TAS Features

J. Willgoose, Esq., one half of the electronic London duo Public Service Broadcasting, is an ardent film and history buff, a quality which defines the band (which includes drummer Wrigglesworth) and its unique mission. Known for their clever use of vintage movie clips, historic sound bites, and other gems found at the British Film Institute and beyond, Public Service Broadcasting's eye was cast on everything from Spitfire airplanes to Sir Edmund Hillary's 1953 ascent of Everest on their 2013 debut, Inform-Educate-Entertain. J and Wrigglesworth also came by Studio A last year for a session for FUV Live minus their multimedia setup.

For the duo's ambitious second album, The Race For Space, they focused on American and Soviet space exploration in the '60s. Reflecting on that album and beyond, Public Service Broadcasting's tweed-loving J wrote up his "Five Essential Albums" for WFUV.

Glasgow's The Vaselines, the enigmatic Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, have drifted in and out of their partnership since 1987, influencing an eclectic and reverent crew of musicians along the way, like Belle and Sebastian, Teenage Fanclub and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.

Classically-trained Casey Dienel, who records as White Hinterland, breaks down genre barriers on her most recent album Baby, slipping between voluptuous pop, undulating R&B, bluesy laments and the rigor of experimental rock 'n' roll. Her ability to find a juncture between these multiple musical personalities is electrifying, especially in live performance. Curious? You're in luck. White Hinterland will be in New York this Friday, June 27, to play Rough Trade. Since White Hinterland's Casey Dienel has such a bold, catholic taste in music, we asked if she'd pull together a list of her Five Essential Albums:

With festival season finally here, our sister station WFUV has compiled its annual Summer Music Guide. FUV has some picks for some of the best outdoor festivals throughout the New York area, and a few if you're up for a longer road trip. Wherever you're headed, keep your fingers crossed for good weather and have a blast this "Summer of FUV."

SUMMERSTAGE

Where: Rumsey Playfield in Central Park

When: June 3 - August 24

Highlights:

• John Butler Trio* (June 17, 6:30pm)
• Counting Crows and Toad the Wet Sprocket* (June 30, 6pm)
• Beck* - July 1, 7pm
• Andrew Bird and Luke Temple (July 8, 7pm)
• Bonobo, Cibo Matto, Odesza (July 13, 6pm)
• New Songs of Justice: An Evening Honoring Pete Seeger (July 21, 6pm)
• Conor Oberst and Dawes* (July 29, 7pm)
• Ingrid Michaelson* (July 30, 6pm)
• Dr. John and Hurray for the Riff Raff (August 2, 3pm)
• Old Crow Medicine Show* (August 4, 6pm)
• Matt Nathanson and Gavin Degraw* (August 13, 6pm)

Tickets: Concerts are free, unless otherwise noted. Tickets for the benefit concerts (*) can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

Information: www.SummerStage.org

FYI: In addition to the concerts in Central Park, the City Parks Foundations presents concerts in 17 parks throughout the five boroughs under the SummerStage umbrella.

CELEBRATE BROOKLYN

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell

When: June 4-August 9; Doors open an hour before show starts

Highlights:

• Janelle Monae (June 4, 8pm)
• Jack Johnson with Bahamas* (June 10, 7pm)
• The National with Phosphorescent* (June 17, 7pm)
• The National with Lord Huron* (June 18, 7pm)
• The National with MS MR* (June 19, 7pm)
• Amos Lee with Lake Street Dive (June 20, 7:30pm)
• Dum Dum Girls with Hospitality and TEEN (June 21, 7pm)
• Warpaint with Yellowbirds (June 26, 7:30pm)
• Shovels & Rope with Valerie June and Shakey Graves (June 27, 7pm)
• Bebel Gilberto with Vinicius Cantuaria and Netsayi (July 18, 7pm)
• Nickel Creek (July 24, 7:30pm)
• Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds with Devendra Banhart and Nicole Atkins* (July 26, 7pm)
• Altan and Maura O'Connell (August 7, 7pm)
• St. Vincent with San Fermin (August 9, 7:30pm)

