NYS Music 20​17

Tag: Boogie Low

  • One Final Trip To The Pines: A Sterling Stage Last Daze Festival Preview

    Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for four days and nights of music, dancing and art. This year’s Sterling Stage Folkfest and Sterling Stage Ameribeat have passed us by, however, Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer 2017 is just around the corner.

    This summer’s annual Sterling Stage Last Daze 2017 will take place Thursday August 31 through Sunday September 3.

    Take a glance below and click the play button. You’ll find a Rochester Groovecast podcast episode. This episode is a preview of the upcoming Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer Festival.  During the episode, you’ll listen to The Werks, The Blind Owl Band, Root Shock, The Honey Smugglers, Creamery Station, Los Blancos, Electric Mud, Personal Blend, Boogie Low, Subsoil, and Chris James & Mama G. All of these bands will be at this year’s Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer. If you scroll even farther down, you’ll find a detailed episode timestamp. Get your tickets here!

    Episode Timestamp:
    00:00: The Werks- Into The Moss
    03:41: Episode Introduction
    07:21: The Werks– Magic
    13:24: The Blind Owl Band- Map With Roads
    18:03: The Blind Owl Band- Sailor Song
    23:44: Root Shock- Freedom
    27:55: Root Shock- Sage
    33:55: The Honey Smugglers- Nasty Old Man
    37:49: The Honey Smugglers- Should Have Been A Farmer
    45:49: Creamery Station- Back To You
    49:03: Creamery Station- Wash Away
    53:56: Los Blancos- Backbeat Rhythm
    59:26: Los Blancos-Get Along
    1:04:45: Electric Mud- Cover of Eddies Gospel Groove By Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters
    1:10:55: Electric Mud- Cover of T-Bone Boogie By T-Bone Walker
    1:14:31: Personal Blend- Judgement
    1:18:10: Personal Blend- Wiseman
    1:23:15: Boogie Low- Mckenna
    1:28:38: Boogie Low- Miss Bliss
    1:34:00: Subsoil- Joe Rogan
    1:37:39: Subsoil- On The Bus
    1:41:49: Closing Comments
    1:43:48: Chris James & Mama G- Thank You For The Diamonds
    1:48:22: Chris James & Mama G- Further

  • NYS Music Launches 87/90

    Every band was a local band once. Today, we launch NYS Music 87/90, reflecting the highways artists travel upon to reach markets across The Empire State. 87/90 brings together 8 New York State born and raised bands that have strong potential to make it big. We will bring news and coverage of these bands to you on a regular basis, highlighting what we see as the next wave of bands to come out of New York State. These are just the first wave of bands that we will be bringing to your attention – there are plenty more artists in every corner of the state from all genres. As we discover them, we’ll bring them to you and beyond.

    nys music 87/90The 8 artists we launch with include: Space Carnival, Cousin Earth, Formula 5, Folkfaces, Boogie Low, Intrepid Travelers, Let’s Be Leonard and Gowanus. These artists were selected for potential, work ethic and appeal to a wider audience. They include jam bands, bluegrass/folk, psychedelic rock, electronic and a mix of everything. We will expand in the future with bands that we see strong potential in – this is a select group we launch with and we will keep it reserved only for bands that pass muster.

    The bands we are reaching out to as founding artists are bands that we have highlighted on our pages in recent years, see a strong future in and have shown that they are committed to making a name for themselves well outside of New York State. This is not an open invite – the initial roster includes only bands that are on the rise and have developed a following through their music.

    Every band was once local.

  • The Final Four of NYS Music’s March Madness 2017

    And then there were 4….

    Two weeks ago, we started with 64 artists from across New York State, now we’re here. Four bands from Binghamton, Buffalo, and a pair from Syracuse remain representing genres of prog rock, jam, reggae and drum fusion, bringing us into the Final 4 and home stretch of NYS Music’s March Madness 2017 friendly competition with these rising bands from across New York State.

    Raibred (Nietzsche’s Region) vs Intrepid Travelers (Castle Studio Region)

    Raibred is a progressive/psychedelic rock band from the Binghamton, NY area. Formed in 2011, we have played over 100 shows all across New York and Pennsylvania. Raibred’s setlist is changing constantly at every show which makes each performance unique and one of a kind. With a growing list of originals and covers from the Dead, Phish, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, moe., Little Feat, etc. you can hear all of your favorites mixed in with our original work to make your night out one to remember. We are always adding dates so please be sure to get out and check us out sometime!

