Category: Upcoming Shows

The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Announces 2022-2023 Season

Broome County‘s only professional symphony orchestra, The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2022-2023 Concert Season which will run from September 2022 through May 2023. Under the direction of Maestro Daniel Hege, the season includes four Classical and four Pops concerts.

The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will kick off the 2022-2023 Season with “American Journey,” a concert exploring classical music of the Americas. he show will start on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. Additionally, the show will include Seven O’Clock Shout, a 2020 tribute to healthcare workers by contemporary composer Valerie Coleman, and more.

The symphony continues Saturday, October 22 at 7:30pm with the performance of “Walking Distance.” This unique performance features songs from beloved Binghamton-based Twilight Zone episode. Thus, the show will take place at the Helen Foley Theatre at Binghamton High School.

The next show “Green Places” takes place on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. This show features one of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s airy Novelettes, contemporary composer Gary Schocker’s lighthearted Green Places. Additionally, featuring flute soloist Karen Bogardus, and more.

The Philharmonic’s holiday concert, “Winter Wonderland,” will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 3pm at the Broome County Forum Theatre. This show includes music from holiday hits including The Polar Express, Home Alone, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The program will also feature a visit from Santa, a holiday singalong, and the classic British animated film, The Snowman.

Lastly, the Philharmonic will conclude its 67th Season with “May the Fourth Be With You.” The show will take place on Thursday, May 4 at 7:30pm at the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts. This is an exciting program to celebrate the Star Wars saga with John Williams’ legendary symphonic music.

Ticket Information

Lastly, subscriptions are on sale now. Subscribers can save 10-15% on tickets, while also avoiding ticketing fees, receiving concierge service, and qualifying for special subscriber benefits. For more information, contact the Binghamton Philharmonic box office at 607-723-3931 or visit the link here.

May 17, 2022
Riot Fest 2022 To Feature My Chemical Romance, The Misfits, NIN and more

Riot Fest, one of the longest running independent music festivals, has announced its 2022 lineup with tickets going on sale next week. The three-day festival will return to Douglass Park in Chicago, IL this fall with headliners that include My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails and The Original Misfits performing their debut album Walk Among Us which turned 40 years old this year. Riot Fest will be spread across five stages and features a vast array of music that is rich in punk, indie rock, hip hop, goth, industrial and more.

On July 19, it was announced that Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Zola Jesus, Reece Young, Poliça and cumgirl8 will join the diverse lineup of bands playing September 16-18 in Douglass Park.

Attendees will also enjoy reunion sets from Yellowcard (performing their sole 2022 show), The Academy Is… and Midtown—as well as returning punk heroes like Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, and Descendents, hip-hop acts like Ice Cube and Action Bronson, and fest favorites Sleater-Kinney, Jimmy Eat World, The Front Bottoms, and The Wonder Years. “I think this year’s lineup really speaks to who we are,” says festival founder Mike Petryshyn, “It’s been a minute since we’ve gotten to curate a lineup like this. I’m especially excited for what this is leading into: the stuff that’s happening in the next few weeks, and the years to come.”

Founded in 2005, Riot Fest is an independent music festival featuring the best of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, metal, alternative, and just about everything in between. Founder Riot Mike is credited with helping to reunite iconic bands like Naked Raygun, the Replacements, The Original Misfits, and Jawbreaker, among many other reunions—a staple of Riot Fest, alongside full album performances, carnival rides, and the occasional butter sculpture. It was named #1 Music Festival by USA Today, and in 2021 it was voted Best Music Festival in a poll for Chicago Reader. In addition to the festival, Riot Fest promotes shows year-round at a myriad of music venues across Chicago.

Tickets are now on sale for Riot Fest 2022 and can be purchased through the festival’s website here. Options for 1-day, 2-day and 3-day tickets are all available.

May 16, 2022
Smashing Pumpkins Announce North American Arena Tour including stop at Madison Square Garden

Grammy-winning alternative rock group, The Smashing Pumpkins, have announced their “Spirit on Fire” North American Tour that will see them make 32 stops and perform throughout all major Arenas. Featuring alternative rock cult heroes — Jane’s Addiction — and Poppy/Meg Myers (on select dates) The Live Nation produced expedition begins on October 2, in Dallas, Texas and concludes on November, 19 in Los Angeles a the Hollywood Bowl.

