NYS Music 202​2

Category: Hudson Valley

  • Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Announce new Album, Woodstock Stop

    Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams announced their long-awaited album Live At Levon’s! will be released on Feb. 3. They have also announced a tour with stops in Tarrytown, Poughkeepsie, and Woodstock.

    Larry Campbell

    Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams returned to their Woodstock home in 2019 to create the record, after a long year of touring. They recorded it at Levon Helm Studios, a historic and dual-purposed recording studio and live music venue founded by the legendary Levon Helm. The duo played multiple shows there with the Midnight Ramble Band, fronted by Helm with whom Campbell served as a bandleader for over a decade.

    The album was supposed to be released in 2020 after a live performance was recorded at the studio with their musician friends. Of course, the pandemic stopped that from happening, and Campbell ended up catching COVID in March 2020. With all that aside, they are ready to perform and get back into touring.

    I’ll never forget the first time I experienced performing as a child and knew my lot in life was set. The only reason I am a singer is because of the indefinable spark that happens with the giving and receiving of your most intimate selves, back and forth, between the artist on stage and the audience there in the room. If I can’t see the audience because of lighting, it almost becomes even more spiritual, because it’s all just feeling them—us together in the moment. And each performance/audience has its own personality. If you can drop the thinking and just ‘be’ with them and this sharing of your most intimate selves, there’s no describing the transcendence.

    Teresa Williams

    The record Live At Levon’s! puts Campbell’s world-class guitar skills on display, and shows his songwriting capabilities. William’s vocals provide raw honesty and her trademark fragility and ferocity. Their new single “Angel of Darkness” is out today.

    Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are also going on tour, and are hitting Tarrytown on Nov. 18, Poughkeepsie on Nov. 19, and a special performance at the Levon Helm Studios where they recorded the album in Woodstock on April 22. Their brand-new album is available for preorder here and to purchase tickets to their tour go here.

    Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Tour Dates

    2/2 – Easton, MD – Avalon Theatre – Stoltz Listening Room
    2/3 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
    2/4 – Johnson City, TN – Down Home
    2/5 – Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic
    2/7 – Jacksonville Beach, FL – Blue Jay Listening Room
    2/8 – Tampa, FL – The Attic
    2/10-17 – Miami, FL – Cayamo Cruise on Norwegian “Pearl”
    2/24 – Washington, DC – Mountain Stage @ The Kennedy Center
    3/15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe *
    3/16 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark *
    3/18 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School *
    3/19 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall *
    3/21 – Madison, WI – Stoughton Opera House *
    3/22 – Minneapolis, MN – The Parkway *
    3/24 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads *
    3/25 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway *
    3/26 – Nashville, TN – City Winery *
    3/28 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle *
    3/29 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle *
    3/31 – Washington, DC – Miracle Theatre *
    4/1 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall *
    4/14 – Great Barrington, MA – The Mahaiwe PAC ^
    4/22 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios

  • Joanie Leeds and Fyütch are Redefining Christmas Music

    Yes, it’s only October, and yes the high in Syracuse today was in the 60s, but some might say it’s never too early for Christmas music. On October 21, NYC-based Grammy winner Joanie Leeds and Grammy-nominated Fyütch released their first original song, “Every Day’s a Holiday.” The two released the song with an accompanying music video in advance of their holiday music project, Oy Vey! Another Christmas Album, releasing on November 4.

    Joanie Leeds Fyütch Christmas

    When Joanie Leeds discovered that most of our most-loved Christmas songs were written by Jewish people, it was particularly inspiring to her as a Jewish singer much lauded for her songwriting prowess — in addition to her Grammy, Leeds claimed first in the USA Songwriting competition and International Songwriting Competition as well as finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting competition.

    Leeds was moved by the dichotomous spirit behind those Christmas tunes and thought the perfect way to honor the work of their original Jewish songwriters was through continuing their practice; so she started writing her own holiday music. The upcoming album will feature four covers of classic Christmas songs written by Jewish songwriters and two originals, co-written with Fyütch. 

    Though it feels early for Christmas, this new angle on the holiday season couldn’t come sooner, with Ye’s recent interviews and tweets that spread anti-semitic rhetoric to an avid audience of music devotees. 

