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  • Allman Family Revival Returns to Beacon Theatre on December 2

    Devon Allman announced show dates for the sixth annual Allman Family Revival, which honors the life and music of his father, Gregg Allman. The tour will include multiple artists and bands such as Duane Betts, Donavan Frankenreiter, Maggie Rose, and many more.

    Allman Family Revival Tour poster 2022

    The Allman Family Revival began out of a one-time concert in 2017 in San Francisco. Devon Allman brought together musical talent for a three-hour show in honor of his late father, who passed in May of 2017. Using music as medicine, the show has since expanded into a full tour with multiple dates and cities able to experience the celebration and legacy of Gregg Allman.

    One of rock and roll’s most influential artists, Gregg Allman was known for his performances as a part of the Allman Brothers Band in addition to his successful solo career. Allman blazed the way for southern rock groups and continues to be an inspiration to this day. 

    Beginning in 1989, the Allmans began a long-lasting tradition of playing at the Beacon Theatre. The band would return to the venue almost every March, the perfect spring destination for fans to enjoy their music. The band’s last show at the iconic venue would occur in October of 2014, marking 238 sold-out shows at the theatre.

    The Allman Family Revival Beacon Theatre show will feature the talents of Duane Betts, Jimmy Hall, Luther Dickinson, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Tony Hall, Maggie Rose, Larry McCray, River Kittens, Orbi Orbison, and Donovan Frankenreiter with the band Dumpstaphunk supporting.

    We are in the sixth year of saluting my Dad’s music and life for the Allman Family Revival…but it’s reaching beyond that initial sentiment. It’s galvanizing relationships within our generation of musicians.  It’s continuing a tradition of feel based music and it’s an honor to put these shows on. Because at the end of the day I feel it’s way more about perpetuating this art form than it is about leaving our mark.  Our true mark is simply the continuance….making sure we inspire the next in line to take the stage.

    – Devon Allman

    The 18-date Allman Family Revival tour will begin in Georgia in November and end in California in December. Tickets for the show and more information can be found on the tour website, here. 

    ALLMAN FAMILY REVIVAL TOUR 

    Nov 26 | Macon City Auditorium | Macon, GA

    Nov 27 | Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater, FL

    Nov 28 | Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall| Sarasota, FL

    Nov 29 | Pompano Beach Amphitheater | Pompano Beach, FL

    Nov 30 | Florida Theater | Jacksonville, FL

    Dec 2 | Beacon Theatre | New York, NY 

    Dec 3 | Shubert Theatre | Boston, MA

    Dec 4 | The Warner | Torrington, CT 

    Dec 6 | Ovens Auditorium | Charlotte, NC 

    Dec 7 | DPAC | Durham, NC

    Dec 8 | Montgomery PAC | Montgomery, AL

    Dec 9 | The Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN

    Dec 10 | The Factory | St. Louis, MO

    Dec 12 | The Paramount | Denver, CO

    Dec 14 | Celebrity Theater | Phoenix, AZ

    Dec 15 | Westgate Resort and Casino | Las Vegas, NV

    Dec 16 | The Wiltern | Los Angeles, CA

    Dec 17 | The Fillmore | San Francisco, CA

  • 2022 Green Soul Studios Series Announced in Forest Hills

    The 2022 Green Soul Studios lineup has been announced at the studio in Forest Hills, Queens, with many jazz artists.

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    Pianist/vocalist Kelly Green and her partner, bassist Luca Soul Rosenfeld turned their living room into a top-notch intimate performing space where they have had performances, recording sessions, and more since 2020. It all started with the duo performing for neighbors and friends, and has expanded from where people from all over want to come and see them play.

    Green has performed at notable clubs and venues such as the Kennedy Center, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland Theater, and various well-known musicians. Rosenfeld is a native New Yorker, who has been studying and playing music since the age of 8. Since 2015, he has curated and produced an underground concert series in Manhattan at The Treehouse.

    green soul studios
    Green Soul Studios

    Green Soul Studios was a great release for the couple after the pandemic ruined the live music scene. The couple agreed that the studio “was and is a true blessing, and a worthy project to sustain.”

