Music
Above Ground Concert in Madison Square Park: Tipsy Oxcart
July 26, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
The band performing in Madison Square Park‘s latest weekly “Above Ground” concert today was Tipsy Oxcart. The band started in 2012, and its members are Dani Danor (Drum Kit), Jeremy Bloom (Accordion), Marandi Hostetter (Violin), Connell Thompson (Clarinet/Sax), and … Read More
Blues Band People vs. Larsen Kicks off Madison Square Park’s “Above Ground” Concert Series
July 18, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
Madison Square Park‘s annual “Above Ground” series of concerts (which happen every Wednesday this summer from 12:30 to 1:30 PM) is meant to shed light on currently unknown artists. The first performance of the summer last … Read More
Broadway in Bryant Park: Week 2
July 16, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorMax Shapiro
Every Thursday though August 10, you can catch Broadway in Bryant Park from 12:30-1:30 PM. These shows feature performances of songs “from the most popular songs on and off Broadway.” Last week’s songs were from the musicals STOMP, Groundhog Day, … Read More
Kids Band Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights Performs in Madison Square Park
July 6, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorBy Max Shapiro
The performers of this week’s kids’ concert in Madison Square Park were the band Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights. The video below shows the kids in the audience dancing to a song about being green.
If you’ve got … Read More
Bryant Park Emerging Music Festival Showcases Up-and-Coming Artists
August 22, 2016 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro and edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Last Friday, Bryant Park held its annual Emerging Music Festival. During this event, talented up-and-coming artists are given their chance to shine. The park was packed that … Read More
Another Fun Summer Day in Bryant Park!
August 9, 2016 | Flatironhot ContributorWritten by Max Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
If you’re in the neighborhood and don’t have anything to do, you can swing by Bryant Park. Today, pianist Ayako Shirasaki, described as a virtuoso pianist … Read More
Catch Jake Owen At Madison Square Park Tonight!
August 3, 2016 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Tonight at 7:00, musician Jake Owen performs at Madison Square Park. MSP’s website’s description of him is: “Jake Owen has had five No. 1 singles to date … Read More
Ruth B Comes to Madison Square Park
July 28, 2016 | Flatironhot ContributorWritten by Max Shapiro and edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Madison Square Park continues its ongoing string of summer musical performances with young artist Ruth B. This past Friday, several gathered in the park to watch her … Read More
Fun for the Little Ones in Flatiron
July 6, 2016 | Flatironhot ContributorWritten by Max Shapiro and edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
If you’ve got youngsters, there’s a lot to do in the area to keep them entertained. For starters, there are musical performances going on in Madison … Read More
Flatiron and Madison Square Park – Ideal for a Mid-Summer Eve Stroll!
July 30, 2015 | Tod ShapiroReported by Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The mid-point of summer has arrived, and after a busy day at NYCSCC (Flatiron Hot! News’ sponsor), I decided to clear my head by taking a late afternoon and … Read More