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  • REO speedwagon and Styx Co-Headline 2022 Summer Tour, with shows at Jones Beach and SPAC

    For the first time since 2018, legendary rockers REO Speedwagon and Styx will join forces for a summer 2022 co-headlining tour, with special guest Loverboy. The “Live & UnZoomed” tour will make spots at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on August 17, then close the tour out at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 21.

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    REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin said of the pending tour, “Tommy (Shaw) and I have done a number of Zoom performances together during the pandemic, and REO and Styx are ready to go get UnZoomed, and out on the road for our fifth U.S. tour together. Add our great friends Mike Reno and the Loverboy guys, and I am totally psyched. If I wasn’t performing in it, I would totally come out to see this show. See you all, LIVE and UNZOOMED!”

    Styx’s Tommy Shaw agreed, saying “I can’t think of a better way of touring the USA next year than with good friends we’ve known for years and performed with on many a stage. What a great night of music this will be!” And Loverboy’s Mike Reno shared, “We can’t wait to take the stage and rock this summer, it’s gonna be awesome. These are all the groups I grew up with, and I’m there too. Best tour of the summer…guaranteed.”

    Tickets for various cities of the trek go on sale starting Friday, December 10th at 10 am local time on LiveNation.com. Styx and REO Speedwagon will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning Monday, December 6 at 10am local time at REOSpeedwagon.com and StyxWorld.com.

    Citi is the official presale credit card of the U.S. “Live & UnZoomed” tour dates. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, December 7 at 10am local time until Thursday, December 9 at 10pm local time through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

    Canadian fans who are American Express® Cardmembers can get Front Of The Line presale access to purchase tickets to the Toronto show before the general public beginning Tuesday, December 7 at 10am ET until Wednesday, December 8 at 10pm ET at https://www.ticketmaster.ca/americanexpress/94.

    REO Speedwagon, Styx and Loverboy “Live & UnZoomed” Summer Tour 2022  

    DATE               CITY                            VENUE                                    CLOSER

    Tue 5/31          Grand Rapids, MI          Van Andel Arena                      REO Speedwagon

    Wed 6/1           Cuyahoga Falls, OH      Blossom Music Center              Styx

    Fri 6/3              St. Louis, MO                Hollywood Casino Amp.            REO Speedwagon

    Sat 6/4             Tinley Park, IL              Hollywood Casino Amp.            Styx

    Tue 6/7            Milwaukee, WI              American Family Insurance Amp. REO Speedwagon

    Wed 6/8           Clarkston, MI                DTE Energy Music Theatre       Styx

    Fri 6/10            Noblesville, IN               Ruoff Music Center                   REO Speedwagon

    Sat 6/11           Cincinnati, OH              Riverbend Music Center            Styx

    * Mon 6/13       Rogers, AR                   Walmart Amphitheatre              REO Speedwagon

    Tue 6/14          Kansas City, MO           Starlight Theatre                       REO Speedwagon

    Fri 6/17            Alpharetta, GA             Ameris Bank Amphitheatre       Styx

    Sat 6/18           Tampa, FL                    MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp. REO Speedwagon

    Sun 6/19          West Palm Beach, FL   iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Styx

    Fri 7/8              Denver, CO                  Ball Arena                                Styx

    Sat 7/9             Salt Lake City, UT         USANA Amphitheatre               REO Speedwagon

    Tue 7/12          Auburn, WA                  White River Amphitheatre         REO Speedwagon

    Wed 7/13         Ridgefield, WA              RV Inn Style Resorts Amp.        Styx

    Fri 7/15            Mountain View, CA       Shoreline Amphitheatre            Styx

    Sat 7/16           Irvine, CA                     FivePoint Amphitheatre            REO Speedwagon

    Tue 7/19          Chula Vista, CA            North Island Credit Union Amp.  Styx

    Wed 7/20         Phoenix, AZ                 Ak-Chin Pavilion                       REO Speedwagon

