Affordable Art Fair NYC 2020 is a fun and creative day out with family and friends.
About this Event
When you visit Affordable Art Fair NYC you’ll find an inspiring and friendly atmosphere where you can browse thousands of original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints showcased by 72 local, national and international galleries. With contemporary artwork by over 400 established artists and rising stars, and price points ranging from $100-$10,000 – there is something to suit every taste and wallet whether you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector.
This spring, join us at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, March 26 – 29, 2020, with our Private View on March 25th. Alongside the vast array of stunning artwork, you’ll enjoy a creative smorgasbord of educational talks and tours, performances, and an irresistible cafe and bar. With two fair editions held annually, the Affordable Art Fair NYC is the ideal family day out or creative evening out with friends.
Visit our website to learn more!
FAIR HOURS
Wednesday, March 25
Private View | 6pm–9pm
Thursday, March 26
Trade Hours | 11am-12pm
General Admission | 12pm–6pm
Art After Dark | 6pm–9pm
Friday, March 27
Trade Hours | 11am-12pm
General Admission | 12pm–6pm
Free Admission | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, March 28
Stroller Hour | 10am-11am
General Admission | 11am–8pm
Sunday, March 29
Stroller Hour | 10am-11am
General Admission | 11am–5pm
múm at murmrr theatre!
About this Event
Icelandic experimental pop group múm has long been defined by their curiosity explorations in electronic music, soft vocals, glitch beats, innovative sampling and eerie effects with a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments. The band was formed in 1997 by original members Gunnar Örn Tynes and Örvar Smárason and shortly after joined by twin sisters Kristín Anna and Gyða Valtýsdóttir, the latter still a recording and touring member of the band. The group has released six full length albums, as well as a mountain of other music, singles, EP’s, collaborations, theatre and film music. múm is well known for it’s collaborations and have in the last few years worked with diverse artists as Kylie Minogue, the Kronos Quartet, Jóhann Jóhannsson, pianist Hauschka and the MDR Sinfonieorchester in Leipzig. múm’s touring incarnation, as well as founding members Gunnar, Örvar & Gyða, also includes long term drummer Samuli Kosminen, Sigurlaug Gísladóttir (mr.Silla) and young guitarist Róbert Reynisson.
múm have recently released a special 20 year anniversary edition of their 1999debut album Yesterday was Dramatic, Today is OK, toured Europe & China and have an upcoming US tour scheduled for 2020.
Slick Parties Presents……
FRIDAYS @ BLUE MIDTOWN – doors open @11pm
21+ with valid ID
Blue Midtown
220 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Blue was designed to be a vibrant social club in the vein of New York’s vinyl age for those who wish to extend their evening after dining at The Ribbon, grab a pre- or post-theater snack, or listen to some late-night tunes. Music serves as the universal theme, with a design celebrating NYC’s great musical heritage and paying homage to some of the city’s most iconic recording artists. Specially commissioned murals from artist Alex Yost encircle the space, creating a gallery of NY musical icons with a nod to Picasso’s “blue period” of the early 20th century.
Music programming for Blue features curated DJs playing Funk, Blues, Soul, R&B, Rock and Jazz. Blue will be a neighborhood destination for those seeking a more refined and curated entertainment experience; coupled with a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere of a boutique lounge, Blue seeks to eschew the trappings of “traditional” nightlife in favor of a more cultured and inclusive approach.
Carl Cox: House Sessions with Danny Tenaglia
About this Event
Carl Cox returns to Avant Gardner for a two-night Brooklyn takeover on March 28th and 29th! Join the King Saturday night as he hosts a multistage affair featuring some of the biggest names in techno. Follow it up Sunday when Carl and Danny Tenaglia team up to bring you some of the finest house music around.
Each day requires a separate ticket: access Carl Cox Invites tickets here.
21+
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A limited number of tables are available. To make a reservation please email reservations@avant-gardner.com.
