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July 2013 Music Calendar

Posted in Monthly Show Rundown, tagged ?UESTLOVE, Aerosmith, Alecia Chakour, Alejandro Escovedo, Alice Cooper, Antibalas, Apollo Run, Arturo O'Farrill, B.B. King, B.B. Kings Blues Club, Barclays Center, Beacon Theater, Beacon Theatre, Belle & Sebastian, Ben Holmes Trio, Benjy Fox-Rosen, Birdland, Blues Traveler, Bobby Previte, Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip, Bowery Electric, Bowl Train, Brookefield Place Plaza, Brothers Past, Buckwheat Zydeco, Caravan of Thieves, Carbon Leaf, Celebrate Brooklyn!, Central Park SummerStage, Charlie Hunter, Cheap Trick, Chris Isaak, Cielo, Citizen Cope, City Winery, Cyndi Lauper, Cypress Hill, Darling's Waterfront Pavilion, Dave Eggar, Dave Mason, Deep Banana Blackout, DJ Prince Paul, Empire City Casino, Fort Knox Five, Furthur, G. Love & Special Sauce, Harlem Gospel Choir, Hot Tuna, Howie Day, Irving Plaza, James Casey, Jars of Clay, Jay-Z, jazz sta, Jim Campilongo, Jimmy Vivino, Joan Osborne, Jones Beach, Justin Timberlake, Klezmer Brunch, Krissy Krissy, Ledisi, Leon Russell, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival, Luxury Infinity Yacht, Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival, Maxwell's, Melissa Etheridge, Mercury Lounge, Mexicali Blues, Michsel Winograd, Mobb Deep, Motown Revue, Music Frees All Festival, New York, New York City, Nikon Theater, Now vs. Now, Nublu, OMAHA DINER, Parker Press Place, Pegasus Warning, Phil Lesh, Philip Glass, Phish, PNC Bank Arts Center, Prospect Park Bandshell, Q-Tip, Rachael Yamagata, Randalls Island Park, Reggie Watts, Rocks Off Concert Cruise Series, Rockwood Music Hall, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Scotty Hard Trust, Seaside Summer Concert Series, She & Him, Skatalites, Skerik, Sly & Robbie, Spike Hill, State Theater, Steve Bernstein, Summer Stage, Suzanne Vega, TAUK, The Bell House, The Capitol Theater, The Les Paul Trio, The Living Room, The Mingus Big Band, The Monkees, The Stepkids, Wax Poetic, Will Bernard, Y, Zac Brown Band on July 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

July 2013 Music Calendar

Calendar updated daily!

FESTIVALS

Celebrate Brooklyn!: One of New York City’s longest running, free, outdoor performing arts festivals. Launched in 1979, as a catalyst for Brooklyn’s performing arts scene and to bring people back into Prospect Park after years of neglect, Celebrate Brooklyn has been an anchor in the park’s revitalization and has become one of the city’s foremost summer cultural attractions. Over the course of its history Celebrate Brooklyn has presented over 1,700 artists and ensembles reflective of the borough’s diversity, ranging from internationally acclaimed performers to emerging, cutting-edge artists.

Central Park’s Summer Stage: An annual, free performing arts summer festival founded in 1986 which takes place at Rumsey Play field in Manhattan, New York City’s Central Park and, since 2010, in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

“In a city happily inundated with summertime cultural offerings, the SummerStage festival stands alone for its dizzying array of options, its local enthusiasm, and its general aura of awe. This year spreads more than 100 free performances across 17 parks in all five boroughs.” The New York Times

Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival (New York, NY): Calling all jazz fans! The third annual Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival at Brookfield Place (formerly the World Financial Center) features some top notch jazz performers: B.B King, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Alejandro Escovedo and The James Hunter Six. The festival is FREE and takes place on July 10th and 11th. – See more at: http://www.metro.us/newyork/events/lowdown-hudson-blues-festival#sthash.bUp5N2Sk.dpuf

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ): Thirteen bands on Sat, Jul 13, and twelve bands on Sun, Jul 14 25 miles outside the city in Maplewood, NJ.

Music Frees All Festival 2013 (New York, NY): Now in its third year, the 2013 Music Frees All Festival will take place over three days, July 19-21, in New York City. Proceeds will go to the Scotty Hard Trust. TICKETS: http://musicfreesallfestival.bpt.me/

Pleasantville Music Festival – (Pleasantville, NY): For $15 (Seniors) and $40 (Everyone else), you can enjoy the 9th Annual Musica Festival put on by “107.1 The Peak” radio station. Ten musical acts, including Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, The Kopecky Family Band, Bobby Long, Delta Rae, Red Wanting Blue and Mary C and the Stellars and more. The gates open at 12 Noon on July 13 & 14th, 2013. Music continues until 8:30PM. The Pleasantville Music Festival is ADA accessible! TICKETS: http://www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com/tickets.html

CONCERTS

Monday, July 1, 2013

(FREE!!) Dave Eggar @ Rockwood Music Hall
($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($10) Alecia Chakour Band: First Mondays @ Rockwood Music Hall
($10-$15) A Decade Of Soul Classic Soul & Motown Revue @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

(FREE!!) James Casey @ Rockwood Music Hall
(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($35-$55) Suzanne Vega – Summer Residency (w/ Full Band) @ City Winery
($60-$75) Phish @ Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME

Thursday, July 4, 2013

(FREE!!) Raul Midón with special guest Master Kong Nay @ Target Free David Rubenstein Atrium
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)

Friday, July 5, 2013

($10) Fort Knox Five @ Brooklyn Bowl (12pm set)
($15) Deep Banana Blackout @ Brooklyn Bowl
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Saturday, July 6, 2013

($15) Deep Banana Blackout @ Brooklyn Bowl
($35-$55) 10,000 Maniacs (Album Release) @ City Winery
($40) She & Him @ SummerStage – Central Park, NY
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Sunday, July 7, 2013

($10) Klezmer Brunch – Ben Holmes Trio (10am)
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($35-$55) Dave Mason @ City Winery – New York, NY
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60-$75) Phish @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY

Monday, July 8, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($12) Now vs. Now @ The Bowery Electric
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($40) She & Him @ SummerStage – Central Park, NY
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo
($25-$100) Unity Tour 2013: 311 with Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL
- (FREE!!) B.B. King @ Brookefield Place Plaza
(FREE!!) Caravan of Thieves @ Parker Press Park – Woodbridge, NJ
($20) The Skatalites @ Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ
($35-$120) Cyndi Lauper @ Beacon Theatre
($35-$55) Suzanne Vega – Summer Residency (w/ Full Band) @ City Winery
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60) Ledisi @ Luxury Infinity Yacht
($60-$75) Phish @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ

