NYS Music 202​2

Author: savanna tong

  • View in Old Forge hosts Concerts in the Courtyard each Wednesday

    View proudly announced the series “Concerts in the Courtyard” in Old Forge each Wednesday since August 6th. The concerts will feature Martin and Kelly band, Terry Barber, Hanna and the Blue Hearts, and John Lloyd Young.

    View

    View is a dynamic Center for Arts and Culture based in the Adirondack Region whose mission is to enrich, educate, entertain, and inspire. The Arts Guild of Old Forge was founded by Miriam Kashiwa in 1951 and growing steadily to become a year-round multi-arts organization through the past years. In 2011, the Arts Center/Old Forge moved across New York State Route 28 into its new facility, and was branded “View.”

    Concerts in the Courtyard series are free events from 5-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday that take place outside under a tent with a cash bar available in August. Audience are allowed to bring a blanket or chair or use those provided by the View.

    August 6th – Martin and Kelly band

    Jilly Martin & Ryan Brooks Kelly’s songs bridge the boundary between traditional and new country. They’ve made their mark with highly-acclaimed original music and are winning over audiences each and every time they perform.

    August 11 – Broadway Meets Opera with Terry Barber and the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Terry will perform his unique interpretation of everyone’s favorite hits from the Broadway superstar’s most celebrated musicals. Selections include: The Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera), High Flying Adored (Evita), As If We Never Said Goodbye (Sunset Boulevard), and so on.

    August 14th – A musical revue Beguiled Again: The Music of Rodgers and Hart

    The remarkable partnership of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart spanned twenty-four years, resulting in the scores for thirty stage musicals and nine films. Beguiled Again illuminates the astonishing breadth of their output with a musical menu offering nearly fifty selections from the incomparable Rodgers and Hart songbook.

    August 19 – Hanna and the Blue Hearts

    Hanna and the Blue Hearts channel a wide variety blues, boogie, and swing. It is a perfect show to dance along with and swing.  Cash Bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Seating will be cabaret style. (Tables and Chairs)

    August 26 – John Lloyd Young: Mostly Soul

    Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young leaves virtually no stone unturned as he interprets the greatest hits of Little Anthony, The Platters, Sam Cooke, Smokey, Luther and, yes, some Jersey Boys, too. He also played the original Frankie Valli is Jersey Boys on Broadway.

    More performances and information about View are available at their website www.viewarts.org.

  • John Petrucci Announces First Headlining Solo Tour

    Grammy Award winning guitarist John Petrucci announced his first headlining solo tour performing material from his solo albums, Terminal Velocity and Suspended Animation. The tour will run through October and November and the first three shows are scheduled for Boston, MA on October 7th, New York City on October 13th and Washington, DC on October 15th.

    John Petrucci by Rayon Richards

    Known for his work in the prog-metal band Dream Theater, John Petrucci is respected for his variety of guitar styles and skills. Then he recorded Terminal Velocity with former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy since Mike left the band in 2010. Now, John will take his instrumental trio on the road performing live with Mike Portnoy, and bassist Dave LaRue in an on-stage reunion that has been 12 years in the making.

    The recently reunited all-female metal band Meanstreak will be the special guest openers for the tour. Meanstreak is comprised of guitarists Marlene Portnoy and Rena Sands, vocalist Bettina France, bassist Martens Myung and drummer Yael.

    Meanstreak by Scryer Photo NY (Marissa Ann)

    More shows will be announced in the near future and tickets for the announced shows will be on sale to the general public on Friday, July 15th. For more information on all shows and to purchase tickets, fans can head over to https://johnpetrucci.com.

    John Petrucci Solo Tour Dates

    October 7th – Boston, MA – Berklee Performance Center

    October 13th – New York, NY – Town Hall

    October 15th – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theater

    More dates will be announced

  • Kitchen Dwellers and Daniel Donato Tour Arrives at Putnam Place in October

    Kitchen Dwellers and Daniel Donato announced their ‘Galaxy Grass x Cosmic Country Fall Tour’ which will stop at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on October 29th. This marks the only New York date of the 22-date tour, which kicks off in St. Louis, MO on October 5 and will continue throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast, wrapping up on November 5 in St. Paul, MN.

