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  • Goose Release Radio City Music Hall Short Film

    On Aug. 3, Connecticut-based rock band Goose released the ninth episode in their short film series, Day of Show. The newest episode focuses on the band’s debut show at NYC’s iconic Radio City Music Hall on June 24-25.

    Goose Live at Radio City Music Hall. (L-R): Trevor Weekz (bass), Ben Atkind (drums), Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Jeff Arevalo (vocals, percussion) Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar, keys). Photo: Adam Berta

    The jam band Goose consists of Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), Ben Atkind (drums), and Jeff Arevalo (vocals, percussion, drums). Their sound fuses multiple genres and their most recent release, Dripfield, combines pop and psychedelic elements into one. Goose recorded the full album in Woodstock with production by D. James Goodwin at The Isokon. 

    The new Day of Show, episode highlights the band’s first show at Radio City Music Hall as they celebrate the release of their critically acclaimed album. Directed by Bryan Murphy, viewers can watch Goose in intimate behind-the-scenes footage during their sold-out shows at the venue. Featuring the band, crew, close friends and family, and fans watching the band perform some of their best work, the just over 20-minute video is a must-see. 

    Goose’s performances at Radio City Music Hall included one acoustic and two electric sets, with sit-ins from Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, Father John Misty, Stuart Bogie, Dave Nelson, and Dripfield’s producer D. James Goodwin. The video gives all a chance to take in the legendary Radio City Music Hall during one of the band’s most exciting moments.

    Trey Anastasio (R ) and Rick Mitartonda (L) – Photo: Michael Nuchereno

    With previous performances at landmark festivals such as Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Peach Music Festival, and Newport Folk Festival, the band is currently having a career-defining season. Fans of Goose’s music, and short film, can catch the group at more performances this summer. To see the upcoming tour dates, and the full short film release, see below. Tickets can be found at Goose’s website.

    DRIPFIELD FALL TOUR 2022:

    8/12 – Columbia, MD – The Chrysalis Amphitheater

    8/13 – Columbia, MD – The Chrysalis Amphitheater

    8/16 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)

    8/17 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)

    8/18 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    8/20 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl

    8/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

    8/23 – Stateline, NV – South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe (SOLD OUT)

    8/25 – Portland, OR – The Square

    9/29 – Richmond, VA – The National (SOLD OUT)

    9/30 – Richmond, VA – The National  (SOLD OUT)

    10/1 – Atlanta, GA – Pullman Yards

    10/2 – Atlanta, GA – Pullman Yards

    10/4 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant

    10/6 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater

    10/7 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater

    10/7-10/9 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits

    10/11 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre

    10/13 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live

    10/14 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

    10/15 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

    10/14-10/16 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits

  • Youngstown Village Music Festival hosts The Trews

    Saturday August 6th, brought Canadian rock band The Trews to Youngstown NY. They headlined the “Village Music Festival” which featured 11 bands in total. The weather made it a great day to enjoy live music outside at veterans park. There were food vendors, drinks, and local crafts for sale as well. A list of all the bands that played were as follows: Scott Celani, Moon Dogg, Phroendly Phoes, Dave Thurman, Tonemah, Busted in Eden, Rick Zachary, No Vacancy, Grub, Element and The Trews.

    Band – “Element”

    The Trews are a Canadian rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Chris Gormley. The band is currently based in Hamilton, Ontario. From their formation in 1997 to 2016, The Trews were among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 40 selling Canadian bands in Canada.

    Bass drum head

    When The Trews took the stage, there were some technically problems with the sound. The PA was not turned on for the first two songs. But once that was fixed and the feedback issue they had fixed, the fans started to enjoy the music. The band handled any issues professionally and continued on with the show. There was a VIP section closer to the stage and a general admission section behind that. It was mostly filled with fans singing every word and drinking a cold beer.

