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Premiere: Long Island Artist Logan Whaley Releases Old-School Single “Funky Tonight”

Long Island artist Logan Whaley is releasing his new old-school style single “Funky Tonight” on March 4, and a planned full-length album. NYS Music today premieres the single below.

Best known for performing all over NYC and his work with Vana Liya, Logan Whaley continues to make a name for himself as a solo performer and mesmerizing stage presence and deeply-felt lyrics.

His music refuses to be categorized, as it is a fusion of multiple genres at once, utilizing pop, rock, classical, and R&B.

Logan Whaley’s new single cover “Funky Tonight.”

Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” comes a little after a year since his debut album On The Cusp. With a live line-up secured, he was ready to go into the studio. After working on an old project, he decided he was ready for something fresh. Magic was born in the studio with this one, and after performing it live, it became an instant favorite.

NYS Music contributor Nick Codina shared the following thoughts on “Funky Tonight”:

When the music is too loud to exchange words, musicians and their fans exchange facial expressions. A simple smirk or stank face speaks volumes by silently saying, “I dig this, I’m here for it and want more of it.”
While listening to the new single by Logan Whaley I found my self in that stank face expression. From the first note to the last horn, the perfect combination of funky peaks and breakdowns flow seamlessly into eachother and make for a perfect formula of eccentric surprises and delights. From the synthesizer chords to the perfectly placed horn section this new single has the makings of a funk classic. If you’re looking for a groove to make you move and get you into that dancing mood, “Funky Tonight” will not disappoint.

Accompanying the album release, an Indiegogo is launching which will serve as a pre-order for his brand new album, also titled Funky Tonight. The money from the preorder will go towards merch and touring.

Also accompanying the release of the single and new album announcement, the band will be playing three shows in NY.

Logan Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” will be released March 4 on all streaming platforms. Listen below now exclusively on NYS Music.

March 3, 2022
Hippo Campus Stretch out ‘LP3’ at Brooklyn Steel

Indie rockers and St. Paul, Minnesota natives Hippo Campus stopped at Brooklyn Steel Tuesday, March 1st, for their first of two concerts in the city. The tour is fresh off the release of the band’s new album LP3, featuring the popular singles “Ride or Die” and “Semi Pro.” The band harnesses a classic indie rock base and adds embellished horns and a cheeky vocal and lyric style.

Hippo Campus at Brooklyn Steel, 3/1/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

Hippo Campus made the long trip across the East River for a second gig at Webster Hall on Wednesday night. Support is being provided by San Diego native and rising indie-pop sensation Jelani Aryeh. Providing a perfect complement to Hippo Campus, Jelani Aryeh mixes a breezy R&B vocal style with electro-pop instrumentals. Despite playing with a new band, they perform with the chemistry of a longstanding group. The band is gaining momentum so quickly that Jelani joked on stage that they are “trying out a different band name every night” until they find one that sticks. While unfamiliar with the group prior to the show, the hard hitting jams and outros left a stinging impression on us and the rest of the crowd. Many fans made sure to grab a shirt and record from the surging young artist.

Jelani Aryeh at Brooklyn Steel, 3/1/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

Hippo Campus released their first two LPs back in 2017 and 2018. After a short turned extended break due to the pandemic, the band returned in February with their third effort. LP3 is the band’s first album on Grand Jury Records and sees the group making strides in their production and album development. The 10-track album spans a concise 33 minutes but packs in indie rock bangers, soulful ballads, and crowd pleasing sing alongs. Fans filled out two sold-out NYC shows and most of the remaining tour is sold out.

Hippo Campus at Brooklyn Steel, 3/1/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

The Hippo Campus tour is in the final phase. Beginning in early February around the release of LP3, shows are scheduled through the middle of March. There is one more New York stop on the run, over at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom with support coming from Boyish. Tickets are still available for this show. Head over to the band’s website for the tour itinerary and see our full photo gallery from the Brooklyn Steel show below.

March 3, 2022
Indie Band El Modernist Release Music Video for “New Waves”

The Albany based indie band, El Modernist, released a new single, “New Waves” on Friday, February 25. Their release also features an accompanying music video, a first for the band.

