Artist: Singer

Went to a wonderful show at Raw Sugar Cafe on April 5th. The show was presented by Arboretum Arts Festival & CHUO 89.1 FM . Playing at the show: • Gianna Lauren • Language Arts Language Arts started off the show. There was a video screening of the new single Wonderkind. [...]

Photos by G. Bright Light x2 at Joe's Pub US fans of Rod Thomas aka Bright Light Bright Light got a special treat at his show on April 5, 2013 at Joe's Pub in New York as he performed with a full band.  Rod's played here a few times with just himself and a piano, and those shows were great as they really focused on his amazing voice, but hearing his songs with their delicious dance beats is the proper way these songs are meant to [...]

After the showcase at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Went up to  Sonic Boom . I caught the last song by  Andy Shauf Here is a photo from the set. Here are the rest of the photos.

Photos by G. Jessie Ware If Jessie Ware does not become a huge star, there is a great injustice in the world, according 2 G.  I saw Jessie Ware a few months ago and I have been listening to her debut album "Devotion" on repeat ever since.  With a voice somewhere between Whitney Houston and Sade, Jessie Ware had no problem selling out Music Hall of Williamsburg on April 3, 2013.  It didn't hurt that Brooklyn's own MS MR (who has sold out an [...]

Photos by G. Tevin Campbell and Geoffrey Dicker. (Photo by a complete stranger) T.E.V.I.N!  If you are like me, you've been a fan of Tevin Campbell since he released his single "Round and Round" in 1990.  He's back and he performed at BB King's in New York on the final day of March, 2013.  A prior commitment kept me from the majority of the show; however, I was on hand for my favorite part of most of my evenings, meeting the performer.  Tevin was extremely cool [...]

Photo by G. Norah Jones and Geoffrey Dicker Happy birthday to singer Norah Jones who was born on March 30.  Also celebrating their solar return today are Eric Clapton, Celine Dion, Piers Morgan, Tracy Chapman, Warren Beatty, MC Hammer, Robbie Coltrane, Paul Reiser and Peter Marshall.  Hope they all have a great day! [...]

Photo by G. Nick Cave and Geoffrey Dicker Nick Cave, not to be confused with another Nick Cave , is in New York to play 3 sold out shows at the legendary Beacon Theatre.  Across town, the other Nick Cave is showing an exhibit at Grand Central Station.  I can honestly say that I've met both Nick Caves and they are both super cool.  I love both of their art so much.  Nick(s), thanks!!! [...]

Photos by G. Kate Nash British singer Kate Nash played a sold out show at New York's Bowery Ballroom on March 26, 2013.  This was my first experience seeing her live and I loved what I saw.  Performing for nearly 2 hours, the pop princess is a bit more punk now and she showed the crowd she knows how to rock.  Before the show was over, she played hits such as "Do-Wah-Do," "Foundations," and a cover of Meredith Brooks' "Bitch," for which Kate Nash sang most [...]

After seeing Chvrches  and Diana  at the Virgin Mod Club during CMW . I headed down to the Rivoli for Sticky Magazine 's Showcase. Fearing I would miss out Leif Vollebekk's set. I got there and saw like the last few songs by Toronto's Revelstoke . Revelstoke put on a entertaining set. He actually got off the stage and interacted with the audience. Here is [...]

After returning from  CMW  on Sunday. I wanted to attend this Monday night show that took place at Pressed on March 25th. Playing at the show: • Andy Shauf • Amanda Bon Having missed out Andy's set during CMW . This was a great chance to see him live without the craziness at a festival like CMW. The show started out with [...]

Photo by G. Tony Bennett and Geoffrey Dicker Kind of looks like I photo bombed the legend, but I did not.  I've met Tony Bennett many times over the years (the last time being around 15 years ago) and I am happy to report that he is still extremely nice!  He may have left his heart in San Francisco, but he brings his kindness with him wherever he goes.  Thanks once again for being so nice Mr. Bennett! [...]

