NYS Music 202​2

Author: Abigail Baughan

  • Open Sky Arts Festival Returns in Lake Placid this August

    Open Sky Arts Festival returns for its second year at The Lake Placid Center for the Arts with a series of outdoor concerts running from August 11 to 14.

    Open Sky Arts Festival

    This year’s festival is a celebration with eight musical acts ready to bring audiences the best entertainment. Over the course of four days, attendees can enjoy the beautiful Lake Placid atmosphere, live music, food, and more.

    Open Sky Arts Festival brings a great lineup to its audiences this year – including various genres such as bluegrass, rock, pop, blues, and even a performance specifically intended for families. Just recently added to the lineup, The Hillbenders will kick off the festival on August 11 at 8:00 pm with tickets starting at $15.

    Open Sky Arts Festival
    The Hillbenders

    On Friday, August 12 at 7:00 pm, grammy-nominated artists Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins will take the stage. The two acts are known for their ‘90s hits such as “I Don’t Want to Wait” (Cole) and “As I Lay Me Down” (Hawkins).

    Saturday, August 13 brings four acts to The Lake Placid Center for the Arts. The lineup includes the family show The Secret Agency, The Larry Stephenson Band, Emmylou Harris, and finally The Spin Doctors at 8:00 pm. On August 14, Martin Sexton will close out the festival beginning at 2:00 pm.

    Emmylou Harris Photo Credit: Kat Villacorta

    Situated right in the historic Olympic village of Lake Placid, the LPCA provides programming, performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities for all visitors and residents of the area to enjoy. The LPCA was founded in 1972 and continues to this day to enrich, inspire, entertain, and educate the greater community. 

    Festivalgoers can purchase passes or individual tickets to the performances. Individual tickets range, starting from $15 to $75 and passes are $200 or $175 for LPCA members. For tickets and more information, visit the LPCA website, here.

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  • Career Day Release Two Singles From Upcoming Debut Album

    NYC-based trio Career Day returns with new music off of their upcoming debut album, Where We’ve Always Been, which is set to release on August 12.

    The first single called, “No Problem,” was released earlier this summer and is currently available on all streaming services via Old Press Records. The highly energetic metal track relies on powerful vocals, intense drumming, and electric guitar. The quick tempo and extreme sound bring the song to life.

    Career Day consists of members Desmond Zantua (vocals), Jacob Cutler (guitar), and Andrew Grossane on bass. Billy Mannino mixed and mastered the record, contributing to the band’s intense sound.  The sonic influences for the trio include Motion City Soundtrack, The Get Up Kids, and Braid, while the lyrics and messages behind the music rely heavily on Zantua’s life as an advocate and a Filipino-American.

    Much of this first track, “No Problem,” speaks to Zantua’s experiences and the importance of actual representation and social change. Via Instagram, the band shared, “this song goes out to everyone who has felt tokenized for their identity.” The hard-hitting lyrics, “the anthem of model minorities, Don’t want me heard; just seen” exemplifies this message.

    The newest single release after “No Problem,” called “A New Title,” dropped on Friday, July 8. The inspiration for the song came from the process of accepting and building a lasting love in an era where relationships are often fleeting. Many of the songs off the upcoming album, Where We’ve Always Been, discuss inequalities, injustices, and prejudices present in American society but this recent track brings another level of emotion to the EP. “A New Title” reminds listeners that no matter what is occurring in the world, there is something or someone to push us forward.

    The writing of both singles and the upcoming record began back at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. The group spent a lot of time crafting the songs that eventually made up the anticipated 10-track album. Career Day’s previous 2021 work, Pride Was Somewhere Else, touched on some dark and intrusive thinking with strong lyrics and concepts. The band builds upon their strengths with this next release but returns with an even more explosive sound.

    Listen to the band’s new music, “No Problem,” below.

  • Lexi Mariah Returns with “Queen of Broken Hearts” this August

    NYC-based pop artist Lexi Mariah returns with her upcoming single, “Queen of Broken Hearts,” coming to streaming services on August 3. Her energetic sound and carefully crafted storytelling combine into a catchy track worthy of high praise.

