Category: News Desk

  • Common to Make Broadway Debut in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “Between Riverside and Crazy”

    Rapper and actor Common has been added to the cast list of the Broadway debut for “Between Riverside and Crazy,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play from Stephen Adly Guirgis directed by Austin Pendleton.

    The Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy-award winning performer will join already announced Off-Broadway cast members Victor Almanzar, Elizabeth Canavan, Rosal Colón, Lisa Colón-Zayas, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Michael Rispoli.

    Produced by the theater company Second Stage, “Between Riverside and Crazy” will begin previews on Wednesday, November 30 and will officially open on Monday, December 19 at Hayes’ Theater. Second Stage originally presented the play in February in at the Tony Kiser Theater.

    The play follows ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington (Henderson) and his recently paroled son Junior (Common) as the two try to hold on to one of the last rent stabilized apartments in Manhattan’s Riverside Drive.

    Common, whose acting body includes roles in submarine thriller “Hunter Killer,” David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad,” and historical drama “Selma,” most recently appeared opposite Keke Palmer in the film “Alice,” which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. He also serves as an executive producer of Showtime TV series “The Chi” and Netflix drama “Burning Sands.”

    As of January 3, Maria-Christina Oliveras has joined the cast of “Between Riverside and Crazy” in the role of Church Lady. Ms. Oliveras replaces Liza Colón-Zayas, who had to leave the production due to a scheduling conflict.

    Subscriptions and singular tickets for “Between Riverside and Crazy” can be found on the Second Stage website, and the Hayes Theater box office opens November 14.

  • Migguel Anggelo’s newest production, ‘English with an Accent,’ comes to Lincoln Center

    In “English with an Accent,” Migguel Anggelo looks critically at the concept of The American Dream from a perspective shaped by his intersecting queer, Latino and immigrant identities. The performance, co-commissioned by the Lincoln Center uses original music, dance and theater to tell the story of an immigrant’s arrival in New York City. Migguel Anggelo will lead, joined by a cast of 10 dancers, for a performance coming to the Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio Theater, December 1 through 3. 

    English with an Accent

    Anggelo is a Venezuelan-American multidisciplinary performing artist. He has been awarded residencies at Mass MoCA, the Kimmel Center, the Miami Light Project and more to develop his works in song, dance, text and costume. 

    Music in the show is composed by both Migguel Anggelo and his longtime collaborator and music director Jaime Lozano. Lozano collaborated with Anggelo on other songs on “English with an Accent,” Anggelo’s album of the same name, which will be released December 2, during the production period. “So Ironic” from the upcoming album uses animation and dance paired with spoken word to tackle stereotypes about immigrants in American culture. 

    Anggelo said “English with an Accent” is especially meaningful to him now that he has become a naturalized U.S. citizen after 16 years. His naturalization reframes the piece’s themes of safety and home in a country.

    Watch a trailer for the performance below; tickets are available at the Lincoln Center’s site.

  • Ha*Ash will return to NYC from Mexico City in 2023 Tour

    Ha*Ash started out as two sisters singing in their local church in Louisiana, but after professional training and working their way up through local competitions, the sisters have come a long way — to now selling out three shows at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City’s iconic concert hall during their Mi Salida Contigo tour. 

    Ha*Ash tour

    The sister’s last album, aptly named HAASHTAG, debuted at #1 on iTunes Mexico, and hits from the album, such as “Lo Que Un Hombre Debería Saber,” reached #15 on the Billboard Latin Pop chart. Despite their music’s classification as “pop,” the two have said their inspirations and influences come from across many genres, particularly country and rock like The Chicks and Shania Twain.

    To celebrate the success of their Mi Salida Contigo tour, Ha*Ash has announced they will be returning to the United States on April 7, 2023, starting in Miami and ending in California, with one night at the Beacon Theatre in NYC.

