NYS Music 202​2

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  • eberwine closes out July with DeadPhish weekend

    Buffalo-based fusion rock quintet eberwine will celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead and Phish this weekend. The band will play two sets each night, including one set of original music featuring songs from the project’s forthcoming studio album One Vision. The weekend takes the band to the Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay on July 29, Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on July 30, and Flour City Station in Rochester for a brunch set on July 31. 

    The three-show run will highlight the band’s collective passion for the music of the two jam giants.  “Everyone in the band grew up on the Dead and Phish,” noted lead guitarist and frontman Todd Eberwine. “We’re looking forward to crafting sets that intermingle the two bands. So much of the bands’ respective histories are rooted in setlists that mixing their catalogs is exciting in an artistic and energetic way.” 

    eberwine will be joined in Saratoga Springs by Albany-based genre-bending improv quartet Hilltop, who will celebrate the music of the String Cheese Incident. Eberwine recently released Live at the Strand across all streaming platforms including Bandcamp and Spotify. 

    Known for innovative jams, soulful lyrics, and high-energy shows, eberwine is fronted by guitarist Todd Eberwine (Dive House Union, Todd Eberwine Band, Soul Roach). The five-piece pulls musicians from the Buffalo music scene into a Western New York supergroup featuring Aaron Ziolkowski (Little Mountain Band), Jay Race (Dead Alliance Buffalo), Scott Molloy (Lazlo Hollyfeld, BEU) and Paul Zabrycki (Dead Buffalo Alliance). For those who haven’t checked out the band, according to Eberwine, they can “expect plenty of hooks and plenty  of jams that range from a dance party to psychedelia.” More information about show details and tickets can be found through the band’s website at www.eberwineband.com.

  • ZZ Top Announces New Tour Dates with 5 NY Shows

    Texas-based band ZZ Top announced additional tour dates for their current North American Raw Whiskey tour with 5 stops in NY. 

    The rock band will make appearances across multiple states and venues. The nearest upcoming NY stops include Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on August 13 and Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 14. 

    Tickets for the August NY shows are available now, with other venues such as the Palace Theatre and The Paramount available for presale on the band’s website, here. Tickets for the ZZ Top show at the Palace Theatre go on sale starting July 29 at 10:00 am via Ticketmaster.

    The ZZ Top tour is in promotion of the band’s recent 2022 release, Raw. The 12-track album was recorded in conjunction with the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary, That Little Ol’ Band From Texas. The album relies on a blues skew with some upbeat tracks to keep audiences hooked. ​​The band’s third album, 1973’s Tres Hombres, brought them national attention with the hit “La Grange” but their new music is sure to not disappoint.

    As Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the group tour will bring a fresh sound and a unique experience. To see the full list of tour dates, see below.

    Raw Whiskey Tour Dates:

    JUL 29 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    JUL 30 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH

    JUL 31 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA

    AUG 2 – Atlantic Union Bank Pavillion – Portsmouth, VA

    AUG 3 – Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, NC

    AUG 5 – White Oak Amphitheatre – Greensboro Coliseum Complex – Greensboro, NC

    AUG 6 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre – Chastain Park Atlanta, GA

    AUG 7 – CCNB Amphitheatre Heritage Park – Simpsonville, SC

    AUG 10 – Cape Cod Melody Tent – Hyannis, MA

    AUG 12 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH

    AUG 13 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel, NY

    AUG 14 – Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Center, NY

    AUG 16 – Iowa State Fair – Des Moines, IA

    AUG 17 – Missouri State Fairgrounds – Sedalia, MO

    AUG 18 – Saint Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO

    AUG 20 – Mystic Lake Casino – Prior Lake, MN

    AUG 21 – Pinewood Bowl Theater – Lincoln, NE

    AUG 23 – Five Flags Center – Dubuque, IA

    AUG 24 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI

    AUG 26 – TCU Ampitheater – Indianapolis, IN

    AUG 27 – Beaver Dam Amphitheater – Beaver Dam, KY

    AUG 28 – Appalachian Wireless Arena – Pikeville, KY

    SEP 17 – Hard Rock Live Tulsa – Catoosa, OK

    SEP 21 – Murphy Arts District – El Dorado, AR

    SEP 23 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Del Valle, TX

    SEP 24 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX

    SEP 25 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX

    OCT 1 – Golden Nugget Lake Charles – Lake Charles, LA

    OCT 4 – The Altria – Richmond, VA

    OCT 5 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY

    OCT 7 – Shippensburg University – Shippensburg, PA

    OCT 8 – Community Arts Center – Willamsport, PA

    OCT 14 – The Palace – Albany, NY

    OCT 15 – Foxwoods – Mashantucket, CT

    OCT 16 – The Flynn – Burlington, VT

    OCT 18 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    OCT 19 – Merrill Auditorium – Portland, ME

