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  • The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Gains Permanent New Home

    After nearly 18 years without a physical place to call their own, the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame announced they will finally have their first building location in Stony Brook. The grand opening for the space will be held in November. 

    Long Island Music Hall
    Photo Credit: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

    The non-profit signed a long-term lease with the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and will move into the educational and cultural center located in Stony Brook Village.  With 8,800 square feet and two stories, the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame has ample space to make the building their own.

    The Hall of Fame has existed since 2004 with no permanent building. With over 100 inductees including Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Lou Reed, LL Cool J, Twisted Sister, and more, the building will allow for a permanent “Hall of Fame” with plaques and exhibits to recognize these talents.

    We’re looking forward to creating world-class displays that showcase Long Island’s rich and diverse musical and entertainment history in new and exciting ways. We will feature different and exciting exhibits, displays, videos, and education offerings that will make our center a dynamic place for people of all ages to visit on a regular basis.

    LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo
    Photo Credit: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

    The space will allow areas for a library, classrooms for educational programs and master classes, and even a theater. The main exhibit space will rotate through different themes to celebrate Long Island’s long musical history.

    Designed by world-renowned visual designer Kevin O’Callaghan, the music hall’s first theme will be “Long Island’s Legendary Club Scene: 1960s-1980s.” According to the president of The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Gloria D. Rocchio, the center was specifically constructed with performances and exhibits in mind.

    Photo Credit: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

    Our organization has grown and our wish has always been to have a physical facility to showcase our mission of celebrating Long Island’s musical history and supporting education … we can now achieve our dream. 

    LIMEHOF Co-founder Norm Prusslin

    The official ribbon-cutting and public opening of the completed space is scheduled to take place this November. For more information and to see artist renderings of the exhibits, visit limehof.org

  • Judas Priest Stops at MVP Arena and Nassau Coliseum this Fall

    Grammy-award-winning heavy metal band, Judas Priest, has announced their North American tour that will see them perform at Albany’s MVP Arena on October 15.

    Judas Priest
    Photo by Brandon Nagy via Shutterstock

    Beginning in Connecticut on October 13, the tour is in celebration of the iconic band’s 50th anniversary. Queensrÿche will join the group as openers for the 29-date tour over the course of October and November.

    Other stops across North America include Boston, Detroit, Tucson, Baton Rouge, and Cincinnati among others.

    ‘50 Heavy Metal Years Tour’ comes off of Judas Priests’ highest-charting album, Firepower, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. The 14-track album was released in 2018 and produced by Andy Sneap and Tom Allom. 

    Originally forming as a band in Birmingham, England in 1970, Judas Priest helped form heavy metal, with records like “Sad Wings of Destiny” (1982), “Sin After Sin” (1977) and “Unleashed in the East (1979). The group has previously performed in some of the biggest concerts, including Monsters of Rock, US Festival, and Live Aid in the 1980s.

    Over the course of the group’s long career, they have received and been nominated for a long list of awards, including receiving a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for “Dissident Aggressor” in 2010. 

    Judas Priest
    Photo by Debby Wong via Shutterstock

    Judas Priest is celebrated for their heavy metal music and for embracing the iconic leather and stud fashion. In 2022, band members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, and Scott Travis are soon to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    After the horrific last few years of restrictions we’ve all had to endure, what better place to break free, than the land of the free – the USA!

    – Ian Hill

    Most dates for this legendary group’s upcoming tour are available on June 24, 10 a.m. local time via https://www.livenation.com.

    FALL 2022 U.S Tour dates: 

    October 13 in Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale 

    October 15th in Albany, NY @ MVP Arena 

    October 16 in Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall Fenway 

    October 18 in Uniondale, NY at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    October 19 in Wikes Barre, PA @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza 

