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  • New York State Blues Festival Announces 30 Anniversary Lineup

    The New York State Blues Festival has announced the lineup for the 30 Anniversary show. The annual event will take place June 16-18 at Chevy Court inside the New York State Fairgrounds, and NYS Music is sponsoring the event.

    The festival is one of the largest free blues events in the Northeast. It is an annual three-day event that showcases regional and national artists from all different types of genres. The mission of the festival is to protect and promote blues music and culture. It entertains but also educates the role of blues in the development of popular music in the US and around the world.

    New York State Blues Festival
    The NYS Blues Festival, photo by Troxler Multimedia.

    The New York State Blues Festival Lineup

    Thursday, June 16

    5:00-5:50 PM: Brownskin Band

    6:15-7:15 PM: Los Blancos

    7:45-9:00 PM: GA-20 

    9:30 PM: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience 

    Friday, June 17

    4:00-4:45 PM: Slidin Home

    5:00-5:50 PM: Phil Petroff & Natural Fact

    6:15-7:15 PM: Carolyn Kelly Blues Band 

    7:45-9:00 PM: Ron Spencer Band featuring Joe Whiting: Mark Gibson Tribute 

    9:30-11:00 PM: The Kingsnakes

    Saturday, June 18

    1:00-1:45 PM: Blues Ignition

    2:30-3:30 PM: Westcott Jug Suckers 

    4:00-5:10 PM: Clarence Spady & the Electric City Band 

    PARADE BREAK – 5:15 PM: Second Line Parade w/Unity Street Band

    6:00-7:15 PM: Jocelyn & Chris 

    7:45–9:00 PM: Vanessa Collier

    9:30-11:00 PM: JJ Grey & Mofro 

    Side Stage

    Thursday, June 16 

    7:20-7:40 PM: Tim Herron 

    9:00-9:20 PM: Tim Herron 

    Friday, June 17

    7:20-7:40 PM: Mike Burns & Mark Yonnick

    9:00-9:20 PM: Mike Burns & Mark Yonnick

    Saturday, June 18

    1:50-2:20 PM: Jimmy Wolf

    3:30-3:50 PM: Unity Street Band

    7:20-7:40 PM: Nate Gross

    9:00-9:20 PM: Nate Gross

  • Disco Biscuits Announce The Return Of City Bisco

    Philadelphia’s own The Disco Biscuits have announced the return of their two-day City Bisco festival. The mini-fest is scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 and will once again be held at TD Pavillion at the Mann. This will be the fifth installment of City Bisco and it marks the 10-year anniversary of the festival since its inception in 2012.

    City Bisco

    This year’s bill also features performances from electronic duo Bob Moses, renowned DJ Shiba San and moe. It’s a promising sign for the jamband mainstay as it marks another scheduled gig for the band as guitarist Chuck Garvey continues to rehabilitate from a recent stroke. moe. is also slated to perform at their own Summer Camp music festival in Chillicothe, IL from May 27-29.

    Other acts scheduled this year include fellow electronica icons The New Deal, TAUK, LP Giobbi and Township Rebellion with the Disco Biscuits capping off each night with two sets of music.

    Presale tickets for the event will be available with the code CITYBISCO starting March 23 at 10 a.m. EST with the general on-sale beginning March 25 at 12 p.m. EST. Tickets can be purchased here.

  • Clearwater Festival In Croton Makes Plans for the Future

    The Clearwater Festival, held at Croton Park in Croton, NY, will not take place in 2022 as the event undergoes a re-envisioning process to help create a festival the Clearwater organization can sustain into the future.

    The festival began in the 1960s as a small “folk picnic” by Pete and Toshi Seeger to help raise funds for the building of the sloop Clearwater. The festival has since grown to be one of the country’s oldest and largest annual music and environmental festivals. Its award-winning Zero Waste program has also been a model for many festivals around the country.

    Clearwater Festival Beacon
    The Clearwater Festival.

    Clearwater Festival usually takes place on Father’s Day weekend. Over the years, it has been staffed by a team of volunteers, and it has become the organization’s way of reaching out to others. It helps bring together community, celebration, education, and activism for the protection of the Hudson River.

    The pandemic has affected the festival due to the severe reduction of cash flow usually brought in by the event. The organization did not have enough cash to begin planning and production for a 2022 Clearwater Festival, so therefore there will not be a festival this summer. Although there were two virtual events in 2020 and 2021, online event participation has gone down as more things are moving in-person, so a virtual option is not viable.