    Mi Salida Contigo US Tour 2023

    April 7 — Miami, FL — James L Knight Center

    April 8 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues

    April 9 — Atlanta, GA — Coca Cola Roxy

    April 12 — New York, NY — Beacon Theatre

    April 13 — Washington, DC — The Howard

    April 15 — Chicago, IL — The Rosemont

    April 20 — Houston, TX — Smart Financial Centre

    April 21 — Dallas, TX — The Pavilion @ Toyota Music Factory

    April 22 — El Paso, TX— Abraham Chavez Theatre

    April 23 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre

    May 11 — Seattle, WA — The Moore

    May 12 — Portland, OR — Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

    May 14 — Denver, CO — Paramount Theatre

    May 18 — Austin, TX — Moody Theatre

    May 19 — Laredo, TX — Sames Auto Arena

    May 20 — McAllen, TX — Payne Arena

    May 21 — San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theatre

    May 25 — Las Vegas, NV— Brooklyn Bowl

    May 26 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theatre

    May 27 —San Francisco, CA — The Masonic

    May 28— Stockton, CA — Bob Hope Theatre

    Tickets for the Mi Salida Contigo US Tour will be available beginning Friday, October 14 through www.ticketmaster.com and www.ha-ash.com.

  • Amina Figarova Sextet brings Elite Jazz Artists to Kleinhans Music Hall on November 11

    Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo will welcome the much-anticipated appearance of the Amina Figarova Sextet at the Art of Jazz Series taking place Friday, November 11 at 8pm. This elite ensemble of jazz artists feature individuals who not only excel as a band member but also as composer and bandleader in their own right.

    Amina Figarova Sextet

    During the past 20 plus years, Art of Jazz has earned a reputation as one of the premier jazz series in North America. Some of the best artists, composers, and arrangers in jazz present unique musical projects featuring GRAMMY winners and nominees, as well as competition winners. 

    Amina Figarova Sextet

    The Amina Figarova Sextet is led by Azerbaijan-born and New York-based Amina Figarova, an internationally influenced and recognized composer, pianist, and bandleader. Throughout the past 20 years, Figarova’s sextets have displayed remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Members of the sextets have included GRAMMY winners and nominees. Their dedication to Figarova’s powerful compositions gives the sextet a depth of feeling and unique elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

    In addition to Amina Figarova, the Amina Figarova Sextet will include:

    Bart Platteau

    Bart Platteau is unique among jazz flutists for a number of reasons, most significantly because he is the only one known to perform almost exclusively — 90% of the time — on the Flute d’Amore, pitched in Bb. Ideal for jazz playing, avoiding the potential shrillness of the concert flute and the projection problems of the alto.

    Amina Figarova Sextet

    Originally from Belgium, Bart Platteau studied at the Brussels Conservatory and earned his master’s in Jazz Performance at the Rotterdam Conservatory, including one semester at the Berklee College of Music where he met pianist/composer Amina Figarova who became his partner. He has since managed, toured, and recorded extensively with her sextet. After several years as the primary teacher for jazz flute performance at the Rotterdam Conservatory as well as at the Roosendaalse Music school in the Netherlands, Platteau moved to New York and has continued to play concerts all over Europe, North and South America, the Middle East,  Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Africa.

    Wayne Escoffery

    Since moving to New York City in 2000, tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery has become one of the Jazz world’s most talented rising stars and in-demand sidemen. He has recorded four CDs as a leader and has been on numerous recordings as a sideman. Wayne began his professional New York career touring and recording with The Eric Reed Septet. In 2001 he became a steady member of the Mingus Big Band/Orchestra/Dynasty, The Lonnie Plaxico Group, and Abdulah Ibrahim’s Akaya. Then in 2004 Grammy award-winning producer, arranger and trumpeter Don Sickler asked Wayne to be a part of Ben Riley’s Monk legacy Septet.

    Amina Figarova Sextet

    At this time Wayne was also touring with Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Music, and in 2006 Wayne secured one of the most coveted gigs in jazz: a frontline position in Tom Harrell’s working quintet. Wayne has been fortunate enough to study with some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world, including Jackie McLean, Ron Carter, George Coleman, Clark Terry, and Barry Harris. He also has first-hand experience playing with word class jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter. Wayne also leads his own group and performs internationally with The Mingus Band and Abdullah Ibrahim. He has experience introducing music to all ages and has learned the history of American Music from many of the innovators of the last five decades.

