Playing to a sold-out audience, guitar guru Andy McKee showcased his unique mastery ... -
LIVE REVIEW OF FERGUSON
Mercury Lounge New York, NY Contact: doug@bigfeatpr.com Web: fergusonsongs.com Players: Ian Ferguson, vocals, rhythm guitar; Ben Giesecke, lead guitar; Dylan Sevey, drums; Scott Schmadeke, bass Ferguson, named for its creator ... -
Album Review of "Flutelore" by Mary Matthews (8/10)
Big Blue Records Producers: Evan Harger & Matthew Angelo Instrumental sounds evoke feelings we liken to our physical world. A prime example is “Peter and The Wolf,” where each creature ... -
Live Review of Dawn Derow in New York
The Cutting Room New York, NY Contact: beatrice@empktmedia.com Web: dawnderow.com Players: Dawn Derow, vocals; Ian Herman, piano/music director; Martin Hand, electric guitar; Matt Scharfglass, bass; Rob Guilford, drums In her ... -
Live Review of Karen Mason in New York
54 Below New York, NY Web: karenmason.com Contact: zevelyrecordsinc@earthlink.net Players: Karen Mason, vocals; Christopher Denny, piano, musical director, Barry Kleinbort, director Material: Mastering the art of cabaret is its own ... -
Live Review of Grace Pettis in New Jersey
503 Social Club Hoboken, NJ Contact: jillr@mpressrecords.com Web: gracepettis.com Players: Grace Pettis, vocals, guitar. Material: In her own words, Grace Pettis labels her music Americana, with a caveat: a blend ... -
Live Review of Satellite Reptiles in New York
Silvana New York, NY Contact: bencybersound@yahoo.com Web: facebook.com Players: Ben McMurtrie, guitar, vocals; Brian Hess, bass; Mike Rodbard, drums Material: This power rock and blues trio was back at one ... -
Live Review of N'Kenge in New York City
The Jazz Club at the Aman Hotel New York City Web: nkengemusic.com Contact: beatrice@empktpr.com Players: N’Kenge, vocals; Rob Stephens, piano; Melissa Slocum, bass; Jerome Jennings, drums; Patrick Gannon, sax; Gabriel ... -
Live Review of Rachael Sage and the Sequins
Web: rachaelsage.com Contact: jillr@mpressrecords.com The Players: Rachael Sage, vocals, keys, guitars; Kelly Halloran, violin, backing vocals; Trina Hamlin, harmonica, backing vocals; Andy Mac, drums; Annalyse & Ryan, guest artists; Annalyse ... -
Live Review of Hans Pieter Herman in New York
Pangea New York, NY Web: hanspieterherman.nl Contact: hanspieterherman@me.com Players: Hans Pieter Herman, vocals; Brian Holman, piano, musical director; Ira Siff, director Material: In his brand-new cabaret offering, “The Singing Fool,” ...
