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Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Lake George BBQ & Music Festival Returns with 3 Days of Live Music

    From August 19-21, the Lake George BBQ & Music Festival will host 18 bands over the course of three days for audiences to enjoy. The festival includes live music across two stages, barbeque from local vendors, an art marketplace, and activities for kids and families.

    Lake George BBQ & Music Festival logo with a pig, ADK chair, and trumpet.

    The festival kicks off with acoustic solo act Rich Ortiz beginning at 3:15 P.M. on Aug. 19 at the Pavillion Stage. The first day includes a wide array of genres and acts including blues band Sunny Bleau, country artist Jennie Angel, indie pop act Thanks!, and blues-rock group Miller and the Other Sinners.

    Saturday, Aug. 20, begins with a kids show from folk and americana artist Deb Cavanaugh from 12:15 P.M. to 12:45 P.M. The George Boone Band will take the spotlight next, with a set of blues music. Attendees can also enjoy the talents of blues group Amy Ryan Band, rock jammers eberwine, roots duo Northern Borne, and more. Sly Fox and the Hustlers will close out the full day of concerts with their blues-rock sound from 8-9 P.M. on the main stage.

    Opening up the main stage for the last day of festivities is blues duo Mark & Jill at 12:15 P.M. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Folk and traditional act Reese Fulmer will open the Pavillion Stage starting at 1:10 P.M. Deb Cavanaugh will also return to the festival with Dandelion Wine for a folk performance. Muddy Ruckus, a duo who fuses indie, punk, and blues together, will entertain audiences next. Blues Hall of Famer, Michael Charles, will close out the main stage and the entire festival with a memorable performance drawing from his 39 years of original music.

    In addition to the live music, kids can enjoy a pony ride, bouncy houses, and more. Kids are free, adult daily tickets are $7, and a weekend pass is $10. For tickets and more information regarding food and activities available, visit the Lake George BBQ & Music Festival’s website.

  • Trinity of Terror Triple Co-Headline Tour to Hit MVP Arena This November

    On November 18, Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides, and Motionless In White, will come to MVP Arena as a part of their Trinity of Terror fall tour with additional stops in NY.

    Trinity of Terror 2022 tour poster

    The fall tour will be the third leg of the massively popular tour and will see the three bands travel all over North America with more than 30 stops and more dates to be announced. The new Trinity of Terror dates will begin on October 31 in Texas with NY stops including MVP Arena, The Armory, and Madison Square Garden.

    The triple co-headline tour brings together some of the best talents in modern hard rock. Motionless In White, originally from Scranton, PA, has earned acclaim with its releases including Reincarnate (2014), Graveyard Shift (2017), and most recently, Scoring The End of the World (2022). 

    Black Veil Brides, a postmodern heavy metal act brings a powerhouse of sound with the thematic and imaginative The Phamton Tomorrow album release. Ice Nine Kills, with theatrical shows, intense multi-media, and immense creativity will also be a must-see on this tour.

    During Trinity of Terror, Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides, and Motionless In White will alternate closing sets each night and special guest Atreyu is also set to join them. Tickets are available to purchase for the general public on August 5, 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of newly announced tour dates, see below. 

    2022 “TRINITY OF TERROR” TOUR DATES:

    ^Newly Added Leg 3 Date |  #Radio Show |  *Festival Date  | + Not A Live Nation Date | (October 7 – No Black Veil Brides)