    Lexi Mariah cover art for Queen of Broken Hearts

    Produced by Kenny Cash and written by Mariah, “Queen of Broken Hearts” explores the ups and downs of relationships – how the people one trusts are not always who they seem. The track opens with an enticing guitar riff and vocal harmonies that pull you in and keep you hooked.

    Influenced by artists such as Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, Mariah explores her pop sound with engaging hooks and an upbeat and captivating chorus. The lyrics tell a story of a manipulative relationship, adding great depth to the underlying rhythm.

    Lately I just feel like relationships and even friendships are a gamble and you truly never know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Sometimes people in your life will ‘play fair’ and sometimes they won’t. They might try to avoid showing their true colors at first, but the truth eventually will always come through.

    – Lexi Mariah on “Queen of Broken Hearts”

    Over the course of the nearly three-minute track, Mariah builds her message with engaging drums, sassy and ethereal vocals, and the perfect mix of the pop and indie genres. If you are looking for a song to blast in the car with the windows down this summer, “Queen of Broken Hearts” is the perfect addition to your next mix.

    To anticipate the release of “Queen of Broken Hearts,” check out Mariah’s recent releases and take a look at her music video for her 2021 track, “Demons,” below. Fans of Mariah’s music can also find her on Instagram.

  • The Linda Announces “Summer on Central” Concert Series

    Beginning on August 6, The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, will hold free outdoor concerts every Saturday in August from 2 pm to 6 pm. The family-friendly “Summer on Central” music series will feature the talents of multiple local artists each day and is open to the public.

    On the first Saturday in August, R&B artist Kyla Silk will open the series at 2:30 pm. A Long Island native, Silk hopes her music encourages connection and light. Trio Super 400 will take the spotlight next, followed by Rock Voices Choir at 5:00 pm. Other artists who will join the series over the course of the month include Jordan Taylor Hill, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Girl Blue, North by North, and many more.

    Attendees of Summer on Central can also enjoy different foods and non-profit vendors. Guests are also welcome to bring their own lawn chairs to sit back and listen to the live performances. Should the weather not permit an outdoor concert, the rain site will be inside The Linda.

    The Linda opened in 2002 in Albany and serves as a performance center and recording studio. The restored 1926 building often holds programs, concerts, films, celebrations, and other activities to those in the Albany area. Thanks to the center’s fantastic acoustics, intimate setting, and commitment to the community, the venue is the perfect spot to hold events.

    For updates and more information, visit the Linda website. For the full list of the most current lineup, see below.

    August 6

    Kyla Silk, Super 400, and Rock Voices Choir 

    August 13

    Grape Juice, Jordan Taylor Hill, Reese Fulmer, and Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys 

    August 20

    Precious Metals, Sydney Worthley, O-Man and the Nite Trippers, and North by North 

    August 27

    Shortwave Radio, Pony in the Pancake, Girl Blue, and Side-B

  • Lincoln Hill Farms: An Historic Venue in the Finger Lakes

    With more than 95 acres of space for entertainment, Lincoln Hill Farms offers a music and event venue like no other. Situated just a few minutes from downtown Canandaigua, the spot is perfect for music, drinks, and food alongside beautiful scenery.

    Lincoln Hill Farms

    The idyllic property offers a great environment for celebrations, music, corporate and private events, weddings, and more. Originally settled by the Dewey Family over a hundred years ago, the space was transformed by local owner Brain Mastrosimone and opened to the public in 2019. From rows of picturesque sunflowers, a two-story silo bar, a food truck, and a rustic pavilion, the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. 

    Over the course of the year, the space holds multiple events for all attendees to enjoy, including music in front of the gorgeous Lincoln Hill Farms Hops Yard stage. The venue’s Summer concert series also began back in May with the Skycoasters kicking off the season. Other shows continue into the summer, including bluegrass septet Railroad Earth on July 28 and folk musician Trevor Hall on August 9, and more. In addition to Lincoln Hill Farms’ summer concert series, the venue will also host BrewFest 2022 on August 13 with headliner Tim Reynolds. 