    “I love our contribution to the holiday season and was excited to share my passion project with the world and write some new ones too, especially as anti-Semitism is on the rise,” Reeds said.

    “Every Day’s A Holiday” is a fresh and fun take on a traditional Christmas song. It retains the classic choral sounds of the classics, but with a twist: it’s not just a Christmas song, it’s a song dedicated to all holidays. In “Every Day’s A Holiday,” Christmas trees, dreidels, thanksgiving turkeys, fireworks, easter eggs all exist in musical harmony. The video itself is campy and engaging, with Leeds and Fyütch dancing around each other, with props and instruments as cartoon holiday animations flash over the green screen behind them. 

    The album will be out November 4, and you can stream the single here and watch the video below.

  • Rock and Roll Playhouse Announces Halloween Concert Run, Several NY Dates

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series, has announced a nationwide run of shows for Halloween weekend, with four happening in NY.

    Running from Saturday, October 29 to Sunday, October 30, the classic rock-themed series will feature 18 shows cross country.

    As for NY’s concerts, day one will include a Tom Petty tribute show at Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, and a “New Orleans Funk & Soul” themed Halloween party at Brooklyn’s Industry City featuring Black Tie Brass. The doors of Garcia’s will open at 1:30 p.m. before music begins at 2, while Industry City’s show will run from 1 to 2.

    On day two for the Playhouse, Brooklyn Bowl will open its doors for a “Halloween Spectacular” show at 11 a.m. before music starts at noon, and City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery will open its doors for its own Halloween-themed concert at 10:30 a.m. before music also starts at noon.

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse was founded in 2013 at the Brooklyn Bowl by Amy Striem, a NJ-based youth educator, and Peter Shapiro, co-owner of the Brooklyn Bowl and owner of the Capitol Theatre. Since its beginning, the program has held performances in over 42 venues across 30 cities for its core audience of children under 10.

    List of Weekend Shows:

    October 29:

    Bluebird Theater – Phish (Denver, CO)

    Pour House – Phish (Charleston, SC)

    Garcia’s – Tom Petty (Port Chester, NY)

    Sevier Park – David Bowie (Nashville, TN)

    Industry City – New Orleans Funk & Soul (Brooklyn, NY)

    October 30:

    Brooklyn Bowl New York – Halloween Spooktacular (Brooklyn, NY)

    Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia – Prince (Philadelphia, PA) 

    Last Concert Cafe – Grateful Dead (Houston, TX)

    Portland House of Music – Phish (Portland, ME)

    The Espee – Grateful Dead (San Antonio,TX)

    The Grey Eagle – Grateful Dead (Asheville, NC)

    Thalia Hall – Phish (Chicago, IL)

    Mission Theater (AM Show) – Grateful Dead (Portland, OR)

    Mission Theater (PM Show) – Grateful Dead (Portland, OR)

    City Winery Hudson Valley – Halloween Spooktacular (Hudson Valley, NY)

    The Spanish Ballroom – Grateful Dead (Tacoma, WA)

    Woodlands Tavern – Grateful Dead (Columbus, OH)

    Space Ballroom – Grateful Dead (Hamden, CT)

  • NY Rapper Dylan Owen Produces and Scores Film Pairing for Album

    How To Find Yourself is a new film produced by rapper Dylan Owen and directed by Brian Petchers. In it, the two try to answer that very question by following teens through those familiar coming of age film tropes: traipsing through wheat fields, impromptu fight clubs, screaming for joy on a roof in slow motion, motorcyling through back alleys. The characters speak over those portraits of adolescence in interviews — airing the regrets, joys and discoveries their juvenile years brought them.

    And playing underneath it all is a heartfelt acoustic score by Dylan Owen, of the same name, made for the film and featured on the artist’s upcoming EP, Take Care Of Yourself.

