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
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
Norwalk, Connecticut rock group Goose announced their third studio album, Dripfield, coming out on June 24th. Over the past few years, this band has constantly flourished throughout the music community, emerging as one of the premier bands working today.
DRIPFIELD Album Art
Dripfield features a 10-track LP that explores the details of their incredible journey and unbridled creativity. Along with the album’s innovation, the song “Borne” has a music video directed by Dylan Hahn and was shot over the course of three days in the Mojave Desert.
The underlying idea of Dripfield is that of saturation. Imagine a piece of earth – it’s kind of like the water level rising and seeping up to the top. It’s a metaphor for the creativity we have inside of us. I’m not sure what pulls it out of us – maybe it’s our subconscious.
Rick Mitarotonda
To me, every music video project is a new task of understanding the artist, and finding what I think is the best visual interpretation for them and their music. Collaborating with Goose, learning their unique humor and energy, and involving it in the story narrative was a rewarding part of the process.
Dylan Hahn
Goose (L-R): Peter Anspach (guitar, keys, vocals), Ben Atkind (drums), Rick Mitarotonda (guitar, vocals), Jeff Arevalo (percussion, vocals), Trevor Weekz (bass)
In late May, Goose will embark on an unforgettable summer tour, marked by headlining appearances at several notable festivals and venues nationwide. This Saturday, February 26, they’ll host Goosemas at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.
The tickets for all summer shows will be available through a lottery, paired with a ticket request period open from 12 PM ET on Tuesday, February 22nd through 5 PM ET Wednesday, February 23. A venue presale will run from 10 AM ET – 10 PM ET on Thursday, February 24. The general sale begins on Friday, February 25 at 10 AM ET.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit goosetheband.com.
On Thursday, February 24, bassist Karina Rykman will embark on the last show of her Winter Tour at Brooklyn Bowl, with Boston band Neighbor opening the night.
She’ll then look ahead to March when she heads out on a cross-country tour for most of March, opening for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. In April she’ll be on the road with Too Many Zooz, including an appearance at Lark Hall on April 23.
Can’t believe my band will get to play in so many amazing places we’ve never been before. Here’s the list for Winter/Spring. Thanks so much for having us Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, TOO MANY ZOOZ, The Infamous Stringdusters The California Honeydrops!
Karina Rykman on Facebook
Rykman also plays bass with Marco Benevento, taking the role from JRAD and Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz, and building a name for herself over the past few years. Whether she is soundchecking iwth Phish at Madison Square Garden, playing in the backing band on America’s Got Talent (in front of Howard Stern and co. at Radio City Music Hall), playing with Everyone Orchestra, or forming her own band, Karina is a force in the New York City jam scene, and beyond. She recently released two singles in 2020 – “City Kids” and “Dirty South”, and continues to perform live with her band, with 2022 looking as bright as ever.
Get the scoop on Karina’s bass rig with her feature in NYS Music’s Behind the Gear series.
Tickets for Rykman’s solo debut at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg with Neighbor can be found here. All other shows are now on sale here.
Karina Rykman Spring 2022 Tour
2/24 – Brooklyn, NY • Brooklyn Bowl (with Neighbor) 3/3 – Houston, TX • White Oak Music Hall * 3/4 – Dallas, TX • The Echo Lounge & Music Hall * 3/5 – Austin, TX • Emo’s * 3/8 – Phoenix, AZ • Marquee Theatre * 3/9 – Flagstaff, AZ • The Orpheum Theater * 3/10 – San Diego, CA • The Observatory North Park * 3/11 – Los Angeles, CA • The Belasco * 3/12 – Berkeley, CA • The UC Theatre * 3/15 – Crystal Bay, NV • Crystal Bay Casino Lake Tahoe * 3/17 – Bend, OR • Midtown Bend * 3/18 – Portland, OR • Crystal Ballroom * 3/19 – Seattle, WA • Neptune Theatre * 3/20 – Seattle, WA • Neptune Theatre * 3/24 – Chicago, IL • Lincoln Hall + Schubas 3/25 – Indianapolis, IN • LO-FI Lounge 3/26 – Ferndale, MI • Otus Supply 3/27 – Cleveland, OH • The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern 4/21 – Burlington, VT • Higher Ground ^ 4/22 – Portland, ME • Aura ^ 4/23 – Albany, NY • Lark Hall ^ 4/25 – Morgantown, WV • 123 Pleasant Street ^ 4/26 – Charlottesville, VA • The Jefferson Theater ^ 4/27 – Greensboro, NC • The Blind Tiger ^ 4/28 – Asheville, NC • The Grey Eagle ^ 4/29 – Atlanta, GA • SweetWater 420 Festival 5/26 – Morrison, CO • Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre º * Pigeons Playing Ping Pong ^ TOO MANY ZOOZ º The Infamous Stringdusters & The California Honeydrops
It may not be common knowledge that Dexter star, Michael C. Hall is in a band, but those in the know will be glad to hear that his band, Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum has announced their spring North American tour. The tour will run from March 20 to May 12.
