Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin' electric Crazy Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel driven country rock material. The band delivers these classic songs faithfully while taking them out on some jamming excursions and tastefully tweaking some of the arrangements. Joe Mass nails the Neil vocals perfectly and the harmonies are spot on. They have audiences on their feet singing along and demanding encores at every show.

Considered the greatest contemporary singer-songwriter in Cuba, Carlos Varela will be making his first New York City appearance since performing at Lincoln Center in 2017 with Dave Matthews and Joshua Bell. Carlos is the subject of the recent HBO documentary, “The Poet Of Havana,” which features some of his good friends and collaborators including Jackson Browne and Bonne Raitt. In addition to performing many of his classic songs, Carlos and his band will be debuting material from his forthcoming album, El Grito Mudo (The Silent Cry).

The best singer-songwriters serve the song. The songwriter’s songwriter, James Maddock, who has earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression. Many albums in his beloved catalog are elegantly spare, conveying his songs and sentiments in the most direct possible way. But for his latest album, The Green, the songs guided him into recording the most eclectic, exhilaratingly soulful, and imaginatively produced album in his career.

“This is my best album. It’s an upbeat record with really strong songs and a lot of surprises,” the British transplant reveals. “It all happened really naturally. I just listened to where the songs where going and allowed myself the time to give each one a proper sonic home.”

Since 1999, James Maddock’s boldly vulnerable songwriting, honeyed rasp, and distinct folk and Americana aesthetic have garnered acclaim from icons, peers, and tastemaking outlets like NPR, American Songwriter, Relix Magazine, and CMT Edge. Relix notes: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in, craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn’t need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery.” His consistency as a recording artist and a captivating live performer have attracted a devoted fanbase engaged and generous enough to fan fund the last two entries in his six-album oeuvre. He's performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows), sang on an album with Susan McKeown, and has built a respected international profile through tireless touring from the Northeast US to Europe to Australia.

Previous to his solo career, James was the frontman for the Columbia Records band Wood. It was in this context that he was first introduced to a mainstream audience when songs from the group’s debut, Songs From Stamford Hill, were prominently featured in Dawson’s Creek. In 2003, Maddock relocated from England to New York, and, soon after, launched his solo career. His 2009 solo album Sunrise On Avenue C won a New York Music Award for “Best Americana Album,” while its follow-up, Wake Up And Dream, ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll.

The Green truly captures NPR’s accolade that “his timeless songwriting style, which seems to draw from great songwriters of every era, conveys quiet confidence and lovely intimacy.”

The album is bookended by “Once There Was A Boy Part 1” and “Once There Was A Boy Part 2.” Version one has a gospel-folk gait recalling Van Morrison and the more pastoral moments of The Pogues, and version two is a fresh rendition with stately strings and dreamy vocals. The track “Speaking For The Man” recalls the silken soul of Jimmy Ruffin (“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”).  The title track finds James revisiting the political commentary songwriting style of his formative days. And the sleek and euphoric “Driving Around With the Win” and the simmering sensuality of “Let’s Get Out Of Here” are revelations in James’s catalog, showcasing the gorgeous patina of James’s vocals within an ultra modern sophisticated pop context.

The Green was produced by Iestyn Polson (David Gray, Patti Smith, and David Bowie) and boasts a more lush production aesthetic and more ambitious arrangements than any previous James Maddock records. The album features rich gospel-tinged backups courtesy of Cindy Mizelle (Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Duran Duran), tasteful drum loops, elegant string arrangements courtesy of Alan Grubner, and contributions from Aaron Comess (The Spin Doctors), Tony Shanahan (Beck, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega), and Brian Mitchell (Bob Dylan, Al Green, B.B. King).

This summer Maddock will be taking entries from The Green, as well as fan favorites from his back catalog, on the road. Live, Maddock imaginatively reinterprets his oeuvre to keep it fresh for him and his audience. “I love how songs reveal themselves differently in the live setting,” James says. “I’m grateful I have such a large body of work and an audience to share a creative dialogue with. It’s all a luxury and just a really beautiful thing—I feel very lucky.”

Bobby "Sweet Soul " Harden is much more than a front man for The

Original Blues Brothers Band. Bobby ,who was born in Ohio and

musically schooled in Houston churches , is a modern soul man.After

moving to NYC years ago, he made his mark fronting the legendary

Uptown Horns and performing at venues ranging from an Obama

inauguration ball to entertaining the King of Morocco.Bobby has shared

the stage with Howard Tate,Eddie Floyd , Solomon Burke, Ben E.King and

Delbert McClinton. His international tours with The OBBB, and on his

own have taken him from the UK,to Australia, Japan to Siberia and

Europe.