    Fri 7/22            Austin, TX                    Germania Insurance Amp.        Styx

    Sat 7/23           Dallas, TX                     Dos Equis Pavilion                    Styx

    Sun 7/24          Woodlands, TX             Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion REO Speedwagon

    Fri 8/5              Virginia Beach, VA        Veterans United Home Loans Amp. REO Speedwagon

    Sat 8/6             Charlotte, NC                PNC Music Pavilion                  Styx

    Mon 8/8            Nashville, TN                Ascend Amphitheater               Styx

    Wed 8/10         Raleigh, NC                  Coastal Credit Union Music Park REO Speedwagon

    Fri 8/12            Bristow, VA                   Jiffy Lube Live                          REO Speedwagon

    Sat 8/13           Camden, NJ                 BB&T Pavilion                          Styx

    Tue 8/16          Toronto, ONT.              Budweiser Stage                      Styx

    Wed 8/17         Saratoga Springs, NY   Saratoga Performing Arts Center REO Speedwagon

    Fri 8/19            Mansfield, MA               Xfinity Center                            Styx

    Sat 8/20           Holmdel, NJ                  PNC Bank Arts Center              Styx

    Sun 8/21          Wantagh, NY                Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater REO Speedwagon

  • New Release From Andrew Thomases Pulls His Fans To Look Within Themselves

    Andrew Thomases extracts music from his down to earth personality, whether it is his vulnerability or call to action, Thomases has a job for us all to do. “Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone” addresses the topic of climate change from the perspective of the environment filled with eccentric bass rhythms, funky guitar, and booming percussion.

    Andrew Thomases

    Thomases is always looking to challenge the listener’s mind by stirring curiosity in their hearts. Through his retro rock rhythms, complimented by captivating melodies inspired by the the greats of the ‘80s and ‘90s, it’s almost easy to bypass his lyrics. Defining his genre as “conscious rock” Thomases is dedicated to singing about current events, life experiences, or loss taking his fans on an emotional journey with each listen. His personality always shines through making each emotional journey lighthearted, cracking jokes through his serious messages.

    “Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone” is a warning and a call to action, as we must act quickly to preserve what we have for future generations. Otherwise, they may not even know what they are missing.

    Andrew Thomases

    The New York native grew up just north of New York City as a son of a musician himself. Andrew’s father pursued his passion for bass guitar pushing him to pick up his own at the age of 12. As a typical band-type highschooler, he spent his years organizing and playing in cover bands around his hometown. His tendency to lean on unusual chord progressions threatened the status quo and earned him the role as a DJ for his school’s radio station, and he continued to explore music through college. His recent move to San Francisco has given Andrew more experiences to write upon, bringing more material to captivate his fans. 

    The powerful call to action will inspire you to pay your respects to mother earth while keeping you grooving on the dance floor. 

  • Dispatch and O.A.R. Announced 2022 Tour with Shows at SPAC, Artpark and Jones Beach

    Legendary rock groups Dispatch and O.A.R. will share the stage together in summer 2022, with a 37 date tour announced this past week. The two groups will make their way through New York in August 2022, with shows in Saratoga Springs (SPAC), Lewiston (Artpark) and Long Island (Jones Beach). The tour kicks off in June, and will find the two groups joined by special guests Robert Randolph Band (July 15-August 10) and G. Love (August 12-September 10).

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    Dispatch and O.A.R. each got their start in the mid-90s as indie rock groups with a jam/roots vibe, performing on the same lineups, occasionally mistaken for each other and after 25 years, finally collaborating together.

    For the first three or four years of our career, we’d often see each other kind of weaving in and out of each other’s storylines. Then we didn’t see each other for a long time but there was always this idea that we eventually would get together. I think it was just a matter of everyone figuring out how their own individual lives fit with the band, and so the planets just kind of aligned.

    Chadwick Stokes, co-founder of Dispatch, as told to American Songwriter.

    Tickets for the tour will be on sale at Noon on December 6, with public on-sale starting December 10 at Noon. For tickets or more information, click here.