    OCT 21 – Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City, NJ

    OCT 23 – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA

    NOV 7 – Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center – Paducah, KY

    NOV 9 – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds – Anderson Music Hall Hiawassee, GA

    NOV 11 – Peabody Auditorium – Daytona Beach, FL

    NOV 13 – Pompano Beach Amphitheatre – Pompano Beach, FL

    DEC 3 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

    DEC 4 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

    DEC 7 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

    DEC 9 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

    DEC 10 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

  • Chautauqua Institution Continues Impressive 2022 Summer Assembly

    On July 23, Chautauqua Institution began its fifth week of the nine-week 2022 Summer Assembly season. With weekday lectures and popular entertainment, the entire season examines various themes and invites an impressive lineup over the course of the summer.

    Chautauqua Institution Ampitheater
    Chautauqua Institution Ampitheater

    Each week of the Chautauqua Institution’s Summer Assembly has a specific theme, and Week Five is “The Vote and Democracy.” The week includes famed musician Lyle Lovett whose 14-album career spans elements of genres such as folk, country, jazz, swing, gospel, blues, and more. The Grammy award winner is a legendary performer and artist beloved in popular music today and will play on July 29 at 8:15 pm.

    Other special guests joining the institution’s week five program include New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb, president of the Campaign Legal Center Trevor Potter, former CEO of the Partnership for American Democracy Diana Aviv, acclaimed author Wajahat Ali, and the family of comedy legend Carl Reiner.

    Other upcoming popular acts to look forward to coming to Chautauqua include NYO Jazz on August 1, country music star Brett Eldredge on August 5, British vocal ensemble VOCES8 on August 9, and many more.

    Week Four of the Summer Assembly included singer-songwriter Gina Chavez and a combined performance of the professional Chautauqua Symphony and pre-professional Music School Festival orchestras. The week’s theme,  “The Future of History,” also included other entertainment such as historians Jon Meacham and Annette Gordon-Reed, and comedian Jay Leno.

    Chautauqua Institution was founded in 1874 and was originally known as the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly. The not-for-profit has expanded its community reach immensely, hosting 7,500 people in residence daily during a nine-week season, and hosting many public events. 

    For the full list of Popular Artists coming to the Chautauqua Summer Assembly for the summer, see below. For ticket information, visit the Chautauqua Institution website, here.

    July 29 – Lyle Lovett

    August 1 – NYO Jazz

    August 5 – Brett Eldredge

    August 9 – VOCES8

    August 17 – Matthew Whitaker

    August 19 – Girl Named Tom

    August 20 – Hiss Golden Messenger & Aoife O’Donovan

    August 21 – Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas

    August 22 – Deeper Than The Skin

    August 22 – Punch Brothers

    August 23 – Rhiannon Giddens

    August 24 – The Avett Brothers

    August 25 – Emmylou Harris and Mary Chapin Carpenter

    August 26 – The Beach Boys and The Temptations

    August 27 – Chita Rivera

    August 28 – Steamboat Bill Jr.

  • Summer 2022 Concert Series Across Schenectady County

    Throughout Schenectady County this summer, you’ll find free music series in towns big and small. Whether at Schenectady’s Central Park, Scotia’s Freedom Park or Glenville’s Park at Indian Meadows, the county offers multiple chances to see some great live music throughout the rest of the season.

    Schenectady’s Central Park also continues their summer concert series until August 27. After an impressive lineup of Steel Pulse, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, and Sammy Miller & The Congregation, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra will perform on July 31. Other performances, such as the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Steep Canyon Rangers, are set to perform later in August.

    Steep Canyon Rangers

    Residents and visitors to the county can also stop by Scotia’s Freedom Park for more fantastic performances. The Refrigerators, a popular party-rock band, are set to perform on July 27. Other great talents contributing to the summer lineup include Quintocracy, SIRSY, Heard, and many more.

    Come out to any of these concert series above and enjoy some great summer events!

  • David Loss of Aqueous Takes Time Off To Start a Family

    David Loss from the band Aqueous announced he is taking time away from the band to welcome his new baby into the world. Fans speculated a breakup but were met with a sweet and emotional announcement.

    david loss
    David Loss

    Aqueous is a Buffalo-based groove band with a loyal following who put on spectacular shows. David Loss is the guitarist and keyboardist who does vocals with the band and is gaining notoriety as one of the most skilled, actively touring guitarists in the industry. His sound is unmistakable and keeps fans coming back show after show.

    The band has been quiet lately and should have announced a fall tour, however, they proudly announced that Loss is welcoming a child with his wife. He is taking the rest of the year off to take care of his child. The pandemic has taught us life can be disrupted abruptly, and we take the little things for granted. Life is all about balance and being present, and Aqueous are taking this time to reevaluate the culture of the band by not touring as much to get back to their roots.

