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Perp Walk: [L-R] Joe O’Carroll (guitar), Roger Clark (drums), Bunny Hirsch (bass). (Photo Credit: Grumpy Bert)In a recent interview with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross [http://www.npr.org/2016/05/02/476449645/a-personal-history-of-l-a-punk-it-was-a-free-for-all-for-outcasts] , Exene Cervenka and John Doe of X [https://youtu.be/Exs-mcKApxI], along with guitarist
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Perp Walk will play Hank’s Saloon this Thursday, May 5. [L-R] Bunny Hirsch, Roger Clark, and Joe O’Carroll (Photo courtesy of Perp Walk)Last Tuesday, Roger Clark successfully fought off a ninja attack. Armed with nothing more than an umbrella, the news reporter scared off two seasoned sword
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Screenshot via GigblocA lot of the best up-and-coming bands get their start playing small, but memorable gigs in local clubs across New York and Brooklyn. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, this roster include The Velvet Underground, The Talking Heads, and Sonic Youth. In the 90s, 00s, and today,
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Screenshot of Gigbloc AppThe Velvet Underground. The Talking Heads. Sonic Youth. These are iconic New York bands of 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s that got their start in small clubs and playin, memorable gigs. Digable Planets. TV on The Radio. Parquet Courts. These bands represent a sliver of brilliant Brooklyn bands
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Screenshot of Gigbloc AppThe Velvet Underground. The Talking Heads. Sonic Youth. These are iconic New York bands of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s that got their start playing memorable gigs in small clubs. Digable Planets. TV on The Radio. Parquet Courts. These bands represent a sliver of brilliant Brooklyn bands
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King Solomon Hicks (Photo: the artist)There aren’t that many musicians who can boast seven years of professional experience before they’ve celebrated their 20th birthday. (Mozart comes to mind, but he hasn’t been gigging much lately.) “King” Solomon Hicks [http://kingsolomonhicks.com/] is another member of that
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Photo courtesy of Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]. With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball
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Photo courtesy of Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]. With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball
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James Nyoraku Schlefer, Grand Master of the Japanese bamboo flute, or shakuhachi. (Photo by An Xiao)A Grand Master lives among us. The Park Slope neighborhood is well-known for its breadth of artistic talent and historic knowledge. On Saturday, September 26, Brooklyn native and long-time resident ]ames Nyoraku Schlefer [http:
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Laolu Senbanjo. Photo by Jide Alakija [http://www.alakija.com/]Laolu Senbanjo [http://www.laolusenbanjo.com/] was born and raised in Ilorin, Nigeria, became a human rights lawyer in his home country, and is now a full-time artist living with his family in Ditmas Park. A visual artist and musician
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Photo via Lavender Blues [https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic/photos/pb.284597691659591.-2207520000.1433877292./758199100966112/?type=3&theater] Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? From sing-alongs at Lark Cafe to exploring Prospect Park, there are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in
Events
Sycamore will be throwing its Spring Fried Chicken & Waffles party on Sunday. Photo via Buttermilk Channel [https://www.facebook.com/buttermilkchannel/photos/a.304198422949377.62231.208220712547149/385707141465171/?type=1&theater] , which will be providing the food.Happy Thursday, neighbors! This weekend, you can watch the guitarist and musical