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  • Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour

    English rock band Arctic Monkeys have announced their North American tour for Summer 2023 with support from acclaimed Irish band Fontaines D.C. The tour includes two nights you won’t want to miss at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and a quick stop at The KIA Forum in Los Angeles.  

    Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour

    The Arctic Monkeys announced a UK stadium tour for Summer 2023. Along with this, they have just released “Body Paint” – the second song to be released from their forthcoming 7th album The Car (October 21st on Domino). They returned to the stage of 30 Rock’s Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon for their first TV performance since 2019’s Austin City Limits. 

    The last time the Arctic Monkeys made stops in New York was back in 2018 when they played at Forest Hills Stadium and in Canandaigua. In honor of being in their inspiration’s hometown, The Strokes, the band covered one of their most popular songs “Is This It” exclusively for their New York fans. 

    Fans can register by clicking the link HERE for Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale now through October 4th at 10am EST. Presale will begin October 6th at 10am local and general on sale starts Friday, October 7th at 10 am local. Purchase tickets by clicking the link HERE.   

    ARCTIC MONKEYS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: 

    Friday, August 25, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory  

    Sunday, August 27, 2023 – Chicago, IL – United Center 

    Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

    Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage 

    Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre 

    Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 

    Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann 

    Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion 

    Friday, September 8, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

    Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium 

    Monday, September 11, 2023 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 

    Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater 

    Friday, September 15, 2023 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 

    Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena 

    Monday, September 18, 2023 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre 

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena 

    Friday, September 22, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

    Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum 

    Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 

    Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center 

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 

    Friday, September 29, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – The KIA Forum 

  • moe. partners with American Cancer Society for ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ Campaign

    This October, moe. is once again supporting The American Cancer Society (ACS) in its “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. The messaging is designed to engage more male community leaders and influencers in the Society’s mission to eliminate breast cancer. In addition to selling limited edition pink merchandise through the band’s online store (coming soon), the band is offering fans a variety of donation opportunities for unique experiences.

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    These range from a round of golf with percussionist Jim Loughlin to a custom song written by guitarist Al Schnier. moe. is even offering high level donors the opportunity to “join the band for the day,” including hanging with the members during soundcheck, collaborating on the setlist, and sitting in during the show. All proceeds will be donated to ACS, the nation’s largest nonprofit source of cancer research funding. Also, a donation of any amount enters fans for a chance to win VIP tickets to Summer Camp in 2023. For more information and a full list of donation options, visit the donation page here.

    The issue hits close to home for moe., with bassist Rob Derhak himself a recent cancer survivor. “The American Cancer Society offered help with so many avenues that I didn’t know existed which made me realize how important the organization is,” said Derhak. “They offer support for people who may not have that team in their corner.”

    ACS provides innovative research, patient services, health equity, and education around screenings and risk reduction. Since its inception, this annual program has raised more than $40 million towards the fight against breast cancer.

    We are grateful to moe. and their community for making an impact in the lives of cancer patients and their families. We are proud to partner with them to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”  

    ~ Barb Romeu, Director, American Cancer Society

    moe. is gearing up for a three-night run at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO from November 4-6, as they continue to navigate through the recovery of guitarist Chuck Garvey, who suffered a stroke last year. Michael “Suke” Cerulo from Schleigho will be subbing in for Chuck, alongside keyboardist Nate Wilson from Percy Hill and Assembly of Dust. The shows will also be available to watch via livestream. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the band’s website.

  • Singer/songwriter Alan Chapell returning to the NYC scene this week

    After two years on the west coast, singer/songwriter Alan Chapell is moving back to NYC. He will be celebrating both his return to the city and last month’s release of his sixth album, Two Fishes with a record release party with Slyboots on October 20 at The Cutting Room.

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    More than a songwriter, Chapell is a storyteller. He creates characters and plots in each song, amplified by energetic rhythms and creative melodies. His sound is rambling rock and roll, folksy soul and venerable vulnerability. Chapell is bridging on big time — he’s garnered over 1 million streams as of last year and worked with artists as varied as Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads, Gin Blossoms, Everclear, and as front man for east-west band Kalki in Mumbai in his twenties.

    Chapell is from Connecticut, but was a staple of the West Village music scene before he moved to the Bay Area. His newest album, Two Fishes is more serious and introspective than some of his past works, but as always it employs a unique structure for the conflicting and complementary situations of raising a child after 9/11 and raising a child during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a complex topic to address in song, but Chapell’s specialty is doing so again and again, with charm and nuance as well as superb musicality.

    Alan Chapell will be at The Cutting Room at 44 E 32 Street on October 20, with fellow NYC band Slyboots. Tickets are starting at $25 and can be purchased here. 