    August 30 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre#

    September 3 – Omaha, NE – Liberty First Credit Union Arena

    September 4 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma*

    September 6 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center

    September 7 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica

    September 9 – Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain

    September 10 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest*

    September 11 – Asheville, NC – Exploreasheville.com Arena

    September 13 – Milwaukee, WI  – Eagles Ballroom

    September 14 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

    September 16 – Bonner Springs, MO – Azura Amphitheater

    September 17 – Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena

    September 18 – Cincinnati, OH – ICON at The Andrew J Brady Music Center

    October 7 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock*

    October 22 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young*

    October 23 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young*

    October 29 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young*

    October 31 – El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum^

    November 1 – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Events Center^+

    November 05 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum^

    November 07 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum^

    November 08 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center^

    November 10 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena^

    November 12 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^

    November 13 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana^

    November 15 – Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena^

    November 17 – Lowell, MA – Tsongas Arena^+

    November 18 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena^+

    November 19 – Toronto, ON – Coca Cola Coliseum^

    November 21 – Laval, QC – Place Bell^

    November 22 – Rochester, NY – The Armory^+

    November 23 – New York, NY – HULU Theater at Madison Square Garden^

    November 26 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater^

    November 27 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Ampitheater^+

    November 29 – Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena^+

    December 11 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center^

    December 12 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater^

  • 2022 Green Soul Studios Series Announced in Forest Hills

    The 2022 Green Soul Studios lineup has been announced at the studio in Forest Hills, Queens, with many jazz artists.

    green soul studios lineup

    Pianist/vocalist Kelly Green and her partner, bassist Luca Soul Rosenfeld turned their living room into a top-notch intimate performing space where they have had performances, recording sessions, and more since 2020. It all started with the duo performing for neighbors and friends, and has expanded from where people from all over want to come and see them play.

    Green has performed at notable clubs and venues such as the Kennedy Center, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland Theater, and various well-known musicians. Rosenfeld is a native New Yorker, who has been studying and playing music since the age of 8. Since 2015, he has curated and produced an underground concert series in Manhattan at The Treehouse.

    green soul studios
    Green Soul Studios

    Green Soul Studios was a great release for the couple after the pandemic ruined the live music scene. The couple agreed that the studio “was and is a true blessing, and a worthy project to sustain.”

    2022 Green Soul Studios Lineup

    8/14 – KG & The Shades– featuring Kelly Green on piano and voice, Luca Soul on bass, Dierk Peters on vibraphone, and Kenny Wollesen on drums.

    8/28 – Green Soul + Rich Perry

    9/11 – Green Soul + Bill Mobley 

    9/25 – Green Soul + Art Baron

    10/9 – Green Soul + Elijah Thomas

    11/20 – Green Soul + Tim Armacost 

    12/4 – TK Blue

    12/18 – Green Soul + Bruce Williams

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkMKaLATiWk

  • Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Will Make NYC Debut In August

    Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio will make their NYC Debut this August to celebrate Charlie Parker’s Birthday at Smoke Jazz.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Photo by David Crow

    Located at the junction of 106th and Broadway (aka Duke Ellington Boulevard), Smoke Jazz Club is one of New York City’s premier live music venues. Renowned for offering top-notch programming of accessible, timeless jazz featuring legendary performers, modern masters, and rising stars, Smoke stands apart with its candlelit dining room, stellar acoustics, and classic American cuisine.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio also includes bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Rudy Royston. Their performance will set on Thursday and Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday at 7, 9 and 10:30 p.m.

    Hero Trio earned high praise for its eclectic 2020 self-titled debut and the 2022 follow-up Animal Crossing.  Animal Crossing is a digital-only EP featuring four new songs, each an unlikely addition to the canon of jazz standards which is also the titular theme from the wildly popular video game.

    At Smoke, Mahanthappa will explore Parker’s compositions, classic standards, and modern covers with the Raghavan and Royston. “The idea behind Hero Trio was to turn the idea of playing a set of standards on its ear and freshen up the idea,” the saxophonist explains.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa is widely known as one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century as well known for his exellent alto saxphone performances. He has been recognized by multiple jazz magazines including DownBeat Magazine, Jazz Journalists’ Association,and  JazzTimes Magazine. He has also received the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, and is currently the Anthony H. P. Lee ’79 Director of Jazz at Princeton University.

    For information visit https://www.smokejazz.com/calendar/.

  • Julie Slick arrives at the Historic Strand Theater in Hudson Falls on August 13

    Julie Slick, a virtuoso bassist and composer known for her wide array of unique tones and substantial melodic invention will arrive in Hudson Falls on August 13 for a performance at the historic Strand Theater.

    julie slick

    Throughout her career, Slick has developed a distinctive voice through international performances and recordings with acclaimed first class musicians in both the progressive rock and jazz communities. Julie currently tours and makes albums with the Adrian Belew Power Trio and her own bass duo-fronted band, EchoTest.

