In celebration of the 30th anniversary of their classic albumScumdogs of the Universe, GWAR have announced “Scumdogs Live” live streaming concert event,
This one of a kind experience is set for Friday, October 30 with the pre-show starting at 6 PM ET. The live stream performance kicks off at 8 PM ET, with ticket and VIP Packages available at GWAR.net. The show will be available on demand through November 15th.
“Scumdogs Live” will be a full-fledged GWAR performance and a spectacle the likes of which you have never seen. Your Lords and Masters will celebrate this momentous occasion by ripping through the entire Scumdogs of the Universe album from front to back. Will there be special guests? You’re goddamn right there will be special guests. Find out who they’ll be on October 30!
We always wanted to do a concert without an audience in the room. The audience is always the worst part. Well, that and the fact that we’re constantly being attacked by a bunch of assholes while we try to get through a set. Man, I hope none of those old school dicks show up to rain on our glorious parade.
Lucinda Williams‘ latest endeavor, Lu’s Juke Box, is a six-episode series that will feature a themed set of songs, arranged by Williams herself. The in-studio performances are mostly full-band and will also feature a new song that fits each episode’s theme.
In the midst of the pandemic, the series of songs and stories will benefit struggling independent music venues. A percentage of each ticket will go directly to the venue. These venues had encouraged and helped her throughout her career and wanted to return the favor. “My hope for this project is that we’ll be able to help as many venues as we can,” Williams says. “They’re our homes, as artists. We have to take care of them, for the sake of live music to come.”
Lucinda Williams is an award winning, respected singer/songwriter, and is about to set upon a musical journey consisting of multiple genres.) Over the course of her career, she released fourteen remarkable albums, received three Grammy awards, and countless accolades, including Time’s Songwriter of the Year of 2001.
The performance is tracked live by Grammy award-winning producer, Ray Kennedy, and captured in HD video by Neighborhoods Apart Productions (John Prine, Jason Isbell). You can stream the episodes individually or view the ticket bundles offered. Digital audio downloads, CD, and vinyl pre-orders, are available for purchase. For more information, please visit the website for schedule and ticketing information.
The new Couchtour.TV livestream service will offer a taste of what’s to come with Disco Biscuits Drive-In Broadcasts, starting tonight from Yarmouth, MA.
Disco Biscuits founding member and lead guitarist, Jon Barber, now has a new title – Founder of Couchtour.tv. Thus, it makes perfect sense his band will test the startup platform. Tonight they will take to intergalactic heights – literally zapping a live feed into space then crashing down to your living room as you sip Dogfish Head on your couch.
The whole aim here is for you to enjoy the show responsibly – going on the most epic concert trip, without moving an inch. However, Couchtour.tv won’t stop there. For the adventure seekers, delve into their chat feature and engage with everyone. Get stoked on Couchtour.tv as it is far from it perfected final form.
The beta launched October. 3, featuring live performances from Chicago house trio Orchard lounge and electronic breakbeat exploration, DrFameus. Get it while it’s hot. Couchtour.tv isn’t holding back that they’re the new kids on the block. As they work through the ‘bells and whistles,’ now is the best time to experience a raw, upcoming stream service.
The project boasts their contributions to HeadCount, helping register voters and promote non-partisan democracy through the power of music. In addition, the multi-faucet idea will take on role of a promoter. It’s an all in one.
Go to Couchtour.tv and sign up to access pricing and see your purchase options.
Couchtour.tv wasn’t a new idea, but time that would have otherwise been spent on the road opened up the space to finally bring Couchtour.tv to fruition. We’ve got a great team working on this, but it’s still gonna’ be a few months before we can roll this out in its complete form – bells, whistles and all – then it’ll be available wherever fans go to get their apps.
Couchtour.tv can be summed into two words. High Def. They guarantee above the rest with the highest quality stream, real-time customer service and the ability to host events literally anywhere. Their state-of-the-art satellite tech can zap converts from anywhere with a plugin. Maybe the Biscuits will be on a boat or teetering on the edge of a mountain, according tho the official press release on Wednesday. There are no limits.
