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  • State Champs Announce New Tour With Two NY Stops

    State Champs have announced their Kings Of The New Age tour which will begin in November and end in the band’s hometown of Albany in December. The tour is in promotion of the group’s new album and special guests Hunny, Between You & Me, Young Culture, Games We Play, and Save Face will join for select dates.

    State Champs Tour poster with cartoon of person spray painting.

    State Champs released their 4th studio album, Kings Of The New Age, earlier this year. Comprised of Derek DiScanio, Tyler Szalkowski, Ryan Scott Graham, and Evan Ambrosio, the group has been on the pop-punk scene for years. Guest vocalists on the newest album include Chrissy Costanza, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Four Year Strong. At 35 minutes long, the 11-track work doubles down on the vibrant sound State Champs has produced for over a decade.

    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.

    – State Champs

    State Champs began in bedrooms and basements in 2010 and grew into a band with a faithful legion of fans. The upcoming tour brings the Albany band to various states and cities across North America for great nights of pop-punk sound. On Nov. 13, the group will play at the Brooklyn Steel before returning to New York for the final show at Empire Live on Dec. 10.

    Photo Credit: Alex Mcdonell

    I’m particularly excited for the KOTNA Tour because of how much we as a band are focusing on the aesthetic and flow of the show … this will be the first tour where it feels more like an experience rather than just a band on stage playing songs. The stage production is by far the most unique and badass it’s ever been, and you bet the mixture of songs in our catalog (new songs, old songs, and some surprises) will create a wild setlist. Best night ever.

    -Vocalist Derek DiScanio

    Tickets are available now at the band’s website and for the full list of tour dates and special guests see below.

    Upcoming State Champs Tour Dates

    Sep 10 – Washington, PA – Four Chord Music Festival

    Sep 13 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit^

    Sep 14 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center^

    Sep 30 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre Berkeley^

    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 +

    ^ with blackbear

    * with Young Culture

    # with Games We Play

    + with Save Face

  • Bryant Park Announces September Picnic Performances

    Bryant Park has shared new performers for their Picnic Performances this Sept. The free concerts highlight new and established acts from the classical, jazz, and global pop genres.

    The first of the Picnic Performances begin on Sept. 9 with 20-year-old trumpeter Summer Camargo. Camargo currently studies at the Julliard School and is a rising star in the jazz music scene. She will be performing with her Sextet.

    Trumpeter Summer Camargo

    On Sept. 16, the Accordion Festival returns to Bryant Park after a two-year hiatus. The festival will feature bands and free reed instrumentalists who hail from various different backgrounds and cultures. Attendees can hear from Afghani musician Ahmad Fanoos alongside his sons, Ukrainian music from two ensembles, the experimental Balaklava Blues, and much more. The day will also hold the premiere of Cinco12: The Music of Selena which honors the music of the late artist with performances of some of her best hits.

    Directly after the Accordion Festival, the American Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert on Sept. 17 to celebrate its 60 anniversary. The program features established composers showcasing works inspired by NYC. The three newly announced dates will add to the already busy September at Bryant Park. The New York City Opera, and a duet from jazz pianists Aaron Diehl and Orrin Evans, will occur earlier in the month.

    Attendees to any of the Bryant Park Picnic Performances can bring food or enjoy a selection of options from local NYC vendors. Picnic chairs and blankets will also be provided at no cost for the performances.

  • Guitarist Jeff Beck to Play at UPAC in October

    Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will be playing at UPAC in Kingston on Oct. 13 at 7:30 P.M.

    Presented by the Bardavon, the guitarist returns to the region as part of his fall tour. Jeff Beck’s tour will begin at the end of Sept. in Austin, Texas, and end on Nov. 8 in Anaheim, California. The guitarist is fresh off a recent collaboration with actor Johnny Depp on their 13-track album, 18. 

    UPAC is located on Broadway in Kingston in the heart of the city. Originally known as The Broadway or Community Theatre, the venue hosts a variety of musical acts and is home to the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

    Beck has long established himself as one of the most influential lead guitarists in the rock genre. Over the course of 50 years, he has played in multiple groups including The Yardbirds, and collaborated with talents such as Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Jon Bon Jovi, Stanley Clarke, and Joss Stone.

    Beck is known for his aggressive style as a guitarist and his releases have spanned across genres. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has earned immense critical acclaim throughout his career. In 2011, Beck won Grammy awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for “Hammerhead” and Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “Nessun Dorma”, off of his studio album, Emotion & Commotion.

    Tickets for the Jeff Beck concert in October at UPAC range from $85-$125 with members getting $5 off. For more information, visit the Bardavon website.

  • Twiddle Announces Frendsgiving 2022

    Twiddle has announced that their annual Frendsgiving concerts will return to the Capitol Theatre on Nov. 25 and 26. The jam band’s Thanksgiving tradition continues into its fifth year, and this time will feature support from Dogs in a Pile on night one and Neighbor on night two.

