NYS Music 202​1

Author: Nora Hones

  • 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival Announces Dates

    The 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival has announced dates and themes for its 2022 celebration. The festivities will take place across two weekends on February 10-13 & 17-20, 2022 at Hudson Hall in Hudson, 45 minutes south of Albany. 

    2022 Hudson Jazz Festival

    The Hudson Jazz Festival aims to give a voice to artists as they respond to transformative events in our nation’s history. This year’s festival will focus on Black History Month and will be using Lift Every Voice as its theme. Held over two weekends in February which is Black History Month the festivities will feature performances, art, film, spoken word and community events. The festival hopes to honor the spirit of the unofficial Black national anthem Lift Every Voice through its celebration creating a joyous and optimistic new era of hope for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

    The festival will feature six performances that include some exceptional talents. The big names include Jazzmeia Horn who is a multi-GRAMMY-nominated singer and The Baylor Project who are a multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo, GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Jimmy Greene and his quartet, and spoken-word artist, activist and TONY-nominated actor Daniel J. Watts. Some of the rising stars who may not be as well known in the line up are vocalist Alexis Morrast and acclaimed vibraphonist Warren Wolf.  

    2022 Hudson Jazz Festival

    Tickets to the 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival start at $25. People who are 25 and under may pre-purchase single tickets for $15 each using the discount code UNDER25. Tickets are currently on sale for members of the Hudson Hall with sales to the public opening up Friday, October 15, 2021.

    For more information on the 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival and on Hudson Hall visit their website.

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2022 World Tour

    Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their 2022 World Tour including a stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 7, 2021. The tour will start in Seville, Spain on June 4, 2022 and will wrap up in September 18, in Arlington, Texas.

    red hot chili peppers

    The tour will include singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea and drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante, who rejoined the band in 2019 after a 10-year absence. The band made the announcement via a spoof news video featuring Anthony Kiedis, Flea and Chad Smith interviewing Frusciante about the prospect of the tour as news anchors. The tour will include lots of supporting acts including big names like The Strokes, HAIM, A$AP Rocky, and St. Vincent. 

    Red Hot Chili Peppers have been teasing a new album in the works earlier this year with John Frusciante back on guitar. There hasn’t been any more news on this album but with a world tour announcement there is hope it will drop before the start of a tour. 

    The band will stop in East Rutherford at Metlife Stadium on August 17, 2021. The Strokes and Thundercat will be opening this stop of the tour.

    Tickets will be going on sale at 10 AM on October 15, 2021 and can be purchased  here.  People with access to the presale after 10 AM will be able to purchase tickets on October 8. People can gain access to the presale by pre-ordering the band’s new album, set for release in 2022, here.

    For more information on Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 tour visit their website.

    Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 World Tour Dates

    Europe

    Sat Jun 04 – Seville, Spain – Estadio La Cartuja De Sevilla=      

    Tue Jun 07 – Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olimpic=

    Fri Jun 10 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Goffertpark=     

    Wed Jun 15 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskas Stadium=      

    Sat Jun 18 – Firenze, Italy – Firenze Rocks (festival date)

    Wed Jun 22 – Manchester, UK – Emirates Old Trafford=  

    Sat Jun 25 – London, UK – London Stadium~

    Wed Jun 29 – Dublin, Ireland – Marlay Park~

    Fri Jul 01 – Glasgow, UK – Bellahouston Park~

    Sun Jul 03 – Leuven, Belgium – Rock Werchter (festival date)

    Tue Jul 05 – Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieStadium=  

    Fri Jul 08 – Paris, France – Stade de France~

    Tue Jul 12 – Hamburg, Germany – Volksparkstadion=

    North America

    Sat Jul 23 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High*

    Wed Jul 27 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park*

    Fri Jul 29 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium+

    Sun Jul 31 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium+

    Wed Aug 03 – Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park^

    Sat Aug 06 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium^^

    Wed Aug 10 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park^

    Fri Aug 12 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium^

    Sun Aug 14 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park^

    Wed Aug 17 – E. Rutherford, NJ – Metlife Stadium^

    Fri Aug 19 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field^

    Sun Aug 21 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre^

    Tue Aug 30 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium^

    Thu Sep 01 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium^

    Sat Sep 03 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park^

    Thu Sep 08 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park^

    Sat Sep 10 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park# (on sale date TBA)

