NYS Music 2023

Author: Faith Logue

  • Marina Laurendi Captures Halloween Spirit in “halloween party”

    Indie singer-songwriter, Marina Laurendi, is back with a second single off her upcoming Sophomore EP. The new track “halloween party,” is an ode to childhood innocence, the comfort and safety of home, and the bittersweet feeling of aging into adulthood, coming just in time for the spooky season.

    Marina Laurendi is a singer/songwriter and musician, originally from the Western New York area. She started performing as an actress, singer, and dancer at a young age. Her career in musical theater led her to NYC, where she performed around the East Coast and Off-Broadway. Her music takes influence from the pulse of the NYC scene and the calmness of her Western NY upbringing.

    Fusing elements of cinematic pop, alternative rock, and singer-songwriter lyricism, her nostalgic and singular sound is a breath of fresh air. She is poetic and moody, with haunting vocals and catchy melodies. Her music is steeped in personal experience yet is universally relatable.

    “halloween party” is textured and dripping in ambiance, balancing soft indie rock with tender intimacy. Featuring undertones of singer-songwriter folk, muted acoustic guitar strums, quiet drums, and melodic lines, she captures the sounds that bring about the warm fuzzy feelings associated with home. The track is authentic and raw, featuring voice memos from Marina Laurendi’s childhood friends. It is honest and builds up beautifully into a bittersweet and nostalgic crescendo.

    I wrote the song when we were getting ready to sell my childhood home and I was deciding what was next for me. That transitional period stirred up so many emotions and it got me reminiscing about my adolescence. Halloween parties at my childhood home are such a core memory for me and I associate them directly with my childhood and teenage years. When I think of them, I feel such a fondness for home and an appreciation of my upbringing that I didn’t truly value it until later in life.

    Marina Laurendi

    “halloween party” by Marina Laurendi is the perfect song to add to your fall playlist. Catch up with her new releases and future shows here.

  • Video Premiere: Ryan Liberty Megan “Sweep”

    New Paltz native Ryan Liberty Megan just released his chaotic video for his dreamy and melodic song “Sweep.”

    The track hits your ears in all the right places with a groovy trumpet instrumental in the back as well as Ryan’s semi-raspy nostalgic voice. An alt-country track, “Sweep” is a song you can put on when you need a release, swaying back and forth to the guitars and harmonies dancing together in harmony.

    Speaking of “Sweep,” Ryan Liberty Megan said “Imagine it like a phone call that’s being made to the most fragile part of you, giving you instructions on how to survive other humans, how to survive humanity. And in the end, the most important part of that advice or sage wisdom is to be able to just sweep it away. You need to be able to let things go.”

    Ryan Liberty Megan is a New Paltz native, a doting father who gave up music to provide for his son, returning to music after about ten years, giving him that familiar relief. He started as a noise rock artist known for chaotic and rowdy shows, and turned the page into the simpler yet complex artist he is today. Reminiscent of acts such as Mr. Bungle, Ween, and Melvins, he transcends also into acts like Beck, Wilco, and The Flaming Lips.

    Photo by Matthew Hersch.

    The video accompanying “Sweep” is chaotic and brings the viewer on a journey. With a kaleidoscope of dark purples and lighter colors, the music video features Ryan singing the sweet tune, transitioning in and out of backgrounds that include things like dogs, horses, and the highway. The most intriguing part of the video is random trivia strewn throughout.

    Some say things like “A snail can sleep for three years,” or “The eye makes movements 50 times every second.” About the video, Ryan said “I loaded this video with useless trivia, so no matter what, people will walk away with something they didn’t have before. My buddy owns a float spa, and he filmed me floating in a tank for some of this!”

    The music video for “Sweep” by Ryan Liberty Megan is out now.

  • blink-182 Announce Summer Tour with Pierce The Veil, Coming to Citi Field

    Multi-platinum and award-winning rock group blink-182 just announced this summer they are heading on a headlining tour with pop-punk support act Pierce The Veil, coming to Citi Field on July 21, 2024.

    Following the massive success of their colossal global outing and recent headlining festival performances at When We Were Young Festival, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker will hit some of the biggest venues nationwide next year, debuting their new album One More Time.

    blink-182 started rocking almost thirty years ago in a San Diego garage. They have sold over fifty million albums worldwide, and according to the New York Times, “No punk band of the 1990s has been more influential than ‘blink-182’. With Delonge back after nearly a decade, fans can expect that electric on-stage magic that the trio has delivered over the years.

    Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, October 27 at 10 a.m.

    BLINK-182 2024 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:

    *With Support from Pierce The Veil 

    +With Support from Alexisonfire and Pierce The Veil

    Jun 20 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center*

    Jun 21 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center*

    Jun 24 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center*

    Jun 25 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*

    Jun 27 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

    Jun 30 – San Diego, CA – Petco Park*

    July 02 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena*

    July 03 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena*

    July 06 — Los Angeles, CA — SoFi Stadium*

    July 08– Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center*

    July 09 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center*

    Jul 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center*

    Jul 13 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*

    Jul 14 – Quincy, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre*

    Jul 21 – Flushing, NY – Citi Field*

    July 23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*

    July 24 — Hartford, CT — The XFINITY Theatre

    Jul 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center*

    Jul 27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*

    Jul 29 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena*

    Jul 30 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena*

    Aug 01 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena*

    Aug 02 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse*

    Aug 06 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*

    Aug 07 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum*

    Aug 09 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*

    Aug 10 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*

    Aug 12 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*

    Aug 13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center*

    Aug 15 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre+

    BLINK-182 WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES:

    AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND

    !With Support from Rise Against

    Feb 8 – Perth, Australia – RAC Arena!

    Feb 9 – Perth, Australia – RAC Arena!

    Feb 11 – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 13 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena!

    Feb 14 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena!

    Feb 16 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena!

    Feb 17 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena!

    Feb 19 – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 20 – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 21 – Brisbane, Australia – Entertainment Centre!

    Feb 23 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena!

    Feb 24 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena!

    Feb 26 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena!

    Feb 27 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena!

    Feb 29 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena!

    Mar 02 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena!

    Mar 04 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Arena!

    LATIN AMERICA

    March 2024 – Lollapalooza Argentina, Chile & Brasil, Estereo Picnic, and Asuncionico

    **Exact performance dates to be announced

    March 2024 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Pal Norte Festival

    **Exact performance date to be announced

    March 27, 2024 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos

    April 2, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – The Sports Palace

    April 3, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – The Sports Palace

    April 5, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – The Sports Palace

    April 6, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – The Sports Palace 

    EUROPE

    ^With Support from The Story So Far

    Aug 26 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena^

    Aug 27 – Dublin, Ireland – Royal Hospital Kilmainham^

    Aug 29 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro^

    Aug 30 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro^

  • Watch The Rolling Stones Promote Album at Surprise Racket Show

    The Rolling Stones celebrated their first album release of original music in 18 years, Hackney Diamonds, at a small surprise show at Racket in NYC on Oct. 19.

    Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards perform during the Rolling Stones’ surprise set at Racket. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RS.

    The night started with a DJ set courtesy of Quest Love, and Samantha Urbani. Different VIP guests including Elvis Costello, Daniel Craig, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon, and more, were in attendance. With the death of drummer Charlie Watts in 2021, the Rolling Stones performed with the core trio of Mick Jagger and guitarists Keith Richards and Ron Wood, with other musicians supplementing.

    This isn’t the first time the Stones have performed an album release show in the city. The band once rolled down Fifth Avenue on a flatbed truck and on another occasion rode on a caboose into Grand Central Terminal. Their newest record Hackney Diamonds has received rave reviews, with Variety describing it as their best work since 1981’s Tattoo You, and Telegraph seeing it as “the best rock’n’ roll album of the past four decades at least.”

    They opened with “Shattered,” from 1978’s Some Girls, before playing their new songs “Angry,” “Whole Wide World,” and “Bite My Head Off.” The set also featured “Tumbling Dice” and “Jumping Jack Flash” before an encore for which the Stones were joined by Lady Gaga. 

    Dressed in a sequined maroon pantsuit, Gaga made an appearance to recreate her duet with Jagger on the new song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” off Hackney Diamonds. The band’s Racket gig marked one of their smallest venue locations to date, particularly in the area, and was the perfect intimate setting to celebrate their newest album.

    https://youtu.be/Yg8XY9vNFIk?si=jM75V3XAjbMSf0QC

  • U2 Expanding Sphere Residency With 11 Shows in January and February 2024

    After an exciting and groundbreaking run of shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, U2 has announced they are playing an additional 11 dates on their ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,’ run for January and February 2024.

