Originally hailing from Toronto, Canada, The Sadies have been playing their unique brand of psychedelic country rock for over 20 years. For those unacquainted, imagine Graham Parson-era Byrds mixed with Nuggets garage grit.
Author: Mike Cobb
Folk Fest Profile – Ian Felice
While the Brooklyn Folk Festival generally features underrepresented artists, indie folk fans might recognize Ian Felice of The Felice Brothers as a national touring act. Hailing from Palenville, New York, The Felice Brothers are an American folk rock/country rock group. With brother James on accordion and keys, and a cracking band behind them, they are well established on the roots-rock […]
Americana Legend Greg Brown At City Winery Saturday: Feb 9
Greg Brown is one of America’s most highly regarded singer-songwriters. He has released over 30 critically acclaimed albums and was a regular performer on A Prairie Home Companion in the 1980’s. Brown’s work has always had a literary quality. His mother taught him to play guitar and raised him on books and poetry. His 1986 release Songs of Innocence and […]
The Return of The Record Shop
As online streaming becomes the dominant method of listening to music, the sale of physical units has plummeted with one exception: vinyl records. The once nearly abandoned record has made a surprising comeback as the only growth sector for the music industry, and today is a billion-dollar business with 40 million units sold in 2017. While still a niche market […]
Andrew White: Photographer Outside Looking In. Photos by Andrew White, Interview by Mike Cobb
Andrew White is a photographer, videographer, musician, graphic designer, and multi-media producer from New Zealand Being from another country but having lived in New York for many years, his photography allows him a unique perspective on American life. He has both the objectivity of an outsider and the intimate vision of an insider. White’s expertise in graphic design gives him […]
Bar Chord Resounds With Positive Vibrations, by Mike Cobb
Located on Cortelyou Road in leafy Ditmas Park, Bar Chord has become one of the best places to see and perform live music in Brooklyn. With colorful band posters adorning the windows, proprietors Jonny and Christy Sheehan have created a space that is open to all and hosts live music every night of the week. The Sheehans live by their […]
