Iris Wiener, Author at The New York Independent, New York City, NY

Michael Patrick Walker Debuts Tunes From the Heart

Iris WienerNovember 16, 2011

Michael Patrick Walker’s debut album may be called Out of Context, but it’s definitely not out of touch, especially if you like show tunes sung by some of the stage's soaring voices....

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Michelle Branch Finds the Woman in Her for New Album

Iris WienerJuly 22, 2011

Michelle Branch’s huge hits were nearly impossible escape if you took a car ride, went to a movie, or visited a mall in 2001. She provided the soundtrack to our lives. Ten years later, she's about to release a new album...

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Steve Martin Infuses Comedy, Music on Stage (video)

Iris WienerMarch 16, 2011

“I can’t believe I’m playing at the Highline Ballroom, and neither can my movie career,” joked Steve Martin when he took the stage with his banjo to the sound of a crowd of excited fans. That’s right, Steve Martin, that wild and crazy guy....

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Goo Goo Dolls’ Robby Takac Shares Something for Rest of Us

Iris WienerAugust 6, 2010

The Goo Goo Dolls are still making the insightful rock that won over the world back in 1986. Their new album Something for the Rest of Us features the band’s new single, “Home,” which is now available through TheImproper....

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Train’s Jimmy Stafford Gets Back to San Fran Vibe

Iris WienerMarch 14, 2010

It’s difficult to turn on the radio these days without hearing one of Train’s hit songs, especially now that the remarkably melodic single “Hey, Soul Sister” has sold one million copies, and hit No. 2 on the overall iTunes chart....

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