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  • Keyanna Hutchinson announces “Plugged and Unplugged” at the Greenwich House Music School 

    The gifted Keyanna Hutchinson announced her Uncharted concert, Plugged and Unplugged, at the Greenwich House Music School.  The show will begin at 8pm on Thursday, April 13.

    Keyanna Hutchinson is a Brooklyn-born versatile musician. The multi-talented artist uses her Caribbean lineage, love for music, conservatory training, experience with rock, jazz, R&B and experimental composition tours as inspiration. While known for her mastery of the guitar, Hutchinson is also a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer.

    Hutchinson reveals that the efforts of Terri Lynne Carrington, Lizz Wright, and Brandon Ross of Harriet Tubman have motivated her throughout this journey. Her mentors inspired her to craft a sound that pays homage and to propagate the roots of black and indigenous sound. She also is a recent awardee of the prestigious Next Jazz Legacy fellowship through New Music USA. 

    Plugged and Unplugged will feature Hutchison’s many talents for a new project that will eventually be released as a debut album. The album will fuse her love of live performance with recent explorations into electronic composition and remix culture. In its ninth year at Greenwich House Music School, the Uncharted residency and concert series provides a resource for New York-based musicians to develop original material, foster new collaborations, and premiere first-look projects in an intimate concert setting. 

    Greenwich House Music School was founded in 1902 and currently offers innovative programs in arts and education, older adult services, behavioral, mental health, and workforce development. The music school strives to help communities by taking thoughtful risks, piloting new models and approaches, and implementing effective solutions. More information about the Greenwich House Music School can be accessed here.

    Tickets are available for purchase here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1kGk0mifM
  • Gotham Jazz Announces 5th Annual GothamJazz Festival at The DTA

    Gotham Jazz announced their Gotham Jazz Festival at The DTA in lower Manhattan on Sunday, April 16. Fans can enjoy their favorite hot jazz, swing and blues tunes from 1pm-12am. 

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    The Gotham Jazz Festival is an annual celebration which features New York City’s best hot jazz, swing, and blues bands. The DTA, otherwise known as the exquisite and exclusive private club from the Gilded-Age, contains four ballrooms and lounges that will showcase performances with over 100 musicians & 20 bands.

    The commemoration was founded in 2017 by ​Prohibition Productions​. In the following year, Prohibition Productions partnered with ​New York Hot Jazz Camp​ to exhibit performances by their splendid faculty, students, & alumni. The camp is a seven-day educational experience that allows adults to connect with the city’s top traditional jazz players. It is located at the Greenwich House Music School and has been running for six years. Prohibition Productions and The ​New York Hot Jazz Camp​ have now announced their partnership with The Gotham Jazz Festival. 

    All music enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and savor the eleven-hour musical marathon of harmonious jazz featuring an eclectic star-studded line-up.

    Tickets and more information about The Gotham Jazz Festival can be accessed here.

    NYHJC All-Star Band:

    Catherine Russell, Bria Skonberg, Dan Levinson, Ron Wilkins,Cynthia Sayer, Rossano Sportiello, Tal Ronen, Kevin Dorn.

    EYAL VILNER BIG BAND

    FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO

    DANNY JONOKUCHI & THE REVISIONISTS

    MONA’S HOT FOUR – led by Dennis Lichtman

    STÉPHANE SÉVA SWING ONDULE 4TET (from France)

    TERRY WALDO’S GOTHAM CITY BAND feat. Tatiana Eva Marie

    HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND feat. Hannah Gill & Queen Esther

    DAVID OSTWALD’S LOUIS ARMSTRONG ETERNITY BAND

    SVETLANA & THE NEW YORK COLLECTIVE

    MIKE DAVIS & THE NEW WONDERS

    CYNTHIA SAYER’S JOYRIDE

    OUR BAND w/Justin Poindexter

    MIMI & THE PODD BROTHERS

    ADRIEN CHEVALIER GYPSY JAZZ 5

    MICHELA MARINO LERMAN & FRIENDS

    MOLLY RYAN & MANHATTAN PREMIERE

    MISS MAYBEL AND THE JAZZ AGE ARTISTS

    CALVIN JOHNSON & NATIVE SON

    solo pianists: 

    TERRY WALDO, DALTON RIDENHOUR,  MIKA NISHIMURA

    DJ ANDRIUS

  • Lollapalooza Reveals Lineup Featuring Over 170 Musicians for 2023 Edition

    Lollapalooza revealed a powerhouse lineup for their 2023 edition, featuring stars such as Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, ODESZA, Lana Del Rey etc. The biggest music festival of 2023 will take place August 3-6 at Grant Park in Chicago.