El Modernist’s single release arrives as they prepare for NYS Music’s March Madness 2022 Tournament. The competition will begin on March 1.

The new single address a theme common to many musicians: the struggle to fit in.

“New Waves” is a song about never fitting in but loving yourself regardless,” El Modernist said in a press release. “We have all felt alienated at some point in life, but it is important to remember that there is no “right” way to live, and all you can really do is try and be happy as you are.”

Despite its potentially heavy subject matter the music video for “New Waves” is more of a romp than a meditation on individuality.

In the video for “New Waves” a mysterious masked man chases the band’s members. Killing them one by one. The assassin’s goals remain unclear. He might be a symbol for how a boring life can kill you, or for how you’re not really alive unless you’re true to yourself, or it could just be an entertaining narrative spun into a music video. Either way, the light-hearted tone and comical ways the killer takes out the band members make for an enjoyable watch.

El Modernist defines its music as featuring “pulsating hooks and lush melodic waves of psychedelia” combined with “upbeat, catchy garage-rock” that is fused “with a modern alternative hip-hop sound”.

Their website elaborates by explaining “[which] is a fancy way of saying they sing and play guitars and sometimes raps happen and it’s fun”, displaying the sense of humor and self-awareness displayed in the “New Waves” video.

March 2, 2022
Joanie Leeds and Her 6 year old Daughter Release ‘Fauci Ouchie’ Single

NYC based 2021 Grammy winner, Joanie Leeds, and her six year old daughter have released ‘Fauci Ouchie,’ a duet written to help kids feel better about getting vaccinated.

2021 Grammy winner for Best Children’s Album, Joanie Leeds (a notorious Phish head), and her newest collaborator, her 6-year-old daughter Joya, have written “Fauci Ouchie” a song about a critical message, getting vaccinated.

Leeds, like many others, had her daughter registered without hesitation the moment Covid-19 vaccinations were made available for children 5 and up. She states:

After living through almost 2 years of a deadly pandemic, adding an extra layer of protection for our kids was a no-brainer and personally brought the anxiety layer down to ‘normal levels.’
Joanie Leeds

Joanie Leeds and Her 6yr Old Daughter Release ‘Fauci Ouchie’

After receiving her 1st vaccine, Leed’s daughter was gifted a book about Dr. Fauci and she could not put it down. Soon after, the two were playfully referring to her upcoming second shot as her “Fauci Ouchie.” Joya loved the name so much that they decided to write a song with the goal of preparing and encouraging other children to feel better about getting vaccines.

Joanie Leeds and Her 6yr Old Daughter Release ‘Fauci Ouchie’

Joanie and Joya hope families find it refreshing to hear about the experience in a helpful and positive way from child to child.

Knowing some kids might be scared, Joya’s inspiration for the song is to get the point across that “it wasn’t so bad.” Her daughter loved that by getting vaccinated, she was doing her part to help others and making the world a safer place.

Leeds and Joya’s goal is to share the lesson that getting vaccinated supports not only our individual health, but also that of our entire world. This was something that made Joya feel proud and empowered, and she hopes that it will be for other kids as well.

March 2, 2022
Elton John Performs His Final Madison Square Garden Shows

“You can’t move atmosphere and you can’t move history.” That is what Elton John said about Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, February 22, when referring to the Garden possibly being moved a few years ago. He has said many times that the Garden is his “most favorite stage on Earth”. John has performed there over 70 times spanning his 60 year career, but it is still sad to think that no future generations will get to experience an Elton concert at MSG ever again.

That being said, his farewell shows at The Garden were nothing less than extraordinary. The setlist was filled with his greatest hits from the 70’s and 80’s with the exception of “Cold Heart”, his recent duet with Dua Lipa from his “Lockdown Sessions” album which came out in October of last year.

