Live music is back and so are The Furious Bongos. In celebration, The Furious Bongos playing the music of Frank Zappa, is making its way through six different cities in April, two of those cities being Buffalo and Albany. The band will perform at The Linda in Albany on the 9th and Buffalo Iron Works on the 10th.
After working alongside great acts such as Oasis, Alice In Chains, REM, and a plethora of other bands, the band has built versatility and shown immaculate prestige in their career.
In honor of live music’s return, the band will be playing songs from Frank Zappa’s discography, regarded by the band as the mother of all musicians, a pun based on Zappa’s involvement with The Mothers of Invention. When it came to his music, Zappa was a pioneer of change and innovation. He allowed his band members to improvise and just have fun on stage. To honor Zappa’s legacy, The Furious Bongos will be doing the same. It will be a night to remember.
Laura Lee Ochoa has officially joined the Radio Woodstock family with the upcoming debut of her show, “Leezy’s Certified Bangers : Grooves Beyond Borders”. The Saturday night program will premiere on March 5 at 10 PM.
The show will explore sounds from around the globe while also taking notes from Lee’s middle eastern, R&B and funk musical influences. Listeners will be able to bop their heads to the beats of her hidden gems as Lee showcases everything she’s learned during her travels around the world.
Lee is a singer-songwriter, best known for her role as one of Khruangbin’s founding members and its bass guitarist. The Texas trio have released a number of projects, with their most recent EP, Texas Moon being released on the 18th of this month. Texas Moon serves as their second collaboration with Leon Bridges. The group draws inspiration from several sources including Thai rock, 70’s funk and surf rock.
With the addition of Laura Lee to Radio Woodstock’s line up, it’s easy to say that the Hudson Valley will have even more great music to listen to while they’re out and about. The station has been operating for over 40 years and hosts a number of award winning programs. Radio Woodstock is also responsible for a number of concerts and festivals, including Mountain Jam Festival.
“Leezy’s Certified Bangers” will air on the first Saturday of every month, 10-11 PM on Radio Woodstock 100.1. Listeners can also tune in online or on the iHeartRADIO app.
SNL opened with cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introducing the choir, who then sang “Prayer for Ukraine” as a tribute to the ongoing crisis from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York on Saturday Night Live
“Prayer for Ukraine” was written by Oleksandr Konysky with music composed by Mykola Lysenko and first published in 1885, initially with a children’s choir in mind. The song became the regular closing hymn in services of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and other churches and gained national significance when it was performed by mass choirs during the Ukrainian War of Independence in 1917–1920. The hymn was intended to be an official spiritual anthem of Ukraine.
“Prayer for Ukraine” was notably performed in Kyiv in 2001 during a parade celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. The lyrics can be found below.
Lord, oh the Great and Almighty,
protect our beloved Ukraine,
Bless her with freedom and light
of your holy rays.
With learning and knowledge enlighten us,
your children small,
in love pure and everlasting.
Let us, oh Lord, grow.
We pray, oh Lord Almighty,
protect our beloved Ukraine,
Grant our people and country
all your kindness and grace.
Bless us with freedom, bless us with wisdom,
guide into kind world,
bless us, oh Lord, with good fortune
for ever and evermore.
Once the song ended, McKinnon and Strong then returned to the stage and said the show’s signature catch phrase, “Live… From New York, it’s Saturday night.” The camera then cut to a table of candles, which spelled out “Kyiv,” the Ukrainian capital city.
The show as hosted by five-timer John Mulaney with musical guest LCD Soundsystem.
Organizers of DelFest in Cumberland, MD have announced new additions to their 14th annual festival lineup. They’ve added Travelin’ McCourys, Robert Earl Keen, the Jerry Douglas Band, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, and the Price Sisters to the annual bluegrass music showcase.
Previously Announced Delfest Lineup
Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Watchhouse, Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene, The California Honeydrops, Sierra Hull, Cabinet, The Lil Smokies, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Steve Poltz, Sister Sadie, Cris Jacobs, Della Mae, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Jacob Jolliff Band, The Hot Club Of Cowtown, Fireside Collective, Twisted Pine, Dré Anders, Pert Near Sandstone, The Broomestix, The Seldom Scene, Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, The Lonesome River Band, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, Birches Bend, The Price Sisters, and Emcee Joe Craven.
More Festival Information
4-day passes will increase in price on Monday, February 21 at midnight Eastern. Glamping packages and on site parking packages are also available for sale now. Three and two day passes will become available on Tuesday February 22nd.
In addition, attendees can again expect to witness one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his legacy, and intimate appearances from the aforementioned artists.
For information including camping, parking, partners, and more, please visit delfest.com and follow DelFest on all social platforms.
