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Another Exclusive: Country Rock Trio Honey River Makes ‘Sweet’ Love With Their Amazing Music

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The world of country has found its footing in the mainstream music world over the past couple of years, thanks to a ton of artists that have found success outside of their industry hopping in and working with some of the biggest talents out there. For Country rock trio Honey River, they have a different idea on what type of music should be out there as the inspirations for their sounds date back to a time where artists were truly known as iconic. [Read more…] about Another Exclusive: Country Rock Trio Honey River Makes ‘Sweet’ Love With Their Amazing Music

Vaeda Black’s Indie-Pop Sound Blends Well Within the Industry Today

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Several music icons have come from Long Island. Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J. 16-year-old Vaeda Black, who comes from the North Shore (an area I am all too familiar with) could be next on that list given how incredible her indie-pop and alternative sound is that resonates so well with what’s going on in the music industry today. [Read more…] about Vaeda Black’s Indie-Pop Sound Blends Well Within the Industry Today

Westin Hotel’s Foundry Bar & Kitchen is a Pleasant Surprise

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Can you actually enjoy lodging and dining in the tourist trap known as Times Square? New Yorkers worth their salt are likely to say “fuggedaboutit!” I too was a skeptic until I found myself at the Foundry Bar and Kitchen, located within the Westin Hotel on 43rd and 8th.  This unique oasis of calm is a much welcome find in a neighborhood rife with chain restaurants and loud pubs.

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Monsieur Job on Their Meteoric Rise in the Music Industry

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A trend that has occurred for several years now is primarily Spanish-speaking songs finding their way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This dates all the way back to the mid-90’s when Los Del Rio released “Macarena” and has continued on from there with songs from J. Balvin, Luis Fonsi and several more just to name a few. [Read more…] about Monsieur Job on Their Meteoric Rise in the Music Industry

Talented Chefs Compete for a Spot Inside Urbanspace’s Lexington Avenue Market

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The opportunity to have your culinary space in Manhattan is one that many dreams about but is never able to conquer. That will easily change for one very talented up-and-coming New York City chef, as three of them are competing to have their own 3-month lease inside Urbanspace’s fabulous Lexington Avenue market in Midtown East as part of Citi’s Urbanspace Challenge. [Read more…] about Talented Chefs Compete for a Spot Inside Urbanspace’s Lexington Avenue Market