A new art exhibit opens at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center. Blind Visionariesisa visual and musical installation that combines images from blind photographers and live jazz. The performance will be on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
The photographers are from a New York City based group called the Seeing with Photography Collective. They use a new method of painting referred to as “light painting” which they will perform in a concert with a live jazz band. Their work is being published in the book Shooting Blind by Aperture.
At the event itself a voice narration from the members of the collective guides the participants through the same artistic process. At the same time, their photographs are projected on the walls to create a connection between the visual and musical.
The musical accompaniment is courtesy of Daniel Kelly. The long time composer and performer, who even worked with Lauryn Hill in the past, will be playing with his band the Danny Kelly Trio.
The group also features Adam Coté on bass and Bram Kincheloe on drums. In addition to the Feb. 3 performance Blind Visionaries will host a free show for high school students on Feb 4. Free reservations at the Performing Arts Center website.
The Upstate Theater Coalition announced their proposal for a protection plan for aid from New York State on January 25, 2022. The protection plan would help performing arts centers who have been affected dramatically by COVID-19 to guarantee they can “keep the lights on.”
The State Theatre – photo by Casey Martin from NYS Music’s “This Darkness Has Got To Give” series
The Upstate Theater Coalition consists of ten different performing arts centers across New York from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie. The Coalition generates a remarkable annual economic impact of over $200 million per year serving millions of annual patrons and students. After being shut down for nearly 18 months, these theaters, like their peers in New York City, have had a challenging restart due to continuing COVID -19 concerns and audience hesitancy. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal included $350 million for a pandemic relief fund for “businesses and theater/musical arts”. The Upstate Theater Coalition is asking for a maximum appropriation of $25 million from the proposed pandemic relief fund to “keep the lights on.”
The Stanley Theatre photo provided by The Stanley Theatre from NYS Music’s “This Darkness Has Got To Give” series
The Shea’s Performing Arts Center by Zachary Todtenhagen from NYS Music’s “This Darkness Has Got To Give” series
Philip Morris who is the Coalition’s spokesperson, spoke on the proposal saying, “The Upstate Theater Coalition is grateful to Governor Hochul for her leadership and commitment to upstate theaters through her proposal to create a $350 million pandemic relief fund that would in part provide necessary financial assistance to cultural arts institutions. We are asking the Governor and the Legislature to set aside only 7 percent or $25 million of this fund in the adopted state budget for upstate theaters in the coalition. This commitment would ensure that these upstate performing arts centers will at least not suffer financial losses or be forced to layoff staff as New York moves past the COVID pandemic.”
The Palace Theatre by Zach Culver from NYS Music’s “This Darkness Has Got To Give” series
This proposal would make it so that the state could guarantee up to 80 percent of the theater’s budgeted revenue from ticket sales and concessions for the 2022 theater season, with total assistance not to exceed $25 million. Any theater that exceeds 80 percent of their potential 2022 revenue would not receive assistance, and the state would provide aid up to 80 percent of potential revenue for any theater that falls short. This plan will enable upstate theaters to continue to confidently program their stages and bring people back into Upstate’s downtowns, supporting each community’s restaurants, services, shops and lodging establishments as they recover.
The Bardavon by Mickey Deneher from NYS Music’s “This Darkness Has Got To Give” series
The Upstate Theater Coalition’s proposal protection plan could be exactly what these upstate New York venues need to guarantee they can “keep the lights on.”
Governors Ball is back for 2022 and another year of star studded performers, featuring big-hitters like Kid Cudi, J. Cole and Halsey. The three-day event begins Friday, June 10 and concludes Sunday June 12 at the Citi Field complex in Queens.
After celebrating their 10-year anniversary this past fall, Governors Ball has returned with the perfect kick-off to the summer. The festival returns to its traditional early June dates and welcomes fans with performances from Migos, Jack Harlow, Roddy Rich, Skepta, Joji, Kaytranada, Clairo, Playboi Carti, Jazmine Sullivan, Japanese Breakfast, and many others.
This year’s Governors Ball will also have its signature line up of New York City’s best food, craft beers, surprise performances, stunning art installations and much more.
Working in close coordination with the Mayor’s Office, the festival’s health guidelines for fans, artists and staff have been updated to stay in line with NYC requirements. A negative COVID test or full vaccination is required to attend.
As an added show of support for the city, Founders Entertainment, the organizers behind Gov Ball, will be making a $25,000 donation to the Mayor’s fund to help the victims of the Bronx apartment fire. Festival goers can also show support by donating to the relief effort here.
Tickets are on sale starting 1/27 at 12 PM EST on GOVBALL.COM. Citi Cardmember presale runs from 1/25 at 10 AM to 1/27 at 11:59 AM.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is located in the historic town of Saratoga Springs, and houses one of America’s most prestigious summer festivals.
