Lawrence is coming to Albany to play Empire Live this Thursday, March 10th along with MLLN! If you have not yet heard Lawrence’s music, then just have a listen to their acoustic version of ‘Don’t Lose Sight’ that recently hit 1 million views on YouTube.
For Lawrence fans, the band is doing something really special on this tour with their ListenLive VIP Headphone Experience. A few audience members per show will be able to livestream the concert audio and listen through headphones. And you may be thinking “why on earth would I want to listen headphones at a live concert?” The answer is truly innovative, and will be an incredibly unique experience for Lawrence fans. The VIP headphone listeners will have full control over their audio mix by being able to increase or decrease the levels of specific inputs. So if you want hear more guitar, vocals, or whatever you wish, then you can! To enjoy this brand new experience you can purchase VIP tickets on Lawrence’s website.
If you weren’t sold on needing a ticket after hearing Don’t Lose Sight, then Lawrence’s funky cover of “Get Busy” ought to have done the trick. Their Hotel TV Tour 2 just finished shows in Colorado, Vermont, and New Hampshire, and Lawrence are playing their sole New York show on Thursday before heading all over the country. To see Lawrence’s upcoming tour dates, head on over to their website. For their March 10th, 8pm show at Empire Live with MLLN, purchase your tickets here.
Two-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, Marcus Miller, will be featured at Blue Note New York April 12-17 and April 19-24.
Blue Note New York Announces Two Week Marcus Miller Residency
Marcus Miller is a world-renowned jazz bassist who has influenced the jazz scene for the past 40 years. Likewise, Miller has received numerous Grammy and international achievement awards. Including winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 2001, the 2013 Edison Award For Lifetime Achievement In jazz. Along with the 2010 Victoire du Jazz cultural award and the 2019 recipient of Monaco’s Cultural Merit of Distinction. This was awarded by the Prince and Princess of Monaco.
In the cultural heart of New York, Greenwich Village, Blue Note has been a cultural institution and one of the premiere jazz clubs in the world since 1981. In addition, their goal is to preserve the history of jazz by regularly displaying up-and-coming jazz, soul, hip-hop, R&B and funk artists. This legendary jazz club continues to carry the torch for jazz into the 21st century.
“I’ve noticed over the past several years that the Blue Note New York has really stepped out by presenting all types of amazing musical artists in interesting settings. I’m very excited to be part of this,”
Marcus Miller shares.
Marcus’ Blue Note residency features a variety of musically themed nights. for example, this includes a Miles Davis tribute, a Ladies of Jazz & Soul Night and an all-star Bass Jam. Marcus’ sets will encompass all aspects of his 4-decade career, highlighting music that draws on his legendary bass playing. Alongside his prolific composition work for artists such as Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn and Aretha Franklin. Likewise, featuring Russell Gunn on Trumpet, Julian Pollack on Keyboards, Donald Hayes on Alto Sax, and Marcus Gilmore and Louis Cato on drums.
“During my 2-week residency, I will explore my entire musical career from funk and R&B to fusion and straight-ahead Jazz. I look forward to bringing together interesting combinations of musicians to perform music from my collaborations with Miles Davis to Luther Vandross, David Sanborn and my own solo career. Each night will be a musical journey–musicians from my past and also from my future; things I’ve done in the past and things I’m about to do! Some guests will be musicians you know and some you don’t yet know but WILL. No matter what night you come it’s going to be an incredible time!”
Tickers for purchase are available at here. For more information on Marcus’ residency, please visit here
Metalcore and screamo titans Underoath are currently on tour supporting their ninth LP Voyeurist. Since hitting the road in early February, the Voyeruist North American Tour has been making stops along the west coast but on March 17th the band will make their way to Bushwick’s Brooklyn Steel. The gig will mark Underoath’s first New York show since playing The Saratoga PAC back in August of 2019. Support on these shows comes from the newly formed Canadian metalcore band Spiritbox, and recently Stray from the Path and Bad Omens have been added to the bill. Find the full tour details HERE.
Underoath took a new approach to the album process on Voyeurist, their second album from Fearless Records. The band self-recorded the entire record with collaborator and engineer JJ Revel. Referring to the album as “high-def violence” Underoath utilize modern technology and recording techniques while still harnessing the energy from the band’s raw, chaotic metalcore style. Every track on Voyeurist pays homage to the band’s distinct sound while coming through the speakers as sharp as ever. Check out the official video for lead single “Damn Excuses” below.
