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July 2013 Music Calendar

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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 III: Night Ten – Final Recap for Soulive w/ Ledisi, Derek Trucks and The London Souls ~ Extended Review + Media (03.10.12)

Posted in Residencies, Show Review, tagged Adam "Shmeeans" Smirnoff, Adam Smirnoff, Alan Evans, Alecia Chakour, Allen Stone, Allman Brothers Band, Big Sam, Big Sam Williams, Billy Martin, Bowlive, Bowlive 3, Bowlive III, Break Science, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bowl, Buddy Miles, Chris St. Hilaire, Citizen Cope, Dave Matthews Band, Derek Trucks, ED "Jesus" Coomes, Eldar, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., James Casey, Jennifer Hartswick, Jimi Hendrix, John Scofield, Karl Denson, Kofi Burbridge, Ledisi, Luke Quaranta, Luther Dickinson, Mark Whitfield, Medeski Martin and Wood, Mitch Chakour, Neal Evans, Nigel Hall, North Mississippi Allstars, Oteil Burbridge, Questlove, Rahzel, Rashawn Ross, Ryan Zoidis, Sam Cooke, Skerik, Soulive, Stu Mahan, Tash Neal, The Allman Brothers, The Beatles, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Derek Trucks Band, The London Souls, The Meters, The Roots, Warner Bros., Wyllys, Zach Deputy on March 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive III: Night Ten – Finale Recap for Soulive w/ Ledisi, Derek Trucks and The London Souls ~ Extended Review + Media (03.10.12)

After nine nights of warming up, Soulive members Eric Kranso, Neal Evans and Alan Evans tore the roof off the Brooklyn Bowl Saturday night for the final night of their 3rd annual ten-night residency, Bowlive. Over the course of the last two weeks, Soulive presented their audience with talented guests from across the musical spectrum. Virtuoso guitarists such as jazz legend John Scofield, southern blues rocker Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), and the hard-bopping Warner Brothers artist Mark Whitfield created slaying duets with guitarist Eric Krasno. Renowned bassists Oteil Burbridge (The Allman Brothers Band) and George Porter, Jr. (The Meters) rocked the stage, adding to the cool bass keys Neal Evans plays so strikingly. Hip-hop drummer ?uestlove (The Roots), experimental percussionist Billy Martin (MMW) and world beat drummer Luke Quaranta took their turns leading the rhythm when the smoother than smooth Soulive drummer Alan Evans stepped aside to play rhythm guitar.

Guest vocalists Nigel Hall, Allen Stone, Jennifer Hartswick and Alecia Chakour brought their own style of strength and soul to the mic, Citizen Cope and Alice Smith sang an eclectic mix of blues, laid-back rock and folk while Rhazel and Ledisi delivered beat boxing and R&B/Soul into the eager ears of their audience. As well, for two night and two full sets, Royal Family recordings artists Lettuce, consisting of guitarist Adam Smirnoff, drummer Adam Deitch (Break Science), bassist ED “Jesus” Coomes, and The Bowlive horns, seared the stage with their urban funk flavor.

The Bowlive Horns, consisting of saxophonist James Casey, trumpeters Eric Bloom and Matt Owens and tenor saxophonist Ryan Zoidis were joined over the course of the run by numerous big name brass players. Trombonist Sam “Big Sam” Williams (Big Sam’s Funky Nation), flautist/saxophonist Karl Denson (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe), trumpeters Rashawn Ross (Dave Matthews Band) and Jennifer Hartswick, flautist Kofi Burbrudge (Derek Trucks Band) and wild improvisational saxophonist Skerik, rotated throughout the ten nights creating one of the sickest brass ensembles some have ever seen.

Other surprise guests included virtuoso pianist Eldar and organist Mitch Chakour while DJ Wyllys spun the ones and twos in between the weekend sets. When Soulive didn’t open the show themselves, the one man band, Zach Deputy, Royal Family recording artists The Nigel Hall Band, The Alecia Chakour Band and The London Souls amped the energy of the evening before Soulive took over to lay devastation upon the stage. It has been a two week rage of full on face melting, mind warping, soul filling, gut busting musicianship that accelerated with power each night and with audience members wondering how it could be topped.

