Tag: Upcoming Tour

American Authors Announce “The Best Night Of My Life” Tour, Stop at Racket in Chelsea

Alternative rock band American Authors will be back on the road for the new year. The band has just announced a full US headline tour this winter, titled the “Best Night Of My Life Tour” featuring Billy Raffoul. The month-long tour kicks off on February 10th in Fairfield, then makes a stop in New York City February 12^th at the new venue in Chelsea, Racket.

Frontman Zac Barnett shares about the tour: “It’s been so long since we’ve done a proper tour, we’re pulling out all the stops on this one! Playing all your favorite American Authors songs from the past, new jams from our upcoming album, & who knows, maybe even some requests & cover songs. Oh ya, & there might be some special collaborations with our good friend Billy Rafoul who will be opening the shows every night too.”

Since releasing their debut album Oh, What a Life in 2014, pop-rock outfit American Authors have experienced milestones most bands only dream about. Their anthemic hit single “Best Day of My Life” has been featured in over 600 movie trailers, TV shows, commercials, and as a theme song for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite this, lead singer Zac Barnett states, “We just want to keep going. We can’t wait to continue this adventure.”

Earlier this year, the American Authors pushed their limits with six different versions of their new single “Blind For Love.” They even recently released a brand new music video for this track. They’ve also been getting into the holiday spirit with the festive “Christmas Karaoke” and “Sleigh Ride.”

Fans can look forward to more new music soon, as the band gears up to release a new album in early 2023.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

12/29 – Bombay, India @ Mood Indigo

1/23-1/28 – Miami, FL @ Rock Boat XXII

2/10 – Fairfield, CT @ The Warehouse

2/15 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

2/16 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage

2/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live

2/18 – New York, NY @ Racket

2/19 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

2/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall

2/23 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre

2/24 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Café

2/25 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

2/26 – St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House

2/28 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater

3/2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

3/3 – Las Vegas, NV @ Rocks Lounge

3/5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live

3/4 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (Parish)

3/7 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up

3/8 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour

3/9 – San Francisco, CA @ August Hall

3/11 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

3/12 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos

For more information on upcoming news and events from the American Authors, click the link here.

December 15, 2022
Anita Baker Announces Live Tour 2023

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Anita Baker has announced performance dates for 2023. The Songstress’ tour will tour 15 different cities, and even making a stop at the UBS Arena in Elmont, on Friday May 12^th, 2023.

The tour celebrates Baker’s 40 years as a music icon in the industry since the release of her debut album, The Songstress, which released in 1983. These dates mark the first time she has been on a full tour since 1995 and it is also the first time The Songstress will be performing her classic hits live since winning back the rights to her masters.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! ….Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.”
-ABXO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUSddpvB4X0

Anitia Baker, originally born in Toledo, OH, and raised in Detroit, MI, is one of the most popular singers of soulful ballads during the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983.

In 1986, Baker rose to stardom following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love.” Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums. Baker is a contralto, with a vocal range that extends her register to at least three octaves.

Anita Baker’s The Songstress Tour Dates:

Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri May 12 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Wed Nov 22 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum

Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*

Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Sat Dec 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Tickets go on sale starting on Thursday, November 17th at 10 AM. Click the link here for more information and to purchase tickets.

November 11, 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
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

August 12, 2022
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

August 10, 2022
Charlie Burg Releases “Ohh! Sumthin’ New” Ahead of Debut Album

On Friday, July 29, indie and alternative R&B artist Charlie Burg released his newest single, “Ohh! Sumthin’ New” from his upcoming debut album, Infinitely Tall, out on August 19.

Photo credit: Dannah Gottlieb

The artist was born in Detroit, Michigan but previously studied at Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music, and is now based out of Brooklyn. His upcoming album, Infinitely Tall, takes place across three spaces: Burg’s childhood home in Detroit, his beloved college house in Syracuse, and finally his experiences in NYC.

In the single, “Ohh! Sumthin’ New,” Burg explores the story of a character yearning for fresh and authentic experiences. With upbeat instrumentation and lyrics which critically examine the world around him, the track entices while simultaneously offering deeper meaning.

Of the track, Burg shares that it “celebrates and laments the rootlessness of youth … the world of social media makes the protagonist feel like a poser and a fraud, mostly because of how much they subscribe to and partake in its evils. The protagonist desperately wants a change of pace, which is ironic in the face of their desire for solid ground to stand on.”

Painting: Charlie Burg / Editing: Corinne Ferman

With soft vocals and acoustic guitar suddenly transformed by the sounds of electric guitar,”Ohh! Sumthin’ New” takes listeners through a whirlwind. Burg incorporates unexpected backing vocals, sounds, and lyrics to keep you guessing and embodies the phrase “a change of pace.”

Burg’s previous releases, including “Channel Orange in Your Living Room” and “I Don’t Wanna Be Okay Without You,” garnered him much attention, but his upcoming release marks a new shift in sound and ambition for the artist. The young 25-year-old expands on his previous works and leaves nothing behind in this new record.

Burg will hit the road this fall across the EU, UK, and North America in support of the upcoming release from September through November. Get tickets now via charlieburg.world. To see the complete list of U.S. tour dates, see below.

Charlie Burg Fall Tour 2022 (U.S. Leg)

Oct. 12 – Washington DC – Union Stage

Oct. 14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry

Oct. 15 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater

Oct. 18 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

Oct. 19 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

Oct. 21 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada

Oct. 22 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage

Oct. 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Garage

Oct. 26 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey

Oct. 28 – Oakland, CA – The New Parish

Nov. 1 – Portland, OR – Holocene

Nov. 2 – Seattle, WA – Barboza

Nov. 4 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court

Nov. 5 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall

Nov. 8 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck

Nov. 10 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry

Nov. 11 – Des Moines, IA – xBK Live

Nov. 12 – Chicago, IL – Chop Shop

Nov. 13 – Detroit, MI – El Club

Nov. 15 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Lounge

Nov. 17- New York, NY – Irving Plaza

Nov. 21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

https://youtu.be/Jl3tR4djMk4

August 1, 2022
Adekunle Gold Announces Catch Me If You Can Tour, Apollo Theater Performance

Nigerian born and bred Adekunle Gold has just announced his “Catch Me If You Can – The Tour,” kicking off on Thursday, June 2nd at Big Night Live in Boston. This tour will also make a stop at Apollo Theater in Manhattan on Friday, June 3rd, 2022.

Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian singer-songwriter based between Lagos, Nigeria, and Los Angeles. He gained recognition from his very first release, ‘Sade’ a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction’s ‘Story of My Life.’ Just two weeks after its release, Adekunle was contacted by one of Africa’s biggest acts, Olamide, to join his music imprint for two years.

Adekunle Gold is one of the most innovative artists to come out of Africa. He is one of the most recognizable and exciting pioneers of the vibrant Afropop genre, currently dominating this genre across the globe. His music consistent of mixing and influences of Afrobeat with Pop, Hip-Hop and R&B.

Since releasing his first single “Sade,” a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” Adekunle has gone on to release four albums – Gold, About 30, AfroPop Vol. 1. His newest album, Catch Me If You Can, includes collaborations with an array of world-class talent including Ty Dolla $ign, Stefflon Don, Fatoumata Diawara and Fousheé. Altogether, featuring his one-of-a-kind combination of addictive melodies and razor sharp lyricism.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN TOUR DATES:

Thu Jun 02 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live

Fri Jun 03 – New York, NY – Apollo Theater

Sun Jun 05 – Montreal, QUE – Corona Theatre

Mon Jun 06 – Philadelphia, PA – The Theatre of Living Arts

Wed Jun 08 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Thu Jun 09 – Cleveland, OH – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues

Fri Jun 10 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House

Sun Jun 12 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

Tue Jun 14 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

Thu Jun 16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

Fri Jun 17 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Sun Jun 19 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater

Tue Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

Thu Jun 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom

Fri Jul 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater

Sat Jul 02 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

Mon Jul 04 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre

Tue Jul 05 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

Fri Jul 08 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall

Ticket sale starts Friday, April 8^th at 10am on Catch.ag

April 5, 2022