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    Dispatch & O.A.R. 2022 Tour

    7/15 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre

    7/16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

    7/17 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    7/19 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre

    7/20 – Rohnert Park, CA – SOMO Village Event Center

    7/22 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater

    7/23 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park

    7/24 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater

    7/28 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

    7/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Venue TBD

    7/30 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    8/5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

    8/6 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    8/7 – Columbus, OH – EXPRESS LIVE!

    8/9 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park

    8/10 – St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Music Park

    8/12 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

    8/13 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival *on-sale spring 2022

    8/14 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Freedom Hill

    8/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE

    8/18 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

    8/19 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

    8/20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    8/21 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    8/23 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark

    8/25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

    8/26 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    8/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    8/28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    8/30 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    8/31 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

    9/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    9/3 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

    9/4 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    9/8 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater

    9/9 – Houston, TX – The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall

    9/10 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

  • Roosevelt Brings The Polydans Tour To Webster Hall

    German born singer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Roosevelt brought his Polydans Tour to Webster Hall last Wednesday, December 1st. Polydans, Roosevelt’s third LP, was released back in February of this year on Greco-Roman / City Slang Records. The album was previewed with the infectious and groovy lead single, “Feels Right.”

    “Feels Right” by Roosevelt. Via YouTube

    Roosevelt attracted fans from all over the US and the world to Webster Hall. The group front and center sported fans who traveled from Idaho and LA for the show, while plenty of German and European natives were also in attendance. New York City has always been this way, especially when international artists play here. Now with travel restrictions from Europe easing, more and more people are coming back to New York for the music scene.

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    Roosevelt at Webster Hall, 12/1/2021. Photo by Buscar Photo

    Roosevelt played six songs from Polydans as well as a cover of Stardust’s “Music Sounds Better With You” as part of the encore. While that song is the only one released by Stardust (featuring Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk), it is a fundamental inspiration for Roosevelt’s sound. Containing groovy guitar riffs and catchy vocals, the sound pure fun in universal way.

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    Roosevelt at Webster Hall, 12/1/2021. Photo by Buscar Photo

    Roosevelt and the Polydans Tour continue on in December with several west coast and Canadian dates. Then the band makes their way back to Europe in March, including six shows in Germany. Check out the full tour schedule HERE and see NYS Music’s photo gallery from Roosevelt’s show at Webster Hall below.

  • Binghamton Philharmonic presents “Home for the Holidays” on Dec. 11

    On Saturday, December 11 at 7:30pm, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will continue its 2021-2022 Season with “Home for the Holidays,” a concert of symphonic holiday favorites, including The Polar Express, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and Festive Sounds of Hanukkah.

    Binghamton Philharmonic Holidays

    Jazz singer Ayana Del Valle will perform holiday classics, including “O Holy Night,” “The Christmas Song” and “Feliz Navidad,” and lead the audience in a Christmas sing-along. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos at 6:30pm in the lobby, and Nancy Wildoner will perform a pre-concert holiday organ recital at 7:00pm.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic is a professional orchestra tracing its roots to 1949, when Fritz and Marie Wallenberg started a chamber orchestra in Binghamton. The Wallenberg family founded the Binghamton Symphony in 1955, and later merging with the BC Pops in 1996, to form the Binghamton Philharmonic. With a dedication to providing the Southern Tier with performances of live music by artists and making great music accessible to all through innovative, The Binghamton Philharmonic offers engaging and affordable programming within and beyond the concert hall. 

    The schedule for Binghamton Philharmonic “Home for the Holidays” on Saturday, December 11 includes:

    6:30-7:30pm: Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

    7-7:20pm: Organist Nancy Wildoner plays the Robert Morton IV/24 Theatre Pipe Organ

    7:30pm: Home for the Holidays concert, starring Ayana Del Valle

    The performance is located at the Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St. For more information visit the Philharmonic’s website.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViRo2ZJDp3M

  • Iron Maiden Return to North America with Updated “Legacy of the Beast” tour, Perform at Belmont Park in October 2022

    Iron Maiden returns to North American in 2022, bringing “The Legacy Of The Beast World Tour” to even more cities, making stops where they have not performed in for many years. Already seen by almost 2,000,000 people across the globe, the tour is hailed by fans and media alike as the most extravagant and visually spectacular performance of the band’s career to date, in addition to a decades-spanning set list of fan favorites.

