Each Sunday evening from 7-9pm you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up and coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music fromthe Grandstand Jockeys, Timbre Coup and many more!
WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.
The Grandstand Jockeys
The Grandstand Jockeys’ debut EP, Win, arrives on June 18. Its first single, “Better Days,” is a nostalgic call to long-past good times, holding out hope for their eventual return. The song is especially timely in the wake of many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted: “Time to begin, the time is now / Get yourself off the ground.” The Grandstand Jockeys’ Facebook page describes their sound as a mix of Tom Petty, Nirvana and QOTSA, but “Better Days” has the former written all over it.
Timbre Coup
Timbre Coup’s latest single, “Running Always,” is an indie rock piece that occasionally delves into prog and funk. The song’s scarce lyrics contrast its vast, sometimes trippy soundscape, replete with a sweeping electric guitar that wouldn’t sound out of place on OK Computer. The four-piece band from Albany will release their fourth studio album, Sudden Urge, on June 25.
Ciarra Fragale
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Ciarra Fragale’s self-titled EP is out on July 2. Described by Fragale as “a love letter to my anxiety (and yours),” single “It’s Only Raining” isn’t concerned with the weather so much as the stressful hypothetical situations our brains create for us. Fragale’s vocals are effortless yet passionate, and the staccatoed keys will stay with you long after listening.
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 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.
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:: 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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
“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.
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:
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.
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.
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 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
