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  • Inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival Will Kick Off at Barclays in November

    The Inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will kick off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on November 26th to celebrate Asian talent and culture. Featuring pop star Lay Zhang, 9m88, Karencici, ØZI and Sury Su, as well hosted by MC Jin, the festival is their arena debut in the United States and a great opportunity to enjoy Asian popular music.

    MetaMoon Music Festival

    The MetaMoon Music Festival, a single-day festival and cultural experience to celebrate the Asian American diaspora which is founded by Hong Kong-based Graceful Media and produced in partnership with Live Nation. Its mission is to bridge the gap between Asia and the United States and show that music is a universal language since the underrepresentation of Asian community in American entertainment.

    Graceful Media set out to create a platform in the United States for Asian and Asian American artists, to have a space where their fans can connect and celebrate while discovering new music and artists. The large Asian-American population made Barclays Center the perfect host venue for the festival.

    “There is a great need for stronger Asian representation in pop culture and in the media, and the mission of MetaMoon Music Festival is to give artists the ability to shine from a prominent stage, in the heart of Brooklyn. Now more than ever, music is truly a global language, and talent, no matter where they come from, will resonate with fans across cultures if given the opportunity to share their passion and creativity.”

    – Grace Chen, Founder of Graceful Media

    The wonderful performers, including Lay Zhang, from K-pop super group EXO, will be headlining the event, along with 9m88, Karencici, ØZI, and Sury Su. More artists and special guests are expected to be announced and MC Jin will be hosting the evening. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m. EST and can be purchased online. 

    Live Nation is committed to creating endless opportunities to connect artists of all genres and backgrounds with their fans. The inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will inspire and create new and exciting opportunities for many of today’s Asian artists, from both here and abroad, to shine brightly, and engage their fans in this epic and unforgettable event.

    – Geoff Gordon, Regional President, Live Nation Northeast

    Barclays Center is located in the heart of Brooklyn, at the crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues.

    For more information on the MetaMoon Music Festival, please visit www.metamoonfest.com. 

  • Grateful Dead Put MSG On Full Display With New ‘In And Out Of The Garden’ Box Set

    An upcoming Grateful Dead live release is set to feature six previously unreleased shows from the early ’80s at The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden. In And Out Of The Garden will contain two shows each from Dead runs at MSG in 1981, 1982 and 1983, totaling 17 CDs in all. It captures a period of time after the band’s 1980 release Go To Heaven, while songs for 1987’s In The Dark like “Hell In A Bucket” and “West L.A. Fadeaway” were very much still works in progress.

    In addition to six classic Dead shows from MSG, the box set will also feature customized art work by Dave Van Patten on the cover and detailed liner notes from award-winning music journalist David Fricke who explores the band’s storied connection to the city.

    The Dead’s affinity for New York City…was instant and arguably their most profound with any city aside from San Francisco

    – David Fricke

    The early ’80s period of Grateful Dead history is such a vibrant one, with the recent introduction of Brent Mydland as the new keyboardist into the mix. Mydland’s vocals and effervescent energy behind the piano energized the band at this point their storied career, invigorating older material like “The Wheel,” and “Eyes of The World.” He also gave the band more musical flexibility, which encouraged them to dust off treasures like “Dupree’s Diamond Blues” and “Crazy Fingers” from the proverbial shelves.

    This vintage celebration of Dead history at MSG is numbered and limited to an edition of 12,500. The release is set to drop on September 23, but is available for pre-order right now from Dead.net for a price of $179.98.

    A digital download option for In And Out Of The Garden is also available.

    The Dead didn’t play the Garden until 1979, almost the midpoint of their performing career. but once they got rolling, they made it a home away from home, playing 10 shows in the next 15 years. These performances from 1981, 1982, and 1983 are six of the best the Dead played at the Garden, any of which could have been released on their own

    – Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux

    The six Grateful Dead MSG shows that are featured on this release include:

    1981: Madison Square Garden March 9th & 10th

    1982: Madison Square Garden September 20th & 21st

    1983: Madison Square Garden October 11th & 12th

    If the near 30-minute “Help” > “Slipknot” >”Franklin’s” sequence from the 10/12/83 show as seen below is any indication, this is one Deadheads and beyond are going to love.