Thursday, July 11, 2013

LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL
- (FREE!!) Los Lobos @ Brookefield Place Plaza
(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($10) Q-Tip @ Stage 48
($15-$20) Carbon Leaf @ City Winery
($15-$20) Reggie Watts @ Mercury Lounge
($22-$26) Buckwheat Zydeco @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($25-$35) Sly & Robbie @ Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch
($40-$105) Furthur w/ Phil Lesh @ Barclays Center
($42-$53) Belle and Sebastian @ Prospect Park Bandshell
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel

Friday, July 12, 2013

(FREE!!) Cheap Trick @ Seaside Summer Concert Series
($18-$20) Rachael Yamagata @ Maxwell’s – Hoboken, NJ
($35-$75) Cyndi Lauper @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($40-$105) Furthur @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($50) Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The McKittrick Hotel
($60-$75) Phish @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ)
- w/ Joan Osborne
($15-$40) Pleasantville Music Festival (Pleasantville, NY)
- Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, The Kopecky Family Band, Bobby Long, Delta Rae, Red Wanting Blue and Mary C and the Stellars and more.
(FREE!!) Philip Glass @ Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival
($10) Wax Poetic @ Nublu
($25-$100) Cypress Hill and G. Love & Special Sauce @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
($35-$75) Chris Isaak @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($50) Aerosmith, Barbecue & Craft Beer! @ Randalls Island Park

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival (Maplewood, NJ)
- w/ Joan Osborne
(FREE) Tall Tall Trees @ Brooklyn Fire Proof
($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Benjy Fox-Rosen & Michsel Winograd @ City Winery
($15-$40) Blues Traveler @ Empire City Casino – Yonkers, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill (Eary)
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery

Monday, July 15, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ @ City Winery
($60-$95) The Monkees @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($60-$95) Melissa Etheridge @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

($22) Howie Day ($42) @ City Winery – New York, NY
($30-$100) Mobb Deep @ Stage 48 – New York, NY
($35) Les Paul Monday’s with Jimmy Vivino featuring The Les Paul Trio @ Iridium Jazz Club

Thursday, July 18, 2013

(FREE!!) TAUK July Residency @ Spike Hill
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($12) OMAHA DINER: Charlie Hunter, Steven Bernstein, Skerik & Bobby Previte @ Brooklyn Bowl
($22) Howie Day @ City Winery
($25-$30) Jars of Clay @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
($35-$75) Alice Cooper @ Beacon Theatre

Friday, July 19, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House – Brooklyn, NY
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($10) Brothers Past @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($10) Will Bernard @ The Blue Note – New York, NY
($40-$95) Zac Brown Band @ PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
($150-$300) Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z @ Yankee Stadium
- ($25) Pre Party Cruise to the Jay Z and Justin Timberlake Concert @ Rocks Off River Cruise

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($20) Apollo Run w/ Krissy Krissy @ Rockwood Music Hal – New York, NY
($35-$76) Hot Tuna With Special Guest Leon Russell @ State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery
($150-$300) Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z @ Yankee Stadium
($25) Pre Party Cruise to the Jay Z and Justin Timberlake Concert @ Rocks Off River Cruise

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Music Frees All Festival 2013 @ The Bell House – Brooklyn, NY
- ($25) Antibalas / The Stepkids / DJ Prince Paul / Pegasus Warning
($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Moshe Bonen & HaTaklitim @ City Winery – New York, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($40-$55) Everclear @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($42) An Intimate Solo / Acoustic performance by Citizen Cope @ City Winery – New York, NY
($58-$135) Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group @ Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, NY

Monday, July 22, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($35-$40) Anders Osborne, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Soulive @ Central Park Summerstage – New York, NY
($42-$50) fun. w/ special guest Tegan and Sara @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26
($65) Phil Lesh w/ John Medeski @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY
($28-38) Xavier Rudd w/ Nahko & Medicine for the People @ City Winery – New York, NY
($35-$60) Brandi Carlile @ State Theatre – New Brunswick, NJ
($50) fun. with very special guests Tegan and Sara @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26
($65) Phil Lesh w/ John Medeski @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

($15) Allen Stone @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($15) Dragon Smoke Feat. Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio (Galactic) Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk) with Anders Osborne @ Brooklyn Bowl
($25-$35) Dawes @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($28-38) Xavier Rudd w/ Nahko & Medicine for the People @ City Winery – New York, NY

Thursday, July 25, 2013

(FREE!!) Jason Gallagher (of Leroy Justice) @ Rockwood Music Hall – New York, NY
(FREE!!) Smokey Robinson @ Seaside Summer Concert Series – Brooklyn, NY
($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($15) Zongo Junction @ Littlefield – Brooklyn, NY
($60) Paul Weller @ The Apollo Theater – New York, NY

Friday, July 26, 2013

($10) Tall Tall Trees @ Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
($35-$40) The Gaslight Anthem @ Hudson River Park – Pier 26 – New York, NY
($40-$85) Rock The Blues Summer Jam 2013 @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
($60) Paul Weller @ Webster Hall – New York, NY
($80) Americanarama Festival of Music featuring Bob Dylan & His Band / Wilco / My Morning Jacket @ Pier A – Hoboken, NJ

Saturday, July 27, 2013

(FREE!!) The Gaslight Anthem @ Irving Plaza – New York, NY
($10) Underground Horns @ Nublu – New York, NY
($35-$50) Booker T. Jones @ City Winery – New York, NY
($40-$105) Americanarama Festival of Music feat. Bob Dylan and His Band + more! Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
($50-$80) Robert Plant presents The Sensational Space Shifters @ Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park Bandshell – Brooklyn, NY
($70-$160) BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour @ MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ

Sunday, July 28, 2013

($10) Klezmer Brunch w/ Paul Shapiro Ribs & Brisket Revue @ City Winery – New York, NY
($15-$45) Kansas @ Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway – Yonkers, NY
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($35-$40) The Gaslight Anthem w/ The Hold Steady @ Hudson River Park, Pier 26 – New York, NY
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($45-$95) An Evening with YES @ The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Monday, July 29, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($15) Rebirth Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

(Free!!) Barenaked Ladies @ Celebrate Brooklyn! at the Prospect Park Bandshell
($15) Boogie Back Tuesdays with Q-Tip @ Cielo – New York, NY

