1. “Diablo Love” w. Tomás Doncker Band
Date: Monday, August 19, 2013
Time: 8pm
Venue: Central Park/Mainstage (69th St. & 5th Ave, map)
Ticket: free, but $3 donation
Genre: musical
Diablo Love is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, Howlin’ Wolf along with original compositions by Tomás Doncker. This production provides audiences with a masterful live soundtrack of Blues/Soul music and sets the stage for a dynamic performance.
What would you do for love? In the pits of Hell, Baliel, a lost soul, must prove his worth or else spend the rest of eternity in the lake of fire. In order to spare his own horrific demise, Baliel goes out in search of a willing person to swap spots with him, and as a result comes upon Emma, a fledgling Harlem Gospel singer from a troubled background with big dreams of fame. As Emma works through the trials and tribulations of erecting a career with her group, Baliel appears with big promises and a plan for fame and fortune. The two embark on a joint quest to achieve both of their missions, and what once began as a task for Baliel to find his replacement quickly takes a complicated turn as he must decide between unconditional love and Diablo Love.
2. Taalika and the Taalim Tabla Duet
Date: Monday, August 19, 2013
Time: 6pm
Venue: La Mama (74A East 4th Street, btw Bowery & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, 212-475-7710)
Ticket: $20, $30
Genre: Indian classical music/tabla music
Taalika and the Taalim Tabla Duet share the power and diversity of the classical art of tabla playing. Created and composed by tabla maestro Pandit Divyang Vakil, the two groups present tabla in a high-energy performance.
Blazing new trails for female percussionists, Taalika is the world’s only female tabla ensemble, bringing women tabla artists to the forefront as performers of a male-dominated instrument.
The Taalim Tabla Duet artists are also members of Talavya, a globe-trotting percussion ensemble raising the profile of tabla worldwide. Based in New Jersey, the ensembles are associated with the prestigious Taalim School of Indian Music (www.taalim.com).
TAALIKA – WOMEN OF TABLA
Taalika is comprised of Jin Won of South Korea (also an accomplished kathak dancer), Sejal Kukadia of New York and Heena Patel of Canada. Each artist’s story is unique, but shares the common thread of uncovering a love for tabla as an adult and spending years in India learning in the traditional guru-shishya parampara under the tutelage of Pandit Divyang Vakil. Both Jin and Sejal have authored books on tabla and are teachers at the Taalim School of Indian Music.
TAALIM TABLA DUET
The Taalim Tabla Duet is comprised of Kaumil Shah and Michael (Mike) Lukshis. A native of Ahmedabad, India, Kaumil has devoted his entire life to tabla. When he is not playing or teaching tabla, he is transferring Indian rhythms onto the djembe. New Jersey native Michael Lukshis’ quick rise as a tabla player is a testament to his dedication and the unique teaching pedagogy developed by his guru, Pandit Divyang Vakil. After only 7 years of training, Lukshis was able to join his Indian (and senior) gurubhais to perform in Pandit Vakil’s ensemble Talavya. Both Kaumil and Mike are music educators at the Taalim School of Indian Music.
3. Lila Yomtoob – fundraising event for her short fictional narrative film America 1979
Date: Monday, August 19, 2013
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Cafe Nadery – Manhattan (16 W8th Street, New York, New York 10011)
Ticket: donation
Genre: film
A young filmmaker, Lila Yomtoob, is currently raising money for a production of a film documentary about her growing up as an Iranian-American during the hostage crises, called America 1979. She has received a grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council and has raised over $10,000. She wishes to reach out to the public at large in order to raise the rest of the needed funds. Cafe Nadery is pleased to echo her plea to the community.
There will be a fundraising event on Monday Aug 19th in which Lila and her producer will be there. Café Nadery is pleased to announce that a portion of the wine/beer sales during this event will be used to fund Lila’s project.
Fundraising ends August 21st! You can learn more about the project on the indiegogo page:
http://www.indiegogo.com/
4. Jay Gandhi and Nitin Mitta
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: La Mama (74A East 4th Street, btw Bowery & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, 212-475-7710)
Ticket: $25, $35
Genre: Indian classical music
5. Rob Reddy’s Tenfold
Date: Monday, August 19, 2013
Time: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Venue: SubCulture (45 Bleecker Street, downstairs, New York, NY 11012)
Tickets: $16.00 – $20.00
Genre: Jazz
This all-star, ten-piece ensemble includes some of New York’s most dynamic, sought after improvisers, including Pheeroan akLaff, Charlie Burnham, John Carlson, Brandon Ross, Oscar Noriega, Bryan Carrott, Marshall Sealy, Rubin Kodheli and Keith Witty. The music of Rob Reddy’s Tenfold further explores many of the hallmarks of Reddy’s most acclaimed projects including co-existing melodies, alternating through composed and improvised movements, and the influence of genres ranging from gospel, blues, country, modern rock and traditional to avant-garde jazz. Rob Reddy’s Tenfold will be in residence here at SubCulture every Monday in August.