“Damn Excuses” by Underoath. Via YouTube
The bill is rounded out by fellow screamo veterans Stray from the Path and relative new comers Bad Omens and Spiritbox. Bad Omens have just released their third LP (all on Sumerian Records) The Death of Peace of Mind last Friday, February 25th and Spiritbox is also supporting their last album Eternal Blue, released last September on Rise Records. Spiritbox is led by the incredible vocalist Courtney LaPlante of Iwrestledabearonce fame. The Voyeurist tour has put together a terrific lineup showcasing the legacy and future of metalcore in one night.
Underoath – Photo by Dan Newman
Tickets are still available for the Brooklyn Steel gig, but they are running low. The show is certain to sell out in advance so secure a ticket now to catch this incredible lineup and stay tuned for our photo gallery from the concert.
The Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac Tribute and Ladysmith Black Mambazo take the stage in Saratoga Springs at the Universal Preservation Hall the first week of March. On Friday, March 4th at 7pm, the The Seven Wonders will perform and Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Saturday, March 5th at 7pm.
The seven premier musicians from Western New York make up the Fleetwood Mac Tribute band, the Seven Wonders who play homage to Fleetwood Mac’s music. The Seven Wonders shows are packed full with liveliness that creates energetic energy and passion into the renditions of the timeless tunes performed by the band.
The Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac Tribute draws fans from all over the region as they continue to have numerous sold out shows with packed venues from now and back to when the band was established in 2017.
For over 60 years, the uplifting harmonies, the signature dance moves, and the onstage teasing remarks from Ladysmith Black Mambazo has touched the hearts of their audiences tremendously with their message of peace, love, and harmony.
The group caught the public eye after the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela named the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.”
The young farm boy, Joseph from Ladysmith Black Mambazo assembled the group in the early 1960s where he constructed the groups name from familiar things he surrounded himself with. Joseph’s hometown where he grew up was Ladysmith, Black is a reference to the farms strongest animal that was an Oxen and Mambazo being the Zulu word for chopping axe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCfoyYKUM20
The Seven Wonders – Fleetwood Mac Tribute, UPH at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4; $20-45 and Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be at UPH at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5; $35-65.
For tickets and information, call the Box Office at Proctors 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday-Friday at 518-346-6204 or visit https://universalpreservationhall.org
Long Island artist Logan Whaley is releasing his new old-school style single “Funky Tonight” on March 4, and a planned full-length album. NYS Music today premieres the single below.
Best known for performing all over NYC and his work with Vana Liya, Logan Whaley continues to make a name for himself as a solo performer and mesmerizing stage presence and deeply-felt lyrics.
His music refuses to be categorized, as it is a fusion of multiple genres at once, utilizing pop, rock, classical, and R&B.
Logan Whaley’s new single cover “Funky Tonight.”
Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” comes a little after a year since his debut album On The Cusp. With a live line-up secured, he was ready to go into the studio. After working on an old project, he decided he was ready for something fresh. Magic was born in the studio with this one, and after performing it live, it became an instant favorite.
NYS Music contributor Nick Codina shared the following thoughts on “Funky Tonight”:
When the music is too loud to exchange words, musicians and their fans exchange facial expressions. A simple smirk or stank face speaks volumes by silently saying, “I dig this, I’m here for it and want more of it.”
While listening to the new single by Logan Whaley I found my self in that stank face expression. From the first note to the last horn, the perfect combination of funky peaks and breakdowns flow seamlessly into eachother and make for a perfect formula of eccentric surprises and delights. From the synthesizer chords to the perfectly placed horn section this new single has the makings of a funk classic. If you’re looking for a groove to make you move and get you into that dancing mood, “Funky Tonight” will not disappoint.
Accompanying the album release, an Indiegogo is launching which will serve as a pre-order for his brand new album, also titled Funky Tonight. The money from the preorder will go towards merch and touring.
Also accompanying the release of the single and new album announcement, the band will be playing three shows in NY.
Logan Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” will be released March 4 on all streaming platforms. Listen below now exclusively on NYS Music.
The Chautauqua Institution in Jamestown has announced its 2022 Amphitheater shows, with a huge lineup of artists and comedians.
Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater.
Prominently, singer Sheryl Crow will be playing on July 12, bringing hits like “All I Wanna Do” and “Soak Up the Sun” to the Amphitheater. Her openers will be five-time Grammy-winning bluesman Keb’ Mo’ and blues band Southern Avenue.
