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  • Lincoln Hill Farms: An Historic Venue in the Finger Lakes

    With more than 95 acres of space for entertainment, Lincoln Hill Farms offers a music and event venue like no other. Situated just a few minutes from downtown Canandaigua, the spot is perfect for music, drinks, and food alongside beautiful scenery.

    Lincoln Hill Farms

    The idyllic property offers a great environment for celebrations, music, corporate and private events, weddings, and more. Originally settled by the Dewey Family over a hundred years ago, the space was transformed by local owner Brain Mastrosimone and opened to the public in 2019. From rows of picturesque sunflowers, a two-story silo bar, a food truck, and a rustic pavilion, the atmosphere is one-of-a-kind. 

    Over the course of the year, the space holds multiple events for all attendees to enjoy, including music in front of the gorgeous Lincoln Hill Farms Hops Yard stage. The venue’s Summer concert series also began back in May with the Skycoasters kicking off the season. Other shows continue into the summer, including bluegrass septet Railroad Earth on July 28 and folk musician Trevor Hall on August 9, and more. In addition to Lincoln Hill Farms’ summer concert series, the venue will also host BrewFest 2022 on August 13 with headliner Tim Reynolds. 

    In addition to all the music entertainment opportunities at Lincoln Hill Farms, Sunday Fun Days occur every Sunday from 1 to 8 pm through August 28. The festivities include live music, free parking, and baby goat petting open to all ages. The venue also partners with nearby venue CMAC and offers shuttle rides when both spaces are hosting shows.

    Lincoln Hill Farms nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region offers multiple entertainment options for anyone to choose from. Throughout the season there is always something new and exciting happening in the space to explore and enjoy.

    Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs for any Lincoln Hill Farms event or concert and leashed friendly dogs are also permitted. For more information on all events, and to purchase tickets, visit the venue’s website.

  • Jazz at Chandlerville Summer Series Offers Free Music Every Thursday

    The Jazz at Chandlerville Series will return to Chandler Street every Thursday this summer from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. The series is hosted by JazzBuffalo and produced by Tappo Events.

    Jazz at Chandlerville
    Jazz at Chandlerville

    JazzBuffalo is the Greater Buffalo Jazz Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to building jazz awareness and jazz appreciation in the WNY area. Founded in 2011, the purpose of JazzBuffalo and the Greater Buffalo Jazz Society is to enhance the recognized value of arts to the individual and society, to use music and events to bring people together and to help build a stronger, more vibrant community.

    Based on the success of last year, the JazzBuffalo scheduled diverse music, a variety of performers, something new each week, and showcasing some of the best talents in WNY who incorporate jazz into their performances for the fourth season.

    Jazz at Chandlerville

    Performers this year included Maria Sebastian, Alex McArthur Quintet, Original River Dogs, My Cousin Toné, Mary Ramsey and Friends, Hanna PK, Trigger & the Serman, GirlCrush+, Tim Clarke Soul-tet, Elliot Scozzaro Quintet, Kevin Hall Quartet, and the Banjo Juice Jazz Band.

    All performances will be supported by an upgraded stage and full sound production by Tappo Event to maintain the JazzBuffalo quality. The lineup is listed as followed.

    Jazz at Chandlerville Lineup

    7/7 – My Cousin Toné
    7/14 – Maria Sebastian American Songbook
    7/21 – Trigger & The Sermon
    7/28 – GirlCrush+
    8/4 – Mary Ramsey and Friends
    8/11 – Elliot Scozzaro
    8/18 – Dave Hill Group
    8/25 – Banjo Juice Band
    9/1 – Hanna PK
    9/8 – Kevin Hall Quartet

  • The American Classical Orchestra Announces 2022-2023 Season

    The American Classical Orchestra announced their upcoming 2022-2023 season made up of four orchestral performances conducted by Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford. The season will begin on September 22, 2022 and continue until May 18, 2023.

    American Classical Orchestra Season

    The three of the four performances will be at Alice Tully Hall, and one will be held at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer. The opening concert at Alice Tully Hall will feature Beethoven’s third piano concerto with Hungarian virtuoso Petra Somlai on the fortepiano.