    Hopefully, the new re-envisioning process will bring the festival back in person for years to come.

  • Robert Posner Elected to Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Board Of Trustees

    Robert Posner has been elected to be on the Board Of Trustees for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes Long Island’s musical heritage and supports local artists by hiring them and other executives.

    Posner has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is an audit partner at Grassi, and he helps contractors, subcontractors, and architecture and engineering firms grow and become successful. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Advancement for Commerce, Industry & Technology (ACIT).

    Robert Posner.

    Posner is a music fan, and his favorite artists are the Dave Matthews Band and Billy Joel. He has taken up playing the guitar, and his son Andrew played clarinet for the Northport Marching Band.

    Speaking of his election, Posner had a lot to say.

    I am very excited to join the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s board of trustees. I have followed this wonderful organization for many years and have enjoyed attending their world-class Induction Ceremonies. I am looking forward to contributing to its continued growth, promoting music education and Long Island’s diverse musical history.

  • The Dust Devil Band Announce First Live Concert of 2022 at Unity Hall

    A long-time favorite of local music fans and supporters of Unity Hall, The Dust Devil Band returns to Unity Hall for their first live concert of 2022 on Saturday, April 2nd at 8pm.

    The Dust Devil Band is a part of Central New York’s musical history for their music scene from the 70s and 80s. The band’s style originated from the Waylon and Willie genre of Outlaw Country Music and later adopted style of a southern rock, blues, Americana and alternative country sound.

    The band consist of George Deveny (NYS Blues Hall of Fame member) on lead guitar, slide guitar and vocals; Darryl Mattison on drums; George Newton on pedal steel guitar, lap steel and vocals; Dan Porter on bass guitarand vocals; and Ed Rosenburgh on lead vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonica.

    “We have been forced to cancel multiple gigs since March 2020. Being able to finally play live on stage at Unity Hall is a gift. Our last gig there was a virtual concert of New Year’s Eve. That was great, but nothing like having music fans in the audience!”

    -Ed Rosenburgh

    The talented veteran musicians of The Dust Devil Band are longtime fans of Unity Hall’s performance space for them to play at and for the fans to hear live music at.

    Advanced tickets for the concert are available at www.unityhall.com and the Adirondack Cheese Company on Rte 12 in Barneveld. Tickets will also be available at the door. COVID vaccinations required. Masks recommended.

  • 2022 Eddies Music Awards Nominees Announced, Ceremony to be held at Proctors

    The fourth annual Eddies Music Awards nominees have been announced, with an in-person ceremony scheduled for April 24, 2022 at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.

    There are over 210 finalists in 36 categories honoring the work of 2021. Nominations and voting are determined by a group of judges that represent the local community.

    2022 eddies awards

    The Eddie Music Awards ceremony will return to the theatre after a two-year absence, as it was postponed twice due to the pandemic. It eventually was live-streamed and last year’s show was able to have a small audience. Co-founder and producer Jim Murphy is excited to be back:

    It was important we continue to shine a light on the local music scene, even if it was scaled back. This year is a return to a full-scale celebration. We hope the whole music community comes together.

    NYS Music is proudly nominated for Arts Publication of the Year, with Zach Culver nominated for Best Photographer of the Year and Alain Clerine nominated for Best Writer of the Year.

    At the ceremony, there will be performances by Erin Harkes, Buggy Jive, Nite Train w/ Thomasina Winslow, Hot Club of Saratoga, Rich Ortiz, and Super 400. Erin Harkes will be continuing her past role as emcee. She also hosted the first Eddies Music Awards in 2019 and was a musical performer at the 2020 Eddies Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

    Buggy Jive is a soul rock song-writer who takes influence from Led Zeppelin and Prince. He has been nominated each year of the Eddies Music Awards including a record five nominations this year, and was a winner of Video of the Year in 2021.

    Nite Train w/ Thomasina Winslow is a seven-piece blues group who has been around in the Capital Region for almost 20 years. In 2019, they were an Eddies Music Award nominee for Best Blues Act. They released their newest album titled  “Cat on A Mission” in late 2020.

    Hot Club of Saratoga are a swing collective that play music that reflects the style of The Quintet of the Hot Club of France that were prominent in the 1930s. They are nominated this year for Best Jazz Artist.

