Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Village of Menands plans 2021 Concerts in the Park series

    The Village of Menands, just north of the City of Albany, has announced the schedule for the 2021 Concerts in the Park. Performances are held in Ganser-Smith Memorial Park, just off Broadway.

    village of menands

    The Village of Menands was incorporated in August 1924 and takes its name from Louis Menand, a prominent 19th century horticulturist who was born in France in 1807 and immigrated to America in 1837. In 1842 Menand and his wife Adelaide Jackson settled in what is now the Village that bears his name. Menand established one of the finest horticultural and garden establishments in the area, and as the “Albany Northern” railroad was built, a large railroad station was built and the stop was simply called “Menand’s” and the area soon associated itself with the name.

    village of menands

    Ganser-Smith Park plays host to a series of picnics and musical events throughout the summer. Located on Menand Road near the Village center, the 3-acre park is the epicenter of nearly all village-sponsored events. The park amenities include a large open pavilion and BBQ, a children’s playground, baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts as well as horseshoe pits. There are over two dozen picnic tables spread throughout the park. Village youth programs are run at this location from late June through August. Restrooms with handicap access and parking are present on site. Pavilion reservations may be made at the Village office for Village residents.

    The live music offerings are held weekly on Tuesday nights from 6pm-8:30pm at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park. Bring a chair, your family and get food and beverages sold by the Menands Fire Co.

    2021 Menands Concerts in the Park lineup

    July 6 – New York Players
    July 13 – Oldies Show
    July 20 – Hotshot Hillbilly’s
    July 27 – Mike Ruddy
    August 3 – Luster Kings
    August 10 – The All Paul Show

    For more information visit the Menands Village website.

  • “Alive At Five” Returns to Live Audiences at Jennings Landing

    The City of Albany has announced that their original plans for the filming of Virtual Alive at Five performances in front of limited audiences have been amended.  With New York State essentially reopened following the fulfillment of Governor Cuomo’s vaccination goal, all of the remaining Alive at Five tapings will now be fully open to the public at Jennings Landing, at full capacity.

    alive at five
    Design by Anderw Sober

    Alive at Five will be held on the Albany Riverfront at Jennings Landing. The concert series is presented by many sponsors, including Key Bank, “a strong supporter of both the City of Albany and the greater Capital Region.” Tapings will run from 5-8PM on the dates listed on the poster above.

    alive at five
    Marco Benevento performs at Alive at Five, August 1, 2019

    Albany is dedicating Alive at Five to the front line workers in the Capital Region who experienced the stress and hardships of managing the COVID-19 pandemic firsthand. The city hopes to celebrate and honor these workers through this exciting shared experience of live music and art.

    All of us at the Albany Parking Authority are excited to hear about the return of the Alive at Five concert series to Albany’s Jennings Landing. The energy and vibrance [that] events like Alive at Five bring to our city cannot be understated. We are looking forward to being part of and supporting the return of even more events in the near future.

    Matt Peter, Executive Director of the Albany Parking Authority
    alive at five
    Jennings Landing, photo from Albany.org

    Alive at Five is still seeking vendors for the tapings. Those interested can contact vendor@albanyny.gov. Recorded performances will air the following Thursdays on YouTube and Facebook.

    The City of Albany has also partnered with local bars and restaurants for a program called Restart Albany.  This will take place starting on July 8th and will allow music fans to watch the performance from the previous week and catch some live music at participating venues.

    Parking for Jennings Landing is available at Riverfront Parking Garage. For more information visit ParkAlbany.com

    Schedule:

    June 30th -Reggae Night (Airs July 8th)
    The Meditations and Mixed Roots

    July 7th – WEQX Night (Airs July 15th)
    Soule Monde and Victory Soul Orchestra

    July 14th – Folk/Pop Night (Airs July 22nd)
    Amy Helm and The Sea The Sea

    July 21st – Funk Night (Airs July 29th)
    Yam Yam and Hartley’s Encore 

    July 28th- Classic Rock Night
    Warrant and Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band
    (Warrant Performance will not be aired virtually.
    Joe Mansman only will air on August 5th)

  • Thursdays on the Village Green concert series returns to Hamilton in July

    After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, Thursdays on the Village Green is back on Hamilton’s Village Green. In addition to performances every Thursday, each night will includes family-friendly events arranged by the Hamilton Public Library. Live Music At the Village Green dates back to 1902 and is a great place to get together as a community.

