June 22, 2008 - June 28, 2008 Archives

SALIF KEITA / HAALE Known as the “Golden Voice of Africa”, KEITA blends the traditional griot music of his own Mali with sounds from Guinea, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal, along with influences from Cuba, Spain, and Portugal. “Keita’s voice leaps out of every song with tender urgency.” (NY Times) Persian rock goddess HAALE’s enchanting vocals soar over her band’s amplified rumble, which serves “as a reminder of the extent to which rock bands like the Doors and the Velvet Underground turned to the East for their hypnotic efforts.” (NY Times) -- this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

Yael Naim w/ David Donatien, Piers Faccini, and Herman Dune A multilingual chanteuse and her studio collaborator headline an evening of French-based songwriters with subtle storytelling styles. This Paris-born, Israeli folk singer of Tunisian decent has a distinctively global perspective. After a decade of classical piano lessons, Yael Naim teamed up with West Indian producer David Donatien, who encouraged her to use her vocal gifts in her native language of Hebrew. In addition to creating the Billboard hit, “New Soul,” together they dared to cover Britney Spears’ pop hit, “Toxic,” and artfully transformed it into a sensual ballad. Her current album, Yael Naim, is the first Israeli solo release to be a Top 10 hit in the United States. International phenomenon Piers Faccini stunned the London scene a decade ago when he began transforming his moving poetry into intense acoustic compositions. He effortlessly blends African rhythms, folk and rock sensibilities, and heart-wrenching lyrics to create unique emotional dialogues with his audiences. His latest album is Tearing Sky. With roots based in France, Sweden, and NYC, the anti-folk band Herman Düne cites Daniel Johnston, The Mountain Goats and Cat Power as influences. Highly prolific, they have five albums to their credit in addition to numerous side projects and collaborations with Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip), Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches), Laura Hoch, etc. Their single "I Wish That I Could See You Soon" was #89 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.--- this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

With virtuosic physicality and vibrant movement, DOORKNOB COMPANY'S ten dancers, a brass ensemble and three vocalists create a world of optimism and miraculous happenings. Repeat performances June 24 - 26 this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

Classical jazz bearing modern & world music influences, drawing on styles from Latin traditional to country, pop to bebop this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

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It Is It a comedy series Hosted by Adam Lowitt Featuring: Wyatt Cenac, The Daily Show Rob Cantrell, Last Comic Standing Brian Kiley, Late Night w/Conan O'Brien Dan Dratch, Monk Noah Garfinkle, Totally JK Monday June 23rd 8pm-10pm at Pianos 158 Ludlow at Stanton FREE this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

Monday, June 23 – Bride of Frankenstein Boris Karloff's Frankenstein takes a bride, the magnificently-coiffed Elsa Lancaster. this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

For its 13th consecutive year, NBC’s TODAY show is bringing together the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. This year’s “Toyota Concert Series on TODAY” kicks off with a special performance by the Grammy-award winner Alicia Keys on Monday, April 21. The “Toyota Concert Series on TODAY” will continue its tradition of bringing TODAY viewers the hottest artists in the industry continuing all the way into the fall. America’s favorite morning program will also feature some surprise guests and blasts-from-the-past performances, which will be announced throughout the series. Fans and visitors are encouraged to join us on the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY’s Window on the World Studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

June 24- Corina Bartra - Afro-Peruvian Brazilian Jazz. Corina Bartra is a vocalist-percussionist who has studied rhythms from around the world and incorporated various influences into her music. She is known for blending original jazz compositions with the rich, magical traditions of Afro-Peruvian and Brazilian music. this calendar is brought to you by BrooklynVegan

Mavis Staples Stephanie McKay --- this calendar brought to you by BrooklynVegan