While currently wrapping up a tour in the Midwest, moe. announced a 16-stop 2023 Fall tour that will see the group run off shows from September 14 to October 7.
In 1990, Al Schnier, Chuck Garvey, and Rob Derhak came together at the University of Buffalo, and now over three decades later, moe. continues to deliver its hefty, genre-fusing discography along with Jim Loughlin, Vinnie Amico, and Nate Wilson.
Having released a whopping 12 studio albums and 21 total bodies of work, they have blended the many different styles of “funk and free jazz, country and classic rock, progressive, new wave, calypso, pop, and many other forms of music.
Following the return of Garvey to the road after his recovery from a stroke and the permanent addition of keyboardist Nate Wilson, many of their recent tours have revitalized their catalog and bring a breath of fresh air to shows.
Performing at some of the biggest festivals of all time, Woodstock 1999, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and many others, the band is no stranger to large crowds and bringing immense energy to venues across the world, and will now continue to do so in 16 cities this Fall.
“The reality is, you spent thirty years with people doing what you do, you get better. There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it. Your ears get more trained, your playing gets better and better, your ability to communicate with each other better.”
They’ve also utilized their creativity to promote and headline multiple festivals of their own, including snoe.down and moe.down.
Kicking off at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, September 14th, moe. will only make one stop in New York on Sunday, September 17th at the Borderlands Music Fest in East Aurora.
In addition to the Fall stop in East Aurora, they recently concluded a 2-night run at the Saranac Brewery in Utica, NY.
moe. 2023 Fall Tour
Thursday, September 14th – Rams Head Live – Baltimore, MD Friday, September 15th – XL Live – Harrisburg, PA Sunday, September 17th – Borderland Music Fest – E. Aurora, NY Wednesday, September 20th – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH Thursday, September 21st – Madison Theater – Covington, KY Friday, September 22nd – Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL Saturday, September 23rd – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY Tuesday, September 26th – Turner Hall Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI Thursday, September 28th – Peoria Riverfront – Peoria, IL Friday, September 29th – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI Saturday, September 30th – First Ave – Minneapolis, MN Sunday, October 1st – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA Wednesday, October 4th – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO Thursday, October 5th – Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE Friday, October 6th – Hillberry Fest – Eureka Springs, AR Saturday, October 7th – Liberty Hall – Lawrence, KS
Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 23rd at 10:00 am EST. For more information and to purchase tickets visit: moe.org
May 2023 marked the 75-year anniversary of Folkway Records, delivering classic American folk albums since its founding in New York City by Marian Distler and Moses Asch in 1948.
From the talents of Woody Guthrie to the jazz swing of Mary Lou Williams, the label has pioneered some of the industry’s top artists in their respective genres.
Folkway Records’ Woody Guthrie
Releasing acclaimed albums from Elizabeth Mitchell, Our Native Daughters, Dom Flemons, Kronos Quartet, and many more, the past 75 years and present-day continue to undoubtedly shine a light on the label’s success.
On July 6, 2023, Smithsonian Folkways will present “Folkways at 75,” a program at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.
Featuring performances from Jake Blount and No-No Boy, members of the newest wave of folk music on the label, and a screening of Early Abstractions, a series of short films by Harry Smith, “Folkways at 75” expects to be the perfect celebration for Folkway Records.
The slogan for Folkway Records from the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings website.
In addition to the July celebration, November 10-12, 2023 will see the label partner up with the Brooklyn Folk Festival, including performers, tributes to label members, workshops, etc. For details on this event, visit here.
Throughout the year, Smithsonian Folkways will continue to reissue and re-press many classic albums the record label has brought out over the years. The Sounds of North American Frogs by Charles Bogert will hit an LP for the first time since 1958, and re-presses of albums by Elizabeth Cotten, Doc Watson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and many others will be available for pre-order as well.
A new program called Friends of Folkways will give supporters the chance to stream a collection of Folkway Records classics for a minimum monthly donation of $5. Additional details surrounding the donation program will also be announced soon.
A music video for Jake Blount’s “Didn’t It Rain,” a member of Folkway Records who will be performing at “Folkways at 75.”
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its first annual “Bing, Bing, Swing,” event, a live swing orchestra gala that will take place on August 12 at The Binghamton Club.
In addition to the live swing orchestra, complimentary cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, food options, a live auction, and dance instruction by Vince Brust Dance Studios bring even more excitement to the event.
