NYS Music 202​1

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  • Neal Casal Tribute “Highway Butterfly” Announced For November Release

    A long-awaited tribute to the late artist Neal Casal has just been announced for release on November 12, 2021. Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal is a tribute to the life and music of the gifted singer, songwriter, and musician. It will contain a sprawling 41-song collection, now available for pre-order as both 5-LP and 3-CD box sets, brings together a galaxy of rock and roots luminaries that includes an expansive list of musicians such as Susan Tedeschi &  Derek Trucks, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, and many more.

    Neal Casal tribute
    Neal Casal:: Photo by Jeremy Charles

    Casal released 14 albums under his own name during a career spanning a quarter-century. He was also an integral member of Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, the interconnected Beachwood Sparks and GospelbeacH, Hard Working Americans, The Skiffle Players, Hazy Malaze, and Circles Around the Sun.

    All proceeds from sales of Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal will benefit the Neal Casal Music Foundation, 501c3 non-profit formed in 2020, which provides musical instruments and lessons to students in New Jersey and New York state schools where Casal was born and raised, while also donating proceeds to mental health organizations that support musicians, including MusiCares and Backline

    In addition to 41 performances of Neal Casal songs by 130 participating musicians, the box set includes LP sleeves with rare and previously unpublished photos of Casal, a 48-page booklet presenting song lyrics, Casal’s own iconic work as a photographer, and an essay by early-career champion Jim Cardillo. Additional collectibles include a poster and baseball card with photos of Casal by photographer Jay Blakesberg and stickers designed by poster artists Alan Forbes and Marq Spusta.

    Today (7/21/21), the second single from the tribute is released featuring Beachwood Sparks & GospelbeacH’s rendition of “You Don’t See Me Crying” along with an accompanying video directed by Cyril Pooley Jean. A Highway Butterfly video trailer, directed by Justin Kreutzmann, was also made available. 

    Highway Butterfly: The Songs Of Neal Casal

    Track Listing:

    1. Traveling After Dark – Aaron Lee Tasjan


    2. Need Shelter – Jaime Wyatt


    3. You Don’t See Me Crying – Beachwood Sparks w/ GospelbeacH


    4. No One Above You – Marcus King w/ Eric Krasno


    5. Feathers For Bakersfield – Fruit Bats


    6. All The Luck In the World – Billy Strings w/ Circles Around The Sun


    7. Sweeten The Distance – Dori Freeman w/ Teddy Thompson


    8. Time Down The Wind – Hiss Golden Messenger


    9. Me & Queen Sylvia – Johnathan Rice


    10. Wisest Of The Wise – Mapache

    
11. Freeway To The Canyon – Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band


    12. Feel No Pain – Leslie Mendelson


    13. Detroit Or Buffalo – Jonathan Wilson w/ Hannah Cohen

    
14. Day In The Sun – Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks


    15. Bird With No Name – Jimmy Herring w/ Circles Around The Sun


    16. Maybe California – Shooter Jennings


    17. White Fence Round House – Vetiver


    18. December – Todd Sheaffer


    19. Grand Island – Courtney Jaye


    20. Superhighway – Oteil Burbridge, Nick Johnson, Steve Kimock, John Morgan Kimock & Duane Trucks


    21. Willow Jane – Britton Buchanan


    22. Too Much To Ask – Kenny Roby w/ Amy Helm


    23. Time And Trouble – Bob Weir w/ Jay Lane & Dave Schools


    24. Death Of A Dream – J Mascis


    25. The Cold and The Darkness – Tim Heidecker


    26. Free To Go – Warren Haynes


    27. So Far Astray – Rachel Dean


    28. Highway Butterfly – Steve Earle & The Dukes


    29. Angel And You’re Mine – Victoria Reed


    30. Pray Me Home – Jason Crosby


    31. Lost Satellite – Lauren Barth


    32. The Losing End Again – Jesse Aycock


    33. These Days With You – Puss N Boots


    34. Cold Waves – Tim Bluhm, Kyle Field


    35. Best To Bonnie – Zephaniah Ohora w/ Hazeldine


    36. Let It All Begin – The Mattson 2


    37. You’ll Miss It When It’s Gone – Cass McCombs, Ross James, Joe Russo, Farmer Dave Scher & Dave Schools


    38. Fell On Hard Times – Angie McKenna


    39. Raining Straight Down – The Allman Betts Band


    40. Soul Gets Lost – Hazy Malaze w/ Jena Kraus


    41. I Will Weep No More – Robbi Robb

  • Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles Play Grassroots

    The Historic Grassroots stage in Trumansburg, NY hosted Syracuse outfit Sophistafunk and Grammy Award winner Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles on Saturday, July 17.

    The rainy weather pushed the performance to the site’s grandstands stage. The precipitation didn’t stop the grassroots audience from dancing to the grooves emanating from the bandstand. Don’t let the rain get the best of you and don’t let it saturate your brain, it comes as fast as it passes through so why fear the rain?

