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  • Walk This Way to Ken Taylor’s “Run-DMC Raising Hell 35” Screenprint

    Raising Hell, the third album from Run-DMC, remains the turning point at which hip-hop crashed through mainstream barriers and never left. Featuring the crossover smash “Walk This Way,” the 1986 blockbuster still sounds like a revolution unfolding in real time.

    Up until Raising Hell, the rap juggernaut we know as Run-DMC was still in its building and breaking-down-doors phase. In 1986 that changed, and in a dramatic way. With their third long-player, the group had reached the mountaintop. It was the record that proved hip-hop wasn’t a fad.

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    Raising Hell marked an important and significant new era for the group working with another innovator, Rick Rubin (and co-produced by Reverend Run’s brother, Russell Simmons), they began to fully transition not only their own sound but the sound of the entire genre. Less live playing and a slicker, tighter sonic attack.

    Of course, “Walk This Way,” which hit #4 on Billboard pop charts, saw the group team up with Aerosmith, with a music video that cemented Run-DMC as MTV idols, and both groups riding its wave to new heights.

    Beyond “Walk This Way,” the album is full to the hilt with undeniable classic singles such as “You Be Illin,” “It’s Tricky,” “Peter Piper” and “My Adidas,” and no filler.

    With hard-rock riffs, turntable scratching, itchy rhythms, hit singles, the trio’s invigorating raps and inseparable chemistry, Raising Hell signaled a new era for rap music, and a point of no-turning-back for the entire genre.

    To commemorate the beginning of the Golden Era of hip-hop and the 35th anniversary of Raising Hell, artist Ken Taylor has created a limited edition poster, who cites his love for Run-DMC, saying “I grew up listening to Run-DMC so for me this was both a lot of fun and a great honour!”

    Measuring 18″ x 24″ in an edition of 235, this 5 color screenprint is printed on French Cougar White paper and hand numbered, with a holographic sticker for authenticity. Each print costs $85, with framing options available as well.

    The poster is available here at 2pm ET on Thursday, May 20.

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  • SummerStage Anywhere to Honor Haitian Flag Day, George Floyd, Tulsa Race Massacre

    SummerStage Anywhere will hold two virtual programs this spring, honoring Haitian Flag Day, the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and the year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

    On Thursday May 20th, SummerStage will present Haitian Flag Day featuring Gabel and Nancy St. Leger Dance Company at 8PM ET. SummerStage is partnering with the Rhythm Foundation to live-stream a concert directly from the newly renovated North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach.

    The event will feature Haitian konpa group Gabel, who has been awarded countless awards and accolades within the Haitian Music Industry. They will be joined by Nancy St Leger Dance Company, a Haitian folkloric six-member dance company dedicated to the preservation of authentic Haitian Folklore dance. 

    On Tuesday, May 25 at 8PM ET, SummerStage will present the national premiere of the short film They Still Want To Kill Us. The aria by composer and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), performed by mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges and directed by filmmaker Yoram Savion, will mark the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

    The presentation is presented in conjunction with a collective of arts organizations from around the country and speaks truth to what transpired in 1921 at the Tulsa Race Massacre, an atrocity all but deleted from history until recently. Occurring over 18 hours from May 31 to June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked residents, homes, businesses, and places of worship in the predominantly Black Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. This thriving business district and surrounding residential area, referred to as “Black Wall Street,” was burned to the ground. The tragedy remains one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, and, for a period, remained one of the least known. Despite the fact hundreds of people were killed and thousands more left homeless, news reports were largely suppressed.

    They Still Want to Kill Us also commemorates the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, providing a commentary on progress this last century on the issue of race and America’s treatment of Black life. The aria is a part of a larger pocket opera of the same name currently being developed by DBR and slated to premiere in the 21-22 season.

    The program will include the premiere of the piece by Savion, a discussion with DBR and Bridges, moderated by Jamilla Deria and a statement by Damario Solomon-Simmons of the Justice for Greenwood Foundation.

