Women in music reigned last night in New York City. To begin with, Catherine Pierce, from the songstress-sister-duo The Pierces had an art opening at Cameo Gallery in Brooklyn. Catherine invited me to check out her latest paintings on display, so naturally I said yes to the lovely lady and friend. Nadia Koch, a huge music fan and partner in Home Sweet Home, tagged along with me for the evening. We arrived at Cameo -- which sits behind The Lovin’ Cup Café -- to a sea of Catherine’s friends and family, including her younger sister Louisa, plus Paige Wood, who also had artwork on display. Alison Pierce, Catherine’s better half from The Pierces was of course there as well to support. And oh! I can’t forget this bit -- the girls introduced to me to their mother! After our introduction, I knew why her daughters are so sweet.

SPOTTED: Jenny Humphrey/Little J/Dan's sister (Taylor Momsen) of Gossip Girl fame, kicking ass, taking names, and generally rocking out at The Annex last night. Momsen's band is called The Pretty Reckless; they're going on tour with The Veronicas in June. And according to former Huffington Post writer Rachel Sklar, they were pretty decent. Video after the jump.

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Jason Baron, owner of two of the Lower East Side’s finest music dens, has all the makings of a rising nightlife macher: great timing, the party bug, plus tons of famous music-making pals. Five years down the road, the Annex and Darkroom owner reveals what it takes to stay current in the ever-shifting LES.