    Thu Sep 15 – Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium^     

    Sun Sep 18 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field^

    =with special guests A$AP Rocky and Thundercat

    ~with special guests Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals and Thundercat

    *with special guests HAIM and Thundercat

    +with special guests Beck and Thundercat

    ^with special guests The Strokes and Thundercat

    ^^with special guests The Strokes and King Princess

    #with special guests St. Vincent and Thundercat

  • Flushing Town Hall Monthly Jazz Jam Celebrates 10th Anniversary on October 13

    The Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jam at Flushing Town Hall will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on October 13, 2021. In celebration of the occasion Flushing Town Hall’s current house jazz band will be joined by members of Queens Jazz OverGround on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7 PM EST.

    flushing town hall jazz jam

    The monthly jam started back in October of 2011 as an educational program in collaboration with the Aaron Copeland School of Music at Queens College. The program existed in order to provide a platform for young jazz musicians to play music together. Three years into the program’s formation the monthly jam transformed into a program for amateur and professional musicians and public audiences under the lead of Queens Jazz OverGround. 

    Flushing Town Hall’s Director of Education & Public Programs, Gabrielle M. Hamilton spoke on the creation of the monthly Jazz Jam saying, “Shortly after I joined Flushing Town Hall, we were able to launch our first Jazz Jam and Clinic in October 2011. Our partnership with Queens College provided graduate music students with an opportunity to jam together locally and educate young musicians in Jazz. A few years later, the jam expanded to reach more musicians under the leadership of Brian Woodruff and Queens Jazz OverGround (QJOG).” 

    Hamilton also announced that some of the QJOG original members will be joining the stage with Carol Sudhalter, Joe Vincent Tranchina, Eric Lemmon, and Scott Neumann — our current house band, to acknowledge ten years of great Jazz right here in Flushing for the 10th anniversary.  

    The band at the 10th anniversary celebration  will feature Josh Deutsch on trumpet (founding member, Queens Jazz OverGround), Hashem Assadullahi on alto saxophone (current member, Queens Jazz OverGround), Amanda Monaco on guitar (founding member, Queens Jazz OverGround), Eugenia Choe on piano (current member, Queens Jazz OverGround), Richard Mikel on bass and Brian Woodruff on drums (founding and current member, Queens Jazz OverGround).

    The celebration will take place in person at the historic building in Queens on Wednesday, October 13 at 7 PM EST. Admission is $10 or free to members. In adherence with Mayor De Blasio’s Covid policy for performance venues, Flushing Town Hall will require all visitors, performers, and staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. A form of identification that matches the proof of vaccine is required, and masks must be worn at all times. For more details on Flushing Town Hall’s general Covid-safety measures and vaccine requirements, please visit here.

    For more information on the Flushing Town Hall’s Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jam 10th Anniversary event visit their website.

  • BRIC JazzFest 2021 Announces In Person Festival featuring Nick Hakim, Adi Meyerson, and Adam O’Farrill

    BRIC has announced its annual JazzFest for the Fall of 2021, one that will be in person this year. The festival lineup features big names like Nick Hakim, Adi Meyerson, And Adam O’Farrill and will take place October 21-23, 2021 at the BRIC House located in Brooklyn. 

    BRIC is an arts and media institution anchored in Brooklyn which focuses on contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action. BRIC’s JazzFest is one of the institution’s premiere performing arts programs. The festivities last for three days and feature Jazz music which focuses on legendary figures, groundbreaking artists and newcomers from across the genre.

    sun ra arkestra
    photo by Joseph Buscarello

    BRIC JazzFest 2020 ended up being rescheduled for spring 2021 and was made an online, virtual-only event due to COVID-19. BRIC JazzFest 2021 though will be in person. The festival will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours in order to attend.

