Archive for January, 2012
What’s On Your Playlist?
Here in NYC, the winter months are often the most difficult to stay healthy and in shape. Between the never-ending colds that get passed back and forth, and the lack of warmth and sunshine to maintain your daily outdoor run/bike ride/walk/cardio of choice, getting in the proper amount of fresh air and exercise is challenging. [...]
Video of the Week: Bri Arden’s “Domino” Mash Up
Mash ups are all the rage in the current music scene, and Bri Arden’s cover of “Domino” is no exception. A unique and original hybrid of Jessie J’s hit song “Domino” and Van Morrison’s of the same name, this version will have you “dancing in the moonlight” all the way to the final notes. If [...]
Motivation Mondays! From the Editor: There is no second place.
Like most good little suburban girls, I grew up in the well-rounded throws of piano lessons, soccer and dance, a rotation which I finally narrowed to just dance in high school. Even though I left the “sports” world as a freshman in high school I still continued to compete as a dancer, and felt the [...]
Event Alert! Andrea Setaro “Don’t Be Shy” Record Release
Come celebrate the release of Andrea Setaro’s new album, “Don’t Be Shy,” this Sunday at Rockwood Music Hall! Andrea will be performing with a full band including Nick D’Agostino, Tim Borecky, Cian McCarthy, Jeff Fettig, Jill Giacchi, and Nick Moran. New music, new friends… great way to spend a cold NYC night! Date: Sunday, January 22 Time: 7pm Where: Rockwood Music [...]
Artist in Real Life: Joe Gaudet
My name is Joe Gaudet. I’m a 27 year old actor/voice actor from Boston. My biggest passion in life is acting. There’s nothing like the feeling of entertaining an audience whether it is on screen or live. When I was a little kid, I came to the dinner table dressed as a different character each [...]
Exclusive Interview: London-based Baddies on working with Pledge Music
With the popularity of crowd-funded websites for creative projects on the rise, it’s no surprise that up and coming London-based band Baddiesturned to the Pledge Music platform to make their next album. Unlike the other competitors, like Kickstarter and Rockethub, Pledge actually has an office and base in London, attracting a wave of international bands [...]
Event Alert! The John W. Jung Memorial Concert feat. Nick Howard, Martin Rivas, Caleb Hawley, Teddy Geiger & more!
Please join Nick Howard, Martin Rivas, Caleb Hawley, Teddy Geiger and other talented local artists as they join together for a concert and fundraiser benefitting the John W. Jung Memorial Foundation. The show will take place at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2, on Thursday evening, January 12, starting at 7pm. More details on the event [...]
Motivation Mondays! Video: “The Last Lecture”
At the start of every new year we list our resolutions and vow to make changes, all in the name of improving our lives and following our dreams. We take for granted the fact that we even have the opportunity to make these changes, for some people are not as fortunate. Artists, in particular, happen [...]
Artist Spotlight: Beth Skillicorn
Beth Skillicorn is a self taught artist, writer and designer who has created works of art mostly for self expression. Her style is evident throughout all her works She has developed many of her own techniques and unique mediums, from bas-relief carved papers to thick plaster frescos, from charcoal and ink drawings to pastel rendering on distressed clay [...]
Event Alert! The Purple Ribbon Concert: A Night of Music and Hope
Please join these talented musicians and songwriters as they perform at Googie’s Lounge to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event will be held this Friday, January 6 from 6:30-11:00pm at 154 Ludlow St, between Rivington and Stanton. Hope to see you there!
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