    Kitchen Dwellers twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through homegrown stories, rich mythology, American west wanderlust, and psychedelic hues. The Montana quartet consists of Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [banjo], Joe Funk [upright bass], and Max Davies [acoustic guitar]. They have captivated audiences in a few festivals including Northwest String Summit and performed alongside bands such as Railroad Earth and more. They’ve released two albums and a live record and came back with their third full-length album, Wise Rive.

    Kitchen Dwellers by Ed Coyle

    Daniel Donato is a Nashville based American country music guitarist. Involving a creative energy, he distilled his life lessons into his debut album, A Young Man’s Country. Incubated to the sounds of the Dead, educated by some of Nashville’s finest players, and having more than 2,000 shows under his belt and a social media presence, Daniel Donato is a millennial creative fire. He’s been dabbling in professional music since the age of 14 and yet he’s just getting started.

    Daniel Donato

    Daniel’s playing immediately struck me as something unique and special, and his band as a whole is a full-blown psychedelic hoss. Besides the obvious stylistic musical connections between ‘galaxy-grass’ and ‘cosmic country’, it was immediately apparent that our bands and fans have similar ideals and core values when it comes to life and playing music. Some people you just instantly click with, and this is one of those times. And now we’re taking the whole damn circus on the road. Come see us this fall.

    Torrin Daniels (Kitchen Dwellers)

    Tour Dates

    Oct 5 @ Old Rock House | St. Louis, MO

    Oct 6 @ Ludlow Garage | Cincinnati, OH

    Oct 7 @ Beechland Ballroom | Cleveland, OH

    Oct 11 @ Barley’s Tap Room | Knoxville, TN

    Oct 12 @ The Ramkat | Winston-Salem, NC

    Oct 13 @ Salvage Station | Asheville, NC

    Oct 14 @ Terminal West | Atlanta, GA

    Oct 18 @ Lincoln Theater | Raleigh, NC

    Oct 19 @ The Southern | Charlottesville, VA

    Oct 20 @ 5 Points Music Sanctuary | Roanoke, VA

    Oct 21 @ Ardmore Music Hall | Ardmore, PA

    Oct 22 @ Union Craft Brewery | Baltimore, MD

    Oct 23 @ Park City Music Hall | Bridgeport, CT

    Oct 26 @ Higher Ground | Burlington, VT

    Oct 27 @ The Sinclair | Cambridge, MA

    Oct 28 @ State Theater | Portland, ME

    Oct 29 @ Putnam Place | Saratoga Springs, NY

    Oct 31 @ Woodlands Tavern | Columbus, OH

    Nov 2 @ Kenny’s | Peoria, IL

    Nov 3 @ The Stache at the Intersection | Grand Rapids, MI

    Nov 4 @ High Noon Saloon | Madison, WI

    Nov 5 @ Turf Club | St. Paul, MN

    Tickets available at kitchendwellers.com/tour.

  • Sophie B. Hawkins 30th Anniversary U.S. Tour Kicks Off In July at Cohoes Music Hall

    GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling artist Sophie B Hawkins is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of her debut album Tongues and Tails with a 2022 U.S. tour. The tour starts off July 29th, with an appearance at the Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes, NY and runs through December 2nd in Minneapolis, MN. She’ll also be joining Paula Cole and Judy Collins on select dates – full routing can be found below.

    Sophie B Hawkins
    Sophie B. Hawkins by Shervin Lainez

    Tongues and Tails is an album won multiple awards and sold-out concerts. It also appeared in hit films and TV shows, and five more albums. As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sophie has been fully involved in every aspect of her records herself, from background vocals and playing her own instruments, to engineering and production of her albums. Currently Sophie B. Hawkins is in the studio working on new music that showcases the artist at her best.

