Podcasts about Mercury Lounge

Send us a textPete stops by the show to discuss The Dandy Warhols, Studio vs performing, when he learned guitar, and more.****Following a triumphant 2024 with the release of their overwhelmingly critic-hailed twelfth studio album ROCKMAKER featuring Frank Black, Slash, and Debbie Harry, a packed-to-the-gills national tour, and a completely sold out West Coast 30th Anniversary-as-a-band string of dates, Portland's iconoclastic and always surprising alt-rock band THE DANDY WARHOLS are returning to the road for a handful of East Coast shows that kick off on May 9th at Asbury Park, NJ's Stone Pony and wrap with a handful of NYC dates at Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge.   Included in the dates is an intimate, acoustic-ish late afternoon performance on Saturday, May 17th at the sexy Two Fifteen Lounge in NYC's Public Hotel, preceding their show the same evening at Bowery Ballroom. Loose and loungey, the cozy event will allow fans to sip signature cocktails and rub elbows with the band (and get autographs and pics too!) before and after a very special and rare stripped down performance.Following last fall's revved-up and greased banger, “The Summer of Hate'' which Q Magazine called “buzz-heavy, raw punk” and Post-Punk.com “a dark-rock manifesto, fueled by gritty guitars and fuzzed-out vocals with a supple, sexy rhythm,” the new single opens the gates for the release of their twelfth album ROCKMAKER.  Always experimenting and pushing the boundaries of their own creativity (their previous album Tafelmuzik Means More When You're Alone was a three-and-a-half-hour exploration of what The AU Report characterized as a “soundtrack that would typically score a mid-16th century banquet”), this album delves deeper into minor guitar chords that often characterize post-punk, deep metal, or even goth.Sometimes we have a very focused idea of what we want,” Taylor-Taylor says. “It's generally what we want somebody else to make but since they never do, we have to. It has a very specific sound. There aren't a lot of heavy guitar records currently coming out that we like, so that was the impetus for ROCKMAKER.”******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

In this episode of Music You're Missing, Brendan Jeannetti sits down with rising pop artist Molly Grace to talk about her breakout year, from viral success to sold-out shows and major festival performances.Watch the full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohnb47WwyPYThey discuss:Her Massachusetts roots and how they shaped her as an artistThe viral success of her song F.E.M.M.E and how it's resonating with fansWinning a contest to play Bonnaroo and later being named Best Festival Set by Nashville SceneSelling out Mercury Lounge in New York and the growth of her live showsHow her background in theater influences her performancesNavigating increased attention on social media while maintaining balanceFollow Molly Grace: https://tinyurl.com/27yem4f8Music You're Missing is a top artist interview podcast hosted by Brendan Jeannetti. In addition to the podcast, Music You're Missing operates as a full-service creative agency offering artist management, artist development, talent buying, content creation, and branded activations. Learn more at www.musicyouremissing.org.

Here we are with Umami House, a band that moved from DC to NY to create curated food and music experiences. We will get to hear more about how the band formed, what made them interested in creating a potluck music experience for their friends, and what made them decide to move to the Big Apple. We will also get to hear more about what have been some exciting, challenging, and very great experiences that Umami House has created--from even a sushi curated music experience. Umami House will be performing at Mercury Lounge with Lillimure on December 15th and we will wrap up the episode hearing more about their launches and endeavors in 2025 with releases.

Lillimure is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in NYC. Influenced by melodies of her multicultural upbringing, she draws from introspective lyricism and pulsing grooves for when you want to run away and find yourself at the same time. Lillimure's genre-bending sound can be described as pop with a heavy sensibility to musicianship influenced by sounds from R&B, jazz, and folk to the likes of John Mayer, Tom Misch, and Emily King.Her journey began as a songwriter with her first single “Summer Blues” in 2017. Her latest singles, "Lately" (2024)and "Favorite Song" (2023), debut her work as a producer as well as showcase the band she tours with. Lillimure's music has made its way to many stages including locally at the Pleasantville Music Festival, The Mercury Lounge opening for Kiltro and Eaglin, and her annual return to the New York Botanical Gardens, and internationally at The Forge in London and Salotto Di Alice in Naples, Italy.Her upcoming body of work surrounds the emotions of knowing people and places for a brief period of time, and keeping those memories close as the pages turn. Find her on all social media @lillimure to keep up with her latest projects! Lillimure's next upcoming goals are to focus on her show at the Mercury Lounge on December 15 as well as her upcoming music video and single "Slow Rider" releasing in 2025.

Hey there, music lovers.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, a podcast where we examine the power and influence that music can wield in our lives.  I'm your host, Jeff Miers. Today on the podcast, I'm psyched to welcome a cutting edge artist whose work represents a major step forward for Buffalo hop hop in particular, and contemporary national hip hop in general.  Jae Skeese grew up in Buffalo, and from the get-go, he displayed an indelible talent for the authentic, gritty realism and deft, poetic rhymes that are fast becoming a hallmark of our region's sound. For the past decade, he's worked tirelessly to hone his craft, over the course of several albums and collaborations that brought him to the attention of the folks behind Buffalo's Griselda records - in particular, the renowned rapper and Griselda co-founder, Conway.  Jae's refusal to give up on his dreams and his unflagging work ethic ultimately earned him a slot as the first signing to  Conway's recent record label venture, the Drumwork Music Group.  Jae just dropped his latest effort, his 8th mixtape overall, in the form of Ground Level, which UndergroundHipHop.com called “a testament to Jae Skeese's evolution as an artist blending raw emotion & storytelling with cutting-edge production.”  Now, Jae is taking Ground Level on the road, beginning with his first show as a headliner in his hometown, at The Rec Room in Buffalo, on Thursday 14. He'll also be headlining at the legendary Mercury Lounge in New York City, on Wednesday November 20.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, Jae Skeese. 

Our double header of podcasts featuring prominent Oklahoma-based musicians continues with Norman's Beau Jennings, who is set to release the new album American Stories and Major Chords with his band The Tigers this Friday. The Tigers have two release shows planned this week, starting at the Blue Door in Oklahoma City on October 18 and then heading up the turnpike to Tulsa's Mercury Lounge on October 19. Jennings also has recently entered the role of interim director of the Prairie House Preservation Society—and he discusses all the above on the show. Also this week, the editors share the song that most reminds them of Oklahoma, and this week marks the first show recorded inside our beautiful new studio space. You won't want to miss it!

From the celebrated venue (Mercury Lounge) to the guests (country music superstar Dale Hollow, renowned rapper/writer Dessa, filmmaker/podcaster/pop-punker Chuck Staton, and  surprise guest/BFF Brian Wecht) to our friends (Eric Schmidt and Greg Burmeister) who helped jumpstart the fun, our live show in NYC turned out fucking great! Thanks to everyone involved!

Unexpected endingsGoodbyes of all kinds as Eric and I pack up to move. I've included a bit of an old live track from a legendary show at the Mercury Lounge in NYC circa...1994 (?) put together by dear recently departed Jeremy Tepper and his band the World Famous Blue Jays - giving it my best blues rock shouting to keep up with what must've been about ten musicians onstage. Everyone chose or wrote a song in keeping with the theme Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, glad I have this memento from a fun era...ps there is no organ (but a helluva lot of saxophone)Thanks for listening!

Topics: Catching up, The Meat Hook, Automattic office, Lambchop and Sloppy Heads at Mama Tried, The Cyclone, Totonno's Pizzeria, Liam Gallagher John Squire at Brooklyn Paramount, Fastball at the Mercury Lounge, Neil Young and Crazy Horse at Forest Hills Stadium, Justin Vivian Bond at St. Ann's Warehouse, The Helm Family Midnight Ramble at Levon Helm Studios, Pixies and Modest Mouse at Forest Hills Stadium, Trans Canada Highwaymen at City Winery, Bonny Light Horseman at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Wilco at the Beacon Theater, The Internet Con by Cory Doctorow, Extremely Hardcore by Zoe Schiffer, Burn Book by Kara Swisher, Feel Free by Zadie Smith, The Vanderbeekers series, Filterworld by Kyle Chayka, Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham

Eric gives an update on how we're doing. Come see us live at the Mercury Lounge this Sunday! Follow Eric: Twitter: @TalkingSchmidt Instagram: @TalkingSchmidt TikTok: @TikTalkingSchmidt Follow Greg: Twitter: @GregBurmeister Instagram: @greghello Thank you for listening! Please give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, unless it's a negative review - then please don't. We're very fragile. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-schmidt/support

If you've listened to the show then you know how I feel about missing openers at shows.  Mae Krell is the exact reason why I never miss openers. I had the distinct pleasure in seeing Mae perform at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. I was compelled after the show to run up to her and tell her how I felt about what I just experienced. Not only did I witness her do something extremely special on stage but I got to know her and understand why I felt the way I did that evening. Mae's storytelling brings you on a rollercoaster of emotions and once the ride stops, you find yourself wanting to go again. We find ourselves in a world of over abundance and listening to Mae's music make me feel like all my anxiety has been whisked away and my life simpler. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

D'Band Francis of Delirium ass ville Leit hei am Land bekannt. Déi dräi Lëtzebuerger ëm déi 22 Joer-al Jana Bahrich sinn dëser Deeg an Nordamerika op Tour, no enger Europa-Tour, déi gewisen huet, datt Francis of Delirium am Ausland e Begrëff ass. Hire melodeschen Indie-Rock huet si och op New York bruecht, wou si an der berüümter Mercury Lounge gespillt hunn. Eise Korrespondent Philip Crowther war do an huet mat der Band a mat hiren amerikanesche Fans geschwat.

