Author: Hannah Fuchs

Capitol Theatre to Reopen September 10 with Pixies and all-star Fall Lineup

Port Chester’s historic Capitol Theatre has announced its fall season lineup of shows, with the venue slated to reopen on September 10 with a performance by Boston alt-rock band Pixies. Other big upcoming names include Sheryl Crow, Phil Lesh & Friends, Billy Idol, The Beach Boys and Foreigner.

This is a big year for the Capitol Theatre, which is celebrating 95 years on August 18. To commemorate this milestone, the venue will launch a new line of merchandise, which can be purchased here. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” is located in Westchester County, only 30 miles north of NYC. Access is easy from the Metro-North and I-95.

The Cap boasts a rich history since its opening in 1926, showcasing notable musicians (and comedians) over the years, including the Grateful Dead who performed thirteen shows there in a one year span (1970-71). Other legendary performers that have taken the Cap stage include Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Ringo Starr, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones. The venue itself is aesthetically intricate, designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb. In 1984, The Capitol Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The full lineup is listed below and includes some rescheduled dates. Tickets for all shows can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com.

All Capitol Theatre shows have 6:30 pm doors, 8:00 pm show unless noted otherwise:

Sep 10: Pixies

Sep 11: The Struts: Strange Days Are Over Tour (6:00pm doors, 7:30pm show)

Sep 14 & 15: Sheryl Crow

Sep 22: Billy Idol: 101.7 The Peak Presents

Sep 25: Jessie’s Girl: ‘Turn Back the Cap 1980s’

Oct 2: Melvin Seals and JGB

Oct 8 & 9: Umphrey’s McGee: Presents UMBowl 2021

Oct 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31: Phil Lesh & Friends

Oct 15 & 16: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Oct 17: Blue October

Oct 21: Spoon

Oct 22: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real: 101.7 The Peak’s ½ Birthday Show

Oct 25 + 26: Elvis Costello

Oct 27: Foreigner: The Greatest Hits Tour

Oct 28: J.I.: The Young and Restless Tour

Nov 7: Cheap Trick

Nov 11: Little Feat

Nov 17: Jason Bonham: Led Zeppelin Evening

Nov 22: Joe Bonamassa: The Guitar Event of the Year

Nov 26 & 27: Twiddle: Friendsgiving

Dec 4: Hot Tuna: Acoustic and Electric with Special Guest David Grisman Trio

Dec 10 + 11: moe.

Apr 9, 2022: The Beach Boys

Apr 10, 2022: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones

Apr 29, 2022: Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour (TWO shows: 6:00pm doors, 7:00pm show & 9:00pm doors, 9:30pm show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoOqawKQj0s

July 25, 2021
Town of Colonie Presents “Concerts At The Crossings”

The village of Colonie, located just north of Albany, has been running an outdoor concert series sure to be fun for the whole family.

The series kicked off on July 8 and runs every Thursday from 6-8 PM. Shows are held at the Crossings of Colonie, which was named the Capital Region’s #1 Best Park in 2018. The Crossings is over 130 acres and features scenic walking and biking trails, a tranquil pond, playgrounds for the kids, and grassy meadows for picnics or other gatherings.

Admission to the concert series is free. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and of course, their favorite dance partners.

Colonie is the most populous suburb of Albany, with more than 83,000 residents, so it is no surprise the village has much to offer. Whether it be the bustling farmers’ market (also held in the Crossings) or extensive shopping at the nearby Colonie Center mall, there are countless options for summertime entertainment. Colonie also has a strong music and arts scene, evidenced not only by the concert series but also by the numerous galleries and art shows across town.

The Thursday concerts are rain or shine in the Crossings Park gazebo. For more information contact Laura Archambault (518-783-2760, ext. 2101 or ArchambaultL@colonie.org). The full lineup is listed below.

7/8: Body & Soul

7/15: The Lustre Kings

7/22: Carmen & LGP

7/29: Georgie Wonders Big Band

8/5: New York Players

8/12: LAUR

8/19: Josh Casano

8/26: Garland Nelson’s Reflection: Motown Tribute

The Audiostars performed at the Crossings in 2017.

July 21, 2021
Brooklyn Bowl Announces Reopening, Huge Slate of Shows

The iconic Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg is back, opening its doors to the public on September 8. The venue also announced an eclectic lineup of over 50 shows, including some dates rescheduled from pandemic cancellations.