SPAC is pleased to announce premieres and debuts by women and BIPOC composers, choreographers, performers, and conductors this summer alongside the classical work.
The NYCB residency from July 12-16 will have highlighted contemporary works by Jamar Roberts, Pam Tanowitz, and Justin Peck. Other programs include one dedicated to 20th-century masters, a story ballet of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,and a special presentation of “NYCB On and Off Stage.”
The Philadelphia Orchestra residency from July 27-August 13 will feature the return of music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin in four programs including a finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
The Philadelphia Orchestra.
The NYCB.
President and CEO of SPAC, Elizabeth Sobol, said it is exciting to have people back after two years of uncertainty.
After two long years without the full New York City Ballet in residence at SPAC, it is tremendously exciting to be announcing the return of the full Company in July 2022…SPAC’s ambitious and artistically inspiring programming continues our effort to bring significant contemporary works and iconic classics that have never been performed at SPAC to our stage, while also presenting a record number of works by BIPOC and female composers throughout the season.
The SPAC 2022 season will also feature film night, with Harry Potterand the Prisoner of Azkaban and The Princess Bride. Tickets for the season will go onsale to members on March 7, and March 16 for the general public, available here.
The Green River Festival in the Western Massachusetts town of Greenfield has announced the lineup for its 2022 installment. The headliners for the June 24-26 festival are Lake Street Dive, Father John Misty, Guster, Waxahatchee, Ripe, Galactic, and Hiss Golden Messenger.
The festival attained a certain level of renown recently, even being considered as one of “fifty essential summer music festivals” by the New York Times. This year they expect to have more than 30 live acts performing over the course of the event’s three days.
“For the first time we were able to host both RV and tent campers on site,” said Green River Festival Director, Jim Olsen “and still have plenty of space for three stages of music and all the other elements that make Green River Festival special. We know it will be even better in 2022.”
The full lineup includes Waxahatchee, Ripe, Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph, Hiss Golden Messenger, Allison Russell, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Las Cafeteras, Katie Pruitt, Asleep At The Wheel, The Dip, Cha Wa, Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, Parsonsfield, Brennen Leigh, The Wildmans, Natu Camera, Steve Poltz, Rose & The Bros, MISTER G and the Global Citizen Ensemble, Matthew Fowler, and Oshima Brothers.
The lineup features the band Lake Street Dive (above).
Tickets for the event include both day and weekend passes and feature special rates for students.
“Six Local Heroes” have joined the Green River Music Festival Lineup:
StompBoxTrio explores the multicultural depths of 20th-century American blues, rock, and soul with some 21st-century mojo.
Love Crumbs is a folk-rock, indie, and Americana group based in Massachusetts. Known for blending poignant lyrics with smashing female vocals, their nostalgic, timeless, heart-on-sleeve sound harkens to a bygone era.
The Gaslight Tinkers’ blend of global rhythms creates a joyously danceable sound around a core of traditional New England old time and celtic fiddle music, merging boundless positive energy with melody and song.
Jake Manzi is known for his candid, easy stage presence, the moving stories behind his songs, and lyrics that will break your heart and make it whole again all at once.
The Green Sisters’ sound spans a wide range of bluegrass, barbershop, blues, country, and lots of original songs which fit right into the mix.
Poor Monroe is a New England-based bluegrass collaboration of seasoned players, delivering unmistakably tight vocal harmonies and scorching tempos that are the benchmark of the genre.
Buffalo native Willie Nile will be coming to Albany to play at The Linda on February 18 and will be performing his new album The Day The Earth Stood Still.
The Day The Earth Stood Still album cover.
Nile used lockdown as a basis for his album. After seeing the boarded-up streets of Manhattan, he grew inspired. Speaking of the inspiration Nile said this:
I have a storage space near the Holland Tunnel, and normally on a Friday night at rush hour, it can take an hour to move five blocks. But one Friday night last June…I realized that there wasn’t a car in sight, and that I could have laid down in the middle of the street without anyone noticing. The title The Day the Earth Stood Still hit me, and I carried it around in my head for awhile, and eventually it sparked this set of songs.
Nile grew up in Buffalo, and in the early ‘70s, he moved down to NYC, where his music career started to take off. He earned national status with a series of albums, and his independent indie work added to his fame.
Willie Nile, photo by CristinaArrigoni.
Nile has racked up many famous fans, including Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend, both of whom he has toured with on different occasions.
After all these years I’m still feeling the passion and the power and the pull of rock ’n’ roll as a way out, as a vehicle that can offer salvation and redemption and joy in this crazy-ass world. Here’s to more music and magic on the road ahead!
Willie Nile
The Day The Earth Stood Still combines all the elements of rock and punk, mixed with the passion of going through a pandemic. Produced by Stewart Lerman, who worked with Elvis Costello and Mumford and Sons, the album is described as “magical.”
