NYS Music 20​17

Category: Funk/Soul/R&B

  • Ten Bands to See at Panorama This Weekend

    The masterminds at Goldenvoice have brought us innovative music festival experiences all over the country, from Firefly to Hangout Music Fest (not to mention Coachella). They graze the east coast next weekend on Randall’s Island to present their newest endeavor, Panorama Music Festival, for its second year.

    panoramaDespite its sophomore residency, Panorama has added some big names to its roster, including Frank Ocean, Solange, Tame Impala, Alt-J, Nine Inch Nails, and A Tribe Called Quest. Spanning over the last weekend in July, Panorama already crosses off some musical bucket list items, but what’s even more impressive is their unique and extensive series of lesser-known artists on the rise. With such a wide range of audiences, there’s a setlist to watch for everyone. If it gets too overwhelming to choose who to see at Panorama this year, we’re here to give you some guidance. Here are 10 acts to see, from the celebrities to the rising stars, in no particular order.  

    1) Spoon

    Triumphing off their latest release entitled Hot Thoughts, Austin indie-rock band Spoon makes their Panorama debut this year. They’ll be playing on the Pavilion Stage Friday night, featuring the music of their newer, Hot Thoughts as well as their memorable 2000s indie punk classics that have gained them their remarkable fanbase. With their chart successes, television appearances, and tours spanning across continents, these gentlemen have certainly earned the right to be listed under Friday night’s headliners.

    Friday Night, Pavilion Stage, 5:45pm

    2) HONNE

    Super Recordings have served as a launching point for electropop British artists like AlunaGeorge, but have recently brought a modern twist to velvety jazz with electronic duo HONNE. With a career only dating back to 2014, this two-man band has developed a blissful soul influence, while remaining true to their Honne, or “real intention” in Japanese. Despite their relatively short career, they’ve already had chart success with their latest release, Gone Are the Days, and are sure to bring some smooth vibes to the Panorama Stage on Friday afternoon.

    Friday afternoon, Panorama Stage, 2:30pm

    3) Nine Inch Nails

    There is not a band on this earth with more depth, chaos, vulnerability, and ambiguity than the industrial rock gods of Nine Inch Nails. Their long career has exposed their audiences to the most honest and wildest emotional journey. More recently, they have shifted the instrumental focus of their new music to appeal to a new generation. “Less Than,” their most recent single, brings us into a transient space shuttle through time, with the same accountability and menacing vocal timbre that attracts all those who listen. As headliners, surely they’ll have time to throw in some songs from their With Teeth album, for some of their more loyal fans.        

    Sunday Night, Panorama Stage, 9:20pm

    4) Jagwar Ma

    With such a wide array of talent gracing the Panorama fest, it’s always important to keep people dancing and smiling, and there’s no better remedy for the blues than Australian band Jagwar Ma. This band has a plethora of dance tunes, influenced by psychedelic rock and electro pop. Their first single, “Come Save Me” dates back to 2011, and they’ve been trailing the way for indie rock ever since, with a recent release of their second album Every Now & Then. They’ll play the main stage Saturday afternoon, and surely it’ll be the best chance for Panorama attendees to get their dance on.

    Saturday afternoon, Panorama Stage, 4:45pm

    5) A Tribe Called Quest

    This group needs absolutely no introduction. With their ability to constantly reshape the hip hop genre, these legends will perform at Panorama as means to inspire a new generation as the group departs from the music world. Beyond their 15-year legacy, A Tribe Called Quest lost their bandmate and rap pioneer Phife Dawg to diabetes back in March 2016. Appropriately titled We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service, Tribe’s latest and final album pays homage to their beloved brother in music, as well as the highs and lows of their long, influential careers in alternative trip hop music. This is the kind of performance that will bring the funk, and then bring on the tears as we bid farewell to one of the greatest hip hop bands to ever grace this country.