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

($22-$60) Slick Rick w/ Lifted (live band) @ Stage 48 – New York, NY
($30) Ravi Coltrane @ The Iridium – New York, NY

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Bowlive IV Recap including Kid’s Bowl Day Show & Night Show 8 Reviews

Posted in Show Review, tagged Alan Evans, Alecia Chakour, Alex Chakour, Allman Brothers Band, Arleigh Kincheloe, Bill Evans, Bowlive, Bowlive IV, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bowl, Chris St. Hilaire, Cochemea Gastelum, Cody Dickinson, Dave "Smoota" Smith, David Hildago, Derek Trucks, DJ Logic, Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., Igmar Thomas, Kids Bowl, Kung Fu, Lee Fields, Leo Nocentelli, Leroy Justice, Los Lobos, Luther Dickinson, Marco Benevento, Maurice Brown, Medeski Martin & Wood, Neal Evans, New York City, Nigel Hall, Peter Shapiro, Robert Randolph, Royal Family Records, Sanders Sermon, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Soulive, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stevie Wonder, Tash O'Neal, Tedeschi/Trucks Band, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Electric Sounds of Johnny Arrow, The London Souls, The Meters, The Shady Horns, Tiny Rager, Trey Anastasio Band, Warren Haynes on March 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive IV Recap Including Day & Night 8 Reviews

We’ve officially been “Bowlived” for the fourth year as Soulive reached the finish line of their 4th Annual residency, Bowlive, on Saturday night. It’s a bittersweet feeling; similar to the feelings you get when you have to leave an amazing few weeks at summer camp. For the members of Soulive, seeing the regular faces and New York City fan dedication is a wonderful energy for them to play off of throughout the run. In turn, fans get to see their favorite artists night after night, performing exquisitely executed originals and crushing covers with spectacular guests. All the while, both fans and band dance around with each other, their friends, and other musicians in the audience who are there just to bare witness. Everyone smiles and engages each other, soaking up every glorious note. It’s a symbiotic relationship that is hard to fall away from after being dipped so deeply for eight nights. So, when the end comes, we must remind ourselves that these residencies are special because they only happen once a year! Soulive reminds themselves that they have something special to look forward to as much as the audience does. And each year, the audience witnesses the unfolding of a beautiful musical dynasty that Eric Krasno and brothers Neal and Alan Evans have created.

Unlike the three previous year’s run, Soulive chose to focus their energy into eight shows instead of ten. This choice applies great pressure to any band who chooses to change the formula of a well-established and respected event. Bowlive fans expect a certain caliber of guests, a high level of surprise sit-ins, and some spectacular musical experiences that sometimes end up being a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Soulive knows this to be true and always takes the time to consider such factors. How about having Mod dancers bust out into the bowling lanes during the second set of Night I?! It was just go time at that point!

Over the course of eight nights, guitarist Eric Krasno, bass keyboardist Neal Evans and drummer Alan Evans provided a stage and support for fantastic and exciting artists. They played endless jams in multiple styles across the musical spectrum, which is an important goal of the residency every year. Special guests included rocking Southern Blues brothers, guitarist Luther Dickinson and his brother, drummer Cody Dickinson, the 1970’s soul vocalist, Lee Fields and his modern day counterpart, Nigel Hall. There was the unmatched pedal steel slide guitarist Robert Randolph, legendary jam scene DJ, DJ Logic, and The Shady Horns lent their wall of sound during the second week with the help of crushing saxophonist Bill Evans one night. Some of America’s most outstanding keyboardists, 1970’s Memphis blues keyboardist, Booker T. Jones, mad scientist and keyboard wizard, John Medeski, and the ever experimental Marco Benevento, dominated their time on stage. Stepping in to melt faces on guitar was the astonishing Los Lobos’s David Hildago and The Meter’s Leo Nocentell. Soulive closed out their epic week playing with America’s most famous funk bassist, George Porter. Jr.

Another exciting element of Bowlive each year is the choice opening bands Soulive picks to set the audience’s mood each night. Due to a benefit at the Brooklyn Bowl on Night Six, there were only seven opening groups, all delivering a variety of musical power. The ridiculous ragers who make up Kung-Fu opened the run with so much fury. It was a perfect choice. The rocking Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, The London Souls and Leroy Justice got the dance floor grooving. It was also a great pleasure to see two powerful females amongst the male-dominated residency by way of Alecia Chakour (The Alecia Chakour Band) and Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow). The soul and flavor of love got shot to our hearts with The Nigel Hall Band, the Alecia Chakour Band and Cocheme Gastulum’s The Electric Sound of Johnny Arrow. You’re encouraged to read about them all in the previous night’s posts.

Then, you have the unannounced guests who are a separate list of continual, crushing talent. The Allman Brother’s southern rock guitarist Warren Haynes and slide guitarist Derek Trucks surprised the audience with a secret full third set on Night Two. Trombonists Sanders Sermon (Tedeschi/Trucks Band) and Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastatio Band) and trumpeters Maurice Brown and Igmar Thomas, and saxophonist Cocheme Gastulum (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings), enhanced the wall of horns over the run on various nights. Behind everything, the chemistry and talents of Eric Krasno, Neal Evans and Alan Evans, are what make Bowlive possible.

Perhaps the most special show for many Soulive fans is the Kids show. Soulive held another KidsBowl performance early Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 3pm. These specific types of shows bring Soulive’s music to both the fans children and the unknowing adults who bring their kids to bowl on a Saturday, not knowing what a treat they are in for. For dedicated Bowlive fans, the kids show is a wonderful way for the individual dancing alone at night to bring his or her family to meet one another. The reality of life becomes evident as the adults were in “parent” mode, not “party” mode. Babies were crawling on the dance floor and children of all ages were running around in bowling shoes. The lights were on and bumpers were out. In their hour, they performed a few Soulive originals and brought Meter’s bassist, George Porter, Jr. It was when the set was over that the real raging began, however, when the children were allowed on stage to play with instruments and dance.

KidsBowl Set:

Uncle Jr.

Vapor

Hat Trick

Turn It Out

Hey Pockey Way (w/ George Porter, Jr.)