    In addition to all the music entertainment opportunities at Lincoln Hill Farms, Sunday Fun Days occur every Sunday from 1 to 8 pm through August 28. The festivities include live music, free parking, and baby goat petting open to all ages. The venue also partners with nearby venue CMAC and offers shuttle rides when both spaces are hosting shows.

    Lincoln Hill Farms nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region offers multiple entertainment options for anyone to choose from. Throughout the season there is always something new and exciting happening in the space to explore and enjoy.

    Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs for any Lincoln Hill Farms event or concert and leashed friendly dogs are also permitted. For more information on all events, and to purchase tickets, visit the venue’s website.

  • Rochester Fringe Announces 2022 Lineup

    Back for its eleventh year, the annual Rochester Fringe Festival returns with more than 500 performances and events from September 13 to 24, 2022. The multi-genre, 12-day festival spans over 30 venues and offers music, comedy, dance, kids’ fringe, spoken word, film, and more scattered around the heart of Rochester.

    This year’s Rochester Fringe Festival boasts some incredible acts to bring all your entertainment needs. On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17, acrobats The Flying Españas will perform daring stunts set to live music from NYC band Mountain Girl. Also during that weekend, all the way from France, artist Juhyung Lee will premiere an immersive art collective experience.

    Other headliners include the vertical performers BANDALOOP on Sept. 23 and 24, who will use technology to dance along the side of the 21-story Five Star Plaza building as crowds can watch from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Fringe Street Beat will also be making an appearance on Sept. 24 at this year’s festival, with an all-styles of dance and break dancing competition. Additional headliners will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Photo credit: Erich Camping for Spiegeltent and BANDALOOP; provided photo for Cirque

    A new variety show called “Cirque du Fringe: Afterglow” will also premiere for 13 shows with an all-new cast. Matt Morgan and Heidi Brucker Morgan will star in their first return to Fringe since 2019 with an energetic and captivating performance. 

    Additionally, the annual hugely popular Silent Disco returns to the Spiegeltent for four late weekend nights. The festival introduced the disco back in 2013, and ever since it has been in high demand.

    More Fringe favorite events return this year, including Kids Day, Gospel Sunday, Pedestrian Drive-In, and more. The Spiegelgarden will also host the Theatre Bar, food trucks, games, and more entertainment options.

    Photo credit: Erich Camping for Spiegeltent and BANDALOOP; provided photo for Cirque

    After debuting in 2012, the Fringe festival has grown to become the largest multi-disciplinary festival in NY, and strives to offer a space for artists to showcase talents and for audiences to enjoy them.

    Over 125 of the 500+ shows are free, and tickets for the highly-anticipated festival are on sale now. More information, tickets, and additional lists of events can be found on the festival’s website.

  • Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce US Tour Dates with 6 Shows in NY

    Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will begin their 2023 US tour with 31 shows across the country including 6 shows in New York.

    The long-awaited tour marks the first time Springsteen and The E Street Band have toured together in the U.S. since 2016. This newest tour will launch in Florida on Feb. 1 and continue through April 14 with the finale in Newark, NJ.

    The NY part of the tour includes one-night stops at MVP Arena, Keybank Center, Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and two nights at UBS Arena in Belmont Park. UBS Arena is the only venue across the entire tour to host two nights on April 9 and 11. The state-of-the-art arena is designed to accommodate 19,000 people and previously showcased the talents of international stars such as Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, John Mayer, Eagles, and more.

    The most recent release from Springsteen and the E Street Band, Letter to You, debuted at No. 1 in eleven countries. The album also was the first time in decades that the group recorded live in decades. At almost an hour-long, Letter to You was recorded in 2019 at Springsteen’s NJ home studio.

    Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

    Springsteen and the E Street Band will tour across Europe from April to July 2023, after which more North American tour dates are expected to be announced for August. The U.S. tour is set to be a great success, as the 2016 River Tour was in the past.

    The members of the E Street Band include Roy Bittan (piano, synthesizer), Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocals), Patti Scialfa (guitar, vocals), Garry Tallent (bass guitar), Stevie Van Zandt (guitar, vocals), and Max Weinberg (drums), Soozie Tyrell (violin, guitar, vocals), Jake Clemons (saxophone), and Charlie Giordano on keyboards.

