Author: Haylee Farrell

  • The Rock and Roll Playhouse Father’s Day and Juneteenth Celebration

    The classic family concert series where kids and parents can rock out to the classics, The Rock and Roll Playhouse celebrates a special run of shows in celebration of fathers. This concert takes place June 18 and 19 on Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend, hosting 19 concerts nationwide of the music of Bob Marley for Kids. This will be the playhouse’s biggest show return since the pandemic. 

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse’s goal is to introduce the next generation to timeless classics while providing kids with early music exposure and encouraging creativities. The Playhouse was founded in 2013 at its flagship venue Brooklyn Bowl by Peter Shapiro, entrepreneur and co-owner of the Bowl and owner of The Capitol Theatre, and Amy Striem, a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher. 

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse Father's Day

    The Playhouse was designed to create an experience live music to bring families together, along with an experience in historic venues. This project continues to unite families through music with hundreds of unforgettable shows nationwide. A portion of the weekend’s sales will be donated to the Preservation Hall Foundation.  

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse has established itself as the premier family-friendly national concert series and we are thrilled to welcome them to The Troubadour for their LA debut. Their incredible band will introduce the next generation to Bob Marley, spreading his messages of love, peace, freedom and unity, as we celebrate both Juneteenth and Father’s Day

    Jordan Anderson, Talent Buyer for the Troubadour.

    Rock and Roll Playhouse Fathers Day and Juneteenth Weekend Schedule: 

    6/18     Industry City                  Aretha Franklin             Brooklyn, NY  

    6/18     Helena Amphitheater    Rock and Roll for Kids  Helena, AL  

    6/18     Hard Rock Live             Bob Marley                   Orlando, FL 

    6/19     Bluebird Theater           Bob Marley                   Denver, CO  

    6/19     Music Farm                   Bob Marley                  Charleston, SC  

    6/19     Garcia’s                         Bob Marley                  Port Chester, NY  

    6/19     Funky Biscuit                Bob Marley                   Boca Raton, FL 

    6/19     High Noon Saloon        Bob Marley                   Madison, WI  

    6/19     White Eagle Hall           Bob Marley                  Jersey City, NJ  

    6/19     Mohawk                        Bob Marley                   Austin, TX  

    6/19     Brooklyn Bowl              Bob Marley                   Philadelphia, PA  

    6/19     Brooklyn Bowl              Bob Marley                   Brooklyn, NY  

    6/19     Troubadour                  Bob Marley                   Los Angeles, CA  

    6/19     Thalia Hall                    Bob Marley                  Chicago, IL  

    6/19     Terminal West              Bob Marley                  Atlanta, GA  

    6/19     The Guild                     Bob Marley                  Menlo Park, CA  

    6/19     Brooklyn Bowl             Bob Marley                   Nashville, TN  

    6/19     Grey Eagle                  Bob Marley                  Asheville, NC  

    6/19     The Sinclair                 Bob Marley                  Boston, MA 

    For tickets and more information, visit the link here.

  • Westport’s Ballard Park Summer 2022 Concert Series Announced

    Ballard Park, located in the heart of historic Westport on Lake Champlain, has just announced their summer 2022 concert series. This summer’s concerts at Westport, New York’s Ballard Park will take place on Thursdays at 7 PM, from July 7th to August 18th.

    Ballard Park Summer 2022 Concert Series Announcement

    Come enjoy a beautiful, outdoor summer evening listening to some of the finest musicians in New England and the Adirondacks. You won’t want to miss the beautiful view of this park either.

    Ballard Park was once the location of the infamous Westport Inn, a grand hotel of the Adirondacks and a focal point of Westport summer life. Though demolished in 1967, the property was purchased by Anne Ballard (“Petey”) Cerf, a long-time summer resident.

    Westport Inn 1893

    Through her visionary philanthropy, Ballard Park was established in 1989, named in honor of her parents. Ballard Park serves as a park in the Adirondacks with lake and beach access, a summer concert series, and skating rink, that is open to all. 

    Westport Inn Demolition 1967

    The summer series concerts are free to all, with open seating on a grassy hillside overlooking the Pavilion and Lake Champlain, with the Green Mountains of Vermont beyond. Blankets or low chairs are recommended, picnicking is encouraged but there will also be food available for purchase.