    Sophie B. Hawkins 2022 Tour Dates

    July 29 – Cohoes, NY – Cohoes Music Hall +
    July 30 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theatre +
    July 31 – Arundel, ME – Vinegar Hill Theatre *
    August 12 – Lake Placid, NY – Lake Placid Performing Arts Center +
    August 27 – Cincinnati, OH – Fountain Square Summer Music Series *
    September 29 – Old Saybrook, CT – The Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center *
    September 30 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java *
    October 2 – Charleston, West Virginia – NPR Mountain Stage *
    October 6 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel *
    October 9 – Franklin, TN – Franklin Theatre *
    October 10 – Atlanta, GA – City Winery *
    October 13 – Denver, CO – Solid Dove Underground *
    October 15 – Beverly Hills, CA – The Canyon @ The Saban Theatre ^
    October 16 – Ojai, CA – The Canyon @ The Libbey Bowl ^
    October 17 – Kirkland, WA – Kirkland Performance Center *
    October 18 – Portland, OR – The Old Church *
    October 19 – San Francisco, CA – Yoshis *
    October 20 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House Concert Hall *
    October 22 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Lounge at House of Blues *
    October 23 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon – Agoura Hills *
    October 26 – Phoenix, Arizona – Musical Instrument Museum *
    October 28 – Houston, TX – The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues *
    October 29 – Cedar Park, Texas – The Haute Spot in Cedar Park *
    October 30 – Dallas, Texas – The Hifi Dallas *
    November 2 – Kent, OH – Kent Stage *
    November 3 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille *
    November 5 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery Philadelphia *
    November 6 – Riverhead, NY – Suffolk Theatre +
    November 9 – Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart University +
    November 10 – South Orange, NJ – SOPAC +
    November 11 – Chester, NY – Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center +
    November 12 – Lexington, MA – Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building +
    November 18 – Tampa, FL – Attic *
    November 19 – Mount Dora, FL – Mount Dora Community & Events Center +
    November 20 – Orange Park, FL – Thrasher -Horne Center +
    November 27 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts *
    November 28 – New York, NY – City Winery *
    December 1 – Evanston, IL – Space *
    December 2 – Minneapolis, MN – Dakota *

    *Sophie solo
    +co-headline date with Paula Cole
    ^co-headline date with Judy Collins

  • Chiara Ajkun Choreographed “Don Quixote” Announces Performance At The Egg

    The Ajkun Ballet Theatre performs Don Quixote – a Spanish celebration of love and laughter in a breathtaking ballet on Friday, August 12 at 7:30pm at The Egg in Albany.

    Don Quixote

    The Ajkun Ballet Theatre (AjkunBT) is a New York City based professional company presenting classical and contemporary ballets in the Greater New York area, throughout the USA and internationally. Every summer, dancers from 135 countries have travelled to Albany for this experience and many have become employed in over 150 dance companies, worldwide. 

    The ballet Don Quixote is based on Miguel de Cervantes’s novel “Don Quixote de la Mancha” (1605 and 1615) with music by Leon Minkus and was originally choreographed in 1869. It won global popularity with the verson of Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1980.

    Company Artists Kylie Brown (Mercedes), Telmen Munkherdene (Espada), Areum Jeong (Dulcinea), Ariel Corrêa (Gamache), Ergys Jake (Don Quixote), the Ajkun Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet and talented emerging artists from all over the world perform in the show.

    This version of Don Quixote, which was choregraphed by Chiara Ajkun, focused on dancing and infused with the vibrancy of Spain. The music filled with sounds of guitars and tambourines, the dancing of flirtatious gypsies and toreadors. The redesign of Don Quixote represented Chiara Ajkun’s belief that to offer access to the theater for all with in mind that today’s audience is worldly, educated, and well-travelled.

    The performers are also outstanding in the play. Momoko Burbine (Kitri) has been with the Ajkun Ballet company since 2012, when she joined the corps de ballet from her native Osaka, Japan. Momoko quicky rose for the astonishing petite allegro and romantic finesses. Basilio is also performed by an electrifying dancer, Kelvis Tafaj, who presents elegant charisma from his energy, physicality, gravity-defying leaps. Tafaj joined the Ajkun Ballet in 2014 from Tropojë, Albania, and performed Ajkun’s works throughout Italy, the UK, Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.