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

It was back to party time with the evening show and The Alecia Chakour Band opening. Her blues siren vocals backed by Neal Evans on keys, bassist Alex Chakour, drummer Caito Sanchez, saxophonist Cocheme Gastulum, and trombonist Dave “Smoota” Smith, were perfection. After a lovely instrumental intro, Chakour sang seven band originals, including “Runaway,” “Over Again,” “You Didn’t Tell Me,” and “The Sun.” Each member of her band taking solos and leads amongst her sweet sounding vocals. This was a fantastic group of soulful musicians and a perfect choice to transition into the funk-filled evening.

Opening Set:

1. Instrumental

2. Runaway

3. Over Again

4. You Didn’t Tell Me

5. The Sun

6.Ghost

7. Shirley

8. Everything Time I See You (Stevie Wonder Cover)

The important point of all of this, simply, was the music. Music that creates a passion within Soulive and luckily, that passion is extended to the fans. For the final evening of their amazing residency Soulive would play host to their mentor in funk, Meter’s bassist, George Porter Jr. But not before bringing it home for the Soulive purists, proving once again what a sick power trio they truly are. The first set was pure fire, and with help from the Shady Horns, there was nothing to divert our thoughts from what was most important. The set was full of sick Soulive originals, “Uncle Jr.,” “Aladdin,” and “One in Seven.” “Lenny,” a Stevie Ray Vaughn cover and highlight of any set, allows Krasno to open up a can of whoop ass upon your ears. He broke his string during his ripping solo. Enough said. The London Souls’ Tash O’Neal (guitar and vocals) and Chris St. Hilaire (drums) joined for the a “cover” of their own “Steady Are You Ready” then stayed on to help deliver a crushing version of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killin’ Floor” in the vein of Electric Flag’s version. Remember, as we learned on Night Four, Krasno is a huge Tash O’Neal fan, so you can imagine the chemistry.

Set I:

Uncle Jr. (w/ Shady Horns)

Aladdin (w/ Shady Horns)

Come Together (Beatles cover)

Lenny (Stevie Ray Vaughn cover)

One In Seven

Steady Are you Ready (London Souls cover w/ Tash O’Neal & Chris St. Hilaire)

Killin Floor (Howlin’ Wolf Cover…Electric Flag Version w/ w/ Tash O’Neal & Chris St. Hilaire)

Soulive performed a beautiful rendition of “El Ron,” before George Porter, Jr. was introduced for Set II, continuing on as one of Bowlive’s greatest musical mainstays. During this tune, the Shady Horns, with the help of guest saxophonist Cocheme Gastulum, broke off into an extended improvisational blowing session with Alan supporting on drums. For lack of better words, it could best be described as a drum line for horns. A Hornline, if you will?! The entire second set evolved into of slew of classics from The Meter’s catalog.

“People Say,” kicked off a funk-fueled set with James Casey delivering a rousing solo. Casey has carried a saxophone around his next all week and when he plays, it’s clear that he was meant to blow a horn. However, it must be mentioned that over the run, Casey provided grooving percussion on the congas for many songs. It was a dance party for “Hey Pockey Way,” as Porter announced that, “Everyday should be Mardi Gras!!!” Then, audience participation time for the fun tune, “Hand Clapping Song.” The next Meter’s original, “Out in the Country,” was performed in the style of Porter’s slow emotional arrangement from his It’s Life album. This was a gorgeously played ballad that tugged at the heartstrings of the crowd in a deep way. From a personal perspective, it brought tears to my eyes, almost opening the floodgates until I reeled it back in. I wasn’t alone in this outpour of emotions. Again, acknowledging that this super-stimulating, night time version of summer camp, full of friendly faces, is like ending an addiction cold-turkey. Bowlive is an institution in the Jam Band universe at this point, it lasts longer than many music festivals, and it’s not easy for the die-hards when it ends.

The set ended and no one moved. There was just endless screaming and shouting of Krasno and the Evans brother’s names. Then, Brooklyn Bowl owner, Peter Shapiro, stepped onto the stage. On the last night of every Bowlive, right before the final encore of the run, Peter Sharpio does something special for Bowlive’s loyal audience in an effort to show his gratitude for their support of live music. At the end of the first Bowlive, 700 shots of tequila were handed out from the stage. He kept it entirely mellow last year by passing around Aromatherapy plants: Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, asking that the audience to grab sprigs of each plant and inhale. This was to encourage a revitalization within our body, mind and soul for the energy to dance on for one more song. Not missing a creative beat, Peter Shapiro took the mic on this final night and thanked us for our loyalty in proper rockstar fashion. He alerted the audience that this was a milestone 40th show for Bowlive and that the he had had made t-shirts with “40” on the back and “BOWLIVE” on the front. XL shirts went flying around the venue and Shapiro asked that the audience put them on right away before Soulive would deliver us our double encore of “He Bite Me (The Dragon)” and “Ain’t No Use.” The gifting of the shirts was a smart and fun way to end this year’s Bowlive.

Set II:

El Ron (w/ Shady Horns and Cocheme Gastulum)

People Say

Take A Chance

Hey Pockey Way

Jezebel

Hand Clapping Song

Out In the Country

Encore:

He Bite Me (The Dragon)

Ain’t No Use

Soulive has truly cemented their reign as a musical dynasty. A talented trio on top of their game in this unforgiving musical bastion of NYC. The magnitude of music overheard during the last two weeks was dynamic and inspiring. The guests and the musicians solos were magnificent, diverse and captivating. Soulive always gives us something to look forward to every single night of Bowlive and this year was nothing less.

On personal note, I hope these reviews have helped supplement the wealth of musical knowledge that Soulive bequeathed upon us during Bowlive IV. It is a delight and a privilege to witness Bowlive every year and count Soulive and the Brooklyn Bowl as part of my local music scene. It also goes without saying that it is an honor and a true highlight of my career to be blessed to write for this amazing phenomenon called Bowlive. Thank you to Peter Shapiro, the Brooklyn Bowl, all the staff and production crew. Thank you to Royal Family Records for the opportunity to cover such a delightful event. A giant thank you to all the guests who lent their sound to the stage. Finally, the biggest congratulations and thank you to Alan Evans, Neal Evans and Eric Krasno for making it all possible. Your fans eagerly await to see what you have in store for Bowlive V!

