NYS Music 20​19

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Benefit for Charley Orlando to Take Place Sunday at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater

    Charley Orlando may be best known to the jamband world as the former frontman for psychedelic ’90s road dogs Dexter Grove, who toured incessantly for the better part of ten years. The Syracuse area knows Orlando as not just a musician but also one of the area’s biggest music ambassadors. This Sunday, Dec. 22 the Syracuse community will come together at the Westcott Theater with a full day of music to celebrate his contributions while also raising money for a recent emergency spinal fusion surgery Orlando had performed.

    Photo: Ian LaRochelle

    Tickets for the all-ages benefit are $20 and can be purchased online, at Sound Garden in Armory Square, Syracuse, or Funk ‘n Waffles on Clinton Street. Doors open at noon. Artists scheduled to perform include Sophistafunk, Root Shock, Pearly Baker’s Best, The Old Main, Chris Merkley, Chris Eves, Bea, and Joe Driscoll. See the schedule below.

    Orlando’s recent projects include the Grateful Dead tribute band, Pearly Baker’s Best, who has a Monday residency at Funk ‘n Waffles. He also has done work as a solo artist and with his bands Ruha and the Charley Orlando Band. His work managing the Little Rock Music Group has helped bring many national, international and regional acts to Syracuse-area venues such as Funk ‘n Waffles, Ray Brothers BBQ, along with the Seedstock Festival in Cortland and the Middle Ages Brewing Company Brewfest in Syracuse. Little Rock Music Group also represents David Gans along with such up-and-comers as Root Shock, Big Sexy & the Scrambled Eggs, All Poets & Heroes, and Steven Cali.

    All proceeds from the event will go towards Orlando’s medical bills. Those who cannot attend the show can contribute funds through Facebook here.

    Scheduled performers:

    Bea: 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    The Old Main: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45p.m.
    Chris Merkley: 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Pearly Balers Best: 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
    Chris Eves: 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Joe Driscoll: 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    Sophistafunk: 6:45 p.m. -7:45 p.m.
    Root Shock: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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  • Freaks Ball XX includes Joe Russo & Hawaiii, The Showdown Kids, Garcia Peoples and more

    The Bell House in Brooklyn will host Freaks Ball XX on Saturday, February 15. New York City’s Freaks, hosts and internet jam band group, have brought together another all star lineup of supergroups and rising stars in the New York City jam scene.

    Artists include The Showdown Kids (Scott Metzger, Katie Jacoby, Simon Kafka), Garcia Peoples, The National Reserve, Karina Rykman/Adam November Duo, and headlining is the live debut of Hawaiii, a new group consisting of Joe Russo, John Shaw and Erik Deutsch. Throughout the night, a light show will be provided by Macrodose.

    Proceeds from the event will go towards the Freaks Action Network, which harnesses the “strengths and love of music to make a positive difference in people’s lives.” Tickets for Freaks Ball XX are now on sale.

  • The Stanley Theater Welcomes the Oak Ridge Boys in 2020

    Country’s iconic quartet The Oak Ridge Boys have announced their 2020 tour dates. Among the 20 stops will be Utica’s very own Stanley Theatre on February 13 at 7:30 PM. The set list will include charted hits from the past 40 years including “Bobbie Sue,” “American Made,” “Dream On” and many more.

    The 2015 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees have five Grammy Awards and more than a dozen Number Ones and 30 Top Ten Hits. With typically over a 100 performances a year, they are a nonstop touring group known for having dynamically spectacular live shows. The Oak Ridge Boys comprises lead singer Duane Allen, bass singer Richard Sterban, tenor Joe Bonsall, and baritone William Lee Golden.

    The 2020 tour starts just as they finish their 30th Annual Christmas Tour which features music off of their newly released Christmas album Down Home Christmas.

    Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Stanley Theatre box office, online or by phone at (315) 724-4000.

    TICKETS

    Oak Ridge Boys 2020 Tour Dates

    Jan.15 – Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations – Richardson, TX

    Jan.16 – Waco Hippodrome Theatre – Waco, TX

    Jan.17- Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre – New Braunfels, TX

    Jan.18-19 – The Grand 1894 Opera House – Galveston, TX

    Jan.23-24 – Paramount Center for the Arts – Bristol, TN

    Jan.25 – Belterra Casino Resort – Florence, IN

    Feb.3-9 – Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin, NV

    Feb.13 – Stanley Theatre – Utica, NY

    Feb.22 – IP Casino Resort and Spa – Biloxi, MS

    Feb.27 – Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, FL

    Feb.28 – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee – Immokalee, FL

    Feb.29 – Orange Blossom Opry – Weirsdale, FL

    Mar.5 – Peoples Bank Theatre – Marietta, OH

    Mar.6 – Birchmere – Alexandria, VA

    Mar.7 – American Music Theatre – Lancaster, PA

    Mar.14 – Alabama Theatre – North Myrtle Beach, SC

    Mar.20 – Medina Entertainment Center – Hamel, MN

    Mar.21 – Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City – Kansas City, KS