Among the stops, The Smashing Pumpkins will be making their way to New York. On October, 14 they will be performing at the UBS arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, while they hit Madison Square Garden on October, 19.

The Smashing Pumpkins first emerged out of Chicago in 1988, spinning together rock, pop, shoe-gaze, metal, goth, psychedelia, and electronic as part of the time’s invigorated alternative rock scene. As a result, they’ve sold over 30 million albums worldwide and collected two Grammy awards, two MTV VMAs, and an American Music Award. Their catalog is highlighted by the diamond-certified Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness(released in 1995), and is one of multiple platinum and gold efforts. Their 11th studio album, 2020’s CYR, saw them continue their run of prolific outputs, with no plans of stopping anytime soon.

General on-sale tickets for the Spirit on Fire Tour can be purchased here, while the group’s touring schedule can be found below.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

10/02 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX**

10/03 – Toyota Center – Houston, TX**

10/05 – Moody Center – Austin, TX**

10/07 – Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL**

10/08 – Hard Rock Casino – Hollywood, FL**

10/10 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN**

10/11 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA**

10/13 – Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT**

10/14 – UBS Arena – Belmont Park, NY**

10/16 – TD Garden – Boston, MA**

10/18 – Capital One Arena – Washington, DC**

10/19 – Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY**

10/21 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA**

10/22 – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA*^

10/24 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON**

10/26 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC**

10/27 – Centre Videotron – Quebec City, QC**

10/29 – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland, OH*^

10/30 – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI**

11/01 – Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO**

11/02 – Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI**

11/04 – Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MN**

11/05 – United Center – Chicago, IL**

11/07 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO**

11/09 – Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA**

11/11 – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC**

11/12 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA**

11/13 – Moda Center – Portland, OR**

11/15 – Chase Center – San Francisco, CA**

11/16 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA**

11/18 – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ**

11/19 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA**

** with guests Jane’s Addiction + opener Poppy

*^ with guests Jane’s Addiction + opener Meg Myers

May 16, 2022
Eric Clapton to Play 49th and 50th shows at MSG this Fall

Three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton has announced 7 shows in the United States this September, including two nights at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City on Sunday, September 18 and Monday, September 19. Both shows will feature Jimmie Vaughan as special guest.

Eric Clapton’s band for these shows will include Doyle Bramhall II, Paul Carrack, Nathan East, Sonny Emory and Chris Stainton, with Sharon White and Katie Kissoon on backing vocals.

Clapton will be making his 49th and 50th appearances at Madison Square Garden, which date back to his first appearance at the World’s Most Famous Arena as a member of Cream on November 2, 1968. Eric Clapton has also performed at MSG as a member of Blind Faith (July 12, 1969), as a solo artist 43 times, including special engagements alongside Steve Winwood and Jeff Beck, and as part of his Crossroads Music Festival.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.

Eric Clapton 2022 Tour Dates

September 8 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

September 10 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena

September 12 Chicago, IL United Center

September 13 Chicago, IL United Center

September 16 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena

September 18 New York, NY MSG

September 19 New York, NY MSG

May 16, 2022
Schenectady’s Jazz on Jay Schedule Announced

Summer 2022 free music lineups are popping up all around the state, and the annual “Jazz on Jay” series in Schenectady once again has a stellar lineup to share.

Every Thursday, a free jazz performance will take place on the corner of Jay Street and State Street from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., perfect for lunchtime enjoyment in the Electric City. Jazz enthusiasts will get to enjoy singers and instrumentalists from across the region.

The series kicks off on Thursday, June 9 with Colleen Pratt and Friends, in conjunction with Downtown Schenectady ArtsWeek.

If you’re a fan of jazz, then Jay Street in Schenectady is the spot to be. The performances will go on rain or shine, with a rain location inside Proctors Theatre’s Robb Alley.