    Intrepid Travelers were founded on friendship, fun, and a sense of freedom, Intrepid Travelers is a musical quartet from Buffalo, NY that defines itself through boundless improvisation and eclectic evolution. Treating each live show as a journey with the audience rather than a performance, Intrepid Travelers pride themselves on a form of focused, collective expression that showcases a medium where cerebral musicianship meets heartfelt, soulful songwriting. Quickly building a following as an improvisational band that draws influence from the diverse catalog of American music, each show has the potential to explore any genre or style, from heavy roots in jazz-funk fusion, rock, bluegrass, to even classical and electronic music. Party music for the head and heart that also keeps the dance floor grooving.

    Root SHOCK (The Hollow Region) vs Boogie Low (Downtown Barn Region)

    Root SHOCK was formed in Winter of 2012 with veteran musicians whose love of reggae music flows deep. Blending roots reggae, dancehall, heavy drum & bass and soulful vocals with conscious lyrics into positive dance music will make you want to move! Root SHOCK has been surprising and delighting crowds across the Central New York region, bringing their unique high-energy style spearheaded by the stunning vocals of Jessica Brown to a wide range of settings. The band’s dedication to spreading music with a positive message has paid off in entertaining, elevating, and energizing music lovers of all walks of life! The band released their latest video “Sunlight” this past week.

    Boogie Low recently released their latest album this month at The Westcott Theater. This four piece band originating out of Syracuse, NY includes Loudon Smith, Matthew West, Brandon Au, and Tommy Dennis delivers an organic sound created by each member’s individual style. With musical inspiration taken from a wide spectrum of music, Boogie Low produces a fusion of intricate melodies accompanied by an unconventional drum style. With a sound like no other, take a listen to get a taste of their sweet, sweet music.

    We’d like to thank our regional sponsors The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Nietzsche’s Buffalo, The Downtown Barn and Castle Studio. These small businesses represent the best of what New York State has to offer and celebrate music while inviting local and touring bands to perform for growing local scenes across the state.

  • Boogie Low Holds Album Release Party at the Westcott Theater

    On March 18, Boogie Low took the stage at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY for the release of their highly anticipated, self-titled debut album. With Matthew West (lead guitar/vocals), Loudon Smith (rhythm guitar/vocals), Tommy Dennis (bass guitar), and Brandon Au (drums/percussion). The energy was electric as you walked through the doors with Syracuse natives Barroom Philosophers, who kicked the night off with a set filled with groove heavy funk/rock tunes.

    boogie lowIf one observation from the night was made, it was that the crowd came to dance. Boogie Low opened their set with “Eldin,” a fan favorite, and cheers rang out as they began jamming through their reggae influenced brand of jam rock. Each song was met with enthusiastic cheers from their loyal fan base, and it was clear why so many people braved the cold for this event.

    Vocalist Loudon Smith emphatically thanked the fans for the continued support they’ve showed and was genuinely grateful to experience such a positive response from the crowd. Boogie Low jammed for nearly two hours, playing favorites like “Mckenna” and “Walk On,” and also introduced live for the first time ever “Dirt Nap” from their new album. They also invited David Koegel of Barroom Philosophers on stage to add his exceptional vocals to “Shadows” which sent the crowd into a dancing frenzy, and the night came to an end with an encore of Grateful Dead’s “Love Light,” leaving the audience longing for more.

    This was an event that won’t be forgotten, and the positive vibes and energy radiated off the crowd as they emptied into the cold Syracuse night. If you are a fan of reggae and rock acid fusion I strongly suggest making it to one of Boogie Low’s upcoming shows, where you can purchase their new album “Boogie Low.” It will also soon be available on Spotify and iTunes. You can catch Boogie Low at JP’s Tavern in Baldwinsville NY on March 25 and Funk ‘n Waffles in downtown Syracuse on April 21. Get your tickets for their show on April 21 with Mosaic Foundation here.

