NYS Music 20​13

Author: Kristen

  • Summer in Saratoga: A Rock Art Exhibition’ poster show to be held during Phish’s three-night run at SPAC

    Summer in Saratoga will take place at The Saratoga Hilton on July 5, 6 & 7 th. Admission is Free and open to all ages. The exhibit will run all three dates from 10am-3pm. The poster show will feature the best Phish inspired art, including limited edition art made specifically for the show.

    The poster show featuring Phish artists from around the country was developed and produced by a group of artists and fans, this poster show will be held in the middle of a weekend of Phish.

    Phish poster shows have been held over the years with great success, as unique posters made for the Phish shows that weekend and stop on the tour feature some of the best concert art being produced today. ‘Summer in Saratoga’ is the second event produced by The Mothership Art Collective, a group within the Phish community, comprised of artists and organizations who promote the art inspired by the band Phish. Their initial poster show, ‘First Tube’, was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 16th, 2012 and was a success for all who participated in the event and raised $2000 to benefit The Mockingbird Foundation. The eclectic artists featured at this poster show displays the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. The creative fan base that Phish has makes for amazing art inspired by the band, the locales and the music. The collective works hard to bring an art show to the Phish touring public each year.

    In keeping with the great tradition and success of past poster shows, Summer in Saratoga will offer free entry to all patrons, tubes available for purchase, charitable donations from the event made to The Mockingbird Foundation and a wide array of artists with posters to fit any budget. Artists will be announced in early May, as well as any special edition works that will only be available at the show.

    The Saratoga Hilton is located in downtown Saratoga Springs, only 3 miles from Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).

  • Neal Casal Covers the Grateful Dead’s “Mountains Of The Moon” For Record Store Day 2013

    Neal Casal has announced the release of a limited edition 7-inch single for Record Store Day 2013 featuring his rendition of The Grateful Dead’s “Mountains of the Moon.” The B-side is an instrumental acoustic guitar-based piece entitled “Grimes’ Surf Story.” The 7-inch will be released by Casal’s current label, The Royal Potato Family, on April 20, the date set for this year’s Record Store Day festivities.Cover-MOTM-Casal_art

    Neal Casal is joined by band-mate and keyboardist Adam MacDougall on both “Mountains of the Moon” and “Grimes’ Surf Story”. The duo does a fantastic rendition of Mountains of the Moon with a synthesized keyboards, eerie spacey effects dropped in the background, and vocals quite similar to those of a 1969 Jerry Garcia. The acoustic B-side Grimes Surf Story is a spectacular match for the previous track which lends a hand in transition between the two songs.

    What is Record Store Day?

    Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day.

    Stay tuned later this week for our coverage of Record Store Day – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, from record store owners around Upstate New York.

  • John Brown’s Body Spring Tour 2013

    John Brown’s Body kicks off their Spring Tour this Thursday in support of Kings And Queens, which is set to be released on April 16, 2013. This tour will bring them to the the Upstate region twice with appearances in Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y. The band is excited to be headlining the Sugarloaf Mountain’s 25th Annual Reggae Festival in Maine this Saturday, April 13th with special guest Mighty Mystic.

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    The band will play Water Street Music Hall on April 26th for the JBB Presents: Big Upstate Reggae Festival also featuring, Dub Trio, Nevergreen, Among Criminals, and Axis Armada. Admission is $14 advance/$20 dos, Ages 21+. Doors open at 8:00pm and the shows starts at 9:00pm. You can get your tickets online here or at the venue box office.

    Their second Upstate appearance is at the Tralf Music Hall in Buffalo, N.Y. with special guests TBA. Admission is $14 advance/$16 dos, Ages:21+. Doors open at 7:00p.m and show starts at 8:00p.m. Get your tickets online at Ticketmaster or by calling the venue at 716-852-2860

    This week, reggae-rock music blog The Pier features John Brown’s Body’s brand-spankin’ new track “Dust Bowl” as their MP3 Leak of the Week! Head over to their website to get your first ever listen of “Dust Bowl”.

    You can pre-order your copy of  Kings And Queens  over at Easy Star Records, with bundling options available. All pre-orders will receive an MP3 download of the album along with your CD or Vinyl on April 16.

  • The Heavy Pets’ Spring Tour Heads Through Upstate in mid-April

    The Heavy Pets have their sight’s set on the North East in April, giving fans not one but five funky opportunities to boogie deep into the night whilst taking in the sounds of their unique blend of jazz-funk and rock-and-roll deliciousness.

    In an interview by NYS Music’s Johnny Goff, with guitarist Jeff Lloyd and Syracuse University grad, Jeff explained why the Heavy Pets enjoy touring through the Upstate area while on tour,

    “NY has always been our home and our home away from home at the same time. When we are here, we get to see our families and when we are on the road, it’s always nice to be able to look forward to our east coast swings where we know we’ll be able to see our families and friends.”

    Check out the entire interview here

    heavypetsThe band will first hit the famous Nectar’s in Burlington, VT on April 17th.  Jamie Kent and the Options are the opening band that night. Admission is $7/$10 Ages:18+. The show starts at 9:00pm and tickets are available by visiting Nectar’s website here or calling 802-658-4771.

