The Influence, a classic rock cover band based on Long Island, NY.
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A Zoom with Steely Dan’s Rhythm Section
This past Tuesday I had the unique opportunity to be on a Zoom meeting with an exclusive group of iconic rhythm section players, that is, drummers and bass players, who played on albums and live with the legendary band, Steely Dan. I wanted to share the experience. If you’re wondering what this has to do with local bands and venues, well, know this…each and every one of these musicians started out playing in a local music scene.
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New York City Nightlife Data
Forming a Band
Missing Bandmates!!!
Food Trucks + Live Music
We love those food trucks, don’t we??!! You can find them in towns small and large, from street corners to fairs, they’ve become a major cog in the food industry ecosystem. With a growing popularity of the outdoor venue scene, particularly beer gardens, food trucks have integrated themselves into the live music experience. However, they too are now suffering at the expense of Covid-19.
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