NYS Music 202​2

Author: NYS Music Staff

  • In Focus: Lita Ford Live at The L in Horseheads

    Classic rock legend Lita Ford brought her heavy metal music from yesteryear to the “L”in Horseheads on Friday, July 22nd in front of a very excited crowd. Her line up consists of herself, Patrick Kennison (guitar), Bobby Rock (drums) and newly acquired bassist Martin Anderson.

    photo by Tammy Peer

    Since her early days with Joan Jett in the Runaways, Lita once again proved she hasn’t lost her touch at 64 years young, she can still take control of the venue and crowd. Getting away from the traditional structured tours Lita now plays as a ‘hired gun” playing for festivals, events and stand alone shows nationwide.

    The last time Lita was in the Southern Tier was opening up for Vince Neil at Tags in Big Flats in 2019. Tonight it was her show and her solid lineup that took no prisoners. Just coming in from a show in Iowa, the stop in the Southern Teir at the “L” was before heading off to South Butler, PA and all points west.

    photo by Charlie Berch

    The set was a mixture of her entire career with some of her top hits, “Kiss Me Deadly, “Hungry” and “Close my eyes forever” with guitarist Patrick Kennison singing the Ozzy Osbourne part of the lyrics and “Cherry Bomb” from her Runways days. Also a huge hit that night was her version of Elton John’s “Bitch is Back.” It does not look like the ‘Queen of Metal’ is ready to slow down anytime soon. To find other Lita Ford shows this year visit her website.

    Photos by Charlie Berch

  • eberwine closes out July with DeadPhish weekend

    Buffalo-based fusion rock quintet eberwine will celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead and Phish this weekend. The band will play two sets each night, including one set of original music featuring songs from the project’s forthcoming studio album One Vision. The weekend takes the band to the Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay on July 29, Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on July 30, and Flour City Station in Rochester for a brunch set on July 31. 

    The three-show run will highlight the band’s collective passion for the music of the two jam giants.  “Everyone in the band grew up on the Dead and Phish,” noted lead guitarist and frontman Todd Eberwine. “We’re looking forward to crafting sets that intermingle the two bands. So much of the bands’ respective histories are rooted in setlists that mixing their catalogs is exciting in an artistic and energetic way.” 

    eberwine will be joined in Saratoga Springs by Albany-based genre-bending improv quartet Hilltop, who will celebrate the music of the String Cheese Incident. Eberwine recently released Live at the Strand across all streaming platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify. 

    Known for innovative jams, soulful lyrics, and high-energy shows, eberwine is fronted by guitarist Todd Eberwine (Dive House Union, Todd Eberwine Band, Soul Roach). The five-piece pulls musicians from the Buffalo music scene into a Western New York supergroup featuring Aaron Ziolkowski (Little Mountain Band), Jay Race (Dead Alliance Buffalo), Scott Molloy (Lazlo Hollyfeld, BEU) and Paul Zabrycki (Dead Buffalo Alliance). For those who haven’t checked out the band, according to Eberwine, they can “expect plenty of hooks and plenty  of jams that range from a dance party to psychedelia.” More information about show details and tickets can be found through the band’s website at www.eberwineband.com.

  • Runaway Gin share Fall 2022 Tour dates, Details on Musicial Concept ‘Makisupa Police, Man’

    It’s a busy summer for Runaway Gin, but they keep rolling this Fall 2022 Tour on a journey that takes them on a slightly altered musical direction.

    runaway gin fall 2022

    On September 24th at Charleston Pour House, Runaway Gin will debut a new concept dubbed ‘Makisupa Police, Man’. This newest iteration of the project will interweave the music of legendary rock outfit ‘the Police’ as well as some choice ‘Sting‘ cuts with the music of Phish.

    Catch ‘Makisupa Police, Man’ at Hill Country in New York City on Friday, October 21, as well as a dozen more shows around the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

    The improvisational quartet has also just released a new 26 minute ‘Carini’ from the Radio Room in Greenville, SC – watch below!