Visiting Brooklyn for the big event? Here’s a bevy of accommodation options for a comfy stay: bit.ly/BKRooms
Events at Avant Gardner may contain flashing lights and strobe effects that affect photosensitive individuals.
All Star Stand Up Comedy featuring Comedians as seen on Television
About this Event
Greenwich Village Comedy Club presents a lineup full of our Top Headliners. These are the best comedians from New York City with special guests from all across the country. You’ve seen them on MTV, HBO, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, The Daily Show, Last Comic Standing and more!
Requirements :
16 & over or 13+ with parents
Two drink minimum
Individual comedian appearances subject to change without notice
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
Attend the Data Science Institute’s flagship annual event. The conference will host keynote presentations from leading voices in data-driven innovation, lightning talks from Columbia University researchers, and interactive poster and technology demonstrations. Data Science Day provides a forum for innovators in academia, industry, and government to connect.
Keynote Speakers
Pat Bajari, Chief Economist, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, Amazon
Eric Schmidt, Technical Advisor to the Board, Alphabet
Columbia University & Columbia University Data Science Institute Affiliated Faculty Talks
Lightning Talk: Cause, Learn, Optimize and Reason
Melanie Wall, Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health; and Director of Mental Health Data Science in the Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute
Samory Kpotufe, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Elias Bareinboim, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Columbia Engineering; and Director of the Causal Artificial Intelligence (CausalAI) Laboratory, Columbia University
Clifford Stein, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Department of Computer Science, Columbia Engineering; and Associate Director for Research, Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Lightning Talk: Human + Machine: A New Hybrid World
Oded Netzer, Professor of Business, Marketing Division, Columbia Business School
Lydia Chilton, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Columbia Engineering
Sarah Rossetti, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Informatics, Department of Biomedical Informatics; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Lightning Talk: Ethics & Privacy: Terms of Usage
Roxana Geambasu, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Columbia Engineering
Rafael Yuste, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Jeff Goldsmith, Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Please visit the following link for directions and parking information: http://transportation.columbia.edu/
For accommodation information please visit: http://www.campustravel.com/university/columbia/
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You may email datascience@columbia.edu.
What’s the refund policy?
The last opportunity for a refund is March 27th.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
In order to facilitate a smooth registration process, we are asking that you have your printed or mobile ticket ready when checking in.
Disability Accommodations Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations to attend this event, please contact Disability Services at 212-854-2388 or disability@columbia.edu at least 5 business days in advance of the event.
Columbia Accessibility Map: http://health.columbia.edu/system/files/content/healthpdfs/DS/AccessibilityMap.pdf
Please note that this event is being photographed and videotaped.
Check out the highlight video from last year’s event: Video here
VÉRITÉ with Biianco
About this Event
Tickets on sale Mon, 11/25 at 10am EST
Spotify Presale: Weds, 11/20 at 10am – Fri, 11/22 at 10pm EST
Artist Presale: Fri, 11/22 at 10am – 10pm EST
It’s just what it sounds like: on the 1st Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:15pm, we open the doors to the Banana Farm (our office) in Gowanus. Come on by to taste some cookies. And we usually have something else on the agenda: baking classes (different recipes/formats every month), tastings with our favorite food and beverage brands, and a focus group or two. Join us!
BLUE MIDTOWN – EVERY FRIDAY
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Slick Parties Presents……
FRIDAYS @ BLUE MIDTOWN – doors open @11pm
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Email info@slickparties.com or text (646) 470-3340 with any questions!
21+ with valid ID
Blue Midtown
220 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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NO REFUNDS
Eat, Drink, be EPIC!
Fantastic food and drink and dessert menues
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Say slickparties at the door and girls are free till 12 and guys pay a reduced $20
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Sky Room ®, which boasts 360 degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River
from one of the city’s highest rooftop lounges, takes New York City nightlife to the next level
Occupying the 33rd and 34th floor of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Times Square by Marriott and the Four Points Times Square by Sheraton, the bi-level ultra lounge transports guests to a high energy oasis atop 40th Street and offers five distinct spaces: the North Terrace with its retractable roof, the South Terrace with its private cabanas, the Times Square Lounge, the Cube Balcony, and the Candlelight Lounge.
