Live Music Reviews and Photographs / NYC, Buffalo, Toronto, Pittsburgh
During the late 80s and early 90s, you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing one of Richard Marx’s many hits. Outside of his singing career, his songwriting and producing was even more prolific, producing hits for legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Luther Vandross, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban. If you were dating during those years, you knew Richard Marc would be on your mix tape.
NOTE: All photos are copyright of Howard Shiau Photography except for setlist photo thanks to Gabrielle Pires I have to admit that for much of the late 1990s / early 2000s, I was working so much that I didn't pay too much attention to music that was coming out during that time. It wasn't until …
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As an introvert, there are some weeks where I just don't want to get out to concerts. Even though being in a large crowd can be a very lonely experience, it's sometimes nice to just have fewer people around. During the last week of February, I skipped full shows and stopped by the Paste Studio …
East coast met west coast at Paste Studio on Feb 12th. We started with LA band Saint Motel with their cool LA vibe and finished the afternoon with soulful sounds from Brooklyn based Ron Pope. Both are on tour right now so catch them while you can. Click on photos to enlarge Saint Motel Ron …
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I always believed punk bands lose their anger as they get older, become more successful, etc. Sir Bob Geldof, Boomtown Rats frontman and the driver behind Band Aid, throws all of that out the window. He is still angry, whether it's about disco and "shit rock", as he calls it, or the political situation in …
Continue reading "Legendary musician and activist Bob Geldof talks to Paste Studio – Feb 11, 2020"
You know you're doing something right when your debut LP is nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best Americana Album. At just 22 years old, Madison Cunningham has done just that with her record "Who Are You Now". While she did not win the award, it shows how mature and respected her music is within …
Continue reading "Madison Cunningham provides her fans a double dose in NYC – Jan 28, 2020"
Songland contestant Sam De Rosa, a native New Yorker who now lives in LA, was visiting family for the holidays but took the time out to come over to Paste Studio to play a set. Recently signed to Monument Records, she played three songs including her first official single "Pill for This", which she wrote …
Continue reading "Sam De Rosa kicks off the new year at Paste Studio – Jan 6, 2019"
Starting off part two of my top shows of 2019 with three shows at Madison Square Garden. As I noted in my previous post, it's been an epic year. The Who at Madison Square Garden - September 1, 2019 The Who (Madison Square Garden) - 1 September 2019 When a legendary band from your childhood …
Named one of the top 100 guitarists ever by Rolling Stone Magazine, Robert Randolph & the Family Band have been bringing bluesy funk to audiences for a long time. In August, they released their eighth studio album "Brighter Days" and the music is still going strong. Randolph came into the Paste Studio NYC with "Family" …
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With a successful forty plus year career behind her, you might think that Gloria Gaynor would sit back and enjoy life...and enjoying life she is! She has a new studio record ("Testimony") out and continues to perform. She says that she just loves to sing and, unlike some "divas" out there, having a million demands …
Continue reading "Gloria Gaynor gives “Testimony” at Paste Studio – Nov 21, 2019"
Lili Trifilio started writing music in school and in her parents' house, channeling the emotions of relationships and breakups. Starting as a solo act, she had released an EP in 2016 when she formed Beach Bunny with guitarist Matt Henkels, bassist Aidan Cada, and drummer Jon Alvarado. Her writing has been prolific, releasing four EPs …
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Bay area teen Maia, known as mxmtoon, found some time in her busy New York schedule to stop by Paste Studio. Her first studio album "The Masquerade" was released in September, only nine months after her debut EP "Plum Blossom" came out. She's obviously a prolific writer and, why not? She writing about her life …
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NOTE: all photos are copyright of Howard Shiau Photography Canadian rocker JJ Wilde has been on a touring whirlwind over the last several months and November 12th saw her first headlining show at NYC's Mercury Lounge. Her debut record "Wilde Eyes and Steady Hands", just released back in June, is raw and full of emotion, …
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After being jetlagged and getting up to go to the gym at 6am, you'd think Josephine and Anthony of Oh Wonder would be exhausted as they arrived at Paste Studio in the late afternoon. Nope. They were as upbeat and peppy as ever. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen either of them in …
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Tokyo Police Club frontman Dave Monks has been a busy man. After recording TPC with the band in 2017, he was already taking those first steps towards his second solo record "On A Wave" which was released on October 18th. Monks stopped by Paste Studio to play some songs and talk about the new record. …
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The first time I heard the squeaky poppy voice of Eva Hendricks, Charly Bliss was opening for Veruca Salt at Webster Hall in 2015. Fast forward to 2019 and two albums later, they have been touring non-stop as both a headliner and opening for bands like Death Cab for Cutie and PUP. Their sophomore album …
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In anticipation of their sophomore studio album "Lonely Generation" (release date Jan 10, 2020), Echosmith spent a few days in NYC promoting the upcoming record. This is their first album since 2013's "Talking Dreams" when they burst into our collective consciousness with "Cool Kids". A lot has happened to the Sierota siblings (Sydney - vocals/keyboard, …
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If you were dating in the late 80s, Richard Marx were a staple of your mixtape. Nowadays, a mixtape means a completely different thing than it did back then but Marx plans to be a part of it as he will be releasing his first studio album in six years with "Limitless" on February 7th. …
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Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer...Kat Cunning is doing it all. Besides acting in HBO's the Deuce and Netflix's Trinkets, she has new music out and will be touring soon. She stopped by Paste Studio on Monday to play a few songs. After playing her latest single "For the Love", Cunning talked about the story behind the …
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Talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Grace Potter stopped by Paste Studios on Wednesday as she begins to promote her upcoming solo album “Daylight” set to be released on October 25th. This will be her first studio album since “Midnight” in 2017, which had a more pop/dance vibe. If the first single "Back to Me" (released last …
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