The effortlessly charming and humorous Nellie McKay performed in the fourth Oval Lawn series concert last night. She sang a mix originals and covers that spanned the gamut of genres, starting the night with a melodic piano original and then moved from rock to reggae to jazz. The audience was enamored with Nellie’s effervescent wit… Read more
Another hot morning here in Madison Square Park, but we had a wonderful Spanish-filled start of the day with Moona Luna. The band sang “Vamos, Let’s Go!” and “H20″, all interchanged between Spanish and English with a hint of Spanish flair. The band had a successful post July Fourth oncert as everyone in the Oval… Read more
James Maddock kicks off the 2012 Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series. British-born and New York-based, Maddock effortlessly translates the aspirations and longing of his ever-growing legion of followers into song. Winning the NY Music Award for Best Americana Album for his 2010 release, Sunsrise on Avenue C and in the same year winning Best… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-music-james-maddock-and-band
Nellie McKay is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and former stand-up comedienne, noted for her critically acclaimed albums. McKay has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum in the Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera and performed onscreen in the film PS I Love You, as well as writing original music for… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-music-nellie-mckay
Carter’s most recent release Reverse Thread takes us through the world of hypnotically beautiful African folk melodies. Lauded as one of the finest violinists of her generation, Carter captures both the essence and allure of the original music through a lens of contemporary interpretation. To achieve the uplifting and stirring result, Regina added an accordion… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-music-regina-carters-reverse-thread
Closing the 2012 season is acclaimed R&B legend, Bettye LaVette. LaVette is an American singer-songwriter with a 2011 Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues Album.” In 2004, The Blues Foundation selected “A Woman Like Me” as “Blues Comeback Album of the Year,” and was the 2008 award winner for “Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist” at… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-music-bettye-lavette
NOAM PIKELNY AND FRIENDS | 5PM Virtuosic banjo player Noam Pikelny headlines MSPC’s 10-year anniversary July 4 celebration with his band of friends including Aoife O’ Donovan (Crooked Still), Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers), Dominick Leslie (The Deadly Gentlemen), Sam Grisman (The Deadly Gentlemen) and Alex Hargreaves. Part of the acclaimed bluegrass group Punch Brothers and… Read more
Join us for an evening of stellar folk music with Suzzy and Maggie Roche, Sloan Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche. **Tonight’s concert will be held on our rain location by the Shake Shack. Closest entrance on 23rd and 5th. Suzzy and Maggie Roche have been singing together for most of their lives. Together with sister,… Read more
Shine and the Moonbeams, a unique soul band for families, create a soulful musical extravaganza that captures the sweetness, uncertainty and simplicity of youth. Shine and the Moonbeams are singer-songwriter Shawana Kemp and guitarist John Heagle, two New York musicians who have collectively been in every musical genre from musical theatre to the circus.
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-shine-and-the-moonbeams
It’s a Father Goose dance party! From the Grammy award winning group Dan Zanes and Friends, join Father Goose and his band on this musical flight through different cultures with the Goose’s energetic mix of reggae, hip hop, funk, folktales and other Caribbean flavors, which promises to have the entire family dancing! Closing out the… Read more
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/mad-sq-kids-father-goose-2
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