Flashback to ‘Summer 2020’: Disco Biscuits Play Ball at Citizens Bank Park
Hudson Valley Votes (HVV) announces their third annual Get-Out-The-Vote virtual concert encouraging voter turnout. The virtual concert will take place on HVV’s YouTube and social media channels on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The lineup includes big names like Natalie Merchant, Norah Jones, Emily King, Antonio Delgado, Michelle Hinchey and more.
The event will include musicians, candidates, actors, students, and activists from the Hudson Valley area and beyond. The event encourages people to come together, celebrate, and defend their right to vote in what they call, “the most important election our country has ever faced.” The concert will take place online and will be free to the public. Donations via ActBlue are encouraged, with net proceeds to benefit Common Cause New York. As in years past, all of the performers and artists have donated their time to get out the vote and promote election integrity.
Performers on the docket include: Justin Vivian Bond, Nels Cline, Brian Collazo, Abena Koomson-Davis, Jack DeJohnette, Gail Ann Dorsey, Energy Dance Co, Cheme Gastelum, Corey Glover, Amy Helm, Dave Holland, Norah Jones, Steve Jordan, Emily King, Joakim Lartey, Sean Lennon, Dan Littleton, Storey Littleton, John Medeski, Natalie Merchant, Jeremy Most, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ben Perowsky, Kate Pierson, Casey Ramos, Jackson Speller, Simi Stone, and Rock Academy.
Special Guests include: Fred Armisen, Moraya Seeger DeGeare, Reggie Earls, Juan Figueroa, Brita Filter, Tim Guinee, Cally Mansfield, Rebecca Martin, Mary Stuart Masterson, Melissa Auf der Maur, Maitreya Motel, Thomas Sadoski, Amanda Seyfried, Bobby Tisdale, and Uma Thurman.
Candidates making an appearance include Antonio Delgado, Michelle Hinchey, Jen Metzger, and Karen Smythe. The event was originally going to take place at the landmark Opus 40, but inclement fall weather shifted plans and Hutton Brickyards generously donated its space in which to film the socially distanced concert reel, which will be shown virtually, interspersed with satellite performances and speakers. Earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the original Hudson Valley Votes canceled it’s plans for its live event, which had been originally scheduled for October 17 th at Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston, donating remaining funds to FAMILY of Woodstock.
The event will be airing on Saturday, October 17 th at 8PM, via HVV’s YouTube channel and social media, as well as via Radio Kingston, Radio Woodstock and others. This is the third annual concert-rally that features incredible local and international talent.
For more information on the event visit Hudson Valley Votes’ website.
Long Island’s favorite holiday spectacular is returning to Jones Beach State Park. Magic of Lights presented by New York Community Bank starts November 13th and runs until January 2nd. The light show will run Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Brought to you by FunGuys LLC and Live Nation Entertainment this year’s light show will be completely drive-thru. Stacked with newly themed LED lighting displays and digital animations including The Blizzard Tunnel. Another special feature is the all new illuminating mega tree spectacular. Also, attendees can experience old favorites such as The 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and The Night Before Christmas.
Adam Citron, GM of Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater gave this statement in the press release:
“It is with great pleasure that we announce the return of Magic of Lights to Jones Beach. It will be wonderful to welcome our patrons to celebrate the holidays with our drive through light show. We are especially happy to once again brighten up everyone’s holiday season at Jones Beach in partnership with the NY State Parks & promise a fun-filled family night in the safety of your car.”
While there may have been no concerts at Jones Beach due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with new safety measures in place the holidays certainly won’t be left out in the cold. Guests are to stay in their vehicles throughout the display to ensure the utmost safety of everyone.
“The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is excited to welcome back the Magic of Lights show to Jones Beach State Park. In partnership with Live Nation and Magic of Lights, the drive-thru light display will provide fun for the whole family in a safe, enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere viewed from the safety of your vehicle.
State Park’s Commissioner Erik Kulleseid
In 2019 Magic of Lights donated more than $150,000 to local Long Island organizations in addition to collecting non-perishable food items, toys, books, coats and more for those who needed it the most. This year’s charity nights will be announced in the coming weeks.