The eventful tour will kick off in California before making its way through the US and ending in Manhattan. It will showcase the trio’s critically acclaimed album Thanks for Coming as well as their experimental, 70’s inspired vibe. 80’s inspiration also makes an appearance as they incorporate new wave and electronic dance into their concepts.
Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum is made up of three members : Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen. The three met during the Broadway production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and started making music after discovering how well they worked together.
Tickets, as well as more information can be found here.
Comedic legend, Chris Rock makes his long awaited return with his new stand up tour ‘Ego Death’. The tour kicks off April 2nd in Atlantic City before stopping at Radio City Music Hall and finishing in Los Angeles.
For the first time in over five years, Rock will travel across the country in a 38-date tour to bring his iconic humor to the masses. Produced by Live Nation, this North American venture will be followed by shows in Toronto and Vancouver.
Rock will also be joining forces with fellow comedian Kevin Hart for their limited “Only Headliners Allowed” tour. The five show run will kick off on 7/21 in Wantagh, NY before making stops at MSG and Barclays Center.
Although a household name, many may not be aware of Rock’s full list of achievements. The multi-talented performer has gone from being a Saturday Night Live cast member to starring in Emmy winning series “Fargo” and the newest Saw installment. He’s even appeared on Broadway in Stephen Adly Guirgis’s “The Motherfucker With the Hat”.
The formidable singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton is set to tour through three New York venues this year. On the list is Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and CMAC in Canandaigua.
The accomplished artist announces this tour in concurrence with his three Grammy nominations. Moreover, with already five wins already under his belt, Stapleton has the accolades to show his strength and talents.
Chris Stapleton
Expected to join the Chris Stapleton at CMAC are Elle King, famous for her hit viral song “Ex’s & Oh’s” and Madeline Edwards. At the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Elle King and Morgan Wade will perform. All three women are talented in their respective rights, and their performances will be spectacles to watch.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 25th at 10 AM local time.
Chris Stapleton 2022 All-American Road Show Tour
March 17—Houston, TX—Houston Rodeo
March 18—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)
March 19—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)
April 8—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 9—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 20—Toledo, OH—Huntington Center* (SOLD OUT)
April 21—Columbus, OH—Schottenstein Center*
April 23—Lexington, KY—A Concert for Kentucky – Kroger Field† (SOLD OUT)
April 28—London, ON—Budweiser Gardens‡
April 29—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre‡ (SOLD OUT)
April 30—Montreal, QC—Centre Bell‡ (SOLD OUT)
May 5—Regina, SK—Brandt Centre‡
May 6—Saskatoon, SK—Sasktel Centre‡
May 7—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre‡
May 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place‡ (SOLD OUT)
May 12—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome‡
May 14—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)
June 2—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena+
June 3—Ridgefield, WA—Sunlight Supple Amphitheater+ (SOLD OUT)
June 4—George, WA—Gorge Amphitheater+ (SOLD OUT)
June 9—San Diego, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre#
June 10—Los Angeles, CA—The Forum#
June 11—San Bernardino, CA—Glen Helen Amphitheater#
June 16—Bakersfield, CA—Mechanics Bank Arena+ (SOLD OUT)
June 17—Sacramento, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre+ (SOLD OUT)
June 18—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre+ (SOLD OUT)
June 23—West Valley City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre^ (SOLD OUT)
June 24—Denver, CO—Ball Arena^
June 25—Denver, CO—Ball Arena^ (SOLD OUT)
July 7—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center°
July 8—Detroit, MI—Comerica Park§
July 9—Charleston, WV—Charleston Coliseum°
July 21—Mt. Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino‡
July 22—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center°
July 23—Chicago, IL—Wrigley Field**
July 28—Huntsville, AL—The Orion Amphitheater°
July 29—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP°
July 30—Kansas City, MO—GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium††
August 17—Canandaigua, NY—CMAC°
August 19—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center° (SOLD OUT)
August 20—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion°
August 25—Wantagh, NY—Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater‡‡
August 26—Saratoga, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center‡‡
August 27—Hershey, PA–Hersheypark Stadium‡‡
September 2-4—Snowmass, CO—Jazz Aspen Snowmass
October 6—Grand Forks, ND—Alerus Center‡‡
October 7—Saint Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center‡‡
October 8—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum‡‡
October 13—Jacksonville, FL—VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena‡‡
October 14—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp‡‡
October 15—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live‡‡
October 20—Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena‡‡
October 21—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena‡‡
October 22—New Orleans, LA—Smoothie King Center‡‡ (on-sale March 11)
October 27—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡‡
“ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW” SPECIAL GUESTS
*with special guests Margo Price and Yola
†with special guests Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and Yola
‡with special guest Elle King
+with special guests Margo Price and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
#with special guests Dwight Yoakam and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
^with special guests Elle King and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
°with special guests Elle King and Madeline Edwards
§with special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Marty Stuart and Madeline Edwards
**with special guests The Highwomen, Mavis Staples and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
The incredible singer Jon Spencer is back with the explosive band the HITmakers, and they’re releasing their hottest record yet. Starting off their tour, they will be playing at the Rec Room in Buffalo (April 11) and tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am.
