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  • Long Island Music Hall of Fame Announces 1st Annual Holiday Concert

    The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced its first annual holiday concert at the brand new facility in Stony Brook on Dec. 23 from 12:30-4 p.m.

    Long Island Music Hall of Fame

    The Long Island Music Hall of Fame recently moved into its brand new Stony Brook location that is dedicated to the recognition, honor, and preservation of Long Island’s music and entertainment heritage. Since 2004, the museum has inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals, and now they are put on display.

    The museum features displays of original musical instruments, famous awards, apparel, and other memorabilia from many of Long Island’s favorite artists. People represented here include Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult, KISS, LL Cool J, and more. Since the opening of the new facility, LIMEHOF has featured live performances from Stanton Anderson Acoustic Trio, the Smithtown High School East Chamber Choir, Quarter Horse, Jack’s Waterfall American Roots, Richie Cannata and Mark Newman, and Kerry Kearney.

    On Dec. 23, there will be the first annual holiday concert put on by the museum, with music from 12:30-4 p.m. The artists featured on the bill include Gene Casey, a Long Island native whose songs have been used in A Prairie Home Companion and on the soundtracks to television and feature films, including Justified and Sons of Anarchy. Other artists on the bill include Pete Mancini & The Hillside Airmen from NYC. Mancini has released two records that have earned praise from NPR, and also landed him an appearance on the AMA radio charts.

    Long Island Music Hall of Fame

    Finally, Rorie Kelly performs, an award-winning singer/songwriter from Long Island. Her music has been featured in film and TV shows and received radio airplay around the world which led her to perform at the Obama White House in 2016. The Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s first annual holiday concert will be held on Dec. 23, and tickets are free when purchasing admission to the museum. For more information about the museum and the event, go here.

  • The Walkmen Announce Reunion Shows

    A special reunion is taking place with the indie-band The Walkmen, as they are endeavoring on their first tour since a decade. The group is travelling to multiple metropolitan areas, including Manhattan, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

    The Walkmen Tour Announcement Poster

    As has been recently announced, the Walkmen are performing shows in Philadelphia on May 2nd and 3rd, Chicago on May 19 and 20, and in D.C. on May 25 and 26. The band is also premiering for a show at Shaky Knees on Sunday, May 7, 2023, while more festival announcements are coming up soon.

    Back in 2013, an unnamed Walkmen band member (Peter Bauer) announced to the Washington Post that we were going on an ‘extreme hiatus. Instead, in the ensuing years, we’ve all worked on a ton of different projects in a ton of different places. Recently, someone sent us a clip of us playing at Irving Plaza from 2003, and it just looked very exciting. So, we’ve decided we’d like to play together again. Right now, we are very thrilled to announce that we will be playing at Webster Hall in 2023.

    Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser

    The Walkmen Tour Dates

    Monday, April 24 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Tuesday, April 25 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Wednesday, April 26 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Thursday, April 27 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Friday, April 28 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Tuesday, May 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
    Wednesday, May 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
    Sunday, May 7 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival ^
    Friday, May 19 – Chicago, IL – The Metro ^
    Saturday, May 20 – Chicago, IL – The Metro ^
    Thursday, May 25 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ^
    Friday May 26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ^

    Tickets can be bought here.

    The Walkmen “Heaven” Music Video

  • Key Glock Announces Glockoma Tour With Performance in Queens’ Knockdown Center

    One of the brightest stars in the Southern hip-hop scene, Key Glock, has announced a U.S. tour this upcoming spring. Presented by SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation and produced by Live Nation, Key Glock brings his “Glockoma” tour across the nation. The 31-date run kicks-off on March 5 at Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, and includes a stop at the Knockdown Center in Queens, NY, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

    With support from fellow Memphis native Big Scarr, the “Russian Cream” rapper will be performing songs from his catalog, including PRE5L, the 5-song EP he released in November. Key Glock’s last solo headlining tour, “YellowTape 2022,” sold over 35,000 tickets across intimate venues. However, his upcoming tour promises even more hits. Since bursting onto the scene, the “Look at They Face” rapper has maintained an upward trajectory. With the addition of XXL Freshman and Gucci Mane signee Big Scarr, expect two of Memphis’ best to put on.

    One of the leading faces of Memphis rap, Key Glock is signed to the late Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire. The 25-year-old rapper stays true to his roots with an emphatic midtempo flow, trunk-rattling trap beats and plenty of horns

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    Glock burst onto the scene with his PRE debut, Glock Season, in 2017, from which the single “On My Soul” has nearly 8 million views on YouTube. Additionally, 2018’s Glock Bond spurned the hit “Russian Cream” which sits at 16 million views. Since then, he has continued his meteoric rise with 4 solo mixtapes and Dum and Dummer, a collaborative effort with Young Dolph.

