John Schaefer appears in the following:
A Super Villainous Playlist: Six Songs That Grapple With Hitler's Legacy
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Soundcheck Live: Television composer Jeff Richmond talks '30 Rock' and 'Saturday Night Live'
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Jeff Richmond has been working in show business for three decades – most recently, as the composer for the NBC sitcom "30 Rock" (starring his wife, Tina Fey).
Check Ahead: Rabbit Rabbit, 'Rabbit Rabbit Radio Vol. 1'
Monday, July 29, 2013
On Rabbit Rabbit's new compilation album.
Singer, Songwriter J.J. Cale Dies At 74
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Soundcheck host John Schaefer has this reflection on singer and songwriter J.J. Cale who died after suffering a heart attack Friday at 74.
Missed It Then, Love It Now: Wye Oak, 'Civilian'
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Somehow Soundcheck host John Schaefer missed the Wye Oak's superb 2011 album Civilian the first time around, but loves it now.
David Bowie's Hidden Agenda In 'Valentine's Day'
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
The new video for David Bowie's "Valentine's Day" may appear to be simple. But looks can deceive.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck Live: Tig Notaro, Robert Randolph and Jeff Richmond
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
7:00 PM
An evening of music, storytelling and conversation. Hosted by Soundcheck's John Schaefer. Watch on-demand video of the entire event.
The Perils Of Picking Just Three
Monday, June 10, 2013
Soundcheck host John Schaefer was recently asked for his three favorite songs, and his head nearly exploded.
The Greene Space
'The Rite of Spring' Goes Solo
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
7:00 PM
Q2 Music and Soundcheck mark the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" with performance by pianist Vicky Chow and conversation with Sarah Fishko on her exploration of the era, "Culture Shock 1913." Watch on-demand video here.
Ray Manzarek, The Doors' Founding Keyboardist, Dies At 74
Monday, May 20, 2013
Ray Manzarek, founding member of the legendary rock and roll band The Doors, has died at the age of 74, after a long battle with bile duct cancer.
Kaizers Orchestra's Devilishly Good Video
Monday, May 13, 2013
Before Kaizers Orchestra disbands this week, watch the Norwegian band's creepily infectious video for its song "Begravelsespolka."
The Rite of Spring Goes Solo
Monday, May 13, 2013
On Wednesday, pianist Vicky Chow celebrated the centennial of the premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring with a live performance from The Greene Space. Watch the full event.
Listen: Celebrate John Corigliano's Birthday with This Archival Tribute
Monday, April 29, 2013
Iggy & The Stooges, Live In Concert
Sunday, April 28, 2013
If your idea of fun is having a leathery, shirtless, 66-year-old man sweat on you, then you needed to be near the stage at (Le) Poisson Rouge for Iggy Pop's afternoon public-radio showcase on April 28 with his band The Stooges.
And if that's not your idea of ...
Iggy And The Stooges, Live In Concert
Saturday, April 27, 2013
When Iggy Met Dinah
Monday, April 22, 2013
Soundcheck host John Schaefer recalls when the unpredictable rock icon appeared on The Dinah Shore Show.
Daddy Dearest: John Schaefer's Weird Kiddie Playlist
Monday, April 15, 2013
Who says kids have to listen to "kiddie music"? Soundcheck host John Schaefer shares a playlist of some songs he played for his own daughters.
Mistaken Memories Of Medieval Music Videos
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Soundcheck host John Schaefer remembers his first time watching a music video, and it was an "Aha!" moment.
NY Philharmonic Gives Four Premieres
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Tonight at 8 pm, Q2 Music streams the next installment of the New York Philharmonic's CONTACT! series, with premieres of works by Unsuk Chin, Poul Ruders, Yann Robin and Anders Hillborg.
Remembering Van Cliburn, A Larger-Than-Life Pianist And Cold War Icon
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The legendary pianist and Cold War icon Van Cliburn died of bone cancer in his Fort Worth, Texas, but leaves behind a powerful legacy.
