For 3 nights this April, 4 musicians from 1 of Africa’s most musically rich countries are coming to Brooklyn Bowl to present their revered art to the world. An ongoing crisis that broke out in 2012 in Northern Mali has made life very difficult – especially for artists. The violence and rebel-imposed ban of all non-religious music and […]

The long-awaited release of Kool Keith, Dan the Automator, and DJ Qbert’s sophomore album is finally here! The mystical extraterrestrial, also known as Dr. Octagon, makes a triumphant return in Moosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day Horripilation, out on Friday, April 6 via Bulk Recordings. The psychedelic and surreal sounds of Dr. Octagon shook up […]

We’re still in awe of the unrivaled energy that is SXSW. The Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion in partnership with Harley-Davidson and Sailor Jerry, our first events EVER in the great state of Texas, showcased 24 of the best up and coming artists over three days and nights at The Historic Scoot Inn. Couldn’t make it […]

Infected Mushroom, the kings of psychedelic trance, are unleashing their contagious electronic beats in Brooklyn for 2 nights on Wednesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 15! Accompanied by a live band, Infected Mushroom will transform your regularly scheduled programing to a hypnotic world of dance! Looking to make the experience extra special? You’re in luck! We’re giving fans the […]

The Allman Brothers Band have been considered pioneers of the southern rock and the jam band scene. Until their final show in 2014, the band played across the country to adoring crowds who relished their revolutionary rock ‘n’ roll sounds. Gregg Allman, who passed away just last year, was one of the greatest blues-rock singers […]

Last month we launched our first Neon Valley Showcase and it was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who showed up at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas to support the local music/art scene. As we mentioned, NVS will be an ongoing monthly series, with the next one taking place on Thursday, March 8, along with […]

Over 20 years of collaborating, touring, and laying down the funk have made The Greyboy Allstars true masters of their craft. This weekend, The Greyboy Allstars make there way back to Brooklyn Bowl New York with opening act and guitar sensation Brandon “Taz” Niederhaur on Friday, March 2 and trumpet mastermind Maurice “MoBetta” Brown and […]

“BOWIE” | 24” X 36” | Oil on Canvas | Artist: Kim Parrent If anyone knows how to celebrate David Bowie, it’s Kim Parrent, and she has a beautiful 24″ x 36″ oil painting to prove it. This Calgary-based artist and long-time David Bowie fan has generously crafted and donated the painting pictured above, to […]

Malian sensation, Vieux Farka Touré has been a master of his craft since the day he defied his parents to become a musician instead of a soldier. Today, he continues to transcend the desert blues genre to the world while adding elements of reggae, funk, and rock. His musical contributions to world of music are […]

The legendary J Dilla left a mark on the world of hip-hop that most would say is unlike any other. His unique style and work ethic has influenced some of the world’s best hip-hop artists such as Tribe Called Quest, Common, Erykah Badu, and Kanye West. In honor of the 12-year anniversary of his final […]