Toubab Krewe is making four stops in NYS this week, with a fifth stop next month. They will be hitting Buffalo, Albany, and Ithaca, with an appearance in Port Washington in November.
Toubab Krewe is an instrumental powerhouse from Asheville, NC that fuses west-African traditional music with elements of rock, jam, and Appalachian styles. Formed in 2005, the group is made up of Justin Perkins (Kora, Kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Terrence Houston (drumset), Drew Heller (guitar, organ), Justin Kimmel (bass, keys), and Luke Quaranta (Djembe, Congas, Dundun, Sangban, Kinkini).
The group takes inspiration from African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab, and Salif Keita but remains true to themselves. They have also gone on many trips to learn more about African music, traveling to places like Guinea, the Ivory Coast, and Mali.
This short tour stops in numerous places in NYS. On October 4, they will stop at Buffalo Iron Works, a venue they have toured before. They will head to Albany on October 5, playing at Lark Hall. The next day they will go to Ithaca and play at Deep Dive. They’ll be in Brooklyn at Industry City on Saturday, October 8th. For tickets to the tour, go here.
On Sept. 28 Jimmy Eat World came to Albany to say “Something Loud” to the people at Empire Live Albany.
Jimmy Eat World is a rock band from Mesa, AZ that formed in 1993. Their most notable album, Bleed American, had jump-started them to fame with their most well-known song “The Middle.” Jimmy Eat World has been all over the alternative rock realm with songs that could be categorized as pop-punk, emo-pop, and punk-rock to just name a few. Their ability to continue to shift across rock has kept them relevant to fans young and old for the last 20+ years.
The show opened with a last-minute addition rock band, Frankie and his Fingers from Kingston. They formed in 2004 when lead vocalist Frank McGinnis and guitarist Ryan Stoutenburgh found each other in college. Their latest album, Universal Hurt, dropped in March of 2021. They have an upcoming show in Woodstock on October 2nd.
Frankie and his Fingers opened to a growing crowd of mid-20s-late 30-year-olds. They played their hearts out for about 30 minutes with warm applause from the crowd. Frank McGinnis’ energy on stage was very reflective of how excited the band was to be their opening for such a big name. After their set, the band waited by the merch station to greet fans and answer questions.
By the time Jimmy Eat World took the stage, there was no standing room left. They opened strong with lead vocalists Jim Adkins taking hold of the mic and singing “Futures.” Throughout the set, the stage was consistently backlit with blinding lights that shined on beat with many of the intricate guitar strums. The crowd, who many probably have been following since 1995, sang the chorus of “Work” with Adkins and many other songs throughout their time on stage.
Towards the end of an hour and half long set, Adkins prefaced their latest single and tour title “Something Loud” as a song about finding yourself in rock. An idea that has probably fueled Jimmy Eat World to continue to find new sounds in their music.
They thanked their fans for coming and welcoming them back to New York. They closed with their hit, “The Middle.” The Something Loud tour continues in Ocean City, MD on Oct. 1, and a rescheduled show in Burlington, VT on Oct. 3.
Jimmy Eat World Setlist: Intro/Futures, Pain, Bleed American, Big Casino, I Will Steal You Back, Praise, Congratulations, Let It Happen, Work, Blister, Sunday, Hear You Me, Sure and Certain, Rockstar, Something Loud, Denver, Sweetness, The Middle
Indie-rock band, El Modernist, has had their newest debut album “Eras” released on Friday, September 2. The group features a trio of members, Will Fredette, who is in charge of lead vocals and plays the rhythm guitar, Will Hahn who plays the drums and uses the electronic instruments, and Taylor MacMillan who uses the lead guitar and creates backing vocals.
El Modernist band
The Albany-based alternative rock band presents listeners with a ten-track compilation of songs infused with elements belonging to ‘80’s style of rock, such as the groovy synths and jazz-tinged bass, while also containing more contemporary components of alternative rock that is present in other upcoming New York-based bands. The tempo carried throughout the debut follows a steady, consistent rhythm and maintains an upbeat air.
Their upcoming tour performance will be at Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival in Lake George on Saturday, Oct. 1 and starting at 7PM. You can RSVP and get tickets for the event here.
‘Eras’ Debut Album Cover Photo
Watch the official music for their track, “New Waves” below.
Presented by Hallmark, rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra has come to announce dates part of their highly awaited winter tour for 2022, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More. They are reviving a memorable holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”, to bring to 60 cities in the U.S., starting Nov. 16 in Green Bay and Council Bluffs and finalizing with a show performed on Friday, Dec. 30.