Regarding the artists, Maestro Daniel Hege will be alongside Boston-based vocalist/jazz musician Amanda Carr for an unforgettable kick-off performance.
Carr began her career in specifically rock and pop, playing in Boston area nightclubs across her teenage years, before eventually shifting to jazz and band shows.
Maestro Daniel Hege has been the music director for the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra since 2018, and will happily enjoy sharing the stage with Carr for “Bing, Bing, Swing.”
For the event’s details, “Bing, Bing, Swing” will take place August 12 at The Binghamton Club from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $100 per person and $180 per couple with a black tie dress code ideal for the occasion.
For tickets and more information on the evening, contact the Binghamton Philharmonic box office at 607-723-3931 or click here.
Amanda Carr performing “Century Of Sinatra” for Boston Swing
Thursdays on the Village Green is returning this July 2023, holding free activities for kids and concerts for all ages in downtown Hamilton.
Kicking off on July 13 and closing on August 10, artists of various genres, including rock and folk, will occupy the Green. For every show, concerts will start at 7:00 pm, while the kids’ activities occur around 5:00 or 5:30 pm.
The full concert list, activity itinerary, and food truck lineup have all been announced, as the Village Green event is shaping up to be a piece of an amazing Summer for Hamilton and the Central New York region. Last year’s series additionally served as their 120th Summer performing these concerts, leading into yet another great experience.
Concert/Activity Schedule
July 13
Syracuse rock band Transient Kicks take the stage with special guests Jes Sheldon and Mike Davis. Blending storytelling with musical improvisation and sound exploration, the Transient Kicks combine funk, jazz, bluegrass, folk, R&B, psychedelic groove, soul, and blues into their talents.
Leading up to the performance, Courtney Wells & Friends host an illusion show at 5:00 pm. Drew’s Balloons will also be on-site joining the festivities at the same time.
The Transient Kicks’ song “Don’t Come Save Me” off of their album “The Clock Has Problems.”
July 20
Mark Shiner and the National Endowment join special guest Dave Montanye for the second show, additionally having the children’s activity, Move Entertainment’s Sammy’s Family Dance Party from 5:00 pm to 6:30.
July 27
Highlighting some of the women involved in local folk music, Alyssa Rose and Liz Fiddle bring their acoustic-folk abilities to the Hamilton stage, somewhere Rose is quite familiar with.
Rose grew up in Sherrill, a short journey from Hamilton where she actually performed her first concert in 2016. Ranging from Taylor Swift to Bruce Springsteen to Justin Bieber covers, Rose, will deliver a wide array of songs, while Fiddle plans to showcase her violin and vocal skills.
For the kids in attendance, The Friends of Rogers presents Rogers Environmental Education Center: Past, Present, and Future from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
August 3
Performing original Americana music written by Susan Coleman and Mike Gridley, also including a strong foundation James DaRin and Taylor Bucci on the banjo, Harmonic Dirt will take the stage on August 3.
The Henry Howard Family Music Show starts prior to the Harmoic Dirt, beginning at 5:30 pm and concluding at 6:30.
August 10
Mark Sherwood and The Skeleton Crew, a Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Band experience, close out the concert series bringing to life some of their covers for Hamilton.
Before the music, Alex Perrine’s Bodies of Waste Sculpture Exhibit and Workshop with Found Material starts at 5 pm. Drew’s Balloons will also be on-site.
Food Truck List and Tickets
The food trucks that will be on the Village Green include: Brake From The Grind, Motley Chew, Oh Crepe, Oscar’s, Ray Brothers Barbeque, Rio Grande, Squeezers Lemonade, TacoCat, and Gilligan’s Ice Cream.
For more information on the Thursdays on the Village Green event , please visit @thursdaysonthevillagegreen on Facebook and Instagram or head to their website here.
The promo video for the 2019 Thursdays on the Village Green concert series.
Jazz artist Benny Benack III has released the music video for his cover of “Gary, Indiana” ahead of his June 30 album Third Time’s The Charm. Additionally, the lead single for the project features pianist Emmett Cohen in the song and music video.
The cover for Benny Benack III’s June 30 album “Third Time’s The Charm.”
Benack’s rendition of “Gary, Indiana” from The Music Man holds a special place in his heart, with it being the first song he would ever perform as a professional. The performance truly comes full circle with the release of his new music video corresponding to the cover.
The significance of the classic song can also be tied back to his younger years and the musical bond with his mother when learning how to sing/perform.