The North Terrace on the 34th floor provides a comfortable environment all year round with a fully retractable glass roof cover and panoramic glass walls, offering stunning views of the Times Square area. One standout highlight of the venue is the South Terrace on the top level, which features plush furniture and soothing ambient lighting amidst a lush landscape, set up to offer a luxurious space where guests can truly enjoy being in the heart of Manhattan, with views of the Hudson River and the Empire State Building.
To unify the space, renowned architect Stephen B. Jacobs and affiliate interior designer Andi Pepper, who are widely known for their work with the Gansevoort, Library and Giraffe hotels, created a coffered ceiling featuring LED lighting that will serve as a stylized abstraction of Times Square – mimicking an aerial view of the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue.
For the entrance space, the team drew inspiration from photographs of streaming taillights in moving traffic, which is reflected in the colored light installation of the backlit bar.
The interior and exterior spaces of the venue are thoughtfully designed, incorporating exciting and eccentric elements to provide an enhanced nightlife experience sure to leave a memorable impression on anyone who steps through the Sky Room’s elevator doors.
The North Terrace provides guests with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline from the sky-high vantage of New York’s foremost rooftop lounge. Guests can enjoy the high energy nightlife that Sky Room ® draws up from the city below while taking in magnificent views of the Times Square area and the Hudson River.
Panoramic Views
The panoramic glass walls and fully retractable roof of this unique space allow the party to continue through every season, and in any weather.
Enjoy live DJ’s and the most engaging drink menu in midtown while surrounding yourself with the most amazing views that Manhattan has to offer in Sky Room’s North Terrace
The South Terrace
The Sky Room ® brings together five distinct spaces to give your night the perfect setting for any occasion. The South Terrace of the Sky Room includes the intimacy of private cabanas to allow guests to immerse themselves in nightlife while they get lost in conversation with friends.
The Perfect Night Out
Each space of the Sky Room is designed to blend an amazing party atmosphere with an opulent backdrop of the New York City skyline.
With a dynamic and diverse menu of food and drinks, as well as tastings, happy hour, surprises and live DJ’s, a night in the South Terrace is guaranteed to provide you and your guests with the perfect night out in the city.
The Times Square Lounge within Sky Room ® is the cornerstone of the design and style that exemplifies the blending of atmosphere and the iconic New York City landmarks below.
Stunning Views of the Times Square Area
This section of our famed rooftop lounge pulls the eclectic and exhilarating pulse of the city right into the room, adding to the high-energy atmosphere of Sky Room. If you’re searching for the perfect setting to immerse yourself in New York nightlife, you’ll love every detail of this beautiful and engaging extension of the Manhattan lifestyle.
Come for our happy hour, and stay for a party-filled night with the skyline in the background, in the beautiful Times Square Lounge.
The Cube Balcony
The Cube Balcony is the perfect space for those looking to combine a high energy nightclub with a upscale rooftop ultra-lounge.
Breathtaking Backdrop of NYC
Live DJ’s, amazing music and the breathtaking backdrop of the New York skyline set the stage for the perfect party scene high above the streets of Manhattan.
Located on 33rd and 34th floors of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Times Square, The Sky Room is a party destination that’s a cut above.
Immerse yourself in music, atmosphere and the most outstanding drink selections in the city.
The Candlelight Lounge
The Sky Room’s Candlelight Lounge brings the perfect contrast of subdued intimacy to the high energy party scene of the exterior spaces in this dynamic nightlife venue.
The Perfect Space
Sky Room is among the best happy hour destinations in all of Manhattan, and the Candlelight Lounge provides the perfect space to take advantage of our fantastic drink specials and comprehensive international menu.
Get lost in conversation near our beautiful fireside alcove as the party elevates around you. Come join us for the best nightlife high above the city.
The Sky Room places you in the heart of the city with views of the Empire State Building and the Hudson River from the 33rd and 34th floors of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Times Square.