    U2 Sphere

    ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,’ is a first-of-its-kind live music experience that ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world’s biggest rock band, U2, in the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere. The show marks U2’s first live outing in four years and Sphere will be the only place fans can see this show, now with 36 total dates running through February 18, 2024. Bono, The Edge, and Adam Clayton will once again be joined onstage by Bram van den Berg, sitting in on drums for Larry Mullen Jr.

    Acknowledged as one of the best live acts in the world, U2, formed in Dublin in 1978, has since toured the globe countless times, released 14 studio albums, sold over 170 million albums, and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys and Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and have twice been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. U2 has consistently pushed the boundaries of live performance, with ground-breaking stage shows that embrace the latest in technology and innovation.

    U2 Sphere
    Credit: Ross Stewart.

    The Sphere, curated by Madison Square Garden Entertainment, is becoming the next-generation entertainment medium, bringing wonder to the world and redefining the future of live entertainment, where artists, creators, and technologies create extraordinary experiences, taking storytelling to a new level. The venue transforms the concert-going experience with innovative technologies that include a 16K x 16K LED display inside the main venue bowl that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. The Sphere also has the world’s most advanced concert audio system, featuring crystal-clear audio and 10,000 immersive seats including a system that utilizes deep vibrations so guests can feel the rumble of thunder or a roaring motorcycle.

    Tickets will be available during a general on-sale starting Wednesday, October 25 at 11 a.m. PT. On-sale times may vary, check the Ticketmaster listing for more information.

    U2 Sphere Dates

    2023
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
    FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
     
    2024
    FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
    SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31
    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

  • ADK-Phoric Festival Coming to Lake George

    Adk-Phoric Festival, a brand new festival coming to Roaring Brook Ranch Resort in Lake George, has announced it will happen on Aug. 17, 2024, going from the early/late afternoon to 11 p.m.

    Adk-Phoric Festival: Live & Love Music is an unparalleled event that seamlessly blends live music, DJs, artisanal craftsmanship, and culinary diversity. With an elite lineup of both emerging and established artists across many genres, the festival also features a selection of the finest local DJs to accompany the artists to keep the atmosphere electrifying

    It goes beyond musical indulgence, featuring curated selections of food trucks offering an array of gourmet options, alongside a marketplace of bespoke craft vendors showcasing unique, hand-crafted goods. It is a multifaceted celebration of community and culture.

    The Roaring Brook Ranch Resort is a picturesque and serene resort located in Lake George. With its sprawling 35-acre estate, including 245 acres of undeveloped land in the majestic Adirondack Mountains, it has a rich legacy of cherished traditions that span generations, dating back to the memories forged in the 1960s. Festivalgoers will enjoy this scenic atmosphere along with the elite sounds of good music.

    Tickets for the Adk-Phoric Festival will be available for purchase by November 1.

  • Rock & Oddities Con, Featuring Local Musicians and Activities, Comes to Saratoga

    Coming to Upstate soon is Saratoga’s biggest Halloween party of the year, Rock & Oddities Con. From Oct. 28-29 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., the event features local metal/rock musicians and a whole slew of enchanting activities.

    Rock & Oddities Con

    The energy of metal/rock musicians from the East Coast collides with spine-tingling tales of Paranormal Experiences, including encounters with celebrities at meet-and-greets. Audiences can step into the enchanting realm of the Witches’ Den, and brace themselves for a journey through the Haunted Maze. Also featured at Rock & Oddities Con are premier Tattoo Artists, 100+ vendors, paranormal experiences with investigators with the Travel and Discovery Channels, and costume contests, with cash prizes.

    Rock & Oddities Con 2023 Confirmed bands:

    *Saturday 10/28*

    Alloy Reign

    Psychomanteum

    The Tradition

    Kristen Capolino Band

    Bonded By Darkness

    Brick By Brick

    Suicide Puppets

    *Sunday 10/29*

    Bonded By Darkness

    Black Belt Jones

    Old North End

    The Hard Luck Souls

    Lock 9

    Alloy Reign

    Tickets are on sale now.

  • Caffé Lena Announces Return of Free Healthcare Clinic For Musicians

    On Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Caffé Lena announced the return of its free healthcare clinic for creatives, including artists, musicians, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers, and all others who work in a creative capacity.

    According to Caffé Lena, 43% of professional musicians in the U.S. have no health insurance; among full-time musicians, the numbers are even higher. This service aims to enable individuals in the creative community who are uninsured or underinsured to access healthcare in a trusted environment so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life.