Meg recounts the horrific night the Happy Land Social Club went up in flames. Jessica sits down for a burger and stands up for a cause with Florent Morellet.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

PLEASE fill out our subscription survey!! Would love to hear from YOU.On this week's episode, beverage director at Virginia's, Clay Sears, tells us about getting called on stage to perform at Mercury Lounge during a Little Stranger sold-out show! Check out Clay on Instagram & at Virginia's and Romeo'sHave fun like ClayDonate to ROAR New YorkVideo of Clay performing at the show!This week's Rachel's Recs: Aldo Sohm Wine Bar & Greenacre ParkWhat did you think of this week's episode?They Had Fun on Instagram, YouTube, and our website

"Rushnyk" and "In The Future We're Living On" both written and performed by Zhenya Yevtushenko. One of the sons of the late poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Zhenya might be the only poet to have performed at The Library of Congress and Mercury Lounge. His work has been published in The Guardian, Right Hand Pointing, failbetter, The Tulsa Review, and was nominated by eMerge Magazine for the Pushcart Prize. Together with Torres Fine Art, he is finishing a three-part collaborative ekphrasis project “Empire of Missed Chances” examining the limitations and definitions of gender identity - visit torresfineart.com/emc-store for more information. He owes his inspiration to his mother, brothers, and the love of his life, Olivia. "pantoum of pain" and "am i not one of yours?" both written and performed by Bailey Rodfield. Additional music "Space Jazz" and "Love Song" by Kevin McCleod of Incompetech. "silver lining crapshoot" and "life isn't that bad", the music performed in today's show, can both be found at https://lifeisnt.bandcamp.com/ . Support the artist by downloading them at whatever price you think is fair! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/litb/support

Streamed on Techno.FM on April 20, 2024 This week's episode features an exclusive guest mix from Ottawa-based DJ/producer, Joe Rowe (Farris Wheel Recordings/MK837)! Follow Joe Rowe: @dj-joe-rowe A 20-year veteran of the Canadian underground electronic music scene, Ottawa-based DJ/Producer Joe Rowe has had the opportunity to perform at an impressive number of prestigious clubs, raves and festivals, including The Guvernment, Circa, White Rabbit, Surface, Mercury Lounge, The Wiggle Room, The Trinity Rooms in Ireland, Revolution in New York City, Groove & Bass Festival, and the World Electronic Music Festival to name a few. In recent years Joe has been busy in the studio focusing on Tech House, Progressive, Melodic House & Techno. His single "The Pursuit of Loneliness" saw support from artists such as Judge Jules, Korolova and Sean & Dee, and hit #1 on the Progressive House Hype Top 100 on Beatport, even breaking into the overall Top 100 for all genres combined! Also, his recent track "Concentrate", which was signed to the legendary Farris Wheel Recordings, received support from Sam Divine, Vanilla Ace and Black V Neck, scored a Tech House Hype Top 10 chart position, received a Beatport Editor's Hype Pick, and was even featured by Dirty Bird Radio as the intro track for episode 418! Over the years, Joe has also had the opportunity to perform alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sander Van Doorn, Showtek, Angerfist, M.A.N.D.Y, Global DeeJays, A*S*Y*S, Gene Farris, Christopher Lawrence, DJ Isaac, D-Nox, DJ Icey, Return of the Jaded and more! An experienced producer, promoter and performer, Joe is always happy to share his industry knowledge with others, and enjoys doing his part to foster the next generation of Canadian talent.

This week on Name 3 Songs… ⚡ Jenna's in NYC! In recent months Sara's been digging into New York City's alternative rock scene, which just might be at the precipice of Meet Me In The Bathroom 2.0. Since we're both in the big apple, we've been experiencing music nightlife together, and want to bring you all in on the journey. Two bands in particular that we've seen: The Gasoline at Bowery Electric and Pan Arcadia at Mercury Lounge.  ⚡  Then we're revisiting “Reclaiming 30: A Pop Star Renaissance” featuring guest journalist Hannah Ewens. At some point, the patriarchy decided that being a 30-year-old woman meant you were past your prime. For pop music fans, it meant you had no music left to relate to, while pop music stars were shunned from the spotlight. Tabloids called them washed up, and questioned their choices, hating them whether they listened to their biological clock or not. We're joined by a long time fave of the pod Hannah Ewens to discuss how millennial women are reclaiming turning 30 and viewing it as more of a renaissance age rather than an expiration date. Join us for a look into how this generation of 30 year olds has grasped it as a second coming of age & made this big ole age feel like the start of something new. Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal!  Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Check out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we chat with the incredible Lauren Patten about her upcoming EP Covers, set to release on March 8th. Lauren gives us a glimpse into the creative process as well as what fans can expect from her EP Release Show at Mercury Lounge. But that's not all! Lauren also chats with us about her new series, Hulu's Death and Other Details and also discusses her return to the stage this spring in off-Broadway's The Lonely Few. TICKETS FOR LAUREN'S CONCERT

Ryan Allen Gray is a musical Artist currently based in Nashville TN. Growing up, Ryan idolized iconic artists including Beyonce, Phil Collins, Usher, NSYNC, and The Backstreet Boys. Now he studies at the feet of artists like Yebba, Leon Bridges, and Labrinth. Ryan studied Musical Theatre and Acting at East Carolina University before making the big move to New York City in 2012. He started his music career with an LGBTQ performance group called Shirley House in New York. He was part of the group for over 5 years. Ryan has performed in renown music venues such as Sleep No More, The Peppermint Club, The Rainbow Room, Gramercy Theatre, The Cutting Room, Pianos, and Mercury Lounge. He has also worked in TV and Film and has been featured in off-Broadway productions in NYC such as Rock N Roll Debauchery. Ryan has been lucky to partner with folks including Lance Bass, Lisa Vanderpump and Launch Pad to curate live music events for a good cause. Ryan moved to Nashville, TN in 2022 to write and produce original music for his debut solo artist project with themes that lend themselves to queer narratives. Ryan was inspired to write his debut single “Oh My God” by the current political climate surrounding LGBTQIA rights around the world. More specifically the recent legislation and discourse in Tennessee where he is currently based. “Oh My God” is a reflection on Ryan's own lived experience growing up as a Queer person in rural North Carolina. It is a prayer from a Queer person's perspective. The song is also meant to act as an invitation to a larger conversation about the meaning and nature of God, and the role of religion in shaping how we see and treat each other as human beings. His most Recent Release is a song called “Snake Charmer” It is the story of the Narcissist and the Empath. It was inspired by themes of past relationships in Ryan's personal life. You can find “Snake Charmer” on all streaming platforms with the Official Music Video on Youtube.

In this newest addition of Press Play we have Tin Finley playing! Included after the performance is a interview the members of Tin Finley, so stay tuned until the very end! A little info on Tin Finley"The band Tin Finley can trace its beginnings to the Tin Angel restaurant in Nashville.Members of the band say a seed was planted there that later cultivated in Montana, where the trio now blends harmonies and creative passions for music.Whitefish musician Annette Strean was pursuing her career and working at the Tin Angel when she met her future husband, Kirk Cornelius, during his meet-up with a friend at the local haunt. Years later, Kati O'Toole, who grew up in Polson, would be living in Nashville and working at the Tin Angel too, when she was introduced to Strean by a mutual friend.“But I also went to her show. She played at the Mercury Lounge and I was in the audience. I just thought she was so cool up there on stage. So yeah, that's the first time I really saw her,” O'Toole said.The two probably couldn't have predicted back then that more than a decade later they would be harmonizing in a treehouse back home in Montana."Taylor Inman (Daily Inter Lake)You can find Tin Finley on,https://tinfinley.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tinfinleyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0br3tifvPcNbG09ekTolQv?si=lnMNCezKS1eGg7NnhmJEQg&nd=1https://www.youtube.com/@tinfinley6728 Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

This week on Zen Perry Project, we crack open a bottle of Canadian Club Whisky with Reed Alton, the talented vocalist of OSYRON - a progressive symphonic metal band from Calgary, Canada. We talked everything from how the band aspires to bring Canadian history and culture into the metal scene,  to the masterful production of their epic music videos and albums (drop everything and check out 2022's Momentous - you'll thank us later), to uncovering some inter-band hockey rivalries - because let's be real, is there a sport more metal than hockey?  Catch OSYRON touring North America this summer with Seven Kingdoms - we can't wait to catch them at Mercury Lounge here in NYC on August 30th!  Support the showIntrospective interviews with artistic individuals - an ongoing audiovisual journal of Zen Perry. Behold a wall of periodically updated webpages!Official Website: https://www.zenperryproject.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingnorthInstagram: @https://www.instagram.com/zenperryproject/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakingnorthpodcastTwitter: @BreakingNorthTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/breakingnorth_Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zenperryproject160Email: info@zenperryproject.comThanks for listening - hope you enjoy!

What if we told you that your next road trip soundtrack could be heavily influenced by the beauty of San Francisco and the Bay Area? We sat down with singer-songwriter Ari Vais  to discuss how living in these incredible locations has inspired his music and led to the creation of his captivating song "My Many Obsessions." Ari shares how his upbringing in both the Soviet Union and Cambridge, Massachusetts have shaped his musical influences, ranging from the Beatles to hair metal, and how discovering the Velvet Underground and REM opened his eyes to the freedom of artistic expression.During our conversation, Ari delves into the process of songwriting and the work it takes to develop one's unique voice. He also shares his experiences playing in different countries and how the reactions of audiences in the UK and Canada differ from those in metropolitan areas. Plus, you'll get a glimpse into some of Ari's favorite venues, including the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan and Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.We also discuss the importance of humor and free speech in entertainment, reflecting on how cancel culture can negatively affect the creative process. Ari shares his thoughts on stand-up comedy and the joy we find in laughing at the absurdities of life. Finally, we chat about his new album, recent single "Sand and Glue," and an upcoming compilation of songs from the 90s. Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation with Ari Vais, and let his music inspire your next adventure.Ari Vais website Check out The Campbell Apartment albums Watch the full episode on YouTubeCheck out the Playlist on SpotifyFollow us EverywhereMake sure to HIT that LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE to our Channel to be notified of new episodes!Please share our page with your friends! The new EP is out every MONDAY at 12 pm Rock onSupport the show

Unveiling the Musical Journey of Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers were founded by Lex Grey and Vic “Mix” Deyglio who met at NYC's legendary Power Station Studios. Vic is a renowned recording engineer who has worked with the Rolling Stones, Lena Horne, Guns ‘n Roses, just to name a few. In an effort to make something more stripped-down and organic, they assembled some friends in the back room of a Brooklyn Bar, and The Urban Pioneers were born. Find Lex's music right here on Spotify! Dive into The Long Island Sound

