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SZA Announces First Arena Tour, Madison Square Garden Stop Set for March

Superstar R&B songstress, SZA, will be embarking on her first nationwide arena tour — The S.O.S. North American Tour — in promotion of her number 1 selling album, SOS.

The SOS Tour will see SZA perform at arenas nationwide.

Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive 17-city tour kicks-off on February 21 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH, and includes a stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Along with special guest Omar Apollo, the tour will see SZA make stops in visit Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, Seattle, Vancouver and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum. This tour marks the first time the Grammy-winning singer is playing venues of this size while debuting her critically-acclaimed album live to fans.

SZA’s Rise

All in all, SZA has been an industry mainstay for nearly a decade. Her 2014 EP, Z, put her on the map with records like “Child’s Play” and “Babylon.” But, 2017 would see her reach mainstream stardom with the release of CTRL. SZA’s debut recording earned her widespread recognition, including four Grammy nomination and a spot on Rolling Stone‘s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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SZA has continued to garner recognition since the release of Ctrl. Despite her hiatus from solo work, she received a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Kiss Me More” with Doja Cat. She also won Billboard Music Awards’ Top R&B Female Artist, BET Awards’ Best New Artist, BET Soul Train Awards’ Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Best New Artist, MTV Video Music Awards’ Best Visual Effects for the “All The Stars” with Kendrick Lamar, and NAACP Image Awards’ Outstanding New Artist. In 2019, she won NAACP Image Awards’ Outstanding Duo or Group for “All The Stars” with Kendrick Lamar and Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation for the Black Panther Soundtrack. SZA also received Billboard’s 2019 Women in Music Rule Breaker award.

What to Expect From the SOS Tour

Although a now decorated recording artist, SZA’s greatest achievement is her longstanding relationship with her fans. Not many artists can not release an album for five years and debut at number 1 on the Billboard charts. A talented artist, SZA’s vulnerability on her records leaves a lasting impact on listeners. Topics revolving around love, desires and insecurities have made her this era’s go-to R&B songstress. The addition of Grammy-nominated artist, Omar Apollo, should make for an impassioned set of performances. With about 300K in first-week sales, fans were eager for SZA’s sophomore effort and should be even more restless to see it live.

Tickets can be purchased on the SOS Tour official website.

THE S.O.S NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Tue Feb 21 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Wed Feb 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Fri Feb 24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Sat Feb 25 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Mon Feb 27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Tue Feb 28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Thu Mar 02 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Sat Mar 04 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Tue Mar 07 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Thu Mar 09 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Fri Mar 10 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Mon Mar 13 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

Tue Mar 14 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Thu Mar 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sat Mar 18 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Sun Mar 19 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

Wed Mar 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

December 24, 2022
Key Glock Announces Glockoma Tour With Performance in Queens’ Knockdown Center

One of the brightest stars in the Southern hip-hop scene, Key Glock, has announced a U.S. tour this upcoming spring. Presented by SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation and produced by Live Nation, Key Glock brings his “Glockoma” tour across the nation. The 31-date run kicks-off on March 5 at Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, and includes a stop at the Knockdown Center in Queens, NY, on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

With support from fellow Memphis native Big Scarr, the “Russian Cream” rapper will be performing songs from his catalog, including PRE5L, the 5-song EP he released in November. Key Glock’s last solo headlining tour, “YellowTape 2022,” sold over 35,000 tickets across intimate venues. However, his upcoming tour promises even more hits. Since bursting onto the scene, the “Look at They Face” rapper has maintained an upward trajectory. With the addition of XXL Freshman and Gucci Mane signee Big Scarr, expect two of Memphis’ best to put on.

One of the leading faces of Memphis rap, Key Glock is signed to the late Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire. The 25-year-old rapper stays true to his roots with an emphatic midtempo flow, trunk-rattling trap beats and plenty of horns
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Glock burst onto the scene with his PRE debut, Glock Season, in 2017, from which the single “On My Soul” has nearly 8 million views on YouTube. Additionally, 2018’s Glock Bond spurned the hit “Russian Cream” which sits at 16 million views. Since then, he has continued his meteoric rise with 4 solo mixtapes and Dum and Dummer, a collaborative effort with Young Dolph.

