urban | voyeur brc's this week in black rock


	What:		L.A.’s punk-pop heretic presents autobiographical Black rock musical
	Where:		425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place
	When:		Tuesdays at 7PM; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8PM; Saturday and Sunday, 2PM and 8PM
	How Much:		$60; use special code PSBB01 for $25 discount tickets
	Info:		www.publictheater.org or (212) 967-7555

BRC’S Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases at Symphony Space, NYC Featuring 24-7 Spyz with Brazz Tree


	What:		The BRC presents a new showcase underscoring the true soul in rhythm and blues. TONIGHT: Heavy metal soul by the pound of 24-7 Spyz and the eclectic violin guitar duo Brazz Tree
	Where:		Southwest corner of Broadway at West 95th Street, Upper West Side
	When:		8:30PM
	How Much:		general admission, $21 advance/$25 door; Symphony Space Members/BRC members w/ID - $17, Rush tickets - $10 (Call day of show for availability)
	Info:		www.symphonyspace.org or (212) 967-7555

Dragons of Zynth at Schuba’s, Chicago, IL With Heavenly States and S.T. Moore


	What:		Synth art-rock unit plays The Windy City
	Where:		3159 North Southport
	How Much:		$8 advance/$10 door
	Info:		www.schubas.com or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX With Hatebreed, Evergreen Terrace, Terror, The Acacia Street, After The Burial


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Palladium
	Where:		1135 South Lamar, just south of I-30 near Dallas Convention Center
	When:		5:30PM doors
	Info:		(972) 343-2444
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Latasha Diggs at The Kitchen, NYC With Pheeroan akLaff


	What:		Harlem wordsmith splits verbal atoms at The Kitchen, opening for free-bop drummer akLaff
	Where:		512 West 19th Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues, Chelsea
	Info:		www.thekitchen.org or (212) 967-7555

Martha Redbone/PJ Morton/Steve Wallace/DJ Moni at The Highline Ballroom, NYC


	What:		Native soul shaman headlines a night of indie contemporary R&B stars
	Where:		431 West 16th Street off Tenth Avenue, Chelsea meatpacking district
	When:		6PM doors/8PM show
	Info:		www.highlineballroom.com or (212) 967-7555

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Three Rivers Arts, Pittsburgh, PA


	What:		Slide guitar wizard and band play the Steel City
	Where:		937 Liberty Avenue (Stanwix Triangle Stage)
	When:		7:30PM
	Info:		www.artsfestival.net or (212) 967-7555

Saturday, June 2

Brand New Heavies at The Highline Ballroom, NYC


	What:		Brit neo-soul pioneers play the Highline
	Where:		431 West 16th Street off Tenth Avenue, Chelsea meatpacking district
	When:		7PM doors/9PM show
	How Much:		$27.50 advance/$30 door
	Info:		www.highlineballroom.com or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays White Rabbit
	Where:		2410 North Saint Mary’s Street
	When:		5:30PM doors
	How Much:		$19 advance/$22 door
	Info:		www.sawhiterabbit.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Honeychild/DJ Delmar at Le Petit Versailles Community Garden, NYC


	What:		Rock star diva of the future does an electronica set in local park
	Where:		346 East Houston Street between Avenue B and C
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		(212) 529-8815

Mint Condition at B.B. King’s, NYC


	What:		Noted Minneapolis soul/funk/rock band returns to B.B. King’s
	Where:		237 West 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue, Times Square
	How Much:		$17.50 advance/$20 door; $40 VIP seating, including meet and greet
	Info:		www.bbkingblues.com or (212) 967-7555

Mountain Jam at Hunter Mountain, NY (through 6/3) With Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Ozomatli, Earl Greyhound, Michael Franti and Spearhead and others


	What:		Woodstock jam band festival
	Where:		Hunter Mountain
	When:		3PM Friday; 11AM, Saturday and Sunday
	How Much:		$65-$140, depending on price tier (CHECK EVENT WEBSITE)
	Info:		www.mountainjamfest.com or (212) 967-7555

Reese at Crash Mansion, NYC


	What:		Eclectic soul brother returns to Crash
	Where:		199 Bowery at Spring Street
	Info:		www.crashmansion.com or (212) 967-7555

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, Elmer, NJ With Joan Armatrading, Amos Lee, North Mississippi All-Stars, Leon Redbone and others


	What:		Slide guitar wizard and band play for the Jersey home folk
	Where:		457 Shirley Road
	When:		11:30AM
	How Much:		$32; $29 for students and seniors
	Info:		www.appelfarm.org or (212) 967-7555