    The exhilarating celebration will showcase over 170 bands with nine stages and four full days of music and programming.  Lollapalooza is always on the hunt for upcoming artists to take the stage. As a result, fans can enjoy the must-see breakout stars including, Dom Dolla, Sabrina Carpenter, Lovejoy, Knock2, Jessie Murph, Suki Waterhouse, Thee Sacred Souls, and The 502s. Fan favorites Lil Yachty, Tems, J.I.D, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Diplo, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Fred again and Noah Kahan will also be featured in the festival. 

    Lollapalooza is recognized as the premier music festival across the world because of its diverse lineup. The 2023 edition presents NewJeans,, The Rose, Rina Sawayama, Rema, NIKI, Morgan Wade, DPR IAN + DPR LIVE, Lainey Wilson, L’Impératrice, Ivan Cornejo and Sudan Archives.Furthermore, Lollapalooza makes history this year with its first Latina female performer, Karol G. Additionally, British superstars The 1975, and Tomorrow X Together will also take the stage. Chicago will be fully represented with musicians such as Louis the Child, Dehd, Sincere Engineer, Friday Pilots Club, Motherfolk, Kidd Kenn, and more.

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    Lollapalooza was founded in 1991 by Perry Farrell and remains an innovator in festival culture over 30 years later. The festival made its mark by being the first festival to bring together artists from a wide range of musical genres on one bill, the first to expand to multiple days, the first to blend art and activism, and the first to expand internationally. Besides Chicago Lollapalooza has held shows in culturally rich countries including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Sweden and India.

    Lollapalooza’s contribution to the City of Chicago trumps all other festivals in the region., Although the festival occurs over an annual four-day weekend in the summer, Lollapalooza strives to provide meaningful engagement and impact year-round.  The festival supports local communities by introducing Chicago youth to creative opportunities in the concert industry and reducing barriers to arts access in Chicago schools. To support arts and education in Chicago Public Schools, organizers created the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund donating $2.2M to programs. Additionally, Lollapalooza hosts an annual Sueños Job Fair and is united with African American Heritage Festivals, Teens in the Park Fest, Black Culture Fest, Musically Fed, and After School Matters.  For more information, please visit here

    To secure 4-Day General Admission, fans can sign up for the SMS Presale that begins this Thursday, March 23 at 10am here. A full list of amenities can be accessed here. Layaway Plans are also available on all ticket types starting at $20 down.

    1-Day Tickets, along with the lineup-by-day will be available later. Kids eight and under may attend for free with a ticketed adult and enjoy Kidzapalooza. It’s presented by Lifeway Kefir and is an interactive music playground within the festival that presents a lineup of family-friendly performances, activities, music, and dance workshops and more. 

  • The World Music Institute Presents Dancing the Gods Festival at Ailey Citigroup Theater

    The World Music Institute has announced their 12th annual Dancing the Gods festival. For the first time, the celebration will occur at Ailey Citigroup Theater.

    From April 14-15 audience members will be treated to spectacular performances from India’s two leading dancers Sreelakshmy Govardhanan and Praveen Kumar. Programs will kick off with a slide presentation titled Epics, Poetry and Indian Dance from festival curator, dance expert and storyteller Rajika Puri.

    Since 1985, The World Music Institute has been recognized as one of the most stellar presenters of world music and dance within the United States. The non-profit organization strives to present the best in traditional and contemporary music with a myriad of cultural dances. Their mission is to educate people on the world’s rich cultural traditions, promoting awareness and appreciation and encouraging cross-cultural dialog and exchange. The program is partially supported by public funds from the New York State Council, Office of the Governor, New York State Legislature, and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

    Sreelakshmy Govardhanan is a remarkable woman with numerous talents. She is a renowned creative dancer, choreographer and teacher of Kuchipudi and the founder and Artistic Director of a center for learning, performance and research known as the Avantika Space. Additionally Govardhanan is  a trained psychologist who fuses her professional perspective with her art. She uses this to educate young minds through workshops, classes, seminars and lecture demonstrations.