2020’s Yellow Tape took him to a new level, peaking at #8 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts and #14 on the Billboard 200. March 2021’s Dum & Dummer 2 with Young Dolph debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200 and generated nearly 36k sales equivalent units across platforms and scored the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify during its first week of release. October 2021’s Yellow Tape 2 debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Independents Charts. Currently boasting over 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Key Glock is breaking into the mainstream as we speak.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10 a.m. at keyglock.com

GLOCKOMA 2023 TOUR DATES

Sun Mar 05 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

Thu Mar 09 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues

Fri Mar 10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

Sat Mar 11 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

Sun Mar 12 – Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall

Wed Mar 15 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

Thu Mar 16 – Washington, DC – Echostage

Sat Mar 18 – Queens, NY – The Knockdown Center

Sun Mar 19 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live

Wed Mar 22 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Thu Mar 23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

Fri Mar 24 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom

Sat Mar 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Sun Mar 26 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Wed Mar 29 – Chicago, IL – Radius

Thu Mar 30 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

Fri Mar 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis

Sun Apr 02 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Tue Apr 04 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Thu Apr 06 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo

Sat Apr 08 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

Tue Apr 11 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

Fri Apr 14 – San Diego, CA – SOMA

Sat Apr 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

Sun Apr 16 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

Fri Apr 21 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater

Sat Apr 22 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

Sun Apr 23 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

Wed Apr 26 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans

Thu Apr 27 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company

Fri Apr 28 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

December 20, 2022
Latin Band Bacilos Announces ‘Back In The USA ’23’ Tour, Irving Plaza Date Set for May

The hit Latin band, Bacilos, featuring Jorge Villamizar and André Lopes, have announced their first tour in the United States since 2004. Produced by Live Nation, the nine-city — Back in the USA ‘23 — tour kicks-off on April 27, 2023 at North Beach Bandshell in Miami, FL, and will make stops in Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Boston and New York‘s own Irving Plaza on May 12, before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at House of Blues on May 14.

Bacilos’ first tour in the U.S. in 19 years will make a stop at Irving Plaza in New York City on Friday, May 12, 2023.

When curating their set the duo decided to give an exciting spin to their classic records while bringing sensational new material into their performance. In addition to Villamizar and Lopes, Bacilos will be accompanied by their high-caliber band. Moreover, having performed across Latin America to huge crowds with immense success, Bacilos’ show is representative of their vibrancy and impact-fulness as critical trendsetters in modern Latin Pop music.

This past year, Bacilos released new classic songs and collaborations with Latin America’s most outstanding young artists. Their music has reached around 22 million people around the globe, reaching up to 180 countries. In addition, with more than 1 million creations, Caraluna — the tittle of their Latin Grammy winning album and single — became a Worldwide trend when the community accomplished a very successful TikTok movement with new choreography.

BACILOS BACK IN THE USA ‘23 TOUR DATES:

Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Miami – Miami Beach Bandshell

Friday, April 28, 2023 – Orlando — House of Blues

Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Atlanta – Buckhead Theatre

Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Houston – House of Blues

Saturday, May 6, 2023 – Austin – Emo’s

Sunday, May 7, 2023 – Dallas – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – Boston – Paradise Rock Club

Friday, May 12, 2023 – New York – Irving Plaza

Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Chicago – House of Blues

Tickets for Bacilos go on sale starting on Friday, December 9 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.

December 16, 2022
Rock The Bells Announces First-Ever Timeless Hip Hop Cruise

LL Cool J founded media platform, Rock The Bells, have announced their latest venture, “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” in partnership with Sixthman. The hip hop culture platform will team with the industry leading theme cruise charter company to offer fans of hip hop a new way to experience their favorite era of hip hop and immerse themselves in the mystique of the genre’s golden era.

Rock The Bells began as music festival in Queens and will now be going abroad

What is Rock The Bells?