    The Trews guitarist

    The Trews played for about an hour and a half as the sun was setting. The fanbase was a mix from old to the very young. This music festival is a yearly event in Youngstown NY and seemed to be a success this year. The setlist was as follows: “Permission”, “Not Ready to Go”, “So She’s Leaving”, “Can’t Afford to Be Lonely”, “Paranoid Freak”, “Hope & Ruin”, “I Wanna Play”, “Enemy”, “Highway of Heroes”, “God Speed Rebel”, “Can’t Stop Laughing”, “Poor Ol Broken Hearted Me”, “Tired of Waiting”, “Hold Me in Your Arms”.

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  • Kendrick Lamar Takes Over The UBS Arena During The Big Steppers Tour

    Sunday, August 7, will go down in history as a euphoric night for the thousands of fans that saw Kendrick Lamar’s artistry at the UBS Arena. Although, The Big Steppers Tour has gone viral since last month, no one was prepared for the show they were about to experience. 

    Kendrick Lamar
    photo by Lucas Kurzweil

    Back in May, Lamar released his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers after five years, and according to his fans it was worth the wait. Therefore, when he announced his tour, it was a no brainer for thousands to see his masterpiece live.

    To describe it as amazing is an understatement, when today a good percentage of mainstream rap music has become an outlet for hit singles and TikTok trends, rather than complete works of art. However, Lamar is far from a one hit wonder, and if anyone was uncertain of his creative skills, his latest album and tour undoubtedly proved otherwise. 

    photo by Lucas Kurzweil

    Baby Keem, fellow rapper, who’s album charted at #5 on Billboard 200, performed a few of his hit songs including “Range Brothers” featuring Lamar, along with “16”, before passing the torch onto one of the most legendary rappers of all time. Lamar immediately started out strong leaving the crowd in awe, within the first 10 seconds.

    Not only did Lamar perform songs from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers like “N95”, “Count Me Out”, “Savior” and more, but other selections from his discography as well, including “Money Trees”, “Loyalty”, and” “m.A.A.d city”. 

    photo by Lucas Kurzweil

    If anyone could have started August with such a bang, regardless of performing three nights in a row, it would be the one and only Kendrick Lamar. In addition to his iconic artistry seen through his effortless flow, unbelievable lyricism, and unmatched connection with his audience, Lamar along with his team’s choreography was nothing less than stellar. The unification in their dancing, as well as the incomparable acting captivated the audience, making it crystal clear that this was more than just a music show. 

    The hidden messages and subtle references Lamar made were only a fraction of what led this show to be such a dynamic experience. His creativity was otherworldly, as he displayed the arrows in his back, which represents his healing process during his darkest days, of carrying the pain he was not only baring from his own trials and tribulations, but of those he loves as well. Lamar even made being administered a COVID test mid-performance look undeniably astounding. Furthermore, his puppet act, which went perfectly with his choice of clothing that resembled a ventriloquist, gave the audience an essential point of view into the life of Lamar, as if he was looking into his own eyes. His fans could finally fully experience the true emotion of his album right alongside him.

    Ultimately, Kendrick Lamar knew his tour had to make up for his time away from his loyal fans and he of course without question delivered a show to remember. If they did not know before, fans now understand why Lamar takes his time with his high-quality music. Therefore, next time around more will patiently wait since they know he will only produce some of the greatest gems ever in rap history. 

    With tears in their eyes, hands in the air, and feet leaving the ground jump by jump, Lamar’s fans were left starstruck from the very first second to the very last. 

    Setlist: United in Grief, N95, ELEMENT., Worldwide Steppers, Backseat Freestyle, Rich Spirit, HUMBLE., Father Time, m.A.A.d city, We Cry Together (Snippet), Purple Hearts, King Kunta, Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix), Die Hard, LUST.(Snippet), DNA., Count Me Out, Money Trees, LOVE., Alright, Mirror, LOYALTY., Silent Hill, family ties (Baby Keem cover) (with Baby Keem), Crown, Mr. Morale (with Tanna Leone), Savior

    photo by Lucas Kurzweil

  • In Focus: B2Wins at Levitt AMP Utica

    The identical twin brothers, Walter and Wagner Caldas of B2Wins headlined at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica on Monday, July 11. The show was a Levitt Amp Utica Music Series segment funded by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation. In association with the humid weather, the B2Wins duo performed a fiery set bringing most in the crowd to their feet.