    October 21 in Kalamazoo, MI at Wings Event Center 

    October 22 in Detroit, MI at Masonic Temple Theatre 

    October 24 in Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center 

    October 25 in Waukegan, IL @ Genesee Theatre 

    October 27 in Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center Theater 

    October 29 in Moline, IL @ TaxSlayer Center Moline 

    October 30 in Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Event Center 

    November 1 in Sioux City, IA @ Tyson Events Center 

    November 2 in Rapid City, SD @ The Monument 

    November 7 in Ontario, CA @ Toyota Center 

    November 8 in Tucson, AZ @ TCC Arena 

    November 10 in Loveland, CO @ Budweiser Events Center 

    November 12 in Park City (Wichita), KS @Hartman Arena 

    November 13 in St. Charles, MO @ The Family Arena 

    November 15 in Corbin, KY @ The Corbin Arena 

    November 17 in Southaven, MS @ Landers Center 

    November 18 in Baton Rouge, LA @ Raising Canes River Center 

    November 20 in Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center 

    November 22 & 23 in San Antonio, TX @ Tech Port Center & Arena 

    November 25 in Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum 

    November 26 in Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street 

    November 28 in Edinburg, TX @ Burt Ogden Arena 

    November 29 in Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall 

  • The Mars Volta Release First New Music In Over 10 Years

    The Mars Volta have broken their 10 year hiatus today with the release of their new single and short film, “Blacklight Shine.” Over the weekend, the band began teasing this release with coordinates to Grand Park in Los Angeles, hinting at some kind of “pop-up” for June 19th-21st. This came in the form of a cube you can enter and experience the new song with an audio-visual experience. Today, June 21st, the single is officially released along with the bands first tour since 2012.

    the mars volta
    The Mars Volta, Photo by Fat Bob

    “Blacklight Shine” highlights The Mars Volta’s fundamental strengths in their most accessible and Latin-rooted form. Vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala sings mostly in Spanish with his signature tones soaring over a mix of traditional drums and Caribbean bongos and percussions. Guitarist Omar Rodriguez-López presents a sunshine-laced psychedelic groove perfect for a release date on the summer solstice. When talking about the story of the song, Cedric says he is trying to shine a light on “a wave of rolling blackouts washing memories onto shore, a heartbeat that still remembers everything.” Watch the short film below, which takes place on a Caribbean beach and features a multi-generational dance sequence backed by driving percussions.

    “Blacklight Shine” by The Mars Volta, via YouTube

    The announcement is also coming with a short tour; a New York show is happening at NYC’s Terminal 5 on September 29th. Presale starts this Wednesday, June 22nd with a full general sale on Friday, June 24th. See the official tour poster below and head to the band’s website for ticket links. The Mars Volta has not yet announced any details on what would be their seventh LP, but stay tuned for more announcements to come.

    the mars volta

  • Concerts on the Waterfront Return to Sackets Harbor Starting June 26

    The Sackets Harbor Historical Society announced the lineup for their free upcoming summer concert series, Concerts on the Waterfront.

    Held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm every Sunday from June 26 through September 4, the summer concert series is back for its 38th season.  Last year, the theme represented the relief of the return of live music.  The 2022 theme, “Let’s Celebrate!” is yet another joyous return for summer shows.

    The spectacular waterfront views of Lake Ontario make for a perfect music venue, and Sackets Harbor also holds a deep historical significance. After the War of 1812 broke out between Great Britain and the United States, the harbor became the center point for American naval and military operations along Lake Ontario.

    Each concert in the series will be held at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield, and the long-standing popular jazz group Sacci Band will open the series on June 26. Featuring American pop music from the WWII era and styles from the Golden Age of Swing, the band continues to honor traditions with the series’ first performance.

    Other upcoming performances for the summer series include Tink Bennett and Taylor Made, ATLAS, The Dakotas, Oceans Below, and Maria DeSantis Orchestra, among others. With genres such as jazz, country, classic rock, Latin jazz, folk, classical and more, Concerts on the Waterfront certainly has something for everyone to enjoy throughout the summer season.

    Over the course of the summer 11 talented, diverse groups will take the stage at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield. Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets, and should the weather not permit an outdoor show, the rain site will be St. Andrews Parish Center on East Main St. & Woolsey St.

    Below are the full summer series concert dates.

    Concerts on the Waterfront 2022 – “Let’s Celebrate!”

    June 26 Sacci Band  (Big Band)

    July 3 Tink Bennett and Taylor Made  (Country)

    July 10 Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra (Latin)

    July 17 Atlas   (80’s party)

    July 24 Dakotas  (Alternative Blue Grass)

    July 31 Son BoriKua*  (Caribbean)

    August 7 Oceans Below  (Favorites)

    August 14 Ruby Shooz*  (50 – 60’s)

    August 21 10th Mountain Division Army Band (Tentative) 

    August 28 Hot Jazz Jumpers  (Jazz)

    Sept. 4 Maria DeSantis Orchestra  (Big Band)

    *These concerts are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the N. Y. S. Council on the Arts, with support of the Governor and State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.