    The first of the ticket sales will begin on July 20, at 10 am local time, through Ticketmaster. The Springsteen and the E Street Band tour will also be utilizing Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, and fans can register now for the program through July 17 with more information available here. 

    For the full list of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour dates, see below.

    DateCityVenue
    FEB 1Tampa, FLAmalie Arena
    FEB 3Atlanta, GAState Farm Arena
    FEB 5Orlando, FLAmway Center
    FEB 7Hollywood, FLHard Rock Live
    FEB 10Dallas, TXAmerican Airlines Center
    FEB 14Houston, TXToyota Center*
    FEB 16Austin, TXMoody Center
    FEB 18Kansas City, MOT-Mobile Center
    FEB 21Tulsa, OKBOK Center
    FEB 25Portland, ORModa Center
    FEB 27Seattle, WAClimate Pledge Arena
    MAR 2Denver, COBall Arena
    MAR 5St. Paul, MNXcel Energy Center
    MAR 7Milwaukee, WIFiserv Forum
    MAR 9Columbus, OHNationwide Arena
    MAR 12Uncasville, CTMohegan Sun
    Mar 14Albany, NYMVP Arena
    MAR 16Philadelphia, PAWells Fargo Center*
    MAR 18State College, PABryce Jordan Center
    MAR 20Boston, MATD Garden
    Mar 23Buffalo, NYKeyBank Center
    MAR 25Greensboro, NCGreensboro Coliseum
    MAR 27Washington D.C.Capital One Arena
    MAR 29Detroit, MILittle Caesars Arena
    APR 1New York, NYMadison Square Garden
    APR 3Brooklyn, NYBarclays Center*
    APR 5Cleveland, OHRocket Mortgage FieldHouse*
    APR 7Baltimore, MDBaltimore Arena
    APR 9Belmont Park, NYUBS Arena
    APR 11Belmont Park, NYUBS Arena
    APR 14Newark, NJPrudential Center

  • Karine Hannah Releases Music Video For “Hysteria”

    On July 6, New York-based pop artist Karine Hannah released a new music video for her cover track, “Hysteria.”  The music video is powerfully simple, relying on Hannah’s compelling vocals and the song’s captivating lyrics rather than overly complex visuals.

    Karine Hannah in her music video

    Hannah’s music video and cover of “Hysteria” gives new life to Def Leppard’s title track from their 1987 album.  With bass, a higher-pitched piano riff, and reverberative piano chords, the end result of Hannah’s cover is ethereal. She revives the original song with wonderful vocals over top unique instrumentation and released the track earlier this summer.

    Hannah has been in the pop-music genre for years, catching her big break when her performance on a Canadian television show caught the attention of the international star Celine Dion. Hannah would later go on to perform at Dion’s wedding. Most recently, Karine Hannah has made a name for herself reimagining classic songs, covering beloved tracks in her own style.

    With vocal influences including Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holiday, and European artists she heard as a child, Hannah molded her inspirations into a sound that is entirely her own. It shows with this latest musical release and video.

    After signing a new management deal with Heart Songs Music Group in 2022, Hannah is currently working on the relaunch of her successful Barbara Streisand tribute tour. Take a listen to Karine Hannah’s reimagined version of “Hysteria” and the accompanying music video below.

  • The New York Coffee Festival Begins This Fall in NYC

    For the first time since 2019, The New York Coffee Festival will return to New York City from October 7 to 9 at the Metropolitan Pavillion.

    All coffee lovers can enjoy the event which will offer the best coffee, food, cocktails, live music, coffee exhibitors, art, and more. The festival will additionally host The Lab program, The Coffee Music Project, and The Coffee Art Project, all of which will showcase the creativity of people from NYC and beyond.

    The New York Coffee Festival will announce its The Coffee Music Project 2022 line-up in the near future, but previous lineups included the talents of American Idol finalist Kayln Marie, Hollie Rogers, Scott Krakoff, and more.