    Next up is The Java Barn in Canton, N.Y. Show starts at 9:00pm, Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome. Check out their FaceBook page for more info and upcoming events.

    The band is extra excited to be joining Conspirator & Break Science in taking over one of their favorite venues, The Westcott in Syracuse, NY April 19th! Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm. Admission is $20, all ages are welcome at this show too. Pick up your tickets online here.

    An appearance at Nietzsche’s in Buffalo, NY will continue their journey through New York on April 20th. Special guests will be the Family Funktion and The Sitar Jams. Doors open at 8:00pm show starts at 9:00pm. Admission is $10/$12 ages 21+. You can get your tickets at the venue box office. View Nietzsche’s website for all their live music listings here.

    The Pet’s will wrap up their travels through Upstate at the Bayou Cafe in Albany, N.Y. on April 23rd. Opening up for the night is the Kollectiv. Show starts at 9:00pm and admission is $10 ages 21+. Tickets can be purchased via the Bayou website here.

    With so many opportunities to see this band you really have no excuses not to get out there and support live music!

    Links: www.TheHeavyPets.com | www.facebook.com/TheHeavyPets | Twitter: @TheHeavyPets

  • DelFest Announces Late Night Schedule & Tickets!

    DelFest announced their late night schedule recently, and if you know DelFest then you know these tickets are HOT items with limited quantities available. Do not get left outside the show during these moments in bluegrass history! These shows Picture 1are a separate purchase and can ONLY be bought in addition to multi-day wristbands.

    The pickin’ continues until the wee hours of the morning at DelFest and we’re excited to announce this year’s schedule. All artists performing in late night shows will also perform on the daytime stages. These are separately ticketed events, on-sale now.

    These late performances will take place in the DelFest Music Hall and begin after music has ended on the Grandstand Stage. Doors open at Midnight and specific set times are TBA. Admission is $20/show. Get your tickets in advance here or at the Late Night Box Office which is located at the merchandise tent between 11a.m-10p.m Fri-Sun or at the DelFest Music Hall between 11:30p.m-2:00a.m Fri-Sun.

    2013 DelFest Late Night Schedule

    Friday – Leftover Salmon and The Travelin’ McCourys

    Saturday – The Infamous Stringdusters and the Hackensaw Boys

    Sunday – Greensky Bluegrass and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

  • Kung Fu | Upstate Shows April 11th & 12th

    Connecticut’s nu-funk quintet, Kung Fu, are returning to the Upstate region this spring with a huge festival season approaching with main stage and late night shows at Rock N’ Roll Resort, Mountain Jam, Gathering of the Vibes and The Big UP. Kung Fu is ready to get funky on their Spring tour.Kung Fu_pressphoto

    The band will first hit one of NYS Music’s favorite venues, The Westcott on April 11th in Syracuse, N.Y. Doors open at 8:00pm and the show starts at 9:00pm. Admission is $12/$15 and this is an all ages show. Get your tickets online here or by calling (315) 299 – 8886.

    Next up is Nietzche’s in Buffalo, N.Y. on April 12th. Show starts at 8:00pm, Admission is $13/$15 Ages: 21+ for this one folks. Pick up tickets at the venue or by phone at 716-886-8539.

    Look for their second full-length album Tsar Bomba due out in June 2013. Check out the first single “Do the Right Thing”

     

    Links: www.KungFuMusic.com | FaceBook | Twitter @KungFuTunes

  • Old Crow Medicine Show Coming To Cooperstown N.Y. on May 26th

    “The twentysomethings in Old Crow Medicine Show marry old-time string music and punk swagger.”-Rolling Stone

    OCMSNorth East natives Old Crow Medicine Show (O.C.M.S) will be playing the Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, Sunday, May 26. Brought to you by Dan Smalls Presents, this bluegrass/American roots experience can not be missed!

    With fifteen years of touring, 800,000 albums sold and appearances throughout the year at the Grand Ole Opry, O.C.M.S is certainly in good company with bluegrass all stars like Doc Watson, Del McCoury and countless others whom have graced the stage of the Nashville landmark.

    Old Crow Medicine Show has been on the radar of bluegrass heads for years now, legend says they were discovered while playing on a street corner in North Carolina where bluegrass grandfather Doc Watson just happened to walk by one afternoon. They were immediately invited to Watson’s MerleFest which led to a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, which led to appearances at renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, and now they will be making history headlining the 6th annual DelFest.

    Event Info

    Old Crow Medicine Show Brewery Ommegang Cooperstown, NY
    Doors: 4:00 PM
    Show: 7:00 PM
    Age Policy: all ages
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    D.S.P Online: Facebook | Twitter @Dansmalls | Web dansmallspresents.com

    O.C.M.S. Online: Facebook | Twitter @crowmedicine | Web crowmedicine.com

  • Rochester Jazz Festival Announces 2013 Lineup

    The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) has announced their full line-up, to be held over nine days June JazzFest21-29, 2013. Since its inception in 2002 this festival has brought a myriad of legendary performers to this region and this year’s lineup is no less spectacular.

