NYS Music 202​2

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Michael Franti & Spearhead Announce the “Follow Your Heart Tour,” Central Park Show

    Michael Franti & Spearhead are going on tour with a date in NYC at SummerStage on July 3.

    michael franti tour
    Michael Franti & Spearhead, photo by Michael Finn.

    Franti is a globally recognized muscian and activist, and also an award-winning filmmaker. He is best known for his high energy live shows, inspiring music, and his powerful optimism.

    Throughout his career, he has earned three Billboard No. 1 spots for the songs “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You.” His latest single with Spearhead’s “Good Day For A Good Day” marked their 10th Top 25 AAA hit.

    In 2019 he released his self-directed and award winning documentary called Stay Human and he also has a non-profit called Do It For The Love with his wife. The non-profit brings those with life threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges to concerts worldwide.

    Speaking about the tour, Franti said he is excited to be back.

    We’re so excited to head back out on the road this summer! After such a challenging few years, we are more ready than ever to share new music with our Soulrocker fam and join in community together.

    Michael Franti will be going on tour with Spiderhead, with a date in NYC at SummerStage, and tickets can be found here.

    Michael Franti & Spearhead’s Follow Your Heart Tour Dates:
     
    May 14            BeachLife Festival                                                     Redondo Beach, Calif.
    May 14            The Venice West (BeachLife Afterparty)                   Venice, Calif.
    May 19            Brooklyn Bowl+#                                                       Las Vegas, Nev.
    May 20            Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room+#              Stateline, Nev.
    May 21            The Center for the Arts+                                            Grass Valley, Calif.
    May 29            BottleRock                                                                  Napa, Calif.
    June 1              Belly Up Aspen+*                                                      Aspen, Colo.
    June 2              The Fox Theatre+                                                       Boulder, Colo.
    June 3              Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater+*                                 Vail, Colo.
    June 4              Red Rocks Amphitheatre+                                         Morrison, Colo.
    June 19            Levitt Pavilion*                                                         Westport, Conn.
    June 22            Seacrets+*                                                                  Ocean City, Md.
    June 23            Seacrets+*                                                                  Ocean City, Md
    June 24            Greenfield Lake Amphitheater+^                               Wilmington, N.C.
    June 25            Greenfield Lake Amphitheater+^                               Wilmington, N.C.
    June 26            Salvage Station+^                                                       Asheville, N.C.
    June 28            Oceanfront Concert Series (Free Show)^                  Virginia Beach, Va.
    July 1              Snow Pond Center for the Arts+                                Sidney, Maine
    July 2              Indian Ranch+                                                            Webster, Mass.
    July 3              SummerStage in Central Park+                                  New York, N.Y.
    July 8              Rock The Ruins+                                                        Indianapolis, Ind.
    July 10            Wonderstruck in Cleveland                                        Cleveland, Ohio
    July 13            The Danforth Music Hall+                                         Toronto, Ont.
    July 14            Venue TBA+                                                              Grand Rapids, Mich.
    July 15            Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua+*                       Bayfield, Wis.            
    July 19            Venue TBA+^                                                            Salt Lake City, Utah
    July 21            McMenamins Edgefield+^                                         Troutdale, Ore.
    July 22            Venue TBA+^                                                            Woodinville, Wash.
    July 23            Athletic Club of Bend+^                                            Bend, Ore.
    July 27            The Crest Theatre+^                                                   Sacramento, Calif.
    July 28            Venue TBA+^                                                            Saratoga, Calif.
    July 29            House of Blues+*                                                       Anaheim, Calif.
    July 30            Venue TBA+*                                                            Los Angeles, Calif.
    July 31            Venue TBA+*                                                            San Diego, Calif.
    Aug. 2             The Rialto Theatre^                                                    Tucson, Ariz.
    Aug. 4             Pepsi Amphitheater+^                                                Flagstaff, Ariz.
    Aug. 5             Venue TBA+^                                                            Taos, N.M.
    Aug. 7             I Bar Ranch+                                                              Gunnison, Colo.
     