With this intention, the brand is bringing its annual Rock The Bells Festival – a day-long celebration of hip hop curated by founder LL Cool J in his hometown of Queens, NY. Setting sail from Miami to the Bahamas from November 13 – November 17, 2023, the cruise will feature live performances by iconic artists. Not to mention, “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” is the first of its kind, offering an all-inclusive four-day, four-night Hip-Hop experience aboard the Norwegian Pearl. The cruise is one of many announcements the company has planned to honor and celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and salute its icons.

The Norwegian Pearl will play host to “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience.”

Events

Thus, the expedition kicks-off with a special “Welcome to Miami” performance by Miami hip hop legends Trick Daddy and Trina on the ship’s pool deck. Attendees that purchase their cabin before January 18, 2023, will be able to hang out with Trick Daddy and Trina at a private cocktail happy hour prior to setting sail. Moreover, guests that purchase before January 18, 2023 can also start a free 3-month subscription to SiriusXM and tune into into LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio on Channel 43 and on the SXM App.

At Rock The Bells, we believe classic and timeless Hip-Hop deserves to be served on a silver platter and we can’t wait for Hip-Hop lovers across the globe to be immersed in the culture for five days, on five stages. We’re excited to partner with Sixthman, who bridges the gap between artists and fans, creating unforgettable guest experiences.
– Rock The Bell’s President James Cuthbert

The full cruise lineup will be announced at the top of the new year, but attendees can expect dozens of performances and intimate experiences from some of Hip-Hop’s classic MCs, DJs and producers. In effect, Rock The Bells will be taking over every corner of the ship with pool deck parties presented by world renowned DJ Kid Capri. Other fun endeavors will include MC and DJ battles, rap karaoke, interactive graffiti, live podcasts, roller skating, open mic nights, movie screenings, masterclasses, art galleries, custom grillz, tattoos, basketball and The Trill Mealz Food Court.

More Information

Pricing ranges from $1,099 to $5,199. Attendees can book now for themselves or as a gift to others. More detailed information can be found on the Rock The Bells cruise website.

December 5, 2022
Maná Announes México Lindo Y Querido Tour to Continue in the U.S. With Stop at Belmont Park

Following their record-breaking Los Angeles arena residency and their Latin America stadium run, Maná has announced the 2023 leg of their México Lindo Y Querido tour featuring 19 shows across the United States.

The U.S. leg of the tour kicks off with two more dates of Mana’s current L.A. residency at the Kia Forum on February 10 and 11 and continues with stops in Phoenix, Houston, Miami, Chicago, including a stop at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, in Elmont, NY, on Saturday, April 22, before wrapping in Sacramento, CA, at Golden 1 Center on September 23. Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, November 18 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.

Maná’s Mexico Lindo Y Querido complete tour dates

Mexico Lindo Y Querido

México Lindo y Querido kicked-off on June 10 in Tijuana, México. With Maná performing multiple nights in Medellin, Bogota, Puerto Rico and México. The tour is a timeless celebration of their love and admiration for Mexico and the multigenerational Latino community. The five-city México run brought the band to sold-out stadiums with over 150,000 fans. Moreover, that total includes 60,000 ecstatic fans at the prestigious Foro Sol stadium in Mexico City. In order to kick-off the announcement of their U.S. leg, MANÁ will host a launch party at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Beach, featuring a special live performance from the band. Moreover, Mexico Lindo Y Querido is a part of a three-decade run that has seen Maná amass a diverse audience of fans of all ages that continue to celebrate their music around the globe.

The México Lindo y Querido U.S. run comes on the heels of Maná’s record-breaking residency with 12 sold-out shows and 165,000 tickets sold to date.

Get ready, we’re coming with a brand new production and all our hits. We’re excited to be back on the road and see all our fans in the US. This isn’t just a concert tour, it’s a celebration of life.
– Maná

Considered one of the most influential Latin rock band in the world, Maná has transcended generations with their music. Maná — meaning positive energy in Polynesian — began in 1986 when four friends from Guadalajara came together and fused rock sounds with Latin and Caribbean rhythms. The group includes Fher Olvera as vocalist, guitarist and main composer, Alex González on drums, Sergio Vallín on lead guitar, and Juan Diego Calleros on bass.

