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St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater 2022 Summer Lineup Features The Doobie Brothers, Machine Gun Kelly and more

The St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater (previously known as Lakeview Amphitheater) 2022 Summer Concert lineup has been announced, which features The Doobie Brothers, Machine Gun Kelly, and many more.

The St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater is located in Syracuse, NY, and has a 17,500-person capacity. This summer, a wide variety of artists are coming to the venue of many different genres.

St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater Lineup

June 19- The Doobie Brothers & Michael McDonald

The Doobie Brothers are a four-time Grammy-award-winning root-based and harmony-laden rock band formed in the 1970s. They have three multi-platinum, seven platinum, and 14 Gold albums. Their album Best of the Doobies has sold more than 12 million copies and is considered a rare “diamond record.” Michael McDonald is an American musician, singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer known for being a member of The Doobie Brothers and his successful solo career.

July 5- Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly is an American rapper, singer, musician, and actor. He is known for his blending of hip hop and alternative rock music. His album Tickets to My Downfall was his first pop-punk album, and it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year.

July 8- Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen is an American country music singer and songwriter. He competed in the sixth season of The Voice and won a Country Music Award. He has nine billion on-demand streams, multi-platinum certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers.

July 9- Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band formed in the 1960s. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them No. 95 on their list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” and they have sold more than 28 million records in the United States.

Aug. 11- Kenny Chesney & Carly Pearce

Kenny Chesney is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, 32 of which have reached number one. Carly Pearce is a country music singer and songwriter who received a number one spot on the Billboard country charts with her single “Every Little Thing” and won a CMA and AMA.

Aug. 13- Alice in Chains & Breaking Benjamin

Alice in Chains is an 11-time Grammy-nominated rock band that has sold over 30 million records worldwide. They gained international fame during the 1990s grunge movement, and the band has had 18 Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart. Breaking Benjamin is a certified multi-platinum rock band who have sold seven million units in the United States. They have also produced one number one record on the Billboard Top 200.

Alice in Chains

Breaking Benjamin

Aug. 25- Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley is a Grammy-award-winning country music star whose albums are certified Gold or above. He has won multiple CMA awards, and earned country music’s crowning achievement, becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He set a new record in 2009 for the most consecutive singles (10) reaching the top spot on that chart.

Sep. 6- Sting

Sting is a 17-time Grammy-award-winner who was apart of the new wave rock band The Police from 1977-1984. With the band and his solo career, he has sold over 100 million records. He won the BMI award for “Every Breath You Take” becoming the most-played song in radio history. He has won a number of other awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award and was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sep. 15- Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. His albums are all certified platinum, and his 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum. He has also received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career.

Also Performing This Summer

June 23- Steely Dan & Steve Winwood

June 29- The Chicks & Patty Griffin

July 13- CHEER Live

July 27- Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, The Warning & Lilith Czar

Aug. 2- Incubus & Sublime With Rome

Aug. 17- Santana & Earth, Wind, and Fire

Sep. 9- REO Speedwagon, Styx & Loverboy

Sep. 17- Shinedown & Jelly Roll

Sep. 20- Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth & The Hu

More information on the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater’s 2022 summer concert lineup and links to purchase tickets can be found here.

June 1, 2022

MSG Entertainment Announces “Summer of Live”

As we saunter auspiciously into the sunny season, New Yorkers will be hoping for another memorable summer. In light, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), has released its list of events between all of their MSG affiliated venues. 2022’s “Summer of Live” presentation will be split between Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre and Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, as there will be more than 75 live entertainment events from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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“Summer of Live” kicked-off with a performance from, The Who, on May 26 at Madison Square Garden. A quick turnaround between the 27-29 saw the Harvard Athletic Complex play host to the Boston Calling Music Festival this Memorial Day Weekend. There, fans got the chance to rock out with headliners Nine Inch Nails, The Strokes and Metallica.

From there, MSG Entertainment brings the heat with a jam-packed line up of events at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre and Hulu Theater at MSG. From concerts and comedy, to professional darts and boxing, marquee performances will include Lil Baby and Chris Brown on July 22 as part of their “One of Them Ones Tour.” MSG Entertainment will also be host to two Top Rank Boxing fights on June 11 and 18. While popular podcasts, Pod Save America and My Dad Wrote A Porno will also grace the Beacon Theatre stage.