    We are honored to continue SummerStage’s legacy as a presenter of through-provoking programming that uplifts BIPOC communities and makes visible art that is reflective of histories untold. At this moment of tremendous trauma and hope for change, work like Roumain’s is critical.

    Erika Elliott, SummerStage Anywhere Executive Artistic Director

    They Still Want to Kill Us was filmed in May 2021 in New York City’s Sultan Room and Central Park’s historic Seneca Village site. A 19th-century settlement mostly populated by the largest number of African American landowners in New York before the Civil War, the site was torn down to help make way for Central Park. 225 residents (two-thirds Black and one-third Irish) lost 50 homes, three churches, and a school of African American children. Through archival image references and evocative visual narrative, we connect the past and the present, highlighting a pattern of hidden and historically ignored state violence and the forcible displacement of African American landowning communities across the nation.

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    Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and J’Nai Bridges 

    DBR’s acclaimed work as a composer, performer, educator, and activist spans more than two decades, and he has been commissioned by venerable artists and institutions worldwide. “About as omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets” (New York Times), DBR is perhaps the only composer whose collaborations span Philip Glass, Bill T. Jones, Savion Glover, and Lady Gaga. He most recently scored the film Ailey (d. Jamila Wignot), which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2021.

    What happened to American citizens on May 31, 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma was a massacre by white people perpetrated upon Black people. A toxic mix of misinformation, bigotry, ignorance, and white rage ignited a race war that left hundreds dead, a community destroyed, and a nation still struggling for its identity. It seems that some white people still want to kill us (Black people), and the murder of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and so many others is evidence of this bloodlust sown deep within the American psyche. What are the words and methods of The New Racism? Each day we bear witness to it. Violence against those who are Other in America is deeply rooted in our history, and we have a choice. We can be silent — or we can move mountains and create new spaces for our communities.

    Daniel Bernard Roumain


    American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, known for her “rich, dark, exciting sound” (Opera News) is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after talents of her generation, gracing the world’s top stages in repertoire ranging from traditional favorites to world premieres to spirituals and standards.

    Tune in on May 20 for Haitian Flag Day celebration. They Still Want to Kill Us will stream for free at SummerStageAnywhere.org until July 31.

  • Spafford to make a Fall Tour stop in Buffalo

    Arizona jam band Spafford will make their way through New York on their Fall Tour, with a stop on October 28 at Buffalo Iron Works. After COVID-19 derailed live music in 2020, Spafford presents a renewed appreciation for life and live music, with a fall like never before.

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    After a deadly pandemic revived our collective gratitude for music and togetherness, Spafford is incredibly grateful for the patience and constant support of their dedicated listeners and couldn’t be more ready to bring new energy to each and every performance.

    We’ve been very busy this last year and have taken the time to redefine ourselves, our music, and our message. We are excited to share the future of Spafford with you and can’t wait to see your beautiful faces at a show.

    Spafford guitarist Brian Moss

    The group’s 22-show Fall 2021 tour begins on October 1 at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, before moving throughout the Midwest, Southeast and up the East Coast. The tour features three shows around North Carolina, a two-night run in Milwaukee, WI, culminating in Chicago, IL on November 6th at Park West.

    Spafford has solidified themselves among the most creative and hard-traveled bands on the contemporary jam scene. Pairing complex compositions with extended improvisations, the rousing energy of the Southwest-based quartet — Brian Moss (guitar, vocals), Jordan Fairless (bass, vocals), Andrew “Red” Johnson (keys, vocals), and Nick Tkachyk (drums, vocals) — is matched by their outstanding talent, versatility of playing styles, and extensive catalogue of original music and innovative covers. Each Spafford show is a sensory expedition of extended jams — an interplay of lights, tones, cascading melodies, and balance that carries a ceaselessly-dancing crowd through the night.  

    General on sale for all Spafford Fall Tour dates, including Buffalo, starts Friday, May 21st at 10:00 am local time. Artist presale tickets via Seated will be available beginning on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 am local time through Thursday, May 20 at 10:00 pm local time, using code “ALLIN.” To purchase tickets or for more information on specific dates, head to spafford.net/Tour.