    The Caffé Lena Healthcare clinic is brought to the community through a collaboration of Jill Burnham RN-BCEN of “Mark and Jill Sing the Blues,” Saratoga Hospital, Sight & Sound Vision Care for the Music Industry, Hudson Headwaters, 1of1 Custom earplugs, and Caffè Lena.

    Services include Vision Care Clinic Including Exams and Eyewear, Custom Molded Earplugs, Blood Pressure Screening, Dietician Consultation, HEPC/HIV Screening, Insurance Navigation, and Cancer Screening Services.

    For more information on Caffé Lena, visit here.

  • Zach Bryan Adds New Dates at USB Arena to The ‘Quittin Time’ Tour

    Zach Bryan added new dates to his 2024 Quittin Time tour, including two shows on March 30 and 31 at UBS Arena.

    The announcement comes a matter of weeks after Bryan surprised fans with the release of his Boys Of Faith EP, which has features from Bon Iver and Noah Kahan. That was preceded by his self-titled, self-written, and produced album which topped the Billboard 200 and Billboard’s Top Country, Rock & Alternative, Americana/Folk, and Rock Album charts. The most recent single from the album, “I Remember Everything (Feat. Kacey Musgraves),” also made history by topping the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, Hot Rock Songs, and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts at once, being the first song ever to do so.

    Support acts for Zach Bryan’s Quittin Time 2024 Tour will include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Sheryl Crow, The War And Treaty, Mt. Joy, Sierra Ferrell, The Middle East, Matt Maeson, and Levi Turner.

    Fans can register for presale access for the newly added shows here, with presale beginning October 18. General on-sale begins October 20.

  • Spaghetti Eastern Music & Filmmaker Hanna Bass Showcase Collab in Kingston

    Kingston-based filmmaker Hanna Bass will join forces with Spaghetti Eastern Music, the solo project of guitarist Sal Cataldi, on “Fragments of Light,” her newest film, showcasing it at Avant-Garde-Arama Lands at Lace Mill in Kingston.

    Avant-Garde-Arama Lands at Lace Mill is the latest edition of the popular festival of short performance artworks co-founded by Charles Dennis and musician/visual artist Jeffrey Isaac at the legendary East Village venue Performance Space 122 (P.S. 122) in 1980. In 2019 Dennis moved to Hurley, NY, and has since curated and produced three Avant-Garde-Arama events at Woodstock’s Mountain View Studio and The Lace Mill in Kingston. The event, which will include short works by nine artists in total, will take place October 20 and 21 at 6 p.m. at Lace Mill, a popular artists’ residence and performance space in Kingston.

    “Fragments of Light” serves as a vivid chronicle of Bass’s cinematic journey, which took flight following her career as a professional ballerina, touring with the renowned American Ballet Theater. Her transition from the world of ballet to the realm of cinema has given birth to films that radiate a dreamlike quality, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of filmmakers such as Maya Deren, Barbara Hammer, and Shirley Clarke. Bass’s films are infused with the grace and artistry derived from her background as a dancer and choreographer. They dance between dimensions and radiate a captivating blend of authenticity and mysterious allure.

    Hanna Bass.

    Beyond her work as a filmmaker, Hanna Bass has cultivated a diverse portfolio as a cinematographer and creative director, crafting visual identities for a multitude of entities. Defined by herself as a multi-media creatrix, she explores the convergence of creative direction, choreography, film, and music.

    Spaghetti Eastern Music is the genre-leaping solo project of Hudson Valley and NYC-based guitarist/keyboardist Sal Cataldi. Spaghetti Eastern Music combines acid jazz-fueled guitar instrumentals with ambient soundscapes and acoustic ballads straight out of the Nick Drake school. He debuted the project with the critically acclaimed 2016 album Sketches of Spam which has been followed with a number of EPs and singles.

    The New York Times says Cataldi “has a beat unmistakably his own” while Time Out New York praises his “delicate guitar work and the hauntingly moody atmosphere he conjures.” He has been compared to Ravi Shankar and Sergio Leone, and his exploratory solo guitar score for the dance piece has been described as “cool, melodic, inspired and transcendent, a wave of sonic warmth and light” by Chronogram Magazine. Cataldi says this work is very much in line with what he is creating to accompany Bass’ film. “2x2x4” and his other music can be found on Spotify.

    The October 20 – 21 event will present nine pieces including Dennis’s solo dance-talk work “Dreaming Out Loud,”  Nancy Ostrovsky’s live painting with music by Meghan Gugliotta, a multimedia of dance, sound, and costumer by Lina Azalea Dahbour. Full details can be found at the Eventbrite link here.