To kick-off the re-opening, Brooklyn Bowl is hosting a performance from the reggae outfit, The Wailers, with special guest SunDub, presented by Pacifico. There is truly something for everyone in this new lineup. Fan favorites include Drive-By Truckers, The New Mastersounds, TAUK, moe., and so many more. All tickets will be available for purchase on the Brooklyn Bowl website. The full lineup can be found below.

After getting through the past year in New York City, we’re all ravenous for outstanding live music and a communal experience – not to mention some beer and a little bowling.
Charley Ryan, co-founder

Located in Williamsburg’s beautiful, 19th-century Hecla Iron Works building, Brooklyn Bowl has cemented its status as a world famous venue. Over the years, Brooklyn Bowl has hosted countless memorable performances from artists like Guns N’ Roses, The Roots, Lauren Hill, and Elvis Costello, as well as socially conscious gatherings like voter registration drives. It was even ranked the #1 busiest club in NYC, proving to be a great spot for a lively night out. True to its name, Brooklyn Bowl features 16 lanes of bowling, complete with a bar featuring locally crafted beers and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group and special events.

Brooklyn Bowl’s superlative, wide-ranging lineup has something for everyone, and we can’t wait to give our fans the magic feeling that only a live show can give.
Peter Shapiro, co-founder

Photo by Marc Millman/NY Post

BROOKLYN BOWL FALL 2021 AND SPRING 2022 LINE-UP:

2021

Wed, Sept 8 — Pacifico Presents: The Wailers (SunDub)

Thurs, Sept 9 — CEG & Brooklyn Bowl Present: Ghost-Note & Sungazer

Thurs, Sept 9— DJ Questlove Presents Bowl Train (Late Show)

Fri, Sept 10 — Dopapod

Sat, Sept 11 — Dopapod

Sun, Sept 12 — John the Martyr (Holy Vulture, NICKEY)

Wed, Sept 15 —Relix Presents: High Time (Visuals by Macrodose)

Thurs, Sept 16 — The Infamous Stringdusters

Fri, Sept 17 — Tank and The Bangas

Fri, Sept 17 — Saved by the 90s With The Bayside Tigers (Late Show)

Sat, Sept 18 — Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears

Sun, Sept 19— White Denim

Wed, Sept 22 — Neal Francis

Thurs, Sept 23 — Reignwolf

Fri, Sept 24 — Emo Night Brooklyn – The Return

Sat, Sept 25 — Emo Night Brooklyn – The Return

Sun, Sept 26 — The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of the Beatles for Kids (Day Show)

Sun, Sept 26 — The Bottom Dollars 10^th Anniversary Show + Apollo’s Ghost + No Ice

Wed, Sept 29 — The Connells

Thurs, Sept 30 — Kendall Street Company

Fri, Oct 1 — The NY Burlesque Festival’s Premiere Party

Sat, Oct 2 —TAUK with Paris_Monster

Sun, Oct 3 — Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Wed, Oct 6 — Funk You + Shareef Keyes and The Groove + Baked Shrimp

Thurs, Oct 7 — Melvin Seals & JGB

Fri, Oct 8 — The New Mastersounds

Sat, Oct 9 — The New Mastersounds

Wed, Oct 13 — Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio + Roosevelt Collier Band

Thurs, Oct 14 — Talib Kweli Live Band

Fri, Oct 15 — Talib Kweli Live Band

Sat, Oct 16 — CEG & Brooklyn Bowl Present: Pink Talking Fish

Wed, Oct 20 — The Reverend Shawn Amos & The Brotherhood

Fri, Oct 22 — Los Amigos Invisibles

Sat, Oct 23 — Dumpstaphunk

Sun, Oct 24 — Brown Eyed Women

Thurs, Oct 28 — Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Very Special Guest Kitchen Dwellers

Fri, Oct 29 — Perpetual Groove

Sat, Oct 30 — CEG & Brooklyn Bowl Present: Samantha Fish

Sat, Oct 30 — Adventures BK Presents: The Robyn Party: Robyn-O-Ween (Late Show)

Wed, Nov 3 — Drive-By Truckers

Thurs, Nov 4 — Drive-By Truckers

Fri, Nov 5 — Drive-By Truckers

Sat, Nov 6 — Drive-By Truckers

Thurs, Nov 11 — Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute

Fri, Nov 12 — Antibalas (dj.henri)

Sat, Nov 13 — Antibalas (dj.henri)

Sat, Nov 20 — Boombox featuring BackBeat Brass

Wed, Nov 24 — Robert Randolph & Friends

Sat, Nov 27 — Marco Benevento

Wed, Dec 1 — The Hold Steady (on sale soon)

Thurs, Dec 2 – The Hold Steady (on sale soon)

Fri, Dec 3 – The Hold Steady (on sale soon)

Sat, Dec 4 – The Hold Steady (on sale soon)

Thurs, Dec 9— moe.