His latest release was River of Soul {2016} ,with production help by

Leon Pendarvis { CO-MD of The Sat.Night Live Band} which has garnered

him international airplay.Bobby is also featured in the 2017

Orig.Blues Bro.release, The Last Shade of Blue Before

Black.....getting Bobby rave reviews from No Depression & The Roots

Music Report.

The Soul Purpose Band is made up of heavy hitters such as Cliff Lyons

{also of The Average White Band },Reggie Pittman { also of Jaimoes

Jassz Band }, plus others who have toured or recorded with

Labelle,Dave Stewart,The Allman Bros.,and many more.

Bobby's exciting shows range from fine originals from his 2 CD'S ,to

some his Blues Brother's tracks like Flip flop and Fly to You left the

Water Running, and other classics like When a Man Loves a Woman.

Bobby's sweet soulful voice and exciting stage presence consistently

get audiences out of their seats, assisted by some of the best

musicians you will ever hear ! "

The depth of one’s life is evident through their music. The more sorrow, laughter and adventure experienced, the more interesting curves and crevices are carved into an artist’s songs.  The miles traveled leave rich lines in the verses that only time, misadventure, and hard-won wisdom can produce. Anders Osborne is a map of intensely felt, passionately engaged living, a fractured but healing topography of heartbreak and hope for fellow travelers to explore.

Osborne’s music is redolent of the blues bathed in West Coast sunshine and brotherly compassion, a torchbearer for rock ‘n’ roll with blood in it’s veins and a heart in it’s hands. His long awaited new full length, Spacedust & Ocean Views, offers up graceful songwriting and signature guitar work on one of the strongest releases in his storied career. A strong sense of place runs through the album. From an evocation of geography to a questioning of one’s place in the universe, big ideas are condensed in thoughtful, smoothly swinging ways. It’s the album his fans have been waiting for- one that only he can deliver.

Due to the intimate nature of this show, dinner service will conclude 15 minutes before the start of the performance and drink service will be limited during the performance.  Doors will open 2 hours prior to the show and we encourage you to arrive early if you would like to dine in the concert venue.

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JOAN ARMATRADING became the very first UK female singer/songwriter to gain international success.

Three times Grammy nominated, two times Brit Awards nominated, winner of a coveted Ivor Novello Award, winner of the Gold Badge Award, winner of Radio 2’s Lifetime
Achievement Folk Award singer/songwriter, Joan Armatrading MBE has come a long way since her birth in the West Indies and her upbringing in Birmingham.

While growing up, Joan’s father owned a guitar however, it was strictly out of bounds so when Joan saw one for £3 in a pawn shop window she pestered her mother to barter two old baby carriages they no longer used. Joan then taught herself to play and began writing songs at the age of 14. Her debut album, "Whatever's For Us", released on Cube Records in 1972 and produced by the late great Gus Dudgeon, was critically acclaimed, resulting in Joan being voted as best newcomer on the UK music scene.

In 1973, Joan was named the outstanding New Artist of of that year in a critics' poll in the UK music trade magazine Music Week and in 1974, Joan signed to A&M Records world-wide. The career that followed includes a plethora of classic and memorable songs – "Love and Affection", "Down To Zero", "Drop the Pilot", “The Weakness In Me”, “Me Myself I”, “Willow”.....

1996 - Joan was awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contemporary Song Collection and received a platinum CD for her part in the BBC's "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed.

March 2003 - the "Lovers Speak" album was released, featuring 14 tracks all written, arranged and produced by Joan and, with the exception of drums and horns, Armatrading played every instrument herself. An exceptional CD which combined strong upbeat melodies, riffs that stuck in your head and passionate, stirring, soulful ballads, it was the result of a long-held desire to make a truly solo album.

2007 - Joan Armatrading, hugely influential and pioneering British singer-songwriter, released "Into the Blues". The album debuted at #1 making Joan the first UK female artist to debut at #1 in the Billboards Blues chart and also become the first ever female UK artist to be nominated for a Grammy in the blues category. The CD remained at #1 for 12 consecutive weeks, once again, being the first ever UK Female Artist to do so.

In 2007-2008 Joan toured the world with the success of "Into the Blues”, which culminated in the release of the deluxe edition of "Into The Blues CD & DVD”, featuring Joan at her best – live on stage, performing material that spanned her illustrious career.

2008 - one month from her 58th birthday, Joan ran her first marathon (NYC - 26.24 miles) and helped to raise £76,000 for her chosen charity.

2009 - Joan, the "creative force”, was writing and recording new material. You would have thought this would be enough. It seems not!! Being an accomplished guitarist, Joan decided to do a series of 5 interviews, for the BBC, with other guitarists, to discuss their different styles and influences. The series has had hugely positive reviews. The sainted quintet of guitarists were an eclectic throng: Mark Knopfler, originally of Dire Straits (an obvious rocker); John Williams, the classical axeman best known for the tremulous "Cavatina" on the soundtrack to The Deer Hunter; Bonnie Raitt, the flame-haired country singer of "Love Has no Pride”; Bert Jansch, the rumpled veteran folkie of Pentangle (the late-1960s band); and Russell Lissack, the twenty something, floppy-fringed Essex vegetarian from Bloc Party.