  • GWAR Announced “The Black Death Rager World Tour” with Halloween at Irving Plaza

    American heavy metal band GWAR are pleased to announce the fall leg of “The Black Death Rager World Tour,” in support of their new album “The New Dark Ages”. The tour starts off September 10th in Alton, VA and runs through November 3rd in Baltimore, MD.

    The band will vist Niagara Falls at Rapids Theater on October 22nd and New York City at Irving Plaza on October 31st.

    The Black Death Rager World Tour

    Prior to the Fall tour, GWAR are headed overseas on the European leg of “The Black Death Rager World Tour.”  This run kicks off July 29th in Tilburg, NL and runs through August 18th in London, UK.

    The new album The New Dark Ages chronicles GWAR’s adventures in the Duoverse, which will be out on CD and digital. The album and the show concepts are tied to a companion graphic novel, “GWAR In the Duoverse of Absurdity” released by Z2 Comics which depict the battle of the band with their evil twins and the specter of rogue technology as they were sucked off into an alternate univers.

    “Long ago, GWAR broke the frame of what a rock concert can be. We’ve pushed the envelope of live performance for decades, but this time around, we wanted to do something different. This is the first GWAR show conceived to go along with a graphic novel and an album, all working together as one massive hunk of hot steaming shock rock performance ART! A can’t-miss cavalcade of chaos, a trash culture trilogy, a shocking extravaganza that will leave you utterly spent, soaking wet, and bawling uncontrollably. We’ve got the coolest storyline, unbelievable new characters, more blood, gore, and gags than ever before. Come, unload your worries, human scum, and let GWAR transport you to the Duoverse of absurdity just in time for the NEW DARK AGE!” 

    Berserker Blothar

    “The Black Death Rager World Tour” With Light The Torch, Nekrogoblikon and Crobot

    9/10 – Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Fest*
    9/11 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
    9/13 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
    9/14 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
    9/15 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
    9/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Smalls
    9/17 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest*
    9/19 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
    9/20 – Little Rock, AR @ The Music Hall
    9/21 – Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
    9/23 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
    9/25 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
    9/26 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
    9/27 – Casper, WY @ Gaslight Social Outdoors
    9/28 – Billings, MT @ Pub Station Outdoors
    9/30 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
    10/1 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
    10/3 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue#
    10/4 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
    10/6 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House
    10/7 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock*
    10/8 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater
    10/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
    10/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
    10/11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
    10/12 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Pepsi Amphitheater
    10/14 – Dallas, TX @ Amplify
    10/15 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
    10/16 – Austin, TX @ Empire Live
    10/18 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl
    10/19 – Orlando, FL @ The Beachum
    10/20 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
    10/22 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater
    10/23 – Detroit, MI @ The Crofoot
    10/26 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
    10/28 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
    10/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
    10/30 – Richmond, VA @ The National
    10/31 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
    11/2 – Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix
    11/3 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
    *Festival
    #Without Light the Torch

    For more information click here.

  • Salt City Summerfest will blanket downtown Syracuse for Artsweek

    Salt City Summerfest will blanket downtown Syracuse for Artsweek, the last week of July, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. from Tuesday July 26th through Saturday July 30th, a great opportunity for those seeking dining and culture in Central New York.

    This year, due to popular demand, the second “Salt City Summerfest” will join Artsweek with pop up performances of all kinds. Every downtown sidewalk and patio dining area will be visited by performers of all kinds as an element of Artsweek, which also includes the Arts and Crafts Festival, the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival.

    The pop-up festival is made possible for its second year due to the title sponsorship of Countryside Federal Credit Union as well as public support from Senator Rachel May, Assembly Member Al Stirpe, and other downtown stakeholders.

    “We’re excited to support the 2022 Salt City Summerfest this year in support of downtown’s outdoor dining areas during Artsweek. Countryside is committed to Central New York, its rich culture, downtown businesses, and residents that have been impacted by the pandemic the past two years.”

    Ken Jardin

    Salt City Summerfest brings a national act in residence for the first time. Ricky Alexander, a New York City neo-swing musician, brings his quintet to perform at noon on Wednesday July 27th in Perseverance Park, then follows that with a 5:30 p.m. show on the Marriot Downtown patio. They will stroll through downtown the next evening. Other festival artists include groups playing in diverse styles, modern dance by Syracuse Ballet, and the Acappella Fellas. The two patio locations, at the Marriott and Salt City Market, will allow for stationary, continuous concerts with dining available.