Tickets: All of the concerts are free with a suggested donation of $3, except for the benefit concerts* (www.ticketmaster.com)

Information: www.briconline.org/cb

FYI: Prospect Park is easily accessible via the F, 2, 3, B and Q subway lines. On street parking can be difficult. [specific directions]

GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Randall's Island, NYC

When: June 6-8

Highlights:

• Friday: Damian Marley, Damon Albarn, Janelle Monae, Jason Isbell, Jenny Lewis, La Roux, Neko Case, Outkast, Phoenix, TV on the Radio, Washed Out
• Saturday: Broken Bells, Disclosure, Fitz and the Tantrums, Jack White, Lucius, Sleigh Bells, Spoon, The Naked & Famous
• Sunday: AlunaGeorge, Foster The People, Frank Turner, Interpol, James Blake, The Head and the Heart, The Kills, Vampire Weekend, Wild Belle

Tickets and information: www.GovernorsBallMusicFestival.com

BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

Where: Manchester, Tennessee

When: June 12-15

Highlights:

• Thursday: Poliça, Real Estate, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, Robert DeLong
• Friday: Kanye West, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Janelle Monae, CHVRCHES, Sam Smith
• Saturday: Jack White, The Flaming Lips, Lionel Richie, Damon Albarn, Disclosure, Tedeschi Trucks Band, First Aid Kit, Phosphorescent
• Sunday: Elton John, The Avett Brothers, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Arctic Monkeys, Broken Bells, Fitz & the Tantrums, Frank Ocean, Okkervil River

Tickets and information: www.bonnaroo.com

BIG BACKYARD BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

When: June 14-15

Artists:

• Saturday: The Lone Bellow, The Defibulators, Caravan of Thieves
• Sunday: Roosevelt Dime, Cricket Tell the Weather, Miss Tess and the Talk Backs

Tickets and Information: www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2014/festivals/big-backyard-bbq/big-backyard-bbq-music.php

FYI: Food and drink samplings from New York-based specialty purveyors will be available. Enjoy all performances with open lawn seating; be sure to bring a blanket to stretch out on Daffodil Hill.

MAD SQ MUSIC: OVAL LAWN SERIES

Where: Madison Square Park, 23rd St. & Madison Ave.

When: Wednesday evenings, June 18 through August 6

Highlights:

• Nicole Atkins (June 18, 7pm)
• The SteelDrivers and Cricket Tell The Weather (July 2, 6pm)
• John Fullbright (July 9, 7pm)
• Jon Cleary (July 23, 7pm)
• Forro in the Dark and Debo Band (July 30, 6pm)
• Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds (August 6, 7pm)

Tickets: All of the concerts are free. Information: www.madisonsquarepark.org

FYI: Bring a blanket or chair (or even kids) to enjoy the music on the lawn.

CLEARWATER FESTIVAL

Where: Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

When: June 21-22

Highlights:

• Saturday: The Mavericks, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Dar Williams, Nicole Atkins, Laura Cantrell, Dan Bern, Garland Jeffreys, Jake Shimabukuro, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tom Chapin, Tom Paxton, Guy Davis, John Fullbright
   
• Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Puss N Boots (featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson & Catherine Popper), moe. acoustic, Martin Sexton, David Bromberg Big Band, Josh Ritter, Bettye LaVette, Lake Street Dive, Tom Paxton, Toshi Reagon, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Houndmouth, Laurie Berkner

Tickets and information: www.ClearwaterFestival.org

FYI: This year will honor Pete and Toshi Seeger who co-founded the festival with many tributes both on and off the stages. Clearwater has many family-oriented activities. Kids under 12 get in free. Festival goers can sign up for two-hour sails on the sloop Clearwater or the schooner Mystic Whaler.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING

Where: Damrosch Park (Lincoln Center)

When: June 24-July 12

Highlights:

• Cecile McLorin Salvant (June 24)
• The Loser's Lounge - Dancing Queens: The Music of ABBA and more (June 26)
• The Hot Sardines (June 27)
• Roomful of Blues & Friends play the Music of Doc Pomus (July 2)
• Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks: Boardwalk Empire (July 8)

Tickets and information: www.MidsummerNightSwing.org (Tickets required for access to the dance floor)

FYI: Dance lessons precede the live music at 6:30. If you don't want to dance, you can still enjoy the music on the plaza.

