by Downtown Magazine | Jun 10, 2016 | Culture, Music
In advance of the group’s Jun. 28 show at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2, Charlie Faye & The Fayettes are premiering “Green Light” via Downtown. From Charlie herself: “This song melds a ’60s sound with 2016 attitude, as the Fayettes beckon to...
by Eva Troester | Jun 10, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
[slideshow_deploy id=’82414′] On Monday, Jun. 6, the Sing For Hope debuted 50 pianos at 28 Liberty Plaza. The Sing For Hope Pianos program has placed 286 public instruments throughout NYC, making the city host to more street pianos than any other in the...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 9, 2016 | Culture, Events, Living, Music, Travel
Kids (and parents), our favorite singer Laurie Berkner will be performing on the Circle Line sailing along the Hudson River and singing along to her greatest hit songs on Saturday, Jun. 25. Laurie’s music evokes an authentic, fun but yet teaches responsibility...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 8, 2016 | Book Club, Culture, Events, Featured, Music, Uncategorized
The Replacements was a rock band that broke almost every rule, refusing to conform to the majority of industry norms or do most of the things that a band is “supposed” to do. In spite of those questionable decisions, The Replacements remains one of the...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 7, 2016 | Culture, Dining, Events, Featured, Music, Technology
When Lollapalooza was introduced in the early 1990s, it was reportedly Perry Farrell’s attempt at bringing the eclectic nature of a European music festival to the States. Two and a half decades later, music-based festivals have become a norm of sorts in this...
by Downtown Magazine | Jun 6, 2016 | Culture, Music
For many New Yorkers, Governors Ball is the official kick-off of summer. This year was no exception. There were unforgettable fashion choices, outstanding musical performances, and even a rainstorm. The festival’s lineup boasted big names including Kanye West, The...