Tues, Dec 14 — Bully (Graham Hunt Band)

2022

Thurs, Feb 3 — Lucky Chops

Thurs, Feb 10 — Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Wed, Mar 23 — The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell (Jeremy Ivey)

Fri, Apr 1 — The Soul Rebels (with special guests TBA)

Tues, May 17 — Built to Spill

Wed, May 18 — Built to Spill

July 20, 2021
Town of Homer Summer Concert Series Continues through mid-August

The quaint town of Homer, located just thirty minutes outside of Syracuse, has four exciting shows left in their 2021 summer concert series, “Homer on the Green”.

The concerts take place Wednesdays on the Village Green (28 S Main St) from 7-8pm. In the event of rain, performances are moved indoors to the Center for the Arts (just down the road at 72 S Main St).

Photo from Homer’s official website

The series kicked off in June right at the official start of summer with a set by Gary Carpentier. Carpentier, an Oswego native, appeared on The Voice as a member of Adam Levine’s team. The remaining roster of performers are sure to be entertaining. Next up is Travis Rocco, a laid back guitarist with a John Mayer-like style. The music video for his original song “Wonder Why” is below.

If you find yourself in the area, admission is free. These shows are a great chance to relax midweek and enjoy some casual live music.

Homer on the Green Lineup

6/23 Gary Carpentier

6/30 Dan and Joe (of Driftwood)

7/7 Colin Aberdeen (of Los Blancos)

7/14 Doc Weismore With Real Country

7/21 Travis Rocco

7/28 The JazzHappensBand

8/4 The Unknown Woodsmen

8/11 Tribal Revival

July 20, 2021
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett to Bid Farewell at Radio City

Superstars and native New Yorkers Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will share the stage one last time at NYC’s famed Radio City Music Hall for two nights only to celebrate a decade of music and friendship.

The shows, titled “One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga”, will take place on August 3 and 5, the former of which is Bennett’s 95th birthday. This two night stint will be Gaga and Bennett’s only shared public concert appearances this summer as the two get ready to release a new collaborative album later this year.

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The pair released their multi-platinum #1 Grammy winning album, Cheek to Cheek back in 2014. Earlier this year it was sadly revealed that Bennett, a 19-time Grammy winner himself, has been struggling with age related dementia since 2016. Fortunately, despite his diagnosis, Bennett has completely retained his ability to sing the songs that he has devoted his life to performing, including touring and taking to the recording studio. However, it has been acknowledged that the concerts at Radio City will be the last NYC performances of Bennett’s career, set appropriately at a venue that he has enjoyed a multi-decade run of sold-out shows.

We couldn’t be prouder to host such a special engagement with two of the most iconic entertainers of our time. Both Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are synonymous with New York City, making the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall the perfect place to honor their decade long friendship and celebrate Mr. Bennett’s 95th birthday.
Darren Pfeffer, Executive Vice President, Live, Madison Square Garden Entertainment.

All guests will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof upon entry of having received their final vaccine dose no later than 14 days before their event date. The only exception is for children under the age of 16, who may provide proof of a negative antigen or PCR COVID-19 test or full vaccination and are accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. For more information, please visit Radio City Music Hall FAQs.

Per the artists request, Yondr pouches will be used for this event. No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be permitted. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the event. For more information on this process, visit OverYondr.com.

The performances at Radio City will feature song renditions from the Great American Songbook of popular and jazz standards that Bennett and Gaga have claimed as part of their legacy over the past decade. The Tony Bennett Quartet and the Brian Newman Quintet will be joined by a big band and orchestra conducted by Michael Bearden.

Citi cardmembers will have exclusive access to presale tickets starting July 21 at 10am local time on CitiEntertainment.com. General tickets are on sale starting July 22 at 10am local time on LiveNation.com.

July 20, 2021
Kate Vargas Shares New Album “Rumpumpo”

“Junkyard-Folk” artist Kate Vargas has released her newest project, Rumpumpo, the fourth studio album for the New York City-based New Mexico native.

Vargas was set to record just weeks before the pandemic struck. After periods of creative block resulting from isolation, she began seeking inspiration and fresh life perspectives through yoga, meditation and clean eating.

Gotta make the levee break, let the tonic take, double-stroking in a swim-or-syncopation/Well you won’t if you don’t get to doing, it’s Newtonian.