    She has also collaborated/appeared on stage with: the Crimson ProjeKct (featuring Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto), Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Victor Wooten, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Robert Fripp, Stewart Copeland, Alice Cooper, Ann Wilson, Jon Anderson, Mike Keneally, Marco Minnemann, Petra Haden, Kris Myers, and more.

    Tickets for Julie Slick at the Strand Theater in Hudson Falls on Saturday, August 13 are only $20.

    The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls was first opened in 1923, and the renovated building, which features an extensive schedule of shows, is celebrating a restored facade and new marquee. A great deal of history is found within the walls of the Strand Theater, and as we approach the centennial celebration of the venue, NYS Music will bring more history of the venue and a look ahead to what’s in store for the next 100 years.

  • Brooklyn Comes Alive at The Brooklyn Mirage on September 17

    On September 17th, Brooklyn Comes Alive will return to The Brooklyn Mirage for its sixth installment. This one-day festival brings together the best genres of live music ranging from jazz, jam and funk. Likewise, this event features some unforgettable collaborations, unique one-off performances and one-of-a-kind music experiences. 

    Brooklyn Comes Alive September 17th

    Inspired by New Orleans and its famed Jazz & Heritage Festival, Brooklyn Comes Alive has been breaking the mold of traditional festivals with unprecedented music experiences since 2015. This year, Brooklyn Comes Alive will feature STS9, Medeski Martin & Wood, Lettuce, and the debut of Cool Cool Cool, an unforgettable project from former members of Turkuaz.

    It is so rewarding to work with some of our favorite artists to deliver special performances, debut new projects, and create memorable experiences for fans and bands alike at Brooklyn Comes Alive. That we get to do this in one of the country’s best live music venues, in the best city in the world, is a dream come true. Brooklyn, we’re back, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the incredible and unique venue, The Brooklyn Mirage.

    – Festival director Gideon Plotnicki (GMP Live)

    Brooklyn Comes Alive was built from the fabric of the vibrant live music community of Brooklyn. Much like past “Comes Alive” events, Brooklyn Comes Alive 2022 will be full of exciting firsts and never-before-seen surprises. This event will mark STS9’s first show in NYC since 2019 when they last took over the Brooklyn Mirage. Similarly, Medeski Martin & Wood, who have not played on their home turf in NYC since 2019, will use the special appearance to celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band, which took place last year. 

    Lettuce will be notching both their Brooklyn Comes Alive debut and their Brooklyn Mirage debut as they celebrate the release of their latest album, Unify, but the band’s individual members are all Brooklyn Comes Alive veterans.

    Brooklyn Comes Alive 2022 Lineup: 

    STS9 
    Medeski Martin & Wood 
    Lettuce 
    Cool Cool Cool (former members of Turkuaz: Craig Brodhead, Chris Brouwers, Michelangelo Carubba, Shira Elias, Sammi Garett, Greg Sanderson and Josh Schwartz*) 

    General admission tickets are available in three tiers, starting at $65 and increasing as tiers sell out. The elevated VIP experiences, VIP and Super VIP, include expedited entry, access to the VIP Mezzanine with perfect sightlines to the stage and more. With the Super VIP package including exclusive limited edition merch item.  

    All tickets, including VIP packages, can be purchased at the link here.

  • Pine Barrens Jam Will Return To Long Island

    After a successful inaugural year in 2021, Pine Barrens Jam is set to return in 2022. Billed as a “festival for Long Island, by Long Island,” the music festival will take place on August 20, once again at Blue Point Brewing in Patchogue. Pine Barrens Jam seeks to highlight everything Long Island has to offer and features a lineup that features entirely Long Island-based bands and artists.

