NYS Music 2023

Author: Faith Logue

  • WNYC Studios Announce the Second Season of Podcast on the Puerto Rican Experience

    WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios announced that a second season of the critically-acclaimed, pioneering dual-language podcast, La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience, will premiere on Jan. 26.

    La Brega

    La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience was hailed as one of the “Best Podcasts of 2021” by The New Yorker and The New York Times. Each episode in season two will be devoted to an iconic Puerto Rican song, as the island has a dizzying breadth of musical expression. The second season of La Brega will concentrate on the lyrical boleristas of the 1930s, the electric salseros of the 70s, and the reggaetoneros of today who have taken this music and spread it globally.

    Hosted by Alana Casanova-Burgess, the podcast will once again bring together a collective of Puerto Rican journalists, producers, musicians, and artists. Some notable people this season that are featured include Salsa legend Rubén Blades, Latin Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Susana Baca, Puerto Rico-based hip-hop DJ, producer, and MC Andres “Velcro” Ramos, and Independent Puerto Rican journalist Bianca Graulau, best-known for her documentary, Aquí Vive Gente (People Live Here), featured as part of the music video for Bad Bunny’s “El Apagón.”

    Kenya Young, Senior Vice President, WNYC Studios, spoke about La Brega in a statement.

    La Brega was a pioneer of the dual-language podcast format, and it’s fitting that the second season spotlights and honors Puerto Rico’s influence on music and culture over time and across languages. These sound-rich and deeply reported stories embrace a nuance and beauty not always found in coverage of Puerto Rico. WNYC Studios is incredibly proud to partner with Futuro Studios to bring listeners a second season of La Brega.

    Kenya Young

    Burgess also said that the season will “shed light on the songs that reflect what it means to be Puerto Rican and part of the diaspora — about the pride and yearning we feel for home, and that resonates with people everywhere. They capture joy, frustration, love, loss, and wonder of the human experience — in short: la brega.” The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR will be hosting a La Brega Season 2 Launch Party in New York on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. featuring the host, the band Balún, and DJ Christian Mártir for a night of music and dancing in celebration of the new season. Tickets for that are on sale now.

    La Brega: The Puerto Rican Experience in Eight Songs will be available in both English and Spanish here and on all other platforms where podcasts are available.

  • Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) Announce 2023 Event Details

    The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) announce details about the 2023 event, with the Hall of Fame Dinner happening on March 2, and the Award Show on March 3.

    SAMMY

    Syracuse Area Music Awards or more commonly known as the SAMMYs is an awards show that celebrates the work created by people in the music industry from the Syracuse Area. Everyone is encouraged to vote daily for their favorite Central NY Artist or Band, Music Series or Event, Academic or Musical Organization, and Venue, with the poll closing on Feb. 26.

    Happening Thursdays at 10 a.m. on NewsChannel 9 Bridge Street will be the SAMMYs spotlight series, with different artists. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 26 with 315 Cash, Feb. 2 with J. Schnitt, Feb. 9 with Mark Nanni, Feb. 16 with Nick Fields Trio, Feb 23. with Plan Bee, the Baldwinsville High School School Pep Band, and March 2 with Larry Hoyt.

    The Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, Upstairs at the Dinosaur, and the Award Show will be on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Palace Theatre. The Award Show will include musical performances by area artists/bands. Awards will be presented in 12 recording categories, in addition to the People’s Choice awards in four categories, the Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist, the Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the Sammys Award, and our Community Spirit Award.

    For more information about the 2023 SAMMYs award show, visit here.

  • Rochester-Based Chamber Ensemble fivebyfive Impress in Performance at Chamber Music America Conference in NYC

    Rochester’s collaborative chamber ensemble fivebyfive impressed the crowd at the Chamber Music America Conference in New York City during their performance on Jan. 6.

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    fivebyfive, photo by Becky Yee.

    fivebyfive, the artist-led Rochester-based ensemble, formed in 2015 with a simple mission, to engage audiences by performing music of leading and emerging composers. Composed of a flutist, clarinetist, electric guitarist, bassist, pianist, and audio/video engineer, the group advocates for creators who are underrepresented in the field and chooses to collaborate with artists across disciplines, while staying committed to performing new music.