2022 Jazz on Jay Concert Schedule

June 9: Colleen Pratt and Friends (in conjunction with Downtown Schenectady ArtsWeek)
June 16: Arch Stanton Quartet
June 23: Wize Guyz
June 30: Music by McIntosh
July 7: Keith Pray’s Ortet
July 14: Kevin Carey Group
July 21: The Dylan Canterbury Quintet
July 28: Kaitlyn Fay Quartet
August 4: Art D’echo Trio featuring Joshua Nelson
August 11: Chris Pasin’s Ornettiquette
August 18: GNP
August 25: Curley Lamb Nu-Soul-Jaz Quartet featuring Ria Curley and Chuck Lamb
September 1: Pete Bellino Trio

May 16, 2022
SPAC 2022 Summer Lineup and Schedule

The SPAC 2022 Summer performances and concerts have been announced, with a wide variety of artists and performances coming to the venue. For 50 years, SPAC has been the Summer home of New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, and has hosted thousands of concerts for the best-in-class artists across all genres.

Orchestras, Ballets, and Operas

Opera Saratoga

Opera Saratoga was formed in 1962 to present opera in English and showcase young singers, and they are performing multiple dates with different performances. On May 26, they are performing “Stars of Tomorrow.” From June 2-3 they are performing Petite Messe Solennelle. On the 12 at 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. they are performing “A Hundred Years of Broadway – A Broadway Cabaret.” Finally, during the 29-30, they are performing Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is part of the largest performing arts complex in the world, and draws more people to chamber music than any other organization of its kind. They will be performing “Quintessential Quintets” on June 12 at 3 & 7 P.M. On the 19 at 3 & 7 P.M. they are performing “From the Harlem Renaissance to Today.” On July 10 at 3 & 7 P.M. they are performing “The Magic of Mixed Ensembles.” On August 14 at 3 & 7 P.M. they are performing “The Escher Quartet.”

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival

The Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival is coming to SPAC on June 25 and 26. At the festival will be a bunch of jazz artists and fun activities.

New York City Ballet

The New York City Ballet will be coming to SPAC to do multiple dates with different varieties of shows. On July 12 at 7:30 P.M. they will be performing “NYCB On and Off Stage.” On the 13 and 16 at 7:30 P.M. they will be performing “20th Century Masters.” On the 15 at 7:30 P.M. and the 16 at 2 P.M. they will be performing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Adrian Danchig-Waring in Summerspace, Credit Photo: Erin Baiano

The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra will be having its residency at SPAC from July 27-August 13, with a variety of performances including Yo-Yo Ma, The Princess Bride in Concert, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert and more.

Concerts

The Lumineers– May 29 at 7:30 P.M.

The Lumineers are a GRAMMY nominated-multi platinum folk rock band who gained commercial success with their 2012 hit “Ho Hey.” They will also be having CAAMP on tour with them, also an American folk band who have released two albums and one EP to date.

Zac Brown Band– June 2 at 7 P.M.

Zac Brown Band is an American country music group with seven studio albums, two extended plays, and two live albums. They had 13 singles go #1 on the Billboard Country Charts, and their first album The Foundation is certified triple-platinum. Their special guest will be the Robert Randolph Band, a six-time GRAMMY-nominated American gospel band led by Robert Randolph.

John Mulaney– June 10 at 8 P.M.

John Mulaney is an SNL five-timer host who has also written for the show for several years. He has done numerous Netflix specials and has been on different talk shows.

Steely Dan– June 21 at 7:30 P.M.

Steely Dan is an American rock band founded in 1971 by members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Rolling Stone has called them “the perfect musical antiheroes for the Seventies,” and they have several top hits.

Josh Groban– July 2 at 7 P.M.

Josh Groban is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum and in 2007 he was charted as the number-one best-selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. He has since sold over 25 million records worldwide.

Dave Matthews Band– July 8 + 9 at 7:30 P.M.

Dave Matthews Band is a 13-time GRAMMY-nominated American rock band. The band has sold over 31 million albums in the United States, making it one of the top 100 highest-selling music acts of all time.

Rod Stewart– July 22 at 7:30 P.M.

Rod Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 120 million records worldwide. He has had 10 number-one albums and 31 top ten singles in the UK, six of which reached number one. He has had 16 top ten singles in the US, with four reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Backstreet Boys– July 23 at 7:30 P.M.

Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. According to Billboard, they are the best-selling boy band of all time with 130 million records sold worldwide.

Luke Bryan– August 14 at 7 P.M.

Luke Bryan is an American country music singer and songwriter and is one of the most successful and awarded country artists of the 2010s and 2020s. He has also been a judge on American Idol since 2018.

The Beach Boys– August 18 at 8 P.M.

The Beach Boys are an American rock band that formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. They are one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and influential bands of all time. They had seven top 10 hits between April 1963 and November 1964. They were one of the few American groups to maintain popularity after the British Invasion.

Jason Aldean– Sept 16 at 7:30 P.M.

Jason Aldean is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. His albums are all certified platinum, and his 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum. He has also received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career.

Also Performing

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss– June 3 at 8 P.M.

Train– June 11 at 7 P.M.

The Doobie Brothers– June 16 at 7:30 P.M.

Tedeschi Trucks Band– July 3 at 7 P.M.

Dead & Company– July 6 at 8 P.M.

Morgan Wallen– July 7 at 7 P.M.

Chicago and Brian Wilson– July 11 at 7 P.M.

The Black Keys– July 20 at 7 P.M.

Steve Miller Band– July 24 at 7:30 P.M.

Norah Jones– August 1 at 7:30 P.M.

REO Speedwagon & Styx– August 17 at 6:45 P.M.

Goo Goo Dolls– August 19 at 7 P.M.

Bill Burr– August 20 at 8 P.M.

Dispatch & O.A.R.- August 21 at 7 P.M.

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead– August 25 at 7:30 P.M.

Chris Stapleton– August 26 at 7 P.M.

Shinedown– August 14 at 7 P.M.

Wiz Khalifa & Logic– August 23 at 6:30 P.M.

Outlaw Music Festival– Sept. 18 at 4:30 P.M.

Tickets for the 2022 SPAC concerts and performances are available for purchase here.

May 15, 2022
Manilow: Hits 2022 Tour Announced For August

Grammy award winner and music Icon Barry Manilow has just announced a special six show arena tour, Manilow: Hits 2022. Manilow’s tour is taking place this August with special guest David Koz.

Having sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, Barry Manilow is one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists. Some of his hit recordings include “Could It Be Magic,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana.”

The show will be located at the UBS Arena  at Belmont Park, a place located in Queens that was made for music and built for hockey. The $1.1 billion multi-purpose, state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Genesis and TWICE.

He’s had an astonishing 50 Top 40 singles including 12 #1s and 27 Top 10 hits. Manilow is ranked as the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all-time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines. Growing up in a lower-class neighborhood in Brooklyn, Barry made a name for himself. His abilities made him a famous American pop singer and songwriter who specialized in elaborately orchestrated romantic ballads. Thus, winning him a wide audience in the 1970s.

MANILOW: HITS 2022 TOUR DATES:

Thu Aug 04 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Fri Aug 05 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Sat Aug 06 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Fri Aug 12 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center

Sat Aug 13 – Providence, RI – Dunkin’ Donuts Center

Sun Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, May 13^th at 11AM on Ticketmaster. For more information and to buy tickets, click the link here.

May 13, 2022
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce 7-Show Residency at Beacon Theatre This Fall

On the heels of an upcoming and ambitious new 4-album studio and film project, I Am The Moon, Tedeschi Trucks Band has just unveiled dates for their highly-anticipated annual return to the Beacon Theatre this fall.

The 12-piece rock and soul collective led by singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks will play seven nights in New York City – September 29 & 30 and October 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8 – as part of their multi-year, dual city residency with MSG Entertainment, which also includes annual shows at The Chicago Theatre.

The 2022 Beacon Theatre shows mark the group’s 11^th multi-night Beacon run, and will include their 50th lifetime show at the famed New York theatre on October 3.  Tedeschi Trucks Band’s annual tenure in the Big Apple is a destination event, featuring surprise sit-ins, special guests, and set lists that go deep in the band’s catalog, becoming a can’t-miss concert experience.