    Freddie Hendrix

    Trumpeter, composer, and arranger Freddie Hendrix, originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, has worked his way steadily during the last couple of decades to achieve his current position within the top echelon of first-call musicians whether it be as a jazz soloist, lead trumpeter or section player within a big band. His latter skill is borne out by his repeat employment with the archetypal ‘swing machine’, the Count Basie Orchestra which he re-joined in 2010 having left at the end of 2007 to work with pop star and actress Alicia Keys for her 2008 ‘As I Am’ world tour, performing 105 shows in over 30 countries.

    Possessing a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in music performance, Freddie’s jazz credentials are extensive! His experience includes performances and recordings with The Grammy-winning Christian McBride Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, The legendary Jimmy Heath Big Band and Quintet, (VJO) Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, George Gee Swing Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Nicholas Paytonʼs TSO (Television Studio Orchestra), Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band, the legendary Illinois Jacquet Big Band, Mike Longo Big Band, Rufus Reid Quintet/Nonet, Billy Harper Quintet, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bobby Watson’s Horizon Band, Mulgrew Miller’s Wingspan, Oliver Lake Organ Quartet, Organist Melvin Davis, T.S.Monk Sextet, Cecil Brooks III CB3 band, and the David Krakauer/Fred Wesley group ‘Abraham Inc’. Above all, Freddie has emerged as one of the music’s exciting players – an amalgam of great trumpeters such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Lee Morgan, and Clifford Brown. A charismatic personality displaying sure-footedness in his full-toned phrasing and sense of swing. His versatility and superb hold their own in a variety of settings, from R&B, pop, and jazz.

    Luques Curtis

    Luques Curtis was born in 1983 in Hartford, CT. After having formal training in piano and percussion, he found himself wanting to play the bass. Luques studied at the Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts, Artist Collective, and Guakia with Dave Santoro, Volcan Orham, Nat Reeves, Paul Brown, and others. With his talent and hard work, he earned a full scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College Of Music in Boston. There he studied with John Lockwood and Ron Mahdi. While in Boston he was also able to work with great musicians such as Gary Burton, Ralph Peterson, Donald Harrison, Christian Scott, and Francisco Mela.

    Now living in the New York area, Mr. Curtis has been performing worldwide with Eddie Palmieri, Stefon Harris, Christian Scott, Sean Jones, Orrin Evans, Christian Sands, and others. He is the recipient of the 2016 Down Beat Rising Star Bassist on the Critics Poll and also received the Ralph Bunche Fellowship to complete his Master’s Degree at the Mason Gross School of the Arts. He co-owns a record label called Truth Revolution Records alongside his brother, Zaccai. They have five releases under “Curtis Brothers” with the most recent being “Algorithm”. Luques was also part of Brian Lynch’s Grammy-winning CD “Simpatico” and his Grammy-nominated “Madera Latino” as well as Christian Scott’s Grammy-nominated CD “Rewind That”. He also produced Grammy-nominated “Entre Colegas” by Andy Gonzalez. You can hear him on Eddie Palmieri’s “Sabiduria” and “Mi Luz Mayor”; Gary Burton’s “Next Generations”; Dave Valentin’s “Come Fly With Me”; Sean Jones’ “Im*Pro*Vise”,” Roots”,” Kaleidoscope”, and “The Search Within”; Orrin Evans’ CD “Faith In Action”. As a sideman, Luques Curtis has participated in over 100 recordings.

    Rudy Royston

    Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Denver, Colorado, Royston has been a professional teacher, drummer, and percussionist for almost twenty years. He studied classical percussion at the University of Denver where earned undergraduate degrees in Music and English; Rudy accomplished teacher certification credentials from Metropolitan State College of Denver. Rudy grew up playing drums in church and found his voice under the auspices of Colorado’s celebrated trumpeter Ron Miles, whom Royston deems his greatest influence. He has taught, recorded, and performed all styles of music from Jazz to marching percussion. Since moving to Piscataway, New Jersey in 2006, Rudy Royston has completed a Master in Music degree from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and performed with many of today’s finest Jazz musicians. Javon Jackson, Bill Frisell, Les McCann, David Gilmore, Andy Milne, Shane Endsley, JD Allen, Sean Jones, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Edward Simone, Jennifer Holiday, Mark Gross, Ralph Bowen, Bruce Barth, George Colligan, Don Byron, Stanley Cowell, Jonathan Kreisberg, Jenny Scheinman and Craig Handy, to name a few. A lover of all genres of music, Rudy continues to pursue music and expand his musical horizons.