    Mar.28 – Spartanburg SD Community Auditorium – Spartanburg, SC

    Apr.4 – Sugar Creek Casino – Hinton, OK

    Jun.5-6 – Hartville Kitchen – Hartville, OH

    Jun.25 – CV Music Festivals – Cadott, WI

    Aug.8 – Mill Town Music Hall – Bremen, GA

  • Grammy-Nominated Guitarist Julian Lage Announces Vanguard Stint; Winter Dates

    Acclaimed jazz guitarist – Julian Lage, has revealed a new set of performances to end the year and bring in the new decade, in celebration of his latest Grammy nomination. A five-time nominee of the prestigious award, Lage has been a universally renowned composer for almost two decades – having first performed at the 2000 Grammy awards, at only 12 years old.

    The tour, which has included performances alongside fellow guitar icon Bill Frisell, will see him and his bandmates – The Julian Lage Trio, featured in his 2019 album Love Hurts – perform throughout the East Coast. Beginning with a stop at Philadelphia’s Jonny Brenda’s, Lage will also make stops in Washington, DC and Old Saybrook, CT, before finishing off with a six-night set at the Village Vanguard in New York City.

    Julian Lage’s slate of performance can be found below, while tickets can be purchased here.

    Dec. 18 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA

    Dec. 19 – Union Stage – Washington, DC

    Dec. 20 – Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center – Old Saybrook, CT

    Jan. 14 – 19 (Tuesday through Sunday) – Village Vanguard – New York, NY

  • Greensky Bluegrass Announces Winter Tour

    American bluegrass/rock band Greensky Bluegrass has announced a new winter tour that will span the first two months of 2020. The band – known for bringing a rock-and-roll feel to bluegrass music – will be touring in support of their 2019 album All For Money.

    Comprised of dobro player Anders Beck, Michael Arlen Bont on the banjo, guitarist, Dave Bruzza, Mike Devol on the upright bass, and Paul Hoffman on the mandolin, Greensky Bluegrass has been touring for the last 18 years, taking pride in their unique sound.

    “We’re a rock-and-roll band that plays bluegrass instruments. Bluegrass is such a finite thing. Because you have a banjo and a mandolin, you’re supposed to do it a certain way. But we’ve always been ourselves,” said Beck.

    This latest expedition will begin on January 15 and will see them tour throughout the Midwest and the East and West Coasts before finishing off in the South, with a performance in Atlanta, GA, on February 7 and 8. The East Coast swing contains several stops in New York in January at venues like the State Theater in Ithaca, NYC’s Beacon Theatre, and Albany’s own The Egg.

    Greensky Bluegrass’ remaining tour dates can be found below. While tickets can be found here.

    Jan. 15 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO

    Jan. 16 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY

    Jan. 17 – Agora Theatre – Cleveland, OH

    Jan. 18 – The Met – Philadelphia, PA

    Jan. 19 – Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA

    Jan. 22 – State Theater of Ithaca – Ithaca, NY

    Jan. 23 – The State Theatre – Portland, ME

    Jan. 24 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY

    Jan. 25 – House of Blues – Boston, MA

    Jan. 28. – Flynn Center – Burlington, VT

    Jan. 29 – The Egg – Albany, NY

    Jan. 30 – Penn’s Peak – Jim Thorpe, PA

    Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 – The Anthem – Washington, D.C.

    Feb. 4 – Madison Theater – Covington, KY

    Feb. 5 – The Mill and Mine – Knoxville, TN

    Feb. 6 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

    Feb. 7 & 8 – The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA

  • Mike Zito ‘Rock N’ Roll World Tour’ Stops at Daryl’s House Club

    Mike Zito, the highly praised blues-rock guitarist, will be performing at Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY on Thursday, Dec. 12. This is just one stop on the ‘Rock N’ Roll World Tour’ that will continue through the winter in promotion of his new album Rock N Roll: A Tribute to Chuck Berry.

    Mike Zito

    Released on Nov. 1 by Ruf Records, Zito’s Rock N Roll: A Tribute to Chuck Berry quickly rose to number one on the Billboard Blues Chart were it spent several weeks. Twenty-one guest guitarists are featured on the project in honor of the rock ‘n’ roll trailblazer. The album is produced by Mike Zito and was recorded at his Marz Studios. In addition to the album, Zito has also recently launched his own new label, Texas-based Gulf Coast Records.