    This year’s headliner on the Jelly Jam Stage will be high-energy funk-rock group The Chris Ruben Band, along with fellow Pine Barrens Jam alums Dysfunktone and Drop The 4. The event also features an acoustic stage set to be named in honor of Long Island native and late songwriter Travis McKeveny, with The Famous Doctor Scanlon Band set to headline a lineup of local original songwriters there.

    General Admission tickets are $40 and the VIP package is $65. (Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket to attend.) Pine Barrens Jam has also teamed up with another local festival, STATTfest, to create a Double Fest Pass for $55. This special pass gives ticket holders access to both Pine Barrens Jam and STATTfest on September 24 at The Salt Shack in Babylon. All tickets can be purchased through pinebarrensjam.com.

    The event prides itself on its grassroots nature, fueled by a dedicated team of volunteers. Those interested in helping out Pine Barrens Jam and getting involved as a volunteer or local business sponsors looking to donate services or goods, reach out to Executive Director Nick Balzano at pinebarrensjam@gmail.com.

  • Beacon Sloop Club’s Annual Corn Festival Returns August 14

    On Sunday, August 14, the Beacon Sloop Club will hold their Annual Corn Festival from 12-5pm at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon. The family friendly event on the shores of the Hudson River is free to attend and will have plenty of fresh-picked, sweet Hudson Valley corn served with butter and special toppings.

    In addition, treats such as chilled watermelon and ice cold fresh squeezed lemonade will be available to quench your thirst on this August day.

    corn festival

    The Beacon Sloop Club is an all volunteer and non-profit organization. The Beacon Sloop Club’s Corn Festival raises money for the public sailing program on the Woody Guthrie and other environmental education programs, for which there is never a charge for sailing. The Beacon Sloop Club meets the first Friday of each month at the clubhouse in Beacon for a potluck dinner, business meeting and live music. The clubhouse is located on the banks of the Hudson River near the Metro-North train station. Everyone is always welcome.

    corn festival

    Held rain or shine, the Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival features two solar powered music stages, one dedicated for young folks (children) to enjoy, will provide live music throughout the day. Numerous food and craft vendors will be on hand. Environmental non-profits will feature displays of local river history and the environment including information about their organization. Families can enjoy many free activities for children in addition to the dedicated children’s stage.

    The music line up includes  Noga Cabo, Lydia Adams Davis, Mighty Girl, Spook Handy, Ken Miller, Sharleen Leahey, Ernie Sites, Double Trouble, and Howland Wolves.

    corn festival

    Guests can enjoy the day surrounded by the majestic Hudson River. and visit the Beacon Sloop Club’s boat, the Woody Guthrie, where guests can take free sails from the Beacon Harbor, weather permitting. The public may sign up for an afternoon sail to relax and experience the beauty, power and grandeur of the Hudson.  Sign up at the Beacon Sloop Club table starting at noon.

    For more information visit www.beaconsloopclub.org

  • Lake George Music Festival Announces Final Schedule 

    Lake George Music Festival scheduled its 2022 season from Augest 10th to 18th in the historic Fort William Henry Carriage House Theatre. Featuring a diverse musical lineup, more than 30 World-Class Symphony musicians will perform music ranging from cherished legendary masterworks to new works. Orchestral and chamber music performances are accompanied by breathtaking views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains.

    Lake George Music Festival

    Lake George Music Festival, one of the nation’s foremost classical music artist retreats, began in 2011. Upholding a mission to advance music, re-imagine the concert experience, and build audiences for the 21st century through artistic integrity and innovation, each LGMF has brought inspiring talent and
    celebrated artists from 27 countries worldwide to Lake George.

    Carriage House newly renovated with brand new sound, lighting, and staging equipment which provided better permance experience. Popular as a venue years ago, its resurgence into the spotlight recently has been part of a broader effort to see Lake George become a cultural tourism destination; featuring this revitalized, year-round indoor performance space.

    Season Opener – Time For Three

    LGMF kicks off the festival with Emmy award-winning Time for Three and the Lake George Music
    Festival Orchestra at the Shepard Park Amphitheater in downtown Lake George. This event is free to the
    public.