Discounted Early Bird tickets are now available through Oct. 31. Enter promo code LIGHTS at www.ticketmaster.com when purchasing. All tickets purchased online can be used for any show date. Visitors can receive $3 off weekday admission by bringing two non-perishable food items or a winter coat for donation.
Manhattan-based non profit, The Kitchen, will premier of The Brooding Exercises. The video project can be viewed at The Kitchen OnScreen, the venue’s virtual streaming platform on October 16-18. Times will be announced closer to the premier date.
The video is in response to the cancellation of a previous project, Vivification Exercises. The video project stars Ka Baird and Max Eibacher. Organizer Matthew Lyons, Ross Karre (Audiovisual Supervisor and Camera), Merve Kayan (Camera), and Caley Monahon-Ward (Audio Assistance) round out the production team.
Ka Baird is an American multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, producer and performer based in New York City. Baird is known for raw, ecstatic, boundary-pushing live solo performances. Energetic body movements, extended vocal techniques, luminous flute percussion/meditations and innovative use of live electronics fuse to create the concept of ‘body music.’ Centered in radical present tense and vigorous expression, the performances seek extreme release, both through physical exertion and psychic extension.
Ka Baird’s latest recording Respires was included on Pitchfork’s Best Experimental Albums of 2019 list. In addition, Baird is a founding member of the legendary psych-folk/avant-garde group Spires That In The Sunset Rise, founded in Chicago in 2001.
Max Eilbacher is an Baltimore-based intermedia artist who works primarily makes abstract computer music. The sound is an eclectic mix of electroacoustic, musique concréte composition and process intensive computer music.
Soon to celebrate its 50th year in 2021, The Kitchen remains one of New York City’s most forward-looking nonprofit spaces. Programs range from dance, music, theater to video and film. All programs aim to showcase ingenious work of emerging and established artists alike. Known as the epicenter of the New Wave avant garde music genre in the late 70s, The Kitchen was home to many successful artists like Glenn Branca and Lydia Lunch.
In July 2020 OnScreen program formed to host online program offerings, including virtual performances, livestreamed events, and newly published texts.
As Election Day looms closer, musicians and cultural workers across the country are taking part in Lift Every Vote 2020. A daily sunset series meant to inspire voters, LEV 2020 began on October 3 in New York’s Washington Square Park. Performers at the inaugural event included Carmen Rodgers, C. Anthony Bryant, and the Blacksmiths Band, with contributions from activist collective the Wide Awakes.
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The idea for LEV 2020 came about after George Floyd’s murder, when The Blacksmiths and Wide Awakes organized peaceful rallies in New York City. Jazz musician and double bassist Russell Hall led a second line marching band, combining music and joy with activism.
Music has a magical way of bringing people together. We want this thing to really take off. We hope artists will take this challenge seriously, not only driving voter registration and turnout with the beauty of music, art and performance, but also energizing communities in all fifty states.
Russell Hall
Musicians, poets, dancers, and other artists are encouraged to share their sunset performances with the hashtag #lifteveryvote. The movement now has 80 ambassadors, including record producer Arthur Baker, actor Gina Belafonte, and visual artist Hank Willis Thomas. Besides the Wide Awakes, LEV 2020 is also partnering with Headcount, Black Rock Coalition, and Rock the Vote.
The name “Lift Every Vote” is a play on “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black national anthem. Composed by brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, it was performed during week 1 of this year’s NFL season for the first time in the league’s 100-year history. Considering its message of hope, liberty, and progress, it’s a natural choice for encouraging democracy.
“With the pandemic crushing live entertainment and performing arts, one critical step in its resuscitation is using the power of music and art to ensure that we can get back on track in our society,” said Simon Rentner, LEV 2020 co-founder. “We hope this challenge will motivate all creators — from any genre, medium, or creative sphere — to safely amplify the importance of a functioning democracy, not just through the echo chambers of our social media.”
Aqueous announces their plans to perform at the Silver Lake Twin Drive-In. The drive-in is located in Perry, NY on October 24, 2020.