“My mom played piano with me, and I would be like 8 years old, walking out onstage in the middle of my dad’s concert. My mom would hold my hand, and we’d go out and I’d sing ‘Gary, Indiana.’”
– Benny Benack III
An Emmy-nominated jazz musician, Benack comes from a long line of notable jazz and bandleader talents that started in Pittsburgh, PA.
Between His grandfather Benny Benack Sr., a trumpeter/bandleader, father Benny Benack Jr., a saxophonist/clarinetist, and mother Claudia Benack, a voice professor at Carnegie Mellon University, the family piles on the talent.
Past Albums and Accolades
Not only does Benack showcase his jazz and trumpeting skills, but he also pairs them with powerful vocals. Utilizing this dual talent has earned him accolades such as receiving second place for Rising Star Male Vocalist and winning Rising Star Trumpeter in the 2022 Downbeat Critics Poll.
With the rising stardom in the jazz music industry comes the excitement for Third Time’s The Charm, his first solo album since 2020.
The cover from Benny Benack III’s first album “One Of A Kind.”
The 2017 release One Of A Kind and sophomore 2020 project A Lot Of Livin’ To Do fully immerse the audience in his vocal and jazz music skills, something that will continue and display Benack’s full maturation in the music industry.
Premiering the music video for “Gary, Indiana” with Emmett Cohen, Benack’s journey towards the June 30 album is just starting, and is proud to present a glimpse into his next body of work. Third Times A Charm will drop via La Reserve/Bandstand presents.
The NY Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair are returning to Ithaca for the 26th straight year of celebrating music, arts, and cannabis culture. Taking place October 6-9, 2023 at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds, attendees will get to experience a packed musical lineup along with interactions with local cannabis companies.
2021 NY Harvest Festival Cannabis Cup
Featuring multiple stages, fine art displays, street vendors, workshops, activist & educational speakers, a farmers market, onsite camping, and many more activities, the NY Harvest Festival expects to embody the connection between cannabis and music.
On Friday, October 6, the headliner event features two sets of Dogs in a Pile, whose exploratory music blends psychedelia, jazz, fusion, funk, traditional, and rock n roll. Performing their first-ever festival show here years ago, Dogs in a Pile returns to put on yet another unforgettable showing.
Saturday, October 7th’s lineup will additionally feature more local New York talent, as Sophistafunk, The Garcia Project, Gratefully Yours, and special guest Immortal Technique will all take the stage.
Other artists anticipating performances at the event include The Tyler Neal Band, Tony Vacca & World Rhythms, EARTH, The Cosmic Charlies, and so many other up-and-coming local talents.
Lastly, the festival’s main event, the Cannabis Cup, takes place Sunday, October 8 at 4:20 pm, and festival producer and veteran NY cannabis activist Rob Robinson will be the host. Known as America’s longest-running cannabis cup, everyone over 21 that wants to be, gets the opportunity to be a judge.
“NY Harvest Fest is a celebration of our cannabis culture. A place where the culture could always feel free, despite prohibition. Now that cannabis is legal and its potential is being realized, we are excited to bring this event, this culture, back into the light.”
– Rob Robinson
As the longest-running, largest, private cannabis event in New York, the NY Harvest Festival continues paving the way in the marijuana industry while intertwining it with community involvement. Now, for the 26th straight year, the festival has even more freedom and excitement surrounding cannabis legalization.
A shot of the crowd from the 2022 NY Harvest Festival
After “Favorite Song” caught fire globally, becoming the Syracuse rapper’s highest charting single to date, Toosii builds off this excitement from his recent success, dropping his first studio album NAUJOUR on June 2.
Gaining traction in the industry in 2020 with his debut project Poetic Pain, Toosii’s melodic, raspy voice matched with rap and R&B instrumentals has made him a unique music industry member. Tracks “Sapiosexual,” “Love Cycle,” and others launched Poetic Pain to peak at number 14 on the Billboard 100, a glimpse into his skill set moving forward.
Late 2020 and early 2021 saw him generate more widespread buzz in Thank You For Believing where Toosii collaborated with DaBaby, Latto, and Key Glock, displaying his versatility by bouncing between genres. The overall hype around this project and past performances earned him a spot on the 2021 XXL Freshman List, and from there his career continued to explode.
Fast forward to 2023, Toosii’s first full-length studio album as a member of Capitol Records, NAUJOUR, hypnotizes his audience by evolving his R&B skills since his 2022 EP Boy’s Don’t Cry: Men Do.
