**YOUTH ON-THE-MIC**
Join The United Theatre and The Knickerbocker Music Center for YOUTH ON-THE-MIC, an open mic series for 6th to 12th graders who want to perform, sing, or play music (whether original or covers) to an audience. As with the past few editions, this month's event will be virtual.
KNICK LIVE
KNICK LIVE is a 10-week series of new, full concerts coming to you virtually from The Knick stage and co-presented by The United Theatre and The Knick.
Totally bummed Rhythm & Roots had to be canceled this year?
Missing the music, the merriment and the merch?
Then Keep Labor Day Weekend Free!
Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, and we know it just won’t feel right without your favorite music festival, Rhythm & Roots. While we might not be able to gather at Ninigret Park this year, you don’t have to completely miss out on your festival fix, because Lagniappe Productions has put together the next best thing!
Lagniappe Productions is excited to host an online video broadcast festival and fundraiser over Labor Day weekend featuring video recordings of over 30 performances captured from some of the best live sets at Rhythm & Roots over the past several years. Broadcast is set for 5-11 p.m. Friday, September 4, and from 1-11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6. Relive performances of your favorite artists or catch them if you missed them the first time. Artists include, The Mavericks, Rosanne Cash, Keb Mo, Los Lobos, Leftover Salmon, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, The David Grisman Sextet, Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars, Shinyribs, Marcia Ball, and so many more! On Labor Day weekend you can find the virtual festival streaming on our website, rhythmandroots.com, on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/rhythmandroots and on YouTube.com/user/rhythmanandrootsfest.
The Knickerbocker Taproom Presents: A Live-Stream Showcase!
Featuring:
Thor Jensen
Phil Adams
Jim Carpenter
Glenn Thomas
Joe Holt
Kala Farnham
Number One Babe
Watch via the Knickerbocker Taproom Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/knickerbockertaproom/
To celebrate the release of the documentary ONCE WERE BROTHERS: THE ROBBIE ROBERTSON STORY in The United Theatre Virtual Screening Room, The Knickerbocker Collective - Glenn Thomas (Glenn Kendzia, Wild Sun), Will Evans (Barefoot Truth, Will Evans Music), Marty Moroney (Mystic Dead), and Natalia Mortrude (Sugar) - have tackled the legendary, modern standard of the American Songbook, The Band's "The Weight."
We all miss live music and can't wait to see some of these, our favorite artists, back playing The Knickerbocker Music Center as soon as possible. Until then, enjoy the collaboration and be sure to check out ONCE WERE BROTHERS at https://www.unitedtheatre.org/virtual
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: PRESENTED BY THE KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CENTER
Are you a musician looking to learn more about the various parts of the music business? The Knickerbocker is presenting a new series of live video interviews with music industry professionals from several backgrounds. We will be interviewing pros on their background, their advice to new or emerging artists, and what you can do as an artist during these unprecedented times. Each guest will answer live questions from guests as time allows at the end of the interview.
The second episode of Industry Insight will feature producer Jordan Lehning. Jordan has produced, arranged, and composed for Rodney Crowell, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Andrew Combs, Rayland Baxter, Justin Townes Earl, Ray Price, and many others. He is one of the most sought after arrangers today in Nashville. Tune in live Monday April 20 at 3pm ET to hear the interview and ask Jordan questions.
Join us here on our Facebook page to watch live or visit our youtube channel to view older episodes!