  • Mrs. Henry Announce “Chest Fever Tour” Coming To Rochester and Brooklyn In August

    San Diego band Mrs. Henry annouced their Chest Fever tour dates to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of legendary rock group The Band‘s Rock of Ages album. The last two stops of this tour will be at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester on August 14th and The Sultan Room in Brooklyn on August 15.

    Mrs. Henry is led by Dan Cervantes (Howlin Rain guitarist + Blind Owl label owner), and is rounded out by Jody Bagley (Vocals and Keyboards), Blake Dean (Vocals and Bass), and Chad Lee (Vocals and Drums).  After West Coast tour in 2015, the group spent the last five years on the road building a reputation for their brand. In turn, they established individual credits including Howlin’ Rain, The Schizophonics, The Silent Comedy.

    Chest Fever by Stacey Webb

    The idea of Chest Fever started in 2017 when Mrs. Henry set their sights on recreating the historic 1976 night where The Band documented their legendary final performance The Last Waltz. The stress in the one-year planning and rehearsing nearly broke up the band. However, they entirely performed the Last Waltz on November 26, 2017.

    The group performed The Last Waltz again in November 2021 at Solana Beach. After the sold out performance, the group set out to continue their sights on honoring The Band and their impact on rock and roll.

    Now, with the official approval from The Band itself, the group is back to recreate The Band’s Rock of Ages live album to mark the 50th anniversary of it. Rock of Ages, a collection of live recordings from The Band’s four night 1971 residency at the Academy of Music in New York City featured Howard Johnson, Snooky Young, Joe Farrell, J.D. Parron, Earl McIntyre and suprised guest Bob Dylan, underscored The Band’s ambitious on-stage vision, and further cemented their place in rock music history.

    Each night Chest Fever will be performing songs from Rock of Ages, including “Caledonia Mission,” “The Unfaithful Servant,” “Get Up Jake,” and of course “Chest Fever.” They will additionally be cycling in a number of deeper cuts from The Band’s oeuvre, including “Rockin’ Chair,” “Time To Kill,” as well as classics originally left out Rock of Ages including “Up on Cripple Creek,” “I Shall Be Released,” and more.

    “The first time I heard The Band was when I was a young kid seeing The Last Waltz over Thanksgiving. My Dad played the video or rented from Blockbuster at the time, that just lit a fire.

    Mrs. Henry member Dan Cervantes

    The group will be performing alongside local horn sections from each city to recreate the iconic contributions from Johnson, Young, Farrel, McIntyre, and Parron, while additionally featuring a special guest in select towns to perform the 4 song Bob Dylan set from the original residency. Each concert will feature slight variations to give audiences a unique experience.

    The band will feature an all-star group of accomplished and celebrated players at the final tour stop at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room on August 15th, including trumpeter Eric Biondo, sousaphone and tuba player John Altieri, saxophonist Stuart Bogie, and trombonist Dave ‘Smoota’ Smith. 

    Chest Fever Tour Dates

    7/20 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Wayfarer
    7/21 – Chico, CA @ Argus Bar
    7/22 – Sunnyvale, CA @ Quarter Note Bar
    7/23 – Red Bluff, CA @ Rock Of Red Bluff Festival
    7/24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Park Side
    7/29 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah San Diego
    8/4 – Woodstock, GA @ Madlife Stage & Studios
    8/5 – Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger
    8/6 – Cleveland, OH @ The Winchester Bar
    8/7- Columbus, OH @ The Summit Music Hall
    8/8 – Columbus, OH @ The Summit Music Hall
    8/10 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ El Mocambo
    8/11- Pittsburgh, PA @t Thunderbird Music Hall
    8/12 – Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s
    8/13 – Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church
    8/14 – Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music Hall
    8/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Sultan Room

  • “Tunesday” Live Music Series Begins in Albany at Tricentennial Park

    Lunchtime live music returns to Downtown Albany this summer as “Tunesday” in Albany’s Tricentennial Park features free performances every Tuesday in July and August from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. From flamenco guitar to hip-hop turntablism, a wide variety of acclaimed local performers will appear each week.

    Tricentennial Park

    Tricentennial Park is located at Broadway & Columbia Street with parking available here. All events are weather-dependent. Tunesday is supported by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District.

