Kool and the Gang’s Rise to Success
Have you ever pictured yourself entertaining bystanders in the subway to earn some cash? How about not only picturing that, what about DOING just that as a young teenager? Well what better a band, than one called Kool and the Gang to handle such a daunting task? The crew’s open-arms approach to unconventionality was an […]
The Pioneers of Digital
Digital – per the World English Dictionary; is defined as “the representation of data as a series of numerical values”. Kinda bland as definitions go. At least until one takes a deeper look, especially during a time when it seems that “digital” technology is what keeps our world turning. Let me explain. While digital technology […]
Art McLaughlin: Production and Passion
The doors open and a crowd begins to gather. Within the hour the show will begin, a spectacle of music and light. The stage is built; the sound is ready, the musicians wrapping up their last minute rehearsals. There’s electricity in the air as everyone gathers to enjoy an evening of laughter and music and […]
Michael Becton
Michael “Horse” Becton shares his process of creating a story concept and turning that into entertaining music in this video segment. For further information on “Horse” and to hear more of his music: Up and Coming: Michael Horse Becton Horseisbrooklyn.com
STAGE: How to get to Sesame Street
Learn about Dr. Loretta Long: Singer, Actor, Educator, and Original Cast Member of Sesame Street.
Billy Joel at Shea Stadium
Billy Joel’s keyboardist, Dave Rosenthal, takes you on stage of the last concert at Shea Stadium and shares how his quick thinking and past experiences aided him throughout the performance. Dave also shares how a very “special guest” made the concert even more memorable.
Synth Evolution
It’s difficult to listen to music today and ignore the dominating presence of electronics that stretches across almost every genre. Although some artists might rely more on electronic instruments to craft their sound than others, it is rare these days to find a musician who is unfamiliar with synthesizer technology. Over thirty years ago it […]
