Category: Long Island

Joe Bonamassa Presents “Time Clocks Tour” With A Stop in Jones Beach

Blues Rock trendsetter, three-time Grammy nominee, Emmy nominee and 25x Billboard chart topper, Joe Bonamassa, is set for a 2022 U.S. Summer tour, beginning in August for his latest album, Time Clocks.

Bonamassa’s tour will begin August 2 in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium and will come to an end in Wantagh, NY at Jones Beach on August 19. During the last show, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will be included as a special guest performer, as well as others who have yet to be announced.

Bonamassa has been hailed to be one of the greatest guitar players of his time, not only within the U.S., but worldwide. In fact, Guitar World Magazine recognizes him as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist.” Bonamassa does more than just perform and make music for his ever growing fan base, but he brings every word to life, especially with the help of his guitar. Ultimately, he combined and established the Blues Rock genre to a high enough degree that it is now considered mainstream music.

Time Clocks, was made within the Big Apple at Germano Studios/The Hit Factory, with Kevin Shirley as the producer and Roy Weisman as executive producer. This heartfelt album allowed Bonamassa to rediscover himself during a new chapter in his life. Time Clocks is a true testament to the skill set he acquired over the years as he mastered Blues Rock music.

What started out with the intentions of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date.
Joe Bonamassa

For more information about tour dates and to buy tickets for the Time Clocks Tour, as well as his current U.S. and European Spring Tours visit Bonamassa’s website.

Joe Bonamassa’s Time Clocks 2022 Summer Tour Dates
Aug. 2                         Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN
Aug. 3                         Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH
Aug. 5                         Orpheum Theatre Omaha, NE
Aug. 7                         Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Aug. 8                         Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Aug. 11                       Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, NH
Aug. 12                       Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, NH
Aug. 13                       Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, MA
Aug. 16                       Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington, VT
Aug. 18                       Merrill Auditorium Portland, ME
Aug. 19 Northwell Health at at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY

March 22, 2022
Incubus Announce 2022 Summer Tour, Jones Beach and Syracuse Stops

Long running rock band, Incubus, has announced their 2022 summer tour, featuring special guests Sublime With Rome and the Aquadolls. The group will be stopping in Wantagh and Syracuse as part of the Cadillac Tri-State concert series.

Beginning in July, Incubus will be touring the US, starting in West Palm Beach and ending in Oregon. Special guests, Sublime With Rome and the Aquadolls, will bring extra life to the stage as concert-goers enjoy hits like ‘Santeria’, ‘What I Got’ and ‘Take Me Away’.

After first coming together in 1991, Incubus has gone on to receive widespread critical and commercial success. The Grammy nominated band has sold over 23 million albums worldwide, while also topping multiple charts. Their summer tour follows the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum album, Morning View.

Sublime With Rome was formed in 2010 by original Sublime members, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, with the help of vocalist Rome Ramirez. The group strives to forge their own path while also honoring the origin of their name. The Aquadolls are another group working hard to forge their own path, by releasing hard hitting singles like ‘Cry Baby’ and ‘Disappearing Girl’. Formed in 2012, the trio has performed at a number of music festivals, including Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM on incubushq.com.

7/24 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

7/26 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

7/27 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

7/29 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

7/30 – Doswell, VA – AfterHours Concerts at The Meadow Event Park

7/31 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

8/02 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Heath Amphitheater at Lakeview

8/03 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

8/05 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion

8/06 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

8/07 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

8/09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

8/10 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

8/12 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater

8/13 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis

8/14 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago

8/16 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP**

8/17 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

8/19 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

8/20 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

8/22 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

8/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

8/26 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

8/27 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

8/28 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

9/01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

9/03 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

March 20, 2022
The Great South Bay Music Festival 2022 Announces Lineup

The Great South Bay Music Festival presented by Blue Point Brewing Co. in Long Island has announced its lineup after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. It is set to return at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village from Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10. The festival is set to feature a lot of familiar bands and highlighting some local NY bands too.

The festival is celebrating its 14 year anniversary, and because of that there will be 55 performers across three stages all supporting a wide array of genres. To kick off the festival on July 7, indie-rockers Grouplove and Manchester Orchestra will co-headline, and Long Island local’s Bayside will support.

On July 8, reggae band Rebelution will be headlining, with supports Steel Pulse and Sublime tribute band Badfish. Other supports include Bumpin Uglies and Long Island band Oogee Wawa. On July 9, which is typically “Jam Day”, performing is one of the Grateful Dead’s most proud and popular tributes: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. Returning is also rock band moe., and jazz band Galactic. Also joining the main stage is Long Island guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, who has shared the stage with Lady Gaga, Gregg Allman, and more. Also joining the stage is Weight Band and rockers Aqueous.