    +VIP Experience Offered
    # Of Good Nature as support
    * Tropidelic as support
    ^ The New Respects as support
     
    European 2023 Tour Dates
    Previously Announced and Moved to 2023
    Jan. 25             Paradiso+                                                                    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Jan. 26             Doornroosie+                                                              Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Jan. 27             Groningen+                                                                 Groningen, Netherlands         
    Jan. 29             Maassilo+                                                                   Rotterdamn, Netherlands
    Jan. 30             Ancienne Belgique+                                                   Brussels, Belgium
    Jan. 31             Luxor+                                                                        Cologne, Germany
    Feb. 1              Gretchen+                                                                   Berlin, Germany
    Feb. 3              Circolo Magnolia+                                                     Milan, Italy
    Feb. 4              Bierhübeli+                                                                 Bern, Switzerland
    Feb. 5              New Morning+                                                           Paris, France
    Feb. 7              St. Luke’s Music & Arts Venue+                               Glasgow, U.K.
    Feb. 8              Academy 2+                                                               Manchester, U.K.
    Feb. 10            02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire+                                     London, U.K.
     
    + VIP Experience Offered 

  • Elvis Costello and The Imposters Announce Tour, with shows at Artpark and Pier 17 Rooftop

    Elvis Costello and The Imposters are hitting the road for a 20-date summer tour to celebrate the release of their new album ‘The Boy Named If.’ The summer tour “The Boy Named If & Other Favourites” kicks off in August coming to Artpark Amphitheater in Buffalo, NY and The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York, NY.

    The first time since 1989 artists Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets come together to join Elvis Costello and The Imposters on tour for select shows. In four short years, Nick Lowe produced Elvis’ debut album, ‘My Aim Is True’, ‘This Year’s Model’, ‘Armed Forces’, ‘Get Happy’, and ‘Trust’ and he didn’t just stop there. Artists like Johnny Cash, Tommy McLain, and Sir Rod Stewart, Engelbert Humperdinck and Solomon Burke recorded songs from Nick Lowe.

    The Imposters – Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher and Elvis Costello are joined together with Charlie Sexton a Texas guitarist once again since the “Hello Again” tour in October 2021. Joining Costello and The Imposters is a vocalist appearance from Nicole Atkins for shows in Huber Heights and the Buffalo. Nicole Atkins has a recently released song “Memphis Ice.”

    “Songs that kick hard and deep. It’s anything but quiet … the Imposters sound gleefully, brutally unified.”

    – The New York Times (Jon Pareles Critic’s Pick)

    The album, ‘The Boy Named If’ was released back in January and debuted in the Sunday Times in London as “The Record Of The Week” and declared the record, “Worthy of Bowie.” Upcoming date announcement for Elvis Costello and his return to Massey Hall, Toronto, then New York City, Wolf Trap, Denver, Anaheim and many other cities.

    Tickets for the upcoming 20-date Summer tour go on sale Friday, February 18th at 10am local time. Go to elviscostello.com

    Elvis Costello and the Imposters 2022 Tour Dates

    August 6 – Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at The Heights^

    August 8 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall*

    August 9 – Buffalo, NY @ Artpark Amphitheater^

    August 11 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17*

    August 12 – Bensalem, PA @ Xcite Center at Parx Casino

    August 13 – Ledyard, CT @ Foxwoods Resort Casino

    August 15 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion*

    August 16 – Northampton, MA @ The Pines Theater*

    August 18 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap*

    August 23 – Denver, CO @ Levitt Pavilion*

    August 25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Sandy Amphitheater*

    August 28 – Thousand Oaks, CA @ Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza*

    August 30 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim*

    September 2 – Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre*

    September 3 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels* 

    ^ = Nicole Atkins opening

    * = Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets opening

  • Keith Richards Headlines Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert

    Love Rocks NYC
    Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos headline Love Rocks NYC on March 10.