Photos by G. Sky Ferreira Sky Ferreira On March 20, 2013, Sky Ferreira performed a sold out show at New York's Bowery Ballroom.  Despite being extremely sick, she made it through her half hour set (which began roughly at 10:20 PM) and performed songs from her new EP "Ghost,"  including her viral hit "Everything is Embarrassing." Sky Ferreira There was [...]

Photos by G. Shirley Manson and Geoffrey Dicker I love Shirley Manson so much, I don't even know where to begin.  Perhaps in the mid 1990s when all I was interested in musically was New Wave, Classic Rock and Prince Bootlegs...  The Alternative music scene which had become uber-popular did absolutely nothing for me and as a result, I lost out on seeing bands like Nirvana when there were many chances to check them out.  But then I heard the voice of an angel (and formerly [...]

Jagger Manqué is the third EP from English-born, Sligo-raised Myles Manley. Based in Dublin, he's crafted an idiosyncratic slacker singer-songwriter mould. Most singer-songwriters try to get you to empathise with whatever plight is happening to them in any given three-minute track. Manley, over the course of four tracks, delves into [Read more]

Photos by G.  Art by Dave Matthews and Beezy Bailey. Dave Matthews and Beezy Bailey. To answer your question before we begin, YES - that Dave Matthews.  Singer Dave Matthews and fellow artist Beezy Bailey have collaborated for an exhibit entitled "ITICA PRITICA" which is currently on display at Robert Miller Gallery in New York.  After reading about the exhibit, I learned that both artists were born in South Africa and first collaborated in 1999 for an African music and art fair. [...]

It has been awhile since everyone heard from Gianna Lauren . Have no fear! Gianna dropped the new single Trouble. The single is taken from the upcoming album On Personhood which drops April 2, 2013 Have a listen to Trouble Here is a blurb on the new record: On Personhood is a strongly-convicted testament to the Canadian indie catalogue and a leap forward for Lauren’s repertoire of atmospheric rock. The band features musicians Justin Nace and J. J. Ipsen (J.J. Ipsen and the Paper [...]

• Gianna Lauren - Trouble

Photo by G. Emeli Sande March 10 is a great day to be born.  Celebrating birthdays today are singer Emeli Sande, gay porn legend Michael Lucas, action star Chuck Norris, sometimes on camera pussy flasher Sharon Stone, music producer Rick Rubin, singer Neneh Cherry, actor Jon Hamm and Prince Edward.  Happy birthday everyone! [...]

Celebrating her 18 years of age in style, Chlöe Howl  is definitely the lucky girl of the year. After signing a major contract with Columbia and releasing just a few tracks on her Soundcloud profile. The briton managed to scoop favorable posts from a flurry of blogs all over the world, including us ( see here )... She has now released her first free 3 track EP called "Rumour" on her birthday last week : Chlöe Howl - Rumour Chlöe Howl - No Strings [...]

• Chlöe Howl - I Wish I Could Tell You
• Chlöe Howl - No Strings
• Chlöe Howl - Rumour

Photos by G. D'Angelo In 1995, I was working at a record store when D'Angelo's debut album "Brown Sugar" came out.  It was love at first listen and I've been a fan of D'Angelo ever since.  He released a second genius album "Voodoo" in 2000 and then took an extremely long hiatus.  He's been playing gigs off and on for the last year and I have some good news.  D'Angelo is set to release a new single in April 2013!   D'Angelo is playing a tribute to [...]

So from the looks of this 6 minute mini-doc on 11 year old MaeYa Carter Ryan, we have a prodigy on our hands right here in Chicago. " The sixth grader belts out, tears into, and soars through the music of the classic performers to whom she's constantly compared: Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone..." states The Reader, after recently publishing a feature on the Bronzeville native. Watch the clip below and be sure to check out her feature in The Reader today. MaeYa Carter Ryan: Singer, Age [...]