    Information on how to purchase individual tickets to Amina Figarova Sextet or an Art of Jazz Series subscription can be found at here.

  • 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.

    Gregg Allman 1975.JPG

    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. 

  • blink-182 Announces Huge Reunion Tour, Stops at Multiple NYS Venues

    Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 has announced their biggest tour ever, a huge global event reuniting Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker for the first time in ten years. They will make stops at Madison Square Garden, UBS Arena, and Barclays Center.

    blink-182
    blink-182, Photo Credit: Jack Bridgland

    The worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America along with stops in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand starting March 2023 through Feb. 2024. Their brand new single “Edging” will be released on Oct. 14, marking the first time in a decade that the group has been together in the studio.

    blink-182 started rocking almost thirty years ago in a San Diego garage. They have sold over fifty-million albums worldwide, and according to the New York Times, “No punk band of the 1990s has been more influential than ‘blink-182’.” They are working on releasing their tenth studio album after reuniting the original members.

    blink-182 will make a stop at Madison Square Garden on May 19; UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on May 20; and Barclays Center on May 24, all, with special guests Turnstile. The tour announcement also features multiple festival appearances in Latin America and the US, including Lollapalooza alongside co-headliners Billie Eilish and Drake and the 2023 edition of We Were Young with Green Day, among others.

    Tickets will go on sale starting on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. here.

    LATIN AMERICA

    +With Support from Wallows

    March 11 – Tijuana, MX – Imperial GNP (Festival)

    March 14 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos+

    March 17-19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina (Festival)

    March 17-19 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile (Festival)

    March 21-22 – Asuncion, Paraguay – Venue TBA

    March 23-26 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estereo Picnic (Festival)

    March 24-26 – São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brasil (Festival)

    March 28 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes+

    April 1-2 – Monterrey, MX – Venue TBA

    NORTH AMERICA

    *With Support from Turnstile

    May 4 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center*

    May 6 – Chicago, IL – United Center*

    May 9 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*

    May 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*

    May 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*

    May 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse*

    May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena*

    May 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*

    May 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena*

    May 21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*

    May 23 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*

    May 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center*

    May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena*

    May 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium*

    Jun 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center*

    Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Banc of California Stadium*

    Jun 20 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena*

    Jun 22 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center*

    Jun 23 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center*

    Jun 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*

    Jun 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*

    Jun 39 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*

    Jun 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome*

    Jul 3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*

    Jul 5 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center*

    Jul 7 – Austin, TX – Moody Center*

    Jul 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*

    Jul 10 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena*

    Jul 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FLA Live Arena*

    Jul 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena*

    Jul 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center*

    Jul 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena*

    EUROPE

    ^With Support from The Story So Far

    Sep 2 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro^

    Sep 4 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena^

    Sep 5 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena^

    Sep 8 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis^

    Sep 9 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena^

    Sep 12 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena^

    Sep 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena^

    Sep 14 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum^

    Sep 16 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena^

    Sep 17 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena^

    Sep 19 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena^

    Sep 20 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle^

    Oct 2– Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena^

    Oct 3 – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Centre^

    Oct 4 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi^

    Oct 6 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena^

    Oct 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome^

    Oct 9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena^

    Oct 11 – London, UK – The O2^

    Oct 14 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena^

    Oct 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena^

    Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival

    2024 Tour Dates

    AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

    !With Support from Rise Against

    Feb 9 – Perth, Western Australia – RAC Arena!

    Feb 11 – Adelaide, South Australia – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 13 – Melbourne, Victoria – Rod Laver Arena!

    Feb 16 – Sydney, New South Wales – Qudos Bank Arena!

    Feb 19 – Brisbane, Queensland – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 23 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena!

    Feb 26 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Arena!