    The 2022 tour includes a stop at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, located on the border of Queens and Nassau Counties, on October 19. The show will also include some songs from their new studio album Senjutsu, being played live for the first time.

    Special guests on Iron Maiden’s 2022 dates will feature Trivium on all dates between El Paso and Spokane, and Within Temptation on all dates from Sioux Falls to Tampa, including at Belmont Park.

    We’re really looking forward to our return to North America so we can bring The Legacy Of The Beast show to places we didn’t get to in 2019 and to other cities we’ve not played for many years. I’m really excited about the new additions and changes to the stage production and we can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve got planned. The whole band has really enjoyed the Legacy Tour and now we just can’t wait get back out on the road to play live, have fun and see everyone again!”

    Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson

    The Legacy Of The Beast Tour production and set list is inspired by Maiden’s award-winning free to play mobile game of the same name which is available on iOS and Android platforms at www.ironmaiden.com/play

    Next summer we will finally get to play the huge European stadium tour for The Legacy Of The Beast, and the new show will be even more spectacular so after our visit to Rock in Rio early September 2022 we decided to take it back to our fans in North America too, but in cities or venues we didn’t play in 2019, including some we haven’t visited in many years like El Paso, Spokane, Sioux Falls, Columbus, Hamilton, Ottawa and Greensboro.

    Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood

    The $1.1 billion multi-purpose, state of the art arena will host more than 150 major events annually while delivering an unmatched live entertainment experience including clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena is designed to hold up to 19,000 people for concerts and audiences up to 17,000 for NHL games. In an effort to build a greener future, UBS Arena intends on being carbon neutral for operations before 2024, which will make it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard.

    Verified Fan presale begins Wednesday, December 8 at 10am, as well as an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden fan club members beginning Tuesday, December 7 at 10am. All presales end Thursday, December 9th at 10pm. Any remaining tickets will go on sale on December 10th at 10am.

    Iron Maiden North American Tour Dates

    SEPT 11 EL PASO, TX DON HASKINS CENTER
    SEPT 13 AUSTIN, TX MOODY CENTER
    SEPT 15 TULSA, OK BOK CENTER
    SEPT 17 DENVER, CO BALL ARENA
    SEPT 19 SALT LAKE CITY, UT USANA AMPHITHEATRE
    SEPT 21 ANAHEIM, CA HONDA CENTER
    SEPT 25 CHULA VISTA, CA NORTH ISLAND CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE
    SEPT 27 CONCORD, CA CONCORD PAVILION
    SEPT 29 SEATTLE, WA CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA
    SEPT 30 SPOKANE, WA SPOKANE ARENA
    OCT 03 SIOUX FALLS, SD DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER
    OCT 05 CHICAGO, IL UNITED CENTER
    OCT 07 COLUMBUS, OH NATIONWIDE ARENA
    OCT 09 DETROIT, MI LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
    OCT 11 TORONTO, ON SCOTIABANK CENTRE
    OCT 12 HAMILTON, ON FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE
    OCT 15 OTTAWA, ON CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
    OCT 17 WORCESTER, MA DCU CENTER
    OCT 19 BELMONT PARK, NY UBS ARENA
    OCT 21 NEWARK, NJ PRUDENTIAL CENTER
    OCT 23 WASHINGTON, DC CAPITAL ONE ARENA
    OCT 25 GREENSBORO, NC GREENSBORO COLISEUM
    OCT 27 TAMPA, FL AMALIE ARENA

  • Debbie Gibson is Back To Spread Holiday Cheer with “Christmas Star”

    With Christmas being only a few weeks away, we’ve been starting to hear more Christmas jingles wherever we go. Brooklyn-native Debbie Gibson has released a video to her infectious, sleigh bell-filled original Christmas song “Christmas Star,” a fresh holiday jingle that will keep us singing through the 25th.