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sadie Jean over Zoom video!Singer-songwriter, Sadie Jean recently released her new single, “Just Because” Co-written with Griff Clawson and Shy Martin, “Just Because” is a follow up to her two smash hits "WYD Now?" (which just received a RIAA Gold certification and now sampled by rapper Rod Wave) and "Locksmith" (which received over 60M worldwide streams to date and has been across virtually every top-level Apple Music pop playlist). As Sadie continues to navigate life and love as a young woman, the new single serves as a fitting addition to the complexities of a past romantic experience explored in her earlier releases. Prior to the song's release, the track has already received over 4.5M aggregate views and 1.5k recreates on TikTok.ABOUT SADIE JEANSadie Jean is an emerging singer-songwriter based in New York City and Los Angeles with a knack for creating music that blends honest and intimate lyrics with infectious pop melodies, guaranteeing a captivating and emotional listening experience. Deriving influence from Joni Mitchell, Taylor Swift, and Phoebe Bridgers, Sadie gravitates towards confessional songwriting building on her own experiences. It is her relatable yet detailed lyrics that captivate and draw in wide audiences. Born with an intrinsic sense of melody making and songwriting, Sadie had long cultivated her musical style before her debut single, “WYD Now?” went viral on TikTok and garnered 200M+ streams on all platforms to date. With just two releases under her belt, Sadie sold out Constellation Room in Santa Ana, CA, Mercury Lounge in New York City, as well as her first international headline at The Grace in London. She is currently in the studio working on new music, and just finished supporting Cian Ducrot on tour in Europe.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SadieJean #WYDNow #Locksmith #JustBeacause #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

We had the pleasure of interviewing grentperez over Zoom video!Multi-genre pop crooner grentperez releases his highly anticipated EP, When We Were Younger, via Fast Friends & AWAL. Driven by grentperez's nostalgia for his childhood, When We Were Younger blends the 21-year-old singer-songwriter's signature bossa nova with sonic staples of the 90s, transporting listeners back in time. With sparkles of the swelling strings of golden-era Hollywood, as well as clear influence from the scores of rom-coms, his production mirrors his lyrical longing for the past, but told through the lens of the seasoned storyteller and musician he is today, awakening long-dormant memories while simultaneously providing a soundtrack for new ones.As the E.P. begins, it's like when The Wizard Of Oz goes from black-and-white to color: the intuitive and unexpected sonic detours throughout When We Were Younger are what make grentperez's breezy pop songs feel full of life. Just take the leading single, “When The Day Is Done:” critics continue to compare their listening experience to sunshine and synesthesia, having called it a “kaleidoscopic assortment of sunny funk-fueled sounds,” (Ones To Watch), “a sun-soaked celebration of love” and an “intoxicating, irresistible smile-inducing soundtrack,” (Atwood Magazine). And his artistry extends beyond his musical gifts: grentperez has an eye for design. The 21-year-old sketched covers for the leading singles, “When The Day Is Done,” “Us Without Me,” and “Old With You,” and used his director's knack for world building in crafting the visualizers for “Old With You” and “Us Without Me.”Grentperez's tour of North America kicked off this week at New York City's iconic venue, Mercury Lounge, and future shows see him singing to sold out audiences across Los Angeles and San Francisco. Later this summer, grentperez will join Cavetown, mxmtoon & Ricky Montgomery on the Bittersweet Daze tour, and in the fall, the crooner will set off on his biggest tour to date, spanning 20+ days across North America and Europe. About grentperez:21-year-old Australian musician grentperez is unapologetically a Gen-Z artist with an old soul. Having first found his audience on YouTube strumming guitar, singing covers and original songs, he's blossomed into an unlikely star: an unassuming and unpretentious artist inspired by the music played at family karaoke parties, as well as vintage bossa nova and modern R&B. The young songwriter is a full-fledged artist, and he's got the following to prove it: With over 250 million listens on streaming platforms, a multi-continental touring resume, and notable support from tastemakers including Triple J, NPR Music, MTV, KCRW, DIY, Wonderland, and The Line of Best Fit, grentperez is on the precipice of something big.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #grentperez #WhenWeWereYounger #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

We had the pleasure of interviewing Begonia over Zoom video!Powder Blue, the highly anticipated new album from Begonia—the solo project of alt-pop Canadian artist Alexa Dirks—is out now on Birthday Cake Records.The album was written and produced by Begonia, Matt Peters and Matthew Schellenberg (Royal Canoe) with contributions from Jason Agel (Björk, Kelly Clarkson, Prince) and Joe LaPorta (FKA twigs, beabadoobee, Solange). The new collection of songs wrestles with life's thornier moments in more evocative ways.When describing the namesake behind the new album, Powder Blue, Begonia turns to vivid imagery: her baby blanket, the airiness of clouds on a summer day, chlorine-filled water in a hotel pool, circa-1970s Elvis Presley wearing an ill-fitting jumpsuit and her collection of faded denim jackets.Ahead of the project, Begonia shared album singles “Married By Elvis,” “Cold Night” and “Right Here” which received critical acclaim from CBC, Wonderland, Line of Best Fit, Indie88, Daily Star and Globe & Mail.In celebration of the new album, Begonia is set for a run of U.S. shows in select cities this spring. The dates include a performance at New York's Mercury Lounge as well as further shows at Los Angeles' Hotel Cafe, Nashville's The Basement, Portland's Hawthorne Lounge and Seattle's Sunset Tavern. More dates to be announced soon.Powder Blue follows Begonia's 2017 EP Lady In Mind and debut album Fear, released in 2019 to widespread critical praise. Fear received a nomination for Alternative Album of the Year at the 2019 Juno Awards and also earned Begonia a nod for Polaris Music Prize.As Begonia, Alexa Dirks creates bold, surprising pop that is tempered with sensitivity and wisdom. In her music, Begonia leans hard into a sense of arrival. Whether it's learning to come into her own or processing a brutal heartbreak, Dirks' intimate lyrics and audacious sound allows for her audience to relate to the messiness of life with an honesty that is refreshing. Despite the turmoil from which it emerged, Powder Blue represents Dirks feeling settled by coming to terms with her past and present—from religious conflict to exploring sexuality and managing mental health, the new album finds Dirks wrestling with life's thornier moments in more evocative ways.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Begonia #PowderBlue #LadyInMind #Fear #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Kevin and Amanda talk: Goose Cap run and Fallon Kasno / Moore Project The Cure VS Ticketmaster Intervew with Walter Salas-Humara about Jambands, AI in music, and Fred Smith and Sara Lee trying out for The Silos. @allthatjampod on IG, FB, and Twitter - Subscribe - leave a review - tell a friend. All That Jam is brought to you by Executive Producers Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Produced and edited by Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Hogan. Original Music by Aaron Gaul. Art by Amanda Cadran. Check out The Silos @ The Silos 35th Anniversary Cuba album Show at Mercury Lounge, NYC https://www.waltersalashumara.com/ 

Walter Salas-Humara sat down with us and we dove into playing older material from the Cuba album. Look for more from Walter on our upcoming 03/13/23 show Look for The Silos 35th Anniversary Cuba album Show at Mercury Lounge, NYC on 04/20/23 (https://waltersalashumara.com/tour?bandsintown_calendar_page=2)  #MusicLover #Podcast #DiscoverMusic #musicpodcast #newmusic #musicinterview @allthatjampod on IG, FB, and Twitter - Subscribe - leave a review - tell a friend. All That Jam is brought to you by Executive Producers Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Produced and edited by Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Hogan. Original Music by Aaron Gaul. Art by Amanda Cadran.

Luke Dick - if you don't know the name (shame on you!), you have definitely heard his work. One of Oklahoma's most prolific music writers in the biz, he works with folks like Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and even has a Grammy nomination this year for Miranda Lambert's album, "Palomino." But this multi-faceted auteur has his own albums, and own alter-ego band, Hey Steve! He sat down with the OKPOP Radio Hour before his gig at Mercury Lounge and chatted about growing up in Oklahoma, his music inspiration, and his critically-acclaimed documentary, "Red Dog," which is a love letter not only to his family, but Oklahoma itself. You can't help but feel that Okie influence in his music, taking listeners on a ride from slow-burning, heartfelt tunes with a tinge of honky-tonk, to gleefully absurdist high-energy, sing-along jams. Watch out, y'all, Luke Dick is gonna take over the world one day…

Tabitha (Tabi) Haly is a software engineer and coder with JPMorgan Chase — and she also is a singer-songwriter and a disability advocate. Tabi was born with Muscular Dystrophy and was profiled on CNN's "The Human Factor" with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. In 2019, Tabi performed at Mercury Lounge in celebration of her first studio album which is named after her track "I Wrote Life". Her next studio album coming out in 2022, featuring a song called "Gonna Be Good"!

Bill Bartholomew is a singer/songwriter, musician, podcast and radio host and television journalist based in Providence, RI. He cut his teeth in Brooklyn's DIY scene, NYC clubs like Mercury Lounge and The Knitting Factory and touring internationally as a solo artist and member of the band silverteeth, before relocating to Providence, RI. It is there that …

Playlist N°50 Du 10 au 17 décembre 2022 Intro: Are You ready For The Country : Brody Caster : Hey There Cowboy (Single-2022) Dom Daleegaw : That F... B...d (Single-2022) Donice Morace : Goin' Goin' (Single-2022) Cody Johnson : Let's Build a Fire (Human The Double Album-2021) Steve Anthony : Mama's Endless Love (Single-2022) Darrell Goldman : You n' Me (Single-2022) Jeffrey Carson : Stop the World (Fair Weather Cowboy-2022) Paul West : Working To Live (Eight Palms Ranch-2022) John David Daily : Pinebox (Single-2022) Just Us : Little House (Single-2022) Kevin Arizona : Crazy Town (Single-2022) Johnny Cash: Remember Me (I'm the One Who Loves You) (1957) Andy Ross : All American Heart (Single-2022) Jake Flint : Hard Livin' (live @ Mercury Lounge-2022] Amanda Kate Ferris : Baby Don't (Pedal Steel-2022) Marty Stuart : This Time (Songs I Sing In The Dark-2021) Outro : Campfire

Matt shares a beloved compilation of classic soul tracks (his favorite genre, of course) called "Take Me To The River". Things then take a wild turn as Thomas unleashes what he claims to be the most self-indulgent album ever, and somehow also gets Poseidon Ishikawa into the mix... See Thin Lear at the Mercury Lounge on Sep 15th: https://mercuryeastpresents.com/event/jesse-malin/   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@losingmyopinion Ask us a question via our DMs! We'll do an FAQ segment one of these days...

Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. On this episode, Mercury Lounge co-owner Bobby Dean Orcutt talks about how the music venue and bar responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and all the changes happening there this summer, including more patio space and more ticketed events. He talks about his family's history in Tulsa and how his upbringing led him down a path of a continuing musical journey.  Days before recording this conversation, he filed to run for city council. At the end of the conversation he explains why he has entered the race. Plus hear the single "Vegas Bomb" from CliffDiver, which is on the road this summer. 