  • Umphrey’s McGee 25th Anniversary Tour To Feature 3 New York Dates

    Midwest jam legends Umphrey’s McGee will soon celebrate 25 years together as band with a tour that spans the country. The early portion of the tour, which begins in January, will feature three dates in New York State: Brooklyn Bowl on January 19 followed by two nights at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on January 20 and 21. See below for a full listing of dates.

    The tour also features a run out West with multiple California shows, one at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas, and it finishes with a three-night run at Belly Up Aspen.

    Pre-sale tickets and umVIP packages are on sale with a public on sale beginning Friday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. local time. For more information, visit the band’s official website

    Umphrey’s McGee Tour 2023: 

    Jan. 12 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.

    Jan. 13 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.

    Jan. 14 – The Filmore – Philadelphia

    Jan. 15 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, Pa. 

    Jan. 19 – Brooklyn Bowl –Brooklyn, N.Y.

    Jan. 20 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, N.Y. 

    Jan. 21 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, N.Y. 

    Jan. 26 –The Clyde Theatre – Fort Wayne, Ind. 

    Jan. 27 – GCL Live at 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, Mich. 

    Jan. 28 – The Fillmore – Detroit 

    Jan. 29 – House of Blues – Cleveland 

    Feb. 2 – The Sylvee – Madison, Wis. 

    Feb. 3 – First Avenue – Minneapolis

    Feb. 4 – First Avenue – Minneapolis

    Feb. 22 – Ace of Spades – Sacramento, Calif 

    Feb. 23 – Mystic Theatre – Petaluma, Calif. 

    Feb. 24 – House of Blues – Anaheim, Calif. 

    Feb. 25 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas

    March 2 – Midtown Ballroom – Bend, Ore. 

    March 3 – McDonald Theatre – Eugene, Ore. 

    March 4 – The Showbox – Seattle, Wash. 

    March 5 – McMenamins’ Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Ore. 

    March 10 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, Colo. 

    March 11 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, Colo. 

    March 12 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, Colo.

  • Mondo NYC 2022 Kicks off Today with Music, Conferences, and Showcase Concerts

    Organizers for Mondo.NYC, the annual trade conference and showcase music festival, have announced the lineup for the 2022 event, kicking off today, Tuesday, October 11.

    Artists will perform virtually on Mondo’s daily live stream via YouTube and at multiple independent concert venues around New York City, including Arlene’s Grocery, Bar Freda, Bowery Electric, Brooklyn Bowl, Drom, and The Sultan Room.

    Mondo NYC 2022

    Artists announced for 2022 include Janelle Sy’mone, District 97, JUJU, Al Jacobi, Her Skin, Alexndra Alden, Apryll Aileen, EJ Worland, The Brink Of, We The Commas, The Day Dreamers, Waasil, Becca Stevens & The Secret Trio, Bloom Twins, Papercutz, Phony PPL, Snacktime, Thomas Piper, Miu Haiti, Mike Borgia, Aria &, Mumu, The Cordial Sins, Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion, Ghostlight, Tokyo, Urbansky, Satch, Kyotolp, and Planet Opal, among others.

    The showcase concerts will include multiple genres and feature artists from around the world, including Denmark, Italy, Malta, Canada, the UK, Portugal, Finland, Ireland, Istanbul, India, and Tokyo, along with the U.S. and will be free to conference attendees.

    I’m really proud Mondo is able to host multiple nightly live showcases this year, all at independent venues. We missed the energy and shared appreciation for music and one another through the challenges Covid presented. Though NYC is generally open for nightlife, there are still travel challenges for out-of-town artists, so for now and into the future, Mondo will continue to host both live and streamed showcases. We invite anyone to come to a live show or enjoy one at home on their couch because either way, they’ll be supporting the independent music ecosystem.

    Mondo.NYC showcase director Jennifer Sellers-Dimitrov.

    The conference portion of Mondo.NYC will takes place from October 11-14 at the Williamsburg Hotel, with more than 60 panels announced for the event.

