Category: News Desk

Caveman Announces Tour Dates In Buffalo & NYC This Fall

Caveman has announced nine brand new tour dates in September. The tour will be kicking off in Buffalo at The 9th Ward at Babeville on Sept 9.

Caveman previously shared “River,” alongside a visualizer, the latest single off their upcoming LP, Smash, out Aug 13 via Fortune Tellers. On the track, Matt Iwanusa of Caveman says “’River’ is mostly about how you survive when you have suffered a big loss; how to look at yourself and your actions moving forward.

This song is about my cousin Ashley “smash” who we lost about 4 years ago. She was one of my best friends and sidekick in trouble-making all around NYC. She was one of the only people in the world who never judged me. Since she was my youngest cousin I felt like I had to protect her, but in the end, we protected each other. I miss her every day and this song coming out makes me think about the process it’s been to continue life without her and have the good memories continue to help me when I get down.
Matt Iwanusa, Caveman

Smash is the first new Caveman record since 2016’s “Otero War.” Much of it was composed just after the passing of Iwanusa’s cousin – her nickname Smash becoming the album title and much of the music inspired by her.

On a whim early last year, they connected with old friend Peter Matthew Bauer of the Walkmen and his label Fortune Tellers to quickly release “New Sides” a series of recordings they had freed up the rights to while waiting for what would become “Smash” to return to their control. Basically dropping the EP five days after it was mastered, it was an early step to just get out into the world again a little with the song “You Got A Feeling” getting picked up on several major playlists and radio stations. “It was just great for people to hear something from us,” said Iwanusa. “It feels like it’s been forever and now we’re sitting on so much new music that’s finally able to get out into the world.”

Since Caveman began in 2010, they’ve released 3 full length records, toured endlessly (sharing stages with The War on Drugs, Jeff Tweedy, and Weezer, and playing festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits), and received accolades from everyone from Pitchfork to the New York Times.

Nowadays, they’ve grown from young punk kids into statesmen of sorts for New York indie music. Jimmy’s Brooklyn shop The Guitar Shop NYC is a city institution as well as a clubhouse for the band. Practicing and working out of Williamsburg nightclub Baby’s Alright during its down hours, the band is just beginning to recreate the momentum of their early career after a period of false starts, legal issues, and frustrating delays that slowed the release of their new record for several years.

For more information visit Caveman’s website and stay up to date by following the band’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Listen to tracks on Soundcloud, YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. Tickets for Caveman’s US Fall Tour are available now.

July 17, 2021
Immersive NYC Event “Undercurrent” Announced

The immersive NYC event Undercurrent has been announced featuring installations from Bon Iver, Grimes, Jorja Smith, Khruangbin, Miguel, and The 1975. The event will take place on September 9, 2021 and will use creativity to try to spark conversations and expose new perspectives about the critical issues shaping people’s lives beginning with the Climate Crisis.

Undercurrent is going to be a new type of event for art and music that will work to engage the audiences in immersive experiences that have been created by some of the most influential musicians and cultural figures of the moment. The event will feature 60,000 square feet in NYC of original audiovisual art installations, music, and much more.

The installations include work from well known musicians including Bon Iver, Grimes, Jorja Smith, Khruangbin, Miguel, The 1975, Actress, Aluna, Jayda G, Mount Kimbie and Nosaj Thing. The event will bring together musicians, artists, creatives, and climate experts to present their reactions to the Climate Crisis through new interactive multimedia installations.

Each of the artists involved in Undercurrent’s inaugural event will be creating their own individual immersive experiences that drive attention to one of three nonprofits: Kiss the Ground, Ocean Conservancy, and Global Forest Generation, all within the Undercurrent space.

The co-founders Steve Milton and Brett Volker of the event spoke,“It’s an exciting time to be working and experimenting in the music space, with technology rapidly changing the way that we create and consume art. We’re thrilled to be offering music fans new ways to experience work by the artists they love and we hope they leave feeling inspired to take action around the climate crisis in the process.”

Tickets are now on sale for its first event and for dates throughout the month can be purchased here.

For more information on Undercurrent visit their website.

July 17, 2021
Cohoes Hosts Rock the Block Summer Concert Series

The historic city of Cohoes, located in the Northeast corner of Albany County will be hosting Rock the Block, a free five-week concert series. The concerts will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm in Canal Square (72 Remsen Street) started on July 15th and end on August 5th.

The city of Cohoes was established in 1630 and was strictly an agricultural area. During the Civil War, the population of Cohoes increased at rapid speeds. There was an abundance of water power which made it ideal for manufacturing and commercial operations. It is known for its textile manufacturing and six large cotton mills. Today, the city has a population of about 16.5 thousand people.

Rock the Block 2021 has a very exciting lineup. There are shows each weekend of July and into the first week of August. Admission is free, and bringing your own law chair is recommended. There will be plenty of food and beverage available for purchase at all concerts, so to get the most out of your Cohoes experience, come ready to eat, drink, and enjoy the rowdy music!

