Jerry Seinfeld is scheduled to resume his residency at the historic Beacon Theatre, with six new performances added for a total of 12 shows at the Upper West Side venue. The legendary comedian will play two shows per night across six dates in January, February, and March of 2024.
Jerry Seinfeld will continue his record-breaking residency with shows on January 12 and 13, February 2 and 3, and March 8 and 9. Two performances will take place each night at 7PM and 9:30PM.
Jerry Seinfeld currently holds the record for the most comedy performances at the Beacon, currently at 105. He celebrated his 100th performance in April 2023, having begun his residency in 2016. As a co-creator of one of the most successful shows in television history, Seinfeld, and a renowned comedian, actor, and writer, Jerry Seinfeld is one of New York’s biggest names.
Photo Credit: Rich Fury
The Beacon Theatre is a historic landmark on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Many great performers have made appearances at the Beacon, including The Rolling Stones, Ray LaMontagne, Coldplay, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and Steely Dan.
Tickets for Jerry Seinfeld’s new upcoming shows at the Beacon Theatre will go on sale on Friday, November 10 at 10AM. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com or at box offices at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre on November 11.
Metropolis, a brand new restaurant by Marcus Samuelsson opened inside the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) in Lower Manhattan. A vibrant mix of contemporary American cuisine, the restaurant takes inspiration from the culture and traditions of New York City’s five boroughs.
Flushing Style Oysters – Photo Credit: Andy Thomas Lee
Restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson teamed up with Executive Chef Ed Tinoco, Chef de Cuisine Marcelo Malta Andrade and Pastry Chef Onika Ayana Brown to craft a menu featuring locally inspired dishes and cuisines. Entrées include the Aged Long Island Duck rubbed with a 4-year mole, foie gras and peaches, Arctic Char with uni beurre blanc, agrodolce cucumbers, and citrus, and the Whole Grilled Dover Sole to Share with pomme souffléand braised leeks.
New York is a city of constant change and evolution where generations of immigrants have made their mark building its future. At Metropolis, we’re tapping into that cultural flow and sharing how a restaurant contributes to that dialogue. Through food and drink, we want to capture what makes New York the most delicious place to be.
Marcus Samuelsson
Metropolis Beverage Director Alexis Belton joined the team, creating a cocktail menu focusing on both classic and modern style martinis. The restaurant offers tableside cart service, with house cocktails including the Catskills Old Fashioned, made with Overproof whiskey, New York malt and red bean caramel, and the “Appletini,” made with green apple, sauternes, and baking spices.
Metropolis Interior – Photo Credit: Adrian Gaut
Designed by PAC NYC’s Lobby and Restaurant Interior Architect, David Rockwell and Rockwell Group, Metropolis features an upscale chic design, with wood ribbons lining the ceiling and lighting the dining area. The restaurant boasts a 135-seat main dining room, 16-seat private dining room, and 70-seat seasonal terrace, in addition to the 30-seat lounge area fronting the lobby stage.
To make a reservation at Metropolis, visit metropolisbymarcus.com. Stay up to date at by following @metropolisbymarcus.
The New York Philharmonic is approaching the 100th anniversary of the annual Young People’s Concerts, a series of programming on Saturday afternoons geared towards children and families. The series aims to inspire music appreciation through interactive displays and performances of timeless classics and world premieres.
Kwamé Ryan, director of ‘Celebration’ – Photo Credit: Zycopolis Productions
This season, the Philharmonic will present four YPCs highlighting the program’s history, modern themes, and future developments. All of the events are directed and designed by Doug Fitch, and take place in the Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall at 2PM.
The first event, titled Time Capsule, will take place on November 18. Conducted and hosted by Thomas Wilkins, the show takes inspiration from previous Young People’s Concerts, featuring works by Rossini, Elgar, Jessie Montgomery, and Leonard Bernstein. The show will see the world premiere of Bunmi Afariogun (age 11), alongside Fiona Khuong-Huu (age 16) in her NY Philharmonic debut.
Fantasy and Imagination will take place on January 20, conducted by Jerry Hou and hosted by NY Phil Teaching Artist Justin Jay Hines. The show will celebrate imagination and the power of music, featuring Musorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and new works by Very Young Composers participants.
Photo Credit: Mark Allen
Next, Composing Inclusion will debut on April 20. Conducted and hosted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, in his NY Phil debut, the show will present a collaboration between the NY Phil, American Composers Forum, and The Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division. With selections from William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, the NY Phil will be joined by students from Juilliard’s Preparatory Division and Pre-College Orchestra.
