NYS Music 20​13

Category: News Desk

  • Catskill Chill September 6-8 Initial Lineup Released

    By the end of August it begins to sink in that festival season is coming to a close. It seems the Summer comes and goes in the blink of an eye, and with it goes the music, camping and late nights. Luckily, the season can come to a close with a festival like the Catskill Chill.

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    Over the past few years Catskill Chill has created quite the hype on the East coast festival scene. Not only are the artists, the vibe and the crowd incomparable but they offer real cabins for rent. This is a rare commodity for a festival site. After a long summer of porto-potties and tent showers it is refreshing to be able to return indoors for a quick shower, a quick nap in a real bed and feel refreshed and ready for the next day of music. The festival is set in gorgeous Hancock, New York at Camp Minglewood (also the set for the films Jason and Dirty Dancing.) Although the size of the festival has grown exponentially, doubling each year since 2010, the feeling still remained exclusive and organic. 2012’s Chill reached maximum capacity bringing the energy levels flooding from stage to stage all weekend long. From acts ranging from Yonder Mountain String Band, to Kung Fu, to Lotus it is evident that Catskill Chill covers a wide variety of genres appealing to all musical pallets.

    This years lineup includes, The Meter Men featuring Zigaboo Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr, wsg Page McConell, Lotus, Conspirator, Galactic, Lettuce, Papadosio, Tea Leaf Green, Motet, Funk is Dead, Particle, Dopapod, Kung Fu, Raq, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, Brother’s Past, Orchard Lounge, Eric Krasno Band, Alan Evans Trio, Yarn, Headtronics, Cabinet & Cabinet Dead Set, Biodiesel, Consider The Source (acoustic), Ghost Owl, Jimkata, McLovins, American Babies, Twiddle, Turkuaz, Damn Right w/ DJ Logic, Shmeeans and the Expanded Consciousness, Leroy Justice, Z3, Brock Butler acoustic, Tom Hamilton & Friends, The Mantras, Fikus, Higher Organix, Viral Sound, Spiritual Rez, Lucid, The Primate Fiasco, Wobblesauce, Aqueous, Cosmic Dust Bunnies, Greenhouse Lounge, Cosmic Jibaros, Shwizz, Horizon Wireless, The Big Takeover, Capital Zen, Blueboy Productions (DJ set), Outlet, Speakerbot, Dan Collins, Greg D, Solaris, Cosmal, Fundimensionals and The Brummy Brothers.

    Catskill Chill will be held September 608 at Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York
    For more information and news check out http://www.catskillchill.com/

    or follow them on twitter https://twitter.com/catskillchill/

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  • 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

  • In This Moment releases new video for “Adrenalize”

    In-This-Moment-BloodGreat news from the music world today- your favorite female-fronted band and mine, In This Moment have just released the official music video for their second ‘Blood’ album single “Adrenalize.” Watch it below!

    Since the debut of their fourth studio album Blood back in August, In This Moment have risen even higher in fame to the point of having their shows sold out, as such was the case at their March 30 show in Clifton Park. So far, two singles have been featured from the album- the title track and “Adrenalize,” which revisits some of the popular sexy, sultry themes and some of Maria’s favorite motifs that have appeared in past works. Watch it below and tell us what you think!

  • 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

  • EVERYONE DIES IN UTAH Coming to The Lost Horizon with Local Support From REDFIELD, MEIRA, TURN THE TIDE, and More

    Up-and-coming post-hardcore sextet Everyone Dies In Utah is making a stop at The Lost Horizon in Syracuse on Saturday, April 6th as part of their Dark Hearts & Open Eyes Tour. Featured on the tour with them are pop-punk/rockers Bleach Blonde and hardcore powerhouse The Overseer. Joining them, and representing the Upstate metal scene very well, are local acts Redfield, Meira, and Turn the Tide. This show promises to be an exciting mix of metal and rock that features many hot new acts with promising futures. If you want to see some promising talent before everyone else has heard of them, here’s your chance.