    Ballard Park Swiming Westport NY.jpg

    The series kicks off on Thursday, July 7 with Mile 12. Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broad landscape on their newest album, City on a Hill. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. City on a Hill follows significant recognition from the bluegrass community, including three IBMA Momentum Awards. 

    Ballard Park Summer Concert Series lineup

    July 7th Mile 12, a Boston-based bluegrass band 

    July 14th Will Patton Ensemble, with Will Patton on mandolin and a musical world tour

    July 21st HEARD World Music—vibrant, danceable music with a strong African beat 

    July 28th Ray Vega—Vermont’s master of jazz 

    August 4th Meadowmount School of Music, Petey Cerf Memorial Concert — strings students from Westport’s renowned summer camp 

    August 11th Cricket Blue—Vermont-based folk/indie group makes magic with cellos and voice 

    August 18th Big Hat, No Cattle—a hoe-down on the hillside with this upbeat cowboy Western swing group 

    For more information about upcoming concerts at this historic place, visit here.

  • Austin and the In-Laws Release Songs From the Woodshed

    North Country’s premier post-outlaw country band, Austin and the In-Laws, have just released their newest album titled “Songs From the Woodshed.” The album just came out on May 10th, giving their audience original tunes of cold weather country delivered in our signature post-outlaw style. They will be coming to play in Plattsburgh on June 24th, at Elf’s Farm Winery 5:00pm.

    Austin and the In-Laws Release Songs From the Woodshed

    The band is formerly known as “Cash Journey,” due to their covers of the classic outlaw country style music by Johnny Cash. If you want an evening of country classics and original tunes, be sure to check out the upcoming show dates from the In-Laws. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXMopxSHi1o

    Regardless of their covers of Johnny Cash’s infamous songs, the band has just released their first original album. The band produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered all the songs on this album. Check out these five new original tunes in the classic outlaw country style. 

    The band is made up of four talented members including Austin Petrashune (Vocals, guitar, piano), Matt Hall (Drums), Ann Petrashune (Bass), and Reggie Duncan (Pedal steel guitar on Dark As Dusk). They are often seen on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and more covering Johnny Cash’s infamous songs like “I Walk The Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” 

    Upcoming shows 

    June 17th, 6:00 pm, Austin and the In-Laws in Keeseville

    June 24th, 5:00 pm, Austin and the In-Laws at Elf’s! in Plattsburgh 

    July 9th, 4:30 pm, Austin Petrashune plays the music of Austin and the In-Laws in Bloomingdale 


    You can find lyrics, upcoming shows on their Bandcamp page linked here.

    For more information, click the link here.

  • Back to Yours Release “MONSTER” Single

    NYC based indie sensations, Back to Yours, have released their highly anticipated single “MONSTER,” which came to Spotify on April 22nd. This is the first single off of their sophomore album, It’s Dangerous at Home, the band’s second full-length album which is scheduled for release this fall. Additionally, the band will be releasing two more singles coming this later this summer.

    “MONSTER” is a catchy headbanger, consisting of pop and hard rock influences. Because of it’s up-tempo pace, the song was written from the perspective of someone being chased by their sleep paralysis demon. By blending the unique euphonious music taste of each band member, Back to Yours produces warm, nostalgic, and accessible indie rock with a range of genre-spanning influences.

    Back to Yours Released MONSTER Single

    This upcoming a five-piece indie-rock group began playing together in the Spring of 2019, right when the pandemic started. Consisting of Aiden Jones (bass), Bryce Kassalow (vocals, guitar), Daniel Luttway (vocals, keys), Jiaan Mansuri (drums), and Tommy Levin (guitar). Originally meeting at Georgetown University sophomore year, the boys would go on to preform Beatles covers for their locals. This quickly turned into sold out performances all along the East Coast.

    Back to Yours Released MONSTER Single

    The boys ended up graduating remotely, and have managed to stay together to create, perform, and publish music regardless of the Covid pandemic. Despite all of the challenges they’ve overcome, Back to Yours will be having a big NYC show at the Bowery Ballroom on June 10th. You won’t want to miss the newer direction the band has taken in order to evolve with the constantly changing indie-alternative scene.

    For more information about Back to Yours and their upcoming shows, please visit the link here

    Their latest single “MONSTER” is available for download on Spotify, Bandcamp, and more. In check out this catchy headbanger, click the link here.

