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  • The Walkmen Announce Reunion Shows

    A special reunion is taking place with the indie-band The Walkmen, as they are endeavoring on their first tour since a decade. The group is travelling to multiple metropolitan areas, including Manhattan, Philadelphia, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

    The Walkmen Tour Announcement Poster

    As has been recently announced, the Walkmen are performing shows in Philadelphia on May 2nd and 3rd, Chicago on May 19 and 20, and in D.C. on May 25 and 26. The band is also premiering for a show at Shaky Knees on Sunday, May 7, 2023, while more festival announcements are coming up soon.

    Back in 2013, an unnamed Walkmen band member (Peter Bauer) announced to the Washington Post that we were going on an ‘extreme hiatus. Instead, in the ensuing years, we’ve all worked on a ton of different projects in a ton of different places. Recently, someone sent us a clip of us playing at Irving Plaza from 2003, and it just looked very exciting. So, we’ve decided we’d like to play together again. Right now, we are very thrilled to announce that we will be playing at Webster Hall in 2023.

    Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser

    The Walkmen Tour Dates

    Monday, April 24 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Tuesday, April 25 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Wednesday, April 26 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Thursday, April 27 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Friday, April 28 – New York, NY – Webster Hall *SOLD OUT*
    Tuesday, May 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
    Wednesday, May 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
    Sunday, May 7 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival ^
    Friday, May 19 – Chicago, IL – The Metro ^
    Saturday, May 20 – Chicago, IL – The Metro ^
    Thursday, May 25 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ^
    Friday May 26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club ^

    Tickets can be bought here.

    The Walkmen “Heaven” Music Video

  • 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Reveals Lineup of Music Icons

    The Saratoga Performing Arts Center will play host to the 46th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, 2023, for a full two-day and two-stage thrilling festival experience. The line-up is anchored by musical legends including Bonnie Raitt, Pat Metheny, Angelique Kidjo, and twenty-one more musical ensembles, who will be bringing a variety of genres ranging from jazz to roots, funk, blues and beyond.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Jazz Artist Angelique Kidjo

    Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll of Fame Inductee Bonnie Raitt will be making her highly suspended return to the festival since 1988. She is known for her blend of blues, R&B, rock and pop classics like “I Can’t Make You Love Me,”, “Something to Talk About” and “Nick of Time”.

    Bonnie Raitt

    On Saturday, the festival’s major draw will be the explosive 19-piece megaband Snarky Puppy, which is making its second appearance. The enthralling jazz, rock, and funk trio is described as “An exultant throwdown of brilliant danceability” by the Village Voice. The group has won four Grammy Awards, the most recent one in 2021 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Jazz Ensemble Snarky Puppy

    Jazz and funk guitarist Cory Wong, best known as a frequent guest rhythm guitarist for Vulfpeck as well as for his ebullient solo material; eight-piece psychedelia and funk fiery band St. Paul & The Broken Bones; jazz and rock drum dynamo Cindy Blackman Santana, who is the regular touring drummer for Carlos Santana and previously Lenny Kravitz; and “Silky-voiced rising jazz star” (New York Times).

    Cory Wong
    Cindy Blackman Santana

    Having originally been founded as “the Newport Jazz Festival at Saratoga”, the musical event was renamed Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in 1998 and is one of the most prominent jazz festivals in North America.

    Saratoga Jazz Festival
    Saratoga Jazz Festival

    On Saturday, June 24, performances will begin at 11 a.m. on the Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage and 12 p.m. on the Amphitheater Stage, and at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., respectively, on Sunday, June 25. Fans may enjoy a magnificent arts and crafts market, artist CD signings, and fresh and diverse culinary selections in addition to two nonstop days of outstanding music on two stages. Tickets can be purchased here.