    With heavy hitters like Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus, the already Sold Out Willie Nelson & Family, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Roger Hodgson, and for the fourth year in a row, Trombone Shorty, this year’s festival is going to be off the hook! Music lovers can expect to enjoy several new additions this year including a new venue at The Little Theatre.

    More than 1200 artists from around the world will perform in 280 concerts including more than 75 free shows at 19 venues and outdoor stages. Last years festival drew more than 187,000 people from around the world and across the U.S. XRIJF has grown to become one of the worlds largest jazz festivals with one of the nations most extensive international lineups.

    What’s New in 2013!

    Jazz Workshops for Aspiring Music Students – This new series of five structured jazz workshops will be hosted by Bob Sneider, Eastman School of Music Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media and Senior Instructor of Jazz Guitar, and led by five visiting international musicians performing at XRIJF. Aspiring students will have an opportunity to meet, listen to and learn from professional jazz musicians from overseas, and also play. […more info here]

    Free Shuttle Service Added – For all nine days of the festival a new free shuttle service will be available connecting festival fans with City parking, garages making it easier to get to venues.

    Additions to the festival also include, a Big Free Concert Added on First Friday on East Ave & Chestnut Stage, the return of the Free Library Series, and an App for Android & iPhone users to help streamline their festival experience.

    Headliner Series Tickets on Sale Now at rochesterjazz.com
    June 21 – An Evening with Pink Martini, $105/$85/$70/$55 + service charges
    June 22 – An Evening with Willie Nelson & Family – SOLD OUT
    June 25 – David Byrne & St. Vincent, $105/$95/$85/$70 + service charges
    June 26 – Roger Hodgson The Legendary Voice of Supertramp, $125/$105/$85/$70 + service charges
    June 27 – Bob James and David Sanborn with Special Guest Steve Gadd, $85/$70/$55/$40 + service charges
    June 28 – Frampton’s Guitars Circus, featuring Peter Frampton and Robert Cray, $125/$105/$85/$70 + service charges

    Free Shows – All shows FREE! No tickets required. Shows go on rain or shine.

    City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage Presented by The Community Foundation
    June 21-29, all nine days on Gibbs Street (Jazz Street), concerts starting from 3:45pm and 4:15pm daily until 11. See full schedule at rochesterjazz.com.

    City of Rochester East Avenue & Chestnut Street Stage Presented by Wegmans
    June 21: 7pm, Joshua Panda & The Hot Damned / 9pm, Dr. John

    City of Rochester East Avenue & Chestnut Street Stage Presented by Rochester General Health System
    June 22: 7pm, Coupe De Villes / 9pm, Delbert McClinton
    June 28: 7pm, Shemekia Copeland / 9pm,  The James Hunter Six
    June 29: 7pm, Thunder Body / 9pm, Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express

    City of Rochester East Avenue & Alexander Street Stage Presented by Rochester General Health System
    June 29: 7pm, Mingo Fishtrap / 9pm, Trombone Shorty

    Full Schedule of Concerts – See http://rochesterjazz.com/artist_lineup/ for the complete lineup.

    Online: FaceBook | Twitter @XRIJF | Web www.rochesterjazz.com

  • The Bayou Cafe in Albany changes its name to The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

    The Bayou Cafe in Albany, NY recently announced on their FaceBook fan page that they were under new ownership and now open under the new name, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen. The post explained that the new owners were grateful for all that the previous owner had done for the local music scene, but that they were ready to take the business in a new direction.

    In addition to the name change the Hollow boasts of bringing well known local Chef Henry Ciccone on board to help develop the new menu. Patrons can also expect a room-by-room remodel of the space with a promise to the ladies for a much more pleasant Woman’s Bathroom!

    Don’t worry live music lovers the new vision most definitely will include delivering the sweet tunes of some of the best original and cover bands in the region that the Albany Bayou was known for. The new owners want everyone to know that although the name and menu are changing they want to build on what the Bayou was to so many in the Albany music scene.

    We look forward to bringing the space back to what it has been known for over the past 10 years. Great food, great beer and great music. ~ The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

    The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
    79 North Pearl Street
    Albany, New York 12207

    Hours
    Mon: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
    Tue – Thu: 11:30 am – 12:00 am
    Fri: 11:30 am – 4:00 am
    Sat: 4:00 pm – 4:00 am

    Twitter: @thehollowalbany | FaceBook | http://bayoucafe.com | Ph: (518) 426-8550

  • Jamcruise 12 Sets Sail On A New Ship

    JamCruise announced yesterday that they will be hitting the high seas for JamCruise 12, January 4-9, 2014 aboard the MSC Divina for the ships inaugural voyage to the Caribbean.

    JamCruise 12

    The Divina features advanced CO2 emissions reduction, advance water treatment and a freshwater production system using 40% less power! In addition to the Greening program and Positive Legacy initiatives. Although there is more space, capacity will be limited to maintain intimacy festival goers have come to love.

    Pre-booking ends April 30th, line-up announcements are expected May 1st and general on sale will begin May 30th, 2013.