The complete schedule to MSG Entertainment’s upcoming shows schedule can be found below. Tickets to upcoming summer performances are available now on the MSG website.

May 26 at 7:30PM	Madison Square Garden	The Who “Hit’s Back! 2022 Tour” – Tickets start at $97.00
May 27-29	Harvard Athletic Complex (Allston, MA)	Boston Calling Music Festival – Single day admission tickets start at $149.99 with two-day and three-day packages also still available
June 2 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Pod Save America “(A)live And On Tour 2022” – Tickets start at $49.50
June 3 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Gipsy Kings – Tickets start at $80.00
June 3 at 7:00PM June 4 at 1:00PM & 7:30PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	World Series of Darts: Bet365 North American Darts Championship – Two-day event with single session tickets starting at $30.00
June 4 at 7:00PM & 9:45PM	Beacon Theatre	Nate Bargatze “The Raincheck Tour” – Limited tickets for the late show starting at $39.75; early show sold out
June 8 at 2:00PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	Beat the Streets Wrestling Presents Final X New York – Tickets start at $65.00
June 9 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Tribeca Festival Presents “Taurus” – Tickets start at $46.00
June 10 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Tribeca Festival Presents “the DOC” – Tickets start at $46.00
June 11 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Tribeca Festival Presents “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” – Tickets start at $46.00
June 11 at 6:00PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	Top Rank Boxing: Berlanga v Angulo – Tickets start at $66.00
June 16 & 17 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Sigur Ros: World Tour 2022 – Two shows with limited tickets still available starting at $125.50
June 17 at 9:00PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	Hombres G – Tickets start at $75.00
June 18 at 6:00PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	Top Rank Boxing: Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. – Tickets start at $56.00
June 23-25 at 8:00PM	Madison Square Garden	John Mulaney “From Scratch” tour – Three shows with limited tickets available starting at $69.50
June 24 & 25 at 8:00PM	Radio City Music Hall	Goose – Two nights with limited tickets still available on 6/24, starting at $39.50
June 30 at 8:00PM	Radio City Music Hall	My Dad Wrote A Por.no World Tour – Tickets start at $51.75
July 9 at 7:30PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	TOMORROW X TOGETHER “<ACT: LOVE SICK>” tour – Tickets start at $75.00
July 9 at 8:00PM	Radio City Music Hall	CHEER Live – Tickets start at $79.95
July 21-25 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Widespread Panic – Five shows with tickets starting at $49.50
July 22 at 7:00PM	Madison Square Garden	Chris Brown & Lil Baby “One of Them Ones Tour” – Tickets start at $69.50
July 26, 27, 29 & 30 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	An Evening with Jackson Browne – Four shows with tickets starting at $39.50
July 27 at 7:00PM	Radio City Music Hall	BANKS “Serpentina Tour” – Tickets starting at $39.50
July 28 at 8:00PM	Radio City Music Hall	RuPaul’s Drag Race “Werq The World Tour” – Tickets start at $45.00
July 30 at 8:00PM	Hulu Theater at MSG	Carin Leon – Tickets start at $75.00
July 31 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Hanson “Red Green Blue 2022 Tour” – Tickets start at $39.50
Aug. 2-3 at 8:00PM	Madison Square Garden	Swedish House Mafia “Paradise Again Tour” – Two nights with tickets starting at $59.50
Aug. 8-12 & 14 at 8:00PM	Madison Square Garden	Rage Against the Machine “Public Service Announcement” tour with Run The Jewels – Six shows with limited tickets still available starting at $125.00
Aug. 18 at 8:00PM	Madison Square Garden	An Evening with Michael Bublé – Tickets start at $131.00
Aug. 21 at 7:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Gilberto Santa Rosa’s Birthday Bash! – Tickets start at $65.50
Aug. 27 at 7:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Celeste Barber “Fine, Thanks. Live Tour” – Tickets start at $54.50
Aug. 30 at 8:00PM	Beacon Theatre	Soft Cell – Tickets start at $49.50
Aug. 30 & 31 at 8:00PM	Madison Square Garden	Roger Waters “This Is Not A Drill” – Tickets start at $70.00

May 29, 2022

Tupper Arts Hosts Free Music on Monday and Wednesday Nights all Summer in Tupper Lake

Each summer in the Adirondacks there is an abundance of music series in the towns and villages that dot the Adirondack Park. One of those towns, Tupper Lake, features two free music series on Monday and Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, if you are able to escape to this remote outpost in the Adirondacks.