    Debbie Gibson

    “Christmas Star” teaches us to let go of the past while being the change you wish to see in the world this holiday season and beyond. Debbie alongside her guest stars, her three dachshunds named Joey, Trouper, and Levi. Watch “The Christmas Star” below.

    Now, I know what you’re thinking, THE Debbie Gibson? Yes, we are talking about THE Debbie Gibson, one of the biggest teen pop stars on Earth since the late 80s. You remember sobbing in bed, screaming along to each innocent adolescent heartbreak like “Lost in Your Eye” and “Foolish Beat.” Debbie earned a Guinness World Record for being the youngest artist ever to have written, produced, and performed a Billboard number one single at 16 years old, a title she still holds to this day.

    Debbie Gibson’s 1992 Les Misérables Broadway debut, via Facebook

    Conquering the Broadway stage starring as Eponine in Les Misérables, Sandy in Grease, or Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Gibson is a timeless pop-star who reaches for her quintessential songwriting expertise to shed some holiday spirit this coming Christmas. She’s hard to missa, and she’s back for more, without losing any of her stardom.

    I think that celebrities should never underestimate their power. I mean just to draw attention, because then people get involved on a personal level.

    Debbie Gibson

    The Brooklyn born, Long Island-raised popstar has the big city to thank for shaping her into the into a pop-star. We all have to thank her mom too, bringing young Debbie to venues across the five boroughs that influenced her rise to fame at just 15 years old. With time, her songwriting has evolved with each hit released and television or Broadway appearance. Earning the ASCAP award for songwriting alongside Bruce Springsteen in 1989, Gibson continues to shine through each hit she writes.

    After all this time, Gibson released her 10th studio pop album, The Body Remembers, waiting 20 years to find the perfect moment, creating a milestone for her and her own label, Stargirl Records. Paying homage to her earlier music, we hear her authentic sound of modern pop hooks and upbeat club bangers.

    This time she puts a new refreshing spin on her newest album. The Body Remembers represents all things Debbie: empowerment, living your best life, and staying eternally electric. Listen to the full album below.

  • Ricky Montgomery Sells out Gramercy Theatre

    Ricky Montgomery performed to a sold-out crowd at Gramercy Theatre in NYC on Thursday, December 2. The rising indie-pop star put on an incredibly dynamic and entertaining performance for the passionate audience. 

    From the moment that Montgomery ran on stage up until the end of his three-song encore, the crowd at Gramercy Theatre matched his exuberant energy. The young crowd proudly held up homemade signs and loudly sang along to every song through their masks. When Montgomery instructed them to jump during a song, the floor shook under the force of the audience.

    • The artist at Gramercy Theatre

    Montgomery hasn’t always had such a positive experience with his music. Taking a year off of music in 2018, the artist nearly called it quits entirely in 2020 after struggling to gain traction with his 2016 debut album. Luckily, TikTok worked its magic for the artist! His 2016 tracks, “Mr Loverman” and “Line Without a Hook” went viral on the platform and catapulted his career overnight. He quickly signed to Warner Records and has been garnering over 10M streams per week across his catalog ever since. 

    It’s clear that Montgomery is thankful for his career and the opportunity to perform for a dedicated fanbase. The artist met every shout of “I love you” with an acknowledgment and a thanks, even smiling for an extended period of time when a fan asked him to pose for a photo while on stage. 

    Montgomery has begun releasing new music under Warner Records, with his latest single “Sorry For Me” going viral, yet again. We look forward to watching Montgomery grow his career and release more incredible music. 

    • Ricky Montgomery at Gramercy Theatre
    • Ricky Montgomery

  • This Week’s EQXposure Features Mike McMann Band, Watch Reggie Run And More

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9pm you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up and coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Mike McMann Band, Watch Reggie Run and many more!

