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The Beach Boys ‘Tis The Season Tour with The Holiday Vibrations Orchestra Making Numerous Stops Across New York This Holiday Season

Highlighting both newly-made holiday songs and traditional Christmas tunes will be the ‘Tis the Season with the Beach Boys tour performance event on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The featured album, Reason for the Season, having been produced by established musicians such as Sam Hollander from Panic! at the Disco and Train, and Steve Greenberg of Hanson and AJR, features artists like Hanson and Beach Boys co-founder Love’s children.

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The 16-date tour starts on November 26th and takes place in several cities across the country, including at Carnegie Hall in New York on December 5th. Their following performance in New York will be held at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse on December 7th.

Tickets will be on sale on Friday, October 7th and may be purchased online at Ticketmaster or at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters.

Tis the Season with the Beach Boys featuring the Holidays Vibrations Orchestra Tour Dates:

10/8 – Syracuse Crunch vs Rochester Americans

10/8-10/9 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Convention Center – RetroGameCon

10/11 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – FOCL Presents Yusef Salaam

10/14 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinders Theater Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Shitless

10/16 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – The Princess Bride – An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

10/18 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Convention Center – The Salvation Army’s 51st Annual Civic Celebration

10/27 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Whose Live Anyway?

10/29 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Zach Williams

10/30 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinders Theater – Kevin James

11/2 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Ray LaMontagne The MONOVISION Tour

11/15 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – FOCL Presents Casey McQuinston

11/18 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Ancient Aliens Live

11/18 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical University Arena – Oncenter War Memorial – Trey Anastasio Band & Goose

11/19 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band

11/26 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

11/27 – Medford, MA – Chevalier Theatre

11/30 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center

12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

12/2-12/4 – Syracuse City Ballet Presents Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”

12/3 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

12/5 – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall – Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman

12/7 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

12/7 – ‘Tis the Season with The Beach Boys featuring The Holiday Vibrations Orchestra

12/9 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

12/10 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall

12/11 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace

12/11 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater -Championships of Magic

12/12 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater -Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet

12/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre

12/14 – Saint Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre

12/15 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center

12/16 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino

12/17 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

12/18 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

1/13/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – Brian Regan

3/21/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Kate Quinn

4/18/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Garry Trideau

5/9/23 – Syracuse, NY – The Oncenter Crouse Hinder Theater – FOCL Presents Jill Lepore

October 17, 2022
In Focus: Jocelyn and Chris Rock SGNL Launch Party At King Of Clubs

Jocelyn and Chris returned to rock Syracuse with a show at the King of Clubs on Saturday, October 8. The show, which served as a launch party for Syracuse’s new streaming radio station, SGNL, also featured All Poets & Heroes.

Jocelyn Arndt at King of Clubs

Born in nearby Fort Plain, NY, Jocelyn & Chris have become favorites across the Upstate New York music scene. The band recently returned home from an extensive cross-country tour, which included notable stops at the NYS Blues Festival, as well as the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The band features siblings Jocelyn (vocals) and Chris (guitar) Arndt, along with Dan Zavadil (bass guitar) and Dave Bourgeois (percussion).

The event served as the official launch party for Syracuse’s new web-based streaming radio station, SGNL. SGNL, which started broadcasting in late August, features a mixture of both national indie rock artists as well as local Central New York talent. Advertised as “radio without the radio,” the station can be found online or through the SGNL app.

All Poets & Heroes at King of Clubs

Syracuse’s own All Poets & Heroes appropriately opened the evening. The band, who recently released the Colorful Lungs, Pt. 2 EP, played a 45 minute set made of up tracks off their previous releases as well as a few unreleased songs. The dark, blue lit stage was a perfect scene for the bands dreamy, psychedelic rock. The band have already built a passionate following in the Syracuse music scene, and that following is sure to grow as more people see them play.