Saturday night was the tenth and last night of Bowlive III. The audience, clad in white outfits for the evening’s White-Out Party theme, could be heard whispering their ideas of who the special guests might be. The London Souls, Ledisi and The Royal Family All-Stars were billed which could only mean that a surprise that couldn’t be named was being prepared.

The London Souls opened the evening with their Hendrix-style rock and roll sound. It is quite impossible to remain calm when guitarist Tash Neal, bassist Stu Mahan, and drummer Chris St. Hilaire are slamming away on their instruments. The perfect opening for the end of a great run.

Soulive’s set started off with the super horn heavy, high-energy “El Ron” However, during “Upright,” some unexpected technical difficulty occurred. What could have been a rough moment turned into something special. There was three minutes where Alan Evans and his team worked at lightning speed to repair a broken drum head while the remaining members on stage worked together to keep the audience engaged. The audience clapped and cheered, supporting their favorite trio because there was importance in this moment. The band’s talent was exposed so much more during this time as they kept it together. The power from the applause in the audience when Evans’ silver shimmering drum kit was finally lifted in the air and put back in place was outstanding. It was a killer moment in rock n roll, a killer moment in Bowlive History. The trio ripped into the end of “Upright” and kept the momentum UP, UP, UP! They rolled through “Tuesday Night Squad” and Nigel Hall sang on the lively “Too Much” and the beautifully arranged “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears that segued into Bobby Caldwell’s “Open Your Eyes.”

When Ledisi was brought back on stage for the second night, the crowd exploded. Her R&B flavor had brought such joy to the previous night’s performance and we wanted more. Singing “Love Never Changes” off her Turn Me Loose album, Ledisi unleashed her massively powerful voice upon the audience. Her range and strength were unbelievable as she swiftly scatted her way through “Them Changes,” a Buddy Miles cover off of Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys. Tash Neal also performed on this song where he and Krasno playfully raged a duet to end the set.

The second set began as multiple white balloons were tossed out into the audience while Soulive played “One in Seven.” The second technical difficulty of the night occurred as Neal Evans’ clavinet finally gave way after nine nights of solid pounding. Not to miss a beat, Alan Evans began jamming on his kit, delivering a tight an extended drum solo as the back line team fixed the issue. It was then time for some Beatles love as they played an electric run of “Eleanor Rigby,” “She’s So Heavy” and “Get Back.”

Finally, the last surprise guest of this amazing musical journey was invited on the stage. Southern rock, slide guitarist Derek Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band) walked out on stage with Nigel Hall and Ledisi to perform Sam Cooke’s Civil Rights Era anthem “A Change Gonna Come,”. It was no wonder that while Ledisi and Hall sang with all their passion and Derek Trucks made his guitar cry, audience members began to weep where they stood. The meaning and epic delivery of this song wasn’t lost on a single soul. Soulive flipped the emotional script by following Cooke’s song with the raging Jimi Hendrix’s tune, “Manic Depression!” Derek Trucks, Eric Krasno, Neal Evans and Alan Evans delivered a sick rendition of the song with Trucks and Krasno playing off each other and Trucks taking a ripping solo to end the set.

Before the encore, Brooklyn Bowl owner, Pete Shapiro, came on stage with Rosemary and Lavender plants in his hands. He explained that everyone on the floor was to take a piece of the plants being passed around the audience in hopes that the aroma therapy would help us gather our strength for one last song. Ending their epic ten night run the way they began, our favorite trio, just the three of them, took the stage for “Aladdin.”

Bowlive III is now over, leaving some New Yorkers wondering what to do with themselves. For two weeks, dedicated fans came to the Brooklyn Bowl to see Neal Evans, Alan Evans and Eric Krasno play their hearts out, touching on every musical genre and playing with many of Americas most talented musicians. Let us give thanks to Soulive for the dedication to their craft and their ability to express it through the creative outlet that is Bowlive. Thanks for their want to educate us on new talent, their need to put new twists on old classics, and their determination to raise the bar each and every night.