    Keith Richards & The X-Pensive Winos to headline the sixth annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert at the Beacon Theater on March 10.

    The lineup for the fundraiser also includes Mavis Staples, Hozier, Warren Haynes, Melissa Etheridge, Allison Russell, Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant, David Shaw (of The Revivalists), Anders Osborne, Celisse, Jimmy Vivino, Maggie Rose, Connor Kennedy (of Steely Dan) and more to be announced.

    John Varvatos, the world-renowned fashion designer, will executive produce the show. It will be hosted by Mario Cantone, Kiefer Sutherland, Gina Gershon, Michelle Buteau, and New York icon, and Bensonhurst native, Steve Schirripa.

    Love Rocks NYC will benefit God’s Love We Deliver, a not-for-profit that delivers meals to people who are too ill to shop and/or cook for themselves. Founded in 1985, during the AIDS epidemic, God’s Love We Deliver, remains active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year alone, it delivered 2.6 million meals to roughly 10,000 New Yorkers.

    Love Rocks NYC

    This years’ event will also mark a key milestone in God’s Love We Deliver history with the delivery of its 30 millionth meal. Since its first concert in 2017 Love Rocks NYC has raised approximately $20 million which have helped fund 2 million meals for New Yorkers in need.

    Tickets for Love Rocks NYC go on sale Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. and are available on the concert’s website.

    Warren Hayes will perform at Love Rocks NYC for the fourth time this year.

    Warren Hayes, longtime guitarist for The Allman Brothers Band, will interrupt his solo tour specifically to appear at Love Rocks NYC. After which he will go on tour with his blues quartet Gov’t Mule. The band recently released their new album Heavy Load Blues.

    Warren Hayes Tour Dates

    March 8 – South Deerfield, MA @ House Theater at Tree House Brewing Company

    March 9 – South Deerfield, MA @ House Theater at Tree House Brewing Company

    March 10 – New York, NY @ Love Rocks NYC at Beacon Theatre

    March 11 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse

    Gov’t Mule Tour Dates

    April 6 – Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre

    April 7 – Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre

    April 8 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre (originally 12/30/21)

    April 9 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre (originally 12/31/21)

    April 11 – McKee Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre

    April 13 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center

    April 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (originally 12/29/21)

    April 15 – Erie, PA @ Warner Theatre

    April 16 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre

    April 17 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live

    April 19 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre

    April 21 – Memphis, TN @ Soundstage at Graceland

    April 22 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall

    April 23 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

    April 25 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Jones Assembly

    April 27 – Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre

    April 28 – Atlanta, GA @ SweetWater 420 Festival

    April 29 – New Orleans, LA @ Mardi Gras World #

    April 30 – Tuscaloosa, AL @ Druid City Music Hall

    June 3-5 – Chattanooga, TN @ Riverbend Festival

  • Meshell Ndegeocello Residency At Symphony Space In NYC

    Symphony Space in NYC will host Meshell Ndegeocello for a residency at from Feb. 24-26, showcasing the array of genres her music catalog touches on, from soul and funk, folk to rock, jazz to hip hop, and beyond. Throughout her residency at the venue, she will be playing music inspired by jazz musician Max Roach’s groundbreaking 1960 album, We Insist.

    Meshell Ndegeocello
    Meshell Ndegeocello, photo by Charlie Gross

    Ndegeocello has been nominated for 11 Grammy Awards, and won one. She has been credited with starting the neo-soul music movement.

    During her musical career, she has had many top hits. Her duet with with John Mellencamp, a cover version of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night,” went to number 3 on the Billboard charts. Her only other Billboard Hot 100 hit was “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night)”, which peaked at No. 73.

    Her music has also been featured in a lot of films, including How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Batman & Robin, Love Jones, Higher Learning, Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom, and more.

