NYS Music 202​1

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime arrives at Paper Mill Island on August 13

    Creative Concerts is excited to help bring live music back to Baldwinsville this summer, presenting Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime on Friday, August 13th at Paper Mill Island.

    badfish paper mill

    Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime – The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time.

    What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label- driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime. They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does!
    Doors open at 6pm with music starting at 7pm. This is a rain or shine event. 

    While there is no public parking on Paper Mill Island, there is plenty of parking within walking distance. Public parking is available near the intersection of Oswego Street and E Genesee Street. Once you are parked the venue is a quick walk across the bridge.

    This is a general admission show and all ages are welcome. Tickets for Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime at Paper Mill Island are on sale now at CCTix.com, at $20 in advance and $25 day of show.

  • 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.

    capitol theatre shows

    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.

    capitol theatre shows

    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

  • JazzBuffalo Announces Revitalizing Expansion Of The Seneca One Building With Debut Performance From Janet Evra

    JazzBuffalo has announced an expansion of its partnership with Seneca One in its endeavors to further community outreach. Beginning Saturday, October 2 with a concert by international jazz artist, Janet Evra, the Seneca One Auditorium will serve as the new home performance venue for JazzBuffalo programming. Located in the revitalized Seneca One building, the venue offers spectacular views, audio, and comfortable seating for all.

    The new Seneca One auditorium expansion | Courtesy of Jack Zuff

    Accessible through the Seneca One Lobby, concert-goers for JazzBuffalo events will be able to experience the Seneca One Lobby Bar. The bar will enable pre-concert, intermission, and post-concert opportunities to gather with friends and family over drinks and food. The auditorium previously served as a business lecture auditorium dating back to the original Marine Midland Bank occupancy. However, efforts will be made to modify the stage for concerts. The Seneca One Auditorium seats approximately 230 and was carefully designed and constructed to serve as a high-quality acoustic facility, featuring acoustic walls and ceilings.

    Seneca One Lobby

    In an announcement from JazzBuffalo, the organization revealed it is seeking patrons interested in donating a baby grand piano to be used by performers during concerts. A fundraiser for obtaining a piano is also being considered. Seneca One and JazzBuffalo will hope for the community of jazz and music lovers to experience the auditorium and the new Seneca One Lobby Bar.  Prior to the concert, the highly regarded French ConéXion will entertain in the Lobby Bar from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.

    Janet Evra

    Janet Evra is part of the emerging class of upright bassists and vocalists entertaining the world of jazz in clubs and festivals internationally. She performs on the premier international stage across the USA and Europe. She is known for her intoxicating interpretations of French jazz and Brazilian-influenced repertoire of traditional samba, bossa nova, and Latin jazz – all with an indie twist. Evra has also collaborated with Grammy winners and nominees as well as international jazz superstars: Taylor Eigsti, Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Diego Figueiredo, and Chad Lefkowitz-Brown. Evra performs superbly in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Her eclectic take on jazz beach-pop has also made her music a favorite on playlists across the globe.

    Evra will be performing upright bass and vocals and will be appearing as a quartet featuring a stellar trio of musicians: Ryan Marquez (keyboards), Will Buchanan (guitar), and Tim Moore (drums). For more information and to purchase tickets to see the talented Janet Evra, as well as to experience the new home venue for JazzBuffalo yourself, visit Eventbrite.

    Check out a video of Janet Evra singing her fan-favorite original song, “Paris”

  • Flushing Town Hall Announces Reopening Plans with In-Person Events in August

    Flushing Town Hall announced plans to continue soft reopening of in-person for some of it’s events in the month of August. Events Flushing Town Hall is hosting this month include the Gino Sitson Trio’s innovative and energetic performance of African music , an outdoor exhibition of work by Queens-based artists, Taiwanese piano talents Ching-Yun Hu, Natasha Wu, and Yao-Wen Chang, and the final, virtual Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam. 