    “This was a very special project for me,” says Zito. “I lived in Chuck’s hometown of St. Louis for thirty-two years, and I worked at a small musical instrument store where his drummer also happened to be employed. Chuck’s son would drop by on occasion as well. He was an icon, and rightfully so. I’ve been playing his songs since I was a kid. Needless to say, he was a tremendous influence on my career, and, of course, on many other musicians’ as well.”

    Show time is 8 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $15 – $25. Tickets are available for purchase through Ticketweb. See all U.S. tour dates below.  

    Mike Zito – “Rock N’ Roll World Tour” US Dates

    Dec. 11 –  Infinity Music Hall – Norfolk, CT

    Dec. 12 – Daryl’s House Club – Pawling, NY

    Dec. 13 – Mauch Chunk Opera House – Jim Thorpe, PA

    Dec. 14 – Narrows Center for the Arts – Fall River, MA

    Dec. 15 – Stage One – Fairfield, CT

    Dec. 17 –  City Winery – Washington, DC

    Dec. 18 – Packard Music Hall  – Warren, OH

    Dec. 20 – Dylan’s – Port Arthur, TX

    Dec. 21 – Jefferson Theater – Beaumont, TX

    Dec. 26 – Kessler Theater  – Dallas, TX

    Dec. 27 –  Dosey Doe – Houston, TX

    Dec. 28 – Rock ‘N’ Bowl – Lafayette, LA

    Feb. 6 – Knucklehead’s Saloon – Kansas City, MO

    Feb. 7 – The Blue Note – Columbia, MO

    Feb.8 – Delmar Hall – St. Louis, MO

    Feb.9 – Space – Evanston, IL

    Feb. 11 – Zoo Bar – Lincoln, NE

  • Cousin Earth announce lineup for 9th Annual Wintercourse

    Brooklyn group Cousin Earth will hold their 9th annual Wintercourse on Saturday, January 4 at Knitting Factory. Joining the show will be The Breakfast, Of Clocks and Clouds and Medusa’s Disco. Check out last year’s Wintercourse event and NYS’ coverage here, and check out footage below.

    A one-night-only “music and comedy festival,” was created nine years ago by Corey J. Feldman of Cousin Earth. It has since evolved to focus mainly on the music, though comedy is always present. This year’s festivities will be hosted by stand-up comedian and SiriusXM radio personality, Brett Siddell; and feature performances by Medusa’s Disco, Of Clocks And Clouds, The Breakfast (featuring members of Kung Fu,) and of course, Brooklyn’s own Cousin Earth. 

    The evening of music kicks off on Saturday, January 4 at The Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave.) Doors are at 7:30pm and the music kicks off at 8pm. The show is 21+ and ID will be required. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door and can be purchased online. 

     “I’m proud that we’ve kept this party going for nine years. It feels like a real tradition,” says Corey J.Feldman, ukulele bassist for Cousin Earth. “It keeps getting better and better every year. The band and I are really looking forward to this one.”

    Over the past nine years, Wintercourse has gravitated towards focusing more on music and has featured performances by acts such as Bella’s Bartok, Funky Dawgz Brass Band, The Reformed Whores, Space Bacon, Chromatropic, Teddy Midnight, The Matty Carl Project, Mercury Landing, Stevie and The Lion and many others.

  • Matisyahu’s Festival of Light Returns to Brooklyn December 29

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Matisyahu has announced his annual Festival of Lights show for 2019, scheduled for December 29 at Brooklyn Steel. The special evening falls on the last night of Chanukah and will feature performances from Matisyahu, Bedouin Soundclash and Your Old Droog, as well as other special guests to be announced.

    Founded in 2006, Matisyahu‘s Festival of Light is a concert celebration occurring during or throughout the Chanukah season. It presents a community of like-minded musicians to celebrate the season’s spirit of unity and to transcend barriers. The show kicks off at 6:30pm

    The Festival of Light show wraps a string of tour dates across North America, with Matisyahu playing the likes of Salt Lake City, Aspen, Tulsa, St. Louis, Montreal and Buffalo alongside reggae/rock band Bedouin Soundclash.

    Perhaps one of the most eclectic talents in popular music today, singer-songwriter Matisyahu has been captivating audiences since he burst onto the scene in late 2005. His infectious mix of reggae, hip hop and soul has attracted the praise of a multitude of fans and critics alike, with his performances showcasing a raw expression of his spirituality to thousands of people across the world.