WiBrunch 2020
About this Event
Team WiMatch x WiEntertainment presents….
WiBrunch 2020
Come Lime, Dine & Wine at WiBrunch
Date: April 5th
Venue: Negril Village NYC
Time: 12 pm – 6 pm
Limited Tickets Available
Leh Wi Brunch at Negril Village NYC
#WiMatch #WiBrunch #Soca
#Dancehall #NegrilVillage
#WestIndians #Brunch
From the team behind “A Star is Born This Way,” “Heart 2 Break,” and “Justice For Artpop”— Divatronic proudly presents: BLACKOUT
About this Event
It was 2007— a year when world famous pop superstar Britney Spears was plagued by swarming paparazzi, personal struggles, and all-too public meltdowns. At the dawn of the age of the iPhone and social media as we know it, an unforgiving press exploited and profited upon the systematic stripping away of the starlet’s squeaky clean image, driving her to the edge and beyond.
But in the midst of the chaos, the carnage, and the catastrophe, Spears’ fifth studio album Blackout was born— an album which has gone on to be heralded as one of the most influential records of its time.
Join Drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck, alongside director Nick Laughlin— with choreography by AJ Blankenship and Nick Laughlin— as they bring together Broadway’s finest singers and dancers, with the world’s fiercest and most groundbreaking Drag performers, in an ecstatic celebration of Britney’s heart, vulnerability, and power to endure.
On April 6, 2020, at Brooklyn’s queer owned and operated The Dollar Bill, come take the journey from “Gimme More” to “Mona Lisa.” From to lockdown to liberation. From breakdown, to BLACKOUT.
Demetri Martin: Wandering Mind Tour • Tue, April 7 • 7:00pm Doors・7:30pm Show
About this Event
Demetri Martin is a standup comedian, artist, writer, and director. He began doing standup comedy in New York City, where he worked as a staff writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Demetri then became a regular performer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his one-man show, If I. At the Melbourne International Comedy festival, his show Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri Martin won Australia’s Barry Award. Demetri has released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, The Overthinker.
Demetri created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central called Important Things with Demetri Martin. His books, This Is a Book and Point Your Face at This, are New York Times Bestsellers. His latest book, If It’s Not Funny It’s Art, features a collection of his original drawings. Demetri’s fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, and The New York Times Magazine. He recently wrote and directed his first feature film, Dean, which won the Founder’s Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for best narrative American feature film.
Demetri has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts.
7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show
$35 GA
$135 VIP M&G Package
Ages 21+
*Please note this event will be mixed seated/standing. Arrive early for best seat selection.
Description
Join us for a new era in Brazilian Zouk as we come together in an incredible hotel in the heart of Times Square in New York. Times Square doesn’t sleep and neither will we.
The event will take place at the premiere Sheraton Hotel right on Times Square. We have room prices at half price of what they usually go for in New York to make the experience affordable and allow us to all come together in one place.
▄▄▄▄ SCHEDULE ▄▄▄
★ PreParty: Apr 9, 2020
★ Teacher Training & Pre Parties: Apr 8 & 9, 2020
★ New York Zouk Festival: Apr 10 – 13, 2020
▄▄▄▄ ARTIST ▄▄▄▄
Phase 1 Artist lineup, more to follow
★ Marc & Melissa (Brazil) First time in the USA
★ Wacko & Masha (Brazil/Russia) First time in USA
★ DJ Amigo (Russia) First time east coast & NYC
★ Lucas & Bruna (Brazil) USA Partnership Debut
★ RIck & Larissa (Brazil) First time teaching NYC festival
★ Paulo & Liusa (Brazil)
★ Charles Espinoza (Brazil & NYC)
★ Emma Housner (LA & NYC)
★ Christina Montoya (LA)
★ Ashley (District Zouk)
★ Alanna & Tiffany (PhilaZouk)
★ Brad Meccia (Knoxville)
★ DJ Sasha (SF/NYC)
★ DJ Just Jacob (Chicago)
★ DJ Chuky (DC)
★ Natalia Pcholkina (DC)
★ Terrisa Widener (DC)
★ Victoria Calamuso (Charlotte)
★ Maya (Virginia Beach)
★ DJ Jem (Boston)
★ Buddy & Flavia (NYC)
★ DJ Wasabhi (Montreal)
▄▄▄▄ FEATURES ▄▄▄
★ International Instructors!