This will be Silver Lake Twin Drive-In third time to host Aqueous. The drive-In also hosted two nights of live Aqueous fun, from the safety of viewers cars, back in August. This socially distanced concert experience is becoming a normality across the United States due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Silver Lake Twin Drive-In is located at 7037 Chapman Ave in Perry, NY. The Silver Lake Twin Drive-In produces weekend film features on two outdoor screens with a casual restaurant, mini-golf & more on-site.
The gates for the show will open at 5pm at the Silver Lake Twin Drive-In and Aqueous will be live in front of screen one at the drive-in from 6PM – 9PM. Tickets are going on sale at 10AM on October 9, 2020. The general admission for the show will be $125 for a four-person carload. The VIP tickets for the show will be $175 for a four-person carload. The VIP tickets include admission to show, parking spot in the first two rows, limited edition poster. Individual add-ons for cars over four people will be $40 per person for general admission and $60 per person for VIP ticket holders.
All the parking at the event will be designated by Drive-In Security. Management has final authority over where viewers may park. VIP parking will be in the first 2 rows of the Drive-In while general admission vehicle parking will be on a first-come-first-park basis behind the first 2 rows. To help with the obstruction of guests’ view, vans, trucks, and SUVs will be asked to park on one side of the snack bar or in the last three rows of the theater. To comply with social distancing guidelines, all vehicles must park at least 6 feet away from neighboring vehicles. Once parked, do not move your vehicle. If you choose to leave in your vehicle, you will not be permitted to re-enter the drive-in.
People will be allowed to sit outside their vehicles or in the back of a pickup truck as long as the patrons remain a minimum of 6 feet away from other guests. Face masks are not required unless you are in a public area within 6 feet of other guests. All guests must remain inside or near their vehicles at all times except for bathroom trips, to visit the snack bar or Charcoal Corral restaurant, walking your dog, or walking to a designated smoking area. All guests must wear face masks whenever they are in a public area within 6 feet of other guests until further notice.
For more information on Aqueous and their upcoming shows visit their website.
YouTube Music and National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will collaborate to host the three-day virtual #SOSFEST from Oct 16. to Oct.18. The goal of the festival is to help save independent venues from the economic repercussions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Viewers can watch the #SOSFEST on NIVA’s Official YouTube Channel.
#SOSFEST, hosted by Reggie Watts, will feature live recorded performances from 35 artists at more than 25 independent venues across the U.S. The performance venues include Apollo Theater, Exit/IN, First Avenue, Ryman Auditorium, Troubadour, Tipitina’s, World Cafe Live, and more. The collaborative efforts of YouTube, NIVA, and the performing artists at #SOSFEST look to achieve the goal of raising nationwide funds to provide relief to independent music members during the livestream. NIVA has been a strong supporter of the “Save Our Stages” initiative, which advocates for passing the Heroes Act that would provide financial support to independent venues and their unemployed workers.
The list of performers at the #SOSFEST includes Brittany Howard, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Dillon Francis, The Roots, Marshmello & Demi Lovato, Kelsea Ballerini, Miley Cyrus, Monica, Reba Mcentire, Sebastia̕n Yatra, YG and many more.
Fans can donate to the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund on NIVA’s Official YouTube Channel, to help benefit independent venues. #SOSFEST looks to continue NIVA’s mission of preserving the ecosystem of independent venues with the help of original performances from diverse artists across a variety of music genres.
During this shutdown, all the uncertainties we have and are experiencing have been very unnerving and have caused a high level of despair. That is why we are so happy and beyond grateful to all the fans and music community for banding together to help and to show their support and love to all the independent venues across the country. This is our light and hope in our time of darkness.
Christine Karayan, Owner of Troubadour in Los Angeles
Alec Benjamin will kick off #SOSFEST on Friday, October 16 at 5PM PT / 8PM ET with a performance recorded live from Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Dillon Francis, Major Lazer and The Lumineers will take the stage for the final performances of the evening on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively.