Finally, Celebration will be conducted and hosted by Kwamé Ryan in his NY Phil debut on May 4. Accompanied by Sheku Kanneh-Mason as a soloist, the show closes out the YPC centennial by exploring humor in music throughout history.
Alongside the Young People’s Concerts, the NY Phil presents YPC Overtures, where children can try out instruments, listen to music by Very Young Composers participants, and participate in interactive workshops. YPC Overtures begin at 1PM on the day of the concert.
More information and tickets for New York Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts, visit nyphil.org/calendar.
Consider The Source, a NYC-based progressive jazz-rock trio, dropped their newest track alongside a music video for “Kashyyyk.” The video explores the band’s Eastern influences, with psychedelic graphics to accompany the new song.
Consider The Source made a name for themselves in the NYC scene with their unique, genre-bending sound. During the pandemic, the group found themselves stranded apart from each other, forcing them to learn new techniques to record and collaborate. Their newest album, a re-issued version of their Are You Watching Closely, comes nearing the 15-year anniversary of its original release.
The group’s newest single, “Kashyyyk” is a reference to a Star Wars fictional planet, where Chewbacca calls home. The psych-rock track demanded over 30 hours of work by producer Jacob Nadeau and editor Francesca Belcastro.
Consider The Source will embark on a US tour this fall, with four dates in Woodstock, Saratoga Springs, Rochester, and New York City. The group will support numerous acts, including SkyDaddy, Bella’s Bartok, The Mushroom Cloud, and more. More information and tickets are available here.
Consider the Source Tour Dates
11.02 The Colony – Woodstock, NY + 11.03 Bayside Bowl – Portland, ME % 11.09 Putnam Place – Saratoga Springs, NY ^ 11.10 Nectar’s – Burlington, VT !! 11.11 The Stone Church – Newmarket, NH & 11.17 Flour City Station – Rochester, NY * 11.18 Thunderbird Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA ! 12.07 The Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO = 12.08 830 North – Fort Collins, CO == 12.09 Globe Hall – Denver, CO 12.29 Sultan Room – New York, NY # 12.30 Electric Haze – Worcester, MA $ 12.31 Arch Street Tavern – Hartford, CT $
Buffalo-based rock group Timothy Alice & The Dead Star Band released their sophomore record, Used Cars, on November 3. The 8-track album is a follow up to their 2019 debut release, Spacestation AM500.
Timothy Alice & The Dead Star Band formed in 2018 in Buffalo, with a collaboration of longtime friends. The band consists of Timothy Patrick Henderson, Matt DiStasio (drums), and Bub Crumlish on bass.
The first track on Used Cars, a title track, is a strong start to the record. With resonant guitars, crooning vocals, and a tempo that urges the listener to sway back and forth, “Used Cars” is a easy yet captivating first track on the group’s sophomore album
The fifth track on the record, “North of the Border,” stands out energetically against the rest of the record. This song picks up the pace significantly, and shapes a tangible story throughout the track. The only drawback is the shorter run time of only 2:18, as it is certainly a notable favorite on the album.
“Winning Number,” the sixth track on Used Cars, slows back down just slightly, but not to any disadvantage. “Winning Number” evokes more personality from the vocal intonations, with Henderson’s speak-singing throughout the verses. The track has a captivating outro sequence of guitars and other indecipherable instruments, reminiscent of U2’s “Bad.”
Used Cars is the sophomore album from Timothy Alice & The Dead Star Band, available on all streaming platforms on November 3. Timothy Alice & The Dead Star Band is Timothy Patrick Henderson, Matt DiStasio, and Bub Crumlish.
The Bacon Brothers are set to play two upcoming shows in New York, as they continue their fall tour lineup across the country. Brothers Kevin and Michael Bacon banded together in 1995 to form The Bacon Brothers, an official name to the musical pairing that has been around since their childhood.
Having released 11 collections of music since then, the duo is looking ahead to two shows in New York State: November 17 at Albany’s The Egg, and November 18 at Westbury’s The Space.
Photo Credit: Jeff Fasano
The Bacon Brothers titled their first album, Forosoco, after their self-described genre, blending folk, rock, soul, and country influences. Most recently, they released “Philly Thing,” a single dedicated to their hometown of Philadelphia. The song benefitted charities Rock to the Future and Kevin Bacon’s own SixDegrees.org.