    Meshell Ndegeocello
    Meshell Ndegeocello, photo by Charlie Gross.

    The Symphony Space is a venue in NYC that connects art, community, and ideas through performances and education. Symphony Space presents affordable and free programing to the NYC community through tours, radio broadcasts, and virtual events.

    Meshell Ndegeocello will hold her residency Feb. 24-26, and tickets to see the various events can be found here.

  • David Byrne’s American Utopia Announces Final Broadway Extension Through April 3, 2022  

    David Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway has extended its run and conclude performances on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the St. Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

    Just days before its April 3 conclusion at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, David Byrne’s American Utopia will stage American Utopia Farewell!, a special benefit performance on March 30 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.

    Guests will receive premium seating for the show, entry to an exclusive post-performance conversation with Byrne and special guests and a gift bag. VIP-level ticket holders will receive signed copies of his new book, A History of The World (in Dingbats), published by Phaidon, and a vinyl LP of the David Byrne’s American Utopia original cast recording on Nonesuch Records. A significant portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. Tickets can be purchased here.

    David Byrne’s American Utopia
    David Byrne’s American Utopia

    Following its 2019 smash hit at the Hudson Theatre and the 18-month pandemic shutdown, American Utopia returns to Broadway on Friday, September 17, 2021. However, the show was honored with a Special Tony Award in September of 2021. 

    David Byrne’s original production began as an album released in 2018. Later that year, the theatrical concert played more than 150 dates in 27 countries. Additionally, the album includes songs from Talking Heads and Byrne’s solo career. 

    David Byrne’s production

    Often described as a “dazzling, jubilant and rapturous” production, the show features astonishing staging by choreographer Annie-B Parson. Along with Alex Timbers serving as production consultant, is “a joy to behold and a breathtaking celebration of life.”  

    furthermore, If you want to rediscover the joy of live music, community and connection, seeing this show live at Broadway’s St. James Theatre is the place. 

    David Byrne’s production

    Bryne’s production made its world premiere opening the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival and is currently streaming on HBO Max. The film is called “a life-affirming, euphoria-producing, soul-energizing sing-along protest film that’s asking us to rise up against our own complacency” (IndieWire) and “an all-time-great concert film” (Vanity Fair). The A.V. Club said, “David Byrne and Spike Lee found the spectacle in the performers simply performing.” 

    Nonesuch Records released the original 2018 album and the cast album for American Utopia, with music and lyrics by David Byrne. Both albums are available digitally and on vinyl and CD: the cast album here, the original album here. 

    Broadway

    Tickets are on sale at www.americanutopiabroadway.com.  

    Prices start at $44 a seat, along with limited for each performance. Similarly, tickets are sold via digital lottery random drawing powered by Lucky Seat. Enter and find more information here.

    All ticket holders must present proof of being fully vaccinated as well as a photo ID and are required to always wear a mask inside the theater. See further details and requirements regarding vaccinations, testing and safety protocols here. 

    HBO's American Utopia
    David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO

    The performance will run:

    Wednesdays at 8PM 

    Thursdays at 8PM 

    Fridays at 8PM 

    Saturdays at 5PM and 9PM 

    Sundays at 3PM 

    For the most current performance times, please check www.americanutopiabroadway.com/tickets. 

  • Westcott Theater has “Five on it” with The Luniz at It’s a Party Fest 2/18

    Sunday February 18 at the Westcott Theater is round two of “It’s a party fest” to keep the 2022 Winter festivals rolling. The event will be hosted by actor & artist JT Campos. He is featured on the NETFLIX series “Queen of the South” and has been a guest on BREAL’ TV’s show Smokebox. For the first time ever in Upstate New York the Luniz will be performing their hit song ” I got 5 on it”.

    The 1995 song “I got Five on It” by rap duo Luniz was released more than two decades ago and is still an anthem among the cannabis culture. On Christmas 2019 Academy award winner Jordan Peele dropped the trailer for “Us” that resurged the songs popularity through a new horror movie.