    2023 FREIHOFER’S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP

    SATURDAY, JUNE 24

    Amphitheater:
    Snarky Puppy
    Angelique Kidjo
    Cory Wong*
    Tower of Power
    Chucho Valdes Quartet
    Cindy Blackman Santana Band*

    Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage:
    Kurt Rosenwinkel
    Emmet Cohen Trio*
    Claudia Acuna*
    Carolyn Wonderland*
    Glen David Andrews*
    Nduduzo Makhathini*

    SUNDAY, JUNE 25

    Amphitheater:
    Bonnie Raitt
    Pat Metheny Side-Eye
    St. Paul & The Broken Bones*
    Hiromi: The Piano Quintet feat. PUBLIQuartet

    Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage:
    Samara Joy*
    Jupiter & Okwess*
    Melissa Aldana
    Mark Guiliana*
    Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Centennial Celebration of Wes Montgomery, Tito Puente & Dexter Gordon featuring Clay Jenkins, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Dave Stryker, Bill Cunliffe, Todd Coolman and Dennis Mackrel

  • Family of Woodstock to Present “A Soul Train Christmas” Featuring Eric Redd

    On Saturday, December 10, Family of Woodstock (FOW), an upstate community service non-profit, will showcase “A Soul Train Christmas” at the Colony in Woodstock.

    With doors opening at 7 and music beginning at 8, the event includes a holiday dance party and a winter clothing drive. It’s the non-profit’s third annual holiday collaboration with Eric Redd, a musical performer with over 40 years of international experience and a longtime Woodstock resident.

    Eric Redd

    Also on the bill are Hudson Valley rockabilly and roots band Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones and the gospel-influenced dance artist and DJ Disciple collaborator Dawn Tallman.

    This is far from the first community concert for FOW, with other annual events including the Bob Dylan Birthday Bash and  the John Herald Fund concerts, both of which have featured Redd in the past.

    Eric Redd has enjoyed an enduring and diverse career. The Inglewood, CA native got his start at 16 years old as a dancer on “Soul Train,” a TV musical variety program curated by host Don Cornelius, which ran from 1971 to 2006.

    His ensuing career has included appearances as a dancer in musical productions such as “Starlight Express” and “Cats,” a stint as lead vocalist for California Transit Authority, a band stemming from Danny Seraphine, the drummer of Chicago, and his 2014 full-length solo album, Give It Away.

    Information regarding tickets for “A Soul Train Christmas” can be found here.

  • Blue Note Joins With WBGO for “Brunch” Concert Series

    Manhattan’s Blue Note Jazz Club is partnering with Newark jazz radio station WBGO 88.3 FM for “WBGO Presents Brunch at The Blue Note,” a Sunday concert series running from November to March.

    The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir will open the series with performances on November 13 & 20 and wrap it up with shows on February 12 & March 19.

    The partnership, which will run 13 concerts total, also has features performances from Svetlana & The New York Collective, as well as Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band, the NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble, JJ Sansaverino, the Aubrey Johnson Group, the Anderson Brothers with Vince Giordano, and Jason Prover & The Sneak Thievery Orchestra.

    Information regarding reservations and more can be found here.

    Upcoming WBGO Presents Brunch at The Blue Note shows: 

    The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir – Sunday, November 13, 1:30 PM (Doors 12:00 PM)

    The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir – Sunday, November 20, 1:30 PM (Doors 12:00 PM)

    Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Sunday, November 27, 12:30 PM (Doors 12:00 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble – Sunday, December 4, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    JJ Sansaverino – Sunday, Sunday, December 11, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM)  & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    Aubrey Johnson Group – Sunday, December 18, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    Classic Soul & Motown Brunch: A Decade of Soul – Saturday, December 24, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    New York Holidays with Svetlana & The New York Collective! – Sunday, December 25, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    Classic Soul & Motown Brunch: A Decade of Soul – Sunday, January 1, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM)

    Anderson Brothers play Louis Armstrong featuring Vince Giordano – Sunday, January 8, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30 PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    Jason Prover & The Sneak Thievery Orchestra – Sunday, February 5, 12:30 PM (Doors 11:30PM) & 2:30 PM (Doors 2 PM)

    The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir – Sunday, February 12, 1:30 PM (Doors 12:00 PM)

    The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir – Sunday, March 19, 1:30 PM (Doors 12:00 PM)

  • Great Salt City Blues Concert 6 Set for December

    The Great Salt City Blues Concert, an annual Syracuse event, will return to the Palace Theatre for its sixth rendition on the day after Christmas at 7:30 p.m.