    Laura Lentz, the flutist and Artistic Director for the group, said that the group likes conveying messages beyond the music. “Our goal is always to push boundaries while creating community-building experiences. We often use video and animation or poetry—even glass-blowing–to convey a message,” she said. She was elated to be performing at the Chamber Music America Conference on January 6.

    The national conference was held January 5-8, 2023 at the Westin New York in Times Square to bring ensemble music professionals together to network and share information. Fourteen ensembles were chosen to perform off-site at DROM, fivebyfive included. At the CMA conference performance, fivebyfive’s repertoire included two commissioned works, “a tiny dream” composed by Anthony R. Green and Of Breath and Fire by composer/harpist Amy Nam. In a statement, Nam said that she was “thankful for the privilege to work with a team of musicians who share my motivation of igniting curiosity and joy in their audiences.”

    The ensemble members are now back in Rochester, preparing for a 3-day residency next month at SUNY Fredonia where members of the ensemble will teach, play, and guide developing artists. Lentz said that the group “love[s] working with enthusiastic students and expect to meet many at Fredonia. We’ll share sessions on topics like creating videos and forming a musical group such as ours.” To keep up to date on the group and their future shows, go here.

  • Women in Music Announce Programming for Third Annual Summit

    The third annual Women in Music Summit will take place from Jan. 25-27, with an exciting list of speakers and events taking place.

    Women in Music speakers.

    This year’s Summit will highlight various panels offering diverse topics and perspectives from leading industry professionals including Samantha Kirby, Cheryl Paglierani, Mari Davies, Jenna Gaudio, Dann Liebermann, Leslie Powell, Heidy Vaquerano, Christine Osazuwa, Lauren Smith Brody, and many more. It will be presented virtually, as it has in years past.

    Founded in 1985, Women in Music is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts, through recognition, support, education, and empowerment. Different chapters are located all throughout the world, from LA to India. They believe the conversation around equality is an inclusive one, where all voices are welcome.

    The organization provides panels, seminars, webinars, workshops, performance showcases, achievement awards, leadership summits, and global initiatives. The third annual Summit programming includes a career fair on day three, inspired by Women in Music’s new collegiate expansion, the WIM Mentorship Program and the WIM Internship Program, which places diverse candidates into paid in-house industry internships at partner companies, a talk from Author, Founder and CEO of The Fifth Trimester Lauren Smith Brody, and exploring data behind remote and hybrid models in the workplace.

    The full schedule of events is below, and WIM members can register for free, and tickets are available for purchase to non-members here.

    JANUARY 25: EDUCATE

    Time: 12 p.m. ET

    Title: How Artists Can Win with Brands on TikTok

    Speakers: 

    Dann Liebermann, Head of Creative Partnerships, The Elements Music

    Leslie Powell, Songwriter/Artist

    Kelli Slade, Commercial Music and Creative Licensing Manager, Bytedance/TikTok

    Moderator: Moira McCarthy, VP, Women in Music

    Time: 2 p.m. ET

    Title: Harnessing Digital Media Strategies for Success

    Speakers: 

    Blair Miller, Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators

    Cassie Petrey, Co-Founder, Crowd Surf

    Temima Shames, Founder & CEO, Next Step Talent

    Moderator: Tara Bendler Global Chair, Comm/Board of Directors, Women in Music; Talk Marketing, Spotify

    Time: 3 p.m. ET

    Title: Securing A Strong Publishing Deal For Long-Term Financial Stability

    Speakers: 

    Heidy Vaquerano, Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP

    Mary Rahmani, Founder, Moon Projects

    Ashley Winton, SVP Global Creative Services, Warner Chappell

    Moderator: Kristin Robinson, Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard

    Time: 4 p.m. 