    2022 Green Soul Studios Lineup

    8/14 – KG & The Shades– featuring Kelly Green on piano and voice, Luca Soul on bass, Dierk Peters on vibraphone, and Kenny Wollesen on drums.

    8/28 – Green Soul + Rich Perry

    9/11 – Green Soul + Bill Mobley 

    9/25 – Green Soul + Art Baron

    10/9 – Green Soul + Elijah Thomas

    11/20 – Green Soul + Tim Armacost 

    12/4 – TK Blue

    12/18 – Green Soul + Bruce Williams

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkMKaLATiWk

  • Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Will Make NYC Debut In August

    Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio will make their NYC Debut this August to celebrate Charlie Parker’s Birthday at Smoke Jazz.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Photo by David Crow

    Located at the junction of 106th and Broadway (aka Duke Ellington Boulevard), Smoke Jazz Club is one of New York City’s premier live music venues. Renowned for offering top-notch programming of accessible, timeless jazz featuring legendary performers, modern masters, and rising stars, Smoke stands apart with its candlelit dining room, stellar acoustics, and classic American cuisine.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio also includes bassist Harish Raghavan and drummer Rudy Royston. Their performance will set on Thursday and Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday at 7, 9 and 10:30 p.m.

    Hero Trio earned high praise for its eclectic 2020 self-titled debut and the 2022 follow-up Animal Crossing.  Animal Crossing is a digital-only EP featuring four new songs, each an unlikely addition to the canon of jazz standards which is also the titular theme from the wildly popular video game.

    At Smoke, Mahanthappa will explore Parker’s compositions, classic standards, and modern covers with the Raghavan and Royston. “The idea behind Hero Trio was to turn the idea of playing a set of standards on its ear and freshen up the idea,” the saxophonist explains.

    Rudresh Mahanthappa is widely known as one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century as well known for his exellent alto saxphone performances. He has been recognized by multiple jazz magazines including DownBeat Magazine, Jazz Journalists’ Association,and  JazzTimes Magazine. He has also received the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, and is currently the Anthony H. P. Lee ’79 Director of Jazz at Princeton University.

    For information visit https://www.smokejazz.com/calendar/.

  • Brooklyn Comes Alive at The Brooklyn Mirage on September 17

    On September 17th, Brooklyn Comes Alive will return to The Brooklyn Mirage for its sixth installment. This one-day festival brings together the best genres of live music ranging from jazz, jam and funk. Likewise, this event features some unforgettable collaborations, unique one-off performances and one-of-a-kind music experiences. 

    Brooklyn Comes Alive September 17th

    Inspired by New Orleans and its famed Jazz & Heritage Festival, Brooklyn Comes Alive has been breaking the mold of traditional festivals with unprecedented music experiences since 2015. This year, Brooklyn Comes Alive will feature STS9, Medeski Martin & Wood, Lettuce, and the debut of Cool Cool Cool, an unforgettable project from former members of Turkuaz.

    It is so rewarding to work with some of our favorite artists to deliver special performances, debut new projects, and create memorable experiences for fans and bands alike at Brooklyn Comes Alive. That we get to do this in one of the country’s best live music venues, in the best city in the world, is a dream come true. Brooklyn, we’re back, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the incredible and unique venue, The Brooklyn Mirage.

    – Festival director Gideon Plotnicki (GMP Live)

    Brooklyn Comes Alive was built from the fabric of the vibrant live music community of Brooklyn. Much like past “Comes Alive” events, Brooklyn Comes Alive 2022 will be full of exciting firsts and never-before-seen surprises. This event will mark STS9’s first show in NYC since 2019 when they last took over the Brooklyn Mirage. Similarly, Medeski Martin & Wood, who have not played on their home turf in NYC since 2019, will use the special appearance to celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band, which took place last year. 

    Lettuce will be notching both their Brooklyn Comes Alive debut and their Brooklyn Mirage debut as they celebrate the release of their latest album, Unify, but the band’s individual members are all Brooklyn Comes Alive veterans.