    David Loss spoke about the decision with me, and the band’s future.

    I knew it was the right decision for me to make. When my son is born it’s going to be such a life changing experience that I want to fully be there for all of it. I don’t want to miss a thing! A lot of first time things and time you just can’t get back later. I know my wife will be very happy to have me home more as well. She has always been so supportive of me in everything I’ve done, which makes me feel ever more that I need to be there with her as much as I can. The only hesitation that I had really was that I didn’t want to let anyone down. That includes all of our fans and friends as well as the rest of the band. Especially since the guys are some of my best friends. We’ve been doing this thing for a long time now! It’s tough to take that long of a break from playing shows, but again I knew it was what I had to do and I feel very lucky that everyone has been very supportive of my decision. I’m happy that the guys will be able to play a handful of shows without me too. So keep an eye out for those sets!

    David Loss

    It is beautiful to bring a child into the world, and even more complicated when you are a musician with a hectic touring schedule and music to make. Loss taking the time and being present for a while is something all father’s with hectic schedules should do. Fans may be sad they won’t be able to see Aqueous for a while, but the music is still there, and they also teased a new album for next year, as well as more tours.

  • New Trey Anastasio Acoustic Shows At The Beacon To Feature Innovative New Audio System

    MSG Entertainment has announced that two brand new Trey Anastasio solo acoustic performances have been scheduled next month at the artist’s unofficial home away from home, the legendary Beacon Theatre. The two shows will take place on August 19 and 20, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 28 at noon ET via Ticketmaster.com. These two shows are also being used as a dry run of sorts to test out the Beacon’s groundbreaking new sound system called Sphere Immersive Sound that promises to deliver targeted, crystal-clear and uniform audio to every seat in the house.

    February 10, 2009; Beacon Theatre in its final days of restoration.

    Sphere Immersive is being boasted as the world’s most advanced concert audio system, and was developed for MSG Sphere at The Venetian, which is scheduled to open in Las Vegas sometime in the second half of 2023. It uses uses 3D audio beamforming technology where sound levels remain consistent from point of origin to destination – ensuring every audience member experiences the optimal sound mix, regardless of where they’re seated. Anastasio’s August performances at The Beacon will mark the first time that this innovation is being integrated into a performance venue, as well as the debut of MSG Sphere technology to audiences. 

    Las Vegas Exosphere Render

    I was lucky enough to experience a demo of Sphere Immersive Sound, and it’s truly unbelievable. I am thrilled to be able to debut this cutting-edge technology at the Beacon Theatre, one of my favorite venues in the world.

    ~ Trey Anastasio

    Anastasio, a fellow Upper West Side resident, continues to build his ever-growing relationship with the historic Beacon Theatre, most recently playing there in June 2021 when he performed to the venue’s first full-capacity crowd in more than 450 days. In another first for the venue, Anastasio was tabbed for The Beacon’s first-ever virtual residency in October and November 2020 with “The Beacon Jams” – eight weekly shows that were streamed live to hundreds of thousands of fans over Twitch and raised more than $1 million for The Divided Sky Foundation.

    In addition to online sales, tickets will also be available in person beginning on Friday, July 29 at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre box offices. 

  • Cortland Repertory Theatre Announces Cancellation of “Orient Express”

    The Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced the cancellation of the remainder of their 2022 mainstage performances, including the remaining shows of Murder on the Orient Express due to positive COVID cases within the CRT company.

    Cortland Repertory Theatre

    CRT just presented their revival of Kiss Me, Kate for their 50 Anniversary Season, but now all mainstage shows are canceled as the ongoing situation with the COVID pandemic is evolving. The Bright Star Touring Company’s children’s productions of The Little Mermaid on July 28 at 10 A.M. and Upcycled Cinderella on July 29 at 10 A.M. will continue as scheduled. 

    In Cortland county, there are 84 active cases, and the new BA.5 subvariant is responsible for 125,000 new cases and more than 400 deaths each day in the United States, according to seven-day averages on The Washington Post’s covid tracker. The subvariant is causing 80% of infections and is more contagious than other variants by far.

    In order to stay safe during this unstable time, people need to get vaccinated, wash their hands, social distance, and wear masks, especially as the fall and winter approach. The Cortland Repertory Theatre has a special filtration system to help suppress airborne and surface microorganisms and pathogens including viruses (COVID and others), bacteria, and mold, and is encouraging people to wear masks and not attend shows if sick.

    The CRT Box Office staff will be contacting ticket holders to discuss options for refunds or ticket donations. For more information about the upcoming shows, and to buy tickets, go here.