★ Everything in one venue!
★ Zouk16 Tour Grand Finals $1,000 USD Prize
★ Urban Zouk Track & Features
★ Step outside and you’re in Times Square!
★ Activities 24-7
★ Pre & After parties at NYC Zouk Hotspots!
★ Easy for International Attendees
★ Teacher Training Program
★ Master Classes
★ Audition Leveled Classes
▄▄▄▄ PASSES ▄▄▄▄
Currently, limited early bird passes available. Save 30%-50% off regular full pass, price will increase. Passes are transferable.
▄▄▄▄ HOTEL ▄▄▄▄
Sheraton Times Square, current reservation lot at $169 for double beds. Shared costs for 4 at $42 per night.
▄▄▄▄ ZOUK16 ▄▄▄▄
★ Zouk16 Tournament Finals 2020
After touring so many great Zouk festivals, the tour finalist have a chance to compete in a crazy fun finals where the winners take home $1,000 USD cash and additional prizes! If you were one of the top 4 couples in a Zouk16 you qualify! If you didn’t you have one final chance in New York! We will host a Zouk16 Jack and Jill regional right before finals for a last chance! See our official zouk16 stars list below that already made it to finals!
Tournament Chair: Niko Salgado
★ Los Angeles (LADFF)
Toshihiko Honkura
Jessica Guadian
Justin Dulay
Angelina Escobar
Michael Cimper
Marissa Rivera
Mocha Navid
Darya Ives
★ Mexico (ZoukMX)
Val Weiyu Wang
Renato Ramalho
Wesley Olson
Natasha Terekhina Full
Nelly Caldeira
4th place couple
★ Chicago (Future Zouk)
Brad Meccia
Brenna Joy
Dan Yamamoto
Nicole Gonzalez
Wesley Olson
Jesse Pearson
Joshua Hernandez
Minjie Lu
★ Los Angeles (LAZM)
Shubhdeep Kochhar
Julie Meng
Rinaldo Melo
Shulin Jia
Indika Jay
Cassie Collins
Carlos Henrique Pereira
Jeremy Hale
★ Austin
Iago F. Pinho
Kunj Sheth
Allison Elizabeth
Raoni Bonança
Juan Galvan-Vega
Stephanie Vial Neres
Nhat Ho
Anne Goodwin
★ Mexico (ZoukMX 18)
Julissa Ju
Walter Fernandes Full
Natasha Terekhina Full
Ian Abasolo
Anna Russa
Christina Montoya
Chanel May
Renato Ramalho
★ Chicago (Future Zouk 18)
Jon Malave
Yuan Tsing
Jeramie Reeves
April Dawn
Haley Tiller
Raj Mukherjee
4th place follow
Parker Amsel
★ Los Angeles (LAZM 2018)
Justin Dulay
Carlos Henrrique Pereira
Natalia Bonafin
Elena Rovito
Tom Kid-Shabbat Lev
Megan Elizabeth
Abe Herrera
Kimberly Loo
★ DC (Zouk Heat) 2018
Monique Rue Sparks
Anthony Fraser
Buddy Valdez
Brenda Zetino
Arber Masati
Karen Neslo
Mimi La Mariposa
Jennifer Prillaman
▄▄▄▄ CONTACT ▄▄▄
By YoZouk!