    BRIC JazzFest 2021

    The lineup includes Cecile McLorin Salvant, SuperBlue: Kurt Elling featuring Charlie Hunter, Yasser Tejeda, and Adam O’Farrill Stranger Day on Thursday, October 21. Sun Ra Arkestra, Thana Alexa & ONA, Roy Nathanson & Nick Hakim, and Adi Meyerson on Friday, October 22. Madison McFerrin, L’Rain, ç’est tois (branch/stewart/holmes), and Fred Wesley & The New JBs on Saturday, October 23. 

    BRIC JazzFest 2021

    “During these uncertain times, I couldn’t be more thrilled that we’re able to bring our communities safely together through the healing power of music,” said Lia Camille Crocket, Director of Performing Arts at BRIC. “In the spirit of Jazz music and improvisation, we’re going to have a few surprises for our BRIC family this year throughout the Festival weekend. We can’t wait to safely welcome you back to BRIC House — we’ve missed you!”

    For more information and to purchase tickets to BRIC JazzFest 2021 visit their website.

  • Eddies Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2021 Inductees 

    Eddies Music Hall of Fame announced their class of 2021 inductees and their Induction ceremony which will take Place on October 27, 2021. The ceremony will take place at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs and will feature live performances. 

    The Eddies Music Hall of Fame was founded back in 2019. Recipients receive a plaque and a short video about their career playing at the Eddies Music Hall of Fame Wall at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. The Hall of Fame is conducted in conjunction with the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, both of which are parts of the Proctors Collaborative. Universal Preservation Hall is also a part of the Proctors Collaborative.  

    This year’s inductees includes big band vocalists and brothers Bob Eberly and Ray Eberle; country musician Marty Wendell; the rock band the Figgs, radio disc jockey Jim Barrett, jazz band leader Skip Parsons, Cuban and African percussionist and educator Eddie Ade Knowles; Old Songs founders Kay (Andy) and Bill Spence.

    To be considered eligible to be inducted into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame nominees must have been born in the Capital Region and / or have lived here and / or worked professionally in the Capital Region during their lifetime. As a general rule, nominees must have been active in the music industry for a minimum of 20 years. Exceptions are made in the case of a candidate’s premature death or due to outstanding service or special circumstances. 

    Both physical performers who are nominated for the Instrumental and / or vocal work and non-performers who are Songwriters, producers, conductors, engineers, disc jockeys, record company executives, journalists, promoters, and other industry professionals who have had a major influence on music, business, organization and institutional leaders, philanthropists, venue operators are eligible to be nominated for the Hall of Fame. 

    Jim Murphy who is the co-founder and co-producer of the Eddies Music Hall of Fame spoke on this year’s inductees saying, “This is our biggest class so far and it brings the total number of inductees to 15. Judges have nominated nearly 100 individuals and groups since we started the process so there is no end in sight to celebrating our local music scene as more bands and individuals enter eligibility.” 

    The Eddies Music Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 27, 2021 at 7 PM. The ceremony will feature performances from artists playing the inductees’ music: Dylan Perillo; Sean Wendell; BROWN LIQUOR SOCIAL CLUB featuring Chris Dollard and J Yager; and Peter Pashoukos and Greg Greene (of the band Perennial). Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show.

    For more information on Eddies Music Hall of Fame and their 2021 inductees visit their website.

  • Albany Pro Musica Announces 2021-2022 Season

    Albany Pro Musica has announced their 2021-2022 season featuring new compositions, educational programming, and more. 

    Albany Pro Musica

    The Albany Pro Musica are a preeminent choral ensemble based in New York’s Capital Region. They are known for their distinctive artistic style and of a wide range of musical genres. They are critically acclaimed for their performances of intimate a cappella pieces and large-scale choral works alike. They are led by Opalka Family Artistic Director Dr. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo. They reside at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. 