    EVERYONE DIES IN UTAH:

    Signed to Tragic Hero Records and with two albums released, Everyone Dies In Utah is starting to gain some ground. This band features solid, heavy verses and melodic, catchy choruses, balancing the two very well and keeping their musical doors open to experimentation. Killer riffs, pounding drums, powerful bass lines, strong vocals, and electronic dabbling all contribute to this band’s signature sound. If the humor in many of their song titles is any indication (e.g. “Bed, Bath & Beyonce”), then EDIU promises to put on a fun show that will get the energy going in the crowd.

    THE OVERSEER:

    To support the heavier side of the headlining act, The Overseer can definitely relate. Having just released their debut LP, We Search, We Dig, this band is ready to start making a splash. With their experimental metalcore sound, which many people compare to Underoath, they serve as a more than appropriate supporting act. Something tells me that these guys won’t continue to be a supporting act forever.

    BLEACH BLONDE:

    When it comes to making a splash, these guys have just started to get their feet wet. Yet to release an EP or LP, they have three songs on iTunes in a single. And you know what? It’s enough to get to know these guys. Bleach Blonde is undoubtedly the least heavy band on this tour, appealing more to the catchy side of EDIU. They have a light, fun, pop-punk sound that is a definite standout and they certainly have the potential to draw a much larger audience.

    REDFIELD:

    Upstate New York’s premier partycore band, Redfield is ready to take the stage again to support their upcoming EP. Having recently released two of the songs from it, these guys are certainly generating more buzz than ever before. Their electrifying stage presence and groovy metalcore sound will certainly bring the energy at this show, as they always promise to do.

    MEIRA:

    Brutal metalcore hopefuls Meira are going to unleash havoc on the Lost Horizon at this show. Their debut EP, Closure, released in September of last year, was one of the best local releases of the year. Their live show is nothing short of the brutality they demonstrate on the EP, either. This is yet another band that ideally represents the Upstate metal scene with these national bands.

    TURN THE TIDE:

    By far one of the fastest rising local bands of the last year, Turn the Tide are an excellent opening band to set the mood for the rest of the show. Yet, they have much more promise than to just be openers forever, and have already headlined a few shows in the short time they’ve been together. They are a hard-working band whose talent is only exceeded by their determination, planning to bring that to their debut EP this summer.

    This show is going to be, without a doubt, a showcase for rising stars. The best time to see a band live is when they are still relatively unknown, because they have to work the hardest to make themselves known, and make fans out of the people who happen to be at their shows. Many of these bands are still trying to get their names out there to get more fans, and every one of them deserves it. If you want to see a show with high energy, a mix of sounds, and top-notch Upstate representation, then this is going to be the best way you could spend this Saturday.

  • Lollapalooza 2013 Announces Full Lineup

    Although parts of the 2013 Lollapalooza lineup have been leaking throughout the past several weeks, the festival has officially announced its full lineup. Headliners will include The Cure, Mumford & Sons, The Killers, Phoenix, and Vampire Weekend, among others. Taking place in Chicago’s Grant Park on August 2-4, Lollapalooza will return for its eighth summer in the Windy City. After going on sale on March 26, 3-day passes, which were priced at $235, sold out in a manner of hours. On April 3, however, 1-day passes, priced at $95 each will be available.

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    Take a look at the full lineup by day:

    Friday

    The Killers, Nine Inch Nails, New Order, Queens of the Stone Age, Steve Aoki, Thievery Corporation, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, Flux Pavilion, Band of Horses, Hot Chip, Crystal Castles, Frightened Rabbit, Dillon Francis, Smith Westerns, Disclosure, Father John Misty, Ghost B.C., Modestep, Emeli Sande, Jessie Ware, Atlas Genius, Timeflies, Theophilus London, Monsta, IO Echo, Icona Pop, Chance the Rapper, Lance Herbstrong, Robert DeLong, Deap Vally, Twenty One Pilots, San Cisco, Hey Marseilles, Keys N Krates, The Neighbourhood, Pacific Air, American Authors, Houndmouth, Brick & Mortar, D-Pryde, Brite Lite Brite