    Rich Ortiz is a singer-songwriter who has opened for Chicago, REO Speedwagon, Styx and many other touring artists. He is a three-time Eddie nominee for Solo or Duo Performer of the Year, with a win in 2019.

    Super 400 are a rock trio who have been together 26 years, and have one live and four studio albums. They are 2022 Eddies nominees in the Rock/Pop Artist of the Year category.

    The Eddies Music Awards’ tickets are on sale now.

    Solo or Duo Artist of the Year
    Buggy Jive
    Girl Blue
    Dave Maswick & Joel Brown
    Om Quillio
    Sean Rowe
    Sirsy

    Solo or Duo Performer of the Year (Covers)
    Rick Bolton & Jackie Dugas
    Jeff Brisbin
    Steve Candlen
    Sten Isachsen & Maria Zemantauski
    Rich Ortiz
    Maurizio Russomanno


    Party Cover Band of the Year
    Diva & The Dirty Boys
    Legend
    Mixed Roots
    Off The Record
    The Refrigerators
    Soul Session


    DJ of the Year
    DJ AyO
    DJ Ketchup
    DJ RVMBA
    DJ ShOw
    DJ T.G.I.F.
    Intell Hayesfield


    Country/Bluegrass Artist of the Year
    Brule County Bad Boys
    Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys
    The Insolent Willies
    Red Haired Strangers
    Three Quarter North
    Marty Wendell


    Country Cover Band of the Year
    Beatin’ the Odds
    Courtney Shayne: A Patsy Cline Experience
    E.B. Jeb
    Skeeter Creek
    Stony Creek Band
    Whiskey Highway

    Americana Artist of the Year
    Annie & the Hedonists
    The Lazy Suns
    Lost Radio Rounders
    Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter
    The Nocturne Troubadours
    Rusticator


    Rock/Pop Artist of the Year
    Dark Honey
    Jocelyn & Chris
    Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band
    Super 400
    Under the Den
    Warden & Co.


    Alt/Indie Artist of the Year
    Architrave
    Curious Comet
    E.R.I.E.
    joetaurone
    Sean Rowe
    The Sea The Sea


    Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year
    Dan Berggren
    Drank The Gold
    Reese Fulmer
    John Kirk and Trish Miller
    Michael Jerling
    Carolyn Shapiro


    Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year
    B Chaps
    Dezmatic
    Mike Larry Draw
    Sime Geezus
    Emcee Graffiti
    JB!! aka Dirty Moses


    Jazz Artist of the Year
    Joe Barna
    Bright Dog Red
    Hot Club of Saratoga
    Chuck Lamb
    Dylan Perrillo
    Colleen Pratt


    Punk/Hard Rock Artist of the Year
    After the Fall
    BattleaXXX
    Candy Ambulance
    Fine Grain
    Prince Daddy & the Hyena
    Kid Vicious


    Metal/Hard Rock Artist of the Year
    Bad Mothers
    Bendt
    Brick by Brick
    The Erotics
    Malefic
    Psychomanteum


    Jam Band of the Year
    Ampevene
    Annie In The Water
    Glass Pony
    Hilltop
    Let’s Be Leonard
    Raisinhead


    Blues Artist of the Year
    Amy Ryan Band
    Biscuits ‘n’ Gravy
    George Fletcher Blues Band
    Matt Mirabile & Alison Jacobs
    SoulSky
    Mark Tolstrup & Jill Burnham


    RnB/Soul/Funk Artist of the Year
    The Age
    Anneice Cousin
    The E-Block
    Buggy Jive
    Ali Sifflet
    Victory Soul Orchestra

    Electronica Artist of the Year
    Madeline Darby
    Fox Kraft
    SM Ink
    PJ Katz
    Rambutan
    soo do koo


    Classical Artist/Ensemble of the Year
    Albany Symphony Orchestra
    Albany Pro Musica
    Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra
    Musicians of Ma’alwyck
    Opera Saratoga
    Schenectady Symphony Orchestra


    World Music Artist of the Year
    Taina Asili y La Banda Rebelde
    Heard
    Jordan Taylor Hill
    Sten Isachsen & Maria Zemantauski
    Mixed Roots
    Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra


    Best Venue Small (up to 299 people)
    Caffé Lena
    The Hangar on the Hudson
    The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
    The Linda
    Nanola
    9 Maple Avenue