    It’s a Party Fest host & actor JT Campos told BREAL on his show that he when he reads a script he likes to vibe out and listen to music in the background. Westcott Theater will have that vibe on 2/18.

    I’m trying to get some stories told. Ya know? I’ts about telling your stories and sharing them, invigorating & motivating people to inspire them to tell their story

    JT Campos

    Other artists filling in the all day indoor music festival will be DJ Dice Brooklyn of Redman, YO$#!, Maddabber710, Jam Master J Son, Yukmouth of the Luniz, Michael Taylor, Richie Banks, Frank Stepanek, Justin James Bridges and friends, Shawn Seals SXM, Matt Romano, Ebb N Flow, Milly G, Ricky Versetti, Bob Holz and a vision forward, Sliksly, Aerolyn Mansion, N2, Mozay Calloway, Moe Betta The Goddess and more. Tickets are available here.

  • Broadway Musicals Aladdin, Waitress, and The Prom coming to Proctors Theatre

    From Broadway to Proctors Theatre, musicals Waitress and Aladdin are set to launch in February and October of 2022, respectively.

    Broadway Aladdin

    Aladdin

    Based on the Academy Award winning film, Aladdin is a well known musical that first appeared on Broadway back in March 20, 2014. This North American tour will begin this upcoming October in Schenectady at Proctors Theatre, marking the first time Aladdin will be shown outside of New York City in almost two years.

    Aladdin‘s crew will consist of 75 professionals with an additional 40 locals in each city visited during the tour. These cities include Austin, Kansas City, and San Antonio.

    Certainly we are thrilled to have Disney return to create a new national tour, but I have to say, Aladdin has been asked for by the people of the Capital Region of New York ever since it first opened on Broadway eight years ago! We are ecstatic to have it here. 

    Proctors Collaborative CEO Philip Morris

    The full itinerary will drop at a later date, along with casting and ticket information. However, it has been confirmed for the tour to play in 36 cities. To be updated about future information regarding the tour visit  Aladdin The Musical.

    Waitress

    Waitress is a musical that was developed by an all female creative team. It will play at Proctors Theatre from February 25-27. In addition to using original music, others lyrics were made by Sara Bareilles who is a six time Grammy nominee, author Jessie Nelson, choreography by Lorin Latarro and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus. 

    Waitress the musical, which is inspired by an Adrienne Shelly film, is about a waitress and an expert pie maker. The main character, Jenna wishes for a better life out of her small hometown and distraught marriage. Fortunately for her, a baking contest nearby and the town’s new doctor may be able to grant her wish for happiness and a fresh start.

    It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!

     Chicago Tribune 

    Ticket information is available through the Box Office at Proctors in person or through their website Proctors. 

    The Prom, is a musical where everyone can feel celebrated and now the producers and co-presidents of the Prom Committee are bringing the show to Proctors Theatre, from Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 6. This show features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin and Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin. 

    Not only has The Prom, won the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, but Ryan Murphy (Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody Award Winner), transformed The Prom into a film for the popular streaming platform, Netflix. This movie event stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and a variety of other notable actors. 

    Smart and big-hearted. Genuine joy rolls off the stage in this musical full of witty delights, irrepressibly energetic tunes, winking lyrics and a cheeky book. I seldom stopped laughing. It’s a damn good time! Did I shed several tears in The Prom’s final scene? Maybe I did.”

    New York Magazine

    The musical has a different cast compared to the film by Ryan Murphy. In fact these stars are: Kaden Kearney (they/them) as “Emma, High School Student, Banned from the Prom,” Kalyn West as “Alyssa Greene, Head of Student Council with a Secret,” Courtney Balan as “Tony Award Winner Dee Dee Allen,” Patrick Wetzel as “Drama Desk Award Winner Barry Glickman,” Emily Borromeo as “Angie Dickinson, Broadway Chorine,” Bud Weber as “Trent Oliver, Esteemed Julliard Graduate/Cater Waiter,” Sinclair Mitchell as “Mr. Hawkins, High School Principal,” Ashanti J’Aria as “Mrs. Greene, President of the PTA” and Shavey Brown as “Sheldon Saperstein, Broadway’s Press Agent with a Plan.” 

