NYC: Save The Date – 11/11/11 – #OccupyCentralPark
Posted by The G on November 6, 2011 under GNN | 
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Occupy Central Park - 11/11/11
For more info, go to http://www.occupycentralpark.org
Review: A Conversation With Lindsey Buckingham at 92Y, NYC
Posted by The G on November 5, 2011 under Encounters with G, G Reviews | 3 Comments to Read
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Lindsey Buckingham at the 92Y in New York
Some people will always remember the 5th of November. I’ll always remember the 4th of November, 2011. It’s the day that I met one of my musical gods – Lindsey Buckingham. The 92Y in New York presented an hour and a half program called “A Conversation with Lindsey Buckingham,” and it was a die-hard fan’s dream come true. He was interviewed by Anthony DeCurtis, who is obviously a fan of Lindsey’s music, so the discussion was relaxed, open, honest and it really felt like eavesdropping into the mind of one of the biggest musical geniuses of my lifetime. So many questions I’ve been dying to know the answers to were answered as Lindsey Buckingham talked about everything from his love for the Brian Jones era of the Rolling Stones to the creative genius and madness of Brian Wilson to the changes of the marketability of music, some of his current favorites (including Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend and Dirty Projectors), his kids listening to the music of Katy Perry to getting to and being in a place where his life is totally enriched by being a family man – which wasn’t always the case in the “glory days” of Fleetwood Mac. He was even asked what he would have done if Fleetwood Mac didn’t happen and though Lindsey found the question to be interesting, he said it was too hard to speculate but he also reiterated the magic event of himself and Stevie Nicks getting the opportunity to become members of Fleetwood Mac and how it changed the direction their lives took.
Lindsey has a new solo album, the excellent “Seeds We Sow,” and he talked about how the album came about, as well the differences between being a solo artist and being with a super group such as Fleetwood Mac – the small machine and big machine, as he put it. Lindsey Buckingham has clearly thought through his incredible journey and is incredibly optimistic about his outlook on life. This conversation was very intimate and from reading recent interviews, it’s interesting to see how his words can get twisted. For example, he prefaced rumours (pun sort of intended) of getting back together with Fleetwood Mac and he was honest by saying, Lindsey, Stevie, Mick and John are down for it, times are being scheduled for 2012 for the Mac to get together, but also things can change because that’s just how life goes sometimes. The press likes to turn that into definite statements.
Lindsey fans – read on – there’s info about Buckingham Nicks after the jump!
NYC – Save The Date – Ari Lankin’s “Windows of Self” Exhibit
Posted by The G on October 5, 2011 under Artsy Fartsy | Be the First to Comment
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Roarrr by Ari Lankin
New York! Save the date – October 12, 2011. Ari Lankin’s latest solo show “Windows of Self” will be celebrating its opening night from 6 - 8:30 pm at RL Fine Arts located at 39 West 19 Street Suite 612 (between 5 and 6 avenues). I’ve been fortunate to tour Ari’s studio and he’s incredibly talented and prolific! He does it all from realism to abstract painting and he has made a name for himself from his infamous “on location” paintings. You can preview more of his works on Ari Lankin’s official website. Don’t miss “Windows of Self.” See you there!
Sam Sparro Makes Live Return In New York
Posted by The G on October 4, 2011 under G Reviews | Be the First to Comment
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Sam Sparro
Sam Sparro is back! The electro-funkateer performed his first live gig in New York in quite some time on October 3, 2011 at Dominion. It was my first time at the venue and I had fun. The sound was great and the venue is small and intimate (read: if any of your favorite performers play there – GO!) The night began with a DJ set from Nomi Ruiz of Jessica 6 and she spun some great tracks from The Rapture and her former band Hercules and Love Affair. I’ve never seen Sam Sparro live before tonight and I am so glad I got a chance to catch him doing what he does best – funking up the stage! Musically he sounds a bit like Prince meets Daft Punk and that works just fine, according2g. What has Sam been up to since his self titled 2008 debut album? From the lyrics of his new songs, he was getting his heart broken, getting betrayed by those closest to him, realizing that fame and all its trappings can bring you down and also discovering that it’s up to you to choose to live a happy life. No person or objects can decide that for you.
Sam Sparro
Though the lyrics tended to be heavy and sad at times, if you liked his first album, you’ll love the new songs. Sam Sparro also told the crowd how great it was to be back playing for us and everyone in the audience returned the love. He also applauded the protesters at #OccupyWallStreet and what he said rings true – it’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. I was very happy to see that he is also taking a stand in the fight against the fat cats on Wall Street that are robbing from the poor to give to the rich. Sam’s band was funky as hell and there were many sing-a-longs throughout his hour long set. In addition to new songs, we also got to hear classic tracks such as “Pocket,” “21st Century” and “Black and Gold.”
I spoke with Sam after the show and he told me that his new album will be released next April. While we wait for the album to come out, we can hunt down the person that broke cutie-pie Sam Sparro’s heart. How could anyone hurt someone so nice and so funky?! You can see a picture of Sam and I after the jump as well as the set list. I haven’t had this much fun with someone named Sam in a very long time, so thanks for that!
Nomi Ruiz
Rude and Reckless/Musicians at Steven Kasher Gallery
Posted by The G on July 22, 2011 under Artsy Fartsy | Read the First Comment
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Laura Levine: Musicians / Rude and Reckless: Punk, Post-Punk Graphics 1976 - 1982. Now showing at Steven Kasher Gallery in NYC through August 19, 2011
Fans of the modern golden age of music will not want to miss two great exhibits showing simultaneously at Steven Kasher Gallery in New York. First up is “Musicians” by Laura Levine. On display, you’ll see rarely seen photos of musical legends from The Clash and Joey Ramone to Boy George, Madonna, Siouxsie Sioux, Bjork and Run DMC.
Annie Lennox by Laura Levine
In the other portion of the exhibit, Rude and Reckless: Punk, Post-Punk Graphics 1976-82, you’ll see rock and roll posters and ephemera from some of the best bands and singers to ever grace the stage including David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, The Stranglers, The Cure and Joy Division.
Partial Gallery View
Madonna by Laura Levine
Partial Gallery View
Both exhibits are showing until August 19, 2011 at Steven Kasher Gallery in New York (located at 521 West 23rd Street) so don’t miss your chance to see so many great rock and roll artifacts housed in one place!
