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Meshell Ndegeocello (Mark Seliger)
In the third episode of a five-part series, Soundcheck highlights some of this year's most memorable live performances in our studio. We revisit sets by Matisyahu, Meshell Ndegeocello, Andrew Bird, Fernando Otero and others.
Best Live Performances of 2009: Episode Three, Part One
This segment includes performances by Hasidic reggae artist Matisyahu, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello, Chinagrass movement group Hanggai and virtuoso violinist Caroline Goulding.
Best Live Performances of 2009: Episode Three, Part Two
This segment includes performances by mulit-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird, eclectic jazz/funk group Red Baraat, singer-songwriter Diane Birch and New York rock band Stellastarr*.
Best Live Performances of 2009: Episode Three, Part Three
This segment includes performances by accordion virtuoso Chango Spasiuk, British pop band Tindersticks, grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones and Argentinean pianist Fernando Otero.
Gig Alerts: Antibalas
Antibalas
"Government Magic"
Playing at: Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg)
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Gig Alerts: Soulive
Soulive
"Too Much"
Playing at: Music Hall of Williamsburg (66 N. 6th St., Williamsburg)
Get: Tickets SOLD OUT | Directions
Gig Alerts: The Felice Brothers
The Felice Brothers
"Penn Station"
Playing at: Southpaw (125 5th Ave., Park Slope)
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Guitars Dominate in the Global Village
As I was getting psyched to see the band Tinariwen for the third time, a friend said, "Yeah, Tinariwen. They’re great, but they just do the same thing over and over." But, oh, that thing they do. I just can’t get enough of it.