  • Todd Snider American Troubadour Tour Arrives at The Egg in September

    Todd Snider has announced his “American Troubadour Tour” for September and October 2022. The dates will begin on the East Coast on September 7th at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount, VA. Then will kick off on Swyer Theatre at The Egg at 7:30pm, September 13.

    Singer-songwriter Lilly Winwood, daughter of British rock legend Steve Winwood, will support Snider’s tour with songs in her 2021 debut album Time Well Spent.

    Todd Snider American Troubadour Tour

    Along with Snider’s “American Troubadour Tour” his new record Live: Return Of The Storyteller will release at the same time. It was captured during his first shows back from the pandemic and follows up the 2011 concert album The Storyteller. Snider also recently shared a new single, “First Agnostic Church Of Hope And Wonder,” which was highly recommended by the Associated Press.

    Todd Snider

    Tickets for the “American Troubadour Tour” are on sale now at toddsnider.net.

    Todd Snider – American Troubadour Tour Dates

    September 7 – Harvester Performance Center – Rocky Mount, VA*

    September 9 – Infinity Hall Norfolk – Norfolk, CT*

    September 10 – Narrows Center for the Arts – Fall River, MA*

    September 11 – Infinity Hall Hartford – Hartford, CT*

    September 13 – Swyer Theatre at The Egg – Albany, NY*

    September 15 – StageOne – Fairfield, CT*

    September 16 – The Center for Arts in Natick – Natick, MA*

    September 17 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA*

    September 18 – The Queen – Wilmington, DE*

    September 29 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO+

    October 1 – The Wilma – Missoula, MT+

    October 2 – The ELM – Bozeman, MT+

    October 3 – Egyptian Theatre – Boise, ID@

    October 4 – Tower Theatre – Bend, OR@

    October 6 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR@

    October 7 – Soreng Theater at Hult Center – Eugene, OR@

    October 8 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA@

    October 9 – The Bing Crosby Theater – Spokane, WA@

    October 12 – Arcata Theater Lounge – Arcata, CA@

    October 13 – Raven Theatre – Healdsburg, CA@

    October 14 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA@

    October 16 – Rio Theatre – Santa Cruz, CA@

    October 18 – The Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA@

    October 19 – The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA@

    October 21 – Paradise Performing Arts Center – Paradise, CA~

    October 22 – Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort – South Lake Tahoe, NV~

    October 24 – The State Room – Salt Lake City, UT~

    October 25 – The State Room – Salt Lake City, UT~

    October 26 – Washington’s – Fort Collins, CO

    October 28 – Knuckleheads – Kansas City, MO

    October 29 – Scottish Rite Hall – Omaha, NE

    October 30 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

    October 31 – Jamf Theatre – Eau Claire, WI

    * with Lilly Winwood
    + with Nicki Bluhm
    @ with Ryan Montbleau
    ~ with Ray Wylie Hubbard

  • The Harlem Gospel Travelers Release Upbeat Single and New Album “Look Up!”

    The Harlem Gospel Travelers will release a new full-length album, Look Up! on September 16, via Colemine Records.  Ahead of the album’s release, the trio shared their empowering title track and fun-filled music video, which you can see below.

    Harlem Gospel Travelers

    With production by acclaimed soul singer-songwriter, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, the new album gives the trio their first collection of completely original material.  The trio consists of Thomas Gatling, George Marage, and Dennis Bailey, all of whom grew up in different areas but refined their talents in Harlem. While the group is greatly influenced by the gospel quartet tradition of the ‘50s and ‘60s, they give a modern edge with this recent release.

    Travelers Gaitling and Marage met producer Reed through an after-school program that grew their appreciation and knowledge of the deep history of the gospel quartet. The program allowed them to gain new perspectives, and tap into their true talents. After the 2019 release of the LP He’s On Time, Bailey joined the two, completing the group.

    He’s On Time garnered rave reviews in 2019 along with high-profile fans such as Elton John, who invited them on his Rocket Man radio show. The LP also gave way for the group to perform at festivals like Pilgrimage and Telluride Jazz. 