    Saturday

    Mumford & Sons, The Postal Service, The National, The Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, Eric Church, Steve Angello, Ellie Goulding, Azealia Banks, Local Natives, Dad Life, Matt & Kim, Foals, Death Grips, Court Yard Hounds, Adventure Club, Ben Howard, GriZ, Charles Bradley, Heartless Bastards, Baauer, HAIM, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, St. Lucia, Shovels & Rope, Little Green Cars, Family of the Year, 360, The Bright Light Social Hour, Reignwolf, Pujol, Planet Hemp, Cole Plante, Lukas Nelson & P.O.T.R., Blondfire, Frontier Ruckus, Wheeler Brothers, The Dunwells, Supreme Cuts, Cherub, Wild Cub, Brooke Waggoner, Beast Patrol

    Sunday

    The Cure, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, Knife Party, Grizzly Bear, Major Lazer, Dog Blood, Two Door Cinema Club, Tegan and Sara, Beach House, Cat Power, 2 Chainz, Alt-J, The Vaccines, DIIV, Alex Clare, Baroness, Lianne La Havas, Wild Nothing, Angel Haze, Wavves, Alvin Risk, Jake Bugg, Wild Belle, Art Department, MS MR, Guards, Kill the Noise, Skaters, The Orwells, Palma Violets, Astro, Machines are People Too, Yawn, Half Moon Run, The Mowgil’s, Wake Owl, Bear Mountain, O’Brother, Makeshift Prodigy

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  • Don’t Miss The Machine at The Westcott Theater on 4/6 and UCH 4/20

    Missed Roger Waters on tour? Well, you’re in luck–The Machine is coming to town! The New York based cover band bring back Barrett’s creativity, Water’s compassionate songwriting, Gilmour’s simplicity, Wright’s compositional talent and Mason’s resourcefulness to stage.

    The MachineSelling out theaters and large clubs across North and Central America, Europe, and Asia and performing at music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes and Rock of Ages, they have earned worldwide recognition and the original members’ seal of approval. Receiving accolades from the likes of Spin magazine, The Machine are notorious for “sounding exactly like Pink Floyd.”

    “The shows are different every night”, drummer and founding member Tahrah Cohen told NYS Music. “It really depends on the age of the crowd and the city. We get a feel for who’s in the audience and tailor a set list for each show.”

    Make sure to catch The Machine live on their 2013 Spring Tour in Upstate New York!

    The Machine plays the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls on April 5th, The Westcott Theater in Syracuse on April 6th, Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park on April 20th and BB King’s, New York on May 11th.

  • Preview: OTHERWISE with GIRL ON FIRE in CNY April 3rd

    After touring with Papa Roach, Otherwise is playing at the Webster Theater Underground in Hartford, CT on Tuesday, April 2nd.  This will be the band’s first time playing the venue since before the release of their debut record, True Love Never Dies. Opening for them is Girl on Fire. A night full of excitement, head banging, and killer guitar riffs await the rock lovers of Hartford, CT on April 2nd and then in Upstate New York at The Uptown Theater in Utica Wednesday night.

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    OTHERWISE:

    Originally from sin city, Las Vegas, this four-pieced hard rock alternative band is one that has put their blood, sweat, and tears into their debut album, True Love Never Dies. The band consists of the Patrick brothers, Adrian (vocals) and Ryan (guitar/vocals), Vassilios Metropoulos (bass/vocals), and Corky Gainsford (drums/vocals). You may recognize Adrian’s voice from the metal duet done with In This Moment’s Maria Brink, “The Promise”, for their third record, A Star-Crossed Wasteland, accompanied by a steamy music video. The band first gained notice by having their leading single, “Soldiers” played nationally through Sirius XM’s Octane channel, yet they remained unsigned at the time. Finally, when they signed with Century Media, Otherwise was produced by Jay Baumgardner (Godsmack, Bush, Papa Roach, Seether, Sevendust, and P.O.D.). Most certainly, the band’s music will be haunting the back of your mind for quite some time.

    All in all, a very great line up, one that will leave the crowd buzzing for a long while.  Get ready for a rocking and kick-ass night! This will be an explosive experience that will leave your ears ringing for quite sometime!

  • 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