    2020’s Yellow Tape took him to a new level, peaking at #8 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #14 on the Billboard 200. March 2021’s Dum & Dummer 2 with Young Dolph debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200 and generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. October 2021’s Yellow Tape 2 debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Independents Charts. Currently boasting over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Key Glock is breaking into the mainstream as we speak.

    Tickets go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10 a.m. at keyglock.com

    GLOCKOMA 2023 TOUR DATES

    Sun Mar 05 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

    Thu Mar 09 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues

    Fri Mar 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

    Sat Mar 11 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

    Sun Mar 12 – Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall

    Wed Mar 15 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

    Thu Mar 16 – Washington, DC – Echostage

    Sat Mar 18 – Queens, NY – The Knockdown Center

    Sun Mar 19 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live

    Wed Mar 22 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

    Thu Mar 23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

    Fri Mar 24 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom

    Sat Mar 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

    Sun Mar 26 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

    Wed Mar 29 – Chicago, IL – Radius

    Thu Mar 30 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

    Fri Mar 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis

    Sun Apr 02 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

    Tue Apr 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

    Thu Apr 06 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo

    Sat Apr 08 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

    Tue Apr 11 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

    Fri Apr 14 – San Diego, CA – SOMA

    Sat Apr 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

    Sun Apr 16 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

    Fri Apr 21 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater

    Sat Apr 22 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

    Sun Apr 23 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

    Wed Apr 26 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans

    Thu Apr 27 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company

    Fri Apr 28 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

  • The 2023 Scarsdale Music Festival Announced for June

    The 2023 Scarsdale Music Festival will take place on June 3, 2023, at the Scarsdale Village. This is the third annual event, and they are excited to announce another edition of the beloved festival.

    Scarsdale Music Festival

    The Scarsdale Music Festival is a family-friendly event that brings together people of all ages to celebrate their love of music, food, and community. Bands from Scarsdale as well as from the greater Westchester County and New York metropolitan areas will perform throughout the day on one of two main stages. They are also beginning an expanded regional talent search to welcome new sounds and new followers to the downtown area. Bands who are interested in performing at the festival can fill out this form to be considered.

    Restaurants in the downtown area will open their doors, and a variety of food trucks and other food vendors will line the streets. For those 21 and over, there will be a ZACHYS wine-tasting experience in addition to craft beer and spirits tastings. There will be an expanded family fun zone, with balloon artists, face painters, arts and crafts, games, musical demonstrations, family activities, and much more!

    A portion of the Scarsdale Music Festival ticket proceeds will go to the Center for Cancer Care at White
    Plains Hospital, which will assist the center with funding third-party transportation for better access to appointments and provide specialized staff as “patient navigators” to assist in understanding the cancer treatment process. For more information about the festival, go here.

  • 19th Annual Hank-O-Rama to be Held at Bowery Electric on New Year’s Day

    The 19 annual Hank-O-Rama festival, celebrating the musical life of Hank Williams, will be held at Bowery Electric on New Year’s Day.

    Hank Willams

    Hank Williams will be celebrated 70 years after his death at the Hank-O-Rama show. Williams is regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century. He recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1.

    Hank Williams was just 29 when he was found dead in the back seat of his Cadillac on the morning of Jan. 1, 1953, in Oak Hill, WV, en route to a New Year’s Day gig in Canton, Ohio. The Hank-O-Rama celebration is a symbolic rain date for the last show Williams would ever miss.

    The show features more than 30 of Williams’s hits and rarities, including “Cold, Cold Heart,” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and many others, performed live by recording artists The Lonesome Prairie Dogs. The show features Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith) on pedal steel guitar, with an opening set by New York Country luminary Alex Battles, and host, country favorite Linda “Lindy Loo” Hill.

    Other special guests are stars of the NYC & Brooklyn country scene, including Tammy Faye Starlite, Jack Grace, Sean Kershaw, Cliff Westfall, The Lonesome Horns featuring Jordan McLean & Billy Aukstik, and more. Everyone will be gathered together to celebrate the extraordinary life of Hank Williams, who died tragically young.

    The 19 annual Hank-O-Rama celebration will be happening at Bowery Electric on Jan. 1, and tickets are on sale now.

    https://youtu.be/xtolv9kM1qk

  • The Paramount Named Number 1 Worldwide Club by Pollstar Magazine

    The Paramount, a club located in Huntington, Long Island, has been named the number-one club venue worldwide by Pollstar Magazine.

    The Paramount
    The Paramount, photo by Amy Vivinetto.

