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Did The Jam Have a Perfect Cover?

Did The Jam Have a Perfect Cover?

Where Curtis Mayfield lays back, The Jam lean forward.

The Greatest American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Is…

The Greatest American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Is…

When considering the Greatest American Rock band, apply the three C’s: Critical acclaim, Commercial success, and Cultural relevance.

Yo-Yo Ma and the Impetuousness of Youth

Yo-Yo Ma and the Impetuousness of Youth

Like wine, some musicians get better with age.

Local Artist Spotlight: Bette Smith

Local Artist Spotlight: Bette Smith

Bette Smith's new music sounds like a party

The Worst Pop Song of All Time?

The Worst Pop Song of All Time?

"Hey Soul Sister" is a memorable, significant song, but for all the wrong reasons.

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LIVE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 26, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring The Rover Boys Trio in studio. Theyll perform a rare acoustic set, spin tracks from their new record Hand-Me-Down Heart, and preview their big show at LIC Bar on July 29. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

The reviews are in the RFB Comedy Show: Is This Allowed? Is really going to stick it to the man #comedy #brooklyn #freespeech

It Gets Weird, tomorrow, 8 AM, RFB.nyc

Radio Free Brooklyn Presents: Is This Allowed? A comedy show at @flophousecomedyclub. Don’t tell the FCC: Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent, and profane broadcasts, but Flop House doesn’t seem to mind! The show will feature hosts from RFB, local comedians, and special guest speakers and interviews. Join us July 25th at 8pm on 362 Grand Street in Brooklyn.

Lineup: @thejoeyrinaldi @humz.ah @andrewbourne @maliasimon @miafaithhammond, hosted by Bryant Denton.

Tickets are $12 at the door or on Eventbrite in @dr_denton’s bio

LIVE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 12, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Dick Zigun, founder of Coney Island USA and the legendary Mermaid Parade, in studio. Theyll talk about all the cool events Dick is presenting this summer, and chat about the neighborhoods history, including Scotts great-grandfather Professor Sam Wagner, owner of the World Circus Side Show. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

LIVE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Jessie Kilguss in studio. Shell perform a rare acoustic set and preview her upcoming shows at Young Ethels on June 29 and at A Celebration of Christine McVie at Sid Golds Request Room on July 10. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

Have a good story or want to promote something. Come on @daveandgiggles and email us at daveandgiggles@gmail.com

Just a few selections from the 1999 episode of The Foundation airing this Monday night (early Tuesday morning) from 12-1AM EST only on @radiofreebk. Next week, we enter the new millennium….

Join us THIS SUNDAY for our monthly mixer, this time up on the rooftop at 199 Cook Street! Hear some announcements, chat with your favorite hosts, and enjoy some pizza and beer!

Well be joined this month by some folks from the Video Consortium, a fellow media nonprofit to talk about their work and how they could potentially collaborate with RFB!!

LIVE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Castle Black in studio. Theyll perform a rare acoustic set, debut tracks from their forthcoming new album The Highway at Night, and preview their big Release Show at Bar Freda on June 22. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

This week on The Foundation it’s all about 1998. All 1998 hiphop and samples. Half way through the 50 years of hiphop. Check the archives on @mixcloud and @radiofreebk for the first 25 years if you missed any and tap in late Monday night (early Tuesday morning) from 12-1 AM EST only on @radiofreebk

THIS FRI, JUNE 7, 8-10 pm ET, tune in for a special rebroadcast of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn from 2020 featuring Dave Foster from Bubble in studio. And be sure to catch the band LIVE on June 13 at Rockwood Music Hall. Please join them Friday on the radio at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

His timekeeping was sloppy, but his feel was amazing. Link to full article below!

For more exclusive content like this, be sure and check out radiofreebrooklyn.org!!

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LIVE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 31, 8-10 pm ET, an all-new episode of Brooklyn Beat with Scott Einhorn featuring Book/Spirit in studio. Theyll perform a rare acoustic set and preview their big upcoming gigs next week. Please join them LIVE at rfb.nyc or via the Radio Free Brooklyn app.

Tonight on @radiofreebk with your buddies @daveandgiggles at 7p we talk to @mike3fio about his new book “for all i know.” It’s a good conversation. Check out his website site for more info www.mikefiorito.com

Taste - I Couldnt Go To Sleep Unless I Had Music... Music Made Me Feel Good, Made Me Feel Secure.

We have archived Episode 575 of TnR for your listening pleasure. It features a great conversation with Nyc Musical Artist & Historian - Steve Cohen.

Steve talks with us from his place in Nyc. We discuss: Meeting Up with Jody Outside a Movie Theater, the East Village, Brooklyn, Levittown, 9th Street, King of the Road, Music Venues, Pop Music Today, Independent Music Labels, the Music Business, Harmonics, an Artist Becoming a Vessel, Pulling From Your Creative Place, the Human Condition, the 12 Note Western Scale, Synthesizers, Music Mirroring a Vibe in Society, Putting Love in the World, His Moms Reaction to Hendrix, John Laurie, Aircraft, China Shop, Wendy Carlos, Bach, the Soul of Our Country, the Radio Dial...

The Link to Our RFB Archive Can Be Easily Accessed in Our Bio. Its the Troubadours and Raconteurs link. We are also available via Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms.

Episode 575 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled Pink-Orange.

Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Roger Miller, China Shop, Jimi Hendrix, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.

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And on we go. This week on The Foundation we’re taking it to 1997 and the samples that crafted the hiphop landscape that year. Tap in tonight (early Tuesday morning) from 12-1 AM only on @radiofreebk

COME ONE, COME ALL to our 9th Anniversary Party!! Wednesday, May 29th from 6-10pm at @tradesmanbk in Bushwick! DONT MISS OUT!!!

#Party #Birthday #Radio #RFB

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