Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist, Burna Boy, is on the verge of making history with the announcement of his one-night only show at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. Set for April 28, 2022, the performance will see the “African Giant” singer become the first Nigerian artist the headline the iconic venue.
One Night in Space Follows several sold-out performances by Burna Boy at some of the world’s most renowned arenas and music festivals. As part of his 2021 Space Drift tour, Burna Boy has performed in front sold-out crowds at LA’s The Hollywood Bowl, he delivered electrifying performances at the 2021 Global Citizen Festival and The Governor’s Ball, as well as sold out international shows at London’s O2 Arena, Paris’ Accor Arena, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and more venues around the globe.
Burna Boy is also on a musical high as his last two projects, 2019’s Grammy-nominated African Giant and 2020’s Grammy-winningTwice as Tall, have seen him go from a star within the afrobeats community to a legitimate mainstream headliner. While he hasn’t released a body of work in 2021 after releasing projects in consecutive years, he has kept his sound in circulation, collaborating with several diverse and well-known artists. 2021 saw him on the records “I Feel It” with Jon Bellion; “Want It All” featuring Polo G, “Question” ft Don Jazzy, and “Rotate” with Becky G, which featured in Pepsi’s global football campaign “Music Keeps Us Fizzing.” The African Giant also allied with Justin Bieber on the 8x Grammy-nominated album, Justice, and with 9-time Grammy-nominee Sia for “Hey Boy.”
Tickets for One Night in Space will go on sale to the general public at 12pm ET on Friday, December 17th at Ticketmaster.com.
Binghamton is bringing the heat this summer with several live concerts and other events planned. This summer’s lineup includes Wheelhouse, Wreckless Marci, and much more!
Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, NY, which will host several concerts this summer.
The city of Binghamton is jam-packed with fun musical events this summer, most importantly their Broome Bands Together concert series that began in July. Upcoming concerts include Wheelhouse on August 10, and Wreckless Marci on August 17. The events will be held at Otsiningo Park in the Town of Dickenson from 6pm – 8pm and all those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
In addition to the Broome Bands Together series, Binghamton will host the Harper Stantz Rec Park Music Fest on Sunday, August 8. The festival features local and regional musical acts and is a great event for music lovers of all ages. The event takes place in the historic recreation park in Binghamton and offers many fun activities besides music, making it a fabulous way for families to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. This year’s performances will be mostly bluegrass and Americana, with some reggae mixed in as well.
Binghamton Recreation Park
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra also has some exciting performances coming up. On August 14, Trio Pastoral will be performing as a part of the Summer Chamber Music series. On August 21, BPO’s Summer Chamber Music series will conclude with a lively performance featuring Unanimous Four, a greatly admired mixed ensemble.
The action continues in Binghamton with Porch Fest, one of the community’s most highly anticipated events, on August 29. Porch Fest is a collaborative celebration of cultures, combined with nonstop dancing and live music.
Binghamton Porch Fest
You surely do not want to miss out on all that Binghamton has to offer this summer. The lineup of events is as follows:
August 8th: Harper Stantz Rec Park Music Fest, 1-9pm, Recreation Park
August 10th: Wheelhouse, 6-8pm, Otsiningo Park
August 14th: BPO with Trio Pastoral, 5pm, Salvation Temple
August 17th: Wreckless Marci, 6-8pm, Otsiningo Park
August 21st: BPO with Unanimous Four, 5pm, Centenary-Chenango United Methodist Church
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
The village of Colonie, located just north of Albany, has been running an outdoor concert series sure to be fun for the whole family.
The series kicked off on July 8 and runs every Thursday from 6-8 PM. Shows are held at the Crossings of Colonie, which was named the Capital Region’s #1 Best Park in 2018. The Crossings is over 130 acres and features scenic walking and biking trails, a tranquil pond, playgrounds for the kids, and grassy meadows for picnics or other gatherings.
Admission to the concert series is free. Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and of course, their favorite dance partners.
Colonie is the most populous suburb of Albany, with more than 83,000 residents, so it is no surprise the village has much to offer. Whether it be the bustling farmers’ market (also held in the Crossings) or extensive shopping at the nearby Colonie Center mall, there are countless options for summertime entertainment. Colonie also has a strong music and arts scene, evidenced not only by the concert series but also by the numerous galleries and art shows across town.
The Thursday concerts are rain or shine in the Crossings Park gazebo. For more information contact Laura Archambault (518-783-2760, ext. 2101 or ArchambaultL@colonie.org). The full lineup is listed below.