This week's guest is emerging American Pop Singer/ Songwriter based in NYC and DC, Marilyn Hucek. In this episode, we talk about her pursuing her dream as a music artist and her rebirth and rediscovery for her passion. The topics we cover include: – Marilyn Hucek's internal struggle of wanting to be a singer but not thinking it was possible – Auditioning for the Voice without anybody knowing (why she kept it a secret and what she learned from it) – The moment she decided to follow her dreams (how covid pushed her to be an artist, struggling with personal family matters, overcoming fears and insecurities) – Asking for help and tapping into her network – Being Her own fan and cheerleader – Behind the scenes: creative process, releasing a song, booking concerts – Confession about funding and believing in herself If you are available on June 27, definitely check out Marilyn Huckek's show at Mercury Lounge. Tickets can be found here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005CA2059F5596 ABOUT MARILYN HUCKEK: Marilyn Hucek, is an American-Chilean pop singer-songwriter. Born in Washington D.C., Marilyn currently resides in New York City. After dreaming of being a pop star since before she can remember, Marilyn auditioned for The Voice with hopes of finally starting her career. After not securing a spot on the TV show, Marilyn had all but lost hope in a career as an artist. During the stay-at-home order of 2020 her father, who suffers from Alzheimer's, contracted coronavirus while at a retirement home. In order to cope with her inability to visit him, Marilyn returned to songwriting, which she had used to express her emotions since she was young, and gave life to a special song she dedicated to her father and soon became her debut single. Since then, Marilyn has released several singles and an EP which collectively received hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Marilyn is currently working on new music. Music, Concert Ticket, Socials: https://listen.marilynhucek.com/profile --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

My interaction with the young band Moxie is a direct result of saying 'yes.' "Can a band stay with us a couple of nights?" my son Eli asked a couple weeks back and--based on my love of strangers, especially meeting them in my house--I didn't skip a beat. "Yes," I said. And so it was that I found myself in my kitchen with four of the most lovely dynamic clear-headed young people ever, the Brattleboro, VT-based members of the fast-rising Moxie the Band, in the early days of their Summer 2022 East Coast tour.My sons had met Rei Kimura, the band's lead vocalist, during a visit to Vermont with mutual friends, and though I'd heard about her, I had no idea of her incredibly engaging smile, her super positive energy and-I dare say-her 'moxie.' With her came likewise engaging bandmates and friends since elementary school, Leander Holzapfel (lead guitarist), Daniel Snyder (drums) and David "Inky" Cohen (bass). As they emerged in the kitchen, they grabbed apple cider donuts and sat down with me one by one for a tarot reading. It came to me to pull out the Oracle Deck maybe from a place of understanding about the hugely exciting and slightly unnerving position they're in as their stars rise in the world at such tender ages of 18 and 19. What will the future bring? Rei's spread put Fulfillment of Wishes in the past position, the Third Eye Chakra in present, and Destiny card in the future, all auspicious picks and good food for thought for someone at a point of emerging popularity and leadership in the world. https://www.moxie-band.com. The role of a singer/songwriter is a powerful one, and it seems she is ready. Daniel noted that all three of the cards he chose featured rainbows...Dreams, once on the horizon, came into clear view for all of them in the present and future.We recorded this podcast so that I could learn from the members of Moxie how it is that the band came into being, how they became such accomplished collaborative musicians at such a young age. Getting along so well, dealing with rising fame, and traveling for weeks on end in a dusty Subaru is not easy at any age!Their stories of how and when they took up their instruments of choice (spoiler alert, INCREDIBLY YOUNG!) are awesome and hilarious. I was sad as they spoke that I'd missed their show at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan, but was luckily in upstate New York when they played last night in Woodstock, NY, at Colony. It was there that I first saw these beautiful souls showcase what 'moxy' really means: they are indeed a force of character, determination and nerve.As Rei's smile and smoothly swaying hips brought everyone deeper in to the band's luring rhythms, the crowd came to its feet and joined in wholeheartedly, moving and clapping and singing along. I felt grateful and hopeful for the next generation, including my own children dancing beside me. If there are such leaders as these musicians, creating and sharing such collective joy, they are in great shape. 

Indie Americana/Folk Artist Delaney Hafener reveals her musical journey.  Her ethereal voice resonates in beautiful harmony with her music.  Over the past decade, Delaney has covered tremendous ground in live performances, original music as well as touring with her band.  Before she could speak, Delaney Hafener has found the best way for her to communicate is through music. She began singing Gram Parsons and Neil Young songs with her dad, and at the age of 12 started learning guitar with an old Gibson she revived from the basement. She wrote her first songs with the help and encouragement of her mom and began cutting her teeth as a performer at open mics when she was 14. Hafener founded the indie-folk band Pandafan at 17 and found some regional success with the group. Based mostly in NYC, they've played in venues such as Mercury Lounge, Cafe Lena, The Bug Jar, Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, Suffolk Theater, and Guild Hall, and many others. At the height of their gigs, the young band was playing up to 5 gigs a week with frequent double-header Saturdays in the busy Long Island summer season. The Belle Curves' sound is akin to bands such as Brandi Carlile, The Wild Reeds, Lucinda Williams, and The Jayhawks. The Belle Curves is led by Delaney Hafener, formerly of indie-folk outfit Pandafan, and features a rotating cast of musicians. They have crafted a unique sound inspired by the many traditions of Americana, complementing introspective lyrics and a songwriting style that can be reminiscent of both the Laurel Canyon and Bakersfield. The Belle Curves' music touches on themes of self-doubt, progressive politics, identity, and disaffection, working to create a distinctly youthful folk aesthetic. A collection of protest music for this moment in American history, The Belle Curves' EP "2020" has been described as "absolutely brutal. If Dar Williams and Stephin Merritt started a Woody Guthrie inspired band, it would be something like The Belle Curves," according to Country Queer. Connect with The Long Island Sound Podcast:Website: Https://GigDestiny.com/podcast Follow Steve Yusko, GigDestiny.com, and his adventures:  Website: https://www.GigDestiny.com  Twitter, Instagram,  YouTube, FacebookThe growth of The Long Island Sound Podcast has been exponential. Help us grow the show!Subscribe to the GigDestiny.com Site here for bonus contentSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelCall the Listener Line & leave your comments: (631) 800-3579 Remember to Rate & Review the show! Help us keep the conversation going with your donation - Click Right Here or go to GigDestiny.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE

Greg, Joey, and Bruce return to the fray this week to heap praises on Eggy and talk shop with renowned music journalist and author, Steven Hyden! During this episode, the hosts recount their field trip to a fantastic Eggy show at the Mercury Lounge in NYC and briefly revisit the current festival lineups coming up in the warmer months. They also head #downthepathway with famed music critic, author, and podcast host Steven Hyden! The group immediately digs into the legacy of great American jam bands (and the history of their sometimes overzealous fans) before diving into the upcoming Goose album, Dripfield, and musing about what the near (and distant) future of the band may hold. Our conversation with Steven was so thoughtful and insightful, you might not even realize you're listening to The Great Beyond - definitely don't miss this one!Stay in touch!FB: The Great BeyondIG: @thegreatbeyondpodcastTW: @greatbeyondpodFor more information on Osiris Media visit:https://www.osirispod.com/The Great Beyond is a production of Osiris Media. It is hosted by Greg Knight, Bruce Robinson, and Joey Parisi. The Great Beyond is mixed and edited by Greg Knight at his apartment in Brooklyn, NY. The executive producers of The Great Beyond are Brian Brinkman, Matt Dwyer & RJ Bee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The March 1st edition of Local Fidelity previews the upcoming New Colossus Festival, which starts next Wednesday, March 9th here in New York City! The festival, which runs through March 13th, includes shows at several lower Manhattan venues, including Pianos, Arlene's Grocery, Berlin, East Berlin, The Bowery Electric, and Mercury Lounge. We played songs from some of the great New York-based acts that are playing the fest, including Dead Tooth, Raavi, S.C.A.B., May Rio, Girl Skin, Wetsuit, Nicole Mercedes, Forever Honey, Punchlove, Laveda, Climates, The Natvral, A Very Special Episode, and more! Playlist: Dead Tooth "Riverboat" from Riverboat - Single on Trash Casual Raavi & the Houseplants "Major Tool" from Major Tool - Single on Plant Rock Inc. S.C.A.B. "Hard To See In NYC" from Hard To See In NYC - Single on S.C.A.B. May Rio "Reasons" from Easy Bammer on Dots Per Inch Music Girl Skin "Soft Gun" from Shade is on the Other Side on Jullian Records Wetsuit "Sticky Sweet" from Sticky Sweet - Single on Wetsuit Nicole Mercedes "Thumbelina" from Look Out Where You're Going on Nicole Mercedes Forever Honey "Satellite" from Satellite - Single on Better Company Punchlove "Ghost" from Solstice // Ghost - Single on SEE? Records Laveda "If Only (You Said No)" from What Happens After on Color Station Climates "Prize" from Movie Magic on Climates The Natvral "Why Don't You Come out Anymore?" from Tethers on Kanine Records / Fontana North A Very Special Episode "March of the Pigs" from New Coke / March of the Pigs - Single on Hidden Home Records, EWEL Records

Great time visiting with Kristin & Jericho in the RFB studio. The band's debut album really takes you on a journey and is a lot of fun to listen to. The band's first show of 2022 is at Mercury Lounge on Saturday, February 22nd with Diary, and Margot & the Midnight Tenants. Playlist Kristin Flammio & The Pretty Bitchin - "Give It to Me" Oh! Gunquit - "Tomahawk Chop" Kristin Flammio & The Pretty Bitchin - "This Time" Stress Dolls - "Alone" Dirt Bikes - "Are We the Only Ones?" Kristin Flammio & The Pretty Bitchin - "Everybody Else" 7th Grade Girl Fight - "Finish Line" The Chelsea Curve - "All in Time" Kristin Flammio & The Pretty Bitchin - "If You Want to Leave" White Rose Motor Oil - "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" Support Radio Free Brooklyn Please be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter for the latest news about new programming and upcoming RFB events. You can sign up here. If you're an Amazon shopper and would like to donate in a way that costs nothing to you, register RFB as your Amazon Smile charity. Every time you shop, a portion of every purchase benefits Radio Free Brooklyn.