    Held following the holiday every year, the concert series intends to feature ten shows by the end of its run.

    great salt city blues

    The show will be held in honor of several renowned blues artists: singer Etta James, who the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has called “the matriarch of blues,” blues guitarist Elmore James, who has been named “The King Of The Slide Guitar,” guitarist and Blues Hall of Fame member Sleepy John Estes, and singer Junior Parker, another Blues Hall of Fame member.

    great salt city blues

    With the night featuring cover performances of their music, participating musicians include the following: Tas Cru, Morris Tarbell, Colin Aberdeen, Ava Andrews, Dave Liddy, Jes Sheldon, Jeff Stockham, Rod Zajak, Ronnie Leigh, Rob Spagnoletti, Jake Capozzolo, Garnett Grimm, Steven T. Wilson, Raedwald Howland-Bolton, Don Williams, Larry Kyle, Lee Tiffault, Mike Davis, and Matt Lomeo.

    The doors for the Great Salt City Blues Concert #6 at The Palace Theater, located at 2384 James Street, will open at 6 p.m. and information regarding tickets and more can be found here.

  • Alan Robert ‘Arrested’ in Brooklyn

    Spoiler NYC frontman, Life of Agony bassist, and graphic artist Alan Robert was recently caught on video being arrested with his bandmates from Spoiler at Brooklyn’s Lucky 13 Saloon.

    Well, not really. The group’s music video for “Banned in 38 States,” released this past Thursday, October 18, showed the band being carried out of the heavy metal-themed bar in handcuffs and performing from behind bars in a skit-like approach.

    Produced by Ken Lewis, a producer whose repertoire includes work with the Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, and countless other hip-hop icons, it’s a quick, pounding punk rock track which just crosses the two minute mark. Robert proclaims the band’s infamy as inciters of punk-infused chaos, yelling on the first verse, “no where left to play, lots of hell to raise, pour me another bourbon, whiskey or wine.”

    “Banned in 38 States” is one of two new tracks from their August-released album of the same name. It’s a 15th anniversary edition of their debut album Grease Fire in Hell’s Kitchen, featuring remastered versions of the record’s original 12 songs.

    Spoiler NYC band members from left to right: Chris “Junkyard” Silletti (guitar), Alan Robert (lead vocals/bass), Tommy “The Kid” Clayton (drums).

    The other new addition is the slower, more melodic “Damaged Goods,” an ode to Robert’s tumultuous upbringing with an abusive father. “People say I will never amount to nothing, and then they’ll wait ’till I kill myself or something, then they’ll say ‘oh what a shame, he was damaged goods,” he sings on the chorus.

    The song received a Taxi Driver-themed music video back in August when the remastered album dropped.

    Spoiler NYC is also promoting Banned in 38 States with three upcoming shows: one in November in a return to the Lucky 13 Saloon, and two in December, with appearances at Coney Island USA and Bowery Electric.

    Information regarding tickets, Banned in 38 States’ limited vinyl release on Halloween, and more can be found on the Spoiler NYC website.

    Dates:

    Friday, 11/18/22: Lucky 13 Saloon, Brooklyn, NY. Spoiler NYC ‘Record Release Show’

    Sunday, 12/11/22: Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave. Brooklyn, NY. Matinee.

    Sunday, 12/18/22: The Bowery Electric, NYC. All ages matinee.

  • Fernway Announces Fourth Annual Halloween Show

    Buffalo-based Fernway has announced the return of their fourth annual Halloween Show on Oct. 29 at Buffalo Iron Works.

    Fernway Halloween show poster with ghosts, graves, pumpkins, announcing tickets and acts.
    Poster by Francesca Bubb

    Fernway’s Halloween Show features stacked performances, including Vertigo Child, The Safest Ledge, Amateur Hockey Club, and Roy G Biv. In addition to the musical performances, attendees can also participate in a costume contest to win prizes.

    Fresh off of the release of their debut album, Autocrave, Fernway has been on the road with shows across the U.S. The group recently supported Ohio-based band The Safest Ledge earlier this September and will reunite with them for the Halloween Show on Oct. 29.

    Fernway band crowds together in front of a red background.
    Photo by: Matt Sledziewski

    Formed in 2017, Fernway consists of five Buffalo natives: RJ DeMarco, Brett Robertson, Jonah Wrest, Alec Dube, and Tanner DeMarco. The five musicians blend together pop rock, alternative emo, jazz, and more for a sound uniquely their own.

