Kimberly Nichole To Play Rockwood Music Hall on 4/23

This is happening...

...you should go!

Kimberly Nichole
Tuesday, April 23 
Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 
196 Allen Street 
New York, NY
7:00 PM
Free One Drink Minimum 21+

Polly Scattergood Releases New Video

Polly Scattergood released her video for "Wanderlust" recently.  The track is the lead single from her upcoming album, Arrows. Arrows, her sophomore effort, is scheduled for release on June 18 via Mute.

Q & A with Neo-Funk Rock Violinist Adia

I recently got turned on to the work of neo-funk rock violinist Adia.  The Chicago based musician caught my ear with her insane skill.  Her violin sings and wails like an electric guitar and left me saying 'hold up, I've gotta hear that again!'  My curiosity was peaked and you all know what happens when I’m curious, I ask questions.  We sent some questions over to Adia and this is the result of our e-chat.

Quirky NY Chick (QNYC): Tell us a little about yourself. How did you get started playing violin?

Adia: I began playing the violin when I was 3 ½. I was always musical, singing or sounding out melodies on the piano, so my mom decided to put me in violin lessons. I really enjoyed playing it and fell in love.

(QNYC): How would you describe your sound to those who may be unfamiliar with your work?

Adia: Its basically a reflection of my diverse background, a mix of alternative rock and soul and funk I grew up with.  I like to call it neo soul rock.

Hank & Cupcakes Release New Video

Funky duo Hank & Cupcakes released a new video a few days ago.  It's for the track "Ain't No Love".  The clip was directed by Drew Norton.  Check it out below!

Around New York ... April 14 - April 20, 2013

Upcoming Shows in the New York area ...

Deva Mahal at Union Pool, 4/17

April 15 -- Matt Costa / The Blank Tapes / Vandaveer at The Bowery Ballroom
April 15 -- Marc Broussard with Special Guest Courrier at City Winery
April 16 -- Clementine & The Galaxy / Cold Blood Club at Mercury Lounge
April 16 -- Fitz and the Tantrums / Hunter Hunted at The Studio at Webster Hall
April 16 -- Jolie Holland at City Winery
April 16 - 21 -- Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips at Blue Note
April 17 -- Deva Mahal at Union Pool
April 17 -- Martha Wainwright with Special Guests Doveman, Lucy Wainwright Roche & Kate Pierson at City Winery
April 18 -- The Devil Makes Three / Jonny Fritz at Music Hall of Williamsburg
April 18 -- Mashina / Hadag Nahash at Terminal 5
April 18 -- The Joy Formidable / Blood Red Shoes / You Won't at Webster Hall
April 18 -- The Mast / Nitemoves / Candide / Prism House at Public Assembly
April 19 -- Suggie Otis / Jesca Hoop at Music Hall of Williamsburg
April 19 -- The Parlotones / Dinner and a Suit at Mercury Lounge
April 19 -- Nora Jan Struthers & The Party Line at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
April 19 -- Jay Gonzalez / Rams Head Lady Slipper / Petrified Tourist at Union Hall
April 19 -- Strange Names / Steel Phantoms / Junior Prom at Union Pool
April 19 - 21 -- Brooklyn Folk Festival at The Bell House
April 20 -- Suga Bush at Blue Note
April 20 -- Aimee Mann / Ted Leo at Webster Hall
April 20 -- Tall Tall Trees at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 1
April 20 -- Darcy James Argue's Secret Society at BAMcafé Live
April 20 -- Lily & The Parlour Tricks at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

Deap Vally To Play Bowery Ballroom on 5/5

Los Angeles duo Deap Vally released their new EP Get Deap! earlier this week.  These ladies have dished up a helping of fuzzy rawness.  They  rock, roll and groove.  Add this EP to my list of recommended listening.

The pair will make a stop in New York for a show supporting Free Energy. 

Deap Vally
Sunday, May 5
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St
New York, NY
Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm
Tickets: $15
16+

Bettye LaVette & The Blind Boys of Alabama to Play The Town Hall on 5/17

This is happening...

...you should go!


Bettye LaVette
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Friday, May 17
The Town Hall
123 West 43 Street
New York, NY
8PM
Tickets: $47 - $57

Hadag Nahash & Mashina To Play Terminal 5 on 4/18

Hadag Nahash

  Rock Atzmaut Hadag Nahash
Mashina
Plus special guests, DJs and more
Thursday, April 18
Terminal 5
610 West 56th Street
New York, NY
Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:30 pm
Tickets: $55 advance / $65 day of show
18+

Hadag Nahash just released their latest album, Time To Wake Up, at the end of March.

Clementine and The Galaxy Release New Record & Drop By BreakThru Radio

Pop duo Clementine and The Galaxy released their six-song, debut record, Clementine and the Galaxy yesterday, April 9.  The album is full of oft times dreamy vocals surrounded by delicious electro pop that draws you in and leaves you wanting more.  QNYC picks for album highlights are, "Robot" and "Taken".

Clementine and The Galaxy will be at Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, April 16 (see below for full details).  And, there's more, they stopped by the BreakThru Radio studios for a live session and interview which is below for your viewing pleasure.

Clementine and The Galaxy
Cold Blood Club
Tuesday, April 16
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston Street
New York, NY
Doors: 9:30PM / Show: 10:30PM
Tickets $10
21+

The Heavy Releases New Video

The Heavy have released a video for their song "Curse Me Good".  The song is from their most recent album The Glorious Dead.  This is one of my favorite songs from the record.  Check out the clip below.