    Sunday night, Panorama Stage, 7:30pm

    6) Tame Impala
    The Australian psychedelic pop/rock band Tame Impala is rolling past their 10-year anniversary in 2017. Tame Impala draws on the sounds and colors of early Pink Floyd and psychedelic rock of the 1960s focusing on the guitar and synth effects of the time. Their latest album Currents was released in 2015 charting at number one in their home country and charting well in several other countries including the US. Tame Impala’s sound delivers a genuine fresh take on psychedelic rock.

    Saturday Night, Panorama Stage, 9:20pm

    7) Foxygen

    The California-based duo has consistently put out recordings uniquely their own since their second album We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic in 2013. Their latest album Hang was released January 2017 and marks a turn in their journey of experimenting with sounds and rock composition styles. The album carries a string of a sense of chaos seen in previous Foxygen albums but hones in on a crisper energetic sound.

    Friday Afternoon, Pavilion Stage, 3:20pm

    8) Angel Olsen
    Olsen is an indie folk singer-songwriter who broke into a solo career following work as a touring musician with Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Her style is synonymous with her voice, recognizable riding ahead of the generally upbeat sound of the music. Olsen’s latest album My Women was released following the two singles “Intern” and “Shut Up Kiss Me” to well-deserved critical acclaim. Olsen also appeared on the 2015 Grateful Dead tribute album Day of the Dead with her version of “Attics of My Life.”

    Sunday Afternoon, Pavilion Stage, 4:20pm

    9) Glass Animals

    Representing England’s indie rock presence at Panorama is Glass Animals. Formed in 2010 with its members still attending university, the band has made a home in major festivals appearing at Coachella, Bestival, Bonnaroo, and Glastonbury among others. Their sophomore album released August 2016, How To Be A Human Being, continues beyond the sounds of their debut album ZABA to explore the stories of life while weaving in and out of musical themes.

    Friday Night, Pavilion Stage, 8:40pm

    10) Nicolas Jaar

    Composer and electronic music artist Nicolas Jaar is appearing at one of his hometown’s biggest music festivals of the year. Born and raised in NYC, Jaar creates compositions that ebb and flow in energy with a semi-improvised feel. His second album Sirens was released only last year but he has a strong resume of live improvised and experimental performances. His songs interlace grooves to dance to with ambiance to get lost with in the trance. Jaar’s skill with improvisation and composition make his live show a must-see.

    Saturday Night, The Parlor, 8:30pm

  • Jay Peak Ski Resort Welcomes Jeezum Crow Fest For Its Fourth Consecutive Year

    The fourth annual Jeezum Crow Fest at Jay Peak Ski Resort began with a rainy and windy start on Friday, July 14, though many locals and out-of-towners braved the elements for a night of great music at the Stateside Amphitheater. Though construction prevented as many vendors from setting up shop as in previous years, there were still a few staples of the community, such as Miso Hungry, an authentic ramen shop and a tie-dye stand, where children were taught how to make their own tie-dye shirts. The rainstorms were scattered, with blue sky peaking through the clouds fairly often.

    Friday’s music kicked off with the return of The Mallett Brothers Band, who performed in the Foeger Ballroom last winter. The Brothers brought their blend of folk, rock and Americana to an eager crowd, successfully melding several genres into their sound, a snug fit for Jay Peak, whose locals exhibit a propensity for the folkier side of music. They were followed shortly after by a local favorite, one of Vermont’s hardest working musicians, Seth Yacavone of Morrisville, Vermont. Better known for his work with Dead Sessions, an extremely active Grateful Dead cover band, Seth Yacavone and his power trio played a set full of originals, showcasing his incredible chops on the guitar, as well as an affinity for the edgier side of rock music. They performed several cuts from their latest album, entitled Shovel Down,  artfully creating a sound that drew influence from both funk and hair metal, bringing some much needed energy to the mountain.