    To learn more information about the musical or to buy tickets visit Proctors.org or the Box Office at Proctors Theatre. 

  • Jimmy Buffett to Perform at Jones Beach and Bethel Woods this Summer

    Attention Parrotheads! Jimmy Buffett is coming to New York this summer, with a show on Tuesday, August 4 at Bethel Woods. He’ll also make a stop at the all too familiar Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater this summer, on Tuesday August 9th, 2022.

    jimmy buffett

    Heading into his 50th anniversary of his singer-songwriter career and turning 75 this year, Jimmy Buffett has much to celebrate in 2022. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band continue to hit the road performing with the ‘Life on the Flip Side’ Tour which this year has created deeper meanings.

    We’re thrilled to welcome back Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. Jimmy is one of the most requested acts from the Bethel Woods audience and we are as excited as ever to have him perform at the historic site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival. You don’t want to miss this one!

    Eric Frances, Chief Executive Officer of Bethel Woods

    Latest release from Jimmy Buffett’s 2020 debuted #2 on the Billboard with album ‘Life on the Flip Side’ and another album ‘Songs You Don’t Know By Heart’ which showcased lesser played songs with an acoustic sound.

    We can’t wait to have the Parrot Heads flock to Jones Beach for what will be the party of the year – do not miss out!

    General Manager Adam Citron

    With over 40 tours under his belt from his first tour back in 1976, ‘Pink Crustacean’ Buffett has landed the phrase with his concerts “The Big 8” for his hit songs Margaritaville, Come Monday, Fins, Volcano and many more.

    Jimmy Buffett detoured off the music path to become an author and write three number-one best sellers: the short-stories collection, Tales From Margaritaville, the novel, Where is Joe Merchant?, and biography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty.

    Tickets for Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band go on sale Friday, February 18th at 9am EST.

  • The New Colossus Festival in NYC Announces the Final Schedule of Artists

    The New Colossus Festival in NYC has announced the final schedule of artists, happening from March 8-12 at various independent music venues across the city.

    the new colossus festival

    The New Colossus Festival started in 2018 and has since established itself as the first stop in the US for many emerging international artists. The festival organizers started in New York City because of the city’s long-standing tradition of welcoming artists.

    Named after Emma Lazurus’s 1883 sonnet featured on The Statue of Liberty, The New Colossus Festival is a multi-day, multi-venue showcase and conference that takes place on New York City’s Lower East Side. Featured venues include Mercury Lounge, Berlin, Arlene’s Grocery, Bowery Ballroom, Bowery Electric, and more. The festival is also excited to announce a partnership with global music distributor Ditto Music who will bring the Ditto X: NYC23 music conference to the festival at Pianos on March 9 (12-7 p.m.). The event will offer insights and advice for independent artists and labels, covering topics including how to grow your fanbase, land bigger and better shows, build a sustainable career in music, and more. The full line-up of Ditto X speakers and panels will be announced soon here.

    New emerging artists this year on the lineup include 36? (CA), Boy With Apple (SE), Claudia Bouvette (CA), Data Animal (DE), Fears (UK), and more.

    To purchase festival badges for The New Colossus Festival, go here.