    Ricky Alexander

    “The master plan here is to get people out and about to enjoy our urban landscape. Explore a festival or two, have a great meal, expect the unexpected if you dine outdoors, maybe catch some jazz at the Marriott patio, then stroll up to Clinton Square for some great music on three stages at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest. What could be more fun? It’s all downtown for the taking.”

    Larry Luttinger

    Salt City Summerfest Schedule

    More information may be found at saltcitysummerfest.org.

  • Peekskill Music Festival Will Kick off on July 23

    Peekskill Music Festival will kick off on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Downtown Peekskill, from 4pm to 10pm. Seven Bands will perform live on two stages which is free and open to the public. In addition, there will be kids activities, food trucks, indoor and outdoor dining options at participating restaurants, arts, crafts and community vendors, and a wide selection of cold draft beer for purchase.

    Peekskill Music Festival

    Downtown Peekskill today is Westchester’s most vibrant downtown community, unique in its mixture of historic architecture, ethnic diversity, bustling nightlife, foodie hot-spots, and community of artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. Peekskill Music Festival is sponsored by The Peekskill Business Improvement District: The Peekskill Business Improvement District, which was founded in 1996 and works to promote the growth and development of downtown Peekskill as an attractive place to live and do business.

    “We are so excited to have such an amazing music line-up and that we can invite such world class performers to Downtown Peekskill. It will be great to see residents and visitors dancing in the streets again and supporting our local business community.”

    Bill Powers

    Peekskill Music Festival Lineup

    Days of Wild at 4pm

    Days of Wild is a combination of friends from different bands from around the tristate/New York City music scene. With an ever-changing lineup of musicians from around the world, DOW is renowned worldwide, and members are known for their skill, positivity, and dedication to funk.

    Anthem Reggae Band at 5:15pm

    Anthem Reggae Band comprised of talented musicians who all sing lead as well. Since uniting their efforts in 2000, the members of the group have captivated fans with their signature sound that has taken the music scene by storm. They has played with international reggae artists and has also been featured with Sister Carol on the Conan O’Brian show.

    Alex Smith at 6:30pm

    Alex Smith is a four-time Grammy-winning pianist, organist, composer, arranger, and educator. She is the keyboardist and arranger for Lady Gaga’s jazz quintet. He will join a band on Hammond Organ, with Tony Jefferson on drums, Vanessa Perea on vocals, and Ron Affif on guitar.

    Chico Alvarez and RAN KAN KAN at 7:45pm

    Chico Alvarez will perform with his Latin dance band, Ran Kan Kan. Chico Alvarez is a multi-talented Afro-Cuban musician, radio host, and Latin Jazz USA lifetime achievement awardee. Born in Brooklyn, grew up in Cuba, and has performed as a singer throughout the New York tristate area for the last four decades. He has directed several bands and orchestras including his 10-piece conjunto, Mafímba.

    Soul Synergy at 9pm

    The Soul Synergy Collective is a five – eight member ensemble comprised of artists from unique bands from the Tri-State area. The ensemble has performed at the Inaugural Ball for President Barack Obama with Hugh Masekela and more. The music of Prince, Chaka, and Luther comes to life with the sounds of real R&B.

    Soul Synegy

    Ahlfabet Swing Band at 4:30pm on Esther Street

    The Ahlfabet Jazz Band plays traditional swing jazz in the various stylings of artists. Their music is rooted in the Jazz tradition taking elements from Ragtime, Blues, Swing, Dixieland, and Be-Bop to get a unique blend of sounds.

    Premik’s World Music Ensemble at 6pm on Esther Street

    Premik, a composer, recording artist, instructor and accomplished multi-instrumentalist performs on various flutes, soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, wind synthesizer and lap steel guitar. For the Peekskill Music Festival, the band will feature styles from classical to jazz to East/West fusion and lots in-between. Premik’s World Music Ensemble consists of: Premik on axohones, flutes, wind synth; Steve Sandbergon piano; Anupam Shobakar on guitar; Michael O’Bria on bass, Patrick Carmichael on drums.