After an enjoyable day off in New York City, Scott and Justine check in with Gabe and Ben to talk about “Possession”, pizza, movie theater rage, Scott's childhood home in Zion, severed toes at Trash Bar, Ozzy vs. Dio, being a child of 9/11, the lyrics to “Knocking At Your Back Door”, Mitch Gorman, and we try to get to get at the “truth” of Scott and Justine's Rashomon-esque “meet-cute” at Mercury Lounge. Add it all up, and you've got the most heartwarming —and exasperating— episode yet. Companion Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wQh2uEx73noBKekGbvIzB?si=6a846757aa1040cf

Helen Denham (De·nim) is a women's empowerment coach, writer, and singer. As a certified Behavior Change Specialist and Reiki II healer, her mission now is to embolden her community to design the lives they truly desire through mindfulness, energetic healing, and clear intention. An advocate for empowering women & girls, Helen previously served as the chair of UN Women's YP Committee in NYC and has hosted multiple fundraisers to directly aid our sisters across the globe. Helen also hosts the ‘Lifted' podcast - a space to explore consciousness, holistic healing, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. She has interviewed numerous thought leaders including Alyson Charles, Nick Onken, Natalia Benson, Heather Hoffman, etc. Additionally, she has released a number of lyrically driven, RnB/pop singles as well as an EP (which she hosted a release party for in partnership with Rolling Stone Magazine). Helen is an experienced performer, headlining NYC venues like Mercury Lounge, Rockwood Music Hall, the Bowery Electric, the Bitter End, SOBs, Pianos, GAP House Sessions, The Intrepid Museum, Womankind's Gala, SoFar Sounds, Treble Tuesdays, Collabaret, The Mailroom, Etc. ___ YOU ARE LOVED. HELEN ON IG: @HELENDENHAM_ WWW.HELENDENHAM.COM MERCH IS HERE! CULTIVATING CONFIDENCE, THE COURSE

Oh the joy, when Julio Caezar spreads the sweetest of vibrations on these episodes. Once you press play, you'll be hypnotized by Julio's uncanny ability to seamlessly jam songs together, as if he was making a peanut butter & jelly sandwich with his eyeballs ALONE! hehe The JuliSquad deserves to hear this ear candy, so play it LOUD with family & friends, or in your lonesome on your headphones!Oh yea, the ultimate JuliTunzZz Radio Underground show is on January 4th, over at Mercury Lounge. There will be so much neon stuff going on haha. Save the date!! Buy your tickets!! Here's the link:https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1789459With the inclusion of artists like Blinkie, Reese, Tom Hall, Mike Mago, Dynoro, Snakeships, Joe Stone, MK, Jonas Aden, Lost Frequencies, Fisher, Calvin Logue, Tom Staar and more, JuliTunzZz Radio Episode 59 will make you … want to share the Episode with one of your closest friends. See what we did there? HEHEHEHEE You'll see what we mean once you have a listen. Play it LOUD & get ready to dance in the shower, kitchen, gym, car ride, in the office or on a plane! Spread Love, Subscribe and Jam with Julio Caezar. Tell a friend to tell a friend haha! Tracklist:Mike Mago - The Green (Nalestar Rmx)Blinkie - Take ControlBLR - MasuriaBlack Coffee & David Guetta (ft. Delilah Montagu) - Drive (Tom Staar Rmx)Calvin Logue - MysterylandDua Lipa & Silk City - Electricity (MK Rmx)Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino - In My MindThe Chainsmokers (ft. Rozes) - Roses (Reese Rmx)Florian Picasso - The AnswerCedric Gervais - Do It Tonight (Tom Staar Remix)Joe Stone & Monn - Loaded GunLSD - Thunderclouds (Lost Frequencies Rmx)Mojdo - Lady (Kaytranada Rmx)Party Pupils & MAX - Ms. JacksonBanks - Warm Water (Snakeships Rmx)Jonas Aden - Strangers DoTom Hall UK - FriendsMary J. Blige - Family Affair (NLK x Leahy & Mack Remix)Fisher - Stop ItJuliMotional Tracks of the WeekLSD - Thunderclouds (Lost Frequencies Rmx)Mojdo - Lady (Kaytranada Rmx)Party Pupils & MAX - Ms. JacksonBanks - Warm Water (Snakeships Rmx) Want to be featured on the next Season of JuliTunzZz Radio? Drop a tune over at the Demo Drop on his Website!https://www.julitunzzzradio.com

With the season nearing its end, Julio Caezar spreads the good vibes and blesses the JuliSquad with an unreleased song. What will it be called? Only those that watch his Instagram stories have an idea. Once you press play, you won't be able stop moving, considering he couldn't stop moving either. hehe The JuliSquad deserves to hear the awesomeness, so play it LOUD with a family and friends, or on your headphones! Oh yea, the ultimate JuliTunzZz Radio Underground show is on January 4th, over at Mercury Lounge. Save the date!! Buy your tickets!! Here's the link: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1789459With the inclusion of artists like Julio Caezar, Dirty South, Dusky, Mike Mago, Party Pupils & MAX, Golden Features, Joe Stone, Zary, 3LAU, Camelphat, CYA, GOLDA, Motez and more, JuliTunzZz Radio Episode 58 will have you … feeling like you need to find Julio's contact information so that you can tell him how you feel. Did we get it right? HEHEHEHEE Listen to the Episode and you'll get what we mean. Get ready to dance in the shower, kitchen, gym, car ride, in the office or on a plane! Spread Love, Subscribe and Jam with Julio Caezar. Tell a friend to tell a friend haha! TracklistJulio Caezar - IDDusky - Cold HeartSage The Gemini - Gas Pedal (Motez Rmx)ODESZA (ft. Sasha Sloan) - Falls (Golden Features Rmx)Camelphat & Cristoph (ft. Jem Cooke) - BreatheCYA - MistakesLane 8 - No Captain (Dirty South Rmx)Au/Ra & Camelphat - Panic RoomCrvvcks - PalmsCurtis Gabriel - Only OneParty Pupils & MAX (ft. Ashe) - Love Me For The WeekendGOLDA - NsfW (DRKTMS Remix)3LAU (ft. Carly Paige) - TouchZary (ft. Rhea Raj) - IntertwineMike Mago x Dog Collective - Always On My MindDastic (ft. CADE) - Let Me Love You  (Joe Stone Rmx)Party Pupils & MAX - Sax On The BeachMT SOUL - SheBoston Bun (ft. DVNO) - Spread Love (Paddington)JuliMotional Tracks of the WeekParty Pupils & MAX (ft. Ashe) - Love Me For The WeekendGOLDA - NsfW (DRKTMS Remix)3LAU (ft. Carly Paige) - Touch Want to be featured on the next Season of JuliTunzZz Radio? Drop a tune over at the Demo Drop on his Website!https://www.julitunzzzradio.com

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and so is your need for a personally curated & mixed set of groovy tracks by Julio Caezar. Ok ok! We're totally serious though! Once you press play, you won't be able stop moving, whether you're in your seat, in your shower, in your kitchen, on the road or in the gym. The JuliSquad deserves to hear the awesomeness, so play it LOUD! Oh yea, the ultimate shameless plug for Episode 57 is the JuliTunzZz Radio Underground show on January 4th, over at Mercury Lounge. Save the date!! Buy your tickets!!With the inclusion of artists like PAWSA, Oliver Heldens, CRi, Toby Green, Jay Pryor, Elderbrook, Keanu Silva, Tom Ferry, Delta Jack, Darius, Crankdat, Loud Luxury and more, JuliTunzZz Radio Episode 57 will have you … imagining you were eating cheesecake from a fridge as a child. Don't get it? HEHEHEHEE Listen to the Episode and you'll get what we mean. Get ready to dance in the shower, kitchen, gym, car ride, in the office or on a plane!  Spread Love, Subscribe and Jam with Julio Caezar. Tell a friend to tell a friend haha! TracklistRita Ora - Let You Love Me (Delta Jack Rmx)Shiba San & Tim Baresko - All I NeedElderbrook - Capricorn (Claude Vonstroke Rmx)Dave Winnel - SaxamaphonePAWSA - Groovy CatTom Ferry, Tru Concept (ft. Dee Ajayi) - Don't Call Me BabyBrookes Brothers - Every Minute (Stephen Murphy Rmx)Big Pineapple - Another Chance (Keanu Silva Rmx)NOTD (ft. Tove Styrke) - Been There Done That (Toby Green Rmx)ZHU - Guilty LoveTobtok & Adrian Lux (ft. Charlee) - As I SleepOliver Heldens (ft. Shungundzo) - Fire In My SoulCRi (ft. Sophia Bel) - Me and My Friends (CRi Rmx)Jay Pryor - Make LuvDarius & Crayon - AliciaCrayon (ft. KLP) - Give You Up (Darius Rmx)Tom Misch - It Runs Through MeLoud Luxury x Anders - Love No MoreKhalid - Better (DubRocca Remix)Spyker (ft. Dirty Radio) - On My OwnCrankdat (ft. Sara Skinner) - Say It (Dytone Rmx)Robby East - Don't Take Your Love Want to be featured on the next Season of JuliTunzZz Radio? Drop a tune over at the Demo Drop on his Website!https://www.julitunzzzradio.com

Episode 50!! A milestone for JuliTunzZz Radio baebaaaaaaay, and YOU'RE right in front of the speakers...(or headphones) haha. Prepare yourself for a bonanza of bass kicking tracks, filled with PLUR, good vibrations, and more PLUR!! Seriously, this episode will have you feeling yourself. Julio Caezar also features one of his darker tracks, named "Gojira"