    Whether you’re looking to slow down with a morning meditation or to dance it out on your lunchbreak, Downtown has you covered this summer. These free events showcase the best of the Capital Region, and add to the lively landscape of restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues that makes this such an attractive neighborhood to live in, work in, and visit.

    Georgette Steffens, Executive Director of the Downtown Albany BID

    Tunesday Live Music Series Lineup

    July 12: Ryan Leddick
    July 19: Dylan Perrillo Trio
    July 26: The Graham Tichy Trio featuring Don Young and Chris ‘Gringo Starr’ Sprague
    August 2: DJ Mercy!!!
    August 9: “Soulist” Garland Nelson, frontman of Soul Session
    August 16: Maria Zemantauski
    August 23: Erin Harkes
    August 30: DJ Trumastr

    Please note, alcoholic beverages are not permitted at these events. Please do not attend the event if you have tested positive or display any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive in the past 14 days. COVID-19 is still a risk and attendees acknowledge that they are responsible for their own safety at the event.

    Additionally, Downtown Albany hosts State Street Yoga, a free outdoor fitness series on the lawn at the H. Carl McCall State University of New York Administration Building (Broadway & State Street), has returned as of Saturday, July 9. Certified instructor Tiana Taylor of local wellness studio Root3d leads free, 60-minute all-levels yoga classes every Saturday at 10:00 AM through August 27. Pre-registration is optional, but attendees may sign up for State Street Yoga events via Eventbrite for email updates. 

  • Chris Botti Announces Performance at Troy Music Hall this October

    The Troy Music Hall lately annouced the return performance of legendary American trumpeter Chris Botti on October 15th.

    Chris Botti

    The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark, has been in use since opening in 1875. World renowned for its incredible acoustics, it has hosted performances by legions of world-renowned artists. With several intervention, the tall ceiling and ideal seat count of 1180 to provide intimacy and sustain an optimal reverberation.

    Chris Botti, the largest-selling American instrumental artist who has been renowned since his release of When I Fall In Love. His associated with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards.  Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental.

    Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with a great amount of musicians including Sting, Barbra Streisand and so on while hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year worldwide.

    Impressions, Botti’s 2012 Columbia Records and Grammy winning release, is the latest in a stellar parade of albums. Featuring artists Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock, Mark Knopfler, and David Foster, this album included When I Fall In Love (2004), To Love Again: The Duets (2005), Italia (2007), and the CD/DVD Chris Botti in Boston (2009) that has firmly established him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. These albums established his figures of the contemporary music world.

    Tickets are on sale at 10am Monday to Music Hall Members. Single tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday, July 13, at 10am. More information on Chris Botti and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and upcoming programs visit www.troymusichall.org.

  • The Linda Announces “Summer on Central” Concert Series

    Beginning on August 6, The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, will hold free outdoor concerts every Saturday in August from 2 pm to 6 pm. The family-friendly “Summer on Central” music series will feature the talents of multiple local artists each day and is open to the public.

    On the first Saturday in August, R&B artist Kyla Silk will open the series at 2:30 pm. A Long Island native, Silk hopes her music encourages connection and light. Trio Super 400 will take the spotlight next, followed by Rock Voices Choir at 5:00 pm. Other artists who will join the series over the course of the month include Jordan Taylor Hill, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Girl Blue, North by North, and many more.

    Attendees of Summer on Central can also enjoy different foods and non-profit vendors. Guests are also welcome to bring their own lawn chairs to sit back and listen to the live performances. Should the weather not permit an outdoor concert, the rain site will be inside The Linda.

    The Linda opened in 2002 in Albany and serves as a performance center and recording studio. The restored 1926 building often holds programs, concerts, films, celebrations, and other activities to those in the Albany area. Thanks to the center’s fantastic acoustics, intimate setting, and commitment to the community, the venue is the perfect spot to hold events.

    For updates and more information, visit the Linda website. For the full list of the most current lineup, see below.