    Time for Three – Lauren Desberg

    Time for Three is a classically trained string trio consists of Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass). They explore various musical genres, including classical, bluegrass, rock, hip-hop, and jazz. The members carry a passion for improvisation, composition, and arrangements, which inject charm and energy to their performances.

    Schedule of Events

    All performances occur at The Carriage House Theatre at Fort William Henry Hotel (48 Canada Street,
    Lake George, NY) except for opening night.

    Wednesday, August 10 7:30 pm

    Free opening night featuring Time for Three and the Festival Orchestra. Roger Kalia conducts. Presented in partnership with the Lake George Arts Project at the Shepard Park Amphitheater in downtown Lake George.

    Thursday, August 11 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program to highlight: Robert Schumann Piano Quintet Op.44 and Eric Ewazen Trio for Trumpet, Violin, and Piano.

    Friday, August 12 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program to highlight: Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in c # minor, Op. 131 and Samuel Coleridge Taylor Piano Quintet Op.1.

    Saturday, August 13 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program: Franz Schubert, Octet in F major, D.803 and Maurice Ravel Introduction et Allegro.

    Sunday, August 14 1:00 pm

    Piano Mania! A festival favorite returns! Hear the Lake George Music Festival pianists perform solo, 4-hand, 6-hand, and 8-hand piano repertoire. A fun program for everyone! Program to feature music by Chopin, Ligeti, Scriabin, Debussy, and Ginastera.

    Monday, August 15 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program to highlight: Johannes Brahms Piano Quintet, Op. 34.

    Tuesday, August 16 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program to highlight: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet in E-flat major, K.452 and Florence Price Quintet in A minor for Piano and Strings.

    Wednesday, August 17 7:30 pm

    Chamber music featuring LGMF artists in residence. Program to highlight: P.I. Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence, Op.70.

    Thursday, August 18 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm

    1:00pm
    The Rhythm Method performs new compositions by the students of the Lake George Music Festival Composer’s Institute.

    7:30 pm
    Final Symphony Orchestra Concert – Program: Bela Bartok Romanian Folk Dances, Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, and the world premiere performance of Pascal Le Boeuf’s new triple concerto for percussion ensemble arx duo, violinist Barbora Kolářová, and the Festival Symphony Orchestra. Roger Kalia conducts. Tickets $30.

    Festival individual tickets are available at the door for $20, except for the Final Symphony Orchestra Concert, where tickets are available for $30 at the door.

    Parking is available at the Fort William Henry Hotel Conference Center paved parking lot for $10 per
    vehicle. A free shuttle will be available to assist disabled guests with the 2-minute walk from the
    Conference Center parking lot to the Carriage House. Patrons arriving in a wheelchair may be dropped off
    at the entrance to the Carriage House before proceeding to park at the Conference Center lot.

  • Mannheim Steamroller Comes to Utica’s Stanley Theatre This December

    New-age music group Mannheim Steamroller will return to the Stanley Theatre in Utica for a great holiday tradition in December.

    The group, founded by Chip Davis, will celebrate more than 35 years of its annual Christmas concert tour. Audiences can expect Mannheim Steamroller to play their popular renditions of classic hits to ring in the holiday season. The show at the Stanley Theatre will begin at 7 p.m. on December 7. 

    With multimedia effects, live music, and joyous songs, the concert is sure to put all listeners in the perfect mood to lead up to the holiday season. The Grammy award-winning group is a favorite holiday tradition for many and released its first Christmas album in 1984.

    Mannheim Steamroller in concert with special effects.

    I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984 followed by our first tour. Back then, many in the music industry said focusing on Christmas just wouldn’t work. Now, over 35 years later, we are still going strong. I want to thank our fans for making us part of their holiday tradition, especially after the hardships of the last few years. Today we often see multi-generational families join us during the holidays each year. 

    -Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller

    Mannheim Steamroller’s holiday tour begins on November 15 and ends on December 30. The group will also stop in Syracuse and Poughkeepsie on December 8 and 14, respectively. Tickets for the upcoming holiday show at the Stanley Theatre are available now via Ticketmaster.