    Thursdays on the village green
    photo credit to Scrap Paper Social.

    The series will begin on July 15th with Chris Eves and the New Normal, followed by Leon Etienne. July 22nd brings Stephane Wrembel, one of the foremost master guitarists in the world specializing in the Django Reinhardt style. Next is July 29th with Realtime Dixieland Band and August 5th features Nate Marshall & the Family Band. August 12th brings 90s cover band Lazer Dad along with the Robert Rogers Puppet Show “Just So Stories.” August 19th will feature Opus Black String Quartet with the Utica Zoomobile “Amazing Animal Tails” for the activity.

    Thursdays on The Village Green will give locals and visitors alike a chance to enjoy downtown Hamilton’s eateries and boutiques. Ranging from home goods and fashion to antiques and gifts, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

    The audience is encouraged to dine on the Village Green or enjoy the music from the patio of the Colgate Inn. The evening’s concert and activities are free for all to enjoy. Blankets, chairs and dancing are encouraged!

    Activities for events will begin at 5:30 PM and music will run from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. For more information, please visit their Facebook page
    or the event website.

  • Michael Weintrob Announces New Book, Concert Series

    Renowned music photographer Michael Weintrob has announced his newest book, Instrumenthead: Revealed along with a free livestreamed concert series.

    Weintrob’s 2017 photo book, Instrumenthead, showcases portraits of famous musicians with their signature instruments covering their faces. It won the Independent Book Publisher’s Award for Most Outstanding Design.

    Instrumenthead: Revealed will feature “unmasked” portraits of the same 369 musicians, taken at the same photography session. Portraits include Bootsy Collins, Susan Tedeschi, Mickey Hart, Johnny Winter, Charlie Musselwhite and many more.

    Michael Weintrob, photo accessed through his website.

    I want to do my part to inspire people to learn about new music and the artists who create it. I love to connect and break down walls with my photography.  Everyone has the ability to be a kid again. This book is really special, because we’re unmasking the original photos. The book reflects the new energy this year.

    Michael Weintrob

    Instrumenthead: Revealed is available for preorder until July 22 through a crowdfunding campaign. $3 of every book will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.  Founded by a coalition of music advocates in 1998, the New Orleans’ Musicians’ Clinic is the first medical clinic for musicians, performing artists and cultural workers in the US. 

    In addition to his new book release, Weintrob is also presenting a concert series featuring several of the “revealed” artists. The concerts will be livestreamed and free to enjoy.

    Instrumenthead: Live Revealed Concert Series 

    Streamed on Instrumentheadlive.com & Volume.com

    * means concert will be streamed on Nugs.net 

    8:00pm EST, Free  

    6/22 Steve Poltz *
    6/23 Kyle Tuttle Band featuring Lindsay Lou *
    6/24 Korby Lenker
    6/27 Ashley Campbell *
    6/29 Sally And George
    6/30 Richie Owen and the Farm Bureau 
    7/1 Boo Ray
    7/4 Muriel Anderson
    7/6 Moon Taxi Duo *
    7/7 Jeff Coffin, Victor Wooten, Future Man, Bob Lanzetti * 
    7/8 Vince Herman and Friends (Steve Poltz, Kyle Tuttle, Anthony DeCosta)  *
    7/11 Taylor Brashiers and Then the Killer Dee’s 
    7/13 Tim Easton
    7/14  Cody Brooks and Bee Taylor / Emory joseph 
    7/15  Lady Couch Acoustic
    7/18  Michael Webb Trio
    7/20 Ghost Note * 
    7/21 – Peter Levin and Friends (Marcus King, Lamar Williams, Jr, Chad Gamble, Jimbo Hart) * 

    You can learn more about Weintrob on his website and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

  • Bardavon Announces 2021-22 Hudson Valley Philharmonic Season

    Poughkeepsie’s Bardavon Opera House presents the schedule for its 2021-2022 Season with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, consisting of six guest conductors as well as 20 diverse soloists and composers, including multiple New York and world premieres.

    Bardavon Presents recently announced their August reopening after 14 months of closure with four new shows, and have now released the 61st Hudson Valley Philharmonic season. This season also represents the HVP’s 22nd year under Bardavon management. 

    Hudson Valley Philharmonic

    Single tickets to all Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts are $20-$58 based on location. All seats for Christophe Landon are $100.