    Full Festival Lineup

    ARLENE’S GROCERY

    95 STANTON ST

    WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

    7:00 layzi (US)

    7:45 Monsoon (US)

    8:30 Laveda (US)

    9:15 Lahnah (US)

    10:00 Buff Ginger (US)

    10:45 Slut Magic (US)

    11:30 Colatura (US)

    THURSDAY MARCH 9

    UPSTAIRS NEIGHBOURS: 

    PRESENTED BY CIMA, M FOR MONTREAL &

    THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF CANADA IN NY

    5-7 PM HAPPY HOUR MIXER 

    6:30 Naya Ali (CA)

    7:15 knitting (CA)

    8:00 Marci (CA)

    8:45 ALIAS (CA)

    9:30 Absolutely Free (CA)

    10:15 Snotty Nose Rez Kids (CA)

    FRIDAY MARCH 10

    BANDS DO BK PRESENTS:

    6:30 J. Pastel (US)

    7:15 Astronomies (NO)

    8:00 BIG SEA (IT) 

    8:45 Yo Diablo (ES)

    9:30 NEVVA (US)

    10:15 My Son The Doctor (US)

    SATURDAY MARCH 11

    SHOEGAZE PARTY:

    12:00 Percocet (US)

    12:45 802 (DK)

    1:30 Gossamer Blue (CA)

    2:15 Astronomies (NO)

    3:00 Lauren Lakis (US)

    3:45 to the wedding (US)

    4:30 Spirits of Leo (US)

    5:15 stranger waves (US)

    6:00 Day & Dream (US)

    7:00 Lukka (US)

    7:45 Pale Dīan (US)

    8:30 Punchlove (US)

    9:15 Blushing (US)

    10:00 Boy With Apple (SE)

    SUNDAY MARCH 12

    CLOSING PARTY:

    12:00 Marci (CA)

    12:45 Data Animal (DE)

    1:30 Diary (US)

    2:15 SPECIAL GUESTS 

    3:00 Sobs (SG)

    3:45 Hoorsees (FR)

    4:30 Silverbacks (IE)

    5:15 The Vices (NL)

    __________________________

    BERLIN

    25 AVE A

    WEDNESDAY MARCH 8

    7:00 SPECIAL GUESTS

    7:45 Bummer Camp (US)

    8:30 S.C.A.B. (US)

    9:15 High. (US)

    10:00 The Down & Outs (US)

    10:45 Two-Man Giant Squid (US)

    11:30 Teenage Halloween (US)

    THURSDAY MARCH 9

    DEDSTRANGE PARTY:

    7:00 Kamikaze Nurse (CA)

    7:45 Data Animal (DE)

    8:30 The Pleasure Majenta (DE)

    9:15 Plattenbau (DE)

    10:00 J3AL0US (DE)

    10:45 THUS LOVE (US)

    11:30 Pons (US)

    12:15 LUNACY (US)

    FRIDAY MARCH 10

    12:45 Noah and the Loners (UK) 

    1:30 MANE (AU)

    2:15 Gäy (DK)

    3:00 Adwaith (WALES)

    3:45 Silverbacks (IE)

    4:30 Emmrose (US)

    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    HAPPY HOUR MIXER PRESENTED BY GROOVER

    7:00 Web Hex (US)

    7:45 Her Dark Heaven (US)

    8:30 Sorry Mom (US)

    9:15 The Chairs (TW)

    10:00 HNRY FLWR (US)

    SATURDAY MARCH 11

    12:45 Shallow Waves (CA)

    1:30 Philip John Taylor (UK)

    2:15 Lauren Lakis (US)

    3:00 Big Mountain County (IT)

    3:45 Giungla (IT)

    4:30 Demob Happy (UK)

    7:00 InCircles (US)

    7:45 Robber Robber (US)

    8:30 Kamikaze Nurse (CA)

    9:15 English Teacher (UK)

    10:00 Ringing (US)

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  • Albany Symphony Pianists Return in February for 3 Performances

    This month, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Albany Symphony pianists return for a verity of concerts. Wei Lou, piano soloist, will perform a Valentine’s concert on February 12th. Later in the month, Gershwin virtuoso and Kevin Cole will play Rhapsody in Blue in Troy. The Valentine’s Weekend program also includes Tchaikovsky’s expert Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique,” and New York City-based British composer Hannah Kendall’s The Spark Catchers. 

