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What would you do if I told you that a four-piece rock and roll band is driving around in a van and kicking all sorts of ass at venues across

Winter break is over here at NYCTaper!  We return to our regularly scheduled program of bringing you sweet jams from bands you should be following.  Today’s installment features Peel Dream

At this point, I’m sure everyone reading this site is familiar with Mdou Moctar; our own AcidJack posted a killer recording of him from the 2017 Hopscotch fest. His version

Readers of this site should be well versed with Chris Forsyth’s work.  We have covered him extensively through the years with a variety of his projects.  Currently, his focus is

August has come and gone, and with it, more fantastic live music courtesy of our good friends at Raven Sings The Blues! For the past several years, Andy from Raven

Article by Manuela Bittencourt – 08/12/2025 Feeling nervous before a performance is completely normal – even the most experienced artists get butterflies before stepping on stage. In fact, a certain

Article by Manuela Bittencourt – 08/12/2025 Whether you’re playing a 20-minute open mic slot or a full hour headlining a show, crafting the right setlist is one of the most

Article by Manuela Bittencourt – 08/07/2025 Performing live is one of the most thrilling — and challenging — experiences for any musician, comedian, or artist. Whether you’re playing your first

Article by Manuela Bittencourt – 08/05/2025 If you’re a musician looking to build an audience, grow your career, or simply gain valuable experience, learning how to book shows is an essential

Article by Manuela Bittencourt – 08/05/2025 Performing at an open mic night is a rite of passage for many musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all kinds. It’s often the first