    Gino Sitson

    Flushing Town Hall has been putting on virtual shows throughout the entire pandemic but only just recently started to bring back in person events with some soft reopening. Executive and Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek spoke on the soft reopening saying, “As we are carefully reopening our facilities for select events, we are delighted to welcome familiar and new faces to Flushing Town Hall. Across the city, venues are reopening, and we are thrilled that we can bring local artists to our patrons while taking all necessary safety measures for our guests and performers to feel safe.” 

    On August 11, 2021 the monthly Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam will be taking place virtually for the last time until they move to the in-person format at 7PM EST. This month’s theme is a dedicated theme to celebrate the birthday of its inspiration, the legendary Louis Armstrong — and other August birthdays! This wll be the last Jazz Jam with a dedicated theme. 

    On August 14 Flushing Town Hall is partnering with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) to live-stream “An Evening With Taiwanese Piano Stars, featuring Ching-Yun Hu and new talents Natasha Wu and Yao-Wen Chang” on Flushing Town Hall’s YouTube Channel at 7 PM EST. Ching-Yun Hu, known by the The Philadelphia Inquirer as a “first class talent… superb pianist” and by International Piano (London) for “praises follow her around the world.” Ching-Yun Hu  is a Taiwanese-American pianist and is a unique presence in the international concert scene. 

    On Friday, August 20, 2021 the Gino Sitson Trio will perform the “Beautiful Vibration” – Colors of African Music, live from the stage at Flushing Town Hall  at 7 PM EST. The performance will be a hybrid in-person and virtual audience. Featuring award-winning, vocal virtuoso Gino Sitson with an exciting and energetic combination of new sounds, the ensemble intertwines percussive grooves, enchanting vocals, and lyrical melodies. For this concert, Flushing Town Hall is offering both virtual and in-person tickets. In order to ensure the safety of  audiences, performers, and staff, only 42 in-person tickets will be available in honor of Flushing Town Hall’s 42nd anniversary. Details about social distancing requirements should be reviewed online before purchasing in-person tickets. The performance will also be streamed live online, and virtual ticket holders will receive the live link and reminder before the show. Virtual tickets are available for $7/$5 members and in-person tickets (42 tickets only) must be purchased in advance for $12/$10 members here.  

    For more information on Flushing Town Hall and their upcoming events visit their website here.

  • Upbeat on the Roof Returns for its 20th Season at the Tang

    Upbeat on the Roof is a summer concert series held on the Tang Teaching Museum lawn in Saratoga Springs. The concerts have been a hit for fans of all ages for years, and the museum is excited to celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary this summer.

    The concert series will run from July 29th until August 19th. Diverse musicians play each year, and this year’s lineup includes: Laveda, Thomasina Winslow, Sun is Poison, and Heavenly Echoes. Concerts will be performed outside of the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College on the gorgeous lawn that is open to the public. Each Thursday, the concerts will begin at 6pm. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, food, and drinks, and most importantly, a vibrant attitude.

    All events hosted by the Tang Teaching Museum are free and open to all visitors. If you find yourself near Saratoga Springs this summer, you will not want to miss the tranquility brought to you by Upbeat on the Roof, showcasing beautiful live music.

    Upbeat on the Roof 2021 Lineup

    July 29th: Laveda, 6pm

    August 5th: Thomasina Winslow, 6pm

    August 12th: Sun is Poison, 6pm

    August 19th: Heavenly Echoes, 6pm

  • Cohoes Music Hall Gears Up For Fall Shows

    Cohoes, located in the northeast corner of Albany County is home to The Cohoes Music Hall, the center of the village and houses hundreds of local music concerts every year. Starting in late July, the venue will reopen, and fans from all across town will gather here to enjoy performances ranging from rock to folk to stand up comedy.

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    The Cohoes Music Hall was built in 1874 by two businessmen looking to bring live music to the center of town. Since its opening, the hall has hosted many performers such as Buffalo Bill Cody, John Phillip Sousa, Pat Rooney, and more. In 1905, after about 30 years of financial struggles, the bank chose to shut down the venue when the roof gave up and there was too small of a budget to repair it.