    Best Venue Medium (300-999 people)
    Cohoes Music Hall
    The Egg
    Lark Hall
    Putnam Place
    The Strand Theatre
    Van Slyck’s (Rivers Casino & Resort)


    Best Venue Large (1,000 people and up)
    Empire Live
    Palace Theatre
    Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    Times Union Center
    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall


    Presenter of the Year
    A Little Booking Agency LLC
    DJ T.G.I.F.
    Guthrie Bell Productions
    Step Up Presents
    Sugar Productions
    Super Dark Collective


    Radio Station of the Year
    RadioRadioX
    WAMC
    WCDB
    WEQX
    WEXT
    WVCR


    Radio DJ of the Year (terrestrial or streaming)
    Wanda Fischer (WAMC)
    Art Fredette (RadioRadiox)
    Sime Geezus (WSPN)
    Andy Gregory (WEXT)
    Bill McCann (WCDB)
    Jeff Morad (WEQX)


    Record Label of the Year
    Cacophone Records
    Equal Vision
    Lorchestral Recording Company
    Magnetic Eye Records
    Paintbox Records
    Upstate Records


    Live Production Crew of the Year
    824 Productions
    Aces
    Denis Entertainment Group
    High Peaks Sound
    Live Sound Inc
    Specialized Audio-Video Inc.

    Music Recording Studio of the Year
    Fool’s Hill Music
    Jim Mastrianni Studio
    Millstone Studio
    NRS Recording


    Arts Publication of the Year (print, TV or new media)
    Nippertown
    NYS Music
    Preview (Times Union)
    The Spot 518
    The Ticket (Daily Gazette)
    Xperience Monthly


    Music Journalist of the Year
    Alain Clerine (NYS Music)
    R.J. DeLuke (Times Union)
    Michael Hallisey (The Spot 518, Nippertown)
    Indiana Nash (Daily Gazette)
    Liam Sweeney (Xperience Monthly)
    Don Wilcock (Nippertown)


    Music Photographer of the Year
    Stephanie Bartik
    Frank Cavone
    Zach Culver
    Jim Gilbert
    Rudy Lu
    Andrzej Pilarczyk


    Songwriter of the Year
    Girl Blue
    Reese Fulmer
    Buggy Jive
    Sara Milonovich
    Lecco Morris & Justin K. Rivers
    Sean Rowe
    Russel the Leaf
    Seth Warden


    Music Video of the Year
    As Iz – “Steve Nover is Here (Infinite Cha Cha)”
    Buggy Jive – “Tiptoes”
    Don Ferlazzo – “Take A Look At Me Now”
    Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band – “Renegade Love”
    Jocelyn & Chris – “Sugar and Spice”
    SIRSY – “Astronauts”
    The Nocturne Troubadours – “You’re Not Alone”
    The Sea The Sea – “Stumbling Home: Oil on Paper”

    Record of the Year
    Dan Berggren – “Imagine That”
    Jocelyn & Chris “- Sugar and Spice”
    Erin Harkes – “New Year’s Day”
    Kate McDonnell – “Ballad of a Bad Girl”
    Mike McMann – “True”
    Prince Daddy & the Hyenas – “Curly Q”
    Sean Rowe – “Squid Tattoo”
    Carolyn Shapiro – “Honeydew”


    Album of the Year
    Bright Dog Red – “In Vivo”
    Candy Ambulance – “Hard-Boiled”
    Reese Fulmer – “It’s All a Dream”
    Sime Gezus – “Shadow of Death”
    Buggy Jive – “You Won’t Like the Answer”
    Mike McMann – “True”
    Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter – “Northeast”
    Sean Rowe – “The Darkness Dressed In Colored Lights”
    Marty Wendell – “Risky Business”

  • Lollapalooza Returns With Packed 2022 Lineup

    Lollapalooza returns to Chicago for four days of fun and music. From July 28-31, festival goers can expect performances from some of today’s biggest and brightest, as well as rising stars and Chicago natives. 

    Headliners include Doja Cat, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Metallica, Machine Gun Kelly and Green Day, among others. Chicago native like 100 Gecs, John Summit and Horsegirl, will also be performing, as well as those who found fame through social media like PinkPanthress, Remi Wolf and Pi’erre Bourne.

    This year’s Lollapalooza features more than 170 musical acts, along with nine different stages and the return of Kidzapalooza. The interactive playground includes family friendly performances, activities, workshops, and more. The Bonus Tracks Stage will allow festival goers to practice mindfulness and inclusivity between musical performances. 