    Brooklyn Comes Alive 2022 Lineup: 

    STS9 
    Medeski Martin & Wood 
    Lettuce 
    Cool Cool Cool (former members of Turkuaz: Craig Brodhead, Chris Brouwers, Michelangelo Carubba, Shira Elias, Sammi Garett, Greg Sanderson and Josh Schwartz*) 

    General admission tickets are available in three tiers, starting at $65 and increasing as tiers sell out. The elevated VIP experiences, VIP and Super VIP, include expedited entry, access to the VIP Mezzanine with perfect sightlines to the stage and more. With the Super VIP package including exclusive limited edition merch item.  

    All tickets, including VIP packages, can be purchased at the link here.

  • Pine Barrens Jam Will Return To Long Island

    After a successful inaugural year in 2021, Pine Barrens Jam is set to return in 2022. Billed as a “festival for Long Island, by Long Island,” the music festival will take place on August 20, once again at Blue Point Brewing in Patchogue. Pine Barrens Jam seeks to highlight everything Long Island has to offer and features a lineup that features entirely Long Island-based bands and artists.

    This year’s headliner on the Jelly Jam Stage will be high-energy funk-rock group The Chris Ruben Band, along with fellow Pine Barrens Jam alums Dysfunktone and Drop The 4. The event also features an acoustic stage set to be named in honor of Long Island native and late songwriter Travis McKeveny, with The Famous Doctor Scanlon Band set to headline a lineup of local original songwriters there.

    General Admission tickets are $40 and the VIP package is $65. (Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket to attend.) Pine Barrens Jam has also teamed up with another local festival, STATTfest, to create a Double Fest Pass for $55. This special pass gives ticket holders access to both Pine Barrens Jam and STATTfest on September 24 at The Salt Shack in Babylon. All tickets can be purchased through pinebarrensjam.com.

    The event prides itself on its grassroots nature, fueled by a dedicated team of volunteers. Those interested in helping out Pine Barrens Jam and getting involved as a volunteer or local business sponsors looking to donate services or goods, reach out to Executive Director Nick Balzano at pinebarrensjam@gmail.com.

  • Brooklyn-based Artist Hannah Sumner Releases First Video in Monthly Plus One Series

    On July 26, Brooklyn-based alternative artist, producer, and performer, Hannah Sumner premiered the first video from her new monthly series, titled Plus One.

    hannah sumner plus one

    The series includes live in-studio duets with different instruments highlighted in each. The first video, “Moments,” features bassist Adam Neely. Neely contributes great sound which intertwines wonderfully with Sumner’s beautiful voice. The video, carefully shot by Studio 42 Productions, is simplistic in nature. Just featuring the two artists, a microphone, and bass with dim lighting, the video allows all the focus to be on the music and the talent behind it.

    Every month, Hannah Sumner will release more Plus One videos featuring various artists and instrumentation. Listeners can expect to hear harp from Jacqueline Kerrod, guitar from Shubh Saran, drums from Josh Bailey, cello from Justin Abrams, and piano from Christian Li alongside Sumner’s vocals.

    Earlier this past year, Sumner received a grant and residency from Nancy Manocherian’s The Cell Theatre. The Cell Theatre, founded in 2006, is a not-for-profit in Chelsea that helps artists from all career stages with creative works. The Plus One video series was born out of this experience and will be pressed to vinyl and available digitally. The Cell and Martin Finkle produced the series and Studio 42 recorded the shots.

    hannah sumner plus one

    Sumner has previously released works such as the single “Only You,” and two EPs: To The Almost and Guesthouse. The singer and songwriter has made quite the name for herself in the New York community, with performances at Barclays Center and National Sawdust.

    Fans of the “Moments” video with Adam Neely can expect more video releases in the next coming month with some amazing talent. Stay tuned for the release of the next Plus One video, and take a listen to the first one, available below.

  • Elsewhere Announces 2022 Fall Season Lineup

    Brooklyn independent music venue Elsewhere has announced its Fall 2022 season lineup and fifth anniversary celebrations. Performances from September to November will include notable artists Sherelle, Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann with Levon Vincent, VTSS, IC3PEAK, and Overmono (Live).

    elsewhere
    Elsewhere

    Based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Elsewhere is a multi-room live music venue, nightclub and arts space that celebrates creativity, diversity and multi-disciplinary artistic expression and experimentation. Founded on Halloween in 2017, Elsewhere have hosted thousands of artists, presented over 20,000 hours of live music, and staged over 600 events each year.