In addition to his advanced R&B knowledge, he provides unique sample loops similar to earlier projects but acts as the foundation for more personal storytelling lyricism concerning his past.
Album Rollout and Overview
Coming in at 19 tracks, NAUJOUR‘s announcement came on May 5, 2023, via the rapper’s Instagram, while also continuously hinting at the album’s release in early 2023 through his lead singles and remixes of “Favorite Song.” Khalid and Future both appear in their own versions of the track, with Future’s being known as the “Toxic Version.”
Originally appearing on the aforementioned Boy’s Don’t Cry: Men Do before NAUJOUR, “Love Is…” utilizes a sample from Julia Michaels’ “Love Is Weird” for the project’s lead single. A vulnerable, heartbreaking song, it sticks out in Toosii’s discography as one of his more personal performances.
From track to track, we trek across his rise to stardom and come up in the highly competitive music industry, not skipping on any of the tough feats he had to endure from his childhood to the present day.
Featuring only 21 Savage, Wallo 267, Future, and Khalid, the project is a prime look into Toosii’s solo abilities and one-of-a-kind vocals that have driven him to the top of the R&B pyramid.
Standout Tracks
“Rule Number 1” kickstarts the project on a family-oriented note, opening with a voice message from his mother sending love to the rapper and disclosing core memories from his younger years.
He lists three rules for listeners to follow, going in on his past lack of trust with women, patience in waiting for his moment, and advice for future generations.
Across much of Toosii’s discography, we dive deeper and deeper into his past love life and current relationship with Samaria Davis, as the third track “Another Love Song” showcases. His struggle to find that perfect balance of love between both parties is heard through the strong vocal delivery over a catchy, melodic sample loop.
Despite the differences between Toosii and Davis, “Another Love Song” still ensures that he is there for her in the end no matter the situation.
This another love song, this another anthem, somethin’ to bawl your eyes out to, when you’re feelin’ damaged, call me, tell me you need me there, when you wasn’t carin.’
– Toosii on “Another Love Song”
Track six “Villains & Heroes” pins this past relationship as a devil, angel situation, while also describing some of his wrongdoings that cause him pain.
Another melodic sample loop lays out Toosii’s toxic lyricism towards his own actions and his partner’s as well, again a common theme when dissecting the pain of his past relationships.
Pouring pain in his voice, each R&B song touches on the longing for love and the presentation of his life experiences learned through hardship.
The stretch of “Go Go Go” and “Pull Up,” featuring 21 Savage, are fast-paced, upbeat rap performances, flaunting his capability in more than one genre.
Behind the flawless production from the well-known producer team The LoopHoles, 21 Savage and Toosii create one of the project’s most entertaining and energetic tracks. The menacing tone set by the two artists makes for a moshpit anthem for any concert crowd and is not the first one of these to sneak into Toosii’s discography.
Final Thoughts
Mixing heart and soul into his R&B tunes and intense energy into rap, Toosii’s NAUJOUR encapsulates the multi-genre talent he has been mastering for years.
On May 10, Toosii would announce his NAUJOUR Tour, a 22-city journey this Summer to showcase the rapper’s work to his fans.
Expect music videos to come along with multiple singles off the project, with Toosii already dropping a video for track four “FWLM” on the same day as the album’s release.
New York Giants Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor and Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out highlighted the Music Beats Cancer event on June 8, a night of music, reaching out to the community, and recognizing the importance of cancer research innovations.
Get The Led Out performing at the first annual Music Beats Cancer event on June 8, 2023.
Held at Terminal 5 in New York City, Music Beats Cancer’s first annual event successfully raised awareness and money for cancer research. The non-profit organization focuses on the significance of connecting music to boost cancer-fighting treatment techniques, all while promoting new artists and their music.
Live and silent auctions, a two-part performance from Get The Led Out, and a passionate speech from Lawrence Taylor were all factors in providing a night to remember for the foundation.
Before the event, Taylor took the time to emphasize the importance of cancer research innovations, a big reason why he supports Music Beats Cancer’s organizational goals. Through personal experience in knowing people who have battled the illness and expressing the significance of helping those in need, he believes this event is a step towards an answer.
“I have friends who have cancer, had cancer, I feel that it’s a worthy cause…at the end of the day we got to take a hold of it [cancer] and somewhere there is an answer and somewhere there is a cure.”