Let us give thanks to The Brooklyn Bowl, because without them there would be no Bowlive. Thanks for their wonderful environment, staff and treatment. For the last 2 weeks the Brooklyn Bowl has been our community’s second home. We’ve feasted on their fantastic Blue Ribbon cuisine, felt at home on their plush leather couches and enjoyed their attentive staff. Soulive + The Brooklyn Bowl = Bowlive and don’t you forget it!

A change has come to New York City. A change has come to the music community. Soulive has created something so special in Bowlive. There is nothing else like it in our scene and it’s through that unique way of doing things that Soulive will remain one of the most influential groups in our music community. Bowlive is the development of a passionate dream that is now reality. After three years, Bowlive is no-doubt a game changer in the music community and will continue to be for many years to come. Thank you Soulive!

– Karen E. Dugan
– Photo courtesy of Phrazz

Youtube Videos

Soulive (ft. Ledisi & Tash Neal) – “Them Changes” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22bDeLkbGDs
Soulive w/ Derek Trucks & Nigel Hall – “Manic Depression” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2qXhT0RGEI
Soulive w/ Ledisi, Derek Trucks & Nigel Hall: “A Change Is Gonna Come” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rU8tYNzwJc
Soulive (feat. Nigel Hall) – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaC4QeDxi7I
Soulive (feat. Tash Neal) – “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fnLOP7IEYs
Soulive w/ Derek Trucks & Nigel Hall – “Manic Depression” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgECr-hkCpE

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Bowlive III: Night Eight – Soulive w/ George Porter Jr., Zach Deputy, Citizen Cope and Alice Smith ~ Extended Review + Media (03.08.12)

Posted in Residencies, Show Review, tagged 6figures, Alan Evans, Alex Chakour, Alice Smith, Antibalas, Apollo Sunshine, Billy Martin, Bowlive, Bowlive 3, Bowlive III, Brooklyn Bowl, Carlos Santana, Cee Lo Green, Citizen Cope, Dido, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., Igmar Thomas, James Casey, Kofi Burbridge, Medeski Martin and Wood, Miles Arntzen, Neal Evans, New Orleans, Nigel Hall, Questlove, Royal Family Records, Ryan Zoidis, Sam Cohen, Sheryl Crow, Skerik, Slipknot, Soulive, The Alecia Chakour Band, The Brooklyn Bowl, The Cypher, The Derek Trucks Band, The Meters, The Nigel Hall Band, The Roots, The Shady Horns, Zach Deputy on March 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive III: Night Eight – Soulive w/ George Porter Jr., Zach Deputy, Citizen Cope and Alice Smith ~ Extended Review + Media (03.08.12)

For the eighth night, Soulive members, Eric Krasno, Alan Evans and Neal Evans, performed at the Brooklyn Bowl for their annual residency, Bowlive. In its third year, Bowlive has become one of the most interesting, engaging, educational and smoking residencies in New York City. There are some, who might argue, in America. Each night has gotten heavier, deeper, tighter, and energetically more invested with each guest who joins the stage to breath more life into the already amazing trio.

The Alecia Chakour Band opened last night to a huge crowd. Chakour joined the Bowlive rooster last year. In the masculine crew that makes up the artists on the Royal Family Records Label, Alecia Chakour is a breath of fresh female energy. With a voice and range as powerful as Aretha Franklin, Chakour rightful deserves to be on stage with the talented musicians who make up Soulive. Chakour’s band members consisted of trumpeter Igmar Thomas (The Cypher), organist Neal Evans (Soulive), bassist and brother Alex Chakour, drummer Miles Arntzen (Antibalas), guitarist Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine), and saxophonist James Casey (6figures). A highlight was when surprise guest artist Kofi Burbridge (The Derek Trucks band) lent his fluttering flute to the bunch on their new tune, “Surely.” The Alecia Chakour Band is a sick, tight, funky crew who fit right into the rotation of amazing acts that we have so far seen over the two week run.