6. Akshara
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 6pm
Venue: La Mama (74A East 4th Street, btw Bowery & 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, 212-475-7710)
Ticket: $25, $35
Genre: Indian classical music (Carnatic-inspired instrumental music)
Akshara is an exciting new percussion group rooted in Indian classical musical traditions. Comprised of virtuosic performers in Carnatic and Hindustani classical genres, Akshara performs an energetic blend of classical Indian melody and rhythm highlighted with solo and scale-based improvisations. The group performs original compositions by Bala Skandan, demonstrating the powerful and complex rhythmic structures inherent in South Indian classical music. Led by Bala Skandan on Mridangam, Akshara consists of Nitin Mitta on Tabla, Arun Ramamurthy and Trina Basu on violin and Jay Gandhi on flute/bansuri.
7. Food Will Win the War w. Happy Maladies, Cat Casual, Household Tales tour kickoff
Time: 8pm
Venue: Panoply Performance Laboratory (104 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, New York 11206)
Ticket: t.b.a.
Genre: Chamberrrrrr Folk
8. Naan Violence (Memphis) + Drunken Foreigner Band + Trabajo + Cody Ross Rex
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Death By Audio (49 S. 2nd St @ Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11211)
Ticket: $7
Genre: psychedelic/gamelan/psychedelic/thai/roots electronica – music
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9. Pete Rende & Bad Touch
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 9pm & 10:30pm
Venue: Korzo Restaurant (667 5th Avenue (between 19th and 20th Streets, Brooklyn, NY 11215)
Ticket: $10
Genre: jazz
Keyboardist James Carney’s valuable progressive-jazz showcase presents two strong outfits: the grouping of pianist Pete Rende, saxist Bill McHenry, bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Tyshawn Sorey (10:30pm), and saxist Loren Stillman’s outstanding working band, Bad Touch (9pm).
PETE RENDE, piano/keyboards; BILL McHENRY, saxophone; MATT BREWER, bass; TYSHAWN SOREY, drums
10. Father Figures + Helen Gillet + Happy Maladies
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Time: 9pm
Venue: Death By Audio (49 S. 2nd St @ Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11211)
Ticket: $7
Genre: Zombie Jazz
Zombie Jazz outfit Father Figures began as a Brooklyn basement band like any other — or maybe unlike any other. Instrumental jams with wild horns and trance-inducing keys, not to mention a whole host of otherworldly sounds coming from make this combo totally captivating. They will have returned from tour early the morning of this very show. Helen Gillet on cello will be bringing her wonderousness from New Orleans and the Happy Maladies will be doing the same from Cincinnati.
11. Leo Genovese
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Time: 9pm
Venue: SubCulture (45 Bleecker Street, downstairs, New York, NY 11012)
Tickets: $15
Genre: Jazz
The avant-garde pianist Leo Genovese will be celebrating the release of his new album Seeds at SubCulture on Wednesday, August 21st. The album truly showcases his ability to break beyond the conventions of jazz and explore music as a whole. Other special guests include Grammy Award-winning Esperanza Spalding, Dan Blake, Bob Gullotti, JP Jofre, Ricardo Vogt and Brian Landrus.
12.Yellowbirds & Landlady
Date: Friday, August 23, 2013
Time: 10:30pm
Venue: Mercury Lounge (217 East Houston St., New York, NY 10002)
Price: $12
Genre:
Yellowbirds, Psychedelic Folk Rock from Sam Cohen.
Landlady is an adventure pop group based in Brooklyn, the songs of Adam Schatz (keyboard and horn provider for the likes of Little Joy, Hospitality, Sleigh Bells, Those Darlins) realized by a 6 piece power band, featuring a two headed drum monster and a crew of instrumental powerhouses bringing a uniquely personal sound, led by Schatz’s vocals and Farfisa. The music takes the rock and roll instrumentation and orchestrates it dynamically, creating a sound that big, unexpected, and quite quite fun.
13. SoSaLa performing @ the Dissident Arts Festival 2013
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Venue: The Brecht Forum (451 West Street, New York)
Admission: $15
Genre: nu world trash
The annual Dissident Arts Festival 2013, a celebration of revolutionary Free Jazz, New Music, Poetry and Film, returns to Greenwich Village’s Brecht Forum for the fourth consecutive year. The Festival serves as a conduit for progressive artists and other activists to gather and engage in an all-day concert commemorating the rich heritage of movement culture. It’s the first time SoSaLa is a part of this festival.
