New York City Articles

By Kevin Yazell

It became immediately evident at last night’s John Waite show, his second of two nights at The Iridium, that his heartfelt lyrics and sincere delivery has been underappreciated by the masses for a long time. These are the qualities that make his work stand out head and shoulders above many of his 80s and 90s contemporaries.

Owner/Chef John Doherty of BLACKBARN Restaurant and New York City's Heavenly Harvest Foundation is taking action on the hunger crisis in America.

In the middle of his sold-out show at The Iridium, guitarist/singer/songwriter Denny Laine quoted the folk rock star Donovan as describing the Moody Blues as a “progressive blues band”; Mr. Laine told the crowd that he quite agreed with that assessment, and everyone in the packed house concurred.

Because it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Expect a soulful and swinging evening of classic seasonal sounds.