    Albany Pro Musica will be returning to the concert hall in 2021 after having a fully virtual 40th anniversary season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This season will feature Broadway to Brahms with a little something for everyone. This season will feature the high level of artistry and creativity that is known from them. This season will feature new compositions, educational programming, and more.

    Support for our 2021-2022 season comes from their marquee season underwriters: Isabel Bader, Al De Salvo and Rachael Thompson Biggs, in memory of Susan Thompson, Ellen Jabbur and Chet and Karen Opalk.

    The season will start off with Cabaret Uncorked! on September 25, 2021 at 5PM at the Altamont Vineyard and Winery. The event will feature members of Albany Pro Musica, The John Sauer Trio, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and the Opalka Family Artistic Director.

    On October 24, 2021 they will host their Let’s Talk About Love event at 3PM at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will host Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and Opalka Family Artistic Director.

    Albany Pro Musica

    On December 19, 2021 at 3PM the The Many Moods of Christmas event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature the Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus and Orchestra Pro Musica, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and the Opalka Family Artistic Director.

    On March 6, 2022 at 3PM the Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Opalka Family Artistic Director, Elizabeth Eschen as mezzo-soprano, David Vanderwal as tenor, Elizabeth as Pitcairnand violin.

    On May 8, 2022 at 3PM the Brahms’s Human Requiem event will take place at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra Pro Musica, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Opalka Family Artistic Director, Laquita Mitchell as soprano, Michael Chioldi as baritone, and Marcos Daniel Flores-Caraballo on piano.

    On August 8, 2022 at 3PM the Broadway Pro Musica! It will take place at the Park Playhouse in Washington Park.  The event will feature Albany Pro Musica Concert Chorus and the Pro Musica Pops, José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and Opalka Family Artistic Director. 

    Albany Pro Musica

    The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corp. requires proof of vaccination for entry to all events at the Music Hall or any ancillary location. Those individuals unable to be fully vaccinated, including children under 12, must have proof of a negative Covid PCR test (taken within 48 hours of performance). TMH staff will check for proof of vaccination and negative Covid PCR tests at the doors as a condition of entry. Additionally, masking is required inside the venue for the duration of your visit. Patrons and employees will be required to wear masks, except while actively eating or drinking.

    For more information on Albany Pro Musica 2021-2022 season visit their website. 

  • William ‘Tragedy’ Yager Buys Albany’s Fuze Box

    William ‘Tragedy’ Yager bought Albany’s Fuze Box. The entrepreneur will be bringing the club back to it’s counter culture heyday. 

    Fuze Box

    Time Union reported the sale of the Fuze Box on August 10, 2021 to William ‘Tragedy’ Yager. William ‘Tragedy’ Yager owns an array of businesses in Albany known as the ‘Tragic Empire.’ The empire includes Patsy’s Barber Shop, Modern Body Art, Shocker Tattoo Co., Lucky Cat Laundromat, and now the Fuze Box. The empire dedicates itself to uplifting the community of Albany and aims for inclusive style and design, and supports local charitable causes, including the William Yager Memorial Foundation providing educational stipends and addiction services to young adults and their families. 

    The Fuze Box cocktail club that offers punk & indie rock shows and has regular DJs sets. It’s a retro-themed space. The building has been around since the early 50’s but became a venue, first called the Q2E Club, back in 1986. Now the Fuze Box will be going back to surviving it’s counter culture and underground scene under its new management. The Fuze Box was listed for sale back in August of 2020 for $244,900.

    William ‘Tragedy’ Yager wrote on the Fuze Box’s Facebook wall saying, “I am so excited with all the positive feedback. I am currently giving the place a good bath and decluttering. I look forward to collaborating with everyone to make this a success.  My vision is a museum, memorial every changing art installation. I want to preserve the past as well as encourage the future. Love is the answer.” After signing the message attaching his own personal page to the message with a small follow up afterwards reaching out further to the public saying, “Ps. Inbox me with any ideas or anything at all. Super excited.”