  • First-Ever Wild In The Trees Music & Skate Festival Announced in Lake George

    The first-ever Wild In The Trees Music and Skate Festival hosted by Mirth Films will happen from October 1-2  on the grounds of the Lake George Skate Plaza in Lake George.

    Wild In The Trees

    The musical artists range from punk and jam bands to alternative rock and feature well-known artists like Annie in the Water, Glass Pony, Neon Avenue, El Modernist, and more. Also included during the two-day festival is a skateboarding competition at the Lake George Skate Plaza, with competitions including a spot-based jam session, best trick, high ollie, game of S.K.A.T.E, and Skate -or- Dice.

    The festival was born as a way to pay homage to all efforts made to raise money to build the Lake George Skate Plaza while embracing all the local talent. The skate plaza came about in 2008 when local skateboarders brought to the attention of the town the need to have a skate park. Through town board meetings and the creation of a skateboard committee, the town came together and raised over $100,000.

    By 2014, the park was designed with oversight from the local skaters, and in 2015 it was finally done. The Lake George Skate Plaza attracts skateboarders from all across the northeast and beyond each year and gives them a safe place to skate and have fun without getting into trouble.

    For more information about The Wild In The Trees festival, go here. To buy tickets to the festival, happening October 1-2, go here.

  • AFROPUNK Festival Returns Home to Brooklyn This Fall

    On September 10 and 11, AFROPUNK Festival returns with headliners The Roots and Burna Boy. This fall homecoming marks the first time the fest has come back to Brooklyn since 2019.

    AFROPUNK began as a single-day event in Brooklyn in 2004 before evolving into a worldwide phenomenon. This year’s lineup brings some of the most exciting artists to Commodore Barry Park for two days of celebration.

    The legendary hip-hop band The Roots will headline night one. Their expansive set will cover decades of the bands’ music as they celebrate 30 years together. On the night of the 11th, Burna Boy will close the festival and promote his upcoming album Love, Damini. 

    Other performers include TDE rhymer Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Tierra Whack, Earl Sweatshirt, and many more. AFROPUNK also welcomes Brooklyn-based artists to the lineup, including rapper Rodney Chrome, R&B artist Alex Mali, and hip-hop artist Talia Goddess.

    AFROPUNK aims to highlight the diverse talent and depth of the Brooklyn Black music community. Audiences can expect performances from various genres and origins including rock, R&B, AfroBeats, and more. 

    The festival offers more entertainment than just a place to enjoy live music. Attendees will be able to peruse local foods from NYC chefs and food trucks at AFROPUNK’s Bites ‘n Beats. The Spinthrift Market will also operate, providing event goers with makers and curators from the area.

    After hosting festivals around the world, including Miami, Atlanta, Bahia, and Johannesburg, AFROPUNK’s long-awaited return to Brooklyn is sure to be one to remember. More additions to the lineup, as well as more entertainment with added activations, are set to be announced. Stay tuned with the festival on Instagram here, and visit their website for tickets, here.

  • The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Artistic & General Director’s Final Season

    The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown will return indoors to its theater after presenting this past summer’s performances outdoors in “Glimmerglass on the Grass.” The 2022 season will run from July 8 to August 21 in the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

    glimmerglass festival

    Artistic & General Director Francesca Zambello has announced the 2022 Festival will be her 12th and final season with the company.

    My years with The Glimmerglass Festival have been the best of my life. I got married and built a home here with Faith and our son, Jackson, and the Cooperstown community has become an integral part of our lives. I am so proud of this company and all we have accomplished over the last decade. This is not goodbye; it is a time of transition and excitement for this company I adore. I am excited to witness and support the beginning for the next era of the ever-evolving Glimmerglass Festival/

    Francesca Zambello

    She has done a lot during her time at the company. She initiated the annual appointment of Artists in Residence, including internationally-renowned stars Bill Burden, Christine Goerke, and more. During her tenure, the Festival added original youth operas to the summer season, established an Attica Correctional Facility initiative, and introduced second-stage events with adaptations of classics, cabarets, gospel and klezmer concerts, and more.

    Francesca Zambello.

    Zambello will remain in her position through the conclusion of the 2022 Festival and will continue her role as Artistic Director at Washington National Opera and as an independent opera and theater director.

    The 2022 Festival will feature productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, as well as Bizet’s Carmen,  directed by 2022 Artist in Residence Denyce Graves. In August, she will also reprise her role in an extended version of The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson in a two-night-only presentation.

    Following the festival will be the releases of the Festival’s first two commissioned works on film: The Knock, by Aleksandra Vrebalov and Deborah Brevoort, which is about military wives; and On Trac I<, a dance piece, composed by Nicolas Lell Benavides and choreographed and performed by Amanda Castro, which looks at the intersection of human and machine in rural America.

    The 2022 festival is happening right now, and tickets are on sale here.