Songs from famous artists Prince and David Bowie are joined together to create the Prince/Bowie tribute fusion band that brings their music together, generating high energy live shows. The tribute band will perform in Saratoga Springs next month at Putnam Place.
The Catskill Chill Music Festival, Wanee (Pink Talking Fu Kuaz), Adirondack Independence Music Festival, and at a Phish After Party at Putnam Place have previously featured the Prince/Bowie concept and it has since turned into a band on the scene.
The frontman of the band is led by Eric Gould, founder/bassist of Pink Talking Fish. Eric Gould will be accompanied at every show with Cal Kehoe from Pink Talking Fish and The Horn Section with Josh Schwartz, Greg Sanderson, and Chris Brouwers formerly of Turkuaz.
Full list of tour dates and lineups: 3/13: Denver CO at So Many Roads Brewery and Museum Bass: Eric Gould – PTF Guitar: Cal Kehoe – PTFDrums: Zack Burwick – PTF Keys: Richard James – PTF Percussion: Chuck Morris – Lotus The Horn Section
3/17: Saratoga Springs NY at Putnam Place Bass: Eric Gould – PTF Guitar: Cal Kehoe – PTF Drums: Adrian Tamontano – Kung Fu/The Breakfast/Marble Eyes Keys: Richard James – PTF Sax: Matt Wayne – Bobby Deitch Band The Horn Section
4/29: Norwalk CT at The Wall Street Theater Bass: Eric Gould – PTF Guitar: Cal Kehoe – PTF Drums: Mikey Carubba – Death Kings (formerly of Turkuaz) Keys: AC Carter – TAUK Sax: Matt Wayne – Bobby Deitch Band The Horn Section
4/30: Beverly MA – The Cabot Bass: Eric Gould – PTF Guitar: Cal Kehoe – PTF Drums: Mikey Carubba – Death Kings (formerly of Turkuaz) Keys: AC Carter – TAUK Sax: Matt Wayne – Bobby Deitch Band The Horn Section
The Magic Mountain Ski Area and Whirlygig Music proudly announce the third annual Dead of Summer Music Festival 3. The festival will take place on July 9th, 2022, at the beautiful, scenic Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont.
Dead of Summer Music Festival 3
This year’s lineup includes a variety of Vermont based bands, Rick Redington and the Luv, Rolling Thunder Revival A Tribute to Bob Dylan, Deadgrass, A string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world, and Dead Man’s Waltz( music from the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and The Band).
Ticket Information
Tier 1 Early-bird tickets are on sale for $45.00 (Sales end April 20th at midnight or when supplies are gone.) Tier 2 tickets are on sale for $60.00 The gates will open at 11:00 am on Saturday July 9th, 2022
Lineup
Max Creek
Max Creek is a multigenerational band formed of guitarist Scott Murawski, keyboardist Mark Mercier and bassist John Rider.
Dead Man’s Waltz
Dead Man’s Waltz (formerly Steal Your Peach) is a six piece group that explores and celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band and The Band.
Deadgrass
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, celebrating and interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & In The Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band and The Grateful Dead.
Rolling Thunder Revival: A Tribute to Bob Dylan
At Dead of Summer 3, Rolling Thunder Revival features: Scott Murawski (Max Creek, Mike Gordon Band, Billy Kreutzmann Trio), Bill Carbone, Kate Hubbard, Jeff Martinson, Jeff Bowen and rotating special guests.
Rick Redington and The Luv
Rick Redington and The Luv features: Rick Redington lead vocals and guitar, Heather Lynne backup vocals, bass, and Blake Gowan backup vocals, drums
If you love live Music, food and craft beer, you won’t want to miss out on this festival.
For more information and to buy tickets, linked here.
Caroga Arts Collective have recently announced their spring residency featuring KASA quartet and CLMF artists Brian Shank and Geoff Saunders. They will hold four concerts from March 24-27.
“KASA quartet : An Evening of Music and Friendship” will highlight chamber music’s ability to bring listeners together. The group will perform pieces from films and Broadway, as well popular arrangements from Frank Churchill, Jacob Collier and more.
Originally founded in 2016, KASA quartet uses multiple styles to create their unique performances. With members Andy Liang, Aaron Schwartz, Kyle Price and Stephanie Price-Wong, the quartet has taught and performed at a number of places including Ravinia Festival, SPAC and Chamber Music Connection.
Eddie Barbash
The KASA quartet will also do a special NYC showcase with Eddie Barbash on 3/22. Alongside performances, the group have been working on their debut album with a number of talented collaborators like Glenn Zaleski, WARP trio and Empire Wild.
Two concerts, 3/24 and 3/26, will have free attendance, but optional donations can be made. RSVP will be required for the 3/25 show and the 3/27 show will require a ticket purchase. Tickets can be found here. More information can be found on the Caroga Arts website.