    Other guest artists for this season also include Soprano Yulan Piao, Mezzo-Soprano Heather Petrie, Tenor Lawrence Jones, Bass Joseph Charles Beutel, and Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong. The orchestra draws talent from all over, and the players are the foremost in their fields.

    https://youtu.be/Ua_GHVEDCdI

    The American Classical Orchestra is New York City’s leading period-instrument orchestra and established a permanent home there in 2005. The organization is dedicated to performing the music of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century performers – using historic performance techniques and original instruments to replicate the sound as it would have been heard at the time.

    The American Classical Orchestra’s musicians are masters of the period-instrument, performing classics anew— with zeal and authenticity. This season will offer a wonderful opportunity for our audiences to experience Baroque and Classical masterworks on the very instruments heard in concert halls when they were first performed and will also reveal how the sound and nuances of these original instruments can bring the music of great Romantic composers to life in different ways.

    – ACO Artistic Director & Founder Thomas Crawford

    Some of this year’s season highlights include Mozart’s Requiem coupled with the world premiere of Thomas Crawford’s Elegy, which was composed in memory of ACO violinist Judson Griffin on October 28. On March 2, there will be an all-Bach program of cantatas offering audience favorites and on May 18, a romantic evening of music featuring works by Schumann, Sarasate, and Grieg.

    Tickets for individual performances are priced at $75, $55, and $35 and are available at aconyc.org. 

    Read the full 2022-2023 American Classical Orchestra season below:

    Opening Concert: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 – Thursday, September 22, at 8 pm, Alice Tully Hall

    Petra Somlai, fortepiano

    Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor   

    Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major          

    C.P.E Bach: Symphony in F Major, H665

    Remember – Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8 pm, Alice Tully Hall

    Yulan Piao, soprano

    Heather Petrie, mezzo-soprano

    Lawrence Jones, tenor

    Joseph Charles Beutel, bass

    ACO Chorus

    Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626

    Thomas Crawford: Elegy (World Premiere in honor of ACO violinist Judson Griffin)

    Healing Bach – Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 8 pm, Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, Lexington Avenue at 66thStreet

    J.S. Bach:

      An Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42

      Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18

      Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36 

     *Soloists to be announced at a later date

    Romantic Fantasy – Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 8 pm, Alice Tully Hall

    Rachell Ellen Wong, violin

    Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 38 “Spring Symphony”     

    Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25Grieg: The Mountain Thrall, Op. 32

  • More Music Less Violence Showcase Comes to Caffe Lena on June 26

    On Sunday, June 26 from 4-8 pm, the More Than Music LLC will hold their fourth artist showcase, More Music Less Violence, in Saratoga Springs at Caffe Lena.

    More Music Less Violence Showcase

    The artist showcase on June 26 will feature local artists from all over the Captial Region. Performances include the likes of Emaculit, Precedence, spoken word artist The Young Optimist, GianLife, Ahzie, Mikayla Mclean, Quaudy Rouse, and Symone Noelle.

    More Music Less Violence started as a pop-up event in the summer of 2020 by Mario Johnson (also known as DJ HollyW8D), and has since been established as a permanent organization with influence throughout the Captial Region. The organization hopes to provide spaces for creative freedom and healing to bring in a new era of musicians.

     Photo Courtesy of EQPix

    Due to the COVID pandemic, there was no events going down, so I made an event. Music is a common factor that always brings people together and growing up in Brooklyn you saw violence every day. I don’t want to see it where I am living now.

    – Mario Johnson, CEO of More Than Music LLC

    In addition to the live music at the event, audiences will also hear from Team H.E.R.O.E.S.’s Jerry Ford. Team H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Everyone Recognize Opportunities) helps communities empower young people and families with their long-term strategies and multiple programs. 

    The audience will also get a chance to see art as it is created. BOGRAN LLC will host a live painting, and Saratoga’s C.R.E.A.T.E Community Studios will be overseeing the making of a vibrant and collaborative community banner. 

    A photo booth and raffle drawings are also open to everyone in attendance. Donations will be accepted and encouraged as the More Music Less Violence team wishes to expand its outreach in an effort to stop the spread of community violence.

    Tickets to the More Music Less Violence Showcase are $20 at the door, or the fee for the event live-stream can be purchased for $5.