    Many years later in 1986, the town funded over a million dollars to restore and reopen Cohoes Music Hall. Since its reopening, it has been a big success in the town, hosting very diverse performances. It is also the fourth oldest functioning music hall in America!

    cohoes music hall

    The fall concert season is set to begin on July 27th with a performance of Alice in Wonderland. Throughout the late summer and entirety of fall, performers such as Joe Louis Walker, The Sweet Remains, Dana Fuchs, and so many more will grace the Cohoes stage. There are even a few shows already planned for the beginning of 2022.

    The location of the Cohoes Music Hall is perfect for anyone looking to have a night out on the town. Since the hall is in the center of town, food and drink options for before or after a show are endless. Whether you’re in the mood for Anthony’s Italian Restaurant, Cafe Monocle, or Hot Dog Charlie’s, it will be conveniently located close to Cohoes Music Hall. Tickets are available now, so get ready for a fall full of great shows!

    Upcoming Shows

    Alice in Wonderland: Tue, Jul 27, 2pm – Sun, Aug 1, 4pm

    Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters: Fri, Aug 6, 8pm

    Nick DiPaolo: Fri, Aug 13, 8pm

    The Low Dough Rock ‘n Roll Show: Sat, Sep 11, 6:30pm

    The Sweet Remains: Wed, Sep 15, 8pm

    THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGBOOK SHOW: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES presented by Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo: Fri, Sep 17, 8pm

    Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience: Sat, Sep 18, 8pm

    The THE BAND Band: Fri, Sep 24, 8pm

    Dana Fuchs: Sat, Sep 25, 8pm

    Karla Bonoff: Sun, Oct 3, 8pm

    Joe Louis Walker: Fri, Oct 8, 8pm

    Rock of Ages: The Def Leppard Tribute: Sat, Oct 16, 8pm

    Tab Benoit: Thu, Oct 28, 8pm

    Into the Mystic: The Van Morrison Experience: Fri, Oct 29, 8pm

    North Mississippi Allstars: Fri, Nov 5, 8pm

    Significant Other: Fri, Nov 12, 8pm – Sun, Nov 21, 10pm

    The Edward Twins Present: A Holiday Evening with Cher, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Andrea Bocelli, Barbra Streisand & many more: Wed, Dec 1, 8pm

    The Journey Experience Played by LEGEND: Fri, Dec 3, 8pm

    KISStory: Sat, Dec 4, 8pm

    Broken Hearted: Tom Petty Tribute Band: Fri, Jan 14, 8pm

    God of Carnage: Fri, May 6, 8pm

  • The Egg Announces Reopening with the Performance of Swan Lake

    The Egg Performing Arts Center announced its plans of reopening with the performance of Swan Lake. The performance will be done by the Ajkun Ballet Theatre on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM EST.  

    The Egg center for the performing arts.

    The Egg Center for the Performing Arts is located in Albany New York and is known for its performances as much as it is for it’s architecture. It’s as much of a sculpture as it is a building. It’s construction took twelve years and finally came into being in 1978. “The Egg” itself is owned by the State of New York and managed by the not-for-profit Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center Corporation. Ajkun Ballet Theatre has been a resident every summer since 2000 at The Egg.

    The Ajkun Ballet Theatre (AjkunBT) is a professional company that presents classical and contemporary ballets in the Greater New York area, throughout the USA and internationally. Chiara Ajkun the artistic director of Ajkun Ballet Theatre is restaging Swan Lake to Tchaikovsky’s iconic music. The production is currently being rehearsed at The Egg in preparation for the upcoming performance. 

    Chiara Ajkun spoke on the upcoming performance saying, “We could not be more excited to be in the theater everyday. This long pause has forced us to reflect on the importance of the Arts and the way they shape us as People. I, for one, strongly believe the magic of ballet does not rest in the opulence of sceneries and large ensembles, rather on pure emotion, beauty and magic it creates”.