11 years ago on January 15, 2009 — Captain Sullenberger lands USAir Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, an event that would become known as the Miracle on the Hudson 19 years ago on January 17, 2001 — A 2.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the Upper East Side of Manhattan 63 years ago on January 21, 1957 — The Mad Bomber is arrested after planting at least 33 bombs that injured 15 people 50 years ago on January 22, 1970 — The first Boeing 747 enters commercial service on a Pan Am route from JFK Airport to London Heathrow 15 years ago on January 23, 2005 — The FDNY suffers "Black Sunday" when three firefighters are killed are four are injured in two separate fires — Fatal fires break out in Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx early Monday — one victim likely murdered before blaze 105 years ago on January 25, 1915 — Alexander Graham Bell places the first transcontinental long-distance telephone call from New York to San Francisco 2 years ago — Gov. Cuomo Pledges State Funds to Re-Open Statue of Liberty — Sunday, January 21 2 years ago — January 24 in History: Fraunces Tavern Bombing Kills Four — Wednesday, January 24 1 year ago — Survey Says: Bring on the Marijuana, But None For Me, Thanks — Thursday, January 24 A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Church Triangle Parks Events Lunar New Year: 21st New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival Lunar New Year Celebration Dragon Dance audio via KrisNM on Flickr Concert Calendar This is the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Teddy Swims is playing Mercury Lounge on Saturday, January 25th at 7pm. Mat Kearney is playing New York Society for Ethical Culture on Saturday, January 25th at 7pm. Billy Joel is playing Madison Square Garden on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm. LAUNDRY DAY is playing Bowery Ballroom on Saturday, January 25th at 8pm. Goose is playing Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday, January 25th at 9pm. Itzy - Band is playing Kings Theatre on Sunday, January 26th at 8pm. Lauren Alaina is playing Bowery Ballroom on Monday, January 27th at 8pm. Phora is playing Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, January 28th at 7pm. Stray Kids is playing The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm. Ali Gatie is playing Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, January 29th at 7pm. Iann Dior with Landon Cube are playing Gramercy Theatre on Wednesday, January 29th at 8pm. Heilung is playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, January 29th at 8pm. The Wood Brothers with Kat Wright is playing Webster Hall on Thursday, January 30th at 7pm. Loud Records 25th Anniversary with Wu Tang Clan , Big Pun tribute, Fat Joe, Mobb Deep and more are playing Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, January 30th at 8pm. The Wood Brothers with Kat Wright is playing Webster Hall on Friday, January 31st at 7pm. George Dalaras is playing Apollo Theater on Friday, January 31st at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Today's fact about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: Ward's Point in Tottenville, Staten Island is the southernmost point of both New York City and New York State Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 72°F on January 26, 1950 Record Low: -6°F on January 24, 1882 Weather for the week ahead: Rain on Saturday. AGBC Weather Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Player FM, Spotify, Podcast Addict, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com

AGBC collects a variety of links from across the internet and analyzes them to power our links page. Links are selected and ranked based on whether they are about New York and interesting enough to share. A few times per day, this same system also re-ranks the past few hours of news links and creates our top stories page. Taking that same idea and expanding it, here are the top stories about NYC for each month of 2019, along with a bit of follow-up to see how things have progressed since they were first published. January 2019 New York City's 2019 Women's March in Photos Not quite as large as the original 2017 Women's March, but still impactful enough to earn the highest-rated news story from January 2019. The third Women's March was actually two marches after one had split from the original organizing committee. Accusations of antisemitism against organizers of the national march led local organizations to split from the group based in Washington D.C. On January 19th, both an independent group, the Women's March Alliance, and the original national group held protest marches, one on the Upper West Side and one in downtown Manhattan at Foley Square. For 2020, the Women's March Alliance plans to march near Columbus Circle, but has not released a route as of yet, and the official local chapter of the national Women's March plans a rally in Foley Square. Both events are scheduled for January 18th. February 2019 Police detective killed by friendly fire in New York City A chaotic robbery at a T-Mobile store in Richmond Hill in Queens led to the first NYPD killed in the line of duty in nearly two years. The death of Detective Brian Simonsen brought increased focus to the case and revealed the many strange details of what would have been a typical store robbery. Most striking was the revelation that, although a bystander correctly told police that the man was robbing the store with a gun and forcing employees into a back room, in the aftermath of the police response and the shooting of the suspect, the gun was found to have been fake, and Simonsen had been accidentally shot and killed by fellow police officers. When the suspect emerged from the back room holding the realistic gun, officers retreated back outside, but the suspect not only raised the gun, but made movements as if he were firing it at officers. The seven officers at the scene then fired 42 shots within 11 seconds, striking the suspect eight times and hitting two officers. A second suspect, who had served as a lookout during the robbery, was captured several days later. Sergeant Matthew Gorman, who was also one of the first to respond to the robbery, was also hit in the hip by shots fired by other officers, but survived his injuries. In an interview with local news site The City in April 2019, the suspect said he was attempting to commit suicide by cop and he expressed that he wanted to tell the family of Detective Simonsen how sorry he was, although more recently, speaking to the NY Post from Rikers while awaiting trial, he stated that the robbery was meant as a prank and that he shouldn't be held responsible for the shootings of the officers. Although Detective Simonsen's death had been the first NYPD death in almost two years, tragedy would strike again in September 2019, when Detective Brian Mulkeen was accidentally shot and killed by fellow NYPD officers during a struggle with a suspect at the Edenwald NYCHA Houses in the Bronx. March 2019 Manhattan drivers near new era that may include $11.52 tolls The top story for March was about the congestion pricing plan, which was planned as part of the budget. Although the final toll price to charge vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street hasn't been decided on, a prior study in 2017 by a state-appointed task force called for a $11.52 toll, which is being used as a baseline for what the new recommendation will actually be in 2020. The congestion pricing plan would go on to pass as part of the state budget on April 1, 2019 despite the pricing not yet being finalized. Under the current plan, pricing and enforcement systems will be studied throughout 2020 and announced at the end of the year. With details still up in the air, the earliest that congestion pricing could take effect would be 2021, but it remains to be seen how many legal challenges the various parts of the system will face, including potential last-minute lawsuits similar to those that delayed the 14th Street busway for three months this year. When congestion pricing does take effect, the funds will be used to improve the entire MTA system and install bus and bike lanes citywide. If the timeline holds true, New York will be the first city in the United States to implement congestion pricing, following world cities like Singapore, London, and Stockholm. April 2019 Toll hike makes Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge most expensive in country While the congestion pricing plan made headlines in March 2019 when it was finalized in the state budget, another toll jumped into the spotlight by April 2019, when the Verrazzano Bridge became the most expensive toll bridge in the country. Depending on your discounts and payment methods, may pay a variety of prices to cross, but the most expensive crossing, a Staten Island-bound non-E-ZPass trip, increased $2 and hit $19 on April 1st, 2019. If you're looking to cross the bridge on a budget, you can get a discount for using an E-ZPass, which will bring the price down to $12.24, and if you're a Staten Island resident, you can further chop away at the price by showing proof of residency to get a $5.50 price, or if three or more people can carpool together in a Staten Island-registered vehicle, the price drops to $3.40. The MTA-maintained bridge had daily traffic of more than 202,000 daily crossings in 2016, down from an all-time high of 219,000 in 2001, and in 2017, tolls on the bridge totaled about $417 million per year. May 2019 Brooklyn, Queens neighborhoods top list of fastest growing rental markets With May 1st being the time when New York leases traditionally expired, it's no surprise that the top story for May was about rental prices. Real estate site StreetEasy outlined their report in which housing sales were dropping while the rental market was growing, especially in Brooklyn and Queens. StreetEasy saw the biggest rental growth in the most expensive neighborhoods, which they theorized may be because people who want to live in those desirable neighborhoods are more willing to rent as sales prices have been increasing three times more quickly than rentals. Given the different rates of price increases between rentals and sales, an expensive rental may still be the smartest choice once all the costs of owning an apartment are factored in. Even with Amazon canceling plans to move to Long Island City, that neighborhood remained in the greatest demand in Queens, with Dumbo taking the priciest spot in Brooklyn. Although May 1st is no longer official the city's Moving Day, the middle of the summer is still a difficult time to change apartments, so if you're looking for a new place, consider trudging through the snow-filled streets when the lower number of renters means you'll have more bargaining power when signing a new lease! June 2019 Even Without Amazon, Rents Spike in Northwest Queens Like I said, during the summer, a city's mind turns towards real estate, and for June, real estate site Mansion Global looked at data from Douglas Elliman and Citi Habitats focused on the high end of rentals in the city. Like the StreetEasy report, Douglas Elliman found luxury rents rising in Long Island City despite Amazon's decision to cancel HQ2. Long Island City will continue to grow with or without Amazon, and the new luxury buildings rising up in the former industrial neighborhood are finding tenants willing to make it the most expensive neighborhood in Queens. Luxury rentals in Manhattan stayed the same year-over-year, with the Soho and Tribeca area remaining the priciest, with a median monthly rent of $6,150, and Dumbo the priciest in Brooklyn, with a median rent of $5,100. July 2019 NY House Dems call on city to bail out thousands of cab