Karen Dugan

tinyrager.com

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Bowlive IV Night 6 Recap w/ John Medeski, Bill Evans, George Porter Jr. & Shady Horns : Tonight Porter, Leo Nocentelli & Shady Horns

Posted in Show Review, tagged Alan Evans, Bill Evans, Bowlive, Bowlive 4, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bowl, David Byrne, Earl King, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., Harry Connick Jr., Jaco Pastorius, James Casey, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Buffett, John Medeski, Johnny Adams, Leo Nocentelli, Leroy Justice, Medeski Martin & Wood, Miles Davis, Natalie Cressman, Neal Evans, New York City, Patti LaBelle, Questlove, Rubber Soulive, Ryan Zoidis, Soulive, Spark, Tash O'Neal, The Beatles, The Meters, The Shady Horns, Tiny Rager, Tori Amos, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes on March 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive IV Night 6 Recap w/ John Medeski, Bill Evans, George Porter Jr & Shady Horns : Tonight Porter, Leo Nocentelli & Shady Horns

To many New Yorkers, Thursday signifies the start of the weekend. Music venues bulk up their staff and bands slated to perform anticipate an audience that is ready for a party. Last night was the sixth night of Soulive’s Brooklyn Bowl residency, Bowlive IV. The foundation was set for a rocking night of music with the Brooklyn Bowl stocked with staff and Soulive ready to throw it down.

With so many amazing musicians sitting in with Soulive over the past six nights, it has been challenging to ensure proper love is given to everyone. Especially during residencies, focus on special guests and their performances become the unexpected highlights of the articles and sometimes people forget to focus on the core members of the residency themselves. Credit must be given where credit is due.

Guitarist Eric Krasno, drummer Alan Evans and Neal Evans, along with the Brooklyn Bowl, have created something extremely special and unique for the New York music community. Since it’s inception in 2010, Bowlive has turned into a musical Superbowl that pushes the skills of the best of the best. For eight to ten nights, these three rock stars provide a fusion of styles that showcase numerous artist and instruments with Soulive’s distinct sound providing the base. The shared respect between musicians to musicians, and musicians to fans amps the frenetic creative energy that flows from the first downbeat to the final bow. Eric, Alan, and Neal are all at the top of their game and are now standing out among the greats, using the glory of Bowlive to cement their place as a musical dynasty. A dynasty that began in 1999. It speaks volumes that the trio can support an eight to ten night residency that packs the house every night and attracts some of the biggest names in live music. Last night continued the tradition of amazing collaborations with keyboardist John Medeski and saxophonist Bill Evans.

The power trio had to make a few changes to the musical formula last night. Due to a benefit concert earlier in the day, last night was the first and only night of the run where the power trio did not have a rocking opening band to set pace. Without an opening band, Soulive was tasked with pumping up the eager crowd that was filled up with party animals, packing the dance floor to the brim. By doing so, they completely reinforced to the fans why any of us were there in the first place. Soulive original, “Aladdin,” began the set, providing the first platform for Krasno to open up and slay his guitar. Jimi Hendrix’s “Manic Depression” followed, a song that everyone can geek out on, especially the musicians playing the tune. After six nights, the guys were thoroughly warmed up and just crushing solos left and right on The Beatles tune, “I Want You.”

Enter The Shady Horns, consisting of trumpeter Eric Bloom, saxophonist James Casey, and baritone saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, for “Backwards Jack.” These three horn players provide a platform for the trio to open up and rage. Over the run, Eric Bloom has been experimenting with a guitar Wa Wa pedal during his trumpet solos, while James Casey has broken out the flute and provided percussion on many songs.

Continuing his guest appearance from the fifth night, London Souls guitarist Tash O’Neal joined the stage for the Beatles, “Get Back” and a slow “PJs.” Quality choices off their 2010 album, Rubber Soulive, made up the bulk of the first set before the audience was hit with a special unannounced guest. Alan spoke to the crowd, “I am sorry for those of you who can’t come tomorrow night. You know, it’s a real shame that you won’t see George Porter, Jr. tomorrow. But it’s ok! Because you can see him now!!!” This was special.

Bassist George Porter, Jr. is an icon, legend and mentor, not only to the members of Soulive, but any true musician or music lover who loves funky, deep, in-the-pocket bass lines. A member of the legendary group, The Meters, Porter’s unique sound can be heard on recordings for Warren Haynes, Patti Labelle, Jimmy Buffett, David Byrne, Johnny Adams, Harry Connick Jr., Earl King, and Tori Amos, to name a few. Soulive is so well-versed on Porter’s catalog that the end of the set list simply read, “Whatever GPJ Wants!” They cranked out Meter’s covers “Check Your Mind” right into “Funky Bitch,” without missing a beat.

Soulive continued to descend upon us with new musicians, adding keyboardist John Medeski (Medeski, Martin and Wood) and saxophonist Bill Evans to their Bowlive IV roster for the second set. A set that is hard to describe in words. Let’s just start with knowing the fact that Bill Evans was in Miles Davis’s band at the age of 22 and John Medeski was asked to perform on Jaco Pastorius’s 1981 tour while still a teenager. Along with Soulive and the Shady Horns, Medeski and Evans played a mind-blowing set. Medeski’s avant-garde jazz quality added an incredible layer of sound to the stage, either filling every empty space with a melodic note, or simply striking one key and locking eyes with Neal. The set was filled with songs from Spark, a collaborative album with Karl Denson, released in March 2012. “Spark!,” the title track, kicked it off with Bill Evans crushing a sick solo on his soprano sax. Trombonist Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) was the next unannounced sit-in who lent her sound on “Povo.” “Nubian Lady” and “Liquid” followed, sounding exactly like the names suggest. The musicians were so tight, fluid, and everyone on stage was cranking out their notes in improvisational ways, yet sounded as if they had been rehearsing the same songs for years. Unannounced drummer ?uestlove, who holds a standing DJ set on Thursdays for the Brooklyn Bowl, snuck in for “Nautilus” and proceeded to slam our heads into the beat of the song. It was inspiring. Soulive encored with an extended, jamming “Tuesday Night Squad.”

Tonight’s jam sessions will start at 8:30 with Leroy Justice opening. Special guests will include bassist George Porter, Jr., guitarist Leo Nocentelli and The Shady Horns will be back in full effect to give their fans one extreme night of funk and fury.

