NYS Music 20​13

Category: News Desk

  • Pitchfork 2013 Announces Full Lineup

    Pitchfork Music Festival returns for its 9th year and has announced its full lineup, taking place in Chicago’s Union Park on July 19-21, 2013. Three-day passes are currently on sale for $120 and single-day tickets are available for $50 each. Judging by previous years, three-day passes won’t last long. Although the full schedule with times will be revealed in the coming weeks, here is the breakdown of each act by day:

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    Friday, July 19
    Björk, Joanna Newsom, Wire, Woods, Mikal Cronin, Angel Olsen, Pissed Jeans, Daughn Gibson, Trash Talk, Frankie Rose

    Saturday, July 20
    Belle & Sebastian, Solange, The Breeders play Last Splash, Savages, Swans, Rustie, Low, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Phosphorescent, Andy Scott, Mac DeMarco, Ryan Hemsworth, Julia Holter, Parquet Courts, Merchandise, Metz, White Lung, KEM Mode

    Sunday, July 21
    R. Kelly, MIA, Yo La Tengo, Lil B, Toro Y Moi, TNGHT, El-P, Killer Mike, Chairlift, Foxygen, Sky Ferreira, Glass Candy, Autre Ne Veut, Evian Christ, Waxahatchee, Blood Orange, DJ Rashad, Tree

    Pitchfork 2013 lineup Website, Facebook, Twitter

  • 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

  • Alan Evans Trio play Syracuse, Buffalo and Albany, April 17th, 18th, 19th

    Alan Evans Trio head to Upstate New York in mid-April for a trio of shows in Syracuse, Buffalo and Albany, April 17-19. The band, which features Alan Evans from the legendary soul jazz trio Soulive, brings their refined blend of rock, blues, R&B/soul and funk grooves that send the listener on a cosmic journey. Music fans of all types will be rewarded with an experience that embodies the record-producing, drum-playing Alan Evans’ personal musical vision.

    Alan Evans Trio features Alan Evans on drums, Beau Sasser on organ and Danny Mayer on guitar. The tour continues to Buffalo, Albany and then head to North Carolina for four dates and closes with a date in Atlanta, GA.

    Get tickets for the show here and visit The Westcott Theater’s website here for more information on upcoming shows in Syracuse!  The Monk, a 5-piece band from Syracuse, NY will be opening the Westcott show, a dynamic group with a fusion of Funk, Rock, R&B/Soul, Latin, Hip-Hop and Dance music.

    Tickets for the Buffalo and Albany shows can be picked up here.

    Alan Evans Trio also performs at Rock n Roll Resort on April 13th in Kerhonksen, NY. You can check out more about the festival here.  

  • Easter Weekend Funk-Warriors: Turkuaz

    Brooklyn based Turkuaz has a funk-filled weekend coming up and will be on the scene at both shows. The band started in Boston in 2008 as a side project of Dave Brandwein (guitar/vocals) and Taylor Shell (bass). They spent about eight months in the Boston area before migrating as a whole to NYC. Their self-described “funk army” approach is well chosen, as the ten-piece could certainly take over several small countries with their explosive all-encompassing funk spectacle brand of performing.

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    First up is a show Friday, March 29th at The Water Street Music Hall with one of Rochester New York’s finest; Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. Panda has collected quite the following for their jammed out form of roots reggae and will be in full throw down mode with this show being the last with long time keys-master Aaron Lipp.

    Next the Turkuaz funk battalion moves north to jam mecca Nectar’s in Burlington Vermont to play with Buffalo, New York’s finest genre-shifting musical experience, Aqueous. Aqueous has been touring heavy this year in support of their new album Willy is 40 and gathering their own legion of “AQuaintances”.

    hopes to see lots of smiling faces and dancing feet at these shows, and to let you in on a secret a little bird told us – the entire band will be decked out in their finest colored jumpsuits for the Rochester show so feel free to join the platoon and suit-up for your night of funk boot camp.