    Friday night’s headliner, Pink Talking Fish, did not disappoint the growing crowd, with their expertly interwoven sets that featured the timeless music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. Right out of the gates, they got the crowd moving with Phish’s “Possum” which flowed seamlessly into “Breathe” by Pink Floyd into the dark and funky “Slippery People” by Talking Heads. Pink Talking Fish’s true merit lies in their ability to integrate riffs and progressions from each band and incorporate them into their jams, playing each song faithfully to the source material, but still managing to find inventive new ways to tweak the music and keep it interesting for the audience. A blend of hits and obscure gems were played, with the band diving into some deep Pink Floyd cuts as well as the rare Phish tune “Colonel Forbin’s Ascent.” This reporter may have had to wipe a tear or two from his eye when Floyd’s “Fearless” was played, and the whole crowd sang along while the band encored with a mash-up of “Tennessee Jed” and “Ocelot” that concluded with the iconic “Bathtub Gin” riff.  Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the late-night act, the Balkun Brothers were unable to perform in the Bullwheel Bar, but attendees took to the parking lot and partied the night away regardless.

    jeezum crow festFestivities began again at noon on Saturday with Lionize, who had been added to the bill relatively late. Though many Jeezum Crow attendees were still sleeping off the previous night’s shenanigans, Lionize performed energetically for a small crowd in the bright sun, which starkly contrasted Friday’s gray skies. More concert-goers began to trickle in as Rick Redington & the Luv (another Vermont local and staple of Franklin County and the Northeast Kingdom) took the stage, delivering a mellow and enjoyable set.  Soule Monde followed next, and truly blew the minds of the audience with their ability to sound like a full orchestra, despite just being a drummer and an organ player. Their flavor of heavy jazz-funk with just a little bit of rock  impressed existing fans and newbies alike, as the duo displayed some impressive musical ability. Soule Monde is comprised of Russ Lawton and Ray Paczkowski of Trey Anastasio Band fame. Eric Gales Band performed after that, bringing some heavy funk to an already-energetic crowd. He closed his set out with an instrumental, psychedelic version of “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult. The Infamous Stringdusters took the stage afterwards, bringing the predominantly Vermont-based crowd their daily dose of traditional bluegrass, with a modern twist. Full of explosive energy, the Charlottesville, Virginia-based outfit plucked and crooned for nearly two hours, and even invited Todd Park Mohr, Big Head Todd of Big Head Todd and the Monsters, to perform a song.

    jeezum crow festBig Head Todd took to the stage for an impressive set that blended their older tunes with several new tracks from their last album, released in 2014. A bluesy, rocking set that incorporated southern rock and country as well, Todd Park Mohr showed Jay Peak his guitar-playing skill as well as his fantastic, Stevie Ray Vaughn-esque voice, which was well-suited to the older crowd. Jeezum Crow collectively swooned during their rendition of their original song, “Bittersweet,” and sang along and swayed with a soaring encore of the classic rock hit, “Hey Joe.” Big Head Todd and the Monsters formed in the early eighties, saw some fame in the mid-to-late nineties, and are seeing a resurgence now with the release of the album Black Beehive and an extensive tour.

    jeezum crow festAfter the Monsters played their closing notes on the main stage, festival-goers were delighted to see Burlington-based band Barika, whose sound almost defies description. Incorporating a sitar-like West African instrument called a N’Goni, Barika played their late-night set in the intimate Bullwheel Bar, the perfect closer to the weekend. Their highly-danceable sound is made unique by the West African influence of Craig Myers, who has performed with Mike Gordon of Phish and Burlington greats Rubblebucket. Their music, which would already be an exciting blend of styles ranging from reggae to funk to afro-beat, is bolstered by the use of the N’Goni, which is best described in appearance and tone, as a cross between a banjo and a sitar. They also incorporate drums, bass, guitar, keys, trombone, and baritone into their multi-faceted sound. They ended their set close to 2am, and then took to the parking lot to mingle with a very satisfied group of concert-goers.

    jeezum crow festThough the absence of Dark Star Orchestra for the first time since the festival’s induction and nasty weather on Friday may have hurt attendance somewhat, Jeezum Crow managed to assemble a very eclectic group of musicians and bands, for a weekend that truly unites the many communities that border Jay Peak Resort. Visitors new to Jay Peak and families that have lived on or near the mountain for years enjoyed one of Jay Peak’s biggest musical attractions.