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    Mike McMann Band

    Mike McMann has been playing in various bands throughout the Capital Region for 30 years. He also performs as a solo artist, and releases his own music as the Mike McMann Band. His song “Future” begs the question, “What if tomorrow never comes? No life beneath a frozen sun,” while the bluegrass instrumental “Walleye Vision” shows off McMann’s banjo skills.

    Watch Reggie Run

    Watch Reggie Run is a father-son duo founded in 2017 by Dave and Luke Graham. They started performing as a way to connect with one another, as Luke has autism and his communication skills are limited. Their newest song “When the Snow Flies” arrives just in time for Christmas, conjuring visions of elves and magic reindeer.

    Girl Blue

    Singer-songwriter Girl Blue has released “Little Virgin,” a single from her upcoming album, Heavy Heart. EQXposure has featured Girl Blue before, previously playing “Strangers” and “Heaven.” Heavy Heart is out December 15, with Girl Blue’s website offering a bundle including the album, a t-shirt, a candle and a letter to the listener.

    Rhoseway

    Previously a singer-songwriter for Fort Rooster, Rob Fleming has arrived with his debut solo project. As Rhoseway, he’s writing, arranging, and producing by himself. “Ode to Arrows” is Rhoseway’s most recent single, and it sounds positively McCartney-esque at times.

  • In Focus: Hot Tuna With The Midnight Ramble Band At The Egg

    The Egg was packed this past Wednesday, December 1st, for two legendary groups: The Midnight Ramble Band and Hot Tuna. Fans of both groups were present and full of energy from the moment The Ramble Band took the stage. Throughout the night, these concert-goers cheered on what proved to be a clinic in musicianship.

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    (Pictured left to right: Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Amy Helm, and Jim Weider)

    There’s a reason most bands have three to five members: because it’s really freakin’ hard to play in large groups. The Ramble Band’s ten members, however, made it look easy. This ensemble had no defined leader, and the crowd’s attention was masterfully directed all over the stage. It seemed as though each and every song featured a different band member taking over lead vocals, while different groups of instruments took the spotlight during breakdowns. 

    Larry and Jim led the way on guitar while Adam and Tony kept the groove going on bass and drums. Their parts were punctuated by the horn section, who left plenty of room for Amy and Teresa to steal the show with their powerful vocal performances. The crowd appreciated The Ramble Band’s high energy set that showcased each member’s raw talent.

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    (Pictured left to right: Brian Mitchell, Larry Campbell, Teresa WIlliams, Steven Bernstein, Erik Lawrence, Jay Collins, Amy Helm, Adam Minkoff, Jim Weider, and Tony Leone)

    The Midnight Ramble Band and its members can be seen performing at Levon Helm Studios – Woodstock, NY, and across the country. Check out their future shows here.

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    (Jack Casady: bass, Justin Guip: drums, Jorma Kaukonen: guitar/vocals)

    After The Midnight Ramble Band, Hot Tuna took the stage, and the blues rock trio picked up right where the big band left off. Jorma and Jack have been playing together since they were teenagers, and both went on to join Jefferson Airplane in 1965. This close connection was evident from the start of the set as the duo locked into their groove.

    The crowd peppered the show with shouts of “WOO!” and “HOT TUNA!” throughout the night as Jorma and Jack showed The Egg just how sharp they are. The duo played through their set with strong intention; Jack’s grooves were full of space, and Jorma’s licks followed suit. Their music seemed to breathe while notes were held, ringing out, allowing their tones to fully develop. By the end of the night there was no question about the fact that Hot Tuna and The Egg are a perfect match.

    hot tuna midnight ramble

    Hot Tuna are closing out the Northeast leg of their tour on Dec. 4 at The Capitol Theatre, then Dec. 5 at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, then finally on Dec. 7 at Carnegie of Homestead Music – Munhall, PA. For all dates, visit their website.

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