NYS Music had the chance to interview The Bacon Brothers ahead of their upcoming NYS shows, talking all things music, family, and upcoming projects.
Cara Denton: You’ve coined your own genre – forosoco. As you began your music careers, did you ever feel limited by genre categories, or was it a natural part of your philosophies to work outside those categories?
Michael Bacon: Forosoco is a non-category. Genre distinctions have been a part of popular culture since the radio was invented. It helps the music business focus on narrow marketing strategies that streamline their business model. The key to success in any endeavor is to find out what is different about yourself and get really good at that.
Kevin Bacon: We just go where the song takes us. Sometimes they feel more folky, rocky, soulful, or country. We’ve always said to ourselves let’s not try to stick to a “sound” let’s have our lack of a sound be our sound.
CD: What artists, instruments, or genres of music have shaped your musical education throughout your lives?
MB: I’ve always had two parallel worlds in art music (cello, oboe) and folk music (banjo, guitar ukulele, etc…). As a composer and songwriter, every day I draw from the unique musical ambiance provided by our parents in the house in which the 6 of us grew up.
KB: Wow so many. Starting with Michael and our sister playing guitars and harmonizing. Motown. British Invasion. TSOP. James and Joni. And on and on. I love drums. I had a drum kit in our basement. And congas. Bongos. Etc.
CD: What does playing a show in New York City look like for you? Any pre-show rituals, sightseeing, or food spots you like to hit?
MB: It’s our hometown and beats flying or driving to distant venues. It’s a ten-minute subway ride to City Winery.
KB: Sightseeing?! I’ve lived in NYC since 1976 so pretty much seen the sights. My favorite slice is Joe’s on Carmine if that helps.
CD: Family is a binding force and an important factor in your musicianship – how does that shape your performances, songwriting, or experience as musicians?
MB: Ours is a family business. Families draw apart when they lack connection. I’m really proud, and I take some credit for my brother’s success in the music business.
KB: Family is everything.
CD: Do you have any practices or hobbies outside of music that you turn to to find inspiration or rejuvenate your creativity?
MB: I enjoy sailboat racing, motorboats and crossword puzzles.
KB: Animals and nature. Being on a horse, riding through the hills.
CD: What’s next for the Bacon Brothers? Any new styles, collaborations, or new developments you’re particularly excited about trying?
MB: I’m hoping one of the new songs catches a wave and a lot of people love it.
KB: Very excited about the new record. Never thought we would make this much music!
An ever-musical family, The Bacon Brothers continue to yield tour dates and new music to come. Their recent EP, Erato, released in July of 2022, with five brand new songs. The title track features a belting chorus, resonant guitar strumming, and catchy lyrics. The duo is touring across the country now, with tickets for their shows in Albany and Westbury now available.
BACON BROTHERS UPCOMING TOUR DATES
Nov 11 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort
The Extreme Music Awards has announced their inaugural event to be held in Albany on January 13, 2024. Created by Mike Valente of Upstate Black N Blue Productions, the Extreme Music Awards are set to bring recognition to the Capital Region’s most extreme artists.
The awards ceremony will feature a house band, performing a full concert experience for attendees at Albany’s Empire Live. In addition, prizes will be raffled off including signed drum heads, guitars, gift certificates, and more.
Mike Valente, also a member of hardcore band Brick by Brick, created the Extreme Music Awards alongside a team consisting of RadioRadioX, Capital Underground, That Fuzzing Rock Show and 518Scene.com. The media groups joined together to celebrate and recognize extreme music throughout New York State and the Capital Region.
Tickets are available now and more updates will be available at extrememusicawards.com, including announcements about presenters and judges at the ceremony.
The Beacon Bonfire Music and Art Festival announced its return to the Hudson Valley region this fall, taking place on November 4 and 5 in Beacon. The festival emerged as a community gathering during the pandemic, and evolved into a multi-venue event, showcasing some of the region’s best music, art, and performance.
The festival will take place in 26 indoor and outdoor venues along Beacon’s Main Street. Beacon will host over 400 artists and musicians across over 20 genres, featuring performances from Matt Dickey Group, Ears With Eyes, Rose Stoller, Stephen Clair, Alex Harris, and more.
Photo Credit: Austin Ruffer @austininyourface
In addition to music, the Beacon Bonfire Music and Art Festival will host artistic exhibits from the Ethan Cohen Gallery, Ron English, Frank Hyder, Donna Mikkelson, and Emil Alzamora. Film screenings will take place later in the evening, with both short and feature length programming.