Soulive members (guitarist Eric Krasno and soul brothers Alan Evans on drums and Neal Evans on clavinet) welcomed numerous guests on stage last night, some announced and some a surprise. This is always to be expected and they never disappoint. “Steppin” was the only song Soulive ever stood alone on stage for. After that, the flood gates opened with Kofi Burbridge jumping in on “El Ron” with the Bowlive Horns: saxophonist James Casey, trumpeter Eric Bloom and tenor saxophonist Ryan Zoidis. Special guest and Brooklyn resident Citizen Cope was next to join the stage to perform his original “Bullet and a Target,” and “Something to Believe In.” Cope’s raw, uncommon chords and proactive lyrics have been recognized and covered by likes of Carlos Santana, Dido, Sheryl Crow and Slipknot. His vocals transformed the bowl into a new vibe, a slower yet passionate part of the set. Alice Smith, the second vocalist billed that night, joined for Cope’s last tunes, “Ain’t Gonna Stand for It” and “107 Degrees.” Alice Smith’s voice melded beautifully with Cope’s the same way that Alecia Chakour’s voice melds perfectly with Nigel Halls. She is aggressive, serious, powerful, and passionate with a 4-octave vocal range and stunning stage presence. Cope exited the stage and Alice Smith, with the Soulive trio backing her, performed Cee Lo Green’s, “Fool For You.” The Bowlive Horns helped closed out the set with “Tuesday Night Squad,”as trumpeter Eric Bloom’s excitement spilled out of his animated solo and Nigel Hall took over the keys.

The second set was dedicated exclusively to the musical power of New Orleans yet contained special guests of varying styles. This was definitely one of the best sets of the entire run. Special guests, world renowned New Orleans bassist George Porter, Jr. (The Meters), drummer ?uestlove (The Roots), Billy Martin (Martin, Medeski and Wood), flautistKofi Burbridge and saxophonist Skerik, out for his third night, piled on stage with Soulive and the Bowlive horns. Covering New Orleans and Meters favorites “Just Kissed My Baby, “Hey Pocky Way,” “Come Fly with Me,” and “Funkify Your Life,” the musical entourage on stage was the definition of a Jam Room. George Porter, Jr. brought such life to the younger musicians who were surrounding him. Each artist took their turn power housing their instruments because Porter believes in the journey of the song and allowing it to unfold, which is exactly what happened on “Africa,” when Skerik took his solo and the classic song turned into a completely different creature.

Experimental jazz percussionist Billy Martin was left to his own devices with a pile of instruments to create sounds with after drumming for “Hey Pokey Way.” Martin is the drumming member of his own jazz, funk trio so his addition to Soulive allowed for experimental sounds that enhanced the layers of the music. “Everything is Everything” closed the set with Nigel Hall on vocals and another night of Bowlive ended, this time without and encore. ?uestlove’s Bowl Train DJ set saw out the rest of the night and everyone danced their way through funky, old skool tunes until their weary bodies said enough.

It’s unbelievable to think that the members of Soulive have been going full speed for eight crazy nights. What a testament to their level of stamina, creativity, and their ability to surprise and entice their audience. For those who can’t make the last two nights, check out the live feed on iClips.net. For those of you with the ability to make it this weekend, you won’t be disappointed. Continuing his New Orleans flavor from last night, special guest George Porter Jr. will be joined by Ledisi with Nigel Hall and Alecia Chakour opening. We can only speculate who the surprise guests will be, but you can be sure they will bring in Bowlive’s final weekend in FULL RAGE!!!

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Can’t make the LIVE RAGE? Stream It on iClips.net!