    Presenters and panelists that include Andrew Bergman, CEO Downtown, Lisa Cambridge-Mitchell, Founder Persist in Joy, Karibi Dagogo-Jack, Head of Music Partnerships Roblox, Mitch Glazier, CEO RIAA, Hannah Karp, Editorial Director Billboard, Golnar Khosrowshahi, CEO Reservoir, Larry Miller, Director Music Business Program NYU Steinhardt, Mark Mulligan, Managing Director MIDiA Research, Matt Pincus, CEO MUSIC, Peter Shapiro, CEO Dayglo Presents, Kakul Srivastava, CEO Splice, Henry Beecher Hicks III, CEO National Museum of African American Music, Nari Matsuura, Partner/Co-Leader Music Economics & Valuation Services Citrin Cooperman, Michael Poster, Chair of Music Acquisitions & Financing and Partner Michelman & Robinson LLP, Jason King, Chair Clive Davis Institute NYU, Ted Cohen, Co-Founder Mediatech Ventures, Jonathan Azu, Founder & CEO Culture Collective, Ray Daniels, CEO, R.A.Y.D.A.R. Management, Barry Massarsky, Partner & Co-Leader Music Economics & Valuation Services, Citrin Cooperman, Thelonious Monk IV, Founder Straight No Chaser, LLC, Cardin Campbell, Founder & CEO trac, Elliot Groffman, Partner Carroll Guido Groffman Cohen Bar & Karalian LLP, Rev. Moose, Managing Partner/Co-Founder Marauder, Keith Shocklee, producer, Tiffany R. Warren, EVP Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Sony Music Group, and Tara Finegan, COO Cutting Edge Group, among others.

    Mondo.NYC 2022 Music Lineup

    Tuesday, October 11, 2022

    Arlene’s Grocery – 95 Stanton St, Brooklyn

    7:00 PM ET – Janelle Sy’mone
    8:00 PM ET – District 97
    9:00 PM ET – JUJU
    10:00 PM ET – Al Jacobi 

    The Map Room @ Bowery Electric – 327 Bowery, Manhattan

    9:00 PM ET – Her Skin
    9:45 PM ET – Alexandra Alden
    10:30PM – Apryll Aileen

    Wednesday, October 12, 2022

    DROM – 85 Avenue A, Manhattan

    7:00 PM ET – EJ Worland
    7:30 PM ET – The Brink Of
    8:00 PM ET – We the Commas
    9:00 PM ET – The Day Dreamers
    10:00 PM ET – Waasii (DJ)

    The Sultan Room – 234 Starr St, Brooklyn

    7:30 PM ET – Becca Stevens & The Secret Trio
    9:30 PM ET – Bloom Twins
    10:30 PM ET – :PAPERCUTZ

    Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

    8:00 PM ET – Cha Wa

    Thursday, October 13, 2022

    Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

    8:00 PM ET – Phony PPL with Snacktime

    Bar Freda – 801 Seneca Ave, Queens

    8:00 PM ET – Thomas Piper
    9:00 PM ET – Miu Haiti
    10:00 PM ET – Mike Borgia

    Friday, October 14, 2022

    Arlene’s Grocery

    7:00 PM ET – Ariah &
    8:00 PM ET – MuMu
    9:00 PM ET – The Cordial Sins
    10:00 PM ET – Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion

    Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

    8:00 PM ET – Ghost Light

  • Harlem Meet Africa Festival Debuting in Marcus Garvey Park

    This Sunday, October 16, “Harlem Meet Africa,” a free-to-the-public concert will take place at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park from 3 to 7 p.m.

    Featuring numerous Harlem performers of international background, the event is being organized by Natu Camara, a Guinean singer/songwriter and Harlem resident who has performed for audiences at globalFEST, NPR’s Tiny Desk, Lincoln Center, and more. “This is a perfect time to bring music to the community and our goal is to invite ALL of New York to experience in person this community’s culture, beauty, diversity, LOVE through the healing power of music,” she said.

    Promotional artwork for “Harlem Meet Africa.”

    Along with Camara, artists on the bill include the Harlem Drum Group, led by Master Drummer Mamadou Konaté, Guinean Fulani flute player and singer Bailo Bah, Guinean singer Missia Saran Diabaté, Haitian musician Hervé Coeur, sister ballet duo Rylie and Codie, singer songwriter Lindsey Wilson, and DJ Stormin’ Norman of East London origin.