    Elsewhere

    “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, but we continue to see that our community strongly wants to be out and experiencing togetherness again. Emerging artists are cautiously and safely making up for two years being unable to tour, and Elsewhere was built to support them and be a cultural beacon for New Yorkers.” 

    Elsewhere went through the difficulties in pandemic period with continous performances and high attendance rates in 2022 summer season. Their belief of creating a space for all to experience live entertainment that’s reflective of their personal experiences attributed to the venue’s success. In recent months has cooperated with Ray Ban, Brooklyn Magazine and more, connecting its partners with emerging culture.

    “It’s all about supporting emerging culture and the best of what’s next. We’ve seen that it will always resonate with people. With the support of our community, we’re already back to pre-pandemic levels of attendance and energy, which is the right way to ring in Elsewhere’s five-year anniversary this October.”

    Rosenthal

    On October 31, 2022, Elsewhere will celebrate its fifth anniversary as Brooklyn’s leading independent music venue with full details on the anniversary celebrations forthcoming.

    2022 Fall Events

    Fri, 9/2: Dâm-Funk + Satin Jackets
    Thu, 9/8: Grace Ives
    Fri, 9/9: Bad Gyal
    Fri, 9/9: Darude
    Sat, 9/10: VNSSA
    Sat, 9/10: Pangea
    Fri, 9/16: Sherelle
    Fri, 9/16: Laylit – 4 Year
    Sat, 9/17: Olan
    Tue, 9/20: Tim Hecker
    Fri, 9/20 + Sat 9/21: Neil Frances
    Thu, 9/22: Girlpool
    Fri, 9/23: Ben Klock with Marcel Dettmann and Levon Vincent
    Sat, 9/24: Omar S
    Sat, 9/24: LSDXOXO
    Sun, 9/25: Lindstrøm
    Tue, 9/27: Cochise
    Fri, 9/30: Ata Kak
    Fri, 9/30: Elkka
    Fri, 9/30: VTSS

    Sat, 10/1: I. Jordan
    Sat, 10/1: Hayden James / Rohaan
    Sun, 10/2: Tortoise
    Wed, 10/5: Divino Niño + Little Jesus
    Thu, 10/6: Trentmøller
    Fri, 10/7: Township Rebellion / Qrion
    Sat, 10/8: The Avalanches (DJ Set)
    Wed, 10/12: Sudan Archives
    Thu, 10/13: Mildlife
    Fri, 10/14: IC3PEAK
    Tue, 10/18: SLIFT
    Wed, 10/19: Eloise
    Fri, 10/21: Overmono (Live)
    Sun, 10/23: Sloppy Jane
    Thu, 10/27: Mezerg
    Mon, 10/31: #EL5EWHERE: 5th Anniversary Celebration

    Wed, 11/2: Sevdaliza
    Fri, 11/4: Salute
    Wed, 11/16 + 11/17: Godspeed You! Black Emperor

    For more information and to view Elsewhere’s events calendar, visit www.elsewherebrooklyn.com.

  • The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces August Events

    Throughout the month of August, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will offer five unique programs to celebrate the Afro-Latin roots of jazz music. From August 6 to August 30, attendees can listen, learn, and celebrate the long-lasting traditions of the genre.

    The National Jazz Museum in Harlem aims to “preserve, promote, and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation and the celebration of jazz” in all areas. With exhibits, educational programs, panels, concerts, and more the center continues its commitment to the genre. With Artistic Directors Jon Batiste and Christian McBride, the museum offers inspiring experiences.

    Starting on August 6 at 1 p.m., Jaambo will lead a city-wide dance party on the steps of the National Arts Club. Co-founded by percussionist Baba Don Eaton, Jaambo’s sound and groove will get you moving.  Baba Don Eaton currently also teaches African drumming and has previously recorded with jazz artists such as Donald Brown, Joe Henderson, and Jason Linder.