    SPAFFORD FALL 2021 TOUR DATES 

    Oct. 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom 
    Oct. 2 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern 
    Oct. 7 – Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck
    Oct. 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
    Oct. 9 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre  
    Oct. 13 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
    Oct. 14 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
    Oct. 15 – Detroit, MI – The Magic Stick
    Oct. 16 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
    Oct. 20 – Charleston, SC – The Pour House
    Oct. 21 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
    Oct. 22 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
    Oct. 23 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
    Oct. 26 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
    Oct. 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
    Oct. 28 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
    Oct. 29 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
    Oct. 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection
    Nov. 3 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
    Nov. 4 & 5 – Milwaukee, WI – Miramar Theatre
    Nov. 6 – Chicago, IL – Park West

  • Albany Symphony Announces 2021 American Music Festival

    After a hiatus last year due to the COVID pandemic, The American Music Festival has announced a comeback with four days of events at Albany’s Palace Theatre.

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    The Albany Symphony Orchestra photo courtesy of Albany Symphony

    Presented by the two-time Grammy award-winning Albany Symphony Orchestra and their music director David Alan Miller, the annual festival celebrates cutting-edge composers and musicians. This year, the festival will be held from June 10-13 and consist of a Composer Workshop Masterclass, outdoor neighborhood performances, and family activities.

    Other events include a First Draughts reading session, which gives the public a glimpse into the weeklong Composer Workshop, as well as performances from members of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and the orchestra’s own Dogs of Desire.

    A recent addition to the events include a collaboration between the Albany Symphony and NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled). They will be hosting a panel discussing how disabilities can actually provide more positive abilities than negative. The band Flame, made up of talented musicians with disabilities, will also be performing. 

    The festival will also feature works from composers Nina Shekhar, Clarice Assad, Molly Joyce, Christopher Theofanidis, Alexis Lamb, Kerwin Young, Bobby Ge, Jack Frerer, Carolyn Yarnell, and Tom Morrison, alongside other musicians. Many of the works will be premiered at the fest.

    One of the composers, Nina Shekhar, writes in reaction to how classical music has lacked in responding to current social issues. Her piece, Above the Fray, pokes fun at this phenomenon by distorting Bach’s famous Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1.

    “Unlike Western art tradition, which believes that classical music is a one-size-fits-all solution, this piece challenges that and asserts that we each have infinitely unique identities that morph under different circumstances. Art itself is not static, but rather something dynamic that we can allow to breathe, reshape, decompose, and reincarnate into new life forms over time,” 

    Nina Shekhar, Featured Composer at the American Music Festival

    In accordance with New York reopening guidelines, the concerts will have limited in-person attendance for paid subscribers only. Livestream access will be available for free.

    Concert livestreams can be accessed on the Albany Symphony Orchestra website. Check out the complete schedule below.

    Thursday, June 10: Virtual Discussion (11 a.m) & Palace Theatre (3-4p.m.)

    Ability Panel Discussion (Virtual Zoom) – Event registration form

    Composers Molly Joyce and Nina Shekar sit down for an honest talk about creativity, resilience, and embracing differences with Maureen O’Brien, President & CEO at New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) and Greg Sorrentino, President & CEO at Center for Disability Services.

    Composer Workshop Masterclass (Palace Theatre) – Free/No ticket required

    Christopher Theofanidis and others work with rising composers to hone their craft. 

    Friday June 11: Palace Theatre (7:30-9:30 p.m.)

    Dog of Desire – Streamed Live 

    Jack Frerer – New Work

    Bobby Ge – New Work

    Tom Morrison – New Work

    Carolyn Yarnell – Dreamer

    Kerwin Young – New Work

    Ted Hearne — Is it Dirty

    Saturday June 12: Palace Theatre (7-10:30 p.m.)

    American Music Festival Concert, Streamed Live

    Pre-Concert Talk – Streamed Live (7 p.m.)

    David Alan Miller, Conductor/William Kanengiser & Scott Tennant (L.A. Guitar Quartet)

    Nina Shekhar: Above the Fray (world premiere)

    Clarice Assad: Folk Tales, Double Guitar Concerto

    Molly Joyce/Christopher Theofanidis: Songs (world premiere)

    Alexis Lamb: Serotiny (world premiere)

    Post-Concert Q&A – Streamed Live (9 p.m.)