– Karen E. Dugan
– Photo courtesy of Phrazz

Youtube Videos

Soulive feat. Citizen Cope – “Bullet & a Target” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoFGGhF_z2s

Soulive feat. George Porter & Nigel Hall – “Come Fly Away” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azUKgsH7ztY

Soulive feat Alice Smith & Citizen Cope – “107 Degrees” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdVFSkp-YEg

Soulive feat. George Por ter, Nigel & Kofi – “Voices Inside” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cRBqKlyAHc

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Bowlive III: Night Seven – Soulive w/ Skerik, Kofi Burbridge & Lettuce ~ Extended Review + Media (03.07.12)

Posted in Residencies, Show Review, tagged 6figures, Adam Deitch, Alan Evans, Alecia Chakour, Bowlive, Bowlive 3, Bowlive III, Dave Matthews Band, Diane Birch, ED "Jesus" Coomes, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, IClips, James Casey, Kofi Burbridge, Lettuce, Neal Evans, Rashawn Ross, Ryan Zoidis, Skerik, Soulive, The Derek Trucks Band, The Shady Horns, Zach Deputy on March 8, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Bowlive III: Night Seven – Soulive w/ Skerik, Kofi Burbridge & Lettuce ~ Extended Review + Media (03.07.12)

Zach Deputy opened night seven of Bowlive III with his Caribbean Ninja Soul flavor. His one-man-band sets always seem to force happiness out of the audience. He is the purest definition of jolly as he sits behind a massive rig of equipment, creating and layering every element of his songs. Over the past two nights, Deputy has been throwing us all new tunes except for two different versions of “Lincoln Continental.” This would set a theme for a night of new tunes to be delivered by the members of Souilve, Lettuce and Alecia Chakour!

Experimental “saxophonic” saxophonist Skerik and the NY’s premiere urban funk band Lettuce continued into second night as special guests. However, following their formula of the previous week, Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno, organist Neal Evans and drummer Alan Evans initially hit the stage solo. Alan Evans dominated “Rudy’s Way” with his best drum solo of the run sending the audience UP! A fixture of Bowlive since its inception, Kofi Burbridge of the Derek Trucks Band surprised the audience when he walked out on stage with his flute for “Cash’s Dream,” a warm, softening addition to such an organ-heavy song.

The Bowlive Horns, consisting of saxophonist James Casey (6figures), tenor saxophonist Ryan Zoidis (Lettuce), and trumpeters Eric Bloom (Diane Birch) and Rashawn Ross (The Dave Matthews Band) were next to join Soulive. Special guest Skerik completed the brass entourage and “Upright,” “Vapor” and “Flurries” delivered us a massively long horn-heavy rage. The various musicians on stage rotated solos starting with Skerik who inserted his wild element of experimental jazz while Rashawn Ross’s melting-pot experience defined his style per song. Everyone continued through the trio of songs jumping from tambourines to maracas and other various percussion instruments filling all voids with extremely tight and organized sound. Special guest and opener Zach Deputy lead the stage for his original, “Thrill is Gone.” To see Deputy explore his guitar talents with a full band is quite a different experience. His sound completely changes because he isn’t worrying about layering the beats, the bass or the horns. The massive crew on stage closed the set with “Aladdin” and the always funky “El Ron.”