CARAMOOR SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts, Katonah, NY

Highlights:

• American Roots Music Festival (June 28): Rosanne Cash, The Lone Bellow, Bruce Molsky, Tony Trischka & Michael Daves, Kim & Reggie Harris, Joe Crookston & the Bluebird Jubilee, Spuyten Duyvil, Cricket Tell the Weather, Miss Tess & the Talkbacks
• The David Grisman Sextet (July 25)

Tickets and information: 914-232-1252 or www.caramoor.org

FYI: Tickets are available for the full American Roots Music Festival or just the afternoon. Bring a picnic, chair or blanket for the afternoon performances on the lawn. Caramoor is family-friendly and has free parking.

FOR THE SAKE OF A SONG: A TRIBUTE TO TOWNES VAN ZANDT

Where: One New York Plaza and Grace Plaza

When: July 9-31, 12:30pm

Highlights:

• David Berkeley (July 9, NYP)
• Amber Rubarth (July 10, GP)
• The Sea The Sea (July 17, GP)
• Keith Everett & The Orange Morris (July 23, NYP)
• Jason Myles Goss (July 24, GP)
• Milton (July 31, GP)

Tickets: Shows are free.

FYI: Produced by NewSong Music and presented by Arts Brookfield and Red Jacket Orchards, this series of lunchtime concerts is dedicated to the memory of the influential songwriter Townes Van Zandt, who would have turned 70 this year. Concerts are presented rain or shine at One New York Plaza in Lower Manhattan and at Grace Plaza in midtown.

THE HUDSON PROJECT

Where: Winston Farm, Saugerties, New York

When: July 11-13

Highlights:

• Modest Mouse
• The Flaming Lips
• Moby (DJ set)
• Matt & Kim
• Bonobo
• The New Deal
• Dr. Dog

Tickets and information: www.hudsonmusicproject.com

FYI: This is the inaugural festival, with more than 85 performers from a range of genres. It offers both traditional GA and VIP ticketing and camping options (from top level luxury accommodations, to pre-set tents with bedding to DIY choices for the more adventurous). The festival offers daily round trip shuttles from NYC and daily train shuttles from the Rhinecliff and Poughkeepsie train stations.

LOWDOWN HUDSON BLUES FESTIVAL

Where: Brookfield Place, Waterfront Plaza

When: July 16 & 17, 6-10pm

Artists:

• Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings (July 16)
• The Robert Cray Band and John Hiatt & the Combo (July 17)

Tickets: Concerts are free.

Information: http://brookfieldplaceny.com/blues

FYI: Enjoy the live music in seats next to the harbor or from a table at one of the restaurants on the plaza.

GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY

When: July 18-20

Highlights:

• Friday: Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive
• Saturday: moe., James Maddock, Last Hombres, Butcher’s Blind
• Sunday: B.B. King, Anders Osborne, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Commander Cody, Kerry Kearney

Tickets and information: www. greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com

FYI: The festival prides itself on presenting both national acts and local emerging artists on four stages, plus a Kidzone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, unless you have VIP tickets. The "Queen of Kinder-rock", Laurie Berkner, will be doing a special pre-fest concert on Sunday morning. (Ticket is good for the full day at the fest.)

LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS

Where: Damrosch Park Bandshell (DPB) or Hearst Plaza (HP) on the Lincoln Center campus

When: July 20-August 10

Highlights:

• Pete Seeger Tribute featuring David Amram, Tom Chapin, Guy Davis, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, Toshi Teagon, Dar Williams & more (July 20, 4pm, DP)
• Deep Roots of Rock and Roll featuring Toshi Reagon, Carl Hancock-Rux, Corey Glover & more (July 26, 2pm, HP)
• José González and yMusic (July 31, 7:30pm, DP)
• Americanafest NYC
  - Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell (Aug. 6, 7:30pm, DP)
  - Cassandra Wilson and The Campbell Brothers (August 8, 7:30pm, DP)
  - Old 97’s and The Devil Makes Three (August 9, 1:30pm, HP)
  - Rosanne Cash, The Lone Bellow and Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale (August 9, 6pm, DP)
  - Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and St. Paul & the Broken Bones (August 10, 5pm, DP)

Tickets: The concerts are free.

Information: www.LCOutofDoors.org

NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL

Where: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI

When: July 25-27

Highlights:

• Friday: Ryan Adams, Band of Horses, Jimmy Cliff, Jenny Lewis, Robert Hunter, Lake Street Dive
• Saturday: Nickel Creek, Deer Tick, Puss n Boots, Lucius, Shovels & Rope, Milk Carton Kids
• Sunday: Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Conor Oberst, Dawes, Hozier, Trampled by Turtles, Rodrigo y Gabriela

Tickets: All three days are sold out!

Information: www.NewportFolkFest.net

FYI: If you’re at the festival, stop by the FUV booth, say hi, and pick up some swag.

GATHERING OF THE VIBES

Where: Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT

When: July 31-August 3

Highlights:

• John Fogerty
• Widespread Panic
• Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes
• Ziggy Marley
• moe.
• Rodgrigo y Gabriela
• Dark Star Orchestra
• Rusted Root
• Umphrey’s McGee

Tickets and information: www.GatheringOfTheVibes.com

FYI: Inspired by the spirit of the Grateful Dead, GOTV is now in its 18th year. The Weekend Camping Pass includes access to all the music, stages, beach, late night festivities, and the campgrounds. Single day and single day VIP tickets also available.

FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL

Where: Dodds Farm, just off Route 22 north of Hillsdale, New York

When: August 1-3

Highlights:

• The Duhks
• Aoife O’Donovan
• Tom Paxton
• John Gorka
• The Grand Slambovians
• Spuyten Duyvil
• Tracy Grammer
• Cheryl Wheeler

Tickets and information: www.FalconRidgeFolk.com

FYI: The Friday afternoon Emerging Artists Showcase is a chance to scout new talent, and the dance tent is a popular destination. Early bird camping is available starting Wednesday afternoon for ticket holders with prepaid camping tickets. Children ages 12 and under are free.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Where: Zilker Park; Austin, Texas

When: October 3-5 and 10-12 (in case you want to extend your Summer for a couple of weeks)

Highlights: Beck, Eminem, Pearl Jam, Outkast, The Replacements, Belle & Sebastian, Broken Bells, Chromeo, CHVRCHES, Hozier, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Jagwar Ma, Jenny Lewis, Jimmy Cliff, KONGOS, Lana Del Rey, Lorde (second weekend only), Spoon, St. Vincent, The Avett Brothers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, tUnE-yArDs

Tickets and Information: www.ACLFestival.com

 

Yes, it took Ben Watt over 30 years to release his second solo album, Hendra, but he has a perfectly fine excuse. Following the release of 1983's North Marine Drive, Watt immersed himself in Everything But the Girl with longtime partner (and now wife) Tracey Thorn, ran two record labels, toured the globe as a club DJ and wrote two critically-acclaimed memoirs.

Saturday, March 1st at Webster Hall, 7-10:30pm is the next FUV Dance Party!  Whether you loved the last one or missed it (bummer), this is your chance to redeem yourself and support your favorite radio station at the same time. Get out and celebrate with fellow music lovers, whether you're a dancer or a listener.  We'll make it easy - your first drink is on us, and there's giveaways galore for the first 100 people through the door.

FUV DJ's Rita Houston and Corny O'Connell and The Alternate Side's Russ Borris and Alisa Ali will be spinning the tunes.Tickets are $35 in advance/$40 at the door and are on sale now through Ticketweb.com or at the Webster Hall Box Office, with all proceeds benefiting WFUV. See you there!