The iconic Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg is back, opening its doors to the public on September 8. The venue also announced an eclectic lineup of over 50 shows, including some dates rescheduled from pandemic cancellations.
To kick-off the re-opening, Brooklyn Bowl is hosting a performance from the reggae outfit, The Wailers, with special guest SunDub, presented by Pacifico. There is truly something for everyone in this new lineup. Fan favorites include Drive-By Truckers, The New Mastersounds, TAUK, moe., and so many more. All tickets will be available for purchase on the Brooklyn Bowl website. The full lineup can be found below.
After getting through the past year in New York City, we’re all ravenous for outstanding live music and a communal experience – not to mention some beer and a little bowling.
Charley Ryan, co-founder
Located in Williamsburg’s beautiful, 19th-century Hecla Iron Works building, Brooklyn Bowl has cemented its status as a world famous venue. Over the years, Brooklyn Bowl has hosted countless memorable performances from artists like Guns N’ Roses, The Roots, Lauren Hill, and Elvis Costello, as well as socially conscious gatherings like voter registration drives. It was even ranked the #1 busiest club in NYC, proving to be a great spot for a lively night out. True to its name, Brooklyn Bowl features 16 lanes of bowling, complete with a bar featuring locally crafted beers and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group and special events.
Brooklyn Bowl’s superlative, wide-ranging lineup has something for everyone, and we can’t wait to give our fans the magic feeling that only a live show can give.
Peter Shapiro, co-founder
Photo by Marc Millman/NY Post
BROOKLYN BOWL FALL 2021 AND SPRING 2022 LINE-UP:
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Wed, Sept 8 — Pacifico Presents: The Wailers (SunDub)
Intrepid Travelers are all about creating fun and eclectic musical journeys for audiences to enjoy. In exciting news, the Buffalo based sextet has announced new summer shows, including the fifth annual edition of IT Fest.
(L-R): Jon Fohl, Brian Calisto, Zak Beutel, Ellen Pieroni, Adam Bronstein, Donny Frauenhofer
As in previous years, IT Fest V will be held at The “G” Lodge in Hannibal, NY, near Oswego. Last year’s IT Fest was luckily able to proceed with a very limited audience due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year, the two day festival runs on August 6 and 7 and is sure to be a great time, complete with overnight camping and plenty of food options. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Throughout the pandemic, IT have been live streaming performances on Facebook for the first three Tuesdays of each month in a series called “Funnel Down Stream”. These streams have been a great way for the band to share new music and connect with fans, something they undeniably hold dear.
Treating each live show as a journey with the audience rather than a performance, Intrepid Travelers pride themselves on a form of focused, collective expression that showcases a medium where cerebral musicianship meets heartfelt, soulful songwriting.
Intrepid Travelers Bio
IT’s latest releases were two new singles, “You Gotta Work” and “Up To You”, both of which pair jazzy instrumentation with a jam band feel. They also shared a submission to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest last month.
The rest of the summer will certainly be busy for IT as they make several stops around New York. A full list of the band’s summer shows is below, including links to their respective Facebook event pages.
Soul and R&B songstress Erykah Badu has announced rescheduled dates for her Fall Tour.
Photo by Erik Carter
JamBands.com announced Badu’s new dates, which include a show at the iconic Radio City Music Hall on September 30. Badu will also make several appearances on the festival circuit, performing at H.E.R.’s Lights On Festival, ACL Fest, and Pitchfork Festival. All tour dates are listed below.
Badu’s last official musical project was her But You Caint Use My Phone mixtape, released in 2015. The mixtape received critical praise and Badu has since stated that she is in the process of creating her sixth studio album.
Badu also opened an online store, Badu World Market, in February of 2020. Along with selling merchandise, Badu World Market highlights smaller creatives and compiles videos and streamed performances through “Badu TV”.
Badu’s performance at Radio City will be one of the landmark venue’s first shows since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in New York. Other names coming to Radio City this August and September include Gabriel Iglesias, Quinn XCII and Devo. Tickets for Badu go on sale Friday (7/9) at 10 AM.
Erykah Badu Tour Dates
Sept. 3 – Dallas, TX – Riverfront Jazz Festival
Sept. 10 – Louisville, KY – Great Lawn at Waterfront Park
Sept. 11 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sept. 12 – Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Festival
Sept. 18 & 19 – Concord, CA – Lights On Festival
Sept. 30 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Oct. 1-3 – Austin, TX – ACL Festival
Oct. 8-10 – Austin, TX – ACL Festival
Oct. 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Indiana Farmers Coliseum
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.
