John Schaefer appears in the following:
TV theme songs - a missed opportunity
Friday, July 15, 2011
John Schaefer wonders where all the TV theme songs have gone.
When Covers Rule
Monday, July 11, 2011
John Schaefer wrestles with a list of truly original covers
The Case for Live Music
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Concert-going can be work - but worth it.
Clarence Clemons, the Big Man
Monday, June 20, 2011
Remembering The Big Man - and one little photo
The Weirdest Hit Ever?
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bohemian Rhapsody went from unintelligible to just plain weird.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck’s Mic Check: NYC Hip Hop Showcase
Thursday, June 9, 2011
8:00 PM
Join Soundcheck as host John Schaefer welcomes four fresh voices of New York hip hop to perform live in The Greene Space: The Freeze Tag, Homeboy Sandman, Blitz the Ambassador, and Nitty Scott MC.
Your Memories of Gil Scott-Heron
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron, dubbed "the godfather of rap," died Friday in New York. How are you marking his death? Post your memories of Gil Scott-Heron, his music and his legacy.
Gaga Is No Dylan - And Vice Versa
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
John Schaefer disagrees, politely, with his guest.
The Greene Space
Soundcheck: Medeski, Martin, & Wood
Thursday, May 19, 2011
2:00 PM
Join Soundcheck live in The Greene Space for live performances from out-there jazz trio Medeski Martin and Wood, as well as the New York singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys and his band, the Coney Island Playboys.
Meredith Monk Live Videocast
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Greene Space
Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble with the Todd Reynolds Quartet
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
7:00 PM
Meredith Monk celebrates the release of her new album, Songs of Ascension, with a live concert. Join New Sounds’ John Schaefer for performance and conversation with Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble, along with the Todd Reynolds Quartet.
The Exotic Sounds of My Father's Place
Friday, May 13, 2011
Remembering an exotic venue before it vanished
Whistling - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
John Schaefer on whistling: less really is more.
How Can I Miss You If You Never Go Away?
Thursday, April 21, 2011
John Schaefer wonders whether comebacks are about the music or the marketing.
Homeboy Sandman Knew
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Homeboy Sandman brought his lively, witty brand of rap into our Soundcheck studio last month. Now he’s sent us something brand new. It’s lo-fi, it’s catchy, it’s probably totally illegal (“the beat has got a sample and i can't pay for it!”) - and it has an ulterior motive. “I Knew” is a song followed by a series of shout-outs, and if you stick with it, there’s a hilarious moment when Homeboy aims a line at ?uestlove (of the Roots, the band for the Jimmy Fallon late night TV show) to the effect that if ?uest puts him on the Fallon show, they “won’t do this whole part” – they’ll fade it out by then. Talk about breaking down the fourth wall!
I have the solution to the band name problem!
Monday, April 11, 2011
John Schaefer knows where you can find TONS of names for your band!
The Greene Space
Soundcheck Live: The Mountain Goats and Suzanne Vega
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
2:00 PM
The Mountain Goats’ songs have been inspired by indie rock’s most inventive storyteller John Darnielle. Suzanne Vega wrote an original play called “Carson McCullers Talks About Love.” Hear them perform their songs live in The Greene Space.
So Percussion, Bobby Previte and Special Guests
Monday, March 28, 2011
