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  • ‘Tis The Season With The Beach Boys At The Paramount

    The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and influential bands of all time and on Tuesday, December 6th, Mike Love brought the current version of the band to The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island. The lineup included Mike with longtime member since 1965 Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Randy Leago.

    John Stamos also performed as a special guest with the band for this show and their show at Carnegie Hall the night before. Stamos grew up idolizing the band as a teen and formed a friendship with the group during his days as an actor on “General Hospital” and has frequently collaborated with them since.

    Mike Love at The Paramount 12.6.22

    The group formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Shortly after Dennis’s tragic death in 1983, Brian became estranged from the group. Following Carl’s death from Lung cancer in 1998, the band granted Mike Love legal writes to tour under the group’s name. Other then a brief reunion in 2010’s for the 50th anniversary, Wilson and Jardine do not perform with Love’s edition of The Beach Boys, but still remain official members of the band.

    Mike Love and Bruce Johnston at The Paramount 12.6.22

    The show included 30 plus songs spanning over the 60 year legacy of The Beach Boys. The concert also included a generous collection of Christmas songs with a Beach Boys twist made famous by their 1965 “The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album.” Love, 81, recalls events leading to the Beach Boys first Christmas song. “In the early 60’s we made a 45 with “Surfin Safari” on one side. On the other side was a song about a hot rod ‘409’. Then we did “Surfin U.S.A.” and “Shut Down”. Along about 1963, we said, “Lets give Santa a hot rod sled” and “Little Saint Nick” was born. Other songs from Love’s 2018 album Reason for the Season were also performed.

    This current tour is also an opportunity to acknowledge the new Sail On Sailor – 1972 box set which celebrates the landmark albums 1972 albums Carl And The Passions and Holland . The 5lp set also includes a 38 page book with liner notes and rare photos plus a previously unreleased concert from Carnegie Hall recorded in 1972.

    Setlist: Do It Again, Surfin’ Safari, Catch A Wave, Surfin U.S.A., Surfer Girl, Getcha Back, When I Grow Up, Darlin, Be True To Your School, White Christmas, The Man With All The Toys, Santa’s Beard, Jingle Bell Rock, Finally It’s Christmas, Celestial Celebration, In My Room, Don’t Worry Baby, Little Deuce Coupe, I Get Around, California Dreamin, Sloop John B, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, California Girls, Forever, God Only Knows, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Frosty The Snowman, Must Be Christmas, Reason For The Season, Do You Wanna Dance, Help Me Rhonda, Kokomo, Barbara Ann, Good Vibrations, Little Saint Nick, Fun, Fun, Fun

  • The Who Play The Carrier Dome on their First Farewell Tour – December 10, 1982

    40 years ago tonight, on Friday, December 10, 1982, legendary rockers The Who brought their first farewell tour to Syracuse’s Carrier Dome, performing to a crowd of 47,319.

    the who farewell tour

    With the tour ending a week later in Toronto, this was the final chance for many in the Northeast to see The Who – even though they would later reform in 1989 for a reunion tour and continue to tour today.

    the who farewell tour

    The tour was sponsored by Schlitz beer, part of the Schlitz Rocks America marketing campaign.

    Performing in 1982 at the Carrier Dome – which had only opened two years prior in September 1980, The Who inspired local radio station 95X to dub the Salt City ‘SyracWHOse’ as a lead up to the then-record attendance show.

    CNY Vintage reported that the stage was illuminated with 400 aircraft lights, 12 computerized lights that swivel in unison, and eight huge spotlights.

    photo from Concert Archives, orignial paper unknown

    This show was also a few short years after 11 fans died at a Who concert in Cincinnati in 1979 in the process of racing for general admission seats. Thus, the Carrier Dome concert – the final stadium show on The Who Farewell Tour – had reserved seating with tickets costing $15 which could only be purchased by mail (that’s $106.94 in 2022 dollars).