  • Levitate Festival Brings The Rythym To South Shore

    Levitate Music Festival said this year there would be two days and it was groovy. July 8 and 9 in Marshfield, MA, this little grassroots festival brought thousands of fans to the fairgrounds for some of the best and brightest names touring today.

    Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad had people going ape in the pits to start off on Saturday. The good tunes kept rolling as New Orleans’ own Rebirth Brass Band brought that southern jazz you never knew you needed. These Grammy winners didn’t become a NOLA institution by accident. You can’t help but get down to this kind of funk. I was a little disappointed to find that Mihali & Friends was dueling with Rubblebucket, but the festival was so well organized that I was able to move between stages with ease to make sure I captured as much of the magic as possible. Deer Tick and The Revivalists were followed by the first set of Umphrey’s McGee. A heavy dose of Umph goodness echoed over a packed crowd. The guys took a quick break to let local-legends Stick Figure tear up the main stage, and then returned with a jam-heavy second set that took over that little fairground. The headliner for the night was the legendary Dispatch, and the rails were surging as they rocked the crowd til the sun had finally set on a magnificent first day.

    Guitar prodigy and singer/songwriter Quinn Sullivan really impressed to start off Sunday. The teenage phenomenon has made a true name for himself in his short career. It was a treat to see him and his star-packed band play a hometown show. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong opened the main stage with their insanely contagious energy and funky jams that cannot be matched. Once “Melting Lights” was done melting everyone’s brain, Ripe followed on the Style Stage. This funk/pop group has completely taken this scene by storm with Robbie Wulfsohn’s sassy and soulful presence. Their cover of Ellie Goulding’s “On My Mind” is one of those songs that you can play on repeat for an hour… at least. Trevor Hall and JJ Grey & Mofro had the pits screaming so loud I thought my ears were gonna burst. Vermont favorites, (and yours), Twiddle blew the fans away and blanketed them with dreams and relaxation. You couldn’t help but sing along when they played their new song “Orlando’s.” The Style Stage was closed out with the hottest folk-rock band out there right now, in Lake Street Dive. The reggae legend, Ziggy Marley closed out the festival in pure style. The festival could not have ended on a higher note. Check out the pics from Zatchmo Lives Media and remember to Dream Big, Live Bigger.

  • Webster Hall Closing for Extensive Renovations Next Month, See Schedule of Final Shows and Club Nights

    Webster Hall will be closing for renovations. Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and AEG Presents bought the historic Manhattan night club and concert hall from longtime owners the Ballingers earlier this year. The final performance will be held on August 9. Shows which had been scheduled after that date have been moved to other venues.

    I highly recommend that you all stop by before the end of this era to pay your respects to the Ballingers and the building for providing us with a lifetimes worth of memories.” – Gerard McNamee, Manager.

    The Wood Brothers at Webster Hall – Photo: Thomas McKenna

    Upcoming Shows:

    July 13 – Myles Parrish – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 14 – Taking Back Sunday – Webster Hall -SOLD OUT-
    July 14 – Danny Delavie, Cook Thugless, DAZED, Killing H8 – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 14 – Girls + Boys ft. Bro Safari – Webster Hall
    July 15 – Taking Back Sunday – Webster Hall -SOLD OUT-
    July 16 – Teemonee Twizz E. Luxe Manic Ak40devin Chris Shine Ayanna Martine – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 17 – SOB X RBE, G. Perico, OMB Peezy, Cuz Lightyear – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 19 – The Color Morale The Plot In You Dayseeker Picturesque Restless Stre – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 20 – Promise of Redemption ft. Shane Henderson of Valencia, Best Ex – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 21 – Punchline – 20th Anniversary Tour – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 21 – Girls + Boys ft. Brillz, Jvst Say Yes, Ducky, GLD – Webster Hall
    July 22 – Roska, Back To Life, Jergo – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 22 – Phora – The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
    July 22 – Gotham ft. Feed Me – Webster Hall
    July 24 – AJ Mon – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 25 – Citizen Zero – Studio at Webster Hall
    July 25 – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Let’s Face It Twenty Years Later – Webster Hall
    July 26 – Make Them Suffer, Enterprise Earth, Spite – The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
    July 27 – Dalton Rapattoni, The House On Cliff w/ Special Guest Lauren Carnahan – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 28 – Like Moths To Flames (Performing When We Don’t Exist in its entirety) – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 28 – Girls + Boys ft. Graves & Uffie – Webster Hall
    July 29 – Alessandro Cortini, Telefon Tel Aviv, Richard Devine, PJay, Alex English – The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
    July 29 – Bonelang, Brandon Markell Holmes, Vesper, Poetic Thrust – The Studio at Webster Hall
    July 30 – Summer Slaughter: The Black Dahlia Murder, Dying Fetus, The Faceless and more – Webster Hall
    July 30 – Daniel J. Watts’ The Jam: Only Child – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 1 – Current Swell with Current Swell – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 2 – Aaron Cohen – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 2 – Rag’N’Bone Man – Webster Hall: The Final Shows – Webster Hall
    Aug. 2 – HOT IN HERRE That Wavy 2000’s Party ft. Sponge The Jawn, DJ Yung Neil – The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
    Aug. 3 – 070Shake – Webster Hall: The Final Shows – Webster Hall
    Aug. 4 – Allegory, Caye, Johnny Drama – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 5 – Just Surrender, Rare Futures, latewaves, Young Thieves – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 6 – Alesana Eyes Set To Kill, Lakeshore Alteras, The Amatory Murder – The Studio at Webster Hall
    Aug. 6 – Galactic Empire – Webster Hall: The Final Shows – The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
    Aug. 6 – Good Charlotte – Webster Hall: The Final Shows – Webster Hall
    Aug. 8 – Michelle Branch w/ Haerts – Webster Hall: The Final Shows – Webster Hall
    Aug. 9 – Marateck (Record Release Show) GRID, Kraus – The Studio at Webster Hall

    For Ticket Information, visit Webster Hall’s website. Webster Hall t-shirts and hats are still available online or on site.

  • Hearing Aide: Escaper ‘Skeleton Key’

    Brooklyn-based band Escaper recently released their debut album, Skeleton Key. Escaper consists of Will Hanza on guitar and vocals, Johnny Butler on saxophone, Adam Ahuja on keys, Jay Giacomazzo on bass and Andrew Nesbitt on drums. This seven track album takes listeners on an unpredictable stroll through exploratory tones, multicolored rhythms and colorful melodies full of airy notes that leave songs wide open for improvised jams to be interjected during live performances. A unique element to this record is that the band laid down all the tracks in one day, with one take each, at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY. Each musician simultaneously played in separate rooms, beautifully capturing the raw essence of a live performance.

    The first track, “Skeleton Key, Pt. 1,” eases listeners into the album by playfully winding back and forth between light, jazzy beats and kaleidoscopic intonations. Picking up the energy, “Mutiny” lays out the vibes with heavy drums, deep bass and extended guitar notes that wrap around jazz infused keys and saxophone tones that linger on the edges of euphoric spaces, creating a relaxed mood for the listener.

    “Lighthouse” throws out crunchier funkadelic rhythms, begging the listener to sway back and forth to the beat. Punchy keys start out this refreshing track before flowing into a combination of jazzed out saxophone and trippy guitar. Once again, deep bass and tight drums keep the musicians in line throughout the melody. The fusion of so many genres puts Escaper into a unique category, blurring the lines between the jazz and jam scenes.

    A slow building “Night Crawler” is fully stocked with short bursts of brisk notes that tap dance their way through the tune, picking up varying musical elements that effortlessly move around the sweet-sounding melody. “Narwhal” glides around smooth jazz beats that flow on the edge of picturesque tones merged by the guitar, sax, and keyboard.

    The album wraps up with “Skeleton Key, Pt. 2” in a way that highlights breathy sax and a splashy guitar/key combo before an energetic “Castles” brings the music to a close. Overall, this debut album is filled with fluid compositions that will come alive during live performances due to the spacious range left open for improvisational play. A solid package of laid back, uncomplicated tunes that seamlessly run the gamut from jazz to jam with  touches of psychedelic grooves that will ease any listener into a relaxed mood.