    The performance is taking place on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 7:30PM – 8:45PM. Tickets are on sale now for $35 and can be purchased buy by phone at (518) 473-1845 or online here.

    For more information on the Egg visit their website. For more information on The Ajkun Ballet Theatre visit their website.

  • Pat Metheny to release new album “SIDE-EYE”, will make 3 stops in NY on huge worldwide tour

    Releasing September 10th, SIDE-EYE is an exciting new release by Pat Metheny accompanied alongside new young stars.

    Naturally, a world tour has been announced to accompany the release, with dates below and over 100 concerts world-wide to choose from, among those dates in New York, Patchogue, Rochester, and Troy.

    Pat Metheny

    Pat Metheny‘s new release in his 40 year, 20-time grammy winning career; SIDE-EYE, is accompanied by a handpicked and rotating cast of players featuring some of the most original and compelling new musicians on the New York scene.

    Pat Metheny

    The new album, SIDE-EYE NYC will be released September 10 through BMG Modern Recordings. Recorded just before the world-stopping pandemic, SIDE-EYE (V1.1V) combines reworkings of Metheny’s timeless compositions including, “Timeline,” along with stunning new originals. Now bringing the same spirit to a new crop of players who grew up with his music, Metheny’s SIDE-EYE flows in his usual genre-defying way from post-organ-trio grooves to expansive mini-suite forms to simply Pat Metheny at his most rocking.

    Listen to “Timeline” by Pat Metheny

    As on the recording, the live version of SIDE-EYE will feature the pianist James Francies. The drum chair in SIDE-EYE has been filled by many exiting names including Eric Harland, Anwar Marshall and most notably, Marcus Gilmore, who is spotlighted on the recording. The young New Orleans drummer, Joe Dyson, will be featured in the upcoming live performances around the world.

    Pianist James Francies.

    Metheny is known for his musical experimentation, as he is the only musician ever to win grammy awards in twelve different musical categories. Through his collaborations, Metheny is able to intertwine genres and offer groundbreaking never before heard of music. His collaborators on past projects have included Steve Reich, Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, David Bowie.

    Pat Metheny

    PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE TOUR DATES

    September 16, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 17, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 18, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 19, 2021 – Jazz Alley – Seattle, WA

    September 21, 2021 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR

    September 22, 2021 – Cascade Theater – Redding, CA

    September 24, 2021 – Monterey Jazz Fest – Monterey, CA

    September 25, 2021 – SFJazz Center Miner Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

    September 26, 2021 – SFJazz Center Miner Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

    September 27, 2021 – Crest Theater – Sacramento, CA

    September 29, 2021 – Lobero Theatre – Santa Barbara, CA

    September 30, 2021 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA

    October 1, 2021 – Irvine Barclay Theatre – Irvine, CA

    October 3, 2021 – Mesa Arts Center – Mesa, AZ

    October 5, 2021 – Fox Tucson Theatre – Tucson, AZ

    October 6, 2021 – National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM

    October 7, 2021 – Boulder Theatre – Boulder, CO

    October 8, 2021 – Strings Music Pavilion – Steamboat Springs, CO

    October 9, 2021 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO

    October 11, 2021 – Lied Center Performing Arts – Lincoln, NB

    October 12, 2021 – Pantages Theatre – Minneapolis, MN

    October 14, 2021 – Pabst Theatre – Milwaukee, WI

    October 15, 2021 – Thalia Hall (2 shows) – Chicago, IL

    October 16, 2021 – Memorial Hall – Cincinnati, OH

    October 17, 2021 -Orchestra Hall – Detroit, MI

    November 4, 2021 – Flying Monkey – Plymouth, NH 

    November 5, 2021 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    November 6, 2021 – Foxwoods- The Fox Theater – Mashantucket, CT