Tupper Lake is located in Franklin County, located within the Adirondack Park. Tupper Lake makes up the Tri-Lakes region along with nearby Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. The village was first settled during the town’s lumber production period in 1844, making the village the top lumber producer in New York State.

Since 1976, Tupper Lake has been celebrating its artists and artisans that make up the small community. Before Tupper Arts, there was the Tupper Lake Arts Council, then named Tupper Lake Presents. Throughout the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, the Arts Council continued strong, most notably starting the annual tradition that is the Tupper Lake Arts Show, now entering its 49^th year.

In 2018, current Tupper Arts Vice President Louise McNally headed the planning to re-establish the Arts Council as the community entity it is today. Along with 11 board members, the Arts Council was saved and renamed as Tupper Arts and incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to allow for the collection of donations to start strengthening the arts involvement in Tupper Lake. Tupper Arts has grown and set up a tradition of year-round programming to involve the community and provide easy access to the arts, through gallery shows, classes for all ages, live performances, and community events.

The Tupper Lake Municipal Park is located on Demars Boulevard off Route 3. This park is the center of the Tupper Lake community. The park is home to the best sunset views, a waterfront walkway, picnic table area, two covered fishing overlooks, public boat slips, playground, sports fields, skateboard park, and much more.

All summer hows at Tupper Lake Municipal Park are FREE, with shows starting at various times, and ending by 8:45pm (9pm on the 4th of July only).

Tupper Lake Monday Summer Sunset Series Lineup

July 4 – Night School & Spring Street

Night School is a five piece dance-rock band from Tupper Lake, performing some of the most popular dance hits from yesteryear and today, everything from The Beatles to Talking Heads, from Rick James to The B-52’s. Spring Street is a unique mix of old and new rock, blues and strong vocal harmonies make Spring Street a must-see when visiting the Tri-Lakes area.

Hours: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Night School, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Spring Street

July 11 – Ursa and the Major Key

Ursa and the Major Key is an indie/psychedelic rock band from Plattsburgh, NY. Their first album, Daytime/Nighttime, is out now on Cricket Records. Originating from the scenic Adirondack region of New York State, the foursome infuse influences from classic artists including The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and The Band, as well as modern artists like Whitney, Beach Fossils, and Levitation Room.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

July 18 – Geo Beat

Geo Beat Quartet celebrates musical traditions ranging from Jazz and Bossa Nova to World Beat with a few pop standards and original compositions. Crispin Catricala leads the group on guitar, Dave Casner plays Vibes, Michael Hurt is on Bass and Percussion Master Brian Melick rounds out the ensemble with a variety of instruments to bring infectious grooves and harmonious melodies to the stage.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

July 25 – Darkside Skinny Dippers

Darkside Skinny Dippers, often known more affectionately as the world’s greatest hashtag #DSKINNYD, evolved into a ferocious rock band that defined the course of music history in the late 70’s into the mid 80’s. Recommended by 0 out of 10 doctors, the band all but guarantees a baby boom that would rival the mid 40’s-mid 60’s. In short, #DSKINNYD is best described as diverse rock and roll with attitude! There’s a little something for everyone.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 1 – Shakespeare in the Park: Midsummer Night’s Dream

The Adirondack Lakes Summer Theatre Festival returns with an abridged A Midsummer Night’s Dream A family-friendly production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will feature all the beloved characters of the play, including the Royals, the Rustics, the Lovers, and, of course, the Fairies. This abridged version, directed by Karen Lordi-Kirkham, will run between an hour and fifteen minutes and an hour and a half and takes place outdoors.