    Setlist: Eldin Back 2 Nothing Amie Mckenna Dirt Nap Roots, Walk On, Tommy’s, Better Way, Miss Bliss, Better Days, Land Ho, Trust Ourselves, Colas in the Sky, Mystic River, Shadows, Mexico

    Encore: Turn on Your Love Light

  • Round 4 of NYS Music’s 2017 March Madness

    And then there were 8…

    Last Monday, we started with an field of 64 original bands from across New York State – some you’ve heard of, and some you might not know about. These bands were recommended for inclusion in our field of 64 by NYS Music staff, contributors and readers and we brought in bands from every corner of New York State, from Long Island to Buffalo, The Catskills to the North Country and all points in between.

    NYS Music March Madness 2017 is a great way to discover a new and upcoming band in your area and show your support and love for bands you see often. We focus once again this year on the bands who are on the cusp of greatness. There was only room for 64 but we made some great choices and picked a wide array of genres to bring to you this year. Here are the elite bands that have made it through to Round 4:

    Funktional Flow (funk n jam) vs Raibred (Progadelic)
    Intrepid Travelers (improv/jam) vs Ampevene (prog rock)
    Root Shock (reggae) vs Barroom Philosophers (reggae rock)
    Boogie Low (acid rock) vs Big Mean Sound Machine (funk)

    Voting begins at Noon on Thursday, March 23 and ends at Midnight on Saturday, March 25. The Final Four begins next Monday!

    We’d like to thank our regional sponsors The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Nietzsche’s Buffalo, The Downtown Barn and Castle Studio. These small businesses represent the best of what New York State has to offer and celebrate music while inviting local and touring bands to perform for growing local scenes across the state.

  • Round 3 of NYS Music’s 2017 March Madness

    We kick off the week with Round 3 of the 2017 NYS Music March Madness! We’re down to 16 teams out of 64 in our friendly tournament style competition for readers to discover new artists who call New York home.

    The original field of 64 bands are those you might not know about, but should. Recommended for inclusion in our field of 64 by NYS Music staff, contributors and readers, we hit every corner of New York State, from Long Island to Buffalo, The Catskills to the North Country and all points in between.

    NYS Music March Madness is a great way to discover a new and upcoming band in your area and show your support and love for bands you see often. We focus once again this year on the bands who are on the cusp of greatness. There was only room for 64 but we made some great choices and picked a wide array of genres to bring to you this year.

    We’d like to thank our regional sponsors The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Nietzsche’s Buffalo, The Downtown Barn and Castle Studio. These small businesses represent the best of what New York State has to offer and celebrate music while inviting local and touring bands to perform for growing local scenes across the state.

    Funktional Flow (funk n jam) vs Sly Fox & the Hustlers (rock)
    The New Daze (psychedelic jam rock) vs Raibred (Progadelic)
    Intrepid Travelers (improv/jam) vs Space Carnival (psych groove rock)
    Annie in the Water (acoustic rock) vs Ampevene (prog rock)

    Root Shock (reggae) vs Last Daze (black country rock)
    Barroom Philosophers (reggae rock) vs Chris James and Mama G (Ameribeat)
    Boogie Low (acid rock) vs Kimono Dragons (surf rock)
    Big Mean Sound Machine (funk) vs Formula 5 (jam rock)

    Round 3 voting begins at 12noon on Monday, March 20 and closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 22. Round 4 voting begins on Thursday, March 23 at noon. Vote now for your favorites and discover some of the great up and coming music that New York State has to offer!

  • Round 2 of NYS Music’s March Madness 2017

    It’s time for Round 2 of the 2017 NYS Music March Madness! We’ve brought together 64 of New York’s up and coming bands for a friendly tournament style competition for readers to discover new artists who call New York home.

    The original field of 64 bands are those you might not know about, but should. Recommended for inclusion in our field of 64 by NYS Music staff, contributors and readers, we hit every corner of New York State, from Long Island to Buffalo, The Catskills to the North Country and all points in between. NYS Music March Madness is a great way to discover a new and upcoming band in your area and show your support and love for bands you see often. We focus once again this year on the bands who are on the cusp of greatness. There was only room for 64 but we made some great choices and picked a wide array of genres to bring to you this year.