  • Revisit: American Classical Orchestra Presents “The Chaconne Project” At Harlem Parish

    Revisit: American Classical Orchestra (ACO) returns to the Harlem Parish performing The Chaconne Project directed by ACO founder Thomas Crawford on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm.

    Revisit: American Classical Orchestra Presents "The Chaconne Project" At Harlem Parish
    Photo credits: American Classical Orchestra with Guadalupe Peraza performing The Chaconne Project, Nov. 2020 at Harlem Parish, courtesy of ACO.

    The production features a Chamber ensemble of Orchestra members and Mexican mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Peraza in a lively program of Baroque repertoire featuring the chaconne, a musical genre that began as bawdy 16th-century dances in Spanish culture. The chamber concert was initially scheduled for February 3, but was postponed due to the Omicron variant.

    Revisit: American Classical Orchestra Presents "The Chaconne Project" At Harlem Parish

    American Classical Orchestra was founded in 1984 as the Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy. Later on, renamed the American Classical Orchestra in 1999. After some time, Founder Thomas Crawford established its new and permanent home in New York City in 2005. Because they only preform music from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century, their mission is to present the music as the composers might have heard it in their time. By using certain instruments and techniques, the American Classical Orchestra is “supremely skilled musicians” (Theater Scene) have won critical praise for its recordings, educational programs, and concerts.

    Thomas Crawford, is highly skilled in historically accurate performance styles in Baroque, Classical, and Early Romantic music. Throughout his life he has founded two Connecticut orchestras: the Fairfield Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy. A passionate activist determined to bring the beauty of period music to a wider audience, Mr. Crawford’s educational activities with the Orchestra received a Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth award from the National Endowment for the Arts, recognizing the ACO’s dynamic music outreach to New York City schoolchildren. A Pennsylvania native, he holds degrees in organ performance and composition from the Eastman School of Music and Columbia University.

    Photo credits: American Classical Orchestra with Guadalupe Peraza performing The Chaconne Project, Nov. 2020 at Harlem Parish, courtesy of ACO.

    The show, Revisit: The Chaconne Projectwas filmed at Harlem Parish. The use of harmonies create 10 vibrant examples of chaconne, a genre of music categorized by its repeating bass line. The director, Thomas Crawford, leads the audience through an aroma of musical instruments compromised through strings, voice and percussion. Revisit will showcase Guadalupe Peraza, who appeared as featured soloist with the New York Virtuoso Singers and at the majestic Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris in Mexico City. 

    Tickets, priced at $35 and $55, are available at aconyc.org or by calling American Classical Orchestra at (212) 362-2727. Ticket holders will need to follow the venue’s guidelines and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter the building. The show will begin on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm, Harlem Parish, 258 W 118th St.

  • The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2022-2023 Season

    Broome County‘s only professional symphony orchestra, The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2022-2023 Concert Season which will run from September 2022 through May 2023. Under the direction of Maestro Daniel Hege, the season includes four Classical and four Pops concerts.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces its 2022-2023 Season

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will kick off the 2022-2023 Season with “American Journey,” a concert exploring classical music of the Americas. he show will start on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. Additionally, the show will include Seven O’Clock Shout, a 2020 tribute to healthcare workers by contemporary composer Valerie Coleman, and more. 

    The symphony continues Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm with the performance of “Walking Distance.” This unique performance features songs from beloved Binghamton-based Twilight Zone episode. Thus, the show will take place at the Helen Foley Theatre at Binghamton High School.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces its 2022-2023 Season

    The next show “Green Places” takes place on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. This show features one of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s airy Novelettes, contemporary composer Gary Schocker’s lighthearted Green Places. Additionally, featuring flute soloist Karen Bogardus, and more.

    The Philharmonic’s holiday concert, “Winter Wonderland,” will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 3pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. This show includes music from holiday hits including The Polar Express, Home Alone, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The program will also feature a visit from Santa, a holiday singalong, and the classic British animated film, The Snowman

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces its 2022-2023 Season

    Lastly, the Philharmonic will conclude its 67th Season with “May the Fourth Be With You.” The show will take place on Thursday, May 4 at 7:30pm at the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. This is an exciting program to celebrate the Star Wars saga with John Williams’ legendary symphonic music.