    November 7, 2021 – Wilbur Theatre – Boston, MA

    November 9, 2021 – Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT

    November 11, 2021 – Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA

    November 12, 2021 – State Theatre New Jersey – New Brunswick, NJ

    November 13, 2021 – The Music Center at Strathmore – N Bethesda, MD

    November 14, 2021 – Patchogue Theater of Performing Arts – Patchogue, NY

    November 16, 2021 – Williams Center for the Arts – Easton, PA

    November 18, 2021 – Kodak Theater – Rochester, NY

    November 19, 2021 – Troy Music Hall – Troy, NY

    November 20, 2021 – Academy of Music – Northampton, MA

    February 3, 2022 – State Theatre – State College, PA

    February 4, 2022 – Ferguson Center for the Arts – Newport News, VA

    February 5, 2022 – Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA

    February 7, 2022 – Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN

    February 8, 2022 – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium – Asheville, NC

    February 9, 2022 – Carolina Theater – Durham, NC

    February 11, 2022 – Blumenthal Knight Arts Theater – Charlotte, NC

    February 12, 2022 – Variety Theater (2 Shows) – Atlanta, GA 

    February 13, 2022 – UAB’s Alys Stephens Center – Birmingham, AL

    February 14, 2022 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC

    February 16, 2022 – Lyric Center – Stuart, FL

    February 17, 2022 – Dr. Phillips Center – Orlando, FL

    February 18, 2022 – Arsht Center Knight Concert Hall – Miami, FL

    February 19, 2022 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL

    February 20, 2022 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL

    February 23, 2022 – One World Theater – Austin, TX

    February 24, 2022 – One World Theater – Austin, TX

    February 25, 2022 – Cullen Theater – Houston, TX

    February 26, 2022 – Majestic Theatre- Dallas, TX

    April 26, 2022 – Sono Centrum- Brno, Cz

    April 27, 2022 – Wiener Konzerthaus- Vienna, Au

    April 28, 2022 – MUPA – Budapest, Hgy

    April 29, 2022 – Forum Karlin – Prague, Cz

    May 1, 2022 – Alte Oper Erfurt – Erfurt, Gr

    May 2, 2022 – Alte Oper – Frankfurt, Gr

    May 3, 2022 – Tollhaus Karlsruhe – Karlsruhe, Gr

    May 4, 2022 – Tonhalle Dusseldorf – Dusseldorf, Gr

    May 6, 2022 – Grand Teatro Geox – Padova, It

    May 7, 2022 – Teatro Alighieri -Ravenna, It

    May 8, 2022 – Teatro Umberto Giordano – Foggia, It

    May 9, 2022 – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Rome, It

    May 11, 2022 – Auditorium Del Lingotto – Torino, It

    May 12, 2022 – Teatro degli Arcimboldi – Milano, It

    May 13, 2022 – Volkhaus – Zurich, Sw

    May 14, 2022 – Philharmonie im Gasteig – Munich, Gr

    May 15, 2022 – Philharmonic Luxembourg – Luxembourg

    May 17, 2022 – Admiralspalast – Berlin, Gr

    May 19, 2022 – Oetkerhalle Halle – Bielefeld, Gr

    May 20, 2022 – Geblasehalle – Neunkirchen, Gr

    May 21, 2022 – L’Olympia – Paris, Fr

    May 22, 2022 – Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, Bl

    May 24, 2022 – Beethoven Saal – Stuttgart, Gr

    May 25, 2022 – Konzerthaus Dortmund – Dortmund, Gr

    May 27, 2022 – Haus Auensee – Leipzig, Gr

    May 28, 2022 – Laeiszhalle – Hamburg, Gr

    May 29, 2022 – De Roma – Antwerp, Bl

    May 30, 2022 – Tivoli Vredenberg – Utrecht, Hld

    June 2, 2022 – Opera Nova – Bydgoszcz, Pl

    June 3, 2022 – Opera Lesna – Sopot, Pl

    June 4, 2022 – Palladium – Warsaw, Pl

    June 6, 2022 – National Forum of Music – Wroclaw, Pl

    June 7, 2022 – Centrum Spotkania Kultur – Lublin, Pl

    June 8, 2022 – Church of St. Kolbe – Bielsko-Biala, Pl

    June 9, 2022 – Kunsthaus Weiz – Weiz, Aus

    June 12, 2022 – Hammersmith – London, UK

    June 14, 2022 – Rocher de Palmer – Cenon, Fr

    June 15, 2022 – Sala Mozart – Zaragoza, Sp