    We’d like to thank our regional sponsors The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Nietzsche’s Buffalo, The Downtown Barn and Castle Studio. These small businesses represent the best of what New York State has to offer and celebrate music while inviting local and touring bands to perform for growing local scenes across the state.

    Second round matchups in Nietzsche’s Buffalo region and Castle Studio region include these 8 matchups:

    Mister F (jam/prog) vs Funktional Flow (funk n jam)
    Folkfaces (bluegrass) vs Sly Fox & the Hustlers (rock)
    The Other Brothers (jam) vs The New Daze (psychedelic jam rock)
    Raibred (Progadelic) vs Lord Electro (jamtronica)
    Teddy Midnight (electro jam) vs Intrepid Travelers (improv/jam)
    Space Carnival (psych groove rock) vs Let’s Be Leonard (jazz/jam fusion)
    Talking Underwater (indie rock) vs Annie in the Water (acoustic rock)
    Candy Ambulance (grunge rock) vs Ampevene (prog rock)

    The Hollow Bar and Kitchen region and The Downtown Barn region feature these 8 matchups:

    The Medicinals (reggae) vs Root Shock (reggae)
    North and South Dakotas (y’allternative) vs Last Daze (black country rock)
    Unknown Woodsmen (funklove) vs Barroom Philosophers (reggae rock)
    Chris James and Mama G (Ameribeat) vs Ocular Panther (prog/electro)
    Boogie Low (acid rock) vs Cousin Earth (folk rock fusion)
    Dead Superstars (metal) vs Kimono Dragons (surf rock)
    LoveDeep (jam/blues/rock) vs Big Mean Sound Machine (funk)
    Space Bacon (jamtronica) vs Formula 5 (jam rock)

    Second Round voting begins at 10AM EST on Thursday, March 16, and closes at midnight on Saturday, March 18. Sweet Sixteen voting begins at 10AM EST on Monday, March 20. Vote now for your favorites and discover some of the great up and coming music that New York State has to offer!

  • Boogie Low Celebrating New Release in Syracuse Saturday

    Syracuse-based groove rockers Boogie Low have a hometown party planned for the release of their new eponymous album at the Westcott Theater Saturday March 18.

    Photo Credit: Nicole Carey Photography

    Opening for Boogie Low Saturday night are fellow Syracuse-area natives, Barroom Philosophers, who are also promoting a new release.  Tickets for the show are $10 and can be purchased at Sound Garden in Armory Square or online through the Westcott Theater’s website.

    The quartet first formed as the Boogie Low Trio in 2011. Founding members Tommy Dennis (bass), Loudon Smith (guitar/vocals) and Brandon Caza (drums) used a reggae-tinged sound reminiscent of Sublime and other Long Beach, CA bands of the early ’90s as a base. The band ditched the “Trio” from its name when it brought on guitarist Matthew West in 2012. The band parted ways with Caza in 2013 and was replaced by Brandon Au, completing the band’s current lineup. Other contributors to the new album include Ray Wiggins on drums, Ty Hancock on keys and Josh Alaniz, also on keys.

    The new album, simply titled Boogie Low, has influences ranging from the aforementioned Sublime to Santana, moe., Umphrey’s McGee, 311 and Calexico. This range of influences allows Boogie Low to create its own distinct sound that encapsulates all of them.

    Smith’s vocals are rhythmic, soulful and smoky, while West’s western-style guitar solos wouldn’t be out of place on a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack. This is especially prominent on the tracks “Mexico,” “Eldin” and the band’s signature jam vehicle “Shadows,” which closes the album.  Wiggins’ drumming and Au’s percussion work is what keeps this train moving. Their beats are at the forefront of Boogie Low’s sound. The accents Wiggins and Au provide help to propel the rest of the band to the next level. One can easily feel the jamming possibilities in a live setting being propelled by the percussion.

    The CD was produced at SubCat Music Studios in Syracuse by Jeremy Johnston and mastered by Patrick MacDougal. The band credits Johnston as being the captain of the ship from start to finish. Physical copies of the album will be available at the Westcott Saturday night or directly through the band’s website. Following the show, the album will be available through iTunes, Spotify and on Pandora.