The entire Lettuce ensemble (The Bowlive Horns including Skerik, guitarists Eric Krasno and Adam Smirnoff, bassist ED “Jesus” Coomes, and drummer Adam Deitch) raged the stage for the second set kicking it off with “King of the Burgs.” Rashawn Ross lead with a killer trumpet solo while drummer Adam Deitch made his presence known after Alan Evan’s domination of the kit in the earlier set. Last night was an amazing night for drumming fans, to be sure. The funkiest band on the planet followed last night’s rage by releasing more new songs off their upcoming album to an eager, elevated crowd. On Tuesday night, we heard “Mean Fonk,” “Lettuce Play,” and the jokingly named tune “Brooklyn Bowler,” a word play on the wonderful venue housing Soulive’s ten-night residency and actually titled”Bowler,” reflecting organist Neal Evan’s signature hat. Last night the explosive audience members (and iClips.net online viewers) jumped and danced their bodies weary to new tunes, “Bump Tubby,” “Fast Kraz,” “Ghost of Jupiter,” and “New GoGo.” Alecia Chakour joined the stage for to sing the sultry “Do Ya Thing,” a first time cover for both Chakour and Lettuce. Flautist Kofi Burbridge played throughout the entire set while Skerik could be seen enjoying the set by the sound board. ED “Jesus” Coomes’ bass playing was a crucial element to the entire set as his glasses literally fogged up from the heat coming off his playing. Toubab Krewe’s Luke Quartana was back for a second night front and center on stage with his Djembe drum for “New GoGo,” while saxophonist James Caseyplayed the congas with drum sticks. Krasno was nowhere to be seen for this tune while the stage exploded into one of the sickest 11-piece percussion rages this super fan has had the privilege of watching. The amazing, soulful voice of Nigel Hall helped close the set with “Making my Way,” into a Curtis Mayfield medley of “We’re a Winner” and “Move on Up!”

Two nights into the second week and already we have had two surprise guests, Oteil and Kofi Burbridge, on top of the amazing special guests, Zach Deputy, Skierk and Lettuce. Soulive changes things up tonight with the invitation extended to Citizen Cope & Alice Smith, the legendary funk bassist George Porter, Jr. (The Meters), drummer Billy Martin (Martin, Medeski and Wood), Alecia Chakour Band, and ?uestlove (The Roots) on the 1’s and 2’s. RAGE!!

BUY SINGLE DAY TICKETS NOW!
Can’t make the LIVE RAGE? Stream It on iClips.net!

– Karen E. Dugan

YouTube Videos

Lettuce feat. Nigel Hall, Skerik & Kofi Burbridge – “Move On Up” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5VVk2aL0Ao
Soulive feat. Zach Deputy – “Thrill Is Gone” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dUXWAVOQl4
Lettuce feat Alecia Chakour – “Do Your Thing” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7DO8R-pGkA
Soulive w/Kofi Burbridge – “Cash’s Dream” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwaQsMwupIg

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Bowlive III: Night Six – Soulive w/ Allen Stone, Skerik and Zach Deputy ~ Review + Media (03.06.12)

Posted in Residencies, Show Review, tagged Adam "Shmeeans" Smirnoff, Adam Deitch, Adam Smirnoff, Alan Evans, Allen Stone, Beacon Theatre, Bootsy Collins, Bowlive, Bowlive 3, Bowlive III, Break Science, Critters Buggin, Dave Matthews Band, Diane Birch, ED "Jesus" Coomes, Eric Bloom, Eric Krasno, Garage a Trois, James Casey, Lettuce, Musical Musings of a Tiny Rager, Neal Evans, Nigel Hall, Oteil Burbridge, Rashawn Ross, Ryan Zoidis, Skerik, Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet, Soulive, The Allman Brothers, Tiny Rager, Toubab Krewe, Zach Deputy on March 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Night 6 Recap with Lettuce, Zach Deputy, Skerik, and Allen Stone :: Lettuce, Zach Deputy, and Skerik Tonight!

We have reached the second week of Soulive’s electric ten night Brooklyn Bowl Residency, Bowlive III. After two days of rest, drummer Alan Evans, organist Neal Evans and guitarist Eric Krasno were back for their sixth night, enlisting the help of guitarist Zach Deputy, vocalist Allen Stone, saxophonist Skerik and the funkiet group on the planet, Lettuce. There were also surprise sit-ins by percussionist Luke Quaranata (Toubab Krewe) and bassist Oteil Burbridge (The Allman Brothers Band). Whoa….