    Hudson Valley Philharmonic Subscribers save on season tickets and receive guaranteed seat location. A five-concert (does not include Messiah) subscription starts at $125. HVP Premium Subscribers are listed in all playbills, and new subscribers receive a further 30% discount the first year for the five-concert series.

    Subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale July 13 at 11 AM. For more information on tickets and subscription, log on to Bardavon Presents website.

    Check out the full 2021-2022 season schedule below:

    2021-22 HVP SEASON

    All events are at the Bardavon, except Christophe Landon at Revel 32

    October 2, 2021: Reflection

    Guest Conductor- Kyle Ritenauer

    Remembering our beloved Maestro Randy, as we look back on his legacy and a year of upheaval, loss and renewal.

    Johann Sebastian Bach – Dona Nobis Pacem from Mass in B Minor w/Cappella Festiva

    Johann Sebastian Bach – Air on the G String (Suite No. 3, BWV 1068)

    Jessie Montgomery- Banner

    Valerie Coleman- Seven O’Clock Shout- NYS Premiere

    George Walker- Lyric for Strings

    Chevalier de Saint-Georges– Violin Concerto no.9, op.8 – w/ Hannah White, violin

    Yumi Oshima- Fanfare for Brass

    Beethoven- Symphony no. 5, op.67, C Minor

    Kyle Ritenauer and Hannah White

    October 30, 2021: The Exile’s Journey

    Guest Conductor Tong Chen

    Inspired by the Poughkeepsie Library’s Big Read: Thi Bui’s graphic novel The Best We Could Do, this programfeatures music from Europe, Vietnam and America

    Viet Cuong– Thu Diếu (Autumn) World Premierew/ Punyanuch “Mind” Pornsakulpaisal, soprano

    Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto, op. 64, E minor w/ 2019 HVP String Competition winner Ashley Jeehyun Park, violin

    Ton-Thât Tiêt – Incarnations Structurales

    Leonard Bernstein – Symphony no. 1 (Jeremiah) w/Mezzo Soprano Teresa Buchholz

    Tong Chen and Ashley Jeehyun Park

    November 7, 2021 at Revel 32, Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie:

    Christophe Landon: Mysteries of the Great Instruments to benefit the Hudson Valley Philharmonic

    An extraordinary opportunity to experience an intimate presentation by Christophe Landon, one of the world’s leading luthiers, featuring his collection of multi-million dollar violins, violas and cellos, with demonstrations on each by members of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

    December 18, 2021: Handel’s Messiah:

    Guest Conductor Christine Howlett

    For the 6th year, a celebration of Handel’s master work, featuring soloists TBA and Cappella Festiva.

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    March 5-19, 2022: Underground Figures

    Guest Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson

    A program celebrating women, featuring all female composers, soloists, visual artists and conductor and culminating in the HVP premiere of Florence Price’s Symphony #1.

    Julia Wolfe-Flowers- w/ Cappella Festiva and projected images of flowers by Georgia O Keefe, Imogen Cunningham, Margaret Bourke-White and others

    Nkeiru Okoye-Songs of Harriet Tubman- 4 arias w/ Kishna Fowler

    Florence Price– Symphony No.1in E Minor

    April 23, 2022: Virtuosos

    Guest Conductor  Kelly Corcoran

    An HVP String Competition winner and the HVP’s principal pianist perform works by two masters of the form.

    Sarah Kirkland Snider –“Something for the Dark”

    Max Bruch– Scottish Fantasy, op.46 w/ 2018 HVP String Competition winner Max Tan, violin         

    Ludwig van Beethoven– Concerto , piano no 4, op.58, G major w/ Yalin Chi, piano

    Members of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic perform “Tuxedo”

    May 14, 2022: Themes & Variations

    Guest Conductor – André Raphel

    A New York premiere of a concerto by Israel’s preeminent composer in a program that features Judaic composers from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

    Erich Wolfgang Korngold– Theme and Variations, op. 42

    Richard Danielpour– Adagietto for String Orchestra 

    Avner Dorman– Nigumin- Violin Concerto no. 2 NYS Premiere w/ Lara St John, violin

    Felix Mendelssohn– Symphony no. 4 in A major, op.90 (Italian)

    Audience members are invited to a pre-concert talk with the conductor and soloists and/or members of the orchestra one hour prior to each performance.

  • Foreigner Announces Return To Road Tour, with stops in Port Chester and at NYS Fair

    Foreigner has announced their return to the road tour with a 121 date, year-long tour. Covering across sixteen countries, The US Tour is set to kick off June 24th, in Iowa.

    foreigner tour

    Foreigner, one of the world’s best selling bands of all time includes timeless anthems, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You.” With more than 80 million records sold, ten multi-platinum albums and 16 US Billboard Top 30 songs, Foreigner is hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world.