    Sunday June 13: Palace Theatre 

    Guitar Recital – Streamed Live (10 a.m.)

    Acclaimed guitarists William Kanengiser and Scott Tennant from the L.A. Guitar Quartet present a special program of solo and duo works.

    First Draughts Reading Session – Streamed Live (7:30 p.m.)

  • Allman Betts Band Announce Themed Livestream Performances

    Along with their in-person tour dates The Allman Betts Band has announced three virtual shows. NoCap will be hosting the three livestream shows for The Allman Betts Band during the month of June.

    The Allman Betts Band’s debut album Down to the River saw them selling out a US tour and topping charts until late July of 2019 when their European leg got cut short after Devon Allman’s hospital stay. After Allman’s healthy return and a run of fall tour dates, he and co-founder, guitarist, and singer Duane Betts, wrote their second album, Bless Your Heart. 

    Over a week’s time, they recorded 13 songs,  at Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the historic recording facility where they’d cut their debut album with additional tracking in Memphis and St. Louis. Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang reprised his role helming the recording. 

    Bassist and singer Berry Duane Oakley’s ABB vocal debut on his original song (“The Doctor’s Daughter”). With guest contributions for Jimmy Hall, Shannon McNally, Art Edmaiston, Susan Marshall, and Reba Russell.  Singer-songwriter Stoll Vaughan, who collaborated on five of Down to the River’s nine tracks, advised on the developing material. 

    Among the setlist for the tour is “Magnolia Road,” “Pale Horse Rider,” “Ashes of My Lovers,” and “Airboats & Cocaine.”

    NoCap Allman Betts Band Livestream Shows

    Monday, June 14 – From the famous Village Studios in Los Angeles, The Allman Betts Band will play a special seated, intimate acoustic show. Featuring songs from Down to the River, Bless Your Heart and some other gems. 

    Monday, June 21 – The Allman Betts Band will play their latest album Bless Your Heart in its entirety for the first time ever. Live from the famous Roxy Theatre on The Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. 

    Monday, June 28 – By very popular fan demand, The Allman Betts Band for the first time ever, will play an entire set of Allman Brothers Band songs. Live from the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, California. 

    Allman Betts Band on Tour

    May 27 | Florence, SC @ Francis Marion University PAC

    May 29 | Birmingham, AL @ Alabama Theatre

    May 30, | Pensacola, FL @ Saenger Theatre

    Jun 1 | Key West, FL @ Key West Theatre

    Jun 2 | Key West, FL @ Key West Theatre

    Jun 3 | Delray Beach, FL @ Old School Square

    Jun 4 | Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall

    Jun 5 | Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock

    Jun 6 | Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon

    Jun 9 | Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium   

    Jun 10 | Walhalla, SC @ Walhalla Performing Arts

    Jun 11 | Ashland, VA @ The Pavilion

    Jun 12 | Union Hall, VA @ The Coves

    Jun 13 | Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere

    Jun 15 | Vineland, NJ @ Landis Theatre

    Jun 18 | Swanzey, NH @ Monadnock Drive-In

    Jun 19 | Lafayette, NY @ Apple Valley Park

    Full touring schedule and up to date news can be found here. Tickets for the NoCap livestreams are available here. 

  • Caffe Lena to host America Sings’ “A Tribute to Langston Hughes”

    Opera Saratoga has introduced the fourth installment of their 2021 America Sings digital concert series in Saratoga Springs. On Friday, May 21, the series will return to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs for “A Tribute to Langston Hughes,” featuring baritone singer Justin Austin and pianist/composer Damien Sneed. Justin and Damien’s all Langston Hughes program will feature songs by Margaret Bonds, Robert Owens, Damien Sneed and Ricky Ian Gordon.

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    America Sings Flier photo courtesy of Opera Saratoga website

    America Sings is a concert series that amplifies the voices of BIPOC artists, who have historically been underrepresented on the concert stage. Each event will feature a wide array of classical, jazz and popular music from various performers.

    Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. One of the earliest innovators of jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. In addition to poetry, Hughes wrote plays and short stories, and collaborated with many composers.

    All concerts in Opera Saratoga’s America Sings series are livestreamed to the public for free, but viewers are encouraged to contribute through a virtual tip jar during each event. All “tips” made during each concert will be split equally between Opera Saratoga and the featured artists, providing support to artists who have been financially impacted by the shutdown of live performances across the country.

    The Langston Hughes tribute event will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. on Caffe Lena’s YouTube Channel and the Facebook pages of both Opera Saratoga and Caffè Lena. For livestream access and more information, check out the Opera Saratoga website.

  • Mockingbird Foundation Announces Three-Day Streaming Event to Celebrate 25 Years

    In celebration of their 25th year of providing music education to America’s youth, the all-volunteer Mockingbird Foundation has announced a free, three-day streaming event that features a host of musicians, educators, and other speakers. The Mockingbird Sessions will stream live on June 4, 5, and 6 on Fans.live in what will be a celebration of music, education and community.

    Thanks to the efforts of dozens of people and multiple studios, Mockingbird Sessions includes an impressive schedule of artists including never-before-seen combinations; a series of Masterclasses showcasing the artistic philosophies of various artists and instruments; video testimonials from past Mockingbird grantees; and more.

    Mockingbird Foundation

    Mockingbird Sessions includes artists such as Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, and Christian McBride in a once-in-a-lifetime quartet with harpist Mikalea Davis; The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio; The Yonder Mountain String Trio; Paul Hoffman (from Greensky Bluegrass); and many others in unique pairings and groups that were curated specifically for this event.

    Masterclasses will also be presented. These are se to showcase the artistic philosophies of various artists and instruments, like the bass panel featuring Reed Mathis, Karina Rykman, and Chris Wood and hosted by Dr. Stephanie Jenkins (noted host of the Phish Studies Conference in 2019). Testimonials by grantees will be sporadically shared during the weekend as well, and a limited edition print from artist Cory Rowe will also be available for purchase.

    The Mockingbird Foundation is an all-volunteer, fan-founded and managed 501c3 organization that has now been around since 1996. With the core goal of supporting music education for children, it has been operated entirely by fans, without any paid staff. The Foundation has now made 493 grants in all 50 states, totaling more than $1.8M. Funds for grants are obtained through generous donations from a loyal base of music fans, as well as through books, recordings, artwork, merchandise, and other special events.

  • Goose Fall Tour includes Two Terminal 5 shows

    Goose will make their return to New York City this Fall Tour for a pair of shows at Terminal 5 over October 8-9. These will mark Goose’s first public indoor shows in 568 days, the most recent being their sold-out performance at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in January 2020.

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    Goose at South Farms, Morris, CT – photo by Chad Anderson

    Goose will make September appearances at 4848 Festival in West Virginia, Bonnaroo in Tennessee, and stops over Halloween weekend at The State Theatre in Portland, ME over October 28 and 29, then at The Palladium in Worcester, MA from October 30-31. 

    Really fascinated to see the kind of energy we’re going to create with our fans this Fall. There’s really nothing like all being in the same room together, and it’s been so long, I have a feeling we’re going to see some really special nights…especially in all of these new places we’ve never played before.

    Peter Anpsach (vocals, guitar, keys)

    The band will migrate to uncharted territory in November, beginning with inaugural Atlanta shows at recently constructed venue The Eastern. After making their New Orleans debut at The Republic on November 9, Goose will touch down in Texas for the first time, playing four shows in Houston, Austin, and Dallas. Tour concludes in Denver at Mission Ballroom, the band’s largest venue to date. 

    With the exception of the Mission Ballroom shows, a limited number of tickets to each fall date are now available through a fan lottery running today through Wednesday, May 19th at 5 PM ET. Entrants will be notified by end of day on Wednesday, May 19th. 