    Bootleg artwork

    As for the show itself, fans were treated to a setlist that balanced fan-favorites with rarities including “Dangerous,” “Cry if you Want” and “It’s Hard.” Fans who attended the show and recall the performance 40 years ago shared their memories with NYS Music:

    I was there up in nose bleeds. First time seeing The Who live. Been to 20 shows since, including front row in front of Pete at MSG IN ‘04, one of the highlights of my life. I don’t remember many details from the Syracuse show, other than I was so happy to see them live!! Loved it!!!

    Best memory was I was in Boston and my car wouldn’t start and I was devastated. My friend and his frat brother said no problem, we’ll come get you guys!! They were near Albany NY and drove 3 hrs each way before going another 2 hours to Syracuse!! We were wasted by the time they got to Boston!! I almost had a recording of it but my compact cassette recorder got discovered in my pants by security.

    Kevin Logozzo
    the who farewell tour
    Photo from the crowd at The Who, for sale on Ebay

    That was my second time seeing The Who, which was my favorite band. I remember being a little disappointed that they opened with “My Generation,” which I think needs to be deeper in the set and built up to. It was a little strange hearing the Quadrophenia selections scattered a bit throughout, since I always think of them in sequence.

    I always considered “Love Ain’t for Keeping” the weakest track on Who’s Next so it was a revelation hearing it done live. I loved “Naked Eye” in the encore, but ending with “Squeeze Box” and the “Twist and Shout” cover made it a bit meh for me. I also love “Eminence Front” and I’m glad that they continue to keep it in their concert set to this day.

    Dave Maley

    The Who – Carrier Dome, Syracuse – December 10, 1982

    Setlist: My Generation, I Can’t Explain, Dangerous, Sister Disco, The Quiet One, It’s Hard, Eminence Front, Behind Blue Eyes, Baba O’Riley, Doctor Jimmy, Boris the Spider, Drowned, Cry If You Want, Who Are You, Pinball Wizard, See Me, Feel Me, Love Ain’t for Keepin’, 5:15, Love, Reign O’er Me, Long Live Rock, Won’t Get Fooled Again

    Encore: Naked Eye, Squeeze Box, Twist and Shout (The Top Notes cover)

    Watch videos from the 1982 performance by The Who at The Carrier Dome below, including the full concert bootleg.

  • Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams to Close Upcoming Spring Tour at Levon Helm Studios

    Married musical duo Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams have announced dates for a 2023 tour, which begins in Easton, MD on February 2 and finishes April 22 at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock.

    The 21-date tour is in promotion of their upcoming album Live At Levon’s!, slated for February release. The 12-track record was recorded in entirety at the Woodstock venue with audience presence.

    campbell williams levon helms
    Teresa Williams and Larry Campbell.

    Their tour announcement on the Second of December was coupled with the release of the album’s second single, a cover of “Darling Be Home Soon” by The Lovin’ Spoonful. The funky orchestra-laden 1967 track is subdued by Campbell & Williams, who slow down the tempo and turn the song into a simple piano and acoustic guitar tune, making for a more melancholic delivery.

    Cover art for Live at Levons!

    Live At Levon’s! features a selection of new, previously unreleased songs from the Woodstock duo and “old favorites” such as the album’s lead single “Angel of Darkness.” It’s a biting blues rock track, with fuzzy guitar licks and soulful keyboards complementing Williams’ shaking vocals. It’s highlighted by a slippery guitar solo around the three-minute mark.

    Information on pre-orders for Live At Levon’s! can be found here, and details regarding tickets and more for Campbell & Williams’ Levon Helms Studio show can be found on TIXR.

  • Drive-By Truckers Announce Stops in Woodstock, Albany and NYC on Spring 2023 Tour

    Established country group Drive-By Truckers has newly announced their full set of tour dates for the Spring 2023. The tour makes its way to the Northeast in May, with Drive-By Truckers performing at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, two nights at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan, and a show at The Egg in Albany.