    Pollstar Magazine is one of the leading concert and live music industry magazines, and announced that The Paramount raked in the majority of ticket sales compared to other clubs worldwide in 2022, making over $10.5 million this year in tickets. The venue has been steadily climbing the charts at Pollstar, cracking the Top 15 in 2014, and the Top 5 in 2017.

    The Paramount opened in late 2011, led by the vision of owners Dominick Catoggio, Jim Condron, Brian Doyle, and Stephen Ubertini. They designed the building from a restored 1927 vaudeville theater and transformed it into what it is today, a brick and steel space that fits comfortably in downtown NYC. In a joint statement, the owners said they were “humbled… and proud,” and that “our success is all in part to our amazing fans who continue to support our vision.”

    There have been many iconic artists who have graced the stage at The Paramount, with its initial success coming from a performance by Billy Joel followed by a surprise show with Ed Sheeran, who said that The Paramount was his favorite venue. Over the decade since its opening, artists like Twenty One Pilots, Blondie, Camila Cabello, Halsey, BB King, Jane’s Addiction, Pitbull, Judas Priest, Limp Bizkit, and Mac Miller have performed there.

    The Paramount hosts over 200 events each year, from comedy to music to even family shows. There is a little bit of something for everyone at the venue, which is why it fits with the title of the number one club in the world. To see what shows are coming up, and to keep up to date with new shows in 2023, go here.

  • New York Based Bluegrass Group Nefresh Mountain to Perform at Levon Helm Studios

    New York-based bluegrass group Nefresh Mountain is set to perform at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock on Dec. 23.

    nefresh mountain

    Nefresh Mountain arrived on the scene in 2015 and has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing groups in roots music. Comprised of husband and wife duo Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, the group’s latest album Songs for the Sparrows has been called “A master class in string music” by Rolling Stone, and “arguably some of the best bluegrass ever made” by American Songwriter.

    They have recorded and shared the stage with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton, John Doyle, Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers), Mark Schatz (Nickel Creek), Mike Gordon (Phish), and Tony Trischka among others. They made their debut in 2021 at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, and performed at various Festivals, PACs, and venues like Mountain Stage, MerleFest, Wintergrass, City Wineries around the USA, and more.

    Nefresh Mountain will be heading to Levon Helm Studios, which brings the legendary life of Levon Helms and the group the Midnight Rambles alive in historic Woodstock. Rolling Stone called Helm “rock & roll’s greatest drummer,” and he won three Grammys during his life. He loved Woodstock, and gave back to the community while there, playing benefits to raise money for music in the local schools and other worthwhile causes. 

    Nefresh Moutain will be heading to the venue on Dec. 23, and tickets are on sale now.

  • Billy Joel Postpones Dec. 19 Show at MSG

    The Billy Joel concert at Madison Square Garden, originally scheduled for Monday, December 19, has been postponed until June 2, 2023.

    Billy Joel MSG

    In a statement from Billy Joel’s spokesperson, a viral infection that affected his vocals was the cause of the postponement.

    Billy Joel is under strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection and as a result, his concert scheduled for Monday, December 19th at Madison Square Garden is postponed to Friday, June 2nd. We understand the inconvenience this causes everyone who purchased tickets, and we apologize for this unexpected circumstance.

    On Facebook, Billy said to fans, “I’m disappointed to share that I’m under doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection so unfortunately, I must postpone my Monday, December 19th concert at Madison Square Garden to June. I’m so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. Sadly, that hasn’t happened. I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.”

    All tickets purchased for the December 19, 2022 concert will be honored on Friday, June 2, 2023 and will not need to be exchanged. However, the June 2nd performance is subject to change if it conflicts with a Knicks playoff game. For more information, please visit msg.com.

    Billy Joel will next perform at Madison Square Garden on January 13, 2023, making this Friday the 13th Joel’s 86th consecutive monthly show, and 132nd lifetime at The World’s Most Famous Arena.

    In December 2013, Billy Joel was named Madison Square Garden’s first-ever music franchise, joining the ranks of the storied venue’s other original franchises – the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. The record-breaking residency began in January 2014 with Joel playing one show every month at The Garden, “as long as the demand continues,” says Joel.

    Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century and scoring 33 consecutive Top 40 hits, Joel ranks as one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist. In 2016, the Library of Congress selected “Piano Man” for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its “cultural, historic, and artistic significance.”