Charles Espinoza
Joe Sandoval
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Kiana Ledé LIVE at LPR
About this Event
Presented by Move Forward Music
7:00pm doors | 8:00pm show | all ages
$ 79 VIP Meet & Greet Package | $25 general admission
Meet & Greet Package includes:
One general admission ticket
Early entry into the venue
Exclusive aftershow meet & greet with Kiana Lede
Personal photograph with Kiana Lede
Autographed 8×10 photo
Official meet & greet laminate
Limited availability
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Refund Policy & Terms of Service: LPR does not issue refunds or exchanges for ticket purchases. All sales are final. No refunds will be processed for unused tickets or for patrons who are denied entry due to not having valid identification for will call pickup or admittance to an age restricted event. Events are subject to change in date, time, reserved seat location or scheduled act at anytime. In the case of an event cancellation, refunds will be provided via the method of payment originally used. Resale of any ticket at a price greater than the original ticket price is absolutely prohibited. We have the right to revoke or reclaim possession of any tickets from the buyer who violates such restrictions.
Assemble your squadron! TRAP Karaoke puts fans at the center of the concert experience by bringing them closer to the artists and music they love.
TRAP Karaoke is about personal empowerment, cultural participation, cherished moments, community, and creating a safe space for human connection.
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FAQs
Wanna hit the stage?
We still have slots open. Sign up instructions will be provided via email 1-2 days before the event.
More info at trapkaraoke.com/perform
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
21+ only
What is the refund policy?
All sales are final
The Boat Ride That Kicks off the Spring / Summer Vibes Every Year! BYFAROnABoat 3
About this Event
The Boatirde That Kicks off the Spring / Summer Vibes Every Year!
BYFAROnABoat 3
This Year, We Come Together With The Power of 3
1. Barbados 2. St Lucia 3. Grenada
We will highlight these 3 islands, in that order! Giving each DJ to fully explore the Bashment, the Groovy, the Dennery, the Jounen kweyol, the Jab and everything in between!
Music By
The Entire #BYFARArmy and Special Guest DJ, SoundStarlution!
Blitzkid (Escape the Grave Tour) coming to Brooklyn, NY on April 12th at The Kingsland.
About this Event
After eight years of suspended animation, horrorpunk heavyweights, BLITZKID, are poised to pry back the casket lid and escape the grave for a limited run of Spring 2020 tour dates. The ghoulish troupe are primed to play a string of 30 exclusive performances across the US before slipping back into the shadows. GA tickets, along with limited meet and greet options that include early entry, exclusive merchandise and a pre show acoustic performance are available via ticket links provided at www.acwnnprod.com/shows. Get them before they get you!
Flora Cash with Beau Young Prince
About this Event
Tickets on sale Fri, 12/06 at 10am EST
Spotify Presale: Tues, 12/03 at 3pm – Weds, 12/04 at 11:59pm EST
Margaret Glaspy The Devotion Tour with Kate Davis
About this Event
$25 ADV / $35 Day of Show / 21+
ABOUT MARGARET GLASPY
On Margaret Glaspy’s long-awaited second album, Devotion, this highly acclaimed young artist reaffirms her status as one of the most sharp-eyed singer-songwriters of her generation while managing to audaciously reinvent her sound. She fearlessly defies expectations — and the results are exhilarating.
Coming home after nearly three years on the road in support of her 2016 debut album Emotions and Math and the 2018 follow-up EP Born Yesterday, Glaspy was eager to challenge herself as an artist and start to make a new album with a clean aesthetic slate. Her bold experimentation has paid off, with tunes that are her most melodically confident, rhythmically compelling, and often incredibly romantic. The arrangements are unexpectedly lush at times, especially on the torchy “Heartbreak,” and often boast an impressive groove, on such tracks as “You’ve Got My Number” and the title song, “Devotion.” Glaspy announces her radical approach at the very start of Devotion, where digitally altered voices serve as the prelude to “Killing What Keeps Us Alive,” and she fills the album with surprising sonic touches, right up to the haunting electronics-and-voice soundscape of album closer “Consequence.”