    Behind the scenes, Lollapalooza has worked to contribute to the community by creating a number of programs and initiatives. Fans can help improve sustainability by returning the cups they use during the festival for a chance to win exclusive prizes like VIP ticket upgrades, festival cash and more.

    Lolla Cares focuses on providing Chicago’s youth with access to the Arts. Following the creation of the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund, the festival was able to donate over $2 million to support art programs within Chicago public schools. Lolla Cares has also partnered with After School Matters to support programs that give Chicago teens the chance to learn new artistic skills and display their work at Lollapalooza.

    Four day tickets are available now and one day tickets will be available at a later date. Kids 10 and under attend for free.  

    Lollapalooza 2021

  • Joe Bonamassa Presents “Time Clocks Tour” With A Stop in Jones Beach

    Blues Rock trendsetter, three-time Grammy nominee, Emmy nominee and 25x Billboard chart topper, Joe Bonamassa, is set for a 2022 U.S. Summer tour, beginning in August for his latest album, Time Clocks.

    Joe Bonamassa

    Bonamassa’s tour will begin August 2 in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium and will come to an end in Wantagh, NY at Jones Beach on August 19. During the last show, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will be included as a special guest performer, as well as others who have yet to be announced.

    Bonamassa has been hailed to be one of the greatest guitar players of his time, not only within the U.S., but worldwide. In fact, Guitar World Magazine recognizes him as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist.” Bonamassa does more than just perform and make music for his ever growing fan base, but he brings every word to life, especially with the help of his guitar. Ultimately, he combined and established the Blues Rock genre to a high enough degree that it is now considered mainstream music.

    Time Clocks, was made within the Big Apple at Germano Studios/The Hit Factory, with Kevin Shirley as the producer and Roy Weisman as executive producer. This heartfelt album allowed Bonamassa to rediscover himself during a new chapter in his life. Time Clocks is a true testament to the skill set he acquired over the years as he mastered Blues Rock music.

    What started out with the intentions of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date.

    Joe Bonamassa

    For more information about tour dates and to buy tickets for the Time Clocks Tour, as well as his current U.S. and European Spring Tours visit Bonamassa’s website.

    Joe Bonamassa’s Time Clocks 2022 Summer Tour Dates
    Aug. 2                         Ryman Auditorium                                              Nashville, TN
    Aug. 3                         Fraze Pavilion                                                      Kettering, OH
    Aug. 5                         Orpheum Theatre                                               Omaha, NE
    Aug. 7                         Red Rocks Amphitheatre                                   Morrison, CO
    Aug. 8                         Red Rocks Amphitheatre                                   Morrison, CO
    Aug. 11                       Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom                     Hampton Beach, NH
    Aug. 12                       Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom                      Hampton Beach, NH
    Aug. 13                       Leader Bank Pavilion                                          Boston, MA
    Aug. 16                       Flynn Center for the Performing Arts                Burlington, VT
    Aug. 18                       Merrill Auditorium                                              Portland, ME
    Aug. 19                       Northwell Health at at Jones Beach Theater    Wantagh, NY

  • Cypress Hill Release New Album “Back In Black”, Announce Tour Dates With Stops In Brooklyn and Albany

    Critically acclaimed rap group, Cypress Hill, has a busy year ahead of them, not only having just released their tenth studio album, Back In Black, but a new video for album highlight “Certified” and months of touring ahead.

    Cypress Hill

    Cypress Hill is a rap group from South Gate, California that have been active since the late 1980’s. They have paved the way for the rappers that followed, especially considering their desire to use Spanish lyrics in songs. This group stood their ground during a time when rappers had trouble getting booked to perform live. Cypress Hill shifted the culture of the music industry and for that their accomplishments did not go unnoticed. In fact, they earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sold more than 9 million albums, and were nominated for three Grammy Awards.

    Considering, Back In Black is their first full-length album since Elephants on Acid in 2018, Cypress Hill had to adapt to today’s culture and were pushed creatively as artists. Their newest work has reconnected the group with Black Milk (Slum Village, Lloyd Banks, Pharoahe Monch), who produced the entire album.

    Cypress Hill

    Within Back In Black, the group raps about cannabis but in an educational way. Knowing the impact it has had on people of color, as well as where it stands with the federal government, Cypress Hill believes it is a significant conversation to have and what better way for them to vocalize that than through their lyrics.

