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[WATCH] Inside Radio City Music Hall: The World's Largest Indoor Theater

2026-05-13T12:00:00-04:00

This exclusive tour of Radio City Music Hall provides an in-depth look at one of New York City's most iconic venues, especially during the festive Christmas Spectacular. Rockettes Sydney Mesher, Maya Addie, and Bailey Harding guide viewers through the grand theater, discussing its 6,000-seat capacity, Art Deco design, and unique features like the 2-ton curtain and intricate stage elevators. The tour extends backstage, revealing the complex operations, quick-change secrets, and beloved costumes like the Wooden Soldiers and Frost Fairies. Directors Jessica Tuttle and Julie Branam, along with SVP and General Manager Clinton Neils, share personal stories, historical insights into the Rockettes' 100-year legacy, and the Hall's fight for landmark status. The video showcases how every detail, from the grand foyer's crystal tree to the newly installed Sphere Immersive Sound system, contributes to the magic and awe of this world-famous performance.

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[VIDEO] Madonna's First Gig in New York City at Danceteria in 1982

2026-02-27T12:00:00-05:00

Madonna has been making headlines and selling out stadiums for decades, but she wasn't always that big. Check out this vintage video of her performing at the Danceteria in Hell's Kitchen back in 1982. She is young, full of energy and a fresh voice, plus has 3 backup dancers that look like they came from a high school talent show.

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[WATCH] Madonna's First Gig in New York City at Danceteria in 1982

2025-08-12T12:00:00-04:00

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[WATCH] "F*&$ You, I Ain't Coming", Watch as Messiahsez Sings the F Train Blues

2025-06-06T12:00:00-04:00

Local musician and YouTuber messiahsez makes some pretty funny songs about common New York City gripes such as nail-cutting on the subway and sidewalk etiquette. In this recent upload, watch as he sings about the F Train that never comes in "F Train Blues."

Messiahsez Sings The F Train Blues In Open D. The F Train Is A NYC Subway Line That Could Do Better! I Call The Technique The Train Beat. Lesson Soon! Unless I get stuck on the F train. They should call it the F U Train. Hope you enjoy.

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[VIDEO] CRAZY Freestylers On EVERY Corner in NYC

2025-04-06T12:00:00-04:00

Finding talented strangers on every corner - each with their own unique vibe (and bars!). Every beat improvised on the spot.

0:00 Stv3 / My Life
3:10 UPS Driver
3:40 Bk.Next / Super Saiyan
8:21 DNB Beat With Run Club
10:36 London White / Spaceship
12:43 Street Sound Sampling

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[WATCH] Check Out This Relaxing 3-Hour Video Combining NYC Aerial Views With Soft Piano Music

2024-12-23T12:00:00-05:00

New York, also known as New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 18,804,190, distributed over 300.46 square miles, New York City is the most densely populated city in the United States.

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[VIDEO] Every Freestyle Is Unique | Harry Mack Guerrilla Bars 52 New York City

2024-06-18T12:00:00-04:00

There’s no other city in the world quite like NYC. It’s always a joy to feel that energy and channel it into the flow. Sheer magic ✨

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[VIDEO] Meet Eddie Rapp, a Chef Turned Street Musician Busking in Central Park

2024-03-29T12:00:00-04:00

Former chef turned street musician Eddie Rapp only picked up the fiddle when he was 30 years old, teaching himself the craft by playing along with a Charlie Daniels album until he could emulate it. Years later, he found out that he taught himself how to play backwards and upside down!

Unlike those who are taught how to play the violin, Eddie holds the instruments in a different way, making it hard for him to play the higher notes. While he was playing the fiddle in Central Park, Mark Conner saw him & was amazed how, being self taught & holding the violin in an odd manner, Eddie managed to bring out such a variety of tunes.

In this video from Barbara Marcolini, Rapp explains why he comes out to Central Park every day to play the fiddle.

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[WATCH] KISS Celebrates Their Final Shows Ever with Empire State Building Music-to-Lights Show

2023-12-07T12:00:00-05:00

On November 30th, 2023, KISS lights up the Empire State Building in honor of the band’s 50-year history and origin in New York City. The commemorative show was part of the band’s weeklong celebration in The Big Apple, all leading up to their FINAL SHOWS EVER at Madison Square Garden on Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd

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[VIDEO] Legendary Organ at Old St. Patricks Cathedral in New York City

2023-10-24T12:00:00-04:00

I hope you enjoy this organ demonstration video of the famous Erben organ at Old St. Patricks in New York. This instrument is one of the last of its kind, being built in 1868 by New York City organbuilder Henry Erben. This video will showcase all the different sounds of this wonderful instrument.

Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction
01:12 | Great Organ (2. Manual)
04:19 | Reed Voices GT
05:07 | Crescendo Gt.
05:46 | Tutti Great Organ

06:12 | Choir Organ (1. Manual)
08:39 | Reed Voices Ch.
09:08 | Tutti Choir Organ

09:32 | Swell (3. Manual)
10:42 | Reed Voices Sw.
11:14 | Flute & String Sounds
12:47 | Tremulant
14:35 | Tutti Swell

15:01 | Pedal
16:48 | Crescendo
17:56 | Tutti / FULL ORGAN

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