    Runaway Gin Fall 2022 Tour Dates

    September 8th: Gottrocks – Greenville, SC
    September 9th: Asheville Music Hall – Asheville, NC
    September 10th : Hop Springs Beer Park – Murfreesboro, TN
    September 24th: Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC*
    September 29th: New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC*
    September 30th: Aisle 5 – Atlanta, GA*
    October 19th: Ziggy’s Space – High Point, NC*
    October 20th: the 8×10 – Baltimore, MD*
    October 21st: Hill Country – New York, NY*
    October 22nd: Nectar’s – Burlington, VT*
    November 12th: 5 Points Music Sanctuary – Roanoke, VA
    December 1st: Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC*
    December 2nd: the Broadberry – Richmond, VA*
    December 3rd: Visulite Theatre – Charlotte, NC*
    *’Makisupa Police, Man’ concept show

    For all tour dates, videos and live recordings visit Runaway Gin’s website here complete with videos, posters, photos, and setlists.

  • Brunch on Sunday Welcomes Creatives to Cove Lounge in Harlem

    Every Sunday at Cove Lounge in Harlem, promoter Anthony Obas and DJ 500K serve as hosts for ‘Brunch on Sunday,’ bringing together creatives and small business owners to discuss entrepreneurship and innovation.

    Cove Lounge

    Cove Lounge is owned by Alyah Horsford Sidberry, who works with Obas and 500K to curate small events at the restaurant around their ideas to fulfill shared and individual goals. Brunch serves as the gathering place, the company each Sunday being the catalyst to help creatives and entreprenuers network with other business-minded peers.

    The event itself is free – only pay for the delicious food, found on the menu below. All are invited to Cove Lounge to celebrate and build a better community together.

    Cove Lounge

  • “Tunesday” Live Music Series Begins in Albany at Tricentennial Park

    Lunchtime live music returns to Downtown Albany this summer as “Tunesday” in Albany’s Tricentennial Park features free performances every Tuesday in July and August from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. From flamenco guitar to hip-hop turntablism, a wide variety of acclaimed local performers will appear each week.

    Tricentennial Park

    Tricentennial Park is located at Broadway & Columbia Street with parking available here. All events are weather-dependent. Tunesday is supported by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District.

    Whether you’re looking to slow down with a morning meditation or to dance it out on your lunchbreak, Downtown has you covered this summer. These free events showcase the best of the Capital Region, and add to the lively landscape of restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues that makes this such an attractive neighborhood to live in, work in, and visit.

    Georgette Steffens, Executive Director of the Downtown Albany BID

    Tunesday Live Music Series Lineup

    July 12: Ryan Leddick
    July 19: Dylan Perrillo Trio
    July 26: The Graham Tichy Trio featuring Don Young and Chris ‘Gringo Starr’ Sprague
    August 2: DJ Mercy!!!
    August 9: “Soulist” Garland Nelson, frontman of Soul Session
    August 16: Maria Zemantauski
    August 23: Erin Harkes
    August 30: DJ Trumastr

    Please note, alcoholic beverages are not permitted at these events. Please do not attend the event if you have tested positive or display any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive in the past 14 days. COVID-19 is still a risk and attendees acknowledge that they are responsible for their own safety at the event.

    Additionally, Downtown Albany hosts State Street Yoga, a free outdoor fitness series on the lawn at the H. Carl McCall State University of New York Administration Building (Broadway & State Street), has returned as of Saturday, July 9. Certified instructor Tiana Taylor of local wellness studio Root3d leads free, 60-minute all-levels yoga classes every Saturday at 10:00 AM through August 27. Pre-registration is optional, but attendees may sign up for State Street Yoga events via Eventbrite for email updates. 

  • Rensselaer County Summer Concert Series Lineups

    Rensselaer County holds a great deal of small towns in Eastern New York, with free summer concert series found throughout the county.

    Rensselaer County

    From Hudson River and Hoosic River towns to the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau and the Taconic Mountains at the Massachusetts state line, these small towns offer quiet settings with lively music during the week each summer. See details on a dozen summer concert series found throughout Rensselaer County.