    Sunday will also see The Waiters of Happyness, a funk group composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Jerome Mitchell, vocalist and keyboardist John Adams, saxophonist Robert Aaron, bassist Nir Graf, guitarist Jamie Ambler, drummer Oscar Debé, and Lindsey Wilson as a backing vocalist.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8PfSzwA-Y4
  • The Park Theater in Glens Falls announces October Events

    The Park Theater announced its programming for the month of October, kicking off the theater’s 2022/23 season. On the calendar is a broad range of events — from jazz to comedy to film screenings.

    The Park Theater opened in 1911 as the first movie theater in the town of Glens Falls, about 2 hours out of Manhattan. In 1937 the theater was converted into a printing plant for the Glens Falls Post, before returning again to its original purpose as a center for performing arts in 1984, when Dr. Harold Kirkpatrick bought the building. After a renovation in 2014, The Park Theater officially reopened as a theater in 2018. The October programming is as follows:

    October 13

    Caity Gallagher will perform on The Park Theater’s “Live & Local” night. Gallagher will be joined by bassist Ben Woodhul, pianist Dan DeKalb, and percussionist Josh Morris. Gallagher is a folk singer-songwriter with down-to-earth music complemented by acoustic live concert settings. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

    Caity & The Gallaghers, the Park Theater

    October 20

     In The Park Theater’s “Third Thursday Jazz” series, a rotating band of regional jazz musicians will be joining Matt Neidbalski on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s Third Thursday Jazz will feature the alto saxophonist Adam Siegel and pianist Galen Pittman. Niedbalski is a drummer born and raised in New York’s Capital District; he’s known for his energetic performances. Tickets are $10 and the show is from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

    October 21

    The Park Theater Foundation’s inaugural gala will present music, food and a silent auction to benefit educational programming in the Glen Falls community. Funds from the gala will support the Foundation’s goal of reaching around 500 students throughout three school districts and generate interest in the arts within the next generation. The Tyler Giroux Jazz Trio — Tyler Giroux on piano, Dylan Perrillo on Base and Nick Anderson on drums — will perform live. Food is provided by Doc’s Restaurant. RSVP by Oct. 7 to secure tickets to the gala, at $99 per person. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m.

    October 22

    Award-winning mandolinist, Jacob Jolliff will perform with his band live at “The Park Presents.” Jolliff performed with Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band across the world, and now is coming Upstate with the Jacob Jolliff Band to bring singing, original instrumentation and intricate musicianship to The Park Theater. Early Bird tickets are $20; doors at 6:00 p.m.

    October 26

    Rochmon Record Club will present a “Revolver” listening party hosted by The Park Theater. The club hopes the listening party will help attendees deepen their understanding of the personalities and stories behind The Beatles’ iconic 7th album, released in 1966. Tickets are $12 and doors open at 6:30.

    October 27

    The second “Live and Local” night of the month at The Park Theater will feature “The Lonely Road Experience,” by singer-songwriter Kaleb Dingmon. Dingmon will debut new sounds from his upcoming album, which combines genres of pop, R&B, hip hop and rap. UpstateBaby, Jay $way, Billy Floyd and Kolbie G will also be performing. Early Bird tickets are $15; doors open at 7:30 p.m.

    October 28

    New York based comedian Chris Roach will perform at The Park Theater’s “Comedy After Dark.” With experience on stages such as Gotham Comedy Club and Comic Strip Live NYC, as well as in the hit CBS sitcom “Kevin Can Wait,” a night with Chris Roach promises big laughs. Early Bird tickets are $22 and doors open at 7:30.

    October 29

    The Park Theater will host Summerland Music Society’s production of “Silent Halloween – Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922).” This screening will celebrate 100 years since F.W Murnau released his unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” “Nosferatu” became a German expressionist classic, inspiring many vampire films that came after. The film is silent, but pianist Cary Brown will improvise a live soundtrack. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase from Mean Max Brewery. There is a suggested donation of $13 for the show, which starts at 6:30.

     For the full 2022/23 performance listing and to purchase tickets, visit The Park Theater’s site.