– Lawrence Taylor
Taylor’s involvement in the group effort to promote cancer cure innovations stems from how important he believes the organization is, which assists in fighting against the disease in a unique way.
Lawrence Taylor attending the Music Beats Cancer event on June 8, 2023
“This is a good program, I mean that it’s a bigger program than we can put out at my organization in Florida, this is well on a bigger stage,” Taylor said. “I am impressed [with the event], and hopefully more people get involved.”
Raising thousands of dollars through donations while providing a tie to the music industry, the event’s success will leave an imprint on the future of start-ups and supporting up-and-coming artists for years to come.
Knox Park’s Sunset at the Stables announces the four concerts that will fill the venue every Friday in the month of July. All acts hail from New York, bringing a popular and homey feel to all the events held this Summer.
Taking place in Knox Farm State Park, this will be the third annual Sunset at the Stables concert series, one that highlights the folk, Americana vibe each local artist brings with them to the stage.
Each concert will also have its own food and beverage partners, bringing in local restaurants that serve everything from pizza to burgers to even Thai cuisine. The full schedule, artist line-up, and food venues for the Summer concert festival are now out to the public.
This Buffalo jazz and blues band first came together in 2011, delivering traditional sounds to music festivals, colleges, and tours across the United States. Folkfaces’ debut album, How Long?, would release in April 2017, and their follow-up album Fat Ol’ Rat in 2019. Gearing up for their third project PLUMS on June 30, 2023, be prepared to hear some of their new pieces of work at the Sunset at the Stables show.
For bites to eat Griffin Gastropub, Maine Lobster Truck, and Rosie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream, an ice cream shop that will be at every concert, are attending.
A mix of alternative folk and funk, PA Line has made a name for itself over the past couple of years, touring across the United States, Canada, and even the U.K., really exposing its unique sound to the world. Also starting up in Buffalo, the group’s members Trever Stribing, Lucas Honig, Griffin Brady, and Pete Caroccio attempt to use their music as an outlet to hit their audience’s hearts and leave an impact on listeners.
Rolf’s Bread Wood-Fired Pizza and O’Brien’s Farm Fresh Kitchen will join PA Line’s showing.
Coming together in 2016, A Girl Named Genny’s folk music roots intertwine with other genres including rock and roll, jazz, and bluegrass to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience. The six-member band has released three self-produced albums and has had the chance to trek on multiple coast-to-coast U.S. tours.
Buffalo Bros Burgers and Tiny Thai create diversity in the Sunset at the Stables Festival for A Girl Named Genny’s concert.
Upstate’s popularity has soared since the band’s beginning 11 years ago, as previous projects Remedy (2015) and Healing (2019) propelled them beyond New York’s spotlight. A folk, country, and alternative combination, they have been able to go on tour and receive support from other large bands Mt. Joy, Lake Street Drive, and others.
Opening act Fuzzy Thurston also brings a country, folk-rock sound to the Sunset at the Stables and was voted 2020, 2021, and 2022 Best Country Act at the All WNY (Western New York) Music Awards.
Rolf’s Bread Wood-Fired Pizza returns with Allen Burger Venture for the July 28 concluding show.
If you do not purchase a pass, $25 tickets will be available at the door if the event does not sell out. For children under the age of 10, the event will be free!
The Geneva Music Festival was back in full swing on Sunday, May 21, with a performance from the Iris Trio at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. In addition, three more concerts took place in the month of May, as ATLYS will take the stage on the 25th at Ravine’s Wine Cellars and Legends and Fairy Tales on the 26th and 27th at Hobart & William Smith.
For the past several weeks, The Geneva Music Festival has been delighting audiences with concerts performed by world-class talent from the chamber music scene and beyond. The season concludes this coming Sunday, June 11 following daily concerts starting June 8.
June 8 at 7:30pm, come hear the Jason Clayborn Band perform at the Cracker Factory for an ebullient night of R&B and Soul. The Grammy-nominated singer will be joined by soprano Kimberly Salter, alto Tiera Dunn, and tenor Walter Malone III, and band members Gabriel Hatcher II, main keyboard and musical director; Willie Robinson, bass; and Lacy Comer, drums. The band will perform selections from their repertoire of hits, and audience members will be welcomed to sing along.