  • Billy Joel to Extend Residency at Madison Square Garden this November

    Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today due to overwhelming demand that Billy Joel has added to his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden with a show on November 23. The concert will mark the musician’s 131st at The World’s Most Famous Arena.

    Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden

    Back in 2013, Joel was named Madison Square Garden’s first-ever franchise musician and began his record-breaking residency in January 2014. Since then, he has played one show every month at The Garden. The added November show will be the legendary musician’s 85th.

    Billy Joel sings at Madison Square Garden

    Having sold 150 million records over the past 25 years with 33 Top 40 hits, it is no wonder Joel continues to rank as one of the most popular entertainers around the world. With six Grammy awards, a Tony award, and many more honors, Joel is known for his accomplishments as a musician and humanitarian.

    Tickets for the Billy Joel November show at MSG will be available for purchase by the general public beginning at 10:00 AM (ET) on Friday, June 24 via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Madison Square Garden box office on Saturday, June 25. Prices range from $69.50 to $165.50.

    Read more about the Piano Man’s classic “New York State of Mind” with a look at the song’s history and origins.

  • Bardavon Announces Shows for 2022 Juneteenth Celebration

    Bardavon will present performances from Resistance Revival Chorus and Imani Perry to celebrate Juneteenth at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston and the Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie.

    The Old Dutch Church was often referred to as “The Cathedral of Kingston,” which was originally built in 1660 in the colony of New Netherland. While the Bardavon 1869 Opera Houseowns and operates a 944-seat historic theater in Poughkeepsie and it is operated by the Bardavon.

    The Resistance Revival Chorus — June 18th at 7pm at Old Dutch Church, Kingston

    The Resistance Revival Chorus

    The Resistance Revival Chorus (RRC) is a collective of more than 60 womxn, and non-binary singers who enjoy singing and express themselves with the music. The singers are in various occupations including not only professional singer and Broadway performers, but also political activists, educators, and more. They aim to be intersectional in our feminism and reveal that all social justice issues overlap heavily with woman’s issues. Tickets start at $20

    Imani Perry — June 19th at 5pm at Bardavon

    Imani Perry

    The Princeton University African American Studies professor and author Imani Perry will speak on her new book South to America, followed by a Q & A and a book signing in the Bardavon lobby. She also wrote 6 other books, including Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry, May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black National Anthem, Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, etc., which are renowned for the prizes they won.

    Free tickets available at Poughkeepsie’s Adriance Memorial Library & Bardavon or UPAC box offices.

  • Westport’s Ballard Park Summer 2022 Concert Series Announced

    Ballard Park, located in the heart of historic Westport on Lake Champlain, has just announced their summer 2022 concert series. This summer’s concerts at Westport, New York’s Ballard Park will take place on Thursdays at 7 PM, from July 7th to August 18th.

    Ballard Park Summer 2022 Concert Series Announcement

    Come enjoy a beautiful, outdoor summer evening listening to some of the finest musicians in New England and the Adirondacks. You won’t want to miss the beautiful view of this park either.

    Ballard Park was once the location of the infamous Westport Inn, a grand hotel of the Adirondacks and a focal point of Westport summer life. Though demolished in 1967, the property was purchased by Anne Ballard (“Petey”) Cerf, a long-time summer resident.

    Westport Inn 1893

    Through her visionary philanthropy, Ballard Park was established in 1989, named in honor of her parents. Ballard Park serves as a park in the Adirondacks with lake and beach access, a summer concert series, and skating rink, that is open to all. 

    Westport Inn Demolition 1967

    The summer series concerts are free to all, with open seating on a grassy hillside overlooking the Pavilion and Lake Champlain, with the Green Mountains of Vermont beyond. Blankets or low chairs are recommended, picnicking is encouraged but there will also be food available for purchase.

    Ballard Park Swiming Westport NY.jpg

    The series kicks off on Thursday, July 7 with Mile 12. Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broad landscape on their newest album, City on a Hill. All five band members bring their own influences and observations into the music, resulting in a project that feels contemporary, thoughtfully crafted, and relevant. City on a Hill follows significant recognition from the bluegrass community, including three IBMA Momentum Awards. 