    Far from a traditional band, B2Wins consists of Walter, who sings and plays the violin, and Wagner, who plays the ukulele and runs the soundboard. They have a unique style of music, ranging from hip-hop and reggae to classical and jazz. Previously, the Caldas twins resided in the slums of Brazil and then moved to America without knowing English. Never letting fear get in the way, they remained optimistic while battling to commence in the music industry before headlining shows themselves. They planted Brazillian roots in Utica before their next stop in Des Moines.

    B2Wins began the set with warm, soft-to-the-ear classical music. Astonishing the crowd, they effortlessly covered popular songs by Bon Jovi, Louis Armstrong, Dua Lipa, and more. The crowd appeared blissful and danced throughout the entire set, despite the hot temperature. The brothers interacted with the audience through motivational speaking on behalf of culture and self-pride and encouraged everyone to get out of their seats to dance.

    Closing the show, Wagner and Walter walked around the fence separating the stage from the crowd to perform. Eyes followed as they stood back to back, playing the ukulele and violin energetically while singing.

  • Symphony Space Announces Upcoming Season Highlights

    Symphony Space has announced its upcoming 2022-2023 season, bringing musicians, authors, actors, comedians, and other talents to NYC for a full list of events. The new season will be available in person as well as streamed in high definition to audiences worldwide.

    Symphony Space venue as of 2008 with people outside.
    Photo Credit: NewYorkDolls CC BY-SA 3.0

    Located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, Symphony Space is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center that aims to connect art, ideas, and community together through performances and programming. The upcoming season continues well-known programs at the center, including Selected Shorts, Wall to Wall concerts, and much more. Symphony Space has offered entertainment for over four decades, and this upcoming season is sure to shine.

    The 2022-23 season is a testament to the joys of the shared experience. Reuniting in-person last year, after so much time apart, was exhilarating. As we continue to invite authors, actors, and musicians to convene and grow their own work and communities at Symphony Space, we are committed to celebrating both individual artists and the power of the arts as a whole. We know that each event can be a source of delight, hope, and connection to all.

    – Executive Director Kathy Landau

    Musical entertainment for the season includes Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim on Oct. 15, which will honor one of the musical theater’s greatest composers/lyricists. The free celebration features music, dance, and conversation spanning Sondheim’s entire career at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater. 

    An artist-in-residence from bandleader, composer, drummer, and dhol player, Sunny Jain, will occur at the space on Jan. 28, Feb. 4, and Feb. 9, with music spanning multiple cultures and genres. Singer and legendary guitarist Richard Thompson will also grace the 2022-2023 season with a rare concert from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17. Audiences members are invited to submit song requests to Thompson which will remain unknown to him until the live performance onstage.

    Other entertainment for the season features the expansive literature series, Selected Shorts, where renowned actors recreate well-known writers’ stories. The comedy series, Uptown Showdown, hosted by Matthew Love, will bring much laughter and energetic debate. For the full list of events and talents coming to the Symphony Space, visit the venue’s website.

  • Soulful Ali McGuirk Announces Tour with 5 NY Dates

    Blues and soul singer Ali McGuirk has announced upcoming shows in promotion of her new album, Til It’s Gone, which is set for release on September 16 via Signature Sounds. The songwriter shared her single, “All Back,” on July 20 ahead of the album.

    McGuirk grew up outside of Boston before calling Burlington, Vermont, home. The singer-songwriter always knew she wanted to become an artist and her inspirations include Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan, and Abbey Lincoln. McGuirk’s music has explored multiple genres, but the upcoming album leans into its blues foundation.

    Celebrated folk-blues songwriter Jonah Tolchin helped produce Til It’s Gone alongside McGuirk, allowing for emotional tracks, guitar interludes, and delicate moments in the album. “All Back,” the first single off of the record, is an easy groove. McGuirk wrote the track about the end of the pandemic, and the track combines a vintage sound and a recent event into one. 