    Equipped with a musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, Foreigner now brings these hits back to concert stages across the world with the announcement of a 121-date concert tour across sixteen countries, with two concerts in New York.

     The US leg of Foreigner’s world tour takes the band to 71 cities in 42 states. Concerts in New York include Syracuse, and Port Chester. The 2022 leg will be announced in November.

    “Live music is at the heart of what we do and I’m thrilled to be back on the road and visiting so many places over the next year.  Looking forward to seeing you all out there,” Says founding member, lead guitarist and Foreigner songwriter Mick Jones.

    Foreigner still rocks the charts more than 40 years after debuting, with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success. 

    Audio and video streams of Foreigner hits are over 15 million per week. The band’s founder, Songwriter and Hall of Fame member Mick Jones, A visionary maestro whose stylistic songwriting, and multi-layered talents continue to escalate Foreigner’s influence and guide the band to new horizons. Tickets are available on www.foreigneronline.com

    Foreigner 2021 “Return to the Road” Tour Dates

    Thursday, June 24 Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center
    Friday, June 25 Sioux Falls, SD – Washington Pavilion
    Saturday, June 26 Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Civic Center
    Tuesday, June 29 Casper, WY – Casper Events Center
    Wednesday, June 30 Billings, MT – MetraPark Arena
    Friday, July 2 Welch, MN – Treasure Island Great Lawn
    Sunday, July 4 Fort Bragg, NC – Pope Army Airfield
    Tuesday, July 27 Fresno, CA – Saroyan Theatre
    Wednesday, July 28 Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center
    Friday, July 30 West Valley, UT – Maverick Center
    Saturday, July 31 Grand Junction, CO – Los Colonias Park Amphitheater
    Sunday, August 1 Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center
    Wednesday, August 4 Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall
    Thursday, August 5 Enid, OK – Stride Bank Center
    Saturday, August 7 Park City, KS – Hartman Arena
    Sunday, August 8 North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
    Tuesday, August 10 West Allis, WI – Wisconsin State Fair
    Wednesday, August 11 Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre
    Friday, August 13 Arcadia, WI – Ashley For The Arts
    Saturday, August 14 Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium
    Sunday, August 15 Peoria, IL – Civic Center Arena
    Tuesday, August 17 Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion
    Wednesday, August 18 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
    Friday, August 20 Doswell, VA – AfterHours at Meadow Event Park
    Saturday, August 21 Selbyville, DE – The Freeman Stage at Bayside
    Monday, August 23 Syracuse, NY – New York State Fair
    Wednesday, August 25 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre
    Thursday, August 26 Webster, MA – Indian Ranch
    Friday, August 27 Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus
    Saturday, August 28 Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
    Thursday, September 9 Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center
    Friday, September 10 Rapid City, SD – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
    Saturday, September 11 Butte, MT – Civic Center
    Tuesday, September 14 Everett, WA – Angel of the Winds Arena
    Wednesday, September 15 Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Event Center
    Thursday, September 16 Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
    Saturday, September 18 Fort Hall, ID – Fort Hall Casino
    Tuesday, September 21 Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amphitheater
    Wednesday, September 22 Kennewick, WA – Toyota Center
    Sunday, September 26 Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
    Wednesday, September 29 Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery (orchestral)
    Friday, October 1 Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre (orchestral)
    Saturday, October 2 Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl (orchestral)
    Monday, October 11 Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre (orchestral)
    Tuesday, October 12 Youngstown, OH – Foundation Amphitheater (orchestral)
    Wednesday, October 13 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena (orchestral)
    Friday, October 15 Johnson City, TN – Freedom Hall Civic Center
    Sunday, October 17 Knoxville, TN – Civic Auditorium
    Monday, October 18 Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre
    Tuesday, October 19 Charleston, WV – Municipal Auditorium
    Thursday, October 21 Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
    Friday, October 22 Wilkes Barre, PA – F.M. Kirby Center
    Saturday, October 23 Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion
    Monday, October 25 Providence, RI – Performing Arts Center
    Wednesday, October 27 Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre
    Thursday, October 28 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
    Friday, October 29 New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
    Saturday, October 30 Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
    Thursday, November 4 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena
    Friday, November 5 Springfield, IL – UIS Sangamon Auditorium
    Saturday, November 6 Southaven, MS – Landers Center
    Monday, November 8 Savannah, GA – John Mercer Theatre
    Tuesday, November 9 Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium
    Wednesday, November 10 Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
    Friday, November 12 Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium
    Saturday, November 13 Tupelo, MS – Bancorp South Arena
    Sunday, November 14 Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
    Tuesday, November 16 Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
    Wednesday, November 17 Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall
    Friday, November 19 Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort & Spa
    Saturday, November 20 Pensacola, FL – Saenger Theater