drivers suffering because of taxi medallion ‘crisis' As the summer moved on, the top story for July highlighted the ongoing crisis hitting yellow cab drivers, who are being impacted by ride-share companies while being left with large investments in pricey taxi medallions and business expenses. In July 2019, the Daily News covered a letter signed by 10 U.S. Congressmembers from New York who asked the city council's newly-formed Taxi Medallion Sale Prices Task Force to ensure assistance for taxi drivers and medallion owners who were suffering from a weakening medallion market and predatory lending. The letter came after a New York Times report on the hardships faced by taxi drivers, including mounting debt that led some drivers to suicide. The city was eyed as a source of assistance after the report showed more than a decade of artificially-inflated medallion prices and the city's $855 million earned from selling medallions directly and by collecting taxes on medallion sales. After an influx of mostly-unregulated ride-share companies flooded the market, prices of medallions dropped, leaving medallion owners in debt on an asset that had been sold as a sure-fire investment. For reference, taxi medallions peaked at a price of $1 million in 2013, but none of have for more than $500,000 since 2018. August 2019 NYPD officer shoots self in head in Queens home, ninth suicide of city cop this year After July's story highlighting the risk of suicide among taxi drivers, in August a similar threat was revealed among NYPD officers, when an off-duty officer took his own life, becoming the ninth officer to die by suicide in 2019. Robert Echeverria was a 25-year member of the NYPD, and his death turned the conversation toward an epidemic of officer suicides that needed special attention. According to the Daily News, another officer had taken his own life just one day earlier, and four officers killed themselves in June 2019. Sadly, by October 2019 a 10th officer would die by suicide, doubling the typical rate of suicides seen among NYPD officers and leading the city to establish confidential mental health services for NYPD members, offering free counseling and prescriptions through a partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Officers interested in seeing what services the program provides can search "NYPD Finest Care" or call NewYork-Presbyterian at 1-877-697-9355 and ask for the NYPD Finest Care counseling program. September 2019 Six hundred straphangers evacuated in Brooklyn after train's mechanical failure We couldn't escape 2019 without a story of the subway breaking down, and September certainly delivered when a Manhattan-bound 'C' Train became stuck between stations underneath Brooklyn Heights at the High Street–Brooklyn Bridge station. Although there was also smoke reported in the tunnel, the cause was determined to have been the train's emergency brakes being activated. Although that sounds like the same work of the chronic emergency brake puller arrested in May 2019, this brake was apparently automatically activated after one of the shoes that make contact the third rail and power the train lifted off and caused sparks and smoke in the tunnel. In order to evacuate the tunnel, another train was pulled to the end of the disabled train and passengers were able to walk from one to the other and evacuate through the nearby station. Thankfully only one person was treated for a minor injury, which was a much better outcome than if a train of 600 people had come to a jolting stop, where many people would have been thrown to the ground. If you happen to find yourself crawling out of a smoke-filled subway tunnel but your coworkers refuse to believe your story, you can submit a Subway Delay Verification online to receive an official confirmation that you were late due to the MTA. One train evacuation aside, according to the MTA's own data, major incidents are slowly trending down across the entire subway system after a spike in January 2018. Subway on-time performance has also been on the rise, with Andy Byford claiming on-time performance topped 80% for the first time in six years, a figure defined as a train arriving within five minutes of its scheduled arrival. October 2019 ​Videos Of Teen Arrests In Subway Spur Outrage​ November 2019 City Council Grills MTA On Fare Evasion, Homelessness, And Hiring 500 New Cops By the time October and November rolled around, the MTA was having a harder time in the news. For two months, the top stories were directed at policing in the subways. Two chaotic arrests caught on video in October spread across social media and formed protests in response to what people saw as unnecessarily aggressive actions by police in the subway. Adding to the problems raised by the videos were confusion about what the teenagers in either video were being detained for, and the confusion was amplified by the clipped nature of the videos, only showing the police response and not the events that led to any of the teens being detained. Once it was revealed that one of the arrests was over turnstile jumping, the focus turned toward the MTA and Governor Cuomo's plan to hire 500 new police officers who would be assigned to the subway system. Critics saw the 500 officers as an unnecessary addition to preexisting NYPD subway patrols and the MTA police force, and at a time when the NYPD's data showed a decrease in subway crime. During a meeting with the city council in November, the plan for the new officers was scrutinized, with questions raised on why the 500 officers, which would cost $50 million a year, were being added when the MTA was running at a deficit. The costs of police assigned to stop fare evasion could potentially put a dent in the estimated $215 million per year lost to turnstile jumping, but the methods the MTA uses to estimate those losses were also questioned, as well as whether the 500 police would even be assigned to monitor fare evasion or if they were meant for general policing. The lack of any concrete plan for the 500 officers made the public and the city council skeptical, combined with video going viral on social media at the same time showing what people already considered an overly aggressive police response to a possible turnstile jumper. December 2019 'Bus lanes are for buses': MTA rolls out enforcement cameras on Brooklyn bus line And, ending out a year of top stories, another MTA story, but one where the MTA gets some good-natured retaliation after so many critical stories in previous months. For December, bus-mounted cameras took the top story spotlight as the MTA's social media campaign for the cameras gave straphangers a chuckle. Back in September, the MTA first started having some fun introducing their bus-mounted traffic cameras by showing an animated bus taking a photo that actually zapped the delivery truck out of the way, sending the bus lane scofflaw off into some other dimension and leaving the bus lane clear. After a 60-day trial period where warnings were mailed out, the cameras began issuing actual tickets along the M15 Select Bus line in December, where the cameras had caught 15,000 total bus lane blockages during the 60-day trial period. The first casualty in December was Santa and his sleigh! In a second social media post promoting the expanding bus camera program, a B44 bus zapped Santa's sleigh out of the way after Santa left his delivery vehicle parked in the bus lane. In another animation, an M15 bus cleared the snowy streets by zapping a car with an ice ray and knocking it out of the bus lane. The cameras will also come to M14 buses to help enforce parking and stopping rules along the 14th Street busway. So that was the year in New York City news! A few quick, unscientific numbers from our database of news stories: Of the 27,556 links indexed over 2019, the most common borough mentioned was Brooklyn, followed by the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and then Staten Island. "Police" and "NYPD" appeared in 3,575 stories, with firefighting keywords like "FDNY" and "fire" appearing in 1,066 stories. Both "man" and "woman" appeared in the top 25 most-popular terms, with terms like "man" and "boy" appearing 1,739 times and "woman" and "girl" appearing 1,058 times. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Sherman Street Seating Area — 40.650827, -73.973892 — This plaza provides a nice set of benches and some old trees providing shade before you ascend the stairs to cross Ocean Parkway via the pedestrian bridge. Parks Events Recycle your Christmas tree at Mulchfest — The Parks Department and the Sanitation Department are ready to take that Christmas tree off your hands with locations across the city where they will chop up real trees into mulch that can be spread around other trees to protect them from cold weather. You'll be able to drop off your tree, and at some locations you'll even be able to see the trees get chopped into mulch and be able to take some mulch home with you to either use on your own tree or to spread around a tree along the street. Remember to remove all lights and ornaments before handing over your tree, and schedule your trip for a Saturday if you want to see the mulch-making machine in action! Check out the list of locations at nycgovparks.org and drop off your tree anytime from December 26th to January 11th and visit one of the chipping sites on Saturdays beginning at 10am to pick up a bag of mulch! If you can't make it to the park, the Sanitation Department offers curbside pick-up of trees from January 6th through January 17th, when you can place your tree outside with regular trash bags. Real trees collected curbside will also be made into mulch and used in parks across the city. Concert Calendar Here's the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Flosstradamus is playing Webster Hall on Friday, January 3rd at 9pm. Dry Reef is playing Mercury Lounge on Friday, January 3rd at 10pm. I Love The 90s with The Fresh Kids of Bel-Air is playing (Le) Poisson Rouge on Friday, January 3rd at 11pm. Ja Rule with Ashanti is playing New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 4th at 8pm. Satisfaction is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 4th at 8pm. Jessie's Girl is playing (Le) Poisson Rouge on Saturday, January 4th at 9pm. Reggaeton vs Hip Hop Night NYC is playing Bowery Ballroom on Saturday, January 4th at 10pm. Firebeatz is playing Marquee New York on Saturday, January 4th at 11pm. Wolfgang Gartner is playing Webster Hall on Saturday, January 4th at 11pm. Motion City Soundtrack with The Sidekicks is playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm. Yola is playing Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday, January 8th at 8pm. yMusic is playing Bowery Ballroom on Thursday, January 9th at 7pm. Smif-N-Wessun with Black Moon is playing Gramercy Theatre on Thursday, January 9th at 7pm. The Dead South with Legendary Shack Shakers is playing Warsaw on Thursday, January 9th at 8pm. Cimafunk is playing Webster Hall on Thursday, January 9th at 8pm. Afromondo Showcase is playing SOB's on Thursday, January 9th at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: 220 West 135th Street lost its National Historic Landmark status in 2009 when it was discovered not to have been the correct address for the home of Florence Mills Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 72°F on January 6, 2007 Record Low: -4°F on January 1, 1918 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain on Friday through next Wednesday. Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Player FM, Spotify, Overcast, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com — Buzzy 'Auld Lang Syne' by David Fifield — 'Auld Lang Syne' by Two Ton Baker and the Maple City Four