    Crowd watches Twiddle Frendsgiving concert inside theatre.
    Photo Credit: Filip Zalewski

    Vermont-based Twiddle began the tradition in Port Chester at the Capitol Theatre in 2017. The band is comprised of Zdenek Gubb on bass and vocals, Ryan Dempsey on keyboards and vocals, Mihali Savoulidis on guitar and lead vocals, and Brook Jordan on percussion and vocals. Since then, the tradition has lasted bringing great sets from the jam band known for their jaw-dropping performances. The quartet is currently in the middle of a summer tour and the Thanksgiving show will bring them back to NY after other stops in Pennslyvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida.

    Twiddle recently released their fifth studio album, Every Last Leaf on Aug. 12. The 15-track album explores the “cyclical nature of life” and includes elements of funk, jazz, rock, and more. Listeners should expect songs that tackle all the aspects and emotions of the human condition. 

    Tickets for the Frendsgiving concerts are on sale now. To purchase tickets, and for more information, visit the Twiddle website. 

  • The Lemonheads Announce Tour Dates With NY Stop at LPR

    Alternative rock band, The Lemonheads, have announced North American tour dates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed album, It’s a Shame About Ray. The tour’s lone stop in NY at the Le Poisson Rouge will occur on Dec. 15.

    The anniversary tour kicks off in Lititz, PA, in mid-November and includes stops in cities such as Cleveland, Omaha, Seattle, San Francisco, before ending in Boston, Massachusetts, in December. The Lemonheads will perform the entire album during the nights in concert, and multiple special guests will join them on specific nights on the road.

    The Lemonheads’ album It’s a Shame About Ray was released in 1992 and is the group’s fifth studio album. Produced by The Robb Brothers, the album was a breakthrough for the band and its reissue and addition of the band’s cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” brought much attention.

    For the NY show at LPR in December, former band member Juliana Hatfield will return as support. Hatfield as the bassist and backing vocalist contributed to the band’s album, It’s a Shame About Ray, before starting her own band and solo career. Other guests expected on the tour include Rusty, The Nils, Bass Drum of Death, and On Being An Angel.

    Tickets are on sale Aug. 12 via Ticketmaster. Before their North American run, The Lemonheads will play shows across Ireland and the UK. For the full list of North American tour dates, see below.

    It’s a Shame About Ray Anniversary Tour Dates:

    11.17 Lititz, PA Mickey’s Black Box

    11.18 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theatre

    11.19 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

    11.20 – Bloomington, IN – The Castle Theater

    11.21 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room

    11.23 – Billings, MT – Pub Station

    11.25 – Seattle, WA – Showbox 

    11.26 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall 

    11.28 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall 

    11.29 – Sacramento,- CA Harlow’s 

    12.1 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues 

    12.2 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory

    12.3 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues 

    12.4 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex 

    12.5 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre 

    12.7 – Kansas City, MO – Madrid Theatre

    12.9 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue 

    12.10 – Chicago, IL – Metro 

    12.11 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall 

    12.12 – Washington, D.C. – 9.30 Club 

    12.14 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer 

    12.15 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge 

    12.16 – New Jersey, NJ – White Eagle Hall

    12.17 – Boston, MA – Paradise 

    11.18 w/ Rusty, The Nils

     11.25 – 12.9 w/ Bass Drum Of Death

    11.25 – 12.17 w/ On Being An Angel

    12.9 – 12.17 w/ Juliana Hatfield

  • Hudson Valley Artist Denitia Announces Upcoming Single and NY Shows

    Singer-songwriter Denitia is set to release her imaginative new single, “Old Friend,” on August 12 and has announced four upcoming NY-area shows.

    Originally from the Houston area, self-taught Denitia explored all types of music as a teenager, including rock, alt-grunge, traditional roots, and more. Growing up performing at praise and worship services shaped her confidence, and the artist recently transitioned from a pop/R&B sound to more of the folk and country realm.

    Much of Denitia’s latest work centers around feelings of isolation during the time of the pandemic. That period gave her the space and ability to work on her storytelling. Denitia focused on the feelings of nostalgia and a need for human connection over this time, themes that largely inspire her heartfelt music.

    “Old Friend” came out of this pandemic experience, where Denitia wonders about the realities of connecting with an old friend, singing, “Forgive me if I’m doing that thing, Where folks romance all that was / But my memory was dark and it cleared, and you were standing here.” The single is delicate and beautiful in its guitar instrumentation, with Denitia’s ethereal voice capturing the message perfectly.

    When the track goes live on Aug. 12, listeners looking for something to sway with and pour over should be sure to play it on repeat. Fans can also expect more music and single releases from Denitia before her album, Highways, is expected on October 14.

    Catch Denitia at shows this year as she joins The Black Opry Revue Tour this fall alongside some other amazing talents of the Black country music scene. The tour will play three shows in NY and Denitia will have a solo performance at Levon Helm Studios on Aug 26. For the full list of dates, see below.