He kicked off the show with “Bennie and the Jets” and “Philadelphia Freedom.” Other songs on the setlist included “Rocket Man”, “Levon” and “The Bitch is Back”. He played for 2 and a half hours and only took two small breaks for costume changes. While addressing the crowd for the final time, Elton said “After this tour is finished, I’m going to spend time with my family, my children, and enjoy the rest of my life. Thank you for understanding. I love you so much.” It was a bittersweet moment. The crowd gave him a standing ovation as he transitioned into “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

On the way to NYC, Elton’s private jet was forced to make an emergency landing after it suffered hydraulic failure at 10,000 feet. Luckily he was able to get on another plane and make it to NYC and perform the final two Garden shows. These shows were already rescheduled from last year because of the rise in Covid cases. This tour does not end until 2023 with the last show being scheduled in Sweden. You can see all the remaining tour dates here

Elton John – Madison Square Garden, NYC – Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Setlist: Bennie and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues, Border Song, TIny Dancer, Have Mercy on the Criminal, Rocket Man, Take Me to the Pilot, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Levon, Candle in the Wind, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Burn Down the Mission, Sad Songs (Say So Much), Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, The Bitch is Back, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Cold Heart, Your Song, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

March 1, 2022
Goose Make Arena Debut at Mohegan Sun for Goosemas VIII

February 26, 2022 is a day I will remember for the rest of my life. The last time I was this excited to see a band for the first time was for Phish in June 2012. Just over two years since the 1/25/20 “Hot Tea” earwormed me and I dove into the Goose rabbit hole, I was finally able to see them live – and not just any show. The eighth annual Goosemas celebration at and their first ever show in an arena, at Mohegan Sun.

Mohegan Sun was absolutely bursting at the seams from the beginning of the day. I spent most of the afternoon at the PhanArt “The Hometown Flodown” show (shoutout to the El Goose Times and GrooveSafe crew) before heading into the venue a little before showtime. I was stationed with one of my Always Almost There co-hosts Neal on the floor Peter side.

Goosemas VIII was not about massive jams. It was about a single statement: this band is built for arena rock.

Three sets with nary a ballad, two debuts, and a distinct shift away from the expected songs (I hit just two of my Fantasy Goose picks that were largely comprised of longtime setlist staples). Percussionist Jeff Arevalo even remarked how he was glad they had to reschedule Goosemas from December – this gave the band the opportunity to incorporate many of their more recent songwriting efforts that had yet to be debuted in 2021.

The lights dropped around 8:15 and thousands of people simultaneously yelled “GOOOOOOOSE!”. The band walked on stage and started into holiday classic “Linus and Lucy,” Peter’s special grand piano shining from the get-go. Ripping a hot “Yeti” next, the energy in the venue seemed to grow with each note as I basked in finally hearing one of my favourite bands live for the first time.

photo by focalpoints.localjoints

After “Yeti” came a fantastic “Atlas Dogs,” one of the best songs debuted by the band in 2022, Peter yet again shining on piano. The sound in the room was crystal-clear, and Spuds’ tom work especially cut right through and sent vibrations through the room.

The uptempo “Echo of a Rose” arrangement came next and got my feet grooving through another fantastic jam. The big musical focal point of the night, as mentioned earlier, was Peter’s grand piano. Dominating almost every jam with its incredibly deep sound, the ivories were sounding phenomenal.

The first set came to a close with an always-fiery “So Ready” and a new, reworked “Silver Rising.”

Goose came out swinging in set two with a “Rockdale” that built to FIVE peaks and rivals the 11/21/21 version for G.O.A.T. status (note: this is a #HastyRank and is subject to change). A song that has become special to me recently, “Red Bird” (written about Peter’s mother), began with soft “Vintage Vibe” work as we all were #StraightBirdn. Continuing the theme of the night, the jam was relatively short, packed some serious energy, and faded nicely into “Rosewood Heart.” The band made the long-awaited live debut of Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” before blasting into “The Empress of Organos” to close the set.

“Empress” is one of my favourite songs and I was OVER THE MOON to see it live at my first show. From Trevor’s bass solo to the blistering peak, I was dancing my ASS off until the end and was just about to head to the bathroom when Spuds grabbed the mic and called his girlfriend Sam on stage.

What followed was an incredibly heartfelt proposal (somehow not involving potatoes) as the whole arena cheered the two of them on.

photo by focalpoints.localjoints

Set three consisted of three songs, all 2022 debuts and the first three songs on the upcoming Dripfield album.