Vargas also drew upon a conversation with a friend in which they discussed Newton’s first law: “An object in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.” This law ended up being a motivating mantra as Vargas grew to move past feelings of stagnation. She sings about this Newtonian logic in Rumpumpo‘s title track.

Rumpumpo has received high critical praise, especially surrounding Vargas’s lyricism and poetic storytelling.

Vargas’ work is marked with deep intention, frequently emerging as some of the most “honest, authentic” in the Americana scene.
American Songwriter

Growing up in the artist and farming village of Corrales, New Mexico, storytelling was a natural part of Vargas’s childhood. The community was rich in folklore and oral histories, including tales of witches, devils and fights between good and evil. Rumpumpo features the previously released singles “Church of Misdirection,” and “Glorieta to the Holy Place” as an ode to her home and its rich traditions.

It was a strange and wonderful place that I’ve really come to appreciate as an adult. There was a culture of storytelling, and the stories were often dark—the way I write songs now is rooted in that tradition. The paranormal and the supernatural always seem to make their way in. It was a great place for an imagination to run wild. If I told my mother I was bored, she’d tell me, ‘Go outside and pretend something.’
Kate Vargas

After the success of her 2018 album For the Wolfish & Wandering, Vargas performed on NPR’s Mountain Stage, shared an official showcase at Nashville’s AmericanaFest, played the 30A Songwriters Festival, and had her songs appear on television shows Stumptown (ABC), Midnight, Texas (NBC) and Good Trouble (Freeform).

Rumpumpo is sure to make a splash in the folk scene and continue to cement Vargas as one of the great rising names in the genre. It is now available to stream (see below) and order on CD/vinyl. Connect with Kate Vargas on her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages.

July 19, 2021
Twiddle Announces Fall 2021 Tour Dates

Vermont band Twiddle has announced the dates to their huge upcoming 2021 Fall Tour. Twiddle will travel across the country with a series of over 35 shows September through November. After kicking off tour at Anthology in Rochester on 9/2, the band will play a series of outdoor engagements, including Adirondack Independence Music Festival in Lake George.

Twiddle is a folksy jam quartet comprised of Mihali Savoulidis (guitar, vocals), Ryan Dempsey (keyboards, vocals), Zdenek Gubb (bass, vocals), and Brook Jordan (drums, percussion, vocals). The band formed back in 2004 when the members were all attending Castleton State College in Vermont.

Photo by Paul Citone

Along with their shows in Upstate NY, Twiddle will spend the first half of October traveling through the South before making their way to the West Coast.

After a Halloween play at Neumos in Seattle, the band will head east once again, making stops in Denver, Aspen, Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. The tour concludes in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/14, giving the band a two-week break before its previously announced Frendsgiving run at The Capitol Theatre, featuring support from Keller Williams (Night 1) and Eggy (Night 2).

In the meantime, Twiddle has exciting shows in store for this summer, recently announcing two nights of live music at Double Down music and art festival in Burlington, VT. They will take the stage August 6 and 7. Tickets are available for purchase now.

Fall tour ticket sales start Wednesday, July 14 at 10AM venue local time using the password LOVETOUR2021. General on-sale begins on Friday, July 16 at 10AM venue local time.

For more information, visit twiddlemusic.com

July 16, 2021
Catskill Mountain Jubilee 2021 Announces Daily Lineups, Additions to Lineup – Kicks off on August 12

For those looking for some great live music to round out the summer, the Catskill Mountain Jubilee music festival is coming to East Durham, NY from August 12-14, 2021.

The Jubilee will take place at Blackthorne Resort, less than an hour south of Albany and less than three hours north of the NYC metro area. A few days in the Catskills is sure to be a fun escape, complete with the festival’s strong lineup of many fan favorite artists.

Just announced additions to Catskill Mountain Jubilee include CIA (Clay Parnell, Ian McGuire and Allen Aucoin), Reed Mathis and Todd Stoops, TalkPeck SoundSystem – A tribute to Talking Heads, LCD SoundSystem and Vulfpeck (Jon Barber, Matt McNulty, Allen Aucoin, Mike Greenfield, Avery Acevedo, Miles Livolsi, Todd Stoops, Jeff Borg, Lowell Wurster).

Headliner Dark Star Orchestra covers both popular hits and deep cuts from the Grateful Dead’s extensive catalog. Boasting over 3000 shows under their belt, DSO puts on an enjoyable musical experience for all ages. The Chicago band has featured guest performances from six original Grateful Dead members and even toured with longtime Dead soundman, Dan Healy.