For Glaspy, Devotion is more about evolution than total transformation. The distinctive personality that marked Emotions and Math is still very much in evidence here. On her debut, Glaspy could be bracingly direct as she chronicled the trials of being alone or the tribulations of being together. She brought swagger, as well as sensitivity, to her lyrics and her performances. On Devotion, she still does, but her perspective has changed: “This record is very different from the last. It’s not about being righteous or all-knowing, it’s about letting love in even when you don’t know what will happen when you do. It’s about devoting your heart to someone or something, against all odds.”
Glaspy toured throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, China and Australia behind Emotions & Math, including dates with Wilco and The Lumineers among others – she also appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk, CBS Saturday Morning and CONAN. Finding herself in her Brooklyn apartment after all of her travels, Glaspy admits, “It was such a shift for me that I didn’t know what to do with myself when I closed that chapter. I was feeling pretty shy. I like to be alone and I had constantly been around people for two or three years straight. I took a long breath, reorienting myself, trying to find my in to get inspired and to get excited about making records again.”
Glaspy enlisted L.A.-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Chester, who has collaborated with Blake Mills and Jackson Browne among many others, to produce Devotion – recorded at Atomic Sound in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where they made the bulk of the album. As Glaspy notes, “Tyler and I proved to be a very good match in the studio. I love being very hands-on with my records and he was a force of nature without restricting my sense of what the record should be. His instincts and ability are truly inspiring.” They brought in Glaspy’s touring drummer Tim Kuhl to complete the picture with his brilliantly artful and austere sense of the kit paired with Chester’s programming. Brooklyn-based engineer, Mark Goodell captured these performances masterfully and James Krausse (Los Angeles) mixed Devotion in a way that Margaret says, “she has always envisioned her music sounding like.”
“It has been amazing to be able to stretch out,” she says, “to not define myself just by the music I make, but to follow my nose toward all the things that make me happy.” A good example: Glaspy enlisted herself in distance education through Harvard University to fulfill her dream of getting an education outside of music: “Embracing being a student has made me feel like a child again and I think that has helped to propel my music forward so much more. My brain feels happy.”
Devotion, then, is like a series of hard-earned life lessons. Glaspy’s evolution over the last few years has been both musical and personal, which makes the album that much more compelling: “I’m learning that life is painful but you take the bad with the good; that love is hard but if you love someone, you make yourself available; that life is short and it’s okay to be sincere. I’m starting to be able to write about these things and it’s a feat for myself as an artist and growth for me as a person.”
ABOUT KATE DAVIS
Kate Davis picked up a violin at age five, a bass at age thirteen. She entered the Portland Youth Philharmonic before puberty, the Grammy Jazz Ensemble before adolescence. By the time she graduated high school, Kate won the Presidential Scholar in the Arts Award and a full ride to the Manhattan School of Music. By the time she graduated college, ASCAP’s Robert Allen Award and slots at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. As a young adult, the virtuoso claimed enthusiastic endorsements from NPR, MTV, PBS and BBC as well as coveted invitations to the stage from Herbie Hancock, Ben Folds, Alison Krauss, Jeff Goldblum and the like. Most recently, she co-wrote Sharon Van Etten’s hit single “Seventeen” and contributed to the soundtrack for blockbuster ‘Five Feet Apart.’
Yet, Kate Davis considers her debut indie rock album her hardest-earned accolade to date.
Kate grew up as a jazz darling, but she grew into something significantly more dynamic. Days spent practicing and performing became nights spent writing — cathartic indie rock — music simultaneously informed by and rebutting of her training. Forbidden chord progressions emerged like diary entries, documents of an internal reaction to routine. Time intended for technique slipped into secret listening sessions of Beach House, Elliot Smith and TV on the Radio. In the same bright, arresting croon that ignited her youthful stardom, Davis created confessionals.
Now 28 and audibly matured, Kate is prepared to properly share the artifacts from her late-night craft, a full-length reaction to ritual required of perfection, an outburst from the pedestal. Throughout twelve tumultuous tracks, she poetically reflects upon the intricacies of what it is to live, ruminating on topics too close to her heart — identity, self-worth, loss. Trophy will be released November 8, 2019 on Solitaire Recordings