    June 17, 2022 – Aud. Mar de Vigo – Vigo, Sp

    June 18, 2022 – Botanical Garden – Madrid, Sp

    June 19, 2022 – Teatro de la Maestranza – Seville, Sp

    June 21, 2022 – Palau de la Musica – Barcelona, Sp

    June 22, 2022 – Palau de les Arts – Valencia, Sp

    Listen to “It Starts When We Disappear” from SIDE-EYE NYC

  • TAUK share Extraterrestrial Video for “Moon Dub”

    After a successful return to the stage at Peach Music Festival, TAUK is set to hit the road and headline their own shows for the Chaos Companion Tour, harnassed by the release of their newest single and accompanying music video, for “Moon Dub,” out now.

    With new music and new energy, the band can’t wait to return to live shows like never before. “We’ve been missing live music just like everybody else and are itching to get back on the road,” shares guitarist Matt Jalbert. “This whole experience gave us some time to step back and really gain a whole new perspective on just how lucky we are to do what we do and share it all with unreal fans.”

    tauk chaos companion

    This first part of the country long tour kicks off with Resonance Music & Arts Festival in Masontown, WV over September 16th & 17th, followed by a performance at Borderland Music & Arts Festival in East Aurora on September 18th. TAUK will then hop along the east coast, hitting Pawtucket, RI, New Haven, CT, and Brooklyn, (the latter with Paris_Monster), before heading down south for plays in Asheville, NC, Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Covington, KY and more. The band will then make their State Theatre debut on Halloween in Falls.

    tauk chaos companion

    Don’t miss out on TAUK on tour. An all-instrumental combination of progressive rock, hip-hop and jazz offers a unique blend and sound to their listeners. Inspired by classic sci-fi like Blade Runner and Ex Machina, TAUK’s ability to combine melodic fusion with pop sounds is sonically adventurous, and emotional. A full list of dates can be found below. Keep up with the band on their official Facebook & Instagram, and listen now on Spotify & Apple Music.

    Their most recent studio album Shapeshifter II: Outbreak, offered an interesting look at artificial intelligence and its potential to upend our world. Containing a sense of tension and cinematic mood, it proved to be an album that’s both thought provoking and soothing.

    tauk chaos companion

    Longtime friends and TAUK members Charlie Dolan, Matt Jalbert, and A.C. Carter formed their first band in seventh grade. After playing together in various projects, the three added Issac Teel to the band, creating the final lineup. Since then, TAUK has appeared at festivals like Electric Forest and Bonnaroo, and earned acclaim from major outlets like the Washington Post, who praised TAUK for “creating a hard-charging, often melodic fusion that—thanks to a penchant for improv—offers limitless possibilities.”

    tauk Moon Dub

    Earlier this month, TAUK shared “Moon Dub,” their first studio release since March 2020. On July 21, the New York-bred ensemble shared the track’s extraterrestrial-inspired video, directed by Dani Barbieri. Accompanying the fully instrumental track, listeners can join TAUK on a journey from Earth to outer space, with infectious beats and expansive sonic exploration. The vintage-tinged video chronicles the four-piece as they suit up, prepare for a space expedition and fly to the moon for a gravity-defying performance.

    Of the video’s concept, guitarist Matt Jalbert says:

    The floating, spacey nature of the song coupled with Dani’s excellent creative input and execution brought us to Volvox Labs where we were able to make it feel like we are playing on the moon and do the shoot on their high-tech screens and come away with an amazing looking video. It was then that we actually landed on the song title. It was damn hot in those space suits, but worth it in the end.