Last week, Soulive took on the responsibility of ripping open the stage themselves, proving that they don’t need anyone to help them stir the fire in our bellies. However, after a week of exhaustive musical deliverance, Soulive opted to let another wonderful musician lead the way with their first mid-week opener by way of Zach Deputy. Deputy describes his style as “Gospel, Ninja Soul.” He is a one-man band who sits behind a custom-made rig of electronics, computers, pedals, mics and various instruments to create a song which he delivers to the audience one layer at a time, looping his sounds to reach the end result. The result being a complete song with beats, bass, lyrics, harmonies, and instrumental backups. Aside from being fully invested in all aspects of his creativity, Zach Deputy is one of the kindest, accessible musicians on our scene. He adores his fans to a point that a lot of musicians do not. Deputy spent the entire Soulive/Lettuce performance in the audience smiling and dancing away with the rest of us.

Soulive hit the stage to a sold-out venue warming up with “One in Seven” into “So Live.” Since Lettuce was in the house, Soulive invited out the horn section out for “Get Back.” Saxophonist James Casey, tenor saxophonist Ryan “Zwad” Zoidis, and trumpeters Eric Bloom (Diane Birch) and Rashawn Ross (The Dave Matthews Band) lined up behind the trio, creating an intimidating wall of brass. However, the audience erupted into frenzy when one of the sickest bassists on the planet, Oteil Bubridge, walked out to join the tune. Oteil Burbridge is best known for his work with The Allman Brothers Band and his phenomenal scatting ability he delivers while playing some of the sickest bass lines you will ever hear. The addition of Oteil’s bass to the trio was a special treat. The Allman Brothers Band starts their ten-night residency at The Beacon Theater on March 9, 2012.

The deep and dirty “Hat Trick” continued with Oteil Burbridge on bass. The tight horn section became even more ridiculous with the addition of Seattle-based improvisational jazz saxophonist Skerik on “PJs”. One name is all Skerik needs. A founding member of such quirky jazz projects as Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet, his unique and wildly pioneering sound has been dubbed “saxophonics,” Skerik brought an element to the brass wall of horns that gave East Coasters a taste of that West Coast flavor.

“For Granted” followed with a trumpet solo from Eric Bloom that stopped conversations and had eyes focused on the stage. Soulive then shifted gears by introducing the second Seattle-based special guest of the night, soul vocalist Allen Stone. Our favorite trio was alone on stage to back Stone on his original “Unaware” Bowlive III audience members had not yet seen a voice of this nature on stage. Even though the energy lowered due to the softness of the song, Stone’s smooth falsetto was absolutely captivating and all eyes were on him by the time he belted out “Mary” and “Love and Happiness” to end the diverse and fulfilling musical set.

The second set was just a full rage by Lettuce, the greatest urban-flavored funk band in America. The stage swelled as Lettuce’s horn section, comprised of saxophonist James Casey, tenor saxophonist Ryan “Zwad” Zoidis, and trumpeters Eric Bloom (Diane Birch) and Rashawn Ross (The Dave Matthews Band) came back on. Alan Evans, who had held down the dirty drums all night, was replaced by Adam Deitch (Break Science). Krasno was joined on rhythm guitar by Adam “DJ Schmeeans” Smirnoff and energetic bassist ED “Jesus” Coomes set up center stage. Vocalist Nigel Hall grabbed the microphone and they kicked off the hot set with some love to Bootsy Collins as he shouted “We Like To Party!” Lettuce performed tunes off their old catalog but it was when new song “Bowler” and “Madison Square” that the audience gave the most love to the artists on stage. “Madison Square” is currently the song the NY Knicks are using as their theme song. The Brooklyn Bowl went wild as Skerik jumped in and out of songs with his wild musical antics and Luke Quaranata (Toubab Krewe) ending the set with a killer rendition of “Squad Live.”

The party continues tonight with the same special guests. And who knows, with the energy rising each night and more and more musical guests seen wandering the bowling lanes, you can be sure that more artists will be gracing the Bowlive stage then are billed.

– Karen E. Dugan

Youtube Videos

Soulive w/ Allen Stone – “Love And Happiness” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9n8k0vkPNc

Soulive w/Allen Stone – “Mary” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B45uPhn_oo

Lettuce – Ryan Zoidis sax solo : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa1i-ZUjo_g

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