    Title: Masterclass: Activist Artist Management

    Speakers: 

    Liz Norris, Partner, Activist Artist Management 

    Caitlin Stone, Partner, Head of Activism, Activist Artist Management

    Kris “Red” Tanner, Partner, Activist Artist Management

    Moderator: Nicole Barsalona, President, Women in Music; Artist Manager

    JANUARY 26: EMPOWER 

    Time: 12 p.m. ET

    Title: More Than Just Treading Water: How to Survive and Grow as a Working Parent Right Now

    Speaker: Lauren Smith Brody, Founder & CEO, The Fifth Trimester; Co-Founder, Chamber of Mothers

    Moderator: Jessica Shaw, SVP Sync Licensing, Sony Music Entertainment 

    Sponsored by The Village (Sony Music Entertainment)

    Time: 1 p.m. ET

    Title: A-List Agents: Samantha Kirby & Cheryl Paglierani

    Speakers: Samantha Kirby, Co-Head Music, UTA; Cheryl Paglierani, Partner/Music Agent, UTA

    Moderator: Mari Davies, VP of Booking & Talent, Live Nation Urban

    JANUARY 27: ADVANCE

    Time: 1 p.m. ET

    Title: Personal Branding for Business with Christine Osazuwa

    Speakers: Christine Osazuwa, Chief Strategy Officer, Shoobs; Founder, Measure of Music; UK Director, shesaid.so

    Time: 2 p.m. ET

    Title: Pivoting Your Career & Navigating a Recession

    Speakers: 

    Jules Kammann, Vice President, People & Culture / Diversity, Inclusion, Beatport

    Leigh McCorkle, Chief People Officer, The Mechanical Licensing Collective

    Acacia Diaz, VP Marketing, Tixr Inc.

    Thea Raskin, Founder & Owner, The Inventory

    Moderator: Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio

    Time: 2:45 p.m. ET 

    Title: Career Fair – Recruiters Present Open Roles

    Speakers: Facilitated by Sari Kohen, Head of Partner Marketing, Melio

    Time: 3 p.m. ET

    Title: Zoom Breakout Sessions with Recruiters

    Speakers: Various.

  • Discover Haley Moley and Atelo Songs on EQXposure This Sunday

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up-and-coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Haley Moley and Atelo Songs

    haley moley

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    Haley Moley-“Amy”

    Based in Troy, Haley Moley is comprised of house music DJ and dance music producer Jennifer Maher Coleman and features Paul Coleman on guitar, Andrea Kosek on keyboard and guitar, Pat Thorpe on bass, and Mike Broomhead on drums. Their newest single “Amy” off of their upcoming album Everybody Wins will be featured on EQXposure.

    Atelo Songs-“words”

    Sam Gleason, or Atelo Songs, got his start over a decade ago performing at various venues throughout the state of New York. He is a singer/songwriter and producer who creates music spanning a wide variety of genres, including pop, rock, folk, psychedelic, and new wave. He plays constantly throughout the state, having played with artists such as Jimmy Webb and Charles NeVille, and continues to keep writing, recording, and putting out as much music as possible. He currently resides in Albany, and his latest single “words” will be played on EQXposure.

  • Ice Theatre of New York set to Perform at Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Gala

    The Ice Theatre of New York is set to hit the ice at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Exhibition Gala on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid.

    Ice Theatre of New York

    The Ice Theatre of New York was founded in 1984 by Moira North and exists to create and advance ice dance as (an ensemble) performing art form with its professional ice dance company. ITNY has changed the face of figure skating, creating works that integrate contemporary dance, music, and art that challenge the conventional definitions of figure skating. ITNY was the first ice dance company to receive dance program funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

    The ITNY will perform at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Exhibition Gala in an unexpected crossover. From Jan 12-22 approximately 1,443 athletes, aged 17-25 from 595 universities across 44 countries will come to Lake Placid, New York for the 2023 World University Games. The Winter World University Games is the largest multi-sport winter event in the world, after the Winter Olympics. The games combine high-level competitive sports with educational and cultural events, in Lake Placid and other areas.

    The International Confederation of Students was established in 1919 and it was this organization’s Sports Committee that launched the first World University Games in 1923. The games have continued to attract more and more people as time went on. The highest number of participants was registered at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, with 11,759 athletes representing 159 countries.

    The Ice Theatre of New York is proud to hit the ice at the event. The competition portion will highlight twelve winter sports, including two ice disciplines: singles and ice dance. Tickets for individual competitions begin at $15, and tickets for the gala start at $25. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, go here.

  • “Here Lies Love” to open on Broadway in Summer

    Opening on Broadway this summer is Here Lies Love, the immersive disco-pop musical based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution of the Philippines.