    Dylan Owen

    Dylan Owen found himself moving all around Upstate NY as he grew up. He’s from Orange County, NY, and has lived in Goshen, Middletown, Circleville and Chester; Owen now calls himself proudly a “nowhere kid from a nowhere town.” Now living in NYC, Dylan Owen’s poetic songwriting and sensitive style has found him a wider audience and prompted comparisons to icons such as Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa. How to Find Yourself is Owen’s foray into film making, and fans who know of Topaz Jones’ short film – that paired with his album Don’t Go Tellin Your Momma which looks at Jones’ own upbringing in Montclair, NJ – will connect with Owen’s film.

    Through the testimonies from the film’s characters and the emotionally evoking scenes of innocence juxtaposed with violence and sudden danger, the film creates a space for people to openly share their stories of growing up, with an emphasis on those working through mental health problems. How to Find Yourself focuses on the harrowing journey to love and know other people and yourself while working through obstacles of anxiety and depression.

    The short film will be released on October 25, and Owen’s album will be out in November. 

  • Hammerhedd Opens At The Chance in Poughkeepsie on October 27th

    Kansas City progressive metal trio Hammerhedd is playing at The Chance in Poughkeepsie as the opener for Swedish juggernauts, In Flames, on Thursday, October 27th. The heavy metal band from Brighton, Michigan, has also just released their first full-length LP, Grand Currents, in July of 2020.

    Hammerhedd Opens At The Chance Oct 27th

    The band, which first started playing together about a decade ago, is comprised of 19-year-old Henry (vocals, guitar), 16-year-old Eli (drums), and 14-year-old Abe (bass). The boys were 4, 7, and 9 years old when the band was formed.

    Together, the Ismert brothers have amazed fans with their high-level, technical playing, which has drawn comparisons to modern metal icons similar to artists Gojira, Meshuggah, and Mastodon. Especially for their age, the band is much more than the sum of their influences, They rock the house every time they have played.

    Hammerhedd Opens At The Chance Oct 27th

    In Flames is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990. Alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity, In Flames pioneered the genres known as Swedish death metal and melodic death metal. In Flames tickets for the upcoming concert tour are on sale at StubHub. Likewise, for Hammerhedd’s tour information can be accessed by clicking the link here.

    You can check these fantastic metal bands at The Chance Theater, which is an old concert and theater complex located in downtown Poughkeepsie. The venue has featured big-name and up-and-coming rock acts throughout it’s lifetime since being built in 1912. The vibes at this venue are unforgettable, and it has a long history of now-famous musicians that have played there.

    Hammerhedd Opens At The Chance Oct 27th

    To watch Hammerhedd’s song “Tunnel,” click here. For more information on the event at The Chance Theater and to purchase tickets for this upcoming event, click here. 

  • Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp take on UPAC

    On Thursday, October 13, Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp brought their collective talents to the Ulster Performing Arts Center.  Musical compadres dating back to 2017, this stop was part of a North American tour offering support for their recently released collaborative album, 18. 

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    Rhonda Smith, Jeff Beck, Anika Nilles

    Even though this event was promoted as Beck/Depp, the night belonged to the guitar mastery of Jeff Beck.  At 78, this fifty-year musical veteran backed his Rolling Stone magazine ranking of fifth in the list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” with his performance.

    The multiplicity of tones poured freely from Beck’s guitar.  Was it with a whammy bar, created by a hammer on, maybe the use of a slide?  It did not matter.  Each style illuminated this master’s extraordinary style and ability.  

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    Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp

    Supporting Jeff in the rhythm section were bassist Rhonda Smith and drummer Anika Nilles.  The power behind their playing could be felt as it hit you in your seats.  Keyboardist Robert Stevenson added accents to the music in all the right places and completed the trio behind Beck.  

    Approximately two thirds of the way into the show, Jeff Beck turn to the side of the stage, put his hands in the air, and started bowing.  Out from the shadows strutted Johnny Depp.  With his rock ‘n roll swagger and electric guitar strapped on you knew he was ready to rock.

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    Johnny Depp

    With Beck being  rooted in instrumentals, Depp’s vocals added another dimension to finish out the night. The two collaborated on a mix of tunes including covers of the Beatles and The Velvet Underground.  The night wrapped up with a powerful rendition of Killing Joke’s “The Death and Resurrection Show.”