Cohoes Rock the Block 2021 Lineup

July 15th: Aquanett

July 22nd: Damn the Torpedoes (Tom Petty Tribute Band)

July 28th: The Refrigerators

July 29th: Skeeter Creek

August 5th: Funk Evolution

Check out the video below of Rock the Block 2018 to see all the fun that is in store this summer:

July 16, 2021
Togs Come Alive with Debut EP “More of Your Favorites”
Togs, a new band formed in Brooklyn, are self-releasing their debut EP More of Your Favorites today. Set to a groove-laced indie rock jam, a cyclist out for a cruise gets mugged and chases his attackers into a twisted disco nightmare. The release is accompanied by the adventurous music video for lead single “Disco Ball Shoes”.

“Disco Ball Shoes” via YouTube

After first coming together in 2018, Togs found a new stride while living through the pandemic by playing socially-distant shows from their stoop in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The stoop was upgraded to an outdoor, backyard venue where full-day shows became regular programming. Back in May, Togs headlined a party for a full-house and played the final version of More of Your Favorites for the first time. The band has natural chemistry and were noticeably “at-home” playing in front of friends, family, and strangers who heard the music from the street.

More of Your Favorites Cover Art, Designed by Graci Mills

Specializing in “angular music suitable for aqua-aerobics, wave simulation, and so much more,” the original 4-piece lineup consists of Graci Mills on guitar and keys, Colin Vallee on guitar and vocals, Abbie Krinsky on drums and vocals, and Justin Birmingham on bass and vocals. New member Tony Catalano joined the group in 2021 to round out the live show on guitar and effects.

You can see Togs this Friday, July 16^th, headlining a release party at Gold Sounds in Bushwick with support from Night Coast and Plastic Hag. You can find the EP on their BandCamp or Spotify pages.

Togs Headlining the Doomyard, 5/22/2021 – Photo By: Buscar Photo

Check out more photos from May’s Doomyard show below and keep your eyes peeled for more shows to come this summer.
- Photo by: Buscar Photo (www.buscarphoto.com)
- Photo by: Buscar Photo (www.buscarphoto.com)
July 16, 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
Circle Line Cruises Announces Summer 2021 Series Lineup

Hear local and international artists bring their own spins and rhythms with the new Circle Line Music Series for summer 2021 from Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, featuring today’s hottest DJs through the season ahead.

If ever there was a summer that called for dance parties, it’s this one. Groove to the sounds and let the music, waves, and good vibes transport you into the night, with a front row seat on the decks of Circle Line’s state-of-the-art Bronx-Class vessels and the most spectacular skyline in the world providing the light show. The route will be truly breathtaking, cruising right by the Statue of Liberty and other famous NYC Landmarks.

Since its start in 1945, Circle Line has hosted over 80 million guests and is known as “America’s Favorite Boat Ride.” Circle Line operates from Pier 83, located in Hudson River Park on 42nd Street and the Hudson River, convenient to Times Square, the High Line, and Hudson Yards.

All Circle Line Music Series cruises have first-class service, local and premium beer, wine, and spirits. Most of the Music Series cruises will have food options available for purchase at café-style dining outlets. The third-floor party deck will be the setting for gorgeous views of the city, Lady Liberty, and additional sights in every direction beyond.

Boarding starts at 7 pm (unless otherwise indicated) at Pier 83 at West 42nd Street, with cruising from 8 pm to 12 am (unless otherwise indicated), rain or shine, with only limited seating available. Attendees must be ages 21+ to board and need not follow any special protocols except wearing masks indoors.

The 2021 Circle Line Music Series lineup includes:

Friday, July 16 (starts at 6:30 pm): Ukrainian Boat Party – No place parties like Ukraine, especially in New York! Get ready for music by Kanel, Misha Iogansen, DMC Cuba and MC Kosmos, with two dance floors, a Ukrainian Dance Show, and the very best Ukrainian vibe.

Saturday, July 17: Benny Soto Presents 718 Sessions: Danny Krivit Boat Party II – The annual 718 Sessions Boat Party returns with music by New York’s own Danny Krivit, who has been DJing since the 1970s and has a gazillion records to prove it.

Sunday, July 18 (starts at 6 pm): Alex Bueno & Urbanda – DJ Charly, DJ Myriel, DJ Caldero

Sunday, July 18: Larry Levan’s Birthday Boat Party Celebration – Joey Llanos & David DePino – Celebrating the DJ best known for his decade-long residency at Paradise Garage, not to mention his cult following. With Paradise Garage DJs Joey Llanos & David DePino.

Sunday, July 25 (runs 7:30pm-11:30pm): Ari El Dark Vocals – Groove to the sexy dark vibe of one of NYC’s most successful running House Techno parties from DJ Ari El, whose ascendant, organic dark beats blended with Dark Vocals pay homage to what makes the dance scene great.

Friday, July 30: Boat Trippin’ – Justin Martin – The second Boat Trippin’ of the summer will pump things up with headliner Justin Martin, plus Love & Logic, Devon James, and Charles Meyer

Saturday, August 7: Dirty South Boat Party – Party with twice-Grammy-nominated, Australian-Serbian progressive house DJ Dragan Roganović, aka, Dirty South.

