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July 31st, 2008

Free Shows Tonight

There’s a lot to choose from tonight, and all of it free.
Flogging Molly and O’Death @ Pier 54
Mystery Guest, who is Peter Frampton @ Asser Levy Park in Coney Island
The Persuasions @ WFC Winter Garden
Aimee Mann @ Barnes & Noble Union Square
The Long Winters @ Castle Clinton
Tags: Aimee Mann, Castle Clinton, Coney Island, Flogging Molly, […]

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July 29th, 2008

Ben Sollee

 
I first got turned on to Ben Sollee when I saw him play in the Sparrow Quartet with Allison Washburn and Bela Fleck at Castle Clinton. Hailing from Louisville, KY He is a master on the cello and his new album, Learning to Bend, proves it. But it’s not just his cello skills that make […]

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July 17th, 2008

Ted Leo Playing Free Show Tonight

One of my favorite musicians of all time, the illustrious Ted Leo, will be playing a free show tonight with his band the Pharmacists at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Even though it’s free you need to get a ticket and can do so starting at 5 p.m. at Castle Clinton. The show itself starts […]

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July 11th, 2008

St. Vincent at Castle Clinton

Photos Permission: Devorah Klein
The lovely Annie Clark and her stellar band aka St. Vincent played a free show at Castle Clinton. The beautiful weather helped make it a wonderful evening as they group played songs from last years’ Marry Me as well as some new pieces. Clark revealed some interesting tidbits, such as her love […]

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July 10th, 2008

St. Vincent For Free Tonight

St. Vincent at the 2008 Plug Awards
Photo Permission: Devorah Klein
The lovely St. Vincent will be at Castle Clinton in Battery Park tonight. It’s free, but you need to get tickets. Starting at 5 p.m. they will be distributed, 2 per person at Castle Clinton.
Tags: Castle Clinton, free, free concert, free show, River to River, […]

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May 30th, 2008

First River to River Show Was Yesterday

Mirah & Spectratone International at Castle Clinton 2008
Photo Permission: Lindsay Herman
It was a beautiful day outside yesterday, perfect for the inaugural River to River concert at Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Mirah and Spectratone International started things off quite nicely. Mirah is an accomplished singer songwriter and her newer stuff almost has her sounding […]

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April 8th, 2008

Lots More Free Summer Shows

Image Source: River to River
So many venues host (mostly) free shows in the summertime, it’s hard to keep up. There’s McCarren Pool, Central Park, and Prospect Park. But then there’s also Castle Clinton in Battery Park, the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, and the South Street Seaport. Here’s an update to […]

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