Music

Syndee Winters: The Lion-Hearted Voice Bridging Broadway, Jazz, and Empowerment

By Ann Brown / October 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Syndee Winters: The Lion-Hearted Voice Bridging Broadway, Jazz, and Empowerment

Seasoned storyteller, vocalist and songwriter Syndee Winters continues to chart her own dynamic path through music, theater, and education. The New York-born artist, of Jamaican and Chinese heritage, has long stood out as a multifaceted performer whose work transcends boundaries. From Broadway’s biggest stages to international concert halls, Winters has built a career defined by…

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Bayside Celebrates 25 Years With ‘The Errors Tour’ —Final Show In Huntington

By NEW YORK TREND / September 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Bayside Celebrates 25 Years With ‘The Errors Tour’ —Final Show In Huntington

Punk icons Bayside are inviting fans across North America to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary with an ambitious new tour, “25 Years of Bayside: The Errors Tour.” Spanning three legs throughout 2025, the tour wraps with a hometown show on Sept. 26 in Huntington, NY. The tour promises a unique experience, featuring two…

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Bryant Park Picnic Performances Return for Summer 2025 with a Stellar Lineup

By Ann Brown / August 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Bryant Park Picnic Performances Return for Summer 2025 with a Stellar Lineup

Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is back for the 2025 summer season, kicking off on May 30 with an expanded and electrifying schedule. The beloved free outdoor festival—known for making world-class arts and culture accessible to all—will once again transform the heart of Midtown Manhattan into a vibrant open-air stage. Running…

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New Found Glory Joins The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World for SUPERCHARGED: Worldwide Tour Stop at Jones Beach

By Ann Brown / August 2, 2025 / Comments Off on New Found Glory Joins The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World for SUPERCHARGED: Worldwide Tour Stop at Jones Beach

Pop punk veterans New Found Glory are hitting the road this summer as part of the high-octane SUPERCHARGED: Worldwide Tour, joining forces with fellow rock powerhouses The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World. The tour lands in New York on August 3, with a massive show at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY.…

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Bryant Park Summer Showcases Global Sounds, Circus Acts, and NYC Legends

By Ann Brown / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Bryant Park Summer Showcases Global Sounds, Circus Acts, and NYC Legends

This summer, Bryant Park continues its tradition of bringing free, world-class performances to Midtown Manhattan with a vibrant lineup of concerts, cultural celebrations, and first-time spectacles—all under the city skyline. On Aug. 15, drummer and dhol master Sunny Jain headlines Wild Wild East, a bold fusion of South Asian sounds and storytelling. He’s joined by…

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Thinkery & Verse Unveils 2025–2026 Season Rooted in New Jersey’s Culture and History

By NEW YORK TREND / July 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Thinkery & Verse Unveils 2025–2026 Season Rooted in New Jersey’s Culture and History

Thinkery & Verse, the boundary-pushing theatrical company acclaimed for weaving classical form with urgent social themes, has announced its 2025–2026 season. Deeply anchored in New Jersey’s cultural and historical landscape, the company’s upcoming programming combines original plays, community engagement, historical storytelling, and interactive public art. At the heart of the season is the Brick Makers…

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Zaccai Curtis Brings His Signature Sound to the Stage This Summer

By Ann Brown / July 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Zaccai Curtis Brings His Signature Sound to the Stage This Summer

This summer, acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader Zaccai Curtis will bring his vibrant sound to two standout performances in New York. First, he joins percussionist Reinaldo De Jesus for Sounds at Sunset at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Aug. 8. Then, on Aug. 14, Curtis takes the stage as part of Donald Harrison’s Quantum Leap Music…

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Jazz Great Saxophonist Donald Harrison’s Quantum Leap Music Festival Set To Shake Up North Fork With Fresh Sounds of New Orleans and Musical Innovation

By Ann Brown / June 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Jazz Great Saxophonist Donald Harrison’s Quantum Leap Music Festival Set To Shake Up North Fork With Fresh Sounds of New Orleans and Musical Innovation

“…the best” – The New York Times“…both old school and cutting-edge at the same time” – The Wall Street Journal“…a genius” – Legendary Latin Jazz icon Eddie Palmieri“…a legend” – Robert Glasper“…the greatest” – Jon Batiste“…a one-man jazz festival” – Times-Picayune From August 14-17, 2025, Grammy-nominated NEA Jazz Master Big Chief (Congo Square Mardi Gras)…

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Sheléa Channels Aretha Franklin in New PBS Special and Upcoming Single

By NEW YORK TREND / April 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Sheléa Channels Aretha Franklin in New PBS Special and Upcoming Single

Grammy-nominated powerhouse Sheléa is hitting new high notes—literally and figuratively. Fresh off Stevie Wonder’s 2024 Sing Your Song! national tour as his “Special Guest,” the singer/songwriter/pianist/producer/actress is stepping into the spotlight once again with her upcoming PBS special Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony. Premiering on PBS stations beginning May 30, the tribute honors…

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Donald Harrison Jr.’s Quantum Leap Festival: A New Orleans Music Extravaganza in New York

By NEW YORK TREND / September 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Donald Harrison Jr.’s Quantum Leap Festival: A New Orleans Music Extravaganza in New York

Prepare to dive into the essence of New Orleans as Donald Harrison Jr.’s Quantum Leap Festival makes its debut at Borghese Vineyard in Long Island, New York. Spanning from September 13-15, 2024, this three-day celebration promises a vibrant exploration of music, cuisine, and culture, curated by the NEA Jazz Master and pioneering artist, Donald Harrison…

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