Featuring: Mason Barber as Nick Bottom; Jadzia Briggs, Angeliq Hammie, Kirsten Denis, and Dante Giacovelli as the Lovers; George Cordes, Fred Balzac, Dave Myers, and Monica Bills as the Rustics; Mike Corey as Egeus/Philostrate; and Karen, Ted, Christabelle, and Felonica Kirkham as the Royals and Fairies.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 8 – Martin and Kelly

The incredibly talented duo of Jilly Martin and Ryan Brooks Kelly have become the next must-see act from New England to Nashville. Over the years, they’ve been featured as support acts for many traditional, and mainstream country artists. Standouts in today’s crossover country music scene, Jilly & Ryan’s songs bridge the boundary between traditional and new country.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 15 – The Big Takeover

Fronted by the charismatic Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, the seven-piece New York band The Big Takeover plays original music that is rooted in and reverent toward the genres and rhythms of Jamaican pop: reggae, rocksteady, ska. They are devotees of Desmond Dekker and the way the old school did it. At the same time, The Big Takeover crosses lines and blends traditions like global pop fusionists. Their deceptively complex arrangements and big hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the uptown sophistication of the 21st century retro soul and R&B revival scene.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 22 – The Bob Stump Band

Bob Stump and his band feature a collection of Americana sounds, including a mix of Bluegrass, blues, country, rock and jazz. Hudson Valley-based, Bob enjoys making his way around the North Country, sharing stories through his music.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Tupper Lake Wednesday Summer Sunset Series

July 6 – On 3

On 3 is the partnering of Jim Boucher, Eric Pasternak, and Josh Pratt. Their music consists of 70’s and 80’s, up to some modern covers, highlighting harmonies, guitars, mandolin, ukulele, and percussion.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

July 13 – The Altered Tones

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

July 20 – Larry Lee Ebere

Popular Chazy-born country singer Larry Lee Ebere got his musical start singing with his family at a young age. He has since been traveling and singing for 25 years, and notably placed 16th in the Nashville Talent Competition, and was also featured in Country Living.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

July 27 – Claire & Mickey

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Army Band

Location: Tupper Lake Sunset Stage, Flanders Park, Tupper Lake

August 3 – Crackin’ Foxy

Crackin’ Foxy is a ukulele-driven ensemble featuring close vocal harmony and tight instrumental arrangements. The Saranac Lake—based quintet is inspired by Traditional New Orleans Jazz but plays with a fresh and joyful energy all its own. Influences include the Boswell Sisters, Anette Hanshaw, and Django Reinhardt as well as Vaudeville and Hawaiian music of the early 20th century.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 10 – TBA

August 17 – The Rustic Riders

The Rustic Riders “songs are bouncy and danceable and carry a loving message. A little bit of percussion and a variety of instruments keep things fresh, and they’re really good at getting the crowd laughing and singing-along.” Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena Executive Director

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Army Band

August 24 – Blessid Dirt

Tereson Dupuy and Eric Pasternak make up this beautiful, Adirondack grown acoustic duo called Blessid Dirt. Both singer-songwriters, their original music is ripe with life experiences most can relate to. Classified as heavy-folk, they have been influenced by greats such as John Prine and Led Zepplin alike. Eric, a native New Yorker, dazzles listeners with some wicked dirty strings and brilliant lyrical balance. While Tereson, a transplant from New Orleans, adds a bit of soulful Southern charm making this duo something to be experienced.

Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

August 29 – TBA

May 29, 2022
Alive at Five Lineup Features State Champs, Spafford, Lita Ford, Talib Kweli and more

Albany’s Alive at Five Summer Concert Series has announced the 2022 summer lineup, with a wide variety of musicians playing at Jennings Landing.

Alive at Five is Albany’s signature free concert series, with eight weeks showcasing various artists, from big names to up-and-coming acts, and artists from the area. The summer concert series started in 1990 with a performance by legendary folk artist Richie Havens and has since grown into a staple of the Capital Region. The shows will be every Thursday from 4:30-8 P.M.

Alive at Five Lineup

June 9- State Champs w/ Young Culture

State Champs is an American Rock band from Albany, New York. Young Culture is also from Albany and is a three-piece alternative rock band. State Champs have been a band since 2010, and have released three EPs and four full-length albums. They have been nominated for many awards at the Alternative Press Music Awards. Young Culture is friends with State Champs and has toured together and worked on music together as well.