On the final day, July 10, The Tedeschi Trucks Band and the “Wheels of Soul” Tour will be performing, featuring the full 13pc. Tedeschi Trucks Band who are playing a two-hour set in their only metro NY appearance this summer. Also, appearing on the Main Stage will be Los Lobos and Gabe Dixon and his Band.

The Great South Bay Music Festival 2022 in Long Island will be happening July 7-July 10, and will have a mix of familiar bands and a great deal of light shone on local bands. Tickets to the festival can be found here.

March 17, 2022
Alice in Chains Tour To Stop in Syracuse and Jones Beach

Alice in Chains announce new tour this summer. Joining them on the tour will be Breaking Benjamin and special guest Bush.

The tour will make two stops in New York. The first on August 13 at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater in Syracuse and the second, a day later, on August 14 at Jones Beach Theater.

This will be Alice in Chains’ first tour in over three years. The band will play songs from both its newest releases, “Rainier Fog” and “Black Gives Way To Blue”, and its classic albums “Dirt” and “Facelift”.

“We’re looking forward to finally hitting the road again this summer,” said Sean Kinney, the band’s drummer. “It’s been too long and we can’t wait to get outdoors and share a night of music with our fans again.”

Breaking Benjamin will be touring with Alice in Chains for the first time when they head out this summer.

“We are so extremely excited to be hitting the road with Alice In Chains and Bush,” said, Breaking Benjamin frontman, Ben Burley. It’s such an honor to share the stage with such amazing bands that we grew up listening to and have influenced us so very much! We can’t wait to see you all out there!!”

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, March 11.

Tour Dates

Wed Aug 10 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Thu Aug 11 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 13 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun Aug 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Tue Aug 16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Wed Aug 17 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 20 – Council Bluffs, IA – Westfair Amphitheater^^

Mon Aug 22 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Wed Aug 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL

Sat Aug 27 – Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^^

Mon Aug 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Fri Sep 2 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Mon Sep 5 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wed Sep 7 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 8 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Sun Sep 11 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

Wed Sep 14 – Del Valle, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Fri Sep 16 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion**

Sat Sep 17 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman**

Tue Sep 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Wed Sep 21 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO

Tue Sep 27 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Wed Sep 28 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Fri Sep 30 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

Sat Oct 1 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Tue Oct 4 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Wed Oct 5 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

Sat Oct 8 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

March 16, 2022
In Focus: Ace Frehley Plays Patchogue Theatre

Lead guitarist and co founding member of Kiss, Ace Frehley played the historic Patchogue Theatre For The Performing Arts Centre on Long Island Thursday night March 3rd. The setlist was mostly KISS classics like “Parasite”, “Detroit Rock City” and “Shock Me”. Ace also did a few covers including “Emerald” by Thin Lizzy, “Never in My Life” by Mountain and Russ Ballard’s “New York Groove” which has been a staple of Frehley’s shows since the 80’s.

Ace’s current band includes Ryan Spencer Cook (guitar, vocals), Jeremy Asbrock (guitar, vocals), Philip Shouse (bass), and Matt Starr (drums). His newest album, Origins Volume 2 was released in September 2020. It is a covers album which features guest appearances from Lita Ford, John 5, Robin Zander, Rob Sabino and former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kullick.

The Patchogue Theatre has been part of the community for close to one hundred years. When it opened in 1923 it was the largest theatre on Long Island. It has over 1100 seats and is still the largest theatre in Suffolk County. Since it opened, it has gone through many renovations, most recently in 2016 including the addition of a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. For more information on the theatre visit here.

Setlist: Rip it Out, Parasite, Strutter, Emerald, Rocket Ride, Rock Soldiers, Never In My Life, Good Times, Bad Times, Detroit Rock City, Hard Times, New York Groove, Strange Ways, Shock Me, Cold Gin/Black Diamond, Deuce

March 9, 2022
Rule Them All Releases New Single ‘Uneasy Faith’

Long Island hardcore band, Rule Them All, are back with their new single ‘Uneasy Faith’ off their split with Kill Your Idols. The split features four songs, with two by Rule Them All and two by Kill Your Idols.

‘Uneasy Faith’ is a blunt, but melodic track that draws listeners in with dynamic riffs and deep lyrical meaning. Centered around the idea of taking chances even when success seems unlikely, it gives listeners the added boost they might have needed to get through a tough situation.

