Ghostface Killah, Statik Selektah, more playing Bushwick Collective Block Party
The free block party also features live street art and performances from Cipha Sounds, Tony Moxberg, and others.
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Patti Smith, Steve Earle & more added to City Winery NYC reopening schedule
City Winery plans to reopen their new Pier 57 location with nightly live music on April 2, when NY venues are allowed to open their doors again, at limited capacity.
MF DOOM & Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ sequel was nearly done, could see light of day
The album is apparently ”85% done” according to Stones Thow’s Peanut Butter Wolf. Plus: read a tribute to DOOM from Third Bass’ MC Serch.
Dave Chappelle hosted huge July 4 show w/ Erykah Badu, Michael Che, Jon Hamm & more (video)
Common, Tiffany Haddish, Talib Kweli, DJ Trauma, Michelle Wolf, Donnell Rawlings, Talib Kweli, Cipha Sounds, Questlove, Mo Amer, Issa Ali, and more were also on hand for the July 4 shindig.
What’s going on Thursday?
Thursday show options include The Sadies, Atmosphere, James Vincent McMorrow, Peter Murphy, Snoop Dogg, and more
Ilana Glazer hosting “Generator Series” event ahead of NYC election
Proceeds go to Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Meanwhile, Ilana and Abbi Jacobsen revived their ’Broad City’ roles for an election-explainer video.
Michael Che on tour, playing Kevin Barnett tribute, Staten Island show w/ Colin Jost & more
Michael Che is currently out with Cipha Sounds on the ” Liberal but Gangsta Tour.”
tours announced: Future Islands, Red Fang, Slum Village, Cipha Sounds/Nitty Scott, more
Plus: Type O/LOA offshoot A Pale Horse Named Death with the reunited Pist.On, FYF makeup shows, Red Aunts, Snail Mail, Hand Habits, Dead Prez (opening for Slum Village), and more.
Aziz Ansari is doing standup again post-allegations
Aziz has been playing surprise sets at Comedy Cellar over the past week.
Comedy Roundup (4/23): ‘Brockmire,’ Mel Brooks, Ilana Glazer, Julio Torres, more
Plus Michelle Buteau, David Cross, Michael Che, Seth Herzog, Sporkful Live, Julio Torres, Reductress Live, and more funny stuff.