State Champs

Young Culture

June 16- Spafford w/ Annie in the Water

Spafford is a four-piece act from Phoenix, Arizona, and their sound can be described as electrofunk therapy, which combines deep sonic exploration and jam-heavy improvisation. Their songs range from 10-30 minutes, taking an interesting view of funk-dance music. Annie in the Water’s music is a groovy combination of Reggae, Funk, Rock, Blues, and Jamstyle. The band is a six-piece and was created out of chance as founding members Michael Lashomb and Bradley Hester met at Hobart College in Geneva in 2007.

Spafford

Annie in the Water

June 23- Lita Ford w/ Candy Ambulance

Known as heavy metal’s original blonde rocker, Lita Ford is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s and had a successful glam metal solo career in the 80s. Her 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne is her most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard 100 charts. Candy Ambulance is an Albany-based grunge-punk trio who are known for its poppy melodies and dynamic vocal changes.

Lita Ford

Candy Ambulance

July 7- Talib Kweli w/ DJ TGIF, DJ SIROC, and JB!! aka Dirty Moses

Talib Kweli stands as one of the worldâs most talented and most accomplished hip-hop artists after nearly 20 years of recordings and performances. He has worked with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and more. He will be joined by DJ TGIF, DJ SIROC, and JB!! aka Dirty Moses.

July 14- Cassadee Pope w/ Sydney Worthley

Cassadee Pope is a Grammy award-nominated pop-punk singer and a country artist, songwriter, & musician. She was the lead singer of the rock band Hey Monday before becoming the winner of the third season of The Voice and the first female winner. Sydney Worthley is an alternative artist from Albany, New York who became an independent artist at 17 and has released a few albums with regular air time on the radio.

Cassadee Pope

Sydney Worthley

July 21- Ballyhoo! w/ Souly Had & The E-Block

Ballyhoo! is an American reggae rock and punk band. The group has sold over 30,000 copies of its five albums and more than 200,000 digital tracks. Souly Had is an artist from Duanesburg, New York, who creates hip-hop and R&B music, with over one million streams on Spotify. The E-Block are an indie band from Albany, New York, named after the street they all grew up on.

Ballyhoo!

Souly Had

The E-Block

July 28- Donavon Frankenreiter w/ Sean Rowe

Donavon Frankenreiter is a musican and surfer, who for nearly four decades has been traveling the world as a surfer and musican. His sound is a unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery. Sean Rowe is an alternative folk singer-songwriter and musician. He has a recognizable deep and husky voice that brings the sound of country and Americana together.

Donavon Frankenreiter

Sean Rowe

August 4- Doug E. Fresh w/ Ohzhe & DJ TGIF and DJ Hollyw8d

Doug E. Fresh is a Barbados-born American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer, also known as the “Human Beat Box”. Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines and various special effects and is a pioneer of 20th-century American beatboxing. He will be joined by Ohzhe & DJ TGIF and DJ Hollyw8d.

Doug E. Fresh.

All Alive at Five performances are free and begin at 4:30pm each Thursday this summer, beginning June 9

May 24, 2022
SNL Bids Farewell to Four Cast Members in Season 47 Finale

Saturday Night Live closed the books on Season 47 on May 21, with host and native New Yorker Natasha Lyonne with musical guest Japanese Breakfast. The season finale of SNL also brought out a handful of cast departures, including Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson.

The cold open featured Kate McKinnon as recurring character Colleen Rafferty, recounting an alien abduction alongside Cecily Strong and Lyonne to Pentagon officials. McKinnon took this sketch as her swan song, bidding farewell as she boarded a spaceship, saying “Thanks for letting me stay awhile.”

During Lyonne’s monologue, she mentioned her New York born and bred roots – raised in Great Neck, grew up on the Upper East Side – and mentioning how she has been working with SNL cast and alums for years, including Amy Poehler on Russian Doll. She was joined on stage briefly by SNL alums and friends Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph who did their impressions of Lyonne, who herself has a Rodney Dangerfield style of delivery.