“Sometimes, the only thing you have behind you when you take a leap of faith is belief in yourself and even then it’s not enough. It deals with the idea that expectation can hinder your progress and can even deter you from leaping all together.”
Vocalist Jon Gusman

During production of the split, both bands recorded with Kill Your Idols drummer, Anthony Corallo. KYI’s tracks were mixed and mastered by Will Killingsworth, while Rule Them All’s tracks were mixed and mastered by Brian McTernan.

PC : Matt Viel

Formed in 2017, Rule Them All aims to blend vintage and modern styles of hardcore rock while keeping the Long Island aggression that they’re known for. Solid riffs and hard hitting drums keep fans coming back for more as they continue to etch out their place in NY musical history.

‘Uneasy faith’ is available now on all streaming platforms, with the vinyl coming out on 7/22. More information about the band can be found here.

March 8, 2022
Pine Barrens Jam 2022 Returns to Blue Point Brewing

After a successful first year, Pine Barrens Jam has announced their 2022 return to Blue Point Brewing. On August 20th, festival goers will once again have the opportunity to hear acts from around Long Island.

The new festival will celebrate all of the musical and artistic talent that Long Island has to offer. Add to this, its unique set up and you have a recipe for success. The “Jelly-Jam Stage” and the “Peanut Butter Poetry & Arts Stage” will provide the perfect settings to watch musicians and artists prove their talent. In addition, last year’s acoustic stage will be transformed into a roots and songwriters’ stage, in honor of songwriter and LI native, Travis McKeveny.

Leading up to festival day, Pine Barrens Jam will be hosting several fundraisers, including an Earth Day picnic on 4/24 and a “Start of Summer” Sunday Funday on 6/12 . Local businesses can also get involved in festival activities by emailing festival executive director, Nick Balzano.

“Blind Faith” tickets, as well as more information, are available here. The festival’s first line up and VIP packages will be available starting 4/25. The complete line up for both music stages and the spoken word stage will be released 6/13.

A Taste of Pine Barrens Jam 2021!

March 5, 2022
Premiere: Long Island Artist Logan Whaley Releases Old-School Single “Funky Tonight”

Long Island artist Logan Whaley is releasing his new old-school style single “Funky Tonight” on March 4, and a planned full-length album. NYS Music today premieres the single below.

Best known for performing all over NYC and his work with Vana Liya, Logan Whaley continues to make a name for himself as a solo performer and mesmerizing stage presence and deeply-felt lyrics.

His music refuses to be categorized, as it is a fusion of multiple genres at once, utilizing pop, rock, classical, and R&B.

Logan Whaley’s new single cover “Funky Tonight.”

Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” comes a little after a year since his debut album On The Cusp. With a live line-up secured, he was ready to go into the studio. After working on an old project, he decided he was ready for something fresh. Magic was born in the studio with this one, and after performing it live, it became an instant favorite.

NYS Music contributor Nick Codina shared the following thoughts on “Funky Tonight”:

When the music is too loud to exchange words, musicians and their fans exchange facial expressions. A simple smirk or stank face speaks volumes by silently saying, “I dig this, I’m here for it and want more of it.”
While listening to the new single by Logan Whaley I found my self in that stank face expression. From the first note to the last horn, the perfect combination of funky peaks and breakdowns flow seamlessly into eachother and make for a perfect formula of eccentric surprises and delights. From the synthesizer chords to the perfectly placed horn section this new single has the makings of a funk classic. If you’re looking for a groove to make you move and get you into that dancing mood, “Funky Tonight” will not disappoint.

Accompanying the album release, an Indiegogo is launching which will serve as a pre-order for his brand new album, also titled Funky Tonight. The money from the preorder will go towards merch and touring.

Also accompanying the release of the single and new album announcement, the band will be playing three shows in NY.

Logan Whaley’s new single “Funky Tonight” will be released March 4 on all streaming platforms. Listen below now exclusively on NYS Music.

March 3, 2022
Long Island’s Card Reader team up with Interstate Music for new music video “Reminder”

Long Island Pop Punk band Card Reader have released a new music video called Reminder. The music video consists of Card Reader experiencing the city in their most enjoyable way and contains some footage from their first show performed at the Caribou Room back on Sept 23rd, 2021.

The band is carrying into the new year with some momentum from last year. Card Reader participated in the championship of the Interstate Music Awards in 2021. From there on, Interstate Music made card reader an official brand ambassador.

Tom Petito, Card Reader’s guitarist/vocalist weighed in on the Interstate Music artist experience:

This video is a reflection of Interstate Music’s commitment to helping artists like us. We played our concert right before the shoot. The next day their film crew took us all over MKE. We really enjoyed ourselves in the process. The folks at IM introduced us to an incredible music scene. They fully embraced our band and made us feel at home. Thanks to Interstate Music we are a band with more tools, more confidence and unlimited optimism moving forward. We can proudly say we have two home bases now! Long Island AND Milwaukee.