    We can talk about smoking, but there’s still a lot of people out there that need to be educated. As the scene has progressed and evolved into what it is now, there still are some road bumps out there. It’s not federally legal across the United States. It’s legal here in California and other states, but we still face a lot of obstacles in terms of the federal government. A lot of us are pushing to finally get it recognized federally. There’s still a whole lot of work to be done, so we just keep pushing along.

    B-Real

    Furthermore, their video for “Certified” was directed by Tillavision, who have a great reputation for creating 3D, augmented reality and virtual reality content for well-known artists such as Swae Lee, Pop Smoke, JuiceWRLD and Young Dolph.

    However, Cypress Hill’s agenda for 2022 does not end there. The rap group has plans to embark on a massive slate of touring including performances at Slipknot’s Knotfest Roadshow 2022.

    With the visionary photographer and director Estevan Oriol, Cypress Hill has developed a documentary titled Insane In The Brain: Cypress Hill. It will debut as part of Showtime’s HIP HOP 50 banner on April 20 at 8pm ET/PT. This film will take viewers on a cannabis filled journey of the lives of the rap group, highlighting their relevancy for 30 years, unique sounds, and genre-shifting sonic tapestry. With never before seen footage, Insane In The Brain: Cypress Hill, will most importantly reflect the group’s everlasting brotherhood.

    Tickets and VIP Packages for Cypress Hill’s tour are now available. For more information visit the Cypress Hill website.

    CYPRESS HILL LIVE 2022
    3/18 – Kings Of The West – Rio Rancho, NM %

    3/20 – Big Surf Water Park – Tempe, AZ

    4/2 – Smoking Gun Casino – El Paso, TX

    4/9 – North Carolina Azalea Fest 2022 – Wilmington, NC ^

    4/19 – Red Rocks – Morrison, CO %

    5/18 – Bryce Jordan Center – University Park, PA *

    5/20 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY *

    5/21 – Dunkin Donuts Center – Providence, RI *

    5/22 – SNHU Arena – Manchester, NH *

    5/24 – MVP Arena – Albany, NY *

    5/26 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC *

    5/28 – Videotron Centre – Quebec, QC *

    5/29 – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON *

    5/30 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON *

    6/1 – Heritage Bank Center – Cincinnati, OH *

    6/2 – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI *

    6/4 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre – East Troy, WI *

    6/5 – TaxSlayer Center – Moline, IL *

    6/7 – Azura Amphitheater – Bonner Springs, KS *

    6/9 – The Broadmoor World Arena – Colorado Springs, CO *

    6/11 – Ford Idaho Center – Nampa, ID *

    6/13 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA *

    6/14 – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA *

    6/17 – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV *

    6/18 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA *

    % – w/ Ice Cube
    ^ – Festival date
    * Knotfest Roadshow 2022

  • Duran Duran Announces North American Tour, MSG stop

    Duran Duran makes their long-awaited return to the stage by announcing their North American headlining tour, with a stop at Madison Square Garden. The group will be joined by special guests Nile Rodgers & Chic. 

    Starting August 19th, the legendary group will travel from Minnesota to California, in a 14-date tour. Fans will be able to celebrate Duran Duran’s almost 50 year career, as well as their latest album, Future Past. 

    This critically acclaimed album brought together Duran Duran’s timeless sound with the current generation’s brightest talents like Tove Lo, Ivorian Doll and Chai. Recorded in London and L.A in the midst of lockdown, the project also features long-time collaborator Mark Ronson.

    In addition to the tour, fans can also look forward to a performance of ‘Tonight United’ live on The Late Late Show With James Corden on 3/20, along with their possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Duran Duran were recently announced as nominees to be inducted and are currently in first place on the leaderboard. Fans can vote for their favorite nominee here.

    Tickets go on sale 3/25 at 12 PM.

    08/19 – Treasure Island Amphitheater – Welch, MN**

    08/20 – United Center – Chicago, IL**

    08/22 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON**

    08/23 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Washington, DC**

    08/25 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY**

    08/26 – WonderBus Music & Arts Festival – Columbus, OH

    08/30 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX**

    09/01 – Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    09/03 – Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    09/04 – Chase Center – San Francisco, CA**

    09/07 – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ**

    09/09 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA 

    09/10 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA 

    09/11 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA

    **Joined by Special Guests, Nile Rodgers & CHIC