    Ticket Information

    Lastly, subscriptions are on sale now. Subscribers can save 10-15% on tickets, while also avoiding ticketing fees, receiving concierge service, and qualifying for special subscriber benefits. For more information, contact the Binghamton Philharmonic box office at 607-723-3931 or visit the link here

  • Manilow: Hits 2022 Tour Announced For August

    Grammy award winner and music Icon Barry Manilow has just announced a special six show arena tour, Manilow: Hits 2022. Manilow’s tour is taking place this August with special guest David Koz.

    Barry Manilow Engagement Arena Tour 2022

    Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Barry Manilow is one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. Some of his hit recordings include “Could It Be Magic,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana.” 

    The show will be located at the UBS Arena  at Belmont Park, a place located in Queens that was made for music and built for hockey. The $1.1 billion multi-purpose, state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Genesis and TWICE.  

    He’s had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits. Manilow is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all-time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. Growing up in a lower-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, Barry made a name for himself. His abilities made him a famous American pop singer and songwriter who specialized in elaborately orchestrated romantic ballads. Thus, winning him a wide audience in the 1970s. 

    MANILOW: HITS 2022 TOUR DATES:  

    Thu Aug 04 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 

    Fri Aug 05 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 

    Sat Aug 06 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

    Fri Aug 12 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center 

    Sat Aug 13 – Providence, RI – Dunkin’ Donuts Center 

    Sun Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, May 13th at 11AM on Ticketmaster. For more information and to buy tickets, click the link here.  

  • Hearing Aide: Jake Huffman’s Debut EP “Adderall & Whiskey”

    Jake Huffman’s debut EP Adderall & Whiskey was released in April 2022. Huffman views the release of this EP as one of his proudest triumphs as an artist, with each song written about a different moment from his past and arranged chronologically.

    As stated in an interview with NYS Music, Adderall & Whiskey is inspired by his early 20’s. Lyrically, he writes about the story of the rise and fall of love along with experiencing life in a rock band. Two songs – “Giving it a Try” and “Just a Little More” – preview the intensity of Huffman’s newest project.

    Debut EP "Adderall & Whiskey" By Jake Huffman

    As mentioned in a profile in Relix, Huffman said, “Over the last few years, mostly in isolation, I was forced to look inward and found creative inspiration in the process.  I always tell aspiring songwriters that the best songs are honest, simple and specific. “Giving it a Try” is my way of practicing what I preach.  I took my own emotional arc of living with so much uncertainty in the world and produced and engineered the song myself from my home studio.”

    Jake releases his first solo song “Giving It A Try,” a preview of his full EP

    The two songs “Giving “it a Try” and “Just a Little More” are two emotional yet comforting pieces. Huffman goes from drums to keys to guitar all while communicating to an audience with deeply personal lyrics and stony vocals. Jake has managed to create a sound with the uniqueness of Arcade Fire, the drive of Tom Petty, and the honesty of Death Cab For Cutie

    Tour dates: 

    May 19 – State House, New Haven CT 
    May 20 – Mercury Lounge, NYC 
    June 24 – Richmond VA, Richmond Music Hall 
    June 25 – Washington DC, Pearl Street Warehouse 
    August 26 – Burlington VT, Foam Brewers  

    Get tickets for the Mercury Lounge show on May 20th here, located on the Lower East Side of NYC

  • BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 44th Lineup Summer 2022

    Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution, BRIC, announced its festival lineup for this summer’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2022, taking place from Wednesday, June 8th through Saturday, August 6th.

    This year’s lineup features artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, Kamasi Washington, Vic Mensa, and more to who will perform at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park.

    BRIC celebrate Brooklyn 2022

    For the past 44 years, this festival presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks has been the summer-long outdoor concert. BRIC celebrates talent spanning global music icons to chart-topping indie bands, including benefit concerts, family days, and movie nights.  

    “This summer is about being together – the power of gathering in this moment of human history,” said Diane Eber, Executive Producer of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! “Artists can show us the way to heal through creative expression and there’s no better place to experience that than the Bandshell. We are so honored to bring another season of magic to our communities at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!” 

    It wouldn’t be summer in Prospect Park without the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at the Lena Horne Bandshell. This festival brings a wide range of free music and family programming to Prospect Park, and gives Brooklyn’s diverse community a chance to come together—we’re excited for the season to begin.