Willie Nile and Steve Earle, photo by Cristina Arrigoni.
Willie Nile will be coming to The Linda in Albany on February 18 to play his new album live, as well as other fan favorites with some rarities mixed in. Tickets can be found here.
Willie Nile 2022 Tour Dates
Fri., June 25 STANHOPE, NJ Stanhope House.
Fri., July 2 BOSTON, MA City Winery
Sat., July 10 RED BANK, NJ The Vogel at Count Basie Theater for the Arts. Two shows: 4 & 8 p.m. 4 p.m.—40th Anniversary Show for Willie’s second album, Golden Down, featuring the whole album played top to bottom plus several fan favorites. 8 p.m.—Willie’s eponymous first release played in its entirety (41st Anniversary) followed by different fan favorites.
Sat., July 17 PIERMONT, NY Turning Point (solo; two shows)
Thurs., July 22 RIDGEFIELD, MA (outdoor show)
Sat., July 24 AVIS, PA WQBR Radio gig; outdoor show
Fri., Aug. 13 EGREMONT, MA The Barn. (duo show)
Sat., Aug. 21 TARRYTOWN, NY Tarrytown Theater,
Sun., Aug. 22 NEW YORK, NY City Winery (new album release show)
Sat., Aug. 28 WASHINGTON DC The Hamilton
Wed., Sept. 1 WOODBRIDGE, NJ Woodbridge HS Fields. 1 Samuel Lupo Place. Free show
Happy 41st Birthday to the 15-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer and much more Alicia Keys! Born on January 25th 1981 in Hell’s Kitchen, Alicia Augello Cook made a name for herself at the young age of 15 and professionally became known as Alicia Keys.
Back in 2001 Alicia Keys released her first album ‘Songs in a Minor’ with hit single ‘Fallin’ which led her to her first of many Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.
Selling over 65 million records and becoming the #1 RIAA certified Female R&B artist of the millennium, Keys has become the title of her hit song ‘Girl on Fire.’
On December 10th 2021, Alicia Keys released her double-album Keys making this the eighth album for her career. Artists Brandi Carlile, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, Pusha T, Khalid and Lucky Daye joined forces with Keys to help her produce the 26 track double-album. Last month Key’s released a new official music video of one of her songs off the album, Old Memories.
I could feel the power of Alicia’s presence even before she belted out the first soulful notes of the lyrics that made her famous—‘I keep on fallin’ in and out of love with you.’ I knew she had all those sparkling qualities that make stars shine. More important, Alicia has navigated the spotlight and pressures of fame while retaining a humble and beautiful spirit. I am honored she chose to share her personal story through my imprint.
-Oprah Winfrey
Diving further into a successful career, Keys reveals to the world an insight of her journey from self-censorship to full expression with a New York Times Bestseller book, More Myself. The part autobiography and part narrative documentary writes a 360-degree perspective of author Alicia Key’s life and journey with her experience with those who have walked alongside her.
Alicia Keys continues to live life inspiring others with her music and writing – be sure to catch Keys on tour this summer with her new album! Happy Birthday Alicia Keys!
On March 3rd, The Tibet House US Benefit Concert will make its annual return with a jam packed line up. This event will be a virtual celebration of artistic director and composer Philip Glass’ 85th birthday.
This year’s benefit will showcase Glass’ expert curation of artists, while also having special greetings from punk rock legend Iggy Pop and Joy Division founder, Bernard Sumner. The diverse line up includes performances from Keanu Reeves, Trey Anatasio, Gogol Bordello, Laurie Anderson, Margo Price, Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Angélique Kidjo, Punch Brothers, The Fiery Furnaces, Tenzin Choegyal, Rubin Kodheli, The Scorchio Quartet as well as special greetings by Iggy Pop, and Bernard Sumner.
New additions to the lineup as of February 9 include Queens’ own Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Stephen Colbert, Jesse Paris Smith and Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra. Additional artists will continue to be announced.
The Tibet House is a non profit educational institution and cultural embassy that was formed at the request of the Dalai Lama in 1987. It strives to share and preserve Tibetan culture through educational programs and events for the general public.
Over the years, the Tibet House US Benefit concerts have been a massive success, with previous concerts having artists like David Bowie, FKA Twigs and Phoebe Bridgers. The biggest and brightest names in the music industry continue to lend their voices to the institution to help with their cause.
The virtual event will be live streamed on Mandolin at 8 PM EST and tickets, along with additional information, can be found on their website. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting the work of Tibet House US.
