Backstage PassDiamonds on the Soles, Paint on the Walls, Nostalgia in the AirNew York Times - 2 hours agoBy JON CARAMANICA To welcome the new president Paul Simon played American Tune, a sigh of exhaustion reportedly written in response to Richard M... more info

Undercover, Australia — Paul Simon fans who went along to his show on Friday night at New York`s Beacon Theater were treated to a rare surprise. They got Art Garfunkel as well. more info

All About Jazz — Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel joined forces for a surprise reunion last night (Feb. 13) at New York's Beacon Theatre, which was hosting its first event after a seven-month renovation by Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The pair performed "The S... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * DANCE * Fashion Week * Paul Simon @ Beacon Theater * Golden Triangle @ Tip Top Bar * Grouper, etc @ Le Poisson Rouge * Japanther & Ninjasonik @ BAM Cafe * Jennifer O'Connor &... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — today in NYC * DANCE * Fashion Week * Paul Simon @ Beacon Theater * Golden Triangle @ Tip Top Bar * Grouper, etc @ Le Poisson Rouge * Japanther & Ninjasonik @ BAM Cafe * Jennifer O'Connor &... more info

All About Jazz — Saxophonist and flutist {{Gerry Niewood = 9878}} died in the plane crash in Buffalo last night. He was a wonderful player whose saxophone was heard most famously with {{Chuck Mangione = 9031}} and on the Concert In Central Park album by Simon & Garfu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sharon Jones @ the Beacon Theater last year (more) today in NYC * DANCE * Fashion Week * Easy Action @ Rehab * Lemonade @ the Shank * French Kicks @ Maxwell's * Paul Simon @ Beacon Theater * some... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sharon Jones @ the Masonic Temple a year ago (more by Bao Nguyen) today in NYC * DANCE * Fashion Week * Easy Action @ Rehab * Lemonade @ the Shank * French Kicks @ Maxwell's * Paul Simon @... more info

Newsday — Thanks to a seven-month, $16-million restoration, the Beacon Theatre is set to enter a new golden age tonight when the venue reopens to the public with a concert from Paul Simon. more info

Pitchfork — -- Noted percussionist, early electronic music originator, and sound installation art pioneer Max Neuhaus died of cancer in Italy on Tuesday at the age of 69, according to the Houston Chronicle. He may be most famous for his permanent sound installa... more info