The album for James Lapine’s Broadway musical “Flying Over Sunset” is now available on all streaming platforms. The recording features the original cast performing all 22 tracks from the Lincoln Center musical which ran from Dec. 13, 2021 to Jan. 16 of this year.
“Flying Over Sunset” is a fictional story about the lives of Aldous Huxley (Harry Hadden-Paton), Clare Boothe Luce (Carmen Cusack), and Cary Grant (Tony Yazbeck) who decide to take LSD together and confront the mysteries of their lives and their world.
It features a critically acclaimed production crew. Lapine, who also wrote the book, is a Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner. The album is scored by Tony, GRAMMY, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt.
“Flying Over Sunset” was produced by GRAMMY-nominee Scott M. Riesett (Schmigadoon!, Ain’t Too Proud, The Prom). Recorded in New York, the album was co-produced by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie and Lapine and was executive produced by Scott Farthing and Adam Siegel.
Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal says of “Flying Over Sunset”: “An irresistible trip worth taking, brought off with supreme flair, I’d gladly see it again right away!”
As of today, only the digital version of the album is available. A hard copy is scheduled to be released on April 8.
Metallica might still be the biggest name in the metal scene. After releasing Ride The Lightning in 1984 and Master of Puppets in 1986, the band has achieved unprecedented longevity. Since their nascency, the band has released ten critically acclaimed studio albums, sold-out world tours, and cemented themselves as a household name.
This year, the band will be performing only two stadium shows in the United States. On Thursday, August 11 the band will play at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, the home of the Buffalo Bills. They’ll then play PNC Park in PIttsburgh a few days later on Tuesday, August 14.
The band previously played the stadium in 1992 alongside Guns N’ Roses, and after 20 years, Metallica is expected to put host a legendary night. Playing at Highmark Stadium is a big feat in and of itself. The venue has only hosted only a number of artists, and among them include legendary acts like Fleetwood Mac, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, and more. Three days later, the band will play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, the home venue of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Greta Van Fleet and Ice Nine Kills will open for Metallica. Greta Van Fleet is known for imitating a 70s rock sound with lower fidelity and impressive vocals. Ice Nine Kills’ sound is much more abrasive and edgy. Both bands have gained universal respect in the rock scene, and are perfect openers for the iconic band.
Presale tickets will be available to Legacy Fan Club members at 9 a.m. ET and General Fan Club members at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, February 28th. General public tickets will be available on March 4th on Ticketmaster. For more information visit https://www.metallica.com/
Celebrating the release of his third studio album, Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra announced that he will tour the United States and Puerto Rico this fall. The international sensation will pass through New York City on October 8th playing at The United Palace in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
Photo by Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images for Disney
Yatra first came into the public spotlight in 2013. Since then, his subsequent releases have pushed him further and further towards superstardom. His debut album, Mantra, peaked at number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums Chart. Fantasía was released a year later and highlights his sustainable growth as an artist receiving international attention. Dharma, his newest studio album, continues to show his prestige and talent.
Yatra’s discography meshes all the parts of love that are intimately beautiful, boldly passionate, and occasionally difficult. His songs speak to “el corazón y la alma,” and his tantalizing voice traverses through even the strongest of language barriers. Yatra also tells stories in his songs, and “Un Año” showcases this ability magnificently. The artist is in his most successful days and one can only root for these days to be infinitely extended.
Sebastián Yatra ‘Dharma World Tour’ North American Tour Dates:
Thursday, Aug 25 – Houston, TX @ Smart Financial Centre
Friday, Aug 26 – Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
Saturday, Aug 27 – Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena
Sunday, Aug 28 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
Wednesday, Aug 31 – Laredo, TX @ Sales Auto Arena
Friday, Sep 2 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre
Saturday Sep 3 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
Sunday, Sep 4 – Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theatre
Wednesday, Sep 7 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Thursday, Sep 8 – Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
Saturday, Sep 10 – Las Vegas, NV @ Chelsea Theatre at Cosmopolitan
Sunday, Sep 11 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
Thursday, Sep 15 – Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre
Saturday, Sep 17 – Laval, QC @ Place Bell
Sunday, Sep 18 – Toronto, ON @ History
Thursday, Sep 29 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
Friday, Sep 30 – Orlando, FL @ Dr. Philips
Saturday Oct 1 – Miami, FL @ FTX Arena
Friday, Oct 7 – Washington, DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Saturday, Oct 8 – New York, NY @ United Palace
Sunday, Oct 9 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Saturday, Nov 12 – San Juan, PR @ Coca Cola Music Hall
Tickets for the general public go on sale on February 25th at 10 am on Ticketmaster. For more information, visit Ticketmaster or sebastianyatra.com