The Beacon is always a place for us to stretch out and explore musical territory. We have an incredible amount of new material coming out this year with I Am The Moon and the Beacon shows will be some of the first where we’ll be able to draw from all of it and have the space to really dig in.
Derek Trucks

The 2022 residency will feature support from Amy Helm on Thursday, September 29 and Ruthie Foster on Thursday, October 6.  Friday and Saturday nights will feature two sets of Tedeschi Trucks Band. This year will also be one of the few opportunities in the U.S. to catch the band live after all four albums of I Am The Moon, are released.

I Am The Moon is a creative milestone for us – and we’ve got our 50th show at The Beacon, another milestone. We’re looking forward to celebrating both and all the hard work that went into getting here – it’s not something that just happens.
Susan Tedeschi

I Am The Moon is the most ambitious studio project of Tedeschi Trucks Band’s storied career – comprised of four albums and four companion films to be released throughout the summer. Inspired by a mythic Persian tale of star-crossed lovers, and emotionally driven by the isolation and disconnection of the pandemic era, the thematic I Am The Moon totals more than two hours of music unfolding across a robust tapestry of genre-defying explorations that propel the treasured American ensemble into new and thrilling creative territory. Watch the project trailer below.

The four albums that comprise I Am The Moon — I. Crescent, II. Ascension, III. The Fall, and IV. Farewell— will be released in successive months beginning with I. Crescent.  The corresponding films which combine studio and performance footage with atmospheric photography and imagery will debut three days prior to each audio release offering fans an early opportunity to digest each album in its entirety via the band’s YouTube channel.

The first film debuts Tuesday, May 31 followed by the first album release available digitally and on CD, Friday, June 3.

Tedeschi Trucks Band is Susan Tedeschi (guitar, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitar), Gabe Dixon (keyboards, vocals), Brandon Boone (bass), Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (drums, percussion) Isaac Eady (drums, percussion) Mike Mattison (vocals, guitar), Mark Rivers (harmony vocals), Alecia Chakour (harmony vocals), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Ephraim Owens (trumpet) and Elizabeth Lea (trombone).

Tickets for all seven Beacon Theatre shows will be available for purchase by the general public beginning at 11:00AM (ET) on Friday, May 13 via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre box offices on Saturday, May 14. Prices range from $29.50 to $135.00.

May 11, 2022
Stella Blue’s Band To Play Free Show In Central Park

New York’s own Stella Blue’s Band, one of the premiere Grateful Dead tribute acts, will play a free show in Central Park on May 17. Starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Naumburg Bandshell on 72nd Street, the show will both raise funds for a good cause and also commemorate a Dead show at this very same location 54 years ago.

Donations can be made to Riverkeeper, which supports programs that protect the Hudson River, its watershed and the drinking water for New York State. Exclusive t-shirts featuring original art work by Jerry Garcia himself can be had for $40 donations. There’s also a poster available, done by Kenny Schneidman, for a $20 donation. Donations can be made through the event’s website as well.

The music pays tribute to the Grateful Dead’s show in Central Park on May 5, 1968. It’s one of the earlier Dead shows ever played in New York, with a rumored attendance near 5,000, but unfortunately no known recordings exist. And the exact set list is spotty as well, but can be reasonably pieced together.

The Dead were joined that day by their friends Jefferson Airplane who announced a free show in Central Park the night before at a show at the Fillmore East. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band also served as the opener, with Airplane following and then the Dead. Although the documentation of the actual set list is incomplete, there was a known “Morning Dew” played as well according to one eyewitness who also provided some detailed audio intel.

The Dead opened 5/5/68 with Bob Weir saying to the NYC crowd, “Welcome to San Francisco.” Then Phil hit the opening chords to Morning Dew on his Guild Starfire Bass, played through a bunch of Fender Showman and or Dual Showman Amplifier heads and Sunn 2000S Speaker Cabinets with 15″ JBL Speakers, reinforced through a PA with JBL and or Altec Lansing Speakers. Garcia played his ’52-early ’53 Gibson Les Paul Gold top, plugged into maybe 6-8 Fender twin Reverb Amplifiers with 12″ JBL Speakers. He had an octopus chord going to all the inputs of the amps.
– Steven Ross, eyewitness

As for the rest of the music, there’s a rumored “The Other One” that was played and sandwiched between “Cryptical Envelopment.” And “Alligator” was also allegedly performed as well, with Pigpen undoubtedly taking center stage.