Other headliner Lotus is an instrumental jam band based in Philly/Denver. Lotus blends many different genres in their groovy improvisation, including flares of funk, electronic dance music with an underlying rock sound. Their new studio album, Free Swim, comes out August 21.

There are dozens of other exciting acts to catch at this inaugural Jubilee. The team frequently shares news on their Facebook and there is a newsletter signup on their website to keep up with any updates.

The festival will be home to over 25 musical acts whose style range from Grateful Dead rock-n-roll and hip-hop to livetronica, reggae and house music. This lineup is truly a collection of quality musicians who historically offer only the highest quality of performances, and we’re grateful to have each and every one of them joining us for the first ever The Catskill Mountain Jubilee.
Catskill Mountain Jubilee Team

Tickets are available for purchase now with options for two and three day general admission passes. Lodging packages are currently fully booked.

Blackthorne Resort

July 16, 2021
Intrepid Travelers Announce New Summer Shows

Intrepid Travelers are all about creating fun and eclectic musical journeys for audiences to enjoy. In exciting news, the Buffalo based sextet has announced new summer shows, including the fifth annual edition of IT Fest.

(L-R): Jon Fohl, Brian Calisto, Zak Beutel, Ellen Pieroni, Adam Bronstein, Donny Frauenhofer

As in previous years, IT Fest V will be held at The “G” Lodge in Hannibal, NY, near Oswego. Last year’s IT Fest was luckily able to proceed with a very limited audience due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, the two day festival runs on August 6 and 7 and is sure to be a great time, complete with overnight camping and plenty of food options. Tickets are available for purchase here.

Throughout the pandemic, IT have been live streaming performances on Facebook for the first three Tuesdays of each month in a series called “Funnel Down Stream”. These streams have been a great way for the band to share new music and connect with fans, something they undeniably hold dear.

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.
Intrepid Travelers Bio

IT’s latest releases were two new singles, “You Gotta Work” and “Up To You”, both of which pair jazzy instrumentation with a jam band feel. They also shared a submission to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest last month.

The rest of the summer will certainly be busy for IT as they make several stops around New York. A full list of the band’s summer shows is below, including links to their respective Facebook event pages.

7/13, 7/27, & 8/24: Funnel Down Stream: IT Summer Stream Series
7/14: Unofficial Lettuce After Party (Youngstown, NY)
8/6 & 8/7: IT Fest V (Hannibal, NY)
8/20: TedFest (Albion, NY)

Be sure to connect with Intrepid Travelers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for show updates and other great content.

July 15, 2021
Trey Anastasio Band Announces 2021 Fall Tour, New Bassist Dezron Douglas

Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) is returning to the road for a fall 2021 tour, complete with a two-night stand at Radio City Music Hall. TAB is also introducing new bassist Dezron Douglas. Douglas joins the band in the wake of original member Tony Markellis’s recent passing.

The fall tour begins September 17 at Thompson’s Point in Portland, ME and will close out with the two shows at Radio City on October 2 and 3. The complete list of dates is below.

Presale begin Wednesday, July 14 at noon ET. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16 starting at 10am ET. For complete details, please visit trey.com/tour.

Douglas’s addition to TAB is huge news for fans and for Anastasio himself, who released an official statement outlining his excitement.

I’m thrilled to welcome the incredible Dezron Douglas to TAB. A longtime friend and collaborator of virtually every member of the band, Dezron is a master of reggae, funk and jazz bass. Russ, Ray, Dezron and I had some deep jams in the city recently, and Dezron’s playing is pure flow, heart, spirit and soul. We all can’t wait to get out on the road together. Thank you Dezron, Welcome to the Band! See you all soon!
Trey Anastasio

Dezron Douglas

Last year saw Trey Anastasio Band release a new live album, Burn It Down, a three-dimensional sonic time capsule that captures the eight-piece band on their January 2020 tour. Produced and mixed by Vance Powell (Phish, Chris Stapleton, Jack White), the 15-song collection shows TAB at the peak of its powers, combining their trademark tight musicianship with unbounded performances. Burn It Down is digitally streaming now and the vinyl will be available on August 20 (now available for preorder).

TREY ANASTASIO BAND FALL TOUR 2021
SEPTEMBER

17 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

18 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

19 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl

21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

22 – Charlottesville, VA – Ting Pavilion

24 – Wilmington, NC – Riverfront Park Amphitheater

25 – Charlotte, NC – Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

26 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit

28 – Columbus, OH – Express Live Outdoors

29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors

OCTOBER

1 – Washington, DC – Anthem

2 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

3 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

July 13, 2021