VH1 Save the Music hosts H.E.R. and Samm Henshaw at Lincoln Center Out of Doors – Aug 9, 2019

When it was announced that R&B star and multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. (aka Gabriella Wilson) would be headlining a free show at Damrosch Park as part of the summer's Lincoln Center Out of Doors series, I knew it was going to be a madhouse...and rightfully so.  Fans started lining up as early as nine in the morning to …

Oh Wonder thrills Summerstage – July 9, 2018

catch up post Electro-pop band Oh Wonder continued their 2018 tour at Summerstage in New York City's Central Park at the heels of their 2017 record "Ultralife".  Opening was singer/songwriter Sasha Sloan (aka Alexandra Artourovna Yatchenko), who's debut EP "Sad Girl" was released in April. NOTE: all photographs are copyright of Howard Shiau Photography Oh …

Chvrches celebrates with fans at the iHeartRadio Theatre – May 22, 2018

still in catch up mode Scottish electronic pop band Chvrches hosted the record release party for their latest record "Love is Dead" at iHeartRadio's tiny venue in Tribeca on a sunny day in May.  With a capacity under 200, it promised to be an intimate event.  This photographer was lucky enough to score a quick …

COUNTERFEIT gets down and dirty at Knitting Factory – May 1, 2018

(still in catch up mode) You may be familiar with British punk band COUNTERFEIT lead singer and guitarist Jamie Campbell Bower from his acting work on the Twilight trilogy, Mortal Instruments, or Sweeney Todd.  I wasn't but found out quickly as I waited on line with his many fans.  Don't let that sway you into …

K Flay slays Warsaw (yeah i know) – Mar 20, 2018

(Still in catch-up mode) After playing her sold out show at Irving Plaza, K.Flay followed it up with another incredible performance at Warsaw. Opening for her was young Brit, Yungblud (aka Dominic Harrison), who got the crowd energized with his hard hitting hip hop inspired act. Thanks to Loudie NYC for the tickets! NOTE: all photographs …

Dr. Martens Customization Tour featuring Charly Bliss – Feb 21, 2018

(Still in catch-up mode) Dr. Martens kicked off their customization tour with food, drinks, swag and a kickin' live set from Charly Bliss.  This indie pop/rock band was set to explode as they would tour later in 2018 with Death Cab for Cutie.  Baby's All Right could barely contain their infectious energy but that's exactly …

Steve Madden Presents Bishop Briggs w. Anna Shoemaker (Music Hall of Williamsburg) – Dec 11, 2017

Monday brought another show in the Steve Madden Presents series, this time with Bishop Briggs headlining and Philadelphia transplant Anna Shoemaker opening.  It was a cold day in Williamsburg but fans had started lining up around 3pm. When Shoemaker took the stage at 9pm, she couldn't contain her excitement and mentioned that this capacity crowd …

Wasn’t it just 2013? Sunflower Bean w. Beverly and Navy Gangs play Elsewhere – Nov 30, 2017

You know how you watch a TV show and the kids in the show seem to grow up so much between one season and the next?  Yeah yeah, I know it's definitely been that way since I last posted but that's also exactly how it feels every time I see Sunflower Bean.  And it's not …

Dr Martens Presents Uni with Starbenders and Yaasss at Baby’s All Right – Nov 21, 2017

Since there are huge gaps in this concert blog, we'll try to fill in as opportunity permits. I'm not sure what it is about shoe companies promoting free shows but I'm on board!  The band gets free shoes (or boots as the case may be) and the fans get to see a free concert. The …

Neon Trees celebrate their sophomore release at Bowery Ballroom – April 16, 2012

This Neon Trees show is the 2nd of many I've attended as they would quickly become the band that I have seen the most. The Trees were about to release their sophomore album "Picture Show" and had started to stream a few of the songs to their fans. The first single "Everybody Talks" had already …

Evanescence returns with self-titled record – Nov 1, 2011

Evanescence was back with the release of their self-titled album and a rejuvenated Amy Lee. The opening band was the Pretty Reckless, with Taylor Momsen from the hit TV show Gossip Girl. Taylor definitely tries to shed the good girl image from the show by dressing as provocatively as possible. She doesn't really need to …

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