    Surviving the pandemic as an artist required some faith and this song felt like a little prayer of hope and resilience … we are faced with pandemics, climate chaos, ever-deepening inequality, and so much ignorance, but we learned a lot in March 2020 about our ability to adapt and I need to believe that it’s going to be alright, but we’ve got to do something right now.

    – Ali McGuirk on “All Back”

    McGuirk recorded much of the upcoming record in Los Angeles and included collaborations with an impressive lineup of artists. Legendary guitarist Fred Tackett of Little Feat, organist Larry Goldings, singer Valerie Pinkston, percussionist Lenny Castro, and more helped finalize the complete sounds of the album.

    The nine-track album, with intimate introspections, and thoughts on oppression and justice, would not be the same without McGuirk’s signature, hypnotic vocals. Take a listen to the first track, “All Back,” and see the full list of tour dates for the upcoming record, below.

    Ali McGuirk On Tour:

    Sept. 16 – Nashville, TN – Five Spot (AMERICANAFEST)

    Sept. 17 – Easthampton, MA – Arcadia Music Festival

    Oct. 1 – Albany, NY – The Linda

    Oct. 2 – Portsmouth, NH – The Press Room

    Oct. 5 – Lancaster, PA – Tellus360

    Oct. 6 – Brooklyn, NY – The Bell House

    Oct. 7 – Somerville, MA – The Crystal Ballroom at the Somerville

    Oct. 8 – New Haven, CT – Cafe Nine

    Oct. 14 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Lounge

    Oct. 19 – Syracuse, NY – 443 Listening Room

    Oct. 22 – Rochester, NY – The Abilene

    Oct. 23 – Buffalo, NY – Sportsmen’s Tavern

    Oct. 29 – Portland, ME – One Longfellow Square

  • Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival Returns to Jamestown

    From August 10-13, the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival will return to downtown Jamestown for four days of shows and entertainment. The event will include over 40 bands and artists, live painting, comedy, dancing, and more.

    Funk band and western NY’s Smackdab will headline the festival, alongside Chicago-based Mungion. Other artists and acts include electronic funk rockers LITZ, indie artist Mikaela Davis, a Grateful Dead tribute by Workingman’s Dead, eberwine, and many more. The festival is full of talent from various artists across multiple genres, including funk, rock, jazz, R&B, soul, electronic, blues, and folk. Attendees will truly find something to enjoy throughout the four-day festival.

    The Whirlybird Arts & Music Festival will take place at various venues across downtown Jamestown such as The Beer Snob, Jamestown Wine Cellar, Pearl City Hops, 4 Below, Labyrinth Press Co, Brazil, and Crown Street Roasting. Free pop-up solo performances by Buffalo indie pop singer Marina Laurendi, Adam McKillip, Kyle Gustafson, SON, and more will occur throughout the festival.

    Other free shows for all ages will occur at the Winter Garden Plaza with performances from Miller & the Other Sinners, Porcelain Busdrivers, St Vith, and many more. The event will also include vendors, food, and a beer garden. 

    For tickets and more information, visit the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival’s website. For the full schedule of events, see below.

    Winter Garden Plaza

    313 N Main Street | 21+ | No Cover

    5:50 – 6:30 Leopard Geckos

    6:35 – 6:55 Kallie Williams

    7:00 – 8:00 Emily Strong

    8:10 – 9:30 The Assembly

    The Beer Snob

    318 N Washington Street | 21+ | No Cover

    8:00 – 10:00 Comedy Open Mic, hosted by Karate Sleepover

    Jamestown Wine Cellar

    309 N Main Street | 21+ | No Cover

    9:30 – 10:00 Kallie Williams

    10:00 – 12:00 Open Mic, hosted by Sara, the Greatest!

    THURSDAY – August 11, 2022

    Crown Street Roasting Co.

    16 W 3rd Street | All Ages | No Cover | Starts at 11:00AM

    11:00 – 1:00 Songs of Sixpence

    Labyrinth Press Co.

