Brad Balfour

June 19, 2023 No Responses

Income Disparity and Other Economic Travesties Are Tackled by Director Sean Claffey Through The Doc “Americonned”

At CraicFest 2023, director Sean Claffey debuted his powerful doc “Americonned.” It offers commentary by various political and sociological experts and an examination of ordinary citizens’ lives in order to address the effect that super-capitalists — the one percenters — have on the world at large and on America in particular.

June 17, 2023 No Responses

Live Review: Guitarist Gary Lucas Explores Virtuosity at The Loft In City Winery

After critically acclaimed guitarist Gary Lucas sent out a notice of a gig in the loft at City Winery — “From Captain Beefheart to Buckley and Beyond” — I perked up. When it comes to the notion of a virtuoso, Lucas fits that idea perfectly. He can do s...

June 17, 2023 No Responses

Singer Belinda Carlisle, the Power Pop Dream Queen, Is Go-ing On The Road Again

Preview/Interview by Brad Balfour Artist: Belinda Carlisle Release: Kismet In the early 80s, new wave power pop bands emerged and forged the next generation of rock stars. Most were male dominated but a few like Blondie were fronted by women....

June 7, 2023 No Responses

The 2023 Tribeca Festival Is All Up in the Biz and More From June 7 – 18

Preview by Brad Balfour One of the biggest festivals for film, TV, and entertainment returns this summer as The Tribeca Festival runs from June 7 to the 8th throughout NYC. With over 100 films being showcased, as well TV, music...

May 30, 2023 No Responses

Throughout Jersey City, The 10th JC Jazz Festival Gets the City Swinging This June

Preview by Brad Balfour Jersey City Jazz FestivalJune 1 – 4, 2023Various Venues in New Jersey The hot sun is shining and cool tunes are coming to New Jersey. The Jersey City Jazz Festival is back for its 10th anniversary...

May 22, 2023 No Responses

Singer Michael Londra Celebrates the Launch of The Third Season of His Hit TV Show “Ireland with Michael” at The Irish Arts Center

When Michael Londra celebrated the launch of the third season of his hit public television show “Ireland with Michael” he came to New York’s Irish Arts Center. Held last week at the recently relaunched arts space, the series takes viewers on a journey to...

May 22, 2023 No Responses

With A New Album In Hand, Pop Star Ed Sheeran is in The News in More Ways Than One

British pop star Ed Sheeran has been having a tough time in life. Given his mega hit status, it's hard to feel sorry for him, but he's been through a lot. His wife was thretened with cancer, his best friend died and he's been plauged with legal issues.

Through Frieze New York, The Art World Converges on Hudson Yards

May 12, 2023 No Responses