Rock, pop, etcetera
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John-Andrew Morrison (L) and Allen Gilmore (R) in "Malvolio," staged by Classical Theatre of Harlem at Marcus Garvey Park. (Photograph courtesy Classical Theatre of Harlem) The latest Weekend Arts Planner segment for WNYC, which aired on Weekend Edition on Saturday, July 22, covered a series of Shakespeare-related plays happening in New York City parks –
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David Lynch (Photograph: Josh Telles) On Friday, Nov. 4, we rebooted the web post previously called Weekend Arts Planner. We moved it up to Friday, in hopes that it could serve to actually help folks plan their weekends and not just the days beyond. And we opened it up to more voices and perspectives from
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Mali Obomsawin (Photograph courtesy Jazz Gallery) Weekend Arts Planner took a break during the last weekend of October, chiefly due to on-air scheduling issues. But these are the items I prepared for the occasion, as they appeared in the Gothamist article "11 fun things to do in NYC that have nothing to do with trick-or-treating"
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Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla (Photograph: Ben Ealovega) The latest episode of Weekend Arts Planner, my weekly chat with Weekend Edition host David Furst that airs every Saturday morning on WNYC, covers noteworthy doings presented by the Whitney Museum of American Art and Carnegie Hall. Have a listen, or just read the text and follow the links, here.
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"Nanci Griffith Has Died. The Texas Singer-Songwriter Was 68"NPRAugust 13, 2021
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Mayan Space Station by William Parker "The Best Music of July: NPR Staff Picks"NPR MusicAugust 3, 2021 William Parker: "Tabasco" from Mayan Space Station The veteran bassist, composer and community organizer William Parker is having an incredible year, with a 10-CD box set and an authorized biography already under his belt. He put out two
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Course In Fable by Ryley Walker "NPR Music's 27 Favorite Songs Of 2021 (So Far)"NPR MusicJune 30, 2021 Ryley Walker, "Rang Dizzy" Two years after kicking addiction to the curb, singer, songwriter and guitarist Ryley Walker has achieved fever-pitch productivity, documenting pellucid songs, psychedelic jams and freewheeling improvisations on his Husky Pants label. Course in
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"Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Strokes Rock Vaccinated New Yorkers In June"NPRJune 8, 2021
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The Goings On About Town section in The New Yorker remains suspended indefinitely in its conventional format, replaced with a mix of album reviews and listings for events taking place online—some live, others pre-recorded. (Click on the image to enlarge it, or hit the link to read the text on the New Yorker website.) [link]
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Various authoritative sources are reporting the death of Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica after a closely guarded three-and-a half year battle with glioblastoma. Being an American drummer of a certain age, I can't overstate the impact Peart's spectacular virtuosity and precision had on me and my
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Dead & Company Madison Square Garden, New York, NY November 1, 2019 Section 210, Row 12, Seat 2 Personnel: Bob Weir, guitar & vocals Bill Kreutzmann, drums Mickey Hart, percussion John Mayer, guitar & vocals Oteil Burbridge, bass, vocals, drums Jeff Chimenti, keyboards & vocalsMaggie Rogers, guest vocals (*) First set: Cold Rain and SnowHell
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Dead & CompanyCiti Field, Flushing, NYJune 23, 2019Section 122, Row 22, Seat 2 Personnel: Bob Weir, guitar & vocalsBill Kreutzmann, drumsMickey Hart, percussionJohn Mayer, guitar & vocalsOteil Burbridge, bass, vocals, drumsJeff Chimenti, keyboards & vocals First set: St. StephenCold Rain and SnowSamson and DelilahHigh TimeThey Love Each OtherRamble On RoseSugareeJack Straw Second set: Terrapin Station
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Steven Tyler, by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP The ticket: Pop musicSunday, Aug. 28, 2016 XENIA RUBINOS This dependably vital, consistently inventive singer and rapper continues to twist her Afro-Caribbean cultural and musical roots into unexpected and instantly appealing new branches, the likes of which can be heard on her powerful new album, “Black Cat.” Aug. 31, 9 p.m.
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Bent Knee, by Ben Stas for the Boston Globe The week ahead: Pop & rockThursday, Aug. 25, 2016 BLACK SABBATH They say this is our last chance to see three-quarters of the quintessential English heavy-metal band, and you get the sense they’re telling the truth this time. The set list offers no surprises, but think
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Black Sabbath The ticket: Pop musicSunday, Aug. 21, 2016 BLACK SABBATH They say this is our last chance to see three-quarters of the quintessential English heavy-metal band, and you get the sense they’re telling the truth this time. The set list offers no surprises, but think of this as paying your last respects. Aug. 25,
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Zac Brown Band, by Josh Reynolds for the Boston Globe The week ahead: Pop & rockThursday, Aug. 18, 2016 ZAC BROWN BAND Though their flag is nominally planted in the country-music world, Brown and his Atlanta cohorts are seasoned hands at reaching across the aisles to invite poptimists, jam-bandsters, and rockers into their party. Saturday’s
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X The ticket: Pop musicSunday, Aug. 14, 2016 X Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and DJ Bonebrake: Now and always, this simply is one of the very best bands that American music has ever produced, punk or otherwise. The group’s latest trek — “Re-Zoomed,” so called because of guitarist Billy’s recovery from a cancer
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EPMD, by Simon Abrams The week ahead: Pop & rockThursday, Aug. 11, 2016 EPMD The influential hip-hop duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith is back in business again, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a road trip focused on its classic 1988 debut LP, “Strictly Business.” Aug. 13, 8 p.m. $25, advance $22. Middle East,
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Drake, by Scott Legato/FilmMagic The ticket: Pop & rockSunday, Aug. 7, 2016 THE GO-GO’S The band fondly tagged during its heyday as “America’s sweethearts” is calling this a farewell tour — which doesn’t mean you’ll never see the group again, but does suggest chances will be few and far between. Aug. 8, 7 p.m. $35-$45.
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Pearl Jam, by Chad Batka/The New York Times The week ahead: Pop & rockThursday, Aug. 4, 2016 PEARL JAM Big hits, deep cuts, surprise guests (Cheap Trick! Sting! Jack White!) — no wonder the current trek by this seasoned Seattle group has been acclaimed far and wide as one of the year’s top tours. Officially
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