  • Billy Joel to play Highmark Stadium this August

    Billy Joel will head to Western New York in August for a performance at the home of the Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium. The Piano Man’s show has been rescheduled for August 14, 2021 after being canceled last year due to COVID-19.

    Highmark Stadium will be open at full capacity thanks to the state reaching 70% partial vaccination threshold in mid-June. Any unvaccinated fans will be required to wear masks. These follow the same masking policies as there are for Bills games.

    All original ticket purchases will be honored. For those looking to see Billy Joel at Highmark Stadium, tickets are on sale at 10am Friday morning.

  • Michael Franti and Spearhead Announce “Good Day For A Good Day,” World Tour

    With their return to in-person shows earlier this month in Colorado, Michael Franti & Spearhead continue to thrill fans around the globe with the announcement of the Good Day For A Good Day World Tour, kicking off this summer in the U.S.

    Michael Franti Spearhead tour

    “After an emotional weekend playing our first shows back since the pandemic began, the wait is finally over! We are kicking off our Good Day For A Good Day World Tour this August with over 20 U.S. dates this November and 13 dates overseas in 2022,” shares Franti. “My heart is full. I’m energized and ready to hit the road again!”

    Along with the band’s traditional touring, Michael Franti & Spearhead will alsoheadline their own cruise in a new partnership with Sixthman, Soulshine at Sea, Nov. 3-7, 2021.

    After supporting over ten cruises in his career, Franti will begin his first ever hosted cruise which includes a very diverse musical lineup including Fitz and The Tantrums, Allen Stone, Niko Moon and more, with a heavy dose of health and wellness included.

    “We are stoked to be announcing the lineup for Soulshine at Sea because we believe in the power of music; the connection of community; taking time to focus on health and wellness; and that in these challenging times, it’s important to have fun and rock out too,” Franti expresses.

    Michael Franti & Spearhead released their 11th studio album Work Hard And Be Nice nearly one year ago, and was also featured on NPR’s mid-year and end-year “Heavy Rotation: Public Radio’s Most Popular Songs of 2020,” sharing, “Michael Franti’s infectious groove is unmistakable. From the opening chords to the percolating rhythm, it’s easy to get caught up in the positivity he exudes.”

    Michael Franti & Spearhead “Good Day For A Good Day” 2021
    World Tour dates:

    August 18                   Roanoke Island Festival Park+          Manteo, N.C.
    August 19                   North Carolina Azalea Festival~       Wilmington, N.C.
    August 21                   Palace Theatre+                            Albany, N.Y.
    August 22                   The Ridgefield Playhouse*+               Ridgefield, Conn.
    August 24                   Wolf Trap**+                              Vienna, Va.
    August 25                   Seacrets+                             Ocean City, Md.
    August 26                   Seacrets+                                     Ocean City, Md.
    August 27                   The Coves Amphitheater at Smith Mountain Lake+      Union Hall, Va.
    August 29                   Salvage Station+                               Asheville, N.C.
    Sept. 4                         Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard                          Hammondsport, N.Y.
    Sept. 5                         Arrowood Farm Brewery*+            Accord, N.Y.
    Sept. 10                       Marymoor Park+                          Redmond, Wash.
    Sept. 11                       McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater+                        Troutdale, Ore.
    Sept. 14                       Clear Summer Nights Concert Series  Bend, Ore.
    Sept. 15                       Revolution Concert House+                 Garden City, Idaho
    Sept. 16                       Red Butte Garden+        Salt Lake City, Utah
    Sept. 17                       MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa Lake Tahoe+           Stateline, Nev.
    Sept. 18                       Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival~    Felton, Calif.
    Sept. 19                       Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival~   Templeton, Calif.
    Sept. 20                       Humphreys Concerts by the bay+~    San Diego, Calif
    Nov. 3-7                      Soulshine at Sea                            Miami, Fla.

