by Downtown Magazine | Mar 8, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Colin Hay has had a unique career, to say the least. He first hit it big as the frontman and primary songwriter of Men At Work in the early 1980s, winning Best New Artist at the 1983 Grammys, having multiple number one hits, and selling over 30 million albums. He...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Mar 2, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Every year when March rolls around, music fans in New York City know to expect a major concert benefit being presented by City Winery’s Michael Dorf. This year is no exception as Mar. 6 brings The Music Of Aretha Franklin at Carnegie Hall, the 14th installment...
by Downtown Magazine | Jan 5, 2017 | Culture, Music
Downtown is proud to premiere “Back Around,” the new single by the band Gnarly Karma. Said sax player Billy Hanley: “We always love playing New York City because the nights always end up being fun, and the response we get from the crowds at each city...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 26, 2016 | Editor's Pick, Music
The New York-based rock trio known as Ruth Ruth formed in the early 1990s, having evolved from the Mercury Records-signed band Janata. The group’s regular gigs at East Village venue The Continental helped bring a lot of attention, leading to a record deal under...