    It is unclear when the Fuze Box will reopen but under its new management it is sure to be an exciting reopening for the Albany music scene. 

  • Steve Vai Announces 2022 Tour with Multiple stops in New York

    Steve Vai has announced a tour with multiple stops in New York starting in January of 2022. The tour will have 54 stops across the country. 

    Steve Vai Tour 2022

    Steve Vai is an american guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer who is known for his solo work that has earned him 3 Grammy’s and for his work with Frank Zappa. Steve Vai grew up in Carle Place, New York and has released 8 solo albums throughout his time as a musician. Some of his most well known songs include “For The Love Of God,” “Tender Surrender,” and “The Attitude Song.” 

    The tour will start at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, NV on January 27, 2022 and will wrap up at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, CA on April 2, 2022. The tour will include four dates in New York. The first date in NY will be in Huntington on February 25 at The Paramount. The second in Port Chester on February 26 at The Capitol Theatre. The third stop will be in Albany on March 3 at The Egg. The fourth and last stop in NY will be in Rochester on March 4 at the Kodak Center. Vai will be joined by his long-tenured ensemble members Dave Weiner on guitar / keys, Philip Bynoe on bass, and Jeremy Colson on drums.  

    Steve Vai explained the motivation behind this tour saying, “A performer thrives on performing.  It’s been my life for the past 49 years, with the exception of the last two years, so we are chomping at the bit to get out there and play for people. A music concert has the ability to dissolve the many challenges we face, and celebrate one of the good things in life, live music.” 

    The general on-sale will go live on September 17, 2021, with a VIP pre-sale available on September 15, 2021. For tickets visit here. For more information on Steve Vai’s 2022 tour visit his website.

    Steve Vai 2022 Tour Dates

    1/27     Las Vegas, NV                                               House Of Blues

    1/28     El Cajon, CA                                                  The Magnolia 

    1/29     Riverside, CA                                                 Fox Performing Arts Center

    1/30     Phoenix, AZ                                                    Celebrity Theatre

    2/01     Salt Lake City, UT                                         The Rockwell at The Complex

    2/02     Boulder, CO                                                   Boulder Theater

    2/04     Oklahoma City, OK                                        Tower Theatre

    2/05     Austin, TX                                                      Paramount Theatre

    2/06     Dallas, TX                                                      House Of Blues

    2/08     Houston, TX                                                   House Of Blues

    2/09     San Antonio, TX                                             The Aztec Theatre

    2/11     Birmingham, AL                                            Lyric Theatre

    2/12     Macon, GA                                                     Hargray Capitol Theatre

    2/14     Atlanta, GA                                                    The Eastern

    2/15     Clearwater, FL                                                Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

    2/16     Orlando, FL                                                    The Plaza Live

    2/17     Ft. Lauderdale, FL                                          The Parker

    2/18     Ponte Vedra Beach, FL                                  Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

    2/19     Charlotte, NC                                                 The Fillmore Charlotte

    2/21     Charleston, SC                                                Charleston Music Hall

    2/22     Alexandria, VA                                              The Birchmere

    2/23     Glenside, PA                                                   Keswick Theatre

    2/24     Red Bank, NJ                                                 Count Basie Theatre

    2/25     Huntington, NY                                              The Paramount 

    2/26     Port Chester, NY                                            The Capitol Theatre

    2/27     Providence, RI                                                The Strand

    3/01     New Haven, CT                                              College Street Music Hall

    3/02     Boston, MA                                                    The Wilbur 

    3/03     Albany, NY                                                    The Egg

    3/04     Rochester, NY                                                Kodak Center

    3/05     Harrisburg, PA                                               Sunoco Theatre

    3/06     Greensburg, PA                                              Palace Theatre

    3/08     Warren, OH                                                    Packard Music Hall

    3/09     Detroit, MI                                                      Masonic Cathedral Theatre 

    3/10     Morgantown, WV                                           Metropolitan Theatre

    3/11     Louisville, KY                                                Old Forester’s Paristown Hall

    3/12     Nashville, TN                                                 CMA Theater