Sheryl Crow.
On July 11, Cuban pianist and composer Aldo-López-Gavilán will be performing. Excelling as a recitalist and performer, he will also be joined by his brother Ilmar Gavilán, who is a child prodigy and began his career at age 14.
The Gavilán Brothers.
July 15 brings ABBA The Concert, said to be the most authentic tribute to ABBA. They will play all the songs that made ABBA great, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” and “Waterloo.”
On July 16, Chautauqua School of Music faculty members Aaron Berofsky, Kathryn Votapek, and Felix Wang with pianist Phillip Bush will be performing.
Aaron Berofsky, Kathryn Votapek, Felix Wang, and Phillip Bush.
On July 23, pianist Brian Zeger and the members of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and School of Music will be performing. Zeger appears regularly as guest faculty at the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory and is widely recognized as one of today’s leading collaborative pianists.
Brian Zeger and other members of the Orchestra.
On August 5, Brett Eldredge will be performing. He is a country music star, with seven number one radio hits, nine gold and platinum-certified singles, two gold-certified albums, and multiple CMA, ACM, and CMT Music nominations and wins.
On August 8, there will be a dynamic ensemble filled with America’s top brass players, called Seraph Brass, performing. They are winners of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music.
Seraph Brass.
On August 17, jazz pianist and organist Matthew Whitaker will be at the Amphitheater. Profiled on shows such as 60 Minutes and The Today Show, Whitaker has played at places like Carnegie Hall and with artists like Jason Moran and Jon Batiste.
Matthew Whitaker.
There are loads of other events happening at the Chautauqua Amphitheater including comedian Jay Leno, The Voice winners Girl Named Tom, The Avett Brothers, and Stars of the Peking Acrobats.
This summer’s shows at the Chautauqua Amphitheater in Jamestown will be packed with loads of talent, from musicians to comedians to even acrobats. Tickets can be found here.
Women’s History Month this March at the Flushing Town Hall will showcase four unique artists with their performances that celebrate the music history of iconic women. The four shows will be on Friday March 4th, Thursday March 10th, Saturday March 19th, and Thursday March 31st at Flushing Town Hall.
Flushing Town Hall, educates the global communities of New York City and Queens which is celebrated as the home of Jazz due to their quality Jazz performances. Rosena Hill Jackson, Barbara Rosene, Akua Allrich, and Deborah Resto are the four women that will perform this March to celebrate the iconic women in music history.
The series showcases commemorating Jazz, Pop, and Latin music icons Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Celia Cruz, and others.
“The month will be jam-packed with extraordinary women, past and present! There will be some truly powerhouse vocals on our stage, interpreting some of the most beloved songs of the last few decades,”
Ellen Kodadek, Flushing Town Hall’s Executive & Artistic Director.
Rosena Hill Jackson, Broadway veteran and vocalist kicks off Women’s History Month at Flushing Town Hall on Friday, March 4th at 7pm. Rosena Hill Jackson has performed with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, with The New York Philharmonic for PBS, and with the Long Island Philharmonic which helped to create a large amount of vocal soloist performances throughout her career.
Vocalist Barbara Rosene takes the stage for the second performance for Women’s History Month with her tribute to The Peggy Lee Songbook who helped to redefine what it meant to be a female singer. The passionate vocalist has hit the stages internationally at Montreal Jazz Festival and Lake Como, Italy and many others. Barbara Rosene hits the stage on Thursday, March 10th at 7PM, where she’ll interpret the great music of the 1920s and 30s.
“We are overjoyed to be welcoming artists like Akua Allrich, whose original performance date in March 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic lockdown. This month’s celebration of women artists will inspire and delight our audiences!”
The distinct style of blues, soul, jazz, and panAfrican are seen throughout Akua Allrich music. Quickly making a name for herseslf, Akua Allrich tributes Nina Simone & Miriam Makeba on Saturday, March 19th at 8PM as the third artist to perform for Women’s History Month.
Closing out the month on Thursday, March 31st at 7PM is New York-born, Hispanic artist and musician, Deborah Reso. Deborah Reso has recorded as a background vocalist for artists like Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, Paul Simon, Ricky Martin, and more.
In adherence with New York City’s Covid policy for performance venues, Flushing Town Hall will require all visitors, performers, and staff to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 with matching identification. Additionally, masks will be required at all times. For more details on Flushing Town Hall’s Covid-safety measures and vaccine requirements, please visit: www.flushingtownhall.org/covid-safety
Central New York Comedy has found a home at Funk n Waffles in Syracuse. For the past few months, NYC comedian Brian Enck has put together well-received and hilarious shows in Downtown Syracuse, in a music venue of all places.