    August 6

    Kyla Silk, Super 400, and Rock Voices Choir 

    August 13

    Grape Juice, Jordan Taylor Hill, Reese Fulmer, and Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys 

    August 20

    Precious Metals, Sydney Worthley, O-Man and the Nite Trippers, and North by North 

    August 27

    Shortwave Radio, Pony in the Pancake, Girl Blue, and Side-B

  • Schroon Lake Live Presents a Summer Boathouse Concert Series

    A variety of music is presented by the Schroon Lake Arts Council this summer, with “Schroon Lake Live — a World of Music on Schroon Lake.”

    Located near the historic 1874 Boathouse Theater overlooking Schroon Lake, “The Pearl of the Adirondacks,” the Schroon Lake Arts Council brings affordable events for all residents and visitors in the North Country, and as such, all concerts and programs are free this summer.

    The concert series, which began back in the 1970’s, has long featured the best in traditional folk, bluegrass and Adirondack roots music, most often performed in the intimate and acoustically wonderful 1874 Boathouse Theater.

    After there were no concerts in the summer of 2020 due to Covid, we were one of the few series that returned to live music during summer 2021. That said, we had a wonderful season last year, featuring 5 concerts as well as our Adirondack Folk Festival.

    Dr. David Namerow, President, Schroon Lake Arts Council

    Forging a unique affiliation with the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Council can now reduce costs and share marketing with the Chamber, allowing for greater collaboration on all arts programs. “The businesses and residents of Schroon Lake have stepped up to the plate with increased donations and sponsorships”, said Dr. Namerow.

    On Wednesday nights, the local Chamber of Commerce sponsors their popular Twilight Dance and music programs from 7 to 9 pm outdoors and FREE for all. “We are very proud of our musical history and want people to know that if you want Live music in the summer, Schroon Lake is your destination.”, said Dr. Namerow.

    A special family and children’s concert will be held on Saturday morning, July 16, at 11 am in the Boathouse, featuring Mark Rust, a wonderful instrumentalist and singer who promises to have all kids and families singing and playing along.

    schroon lake

    The jewel of the summer is the 32nd Adirondack Folk Festival on Sunday, August 14 from 12 pm to 5 pm, featuring the best in classic Adirondack roots music.

    schroon lake

    In addition, the Schroon Lake Arts Council sponsors Monday night Jam Sessions all summer long from 7- 10 p.m. in the Boathouse, featuring guitarists, banjo folks, singers or just listeners who enjoy an evening of FREE music. This series is overseen by Dave Insull, who amazes all with the variety of songs and stories he knows.

    Schroon Lake Summer Music Series

    July 2: Feinberg Brothers
    July 5: Get Up Jack
    July 12: Hot Club of Saratoga
    July 19: Jamcrackers
    July 26: The Kennedys
    Aug. 2: Meadowmount Music Camp
    Aug. 9: Cold Chocolate
    Aug. 14: Adirondack Folk Festival

    The Boathouse Theater is located at 20 Dock St. View photos of past events and a little history below.

  • Peter Hook & The Light Announce ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ North America Tour

    Peter Hook & The Light embark on a cross-continental journey that takes them across the United States and Canada in August and September 2022 for their biggest and most extensive trek to date, “Joy Division: A Celebration.” The North American tour launches August 11th in Toronto. 

    Since announcing the tour last summer both Chicago shows at Metro are sold-out and joining as special guests will be El Ten Eleven in Chicago (both shows), Boston, Silver Springs, MD, Philadelphia, New York, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.   

    “So yeah, from that point of view, it’s actually nice to bring the two albums together [live]: you can see the contrast quite vividly when we play them. I do get some very almost teary moments. It has been quite interesting because Closer really does have a big effect on people, from an emotional point of view. Unknown Pleasures is very aggressive, it’s very punky, so live, it really rocks. Whereas Closer is almost the exact opposite: it’s very melancholic. It draws you in, and I must admit not only does it get a very emotional response from us while playing it, but you get an emotional response from the audience.”  

    – Peter Hook, in an interview with Big Takeover 

    Around twenty-six dates overall, the tour takes place across five weeks. The band returns to some venues and debuts at others to perform Joy Division’s seminal two albums Unknown Pleasures and Closer in full.  