    Upcoming Shows

    Aug 26 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios

    Sep 29 – Glens Falls, NY – The Park Theatre*

    Sep 30 – New York, NY – Joe’s Pub*

    Oct 1 – Lebanon, NH – Lebanon Oprea House*

    Oct 2 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios*

    Oct 5 – Washington, DC – The Hamilton Live*

    Oct 6 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall*

    Oct 7 – Easton, MD – Avalon Theatre*

    *appearing with The Black Opry Revue

  • Mannheim Steamroller Comes to Utica’s Stanley Theatre This December

    New-age music group Mannheim Steamroller will return to the Stanley Theatre in Utica for a great holiday tradition in December.

    The group, founded by Chip Davis, will celebrate more than 35 years of its annual Christmas concert tour. Audiences can expect Mannheim Steamroller to play their popular renditions of classic hits to ring in the holiday season. The show at the Stanley Theatre will begin at 7 p.m. on December 7. 

    With multimedia effects, live music, and joyous songs, the concert is sure to put all listeners in the perfect mood to lead up to the holiday season. The Grammy award-winning group is a favorite holiday tradition for many and released its first Christmas album in 1984.

    Mannheim Steamroller in concert with special effects.

    I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984 followed by our first tour. Back then, many in the music industry said focusing on Christmas just wouldn’t work. Now, over 35 years later, we are still going strong. I want to thank our fans for making us part of their holiday tradition, especially after the hardships of the last few years. Today we often see multi-generational families join us during the holidays each year. 

    -Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller

    Mannheim Steamroller’s holiday tour begins on November 15 and ends on December 30. The group will also stop in Syracuse and Poughkeepsie on December 8 and 14, respectively. Tickets for the upcoming holiday show at the Stanley Theatre are available now via Ticketmaster.

  • The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces August Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival Continues in Richfield Springs

    The Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival began on July 11 at the Meadow Links Golf Pavilion and will continue to host live musical performances every Monday evening at 7:00 pm with the last show on August 29.

    Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival Lineup

    President of American Federation of Musicians Local 443, and talented cellist, Ruth Berry, founded the concert series alongside fellow AFM member, the late Richard Daley, in the spring of 2021. It is in part to Richard Daley’s vision and commitment that the music festival is held for the community to enjoy. 

    The Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival allows professional musicians to share their craft with the community and honors the legacy of athlete and Richfield Springs resident, Tom Hovey. The festival supports the immense talents of these musicians alongside a unique atmosphere.

    On July 11, classic rock duo Brian Murphy and Jeff Ruzich opened the festival among the scenic grounds of Meadow Links. The Dan Sales Jazz Trio performed on July 18, and the Hartwick College Jazz Trio will grace audiences with more fantastic jazz pieces on July 25. Other musical acts include Glimmerglass Trombone Trio, Aaron Brask and The Old Masters, and many more.

    All performances for the Tom Hovey Summer Music Festival are free and open to the public, in part due to funding from the not-for-profit, 443 Concerted Works Inc. Guests are more than welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or with the ample parking available, listen in the car with the windows rolled down. In the event of bad weather, performances will still take place in a well-ventilated pavilion. For the full lineup of the performances, see below.

    July 11:   Brian Murphy and Jeff Ruzich: Classic Rock

    July 18:  Dan Sales Jazz Trio

    July 25:  Hartwick College Jazz Trio

    August 1: Glimmerglass Trombone Trio

    August 8 John O’ Connor; original songs and ballads

    August 15:  Aaron Brask and The Old Masters; classic and original jazz

    August 22: Bill Scranton and Jeff Ruzich; jazz/pop

    August 29: Lauren Mettler: classic and original folk

  • The Linda Announces “Summer on Central” Concert Series

    Beginning on August 6, The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, will hold free outdoor concerts every Saturday in August from 2 pm to 6 pm. The family-friendly “Summer on Central” music series will feature the talents of multiple local artists each day and is open to the public.

    On the first Saturday in August, R&B artist Kyla Silk will open the series at 2:30 pm. A Long Island native, Silk hopes her music encourages connection and light. Trio Super 400 will take the spotlight next, followed by Rock Voices Choir at 5:00 pm. Other artists who will join the series over the course of the month include Jordan Taylor Hill, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Girl Blue, North by North, and many more.

    Attendees of Summer on Central can also enjoy different foods and non-profit vendors. Guests are also welcome to bring their own lawn chairs to sit back and listen to the live performances. Should the weather not permit an outdoor concert, the rain site will be inside The Linda.

    The Linda opened in 2002 in Albany and serves as a performance center and recording studio. The restored 1926 building often holds programs, concerts, films, celebrations, and other activities to those in the Albany area. Thanks to the center’s fantastic acoustics, intimate setting, and commitment to the community, the venue is the perfect spot to hold events.

    For updates and more information, visit the Linda website. For the full list of the most current lineup, see below.

    August 6

    Kyla Silk, Super 400, and Rock Voices Choir 

    August 13

    Grape Juice, Jordan Taylor Hill, Reese Fulmer, and Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys 

    August 20

    Precious Metals, Sydney Worthley, O-Man and the Nite Trippers, and North by North 

    August 27

    Shortwave Radio, Pony in the Pancake, Girl Blue, and Side-B