Karen E. Dugan

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January 2013 Music Calendar

Posted in Show Review, tagged 30th Next Wave Festival, ?UESTLOVE, Adam Ezra Group, Alan Doyle, Alecia Chakour, Alex Chakour, Amy Helm, Apollo Run, Apollo Theater, Arturo O'Farrill, Avery Fisher Hall, AYO, Azar Lawrence Quintet, “In The Beginning” Octet, B. B. Kings, Bembe, Bettye LaVette, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Big Sam, Big Sam Williams, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Billy Cobham Trio, Birdland, Birdland NYC, Blue Note, Bowling For Justice, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Shakedown, Brother Joscephus, Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, Cake, Cameo Gallery, Cassandra Wilson, Cecil Taylor, Charlie Hunter, Chris Botti, City Winery, Cochemea Gastelum, Culture Project, Dave Eggar, David Murray Big Band, Def Squad, Diane Birch, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Nutritious, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Earl Greyhound, Earth Wind and Fire, Eddie Henderson, Electic Method, G. Love & Special Sauce, Ginny's Supper Club, globalFest, Gov't Mule, Gregg Kallor Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert, Gregoire Maret, Guy Davis, Harlem Gospel Choir, Highline Ballroom, Howie Day, Idina Menzel, Ikebe Shakedown, Indelible Festival, Iridium Jazz Club, Jam Band, Jam Cruise, Jamie Mclean Band, Jane Lee Hooker, Jazz Fusion, Jim Campilongo, John Ambercrombie Quartet, John Pizzarelli, Joseph Arthur, Joshua Nelson, Kirk Joseph, Klezwoods, Knitting Factory, Leroy Justice, Living Room, Macy Gray, Marcus Strickland, Mark Kelley, Mercury Lounge, Meshell Ndegeocello, Method Man, Midnight Spin, Miles Arntzen, Morrisey, Neal Evans, New York City, New York Funk Exchange, New York Philharmonic, Nigel Hall, Nutritious, Ofei, People Get Ready, Phish, Questlove, Ramsey Lewis, Reggie Watts, Residencies, Residency, Ricc Sheridan, ROberta Flack, Rockwood Music Hall, Ron Carter, Rusted Root, S.O.B.'s, Sam Cohen, Shuggie Otis, Smoke Jazz and Supper Club, Snarky Puppy, Spike Hill, Spirit Music Jamia, Stage 48, Stooges, Sullivan Hall, The Blue Note, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Iridum Jazz Club, The Jazz Standard, The Living Room, The London Souls, The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, The Mingus Big Band, The Nigel Hall Band, The Roots, The Stooges Brass Band, Twi-Life, Vernon Reid, Zongo Junction on January 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

January 2013 NYC Music Calendar

Calendar updated daily!

FESTIVALS

GLOBALFEST: Groundbreaking international music festival and a volunteer run non-profit organization dedicated to foster cultural exchange. globalFEST’s mission is cultural, social and political. It aims to bring down boundaries between countries and create cultural opportunities for individual artists and for governments, sponsors, scholars and critics to collaborate. Tours and cultural exchanges that result from globalFEST¹s showcases have helped to build an ever widening audience for world music and, by extension an increase in international cooperation and collaboration.

30th Next Wave Festival: returning for its 30th season, presenting an array of contemporary performance, artist talks, storytelling, visual art, and film that showcases work by emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

CONCERTS

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

($18-$25) Joseph Arthur & Vernon Reid @ City Winery
($20) Nigel Hall Band (Phish/Mule After-Party) @ The Blue Note
($25) Rusted Root @ Stage 48
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

(Free) Brooklyn Shakedown w/ Nutritious @ Bembe (Late Night Set)
($10-$12) New York Funk Exchange w/ Jane Lee Hooker @ Mercury Lounge
($20) The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland
($35) “A Love Supreme” Azar Lawrence Quintet featuring Eddie Henderson @ Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge (7pm, 9pm, 10:30 sets)Sets)
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Thursday, January 3, 2013

($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($22) Howie Day @ City Winery
($35) “A Love Supreme” Azar Lawrence Quintet featuring Eddie Henderson @ Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge (7pm, 9pm, 10:30 sets)
($40-$70) New York Philharmonic @ Avery Fisher Hall
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Friday, January 4, 2013

($8) Electic Method @ Knitting Factory
($22) Howie Day @ City Winery
($30) John Abercrombie Quartet @ Jazz Standard
($40-$70) New York Philharmonic @ Avery Fisher Hall
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Saturday, January 5, 2013

($8-$10) Ikebe Shakedown @ Cameo Gallery
($20) Maurice Brown @ Ginny’s Supper Club (2 Sets)
($30) John Abercrombie Quartet @ Jazz Standard
($40-$70) New York Philharmonic @ Avery Fisher Hall
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Sunday, January 6, 2013

($20) Earth, Wind & Fire @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill (Celebrating 40 Years)
($25) John Abercrombie Quartet @ Jazz Standard
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($40-$75) Chris Botti @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)

Monday, January 7, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($8) “Bowling for Justice”: A Residency with Leroy Justice @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($10) Charlie Hunter @ The Living Room
($10) Alecia Chakour Band: First Mondays @ Rockwood Music Hall
- Join Alecia Chakour, Neal Evans, Sam Cohen, Alex Chakour, Miles Arntzen, Cochemea Gastelum and friends on the first Monday of every month at Rockwood Music Hall for their unique take on rock n’ soul…
($18-$22) Diane Birch @ City Winery
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

($15) The London Souls @ The Bowery Ballroom
($18-$22) Diane Birch @ City Winery
($20-$35) Donald Harrison, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham Trio @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($30-$35) Johnny Winter – The 3rd Annual Winter in Winter Residency @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($40-$60) Nas with Anthony Decurtis @ Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92 Street Y

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

(Free) Brooklyn Shakedown w/ Nutritious @ Bembe (Late Night Set)
($20-$35) Donald Harrison, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham Trio @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($25) Robert Glasper and Friends @ S.O.B.’s
($25) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio @ Jazz Standard (2 sets)
($25-$30) Shuggie Otis, People Get Ready, Ofei, Joshua Nelson, & DJ Kool Herc @ Highline Ballroom

Thursday, January 10, 2013

($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night DJ set)
($10) Jamie McLean Band @ Rockwood Music Hall (10:15pm slot)
($10-$13) Adam Ezra Group @ Mercury Lounge
($20-$35) Donald Harrison, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham Trio @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($25) Robert Glasper & Friends @ SOB’s

Friday, January 11, 2013(Biggest Musical Day of the Month)