    Track list:
    1. Mexico
    2. Eldin
    3. Back to Nothing
    4. Better Way
    5. Colas in the Sky
    6. Annie
    7. Miss Bliss
    8. Tommy’s Song
    9. Walk On
    10. Mckenna
    11. Shadows

    Key Tracks: “Mexico,” “Colas in the Sky,” “Shadows”

  • Round 1 of NYS Music 2017 March Madness

    It’s March and it’s time for the 2017 NYS Music March Madness, Round 1! We bring together 64 up and coming bands from across New York State for a friendly tournament style competition throughout the month of March for readers to discover new artists who call New York home.

    These are 64 bands you might not know about, but should. Recommended for inclusion in our field of 64 by NYS Music staff, contributors and readers, we hit every corner of New York State, from Long Island to Buffalo, The Catskills to the North Country and all points in between. NYS Music March Madness is a great way to discover a new and upcoming band in your area and show your support and love for bands you see often. We focus once again this year on the bands who are on the cusp of greatness. There was only room for 64 but we made some great choices and picked a wide array of genres to bring to you this year.

    We’d like to thank our regional sponsors The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, Nietzsche’s Buffalo, The Downtown Barn and Castle Studio. These small businesses represent the best of what New York State has to offer and celebrate music while inviting local and touring bands to perform for growing local scenes across the state.

    First round matchups in Nietzsche’s Buffalo region include:

    Mister F (jam/prog) vs Subsoil (hip-hop)
    Funktional Flow (funk n jam) vs Gowanus (jamtronica)
    Folkfaces (bluegrass) vs Phineas and the Lonely Leaves (indie rock)
    Sly Fox & the Hustlers (rock) vs King Buffalo (blues/stoner rock)
    Lucky Jukebox Brigade (indie/pop/punk) vs The Other Brothers (jam)
    The New Daze (psychedelic jam rock) vs Druse (post hardcore)
    Ire Clad (metal) vs Raibred (Progadelic)
    Tart Vandalay (indie) vs Lord Electro (jamtronica)

    In the Castle Studio region we have these 8 matchups:

    Teddy Midnight (electro jam) vs Vaporeyes (jam)
    Super Killer Robots (stoner rock/metal) vs Intrepid Travelers (improv/jam)
    Space Carnival (psych groove rock) vs Murder in Rue Morgue (Metalcore/groove metal)
    Mike Powell (folk) vs Let’s Be Leonard (jazz/jam fusion)
    Talking Underwater (indie rock) vs Let Go Daylight (hard rock)
    Annie in the Water (acoustic rock) vs Hot Mayonnaise (rock n roll)
    Candy Ambulance (grunge rock) vs Jeremiah’s Razor (heavy rock)
    Red Shift (rock) vs Ampevene (prog rock)

    The Hollow Bar and Kitchen region features:

    St. Philip’s Escalator (rock) vs The Medicinals (reggae)
    Root Shock (reggae) vs Schmave (indie)
    Breakfast for the Boys (rock) vs North and South Dakotas (y’allternative)
    Last Daze (black country rock) vs Oogie Wawa (alternative/reggae)
    Castle Creek (blues rock) vs Unknown Woodsmen (funklove)
    Humble Braggers (indie ambient) vs Barroom Philosophers (reggae rock)
    Wavy Cunningham (soul) vs Chris James and Mama G (Ameribeat)
    Ocular Panther (prog/electro) vs SchwizZ (prog funk rock)

    The final 8 matchups are in The Downtown Barn region:

    Frank Palangi (solo rock) vs Boogie Low (acid rock)
    Skeptic (death metal) vs Cousin Earth (folk rock fusion)
    Fall of Humanity (metal) vs Dead Superstars (metal)
    Kimono Dragons (surf rock) vs Further Unsound (psych rock)
    Love Deep (jam/blues/rock) vs The Demos (indie pop)
    Big Mean Sound Machine (funk) vs Danielle Ponder & Tomorrow People (soul)
    EVHO (rock) vs Space Bacon (jamtronica)
    Stellar Young (indie punk rock) vs Formula 5 (jam rock)

    First Round voting begins at 10AM EST on Monday, March 11, and closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 13. Second Round begins at 10AM EST on Thursday, March 14 with the remaining 32 teams. Vote now for your favorites and discover some of the great up and coming music that New York State has to offer!