    Here Lies Love

    Entertainment Weekly called Here Lies Love a “completely immersive theater experience with infectious melodic spirit.” It is a groundbreaking musical about former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos and her astonishing rise to power, and her fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. Here Lies Love comes from the minds of Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim. The show premiered at The Public Theater in 2013, returned from 2014-2015, went to London’s Royal National Theatre in 2014, and most recently opened at Seattle Repertory Theatre in 2017.

    In a statement, the producers of the musical said “As a team of binational American producers––Filipinos among us––we are thrilled to bring Here Lies Love to Broadway! We welcome everyone to experience this singularly exuberant piece of theatre. The history of the Philippines is inseparable from the history of the United States, and as both evolve, we cannot think of a more appropriate time to stage this show. See you on the dance floor!” The Broadway Theatre’s traditional proscenium floor space will transform into a dance club environment, where audiences will stand and move with the actors.

    Here Lies Love is choreographed by Olivier Award nominee Annie-B Parson and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers. The creative team also features a long list of award winners, including three-time Tony Award nominee David Korins (scenic design), Tony Award winner Clint Ramos (costume design), Tony Award winner Justin Townsend (lighting design), and three-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini (projection design).

    A wide variety of standing and seating options will be available throughout the theater’s reconstructed space, with more details to be announced soon. To get first access to tickets, sign up here.

  • Historic Cohoes Music Hall Announces Three New Events

    The historic Cohoes Music Hall announces three new shows to their calendar of upcoming events, featuring Hootenanny at the Hall, A Night of Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Pearcy’s “The Voice Of RATT.”

    Cohoes Music Hall

    The Cohoes Music Hall opened its door in 1874 in Cohoes. It was restored in 1974 to become what it is today, a historic music hall with a great lineup of events. In late December, the venue was awarded $1.88 million in funding through New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation grants, transforming it into an energy-efficient building.

    Their upcoming lineup of events features three new shows on the bill. On Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Steven Pearcy brings “The Voice of RATT” to the Cohoes Music Hall. He is the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, credited with having been a pioneer of the early 80’s Sunset Strip rock scene. RATT has nearly four decades of success, having released eight albums and played thousands of shows worldwide all the while selling over 20 million records. He will be performing all the hits, including “Round & Round,’“ “Wanted Man,” “Lay It Down,” “Lack Of Communication,” “Dance” and many more.

    Cohoes Music Hall

    Other events added at the Cohoes Music Hall include A Night of Joni Mitchell with Zan & The Winter Folk, Girl Blue, Hold on Honeys, and Belle-Skinner on March 11. The evening will be celebrating the music of the legendary Joni Mitchell, with four of the Capital Region’s premier musical acts together. Finally, the second annual Hootenanny at the Hall will happen on March 25. The event focuses on celebrating Country, Bluegrass, and Blues in the Capital Region, featuring three incredible artists/bands, The Moon Shells, Caity & the Gallaghers, and Jacob Shipley.

    There are more events happening at the venue that have already been announced, including Zach Nugent and Dead Set on Jan. 20, The British Legends of Rocks Show on Feb. 17, ACROBAT, The International U2 Tribute Show on Feb. 25, Haley Reinhart on March 24, and many more.

    Information about the events announced at the Cohoes Music Hall and to purchase tickets, visit here.

  • Bonnaroo Announces 2023 Lineup Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters

    Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced the 2023 event lineup, taking place June 15-18, 2023 on the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, TN.

    Bonnaroo

    Bonnaroo started back in 2002 highlighting the greats of the jam band scene including Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio Band, String Cheese Incident, and Phil Lesh and Friends with Bob Weir. Now the festival is known for its wide-ranging bill bringing in people from all over to enjoy its 10 unique stages and four days of great music.

    This year’s lineup features some old greats and new faces spanning multiple genres, including Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, My Morning Jacket, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Louis The Child, and Pixies. The four-day festival will run from June 15-18.

    The complete Thursday lineup includes Zeds Dead, Liquid Stranger, 070 Shake, Abraham Alexander, Big Freedia, Briscoe, Celisse, Cimafunk, CVC, Daily Bread, Dehd, Diarrhea Planet, Elephant Heart, Ezra Furman, JP Saxe, Mersiv, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Neighbor, Petey, and Suki Waterhouse.

    bonnaroo 2022

    Friday’s performing artists include Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Vulfpeck, GRiZ, Portugal. The Man, Noah Kahan, Subtronics, Three 6 Mafia, Fleet Foxes, AFI, Sylvan Esso, Rina Sawayama, Charley Crockett, Morgan Wade, Alex G, MUNA, Diesel, Destroy Lonely, The Midnight, Knocked Loose, Matt Maeson, Peekaboo, black midi, Apashe, Emo Nite, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Madison Cunningham, Sampa the Great, Boogie T b2b Dirt Monkey b2b SubDocta, Maddy O’Neal, Jupiter and Okwess, and NotLö.