(FREE) Zongo Junction @ Rockwood Music Hall (11:45pm slot)
($7) Klezwoods @ Spike Hill
($10) Spanglish Fly @ NuBlu
($10-$13) Apollo Run w/ Midnight Spin @ Mercury Lounge
($15) Slick Rick: The Ruler @ Brooklyn Bowl
($15-$18) Snarky Puppy @ Rockwood Music Hall (10pm slot)
($15-$20) APAP Showcase w/ The Iguanas, Mia Borders, Colin Lake & Sasha Masakowski @ Hill Country
($20-$25) Big Sam’s Funky Nation, The Stooges Brass Band, Mia Borders, Christian Scott Sextet & Flow Tribe @ The Cutting Room
($20-$35) Donald Harrison, Ron Carter & Billy Cobham Trio @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($25-$30) Alan Doyle (of Great Big Sea), The Dunwells, & Amy Helm @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($30) Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio @ Jazz Standard
($35) Marcus Strickland & TWI-LIFE @ Sullivan Hall (2013 NYC Winter Jazzfest)
($35-$70) INDELIBLE FESTIVAL: Meshell Ndegeocello presents Spirit Music Jamia @ @ Highline Ballroom
- Featuring: Cecil Taylor, DJ Questlove, AYO, Guy Davis, Gregoire Maret, THE DUST RAYS featuring Kirk Douglas & Mark Kelley of the Roots & Ricc Sheridan from Earl Greyhound & Surprise Special Guests
($40-$50) Betty LaVette @ City Winery
($50-$55) CAKE @ Bowery Ballroom
($50-$90) Morrissey @ Brooklyn Academy of Music
($60) David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray @ The Iridium

Saturday, January 12, 2013

($10) Stooges Brass Band @ Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Arturo O’Farrill Trio @ Ginny’s Supper Club
($20-$35) Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($30) Dr. Lonnie Smith “In The Beginning” Octet @ Jazz Standard
($30-$40) Paula Cole, Kris Allen, Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution, Teitur, Leroy Bell and his Only Friends @ City Winery
($40) Bettye LaVette @ Joe’s Pub
($45-$75) Roberta Flack @ St. George Theatre
($60) David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray @ The Iridium
($68-$92) Def Squad and Method Man @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Sunday, January 13, 2013

($10) Reggie Watts @ Grasslands Gallery, BK
($20) Gregg Kallor Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert w/ Dave Eggar @ Culture Project
($20-$35) Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli @ The Blue Note (2 Sets)
($25) The David Johansen Band @ Highline Ballroom
($26-$64) Green Day @ Barclays Center
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($30) Dr. Lonnie Smith “In The Beginning” Octet @ Jazz Standard (2 sets)
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
($40) The Stooges Brass Band at globalFEST @ Webster Hall
($45) Cassandra Wilson @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($50-$200) Idina Menzel @ Carnegie Hall
($60) David Murray Big Band featuring Macy Gray @ The Iridium

Monday, January 14, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($8) “Bowling for Justice”: A Residency with Leroy Justice @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($20) Jonathan Batiste @ Rockwood Music Hall
($20-$40) International Guitar Night @ The Blue Note (1 Set)
- feat. Martin Taylor (Scotland), Brian Gore (US), Solorazaf (Madagascar)
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($30) Terence Blanchard Quintet @ Birdland

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

($20-$40) John and Hank Green: An Evening of Awesome w/ The Mountain Goats @ Carnegie Hall
($30-$35) Johnny Winter – The 3rd Annual Winter in Winter Residency @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($30-$35) The Airborne Toxic Event @ Webster Hall
($35-$55) Little Feat / Leon Russell @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
($40) Terence Blanchard Quintet @ Birdland
($46-$85) Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Beacon Theatre

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

(Free) Brooklyn Shakedown w/ Nutritious @ Bembe (Late Night Set)
($15-$20) Soundgarden @ Terminal 5
($20-$25) Bob Schneider @ City Winery
($20-$80) Meshell Ndegeocello @ BAM in Brooklyn, NY (Part of 30th Next Wave Festival)
- When Past & Future Collide ~ Life Along the Borderline: A Tribute to Nico, Curated by John Cale
($30-$35) Billy Cobham’s “Spectrum 40″ @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($30-$35) The Airborne Toxic Event @ Webster Hall
($40) Terence Blanchard Quintet @ Birdland
($40-$90) G. Love & Special Sauce @ Irving Plaza

Thursday, January 17, 2013

($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($12) Jeff Bujak @ Sullivan Hall
($36-$40) Lalah Hathaway @ B. B. Kings Blues Club

Friday, January 18, 2013

($25) Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely @ Joe’s Pub
($30-$40) Alejandro Escovedo with The Mastersons @ City Winery
($30-$65) Umphrey’s McGee @ Beacon Theater
($36) Guster & Yellowbirds @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
($40) Terence Blanchard Quintet @ Birdland

Saturday, January 19, 2013

($10) Driftwood @ Rockwood Music Hall
($15) John Brown’s Body @ Maxwell’s Hoboken, NJ
($20) Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven @ Stage 48
($25) Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely @ Joe’s Pub
($30-$40) Alejandro Escovedo with The Mastersons @ City Winery
($40) Terence Blanchard Quintet @ Birdland
($50) Morrissey @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

Sunday, January 20, 2013

($20) Talib Kweli @ S.O.B.’s
($25) Toshi Reagon: Sacred Music Show w/ Bernice Johnson Reagon @ Joe’s Pub
($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($30-$55) Béla Fleck BANJO SUMMIT @ Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts
- Banjo mastermind, Béla Fleck will be joined by Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, Richie Stearns, Eric Weissberg, and Noam Pikelny.
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
(???) Juan Maclean DJ Set @ Le Bain at The Standard

Monday, January 21, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($8) “Bowling for Justice”: A Residency with Leroy Justice @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($30) Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews Band @ Iridium Jazz Club
($35) Living Colour @ Highline Ballroom (For The Million Man Mosh II)

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

($10) Zen Tricksters @ The Brooklyn Bowl
- Special Guest: Rob Barraco (Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead, Dark Star Orchestra) & Keith Kenny
($30-$35) Johnny Winter – The 3rd Annual Winter in Winter Residency @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($65-$76) Soundgarden @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

(Free) Brooklyn Shakedown w/ Nutritious @ Bembe (Late Night Set)
($20) The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland NYC
($30-$35) Papa Roach @ Terminal 5
($40) Trey Anastatio Band @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
($66-$80) Soundgarden @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Thursday, January 24, 2013

($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($15) FLOODWOOD (feat. Al Schnier & Vinnie Amico of moe.) @ Rockwood Music Hall (9pm slot)
($15) The Wailers (performing Survival & more) @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($25-$45) Dirt Farmer Band featuring Larry Campbell, Amy Helm, Byron Isaacs, Justin Guip and Teresa Williams @ City Winery
($40) Trey Anastatio Band @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY
($42.50) Austra @ Hammerstein

