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

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 slide guitar immaculately, play around with foot pedals or knobs to create a desired effect...
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Singer Belinda Carlisle, the Power Pop Dream Queen, Is Go-ing On The Road Again

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....
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I had the privilege of been invited to The Irish Repertory Theatre’s 2023 Gala on Monday at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue). I must say that it was one of the...
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The 2023 Tribeca Festival Is All Up in the Biz and More From June 7 – 18

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...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I took an Out&About trip by ferry from Port Jefferson up to Bridgeport ferry terminal, Connecticut. I then headed up to Norwalk, Connecticut for the weekend and boy was it great to visit with family, my daughter...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I hope everybody had a nice Memorial Day weekend as the sun did shine every day. As you know, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who...
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Throughout Jersey City, The 10th JC Jazz Festival Gets the City Swinging This June

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...
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Castlemartyr Resort’s Head Chef Kevin Burke Inspired By Simple, Honest Local Foods

Castlemartyr Resort’s Head Chef Kevin Burke Inspired By Simple, Honest Local Foods

By Barry Coughlan Food is a huge part of the Castlemartyr Resort success story, not only because of the recent Michelin Star accolade awarded to the newly created Terre Restaurant in the old Manor House at the resort. Quality has...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Are we all ready for a cruise down the Hudson and around New York City, well I am, are you? This just came to me from Emerald Isle Immigration Center and it says that: “Time flies –...
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Berlin To Support Boy George And Culture Club On ‘The Letting It Go Show’ US Tour

Berlin To Support Boy George And Culture Club On ‘The Letting It Go Show’ US Tour

By Paddy McCarthy Now here is a band called Berlin that has been around for a very long time and had many line up changes over the years. They also broke up back in the 70s and 80s only to...
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