    Drive-By Truckers

    The band with its roots stemming from Athens, Georgia starts the tour with an appearance in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 9 at The Vogue, followed by traveling from the end of March to the beginning of April for their annual four-day “Heathens Homecoming” celebration at their hometown’s own beloved 40 Watt Night Club.

    Club XIII by Drive-By Truckers
    Welcome 2 Club XIII

    Following the four-day celebration, a four-part two-night stands series by the band opens at Saxapahaw, NC’s Haw River Ballroom from April 25-26, leading up to premiering at Washington DC’s 9:30 Club from April 29-30, then New York City’s Bowery Ballroom from May 4-5, and lastly The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. The recently-made announcement of the schedule of the Drive-By Trucker’s full tour is after the the release of the band’s 14th studio album, Welcome 2 Club XIII, which includes new singles like “The Driver”, “Every Single Storied Flameout”, along with the debut’s anthem, “Welcome 2 Club XIII”.

    Drive-By Truckers Spring 2023 Tour

    MARCH

    9 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue #

    10 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall #

    11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater #

    12 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre #

    14 – Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre #

    15 – Urbana, IL – The Canopy Club #

    17 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall #

    18 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant #

    19 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live #

    21 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Jones Assembly #

    23 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater #

    24 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre #

    25 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater #

    26 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City #

    29 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt †

    30 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt %

    31 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt ^ 

    APRIL

    1 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt @

    20 – St. Petersburg, FL – Floridian Social Club $

    21 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room $

    22 –Orlando, FL – Ace Café (Outdoors) $

    23 – Columbia, SC – The Senate $

    25 – Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom $

    26 – Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom $

    28 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island $

    29 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club $

    30 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club $

    MAY

    2 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios $

    4 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom $

    5– New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom $

    8 – Albany, NY – The Egg Performing Arts Center

    9 – Munhall, PA – Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall $

    11 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall $

    12 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel $

    13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel $

    † HeAthen’s Homecoming w/Model Citizen
    % HeAthen’s Homecoming w/Hayride
    ^ HeAthen’s Homecoming w/Camp Amped & Mercyland
    @ HeAthen’s Homecoming w/Wednesday
    $ w/Lydia Loveless
    * w/ Tyler Childers

    Tickets can be bought here.

    “The Driver” by Drive-By Truckers

  • In Focus: Thievery Corporation Comes to Buffalo

    Thievery Corporation brought their unique blend of electronica to Buffalo’s Town Ballroom on Wednesday, December 7th. The packed house was treated to a full band with multiple vocalists that touched upon Reggae, Indian and Brazilian music and more.

    Thievery Corporation buffalo

    To kick off the evening opening act Emancipator set the mood with his signature downtempo grooves. The tour continues with multiple stops up and down the east cost.

    Thievery Corporation – Town Ballroom, Buffalo – December 7, 2022

    Setlist: A Warning (Dub), Mandala, Lebanese Blonde, Originality, Culture of Fear, Amerimacka, Un simple histoire (Rewound), Unknown Medley, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Letter to the Editor (Remix), Encounter in Bahia, Vampires, Voyage Libre, Heart Is a Hunter

    Encore: The Outernationalist

    Encore 2: Air Batucada, Play Video, Unknown Medley, Sweet Tides, The Richest Man in Babylon

    Encore 3: Interlude (Remix), Warning Shots

    Encore 4: Heaven’s Gonna Burn Your Eyes

    Thievery Corporation buffalo
    Thievery Corporation buffalo
    Thievery Corporation buffalo
    Thievery Corporation buffalo

  • Marina Laurendi Releases Powerful Music Video for Track “Stay Mine”

    Buffalo-based indie singer-songwriter Marina Laurendi has released a stunning music video for the track “Stay Mine,” off of her EP of the same name that came out in August.

