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Treya Lam is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose cinematic songs and compositions are built on dynamic piano, ethereal vocals, meditative guitar and lush chamber-folk arrangements. Her debut album Good News was created entirely by womxn - headed by Kaki King who produced and released the record on her label. Treya joins us to discuss what it's like to make an album entirely with women from start to finish, the highs and lows of being an artist in the age of social media and how she wrote her song 'Still Here' Treya will be performing alongside Phil Pickens and Eli Lev on March 23rd at Rockwood Music Hall at 6pm tickets available here: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1826788/ www.treyamakesmusic.com
Phil Pickens, Southern transplant in New York joins us to talk about how he found his way to music as a child in Atlanta, how he wound up in New York auditioning for the Jersey Boys and about his song 'Mary The Boxer' from his debut album Cathedrals. The New York Artists Collective is proud to have Phil perform in the round alongside fellow musicians Eli Lev and Treya Lam on March 23rd at 6pm at Rockwood Music Hall - tickets available on our website www.newyorkartistscollective.com.
The Most Expensive Noise: A podcast featuring mostly true adventures from the World of Opera Episode 2: Falling in Love Overture - Intro & Theme Act 1 - Margery Booth: Opera Spy in Hitler's Germany Act 2 - Falling in Love (with Opera) Featuring the stories of tenor Alex Taite (@ucrazydog), tenor Robert Hoyt, tenor Andrew Truett, bass-baritone Bill O'Neill, tenor Phil Pickens, pianist/accompanist/coach/conductor Dr. Tamara Sanikidze Epilogue - Credits and Homework -- Placido Domingo in "I Pagliacci" https://youtu.be/cnXgBWzJG7A
Musician and songwriter Phil Pickens talks about his songwriting process, training and working as an actor and then deciding to focus fully on music, his day job solution, collaborating with other musicians, and being married to another artist. Check out his amazing work at www.philpickens.com and see him play live March 20th, 2016 at Rockwood Music Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us for episode 9 of Slant Theatre Project's live-theatrical podcast, a night of New York City-inspired storytelling locals are bound to love! In this episode, Night and Day, musicians, writers and theater artists unite to tell tales of New York’s better half — the one unseen in the harsh light of day, where heroism and hedonism emerge from the shadows. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and featuring playwright Craig Clary; actors Polly Lee, Amelia McClain, and Will Rogers; comedian Randy Pearlstein; playwright Sharyn Rothstein and visual artist Essye Klempner. Plus with the musical stylings of Phil Pickens, Scott Davis & Shira Elias.
The seventh episode of On This Island combs through this metropolis' rapidly changing neighborhoods, exploring the transformations in the people who call them home. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and featuring recording artist Ingrid Michaelson, actor Ben Graney, fitness guru Al Kavaldo, actor Keith Reddin, playwright Greg Keller, and director Will Davis. The band is led by Phil Pickens and features Ashley Grombol and Scott Davis. Recorded live at Ars Nova.
A woman stares at the falling snow out of her cushy Soho office. An English gentleman bids his unsuspecting wife adieu for what becomes a 20-year absence. Episode 6 of OTI - Wakefield - is inspired by Hawthorne's story of the same name, exploring the urban soul's urge to leave the hubbub and disappear. Hosted by Matt Dellapina, guests include David Ryan Smith, OBIE Winner Birgit Huppuch, Paul Niebanck, Sofia Alvarez, Susan Greenhill, Samuel Stricklen, Carmen Cabrera, Mat Smart, Phil Pickens, Dave Paarlberg, and Ashley Grombol.
For the 4th episode of OTI, Slant explores the fascination of doomsday and the inevitable wrecking ball of time through the lens of New Yorkers. Is the end only in our heads? Or is it right in front of us? Listen to our 12/11/12 Ars Nova show on the eve of the end of the world and decide for yourself. Special guests include John Behlmann, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Vichet Chum, Adam Knight, Nick Mills, Rachel Bonds, Erin Felgar, Britannie Bond, Amy Finkelstein, Phil Pickens, and Ashley Grombol.
For Episode #3, New (York) Religion, we’ll look at the rituals, addictions, and passions that become one’s oasis in the “godless” city of New York. From a hazy dive into foreign film to an awkward cuddle with a dolphin, we offer tales of finding light in the shadows. Featuring Isaac Oliver, Chad Goodridge, Emily Simoness, the musical brilliance of Phil Pickens and more.
A night of storytelling for the New York City life. Hosted by Matt Dellapina and including a range of musical, comedic, and visual guest artists, the evening aims to replenish the intricate charms and mysteries that first brought you to this island off the edge of America. Do come. The theme of our February President’s Day show is “Year One”. Brought to you by SLANT Theatre Project. Guests include Elizabeth Blue, Gardiner Comfort, Eloise Eonnet, Chad Hoeppner, Phil Pickens, Matt Moses, Sam Tkach, David Lee Nelson, and the folks from The Bronx Brewery.
For Episode #2 – In The Middle – we’ll travel from a decrepit lot on 13th Street to a claustrophobic middle-school crush to the cold expanse of Antarctica. Guests will include Mat Smart, MacKenzie Meehan, Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Kelly McCreary, the music of Phil Pickens, and the photography of Britannie Bond.