Saturday, August 21: Boat Trippin’ – Soul Clap – Don’t even think of missing the season finale of Boat Trippin’ with headliner Soul Clap, plus Devon James and Love & Logic.

Sunday, August 22: Mood on the Hudson – Nicole Moudaber – With her muscular techno, Lebanese/British DJ/Producer Nicole Moudaber will be a one-woman army on the waves.

Friday, August 27: Ilario / Alicante – Livorno, Italy-born DJ/Producer Ilario Alicante’s success comes down to one thing: He started as a clubber, still considers himself a clubber, and will always maintain a vital link to the dance floor.

Sunday, August 29: Soul Alliance Boat Party – Talk about a party not to be missed! With music by Joaquin “Joe” Claussell and New York’s own Danny Krivit.

Friday, September 3: Deborah De Luca – Born under the shade of the sails of Scampia in the far north of Naples, De Luca started as a waitress, spent years as a dancer, then pursued new genres and trends that see her playing fresh and innovative music in clubs all over the world.

Saturday, September 4: Mark Knight – A rare and wonderful breed of musical heavyweight, DJ/Producer/and Grammy nominee Mark Knight has never rested on his laurels. His boundary-less musical library will be energizing to everyone on board.

Friday, September 24: Hernán Cattaneo – Close out summer with an artist who needs no introduction – though he’s known the world over as “El Maestro.” With 30+ years of DJ-ing, 11 albums and more to his legacy, Hernán’s night on the Hudson will be one to remember.

For more information or to purchase tickets for a Circle Line Music Series cruise, go to Eventbrite.com. Ticket prices vary depending on the performance.

July 15, 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
moe plans 2021 Fall Tour, with stops in Buffalo, Long Island, Port Chester

New York, they’re comin home again. moe. will head out on their 2021 Fall Tour in October, making stops at four venues across their home state of New York.

After stopping Upstate at Apple Valley in early August, moe. heads out to Summer Camp Music Festival in Chillicothe, IL. They’ll headline ADK Independence Festival over Labor Day weekend, and the head to the rescheduled New Orleans Jazz Fest in early October.

Town Ballroom hosts moe. for three nights in the town where they started, followed by a three night run in Chicago. moe. performs on Long Island at The Paramount in Huntington in late October, with a Halloween-Eve show at The Fillmore in Philadelphia the next night.

In December, moe. will stop at Brooklyn Bowl for an intimate show, followed by two nights at The Capitol Theatre and four nights at The Sinclair in Boston.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 16 at 10 AM ET – get tickets here.

moe. Fall Tour 2021

Oct. 8-9 – The Civic Theatre – New Orleans, LA

Oct. 14 -16 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

Oct. 21-23 – Thalia Hall – Chicago, IL

Oct. 28 – College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT

Oct. 29 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY

Oct. 30 – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA

Dec. 9 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY

Dec. 10-11 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

Dec. 15-18– The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA

moe fall tour 2021

July 15, 2021
EVVAN Shares New Single, Personal Essay for Non-Binary Day

Alt-folk singer/songwriter EVVAN is marking this year’s International Non-Binary Day (July 14) with a personal essay about her journey to come out, as well as a live video for a previously unreleased song, “Falling Into You.”

The Long Island native is known for her distinctive voice, textured melodies and layered harmonies. She is inspired by the works of Fleetwood Mac, Foy Vance, and Brandi Carlile. She evokes a nostalgic spirit through her use of delicate guitars and ethereal vocal lines.

Released today, “Falling Into You” is the first song of her series written about the phases of a relationship.

This song is about falling completely into the person you’re pursuing and all that goes with that, the good, the bad, and everything in between. For me, part of what I perceived as ‘bad’ was my inability to understand who I was at that point.
EVVAN on “Falling Into You”

The second part of the series is “Falling Over You,” featured on EVVAN’s April 2021 EP, Home, which explores the experiences of dealing with unrequited love and the inability to let go of the feelings expressed in “Falling Into You.”

EVVAN’s Home EP reflects a period of personal awakening during which she used to revamp her writing style and artistic identity. The lyrics discuss themes of sexuality and gender, self-discovery and acceptance, and relationships both beginning and ending.

When I look at myself, I see someone lighter, someone who can act how she wants and dress how she wants, and not care about whatever pushback comes along with it. I finally found myself and instead of wearing countless masks, as I have in the past, I can just be simply me.
EVVAN

The heartfelt and airy sounds of “Falling Into You” is sure to strike an emotional chord, beautifully expressing the frustrations of finding oneself and moving forward. Although growing from misfortune is difficult, EVVAN’s signature folky-voice reassures listeners that good comes from change.

My journey coming out as non-binary was a long one and it was full of worry that I’d never live a life without judgment, mainly judgment of myself. Over a year after writing this song and coming out, we filmed a live performance and just watching it fills me with courage.
EVVAN on coming out

Read more about EVVAN’s journey through her self-reflective essay “Taking the Mask Off” here. A live performance of “Falling Into You” is available to watch on YouTube.

EVVAN has also announced her return to live performances with a show at the Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 3) on July 28. More information can be found here.

July 14, 2021