    Joel received The Kennedy Center Honors, one of the United States’ top cultural awards, in December 2013. He is also the recipient of six GRAMMY® Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award. Joel has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received numerous industry awards including a TONY AWARD for “Movin’ Out,” a Broadway musical based on Joel’s music. For his accomplishments as a musician and as a humanitarian, Joel was honored as the 2002 MusiCares Person Of The Year by the MusiCares Foundation and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

  • Spend New Years Eve in Saranac Lake at The Waterhole with Raisinhead

    Raisinhead have been playing music together for over 15 years, and on New Year’s Eve, the beloved Upstate band will play in Saranac Lake at the Waterhole Music Lounge. This is the perfect North Country spot for music lovers to ring in 2023 together.

    Raisinhead was formed by Rob Beaulieu in 2001, who wanted to play improvisational music in a live setting. Each band member Ted Grey (guitar), Brian Mangini (keys), Tom Pirozzi (bass) and Jeff Prescott, Chadd Ploss and Scott Apicelli (drums) has been involved in other musical projects and still manages to get together and play the music of The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers and many original tunes. The band consists of former members of The Ominous Seapods, Harvest, The Deadbeats, & Fat Albatross, to name a few.

    Raisinhead is three-singer band, which gives the audience a constantly changing vocal perspective, tune by tune. The diverse background, joy of performing, and decades of experience between the members is what gives the band its high energy sound. The band has built a strong following in Upstate New York that promises audiences an interactive evening of sound, energy, and pure fun. 

    Raisinhead is always at its best on stage, under the lights, doing their thing, and creating an experience you won’t forget any time soon. 

    Doors open at 730pm on December 31, with the Joshua West Quartet kicking the night off at 830pm. Advanced Price Tickets are $10, Day of Show Tickets are $12. Tickets can be purchased here or at the downstairs bar.

    For more information visit saranaclakewaterhole.com. The Waterhole is a 21+ establishment. 

  • 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Reveals Lineup of Music Icons

    The Saratoga Performing Arts Center will play host to the 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, 2023, for a full two-day and two-stage thrilling festival experience. The line-up is anchored by musical legends including Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, Angelique Kidjo, and twenty-one more musical ensembles, who will be bringing a variety of genres ranging from jazz to roots, funk, blues and beyond.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Jazz Artist Angelique Kidjo

    Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll of Fame Inductee Bonnie Raitt will be making her highly suspended return to the festival since 1988. She is known for her blend of blues, R&B, rock and pop classics like “I Can’t Make You Love Me,”, “Something to Talk About” and “Nick of Time”.

    Bonnie Raitt

    On Saturday, the festival’s major draw will be the explosive 19-piece megaband Snarky Puppy, which is making its second appearance. The enthralling jazz, rock, and funk trio is described as “An exultant throwdown of brilliant danceability” by the Village Voice. The group has won four Grammy Awards, the most recent one in 2021 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Jazz Ensemble Snarky Puppy

    Jazz and funk guitarist Cory Wong, best known as a frequent guest rhythm guitarist for Vulfpeck as well as for his ebullient solo material; eight-piece psychedelia and funk fiery band St. Paul & The Broken Bones; jazz and rock drum dynamo Cindy Blackman Santana, who is the regular touring drummer for Carlos Santana and previously Lenny Kravitz; and “Silky-voiced rising jazz star” (New York Times).

    Cory Wong
    Cindy Blackman Santana

    Having originally been founded as “the Newport Jazz Festival at Saratoga”, the musical event was renamed Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in 1998 and is one of the most prominent jazz festivals in North America.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Saratoga Jazz Festival

    On Saturday, June 24, performances will begin at 11 a.m. on the Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage and 12 p.m. on the Amphitheater Stage, and at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., respectively, on Sunday, June 25. Fans may enjoy a magnificent arts and crafts market, artist CD signings, and fresh and diverse culinary selections in addition to two nonstop days of outstanding music on two stages. Tickets can be purchased here.

    2023 FREIHOFER’S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP

    SATURDAY, JUNE 24

    Amphitheater:
    Snarky Puppy
    Angelique Kidjo
    Cory Wong*
    Tower of Power
    Chucho Valdes Quartet
    Cindy Blackman Santana Band*

    Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage:
    Kurt Rosenwinkel
    Emmet Cohen Trio*
    Claudia Acuna*
    Carolyn Wonderland*
    Glen David Andrews*
    Nduduzo Makhathini*

    SUNDAY, JUNE 25

    Amphitheater:
    Bonnie Raitt
    Pat Metheny Side-Eye
    St. Paul & The Broken Bones*
    Hiromi: The Piano Quintet feat. PUBLIQuartet

    Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage:
    Samara Joy*
    Jupiter & Okwess*
    Melissa Aldana
    Mark Guiliana*
    Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Centennial Celebration of Wes Montgomery, Tito Puente & Dexter Gordon featuring Clay Jenkins, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Dave Stryker, Bill Cunliffe, Todd Coolman and Dennis Mackrel