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    Jeff Beck
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6TzDhO0Fd8

  • Save our Democracy Rally at Catskill Point on Monday, October 17

    Musicians Natalie Merchant, Simi Stone, James Felice and Berkshire Bateria are set to perform at the Save our Democracy Rally at Catskill Point on Monday, October 17, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.. Located on 1 Main Street, Catskill, NY, this event aims to articulate the vision of the local Democratic candidates who are seeking to support women’s rights, protect voting rights and to create a more diverse and inclusive New York State.

    Save Our Democracy Rally serves to protect voting rights and to create a more diverse,
    inclusive, and just New York State.

    Hosted by beloved longtime Hudson Valley radio personality Carmel Holt, the Save Our Democracy Rally is free to attend and will be held indoors at Catskill Point. Presented by the Columbia County and Greene County Democratic Committees in conjunction with Club Helsinki and Melmar Productions, it comes in
    advance of the November elections and will encourage participation in the upcoming
    elections.

    Speakers for Save our Democracy Rally

    Speakers at the Save our Democracy Rally will include New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, Assembly woman Didi Barrett, Chairman of the Green County Democratic Committee Lori Torgersen, Chairman of the Columbia County Democratic Committee Sam Hodge, Congressional District 19 Candidate Josh Riley, Democratic Candidate for Assembly District 102, Nicholas Chase, and NY Supreme Court Judge Candidates Heidi Cochrane, Meagan Galligan and Sharon Graff.

    Performers

    Natalie Merchant’s 40-year career has earned her a place among America’s most respected recording artists as well as garnering a reputation for her quality songwriting. She has also been active in promoting a number of non-profit organizations by lending both financial support and raising public awareness, particularly in the Hudson Valley where she resides.

    Simi Stone, the former frontwoman of Suffrajett and The New Pornographers, is a musician, songwriter, and visual artist born and raised in Woodstock.

    James Felice is a member of the Felice Brothers, an American folk rock/country band originally hailing from Palenville, NY in the Catskills. Berkshire Bateria, a samba band, will provide authentic Brazilian music.

    Free parking for the Save our Democracy Rally will be at Dutchman’s Landing. The Catskill Visitor’s Center will provide golf cart rides to and from Catskill Point.

  • CannaStock Festival in Woodstock Announced

    The CannaStock 2022 festival in Woodstock has been announced for Oct. 22 at the Colony Beer Garden from 1-6 p.m.

    CannaStock

    CannaStock is a ​21+ ​consumer-friendly festival and an immersive cannabis experience with local and national cannabis brands. At the festival, there will be like-minded consumers and large amounts of exhibitors, also educational panels on topics such as how legalization will change our society. People can also learn about jobs within the cannabis industry too.

    The festival is also featuring live music acts, including reggae music from Royal Khaoz​ and Live DJ sets with Max Glazer from Federation Sound.​ The CannaStock festival will also have free samples, so people can dance and have fun.

    GA and VIP tickets are available here, and VIP tickets include early entry, access to the VIP Lounge, goodie bags, and complimentary snacks and beverages.

  • In Focus: The Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms

    The Felice Brothers hosted The Felice County Fair on Saturday, October 1.  Set on a crisp, fall day at the picturesque Arrowood Farms Brewery in Accord, NY, the event featured a day of musical acts and collaborations.  

    Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms
    The Felice Brothers @ The Felice County Fair

    The fair served as a sort of homecoming celebration for The Felice Brothers, who hail from nearby Palenville, NY.  The band, made up of siblings Ian (vocals and guitar) and James Felice (vocals, keyboard, accordion), also includes Jesske Hume (bass guitar) and William Lawrence (drums) was concluding a long tour in support of their latest album, From Dreams to Dust (2021).  

    The day of music kicked off with a solo acoustic set by Will Lawrence. Lawrence delivered a quick solo set, featuring acoustic ballads off his first solo album, Through the Hollow Hills.  Lawrence, who played the acoustic guitar and kick drum, was an appropriate act to start the day.

    Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms
    Al Olender @ The Felice County Fair

    Up next was Al Olender, who dazzled the crowd with her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence.  Flanked by a full band,  Olender was also joined by James Felice for several songs.  Quite simply, Olender sings about life.  She delivered passionate and honest lyrics to songs dealing with the realities of a harsh break up, the death of a close family member, and life during a pandemic.  By the end of her set, the crowd was fully engaged.

