Live Music Reviews and Photographs / NYC, Buffalo, Toronto, Pittsburgh
Singer Sophia Regina Allison came out during the set by her band Soccer Mommy and asked “Aren’t these free shows great? I wish I could do them all the time, but I have two cats to feed.” Nashville native Soccer Mommy played the last free show of the Central Park Summerstage lineup of concerts as …
It was fitting that Marty Diamond was honored with the SummerStage Icon Award at the 30th Anniversary Gala for the City Parks Foundation. He has helped promote free music and brought many acts to the park including tonight's performers David Gray, Sara Bareilles and Janelle Monáe. The event began with a cocktail hour that ended …
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It started off as a beautiful afternoon in Central Park but ended with lightning and a downpour. Alternative band Guster is touring on the heels of their eighth record "Look Alive" with Brooklyn-based indie band Rubblebucket joining them for the last couple of shows. This Summerstage show was a benefit to support the City Parks Foundation. Rubblebucket …
Continue reading "Rubblebucket shone but Guster rained out at Summerstage – Aug 8, 2019"
It was a beautiful Sunday night at Summerstage in Central Park as we looked forward to hearing the smooth sounds of Corinne Bailey Rae, José James and Ruth B. Bailey Rae has been touring the whole summer and New Yorkers were lucky enough to see her for free! The evening was kicked off by Ruth …
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Since I was born in Taiwan, you'd think I would have some clue regarding music coming out of the tiny island in Asia but I don't. After being immersed in English and American culture (as it were), all of my musical experience came from American radio and bands touring the States. Little did I know …
Continue reading "Taiwanese Waves roll over Summerstage – Aug 3, 2019"
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 …
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This was at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park as part of the Good Morning America series of concerts. I've never been a huge fan of these early morning shows but getting VIP access and the good lighting ensures I can get quality shots. NOTE: all photographs are copyright of Howard Shiau Photography Video Neon Trees …
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