For Japanese Breakfast’s first song, Michelle Zauner went with the rhythmic single “Be Sweet” off her 2021 album Jubilee, as neon bulbs hung down from the ceiling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKvj4vs7ftc

Weekend Update featured a pair of farewells, with Aidy Bryant saying goodbye next to her frequent sketch and song partner, Bowen Yang, and Pete Davidson, who reflected on his career at SNL and thanked Lorne for giving him a chance. Unfortunately left out of the sendoff mix was Kyle Mooney, who created numerous digital shorts and memorable characters over his 9-year SNL career.

Davidson was also featured in the cut for time sketch “Forgot About Lorne,” a parody of Dr. Dre’s “Forgot about Dre” with Eminem cutting the pre-recorded sketch short to tell Pete to stop these parodies and not do them again.

“Paprika” was the second song from Japanese Breakfast, with Zauner wearing a multi-layered white dress while she struck a gong encircles with flowers. as yellow lightbulbs hung down from the ceiling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3mHfQgQY1M

Zauner also appeared in the final sketch of the night, joining McKinnon and Bryant for a singalong of Joni Mitchell’s “The Circle Game” in “Women’s Commercial”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnOGSFV7154

The season finale of SNL was a night of send offs and put a bow on an average season of the NBC franchise. Look back on all our coverage of Saturday Night Live this season here and share your favorite musical guest and sketches in the comments below.

May 23, 2022
Brewster Summer Music Series Announced

The Brewster Summer Music Series in Brewster, NY has announced its lineup for the first annual festival, happening every Saturday night this summer from June 11-July 23.

The venue, photo by Jacque Roche.

Brewster is a town in southeast Putnam County incorporated in 1894. It gets its name from Walter Brewster, who invited the New York and Harlem Railroad to build a depot on his property.

Famous singer Laura Ann Branigan was born in Brewster. Her platinum-certified 1982 single “Gloria,” stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks. It also peaked at number 2, a record for a female artist, and number one in Australia and Canada.

The free outdoor concert series will feature a lot of different acts. Fundraising to begin the festival started in 2021, and different community businesses helped with it. Those attending are told to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinners, cold beverages, etc. It will take place at the gazebo at the corner of Railroad and Morningthorpe Avenues in Brewster.

BREWSTER SUMMER MUSIC SERIES LINEUP

June 11 – Light Warriors (Global Rock, Funk, Reggae)

June 18 – Fat City Rockers (Rockabilly, Surf, Oldies)

June 25 – Plåsm (Explorative Progressive, Funk, Improvisation)

July 2 – Real Stormin Norman (Latin, New Orleans Jazz, Boogie Woogie, Blues)

July 9 – 1/3 of Sophie (Sweet, Funky, Spacey Arrangements)

July 16 – La Pompe Attack (Gypsy, Jazz, Hot Swing Sound)

July 23 – Way Behind the Sun (Traditional & Original Country Music)

May 22, 2022
This Week’s EQXposure Features Shane Guerrette, That Girl w/One Free Don

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, Shane Guerrette, That Girl w/One Free Don 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.

That Girl featuring One Free Don – “Cherish”

Shane Guerrette – “Here’s Hoping” & “How was I to know”

May 21, 2022
Prodigy’s Solo Catalog Returns to Streaming, Posthumous Album Announced

Fans of Prodigy will once again be able to enjoy his solo catalog on streaming services, as reported by Billboard. In what was described as “legal disputes between the estate, which is run by the late artist’s family, and former associates of the artist,” his solo work remained off streaming services for the past three years. Only 2007’s Alchemist collab, Return of the Mac, 2008’s Product of the 80s, with Big Twins and Un Pacino, along with the Mobb Deep discography were made available.
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Prodigy’s returning solo catalog includes his classic debut-album H.N.I.C and its two sequels, 2012’s The Bumpy Johnson Album, his 2013 collaboration with The Alchemist, Albert Einstein and 2017’s Hegelian Dialectic (The Book of Revelation). His 2014 release with Boogz Boogetz, Young Rollin Stoned, can also now be streamed.