    Peter Hook & The Light's Announce 'Joy Division: A Celebration' North America Tour
    The Light Live At 02 Academy Leeds July 1, 2022 | Cr: Neil Chapman / Unholy Racket

    Additionally, the tour will feature Joy Division rarities and an opening set of New Order material. The tour follows the debut UK dates for “Joy Division: A Celebration” which commemorates the 40th anniversary of Joy Division and Ian Curtis’ continuing influence. 

    “’Love Will Tear Us Apart’ is a masterpiece that has stood the test of decades, and is the perfect ending to a superb event…”

     – Yorkshire Post

    Returning for his ninth tour of the States with Peter Hook & The Light, Hooky comments: “Definitely one of the highlights/lowlights of my profession is the travelling. It was amazing what a blessing it was not to have to do it over lockdown but amazing again how soon you missed seeing all these wonderful places the world has to offer. You lot in America are so lucky to have such a varied and wonderful country. I can’t wait to get back there, and my mouth is watering at the thought of going to my first ‘Coffee Shop’ breakfast. I am easily pleased.”

    Peter Hook & The Light's Announce 'Joy Division: A Celebration' North America Tour
    The Light Live At O2 Academy Brixton July 10, 2022 | Cr: Richard Gray

    The first few dates were originally scheduled for May 2020, but due to the pandemic have only just taken place in the UK and across France to great reviews and reactions from fans and critics alike to The Light’s dedication to and passion for the catalogue across what is a near three-hour show. 

    About the reaction on returning to live concerts, Hooky added; “The gigs so far have all been wonderful and the fans and the band have been wonderful too! It does nothing for my imposter syndrome; I am very grateful that we have all risen back to this after what we have been through these past few years. Thank you all. We have a lot to be thankful for. Ian Curtis R.I.P.” 

    Because of the Ian Curtis death, Joy Division had to cancel their US Tour. Thus, also resulting in the death of Joy Division itself. But, later on as a new trio, create with Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris played as New Order and stopped through New York in 1981.  

    Peter Hook & The Light’s ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ Tour Dates:

    August 11 – The Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ONT

    August 12 – The Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ONT

    August 13 – Club Soda – Montreal, QC

    August 15 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI

    August 16 – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA

    August 18 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN

    August 19 – Metro – Chicago *SOLD OUT

    August 20 – Metro – Chicago *SOLD OUT

    August 22 – The Pabst Theatre – Milwaukee, WI

    August 23 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA

    August 25 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD

    August 26 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA

    August 27 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY

    August 29 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ

    August 30 – Mohawk – Austin, TX

    August 31 – Mohawk – Austin, TX

    September 2 – House Of Blues Houston – Houston, TX

    September 3 – House Of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX

    September 5 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

    September 6 – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay – San Diego, CA

    September 8 – The Theatre At Ace Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

    September 9 – The Theatre At Ace Hotel – Los Angeles, CA

    September 10 – The Warfield – San Francisco, CA

    September 12 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR

    September 13 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA

    September 14 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC

    For more details and to purchase tickets, click the link here. 

  • Rensselaer County Summer Concert Series Lineups

    Rensselaer County holds a great deal of small towns in Eastern New York, with free summer concert series found throughout the county.

    Rensselaer County

    From Hudson River and Hoosic River towns to the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau and the Taconic Mountains at the Massachusetts state line, these small towns offer quiet settings with lively music during the week each summer. See details on a dozen summer concert series found throughout Rensselaer County.

    Powers Park Concert Series
    Held at Powers Park, 420 Second Ave., Troy

    July 9: Adirondack Muscle Cars Car Show, Emerald City, Brokenhearted/Tom Petty Stevie Nicks Tribute
    July 16: Tom Atkins & Berkstar Guitar Wars
    July 23: Chain Reaction
    July 30: Nite Train Blues
    Aug. 6: M-16 Ultimate Rock Night
    Aug. 13: The Accents
    Aug. 20: Ten Most Wanted
    Aug. 27: Brian Kane’s Beginning

    Schodack Music in the Park
    Held in Schodack Park, 512 Poyneer Road, Schodack

    June 7: Peaceful Country Band
    June 14: Gone Grey
    June 21: Triskele
    June 28: Kyle Bourgault Band
    July 5: Yankee Dodole Band
    Aug. 2: Jarrod
    Aug. 9: Scarlett Fever
    Aug. 16: Pete and Friends

    West Sand Lake Summer Concerts
    Held at Sand Lake Butler Park from 6-8pm on Thursday nights.