    The music continued with individual sets by Haley Heynderickx, Evan Stephens Hall (Pine Grove), and Hooray For the Riff Raff.  As the day progressed, the collaborations became more plentiful.  The Felice Brothers served as the backing band for songs with Stephens Hall and Hurray for the Riff Raff.  Conor Oberst joined the fun, playing the kazoo with Stephens Hall.  Even Ian Felice’s son joined on stage at one point, banging a toy drum.

    Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms
    Ian Felice @ The Felice County Fair

    Finally, it was time for The Felice Brothers.  As the band took the stage, James Felice proudly proclaimed the festival had sold out.  It was a well-deserved accomplishment for a band that has earned a loyal and devoted following after almost two decades of touring.  The band launched into their opening track, the catchy “Jazz on the Autobahn.”  Crowd participation was at high at this point, as the audience joined in, singing and dancing along with the band.  

    Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms
    Brothers Simone and Ian Felice embrace @ The Felice County Fair

    On a day filled with special moments, perhaps the crowning moment occurred halfway through The Felice Brothers set when the band brought Simone Felice to the stage.  Simone, a founding member, left the band in 2009 due to medical issues.  It was clearly evident on the brothers’ faces how special this moment was.  With Simone in tow, the band closed their set with several early-era Felice Brothers favorites, including “The Devil is Real” and “Whiskey in my Whiskey” before closing their set with “White Limo.”

    Felice County Fair at Arrowood Farms
    Conor Oberst @ The Felice County Fair

    The night was not over yet, as the fair closed with headliner Conor Oberst.  Oberst, most known for his work with Bright Eyes, filled his set with tracks from his various solo albums.  He was backed again by The Felice Brothers, who have served as Oberst’s backing band for serval tours, as well as his most recent solo offering, Salutations (2016).  As the set neared a close, Oberst summoned all of the day’s performers to the stage, before closing with the Bill Withers classic “Lean On Me.”  It was a fitting end to a wonderful day of music and collaboration.  

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  • Beacon Sloop Club to host Annual Pumpkin Festival on October 16

    The Beacon Sloop Club will once again host an Annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday, October 16th at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon. The rain or shine event offers free admission to all and runs from Noon to 5pm.

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    The Beacon Pumpkin Festival features Hudson Valley pumpkins of all sizes & shapes, fresh homemade baked pumpkin pie, hot pumpkin soup, hot and cold apple cider and much more available for purchase.

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    You’ll also find many free children’s activities,many food and craft vendors, hula hooping, free sails on the Sloop Woody Guthrie and much more. Environmental non-profits will feature displays of local Hudson River history and the environment including information about their organization.

    On two solar powered music stages (one just for the kids), much music is on tap at Beacon Pumpkin Festival, with performers including Betty and the Baby Boomers, The B2’s, Rick and Donna Nestler David & Jacob Bernz, The Judith Tulloch Band, Last Minute Soulmates, Spirit of Thunderheart, Beacon High School Chorus Singers, Beacon Songsmiths, Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, Bindlestick Bill, Pat Jones & Laurie Siegel, The Neverly Brothers, and Lydia Adams Davis.

    Pete and Toshi Seeger Park is located at 2 Red Flynn Drive in Beacon, right next to the Metro North Train Station.

    The Beacon Sloop Club’s boat, the Woody Guthrie, will be taking guests on free sails from the Beacon Harbor, weather permitting. The public may sign up for an afternoon sail to relax and experience the beauty, power and grandeur of the Hudson.  Sign up at the Beacon Sloop Club table starting at noon.

    The Beacon Sloop Club is an all volunteer and non-profit organization. The Beacon Sloop Club’s Strawberry, Corn and Pumpkin Festivals raises money for the public sailing program on the Woody Guthrie and other environmental education programs. The Beacon Sloop Club meets the first Friday of each month at the clubhouse in Beacon for a potluck dinner, business meeting and live music. The clubhouse is located on the banks of the Hudson River near the Metro-North train station. Everyone is always welcome.

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