  • Iconic Folk Music Venue Caffe Lena to Host Free Healthcare Clinic for Musicians

    Most serious music fans know about Bob Dylan’s first show at Cafe Wha? in NYC. He was a 19-year-old college dropout, he had just hitched a ride with friends across the country, but even after his first gig, he hadn’t made it yet. Luckily, through the mutual friend of Dave Van Ronk, Dylan secured a second gig with Lena Spencer, Caffe Lena’s proprietor. He played his first out-of-town gig at the newly established folk music coffee house in Saratoga Springs, according to Andrew Nguyen for the Blackwing Music Foundation. Caffe Leena took on the unknown musician and invested in him, even though Dylan didn’t have much of anything to his name — no money, no fame, and — though we can’t know for sure — likely no health insurance. 

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    Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs

    According to Caffe Lena, 43% of professional musicians in the U.S. have no health insurance, and among full-time musicians, the numbers are even higher. To recognize and address this issue, and to increase accessibility for live performers unilaterally in accordance with their values that put Bob Dylan on over 50 years ago, Caffe Lena will host their first ever Musicians’ Health and Wellness Outreach pop-up clinic for uninsured musicians from the Capital District and Lower Adirondack region. The clinic will be on October 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    The clinic is funded by Caffe Lena, its (over 1,000) members, and Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center and Hudson Headwaters Health Network are providing funding and staffing. Medical Professionals are volunteering to check in on their local musicians. The clinic will include custom-fitted earplugs for onstage hearing protection, blood pressure screening, HEP-C/HIV screening, insurance navigator consultation, Tai Chi and kits for those aged 45-64 to self-administer a colorectal screening. 

    “Taking care of this community is what we do—and we are proud of it,” said Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote, MD, medical director of Saratoga Community Health Center. “We are delighted to partner with Caffe Lena and Hudson Headwaters to serve local musicians and keep them in good health.”

    If any conditions are diagnosed at the screening that will require follow-up or medicine the Saratoga Community Health Center will provide it for free until the musician can be enrolled in affordable health insurance. 

    This is just the latest of the legendary Caffe Lena’s work to support independent musicianship. Caffe Lena is guided by Lena Spencer’s staunch belief in music appreciation in live, intimate settings, without regard for the fame or station of said musicians. In 2020, Caffe Lena launched their School of Music, for adults and children to study folk music in new and old contexts. The school has a donor-funded scholarship to ensure accessibility. Caffe Lena is a 501 (c) non-profit organization, with music almost every day, live and live-streamed. The former wood shop, turned cafe, turned iconic venue has just undergone renovations to make the space 100% handicap accessible. See the calendar of upcoming events and shows here.

  • Dave Chappelle Makes History at Radio City Music Hall

    Dave Chappelle made history at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 16 with the venue’s first comedy pop-up show. The momentous event featured an all-star lineup of special guests opening the night.

    Suggested Caption: From left to right – DJ Scratchator, Michael Che, Ronny Chieng, DJ Trauma, Busta Rhymes (kneeling over), Earthquake, Dave Chappelle, Spliff Star, Mo Amer and DJ Cipha Sounds on stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

    Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. His work has earned more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film. Chappelle has received five Emmy awards including three for his Netflix comedy specials, and two for hosting Saturday Night Live. He has also won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, from 2018 through 2020.

    The comedy show was announced on Oct. 14 with tickets going on sale immediately after. The late-night set drew rave reviews with a packed house that arrived at 10:30 p.m. The show included all-star guests, including Ronny Chieng, Mo Amer, Michael Che, and Earthquake. The show concluded with a surprise performance from rapper Busta Rhymes with hype-man Spliff Star.

    Dave Chappelle’s history-making night won’t be forgotten. He is performing more shows in Dec. in Hollywood, FL, and Columbus, OH. Tickets for those and more that may be announced can be purchased here.

  • The Beach Boys ‘Tis The Season Tour with The Holiday Vibrations Orchestra Making Numerous Stops Across New York This Holiday Season

    Highlighting both newly-made holiday songs and traditional Christmas tunes will be the ‘Tis the Season with the Beach Boys tour performance event on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The featured album, Reason for the Season, having been produced by established musicians such as Sam Hollander from Panic! at the Disco and Train, and Steve Greenberg of Hanson and AJR, features artists like Hanson and Beach Boys co-founder Love’s children.

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    ‘Tis The Season with The Beach Boys 2022 Tour Advertisement

    The 16-date tour starts on November 26th and takes place in several cities across the country, including at Carnegie Hall in New York on December 5th. Their following performance in New York will be held at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse on December 7th.

    Tickets will be on sale on Friday, October 7th and may be purchased online at Ticketmaster or at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters.