    James Snow, Prospect Park Alliance Interim President

    BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2022 will also offer a movie night featuring the iconic 1980 musical film Fame, which follows the lives and hardships of the faculty and staff at the (fictitious) New York City High School for the Performing Arts. This season will also feature an evening dedicated to dance with Ragamala Dance Company, showcasing a performance of Sacred Earth. This iconic group draws their inspiration from South Indian American artists and uses multi-disciplinary dance works to epitomize intercultural and immigrant narratives that evoke a shared sense of humanity.  

    BRIC celebrate Brooklyn! 2022 Season Lineup 

    Opening Night: Kamasi Washington | Ravyn Lenae | DJ Reborn 
    Wednesday, June 8, 2022 

    Maxi Priest | Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra 
    Saturday, June 11, 2022 

    Benefit Concert: Phoebe Bridgers 
    Tuesday, June 14, 2022 

    Benefit Concert: Phoebe Bridgers 
    Wednesday, June 15, 2022 

    Benefit Concert: Davido 
    Thursday, June 16, 2022 

    BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! meets NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 
    Saturday, June 18, 2022 

    Juneteenth UNITYFEST 2022 
    Sunday, June 19, 2022 

    Fonseca | La Cumbiamba eNeYé 
    Friday, June 24, 2022 

    Family Show: Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique En Cirque | Natu Camara 
    Saturday, June 25, 2022 

    Vic Mensa | aja monet 
    Friday, July 8, 2022 

    Crumb | Slauson Malone 1 
    Saturday, July 9, 2022 

    Kronos Quartet & Sam Green: A Thousand Thoughts | Roomful of Teeth 
    Thursday, July 14, 2022 

    Chicano Batman | Charlotte Dos Santos 
    Saturday, July 16, 2022 

    Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth 
    Friday, July 22, 2022 

    John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin | Bridget Everett & The Tender Moments | Special Guests 
    Saturday, July 23, 2022 

    The Beths | SASAMI | Charlotte Cornfield 
    Friday, July 29, 2022 

    Film Night: Fame | Sing Harlem 
    Saturday, July 30, 2022 

    Benefit Concert: Khruangbin 
    Thursday, August 4, 2022 

    Benefit Concert: Erykah Badu 
    Friday, August 5, 2022 

    Closing Night: Yemi Alade | Amindi 
    Saturday, August 6, 2022 

    To RSVP, click the link here.  For more information, visit the link here

  • Bryan Carter Releases Heartfelt New Single “Making Love”

    NYC-based drummer, vocalist, and bandleader Bryan Carter just released his newest single “Making Love” on Friday, April 29th. The single is from his upcoming album I Believe, which comes out June 3rd via La Reserve. 

    Bryan Carter Releases New Single "Making Love"
    Photo Credit: Colton Williams

    “There’s more to love, I know, than making love,” Carter continues, reciting the lyric. “It’s more than just the hookup. How do I have a normal socialized relationship with this person? How do I learn to hold their hand at dinner in the park? Can I kiss them in the park? Is that okay? Is someone going to say something? I think that’s what that song is about.” 

    In addition to his career as a solo artist, Bryan is active as a performer, composer, arranger and music director in the world of film/television. He is currently working with pop icons like Nick Jonas, Steve Martin, Jimmy Fallon and more. Likewise, he is working on series like Live with Kelly and Ryan, HBO Music Box, and Sesame Street.

    The upcoming album I Believe takes listeners on a journey of love and self-acceptance featuring a kaleidoscopic track list. “Black American music through the lens of a jazz musician,” as Carter describes it. With “Making Love,” Carter captures a deep sense of vulnerability, both exhilarating and frightening in new love. “I’m embarrassed to hold your hand, I feel uncomfortable,” Carter says, expounding on the song’s message.

    It’s a coming out story, it’s a coming of age story. It’s along the same lines as mine. But mine is a lot more messy, and it’s hard to weave into a narrative. Those coming out videos on YouTube ten years ago, they were really helpful for me. When you actually speak to those people, you just realize that this shit is not that organized. ‘I realize I wanted to come out, then I came out, then everything was better.’ That’s a nice thing to say, but that’s not how this stuff works. The honest to God truth is when you come out, you come out every day. Every time you meet someone new, it’s like you have to come out again. That’s what coming out really is.”

    Bryan Carter

    Listen to “Making Love” below.