“Borne” opened the final frame, and while it lacked the extended groove-based jam of its L.A. and Seattle counterparts, Rick and Peter’s guitar/synth build seemed to stretch out forever as Andrew Goedde’s expanded arena-size light rig washed colours and patterns over the audience.

Moving next into the debut performance of “Hungersite,” the band established it quickly as a top-notch jam vehicle as the energy in the venue continued to climb higher and higher.

The jamming highlight of the show, however, would come in the live debut of “Dripfield.” The title track to the band’s upcoming album and most recent single release, this song showcases the dual-drummer attack of the band in a Peter Gabriel-esque vibe (Thank you Becky Chinman for that fantastic parallel!) that came close to shaking the walls. A jam like the San Francisco “Wysteria” but without some of the evil, Spuds’ incredible tom work pushed Rick and Peter’s dueling guitars into a churning and rhythmic groove that stretched for minutes (#HastyRanking as a top jam of the year so far).

There was only one song that the band could encore with, despite the setlist saying “Tumble.” Mohegan ERUPTED as Rick strummed the familiar opening chords to “Arcadia” and thousands of people sang along to the lyrics of what is arguably the quintessential Goose song. The band drove this jam into a piano-led and bright space before the second-ever “slow ending” (LTP 6/18/21) to the song built into the typical scorching final “Arcadia” solo to end the third set.

Mark my words: this was Goose’s first arena show, but it is far from the last. The band’s sound will continue to evolve and grow, and so too will its fanbase. We are incredibly lucky to witness this growth firsthand and I can’t wait to continue listening to and enjoying every note they play for decades to come.

There was a moment during “Arcadia” where I realized that decades from now, I’ll be taking my children to Goose concerts and passing on the live music gift that my dad has given me my whole life. Thank you to this incredible band for welcoming me (second set “American Woman” and all) and cultivating an environment of positivity and love while producing some truly mind-blowing music.

Shoutout to everybody who came up and said hello at Mohegan as well – such an honour and a pleasure to meet all of you!!

And an extra-HUGE thank you to Jake Silco for bringing me on Goose tour as assistant/driver – having the opportunity to travel and see this band is amazing!!

Tune into a special Always Almost There Goosemas recap episode here.

Goose – Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT – Goosemas VIII – February 26, 2022

Set 1: Linus and Lucy, Yeti, Atlas Dogs > Echo of a Rose, So Ready, Silver Rising
Set 2: Rockdale, Red Bird > Rosewood Heart, Sinnerman*, Empress of Organos
Set 3: Borne, Hungersite* > Dripfield*
Encore: Arcadia

* First time played

March 1, 2022
NYS Music’s March Madness 2022: Round 1

Since 2015, New York State Music has crafted a March Madness competition that spans all the musical harbors of the Empire State. As fans and musicians, the NYS Music team aims to spotlight the great talent found across New York in a friendly contest, bringing broader attention to the next generation of artists and bands on the rise. March Madness 2022 highlights 64 bands and artists you might not know, but should know, as these homegrown talents are making waves through the New York State.

A little March madness may complement and contribute to sanity and help keep society on an even keel
Henry V. Porter, 1939

Porter coined the term “March Madness” that went dark for four decades. As we know it today, March Madness is commonplace in sports and bracketing, and NYS Music is here to put a musical namesake on March Madness 2022.

With the aide of our sponsors, NYS Music March Madness is a medium for these artists to be heard, grow and discovered. Go Listen. Go Vote. And let the Madness begin.

NYS Music has partnered with businesses across New York State to highlight these 64 up and coming bands. Regional sponsors include Funk n Waffles, a premiere music venue in Syracuse established in 2007 with a unique take on the culinary and entertainment industries, offering a wide variety of gourmet waffles and breakfast food, as well as offering live music every night! Bearsville Theater in Woodstock is where Americana was born – where Dylan took folk music and married it to Rock & Roll. where folk went electric, and where Janis took a breath and recuperated, before launching her hurricane energy and heart stopping songs out into the world. Renovated in 2019-2020, Bearsville Theater has an impressive calendar of shows for Hudson Valley music lovers.