    The Coffee Music Project began in 2015 and helps showcase emerging songwriting talent in the London, New York, and Los Angeles music scenes. All genres are welcome, but performers must include original works and the project offers prizes for those who wish to build their careers in the industry.

    Other events and activities that attendees can enjoy at The New York Coffee Festival include an energetic barista tournament, live latte art, coffee-related independent films, and a complete sensory experience designed to expand one’s perception of flavor. This year’s festival will also be partnering with New York’s Best Barista competition where the winning contestant will have a chance to travel abroad.

    All of the profits raised from the New York Coffee Festival will be donated to Project Waterfall, which will partner with an NYC-based nonprofit called charity: water to deliver life-changing water projects in coffee-growing regions. 

    Early-bird tickets to the festival are now on sale online. For more information about the festival, and to see the 2022 lineup once it is announced, please visit: www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com

  • Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival Returns to Syracuse this July

    CNY Jazz and the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival return to Syracuse beginning in Clinton Square on July 29 and 30.

    Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival

    Sponsored by Berkshire Bank, the event marks the return of Syracuse Artsweek, which attracts over 66,000 people to downtown Syracuse every summer. The jazz festival will include a fantastic lineup of artists and multiple fine wines, foods, and other activities for crowds to enjoy. The event will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday and host a full program of entertainment from noon well into Saturday night.

    This is the 19th jazz festival we’ve presented downtown in 21 years, and we’re glad to be back to start our third decade of service to downtown Syracuse, given the huge impact the pandemic has had on the arts.

    Organizer and Founder of CNY Jazz, Larry Luttinger

    With three stages across Clinton Square, and multiple genres represented including jazz, the event will offer something for all festivalgoers to experience. Both days are jam-packed with talent: swing music with the Ricky Alexander Quintet, a Steely Dan tribute from drummer Jerry Marotta, powerhouse artist Camille Thurman, international star Raul Midón, and many more.

    Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival
    Singer, saxophonist, and flutist, Camille Thurman

    The festival is a great way for the entire community to come together, with other performances such as the CNY Jazz Youth Orchestra whose members stem from all over the city, and local school districts and colleges. The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival is a wonderful showcase of some of the amazing things downtown Syracuse has to offer.

    The Jazz & Wine Festival is one of the many great events happening downtown during Artsweek that brings together a diverse group of incredibly talented national and local artists. This festival in July and the Jazz in the City concert series have become staples of the arts scene in our community.

    Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh
    Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival
    Jerry Marotta and his ”Reelin’ in the Years” Steely Dan tribute. Photo credit: Mark Steinberg

    For the complete list of performances and schedules, see below. For more information and the complete list of wines available at the event, click here.

    Friday, July 29

    Main Stage

    6:30 pm Ricky Alexander Quintet

    8:15 pm Camille Thurman

    10:00 pm Jerry Marotta’s Reelin’ In The Years

    B WAER Mardi Gras Pavilion

    5:00 pm Nick DiMaria & the CNY Jazz Alumni Jam

    7:30 pm Nick DiMaria & the CNY Jazz Alumni Jam

    9:15 pm Nick DiMaria & the CNY Jazz Alumni Jam

    C WAR World Beat Pavilion

    5:00 pm Michael Houston, Sam Wynn & Friends

    7:30 pm Michael Houston, Sam Wynn & Friends

    9:15 pm Michael Houston, Sam Wynn & Friends

    Saturday, July 30

    Main Stage

    Noon CNY Jazz Youth Orchestra

    1:30 pm Mike Passarelli Trio with Ally Rexine

    3:00 pm Brig Juice Min-Corps

    4:00 pm Easy Money Big Band

    6:30 pm Lamb, Mack, & Sorgen Trio

    8:15 pm Raul Midón

    10:00 pm Jackiem Joyner

    B WAR Mardi Gras Pavilion

    5:00 pm Grupo Pagán with Jerry More

    7:30 pm Grupo Pagán with Jerry More

    9:15 pm Grupo Pagán with Jerry More

    C WAR World Beat Pavilion

    5:00 pm Sophistafunk

    7:30 pm Sophistafunk

    9:15 pm Sophistafunk