Fan favorites will be featured as part of the rock opera show series, such as “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24”, “O’ Come All Ye Faithful”, “Christmas Canon” and more, along with an exciting second set involving more fan-favorites and classic pieces. The multi-generational holiday tradition will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this coming winter season.
Upcoming tour dates are below:
Nov 16 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center – 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Nov 16 – Council Bluffs, IA – Mid-America Center – 7:00 PM
Nov 17 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena – 7:00 PM
Nov 18 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – 7:00 PM
Nov 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center – 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena – 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Nov 20 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre – 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Nov 20 – Colorado Springs, CO – World Arena – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Nov 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena – 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Nov 23 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena – 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Prolific composer Franz Schubert composed his final three sonatas just three weeks before he died at 31 years old in 1828. On October 3, University at Albany’s music department will host Kwok-Wai Lio to perform those three sonatas as a set.
Kuok-Wai Lio graduated from the Curtis School of Music and has gone on to perform across the world as a pianist and chamber musician. Kuok-Wai has been invited as far as Europe to attend Sir András Schiff’s Masterclass and as close as Caramoor for Leon Fleisher’s mentorship program. He’s performed for former President of the People’s Republic of China, Hu Jintao, and at Carnegie Hall. Now, Kuok-Wai will return to New York as University at Albany’s Guest Pianist.
Kuok-Wai Lio
The three sonatas — Sonata in A major, D. 959; Sonata in B major, D. 960 and Sonata in C minor, D. 958 — represent a finality to Franz Schubert’s illustrious yet short career. Schubert wrote over 600 art songs, several symphonies, chamber and incidental music and an opera over his life. In these final three sonatas, Schubert swirled together formal compositional structures with structural inventions from his contemporaries and himself.
The show will be at 7:30 at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center, on the Uptown University at Albany campus — 1400 Washington Avenue. Advance tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty and staff. Day of show tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty and staff. All tickets must be purchased on-line from the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s site.
In its ongoing “American Roots & Branches” concert series The Egg will host Leo Kottke on October 28, Albert Cummings on November 19 and Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane on December 13. The Egg is postponing Tommy Malone’s show, scheduled October 15, to a date unannounced at time of print.
Jorma Kaukonen, coming to The Egg on December 13.
Leo Kottke – Friday October 28, 8pm
Leo Kottke’s dextrosity on six and 12 string guitars has been developed and refined over more than four decades of musicianship. The acoustic gutairist’s lyrics, though scarce, are witty and eccentric, delivered in a deep baritone. In his most recent album, Noon, Kottke and frequent collaborator, Mike Gordon of Phish, layer their unconventional guitars and converging voices. Known for his stage presence and storytelling, Leo Kottke’s show at The Egg promises good humor and great guitar.
Albert Cummings – Saturday November 28, 7:30pm
Returning to The Egg with Scot Sutherland and Warren Grant is New England blues guitarist and singer Albert Cummings. The artist’s newest album “TEN,” explores panging romance and subdued emotionality, paired with consistently impressive guitar stylings.
Jorma Kaukonen – Tuesday December 13, 7:30pm
For over half a century, Jorma Kaukonen has been a prolific force in American roots music, blues and rock. His career started as a back-up singer for Janis Joplin but Kaukonen found fame as a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. The guitarist is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of fame and is a Grammy recipient. Expect an intimate performance of traditional blues and Kaukonen’s originals.
Tickets are currently on sale online at www.theegg.org, by telephone at518-473-1845, or in person at The Egg Box Office Monday – Friday from 11 AM – 3 PM.
The Man in Black, a Johnny Cash tribute show, has announced a 17-date North American fall tour that includes three stops in New York State.
The nearly two-month tour begins Sept. 15 at the Strand Center for Arts in Plattsburgh, with later shows at the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center in Chester on Oct. 6 and the Swyer Theater at the Egg in Albany on the 7.
Shawn Barker as Johnny Cash (photo credit: Ed Gregory)
Led by Shawn Barker’s portrayal of the American country icon, The Man In Black’s first show was performed in 2004 in a Niagara Falls casino. Since then, the show has seen over 1,000 performances in 12 different countries.
“With the recent passing of Cash and the biopic film Walk The Line having recently been released around then, our show delivered a new outlook into Johnny Cash’s music and career that people really seemed to want to see,” said Barker of the show’s success early on.
The Man in Black features Barker in character during the entire show, portraying each stage of Johnny Cash’s life and career. Performance of Cash hits such as “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Hurt” include a full backing band.
Information regarding tickets and more can be found on The Man In Black website.
Snippet video of the show in promotion of a 2019 performance.