    For more information regarding Escaper and their new album, along with tour dates, please visit their official web site.

  • NYS Music’s Guide to Baker’s Dozen Pre and Post Shows

    Phish’s Baker’s Dozen of shows at Madison Square Garden starts in just two weeks, and with 13 shows spread out over 17 days, the marathon of music won’t be relegated only to the ‘World’s Most Famous Arena.’ Pre and post show events can be found on virtually every day surrounding the Baker’s Dozen. For phans looking for a complete list of what New York City holds for Phish fans both before and after each night of Phish, NYS Music presents our handy Baker’s Dozen guide. Save the images, share with friends and rest up – this will be a musical endurance test like no other!

  • Alex Bay’s Riverboat Bar Features National Artists All Summer

    The Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay has announced a stellar lineup for its Summer 2017 Live Music Series. Both regional and national touring acts will be featured at Alex Bay’s Riverboat Bar.

    alex bay's riverboat barThe primarily free series brings live music to the Bay Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. It began June 3 with Broken Arrow Hearts and followed with Earphorik, Mick Fury and Mister F. Friday’s featured artist is the Tyler Pearce Project, a soulful pop-rock act from Rochester.

    Saturday features local Bay act Adapter., an original improv band influenced by moe., the Tragically Hip, Pearl Jam and the Black Keys.

    The Riverboat is the only Thousand Islands area venue that spotlights such a prominent array of national and regional acts. Most shows are free to the public and cover a variety of genres. The main focus is to feature bands from the New York State music scene from cities such as Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Syracuse that have made names for themselves performing at festivals and venues throughout the Northeast and beyond.

    Bands returning to the Riverboat this summer include New York acts Mister F, Black Mountain Symphony, Chris James and Mama G, Subsoil, Folkfaces, Annie in the Water, Tiny Music, Haewa, Boogiehood, Adapter, Balkun Brothers from Connecticut, Tweed from Philadelphia, After Funk from Toronto and Jiggawaltz from Vermont.

    In addition to these returning acts, the venue welcomes newcomers Earphorik from Fort Wayne, IN, Formula 5 from Albany, the Old Main from Utica, the Medicinals from Rochester, Funktional Flow from Buffalo and the Tyler Pearce Project from Rochester.

    alex bay's riverboat barJoin NYS Music and the Riverboat Bar for a summer full of great live local, regional and national music.

    Alex Bay’s Riverboat Bar Summer 2017 Live Music Series:

    June 30 – Tyler Pearce Project
    July 1 – Adapter.
    July 7 – Boogiehood
    July 8 – Formula 5
    July 14 – Balkun Brothers
    July 15 – Black Mountain Symphony
    July 21 – the Old Main
    July 22 – Chris James & Mama G w/s/g Johnny Richards
    July 28 – Funktional Flow
    July 29 – Tweed
    Aug. 4 – Subsoil
    Aug. 5 – Folkfaces
    Aug. 11 – Annie in the Water
    Aug. 12 – Tiny Music
    Aug. 18 – After Funk
    Aug. 19 – Jiggawaltz
    Aug. 25 – the Medicinals
    Aug. 26 – Haewa

    Check out footage of upcoming Riverboat artist Formula 5 below:

  • Rockin’ On the River 2017 in Troy’s Riverfront Park: Did You Say Free?

    Summertime fills the air with one-of-a-kind, free music–chirping birds, bikes whizzing by and children laughing as they play in the neighborhood. That’s not all the free music left to explore–all around the Capital Region, summer concert series have been crafted to offer a blend of different genres to the city’s inhabitants week after week. Rockin’ on the River in Troy has been a well-loved staple to its surrounding community, offering a free, 10-week concert series every Wednesday between June 7 and August 9.

