Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Prince Rama @ the Whitney, 2013 (more by Ryan Muir) South Street Seaport will be full of music on the Fourth of July, as they'll host the free Festival of Independence offering a wide variety of performers... more info

Stereogum — In 1995 Rolling Stone named Freedy Johnston Songwriter of the Year, tapping him over Kurt Cobain, who they slated for the number two slot that year. Titles like that are always a bit arbitrary, but the contrast between Johnston and Cobain has sharpen... more info

Topix — Songwriter Freedy Johnston arrived at Marker 20 late, but in good spirits considering the ordeal he'd just endured. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Soft Pack getting touristy in NYC (@thesoftpack) today in NYC * People's Band @ Barbes * Dawn Cantwell@ Joe's Pub * Freedy Johnston @ Maxwell's * Anders Nilsson Band @ Barbes * Ronnie Spector @ City Winery * Anti-Pop... more info

All About Jazz — Dave Schramm-produced long-player to hit streets January 25, 2011 NEW YORK, N.Y.—Hoboken singer/songwriter Kate Jacobs found herself itchy to get out and play and write and sing and hang with her musician pals again. After busy and productive y... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Alex Chilton @ Hoboken Arts & Music Fest 2009 This year's Hoboken Arts & Music Festival will happen on Sunday, May 2nd, 11am to 6pm, on Washington Street (b/w Observer Highway and 7th St). The musical offerings include pop-rock hit-makers... more info