    Saturday’s lineup includes: Odesza, Lil Nas X, Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket, Louis the Child, Korn, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, JID, Sheryl Crow, STS9, Sofi Tukker, Big Wild, The Band Camino, Jenny Lewis, Yung Gravy, Remi Wolf, Bob Moses, Cory Wong, Ken Carson, Elderbrook, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Colony House, Walker & Royce, Devon Gilfillian, The Beths, Danielle Ponder, Giolì & Assia, Thee Sacred Souls, Night Tales, and SuperJam.

    Finishing off the festival on Sunday includes: Foo Fighters, Paramore, Marcus Mumford, The Revivalists, Alesso, Pixies, girl in red, Umphrey’s McGee, Rebelution, Jacob Collier, Hippo Campus, Jauz, Peach Pit, Franz Ferdinand, Men I Trust, MK, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Amber Mark, Wax Motif, Kip Moore, Makaya McCraven, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Paris Jackson, and Rome In Silver.

    The early access on sale for Bonnaroo is on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. CT time. Tickets available include the General Admission (4-Day), GA+ (4-Day), VIP (4-Day), and Platinum (4-Day), along with a limited range of 1-Day tickets (including General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum). To sign up for early access, go here.

  • Steve Aoki Announces First U.S. Tour Since Pandemic, Stop at Terminal Five, New Single “New York” Out Now

    Steve Aoki announces his first U.S. tour since the pandemic started, with a stop at Terminal Five on March 16. He also announced a new single titled “New York” with Regard, featuring mazie out now.

    Steve Aoki
    Steve Aoki, Photo Credit: Jana Schuessler

    Steve Aoki is a 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and Dim Mak Records founder. He has been described by Billboard as one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.” He holds the Guinness World Record for “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” performing at nearly every top festival worldwide, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival.

    Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, and Lil Uzi Vert. He released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records in his career. Aoki recently released his album HiROQUEST: Genesis, featuring collaborations with Taking Back Sunday, Mod Sun, Kane Brown, and more, and sold a staggering 27K+ CDs. His ongoing HiROQUEST brand is a growing extension of him and the worldwide community he created through his music, welcoming all into his universe.

    Steve Aoki

    Aoki announced his brand new fiery single “New York” featuring multi-platinum DJ and producer Regard and up-and-comer alt-pop artist mazie. Regard has amassed a worldwide following since the release of his chart-topping 2019 hit “Ride It,” and has gone on to achieve over 10x Top 10 single chart placements globally. mazie went viral on Tik Tok for her song “dumb dumb,” which amassed 70+ million cumulative streams, and her debut album “blotter baby” is coming out in 2023. Together on the track, the three come together to make the pop anthem of the year.

    Aoki also announced a winter run of dates, his first since the pandemic started. The 12-city run sees him wrapping up in Terminal Five on March 16. Ticket information can be found here.

    HiROQUEST: GENESIS TOUR DATES:

    Wed, Feb 22 / Montreal / New City Gas

    Thu, Feb 23 / Toronto / Rebel

    Fri, Feb 24 / Chicago / Aragon

    Sat, Feb 25 / Las Vegas / Hakkasan

    Wed, Mar 1 / Washington DC / Echostage

    Thu, Mar 2 / Austin / Stubb’s

    Fri, Mar 3 / Dallas / Factory at Deep Ellum

    Fri, Mar 3 / Las Vegas / Omnia

    Thu, Mar 9 / Denver / Mission Ballroom

    Fri, Mar 10 / Los Angeles / Shrine Expo

    Sat, Mar 11 / San Francisco / Bill Graham

    Sat, Mar 11 / Las Vegas / Omnia

    Wed, Mar 15 / Boston / Big Night Live

    Thu, Mar 16 / New York / Terminal 5

    Sat, Mar 18 / Las Vegas / Omnia