    Powers Park Concert Series
    Held at Powers Park, 420 Second Ave., Troy

    July 9: Adirondack Muscle Cars Car Show, Emerald City, Brokenhearted/Tom Petty Stevie Nicks Tribute
    July 16: Tom Atkins & Berkstar Guitar Wars
    July 23: Chain Reaction
    July 30: Nite Train Blues
    Aug. 6: M-16 Ultimate Rock Night
    Aug. 13: The Accents
    Aug. 20: Ten Most Wanted
    Aug. 27: Brian Kane’s Beginning

    Schodack Music in the Park
    Held in Schodack Park, 512 Poyneer Road, Schodack

    June 7: Peaceful Country Band
    June 14: Gone Grey
    June 21: Triskele
    June 28: Kyle Bourgault Band
    July 5: Yankee Dodole Band
    Aug. 2: Jarrod
    Aug. 9: Scarlett Fever
    Aug. 16: Pete and Friends

    West Sand Lake Summer Concerts
    Held at Sand Lake Butler Park from 6-8pm on Thursday nights.

    July 7th Whiskey Highway
    July 14th Ricochet
    July 21st Diva and the Dirty Boys
    July 28th Beatin’ the Odds
    August 4th 10-01
    August 11th The Schmooze
    August 18th Double D Trio
    August 25th The Refrigerators

    Schaghticoke Summers Eve Concerts
    Held at the Schaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo in Melrose.

    6/23 – Brian Kane
    6/30 – 5 Daze Out
    7/7. – Soul Provider
    7/14 – Nostalgia – Car Show
    7/21 – Matt Mirabile Band
    7/28. – Kyle Bougault – Xmas in July & Fireworks
    8/4 – Skeeter Creek
    8/11 – Lustre Kings – Car Show
    8/18 – Legacy
    8/25 – Harmory Rocks Happy 15th Anniversary and Fireworks

    Schodack Summer Music In The Park 2022
    Schodack Town Park, Tuesdays @6pm

    6/07 / Peaceful Country Band (Rain Date 6/08)
    6/14 / Gone Gray (Rain Date 6/15)
    6/21 / Triskele (Rain Date 6/22)
    6/28 / Kyle Bourgault Band (Rain Date 6/29)
    7/05 / Yankee Doodle Band (Rain Date 7/06)
    8/02 / Jarod (Rain Date 8/03)
    8/09 / Scarlett Fever (Rain Date 8/10)
    8/16 / Pete & Friends (Rain Date 8/17)

    East Greenbush Town Concerts
    Held at Onderdonk Park. All shows are 6pm – 8pm, bring your lawn chair!

    July 26th Matt Mirabile Band
    Aug 2nd Roxie & the Rollers
    Aug 9th Band of Gold
    Aug 16th The Rhythm Pilots
    Aug 23rd The Lost Art Band
    Aug 30th The Schmooze

    The North Greenbush Concert Series returns again this summer at 6pm on Sunday evenings. The concerts are held on the North Greenbush Town Hall lawn in Wynantskill.

  • This Week’s EQXposure Features The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The Eastern Highs, Gracies Paris and more

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9pm you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up and coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Eastern Highs, Gracies Paris and many more.

    Great Pacific Garbage Patch The Eastern Highs

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    The Eastern Highs – “Redwood Trees” & “One More Star”

    The Troy NY quartet The Eastern Highs produces a captivating soundscape which combines classic & modern sounds reminiscent of The Band, Wilco, Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Two songs will be featured this week on EQXposure, “Redwood Trees” & “One More Star.”

    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – “waiting” 

    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch features Jordan Demarest on drums, Dan Haggerty on bass, and Will Kachidurian on guitar and vocals, who call Albany home. Their newest song “waiting” will premiere on EQXposure, for now listen to Game of the Year Edition below.

    Gracies Paris – “Baby Now”

    On original power pop rock band from Albany, Gracies Paris is a hook-oriented group formed in 2007 featuring Carl Ferritto (vocal and guitar), Eric Buechner (drums), and Randy Rose (bass). Together, Gracie’s Paris will keep you yearning for more, as each new song pushes them in a different direction.

  • Bowlive IX to Celebrate Brooklyn Bowl’s 13th Anniversary, July 7-9

    Long running series Bowlive returns to Brooklyn Bowl in July. Bowlive IX will celebrate Brooklyn Bowl’s 13th Anniversary with a three-day celebration featuring soul-jazz organ trio Soulive on Thursday, July 7th, Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th.

    bowlive IX

    For the debut performance of their three night run at the Bowl, Soulive will perform a special Rubber Soulive Beatles Set. Marking their only performances in 2022, the trio will be joined by legendary Meters founding bassist George Porter Jr. on Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th for a special performance to showcase Brooklyn’s iconic venue in style. Three day passes are sold out but you can purchase individual passes for Bowlive IX for 7/7, 7/8 and 7/9.

