The Sex Slaves Are Back – 2019
Ah it has been awhile but the Sex Slaves are back. At least for a moment. The Sex Slaves, the loud heavy band with that amazing name and coming from NYC are back. It has...
Down Memory Lane and. . . arriving at Arlene’s
Looking forward to next week with the return of the Sex Slaves. It has been awhile. Honor Among Thieves is on the bill along with Tommy Zamp and happening both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tickets,...
#FACESOFDOWNTOWNSCENE
There is a band I have been meaning to get out and see for awhile now. Getting lazy. Anyway, The Hard Nips are Four Japanese Ladies including ny friend Hitomi Nakamura. I believe all from...
Two Shows That Are On My Calendar. . .
No doubt things evolve and change and as people often do, I gripe about it. And NYC Rock and Roll has likewise changed. It has in some cases simply disappeared or so it seems. I...
Innovative Jam / Chaos Theory
In many a Bernie Torme album there is an epic song. I am not sure what else to call them. Typically, they start with some acoustic playing, perhaps some violin, leading to layers of guitar,...
Why you need to check out the other acts. . .
Went to check out Tempest City at the Bowery Ballroom last night. Good band and good show, but last night was a case of why you want to give the other acts on the bill...
What to call this stuff? They ain’t ballads. . .
There is a collection of tunes from various artists that just resonate with me. They have for years. Many have some type of classical component to them. All are a slower tempo at moments. Most...
Shadowlands. . . A New Bernie Torme Album Out This Fall!
Mr. Bernie Torme, after announcing last week a new set of shows happening later this year, and also threatening that they maybe the last shows he does, announced today a new double CD album, Shadowland....
Burning the Bowery Down
Last night I joined in the festivities down at the Bowery Electric, celebrating Liza Colby’s birthday. It was a damn good time. Caught both Revel in Dimes and Liza’s own Liza Colby Sound. Both offered...
In Celebration of the Upcoming Royal Wedding. . .
Just flipping through the dial and it seems we are gearing up for the Royal Wedding next weekend. With that I offer these fine gems. . .