The suspect wanted in connection with abandoning two empty rice cookers in the Fulton Street subway station and one in Chelsea was apprehended around 1am on August 17th. Larry Griffin of Bruno, West Virginia was seen in video being wheeled in a wheelchair out of a building in Longwood in the Bronx by paramedics with his head slumped to the side. Emergency responders had originally arrived at the location on reports of two people possibly overdosing, then identified Griffin from the subway security camera footage that had been circulated by police. Griffin had spoken to family members in West Virginia after the bomb scare incident and claimed he had found the rice cookers outside an Asian restaurant. Griffin's cousin described him as someone dealing with mental issues who had a tendency to pick up objects off the streets. The 26-year-old also has a criminal record in West Virginia and an active warrant was out for his arrest before the rice cooker incident. He is being held on a $200,000 bond and is facing three counts of placing a false bomb. His lawyers are reportedly in talks to arrange a plea deal and he will be back in court on September 6th. More than five years after Eric Garner's death, the NYPD announced on August 19th that the officer seen on eyewitness video putting Garner in a prohibited chokehold will be fired. Police Commissioner O'Neill announced that former officer Daniel Pantaleo would be fired and the Commissioner attributed the years-long delay to the U.S. Justice Department asking the NYPD to postpone the internal NYPD investigation. The U.S. Department of Justice began an investigation in 2014 into the actions of officer Daniel Pantaleo, and in 2019, the Department of Justice, now overseen by Trump-appointed Attorney General William Barr, announced that they would not pursue civil rights charges against Pantaleo, a decision they voluntarily chose to announce one day before the anniversary of Garner's death. Pantaleo's supervisor, Sergeant Kizzy Adonis, pleaded guilty to charges of failure to supervise and will lose 20 vacation days, with Commissioner O'Neill stating "nothing about her actions on that day either caused the use of the banned chokehold or delayed the arrival of medical attention for Mr. Garner". The city medical examiner's office concluded that the methods used to detain him during arrest, combined with his respiratory health, led to his death. A chokehold is a prohibited procedure for the NYPD to use, but video from the scene clearly showed officer Daniel Pantaleo with his arm around Eric's neck. The incident ignited protests across the city and country and Garner's dying words of "I can't breathe" became a rallying cry of the Black Lives Matter movement. In 2015, the city reached a settlement with the Garner family in which they received $5.9 million in response to their wrongful death claim. 15 years ago on August 26, 2004 — Protests begin surrounding the Republican National Convention scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden Two women who were arrested in 2015 for planning terrorist bombings in the city pleaded guilty this week to charges of teaching and distributing information about the manufacture and use of an explosive, destructive device, and weapon of mass destruction. 28 years ago on August 28, 1991 — A drunken subway operator derails a '4' Train at Union Square just after midnight, killing five and injuring 121 This will be the final week if you've been meaning to take a selfie with the the marble lions at the main branch of the NYPL. The famous lion sculptures, named Patience and Fortitude, that have guarded the entrance to the library at 42nd and Fifth since 1911, will be taking a much-deserved trip to the spa starting September 2nd when their $250,000 restoration begins. Some significant cracks have formed due to water damage and the Tennessee pink marble has been dirtied by air pollution and weather conditions. The lions will be enclosed in plywood and lasers will be used to zap contaminants from the surface of the stone, while cracks will be evaluated and repaired via a variety of methods. If you'll be missing the lions during the weeks they're under repair, the NYPL's online shop even offers replica of Patience and Fortitude as bookends for $150. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: It also automatically checks MTA data before morning rush hour and sends out notifications if there are delays on any subway lines, LIRR or MetroNorth trains, and bridges and tunnels. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Macombs Dam Park — A large park situated next to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Macombs Dam has all the athletic amenities, including a baseball diamond that sits in the footprint of the 1923 Yankee Stadium. The Parks Department swapped land with the Yankees when the new stadium was built, so the new stadium sits atop the old Macombs Dam Park and vice-versa! Parks Events Movies Under the Stars: Bohemian Rhapsody — Monday August 26, 2019 at Highland Park in Queens Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Avengers: Endgame — Date: Monday August 26, 2019 near the Cyclone Summer Movies Under the Stars: Crazy Rich Asians — Date: Monday August 26, 2019 in Cunningham Park in Queens at the main park house. And now let's check in with our robot friend for the concert calendar: Concert Calendar Squeeze is playing The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Saturday, August 24th. Shawn Mendes is playing Barclays Center on Saturday, August 24th. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and Control Top are playing White Eagle Hall on Saturday, August 24th. Taking Meds, Husbandry, Rebuilder, and Substitute are playing Our Wicked Lady on Saturday, August 24th. Prevailer, For Those Who Can See, and Secret Ion are playing Buckley's on Saturday, August 24th. semaphore and Dead Empires are playing Saint Vitus Bar on Sunday, August 25th. Legion of Skanks Podcast is playing The Stand on Monday, August 26th. Lenny Kravitz is playing Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday, August 27th. Lenny Kravitz is playing Radio City Music Hall in Midtown on Tuesday, August 27th at 8pm. Billy Joel - In Concert and Billy Joel are playing Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, August 28th. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is playing Rumsey Playfield, Central Park in Midtown East on Wednesday, August 28th at 7pm. Billy Joel is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Wednesday, August 28th at 8pm. Mary J. Blige with Nas is playing Barclays Center in Boerum Hill on Wednesday, August 28th at 8pm. Kanine Records Rooftop Show, The Natvral, Bloom, Honey cutt, and Nicole Yun are playing Our Wicked Lady on Thursday, August 29th. Reaches, Dead Tooth, Chorty, and Painted Faces are playing Windjammer on Thursday, August 29th. Jonas Brothers: Happiness Begins Tour and Jonas Brothers are playing Madison Square Garden on Thursday, August 29th. Jonas Brothers with Bebe Rexha is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Thursday, August 29th at 7pm. Gladys Knight with Will Downing is playing New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, August 29th at 8pm. Electric Zoo: Evolved, 1788-L, 4B, Above and Beyond, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Anti Up, Armin van Buuren, ARMNHMR, and Bear Grillz are playing Randall's Island Park on Friday, August 30th. Jonah Matranga, Early Riser, and Stathi are playing Mercury Lounge on Friday, August 30th. Electric Zoo (Friday Pass) is playing Randalls Island in East Harlem / Randall's Island on Friday, August 30th at 3am. Electric Zoo (3 Day Pass) is playing Randalls Island in East Harlem / Randall's Island on Friday, August 30th at 12pm. Jonas Brothers with Bebe Rexha is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Friday, August 30th at 7pm. On Da Reggae Tip with Busy Signal is playing Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in Seagate on Friday, August 30th at 7pm. Soulfrito Music Festival with Farruko, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Arcangel are playing Barclays Center in Boerum Hill on Friday, August 30th at 8pm. Dionne Warwick with Peabo Bryson is playing Kings Theatre in Ditmas Park / Flatbush on Friday, August 30th at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Learn about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: Mobile food vendors and food trucks in the city are being outfitted with battery-powered location-sharing devices so the Department of Health can find them and conduct random inspections Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 103°F on August 26, 1948 Record Low: 50°F on August 27, 1885 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain on Wednesday, with high temperatures rising to 86°F on Friday. AGBC Weather Weather.gov forecast Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Player FM, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. 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Last week, I started out with a quick measles update saying that the outbreak has mostly subsided, but I want to reiterate how important it is to get yourself and any young children vaccinated before the next outbreak begins. Israel-based Ynetnews revealed this week that a 43-year-old flight attendant who had contracted measles while working on the New York to Tel Aviv route for Israeli airline El Al died this week after a long hospital stay. Rotem Amitai was a mother of three who fell ill and was admitted to a hospital in Israel, where there has been a serious ongoing measles outbreak. She had only received one dose of the measles vaccination and was therefore still susceptible to the disease. In the United States, one does of vaccine is usually administered when a child turns one year old and a second is administered before the child enters school, and in city data, 46 of the total 653 measles cases in this year's outbreak were children or adults who had only received one does of the vaccine. El Al Airlines now requires all flight attendants to be vaccinated against the disease, and it's believed that people flying home from overseas trips and returning to communities in Williamsburg and upstate in Rockland County were the initial sources of New York's current measles outbreaks. 16 years ago on August 14, 2003 — A cascading power outage plunges millions into darkness across the northeast — What began as a damaged power line and a software malfunction in Ohio led to overloaded equipment throughout the interconnected power system stretching from Canada into the northeast United States. The power surge from Ohio triggered safety systems across the region, creating what is thought to have been the most widespread outage in both United States and Canadian history and the second-most-widespread in the world. It took around two days for all overloaded components to be checked and brought back online, with some smaller areas remaining without power for nearly a week. In New York, the city and most of the state were in the dark. Traffic lights were out and elevators and the subway were stopped, leaving many commuters in need of emergency evacuation and with no way to reach their homes as night began to fall. Some stayed in office buildings, on the floors of generous co-workers who lived nearby, or even slept outside, while others attempted to walk home or catch a ride on a bus or taxi, turning Manhattan's bridges into one-way exits. Update: The suspect was taken into custody around 1am on August 17th — Police are still looking for a possible suspect in Friday morning's bomb scare where two empty rice cookers were left in the Fulton Street subway station downtown. The proximity of the station to many government offices and the sheer number of commuters that pass through the station during morning rush hour, the area was quickly evacuated and subway lines were disrupted beginning around 7:30am. Police found the large silver rice cookers to be empty and deemed the situation safe, but a third, identical rice cooker was then found next to a city trash can in Chelsea at Seventh and 16th. The rice cookers were empty, and they may have been intended as hoax devices to cause disruption. Police released stills from security camera footage showing a white man in his 20s or 30s with dark, curly hair and a distinctive tattoo on his outer forearm, and described him as a person of interest. After seeing the security camera footage, a West Virginia man identified the person as his son, who may have recently been pan-handling in the city. No further info has been released and the police are still searching for the suspect as of this recording. Although the incident brings to mind the Chelsea pressure-cooker bombing of 2016, there have also been recent scares from abandoned rice cookers, one found in a suitcase in Midtown at a 6 Train station in 2017 and another in an F Train station on the Lower East Side in 2018. 42 years ago on August 22, 1977 — 19-year-old Richard Rodriguez from Staten Island sets a Guinness World Record for longest rollercoaster ride on the Coney Island Cyclone — His record time was 104 hours and 2,350 rides during the 50th anniversary of both the coaster and Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight. Rodriguez would break the record once again 40 years later on a UK coaster with a time of over 405 hours! Here's Rodriguez interviewed in the 1978 film 'Coney Island Cyclone' by Mike Edwards. OMNY, the MTA's new fare-collecting system, sees 1 million uses in just over two months — The new MetroCard replacement is only available at 16 subway stations along the 4/5/6 and on Staten Island buses, but the tap-and-go system reached the 1 million target four times faster than the MTA has predicted. To use the system, you wave a credit or debit card or a cellphone or watch above the glowing panel. The system aims to reduce the waste and complexity of issuing disposable MetroCards since the contactless system uses your payment method directly, just like at a cash register, although there will be a refillable OMNY card once the system expands, and the MetroCard is still scheduled to be used through 2023. According to the MTA, 80% of the OMNY swipes have used mobile wallets where people have added their payment cards to their phone, since very few credit or debit cards have the built-in technology, which is different from the chips that are now seen on some cards. AGBC history: 8 years ago — Blast From The Past: Checker Cab Spotted in the West Village 8 years ago — Volkswagen Traffic Jam on Governor's Island 2 years ago — Eclipse Viewing Info for New York City 8 years ago — Earthquake felt in New York City A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. 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Saturday, August 17, 2019 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Concert Calendar Here's the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Joyce Manor and Saves the Day are playing Webster Hall on Friday, August 16th. The Catenary Wires, jeanines, and Pale Lights are playing Berlin on Friday, August 16th. MORRIE's Solitude and KIYOHARU's Elegy, Morrie, and 清春 are playing Joe's Pub on Friday, August 16th. Beck, Cage the Elephant, and Spoon are playing Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, August 17th. C. Tangana, Chaos in the CBD, deem spencer, Mike, and Sho Madjozi are playing MoMA PS1 on Saturday, August 17th. Bleeding Through, Sentinels + more at The Kingsland, Bleeding Through, Indrid Cold, Sentinels, and The Fallen Prodigy are playing The Kingsland on Saturday, August 17th. Rose Gold the Musical, Kitty, Ricky Eat Acid, and Vverevvolf are playing Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 17th. Ex Hex and Frankie and the Witch Fingers are playing Industry City Courtyard on Saturday, August 17th. Slaughter Beach, Dog and Cave People are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Saturday, August 17th. Bardo Pond and Sunburned Hand of the Man are playing Mercury Lounge on Saturday, August 17th. Cinema Cinema, Descender, Fashion Week, Frail Body, and Marée noire are playing Saint Vitus Bar on Sunday, August 18th. The 5.6.7.8's and Metalleg are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Sunday, August 18th. Sidney Gish is playing Elsewhere on Monday, August 19th. Sidney Gish is playing Elsewhere on Tuesday, August 20th. Squeeze is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 20th. KISS is playing Barclays Center in Boerum Hill on Tuesday, August 20th at 7pm. Mark Knopfler is playing Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side on Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm. Squeeze is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 20th at 8pm. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Bedouin Soundclash are playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, August 21st. Tame Impala and Velvet Negroni are playing Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, August 21st. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones with Bedouin Soundclash is playing Webster Hall in Noho / Union Square on Wednesday, August 21st at 7pm. Tame Impala with Velvet Negroni is playing Madison Square Garden in Midtown West / Chelsea / Hudson Yards on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Mark Knopfler is playing Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is playing Brooklyn Bowl in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Pat Benatar with Neil Giraldo is playing St. George Theatre in St. George / Tompkinsville on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: Hangman's Elm at the northwest corner of Washington Square Park is believed to be the oldest living tree in Manhattan, at more than 300 years old Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 97°F on August 20, 1955 Record Low: 52°F on August 22, 1895 Weather for the week ahead: Possible light rain tomorrow through Wednesday, with high temperatures peaking at 92°F on Monday. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com