http://www.unratednyc.com Where Artists Come To Shine Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:49:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I always knew that for me to absorb the full impact of Pink Floyd's music required a live stage with instruments, singers, and visual effects; so when the opportunity to see The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) in New York City came to fruition I just had to be there.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/11/aussie-floyd-shines-on-new-york-city/ Live Viewing Japan, a distribution company focused on bringing Japanese entertainment media to an international audience, has announced that it will stage a very special one-night-only Hatsune Miku event simultaneously in nine major U.S. cities on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7:00pm (local time). Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s LIVE in SAPPORO (originally organized [...]]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/11/the-worlds-first-virtual-pop-diva-hatsune-miku/ She may be a grandma, but she can still rock. Since the early ’70s, Bebe Buell has worn a lot of hats: Model, Playboy Playmate, muse—she served as part inspiration for the character Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe’s Academy Award-winning film Almost Famous)—author (the New York Times bestseller Rebel Heart), and celebrity mom of Liv Tyler. [...]]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/10/bebe-buell-makes-%e2%80%98hard-love%e2%80%99-at-hiro-ballroom/ Devil’s Playground was produced by NOTAR, Grammy winner, Ken Lewis (Kayne West, Beastie Boys, Usher), hip-hop producer MGeezy (Wyclef Jean, T-Pain), and Kevin Augsburg, an up and comer out of Brooklyn, New York. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/10/time-for-notar-to-be-a-superstar/ In Live from Tokyo, American director Lewis Rapkin takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through Tokyo’s bustling underground music scene. Set within the backdrop of the modern Japanese megalopolis, the film explores Tokyo’s eccentric music culture, and how a combination of global information, media-saturated urban areas, and cutting edge innovation has impacted it.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/09/%e2%80%98live-from-tokyo%e2%80%99-explores-music%e2%80%99s-japanification/ Installing WordPress can be either an easy or difficult process, depending on which hosting company you're working with. After reviewing a slew of companies we discovered Rackspace.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/07/installing-wordpress-on-rackspace/ It is no secret that American public education needs reforming. While schools in wealthy areas still offer world class educations, schools in poorer areas do not; too often in fact, these schools offer little at all in the way of education. ]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/07/the-wrong-side-of-history/ Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and super producer Sean Garrett has teamed up with the Entertainers 4 Education Alliance to give one lucky New York City teenager a chance to become a superstar, through the Search For The Next Teen Superstar competition.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/07/sean-garrett-teams-up-with-entertainers-4-education-alliance/ As part of the Blue Note Jazz festival, Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson performed at New York City's Highline Ballroom before a sea of gray-haired fans enthusiastic about doing the hippy hippy shake to classic hits like "California Girls," "Help Me Rhonda," and "Heroes and Villains."]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/06/brian-wilson-takes-manhattan/ People often say that my music reminds them of the music of Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Jason Mraz and sometimes Nick Drake, but with my own unique twist (hopefully)]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/06/coffee-in-the-morning/ "We're gonna party like it's my last show!" said a blonde Chris Brown as Busta Rhymes joined him on stage at the "New" Meadowlands stadium for the 2011 edition of Hot 97's Summer Jam Hip Hop showcase. Artists on the bill this year included Wiz Khalifa, Waka Flaka, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Lloyd Banks, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Diddy and Ryan Leslie.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/06/summer-jam-kicks-off-the-season/ Beginning Sunday, June 5, Yoshiki Radio will air the first Sunday of every month at 9:00 pm ET. Yoshiki Radio will offer an eclectic mix of East meets West, and will include Yoshiki’s personal favorite music tracks, and music from artists that have influenced him]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/06/sirius-xm-welcomes-yoshiki-of-x-japan/ For three decades the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been home to the Sakura Matsuri festival, a two-day festival comprised of both traditional and contemporary Japanese arts and culture, including dance, costume play (“cosplay”), workshops, demonstrations, and guided tours of the Garden’s Japanese plant collections.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/05/brooklyns-sakura-matsuri-turns-30/ Tech4Good is a meetup group that connects people from all types of industries. Whether you are a non-profit organization, a funder, a programmer, an individual with a great idea, or a social changemaker, this community welcomes you. Members are encouraged to share, learn and collaborate about using social media. This month’s speaker, Justin Isaf, briefed folks about the benefits of managing communities.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/04/tech4good-meetup-discusses-online-community-building/ Every once in a while an album comes along that gives you the confidence to withstand any adversity the world throws your way. Whether its being unemployed, ending a relationship, or losing a loved one The Hours' It's Not How You Start It's How You Finish has the power to make you feel better.]]> http://www.unratednyc.com/2011/04/its-not-how-you-start-its-how-you-finish/