2010 - Armatrading released another fine work which headed straight to #1 in the Amazon overall download chart. “This Charming Life” is a collection of eleven new compositions that saw Joan return to a more rock/pop format, both commercial yet also contemporary.

2012 - Joan released her 20th CD, a jazz flavoured album called “Starlight”.

2014 and 2015 - Joan undertook a World tour comprising 235 concert dates.

2016 - Joan wrote the music for William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, commissioned by the director Phyllida Lloyd and the Donmar Theatre.

2018 - Joan will release her 21st studio album and will undertake a limited series of dates in support of her new music.

Known as a true craftsman, Joan Armatrading has had unanimous, widespread and, perhaps most importantly, consistent critical acclaim. Effortlessly eclectic, her sound has ranged from jazz to true soul to sophisticated pop, all driven by her passionate guitar. She has performed for Nelson Mandela twice, performing on his 70th birthday at Wembley and then again in 2001 she was asked by the LSE to perform "The Messenger" (the tribute song she had been invited to compose for him - Mr. Mandela danced throughout the performance). Joan has been given the keys to Sydney, is Patron of various charities, has presented and continues to present BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2 series, she has figured large in VH1's Top 100 voted poll ‘The Most Influential Woman In Rock’, she was made an Honorary Fellow of the John Moores University of Liverpool (2000), was also made an Honorary Fellow of Northampton University (2003), has received a Doctorate in Music from the University of Birmingham (2002), an Honorary degree from Aston University (2006) and received an Honorary Degree from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (2008). Moreover, after years of committed studying, Joan achieved a goal she had held since childhood, she gained her BA Honours after studying history from the Open University – a feat very few other working artists would attempt, let alone while on tour (she took her final exam the day after the last gig of her 2000 dates). However, more than all that, Joan has been honoured by the Queen of England receiving an MBE.

All the while, no matter the accolade, Joan Armatrading has focused on the music. "I write," she says, "because I love it."

Joan Armatrading is indeed the whole package; an excellent song writer, a powerful vocalist and as a guitarist, she is certainly one of the best players of today.

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Friends for over a decade actor/musician Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and indie-troubadour Ben Lee have formed a new indie-pop duo by the name of Radnor & Lee. Combining their shared interest in the transformative power of art and ideas, the two sat down to write a song together, which subsequently turned into ten, and their musical partnership was born. Their debut single “Be Like The Being” is a dynamically uplifting, spiritual folk-pop tune that instills the feeling of pure joy in the listener’s core via the infectious melody, sweet violin, heavenly harmonies, and foot-stomping chorus. Radnor & Lee are enlightening, charming and perfectly delightful.

EARLY ELTON

"The Hits and The Deep"

A Selection of Familiar Favorites and Rarely Performed Gems

Early Elton is a Tribute to the Elton John, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970 - 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (piano, vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums and vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (bass and vocals). With only five years since its inception, the Early Elton show is playing to capacity audiences in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area.

As the story goes, Elton's label didn't have the funds to send him out to tour the US with a full band, yet Elton need to promote his imminent releases. Having decided on Dee and Nigel, Elton then rearranged the songs and vocals to fit within the limitations of his new lineup. Suddenly, a new sound emerged that was both raw and poignant.

While Jeff, John and Rich have painstakingly scoured the net for rare video, bootleg recordings and even Elton's own home demos in shaping their collective vision of Elton's Trio Period, they blur the line slightly between replication and innovation -- while still capturing and utilizing the spirit, mood and energy from those early tours.

The Gospel/Funk of "Take Me To The Pilot", the soulful storytelling of "Levon" and "Amoreena", the epic-sounding "Burn Down The Mission", the countrified "Country Comfort" and the grand scale of "Madman Across The Water" are just a few of the fantastic chapters that make up the Early Elton songbook. The band has also been known to perform Tumbleweed Connection, Madman Across The Water and the live concert, 11 - 17 - 70 in there entireties.

Early Elton is dedicated to continuing the spirit of this period—arguably, his finest in terms of material, production and performance.

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Friends for over a decade actor/musician Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and indie-troubadour Ben Lee have formed a new indie-pop duo by the name of Radnor & Lee. Combining their shared interest in the transformative power of art and ideas, the two sat down to write a song together, which subsequently turned into ten, and their musical partnership was born. Their debut single “Be Like The Being” is a dynamically uplifting, spiritual folk-pop tune that instills the feeling of pure joy in the listener’s core via the infectious melody, sweet violin, heavenly harmonies, and foot-stomping chorus. Radnor & Lee are enlightening, charming and perfectly delightful.