    Bowlive is one of Brooklyn Bowl’s most unique traditions. It’s New Orleans at three in the morning after Jazz Fest and one of the venue’s longest running residencies. Guitarist Eric Krasno, drummer Alan Evans and keyboardist Neal Evans have been playing every year since 2010 and have welcomed a number of world class musicians to the stage over the years, including Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Warren Haynes, members of Lettuce, Joe Russo, Marco Benevento, Karl Denson, Questlove, Chris Robinson, Luther and Cody Dickinson, Bernie Worrell, Talib Kweli, Anders Osborne, GRiZ, Lee Fields, Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, Nicki Bluhm, Steve Kimock, Citizen Cope, Matisyahu and more. 

    Brooklyn Bowl New York is the flagship venue for the Brooklyn Bowl franchise, with its groundbreaking integration of premiere music, 16 lanes of bowling, a bar featuring locally crafted beers, and food by the acclaimed Blue Ribbon restaurant group. Keeping its homegrown values on its sleeve, the Brooklyn Bowl is the first ever L.E.E.D.-certified bowling alley in the world and boasts a sound system and amenities that “no other local rock club can offer” (The New York Times). Open seven days a week, Brooklyn Bowl has become a mainstay for New Yorkers and has hosted greats like Guns N’ Roses, The Roots, Lauryn Hill, and Elvis Costello. 

  • Peach Music Festival Shares Live Stream Schedule for 10th Anniversary

    The Peach Music Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend, with performances by Trey Anastasio Band, The Black Crowes, Billy Strings, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Goose, the Revivalists, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and the reunion of The Word. The daily streaming schedule has just been announced for Peach Festival this weekend, free for Nugs.net subscribers.

    Peach Festival schedule

    Inspired by the legendary Allman Brothers Band, Peach Music Festival will feature founding member Jaimoe with Jaimoe and Friends, as well as Friends of the Brothers, and Brother & Sister (featuring Butch’s kids, Melody and Vaylor). Check out the daily Peach Festival schedule below!

    Peach Festival schedule

    Beyond the four days of live music featuring over 50 artists, this one-of-a-kind experience features food and craft vendors on the grounds and access to the scenic Montage Mountain Ski Resort’s large water park, zip line and ski lift rides. 

    Peach Festival schedule

    Buzz among attendees this year centers on if Trey Anastasio will invite a member of Goose to join his band’s headlining set on Saturday night, following Goose inviting Trey on stage at Radio City Music Hall this past week.

    Peach Festival schedule

    The 10th anniversary celebration of The Peach Music Festival will conclude with a spectacular Independence Day Weekend fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

    Individual day passes are still available at ThePeachMusicFest.com.

  • This Week’s EQXposure Features Sabrina Trueheart, Jacob Shipley and more

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9pm you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up and coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from, Sabrina Trueheart, Jacob Shipley and many more.

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    Sabrina Truheart – “Holding on to Something Good”

    On Friday, May 20, Albany folk singer Sabrina Trueheart released her debut EP, Holding Onto Something Good. The four-song project follows the release of singles “To Die Alone” and “Wait,” released in January and March respectively. The title track will be aired on EQXposure. Read more about Sabrina here.

    Jacob Shipley – “Persimmon” 

    Born out of a short lived romance, Jacob Shipley wrote “Persimmon” hoping that things would have lasted longer, but knowing that it wasn’t in the cards. It’s for those hugs that feel like they’re sucking you back in the second you pull away, the drawn out kisses where the lips can’t seem to separate, and the days where you can’t keep your mind off of who was in your bed that morning. It is a love song for those who have to leave, but can’t bring themselves to go.

    This track was produced in remote collaboration with incredible singer/songwriter Sarah Gross who sings, plays synth, and mixed the track. The bass line is by Katrien Van Riel, the drums by Misia Vessio, and the violin by Erikka Walsh. Matthew Gregory mastered the track. The cover photo and art were done by Jacob Shipley.