    Marina Laurendi

    Marina Laurendi is a singer/songwriter and musician, originally from the Western New York area. She started performing as an actress, singer, and dancer at a young age. Her career in musical theater led her to NYC, where she performed around the East Coast and Off-Broadway. Her music takes influence from the pulse of the NYC scene and the calmness of her Western NY upbringing.

    Since the release of her EP, she has garnered over 10,000 streams on Spotify, and she was recently a quarter-finalist in this year’s competition to open at the Hollywood Bowl. When talking about the track and accompanying video, Laurendi said it is about the longing to have beautiful shared experiences with someone that matches your personality.

     I had this sense of restlessness when I was writing it like I was just dying to start filling my life with these crazy adventures that make you feel like you can be forever young and I think that translated into the song. When we’re performing it, I always visualize it like a scrapbook of amazing memories so with the video, Luke Haag, our director/videographer, really helped me hone in on the best way to convey that. The whole thing is snapshots of this relationship where we really see the good, bad, and the ugly. It’s a healthy mix of reality and this pipe dream of what could be.

    Marina Laurendi

    The music video shows an intimate portrait of the highs and lows of a relationship. It matches the song’s build-up, as the passion between the couple is met with growing tension and a darker side of the love is revealed. The song focuses on these perfect imperfections as Laurendi sings the opening line, “you’re my favorite headache.” An interesting part of the video is that some of the scenes were shot at multiple locations around Buffalo and the Niagara Falls area. Laurendi also channels old Hollywood and the sounds of Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers throughout.

    Marina Laurendi showcases that she is here to make a splash in the industry and become the next star. She recently has performed at places like The Bitter End in NYC, Hard Rock Cafe in Niagara Falls, Nietzsche’s and Ironworks Buffalo, just to name a few. To stay up to date on new show announcements, go to her website.

  • A Boogie Releases Fourth Studio Album ‘Me vs Myself’

    A Boogie wit da Hoodie is back with his fourth studio album, Me vs. Myself. The Bronx native’s newest project comes almost two-years after his last studio album, the platinum selling Artist 2.0, and nearly a year to the day of his 2021 EP, B4 AVA.

    A Boogie

    Correspondingly, Me vs. Myself arrives after being pushed back from its original November 4 release date to avoid competing for sales with Drake and 21 Savages, Her Loss.

    In an instagram story post, A Boogie announced the album’s delay. Posting, “Sorry but Album dropping in December now, Drake was dropping same day and I’m not with that #HOODIESZN,” he wrote with a series of laughing emojis.

    The 21-track project features heavy hitters from the hip hop and r&b world. Having recruited the likes of Lil Durk, Tory Lanez, G-Herbo, Roddy Ricch and Don Q. Additionally, the previously released single “Playa” with H.E.R. is included as a bonus track. In the same fashion, his Kodak Black collab “Water (Drowning Pt.2)” was released as a single. A sequel to his 2017 smash hit “Drowning,” A Boogie will look to replicate the success of the record which spent nearly 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and went 7X platinum.

    Me vs. Myself is an important project for A Boogie’s current status in the game. While he remains one of the most streamed artists in the world, his reputation for delivering good albums has waned. With the emergence of the drill scene, A Boogie must remind fans that he remains a heavy hitter.

    In an interview with Hip Hop Dx, the “Still Think About You” rapper revealed his goals for his upcoming drops.

    “I’m definitely one of those top guys now,” A Boogie assured.

    I’m not where I want to be yet, but you already know what I’m going for. Number one, and we’re not settling for anything less. I used to settle for less because I never had that goal to look all the way up there, but now that we looking up there, it’s looking scary for a lot of people.