Stephanie McKay at Joe’s Pub, NYC


	What:		Noted soul ingénue returns to Joe’s
	Where:		425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place
	When:		11:30PM
	How Much:		$12 advance/$15 door
	Info:		www.joespub.com or (212) 967-7555

Sunday, June 3

Brooklyn Best Fest at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY Featuring Shrine for the Black Madonna, Kudu, The Smyrk, Tanya Morgan, Trevor Exter, Neycha, Sparlha Swa, Toni Blackman, and more


	What:		Brooklyn’s best and brightest play the outdoor esplanade of Prospect Park near the Brooklyn Public Library

God Forbid at Club 101, El Paso, TX With Hatebreed, Evergreen Terrace, Terror, The Acacia Street, After The Burial


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays 101
	Where:		3233 North Mesa Street
	When:		5:30PM doors
	How Much:		$20 advance/$25 door
	Info:		www.club101.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Mountain Jam, Hunters Mountain, NY


	What:		Slide guitar wizard and band play near Woodstock
	Where:		937 Liberty Avenue (Stanwix Triangle Stage)
	When:		7:30PM
	Info:		www.artsfestival.net or (212) 967-7555

Monday, June 4

"Steve Coleman Presents" at Jazz Gallery, NYC Featuring Henry Threadgill


	What:		M-Base co-founder and sax virtuoso takes residence at Jazz Gallery
	Where:		290 Hudson Street below Spring Street, West Soho
	Info:		www.jazzgallery.org or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at Launch Pad, Albuquerque, NM


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Scout
	Where:		618 Central Avenue SW
	When:		7PM doors
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.launchpadrocks.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Saul Williams at Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Scout
	Where:		Viking Union Multipurpose Room, 516 High Street
	How Much:		FREE (STUDENT ONLY EVENT)
	Info:		www.wwu.edu or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.saulwilliams.com

Tuesday, June 5

"BooDafi Tuesdays" at Solomon’s Porch, Brooklyn, NY


	What:		Weekly Bed-Stuy showcase and open mic
	Where:		307 Stuyvesant Avenue on the corner of Halsey Street
	When:		8:30PM
	Info:		(718) 919-8001

"Soul Acoustic Tuesdays" at Kili, Brooklyn, NY Hosted by Tasneem, Ranjit, Shae Fiol and others


	What:		Weekly downtown open mic. DJ Trademark spins funk and soul classics
	Where:		81 Hoyt Street between State Street and atlantic Avenue, downtown
	How Much:		NO COVER
	Info:		(718) 855-5574

The Soul of John Black at Riders Lounge, Hilton Head, SC


	What:		John Bingham’s blues hits the road
	Where:		Six Target Road
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		(843) 842-7433

Wednesday, June 6

Earl Greyhound at Wakarusa Festival, Lawrence, KS


	What:		Brooklyn soul-rock power trio tours the States
	Where:		123 West Eighth Street off South Massachusetts
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.wakarusa.com or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at The Beaumont Club, Kansas City, MO


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Scout
	Where:		4050 Pennsylvania
	When:		6:30PM doors
	Info:		www.kcclubs.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

The Soul of John Black at The Pour House, Charleston, SC


	What:		John Bingham’s blues hits the road
	Where:		1977 Maybank Highway
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.charlestonpourhouse.com or (212) 967-7555

The Square Egg at Headroom Studios, NYC


	What:		Hip-hop/soul/spoken word ensemble does a showcase at Headroom
	Where:		11 West 26th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue
	When:		CONTACT BAND WEBSITE
	How Much:		CONTACT BAND WEBSITE
	Info:		(212) 246-8400
	Artist Site:		www.thesquareegg.com

Thursday, June 7

Apollo Heights at Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY Part of Tripnotica Festival


	What:		Shoe-gazing dreamstate rockers play Billyburg Fest
	Where:		70 North 6th Street between Wythe and Kent Avenues, Williamsburg
	Info:		www.galapagosartspace.com or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at Sokol Auditorium, Omaha, NE


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Sokol
	Where:		2234 South 13th Street
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.sokolunderground.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Kellie Sae at Highline Ballroom, NYC


	What:		Funk-rock-soul seductress debuts at the Highline
	Where:		431 West 16th Street off Tenth Avenue, Chelsea meatpacking district
	Info:		www.highlineballroom.com or (212) 967-7555

The Soul of John Black at The Five Spot, Atlanta, GA


	What:		John Bingham’s blues hits the road
	Where:		1123 Euclid Avenue NE
	Info:		www.fivespot-atl.com or (212) 967-7555