Thu. September 15 Strand Theatre for the Arts Plattsburgh, NY
Fri. September 16 The Cabot Beverly, MA
Sat. September 17 The Flying Monkey Plymouth, NH
Thu. October 6 Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center Chester, NY
Fri. October 7 Swyer Theater at the Egg Albany, NY
Sat. October 8 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT
Sun. October 9 Beacon Theatre Hopewell, VA
Wed. October 12 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD
Thu. October 13 Birchmere Alexandria, VA
Fri. October 14 Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre Red Bank, NJ
at the Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sat. October 15 Keswick Theatre Glenside, PA
Sun. October 16 American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA
Wed. October 19 Carnegie of Homestead Munhall, PA
Fri. October 21 Pabst Theatre Milwaukee, WI
Sat. October 22 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Prior Lake, MN
Earlier this summer, Albany-based band Coupons released their 3rd full-length record, Wasted Intimacy, via Counter Intuitive Records.
The indie-rock band consists of Dan LaFave, Collin J Reynolds, Shannon Straney, Dylan Depice, and Dan Maddalone. The 11-track album is upbeat, unique, and a great listen with different styles intertwined throughout the project. Wasted Intimacy also showcases the band’s creativity and talent, with various members contributing to vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation.
The album includes songs for everyone to enjoy, with the first single released, “Waiting,” giving listeners an intense rock track with powerful vocals whereas other singles, such as “Milk,” slow things down. Produced by Scoops Dardaris, Wasted Intimacy highlights Coupons’ range of melodies, rhythms, and beats on this release.
Throughout the duration of Wasted Intimacy, listeners are met with catchy lyrics, and songs seemingly perfect for the stage. In the song “Break a Leg,” written by band member Collin Reynolds, the lyrics “do you wanna celebrate, do you even know my name, are you getting home okay, it’s not too late” are relatable and work perfectly to hook listeners in.
With the snappy guitar on “Mardi Gras,” beautiful vocals from Straney on “Milk,” and the building piano track “Anyone Else,” this album from Coupons shines. Every track holds your attention and leaves you captivated.
In support of the album release, the band recently played a show at Empire Live Underground in Albany. Joining the group included music from the likes of Oso Oso, Another Michael, and Laveda. Be sure to take a listen to Coupons’ full discography, and stay tuned for their next live show.
Fans of Coupons music can keep up with them on Instagram and Twitter. The new record is also available to purchase on vinyl as well as to stream across platforms.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts on Thursday, September 15th, the UAlbany Performing Arts Center presents Flamenco Rhythms. The show will be held on Wednesday, September 28th, at 7:30pm on the UAlbany campus located at 1400 Washington Avenue. The program features virtuoso guitarist Maria Zemantauski, percussionist Brian Melick, and dancer La Nina.
Guitarist and composer Maria Zemantauski is one of the world’s few heralded female flamenco-style guitarists and one of even fewer female flamenco composers. She is a nylon-string guitarist and composer whose style is influenced by a variety of musical genres, most notably, Spanish classical and flamenco.
She has performed Flamenco Rhythms in Spain, Italy and across the continental United States to great acclaim. By embracing the classical and traditional flamenco repertoire for her foundation, she takes her audience on a musical journey inspired by her flair for experimentation and pure love of the instrument. Zemantauski’s relationship with the UAlbany Performing Arts Center goes back to 2012 when she was involved in the first residency by NYC-based Flamenco Vivo at the venue.
Musician, educator, author and designer Brian Melick has been professionally involved in music since the early age of 13. He is a featured recording artist on over 400 commercially released recordings on independent as well as major labels in addition to his seven solo projects. Melick is a highly active drummer performing locally as well as around the United States and Canada.
Lastly, La Nina is a native of Colombia who studied flamenco in Spain at the Academia de Flamenco de Mariquilla and in New York City with master teachers Jose Molina, Jorge Navarro and Mariano Parra.
Admission to the Flamenco Rhythms performance is free. No reservations or tickets are required. For further information, contact the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s main office at (518) 442-3995 or click the link here.
Each Sunday evening from 7-9 P.M. you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up-and-coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Sinkcharmer and Power and Light Co.
WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.
Power and Light Co.- “Bottle Rocket Glow”
Power and Light Co. are a new wave-inspired indie rock duo from Albany, and the members include Curtis Flach on vocals, keys, guitars, and drums and Chris Brant on bass and vocals. The band was formed in 2019 when they began work on their debut album Have Gun, Will Travel. The debut single off the album “Bottle Rocket Glow” is out now.
Sinkcharmer- “The Ark”
Sinkcharmer is a retro band from Ballston Spa, making electronic beat-driven rock music that draws influence from post-punk and industrial. The project was started by Paul Coleman and is framed as a band that was lost in time, happening back in the 90s.
