Best New Bands » Brooklyn Bowl http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Howlin’ Rain Soaks Mercury Lounge http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/howlin-rain-soaks-mercury-lounge/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/howlin-rain-soaks-mercury-lounge/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:44:45 +0000 Is it just me, or does there seem to suddenly be a surge of classic epic rock song revivalists emerging? Not necessarily new bands, but bands that are just now starting to get wider recognition and appreciation; and sure, brand new bands too. Falling more into the former category is Howlin’ Rain, a San Francisco-based

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  1. Vetiver Dives Into New Songs at Mercury Lounge I realized last night that it’s quite possible that I see more shows at Mercury Lounge than anywhere else. I walked up to see Vetiver with Luke Rathborne, and the bouncer informed that he didn’t need to see my ID...
  2. Fences Fills The Mercury Lounge With Beauty When Christopher Mansfield and his band, the group known as Fences, stepped out of the dressing room to perform at The Mercury Lounge in New York on Friday evening and walked on stage, it’s as if it had been mere...
  3. Other Lives Create Dramatic Soundscapes at Mercury Lounge Early shows in the summer always feel strange to me, since it’s just so bright outside. Last night (or day), I checked out the early show at Mercury Lounge where Other Lives played, with Ravens & Chimes as support. Even...
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  1. Check out Robbers on High Street at Brooklyn Bowl Tonight Photo by Lizzie Leigh Tonight is the second installment of Robbers on High Street’s residency at Brooklyn Bowl, and its as good a time as any to check out this band that sounds straight out of the 60’s British invasion...
  2. The London Souls Rock N’ Roll All Over Brooklyn Bowl Brooklyn Bowl has taken a while to grow on me as a venue, but I have to admit they’ve got a great space, and there’s no denying what a great combination a venue/bar/bowling alley/restaurant is. They’ve branded themselves well, and...
  3. The Heavy Pets Roll Into The Brooklyn Bowl On Friday evening, jam band fans from across the boroughs (and state) found the Brooklyn Bowl in Willamsburg and celebrated music. More specifically, they gave their ears to the evening to a pair of very capable hosts: Florida’s The Heavy...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/ring-in-the-new-year-with-deer-tick-at-brooklyn-bowl/feed/ 0 Check out Robbers on High Street at Brooklyn Bowl Tonight http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/check-out-robbers-on-high-street-at-brooklyn-bowl-tonight/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/check-out-robbers-on-high-street-at-brooklyn-bowl-tonight/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:25:03 +0000 Photo by Lizzie Leigh Tonight is the second installment of Robbers on High Street’s residency at Brooklyn Bowl, and its as good a time as any to check out this band that sounds straight out of the 60’s British invasion scene. Robbers on High Street play extremely catching songs that sound like a blend of

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  1. Check out Naked Hearts at Glasslands Tonight If you didn’t get tickets to The Antlers and Little Scream tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg, here’s what show you should see instead: alternative pop duo Naked Hearts at Glasslands. Haussmann starts off the night at 8pm, with She...
  2. The London Souls Rock N’ Roll All Over Brooklyn Bowl Brooklyn Bowl has taken a while to grow on me as a venue, but I have to admit they’ve got a great space, and there’s no denying what a great combination a venue/bar/bowling alley/restaurant is. They’ve branded themselves well, and...
  3. The Heavy Pets Roll Into The Brooklyn Bowl On Friday evening, jam band fans from across the boroughs (and state) found the Brooklyn Bowl in Willamsburg and celebrated music. More specifically, they gave their ears to the evening to a pair of very capable hosts: Florida’s The Heavy...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/check-out-robbers-on-high-street-at-brooklyn-bowl-tonight/feed/ 0 Hooray for Hooray For Earth at Brooklyn Bowl http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hooray-for-hooray-for-earth-at-brooklyn-bowl/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hooray-for-hooray-for-earth-at-brooklyn-bowl/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:28:13 +0000 Noel Heroux of Hooray For Earth Saturday night Hooray For Earth played a midnight set at Brooklyn Bowl. When I arrived, there was already a sizable and interesting crowd for The Sadies with Andre Williams. I was not aware of these guys, but apparently Andre Williams is somewhat of a legend from the old time

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  1. Hooray for Earth are Surrounded by Their Friends, and Like to Get Psyched After Hooray for Earth played their third residency show at Pianos, I got to chat with frontman and main songwriter Noel Heroux right outside the venue next to their van. Noel had the appearance of just getting out of bed,...
  2. Pre-Turkey Day Extravaganza: Computer Magic, The Vandelles, and Hooray for Earth at Pianos NYC Pianos is a cool little music bar on the Lower East Side. The showroom is small enough to be cozy but large enough to be comfortable in case of a crowd, with great lighting and good sound for such an...
  3. The London Souls Rock N’ Roll All Over Brooklyn Bowl Brooklyn Bowl has taken a while to grow on me as a venue, but I have to admit they’ve got a great space, and there’s no denying what a great combination a venue/bar/bowling alley/restaurant is. They’ve branded themselves well, and...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/hooray-for-hooray-for-earth-at-brooklyn-bowl/feed/ 0 The London Souls Rock N’ Roll All Over Brooklyn Bowl http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-london-souls-rock-n-roll-all-over-brooklyn-bowl/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/the-london-souls-rock-n-roll-all-over-brooklyn-bowl/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0000 Brooklyn Bowl has taken a while to grow on me as a venue, but I have to admit they’ve got a great space, and there’s no denying what a great combination a venue/bar/bowling alley/restaurant is. They’ve branded themselves well, and they really do have some great acts play there. Raccoon Fighter has gotten some good

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  1. Red Datsun, Rock n’ Roll, Arlene’s Grocery Arlene’s Grocery is a great little venue on Stanton St., between Ludlow and Orchard. A cozy bar with plenty of tables (a big plus, compared to similar venues like Pianos) complements an equally inviting showroom with a great sound system....
  2. Phoenix and Neon Indian Rock the Bowl Phoenix and Neon Indian are a match made in heaven for fans of artists on the forefront of synth rock. Both bands are incredible live performers, and both are riding on the crests of the massive waves of popularity that...
  3. Via Audio LIVE @ Brooklyn Bowl Via Audio has been getting a bit of press at BestNewBands recently. Their song “Babies,” was nominated for the site’s Best Song of 2010. We’ve got live footage of them playing “Wanted” at the NX25 2010 conference. And our very...
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