    Wednesdays just got better, as “hump days” can now be marked on the calendar with *outdoor music at Riverfront Park* in downtown Troy. Attracting between 5,000 to 8,000 guests per night, the series already boasted four mid-week performances from Almost Queen, Deerhoof, Skeeter Creek and Alex Torres y su Orquesta.

    Lovers of live music can look forward to the remainder of Rockin’ on the River,  to bring musical appearances from The British Invasion Experience, Saintseneca, Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde, SIRSY and Rumours- Fleetwood Mac Tribute to close.

    Rain or shine from 5:00PM to 8:30PM, the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District brings the summer concert series to residents free of charge and in turn, draws in crowds to Troy’s local shops and businesses, keeping the town thriving!

    Check out the full Rockin’ on the River schedule below:

    July 5 – The British Invasion Experience
    July 12 – Saintseneca with The Sea The Sea
    July 19 – Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience with Kristen Capolino
    July 26 – Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde with Girl Blue
    Aug. 2 – SIRSY with Sly Fox and The Hustlers
    Aug. 9 – Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

  • Freedom Park Concert Series Underway, Features Free Shows All Summer Long

    There’s something for everyone at Freedom Park’s summer concert series in Scotia. Upcoming shows include performances by Celtic band Screaming Orphans on June 28,  Bluz House Rockers on June 30, and world music by Maria Z & Alegria on July 2. The fun continues all summer with a wide array of artists to satisfy every musical palate. Concerts take place across from Collins Park, and start at 7 p.m. (with the exception of Bluz House Rockers, which starts at 8pm). For more information, visit the Freedom Parks website or Facebook page.

    freedom park summer2017 Scotia Freedom Park Summer Concert Series:

    June 28 -Screaming Orphans – Celtic rock
    June 30 – Bluz House Rockers – 8 PM
    July 2 – Maria Z & Alegria – flamenco/world music
    July 5 – Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band
    July 8 – Diva & the Dirty Boys – 60’s rock & blues
    July 9 – Music Company Orchestra
    July 12 – The AudioStars
    July 15 – Jeanne O’Connor & the New Standard
    July – 16 – Hot Club of Saratoga – gypsy jazz/swing
    July 19 – The Refrigerators
    July 22 – Rattail Jimmy – rock
    July 23 – Brian Patneaude Jazz Quintet
    July 26 – The Joey Thomas Big Band
    July 29 – Betsy & the ByeGons – 60’s music
    July 30 – The Route Fifty 5 – brass quintet
    Aug. 2 – Big Easy Playboys – Zydeco music
    Aug. 5 – Skeeter Creek – country music
    Aug. 6 – The Wister Quartet
    Aug. 9 – SIRSY – alt rock
    Aug. 12 – Funk Evolution – party R&B
    Aug. 13 – The Lustre Kings – rockabilly
    Aug. 16 – Grand Central Station – party rock
    Aug. 19 – Grit N Whiskey – country music
    Aug. 20 – Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
    Aug. 23 – American Runaways – punk/indie rock
    Aug. 26 – Dylan Perrillo Orchestra – jazz/swing

  • Albany’s The Egg Presents Made In The Shade Outdoor Concert Series

    Albany’s Made in the Shade series makes a comeback this year with performances every Wednesday at noon under The Egg.

    Dance troupes Aikun Ballet Theatre and Ellen Sinopli Dance Company make their return to the stage, interspersed with an array of musical performances, including Hudson Valley R&B act the Big Takeover, Boston folk-rockers Adam Ezra Group and San Francisco blues aficionado Joe Louis Walker. Shows are free, and parking is available in the Empire State Plaza Visitor’s Parking Lot for $5.

    Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

    2017 Made in the Shade Series:

    June 28 – the Big Takeover
    July 5 – Adam Ezra Group
    July 12 – Beg, Steal or Borrow
    July 19 – Joe Louis Walker
    July 26 – Ajkun Ballet Theatre
    Aug. 2 – Incendio
    Aug. 9 – the Soul Rebels
    Aug. 16 – Roosevelt Dime
    Aug. 23 – the Sweetback Sisters
    Aug. 30 – Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

    For more information, visit The Egg’s website.