Photo By Michael Lavine
Using otherworldly sounds, “Spencer Gets It Lit” by Jon Spencer and The HITmakers is described as, “electro-boogie, constructivist art pop, a psychedelic swamp of industrial sleaze and futurist elegance.” “Spencer Gets It Lit” delivers all the friction, excitement, and post-modern depravity one in one song.
Jon Spencer states, “This is the most uncompromising album I’ve ever made!”
Photo By Bob Coscarelli
The upcoming spring tour will feature many unique, amazing artists like Janet Weiss of Sleater Kinney, Quasi, Wild Flag, The Jicks, Slang, and more.
Jon Spencer is an American singer, composer and guitarist. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various bands such as Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.
Andy Frasco & The U.N. has a lot of news to share. First and foremost, the band has announced that they will be releasing a new LP, set to release April 8. To celebrate the announcement, the band released the titular track of the album accompanied by a music video. Frasco speaks on the single:
[Wash, Rinse, Repeat] is about the PTSD of being in your house for too long. We forgot who we were before this pandemic. Now that we are slowly coming out of this, it’s time to follow our dreams again. Get outside, explore, maybe fall in love with someone or ourselves again. The Renaissance is around the corner.
Andy Frasco
Andy Frasco
The track itself brims with positivity, love, and excitement. Andy Frasco delivers intoxicating vocals which perfectly tip-toe the line between raspiness and mellifluousness. Moreover, Ernie Chang electrifies the song with a perfect brass touch, giving the single its infectious feel. Alongside a catchy hook and great instrumentation, the song has the potential to be a hit for the band.
Andy Frasco and the U.N.
Alongside the album announcement and the release of Wash, Rinse, Repeat, Andy Frasco and the U.N. also announced a tour throughout the United States. On their run, the band is set to hit the Town Ballroom in Buffalo and Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs. Twiddle will join the band in Buffalo.
ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. LIVE
+ with Twiddle
2/11 – Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO
2/19 – Sweetwater Brewing Company – Atlanta, GA
2/26 – Gasparilla Music Festival – Tampa, FL
4/5 – State Theatre – State College, PA +
4/6 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH +
4/7 – Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY +
4/8 – The Bluestone – Columbus, OH +
4/9 – The Majestic – Detroit, MI +
4/10 – Bell’s Back Room – Kalamazoo, MI
4/13 – Roxian Theatre – McKees Rocks, PA +
4/14 – Soundstage – Baltimore, MD +
4/15 – Putnam Place – Saratoga Springs, NY
4/16 – Infinity Music Hall – Hartford, CT
4/17 – The National – Richmond, VA +
4/20 – Beer City – Oklahoma City, OK
4/22 – TACAW – Basalt, CO
4/24 – Hill Fest 2022 – Eden, UT
5/5 – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
5/26 – 5/29 – Rooster Walk – Martinsville, VA
5/27 – 5/30 – Arise Music Festival – Loveland, CO
5/27 – 5/29 – Summer Camp Music Festival – Chillicothe, IL
6/16 – 6/19 – Bonnaroo – Manchester, TN
6/18 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (supporting Umphrey’s McGee) – Morrison, CO
7/7 – 7/9 – 4848 Festival – Snowshoe, WV
For tickets and more information on Andy Frasco and the U.N., www.andyfrasco.com