Jocelyn & Chris at King of Clubs

Up next was Jocelyn & Chris. The set opened with an instrumental jam before Jocelyn took to the stage and the band launched into Outta My Head. The energetic, blues-rock track set the tone for the remainder of the first portion of the set. Rocking tunes, dominated by Jocelyn’s fierce and passionate vocals, which blended in synch with Chris’ powerful and dynamic guitar riffs. The band’s set leaned heavily on tracks off their latest release, Favorite Ghosts, and they were visibly excited to share these tracks with the audience. With strong lyrics and catchy melodies, such as on songs like Popcorn and So Far To Fly, it is easy to see why.

Dan Zavadil at King of Clubs

On an evening of many highlights, perhaps the pinnacle occurred about midway though the set, when the band took a seat on a bright orange couch to perform a mini, acoustic set. Their weekly “Couch Concerts” where a tradition during the Covid pandemic, where the band would live stream acoustic concerts from their basement. The acoustic set on this night featured covers of songs by Duran Duran, Captain & Tennille, and Jewel. This collection of covers, paired with the bands stripped back acoustic accompaniments, allowed Jocelyn’s vocals to soar.

If you missed Jocelyn & Chris in Syracuse, don’t fret! The band will perform at Lark Hall in Albany, NY on December 30.

Setlist: Outta My Head, Make a Move, Jagged, So Far To Fly, Kill in the Cure, Popcorn, Save a Prayer (Duran Duran), The Western, Love Will Keep Us Together (Captain & Tennille), Who Will Save Your Soul (Jewel), Witness, Run Away, Sugar & Spice, Skeleton Key

October 13, 2022
Elephant Back Does a Little Bit of Everything On Debut Record

On Syracuse pop rock duo Elephant Back’s self-titled debut album, the group dabbles across genres in an impressive scale across a short period of time.

The record, released on August 5, asserts its ever fluctuant musical identity from the start, with the quiet desert rock grooves and varied percussion of opener “Hier Kom Die Olifant” being directly followed by the loud drums and noisy guitars of the melodic “Kiss The Sky.” The album isn’t shy about its array of inspiration, with Jimi Hendrix’s famed “excuse me while I kiss the sky” line being interpolated at the center of the song.

Cover art for Elephant Back’s debut album.

“Shifting Gears” almost seems like a tribute to Sonic Youth, with abrasive guitar riffs complementing lustful, spoken word vocals that ring similar to Kim Gordon. “Come over here so I can annihilate you, violate you,” the song finishes with, adhering to the intimate aggression which characterized the indie rock legends. This is by far the most lyrically violent moment on the project however, with subject matter being quite optimistic and straightforward for the most part.

The menacing guitar and frenetic drum playing of “Take My Stance” is underscored by optimistic lines such as “the truth will find what’s inside, one love to find” on its hook. The cheery, glittery piano rock of “Believe” complements claps of woodblock and cowbell with pristine imagery with its closing lyrics: “open your eyes, sunshine blue skies, no reason to hide, relax and unwind.”

While Elephant Back displays strong musicianship across the record, the album’s percussion is a high mark in this department. The anxious blues rock of “Can’t Stop” is highlighted by its entertaining drum fills and hissing maracas. The infectious chorus of late album reggae track “Get It On Right” is enhanced by some impressively technical and subtly quick work on the drum set.

With how diverse this album is, moments of intrigue are found all around. The delicate acoustic folk of “Amaranthine” doesn’t wait around for the subsequent contrast of the boisterous following track “Go To War” with its Led Zeppelin-adjacent vocals and arpeggiating guitar solo. The slow “I, Wonder” rings of Creedence Clearwater Revival in a romantic moment, with lines such as “you’re more than just a conversation, and I can see it in everything you do.”

The record’s mixing has some rougher areas, with the vocals on certain tracks sounding either quiet or somewhat overpowered. It also ends on a bit of an odd note with “Holiday,” a strange 40-second hodge-podge of banjo and synth.