Friday, June 8

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, Lawrence, KS


	What:		L.A. roots rocker tours the States
	Where:		123 West Eighth Street off South Massachusetts
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.wakarusa.com or (212) 967-7555

BRC’s Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases at Symphony Space, NYC Katreese Barnes’ "Rocketman" w/Krystle Warren and The Faculty


	What:		The BRC presents a new showcase underscoring the true soul in rhythm and blues. TONIGHT: SNL band co-director presents her Elton John project with folk-rock-soul of Krystle Warren warming things up
	Where:		Southwest corner of Broadway at West 95th Street, Upper West Side
	When:		8:30PM
	How Much:		general admission, $21 advance/$25 door; Symphony Space Members/BRC members w/ID - $17, rush tickets - $10 (Call day of show for availability)
	Info:		www.symphonyspace.org or (212) 967-7555

Garland Jeffreys Trio at The Bitter End, NYC


	What:		Noted New York singer/songwriter returns to The Bitter End
	Where:		147 Bleecker Street off LaGuardia Place
	When:		7PM doors/7:30PM show
	Info:		www.thebitterend.com or (212) 967-7555

God Forbid at Pepsi Pavillion, Waterloo, IA


	What:		New Jersey hardcore quintet plays the Scout
	Where:		257 Ansborough Avenue
	When:		5PM doors
	How Much:		$20 advance/$23 door
	Info:		www.trustkillshows.com or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.godforbid1.com

Mint Condition at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary, NC Opening for Frankie Beverly and Maze


	What:		Noted Minneapolis soul/funk/rock band open for southern soul legends
	Where:		8003 Regency Parkway
	When:		7:30PM
	How Much:		$35 lawn/$52.50 Gold Circle seating
	Info:		www.boothamphitheatre.com or (212) 967-7555

Rhythm Republik and Friends Perform "Sign ’O’ The Times" at BAMcafé, Brooklyn, NY


	What:		Brooklyn agitprop funk band gathers friends to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Prince’s watershed masterpiece
	Where:		30 Lafayette Avenue between St. Felix and Ashland Place
	How Much:		NO COVER
	Info:		www.bam.org or (212) 967-7555

The Smyrk at Toquet Hall, Westport, CT With Planeside, Wired, Poster Boys


	What:		Power-pop-grunge quartet play Westport
	Where:		58 Post Road East
	Info:		www.toquethall.org or (212) 967-7555
	Artist Site:		www.thesmyrk.com

The Soul of John Black at Rafters Blues and Raw Bar, St. Simons Island, GA


	What:		John Bingham’s blues hits the road
	Where:		315 1/2 Mallory Street
	When:		Contact Venue
	How Much:		Contact Venue
	Info:		www.raftersblues.com or (212) 967-7555

Upcoming Events

Afro-punk Festival at Bamcafé, Brooklyn, Ny, 6/28-29 Featuring The Negro Problem, Cutlery, The Last Waltz, Mighty Fine, Tiombe Lockhart and Swivel


	What:		Afro-punk Festival
	Where:		Bamcafé, Brooklyn, Ny, -29 Featuring The Negro Problem, Cutlery, The Last Waltz, Mighty Fine

Afro-punk Film Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 6/26-30


	What:		Afro-punk Film Festival
	Where:		Brooklyn Academy of Music

Austin Willacy at The Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, Ca, 6/29-30


	What:		Austin Willacy
	Where:		The Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, CA

Austin Willacy at The Italian Street Painting Festival, San Rafael, CA, 6/10


	What:		Austin Willacy
	Where:		The Italian Street Painting Festival, San Rafael, CA

Austin Willacy at The Mountain Play, Mt. Tamalpais, CA, 6/10


	What:		Austin Willacy
	Where:		The Mountain Play, Mt. Tamalpais, CA

Austin Willacy at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, 6/26


	What:		Austin Willacy
	Where:		Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Bad Brains at Rocks off Cruise, NYC, 6/25


	What:		Bad Brains
	Where:		Rocks off Cruise, NYC

Bad Brains at School of Rock Festival, Asbury Park, NJ, 6/24


	What:		Bad Brains
	Where:		School of Rock Festival, Asbury Park, NJ

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Manchester, TN, 6/16


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Manchester, TN

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at House of Blues, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, 6/12


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		House of Blues, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC, 6/14


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at Stir Cove (harrah’s Casino), Council Bluffs, Ia, 6/9


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		Stir Cove (harrah’s Casino), Council Bluffs, Ia

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC, 6/13


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC

Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals at The Pageant, St. Louis, MO, 6/10