DSP Shows based in Ithaca, NY and Northampton, MA, is one of the leading independent concert promoters in America, with shows at venues including State Theatre of Ithaca, Hangar Theatre, The Haunt, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, Brewery Ommegang, Asbury Hall, The 9th Ward at Babeville, and Daryl’s House among others. The Helping Friendly Hemp Company offers a wide variety of industry leading products including tinctures, soft chews, and hemp flower, using only USA grown hemp extract.

The winners of each region will be rewarded with a collection of prizes worth $3000. Partners for NYS Music’s March Madness 2022 include Mirth Films from Albany, a music news/entertainment outlet that specializes in original video content and live streaming, with news coverage ranging across the whole country, who will provide a professional multi-camera recording session at a prestigious venue in Albany for the winning band, premiering exclusively on Mirth Films.

The XPerience Monthly is the greater Capital Region’s alt-monthly newspaper, bringing independent music and thought provoking articles to the area. The XPerience Monthly will feature the winning band in a newspaper profile and interview this summer.

Enter your email address, meet the bands and vote for your favorites on Page 2!

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March 1, 2022
Trombone Shorty Summer Tour Makes Stops in NYC and Lewiston, Shared first singles off “Lifted”

After five years, New Orleans musical icon Trombone Shorty has announced a new album Lifted, set to release on April 29th. Alongside this announcement, Trombone Shorty has announced that he will be on tour this summer in support of the album as well. The artist will play the SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park and in Lewiston as a part of Artpark’s Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series.

Trombone Shorty speaks on the album:

[My mother] passed recently, but she continued to inspire me right up until she transitioned, and that’s why I put a picture of her holding me up at a second line on the cover of this album. She lifted me up my whole life.

In this album, Trombone Shorty hopes to mimic the electrifying feel of a live performance.

I think Lifted is the closest we’ve ever gotten to bottling up the live show and putting it on a record. This time around I told everybody to really cut loose, to perform like they were onstage at a festival.
Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty’s lead single below exemplifies intoxicating vocals, beautiful instrumentation, and an unfathomable amount of personality.

For tour and album pre-order information visit tromboneshorty.com

Trombone Shorty 2022 Tour dates:

February 19, 2022 – Shorty Gras in New Orleans, LA

February 24, 2022 – Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

February 25, 2022 – Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL

February 26, 2022 – Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series in St. Augustine, FL

February 27, 2022 – Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, FL

April 23, 2022 – Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, MS

April 30, 2022 – Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA

May 8, 2022 – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, LA

May 20, 2022 – Academy 2 in Birmingham, UK

May 21, 2022 – SWG3 Studio Warehouse in Glasgow, UK

May 23, 2022 – Roundhouse in London, UK

May 24, 2022 – O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, UK

May 26, 2022 – Mojo Club in Hamburg, Germany

May 27, 2022 – 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, The Netherlands

May 28, 2022 – Salle Pleyel in Paris, France

May 30, 2022 – Huxley’s in Berlin, Germany

May 31, 2022 – Muffathalle in Munich, Germany

June 1, 2022 – Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium

June 3, 2022 – Barcelona Guitar Festival in Barcelona, Spain

June 4, 2022 – Kapital in Madrid, Spain

June 10, 2022 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH

June 11, 2022 – Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA

June 13, 2022 – SummerStage in Central Park in New York, NY

June 14, 2022 – Tuesdays in the Park Concert Series in Lewiston, NY

June 15, 2022 – Massey Hall in Toronto, ON

June 17, 2022 – Bold Point Park in East Providence, RI

June 18, 2022 – Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA

June 19, 2022 – Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA

June 21, 2022 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC

June 22, 2022 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA

June 24, 2022 – Venue TBA in Grand Rapids, MI

June 25, 2022 – The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, MI

June 26, 2022 – Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL

June 28, 2022 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO

June 29, 2022 – Venue TBA in Salt Lake City, UT

July 1, 2022 – KettleHouse Amphitheatre in Bonner, MT

July 2, 2022 – Venue TBA in Seattle, WA

July 3, 2022 – Edgefield in Troutdale, OR

August 10, 2022 – Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA

August 11, 2022 – Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA

August 12, 2022 – Oxbow River Stage Concert Series in Napa, CA

August 13, 2022 – Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA

August 14, 2022 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA

March 1, 2022
Comedy finds a home in CNY at Funk n Waffles

Central New York Comedy has found a home at Funk n Waffles in Syracuse. For the past few months, NYC comedian Brian Enck has put together well-received and hilarious shows in Downtown Syracuse, in a music venue of all places.