    Michael Franti & Spearhead “Good Day For A Good Day” 2022
    World Tour dates:

    Jan. 27                         Paradiso+                             Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Jan. 28                         Doornroosje+                            Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Jan. 29                         De Oosterpoort+                       Groningen, Netherlands
    Jan. 30                         Maassilo+                                   Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Feb. 1                          Ancienne Belgique+                 Brussels, Belgium
    Feb. 2                          Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld+      Cologne, Germany
    Feb. 3                          Gretchen+                                   Berlin, Germany
    Feb. 5                          Circolo Magnolia+                 Milan, Italy
    Feb. 6                          Bierhübeli+                           Bern, Switzerland
    Feb. 7                          New Morning+                       Paris, France
    Feb. 9                          St. Luke’s Music & Arts Venue+ Glasgow, UK
    Feb. 10                        Academy 2+                             Manchester, UK
    Feb. 11                        O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire+  London, UK

    + VIP Experience Offered
    ~ Previously Announced; On Sale Now
    * Trio Format
    ** Co-headlining with Trombone Shorty (pre-sale/on-sale TBA)

  • Borderland Festival Announces 2021 Festival Dates and Lineup

    Borderland Festival is returning to Knox Farm State Park, September 18th-19th for two days of music, food, beer, crafts, and more. The festival was canceled in 2020 and will be making its grand return to celebrate summer, community, and of course music. Borderland will host more than 20 bands on three stages with a diverse mix of national and regional, rock, country, Americana, and roots artists.  

    Headlining the 2021 festival is Jason Isbell and the 400 Units and The Revivalists. Also being featured are Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Infamous Stringdusters, Moon Taxi, Hiss Golden Messenger, Cam, TAUK, Molly Tuttle, Neal Francis, Ghost Of Paul Revere, TK & The Holy, Know Nothings, Adia Victoria, John Papa Gros Band, Workingman’s Dea, Organ Fairchild, GRUB, Uncle Ben’s Remedy, Cole Gallagher, A Girl Named Genny, Mom Said No, Never Ben, The Brass Machine, Folk Faces.

     Pigeons Playing Ping Pong are on the rise in the jam scene, they have sold out two nights at Town Ballroom in past years. Then Cam began her career as a songwriter, composing material for several artists including Sam Smith and Miley Cyrus. She has also made her way to national festivals such as Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands in San Francisco and is rising on the country charts.

    Adding to the talent, the virtuosic, award-winning guitarist with a gift for insightful songwriting, Molly Tuttle was the first woman to win the Bluegrass Music Association’s Guitar Player of the Year award. Also adding to the bluegrass vibe, The Infamous Stringdusters are grammy award winners for Best Bluegrass Album in 2018. The festival also collaborated with The Big Easy of Buffalo to bring New Orleans legend John “Papa” Gros from Papa Gros Funk. 

    Two-Day General Admission tickets are on sale now. Kids 10 and under are free with a parent or guardian.

  • American Symphony Orchestra Performing at Opus 40 on June 24

    On June 24 at 5 pm at the beautiful sculpture park and museum Opus 40, a wind sextet showcasing acclaimed musicians from the American Symphony Orchestra will offer Winds Among the Trees, a program of rarely-heard classical music that will immerse the audience in a sprawling landscape. The concert will include works by Carl Maria von Weber and Matyas Seiber and explore the evolution of the wind sextet in the 19th and 20th centuries.

    opus 40 symphony
    The wind sexted from American Symphony Orchestra

    The musicians will be Shari Hoffmanon and Lino Gomez on clarinet, Lawrence DiBello and David Smith on French horn, and then Marc Goldberg and Gilbert Dejean on bassoon. Most of the players also belong to the American Ballet Theater Orchestra. Dejean however also is a member of the Saratoga Opera and along with Gomez has performed in the orchestra for the Broadway productions of West Side Story.

    Opus 40 is a large environmental sculpture park in Saugerties, New York, created by sculptor and quarryman Harvey Fite. It includes a central in-earth bluestone sculpture with dry-stone ramps, pedestals, bridges and platforms. The property also houses the Quarryman’s Museum and hosts a range of artistic events.

    The program will include:

    • Matyas Seiber – Serenade for 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, and 2 Horns
    • F.H.J. Castil-Blaze – Sextet No. 1 in Eb
    • Harald Genzmer – Sextet
    • Carl Maria von Weber – Adagio and Rondo

    Tickets for American Symphony Orchestra at Opus 40 are $20 and can be purchased here.