Maná is one of the most decorated latin groups ever

Furthermore, the group has amassed 133 Certified Gold Albums, 256 Certified Platinum albums, 4 Grammy Awards, 9 Latin Grammys, 26 Billboard Latin Music Awards, 15 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, and honors such as the 2018 Latin Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award & 2018 Latin Grammy Person of the Year Award and more recently the 2021 ICONO LATIN BILLBOARD Award.

Their current collaboration project, which began in 2019, revisits some of their greatest songs, accompanied by renowned and diverse artists.

November 16, 2022
State Champs Release Acoustic Singles “Act Like That” and “Outta My Head”

Local to Albany, State Champs have released their newest acoustic single “Act Like That,” an energetic, bouncing track, and “Outta My Head,” with its stripped back guitar licks, both bringing vocal harmonies and breathing new life into the songs. Earlier this year, State Champs planted their flag firmly in pop-punk history with their 4^th studio album, Kings Of The New Age, out now via Pure Noise Records.

Kings Of The New Age includes hit singles “Eventually”, “Everybody But You” (ft. Ben Barlow), “Outta My Head”, and “Just Sound.” Alongside this, seven new tracks featuring additional guest vocalists Chrissy Costanza, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Four Year Strong.

“If any band were to be crowned royalty amongst the current generation of pop-punk acts, we have little doubt the honor would go to New York’s State Champs.”
– Beyond The Stage Magazine

Starting in bedrooms and basements in 2010, State Champs quickly ascended in the pop punk scene owing as much to early Fall Out Boy and Green Day as latter-day Warped Tour bands. In 2022, Kerrang! declared them “one of the most authentic and well-respected bands in pop-punk. Derek DiScanio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, and Evan Ambrosio deliver a strong message throughout Kings Of The New Age.

State Champs delivered their music and heartfelt message on extensive tours with bands like Fall Out Boy, 5 Seconds Of Summer, A Day To Remember, and Simple Plan; three different Warped Tours; and a co-headliner with Neck Deep.

“With their pop-punk flag firmly planted, State Champs may have just provided us with the soundtrack to help remind us of the carefree days and the endless possibilities of a summer that could change our lives for the better.”
– Chorus.fm

On the highly anticipated release, the band shares, “Kings of The New Age is our fourth album, the one that we spent the most time on, and the one that makes the biggest statement. After writing over 30 songs, we narrowed it down to 11 that best represent our mission as a band, and sonically, match the energy level we wanted to captivate heading into this new chapter.”

“We had a short press week back in June where we did some in studio acoustic sessions,” explains guitarist Tyler Szalkowski. “We fell in love with the acoustic versions of Act Like That and Outta My Head. We knew we had to get these recorded and get them out to you all. Enjoy and see you all very soon on the Kings of the New Age tour.”

“[Kings Of The New Age] is full of engaging, high-velocity pop punk songs that are great for summertime listening.”
– New Noise Magazine

State Champs Upcoming Tour Dates

Nov 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues *

Nov 12 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live *

Nov 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel *

Nov 15 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre *

Nov 18 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall *

Nov 19 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag *

Nov 20 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater *

Nov 22 – Denver, CO – Gothic #

Nov 23 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #

Nov 25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues #

Nov 26 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues #

Nov 27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren #

Nov 29 – Austin, TX – Empire Garage #

Nov 30 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall #

Dec 2 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Live +

Dec 3 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore +

Dec 4 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl +

Dec 6 – Richmond, VA – The National +

Dec 7 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom +

Dec 9 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner +

Dec 10 – Albany, NY – Empire Live +

To listen to State Champs release on Youtube, click the link here.

November 3, 2022
Lindsey Stirling Holiday Tour Coming to NY in December

Pop-violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling has announced tour dates in promotion of her new Christmas album Snow Waltz.

Starting November 17 in Grand Prairie, TX, her 26-show North American Snow Waltz Tour includes stops at Albany’s Palace Theatre on December 6 and Waterloo’s Del Lago Resort & Casino on the 10th.

Promotional poster for the Snow Waltz Tour.

Released on October 7, the 14-song album is Stirling’s sixth record to date, and follows up 2019’s Artemis.