    Pre-sale tickets for Goose Fall Tour dates, including Terminal 5 and most other shows, will be available on Thursday, May 20th at 10 AM venue local time using the code ‘STOCKS’. General on-sale commences this Friday, May 21st at 10 AM venue local time. 

    For the Mission Ballroom shows, lottery will run until 5 PM venue local time on Wednesday, May 26th, followed by a presale from 10 AM – 10 PM local time on Thursday, May 27th. General on-sale begins on Friday, May 28th at 10 AM venue local time. 

    For tickets, and more information, visit: goosetheband.com/tour 

  • Max Creek and The Mallett Brothers Band Arrive in Lake George this Summer

    On Saturday, June 12th, Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George will host an evening of music featuring Max Creek and special guests The Mallett Brothers Band.

    Max Creek celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. In those rare instances that a band reaches its fifth decade, it’s usually a result of stardom. It’s easy enough to keep things together when each member has a jet and techs on retainer and the world tour rolls around every few years. But that’s not how Max Creek has done it.

    In 50 years Max Creek has been small, big, regionally-huge, medium, and any other size one can think of; they’ve never graced the cover of Rolling Stone, but you’d be hard pressed to find a music fan in the Northeast that hadn’t heard of them.

    The Mallett Brothers Band are an independent rock band from Maine. With a busy tour schedule since forming in 2009, the groups has built a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds.

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    The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park is located at the southern end of historic Lake George. With panoramic views of “The Queen of American Lakes,” event-goers can also take advantage of all that Lake George has to offer in terms of activities and sight-seeing, all within a very short walk from the grounds.

    Tickets for Max Creek and The Mallett Brother Band in Lake George are on sale now and are sold in the pod format with a sectioned off area for each group. 

    Pod prices range from $175 – $225 based on location and are good for up to five people. Everyone sharing a pod must arrive to the event at the same time. Gates for the show open at 5:30pm, with music starting at 6:30pm.

    Preferred Parking is also available for an additional fee. It is located within 300′ of the event gates and includes 30 minutes early admission to the show. All members of a pod must arrive in one vehicle for Preferred Parking.

  • The Black Crowes “Shake Your Money Maker” Anniversary Tour to make 3 stops in New York

    The Black Crowes return this summer with rescheduled dates of their long-awaited Shake Your Money Maker 30th anniversary tour, joined by special guests, Dirty Honey. The Black Crowes long-time bass player Sven Pipien will be returning to the band as well for the tour. 

    The Black Crowes

    With their hard rock sound, southern influences, and general nontertiary they plan on performing in over 30 cities.  The Black Crowes have sold out shows around the world; had legendary guitarist Jimmy Page join as a member; got kicked off a tour with ZZ Top for insulting the sponsors; fought amongst themselves and against the rest of the world. In other words, they’ve done everything a legendary rock group should do.

    The Robinson Brothers, Chris and Rich, will front their classic 90s band, making three stop in New York State: September 14 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, September 17 at Jones Beach, and the tour closer at Bethel Woods PAC on September 25.

    Tickets are on sale now at TheBlackCrowes.com. All fans who purchased tickets for the previously announced 2020 dates will be honored for the 2021 shows.  All summer 2021 tour dates are below. 

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    SHAKE YOUR MONEYMAKER 2021 TOUR DATES

    July 20 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre

    July 21 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre

    July 24 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

    July 25 –Hartford, CT – The XFINITY Theatre

    July 28 – Burgettstown, PA – S&T Bank Music Park

    July 29 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre

    July 31 – St Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    August 1 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

    August 3 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    August 4 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Amphitheatre

    August 7 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    August 8 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre

    August 10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Amphitheatre

    August 11 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    August 14 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion

    August 15 – Austin, TX – Germania Amphitheatre

    August 18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    August 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum

    August 21 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

    August 22 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    August 25 – Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre

    August 26 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheatre

    August 29 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater

    August 30 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater

    September 4 – Atlanta, GA – Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood

    September 5 – Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    September 7 – West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre

    September 8– Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    September 10 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    September 11 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    September 14 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    September 15 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center

    September 17 – Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Theater

    September 18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    September 22 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    September 23 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion

    September 25 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods