NYS Music 20​14

Category: News

  • Black Veil Brides Will Kickoff 2014 Fall Tour in Niagara Falls

    Hollywood, California glam-metal rockers, the Black Veil Brides, will bring their 2014 U.S fall tour to New York State with support for the tour still needing to be determined. Black Veil Brides will be releasing their follow-up album to Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones in late October, so look for some new tunes from the boys on this tour.

    Niagara Falls is the first date on the upcoming fall tour at the Rapids Theatre on Tuesday, October 21. The doors open at 6PM and this is an all ages show. Pick up your tickets in advance online for $25 through Ticket Fly.

    The band then continues on to Best Buy Theater in New York City, November 23. The doors will open at 6PM, this show is ages 16+, ticket prices range $27-$30 and can be purchased online in advance or at the venue box office.

    The band’s last stop in New York will be, Friday November 28 at Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, N.Y. Ticket information and show time can be found on the venue website.

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  • O.A.R. and Phillip Phillips Visit Artpark on Wednesday, July 2

    OARPhillips_hpOf A Revolution or O.A.R. as most know them, bring their reggae infused rock sound to Artpark in Lewiston, NY on Wednesday, July 2. The band is known for their electric live performances, this show will be a great start to the Fourth of July weekend with Phillip Phillips

    O.A.R was formed in Rockville, Maryland in 1996 and then relocated to Columbus, Ohio where they attended Ohio State University. The band is led by Marc Roberge (vocals, guitar), Chris Culos (drums), Richard On (guitar), Benj Gershman (bass), and Jerry DePizzo (saxaphone).

    American Idol winning artist Philip Phillips will be opening for O.A.R. for this event. Philips has had the best success post American Idol with his hit song “Home” as well as releasing two additional albums since his win on the show. Philip Philips has said his music has been influenced by artists like, Damien Rice, Dave Matthews and John Butler. Phillips’ music can be described as – “jazz and rock alternative sound. Be sure to get to Artpark early.Tickets can be purchased online here for $11, the show starts at 5:30PM

    O.A.R. – Crazy Game Of Poker

    Philip Philips- Home

  • Catch Phish on the Net From SPAC

    Not going to be around this holiday weekend to catch Phish at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)?

    There’s still hope for you.

    Livephish.com will be streaming the three-day event over the Internet.

    Phish is coming to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 3-5. One of the crown jewels of venues at which the ever-popular jamband will stop to perform during this year’s summer tour.

    It’s a developing trend for venues and artists to telecast their performances over the Internet. It certainly is a perk for those who are unable to obtain tickets, or simply can’t travel the distance to attend the show.  But, for those who can attend, should.

    For one, live events have an appeal that can not be replicated on a computer. And, another reason was reported by us back in June, when it was announced that the Putnam Den would host late-night shows at two locations: Putnam Den and The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga Springs.

    The post-shows in Saratoga have become a destination after seeing Phish at SPAC, with up and coming bands, as well as local bands ready to burst onto the scene and keep fans dancing into the wee hours of the night. The lineup for this year’s post-shows is yet another installment of great music that shows the vibrant scene of Upstate New York.

    It’s to be expected that the group will be playing  some tracks from their most recent album, Fuego, which they debuted earlier this month.  Please be sure to read Myke Menio’s review of it here.

  • Jazz Fest Saturday: Laughs and Music with Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers

    Steve Martin is a wild and crazy guy. He is also a comedian, actor, screenwriter, author and a fantastic banjo player. All of these talents melded into one superb experience at a pair of sold out shows at the beautiful Kodak Theater at the Eastman School of Music during the second day of Xerox’s Rochester International Jazz Fest this past Saturday.

    Along with the multi-talented backing band Steep Canyon Rangers – from Brevard, North Carolina – and fellow Grammy winner Edie Brickell, Martin kept the capacity crowd riveted. Featuring fantastic original music peppered with comedic and interactive banter, the 90 minute show left no one feeling slighted.

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    The show bounced between original songs with a healthy dose of joking in between. The Rangers seemed especially apropos for this part as they engaged in as many belly laughing experiences as the comedic legend did. About halfway through, Brickell took the stage and commanded the crowd’s attention with beautiful vocals that have not skipped a beat from her younger years. She stayed for a few songs including Steve and Edie’s 2014 Grammy award-winning track “Love Has Come For You” and “When You Get To Asheville”.

    A celebration was to be in order this night as well, as it was the bands 5th year anniversary of their first performance. Steve jokingly offered his band members a “free copy” of the 1991 movie, Father of the Bride, as an anniversary present.  Martin even managed to keep the humor local, joking that he was “glad to be where the Botox is fresh.”

  • The Revivalists Coming to The Waiting Room in Buffalo August 12

    The Revivalists  will be coming to the Upstate New York area with a show on August 12 at The Waiting Room in downtown Buffalo. The Revivalists have been touring non-stop since 2007 and the New Orleans based band has no plans to let up. The group has such an amazing energy level, with their rocking sound and unique blend of music that gets everyone up and wanting more.

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    Opening for the Buffalo show will be home-grown funkadelic jamband Funktional Flow, who have been really taking their music to the next level. The band most recently enjoyed a successful Buffalove Festival, where they were one of the headliners of the event.

    Thomas Wynn and The Believers are set to open the show. The band  comes from Orlando, Florida and has been coined by SOUNDBOARD as – “Southern Rock Muscle/Soulful Rock n’ Blues.”

    The Waiting Room will be the place to be come Tuesday, August 12. You should anticipate a full crowd right from the beginning so get your tickets today. Tickets for The Revivalists can be purchased through the Waiting Room in Buffalo for $15, doors open at 8pm

  • Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus to Raise Washington Avenue Armory

    Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus The Washington Avenue Armory announced this morning legendary heavy metal group Slayer, will headline a show on November 25th that will include Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus.

    “We are way f—ing excited about hitting the road again with Suicidal and Exodus,” said Slayer frontman Tom Araya. “F—ing intense. See you in the fall.”

    Each of the three bands has had a hand in establishing the popularity of heavy metal music from the start of the 1980s.  Slayer went as far as winning two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance in 2007 (“Eyes of the Insane”) and 2008 (“Final Six”).  This tour comes a year after the loss of original member, guitarist Jeff Hanneman.

    In 2010, Hanneman contracted necrotizing fasciitis and his only performance after that was two songs during an encore at one of Slayer’s Big 4 performances in April 2011.

    A few weeks ago Rob Dukes parted ways with Exodus, former vocalist Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza plans to return to fill the role.

    The US tour launches November 12th from Oakland, CA.

    Tickets for Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus can be purchased through all Ticketmaster locations, through the Armory’s box office, or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.

  • Greensky Bluegrass Announces 2014 Fall Dates – Opening in Buffalo

    Greensky Bluegrass released their 2014 fall dates today. The tour will start in Buffalo, NY on September 10th at The Town Ballroom. The tour will consist of 35 dates and will spread throughout the East coast and venture as far as the Northwest and California region and closing out in Mexico at Strings & Sol. Greensky Bluegrass  will be supporting their fifth album with this tour,  which will be due out on September 9th entitled  If Sorrows Swim.

    The show at The Town Ballroom is an all ages event, show starts at 8PM and tickets can be purchased for $16 in advance and $18 day of the show. Grab your tickets online or at the venue box office.

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    Greensky Bluegrass 2014 Fall Dates

    9/10 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
    9/11 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
    9/12 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
    9/13 – Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
    9/16 – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY
    9/17 – Americana Music Festival – Nashville, TN
    9/18 – Jefferson Theater – Charlottesville, VA
    9/19 – Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD
    9/20 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
    9/23 – Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
    9/24 – Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
    9/25 – Visulite Theater – Charlotte, NC
    9/26 – Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
    9/27 – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    9/30 – Duling Hall – Jackson, MS
    10/01 – 1884 Lounge at Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
    10/02 – Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO
    10/03 – Vogue Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
    10/04 – TBA
    10/22 – Wolly’s – Des Moines, IA
    10/23 – The Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
    10/27 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO
    10/28 – Sol Santa Fe – Santa Fe, NM
    10/29 – Orpheum Theatre – Flagstaff, NM
    10/31 – Suwannee Hulaween – Live Oak, FL
    11/01 – 11/02 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
    11/05 – The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
    11/06 – Top Hat – Missoula, MT
    11/07 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
    11/08 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
    11/09 – Neptune Theater – Seattle, WA
    11/12 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA 11/13 – Troubadour – W. Hollywood, CA
    11/14 – 11/15 – TBA
    12/11 – 12/14 – Strings & Sol – Puerto Morelos, MX

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  • Queen and Lambert On Tour of a Lifetime

    Queen embarked on their summer tour last night when they took the stage at Chicago’s United Center. This is the group’s first tour in eight years, and the first serial performance planned with Adam Lambert.

    The flamboyant frontman of American Idol fame paired up with the iconic rock band last September for iHeart Radio. The popularity of that performance set the wheels into motion for something larger, and by the following March, a tour was announced.

    The Once In A Lifetime Tour skirts our area this summer, with stops in Toronto, Montreal, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, East Rutherford, N.J. and Uncasville, C.T..

    Brian May and Roger Taylor (66 and 64, respectively) continue to rock crowds of fans who cross over several generations. Lambert, 32, steps in place of the late Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991.

    Queen started in 1970 and grew into fame in the era of glam rock, which also ushered in the likes of Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie). Today, Mercury is revered as one of the best performers in the history of rock, with his penchant for showmanship.