    Matt Jalbert, TAUK

    The video was captured over a single, hot summer day in New York City, in a studio without air conditioning. Despite this minor set back, Barbieri reflects upon the shoot for “Moon Dub,” saying “the men in TAUK brought 100% energy to every single take. They are true heroes and it was a gift and a dream to take them to the moon!”

    TAUK Chaos Companion Tour Dates

    Aug. 13 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, featuring special guest Robert Randolph for a Beatles vs Hendrix set with BoomBox
    Sept. 16 & Sept. 17 – Masontown, WV – Resonance Music & Arts Festival
    Sept. 18 – East Aurora, NY – Borderland Music & Arts Festival
    Sept. 30 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met
    Oct. 1 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
    Oct. 2 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl (with Paris_Monster)
    Oct. 8 – Martinsville, VA – Rooster Walk Reunion Music Festival
    Oct. 9 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
    Oct. 12 – Oxford, MS – The Lyric Oxford
    Oct. 13 – Little Rock, AR – Rev Room
    Oct. 19 – Jackson, MS – Duling Hall
    Oct. 20 – Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks Music Hall
    Oct. 21 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
    Oct. 22 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall
    Oct. 23 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
    Oct. 26 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI
    Oct. 27 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater
    Oct. 28 – Memphis, TN – Railgarten
    Oct. 29 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
    Oct. 30 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
    Oct. 31 – Falls Church, VA – The State Theatre

    Tickets for their Fall 2021 tour are on sale now.

    Directed by Sophia Conger and shot at the Brooklyn Bowl, TAUK’s video for “Make Your Move” opens with the band quietly sitting at a bar, before suddenly shifting into a vibrant and playful competition sequence. The video mirrors TAUK’s signature instrumental sound, which begins delicately and expands into complex textures and beats, brilliantly blending the old school with the futuristic. The visuals in “Make Your Move” perfectly match this: a calm and unassuming beginning, which then bursts into a layered, intricate melody, shown with Nerf gun fights, Mario Kart-style tricycle races and more.

  • Pine Barrens Jam Music Festival debuts on Long Island This Fall

    Long Island musicians and artists have taken the struggle of living through the Covid-19 pandemic and turned it into inspiration to launch a brand-new music festival known as Pine Barrens Jam.

    Pine Barrens Jam

    Celebrating one of Eastern Long Island’s iconic natural treasures, Pine Barrens Jam will feature live music, art, local food, and more set in the East End’s unique landscape. Long Island’s first crowdfunded festival has gathered like-minded and hardworking local businesses and creatives to donate their time to put on this first-year event. Everyone involved with Pine Barrens Jam, from the producers to the performers, are from Long Island, showcasing what the region has to offer. This intimate yet socially distanced event will be held on Sept 18 at Ringhoff Farm in Center Moriches. The gates will open at noon. 

    Drop The 4, a high-energy funk-fusion group, will be headlining the Jelly Jam main stage. Alternating with the main stage will be the Lantern Sound Recording Rig acoustic stage, with a lineup of songwriters including Pete Mancini and Rorie Kelly. Local poets such as Bruce “AllOne” Pondolfo will be reading their pieces on the poetry & arts stage, curated by Melissa Marie Imagery, and local artists will be selling and creating work on the site. The fireside acoustic after party will feature The Belle Curves, Anne O’Rourke, and Sarah Gross swapping original songs. Throughout the day, food trucks and vendors will be selling everything from macarons to handmade embroidery.

    The festival welcomes support from businesses, artisans, and anyone who would like to play a part in putting on this inspiring, collaborative event. This is the start of an exciting new tradition in Long Island music and arts.

    Pine Barrens Jam

    Tickets and more information about sponsorships can be found at The Pine Barrens Jam website.

    To stay up to date connect with Pine Barrens Jam on socials including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.