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TLD Contributor Flora Theden is kicking off a weekly run-down of the best live music on the Lower East Side. Wednesday - Milkweed Hailing from Binghamton, NY, Milkweed sounds exactly like their name. Soulful Americana and bluegrass emanates from the banjo,...

Ex-Lower East Sider, guitar guru and yes, former Lo-Down contributor (see JP's Food Adventures), JP Bowersock has produced a new album, "Big Songs for Small Spaces," with the band zerobridge. They'll be celebrating the album release with a show...

With so many concerts and showcases during CMJ, it can be hard to decide which events will be worth bundling up and facing the cold for. But this Saturday, Siren Sounds PR and Willow Wood will host a CMJ...

This Wednesday, LES-based Destination Artist Touring Agency (DATA) will host their first CMJ showcase at Louie & Chan. The event boasts free admission and appearances from up-and-coming artists like  Tiny Deaths, Denitia of Denitia & Sene, and Mattie Safer. TLD contributor,...

If you’re looking for a fun, late night show after the stress and monotony of the week, perhaps you’ll find comfort in letting loose with New York-based band, The Harmonica Lewinskies this Friday.  Infusing their songs with a certain...

Mattie Safer has a rich history in New York's music scene, beginning more than a decade ago as a member of acclaimed indie rock band The Rapture. In 2002, he and his band had the first single released by...

Brooklyn-based band, Animal Years, considers Rockwood Music Hall their 'home base.' A combination of indie rock, folk and Americana, the group has a melodious sound comparable to Kings of Leon. They are celebrating their second album release tomorrow night at 9:30pm at...

Straight off the heels of releasing the first song from their latest EP and kicking off an international tour, London-based indie rock group, Yuck, will visit Bowery Ballroom this Saturday night. Having released their self-titled album in 2011 to acclaim...

Amidst all this cold winter drudgery there are still people out there thinking, singing and caring. And Toshi Reagon is one of them.  The night I saw her perform (last Wednesday) as part of her week long 30th Annual...

The Stone kicked off their 2014 residencies with a week of music from Thurston Moore and guests in tribute to Lou Reed.  Their excellent jazz lineup continues this week with saxophonist and composer Rudresh Mahanthappa. He begins his six...