    Tis the Season with the Beach Boys featuring the Holidays Vibrations Orchestra Tour Dates:

    10/8 – Syracuse Crunch vs Rochester Americans

    10/8-10/9 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Convention Center – RetroGameCon

    10/11 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – FOCL Presents Yusef Salaam

    10/14 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinders Theater Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Shitless

    10/16 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – The Princess Bride – An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

    10/18 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Convention Center – The Salvation Army’s 51st Annual Civic Celebration

    10/27 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Whose Live Anyway?

    10/29 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Zach Williams

    10/30 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinders Theater – Kevin James

    11/2 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Ray LaMontagne The MONOVISION Tour

    11/15 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – FOCL Presents Casey McQuinston

    11/18 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Ancient Aliens Live

    11/18 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical University Arena – Oncenter War Memorial – Trey Anastasio Band & Goose

    11/19 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band

    11/26 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

    11/27 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre

    11/30 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center

    12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

    12/2-12/4 – Syracuse City Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”

    12/3 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

    12/5 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall – Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman

    12/7 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

    12/7 – ‘Tis the Season with The Beach Boys featuring The Holiday Vibrations Orchestra

    12/9 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

    12/10 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

    12/11 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace

    12/11 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater -Championships of Magic

    12/12 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater -Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet

    12/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre

    12/14 – Saint Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre

    12/15 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center

    12/16 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino

    12/17 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

    12/18 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

    1/13/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – Brian Regan

    3/21/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Kate Quinn

    4/18/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Garry Trideau

    5/9/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Jill Lepore

  • Gofundme for Tour Manager Dave Burton Already Raised Over $100,000

    A Gofundme started only ten days ago, on October 6, has already raised over $100,000 for veteran tour manager Dave Burton. After Burton suffered a massive stroke in September while working in Kentucky, his found family of touring musicians immediately rallied behind him — donating, spreading awareness and even creating limited-edition merchandise — in a heartwarming display of solidarity and respect for those members of the music industry that do heavy lifting outside of the spotlight.

    Dave Burton has been tour manager for hundreds of bands and artists: The Hold Steady, Drive-By Truckers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Shins, Liz Phair, Animal Collective, Primal Scream, Beach House, Best Coast, Franz Ferdinand, Liars and Mercury Rev, just to name a few. He’s been working as a tour manager for over 25 years, traveling across the globe at the drop of a hat with the upmost enthusiasm, his friends said. 

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    But, the flip side of the tour manager life style is that Burton, and most touring professionals, have no long-term health care coverage. This reality has left Burton in financial instability after an over three-week-stay at a hospital in Kentucky last month following the stroke. His long-term prognosis is good, Burton is expected to heal fully in time, according to his fundraising page. And thanks to the continuing success to Burton’s Gofundme, the tour manager might be able to get on the road again once he is healed.

    Since 2017, Dave Burton has been Brooklyn-based indie/rock band The Hold Steady’s tour manager. His loyalty and stability during the chaos of touring prompted The Hold Steady to call him “a major, unseen part of The Hold Steady family for over a decade.” To give back, The Hold Steady declared all sales from their Bandcamp will go to Burton’s recovery fund.

    The band also added a new shirt to their merch holdings that reads: “Who the f— is Dave Burton?” The Hold Steady called the shirt “pure Dave,” and it’s a reference to the silent movers behind the scenes, that do it not for the fame, not for the notoriety, but for the pure love of music. 

    Patterson Hood, guitarist for Drive-By Truckers, encapsulated Burton’s personality in his statement on the Gofundme:

    David Burton. Great father, film aficionado (he probably would hate that term), foodie (pretty sure he would hate that one too), excellent writer…  Rocker, par excellence. A man for all seasons. He’s also one of the finest Tour Managers ever to take that horrifically hard and thankless job. He’s grumpy, but we love him. Very much.

    Patterson Hood

  • “Let There Be Drums” Documentary Featuring Ringo Starr and Taylor Hawkins Announced

    The new music documentary Let There Be Drums directed by Justin Kreutzmann will be out on Oct. 28. It features many notable drummers, including one of the last filmed interviewers with the late Taylor Hawkins.

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    Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, set out to answer these questions in the documentary: “Are drummers born that way or do they become that way? Does the urge to create rhythm and be an integral part of a band emanate from something within — or is it learned?”

    To get different perspectives on the art of drumming, Kreutzmann sat with some of the best, including Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland of the Police, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann of The Grateful Dead, Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, and Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also interviews the late Taylor Hawkins who was the drummer for the Foo Fighters. This was one of his last filmed interviews before his death in March 2022.

