Topic: Prospect-Park

First Celebrate Brooklyn Show Announced: Passion Pit

223 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Even though it’s freezing, concert promoters are already gearing up for summer shows. The first of the summer park shows has been announced: Passion Pit will be playing a Celebrate Brooklyn benefit (read: it’s not free) at Prospect Park on June 29. Tokyo Police Club are “very special guests.”

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Spike Lee's MJ Birthday Party

379 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

The New York Times reports that Spike Lee is throwing a huge bash in honor of the late Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday. It was originally supposed to be in Ft. Greene, but it was soon apparent that thousands were expected to attend so it has been moved to Prospect Park’s … More »
New York Philharmonic Shows

418 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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New York Philharmonic rehearsing in North Korea in 2008
Sorry to be late on this, but The New York Philharmonic is playing their free summer shows this week and next. On Tuesday night they played at Central Park and last night I caught them in Prospect Park, which, as usual, … More »
Femi Kuti Played Prospect Park

438 days ago by Devorah Klein | 1 Comment

Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and The Positive Force played a free show for Celebrate Brooklyn last night at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Thankfully the rain gave up for one day and it was beautiful out. The place was packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The opener, Melvin Gibb’s … More »
Animal Collective Add 2nd Brooklyn Show

517 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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Animal Collective in London in 2007
Animal Collective is playing Celebrate Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Bandshell on August 14, as was previously known, but now they have announced a second night at the bandshell on August 15! Tickets go on sale TODAY at NOON.
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David Byrne Playing Celebrate Brooklyn--For Free!

518 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

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David Byrne at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on December 8, 2008

That’s right, David Byrne for free. The Talking Heads lead singer and music legend will play Celebrate Brooklyn’s Opening Night Gala on June 8 at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Hollah!
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Animal Collective at Prospect Park This Summer

531 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Animal Collective are turning out to be one of the biggest, most popular bands these days. What with their critically acclaimed album Merriweather Post and their much improved on live shows, they are today’s It indie band. How better to appreciaet them than seeing them live at the Prospect Park … More »
What To Do This Weekend

760 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

If you aren’t at the All Points West Festival this weekend, check out these other shows:
Friday:
Lila Downs @ Prospect Park Bandshell (Free)
Hercules and Love Affair @ Irving Plaza
Black Sheep, Jamie Drastik, and Pimp Ninja @ Highline Ballroom (Free)
Tapes N’ Tapes @ Sound Fix (Free)
Cass McCombs @ South Street Seaport (Free)
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Weekend Update

767 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Here’s the free stuff that’s going down this weekend:
Friday:
Brother Ali @ South Street Seaport
Saturday:
Roy Hargrove Big Band @ Central Park Summerstage
Sunday:
Black Lips, Deerhunter, King Khan and His Shrines @ McCarren Park Pool
Jamie Lidell and Janelle Monae @ Central Park Summerstage
African Guitar Festival @ Prospect Park Bandshell
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This Weekend

781 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

While I am in Chicago this weekend for the Pitchfork Music Festival I’ll be missing plenty great shows in NYC:
Friday
Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las @ South Street Seaport (free)
Matmos @ (le) Poisson Rouge
Deerhoof @ Prospect Park Bandshell (free)
Dizzee Rascal @ Highline Ballroom
Chris Garneau @ Joe’s Pub
Saturday
Village Voice Siren Music Festival … More »
New York Philharmonic Tonight and Tomorrow

785 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

The New York Philharmonic will be playing for free tonight in Prospect Park and tomorrow night in Central Park on the Great Lawn. They start at 8 p.m. but I would get there early to get a good spot. Perfect summer evening…unless it’s raining!
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Free Shows This Weekend

788 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Ah summer. Another weekend, another long list of free shows. Here’s this weekend’s schedule:
Friday:
Brazilian Girls @ Prospect Park Band Shell
No Age @ South Street Seaport
The Breeders @ Other Music (must have tickets)
Rennie Harris Puremovement (hip-hop dance) @ Central Park Summerstage
Saturday:
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival @ the Bodega
Afro-Punk Festival @ Ft. Greene Park
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July 4 Weekend

796 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

While many people are going away, including me (I’m hitting up the Jazz Festival in Montreal!), there is tons going on in NYC for your listening pleasure:
July 4
1:00: Ponytail, The Apes, Indian Jewelry, Marnie Stern, Double Dagger, Power Douglas at The Yard, part of a Todd P Party. $8 in … More »
Lots of Tickets on Sale

816 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

Kanye West has two nights at Madison Square Garden, August 5 & 6. I Think the 5th is sold out, the 6th is on sale now.
Spoon will be at the Prospect Park Bandshell with White Rabbits and Jay Reatard on July 15, those tickets are on sale.
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First Free Park Shows

817 days ago by Devorah Klein | Comment

19 January 2008 – New York, NY – Isaac Hayes at the B.B.King Blues Club & Grill.
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Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park has its inaugural show tonight with none other than Isaac Hayes. It’s free and sure to be a … More »