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THE LUKA STATE – LIVE @ THE MERCURY LOUNGE

THE LUKA STATE – LIVE @ THE MERCURY LOUNGE

  The UK’s The Luka State opened their US tour on Sept.12th at the famed Mercury Lounge in NYC with Micky James in support. AMP had featured The Luka State in an interview with our esteemed colleague Anne Estella this past June. I couldn’t wait to see the band as I was totally enthralled by their driving sound which encompaases indie, punk, pop and hard hitting rock and roll. Starting the night out was the […]

BARNS COURTNEY – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT AND EP REVIEW

BARNS COURTNEY – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT AND EP REVIEW

Barns Courtney is one of my favorite artists. His songwriting is exceptional and his live shows are full of dynamic energy. Meeting him at College Street Music Hall was definitely one of my personal highlights. He was effervescent and ready for anything. AMP has had the pleasure of interviewing and reviewing Courtney several times. Barns just released a new four song E.P. recorded during the covid quarantine. The songs are personal and introspective. Musically they […]

BARNS COURTNEY / THE HUNNA – THE 404 TOUR

BARNS COURTNEY / THE HUNNA – THE 404 TOUR

  Keith Mahler and Mark Nussbaum of Premier Concerts/Manic Presents scored another amazing coup for the Space Ballroom. They secured Barns Courtney’s “404” tour with The Hunna for support. The sold out show was one of the highlights of this concert year. The Hunna are an English four piece alternative/rock band whose style and music focuses strongly on the songs and musicianship. The band is comprised of Ryan Potter (Vocals/Guitar), Daniel Dorney (Lead Guitar), Junate […]