And renowned Dead Head Gary Lambert, as told in This Is All A Dream We Dreamed, one of the more reputable Grateful Dead chronicles, fills in some other details as well.

“The Dead were terrific. They were the best band of the three that day… They played some of the material that would turn up on Anthem of the Sun: The Other One, New Potato Caboose, though I didn’t know those songs by name. I recognized Morning Dew from the first album. They finished with Turn On Your Lovelight, which I loved.
– Gary Lambert

Using all of this, a presumed a set list for this legendary Central Park gig might look something like what’s listed below. For more information on tomorrow’s show, check out the event website here.

Grateful Dead Central Park – New York, NY 5/5/68 (rumored)

Morning Dew, Cryptical Envelopment > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment, Alligator, New Potato Caboose, Turn On Your Lovelight

May 8, 2022
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 44th Lineup Summer 2022

Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution, BRIC, announced its festival lineup for this summer’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2022, taking place from Wednesday, June 8th through Saturday, August 6th.

This year’s lineup features artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Erykah Badu, Kamasi Washington, Vic Mensa, and more to who will perform at the Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park.

For the past 44 years, this festival presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks has been the summer-long outdoor concert. BRIC celebrates talent spanning global music icons to chart-topping indie bands, including benefit concerts, family days, and movie nights.

“This summer is about being together – the power of gathering in this moment of human history,” said Diane Eber, Executive Producer of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! “Artists can show us the way to heal through creative expression and there’s no better place to experience that than the Bandshell. We are so honored to bring another season of magic to our communities at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!”

It wouldn’t be summer in Prospect Park without the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at the Lena Horne Bandshell. This festival brings a wide range of free music and family programming to Prospect Park, and gives Brooklyn’s diverse community a chance to come together—we’re excited for the season to begin.
James Snow, Prospect Park Alliance Interim President

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2022 will also offer a movie night featuring the iconic 1980 musical film Fame, which follows the lives and hardships of the faculty and staff at the (fictitious) New York City High School for the Performing Arts. This season will also feature an evening dedicated to dance with Ragamala Dance Company, showcasing a performance of Sacred Earth. This iconic group draws their inspiration from South Indian American artists and uses multi-disciplinary dance works to epitomize intercultural and immigrant narratives that evoke a shared sense of humanity.

BRIC celebrate Brooklyn! 2022 Season Lineup

Opening Night: Kamasi Washington | Ravyn Lenae | DJ Reborn
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Maxi Priest | Pan Evolution Steel Orchestra
Saturday, June 11, 2022

Benefit Concert: Phoebe Bridgers
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Benefit Concert: Phoebe Bridgers
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Benefit Concert: Davido
Thursday, June 16, 2022

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! meets NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Road
Saturday, June 18, 2022

Juneteenth UNITYFEST 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022

Fonseca | La Cumbiamba eNeYé
Friday, June 24, 2022

Family Show: Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique En Cirque | Natu Camara
Saturday, June 25, 2022

Vic Mensa | aja monet
Friday, July 8, 2022

Crumb | Slauson Malone 1
Saturday, July 9, 2022

Kronos Quartet & Sam Green: A Thousand Thoughts | Roomful of Teeth
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Chicano Batman | Charlotte Dos Santos
Saturday, July 16, 2022

Ragamala Dance Company: Sacred Earth
Friday, July 22, 2022

John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin | Bridget Everett & The Tender Moments | Special Guests
Saturday, July 23, 2022

The Beths | SASAMI | Charlotte Cornfield
Friday, July 29, 2022

Film Night: Fame | Sing Harlem
Saturday, July 30, 2022

Benefit Concert: Khruangbin
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Benefit Concert: Erykah Badu
Friday, August 5, 2022

Closing Night: Yemi Alade | Amindi
Saturday, August 6, 2022

To RSVP, click the link here. For more information, visit the link here.

May 7, 2022