Cover art for ‘Snow Waltz’ by Lindsey Stirling.

Based in Los Angeles, Stirling’s first widespread recognition came in 2010 as a contestant on America’s Got Talent.

Her career has been marked by two Billboard Music Awards including Top Dance/Electronic Album for her third studio record Brave Enough, and a #1 placing on the Billboard, Amazon and iTunes Holiday Charts for her 2017 holiday album, Warmer in Winter.

Info regarding tickets can be found here.

LINDSEY STIRLING TOUR ROUTING:

Nov 17 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie

Nov 18 – Lubbock, TV – Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts

Nov 19 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Complex

Nov 21 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Nov 22 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Nov 25 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theater

Nov 26 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater

Nov 28 – Fort Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Nov 29 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

Nov 30 – Orlando, FL – Walt Disney Theatre at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts

Dec 2 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center

Dec 3 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Dec 5 – Hersey, PA – Hershey Theatre

Dec 6 – Albany, NY – The Palace Theatre

Dec 7 – Newark, NJ – NJPAC

Dec 9 – Mashantucket, CT – Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

Dec 10 – Waterloo, NY – Del Lago Resort & Casino

Dec 12 – Ft Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

Dec 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

Dec 15 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center

Dec 16 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center

Dec 17 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center

Dec 19 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live

Dec 20 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

Dec 22 – Mesa, AZ – Ikeda Theater

Dec 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Pantages Theatre

October 20, 2022
Arctic Monkeys Announce 2023 North American Tour

English rock band Arctic Monkeys have announced their North American tour for Summer 2023 with support from acclaimed Irish band Fontaines D.C. The tour includes two nights you won’t want to miss at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium and a quick stop at The KIA Forum in Los Angeles.

The Arctic Monkeys announced a UK stadium tour for Summer 2023. Along with this, they have just released “Body Paint” – the second song to be released from their forthcoming 7th album The Car (October 21st on Domino). They returned to the stage of 30 Rock’s Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon for their first TV performance since 2019’s Austin City Limits.

The last time the Arctic Monkeys made stops in New York was back in 2018 when they played at Forest Hills Stadium and in Canandaigua. In honor of being in their inspiration’s hometown, The Strokes, the band covered one of their most popular songs “Is This It” exclusively for their New York fans.

Fans can register by clicking the link HERE for Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale now through October 4th at 10am EST. Presale will begin October 6th at 10am local and general on sale starts Friday, October 7th at 10 am local. Purchase tickets by clicking the link HERE.

ARCTIC MONKEYS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Friday, August 25, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Friday, September 8, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

Monday, September 11, 2023 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Friday, September 15, 2023 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Monday, September 18, 2023 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Friday, September 29, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – The KIA Forum

October 20, 2022
Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze Performs at City Winery Hudson Valley on September 15

This September, Glenn Tilbrook of the critically lauded and much beloved 80s band Squeeze will embark on his first solo tour of the U.S. in years. While in New York, he’ll perform on September 15th at City Winery Hudson Valley, the beautifully restored factory on the Wallkill river in Montgomery.

Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid-1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade’s end. Tilbrook has earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists, and songwriters. Not to mention, an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer.

Squeeze made their recording bow with the Packet Of Three EP in 1977. Those three tracks led to such Tilbrook written pop classics as “Tempted,” “Take Me I’m Yours,” “Pulling Mussels From A Shell,” “Up The Junction,” and “Black Coffee In Bed,” not to mention landmark albums like Argybargy, East Side Story and Some Fantastic Place.

When the band went on pause in 1998 Glenn embarked on a solo career that spawned the albums, The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook (2001) and Transatlantic Ping-Pong (2004). Thus, showcasing an ever-maturing songwriting talent (his first major works) without the input of lyricist Difford.

Tilbrook then formed his new band, The Fluffers, who recorded Pandemonium Ensues (2009). Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes, and a shedload of grin-inducing great songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience on such an immediate and warm level.

The show will be located at City Winery Hudson Valley on the outskirts of the small village of Montgomery. The venue has a lovely atmosphere in an historic and beautifully restored factory on the river. Wooden beams, antiques, wine casks and everything is spotlessly clean. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Wallkill River, with good drinks and vibes, enjoy a great performance by Glenn Tilbrook.

