The Florida A&M University marching band performs on the field prior to Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010.
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Today, we look at the role that hazing can play in marching bands - following 11 felony arrests in the death of a Florida A&M drum major. Plus, songs inspired by Nicolas Slonimsky's 1947 book, “Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns.” And, a live performance from New York musician Cat Martino.
Stream the entire album on the Soundcheck site at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17.
Dancing at concerts: John Schaefer feels strongly both ways!
The singer-songwriter performs an a cappella tribute.
John Schaefer says music in 1972 was full of surprises.
Watch the singer swear off drink via song in her bubbly original, "Champagne," live on Soundcheck.
All week, we hit the dance floor to look at crazes from mosh to mambo.
Check out the footage from our live show in The Greene Space.
The blueswoman on keeping things simple: "No pyro, no dancing, no smokes."
The violinist and whistler performs an unplugged set in The Greene Space.
Excellent topic. I was an uptight headbanger until the late 80's - early 90's. From Black Flag fans to Grateful ...
Although I would not dance at a symphonic concert @ Linclon Center, I'm not above doing a little 'air conducting'.
This is a prime topic that saddens me to no end, New Yorkers hate to dance. It's as simple and ...
I understand both sides, but REALLY, some people just go OVERBOARD! It's just a matter of RESPECTING your fellow human ...
Dancing in concerts: John Schaefer feels strongly both ways.
For most, concerts are for listening to music. But for some, concerts are for dancing to music – whether that means rocking out with an air guitar, suggestively maneuvering a hula hoop or diving into the mosh pit. As the outdoor concert season approaches, our Soundcheck Smackdown series continues with a fierce debate about concert dancing. Plus: A live performance from a band wants to make you dance - Brooklyn's Chicha Libre.
The Brooklyn quartet Shenandoah and the Night performs its airy baroque pop at Cameo Gallery on Tuesday night. Download the group's new single "So Low, So High."
Tennis champion Serena Williams is the latest athlete to moonlight as a recording artist, joining the ranks of boxer Manny Pacquiao, basketball great Shaquille O’Neal and even the ‘86 Mets. Today: when jocks make music. Plus, a live performance from Icelandic singer and songwriter Ólöf Arnalds.
The Western swing sextet The Brain Cloud continues its weekly residency at Barbes on Monday night. Download the group's rendition of the tune "Blues for Dixie."