For the kiddie crowd, the festival will offer special kid-friendly programming, including interactive workshops, clay art exhibits, the Steamroller Large Scale Print, and more. Families can enjoy campfires, s’mores, and singalongs on and around Main Street. Children under 12 years old will have free access to the festival.
Photo Credit: Raymond A Wehrli @Zapalandrox
The festival is organized by actors and producers Christian Campbell and America Olivo, Kelly Ellenwood, producer Tim Parsaca, and composer Jeremy Schonfeld. Their aim is to platform regional and local artists in their community, while supporting local art initiatives and performers. All ticket revenue from the festival will go towards the performers.
Tickets, updates, and more information on the festival are available at BeaconBonfire.com.
New Kids on the Block, the Boston native pop act, announced the Magic Summer 2024 Tour, reviving their 1990 tour of the same name.
Special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff will join the group as they embark, with stops in Wantagh, Saratoga Springs, and Darien Center.
The tour will kick off on June 14 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with stops in Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Toronto. The group will make stops in New York at Wantagh’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on August 4, Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage at SPAC on August 11, and Darien Center’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 22.
The true ‘magic’ of this tour is in the music, the moments and the memories that we get to create – and recreate – with our amazing fans each night. Feeling all the nostalgic feels of the original Magic Summer, with the bond that we’ve shared throughout the years, will make for a most magical time indeed.
Donnie Wahlberg
As a revival of their 1990 Magic Summer Tour, New Kids on the Block will perform a selection of their greatest hits, fan favorite tracks, and deep cuts for diehard fans. The tour is their first predominantly outdoor tour in 15 years, with many of the same venues from the 1990 tour.
New Kids on the Block will release a revamped version of their 2008 comeback album, The Block Revisited, on November 3. The release will celebrate 15 years since their return from hiatus.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Fanclub and CITI presales beginning on Wednesday, November 1. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 3 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com.
New Kids on the Block Upcoming Tour Dates
June 14 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
June 15 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
June 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
June 19 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
June 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
June 22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 23 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Amphitheater
June 25 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
June 26 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
June 28 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
June 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
July 1 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater **
July 2 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
July 3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 5 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
July 6 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
July 7 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
July 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
July 12 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
July 13 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
July 14 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
July 16 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
July 17 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
July 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
July 25 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
July 26 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 27 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
August 1 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
August 2 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre
August 3 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
August 4 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
August 8 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 9 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
August 10 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
August 11 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
August 15 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
August 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 17 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
August 22 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
August 23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
August 24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Foo Fighters played an emotional performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), alongside host Nate Bergatze and surprise guests H.E.R. and Christopher Walken. The appearance was their first SNL showing since the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March of 2022.
The group first played their track “Rescued,” introduced by actor Christopher Walken. Walken recreated his former pronunciation of the band’s name, as a reference to their 2003 pairing on Saturday Night Live where he recited, “Foo FIGHTERS.” The Fighters delivered an electric performance of “Rescued,” complete with vocalist Dave Grohl’s headbanging.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMHEBSnoX4A
Foo Fighters followed up with a performance of “The Glass,” accompanied by special guest H.E.R. The collaborative rendition began with an emotional Dave Grohl, reminding the audience of the band’s great loss of Taylor Hawkins last year. The emotion was not to the performance’s detriment, as H.E.R lended stunning vocals and guitar alongside Grohl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oON5LswFU9A
Foo Fighters are set to embark on tour next month, with shows across Australia, the UK, and more. Their North American tour next summer includes two can’t-miss dates at NYC’s Citi Field on July 17 and 19. Tickets are still available for both July 17 and 19.
FOO FIGHTERS U.S. STADIUM DATES 2024
Wednesday, July 17 — New York NY — Citi Field *
Friday, July 19 – New York NY — Citi Field #
Sunday, July 21 – Boston MA — Fenway Park #
Tuesday, July 23 – Hershey PA — HERSHEYPARK Stadium #
Thursday, July 25 – Cincinnati OH — Great American Ball Park *
Sunday, July 28 – Minneapolis MN — Target Field **
Saturday, August 3 – Denver CO — Empower Field at Mile High *
Wednesday, August 7 – San Diego CA — Petco Park $
Friday, August 9 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium #
Sunday, August 11 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium %
Thursday, August 16 – Portland OR — Providence Park Soccer Stadium %
Saturday, August 18 – Seattle WA — T-Mobile Park %