	What:		Ben Harper and Innocent Criminals
	Where:		The Pageant, St. Louis, MO

BRC’s Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases at Symphony Space, NYC, 6/15 Tamar-kali Psuedoacoustic W/earthdriver


	What:		BRC’s Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases
	Where:		Symphony Space, NYC

BRC’s Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases at Symphony Space, NYC, 6/22 BRC Orchestra Salutes James Brown


	What:		BRC’s Maximum Rhythm and Blues Showcases
	Where:		Symphony Space, NYC

Cutlery at Lo-fi Social Club, Baltimore, MD, 6/9


	What:		Cutlery
	Where:		Lo-fi Social Club, Baltimore, MD

DBR and The Mission at The Arts and Ideas Festival, New Haven, CT, 6/15


	What:		DBR and The Mission
	Where:		The Arts and Ideas Festival, New Haven, CT

Dragons of Zynth at Central Park Summerstage, NYC, 6/16 With Television


	What:		Dragons of Zynth
	Where:		Central Park Summerstage, NYC

Dragons of Zynth at Maxwell’s, Hoboken, Nj, 6/20 With The Giraffes


	What:		Dragons of Zynth
	Where:		Maxwell’s, Hoboken, NJ

Earl Greyhound at Lemmons, St. Louis, MO, 6/9


	What:		Earl Greyhound
	Where:		Lemmons, St. Louis, MO

Earl Greyhound at Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington, DC, 6/13


	What:		Earl Greyhound
	Where:		Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington, DC

Earl Greyhound at Schuba’s, Chicago, IL, 6/10


	What:		Earl Greyhound
	Where:		Schuba’s, Chicago, IL

Earl Greyhound at Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/12


	What:		Earl Greyhound
	Where:		Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh, PA

Faith at Jimmy’s, NYC, 6/16


	Where:		Jimmy’s, NYC

Freakjuice at Eskimo Joe’s, Stillwater, Ok, 6/30


	What:		Freakjuice
	Where:		Eskimo Joe’s, Stillwater, Ok

Freakjuice at Liquids, Tulsa, Ok, 6/29


	What:		Freakjuice
	Where:		Liquids, Tulsa, Ok

Freakjuice at Loris Par T Lounge, Tulsa, Ok, 6/21


	What:		Freakjuice
	Where:		Loris Par T Lounge, Tulsa, Ok

George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars at Country Club Hills, Chicago, IL, 6/23


	What:		George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars
	Where:		Country Club Hills, Chicago, IL

George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars at Rhythm and Blues Festival, Plainfield, NJ, 6/9


	What:		George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars
	Where:		Rhythm and Blues Festival, Plainfield, NJ

George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars at Summer Alive Concert Series, Des Moines, Ia, 6/22


	What:		George Clinton and The P-funk All-stars
	Where:		Summer Alive Concert Series, Des Moines, Ia

God Forbid at Clearwater Theatre, West Dundee, IL, 6/10


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		Clearwater Theatre, West Dundee, IL

God Forbid at Emerson Theater, Indianapolis, IN, 6/9


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		Emerson Theater, Indianapolis, IN

God Forbid at Mark’s Place, Bedford, NH, 6/16


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		Mark’s Place, Bedford, NH

God Forbid at Peabody’s, Cleveland, OH, 6/11


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		Peabody’s, Cleveland, OH

God Forbid at The Station, Portland, ME, 6/15


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		The Station, Portland, ME

God Forbid at Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT, 6/17


	What:		God Forbid
	Where:		Webster Theatre, Hartford, CT

Jungli at The Cutting Room, NYC, 6/14


	What:		Jungli
	Where:		The Cutting Room, NYC

Kendra Ross/chris Rob at Highline Ballroom, NYC, 6/29


	What:		Kendra Ross/chris Rob
	Where:		Highline Ballroom, NYC

Krystle Warren at Highline Ballroom, NYC, 6/7 Opening For Buffy Sainte-marie


	What:		Krystle Warren
	Where:		Highline Ballroom, NYC

Mavis Staples at Bonnaroo Festival, Manchester, Tn, 6/17 (early)


	What:		Mavis Staples
	Where:		Bonnaroo Festival, Manchester, TN

Mavis Staples at Eastern Music Festival, Greensboro, NC, 6/24


	What:		Mavis Staples
	Where:		Eastern Music Festival, Greensboro, NC

Mavis Staples at The Orpheum Theater, Memphis, TN, 6/22


	What:		Mavis Staples
	Where:		The Orpheum Theater, Memphis, TN

Mighty Fine at Luna Lounge, Brooklyn, NY, 6/9


	What:		Mighty Fine
	Where:		Luna Lounge, Brooklyn, NY

Mighty Fine at Pianos, NYC, 6/23


	What:		Mighty Fine
	Where:		Pianos, NYC

Mint Condition at Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI, 6/29


	What:		Mint Condition
	Where:		Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI

Mint Condition at Taste of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, 6/30 _


	What:		Mint Condition
	Where:		Taste of Minnesota, St. Paul, MInnesota

Nadir Distorted Soul at Naima, NYC, 6/14


	What:		Nadir Distorted Soul
	Where:		Naima, NYC

Pillow Theory at B.B. King’s Blues Club, Universal City, CA, 6/14


	What:		Pillow Theory
	Where:		B.B. King’s Blues Club, Universal City, CA

Pillow Theory at Last Exit, Tempe, AZ, 6/17


	What:		Pillow Theory
	Where:		Last Exit, Tempe, AZ

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Grandma’s, Duluth, MN, 6/26


	What:		Robert Randolph and The Family Band
	Where:		Grandma’s, Duluth, MN

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport, Ia, 6/29


	What:		Robert Randolph and The Family Band
	Where:		Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport, Ia

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Playmaker’s Pavilion, Fargo, Nd, 6/24


	What:		Robert Randolph and The Family Band
	Where:		Playmaker’s Pavilion, Fargo, Nd

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, WI, 6/27


	What:		Robert Randolph and The Family Band
	Where:		Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, WI

Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Summer Jam, Sioux Falls, Sd, 6/23


	What:		Robert Randolph and The Family Band
	Where:		Summer Jam, Sioux Falls, Sd

Roughstars at Gibson-hit Factory Loft, NYC, 6/15


	What:		Roughstars
	Where:		Gibson-hit Factory Loft, NYC

The Smyrk at The Middle East, Cambridge, MA, 6/15


	What:		The Smyrk
	Where:		The Middle East, Cambridge, MA

The Square Egg at Mo Pitkin’s, NYC, 6/23


	What:		The Square Egg
	Where:		Mo Pitkin’s, NYC

Urb Alt Festival at Marcus Garvey Park, NYC, 6/9 Featuring Vernon Reid, The Exit, Muthawit Orchestra and Others


	What:		Urb Alt Festival
	Where:		Marcus Garvey Park, NYC, Featuring Vernon Reid, The Exit

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WHAT’S UP WITH THE BRC
THIS SUMMER:

TOMORROW NIGHT!
A NEW LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE SERIES FROM THE BLACK ROCK COALITION!

THE BRC PRESENTS:

"MAXIMUM RHYTHM AND BLUES"
AT SYMPHONY SPACE
(THALIA THEATER),
FRIDAYS THROUGH JUNE 22

Taking rock and roll back to its rhythm and blues roots (and vice-versa) as we celebrate Black music month! Join us as we represent the full spectrum of real soul music!

Featuring:

24-7 Spyz w/Brazz Tree, 6/1
Katreese Barnes’ "Rocketman"
(The Music of Elton John)
w/ Krystle Warren and The Faculty, 6/8
Tamar-kali Psuedoacoustic Project w/Earthdriver, 6/15 BRC Orchestra’s James Brown Salute - Round II, 6/22

General admission - $21 advance/$25 door Symphony Space Members/BRC members w/ID - $17 Rush tickets - $10 (Call day of show for availability)

When: 8:30PM
Where: Leonard Nimoy Thalia, West 95th Street and Broadway, Upper West Side
Info: (212) 864-5400 or www.symphonyspace.org

STEW PRESENTS HIS ORIGINAL MUSICAL "PASSING STRANGE" AT THE PUBLIC THEATER (RUN EXTENDED THROUGH 7/1)

WHAT: L.A.’s punk-pop heretic presents autobiographical Black rock musical.
HOW MUCH: $60; use special code PSBB01 for $25 discount tickets. WHEN:
Tuesdays at 7PM; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8PM; Saturday and Sunday, 2PM and 8PM. INFO: (212) 967-7555 or publictheater.org. WHERE: 425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place.

Catch Stew on the Creative Unity Collective Show this Friday night/Saturday morning from midnight to 3AM (Eastern Standard Time) on WBAI 99.5 FM or webcast live stream on www.wbai.org.

Contact

Here’s how you can reach us here at the B.R.C.:

SNAIL MAIL: Black Rock Coalition
P.O. Box 1054
Cooper Station
NYC, NY 10276
WEBSITE: www.blackrockcoalition.org
HOTLINE: (212) 713-5097
TO E-MAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR T.W.I.B.R.: BRCMembersInfo@aol.com