by Sunny Tsao | Jun 26, 2015 | Culture, Music, Uncategorized
There’s a reason why New York City is dubbed “the greatest city in the world,” and we’re sure there’s more than one reason. But one amongst many is that it inspires people all over the world to flock to it, and never want to leave. A hub...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 25, 2015 | Culture, Events, Music
In 2015, there are not a lot of bands that can rightfully headline Madison Square Garden. Taking this a step further, there are not many bands that can not only sell out Madison Square Garden, but also add on a second show “due to overwhelming demand.” As a result,...
by Alyssa Bajek | Jun 24, 2015 | Culture, Entertainment, Events, Music, News
The River to River Festival continues on with Dance my Life! Against the scenic background of glittering water at Pier 15, and in front of a sizable audience for hot weather in the middle of a workday, crowd were captivated with the rhythmic movements of Souleymane...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 23, 2015 | Culture, Music
As with many seminal rock bands – U2, Incubus and the Red Hot Chili Peppers being three famous examples – the members of Mew are world-famous even though they started playing together as teenagers. Mew may not be a household name in the United States, but in their...
by Katie Garry | Jun 22, 2015 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
On July 18, Joseph Gross Gallery hosted an opening reception for Fire Power—Alison Mosshart of The Kills and The Dead Weather’s first-ever solo exhibition. Fire Power will run until July 11 and showcases 127 of Mosshart’s pieces, including drawings, paintings,...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 22, 2015 | Culture, Events, Music
First appearing on the Billboard charts in 2013 with his independently-released “Pretending Perfection,” Huey Mack is a proper example of a DIY-style hip-hop artist. While his native West Virginia has yielded its fair share of successful entertainers – filmmaker...
