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3 Amazing New York-Based Artists To Listen To While Being Quarantined

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Many of us NYC’ers have been stuck inside for about a month now due to the growing coronavirus pandemic. Boredom has naturally struck many as we yearn to do the every day things that were once considered normal. Now would be a good time to enjoy things on the inside, one being discovering new musical talent that will keep us occupied and perhaps happy amid being in self-isolation. [Read more…] about 3 Amazing New York-Based Artists To Listen To While Being Quarantined

Stars Unite for Holocaust Memorial Concert

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“In remembrance, lies the secret of redemption.” These words, attributed to Baal Shem Tov, were spoken last evening at Temple Emanu-El by its Senior Rabbi, Joshua M. Davidson. Hundreds packed the massive synagogue on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 65th for A Concert Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz.  Leaders of several Jewish organizations, along with celebrity guest artists gathered for two poignant reasons: To remember the l.3 million lives that were lost at the Polish concentration camp and to honor the survivors, their families, and members of the Russian army who came to the rescue. [Read more…] about Stars Unite for Holocaust Memorial Concert

New York Pops’ ‘Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein’ Review

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The New York Pops kicked off a sparkling 2020 Carnegie Hall night with a reprise of its program Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, an evening featuring the notable music of the famous songwriting team. During the short period of their collaboration from 1943 to 1959, the duo’s ground-breaking shows and film versions garnered thirty-four Tony Awards, fifteen Academy Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes, and two Grammy Awards (information courtesy of Wikipedia). [Read more…] about New York Pops’ ‘Find Your Dream: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein’ Review

Concert Against Bigotry Draws a Starry Cast

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Jewish stars of stage and screen, along with giants in the Klezmer and classical music worlds will unite on Monday January 27th for an evening commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The event, titled An Extraordinary Concert Against Bigotry will take place in the Streicker center of Temple Emanuel on Fifth avenue and 66th Street. [Read more…] about Concert Against Bigotry Draws a Starry Cast

Singer/Songwriter Thomas Priest Talks His ‘Extremely Fun’ New EP

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Long Island has seen many success stories happen in the music industry over the past 50-60 years. Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and Mariah Carey are a handful of names that started out from my area of New York and ended up becoming icons in their own right. Could the same happen for upcoming singer/songwriter Thomas Priest as well? [Read more…] about Singer/Songwriter Thomas Priest Talks His ‘Extremely Fun’ New EP

Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

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Many artists have achieved plenty of success as a solo artist after finding fame in a band or group. Paul McCartney, Beyonce and several more come to mind as performers who found their own voice outside of what initially made them a household name. Artist TJ Penzone plans to do that with his own solo journey that began earlier this month. [Read more…] about Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown

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Vivian Reed is done with standards–at least for now. After two successful shows (Standards and More and Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne) highlighting the American songbook, the two time Tony nominee is switching gears with a brand new show entitled Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop at Midtown’s Green Room 42 on Saturday, June 15th at 7 PM.  “I’ve made my contribution to standards. Now, I want to change genres and be more eclectic,”  she recently told Manhattan Digest over a cup of tea at an Upper West Side Cafe. [Read more…] about Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown