Name: Little Mix
Locality: UK
Song: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
GB HOLIDAY SONG BASH 4.0 COUNTDOWN #3
Name: Alix Lapri
Locality: USA
Song: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
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Name: Stacy Barthe
Locality: USA
Song: Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Name: Daniela Andrade
Locality: Alberta, Canada
Song: Christmas Time Is Here
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Name: Fifth Harmony
Locality: USA
Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You
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Name: Straight No Chaser/ Kristen Bell
Locality: USA
Song: Text Me Merry Christmas
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Name: Tinashe
Locality: USA
Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Name: Anthony Hamilton
Locality: USA
Song: Spend Christmas With You
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Name: Idina Menzel/ Michael Bublé
Locality: USA/ Canada
Song: Baby it's Cold Outside
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Name: Nico and Vinz
Locality: Oslo, Norway
Song: Christmas in Oslo
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Name: Sam Smith
Locality: London, England
Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Name: Cecile McLorin Salvant
Locality: USA
Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Name: Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings presented by Cole Haan
Locality: Brooklyn, NY USA
Song: White Christmas
Locality: Brooklyn, NY USA
Song: White Christmas
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Name: The Vamps
Locality: UK
Song: We Wish You A Merry Christmas
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Name: Justin Bieber/ Dance by Daniel Owen/ Choreography by Ian Eastwood and Brian Puspos
Locality: USA
Song: Christmas Eve
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Name: African Children's Choir
Locality: Africa (Various)
Song: Bolingo
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Name: Dave Koz / India Arie / Trombone Shorty
Locality: USA
Song: I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
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Name: The Pentonix/ Tori Kelly
Locality: USA
Song: Winter Wonderland/ Don't Worry Be Happy
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Happy Holidays! Another year is coming to a close, and leave it to none other than GBSTL to provide you with a soundtrack to support these holiday weeks.
If the monotone antiquated song selection for the holiday season bores you, if you can do nothing but snore at the endless renditions of the same production and vocal tonality of holiday music coming into your ears, if you are somehow not intrigued by hearing that the "weather outside is frightful" in 100 cheesy ways, then feel free to play and replay these eclectic picks, and let them suit your fancy.
So play on, and feel free to remember the reason for the season.--GB
If the monotone antiquated song selection for the holiday season bores you, if you can do nothing but snore at the endless renditions of the same production and vocal tonality of holiday music coming into your ears, if you are somehow not intrigued by hearing that the "weather outside is frightful" in 100 cheesy ways, then feel free to play and replay these eclectic picks, and let them suit your fancy.
So play on, and feel free to remember the reason for the season.--GB
Name: Kevin Ross
Country: USA
Song: This is My Wish
VIDEO: ANDY ALLO ROCKS OUT IN STUDIO TO COVER ARTIC MONKEYS "DO I WANNA KNOW"
Andy Allo has that soft rocker chick persona, but what a bold subtlety it is. Watch as she looks and sounds fab covering Arctic Monkey's "Do I Wanna Know." It's just a taste of the goodness that is her next EP. Pledge to the cause on Pledge Music under projects (Andy Allo). --GB
VIDEO: KIMBRA SINGS HER HIT "MIRACLE" AT MCCARREN PARK IN BROOKLYN
Kimbra's got the chops and the acoustics to chirp sweeter than the birds in McCarren Park, Brooklyn, NY. Watch her perform her song "Miracle" from her latest album "The Golden Echo," out now.--GB
NEW SONG: SELAH SUE "TOGETHER" FEAT. CHILDISH GAMBINO
Selah Sue's new EP "Alone" explores the subject of being just that, and all the juxtapositions in between. Listen to her new song, "Together" featuring the one and only Childish Gambino; it can be found on the release along with the songs "Alone," "Time" and "Won't Go For More."
Selah Sue has already sold 1,000,000 copies of her debut album worldwide, and clearly the Belgian songstress is ready for another takeover. Be sure to look out for the release on December 1.--GB
Selah Sue has already sold 1,000,000 copies of her debut album worldwide, and clearly the Belgian songstress is ready for another takeover. Be sure to look out for the release on December 1.--GB
FRESH RÉ COVER BRITISH SENSATION THE VAMPS "SOMEBODY TO YOU"
Eclectic rockers, singers, rappers, and the like Fresh Ré take to the new UK sensations The Vamps for their latest cover. It's called "Somebody To You," and it will hit your sweet spot.--GB
NEW VIDEO: MAMA'S GUN, "CHEAP HOTEL"
Check out UK based Mama's Gun's video for "Cheap Hotel," off of the album available now on iTunes at the same name. Funkadelic..-GB
NEW SONG: SELAH SUE, "ALONE"
Selah Sue's new song "Alone" is a funky tune about not feeling right without that special someone. The song is a nice transition from her previous work with reggae undertones.
The single will be officially released soon, but until then, replay it here to your heart's content.--GB
I Like
The song above is called "Count Your Blessings;" it's the first single off of George Ogilvie's new EP of the same name. It comes out later this year. The upcoming YouTube sensation has made a following off of his acoustics and duets.--GB
VIDEO: BRENDAN MACFARLANE, "MONEY WON'T" AND "WHISKEY LULLABY"
Brendan MacFarlane just keeps on singing, steadily dropping weekly video's on his YouTube page. Catch the upcoming country sensation's acoustic version of "Money Won't" from his first album (The Road) above and his cover of "Whiskey Lullaby" by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss after the cut.--GB
VIDEO: BRENDAN MACFARLANE COVERS GOO GOO DOLLS "IRIS"
Brendan MacFarlane keeps giving his fans his best as he covers "Iris" from the Goo Goo Dolls. The country star in the making sits down on a black chair, simply with his guitar and a bare backdrop, as he intimately croons the 90's hit to his YouTube audience.--GB
NEW VIDEO: JADEN SMITH, "FAST"
Jaden Smith's short video for "Fast" finds him talking about fast driving girls and haters; taking it from the parking garage to the streets, the cunning wordsmith announces his return to the game with, "I'm rapping again/ It happened my friend" before telling his naysayers that he will make them "pre-exist."
The original video was posted on a art, film, and music site called 490tx.com.--GB
NEW VIDEO: MAMAS GUN, "HELLO GOODNIGHT"
Here's a Mama's Gun video to suit your fancy. The funk/soul band has released their latest visuals for "Hello Goodnight" amongst a black and white backdrop. The single will reach iTunes on October 19.--GB
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FRANCESCO YATES
Croon. Wail. Chirp. Trill. There must be a ton of words to describe this next singers pipes, the soft bawl of his falsetto, and unmatched soul. His name is Francesco Yates, and the 18-year-old’s voice is its own introduction.
It was the classic Jack Black flick School Of Rock that bolstered Francesco’s drive to become the next
superstar, as he spent his summers since age 11 supplementing his amazing voice
with the learning of piano and guitar.
The Canadian native has recently dropped the single “Call”
after two stunning covers of Kendrick Lamar's “Swimming Pools” and Miguel's “Adorn.” The debut album is untitled as of late, but check out these
five facts about pop’s next trailblazer to be schooled for when the time
comes.—GB
VIDEO: BRENDAN MACFARLANE, "WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO (CHRIS STAPLETON COVER)"
If you're listening to anything, let it be Brendan MacFarlane and pal Jake Clayton covering Chris Stapleton's "What Are You Listening To." Warm your heart with the young country star's croon, and jam it out to his beatbox in the video above.
Brendan's latest single, "Need You," is now available on iTunes.--GB
Brendan's latest single, "Need You," is now available on iTunes.--GB
NEW VIDEO: LUKE JAMES, "DANCING IN THE DARK"
Talk about baring all! Watch above as Luke James and some choice ladies frolic by the full moon in his new video for "Dancing in the Dark;" it's off his self-titled debut album to be released on September 23. Don't sleep.--GB
NEW VIDEO: ASTRO, "88"
The Astronomical Kid is growing up, as he upgrades his rhymes for the drop of video for "88," produced by Sammy J and directed by Dan Centrone. Cruising around NYC, the rapper brings back nostalgia for all things retro, even throwing in a little En Vogue and patois into the mix.
This track can be found on Astro's upcoming EP, Computer Era slated for October.--GB
NEW VIDEO: KIMBRA, "MIRACLE"
Need a miracle? Kimbra's got the remedy. In her song "Miracle," her secret ingredients are colorful dancers on city streets with brownstone apartment houses, and a bunch of Kimbra moves that only she can pull off. Pair that with a festive crimson-jeweled bodysuit, red backpack and hot pants which morph into a red cape for the final collective street number, and voilà- there's that pep in your step needed to get through hump day til' the weekend.
Check this and other diddy's out on her new album, The Golden Echo; available now.-GB
NEW SONG: BRENDAN MACFARLANE, "NEED YOU"
Brendan MacFarlane just dropped a love song; it's called "Need You," and it's a heart-warmer. In the song, Brendan compares his love to breath, which he needs to live. Listen above.--GB
LUKE JAMES COVERS SAM SMITH'S "STAY WITH ME"
Leave it up to Luke James to give Sam Smith a run for his money. Luke's cover of "Stay With Me" is something that has to be heard to be believed. The slick voice of the falsetto crooner trickles all over the track so much so that even his peer Sam Smith took notice. Believe the hype and listen above, and be sure to pick up Luke's debut album on September 23. --GB
LAURA MVULA SAMPLES HER ORCHESTRAL RELEASE OF "SING TO THE MOON"
Laura Mvula's orchestral release of Sing To The Moon does not come out until August 11, but she has provided a 6-track sample starting with "Make Me Lovely," a track about not being able to force love, accompanied by a slew of horns and strings. Instruments bombard each and every track in equal power of Laura Mvula's heavy-laden soulful voice. This album is very different from the original album, leaving more time for the ensemble to do their thing; they support her voice well.
This album was conducted by Jules Buckley at Abbey Road Studios and recorded with the Metropole Orkest. --GB
VIDEO: DIANE BIRCH PERFORMS ACOUSTIC VERSION OF "SPEAK A LITTLE LOUDER"
Against a simple white backdrop and a grand piano, Diane Birch performs an acoustic version of "Speak A Little Louder," off of her latest album of the same name. Recorded at Vacation Island in Brooklyn, and directed by Rudolf Bekker, the intimate video shows her vocal prowress and her talents on the keys. Watch above.--GB
NEW SONG: LAURIANA MAE, "WILL SHE BE LOVED"
Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97 recently shared a leak to his upcoming mixtape Winter Is Coming. It features lovely jazz/R&B/pop mash-up songstress Lauriana Mae. The track is called "Will She Be Loved," presenting scenarios that make it likely for a woman to stay single.
Lauriana Mae's debut will drop soon on Atlantic Records. Stay tuned. --GB
VIDEO: BRENDAN MACFARLANE, "ROLLER COASTER (LUKE BRYAN COVER)"
Brendan MacFarlane dropped a Luke Bryan cover yesterday called "Roller Coaster." The young country star croons about love and adrenaline, singing "I didn't know where it was going/Just trying to keep my heart on the track," above.
Recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN, this video was directed and edited by Dayonesociety.com.--GB
Recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN, this video was directed and edited by Dayonesociety.com.--GB
VIDEO: MAMAS GUN PERFORMS ACOUSTIC VERSION OF "RED CASSETTE"
UK based funk/soul band Mamas Gun performed a live acoustic version of "Red Cassette" recently, exhibiting their vocal chops in the black and white video above. --GB
NEW SONG: KIMBRA, "MIRACLE"
Check out Kimbra's new song, "Miracle," off of her upcoming sophomore album The Golden Echo. Don't be surprised by the key changes in the song in the verses, taking what would otherwise be a regular throwback dance track to a new level. Get your toes moving while listening above, and look for the album release on August 19. --GB
I Like
Alix Lapri: "Stay With Me" (Sam Smith Cover)
Travis Garland: "Rocket/Pusher Love Girl" (Beyonce/Justin Timberlake Cover)
NEW VIDEO: NATALIE IMANI, "BAD DREAM"
Natalie Imani gets expressive in her new video for "Bad Dream." In it, she describes a relationship gone awry, akin to a bad dream. Check out this video, an intimate portrait of her singing and acting chops, above. --GB
VIDEO: BAD RABBITS PREVIEWS ACOUSTIC RELEASE "DUSTED"
Bad Rabbits is back with a new EP--a sure sonic caress to the eardrum. Catch the crew strip down their signature hits on the new EP Dusted available for digital download off the Bad Rabbits site (bit.ly/1oGBUF0) for only $5. You can't back down from that!
Don't know what the band is capable of? Catch the lead singer Dua push his vocal range to new heights in the clip above.--GB
NEW SONG: LAURIANA MAE FEAT. MAZON, "FLY AWAY"
Lauriana Mae dropped a new one recently, a pensive, uplifting track featuring Mazon. It's called "Fly Away" and its sure to take you on another plane.
Lauriana Mae's debut album is set to drop in the coming months on Atlantic Records. She has worked with Pharrell and other notable artists on this release. --GB
NEW VIDEO: MAMAS GUN, "RED CASSETTE"
Take it back to where it all began with Mamas Gun's new video for "Red Cassette." In the video, the proverbial demo tape makes its rounds and ends up into the hands of a kid's first fan.
Mamas Gun is now working on their newest release, so stay tuned.--GB
NEW SONG: AARADHNA, "NO ONE BUT YOU"
She's a New Zealand songbird with multiple albums under her belt--Aaradhna has done it all when it comes to R&B on a worldwide scale. She has just released a track, unknown as to if it is a snippet of her next album, but it is enjoyable none the less. Slow down to "No One But You," a love tune about the way that special someone makes her feel. Check it out above, and stay tuned for more from this songstress coming soon.--GB
VIDEO: BRENDAN MACFARLANE, "COLDER WEATHER (ZAC BROWN COVER)"
Check out a new young buck in the country field, Brendan MacFarlane, as he covers Zac Brown's song "Colder Weather." Brendan is playing the keys (multi talented on the instruments, for he also plays guitar) along with Jake Clayton on the fiddle. Listen to the love song above. --GB
NEW SONG(S): KIMBRA "NOBODY BUT YOU," & "LOVE IN HIGH PLACES"
Kimbra's sophomore release is sure to be a smash, and one can tell from these two drops. Her new songs, "Love in High Places," and "Nobody But You," have a smooth pop R&B thing going on, but its not just simply that when it comes to Kimbra. Her production puts an electro spin on what otherwise would be the same old song.
Her new album is called The Golden Echo and its set for a release date of August 19. It was produced by Rich Costey and Kimbra. On the album, she is working with greats such as Bilal, Flying Lotus, The Mars Volta, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Dirty Projectors’, Dave Longstreth, John Legend, and Mew, just to name a few.
Her new album is called The Golden Echo and its set for a release date of August 19. It was produced by Rich Costey and Kimbra. On the album, she is working with greats such as Bilal, Flying Lotus, The Mars Volta, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Dirty Projectors’, Dave Longstreth, John Legend, and Mew, just to name a few.
The Australian songstress is set to take over, and has come a long way from her duet with Gotye of "Somebody That I Used To Know" just a few years back. Go get em, Kimbra. --GB
Check out "Nobody But You" after the cut.
NEW VIDEO: THE SKINS, "PUMP UP THE SPEED"
Hey, c'est vendredi! What a great time to post the new video from The Skins, entitled, "Pump Up The Speed." In it, the five piece Brooklyn rock band has fun around the city, playing around to their hearts content in the supermarket, the park, on city streets, and along the water. Live it up with The Skins when watching their short and lively video above.
GBSTL SUMMER "TO DO" FREE CONCERT CALENDAR 2014
The unofficial start of summer has come and gone, and now it’s time to have some fun New York. After a brutal winter, anyone who complains about how hot it gets must be sent to the Arctic. But let’s not go to extremes. Let’s enjoy the summer for what it is, and all the free concerts it has to offer, eh?
That’s right--it’s time to get out and get active. This summer
is a great time to explore new acts, celebrate our legends, and pump it up to
musicians we enjoy so greatly—the artists that are currently the soundtracks to
our lives. And this summer, you can do so from only a few feet away.
If you want to get out and go to a concert this summer that is
free of charge, there are a few things you need to know. First off get there
early. At least an hour early when the
doors open. Bigger stars require earlier
entries. Also, know what you can bring, and check the site for further
instructions. Flickety-flicks and video are great in some concerts and frowned
upon in others. Know where to go by checking the links below.
If you have a review, or pics, feel free to @GirlBlueSTL on Twitter for a retweet!
And have some fun—it’s well-deserved.—GB
*More shows will be featured and updated when announced.
*End times are approximate
*End times are approximate
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN:
What it's about: Run by BRIC Performing arts, Celebrate
Brooklyn showcases music dance and theater at Prospect Park Bandshell. Come out
and support the first show of the summer, the fabulous Janelle Monáe, on
Wednesday, June 4. Feel free to get close to the stage with the standing room,
or layback behind the scenes and have a picnic in the park, and take in the
pleasant sounds!
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
Check out more: CELEBRATE BK
TODAY TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: Get a bunch of bigwig music stars together on
a NYC corner on a Friday morning and what do you have? Today Toyota Concert
Series. This year is sure to be one of the best with performances by for
Pharrell Williams, Aloe Blacc, and Ariana Grande, just to name a few. This one is for the early birds.
Where: TODAY's Window on the World Studio, located at 49th Street and
Rockefeller Plaza in New York City
Check out more: TODAY
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION/ SUMMERSTAGE:
What it's about: Summerstage is the best in music dance art
and film. All showcasing artist from all
different genres including a wide variety of Latin performances, Opera,
R&B, altenative, hip-hop, advanced open dance classes, comedy, stuff for
the kiddies, and more. Expand your horizons,
for these are some shows you do not want to miss.
Where: Various, NYC and the boroughs
Where: Various, NYC and the boroughs
Check out more: CITY PARKS/
SUMMERSTAGE
MLK JR CONCERT SERIES:
What it 's about: Hosted by Borough President Marty Markowitz,
this Monday Night concert series is in it’s 32st year. The show mostly
showcases hip-hop, R&B, and soul artists that tickle our fancy. They give
props to the seasoned cats and the youngin’s alike. Can’t wait to see what they have
in store for this year.
Where: Wingate Field, Brooklyn
GOOD MORNING AMERICA CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: Get a behind-the-scenes look at a television
taping and enjoy some of the biggest most widely known act in music, at the
same time! Cock-a-doodle-doo says the rooster crowing (because that’s how early
you have to wake up to partake in this fun morning fest)!
Where: Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
Check out more: GOOD MORNINGAMERICA
RIVER TO RIVER
What it's about: It’s music dance theater and visual
art--everything comes into play with River-To-River's summer event
schedule, showing in Governors Island, Rockefeller Park and more from June 19 to June 29.
Where: Various
Check our more: RIVER TO RIVER
THE LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL:
What it's about: Two days of the best of blues, then and now.
This year Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings take the stage at Brookfield Place for
stint downtown that you’ll never forget.
Where: Brookfield Place (formerlyWFC--220 Vesey Street btwn West
Street and the Hudson River
Check out more: LOWDOWN HUDSON
BAM RHYTHM AND BLUES FESTIVAL:
What it's about: BAM is an eclectic mix of culture, making for
a free one hour show, usually at noon, in the heart of Brooklyn.
Where: Metrotech Commons, (Flatbush and Myrtle Ave cross-street)
Check out more: BAM RHYTM AND
BLUES
VILLAGE VOICE 4 KNOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
What it's about: Radkey, Nude Beach, the Julie Ruin and more
take on this years Village Voice 4 Knots music festival, showcasing the sound
of the city. Plane, train, car, boat, or bike, just get there. Free for all
ages
Where: South Street Seaport, Pier 17
Check out more: VV 4 KNOTS
RIVER ROCKS CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: three magic concerts by the pier.
Where: Pier 84
Check out more: RIVER ROCKS
BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK:
What it's about: if you love Broadway, then you might want to
come see your favorite actors and actresses sing your favorite Broadway tunes
to your favorite Broadway musicals. Can you imagine? It will be your “favorite”
time of the summer.
Where: Bryant Park Lawn, NYC
Check out more: BWAY BRYANT PARK
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