In total though, the positives reign supreme. Elephant Back’s debut album is an incredibly wide-ranging project that showcases tight musicianship and plenty of experimentation.

Upcoming Elephant Back Shows:

October 1st – Green Jello Studios Los Angeles, CA

October 6th – Funk N Waffles Syracuse, NY

October 29th – The Downstairs Ithaca, NY

December 11th – The Bowery Electric, NYC

More info regarding the band can be found on the Elephant Back website.

September 25, 2022
Chestnut Grove Releases New Single, Announces NY Shows

Chestnut Grove, a Pennsylvania-based rock band, is on the road in support of a new single, with some New York dates in the near future. “All For You” is now available on streaming platforms and the band plans to release an EP titled Can’t Stand The Music sometime early next year.

Last month, Chestnut Grove performed a “revved-up” Free at Noon set at Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live for a lively audience who danced, sang along and got a preview of the new EP. Click here for pictures and an audio recording of the performance. This comes in advance of their scheduled gig this weekend in Camden, NJ for WXPN’s Xponential Music Festival on September 18.

In late October and early November, Chestnut Grove will make their way throughout New York State. Shows in Syracuse and Saranac Lake are scheduled for October 28 and 29, respectively. And the band’s show on November 3 at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs will receive support from Consider the Source. Additional tour dates can be seen below.

Chestnut Grove 2022 Fall Tour

September 18^th Xponential Music Festival, Wiggins Park – Camden, NJ

September 24^th Pro Re Nata Brewery – Crozet, VA
w/ Disco Risque

October 8^th Pick Fest – Boyertown, PA
w/ The Manatawny Creek Ramblers

October 28^th Funk N’ Waffles – Syracuse, NY

October 29^th Waterhole – Saranac Lake, NY

November 3^rd Putnam Place – Saratoga Springs, NY
w/ Consider the Source

November 17^th Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA
w/ Consider the Source

November 23^rd The Soundback – Phoenixville, PA
w/ Hunter Root

November 25^th Jeremiah’s Banquet Hall – Williamsport, PA

November 26^th King’s Rock Club – Erie, PA
w/ Medusa’s Disco

September 18, 2022
In Focus: COIN make an appearance at The New York State Fair

COIN, a band of three, put on quite the show on September 3rd at The New York State Fair. The group, formed back in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee as an indie pop/alternative rock band, includes lead vocalist and keyboardist Chase Lawrence, drummer Ryan Winnen and bassist Zach Dyke.

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The band released their first album Saturdays in 2012 soon after COIN first formed. In 2015 one of their hit lead singles ‘Run’ finally gave them the attention and recognition they truly deserve. Although COIN has performed various shows in New York, Chase described during the show “it was their very first performance done in Syracuse.” This show was not one, but one of many. COIN has played various festivals, their next festival appearance is in Lake George at WIld in the Trees – Music and Skate Festival 2022.

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An indie pop/alternative band sensation they definitely have a groove and put on quite the show as Chase dances and jumps on stage, encouraging the fans to jump, scream and feel the beat. Ryan and Zach rock on as well, the three keep the vibe and entertainment towards their fans at an all time high. Especially while performing some of their top hits ‘Talk Too Much’, ‘Malibu 1992’, and ‘Crash My Car’. Following with other hit songs from albums How Will You Know If You Never Try released in 2017 and their most recent Uncanny Valley released in 2022.

Perri Sage Photography

By the time the show soon came to an end the crowd was standing with excitement, praise and support for COIN. Only their first show stop in Syracuse, the band made it more than memorable. These three truly know how to put on a unique show, keeping the fans dying to hear what’s next as they celebrate 10 years together.

September 8, 2022
Rising Artist Lizzy McAlpine performs at The 2022 New York State Fair

Rising star Lizzy McAlpine made an appearance this past Friday at The Great New York State Fair 2022. The 22-year-old McAlpine enjoyed a significant rise of attention once her music went viral on TikTok. Her debut album Give me a Minute was released in August 2020 and has since garnered her a following.

