by Downtown Magazine | Jan 22, 2016 | Culture, Music
When the name “Baha Men” comes up in conversation among music fans, a lot of people think of a band that was an overnight success, or worse, a one-hit wonder. After all, the song “Who Let The Dogs Out?” was inescapable in 2000, going to #1 in multiple countries. But...
by Jackie Hart | Jan 21, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
In support of their seventh studio album, Drones, the English band Muse will be performing at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Jan. 27. The Grammy-nominated album is a concept album that focuses on the dehumanization of modern warfare, featuring tracks such as...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 21, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
It has been almost 20 years since the summer of 1997 – also known as the “Summer of Ska” – when Reel Big Fish broke into the mainstream with “Sell Out.” Critics were quick to point out the novelty of third-wave ska, yet two decades later, Reel Big Fish is still active...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 19, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Events, Music
Rick Eberle has led an interesting dual life over the past two decades. Originally from Merrick, Long Island, he formed Iridesense with sister/bassist Tara, guitarist Rob Viccari and drummer Rich Drouin in 1993. In the 20-plus years since, the power-pop group has had...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Jan 18, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Although he is prominent as both an actor and a musician, Johnny Gallagher’s fanbases for his acting and music careers are fairly separated from one another. Most notably on Broadway, Johnny originated the role of Moritz Stiefel in Spring Awakening – for which he won...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 15, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
A little over 10 years ago, Kaki King was on the “New Guitar Gods” list from Rolling Stone. Not only was it impressive to be labeled as such, but Kaki was the youngest artist selected beyond being the only female guitarist on that list. Not bad for an NYU graduate...