    July 7th Whiskey Highway
    July 14th Ricochet
    July 21st Diva and the Dirty Boys
    July 28th Beatin’ the Odds
    August 4th 10-01
    August 11th The Schmooze
    August 18th Double D Trio
    August 25th The Refrigerators

    Schaghticoke Summers Eve Concerts
    Held at the Schaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo in Melrose.

    6/23 – Brian Kane
    6/30 – 5 Daze Out
    7/7. – Soul Provider
    7/14 – Nostalgia – Car Show
    7/21 – Matt Mirabile Band
    7/28. – Kyle Bougault – Xmas in July & Fireworks
    8/4 – Skeeter Creek
    8/11 – Lustre Kings – Car Show
    8/18 – Legacy
    8/25 – Harmory Rocks Happy 15th Anniversary and Fireworks

    Schodack Summer Music In The Park 2022
    Schodack Town Park, Tuesdays @6pm

    6/07 / Peaceful Country Band (Rain Date 6/08)
    6/14 / Gone Gray (Rain Date 6/15)
    6/21 / Triskele (Rain Date 6/22)
    6/28 / Kyle Bourgault Band (Rain Date 6/29)
    7/05 / Yankee Doodle Band (Rain Date 7/06)
    8/02 / Jarod (Rain Date 8/03)
    8/09 / Scarlett Fever (Rain Date 8/10)
    8/16 / Pete & Friends (Rain Date 8/17)

    East Greenbush Town Concerts
    Held at Onderdonk Park. All shows are 6pm – 8pm, bring your lawn chair!

    July 26th Matt Mirabile Band
    Aug 2nd Roxie & the Rollers
    Aug 9th Band of Gold
    Aug 16th The Rhythm Pilots
    Aug 23rd The Lost Art Band
    Aug 30th The Schmooze

    The North Greenbush Concert Series returns again this summer at 6pm on Sunday evenings. The concerts are held on the North Greenbush Town Hall lawn in Wynantskill.

  • Rochester Fringe Announces 2022 Lineup

    Back for its eleventh year, the annual Rochester Fringe Festival returns with more than 500 performances and events from September 13 to 24, 2022. The multi-genre, 12-day festival spans over 30 venues and offers music, comedy, dance, kids’ fringe, spoken word, film, and more scattered around the heart of Rochester.

    This year’s Rochester Fringe Festival boasts some incredible acts to bring all your entertainment needs. On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17, acrobats The Flying Españas will perform daring stunts set to live music from NYC band Mountain Girl. Also during that weekend, all the way from France, artist Juhyung Lee will premiere an immersive art collective experience.

    Other headliners include the vertical performers BANDALOOP on Sept. 23 and 24, who will use technology to dance along the side of the 21-story Five Star Plaza building as crowds can watch from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Fringe Street Beat will also be making an appearance on Sept. 24 at this year’s festival, with an all-styles of dance and break dancing competition. Additional headliners will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Photo credit: Erich Camping for Spiegeltent and BANDALOOP; provided photo for Cirque

    A new variety show called “Cirque du Fringe: Afterglow” will also premiere for 13 shows with an all-new cast. Matt Morgan and Heidi Brucker Morgan will star in their first return to Fringe since 2019 with an energetic and captivating performance. 

    Additionally, the annual hugely popular Silent Disco returns to the Spiegeltent for four late weekend nights. The festival introduced the disco back in 2013, and ever since it has been in high demand.

    More Fringe favorite events return this year, including Kids Day, Gospel Sunday, Pedestrian Drive-In, and more. The Spiegelgarden will also host the Theatre Bar, food trucks, games, and more entertainment options.

    Photo credit: Erich Camping for Spiegeltent and BANDALOOP; provided photo for Cirque

    After debuting in 2012, the Fringe festival has grown to become the largest multi-disciplinary festival in NY, and strives to offer a space for artists to showcase talents and for audiences to enjoy them.

    Over 125 of the 500+ shows are free, and tickets for the highly-anticipated festival are on sale now. More information, tickets, and additional lists of events can be found on the festival’s website.