    This newest title track, “Look Up” empowers listeners and the upcoming album is sure to not disappoint. The Harlem Gospel Travelers are reviving old sounds and reminding listeners how prevalent the music is still today. While gospel is always at the root of their music, the group also incorporates country, folk, rock, soul, and blues.

    Check out The Harlem Gospel Travelers live, with the performance dates below.

    Tour Dates:

    July 23 – Staten Island, NY – Maker Park Radio

    Aug. 3 – Bloomington, IN – Buskirk Chumley Theater

    Aug. 4 – Springfield, IL – Levitt Pavilion

    Aug. 5 – Chicago, IL – Chop Shop

    Sep. 1 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s Alright

  • FARROW to Release Debut Album “Agitate” on July 9

    After three years together, Rock ‘n Soul band FARROW, from Buffalo, is gearing up to release their first album, Agitate, on July 9. With joyous music and infectious melodies, this diverse group of musicians excels on this newest project.

    Agitate will be the first of three EPs in a series.  To accompany the sound component of the album, FARROW will have video releases for each song every month.  These videos will be available to the Farrow Fan Club on Patreon.

    FARROW is made up of seven talented musicians and artists.  Led by André Pilette (producer/bass) and Michael Farrow (lyricist/singer), the band released two previous singles on Spotify, “Rise Up” and “Insoluble” in 2020. Other members feature Tim Webb (drums), Michael Ruopoli (percussion), Cory Clancy (guitar), Rufus “Breezy” Cole Jr. (keys), and Danielle Johnson (backing vocals).

    The new album is filled with joyous, empowering lyrics and snappy beats. The second track, “Steal My Joy,” opens up with laughter and the lyrics “you ain’t gonna mess with me today!” – a phrase that seems to encapsulate a theme of the album. 

    Just one listen and it is easy to move to the rhythm. FARROW’s Agitate explores different beats and instrumentation on the album, and all 6 tracks are energetic and thought-provoking.

    The group has a history of performing around Western NY, with other performances including Buffalo Iron Works, Sportsmen’s Tavern, Bowery Electric, Rockwood Music Hall, and more. In the future, they will extend their reach, including a performance at the North By Northeast Festival in Toronto. 

    To celebrate the release of their first album, FARROW will hold a party and concert at Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo on July 9.

    Key tracks: Steal My Joy, In This Place, Love Me For Me

    FARROW is also performing at the following upcoming events:

    June 18 – NXNE Music Festival – Toronto

    June 26 – Elmwood Summerfest – Buffalo

    July 7 – Thursday & Main – Buffalo

    July 9 – Sportsmen’s Tavern – Buffalo

    July 22 – Sunset at the Stables at Knox Farm State Park – East Aurora

    Aug. 19 – The Erie County Fair – Hamburg

    Sep. 17 – Borderland Music + Arts Festival – East Aurora

  • Hudson Festival Orchestra Announces Free Community Concert

    On July 30, Hudson Festival Orchestra (HFO) will hold the first-ever “Hudson in Concert: A Community Celebration” in the scenic Henry Hudson Riverfront Park.

    The free event will begin at 4pm, with a range of opening ensemble performances. The opening acts feature traditional Latin music, songs from Bangladesh, and a new ragtime performance.

    At 7pm, Hudson Festival Orchestra will kick off their performance with a rousing community drum circle to introduce the first piece, Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. Hudson Festival Orchestra invites all community members to bring along a drum or hand instrument to join right in.

    The 57-piece orchestra will play other cultural favorites spanning many different backgrounds in celebration of community. Some of these include Gospel, Latin music, Cuban danzon, Argentine tango, Ragtime, Indian classical music, and more.

    I believe that music and culture can bridge divides and build community. I envision this as an annual musical event bringing area residents together through a live musical celebration of our shared American and diverse cultural heritages in a glorious natural setting on the Hudson River!

    -HFO Founder and Artistic Director Gwen Gould

    The concert will be performed in a beautiful setting. Under a tent set-up overlooking the river and the mountains, attendees can enjoy the scenery as they take in the performances.

    The Hudson Festival Orchestra also invites attendees of all ages to partake in the event. During intermission, children may join “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic” parade (behind an actual life-size teddy bear) to a picnic with treats and snacks for all.