    In the Dancing the Gods festival, Govardhanan will explore the Nritta, Nrutya and Natya elements of Kuchipudi through a repertoire set in the format of Margam. Kuchipudi is a dance originating from the theatrical and dance traditions of Andhra Pradesh. It was named after the village called Kuchelapuram. Traditionally the dance is presented by troupes of male actor-dancers who celebrate festivals dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The dance has now transformed into a solo form, which is today popular around the world.

    Praveen Kumar was born into a family of artists and showed a passion for dance at a very young age. He learned to appreciate the aesthetic depths of Bharatanatyam after studying with the esteemed guru of Bangalore, the late Smt. Narmada. Currently, Kumar studies with Guru Prof. C.V.Chandrasekhar runs the Chithkala School of Dance in Bangalore. In his solo performance for the festival, he will explore a man’s journey as a companion, admirer, and a friend through various facets of life. Musicians will provide South Indian traditional music for this prodigious production.

    Rajika Puri has performed all over Latin America, Europe, Malaysia, the US and India, and in New York at the Asia Society and Ailey Theaters. Prior to Puri’s devotion to western theater, she danced internationally in solo recitals of Bharatanatyam and Odissi for several years. Her success in the Lincoln Center Theater’s “The Transposed Heads”inspired her to develop a form of dance storytelling  called ‘Sutradhari Natyam’. The performance is accomplished through songs in Indian languages and English narration with excerpts from dances, spoken rhythms and chants. In ‘Eleni of Sparta’ or ‘Helen of Troy’, Puri sang in ancient Greek.

    Tickets and more information about Dancing the Gods festival can be found here.

  • Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Announces Releases Of New Single “Revolution”

    Rochester reggae outfit Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) have announced the release of their latest single “Revolution.” The powerful track features Josh Swain and was co-produced with Italian-born international reggae icon, Alborosie.

    Beginning April 7, fans can enjoy “Revolution” amongst other songs on the band’s upcoming album, Love In Time. 

    The essence of the collaboration was indisputably present throughout the creation of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s news album. The consultation between the band and Alborosie helped shape “Revolution” into a song that can only be created by complete openness and trust in the process.

    Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad took a contrasting approach with the writing and recording process of the new album compared to previous tracks. Since the band was facing a potential six-month separation at the start of 2020, they rushed into the studio to record as many tracks as possible. Recording with longtime friend Matthew Goodwin, the reggae ensemble developed over 25 song ideas and riddims within a week. Various tracks were sent to musicians, engineers and producers such as the production trio Zion I Kings, Akae Beka, Midnite, Lutan Fyah, Alborosie, and Danny Kalb. 

    Originally GPGDS planned three different releases, but the diversity of the songs and production styles all complemented each other in ways the band had not expected. Working with Danny Kalb on the “Steady” single in 2014 was the first time GPGDS collaborated with an outsider and the results were so powerful that they strived for a similar sound for their new album. Additionally, working with featured guests such as Fearon and Botri, The Movement, Anthony B, Double Tiger, Blakkamoore, and Skribe Da God, inspired GPGDS to select the best tracks from the past sessions which resulted in Love In Time.

    Formed in 2001 in Rochester, GPGDS consists of guitarists Dylan Savage and Eli Flynn, Chris O’Brian on the drums, and Tony Gallicchio on the keyboard. The band is recognized for their world beats and reggae rhythms with an urgent energy and jam band dynamics. It

    GPGDS released six studio albums, ranging from their alternative Americana releases Country (2012) and Bright Days (2015) to their Billboard Reggae Chart-toppers Steady (2014) and Make It Better (2016). Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s Love In Time delivers a fresh new evolution of the band’s trademark sound that results from their newly collaborative approach.

    “Revolution” from Giant Panda can be enjoyed by fans here.

  • Måneskin Announces World Tour, Stop at Madison Square Garden

    The exhilarating rock band, Måneskin announced their world tour, RUSH! The rockstars will perform across North America, South America, Japan, Europe, UK & Ireland, and Australia, and appear at Madison Square Garden on September 21.

    Last year while touring the United States, Måneskin sold out 100,00 tickets across 25 shows. In Rome, the group took over the historic Circo Massimo with 70,000 tickets sold. The band has also dominated other festival stages around the world including Coachella, Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza.

