Concert picks for September: from death metal to 'Ambient Church'

WNYC News | Sep 5

From the reopening of a Brooklyn metal club to an ambient music series coming to churches around the city, there's a wide mix of concerts in New York City this month. Music writer Hank Shteamer joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to cover the musical terrain. He's back with his concert picks for September. 

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