    Lambert, too, has developed a reputation for bringing a level of showmanship to his own shows.  His charisma and talent has seemed to translate well so far.  Though there may be few Mercury fans who will hesitate to embrace Lambert, there should be little question that he is the best in this generation to step in for the job.  Judging from the performance below, he owns it.

    The Once In A Lifetime Tour

    June 19 – United Center, Chicago
    June 21 – MTS Centre, Winnipeg
    June 23 – Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon
    June 24 – Rexall Place, Edmonton
    June 26 – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
    June 28 – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, B.C.
    July 1 – SAP Center, San Jose, Calif.
    July 3 – The Forum, Los Angeles
    July 5-6 – The Joint, Las Vegas
    July 9 – Toyota Center, Houston
    July 10 – American Airlines Center, Dallas
    July 12 – The Palace at Auburn Hills, Detroit
    July 13 – Air Canada Centre, Toronto
    July 14 – Bell Centre, Montreal
    July 16 – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
    July 17 – Madison Square Garden, New York
    July 19 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.
    July 20 – Merriweather Post Pavilion, Washington, D.C.
    July 22 – TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
    July 23 – Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J.
    July 25 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn.
    July 26 – Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J.
    July 28 – Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ont.

  • Aura Music & Arts Festival Drops Stage One Lineup

    Those of us whom have lived our lives in the “brisk” springs of Upstate New York know there is no better time to travel south. Providing ample additional ammo for an early spring break trip is the initial excellent “stage one” lineup of the Aura Music & Art’s Festival announced today.

    Bisco fans can rejoice, The Disco Biscuits will be headlining with a full 2 set performance. Along for the ride will be a slew of NY based bands: NYC’s Grammy Award winning Snarky Puppy, Dopapod,  and Consider the Source, as well as Ithaca’s Jimkata. Additional artists announced include 2 shows by Papadosio, The Mantras, Kung Fu, RAQ and more.

    The festival will be held March 6th-8th in Live Oak Florida. Early Bird tickets go on sale July 1st and start at $135 for a 3-day weekend pass or $165 for a 4-day weekend pass which includes a Thursday pre-party w/ Dopapod and Kung Fu. Camping is included with purchase. Keep tuned to for further artist announcements and Aura news!

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  • Initial Lineup of Artists for the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Chicago

    It’s that time of year again, summer is here, the weather is warmer and Phish fans everywhere have solidified their summer tour plans and are looking to set out on their adventures to Phish shows near and far. The time has also come to enjoy yet another superb PhanArt Poster Show. The art show will be held Sunday, July 20th historic Congress Plaza Hotel,  at 520 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL located near Grant Park. Featuring exclusive Phish-inspired posters, pins, shirts and unique wares from a variety of vendors. The event will be held from 12pm-5pm. Admission to this event is FREE.

    phanart chicagophanart chicagoThis one of a kind art show, and will be held on the final day of Phish’s three night stand at Chicago’s First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. The initial lineup announced for the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Chicago represents a wide array of artists from among the Phish art community.

    Longtime Phish artists Ryan Kerrigan, TRiPP, Isadora Bullock, Michael Boyer and Jeff Nesbit are all familiar names with fans from past shows. Each artist will have a large portfolio of current and past concert poster art to exhibit from a wide range of musical acts.

    Phish Art shows have been held since 2003 with great success. Unique posters, pins, shirts, stickers and much more are made for Phish shows, making the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Chicago, a must-attend event during Phish tour. Pete Mason, founder of PhanArt and author of PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, and presented by The Mothership Art Collective, a group comprised of artists and Morganizations who promote the art inspired by the eclectic band Phish, the art exhibition represents a continued effort to promote and exhibit original and unique concert art from a wide variety of artists.

    The PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Chicago is sponsored by Poster Scene, Philly Philms, The Barn Presents, Freedom Flask, and The Helping Friendly Podcast.

    In keeping with the great tradition and success of past art shows, the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition: Chicago, will offer free entry to all patrons and tubes available for purchase. More artists will be announced in late-June, as well as special edition works only available at the show, which will be available for viewing on PhanArt.net.

    Artist websites

    Ryan Kerrigan – ryankerrigan.com

    TRiPP – trippsprints.com

    Isadora Bullock – isadorabullock.com

    Noah Phence – zenster.net

    stuPINdous Creations – stupindouscreations.com

    Michael Boyer – boyerart.com

    Jeff Nesbit – facebook.com/DenverPrintLab

    Adam Davidoff – phishcoins.com

    Melissa Goldenberg – adormidesigns.com

    Paul Bohensky – paulbohensky.com

    Pin me Down – pinmedowndesigns.com

    Phil Kutno – philkutnostudios.com

    The Mockingbird Foundation – mbird.org

    Party Time Pins – partytimepins.com

    PhanArt – phanart.net

    Screens ‘n’ Suds – screensnsuds.com