  • Marco Benevento coming to the BSP Lounge in Kingston, March 30th

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    The BSP Lounge in Kingston has been stepping up their talent booking as of late and on March 30th they bring a New York favorite to its stage, Marco Benevento. For those that have seen him before you know what to expect, but if you haven’t seen him before be prepared to be amazed.  Known for his exploratory jamming and expertise on the piano, Marco is sure to leave you in awe.  His latest album, Tigerface, has been getting rave reviews by many critics as has this tour in support.  He has continuously grown as an artist over the years, adding in new elements to his shows and this tour is no different.  This time, it isn’t new gadgets on top of his piano, but words to his songs.  He has decided to open up his voice to expand his sound farther than he ever has before.  This is one of his last scheduled dates in the area, happening after the snoe.down kick off on March 21st and before his April 20th show at the Brooklyn Bowl.  Catch him while you can in these intimate settings and be prepared to get down and dance.  Get tickets now at Eventbee or at The BSP Lounge box office.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • The B Side Ballroom Announces Show Schedule

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    The newly renovated B Side Ballroom in Oneonta, NY is open for business and their musical line-up looks to support regional acts and local food and beverage producers as promised.

    Located at 1 Clinton Plaza Drive in Oneonta, NY The B Side Ballroom is open Wednesdays & Thursdays: 4p.m. – 1a.m. and Friday & Saturday: 4p.m. – 2a.m. with food being served until 10p.m. each night.

    Most notably Nora Jane Struthers will be performing April 25th. Struthers was awarded the title of Best Band at the prestigeous Telluride Bluegrass Festival recently and now she is re-emerging as a band leader with her progressive-roots rock band with a sound familiar to bands like the Avett Brothers.

    Show Schedule

    3/27: BSIDE JAZZ NIGHT – STEVE FABRIZIO, WENDY SLICER, CHRIS WOLF-GOULD, GERRY FALCO

    3/29: VICTOR & PENNY

    4/3, 4/10, 4/17: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: JAZZ PROJECTS

    4/4: PARTY OF TWO

    4/6: SPECTACULAR AVERAGE BOYS

    4/9: SUCO JAZZ FUNK

    4/11: ADRIANNE GONZALEZ – FROM LOS ANGELES

    4/13: THE PHAKERS

    4/24: BSIDE JAZZ NIGHT – STEVE FABRIZIO, WENDY SLICER, CHRIS WOLF-GOULD, GERRY FALCO

    4/25: NORA JANE STRUTHERS

    4/27: HEAVENS BACK DOOR

    5/1, 5/8, 5/15: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: TOO MANY DIVAS

    5/2: ONE CLICK CULTURE

    5/4: DAN COLE EXPERIENCE

    5/16: LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATTBELLY’S

    5/17: NORTHERN BLANKS

    5/20: TIFT MERRITT – NEXT SUPPERCLUB

    5/25: EVIL CITY STRING BAND WITH RITCHIE STEARNS & VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

    5/28: LUKE WINSLOW KING

    6/1: BLUES MANEUVER

  • Kung Fu, McLovins, Steve Broderick, and MazMyth at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, March 15

    On March 15th, The Chance was filled with funk all night long for a great night of music, with Kung Fu, McLovins, Steve Broderick and MazMyth. To start the night, Jordan Dummond of MazMyth stated that he would be playing solo material because the rest of the band was unable to perform.  He had some help from a guitarist and drummer, which added some extra texture to his looping baselines and overall Claypool-esque sound.  With some spacey jamming involved, Jordan’s material would be perfect for a late night spot at a fest for those looking to dance and groove into the wee hours of the morning.  Up next were Steve Broderick and his band.  While their set started out with songs reminiscent of The Band, they quickly changed into a full on funk/rock fusion that sounded like it could have come out of a club in the mid-70s.  Their cover of “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones had some edge to it that The Stones never put on it and it was welcomed by the crowd.  Although they only had a half hour to play, they made the most of it, wasting no time between songs and won over fans by the end of their set.

    McLovins were next and showed why they are on the rise in the community.  With fast beats and catchy choruses, along with quality jamming, they really know how to put on a show.  The McLovins not only can jam, but they like to show it off too, and it’s not a bad thing.  They can go from indie rock to 70s Grateful Dead in a matter of moments.  Ending their set with a funk laced “2001”, much to the crowd’s delight, they went out on a high note and got the crowd ready for what Kung Fu was about to throw down.

    Kung Fu came out of the gates hard and got the crowd, which had been only lively at times, up and dancing immediately.  Rob Somerville’s saxophone playing was a great partner to Tim Palmieri’s guitar playing.  Both of them used each other to push themselves and the music constantly forward.  Rob and Tim took turns taking the lead the whole night and then supporting the other.  Todd Stoops has a way of playing the keys that I have never seen.  He slaps away at them like a bass player would slap his bass.  It was an interesting way of playing and very fun to watch.  The sounds that came out of his keys were some of the funkiest sounds that I’ve ever heard.  The three of them made sure to not step on one another’s space during the evening, giving each ample time to shine and wow the crowd with their beautiful play of their respective instruments.

    By the third song Chris Deangelis and Adrian Tramontano were locked in with one another playing the bass and drums respectively.  These two laid down the foundation over which the others improvised.  They pushed the music without letting up for a moment throughout the show.  Chris dug deep a few times to really get the funk moving, pushing the whole band to meet up with him.  Adrian finally got time to shine with a drum solo and it made the crowd stop dancing and just watch as he demolished his set.  The whole band was having fun on stage and was obvious in the music.  The addition of having the sax in the band was something that should be seen more in music.  It added that extra layer to their music, making them stand out from other bands.  These guys are a must see when they come to a town near you.  Make sure you don’t forget to put your dancing shoes on before leaving your house.

    Kung Fu setlist: Do The Right Thing, Premium, Gung Ho, Steppin’ In It, Scrabb, Tsar Bomba, Standing on the Verge, S’all Good, Paragon, Hollywood Kisses, Hammer 

    Encore: Got To Get Your Own

  • B.B. King to celebrate The Massry Center for the Arts’ 5th Anniversary on Sunday April 14th

    The world’s greatest blues artist in the Capital Region’s most intimate concert venue.  It doesn’t get any better that that. The College of Saint Rose will proudly celebrate the fifth anniversary of its acclaimed Massry Center for the Arts with an exclusive benefit performance by the legendary B.B. King. The sold-out black-tie gala will take place Sunday, April 14, in the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, on the Saint Rose campus.  Co-chairing the gala planning committee are Julie Massry Knox and Murray C. Massry, with Tri-City Rentals  the gala’s presenting sponsor.

    massry center b.b. kingFor six decades, there has been only one King of the Blues: Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. King.  Since King started recording in the late 1940s, he has released more than 60 albums, many of them considered blues classics.  Over the years, King has developed one of the world’s most readily identified guitar styles.  He borrowed from Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker and others, integrating his precise vocal-like string bends and his left hand vibrato, both of which have become indispensable components of a rock guitarist’s vocabulary.  His economy, his every-note-counts phrasing, has been a model for thousands of players such as Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Rush, Johnny Winter and Albert King.

    King has mixed traditional blues, jazz, swing, mainstream pop and jump into a unique sound.  His singing is richly melodic, both vocally and in the “singing” that comes from Lucille, the name he has given to each of his guitars since the mid-1950s.  In King’s words, “When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille.  I’m trying to get people to see that we are our brother’s keeper, I still work on it.  Red, white, black, brown, yellow, rich, poor, we all have the blues.”

    For more about B.B. King, visit www.bbking.com and www.bbkingfanclub.net.

    The Massry Center for the Arts opened in 2008 and features the 400-seat Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, Esther Massry Art Gallery, choral and instrument rehearsal rooms, teaching studios, piano labs and classrooms, and played host to dozens of musical legends in it’s short lifespan.  The $14 million, 46,000 square-foot gem is certified LEED Gold, ranking it among the Capital Region’s most energy-efficient and Earth-friendly buildings.

  • Gathering of the Vibes Announces Festival Lineup

    Gathering of the Vibes, a four day music, arts and camping festival, will celebrate its 18th year with some serious music this summer. Vibes today announces a lineup with headliners that include: Phil Lesh and Friends featuring Jon Scofield, John Medeski, Joe Russo and John Kadlecik, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Roots, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Dark Star Orchestra,  John Butler Trio, the funky METERS, Railroad Earth, John Scofield, Fishbone, Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Ryan Montbleau Band, Deep Banana Blackout, plus many more talented musicians and more artist announcements still to come. The festival will also feature late-night DJ sets from James Murphy and Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza as well as a Silent Disco.

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    Gathering of the Vibes has called Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT home for the past nine years and has become one of the leading music festivals in the Northeast. With roots inspired from the Grateful Dead era, Gathering of the Vibes continues to spread music, peace, and love to concert-goers year after year.

    “Our 2013 lineup is a result of sorting through thousands of comments and surveys responses; we hope to deliver an experience that keeps our core fans happy while remaining diverse and current,” commented Ken Hays, festival founder. “It’s a model and approach that works for us.”

    Tickets are still available at a discounted price for Way Advance Weekend Camping Passes, as well as Single Day, VIP, Kids and RV camping. Weekend, VIP and Kids Passes include the four days of music and three nights of camping from Thursday morning, July 25th until Sunday night, July 28th. For those who wish to get a head start for the weekend, there is a $20 Thursday Early-Entry Parking Fee if you plan on arriving on Thursday before midnight.