Friday, January 25, 2013

($5) Austra (DJ Set) @ Glasslands Gallery
($10) #1 Kid (feat. members of Rubblebucket) @ Rockwood Music Hall ~ Stage 2 (11pm Slot)
($15-$20) Ryan Montbleau Band @ City Winery
($25-$30) Sister Hazel @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($30-$42) Robert Earl Keen @ Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch
($42.50) Austra @ Hammerstein

Saturday, January 26, 2013

($10-$12) The Nigel Hall Band @ Sullivan Hall
($15) Marion LoGuidice @ Joe’s Pub
($15-$20) Ryan Montbleau Band @ City Winery
($25-$30) Lotus w/ Moon Hooch @ Best Buy Theatre
($30-$35) Femi Kuti & Positive Force @ Webster Hall
($42-$46) Loudon Wainwright III @ Zankel Hall
($50-$90) Pat Benatar @ The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

Sunday, January 27, 2013

($30) Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC
($40) Harlem Gospel Choir Brunch @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

Monday, January 28, 2013

($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
($8) “Bowling for Justice”: A Residency with Leroy Justice @ The Brooklyn Bowl
($22.50) Reel Big Fish @ Irving Plaza
($25) “Mingus Mondays” w/ Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
($30) Johnny Winter – 3rd Annual residency @ B. B. Kings Blues Club
($35-$50) Robert Earl Keen @ City Winery
($40-$75) Tegan and Sara @ The Beacon Theater (SOLD OUT)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

($20) Alice Smith (Residency Week One) @ Rockwood Music Hall ~ Stage 2
($40-$45) Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Highline Ballroom
($40-$75) Tegan and Sara @ Beacon Theatre
($50-$63) An Evening of the Blues Feat. Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite @ Irving Plaza

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

(Free) Brooklyn Shakedown w/ Nutritious @ Bembe (Late Night Set)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

($5-$8) DJ ?uestlove Presents Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night set)
($25-$30) Gin Blossoms @ B. B. Kings Blues Club

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Freaking at The Freaks Ball @ The Brooklyn Bowl (01.21.12)

Posted in Show Review, tagged Alecia Chakour, Apollo Sunshine, Brooklyn Bowl, Bustle In Your Hedgerow, Dap Kings, Daptone Records, Eddie Roberts, Eric Deutsch, Eric Krasno, Furthur, Hagar Ben-Ari, Howard Tate, Ike Willis, Joe Russo, Marco Benevento, Musical Musings of a Tiny Rager, Neil Young, New York City, RANA, Robert Randolph, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Ron Johnson, Scott Metzger, Soulive, Surprise Me Mr. Davis, The Allman Brothers, The Duo, The Freaks Ball, The Meters, The New Mastersounds, Tiny Rager, Warren Haynes on January 31, 2012| 1 Comment »

Last Saturday, The Brooklyn Bowl played host to the 12th Annual Freaks Ball, a high-energy party hosted by the deeply-rooted, music-loving Yahoo! Group the NYC Freaks. With access to so much music, New Yorkers are privileged to see any act of their choice. In some cases, multiple times a year. However, it’s a show like The Freaks Ball that we wait for as music lovers in New York City.

A wonderful part of NYC’s underground musical culture, the NYC Freaks have been around as long as anyone can remember. After inquiring to a few members, many couldn’t recall when they were invited to join NYC’s hottest music list, but noted that they were happy members and the list was their main access to music knowledge and insight. This party would be for the Freaks. Seeing the collection of hugging friends as the city’s heaviest music-loving hitters entered the Brooklyn Bowl was inspirational. The pockets of positivity around me were wonderful. This wasn’t your typical gathering for a concert at Brooklyn Bowl. Freaks had taken over.

Over the years, this friendly, musical party has included musicians and projects that eventually went on to hit the national jam-band scene, including The Duo (Marco Benevento and Joe Russo), Robert Randolph, Apollo Sunshine, RANA, Bustle in Your Hedgerow, New Mastersounds and members of the extended Daptone family.

Opening the show was a quartet consisting of Eric Deutsch on keys, Joe Russo on drums, Scott Metzger (Wolf!) on guitar and Hagar Ben-Ari (Dap Kings) on bass. They played a tight set consisting of the Beatle’s “Day Tripper,” Grateful Dead’s “New Speedway Boogie,” a ‘Wolf!’ tune called “Get in The Van,” Erik Deutsch’s original “Funky Digits,” Neil Young’s “Don’t Let it Bring You Down” and an Ike Willis tune to close the set called “Funky Mule.” If one didn’t know any better, one might have thought that this was a polished group who rehearsed regularly. In reality, the set exposed four accomplished musicians with great talent coming together for a unique super jam that was solid, full of varying styles of music and fully preparing us for the main event that was about to hit the stage.

After a short intermission, we were delivered a Super Jam of E-P-I-C proportions with the Freaks Ball AllStars that included Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers), Eric Krasno (Soulive), Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), Joe Russo (Furthur), Marco Benevento (Surprise Me Mr. Davis), Ron Johnson and Alecia Chakour (Warren Haynes Band).

The collection of musical talent on stage was staggering. Over the course of the night, each musician rotated on and off the stage providing for a rare night of music. Each guitarist was distinctly different in sound covering songs like Sly Stone’s “Sing a Simple Song,” Howard Tate’s “You Don’t Know Nothing About Love” and The Meter’s “Funky Miracle.” Bassist Ron Johnson held it down for the entire set with the biggest smile, killing it during “Windjammer.”

The Brooklyn Bowl audience stood in a pile of their own tears as the super group displayed their love for the magnificent Etta James, who died just days earlier. Alecia Chakour’s voice shook the rafter’s as she and Warren Haynes shared a duet on “Little Wings” while Eric Krasno’s guitar gently wept through “I’d Rather Go Blind.”

The lights this evening were above par, complimenting Marco Benevento’s unique sound as he performed his original “Mephisto” and the Benevento/Russo Duo’s “Scratchitti.” Everyone joined the stage to close with “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” A completely wonderful, ripping spectacle.

The Freaks Ball kicked off a trend of many more magical nights at the Brooklyn Bowl and raised the bar so high that it will be a long time before this night of music is topped. I look forward to running into more Freaks when that time comes.

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