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Every once in a while, an artist comes along who changes everything.
Producing something completely new and meaningful, this person fills a void within the fabric of our culture—a hole we didn’t even know was there. Past generations have laid claim to this type of iconoclast—Liszt, Warhol, and Coltrane are among the
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Just Announced: Gordon Gano and the Ryan Brothers
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Gordon Gano, frontman and songwriter for the seminal band, The Violent Femmes, is one of the most influential and revered songwriters in alternative rock music. He has influenced bands such as Weezer, Arcade Fire, Interpol, and Gnarls Barkley, who recently recorded “Gone Daddy Gone” for their hit record St. Elsewhere. Brothers Billy
Just Announced: Novalima and Chicha Libre with R-Tronica
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Since its formation in 2001, Novalima has been breaking down boundaries, uniting seemingly irreconcilable genres, communities and generations to create an inspiring movement that has revolutionized the music scene in their native Peru. Founded by four friends from Lima with a shared passion for both traditional Afro-Peruvian music and modern DJ culture,
Just Announced: Jenny Lin with Stephanie & Saar Duo
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Jenny Lin is one of the most respected young pianists today, admired for her adventurous programming and charismatic stage presence. Her ability to combine classical and contemporary literature has brought her to the attention of international critics and audiences. She has been acclaimed for her “remarkable technical command” and “a gift for
Listen: Doveman
Listen to Doveman’s “Breathing Out,” a track from his forthcoming album (untitled).
Doveman will be performing at LPR along with members of The National and Sam Amidon on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm.
Find more information here….
CIAM mp3
Listen to a CIAM mp3.
If you like Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, or Lou Reed you will like this.
CIAM will be at (le) Poisson Rouge on Wednesday, May 27. For more information and to buy tickets, click here….
Just Announced: John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes With Live Film Accompaniment (David Broome, Piano; Rresented by Red Light New Music)
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A versatile musician, David Broome has experimented and performed in nearly every genre from classical to rap, jazz, gospel, musical theater, big-band, and heavy metal among others. The NY Times has described him as a “deft and focused” performer, and his recitals of solo and chamber repertoire, as well as his own
Just Added: NOW Ensemble Added to the So Percussion, Gutbucket, and Newspeak Show
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NOW Ensemble is a dynamic new music group dedicated to commissioning and presenting works by emerging composers. With its unique instrumentation of flute, clarinet, electric guitar, double bass, and piano, NOW Ensemble brings a new sound to chamber music, and a new artistic vitality for the next generation of musicians, composers,
Just Announced: Orchestra Baobab
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Orchestra Baobab are one of Africa’s great iconic bands, creators of one of the world’s most sublime and truly distinctive pop sounds. Founded in 1970, Orchestra Baobab fused Afro-Cuban rhythm and Portuguese Creole melody with Congolese rumba, high life and a whole gamut of local styles – kickstarting a musical renaissance in
Just Announced: Dark Dark Dark with Son Lux
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Dark Dark Dark
Check out the Daytrotter Session with Dark Dark Dark…
If you listen, the story of the band Dark Dark Dark is woven into the haunting songs of their debut album, “The Snow Magic”. It’s a story of love and heartache, death and loneliness and the persistent sense of hope
Johann Johannsson Announces First Ever US Tour
That is kind of exciting on it’s own – but even more exciting that his first ever US performance… is going to be at LPR. And then…his second ever US performance is going to be at LPR. Bam.
JUNE 25 : NYC, NY. – LE POISSON ROUGE [2 SHOWS]JUNE 26 : BOSTON, MA.- CAMBRIDGE YMCA
Just Announced: Philippe Quint
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From the moment he takes the stage, Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint captivates his audience with his charismatic presence. Beyond his recognized star power, Mr. Quint is often lauded for a ìsearingly poetic lyricismî (Daily Telegraph, UK) in repertoire that ranges from Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms to the leading composers of our
Little Boots Show Reviewed
Brooklyn Vegan and The Music Slut were both in attendance for the Little Boots show at LPR this past Monday.
From The Brooklyn Vegan…:
“The singer, dressed in gold, spoke minimally during her 10-song set, instead communicating through the songs of her forthcoming album, Hands, due in June. The tracks were all polished, poppy
Just Announced: So Percussion with Gutbucket and Newspeak
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Called “astonishing and entrancing” by Billboard, “brilliant” by the New York Times, So Percussion is one of the most innovative percussion quartets working today. Coming together at Yale’s graduate program, So Percussion is devoted to the conceptual dreamscapes of Reich, Iannis Xenakis, John Cage, and others. Called “a must-hear” by Billboard, their
Just Announced: Meta & the Cornerstones
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When you first meet Meta, of Meta and the Cornerstones, he emits pure musical talent and a humble spirit in his 6.3ft slim frame. Then, when you meet the band members of the Cornerstones you realize that you are in the presence of a group that is about to change the dynamic
"Philip Glass, in the round and seated"
A nice review of last night’s “Signal performs Philip Glass” concert in the New York Times….
The conductor Brad Lubman formed the new-music chamber orchestra Signal just over a year ago, and it is already considered one of the most vital groups of its kind. Its specialty is music by composers who were once
Just Announced: The Martinez Brothers Party
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If you’ve ever seen the Martinez Brothers spin, you know that what separates Chris and Steve Martinez from the rest of the pack isn’t just their skills, but their seemingly limitless energy.
What sets apart the Martinez Brothers is their spirit.
Oh, and another little thing: their age.
By now you’ve heard
Just Announced: The Freedom Party
The Freedom Party NYC…, NYC’s #1 Dance Party Every Friday 6 Years and Counting!!!Featuring Resident DJs every week… DJ Cosi, DJ Herbert Holler, DJ Marc SmoothEvery Friday throughout the summer at LPR.
LPR is hiring
Interested in working at LPR? We’re currently hiring wait staff. go here… for more information and things.
Just Announced: Signal performs Steve Reich’s Double Sextet
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Signal performs Steve Reich’s Double Sextet (Pulitzer Prize concert and party)
An impromptu concert and celebration on the occasion of Steve Reich’s recent Pulitzer Prize win, with the composer in attendance. Conductor Brad Lubman will lead Signal in an all-live version of Double Sextet (2006) for 12 instrumentalists; also on the program
Just Announced: Alarm Will Sound perform Aphex Twin
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Commemorating the five-year anniversary of their groundbreaking Acoustica album, the 20-piece chamber orchestra Alarm Will Sound returns to New York with a program of arrangements from electronic composers Aphex Twin, Autechre, and Mochipet.
BIO:Alarm Will Sound is a 20-member band committed to innovative performances and recordings of today’s music.
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Just Announced: Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
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“A big, broad musical vocabulary came together easily, without jump-cutting or wrenching shifts of style. Mr. Argue made all these elements belong together naturally.” — Ben Ratliff, New York Times
Vancouver-born, Brooklyn-based composer Darcy James Argue is the ringleader and mastermind behind Secret Society, an 18-piece band devoted to his cunning original
Special Discounted Tickets available for Black Strobe and DOPPLEREFFEKT Shows
Special offer! Get $4 off when you buy advance tickets to both Black Strobe and Dopplereffekt! Click here to read more and purchase these combo tickets.…(There are some free MP3s at the bottom of this post as well.)
BLACK STROBE w/ ARNAUD REBOTINI & DJ EAMON HARKINThursday, May 14, 11PMBlack Strobe fuses together traces