    Ballard Park Summer Concert Series lineup

    July 7th Mile 12, a Boston-based bluegrass band 

    July 14th Will Patton Ensemble, with Will Patton on mandolin and a musical world tour

    July 21st HEARD World Music—vibrant, danceable music with a strong African beat 

    July 28th Ray Vega—Vermont’s master of jazz 

    August 4th Meadowmount School of Music, Petey Cerf Memorial Concert — strings students from Westport’s renowned summer camp 

    August 11th Cricket Blue—Vermont-based folk/indie group makes magic with cellos and voice 

    August 18th Big Hat, No Cattle—a hoe-down on the hillside with this upbeat cowboy Western swing group 

    For more information about upcoming concerts at this historic place, visit here.

  • Korn and Evanescence Announce 2022 Summer Tour

    Infamous rock culture icons Korn and Evanescence have just announced a summer tour and accompanied by special guests varying across select dates. Korn and Evanescence will perform live at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, as part of the Cadillac Tri-State concert series, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. 

    Korn and Evanescence Announce 2022 Summer Tour

    “We’re looking forward to going on tour this summer and bringing our friends, Evanescence, out,” said Jonathan Davis of Korn. “Whenever Amy comes to one of our shows, I always love seeing her on the side of the stage watching the whole set and rocking out. We’re gonna have a great time on this tour, and we can’t wait to see you there.” 

    “I fell hard into Korn’s music in high school. It was an inspiration during the formation of my own band. The chances we’ve had to play together over the years are special, a part of our history. They remain one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen,” said Amy Lee of Evanescence. “It’s an honor and a thrill to go out with our friends again, our first full tour together since ‘07. We’re all really looking forward to this.” 

    Korn has changed the world with the release of their self-titled debut album that would eventually end up pioneering the rock genre. Korn has continued to push the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres, while remaining a pillar of influence for fans and generations of artists around the globe. 

    Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Evanescence has made an impact on people around the world with their 2003 debut album Fallen. The album spent a total of 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10 and sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Global hit “Bring Me to Life” reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked their first U.K. #1 hit single. The equally popular “My Immortal” peaked at #7 in the U.S. and U.K. 

    TOUR DATES:  

    Tue Aug 16 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Thu Aug 18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

    Sat Aug 20 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre  

    Sun Aug 21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

    Tue Aug 23 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center 

    Wed Aug 24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center 

    Fri Aug 26 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center 

    Sat Aug 27 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion 

    Sun Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 

    Wed Aug 31 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 

    Thu Sep 01 – Pelham, AL  – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre 

    Sun Sep 04 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 

    Tue Sep 06 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion 

    Fri Sep 09 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre 

    Sat Sep 10 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center 

    Tue Sep 13 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena 

    Thu Sep 15 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre 

    Fri Sep 16 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater 

    Tickets and VIP Packages go on sale starting Friday, April 8th at 10am local time here.

  • Proctors Collaborative Annouces Upcoming Shows For April

    Serving the community through the arts, Proctors Collaborative has announced their next block of upcoming shows at the historic Proctors in Schenectady. Since 1926, this unique theatre and educational program has presented the very best in entertainment for the Capital Region.

    Proctors Collaborative upcoming shows at Proctors in Schenectady

    Proctors Collaborative is an association of arts organizations located in three venues: Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, and Proctors in Schenectady. Overall, being one of the most expansive arts education programs in Upstate New York with programming in Albany, Schenectady Saratoga, and in schools throughout the Capital Region.  

    Over the past few decade, Proctors has expanded their venues. Doing so made it possible to accommodate large Broadway productions, giant screen films, local performers, and ever-growing audiences from around the country. Today, Proctors Collaborative is known for being the Capital Region’s destination for upcoming major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, exciting special events, and everything in between. 

    April Shows at Proctors

    Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats 

    7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. MainStage at Proctors  

    Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Expect comedy, music, and potentially dangerous science. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.  

    Shen Yun 2022  

    7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15-16. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. MainStage at Proctors  

    Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists tell of a time when divine beings walked upon the earth, leaving behind a culture that inspired generations.  

    GNA Secret Star  

    7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. MainStage at Proctors  

    GNA’s Secret Star features four of country music’s biggest stars, on stage at the same time sharing their songs and stories. The lineup is not revealed until the show. 

    Gospel Jubilee  

    6 p.m. Saturday, April 23. MainStage at Proctors  

    Gospel Jubilee returns to the MainStage at Proctors with a special musical tribute in dedication to the Capital Region’s beloved, the late Regina “Gina” Parsons, and Antonia “Toni” Brown.  

    Suede with Fred Boyle, Piano & Rich Hill, Bass  

    7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. GE Theatre at Proctors  

    From astounding a cappella, incredibly intimate ballads and smoking trumpet solos to “bring down the house” belting blues, Suede delivers it all with her own unique blend of warmth, high energy, wit, and pure musical artistry.  

    Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards – “The Eddies”  

    6 p.m. Sunday, April 24. MainStage at Proctors  

    This year, we honor 210 finalists in 36 categories for their work during 2021. Nominations and voting are determined by a group of judges representing the local music community. The musical line-up for the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards will be Buggy Jive, Nite Train w/ Thomasina Winslow, Hot Club of Saratoga, Rich Ortiz, the Erin Harkes Band and Super 400 with returning emcee Erin Harkes. 

    An Evening with Neil Gaiman  

    7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28. MainStage at Proctors  

    Neil Gaiman is the bestselling author of Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, and so many more. Today, as one of the most celebrated writers of our time, his popular and critically acclaimed works bend genres while reaching audiences of all ages.  

    Golden Oldies Spectacular  

    7 p.m. Saturday, April 20. MainStage at Proctors  

    Headlining the show is The Brooklyn Bridge, highlighted by a tribute to the memory of their incredible lead singer Johnny Maestro who passed ten years ago. Hits include “The Worst That Could Happen,” “Blessed is the Rain,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “Welcome Me Love.” 

    Tickets are available online here, in person at the Box Office, or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

  • Jake Huffman EP “Adderall & Whiskey” Out April 29th

    Producer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Huffman has announced his newest EP Adderall & Whisky, dropping on April 29th. This EP is inspired by his early 20’s, and lyrically he writes about the story of the rise and fall of love along with experiencing life in a rock band. “Giving it a Try” and “Just a Little More” only preview the intensity of Huffman’s newest project.

    Jake Huffman EP "Adderall & Whiskey" out April 29th
    photo credit: Coley Stevens 

    Since he was young, Jake Huffman began his musical journey traveling up and down the east coast with his rock and roll band, McLovins. With influence from early 2000’s alt-rock, Huffman’s writing flows into an Indie rock/Indie pop mindset combined with deep personal lyrics. In 2010, Rolling Stone described his band as “having the ability to harness the musical ferocity of Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool and Stewart Copeland before being able to legally drive a car.”

    "Adderall & Whiskey" EP
    “Adderall & Whiskey” EP

    Stated in a previous article from NYS Music, Huffman went back to college when COVID-19 hit, getting a Certificate in Music Production from Berkelee School of Music in Boston. During his time being locked down, Huffman dove into his studio work writing about 50 tunes over 2020-21 along with teaching music lessons remotely four days a week.

    Jake told Relix Magazine “Over the last few years, mostly in isolation, I was forced to look inward and found creative inspiration in the process.  I always tell aspiring songwriters that the best songs are honest, simple and specific. “Giving it a Try” is my way of practicing what I preach.”

    Jake releases his first solo song “Giving It A Try,” a preview of his full EP

    I took my own emotional arc of living with so much uncertainty in the world and produced and engineered the song myself from my home studio. The music video is a loose concept of writing, practicing and performing the song.  It’s a crowd favorite when the band and I play it live so I wanted to capture the love and energy for the song. I co-directed and edited the piece with my partner Coley Stevens who shot and colored the video.

    Jake Huffman

    As mentioned in a profile in Relix, Huffman said ““Over the last few years, mostly in isolation, I was forced to look inward and found creative inspiration in the process.  I always tell aspiring songwriters that the best songs are honest, simple and specific. “Giving it a Try” is my way of practicing what I preach.  I took my own emotional arc of living with so much uncertainty in the world and produced and engineered the song myself from my home studio.”

    Get tickets for the Mercury Lounge show on May 20th here, located on the Lower East Side of NYC.