    Sophistafunk hit at 7PM and immediately got the soaked masses moving. The original trio included a full three-piece horn section to add extra layers of funk. Drummer Emmanuel Washington’s neo soul beats resonated on the bodies in motion. They ended their set with a unique mash up of Sly and the Family Stone’s “If You Want Me To Stay” with a Notorious B.I.G. sample of “Juicy.”

    Cory Henry

    Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles spoke with NYS Music about some influential shows they personally saw live in New York State before their set.

    Cory Henry: I saw Stevie Wonder on his 2014 Songs In the Key of Life tour at Madison Square Garden. That completely changed my life. That’s what inspired me to play the harpejji instrument that he uses.

    Isaiah Sharkey: I would say Joey DeFrancesco at the Blue Note in Manhattan.

    Josh Easley: Cory (Henry) actually at Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan.

    The funk apostle ensemble that came through Trumansburg on Saturday consisted of Dave Wood on Drums, Joshua Easley on Bass, Isaiah Sharkey on Guitar, Denise Renee and Matia Washington on backing vocals and Cory Henry on lead B3 Hammond Organ and vocals.

    This was Henry’s second show this July after splitting the bill with Lettuce in Lake Dillon, Colorado. The band hit at 8:30 and played till 11 PM with only one break before the encore.

    Cory Henry


    Brooklyn native Cory Henry is a true front man. His stage presence was the lightning to the pouring rain that evening. A nod to the evening’s soul climate was expressed on Henry’s “Don’t Forget” with his lyrics, Sunshine don’t come without rain, and that’s ok, love ain’t magic without pain.

    He had a dynamic interplay with all of the other musicians on stage that kept hitting the audience with waves of emotion. He visits the strain of love with a sassy groove during his tune “Switch” singing, I miss the way we were before you flipped the switch and never flipped back.

    He celebrates the sunnier side of love during “GawtDamn.” His words show the delight of having the right one by your side. Cause when the girls see her they say Gawtdamn (gawtdamn) and when the boys see her they say “OOEE” they better know I keep her next to me, I never met a girl who made me wanna keep her near oh.

    The other musicians on stage all had a chance to stretch out as well. Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey hit all of the ascending musical notes like a crashing wave. Some in the crowd recalled his performance with John Mayer two July’s prior at Albany’s Times Union Center.

    Cory Henry

    Josh Easley truly came full circle on stage with Henry after seeing him from the audience at Rockwood Music Hall years ago. Drummer Dave Wood ended up shirtless, digging trenches of groove on stage. Denise Renne and Matia Washington helped keep the vocal section ablaze the whole performance.

    Cory Henry


    During the encore, the band channeled the woman who can’t stand the rain, Miss Tina Turner. They performed their own improvised groove of “Rolling on the River.” The river beat trailed off of Henry’s words to the audience before closing, “So I encourage you, no matter what you’re going through, no matter what’s going on around us that life…keeps on rolling.” “Say that a life’s got to keep on rolling…” jam went on for eight minutes to end the encore.

    Musically it got to a level where everyone on the bandstand was having fun and could hear each other with the audience locked in, launching the performance to a spiritual level. If you came to this show Saturday night, you were allowed to miss church the next day.

    Cory Henry
    Cory Henry, Isaiah Sharkey, Matia Washington, Josh Easley, Denise Renee, Dave Wood

    The Grassroots 30th anniversary music festival keeps rolling in Trumansburg this weekend July 22-24 with headlining sets from hometown heroes Donna The Buffalo and a slew of other acts. Isaiah Sharkey will be at The Blue Note on August 9 & 10, and Cory Henry will be part of a four-night residency at Manhattan’s Legendary Blue Note on September 23 through September 26.

    Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles 7/17/21 Trumansburg, NY
    Setlist: Testify, Trade it All, In the Water, Our Affairs, Gawtdamn, Don’t Forget, Switch, Rise
    Encore: Rolling on the River/ Life’s got to Keep on Rolling


  • Electronic Artist Nick Newhouse Releases Captivating Debut Single

    Nick Newhouse, an electronic artist from New York City, finds the beauty in nightmares with his debut single “Every Night (In My Dreams).” This song is the tip of the iceberg for Newhouse’s new musical project. It creatively captures the love-hate relationship that Newhouse has with sleep, sleep deprivation, dreams, nightmares, and underwater spaces.

    Nick Newhouse

    Nick Newhouse is a brilliant musician that is constantly fixated on existential themes and chilling production. He has recently moved away from his dance-oriented roots to dive deeper into his own thoughts and write music that reflects his imagination. He finds inspiration from underwater spaces and dream worlds, and his music is designed for listeners that hate going to sleep but never want to wake up. “Every Night (In My Dreams)” is the hallmark of his new music project, including dark lyrics and lush melodies.

    Nick Newhouse

    “Every Night (In My Dreams)” is the first of several tracks that Nick plans to release in 2021. The debut single is paired with an ethereal music video that visualizes many of Nick’s non-musical influences as well as his fears.