Daryl Hall Announced his first-ever solo retrospective album titled BeforeAfter which will be released on April 1, 2022. The album is being released by Legacy Recordings which is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Daryl Hall is originally from Pottstown, PA but has become a staple name of NY with his award-winning web series-turned-TV, Live from Daryl’s House, as well as a successful venue owner with “Daryl’s House,” a restored live music space in Pawling, NY. He is an American rock, R&B and soul singer and musician, best known as the co-founder and principal lead vocalist of Hall & Oates. He is also a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with some of his most well known songs being “You Make My Dream,” “Dreamtime,” and “Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You.”
https://youtu.be/Re805lUUfvU
The two disc solo retrospective album will feature 30 tracks. The album is compiled and sequenced by Hall and features tracks spanning all five of his solo albums. Additionally, the collection features six never-released performances from the pathbreaking web and television series Live From Daryl’s House, which Hall launched in 2007 with the then-novel idea of “playing with my friends and putting it up on the internet.” Special guests on the Live From Daryl’s House tracks include Rundgren, Dave Stewart, and Monte Montgomery. Taken as a whole, BeforeAfter draws unexpected and satisfying connections between the esoteric and accessible sides of Daryl Hall’s creativity.
On April 1, 2022, Hall will also embark on his first solo tour in a decade, performing on historic stages like NYC’s Carnegie Hall and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, with special guest and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren supporting. Pre-save or pre order Daryl Hall’s album BeforeAfterhere.
Daryl Hall BeforeAfter tour dates
April 1 – Auditorium Theatre – Chicago, IL ^
April 3 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN ^
April 5 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA ^
April 7 – MGM Northfield Park – Northfield, OH ^
April 9 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA ^
April 11 – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA ^
April 14 – Carnegie Hall – New York, NY ^
April 16 – The Theatre at MGM National Harbor – National Harbor, MD ^
May 12 – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA ^
May 14 – Golden Gate Theatre – San Francisco, CA ^
May 16 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA ^
May 18 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO ^
May 20 – Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK ^
May 22 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater – Austin, TX ^
Daryl Hall West Coast Tour Dates
May 12 – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA ^
May 14 – Golden Gate Theatre – San Francisco, CA ^
May 16 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA ^
May 18 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO ^
May 20 – Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK ^
May 22 – ACL Live at the Moody Theater – Austin, TX ^
The celebration of the return of the annual Boston Calling festival called for three of rock’s more iconic bands as headliners. Metallica, The Strokes, and Nine Inch Nails (replacing Foo Fighters) kick-off to the annual three-day festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex. The once bi-annual event will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29, 2022.
Rock and roll icons, Metallica, alternative rockers The Strokes, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Nine Inch Nails are just some of the big names set to perform at the three-day festival, with an additional 50-plus performers set to rock the stage.
The largest collection of regional talent is set to perform. That includes a mix of globally recognized diverse music stars such as Rüfüs Du Sol, Weezer, HAIM, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, and many more.
Boston Calling will showcase 18 acts with New England ties that will perform throughout the 3-day weekend, such as Van Buren Records, Cam Meekins, Born Without Bones, Avenue, Ali McGuirk, Crooked Coast, Aaron and the Lord, Miranda Rae, Coral Moons, Paper Tigers, Dutch Tulips, The Chelsea Curve, Frances Forever, Oompa, Julie Rhodes, Charlotte Sands, Pom Pom Squad and Cliff Notez.
“We are so thrilled to bring Boston Calling back, and we cannot thank our loyal fans enough for supporting us as we navigated the pandemic. This year’s lineup is particularly special for us. It not only signifies a return to the things we love, but it also celebrates some of the world’s most renowned acts, exciting up-and-comers, and Boston’s talented music scene…”
-Boston Calling Events, LLC (BCE), Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Appel
The chance to fall in love with a new artist and an overall show stopping experience are some of the many things Boston Calling festival has to give.
As part of a post Covid-19 experience, BC expanded their VIP and Platinum tiers for this year. Newly enhanced viewing areas are available for fans including a new double-decker and a viewing deck for an upgraded experience.
Friday, May 27, 2022 Nine Inch Nails Rüfüs Du Sol HAIM Avril Lavigne Cheap Trick Oliver Tree The Struts Paris Jackson The Backseat Lovers Grandson Paris Texas Mob Rich Pom Pom Squad Born Without Bones Avenue Miranda Rae The Chelsea Curve
Saturday, May 28, 2022 The Strokes Run The Jewels King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Black Pumas EARTHGANG Orville Peck KennyHoopla Sudan Archives Celisse Hinds Frances Forever Charlotte Sands Julie Rhodes Van Buren Records Ali McGuirk Coral Moons Dutch Tulips
Sunday, May 29, 2022 Metallica Weezer Glass Animals Modest Mouse Goose Ripe Japanese Breakfast Cults Peach Tree Rascals Horsegirl Djo Cam Meekins Oompa Cliff Notez Crooked Coast Aaron and the Lord Paper Tigers