    3/13     St. Louis, MO                                                 The Pageant

    3/15     Chicago, IL                                                     Copernicus Center

    3/16     Milwaukee, WI                                               Pabst Theater

    3/17     St. Paul, MN                                                   The Fitzgerald Theater

    3/18     Kansas City, MO                                            The Uptown Theater

    3/19     Lincoln, NE                                                    Bourbon Theatre

    3/20     Des Moines, IA                                              Hoyt Sherman Place

    3/22     Sioux Falls, SD                                               The District

    3/23     Fargo, ND                                                       Fargo Theatre

    3/25     Billings, MT                                                   Alberta Bair Theater

    3/26     Bozeman, MT                                                 The ELM

    3/27     Missoula, MT                                                 The Wilma 

    3/28     Seattle, WA                                                    Moore Theatre

    3/29     Portland, OR                                                   Roseland Theater

    3/31     Turlock, CA                                                    Turlock Community Theatre

    4/01     Napa, CA                                                        Uptown Theatre Napa

    4/02     Los Angeles, CA                                            The Theatre at Ace Hotel

  • FreshGrass 2021 will Hit Mass MoCa’s Multiple Stages

    FreshGrass 2021 will be hitting Mass MoCa’s multiple stages despite the delta variant of COVID-19 raging on. The festival will take place September 24-26, 2021 for it’s 10th anniversary. 

    FreshGrass 2021

    The 2021 FreshGrass festival takes place annually at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art or more commonly known as Mass MoCa in North Adams, MA.  The festival is a three-day bundle of fun that highlights bluegrass and progressive roots music. The festival is dispersed across the 16 acres sized museum which has 4 stages. 

    This year is featuring: Dispatch (acoustic), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart (featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz, and Bryan Sutton), Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange), Sam Bush, Steep Canyon Rangers (FreshGrass Artist-in-Residence), Sarah Jarosz, Aiofe O’Donovan, Watkins Family Hour, Noam Pikelny, Bonny Light Horseman, Alison Brown, Amythyst Kiah, Darol Anger, Hawktail, Dedicated Men of Zion, A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe featuring Felicia Collins, Willi Carlisle, CJ Field, and more. 

    FreshGrass is also hosting other programming apart from the live concerts including: FreshScores (a silent film with original live music), FreshGrass commissions and world premieres, instrument and industry workshops, pop-up performances and retail, and local Berkshire food and spirits vendors. 

    Tickets are on sale now. 3 Day pass general admission weekend passes and single-day general admission day passes are available. A full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test will be required to attend the FreshGrass festival this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Tickets can be purchased here.

    For more information on the 10th annual FreshGrass festival visit their website here.

  • Maroon 5 Cancel Dates at SPAC and Madison Square Garden

    Maroon 5 has made the decision to cancel dates at SPAC and Madison Square Garden, but plan to continue on with the rest of their tour.

    Maroon 5 Cancel

    The concert at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center was scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021. People who had purchased tickets in advance were notified by Ticketmaster this weekend with no explanation as to why it was cancelled. On SPAC’s website it states that people will receive a refund for their tickets directly through Ticketmaster or Live Nation depending on where they acquired their ticket. 

    The concert at Madison Square Garden which was scheduled to take place on Friday, September 10, 2021 has been cancelled as well, without explanation. On their website they state that tickets purchased with a credit card online or over the phone with Ticketmaster or directly through the Madison Square Garden Box Office will automatically be refunded to the original purchaser’s credit card account. People should expect to receive their refund in as soon as 30 days. If people purchased their tickets through the Madison Square Garden Box Office with any other form of payment, please call the venue’s Guest Relations Department at 212-465-6225 for more information.

    Maroon 5 Cancel

    Maroon 5 is still advertising tour dates at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA on September 7, PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC on September 8, PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on September 10, Fenway Park in Boston, MA on September 12, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC on September 15. So far it looks like just the New York dates have been cancelled. 

    For more information visit Maroon 5’s website.