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| The Thing at Tompkins Square Park on August 9 |
The Thing (rock)
Originating in New York City in 2022, the Thing presently consists of vocalist/bassist Zane Acord, guitarists/vocalists Jack Bradley and Michael Carter, and drummer Lucas Ebeling. The psych-garage quartet has a penchant for rock and roll’s roots — played at twice the speed and energy. “In the Thing, we’re a collective band," says Acord. "We hang our hats on being a true band — where we all have the spotlight. I think that gives us a different edge.”
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| Brooklyn Rider at Damrosch Park on August 7 |
Brooklyn Rider (classical)
Brooklyn Rider is a string quartet, based in Brooklyn, comprised of violinists Johnny Gandelsman and Colin Jacobsen, violist Nicholas Cords and cellist Michael Nicolas. The quartet is best known for playing unusual and contemporary repertoire, and for collaborating with musicians from outside the classical music sphere.
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| Roy Hargrove Big Band at Madison Square Park on August 9 |
Roy Hargrove Big Band (jazz)
The Roy Hargrove Big Band carries forward the legacy of the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Known for fusing hard bop with hip-hop, soul, and funk, Hargrove expanded the language of jazz for a new generation. Originally formed for the Village Jazz Festival in 1995, the Roy Hargrove Big Band continues to celebrate his impact on modern music. Bruce Williams, lead alto and big band member from 1997 until Roy Hargrove’s death in 2018, now leads the band on stage.
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| Moses Patrou at Arthur's Tavern on August 6 (photograph by Seth Okrend) |
Moses Patrou (jazz)
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Moses Patrou is now New York City-based. He compliments his baritone voice that he compliments with his Hammond organ. Primarily a jazz and rhythm & blues singer, Patrou seamlessly blends elements of blues, country and pop, much like one might hear in Memphis or New Orleans.
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| Gina Benalcázar-López Big Band at Broadway Plaza on August 7 |
Gina Benalcázar-López (Latin)
Gina Benalcázar-López is an Ecuadorian-Honduran-American composer and low brass specialist. Influenced by straight-ahead jazz, latin-jazz, Latin American music, and musical theater, Ginita has performed with and arranged/composed for classical chamber groups, big band jazz ensembles, salsa bands and Broadway orchestras. She composes for her Latin-jazz ensemble, La Orquesta Esa, and is the resident arranger for New York City’s all-women salsa band, Lulada Club.
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| Sam Brown & Hearts on Fire at Skinny Dennis on August 9 (photograph by David Sussman) |
Sam Brown (country)
Sam Brown is a singer, songwriter, comedian, and actor. She regularly sings with Joe McGinty’s Losers Lounge, Scotch Bonnet, and plays solo acoustic shows. Her love of old country and rhythm & blues comes through in her songwriting and set lists. She performs with her band Hearts on Fire, specializing in '90s and '00s country hits with a mix of other classics.
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| Arta Jēkabsone at Madison Square Park on August 10 |
Arta Jēkabsone (world, jazz)
Arta Jēkabsone’s musical horizons start with simple Latvian folk song melodies, harmonies, and structures, yet can reach something more complex—closer to the world of improvisation. The unifying element is storytelling. She also finds scat singing and improvisation to be adventurous aspects of her artistry. As she once explained, improvisation is like creating instant compositions without a score, just taking risks and telling stories.
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| Sam Greenfield at Broadway Plaza on August 6 |
Sam Greenfield (jazz, pop)
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sam Greenfield is a New York City-based saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has recorded saxophone for many other prominent artists, including Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, R. Kelly, Dave Koz, Eric Roberson, Stokley, Anita Wilson, and Lotus. He records and performs his own music as well. “I love playing saxophone, writing music, hanging out with animals, and finding new ways to prepare tofu,” Greenfield wrote on his website. “Check out my music!”
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The Manhattan Beat reports on New York City's live music circuit. All articles are written by Everynight Charley Crespo. All photographs are taken by Everynight Charley Crespo, except when noted otherwise.
For a list of Manhattan venues that are presenting live music regularly, swing the desktop cursor to the right of the The Manhattan Beat home page and click on the pop-up tab "Where to Find Live Music."
For a more complete listing of upcoming performances in the New York City area, visit The Manhattan Beat's August calendar.
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