On June 9 and 10, GMF artists-in-residence will perform “In Concordia”, the final chamber music concert of the season. Clive Greensmith, cello; Anna Petrova, piano; Geoffrey Herd, violin; Hannah Collins, cello; Clara Lyon, violin; and Tanner Menees, viola will perform works by Bach, Haydn, Elgar, and Kodaly. In keeping with this year’s festival theme, the concert will be focused on musical and spiritual harmony, featuring works that showcase transpositions of hymns and chorales. Greensmith shared his interpretation of how the festival theme of “Gods, Myths, and the Divine” connects to the concert experience: “A concert for me is an offering, a communion between composer, performer and the audience. There should be a sense of ritual, a reverence for the music, and a sense of heightened sensitivity as we listen and respond to the voice of the composer. Each performance will be different, but in every case, one is hoping to get as close as possible to the deeper meaning behind each work. In the same way that a religious experience can speak to us, to inspire, provoke or enlighten us, a concert can do something similar. Music can also heal us, it can console us and the act of listening together, focused solely on one idea, this can bring a community together in a very meaningful way.”
And finally, the Festival will conclude with a matinee concert at Geneva on the Lake by Finger Lakes-based trio The Brothers Blue. At 2pm on Sunday June 11, Matthew Sperber, guitar, bass; Benny Haravitch, banjo, bass, guitar; and Charlie Coughlin, fiddle, mandolin will perform original compositions that draw influence and inspiration from country, bluegrass, Cajun, and Irish music. Come join us in celebrating the end of an action-packed season!
The Geneva Music Festival was founded in 2011 by Geneva, New York violinist Geoffrey Herd and fellow local musicians violinist Eliot Heaton and cellist Hannah Collins as a weekend of chamber music in their hometown. Now in its 13th season, the festival has grown to a nearly month-long event that draws thousands of attendees from across the Finger Lakes region. Each year, the Festival continues its mission of inspiring people with world-class chamber music and engaging diverse audiences in its outreach programs. The theme this year is “Gods, Myths and the Divine”. To learn more, and to purchase tickets for the festival concerts, visit: https://genevamusicfestival.com/
Heading into its 13th campaign, the four-week event looks to bring together some of the region’s top musicians and connect the community through musical expression, and from May 21 to June 11, many different groups and artists will come through Upstate New York to do just that.
Every year, the concert series announces its own theme to circulate around it, with this year being titled “God, Myths, and the Divine.” This unique 2023 theme centers around human connection and interaction with the divine, maintaining a diverse set of musical styles and cultures.
With that being said, “God, Myths, and the Divine” hones in on traditions of older classical music. A majority of Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schuman’s works are incorporated into ATLYS and other bands performing throughout the festival.
The Performers On The Theme
Exploring the present and past of music is something, violinist Max Geissler, a member of the program, prepares to welcome those who will be in attendance and praises the program’s thematic choices.
“This season really gives us the opportunity to not only learn of these cultural backgrounds, but to experiment with the unique ways in which music can convey narrative and spirituality. These programs contain so many different approaches to expressing a story, and it’s interesting to consider how music as a medium has the ability to make these legends and philosophies much more vivid.”
– Max Geissler
Opening headliner the Iris Trio also looks forward to being a part of the Geneva Music Festival. Their performance for the concert titled “Project Earth” focuses on raising awareness about the environment, an important focal point in today’s society.
“Project Earth” is the Iris Trio’s response to the enormous crisis currently facing our planet,” the Trio said. Through chamber music and poetry, the project strives to illuminate the impact of human behavior on the environment, addressing issues of climate change, pollution, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss.”
The Iris Trio will perform at the Geneva Music Festival Sunday, May 21, 2023
With Iris Trio getting ready to kick things off on May 21, tickets will be selling fast. All tickets to each in-person concert or live stream option are $35 for adults, $10 for college students with IDs, and free for Grade 12 and under. The adult season passes for all eight concerts in the GMF are $240.
As a bonus, ATLYS will also be performing at a free pop-up concert Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm at Geneva LakeFront Gazebo, in addition to their performance on May 25.
Geneva Music Festival May Shows
Iris Trio: Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 5:30 pm – Gearan Center for the Theater Arts click here for tickets
ATLYS: Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm – Geneva LakeFront Gazebo
Legends and Fairy Tales: May 26, 27
Ticket Information
Visit the GMF website to learn more and purchase tickets before they are all gone! If you have already purchased tickets and plan to watch the festival through our Digital Concert Hall, please email zion@genevamusicfestival.com to let them know.