    Tickets for the Halloween Fernway show at Buffalo Iron Works go on sale on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. EST. The price for an advanced ticket is $15 and $20 for a ticket at the door. The show will open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. Fans of Fernway’s music can find them and keep up with them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

  • Flushing Town Hall Mashup Series Continues With “Jazz Piano Meets Venezuela”

    Flushing Town Hall’s ongoing concert series, Common Ground: Mini-Global Mashups, picks back up Sunday, September 18 with “Jazz Piano Meets Venezuela.”

    Common Ground, which started last October, brings together musicians from different national/artistic backgrounds for never before performed collaborative works. It’s curated by trumpeter and composer Frank London of The Klezmatics, who played in the original, large scale version of the series.

    flushing town hall venezuela
    Amina Claudine Myers (left) and María Fernanda González. (right)

    The two artists on program for this upcoming show at Flushing Town Hall are American jazz artist Amina Claudine Myers and Venezuelan musician María Fernanda González, a player of the bandola llanera, a guitar-like instrument native to Venezuela and Colombia.

    Myers, an Arkansas-born artist, composer, and educator, has had her musicianship recognized on an institutional level, having received multiple grants and awards from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, Meet The Composer, and The New York Foundation for the Arts. She also was inducted as a member of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 2010.

    González, a Northwest Venezuelan artist, composer, educator, and journalist, is one of the only female musicians in the world playing her instrument, becoming the world’s first female electric bandola llanera player in 2016. She’s also participated in and won competitions at Colombia’s Joropo Festival.

    Information regarding tickets, schedule and more can be found on the Flushing Town Hall website.

  • The Yardbirds Announce Fall Tour with Stop at Daryl’s House

    The Yardbirds recently announced their Fall 2022 U.S. tour dates with six shows in the month of Sept. The English rock band will come to Daryl’s House in Pawling on Sep. 21 after stops in Massachusetts.

    Known for their experimental blues-rock sound, the Yardbirds brought the world some of the greatest musicians including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page, and spurred British blues in the 1960s. The current lineup for the group includes original drummer/composer Jim McCarty, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist John Idan, bassist Kenny Aaronson, lead guitarist Godfrey Townsend, and Myke Scavone of The Doughboys on harp, percussion, and backing vocals.

    With their chart-topping hit “For Your Love,” the Yardbirds captured fans’ attention and continue to meld heavy rock, wild jams, blues, and more. The band’s most recently released the super deluxe version of their 1966 album, Roger the Engineer, in 2021. The album features multiple versions of tracks, mixes, and more with 40 tracks total. 

    The Yardbirds continue to influence generations of bands and artists today making any show of theirs a testament to that inspiration. See below for the complete list of the six September Fall tour dates for the Yardbirds. Tickets are currently available via the band’s website. 

    The Yardbirds 2022 Fall Tour Schedule:

    September 17 – West Yarmouth, MA – Music Room Cape Cod

    September 19-20 – West Springfield, MA – The Big E

    September 21 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House

    September 22 – Philadelphia, PA – City Winery

    September 24 – Annapolis, MD – Ram’s Head

  • Steve Aoki to Headline Marquee’s New York Fashion Week Kick Off

    On Sept. 8, DJ and music producer Steve Aoki will headline Marquee’s New York Fashion Week Kick-Off Party.

    Steve Aoki NYFW Party Poster

    Aoki has an impressive history of performances at festivals such as Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, and many more. The two-time Grammy nominee will be previewing new music from his forthcoming studio album HiROQUEST: Genesis which is set for release on Sept. 16. 

    HiROQUEST: Genesis features multiple collaborations with artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Kane Brown, MOD SUN, Santa Fe Klan, Snow Tha Product, John Martin, Lil Xan, and more. The 26-track LP blends elements of contemporary Latin, pop, pop-punk, and dance.

    Steve Aoki as a fashion designer, artist, entrepreneur, and Dim Mak Records founder is one of the most in-demand acts in the world. Previous collaborations with Aoki include BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, and Lil Uzi Vert. The upcoming album is the artist’s highly-anticipated seventh studio album. 

    New York Fashion Week, held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual series of events when international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press, and the general public.

    The New York Fashion Week Kick-Off party will be located at the Marquee Nightclub at 289 10th Ave. Tickets and table reservations for the Steve Aoki event are currently available on the nightclub’s website.