Brian is a nationally touring comedian who’s been in dozens of comedy fests, hosted award shows, podcasts and anything else you can think of. But his new home is here in Syracuse and his new favorite show is the monthly at Funk & Waffles.
Honestly I didn’t think I’d be able to get them. To be real, Funk & Waffles was my target college and my grades were not good enough. They’re known for being this very cool music venue with amazing bands coming through and I walk up with my dumb face and go ‘Hey how about I bring you some comedians?’ We talked for a few weeks, tweaked out the details till we made it work. We’ve had two of the past three shows sold out, and the comics love the space, so it must’ve been the right call.
Brian Enck
Enck, originally from Webster, outside of Rochester, moved to NYC once he started getting paid gigs freshman year of college in 2010. For over a decade Brian made stand up not just his passion but his career drawing on his influences like Dave Chappelle, Monty Python, Lenny Bruce, Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford and others. “I moved from Upstate because there wasn’t a scene around here, it was just angry recently divorced 50 year olds yelling about their ex wives and giving me a hard time because I was working out jokes.” Now the whole state has a great network of talented comics in well run rooms. From the clubs, to bar shows, to little pop up rooms, or monthlies in a place that had a heavy metal band the night before it’s like a renaissance for the New York comedy.” Brian also spent his last few years as a comedy producer for a TV Network. “I loved being able to work on scripts, talk out characters with actors, and making a budget work with the accountants, actually no that part sucked but the rest was fun.”
Brian’s shows have had the same outline grab the funniest people and turn on the microphone.
Because of COVID, he would take some time to work remotely and spend time with his family. That summer Brian met his now wife and made the move from Brooklyn to Syracuse and hasn’t looked back.
With a goal of drawing NYC comedians north, and Rochester, Buffalo and Albany each having ripe comedy centers, Syracuse fits right in the middle of that I-90 corridor and would benefit CNY comedy fans in need. Turning Syracuse into a city that is great for comedy is Enck’s plan, just as Madison, WI is great for comedy just because it decided to be; there is no reason Syracuse can’t be the same, given how close it is to NYC.
Though Brian thought choosing a music venue was going to be a long shot, it has worked out perfectly for a comedy series. Every comedian wants to be a musician and vice versa, to quote Seinfeld “Musicians and Comedians are like Chimps and Orangutans, we know we have something in common we just can’t place it.”
Working with the clubs, comedians, and other venues the next plan is for a Central New York comedy festival. With each city hosting comics from all over in the great rooms that already exist here and now.
The Magic Mountain Ski Area and Whirlygig Music proudly announce the third annual Dead of Summer Music Festival 3. The festival will take place on July 9th, 2022, at the beautiful, scenic Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont.
Dead of Summer Music Festival 3
This year’s lineup includes a variety of Vermont based bands, Rick Redington and the Luv, Rolling Thunder Revival A Tribute to Bob Dylan, Deadgrass, A string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world, and Dead Man’s Waltz( music from the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and The Band).
Ticket Information
Tier 1 Early-bird tickets are on sale for $45.00 (Sales end April 20th at midnight or when supplies are gone.) Tier 2 tickets are on sale for $60.00 The gates will open at 11:00 am on Saturday July 9th, 2022
Lineup
Max Creek
Max Creek is a multigenerational band formed of guitarist Scott Murawski, keyboardist Mark Mercier and bassist John Rider.
Dead Man’s Waltz
Dead Man’s Waltz (formerly Steal Your Peach) is a six piece group that explores and celebrates the music of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band and The Band.
Deadgrass
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, celebrating and interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & In The Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band and The Grateful Dead.
Rolling Thunder Revival: A Tribute to Bob Dylan
At Dead of Summer 3, Rolling Thunder Revival features: Scott Murawski (Max Creek, Mike Gordon Band, Billy Kreutzmann Trio), Bill Carbone, Kate Hubbard, Jeff Martinson, Jeff Bowen and rotating special guests.
Rick Redington and The Luv
Rick Redington and The Luv features: Rick Redington lead vocals and guitar, Heather Lynne backup vocals, bass, and Blake Gowan backup vocals, drums
If you love live Music, food and craft beer, you won’t want to miss out on this festival.
For more information and to buy tickets, linked here.
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/
