Smooth operators: is soft rock back?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Musician Dan Bejar, of Destroyer. STATEN ISLAND, NY--It's pretty hard for a trend to establish itself for very long these days. Remember the 1990s? Yes! Remember 2007? Barely. But hey, that doesn't mean trends don't still happen, or even more importantly, return. Remember G-Shock Watches? Snap bracelets? Yeah, they've ...

Shiny Toy Guns welcomes return of Newbury Park native Carah Faye

Friday, February 25th, 2011

To measure shine, you need a gloss meter, which directs a beam of light to a test surface to measure the amount of reflection. Reflect on this: Electric-rock-pop band Shiny Toy Guns, although it never lost its luster, is glossier than ever now that vocalist and Newbury Park native ...

‘American Idol’ contestants to share expertise with Staten Island

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

CELEBRATE MOTOWN! A classic R&B/pop concert featuring former "American Idol" contestants David Hernandez, Michael Sarver, Gina Glocksen & Lakisha Jones Where: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., 718-442-2900; StGeorgeTheatre.com. When: March 5. Master class at 5:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. How much: $55 VIP tickets ...

Dig your claws into the ’80s-style pop of Kitten next week in Santa Barbara

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

The new cat on the block, clearly not the caterwauling tomcat-with-issues variety, but the fresh-faced feline that is Chloe Chaidez and her band Kitten, will open for Young the Giant during a rare all-ages show at Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara on Thursday night. In cat years, Chaidez is ...

Amanda Green brings it on Feb. 25 at Staten Island’s Lorenzo’s Cabaret

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Amanda Green The composer-lyricist joined by Broadway stars Jenn Colella & Ann Harada with Matt Gallagher's three-piece band. When: Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. dinner; 9:30 p.m. show. Where: Lorenzo's Cabaret, Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave., Bloomfield. How much: $35 show charge; $15 food/drink minimum. ...