    – A Boogie wit da Hoodie

  • The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents “Winter Wonderland”

    The Binghamton Philharmonic holiday concert “Winter Wonderland,” will be held on Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Broome County Forum Theatre.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic
    Karen Bogardus – Binghamton Philharmonic “Green Places”

    The Binghamton Philharmonic is Broome County’s only professional symphony orchestra. It was founded by Fritz and Marianne Wallenberg in 1955 at the Binghamton Symphony and Choral Society and later merged with the B.C. Pops, an orchestra founded by David Agard and Russell Hawkes. The Philharmonic Orchestra presents an annual series of classical, pops, and chamber music concerts in Downtown Binghamton and throughout the county.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic will kick off its “Winter Wonderland” celebration, including music from The Polar Express, Home Alone II, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The program will feature a visit from Santa, a holiday sing-along with a quartet from the Tri-Cities Opera, and the viewing of the classic British animated film, The Snowman, with music performed by a live orchestra and treble soloist Luca Thomas.

    Thomas is an 11-year-old from NYC, who started singing before he could even speak. At the age of 4, he was a featured singer on two Laurie Berkner tracks and is now a member of a professional children’s choir. He recently toured Ireland over the summer and is excited to have a solo at the “Winter Wonderland” show.

    the Binghamton philharmonic
    Luca Thomas

    All children 17 and under get in for free to the “Winter Wonderland” show on Dec. 10, held at the Broome County Forum Theatre. To purchase tickets for the event, go here.

  • Def Leppard and Motley Crue Bring World Tour To Syracuse

    The world’s most iconic rock legends Def Leppard and Motley Crue are going global in 2023 with their co-headline “The World Tour.” Making a surprise appearing along some of the tour dates, special guest Alice Cooper will also be along for the ride. The U.S. leg of the world tour kicks off on August 5th in Syracuse.  

    Def Leppard & Motley Crue Bring World Tour To Syracuse

    With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide, the infamous Def Leppard continue to be one of the most important forces in all rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group has some of the most legendary tracks such as “Rock of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” 

    “After finally getting back on the road this past summer, we’re beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in America!”

    Joe Elliott of Def Leppard

    Likewise, the infamous Mötley Crüe are known for their iconic crazy live performances. The band has sold-out countless tours across the globe in front of millions of fans with groundbreaking production highlights such as Tommy Lee’s drum-rollercoaster and Nikki Sixx’s flame-throwing-bass.  

    Mötley Crüe’s hit songs such as “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home” are frequently known throughout rock history. The band’s biography “The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band” became a New York Times best-seller in 2001 and has an amazing Netflix adaptation from 2019. 

    “We had an incredible time playing The Stadium Tour in North America this summer and we truly can’t wait to take the show around the globe with The WORLD Tour in 2023. Crüeheads get ready because we have a few amazing U.S. dates set for you!”

    Mötley Crüe, in a joint statement

    Lastly, Alice Cooper has also pioneered a brand of hard rock that was designed to shock audiences of all ages. Drawing his inspiration from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, he created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for. 

    You won’t want to miss the thrilling craziness of this tour, packed full of amazing rock music from Def Leppard and Motley Crue. These bands have consciousness rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo. They continue to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, especially with this tour. 

    THE WORLD TOUR DATES:  

    Saturday, August 5 Syracuse, NY JMA Wireless Dome 

    Tuesday, August 8 Columbus, OH Ohio Stadium 

    Friday, August 11 Fargo, ND Fargodome 

    Sunday, August 13 Omaha, NE Charles Schwab Field Omaha 

    Wednesday, August 16 Tulsa, OK H.A. Chapman Stadium 

    Friday, August 18 El Paso, TX Sun Bowl 

    CURRENTLY ON-SALE DATES:

    Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^ 

    Sat, Feb 11, 2023 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena^ 

    Sat, Feb 18, 2023          Mexico City, Mexico    Foro Sol 

    Tue, Feb 21, 2023         Monterrey, Mexico      Estadio Banorte 

    Sat, Feb 25, 2023          Bogota, Colombia         Parque Simon Bolivar 

    Tue, Feb 28, 2023         Lima, Peru                   Estadio Nacional 

    Fri, Mar 3, 2023             Santiago, Chile               Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida 