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McAlpine was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and started getting into music in middle school. She began studying music and songwriting in college at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating from Berklee College she continued to pursue her music career, leading to her internet fame.

“I think [Berklee] did shape my music, but not because of the classes. The main thing I got out of Berklee was the people that I met, and the people I surrounded myself with who definitely influenced my music. I don’t think you need to necessarily understand music theory to be a good musician. If you have a good ear, you don’t need to know all the harmonies to write a good song.”

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Syracuse was one of many stops for McAlpine, as part of her first official tour. Lizzy’s raw and stunning voice had her fans singing along to every song. The audience was visibly enthralled by the performance as they swayed and danced with friends. Some of her top hits such as “ceilings” and “hate to be lame” her latest album Five Seconds Flat drew the best reactions. McAlpine also performed songs from her breakthrough project, Give Me A Minute. Songs like “Pancakes for Dinner,” “Means Something” and “To the Mountains.” all made the setlist.

Perri Sage Photography

Overall Lizzy McAlpine has become a leading figure at a young age. Inspiring young girls and other young artists to pursue their dreams.

Lizzy’s next show takes place on September 11, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Fine Line Music Cafe. We look forward to seeing what’s next for McAlpine and what the future holds for her.

September 7, 2022
In Focus: City Girls at The New York State Fair

City Girls headlined at The Great New York State Fair on Sept. 4. The bold rap duo and hip-hop stars debuted on the Chevy Park stage within the New York Experience Festival Grounds, sponsored by Chevrolet. Despite the light rain throughout the set, City Girls presented a remarkable show to a large-scale audience.

Miami-based rap duo, City Girls, consists of JT and Yung Miami. They made an abrupt entry into the music industry by making a guest appearance on Drake’s top charting single “In My Feelings,” in 2018. Currently, City Girls are touring with Jack Harlow for the Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour.

The City Girls DJ, Fat Boy Rhymer warmed up the crowd to popular rap songs including, “Mo Bamba,” by Sheck Wes, “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” by Hitkidd and GloRilla, and “Super Gremlin,” by Kodak Black. The crowd went absolutely wild when Rhymer asked, “are you ready for City Girls?!”

DJ Fat Boy Rhymer kept the beats rolling as City Girls ran out on stage to “Take Your Man.” Those in the crowd sitting, stood up recording on their cell phones with the flash on, and cheered for the duo. While rapping and dancing, Yung Miami and JT alternated working each side of the stage. The audience remained excited and danced throughout the act.

Near the end of the set, the duo brought a few fans on the stage to dance with them. Don’t miss City Girls when they stop at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 7. Check out their full tour dates below!

City Girls Tour Dates

Sep. 05 – Andrew J Brady Icon Music Center – Cincinnati, OH

Sep. 06 – Nashville Municipal Auditorium – Nashville, TN

Sep. 08 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX

Sep. 10 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX

Sep. 11 – Moody Center – Austin, TX

Sep. 13 – Arizona Federal Theatre – Phoenix, AZ

Sep.16 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA

Sep. 17 – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA

Sep. 20 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA

Sep. 23 – Wamu Theater – Seattle, WA

Sep. 24 – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC

Sep. 25 – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Portland, OR

Sep. 27 – Maverik Center – Salt Lake City, UT

Sep. 28 – 1stBank Center – Broomfield, CO

Sep. 30 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN

Oct. 01 – Credit Union 1 Arena – Chicago, IL

Oct. 02 – Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI

Oct. 05 – Coca-Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON

Oct. 07 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY

Oct. 08 – The Liacouras Center – Philadelphia, PA

Oct. 10 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

Oct. 11 – The Anthem – Washington, DC

Oct. 14 – FPL Amphitheatre at at Bayfront Park – Miami, FL

Oct. 15 – Yuengling Center – Tampa, FL

Oct. 16 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA

September 7, 2022
In Focus: 24kGoldn at The New York State Fair

24kGoldn headlined at The Great New York State Fair on Friday, September 2. Following performances on Wiz Khalifa and Logic’s Vinyl Verse Tour, the rapper debuted on the Chevy Park stage within the New York Experience Festival Grounds. Under the yellow stage lights, 24kGoldn presented an incredible show to a large interactive audience.

