Welcome to Sonic Treats, our exclusive online music show hosted by siblings Kossouth and Reggie Bradford, in which they review the best in music with a slant towards the Brooklyn music scene, all in less than three minutes.
This week’s Sonic Treats introduces you to classic American recordings by Elvis, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Nashville’s top bluegrass and country singers of 1972, and Bedford-Stuyvesant’s 1960s-era Richie Havens, as well as an addictive new album by Brooklyn band the Cults.
The Bradford Bros are a treasure trove of music knowledge, with fans following their eclectic musical tastes across the country. Reggie has worked for MTV and in music production and recording studios, and Kossouth is just flat-out obsessed with good tunes. So follow along for tips on great albums, music stores and upcoming live music events.
Previously on Sonic Treats
To listen or buy the albums discussed this week:
Elvis Presley, “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog,” 1956
http://www.rhapsody.com/#/artist/elvis-presley/album/elvis-30-1-hits/track/dont-be-cruel
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Will the Circle be Unbroken, 1972, 3-album set now in a two CD package
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Richie Havens, who opened Woodstock, with Mixed Bag: http://www.richiehavens.com/official_site/home.html
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And Brooklyn band Cults’ new album, Cults
http://cultscultscults.com/us/splash/
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Record shops:
Black Gold Records
461 Court, between 4th Place and Luquer
Mon: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tues, Weds: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thurs, Fri: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
347-227-8227
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Halcyon
Dumbo (records, CDs, café and gallery)
57 Pearl Street
(718) 260-9299
Open Mon,Sat 12pm-8pm; Tue-Fri 12pm-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
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Music Matters
Park Slope (CDs, vinyl, music gear, movies about music and musicians)
‪413 7th Ave # B
(718) 369-7087
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Earwax Records
218 Bedford Ave.
Bed-Stuy
718-486-3771