September 13, 2022
Ethiopian Band QWANQWA Announce New Dates For Debut U.S. Tour

Five-piece improvisatory group, QWANQWA is making their debut in North America this fall; travelling on their first tour in the U.S. in over 20 states. Their performance locations feature a variety of memorable places, including Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, Flushing Town of Hall in Queens, Beacon’s Howland Cultural Center, Saratoga’s Caffe Lena, Buffalo’s Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Centre, and more.

QWANQWA, based in Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, are dedicated to furthering the country’s unique musical tradition rooted in string – classical music blended with new styles influenced by new compositions. Having recruited some of the most prominent names in the country’s music scene, they’ve created room for exploration of new sounds while implementing traditional and region-based beats and moods.

QWANQWA’s released works include three critically-acclaimed albums, Volume One (2014) and Volume Two (2015); and Volume Three (2020). The group has performed at two major European tours with knockout shows at the Roskilde and WOMEX festivals in 2016 and 2017 and members of QWANQWA have performed with some of the biggest names in Ethiopian music and beyond: Getachew Mekuria, Mahmoud Ahmed, Mulatu Astatke, The EX, Thurston Moore, Fred Frith, Butch Morris, and more.

QWANQWA 2022 U.S. Tour Dates

8/28 Brooklyn NY– Bindlestiff Flatbed Follies

9/1 Washington, DC – Bossa Bistro & Lounge

9/3 Waynesville NC — FOLKMOOT

9/4 Black Mountain, NC — White Horse

9/8 Durham, NC — Motorco Music Hall

9/9 – 9/10 Greensboro, NC — NC Folk Festival

9/12 Atlanta, GA — The 529

9/15 Champaign Urbana, IL — Spurlock Museum of World Cultures

9/17 Boston, MA — Boston University Global Music Fest

9/18 Cedar Rapids, IA — Legion Arts

9/24 Chicago, IL — Hyde Park Jazz Festival

9/25 Milwaukee, WI — University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Recital Hall

9/26 Minneapolis, MN — Cedar Center (Global Roots Festival)

9/28 Boulder, CO — Dairy Arts Center

10/1 Ivins, UT — Kayenta Center For The Arts

10/2 Springdale, UT — Z-Arts

10/3 Las Vegas, NV — Sahara West Library

10/4 Las Vegas, NV — Whitney Library

10/5 Las Vegas, NV — Winchester Cultural Center

10/7 West Hollywood, CA – Petit Ermitage

10/8 Topanga, CA — Corazon Center for Arts

10/13 Santa Cruz, CA — Kuumbwa Jazz Center

10/14 Berkeley, CA — Freight & Salvage

10/15 Healdsburg, CA — Little Saint

10/16 Mount Shasta, CA – Jefferson Center

10/17 Eugene, OR — WOW Hall

10/18 Portland, OR — Mississippi Studios

10/21 Seattle, WA — Town Hall

10/22 Boise, ID — The Olympic

10/27 Rochester, NY — Eastman School of Music Presents

10/29 Flushing, Queens, NY — Flushing Town Hall

11/1: Bar Harbor, ME – College of the Atlantic

11/2: Brooksville, ME – Tinder Hearth

11/2 Belfast, ME — Colonial Theatre

11/3 Portland, ME — Space Gallery

11/4 Keene, NH — Nova Arts Fiddle Madness

11/5 Beacon, NY — Howland Cultural Center

11/6 Saratoga Springs, NY — Caffe Lena

11/8 Buffalo, NY – Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Cente

11/9 Pittsburgh, PA — City of Asylum

11/10 Elkins, WV — The Old Brick Playhouse

11/11 – 11/12 Marlinton, WV — Pocahontas County Opera House

11/13 Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall

11/14 Washington DC – Hill Center

11/15 Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle

11/16 New Haven, CT — Café 9

11/17 Hartford, CT — Real Art Ways

11/18 Putney, VT — Next Arts

11/19 Amherst, MA — The Drake

QWANQWA performing in Berlin, 2018

September 3, 2022