A San Francisco native, 24kGoldn burst into the music industry with the success from the release of his single “Valentino” in January 2019, receiving over 371 million streams on Spotify. His music genre ranges from punk and alternative to pop and rap. Driven by a TikTok viral trend, 24kGoldn’s song with Iann Dior, “Mood,” set music chart records by becoming the first song ever to top four Billboard Music Charts at the same time.

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#stitch with @cameronghassemi i knew i felt sumn in there!
♬ original sound – 24kGoldn

The lights dimmed and 24kGoldn ran on stage full of energy to “Valentino.” Immediately, fans in the crowd jumped out of their seats. He worked each side of the stage equally, especially during the performance of “Coco,” featuring DaBaby where he assigned each side of the audience to chant “Coco” or “Chanel.”

Closing the show, 24kGoldn performed “Mood,” and the crowd sang along. His stage presence is outstanding, with an effortless way of working an audience.

September 3, 2022
In Focus: Chevelle Performs at Opening Day of the New York State Fair

On August 24, the New York State Fair opened its gates up for the annual fair that runs through Labor Day. Many come from all over the state and even out of state to Syracuse for the food, the exhibits and rides, but plenty come to Central New York for State Fair music acts at Chevy Park and Chevy Court, including opening day act, Chevelle.

At the State Fair, there is plenty to do, see, and even eat, especially those deep fried Oreos but one event that attracts so many, is the free concerts that take place at Chevy Park. A while back, the fair had grandstands but eventually removed them in place of an open field with a few bleachers in front of the stage. On the opening day of the State Fair, the band to close out the night was a very well known rock band, Chevelle. They played for over an hour and played a wide variety of hits from many of their albums.

After the band’s performance, an opening day special, fireworks for the end of the night, which could be seen throughout the fairgrounds. There are still many other performances lined up, along with other events. The State Fair’s last day is on Labor Day, September 5th.

September 1, 2022
NY State Fair: Chevy Court Brings the Boogie with ‘The Jacksons’

On Saturday, August 27, The Jacksons came to ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ at the Great New York State Fair. Including three of the brothers `Tito, Jackie and Marlon’ which had originated from ‘The Jackson 5’ after Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, the group had taken their last tour with all together back in 1984. It was truly an honor for them to continue to play music and live out Michael’s dream as well as their own.

photo by Perri Sage

The Jacksons are originally from Gary, Indiana, and today a family of pop culture royalty and a rare group to see live. The group toured much more back in the 1960s and 70s, and have had various concerts across New York. As of this year, the group have made a comeback, with a few more shows ahead of them to continue their 2022 tour, heading towards Montreal, Quebec for a performance on September 9.

Jackie Jackson – photo by Perri Sage

The Jacksons performed some of their top hits such as “Blame it on The Boogie”, “Shake Your Body” from their Destiny album released back in 1978. Their groove and funk really brought the crowd to a roar as “Can You Feel It” was performed. Not only did the brothers perform their own songs but managed to honor their brother Michael with a few of his hits, including an amazing performance of “Billie Jean” that took the fans from sitting to standing in seconds.

Tito Jackson – photo by Perri Sage

A combination of contemporary soul, R&B, funk and groove, The Jacksons put on a fantastic show at ease. This was such a special evening for those who attended and more than a night to remember. With over 50 years performing, New York is ecstatic to see what comes next for The Jackson Family.

August 30, 2022

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