Interstate Music directed and produced the video in Milwaukee, WI. Along with their new music video, the Pop Punk Band are going a weekend Northeastern Tour next month, and here are the dates:

3/4 – Ram’s American Pub – Holbrook NY

3/5 – The Mosh Pit – Philadelphia PA

3/6 – The Church – Lebanon PA

To catch more of Card Reader, you can find their music on DSP’s such as Apple Music , Spotify, Amazon music, and more.

February 23, 2022
Chris Stapleton to Tour Through Three New York Venues

The formidable singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton is set to tour through three New York venues this year. On the list is Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and CMAC in Canandaigua.

The accomplished artist announces this tour in concurrence with his three Grammy nominations. Moreover, with already five wins already under his belt, Stapleton has the accolades to show his strength and talents.

Chris Stapleton

Expected to join the Chris Stapleton at CMAC are Elle King, famous for her hit viral song “Ex’s & Oh’s” and Madeline Edwards. At the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Elle King and Morgan Wade will perform. All three women are talented in their respective rights, and their performances will be spectacles to watch.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 25th at 10 AM local time.

Chris Stapleton 2022 All-American Road Show Tour

March 17—Houston, TX—Houston Rodeo

March 18—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)

March 19—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)

April 8—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

April 9—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

April 20—Toledo, OH—Huntington Center* (SOLD OUT)

April 21—Columbus, OH—Schottenstein Center*

April 23—Lexington, KY—A Concert for Kentucky – Kroger Field† (SOLD OUT)

April 28—London, ON—Budweiser Gardens‡

April 29—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre‡ (SOLD OUT)

April 30—Montreal, QC—Centre Bell‡ (SOLD OUT)

May 5—Regina, SK—Brandt Centre‡

May 6—Saskatoon, SK—Sasktel Centre‡

May 7—Winnipeg, MB—Canada Life Centre‡

May 11—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place‡ (SOLD OUT)

May 12—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome‡

May 14—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena‡ (SOLD OUT)

June 2—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena+

June 3—Ridgefield, WA—Sunlight Supple Amphitheater+ (SOLD OUT)

June 4—George, WA—Gorge Amphitheater+ (SOLD OUT)

June 9—San Diego, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre#

June 10—Los Angeles, CA—The Forum#

June 11—San Bernardino, CA—Glen Helen Amphitheater#

June 16—Bakersfield, CA—Mechanics Bank Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

June 17—Sacramento, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre+ (SOLD OUT)

June 18—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre+ (SOLD OUT)

June 23—West Valley City, UT—USANA Amphitheatre^ (SOLD OUT)

June 24—Denver, CO—Ball Arena^

June 25—Denver, CO—Ball Arena^ (SOLD OUT)

July 7—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center°

July 8—Detroit, MI—Comerica Park§

July 9—Charleston, WV—Charleston Coliseum°

July 21—Mt. Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino‡

July 22—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center°

July 23—Chicago, IL—Wrigley Field**

July 28—Huntsville, AL—The Orion Amphitheater°

July 29—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP°

July 30—Kansas City, MO—GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium††

August 17—Canandaigua, NY—CMAC°

August 19—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center° (SOLD OUT)

August 20—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion°

August 25—Wantagh, NY—Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater‡‡

August 26—Saratoga, NY—Saratoga Performing Arts Center‡‡

August 27—Hershey, PA–Hersheypark Stadium‡‡

September 2-4—Snowmass, CO—Jazz Aspen Snowmass

October 6—Grand Forks, ND—Alerus Center‡‡

October 7—Saint Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center‡‡

October 8—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum‡‡

October 13—Jacksonville, FL—VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena‡‡

October 14—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp‡‡

October 15—Hollywood, FL—Hard Rock Live‡‡

October 20—Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena‡‡

October 21—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena‡‡

October 22—New Orleans, LA—Smoothie King Center‡‡ (on-sale March 11)

October 27—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡‡

“ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW” SPECIAL GUESTS

*with special guests Margo Price and Yola

†with special guests Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and Yola

‡with special guest Elle King

+with special guests Margo Price and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

#with special guests Dwight Yoakam and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

^with special guests Elle King and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

°with special guests Elle King and Madeline Edwards

§with special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Marty Stuart and Madeline Edwards

**with special guests The Highwomen, Mavis Staples and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

††with George Strait

‡‡with special guests Elle King and Morgan Wade

For more information visit https://www.chrisstapleton.com/

February 21, 2022