by Downtown Magazine | Sep 27, 2016 | Events, Featured, Lifestyle, Music
When Andrew W.K. put out his first album for Island Records in 2001, a lot of people were confused. After all, I Get Wet featured a unique hybrid of heavy metal guitars, chant-along stadium-style choruses, dance music electronics, and Tony Robbins-style positivity....
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 26, 2016 | Culture, Music
After forming in 2003, U.K. quartet Syd Arthur first emerged with its 2006 self-titled album. Although great press, good touring opportunities and major label interest would follow the band for years, Syd Arthur opted not to sign to a big label until 2013. Apricity,...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 23, 2016 | Culture, Dining, Events, Music
One of the biggest concerts that New York City has to offer, the Global Citizen Festival first launched in 2012. The festival’s first concert event featured the Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, John Legend, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, K’naan, and Band Of...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 23, 2016 | Music
Having formed from the roots of the band Shell Shock, Crowbar debuted in 1991 with the album Obedience Thru Suffering. The New Orleans band’s 1993 self-titled album was produced by Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo and two of its videos achieved airplay via Beavis...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 22, 2016 | Dining, Lifestyle, Music, NYC, Real Estate, Travel
Less than an hour from Penn Station by Long Island Rail Road, the city of Long Beach presents a vibrant local alternative to the Hamptons and the Jersey Shore. While many think of the Nassau County spot as a “beach town,” Long Beach welcomes a variety of...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 22, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Vieilles Charrues, the largest music festival in France, has announced a special event for its 25th anniversary to take place at Rumsey Playfield. It is the first time that a European festival of this size will come to Central Park. The concept for #VCNY16 is the...