    Albany Symphony Orchestra
    Albany Symphony Orchestra

    Music Director David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony welcome back two favorite virtuoso pianists for weekends of thrilling music sure to make for a perfect Valentine’s romance. 

    Conductor David Alan Miller
    Albany Symphony Orchestra’s conductor, David Alan Miller

    Valentine Romance: Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique, Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30pm, Palace Theatre. 

    At the Palace Theatre and streaming live online, Wei Luo performs Serge Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Luo made her acclaimed premiere with the Symphony in 2017. 

    “I am beyond excited to be back with Albany Symphony to perform this masterpiece,” said Luo. “The Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto is one of the most powerful yet beautiful concertos of all time with touching melodies, percussive sounds, and electrifying rhythms. It will be a blast!” 

    Pianists Wei Lou
    Albany Symphony Pianist, Wei Lou

    “I’m thrilled to welcome Wei Luo back to play one of my all-time favorite piano concertos, Prokofiev’s glorious Third, along with the most romantic, passionate, life-affirming Russian symphony in the repertoire, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth, the ‘Pathétique,’ Miller said. “We’re also delighted to feature a brilliant recent work by composer Hannah Kendall. All the music on this program crackles with warmth and love; it is the perfect antidote for a cold winter’s night, and a musical Valentine you won’t want to miss.” 

    Albany Symphony Pianists, Wei Lou
    Albany Symphony Pianist, Wei Lou

    Gershwin in the Roaring 20s, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3pm at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

    Kevin Cole, the foremost interpreter of the music of George Gershwin, makes his long-awaited return for a special program including a rare presentation of an iconic favorite. 

    Albany Symphony Pianists, Kevin Cole
    Albany Symphony Pianist, Kevin Cole

    “We’re delighted to welcome Kevin Cole back for a gorgeous evening of Gershwin classics from the 1920s, including ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ performed in its seldom heard original jazz band version, and some of Kevin’s own dazzling Gershwin improvisations,” Miller said. “Don’t miss this concert; it will be unforgettable!”   

    Kevin Cole
    Albany Symphony Pianist, Kevin Cole

    The original event was one scheduled as a one-night-only performance, but a Sunday afternoon matinee was recently added to Gershwin Weekend and a virtual livestream has also been added for the Saturday night performance by popular demand. According to Cole, the appreciation is mutual: 

    “Every time I perform with Conductor David Alan Miller and Albany Symphony it’s an electrifying event! We have always been in syncopated synchronization with Gershwin. After more than 20 years of David and I performing together we’ve found a beautiful balance of lush romanticism layered with roller coaster thrills!” 

    David Alan Miller
    Albany Symphony Orchestra’s conductor, David Alan Miller

    Albany Symphony Orchestra presents a classical series throughout the region. Throughout leading Albany Symphony to its success, David Alan Miller has established a reputation as one of the leading American conductors of his generation. Often recognized as one of the American’s most innovative and creative orchestras, the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Albany Symphony is renowned for accomplished performances featuring classic orchestral favorites, lesser-heard masterworks, and an array of contemporary music from emerging voices of today. 

    Albany Symphony Orchestra
    Albany Symphony Orchestra

    Founded in 1930 in New York’s Capital Region, the Albany Symphony serves a diverse regional in the creation, performance, and recording of new orchestral music. The Albany Symphony is constantly reshaping the nation’s musical legacy. The Albany Symphony celebrates our living musical heritage through its adventurous programming, commissioning, and recording of new work, and broad community engagement beyond the concert hall.  

    Albany Symphony Orchestra
    Albany Symphony Orchestra

    Tickets range from $20 to $62; livestream tickets are on sale now for $37 at (518) 694-3300 and albanysymphony.com. Saturday night Gershwin availability is limited.