    To start the second half of the performance and express solidarity with Ukraine, the Hudson Festival Orchestra will perform the Ukrainian National Anthem. After more music and performances, the concert will conclude at 9 pm.

    Although this is the first “Hudson in Concert: A Community Celebration,” Hudson Festival Orchestra hopes to make the series an annual free event for all in the future.

  • Billy Joel to Extend Residency at Madison Square Garden this November

    Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today due to overwhelming demand that Billy Joel has added to his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden with a show on November 23. The concert will mark the musician’s 131st at The World’s Most Famous Arena.

    Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden

    Back in 2013, Joel was named Madison Square Garden’s first-ever franchise musician and began his record-breaking residency in January 2014. Since then, he has played one show every month at The Garden. The added November show will be the legendary musician’s 85th.

    Billy Joel sings at Madison Square Garden

    Having sold 150 million records over the past 25 years with 33 Top 40 hits, it is no wonder Joel continues to rank as one of the most popular entertainers around the world. With six Grammy awards, a Tony award, and many more honors, Joel is known for his accomplishments as a musician and humanitarian.

    Tickets for the Billy Joel November show at MSG will be available for purchase by the general public beginning at 10:00 AM (ET) on Friday, June 24 via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Madison Square Garden box office on Saturday, June 25. Prices range from $69.50 to $165.50.

    Read more about the Piano Man’s classic “New York State of Mind” with a look at the song’s history and origins.

  • Chelsea Music Festival Announces Lineup with Theme “Not Without You”

    The Chelsea Music Festival 2022 in NYC has announced its 13 season and the theme is “Not Without You,” which explores the deep bond between Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn on the 175th anniversary of their
    passing. It will run from June 23-26. then finally on the 28.

    chelsea music festival 2022 flyer

    The Chelsea Music Festival celebrates the creativity of one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods and brings together world-renowned performers to celebrate great music. Since 2010, festival has established itself as a critically-acclaimed, accessible and interactive gateway to chamber music in non-traditional concert spaces like art galleries, churches, and more.

    The 2022 festival theme reflects on the need to be with and encourage one another, especially due to the forced distance after the pandemic.

    Chelsea Music Festival 2022 Lineup

    June 23- Exhibition Reception- How To Operate in a Blue Room

    Resident artist Jonathan VanDyke created the exhibition How to Operate in a Blue Room, which features the artist’s sewn paintings, a selection of the amaryllis flowers that the artist raises in his studio, sculptures, and scraps from his studio projects.

    June 24- Festival Opening Night: Not Without You

    The festival’s opening night concert includes music by J.S. Bach, V. Silvestrov, and a New York Premiere of a new work by Misato Mochizuki, as well as music by the people being celebrated in the theme, Fanny & Felix Mendelssohn.

    chelsea music festival 2022

    June 25- Das Jahr: Twelve Months Personified at 7 P.M.

    The evening features pianists playing “Das Jahr” by Fanny Mendelssohn. It is one of her most sparkling compositions, as it is a twelve-part piano suite based on the months of the year.

    Fanny Mendelssohn

    June 25- Late Night With ARKAI Music at 9 P.M.

    Later in the evening, award-winning string duo ARKAI Music will be performing a mix of original and classic songs, as well as a special premiere of their latest single release, “Patchwork.” They are known for their infusion of classical and rock music.

    ARKAI Music

    June 26- Jazz Matinee With Carmen Staaf at 2 P.M.

    Pianist & composer Carmen Staaf joins the Festival for a matinee jazz performance and will be joined by the Ensemble-in-Residence Ulysses Quartet as they play Staaf’s own compositions and Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite.

    Carmen Staaf.

    June 26- Ulysses Quartet at 4 P.M.

    The Ensemble-in-Residence Ulysses Quartet have been described by The Guardian as “emotively and dynamically astounding,” as they perform music that ties into the theme “Not Without You,” and to the artwork of Jonathan VanDyke.

    Ulysses Quartet.

    June 28- Festival Finale— Siblings & Soulmates

    For the final day of the festival, the concert will tie together the Mendelssohn siblings lives through song, as well as through poetry and chamber music.

    For more information and to buy tickets to the Chelsea Music Festival, go here.