#SOSFest Full Line-up And Schedule
FRIDAY, October 16th 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET – Alec Benjamin, Hotel Cafe 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET – FINNEAS, Teragram Ballroom 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET – Sebastián Yatra, Broward Center 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET – Dizzy Fae, First Avenue 7:10 PM PT / 10:10 PM ET – Macklemore, Neumos 7:50 PM PT / 10:50 PM ET – YG, Troubadour 8:15 PM PT / 11:15 PM ET – G-Eazy, The Independent 8:45 PM PT / 11:45 PM ET – Marshmello + Demi Lovato, Troubadour 8:55 PM PT / 11:55 PM ET – Dillion Francis, Teragram Ballroom
SATURDAY, October 17th 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET – Jason Mraz, Belly Up Tavern 1:40 PM PT / 4:40 PM ET – Adam Melchor, Hotel Cafe 2:10 PM PT / 5:10 PM ET – Kelsea Ballerini, Exit/In 2:40 PM PT / 5:40 PM ET – JP Saxe, Troubadour 3:15 PM PT / 6:15 PM ET – Cautious Clay, World Cafe Live 3:55 PM PT / 6:55 PM ET – Bea Miller, Teragram Ballroom 4;35 PM PT / 7:35 PM ET – Gus Dapperton, (Le) Poisson Rouge 5:15 PM PT / 8:15 PM ET – Phoebe Bridgers, Troubadour 6:00 PM PT / 9 PM ET – Rise Against, Metro 6:25 PM PT / 9:25 PM ET – Brittany Howard, Ryman Auditorium 6:55 PM PT / 9:55 PM ET – Leon Bridges, Troubadour 7:15 PM PT / 10:15 PM ET – Miley Cyrus, Whisky a Go-Go 7:35 PM PT / 10:35 PM ET – Foo Fighters, Troubadour 8:10 PM PT / 11:10 PM ET – The Roots, Apollo 9:20 PM PT / 12:20 AM ET – Portugal. The Man, Crystal Ballroom 10:10 PM PT / 1:10 AM ET – Major Lazer, Gramps
SUNDAY, October 18th 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET – Little Big Town, Exit/in 2:35 PM PT / 5:35 PM ET – Brothers Osborne, Mercy Lounge 3:05 PM PT / 6:05 PM ET – Dave Matthews, Jefferson Theater 3:40 PM PT / 6:40 PM ET – Monica, Center Stage 3:55 PM PT / 6:55 PM ET – Black Pumas, The Parish 4:10 PM PT / 7:10 PM ET – Nathaniel Rateliff, Boulder Theater 4:50 PM PT / 7:50 PM ET – Reba McEntire, Ryman Auditorium 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET – The Revivalists, Tipitina’s 6:05 PM PT / 9:05 PM ET – The Lumineers, Boulder Theater
From October 14-24, the Chautauqua Institution will be hosting the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) septet with Wynton Marsalis for a ten day residency. The residency will focus on improvisation, blues, and swing.
The performances will take place at Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall and will be released to stream at a later date on the CHQ Assembly Video Platform. However, the concerts will also be available live through brunches and meals that CHQ is offering.
Additionally, Wynton Marsalis will present three live conversations at Chautauqua on the CHQ Assembly Virtual Porch. JLCO musicians and leaders will also teach a series of multiple courses on jazz classics and culture via the CHQ Assembly Classroom (dates and times below).
“This residency provides the opportunity for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Chautauqua Institution to deepen our relationship, which has always been about exploring important issues through art and conversation,” said Deborah Sunya Moore, vice president of performing and visual arts. “This residency will feature online performances, conversations, and classes offered for the Chautauqua Assembly community as well as communities across the globe with which JLCO has existing relationships.”
Watch past performances of Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Chautauqua here.
The Ever Fonky Lowdown composed by Wynton Marsalis Tuesday, October 20 • 10:30 a.m. EDT
Freedom Suite composed by Sonny Rollins Tuesday, October 20 • 1:30 p.m. EDT
Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom: Part 1 Wednesday, October 21 • 10:30 a.m. EDT
Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom: Part 2 Wednesday, October 21 • 1:30 p.m. EDT Charlie Parker Centennial: Freedom to Take Flight Thursday, October 22 • 10:30 a.m. EDT
Freedom Across the Pond: Jazz in the U.K. Thursday, October 22 • 1:30 p.m. EDT
We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite Friday, October 23 • 10:30 a.m. EDT
Freedom of Expression: Latin Jazz in New York City Friday, October 23 • 1:30 p.m. EDT
