Brooklyn Philharmonic

Erykah Badu & Yasiin Bey sold out BAM show, add 2nd date; Hypnotic Brass Ensemble playing free Rooftop Films screening

As discussed, Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey have joined forces for a fascinating show called “YOU’RE CAUSING QUITE A DISTURBANCE”:A collaboration with four-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and 2012-2013 Brooklyn Phil Artist-in-Residence ERYKAH BADU and 2011-2012 Brooklyn Phil Artist-in-Residence YASIIN BEY (Mos Def) Featuring new arrangements from Badu’s 2008 album New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War by Brooklyn composer TED HEARNE (plus original music by Hearne) as well as the legendary arrangements of Yasiin Bey’s songs by composer DEREK BERMEL (plus original music by Bermel)The June 8 show at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House have sold out, but a second show has been added the next night (6/9)…

What's going on Sunday?

today in NYC * Narnia @ Zebulon * ASSSSCAT 3000 @ UCB * Manowar @ The Paramount * Banda Urbana @ Joe’s Pub * Stephanie Wrembel @ Barbes * Matt Lavelle Quintet @ The Stone * Hannibal Buress @ Knitting Factory * Napoleon, Jangula, Visuals @ Cameo Gallery * Alouette, The Lark, Alexa Dexa @ Cake Shop * Skeletons, Zs, Future Shuttle @ The Bowery Electric * Dave Hill, W…

Jimmy Kimmel tapings at BAM are back on (look for Howard Stern & Sharon Jones in Fort Greene) (and on TV tonight)

Sharon Jones @ Bonnaroo 2012 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t have had worse luck with the timing of his week of tapings at BAM here in Brooklyn, but after cancelling Monday due to hurricane, things are now a go again:…

Mos Def played w/ BK Philharmonic @ Restoration Rocks (video), does again tonight @ WFC (where Dessners play soon)

A Dessner smiles on Philadelphia (more by David Andrako) Much like at Restoration Rocks over the weekend (which Talib Kweli wasn’t too happy about), the artist-soon-to-be-formerly-known-as–Mos Def will team with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra for a show TONIGHT (10/12) at the World Financial Center at 7PM…

Mos Def's new name, Black Star tour dates, free Restoration Rocks! Fest, a Duck Down vs Blacksmith CMJ showcase & more

The artist soon to be formerly known as Mos Def at Rock The Bells (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Countdown is on. Only 3 months and 10 days left of “Mos Def“:Following a lengthy line of rappers that have hung up their show names, rapper Mos Def says he’s definitely giving up his rhyme alias come 2012…

Brooklyn Philharmonic 2011-2012 season announced (Mos Def, works by Sufjan Stevens, Alan Pierson & much more)

members of Brooklyn Philharmonic at the Seaport in 2010 (more by Chris La Putt) The 2011-2012 season for The Brooklyn Philharmonic has been announced and you can browse the full schedule below or at that site, but we’ll highlight a bit…

Celebrate Brooklyn - complete 2011 Prospect Park show lineup

The National show in Prospect Park (more by Amanda Hatfield) We already knew that ‘Celebrate Brooklyn‘ is hosting an impressive lineup of ticketed Prospect Park Bandshell shows this summer: The Decemberists, Animal Collective, Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver & Cut Copy…

Apples in Stereo, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus & Philharmonic & fireworks @ South Street Seaport - pics & setlist

“Awesome Apples in Stereo show with Brooklyn Phil & Youth Chorus at South St. Seaport, and fireworks too!” – Steven Wright-Mark The Brooklyn Youth Chorus with members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic performed Saturday at South Street Seaport and then joined headliner Apples in Stereo on stage for their final song, “Energy”…

NY Philharmonic week continues - Prospect Park tonight

Central Park – July 14, 2009 (Noel Y C) One down, five free shows to go.

Brooklyn Philharmonic & fireworks @ the Seaport Saturday

Brooklyn Philharmonic & Grizzly Bear @ BAM (more by Kyle Dean Reinford) The future for the Brooklyn Philharmonic may look a bit bleak — the group recently canceled its 2009 season — but you can still catch a performance by the ensemble today (Saturday, 8pm) at Pier 17, as part of the South Street Seaport’s annual Children’s Day…
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