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M. Ward: The Thinking Man's Musician

Duff McDonald | Posted 05.13.2012

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Next time you have a yen to see a great guitarist, get yourself a couple of tickets to see M. Ward. You won't be disappointed. But just remember not to talk about it in between songs.

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Mayer Hawthorne Steps Up and Shows Out at Webster Hall

Jerell Tongson | Posted 04.19.2012

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Decked out in a black velvet blazer and matching bowtie, Hawthorne was a showman through and through, knowing when to belt out his signature falsetto and when to slow it down and interact with the crowd.

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Jack White Will Stream Concert, Directed By Gary Oldman

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 04.16.2012

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NEW YORK — Jack White will kick off the release of his first solo album with a concert streamed live online, to be directed by Gary Oldman. The...

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Skrillex Plays New York, Young Hip Bloggers Marvel At Kids These Days

Kia Makarechi | Posted 04.03.2012

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As a somewhat younger editor who has interviewed a number of EDM artists and found himself at Webster Hall and Pacha a number of times this year as a result, Skrillex's show didn't seem that different to me.

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: The Kooks' Show Us Their "Junk"

Jon Chattman | Posted 02.08.2012

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The Kooks' "Junk of the Heart" is a catchy throwback song about -- I think anyway -- a guy who wants to show the world to the girl he loves -- assuming she's as in to him as he is to her.

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: The Sounds Give Us Something to Die For

Jon Chattman | Posted 01.18.2012

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Hours before they played a sold-out show at Webster Hall in New York City, the Sounds performed a stripped down version of their title track off their current LP, and took time for a chat about their success thus far.

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House Invasion: How Club Music Sneaked Into Mainstream Pop

HuffingtonPost.com | Kia Makarechi | Posted 10.11.2011

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On a July night, the ground at New York's always-crowded, never-clean Webster Hall was quite literally shaking under the bass pouring out of the DJ's...

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Portugal. The Man Wow Webster Hall

Salvatore Bono | Posted 08.07.2011

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New York City was invaded with residents of Wasilla, Alaska last week. The real treasure of Wasilla, Portugal. The Man, invaded the Lower East Side and wowed a sold-out audience Friday night at Webster Hall.

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Review: Emily Warren & The Betters at Webster Hall

Dan Alford | Posted 05.25.2011

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Emily Warren & The Betters' "Not at All" was recently featured on MTV's Skins. But the quartet didn't seem interested in capitalizing on any association with MTV during their show at Webster Hall.

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PHOTOS: ART AWARDS: Guggenheim Hosts Rob Pruitt Awards With James Franco, Marina Abramovic

Posted 05.25.2011

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The second annual Rob Pruitt Art Awards were held last night at Webster Hall in New York, in association with the Guggenheim Museum. The visual art w...

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Peter Hook Brings Joy Division's Debut Masterpiece to Webster Hall

Salvatore Bono | Posted 05.25.2011

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For the first time in over 30 years, Joy Division's debut masterpiece was brought to life in America. You can thank former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook.

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UK/Brooklyn Band Deluka Like the "Night" Life

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Killers fronted by Debbie Harry. That's one way to describe the electro indie rock feel of the new band Deluka.

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WATCH: Webster Hall Rave Raided

Gothamist | [7] | | Posted 05.25.2011

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How many people are interested in attending the "Largest Paint Party on Earth" at Webster Hall? Surprisingly, a lot! The party was held this weekend a...

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Robyn and Kelis' All Hearts Tour Packs Webster Hall With Smoke Machines And Electropop

Ben Bromberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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This Thursday marked the last date in Robyn and Kelis' "All Hearts" tour, going out with a bang at the second of two shows at Webster Hall. The crow...

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Minus The Bear Keeps Energy High At Webster Hall

Emmanuel Moran | Posted 05.25.2011

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"No you're the best, no you are," said the front man of Everest, the opening act for Minus the Bear last night at Webster Hall. The night felt almo...

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Sign Up To Cover Concerts This Week: OkayAfrica and The Roots, Dr. Jimmy Cliff, Minus the Bear, She & Him

Zara Golden | Posted 05.25.2011

Huffington Post continues its local coverage with the help of our Citizen Journalism Unit. To join the local reporting team and receive advance assi...

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Posted 05.25.2011

Huffington Post continues its local coverage with the help our Citizen Journalism Unit. To join the local reporting team and receive advance assignmen...

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Nguyên Lê's 'Saiyuki' at GlobalFEST: A Jazz-World Mashup With an Eastern Bent

Michal Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Some of the most exciting musical collaborations are happening between jazz, classical and world musicians these days. Musicians have always fed off interaction with other players.

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Dr. Judy on the Trauma of Disasters - like Haitian Earthquake

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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New York clinical psychologist and well-known TV and radio personality Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D. just returned from Haiti where she trained "comforters" -...

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Japan's PIKADON Project & Hiroshima Yes! Campaign in New York City

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Manhattan said "Yes!" to a non-nuclear world last week as famed Japanese artist Seitaro Kuroda (video) and the Hiroshima Yes! Campaign kicked off "The...

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U.S. Congressmember Carolyn Maloney on Abhorrent Anti-Gay Legislation in Uganda

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Thought Leaders and Global Citizens. U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, representing Manhattan's Upper East Side, Roosevelt Island, and Wester...

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Manhattan's Forgotten Landmark's Worth Preserving

New York Press | David Freeland | Posted 05.25.2011

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MANHATTAN DEVELOPMENT HAS finally slowed - which means it's time to take stock of what remains. Now that buildings once destined for the wrecking ball...

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