Brian is a nationally touring comedian who’s been in dozens of comedy fests, hosted award shows, podcasts and anything else you can think of. But his new home is here in Syracuse and his new favorite show is the monthly at Funk & Waffles.

Honestly I didn’t think I’d be able to get them. To be real, Funk & Waffles was my target college and my grades were not good enough. They’re known for being this very cool music venue with amazing bands coming through and I walk up with my dumb face and go ‘Hey how about I bring you some comedians?’ We talked for a few weeks, tweaked out the details till we made it work. We’ve had two of the past three shows sold out, and the comics love the space, so it must’ve been the right call.
Brian Enck

Enck, originally from Webster, outside of Rochester, moved to NYC once he started getting paid gigs freshman year of college in 2010. For over a decade Brian made stand up not just his passion but his career drawing on his influences like Dave Chappelle, Monty Python, Lenny Bruce, Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford and others. “I moved from Upstate because there wasn’t a scene around here, it was just angry recently divorced 50 year olds yelling about their ex wives and giving me a hard time because I was working out jokes.” Now the whole state has a great network of talented comics in well run rooms. From the clubs, to bar shows, to little pop up rooms, or monthlies in a place that had a heavy metal band the night before it’s like a renaissance for the New York comedy.” Brian also spent his last few years as a comedy producer for a TV Network. “I loved being able to work on scripts, talk out characters with actors, and making a budget work with the accountants, actually no that part sucked but the rest was fun.”

Brian’s shows have had the same outline grab the funniest people and turn on the microphone.

Because of COVID, he would take some time to work remotely and spend time with his family. That summer Brian met his now wife and made the move from Brooklyn to Syracuse and hasn’t looked back.

With a goal of drawing NYC comedians north, and Rochester, Buffalo and Albany each having ripe comedy centers, Syracuse fits right in the middle of that I-90 corridor and would benefit CNY comedy fans in need. Turning Syracuse into a city that is great for comedy is Enck’s plan, just as Madison, WI is great for comedy just because it decided to be; there is no reason Syracuse can’t be the same, given how close it is to NYC.

Though Brian thought choosing a music venue was going to be a long shot, it has worked out perfectly for a comedy series. Every comedian wants to be a musician and vice versa, to quote Seinfeld “Musicians and Comedians are like Chimps and Orangutans, we know we have something in common we just can’t place it.”

Working with the clubs, comedians, and other venues the next plan is for a Central New York comedy festival. With each city hosting comics from all over in the great rooms that already exist here and now.

Upcoming Comedy Nights at Funk n Waffles

March 10th

April 7th

May 11th

Summer dates to be announced soon.

March 1, 2022
Illuminati Hotties Pool Hop at Bowery Ballroom

Los Angeles based rockers Illuminati Hotties made their way to Manhattan’s Bowery Ballroom on Thursday, February 24th as part of their co-headline tour with Fenne Lily. The band is touring behind their excellent sophomore LP, Let Me Do One More, released last October on Hopeless Records. The show on Thursday was opened by Texas native Katy Kirby, with Illuminati Hotties in the middle spot followed by Fenne Lily. Check out our full photo gallery below.

Photo by Buscar Photo

Illuminati Hotties is the brainchild of singer, producer, and guitarist Sarah Tudzin. Getting her start as a recording and mixing engineer, the music of became an extension of her work into more creative areas. Presenting a fun, upbeat, and incredibly catchy pop-punk, the band has made a huge splash with this latest record. Let Me Do One More highlight “Pool Hopping” is an essential jam for any summer playlist, reminiscing about hot summer days spent floating in the pool.

Sara Tudzin. Photo by Buscar Photo

The co-headline tour with Fenne Lily began at the beginning of February and continues through mid-March with stops to be made in Chicago, Canada, and Portland. After this run of shows, Illuminati Hotties head over to Europe for a lengthy headlining tour into May. Head over to the band’s Bandcamp page for the full tour schedule.

February 28, 2022

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