    Tue, Mar 7, 2023          Sao Paulo, Brazil           Allianz Parque 

    Mon, May 22, 2023     Sheffield, UK Bramall Lane 

    Thu, May 25, 2023     Mönchengladbach, Germany  SparkassenPark 

    Sat, May 27, 2023        Munich, Germany        Koenigsplatz 

    Mon, May 29, 2023     Budapest, Hungary      MVM Dome 

    Wed, May 31, 2023     Krakow, Poland             TAURON Arena Kraków 

    Fri, Jun 2, 2023              Prague, Czech Republic  Prague Rocks * 

    Sat, Jun 3, 2023             Hannover, Germany    Expo Plaza 

    Wed, Jun 7, 2023          Solvesborg, Sweden    Sweden Rock Festival * 

    Fri, Jun 9, 2023              Hyvinkää, Finland           RockFest * 

    Sun, Jun 11, 2023         Trondheim, Norway    Trondheim Rocks * 

    Wed, Jun 14, 2023       Copenhagen, Denmark  COPENHELL * 

    Sun, Jun 18, 2023         Dessel, Belgium             Graspop Metal Meeting * 

    Tue, Jun 20, 2023         Milan, Italy                  Ippodromo SNAI San Siro 

    Fri, Jun 23, 2023           Lisbon, Portugal            Passeio Maritimo de Alges 

    Sat, Jun 24, 2023          Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain          Auditorio Miguel Ríos 

    Tue, Jun 27, 2023         Thun, Switzerland        Stockhorn Arena 

    Sat, Jul 1, 2023              London, UK                 Wembley Stadium 

    Sun, Jul 2, 2023             Lytham, UK                 Lytham Festival * 

    Tue, Jul 4, 2023             Dublin, Ireland               Marlay Park 

    Thu, Jul 6, 2023             Glasgow, UK               Hampden Park 

    ^ no Alice Cooper 

    * Festival Date 

    Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16th at 10am. For more information, click the link here.

  • Chris Mazuera Shares Debut Album “Lets Take A Trip”

    New York-based producer and lo-fi sensation Chris Mazuera shares his latest album Let’s Take A Trip. The multi-instrumentalist released six singles leading up to the project, which received adds to Spotify’s chill lofi study beats playlist and Apple Music editorials such as “SLEEP” and “LoFi Jazz – Global.” 

    Chris Mazuera Shares Debut Album "Lets Take A Trip"

    Mazuera is most known for his collaborative work, but Let’s Take a Trip is a solo album which is perfect for a chill relaxing study session. This project not only highlights his guitar skills, but also his beat making abilities, ranging from old-school boom-bap to more melodic, and guitar-driven jazz-hop.  

    “The album represents to me the musical growth that I’ve had,” says Mazuera, “more specifically in the last two years. I’ve learned better how to mold together all my different influences into a sound that’s more uniquely mine.” 

    Chris Mazuera Shares Debut Album "Lets Take A Trip"

    From rock bands to lofi inspired hip-hop, Chris Mazuera has dabbled in a bit of everything and it brings out his unique style. A lover of music from a young age, Chris started his musical journey early by playing guitar for local bands in Miami.  

    When Chris moved to New York City, he began working with local producers in hip-hop and lo-fi. Energized by both the musical process and the ability to make entire tracks on his own in the genre, Chris released his first album Monstera in 2018. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGn4_-ylcaI

    The project’s emphasis on guitar solos is personal to Mazuera, calling back to his musical introduction to New York City. “I would busk in Grand Central soloing over the blues for hours,” he recalls. From start to finish, Let’s Take A Trip truly is a trip to be experienced.

    Currently, Chris’ career has focused on collaboration and innovation across all musical genres. He has even produced for several artists such as FELIVAND, Nafets, Jessica Domingo, and Habe.  

    To check out Lets Take A Trip, click the link here.