    12 E 4th Street | All Ages | No Cover

    4:00 – 6:00 SON

    Winter Garden Plaza

    313 N Main Street | All Ages | No Cover

    6:00 – 7:30 St Vith

    7:30 – 8:00 Thee Ukaladz

    8:00 – 9:30 Mikaela Davis 

    The Beer Snob

    318 N Washington Street | 21+ | No Cover

    9:30 – 10:15 Hot At Bats

    10:25 – 11:45 Feverhawk

    Jamestown Wine Cellar

    309 N Main Street | 21+ | Weekend Pass or $5 at the Door

    10:15 – 11:00 Cindy Love

    11:00 – 1:00 Surprise Guise

    FRIDAY – August 12, 2022

    Crown Street Roasting Co.

    16 W 3rd Street | All Ages | No Cover | Starts at 11:00AM

    11:00 – 1:00 Kyle Gustafson

    Brazil

    12 E 4th Street | 21+ | No Cover

    5:00 – 7:00 Gavin Paterniti

    Pearl City Hops at DoubleTree, Jamestown

    150 W 4th St | 21+ | No Cover

    5:00 – 7:00 Mike Brunacini

    Jamestown Cruise-In

    N Main Street & 3rd | All Ages | No Cover

    5:00 – 8:00 In Crowd, Presented by the Jamestown Cruise-In

    The Beer Snob

    318 N Washington Street | 21+ | Whirlybird Pass or $20 at the Door

    8:30 – 10:00 eberwine

    10:00 – 10:30 LTTL

    10:30 – 12:00 LITZ

    12:00 – 12:30 LTTL vs DJ Jim Blomquist

    12:30 – 1:45 The Audience

    Jamestown Wine Cellar

    309 N Main Street | 21+ | Whirlybird Pass or $10 at the Door

    5:00 – 8:00 Bill Ward (FREE)

    8:00 – 9:30 Deep Fried & Dipped in Honey

    10:00 – 11:30 Cold Lazarus

    12:00 – 1:30 Orange Corner

    4 Below Haggy’s Bar and Grill

    104 E 2nd St | 21+ | No Cover

    10:00 – 1:00 Ryan Buzzetto

    SATURDAY – August 13, 2022

    Jamestown Public Market

    16 W 3rd Street | All Ages | No Cover | Starts at 10:00AM

    10:00 – 10:45 Miranda Wilcox

    11:00 – 2:00 Marina Laurendi

    Labyrinth Press Co.

    12 E 4th Street | All Ages | No Cover | Starts at 10:45AM

    10:00 – 10:40 Chase Johnson

    10:40 – 11:20 Adam Gould

    11:20 – 12:00 Harmony Dillingham

    Winter Garden Plaza

    313 N Main Street | All Ages | No Cover

    2:30 – 4:00 Miller & the Other Sinners

    4:00 – 4:30 Harmony Dillingham

    4:30 – 6:00  Workingman’s Dead

    6:00 – 6:30 DJ Jim Blomquist

    6:30 – 7:30 Porcelain Busdrivers

    7:30 – 8:00 DJ Jim Blomquist

    8:00 – 9:45 Smackdab

    The Beer Snob

    318 N Washington Street | 21+ | Whirlybird Pass or $20 at the Door

    9:00 – 10:00 Space Junk

    10:30 – 12:15 Mungion

    12:45 – 2:00 Solar Circuit

    Jamestown Wine Cellar

    309 N Main Street | 21+ | Whirlybird Pass or $10 at the Door

    10:00 – 11:00 Maufrey 

    11:30 – 1:00 Grub

    1:00 – 2:00 Zandari

    4 Below Haggy’s Bar and Grill

    104 E 2nd St | 21+ | No Cover

    10:00 – 1:00 Adam McKillip

    Pearl City Hops at DoubleTree, Jamestown

    150 W 4th St | 21+ | No Cover

    5:00 – 6:00 Ayri Brady

    6:00 – 8:00 Nick Slagle

  • 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

  • Robert Fripp and David Singleton Announced Fall “An Evening Of Conversation” Tour

    Legendary King Crimson founding member Robert Fripp and producer David Singleton announced their speaking tour this fall. They will present an “Evening of Conversation” at the Carrier Theater in Syracuse on September 19, the City Winery in New York on September 23, and the Swyer Room in Albany on September 24.

