The indie-folk-rock band The Loom, from Brooklyn, and fresh off the bus from SXSW in Austin, launched Friday night’s show at Union Pool with a set of sometimes-melancholic, sometimes-upbeat original songs—several from their new album, “Teeth,” just recorded in Chinatown in February.
The band, led by guitarist and frontman John Fanning, who sports a substantial mustache, [...]
Once an eccentric backwater of the downtown music scene, Williamsburg receives the movement’s first mothership.
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(“Won’t Stop, Can’t Stop,”be his motto)
OperaOggiNY
Menotti’s ”The Medium”
Performances June 22 – 28
With smaller seasons at City Opera and the Met, people are finding that a surprising magic exists in small micro budget performances led by OperaOggiNY’s artistic director Thomas Toscano and music director Bill Lewis. In the spirit of bringing affordable opera to the people, they have created a new concept in [...]
Last Sunday was the launch of Williamsburg Flea Market and I ventured to the outdoor lot on South 2nd & Wythe, near the Williamsburg Bridge, to browse through the goods wide and varied. I bought a vintage dress for $15, sampled the most delicious mustard on the planet, savored raw chocolate ice cream, drank free [...]
Make Music New York, in conjunction with music festivals around the world, takes place all over NYC—and 186 bands and musicians will be performing in Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Bushwick alone! Complete TimeOut listings here, and Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bushwick listings after the jump.
Come out to Rose Live’s Annual Block Party and BBQ! The outdoor festivities at the end of Grand St in south Williamsburg will take place from 2 – 8pm RAIN and/or SHINE! The soulful/funk Sunday event features an outdoor stage, four great bands, a bbq and two-for-one drink specials.