    After an incredible experience in South America, the band will return, visiting Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia for the first time. After the star’s remarkable exclusive show and stand-out set at Summer Sonic in 2022, Måneskin is bringing RUSH! To Japan. Additionally, for the first time ever, the vibrant musicians will visit Australia, holding shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Lastly, fans can rock out to Måneskin in Germany, France, Ireland, UK, Manchester and Dublin.

    Prior to RUSH! Måneskin will play five special stadium shows in Italy with more than 220.000 tickets already sold. Alongside both tours, Måneskin will command stages at Glastonbury and Primavera Sound this summer.

    RUSH! shares the name of the band’s latest album released in January 2023. The chart dominating album reached #1 in fifteen countries and top five in twenty countries. It also garnered over 800 million global album streams, in addition to the band’s impressive 7.3 billion global artist streams. This abundance of success led to the band’s first Grammy award in 2023.

    The general sale for RUSH! will start on Thursday, March 23. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Måneskin RUSH! World Tour

    February 23, 2023 – Pesaro, Italy – Vitrifrigo Arena SOLD OUT

    February 25, 2023 – Turin, Italy – Pala Alpitour SOLD OUT

    February 27, 2023 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome (previously at: AFAS LIVE) SOLD OUT

    March 2, 2023 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National SOLD OUT

    March 3, 2023 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National SOLD OUT

    March 6, 2023 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes Benz Arena SOLD OUT

    March 10, 2023 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena SOLD OUT

    March 13, 2023 – Paris, France – Accor Arena (previously at: Zenith) SOLD OUT

    March 16, 2023 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena SOLD OUT

    March 17, 2023 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena SOLD OUT

    March 20, 2023 – Florence, Italy – Nelson Mandela Forum SOLD OUT

    March 21, 2023 – Florence, Italy – Nelson Mandela Forum SOLD OUT

    March 24, 2023 – Rome, Italy – Palazzo dello Sport SOLD OUT

    March 25, 2023 – Rome, Italy – Palazzo dello Sport SOLD OUT

    March 28, 2023 – Naples, Italy – Palapartenope SOLD OUT

    March 29, 2023 – Naples, Italy – Palapartenope SOLD OUT

    March 31, 2023 – Bari, Italy – Palaflorio SOLD OUT

    April 3, 2023 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT

    April 4, 2023 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT

    April 6, 2023 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT

    April 11, 2023 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Saint Jordi SOLD OUT

    April 26 2023 – Zurigo, Svizzera – Hallenstadion (previously at: Halle 622) SOLD OUT

    April 28, 2023 – Vienna, Austria – Wiener Stadthalle SOLD OUT

    April 30 2023 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal SOLD OUT

    May 2, 2023 – Copenhagen, Denmark – The Royal Arena

    May 5, 2023 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT

    May 8, 2023 – London, UK – The O2 Arena (previously at: O2 Academy Brixton) SOLD OUT

    May 12, 2023 – Warsaw, Poland – Torwar Hall SOLD OUT

    May 14, 2023 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena (previously at: Malá Sportovní Hala) SOLD OUT

    May 16, 2023 – Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Arena (previously at: Barba Negra) SOLD OUT

    May 18, 2023 – Riga, Latvia – Mežaparks Grand Stage (previously at Arena Riga) VENUE UPGRADE

    May 19 2023 – Tallinn, Estonia – Saku Suurhall SOLD OUT

    16 July 2023 – Trieste, Italy – Stadio Nereo Rocco

    20 July 2023 – Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico SOLD OUT

    21 July 2023 – Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico 

    24 July 2023 – Milan, Italy – Stadio San Siro SOLD OUT

    25 July 2023 – Milan, Italy – Stadio San Siro

    September 3, 2023 – Hanover, Germany – EXPO Plaza

    September 6, 2023  – Nancy, France – Nancy Open Air

    September 21, 2023 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

    September 23, 2023 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion 

    September 25, 2023 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    September 27, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena  

    September 29, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena 

    October 1, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

    October 3, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium 

    October 6, 2023 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    October 10, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

    October 13, 2023 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

    October 15, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

    October 20, 2023 – Mexico City, Mexico – Palacio De Los Deportes 

    October 24, 2023 – Bogotá, Colombia – Movistar Arena 

    October 27, 2023 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Bicentenario La Florida 