    Newhouse’s raw talent paired with his lyrical vulnerability makes him a captivating artist–listeners are able to relate to his lyrics while also feeling strongly moved by the enticing electronic beats that he produces. “Every Night (In My Dreams)” is the perfect song for the artist to start with because it is exemplary of his audio and visual aesthetic, but is only the tip of the iceberg of his career.

  • Binghamton Philharmonic Announces 2021-2022 season

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the return of concerts for its 2021-2022 season in a press conference. The Orchestra also announced their new executive director, Paul Cienniwa. Daniel Heige, the Music Director of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, presented the sponsors and performances that will take place for this season.

    The Philharmonic also had sponsors give speeches on their relationship with the Binghamton Philharmonic and how they will contribute to helping the orchestra with this upcoming season. The music director stated that the orchestra will play music from composers such as Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, Jessie Montgomery, Stacy Garrop, Vivian Fung. There will also be concerts featuring musical genres of rock and pop.

    Here are the upcoming concerts at the Binghamton Philharmonic:

    Bassoonist Melissa Kritzer Wednesday, July 28 at 12p.m.

    Cellist Hakan Tayga Wednesday August 4 at 12p.m.

    Summer Chamber Music: trio pastorale with Principal Clarinet Paul Cho, Second Oboe Amelia Merriman, and Second Bassoon Melissa Kritzer Saturday August 14 at 5p.m. and Sunday August 15 at 3p.m.

    Summer Chamber Music: Unanimous Four with Concertmaster Uli Speth, Assistant Principal Cello Michael Newman, Principal Clarinet Paul Cho, and Principal Piano Tomoko Kanamaru. 

    You can check out the video of the press conference here.

    https://youtu.be/IAU_ItRVUyI

  • 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

  • D’Arcy Releases New Video for Remixed Single “Crush”

    D’Arcy is a fresh alternative musician hailing straight from New York City. Her first single, “Crush,” was released in October of 2020 and has recently been remixed by Bubblegum. She just released a brand new creative lyric video for the remixed “Crush.”

    D’Arcy is known for her dark and dramatic alternative flair. Her first single “Crush” was released in October 2020 followed by “Bad Girls” in December and “Bad Girls” remix by Morgothbeatz (Juice WRLD, Lil Xan). D’Arcy is the first musical act launched from DRØME, a media company that previously published a multi-issue print magazine featuring Billie Eilish, Sofi Tukker, LPX, OSHUN, Girlpool, Nakaya and more.

    If you like Billie Eilish or Lorde, you’re bound to like NYC-based indie act D’Arcy. Coming in with her dark and alternative pop sounds, she’s making her presence known and offering a unique take on the genre that’s setting her apart from the aforementioned artists. – EARMILK

    “Crush” is one of her upbeat tracks, illustrating the first feelings of realizing you have a crush on a special somebody. It is both cute and hard-hitting at the same time, showing off D’Arcy’s unique talent of being an astounding female punk artist. The Bubblegum remix slightly speeds up the original track, making it more pop rather than rock. The new lyric video features youthful graphics that make the heart of the song come to life.

    D’Arcy’s musical career is off to an insanely promised start, and fans can only be expecting more great sounds coming from her in the future.

  • Elvis Costello & The Imposters Say “Hello Again” With Upcoming Fall Tour

    Elvis Costello & The Imposters will hit the road once more this October after more than a year without concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic in a show titled, “Hello Again.”

    Elvis Costello performs live on stage with The Imposters during their 2020 ‘Just Trust’ tour in London, England | Jim Dyson, Getty Images

    The tour commences in Memphis, Tennessee on October 13 at The Soundstage at Graceland, making a stop at JazzFest in New Orleans on October 16 before visiting more towns and cities across the United States. The current conclusion for the tour is set to be on November 14 in Oakland, California. Elvis Costello & The Imposters will perform songs from the pages of his formidable songbook and will be stopping by New York theaters for three performances throughout the tour.

    Costello released his latest album Hey Clockface in late 2020, followed by the release of a Francophone remix EP, La Face de Pendule à Coucou. The show, “Hello Again,” will also see the first stage performances of songs from the future, as the band aims to time-travel in all directions with its music. The Imposters: Steve Nieve (piano and organ), Pete Thomas (drummer), and bassist and vocalist Davey Faragher.

    Tickets for the “Hello Again” tour will be on sale on July 23 at 10 AM ET at elviscostello.com.

    Elvis Costello & The Imposters “Hello Again” 2021 Tour Dates:

    10/13 – Memphis, TN @ The Soundstage at Graceland
    10/16 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
    10/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
    10/20 – Charlotte, NC @ Belk Theater
    10/22 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
    10/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
    10/25 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
    10/26 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
    10/28 – Providence, RI @ Providence Performing Arts Center
    10/29 – Portsmouth, NH @ The Music Hall
    10/30 – Brookville, NY @ Tilles Center
    11/2 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Michigan Theater
    11/3 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
    11/4 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino
    11/6 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
    11/7 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
    11/10 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre
    11/11 – San Diego, CA @ The Magnolia
    11/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
    11/14 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater

  • 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.

    cohoes music hall

    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.

  • 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.