    Robert Fripp and David Singleton

    Likely topics that will be explored during their time on stage will include: Where does music come from? What does it take to survive the music business? When does the impossible become possible? Can music change the world? Why did Fripp put on a tutu and dance to Swan Lake at the end of his garden? Who is The Vicar?

    Robert Fripp is a British musician, songwriter, and record producer, also known as a founding member of the progressive rock band King Crimson. He is also a session musician, contributor and collaborator with Brian Eno and other excellent people, and originating director of the Guitar Craft and Guitar Circle program.

    David Singleton is an English record producer, audio engineer, record label director, musician, songwriter, author, and Internet entrepreneur. He established DGM with Robert Fripp in 1993 and has reluctantly managed King Crimson since 2018. David is King Crimson’s producer and author of The Vicar Chronicles.

    Robert Fripp and David Singleton Tour Dates:

    Sept. 16 – Toronto, ON – Royal
    Sept. 17 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda
    Sept. 18 – Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell
    Sept. 19 – Syracuse, NY – Carrier Theater
    Sept. 21 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
    Sept. 22 – Boston, MA – City Winery
    Sept. 23 – New York, NY – City Winery
    Sept.     24 – Albany, NY – Swyer Room
    Sept. 26 – Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest Cafe
    Sept. 27 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel
    Sept. 28 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery
    Sept. 30 – Washington, DC – City Winery
    Oct. 1 – Annapolis, MD – Ram’s Head Live
    Oct. 2 – Oakmont, PA – Oaks Theater
    Oct. 4 – Ferndale, MI – The Magic Bag
    Oct. 5 – Cleveland, OH – Music Box Supper Club
    Oct. 8 – Milwaukee – Wilson Theater-Marcus Center
    Oct. 9 – Chicago, IL – City Winery

    For more information:www.dgmlive.com

  • Lake George BBQ & Music Festival Returns with 3 Days of Live Music

    From August 19-21, the Lake George BBQ & Music Festival will host 18 bands over the course of three days for audiences to enjoy. The festival includes live music across two stages, barbeque from local vendors, an art marketplace, and activities for kids and families.

    Lake George BBQ & Music Festival logo with a pig, ADK chair, and trumpet.

    The festival kicks off with acoustic solo act Rich Ortiz beginning at 3:15 P.M. on Aug. 19 at the Pavillion Stage. The first day includes a wide array of genres and acts including blues band Sunny Bleau, country artist Jennie Angel, indie pop act Thanks!, and blues-rock group Miller and the Other Sinners.

    Saturday, Aug. 20, begins with a kids show from folk and americana artist Deb Cavanaugh from 12:15 P.M. to 12:45 P.M. The George Boone Band will take the spotlight next, with a set of blues music. Attendees can also enjoy the talents of blues group Amy Ryan Band, rock jammers eberwine, roots duo Northern Borne, and more. Sly Fox and the Hustlers will close out the full day of concerts with their blues-rock sound from 8-9 P.M. on the main stage.

    Opening up the main stage for the last day of festivities is blues duo Mark & Jill at 12:15 P.M. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Folk and traditional act Reese Fulmer will open the Pavillion Stage starting at 1:10 P.M. Deb Cavanaugh will also return to the festival with Dandelion Wine for a folk performance. Muddy Ruckus, a duo who fuses indie, punk, and blues together, will entertain audiences next. Blues Hall of Famer, Michael Charles, will close out the main stage and the entire festival with a memorable performance drawing from his 39 years of original music.

    In addition to the live music, kids can enjoy a pony ride, bouncy houses, and more. Kids are free, adult daily tickets are $7, and a weekend pass is $10. For tickets and more information regarding food and activities available, visit the Lake George BBQ & Music Festival’s website.

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