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J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn

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Those that got a chance to attend the J. Hernandez and Sons (named for the brand’s father-son distiller duo of Jesus Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez Jr.) Pop-Up Bodega in Brooklyn this week were gifted with a great night of food, drink, and music. Part of a continued series that started in April, the pop-up bodega series has been going to several major cities across the country, providing people with the irresistible taste of Altos Tequila, one of Mexico’s premiere liquors. Opening for two nights in six different cities, the brand has appeared in Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, and Nashville before coming to New York, right before making its final stop in Chicago. With these events, Altos Tequila is ardently trying to communicate a strong honor for community. [Read more…] about J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn

Vulture Festival NY is Back! See The Official Lineup Here

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One of the most star-studded festivals to hit Manhattan this summer will no double be Vulture Festival NY, which is taking place this weekend on the 19th and the 20th. If you aren’t in the mood to watch the royal wedding taking place across the pond, then you are definitely going to want to attend at least one of these events that feature some A-list celebs including Wendy Williams, Jim Parsons, Claire Danes and more. [Read more…] about Vulture Festival NY is Back! See The Official Lineup Here

Annual Point Honors Gala Celebrates LGBTQ Culture in Uncertain Times

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This year’s annual Point Honors Gala – sponsored by Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organazation for LGBTQ students – was certainly a joyous celebration, despite the heavy air of paranoia that has been gripping the community. Speaker Jorge Valencia even started his presentation by saying, “We are living in a country where we’re told that facts are fake. And if you don’t like the reality you’re living in, all you have to do is choose an alternate one.” Still, the performers all presented confidently, and stressed the accomplishments of people under the Point Foundation banner. [Read more…] about Annual Point Honors Gala Celebrates LGBTQ Culture in Uncertain Times

Bushwick’s Dru Cutler Discusses Latest Release ‘Bring Closer the Distance’

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In the days leading up to the album release of Dru Cutler’s Bring Closer the Distance, the musician is expectedly excited. The Bushwick-based artist will be holding an album-release party at Pianos on April 7th, and then holding a vinyl-listening party for the record on April 13th. Making several high-profile appearances in the past few weeks (including an interview and performance on BRIC TV), and just returning from a tour, Cutler has made great strides to make himself visible in the vast landscape that is indie-rock. [Read more…] about Bushwick’s Dru Cutler Discusses Latest Release ‘Bring Closer the Distance’

One on One with New York City Singer/Songwriter Annamaria!

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Conquering the New York City music scene can be quite difficult, but 17-year-old Annamaria looks like she has what it takes to do that and eventually… the world.  The talented singer-songwriter is kicking off 2018 with the release of her stellar and catchy new single “Affection” as well as working with major award winning producers to help her in her quest of music domination in the new year. [Read more…] about One on One with New York City Singer/Songwriter Annamaria!

One on One with Legendary Music Producer & Musician Jimmy Bralower

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Being a triple threat in any industry is impressive, however when you work and help mold the success of legends like Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton, it means you not only must be doing something right, but something absolutely spectacular as well.  That can easily be said about music producer, mixer & musician Jimmy Bralower, whose career spans several decades with some major accolades under his belt, including 30 top ten singles and over 80 gold and platinum albums, and he’s not quite done just yet. [Read more…] about One on One with Legendary Music Producer & Musician Jimmy Bralower

Zeds Dead, Jauz, Get Real & FSOE 500 to Perform at BIG WEEK NYC

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If electronic music is your thing, and you want to get one more great party in before New Year’s Eve hits, then BIG WEEK NYC is something you will want to attend. This Friday to Sunday, some of the biggest acts in the EDM world will be performing at several different venues, from NYC to Brooklyn, including heavy hitters like Zeds Dead, Jauz, Get Real and more.  Take a look. [Read more…] about Zeds Dead, Jauz, Get Real & FSOE 500 to Perform at BIG WEEK NYC