    The documentary includes rare and never before seen footage. Highlights include Keith Moon speaking in outtakes from The Who’s 1979 documentary The Kids Are Alright, Led Zeppelin’s John “Bonzo” Bonham speaking about fatherhood, No Doubt performing in a basement before they made it big, and a snapshot of a pre-Beatles Ringo Starr posing with his new drum kit.

    Let There Be Drums will be out on Oct. 28 via Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and in select theaters.

  • Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates Degree, has “Anxiety,” during Second Stint hosting Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live‘s third show of the season featured a double threat with Megan Thee Stallion returning as both host and musical guest. Following Queen Latifah in 2004, this was only the second time a female rapper served as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live.

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    The show’s cold open featured a take on the January 6th Committee, with second-year player Sarah Sherman appearing as New York Senator Chuck Schumer negotiating for a pastrami sandwich delivery during the insurrection.

    Megan’s monologue was brief and allowed her to share one success over the summer, Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from Texas Southern University, an HBCU. Before her career took off, Megan Thee Stallion’s was enrolled at Prairie View A&M, leading the rapper to joke that while her fans know her as Tina Snow, Suga and Hot Girl Meg, she can now be known as “Megan Thee girl that needs some sleep.” Stallion continued by saying “I got my degree in health administration because I have always wanted to help the people in my community. I believe it’s important to have a sharp mind and a sharp body-ody-ody.”

    Megan Thee Stallion also took a moment to plug the website she launched last month, called Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too, which features mental health resources, crisis hotlines and directories of Black and LGBTQ therapists.

    The first sketch of the night put her degree to good use with “Hot Girl Hospital” where, joined by nurses Ego Nwodim and Punkie Johnson, they were “three everyday heroes glow up the community one dusty chick at a time.” The trio were on point together, with Nwodim standing out as the new female lead cast member thus far in the season.

    The first song of the evening, “Anxiety,” from her sophomore album Traumatize, had a Beauty Pageant vibe with Megan Thee Stallion and backup dancers all wearing formal dresses with sashes that read “Ms. Overlooked,” “Ms. Insecure,” “Ms. Overlooked,” “Ms. Underpaid,” and Megan wearing “Miss Anxiety.” Rapping about bad girls having bad days too, the emotional empowerment number struck a chord with fans online, and Megan, as she sang about the loss of her mother.

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    A medley of “NDA” and “Plan B” were featured in the second performance of the night, with Megan wearing a black corset and cutout jeans, with knee length hair and a Cuban link chain, all whiile backed by a full rock band.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOj7FcM8-tU&list=PLS_gQd8UB-hJIPT5pF9qaRbn-n_yMU7b1&index=9

    Saturday Night Live is off this week and returns on October 29th for the annual Halloween show, with host and musical guest Jack Harlow, who previously was musical guest in 2021.

  • Beacon Theatre to Host Gregg Allman 75th Birthday Tribute in December

    On December 8th, the life of legendary Gregg Allman will be celebrated with a special tribute all-star event. “The Midnight Rider: Gregg Allman’s 75th Birthday Jam” will feature a diverse range of artists paying homage to the legendary Allman.

    Greg Allman 75th Birthday Tribute At Beacon Theatre December 8th

    With some unprecedented performances from an extraordinary lineup of superstar artists, the tribute features a variety of devoted fans and admirers. With the help of musical director Kenny Greenberg, there will be more exciting performances at one of the late Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s favorite venues, New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre. 

    Photo by Marc Millman

    Some of the most exciting acts are 4x Academy of Country Music Award-winners Old Dominion, GRAMMY® Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne, GRAMMY® Award-nominated NEEDTOBREATHE, Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter (and Lady A co-founder) Charles Kelley. Along with this, Americana Music Award-winner Shakey Graves, acclaimed soul singer-songwriter-bass guitarist Shaun Munday, British singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas, and fast-rising country artist Jackson Dean. Additional superstar special guests will be announced soon. 

    Though Gregg Allman’s passing in 2017 has left a vast musical space that can never truly be filled. “The Midnight Rider: Gregg Allman’s 75th Birthday Jam” poses as a remarkable valedictory and memorial to a true giant of American music.

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    Allman was undoubtedly among rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest and most significant artists. He will forever be remembered for his hit songs “Midnight Rider,” “It’s Not My Cross to Bear,” “Dreams,” and “Whipping Post.” He also made a remarkable list of honors over his five-decade musical journey, including the Allman Brothers Band’s 1995 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards.

    Tickets for “The Midnight Rider: Gregg Allman’s 75th Birthday Jam” event are available by clicking the link here or by phone at 800-745-3000. The pre-sale begins Wednesday October 12th at noon EST and the general on-sale begins this Friday October 14th at noon EST.