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.
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
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)
Starting September 30th, Tedeschi Trucks Band will hold their first of seven shows at the Beacon Theatre to celebrate 10 years of performing. These NYC shows will be the band’s first performances since February 2020.
We’re thrilled to welcome Tedeschi Trucks Band back to The Beacon this fall with seven shows and to celebrate their 10th anniversary performing at the legendary theater. It is such a testament to the strength of Tedeschi Trucks Band’s connection to their audience that they can make this dual city residency a reality. These shows are another example of the unique, world-class entertainment options MSG Entertainment is able to offer with venues that span from intimate theaters such as The Beacon to The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden.
Darren Pfeffer, executive vice president, live, MSG Entertainment.
The band’s multi-year, dual-city residency with The Beacon Theatre has been highly successful in years prior, and this year is even more important as it is their 10th. The Beacon residency offers the talented 12-member group an opportunity to explore an especially large range of musical territory – often exceeding 100 different songs throughout the run. Guest sit-ins have also made the residency special.
Recent years have featured surprise appearances by Trey Anastasio, Nels Cline, Ravi Coltrane, Luther Dickinson,Amy Helm, Norah Jones, Eric Krasno, Robert Randolph, and Joss Stone, among others. While legacy acts such as the Allman Brothers Band and Steely Dan made the Beacon Theatre their home for multi-night performances, Tedeschi Trucks Band represents the next generation, pushing the envelope nightly with a loyal fanbase that looks forward each year to their run at the iconic venue.
Woodstock’s Tony and Pete Levin bring their Levin Brothers Vaccinating Rhythm tour to the Bearsville Theater on June 26, 2021, as part of a select tour of shows. The duo was founded by Pete and Tony Levin in 2013, after 5 decades of performing and recording with the titans of music in jazz, fusion, rock, pop, and world music.Now, they are set to tour New York alongside an outstanding supporting jazz lineup at the Bearsville Theater.
After guesting on each other’s projects, the Levin Brothers finally decided to create their own jazz band. To date, the Levin Brothers have released 2 albums – the self-titled first album in 2014, and the follow-up live album Special Delivery in 2017. The band has toured all over the USA, Mexico, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Japan.
Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Tony Levin, one of the most recorded bassists in the history of music, has become bass and Chapman Stick voice for Peter Gabriel and King Crimson. He has played on notable recordings for icons John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Carly Simon, Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, and Chuck Mangione. Currently, tours and records with Stick Men, Levin Brothers, King Crimson, and Peter Gabriel.
After graduating from the Julliard School, Pete Levin became a synthesizer specialist among New York City recording studio scene. Over the years, he has graced hundreds of jazz and pop recordings, performing with many artists including the following: Gil Evans, Jimmy Giuffre, David Sanborn, Annie Lennox, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Lenny White, and Paul Simon.
A veteran of the New York Jazz scene, Jeff ‘Siege’ Siegel has become a who’s-who of jazz artists. A member of Sir Roland Hanna’s Trio from 1994 to 1999, he has performed and recorded with jazz legends including Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Lee Shaw, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Helen Merrill, and Mose Allison.
Additionally, contemporary Jazz guitarist Jeff Ciampa has recorded and toured with some of the most well-known jazz, pop, and rock stars, including the following: Harry Belafonte, Jon Lucien, Dave Matthews, Mark Egan, Bill Evans, Al MacDowell, Ornette Coleman, Lew Soloff, and Lenny White.
All tickets are $50 General Admission in advance and $55.00 general admission at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM ET and the show begins at 8:00 PM ET. For tickets, visit www.bearsvilletheater.com
Bearsville Theater’s Jazz Brunch lineup
For the finest jazz, food, and drink in the Catskills, experience the Bearsville Theater’s Jazz Brunch every Sunday through Labor Day with the following artists:
6/20 – Pete Levin 6/27 – Christine and Elliott Spero 7/04 – The Peter Einhorn Trio 7/11 – Elliott Spero 7/18 – Chris Milletari 7/25 – Ken McGloin and Jim Curtain 8/01 – The Peter Eiinhorn Trio 8/8 – Pete Levin 8/15 – Marrotta Trio 8/22 – Baron Raymonde and Bennett Hiscox 8/29 – Perry Beekman 9/05 – The Peter Einhorn Trio