    October 29, 2023 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Movistar Arena 

    November 1, 2023 -Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil – Qualistage 

    November 3, 2023 – San Paulo, Brazil – Espaço Unimed 

    November 20, 2023 – Brisbane, QLD – BCEC

    November 22, 2023 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion 

    November 23, 2023 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena 

    November 25, 2023 – Adelaide, SA – AEC Theatre 

    November 27, 2023 – Singapore 

    December 2, 2023 –  Tokyo, Japan

    December 3, 2023 –  Tokyo, Japan

    December 7, 2023 – Kobe, Japan

    December 14, 2023 – Dublin, Ireland –  3 Arena

    December 19, 2023 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

  • TLC & Shaggy Announce Hot Summer Nights Tour, Stopping In Wantagh & Saratoga Springs

    The illustrious TLC and Jamaican icon Shaggy have announced their upcoming amalgamated Hot Summer Nights 2023 Tour. The tour begins the first of June and will make a stop at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on June 13th and at SPAC on June 16th.. Fans can also expect to enjoy special performances from special guests En Vogue and Sean Kingston.

    Hot Summer Nights Tour

    The Hot Summer Nights 2023 Tour will feature top hits from both TLC and Shaggy that will transport you back to the late 90s and early 2000s. You won’t want to miss TLC’s performances of “Waterfalls,” “No Scrubs,” “Unpretty,” and “Creep.” Fans will also encounter Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” and “Angel”; En Vogue’s “Hold On, My Loving (Never Gonna Get It)”, and “Free Your Mind.” Finally, Sean Kingston will perform “Beautiful Girls” and “Take You There.” 

    After thirty-two years, TLC remains the best-selling American girl group of all time with over eighty-five million records sold worldwide. The trio earned thirty-five Major Awards including the Diamond Award, video of the year award for Waterfalls, four Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, Brit Award and five Soul Train Music Awards. TLC is ranked number 12 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music and was recognized as one of the greatest musical trios by Billboard magazine. 

    Shaggy, the multi-Grammy award winning musician makes history as the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history. The legend has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200.

    Tickets are now on sale. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the Takin’ It Back per-show lounge, special gift item, exclusive swag bag & more. For more information, visit here.

    HOT SUMMER NIGHTS 2023 TOUR DATES

    Thu Jun 01 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    Sat Jun 03 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater @ Bayfront Park

    Sun Jun 04 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    Wed Jun 07 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek

    Fri Jun 09 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Sat Jun 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    Sun Jun 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    Tue Jun 13 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Thu Jun 15 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Fri Jun 16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Sat Jun 17 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre

    Wed Jun 21 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

    Fri Jun 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Sat Jun 24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    Sun Jun 25 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Wed Jun 28 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Fri Jun 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory

    Sat Jul 01 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    Sun Jun 02 – Lake Cowichan, BC – Laketown Shakedown (with Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here)

    Mon Jul 03 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall~ (with TLC, Shaggy, & Sean Kingston Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

    Thu Jul 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – Granary Live (with Shaggy & Sean Kingston Only | Buy Tickets Here)

    Fri Jul 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    Sat Jul 08 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

    Sun Jul 09 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

    Thu Jul 13 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton EXPO Centre (with TLC & Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

    Fri Jul 14 – Calgary, AB – Cowboys Music Festival (with TLC & Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

  • Acclaimed Outlaw-folk Artist Rust Dust Releases ‘Twere But It Were So Simple’

    The improvisatory Rust Dust, also known as Jason Stutts, has announced the release of his sophomore Album, Twere But It Were So Simple via Omad Records. On March 10, the new album was celebrated with a CD release party at The Museum of Folk Art in NYC.

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    Some musicians require precision for the success of their projects, while others take a supple approach. Rust Dust belongs to the latter group, allowing whatever sounds, words, energy, and emotions to manifest into songs. According to Dust, “I don’t typically sit down to write a song.  Sometimes I’m lucky enough to recognize them when they appear.” This process can occur for minutes or over the course of years. 

    Twere But It Were So Simple is a spacious-sounding LP that was recorded live in a ramshackle Brooklyn brownstone. The vivacious instrumental “Helter Fukov Awakens” segues into improbable guitar pop, with songs such as “All-Lit-Up-With-Nowhere-To-Go” and “UFO.” Additionally, songs like “Ice Queen Sandwich” and “Speaking In Tongues” vibe together like Robyn Hitchcock cornering Townes Van Zandt at a buoyant, boozy rent party. Songs such as “Snakes In My Pockets”, “A Rope Around My Neck” and “Sky,” a haunting, heartbreaking collaboration with the award winning John DeNicola took a somber turn.

    Fans can expect to enjoy a harmonious country and a blues roots melody when listening to Rust Dust’s new album. To match his vintage aesthetic, Dust used an old Yamaha nylon and a Godin Multiac which is a modern nylon-string electric designed to mimic an acoustic when plugged to craft his sound.

    A mutual appreciation for old gear initially brought Stutts and DeNicola together. The two helmed the first Rust Dust record known as Diviners and Shivs in DeNicola’s Upstate New York studio. His newest album can be featured here.

  • Sam Hunt Announces ‘Summer On The Outskirts Tour’ With Brent Young, Lily Rose; Four Stops In New York

    Award-winning Sam Hunt has announced his Summer On The Outskirts Tour with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. The tour will include a stops at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Darien Lake Amphitheater , Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.

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    Sam Hunt is a five-time GRAMMY-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling, hitmaker. The young star allures fans with his melodic country voice and artistic blend of Pop/R&B. In 2020, his sophomore album Southside landed No. 1 on the BillboardCountry Albums chart and was named one of the Best Albums of the Year by The New York Times and US Weekly. Furthermore, Hunt has accumulated over 13 billion global streams and has earned 43 million RIAA certified units from his self-written tracks, “Body Like A Back Road”, “Kinfolks,” “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s”, and more. 

    Brent Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound. He has cemented his status as Country’s master over matters of the heart with two albums and platinum tracks such as, “In Case You Didn’t Know”, “Mercy”, “Sleep Without You”, “Here Tonight”, and more. Young’s project “Weekends Look A Little Different These Day” highlights his broadened emotional scope with lyrics inspired by his debut children’s book “Love You, Little Lady”. 

    The trailblazing Lily Rose will also join Sam Hunt and Brent Young on tour. Rose’s fresh perspective and forward-looking sound led to her nomination for ACM Best New Female Artist and recognition for Outstanding Breakthrough Artist at the 2022 GLAAD Media Award.  Her debut album “Villain” introduced fans to her bold mix of personal lyricism and distinctive language, that merges Country confessions with Hip-Hop beats and R&B flow.

    Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Sam Hunt’s Summer On The Outskirts 2023 tour through Verizon Up. From March 7 at 10 am until March 9 at 10 am, customers will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets. For more details visit here. More information on Sam Hunt can be accessed here.

    Sam Hunt’s Summer on the Outskirts Tour 2023 Dates:

    July 6 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre

    July 7 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion

    July 8 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    July 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    July 15 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    July 16 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    July 20 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater 

    July 21 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater *

    July 22 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    July 27 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    July 29 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Aug 3 – Carbondale, IL – Southern Illinois University-SIU Banterra Center**^

    Aug 4 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater ^

    Aug 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre ^     

    Aug 11 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

    Aug 12 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Aug 13 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena ^

    Aug 18 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman***

    Aug 19  – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    Aug 20 –  Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    Aug 24 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Aug 25 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Aug 26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    Sep 7 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Sep 8 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sep 9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

  • Femme It Forward Announce ‘Across The Pond’ at Coney Island Amphitheater

    Femme It Forward, a female-led music and entertainment company announced their one-day festival titled Across The Pond at Coney Island Amphitheater. On May 6, stars such as Tiwa Savage, Nao Arya Starr, Elaine and Tyl will take the stage at the single-day event.

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    Across The Pond, celebrates female R&B and Afrobeat musicians that originate from Africa and the UK. Within the music industry female artists are frequently overshadowed by their male counterparts, Femme It Forward works to change the narrative by honoring these talented musicians. Across The Pond will be a festival unlike others and is sure to inspire people of all nationalities and backgrounds.

    Femme It Forward strives to commemorate, educate and empower the industry’s most creative and accomplished female visionaries. The company produces music festivals, concerts, original content, comedy shows, philanthropic endeavors, panels, college engagements and more. For more information, visit here.

    VIP and General admission tickets will be available for purchase beginning March 3rd, at 10 am. Tickets can be purchased here.