    Two bands will lead the programming on August 11: brass band Funky Dawgs and the Afro-Latin Jazz ensemble Uptown Royalty NYC. This energetic concert at the Harlem State Office Building will begin at 6 p.m. for a great night of dance music. 

    More August events include Colombian pro music from Martin Vejarano on August 25 at 2 p.m. followed by solo pianist Ahmed Alom at 7 p.m. Alom’s concert will explore early African-American ragtime and the Cuban danzon among other musical forms.

    The programmings and celebration of Afro-Latin Jazz will end on August 30 with a panel discussion led by Zack O’Farrill at 7 p.m. The event will include the insight and inspiration of young artists in the Afro-Latin genre and how they are honoring and expanding its music traditions.

    For more information about the August programs and exhibits, visit the museum’s website.

  • Dead Meat To Wrap Up Garcia Tribute Tour

    Dead Meat, a Nyack-based Grateful Dead tribute act, is currently in the middle of its own “Days Between” celebration. The band is on a four-show tour throughout New York, with a promise to play 80 songs between them in honor of Dead guitarist’s Jerry Garcia’s upcoming 80th birthday. The tour is set to conclude at Garcia’s in Port Chester this Friday, August 5.

    This tribute to the late guitar legend began on July 22 at Kensico Dam Plaza in Westchester County. The opening featured songs like “Here Comes Sunshine,” “Sugar Magnolia” and “Truckin’” to open. They followed this up with a unique sequence of “China Cat Sunflower” >“Playing In the Band” >“I Know You Rider” > “Playing in the Band.” Other gigs included stops at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City and the band’s hometown of Nyack with a performance at  Memorial Park for a free Hudson River-side concert. 

    Dead Meat is a five-piece band known for its moving harmonies and ripping jams that features Dan Rappaport on bass and vocals, Tom Clancey on guitar and vocals, Stephen Jordan on guitar and vocals, Ryan Liatsis on keys, guitars and vocals, and Kevin Weinberger on drums. 

    For more information on the band and upcoming shows, visit deadmeatband.com

  • Jazz is Dead Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Tour Stops in Tarrytown and NYC

    Jazz is Dead, the acclaimed All-Star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs, is celebrating its 25 anniversary with a fifteen show tour. They will also be performing Grateful Dead’s Wake of The Flood marking it’s 50 anniversary.

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    The group was formed in 1998 by bassist Alphonso Johnson, who was in groups like Santana and The Other Ones. Joining Johnson are guitarists Steve Kimock and Bobby Lee Rodgers, and percussionist Pete Lavezzoli, who is known for his work with Oteil & Friends and the Jerry Garcia Band.

    The group recorded three acclaimed albums, and their album Laughing Water released in 1999 was an instrumental Wake of The Flood reinterpretation. That album has been described as “a superior remake of the Grateful Dead’s rather ordinary rock album Wake of the Flood” by Ed Kopp for All About Jazz.

    The 25 anniversary tour makes stop in Tarrytown on Jan. 26 and NYC on the 27. Tarrytown is located in Westchester county on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, approximately 25 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with a small population of about 12,000. The town is rich with Revolutionary War history and known for the river views.

    For more information about Jazz is Dead, and to buy tickets to their upcoming tour, go here.

    Jazz is Dead Tour Dates

    Jan. 10 – The Coach House – Capistrano, Calif. 

    Jan. 11 – The Canyon – Montclair, Calif. 

    Jan. 12 – The Canyon – Agoura, Calif. 

    Jan. 13 – The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco

    Jan. 15 – The Paramount – Denver

    Jan. 17 – Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix 

    Jan. 19 – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, Wis. 

    Jan. 20 –  Des Plains Theatre – Des Plaines, Ill. 

    Jan. 21 – The Arcata – St. Charles, Ill. 

    Jan. 22 – The Agoura – Cleveland

    Jan. 24 – The Wilbur – Boston

    Jan. 25 – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, Pa. 

    Jan. 26 – Tarrytown Music Hall – Tarrytown, N.Y. 

    Jan. 27 – The Palladium at Times Square – New York, N.Y. 

    Jan. 28 – Penns Peak – Jim Thorpe, Pa.