    Matisyahu's Festival of Light

    Matisyahu Tour Dates

    Dec. 5 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, CO

    Dec. 6 – Center for the Arts – Crested Butte, CO

    Dec. 7 – Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO

    Dec. 8 – Aggie Theatre – Fort Collins, CO

    Dec. 11 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN

    Dec. 12 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

    Dec. 13 – Delmar Hall – St. Louis, MO

    Dec. 20 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

    Dec. 21 – Corona Theatre – Montreal, QC

    Dec. 22 – Higher Ground Ballroom – South Burlington, VT

    Dec. 26 – Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT

    Dec. 27 – Greenwich Odeum – East Greenwich, RI

    Dec. 28 – Tupelo Music Hall – Derry, NJ

    Dec. 29 – Festival of Light – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY

  • Celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia with all-star lineup at The Capitol Theatre, Dec. 13-14.

    The songbook of Jerry Garcia will once again fill the halls of The Capitol Theatre, with ‘Home for the Holidays,’ on December 13 and 14.

    The two nights will feature Melvin Seals, Oteil Burbridge, Tom Hamilton, Duane Trucks, Jacklyn LaBranch, and Lady Chi joining together on stage and bringing the community together as they celebrate what would have been Garcia’s 77th year. Spread a little holiday cheer with the Garcia Family at a special party in Garcia’s featuring DJ Jerrbrother of the Garcia’s Forest at LOCKN’. More info can be found here.

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  • We Banjo 3 Start 2020 Tour in New York State

    Celtic Bluegrass pioneers We Banjo 3 will commence their 2020 Rise & Shine tour in New York State. Night one takes place January 11 at The Stanley in Utica. The following day they’ll be at the Landmark Theater in Port Washington. They circle back to New York later in the month to play Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs on January 23. Ticket information is available on We Banjo 3’s website.

    We Banjo 3 is comprised of two sets of brothers – Enda & Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley – two of which still reside in Galaway, Ireland, and two of which have relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. Their sixth release, Roots to Rise Live, debuted at the beginning of August at number one on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums Chart spending four weeks in the peak position. Their 2018 album Haven re-entered the charts at the number five position in August as well, making them the first Irish band to hold two top-five chart positions simultaneously.  

    We Banjo 3 Tour Dates

    Sat, 1/11–Utica, NY–The Stanley Theatre
    Sun, 1/12–Port Washington, NY–Landmark on Mainstreet
    Tues, 1/14–Sellersville, PA–Sellersville Theater 
    Wed, 1/15–Erie, PA–Walker Recital Hall
    Fri, 1/17–Cincinnati, OH–Memorial Hall
    Sat, 1/18–Columbus, OH–Newport Music Hall
    Sun, 1/19–Grand Rapids, MI–Listening Room 
    Wed, 1/22–Old Saybrook, CT–Katharine Hepburn Cult Art Ctr
    Thurs, 1/23–Saratoga Springs, NY–Café Lena
    Fri, 1/24–Portland, ME–Aura
    Sat, 1/25–Somerville, MA–Somerville Theatre
    Fri, 2/21–Bellevue, WA—Wintergrass
    Sat, 2/22–Bellevue, WA–Wintergrass
    Sun, 2/23–Portland, OR–Aladdin Theater
    Tues, 2/25–Loveland, CO–Rialto Theater 
    Thurs, 2/27–South Orange, NJ–South Orange PAC
    Fri, 2/28–State College, PA–The State Theatre 
    Sat, 2/29–Frederick, MD–Weinberg Center for the Arts
    Sun, 3/1–Richmond, VA–Tin Pan Listening Room
    Wed, 3/4–Kent, OH–Kent Stage
    Thurs, 3/5–Ann Arbor, MI–The Ark
    Fri, 3/6–Ann Arbor, MI–The Ark
    Sat, 3/7–Lafayette, IN–Long Center for the Performing Arts
    Sun, 3/8–Chicago, IL–City Winery
    Wed, 3/11–Mineral Point, WI–The Mineral Point Opera House
    Thurs, 3/12–Viroqua, WI–Historic Temple Theatre
    Fri, 3/13–Green Bay, WI–Meyer Theatre
    Sat, 3/14–Milwaukee, WI–Pabst Theatre
    Sun, 3/15–Minneapolis, MN–The Cedar Cultural Center
    Tues, 3/17–Hailey, ID–Liberty Theatre
    Wed, 3/18–Hailey, ID–Liberty Theatre
    Fri, 3/20–Kansas City, MO–The Truman
    Sat, 3/21–St Louis, MO–Delmar Hall

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