In SoSaLa, front-man, saxophonist and vocalist Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi blends melancholic melodies with those of his native Iran. Fueled by improvisation, with lo-fi electronics, the diverse instruments make for an ambient and psychedelic take on World music.
The line up is: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi (sax and vocals), Lautaro Burgos (drums), Greg Zweiben (electric bass) and John Pietaro on vibes.
14. The Dissident Arts Festival 2013
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Venue: The Brecht Forum (451 West Street, New York)
Admission: $15
The annual Dissident Arts Festival, a celebration of revolutionary free jazz, modern music, poetry and film, returns to Greenwich Village’s Brecht Forum for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s will be dedicated to Trayvon Martin and other victims of racist assault.
The Dissident Arts Festival serves as a conduit for progressive artists and other activists to gather and engage in an all-day concert commemorating the rich heritage of movement culture. The 2013 edition encompasses a tapestry of liberation jazz and new sounds including Festival headliner Roy Campbell, poet Steve Dalachinsky, political satirist and current NYC mayoral candidate Randy Credico, veritable super-band of New Jazz UNCONSPICUOUS MEETING (with Daniel Carter, Ras Moshe , Jeff Platz, Federico Ughi and leader Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic), reeds player Blaise Siwula’s ‘TESLA COILS (with Harvey Valdes and Gian Luigi Diana), revolutionary ensemble THE RED MICROPHONE (with John Pietaro, Ras Moshe, Rocco John Iacovone, Nicolas Letman-Burtinivic), “nu world trash” band SoSaLa (led by the multi-national Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi), African percussionist OBI KAYE, poet Sana Shabazz and Festival house band, THE DISSIDENT ARTS ORCHESTRA, performing an improvised score to the Sergei Eisenstein silent classic film, BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN; the Orchestra will include cellist Gil Sellinger, bassist Laurie Towers, guitarist James Keepnews and others. There will also be a special reading of Langston Hughes‘ Kids Who Die by a guest speaker, accompanied by Ras Moshe (flute) and John Pietaro (vibraphone)
15. Truculently Audacious, Renegade Sufi, and Jimmy Lopez World Music
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2013
Time: 8pm
Venue: BrandedSaloon (603 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11238)
Ticket: $ 10
Genre: from jazz to raga-Indian music to African and Afro-Cuban beats
The members of Renegade Sufi (Jimmy Lopez, Holly Cordero, and Dawoud Kringle) have banded together to attempt an unusual feat. The bands that they each lead with share the bill at Branded Saloon on Saturday, August 24th, at 9PM.
Only $10 to see three bands. This is a show you do not want to miss. From jazz to raga-Indian music to African and Afro-Cuban beats, and everything in between, this music will take you around the world, and to new worlds!
16. TriBeCaStan
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013
Time: 9pm
Venue: Nublu (62 Avenue C, bet. E. 4th and 5th st., New York, NY 10009)
Ticket: $10
Genre: fusion of Balkan, Middle Eastern, Indian, Latin American, and African
Radically multicultural and poly-stylistic to the marrow, TriBeCaStan are one of contemporary music’s most musically diverse bands. Nestled in the heart of New York’s bustling urban sprawl lies a sonic oasis in which the sounds of the Indian sarod meet surf rock, West African kora merges with Appalachian mountain tunes, and traditional Afghan melodies mingle with East Coast loft jazz. Here Swedish nykelharpas and Pakistani taxi horns coexist in harmony (and mayhem) alongside thoroughbred jazz horns, driving grooves, exotic strings, and buzzing reeds.
17. Grex @ COMA Series
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2013
Time: 6pm – 11pm
Venue: ABC No Rio (156 Rivington Street between Norfolk and Suffolk, Lower East Side. F train to Delancey)
Ticket: sliding scale $5 to $20
Genre: jazz/free jazz/experimental
The music of Grex (Karl Evangelista-guitar, vox; M. Rei Scampavia-keys, vox; Robert Lopez- drums) has been called an “otherworldly experience” and “completely original” (Eugene Weekly), a “near-seamless blend of modern jazz, contemporary structuralist composition, indie rock, and blues rock… essential current-and-future listening” (Tiny Mix Tapes). Grex is at the forefront of what guitarist/composer Fred Frith calls “The New Song Movement,” an explosion of Bay Area musicians who take cues from both serious experimental music and pop songwriting. In summer 2013, Grex will bring this current wave of West Coast music to a brand new audience, presenting its first ever tour of the Eastern United States.