This is the result of a new management deal Prodigy’s estate signed with The NorthStar Group’s L. Londell McMillan and a distribution deal with Warner Music Group’s ADA. Prodigy’s estate also announced a new album, The Hegelian Dialectic: The Book of Heroine and a new single, “You Will,” out June, 10.

Prodigy is a once-in-a-generation rapper,
-ADA president Cat Kreidich

It’s hard to put into words the impact he had on the world — his sound completely changed the game and influenced so many that came after him. His legacy will live on forever through his music and we’re grateful his estate has entrusted ADA to bring his iconic catalog back where it belongs — with his fans.
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With his partner, Havoc, Prodigy served as one-half of Mobb Deep. After releasing their debut, Juvenile Hell in 1993. A year later, they released their classic second LP, The Infamous, to critical-acclaim.

As a rapper, Prodigy was known for his opening bars that would set the tone. Encapsulating an entire record with his first couple of lines. When hip hop went full glitz and glamour during the “shiny suit era,” of the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, Prodigy would double down and release more raw grimy street music. Plateauing him and his partner Havoc’s commercial-appeal, but remaining true to themselves.

May 20, 2022
New York State Senate Passes Bill to Limit Use of Song Lyrics as Evidence

The New York State Senate passed a bill that will limit prosecutors from using song lyrics as evidence in criminal cases, as first reported by Pitchfork. The bill was introduced this past November by Senator Brad Hoylman, Senator Jamaal Bailey and assembly member Catalina, and it is recognized as Senate Bill S7527 . It is designed to “limit the admissibility of evidence of a defendant’s creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding,” according to the New York State Senate’s official website.
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This bill has long been a point of contention from many within hip hop culture. Before coming to fruition, it was touted by the likes of Jay – Z, Meek Mill and Killer Mike.

In a letter signed by the aforementioned artists, Jay – Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, had this to say about the new legislation:

“Rather than acknowledge rap music as a form of artistic expression, police and prosecutors argue that the lyrics should be interpreted literally—in the words of one prosecutor, as ‘autobiographical journals. The genre is rooted in a long tradition of storytelling that privileges figurative language, is steeped in hyperbole, and employs all of the same poetic devices we find in more traditional works of poetry.”

This new legislation comes as Atlanta-bred rappers Young Thug, Gunna and other YSL affiliates were arrested and are facing charges under Georgia’s RICO act. It was reported that their lyrics were used by authorities as part of their criminal investigation.
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Rapper’s lyrics have long been a point of contention in the courtroom. The likes of Boosie Badazz, YNW Melly, Mac Phipps, Tay-K have all had their words play a part in their criminal proceedings. In a rather famous instance, Snoop Dogg’s “Murder Was The Case” was played in the courtroom while he faced trial for murder in 1993. Now, rapper’s in the state of New York will have an extra creative freedom knowing their song lyrics won’t be used against them aimlessly.

May 20, 2022
Phil Lesh & The Midnight Ramble Band Announce Summer Date At Bethel Woods

This summer, founding Grateful Dead member Phil Lesh will make his return to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. And he’s bringing a few friends along with him. Phil Lesh & The Midnight Ramble Band will play one night on Saturday, August 20. It is slated to be part of the venue’s “Woodstock Anniversary Celebration” which will commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the iconic music and arts festival.

In addition to performing with the Dead at Woodstock, Lesh also made an appearance here in July of 2006. The second set included a sit-in from Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio on songs that were performed at the original festival in 1969 like “Dark Star,” St. Stephen,” and “Turn On Your Love Light.”

Lesh’s last appearance at Bethel Woods came in 2019 at Mountain Jam. Phil and Friends trotted out a cover of The Band’s “Chest Fever,” played the first ever “Midnight Highway” and closed out their set with an “Uncle John’s Band.”

This year’s band is dubbed The Midnight Ramble Band, in a nod to Levon Helm’s nearby legendary barn and its late night concerts, and will feature Amy Helm, Jim Wider, Brian Mitchell, Adam Minkoff, Steven Bernstein, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Connor Kennedy, Shawn Pelton, Tony Leone, Erik Lawerence, Jay Collins and, of course, Grahame Lesh.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 am through Ticketmaster.

May 19, 2022