    Premik Russell Tubbs

    Parking is free at on-street meters and at metered spaces in surface lots and garages. And for more information about Peekskill Music Festival please visit www.discoverpeekskill.com.

  • Tony Trischka Premieres New Show On July 20 At Joe’s Pub

    On Wednesday, July 20 at Joe’s Pub in New York City, Tony Trischka will pay tribute to the music of Earl Scruggs. Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the two most important musicians in bluegrass.

    Tony Trischka credit to ArtistWorks

    Born in Syracuse in 1949 and raised in a home filled with music, Tony Trischka is now a renowned musician. Trischka fell in love with the banjo by way of the Kingston Trio’s 1959 recording of “M.T.A.,” and was able to experience the New York-centered folk revival by trekking to the Newport Folk Festival in the early to mid-’60s. His latest album Shall We Hope is an exploration of the Civil War, and features Michael Daves, Maura O’Connell, the Violent Femmes, Catherine Russell, Guy Davis and John Lithgow.

    Joe’s Pub, a program of the Public Theater, is an independent, non-profit music venue, dedicated to supporting performing artists at every stage of their careers. They fulfilled the Public’s mission to serve audiences and artists alike, as an active member of New York City’s creative community while they pair vibrant culture with genuine hospitality every evening.

    “Earl is my North Star, a lifetime pathway. And I’m not alone. Through his music, this shy kid from Flint Hill, North Carolina went on to enrich countless thousands of lives.  At the age of 13, when I first heard 16 notes of Scruggs style banjo playing, I put down my folk guitar and mercilessly pestered my parents to buy me a banjo. Once in my hands, that 5-string became my obsession and has been for close to 60 years. The depth of his genius becomes ever more apparent when I transcribe his solos, which I’ve been doing my entire musical life and with renewed vigor.  Discovering new twists and turns in his playing is pure joy and in fact the inspiration for this tribute show.”

    Tony Trischka

    Together with his band—Michael Daves on vocals and guitar, bassist Jared Engel, fiddler Alex Hargreaves (from Billy Strings’ band), and mandolinist Maddie Witler— Tony Trischka will trace the story of Scruggs from his childhood to his final years. He is recently possessed with the recordings of jam sessions with Scruggs and John Hartford, some of which will be debuted at Joe’s Pub. 

    The show will start at 7:00pm.

  • Hoodie Allen Releases Pop-Punk Single “Call Me Never”

    Brooklyn-based pop-rock hitmaker Hoodie Allen has released his latest pop-punk single “Call Me Never” on July 15. Taking notes from staples like Blink-182 and New Found Glory, Hoodie explored himself in a new genre.

    Call Me Never

    After working alongside with several rock bands such as Fall Out Boy, this new pop-punk Call Me Never seamlessly melds pop sound with punk influences, which marked Hoodie’s extensive discography. In addition to the track is a comedic, action-packed music video that allows Hoodie’s acting chops to shine while juxtaposes the emotional backstory of the lyrics.

    Hoodie Allen

    Call Me Never is all about being in that endless cycle of chasing someone who’s bad for you yet simultaneously trying to run away from those tendencies and move forward with your life. It’s the phase of being stuck and I was definitely stuck when I wrote it. We tell ourselves lies to get over someone and we tell that someone that we’d be better of alone but yet if we were over it, we wouldn’t need to keep the conversation going. It’s pop punky and evocative of all of my teenaged influences at its finest new found glory…but despite the high energy fast-paced sing-along, it is still ultimately about a weak moment that you can’t shake.

    – Hoodie Allen

    Hoodie Allen delivers heartbreak-inspired emo hooks in this new release. His upcoming eight-track album weaves between infectious pop melodies with punk guitar riffs. Different from his usual playful raps, the record takes listeners on a highly personal journey of the messiness that befalls a breakup.

    Without a label or management, his 2012 EP All American landed in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Top 200, delivering 2 platinum singles, and eventually moving over 250,000 units. Now he is poised to break the preconceptions with his next release, which was co-written and produced with The Wreck’s Nick Anderson.