NYS Music 2023

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  • Five Can’t Miss Shows in Rochester This February

    We can’t predict if there is ever going to be any significant snow in Rochester this winter, but we can predict you’ll have a blast if you follow our recommendations for live music in February. As much as we’d like to have at least some of the white stuff to enjoy, hopefully not enough to impede your access to any of these shows or to cause any weather-related cancellations. Get out there and support your local bands and venues.

    February 11: Moving Mountains at Flour City Station

    Moving Mountains is a quartet from right here in Rochester. If you like your rock progressive, then these guys will scratch that itch with aplomb. The path from point a to point b is rarely a straight line, and the journey is a wild ride. They’ll be joined by Extended Family and The Ribbon Project. /each band has members with February birthdays, so maybe there will be cake?

    Doors are at 7:45p and tickets are $10.

    February 13: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at Bop Shop Records

    Drummer Kahil El’Zabar returns to Bop Shop Records with his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, including Cory Wilkes on trumpet and Alex Harding on saxophone. You will be transported, inspired, moved and touched spiritually, and that will just be the first song. Adventurous mind-expanding jazz doesn’t just come to Rochester for one week in June. Come explore some new sounds.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $25/$30 dos.

    February 16: The Mountain Goats, Lily Hiatt at Water Street Music Hall

    Indie-folk rock stalwarts The Mountain Goats come to Water Street Music Hall as a semi-annual reminder to the music lovers of Rochester that not every big show passes us over for Buffalo, Syracuse, and Ithaca. Touring behind their 2022 release, Bleed Out, they’ll bring those and others from their decades-long career for you to sing along, rhythmically bob your head, and perhaps shuffle your feet. Don’t make the mistake of arriving too late to hear opener Lily Hiatt.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $40.

    February 18: JD Simo at Fanatics Pub

    This one is a short drive out of town down in Lima, but totally worth it. Fanatics is a small bar that hosts good blues bands from near and far. On this night, Nashville guitarist JD Simo comes through on his duo tour with drummer Adam Abrashoff. Simo isn’t a straight blues man, mixing in rock, jazz and soul to concoct a unique sound that eventually lead to face-melting jams. He’s got a new album just out this month, Songs from the House of Grease, that’ll do good to warm you up for the show.

    Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $25.

    February 25 – The Moho Collective at Three Heads Brewing

    Rochester’s The Moho Collective, Kurt Johnson on guitar and pedal steel, Justin Rister on bass, and Ryan Barclay on drums and percussion, “collect” musical styles from across the globe, combining them in new and mystifying ways. On this night they will be joined by The Mighty High and Dry’s Alan Murphy on keys which is an addition with exciting possibilities, fleshing out their material in new and interesting ways.

    Doors open at 8pm and tickets are $10.

  • Spafford Brings “Dream” Jams to Fairfield at The Warehouse FTC

    Recharged and reborn, the “new look” Spafford have been on fire as of late. Have you been paying attention to their FREE live-streams? We have, and that’s why when the band rolled though Fairfield, Connecticut on January 26th and the FOMO became real, we knew we just had to send it across state lines.

    Rewarded for the effort, Spafford offered up an absolute whopper of a show at The Warehouse FTC. With jams that went long and strong and deep into the night, the band simultaneously put to bed any lingering fears that fans may have had after saying ‘goodbye’ to one their founding members.

    Spafford heats up the FTC Warehouse on a cold Winter night in Connecticut 1/26/23

    Opening the performance with the slow buildup of “Gold Glittered Hat,” each member of the band would slowly join in on the groove until forming one rock-solid beast that breathed together as one. Collectively known as Spafford, the band is comprised of guitarist Brian Moss, bassist Jordan Fairless, drummer Nick Thachyk and making his madden tour with the band this winter is keyboardist Corey Schechtman, who was handpicked to take over after Andrew “Red” Johnson left the group at the end of 2022.

    Keyboardist Corey Schechtman is playing his first tour with Spafford since joining at the the beginning of the year

    Taking the opening tune for a ride, it wasn’t long before Spafford showcased their immense improvisational prowess. As the song dipped deep into the funky end of the waters, the band would patiently and organically morph into even deeper spaces and come out swimming on the sublime side.  Going the distance on the opening jam and even teasing a bit of Pink Floyd’s “Young Lust,” the 28 minute ‘Hat’ would seamlessly segue into the much sought after “Dream Jam,” which hadn’t been played since November of last year.

    Spafford performs “Dream Jam” on 1/26/23

    Another treat came next for the hot Fairfield crowd as Jordan Fairless led the group through an up-tempo cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song “Soul to Squeeze,” you know, the one from the Coneheads soundtrack. Fairless would continue handling vocals and dropping major bass bombs all through parts I and II of “Doghouse,” which bought us to the shows half-way point.

    Brian Moss and Jordan Fairless lock in during “All My Friends” 1/26/23

    Long-time Spafford fans knew they were in for something special when the band came out with “All My Friends” to start the second set.  That’s because you can almost always count on a coveted “Bee Jam” following suite and this night was no exception. A near 17 minute Bee got the “A+” treatment and would eventually lead the band directly into “Fake the Fate” next.  After a brief pause in the action to allow the audience to catch their breath, one excited fan screamed out “You guys rip!” which got a nice little chuckle from the four guys on stage.  

    Broken wing, learn to fly.

    Just for a moment,

    Please take a ride.

    When all that’s left is the desire,

    How much higher can we go?

    Lyrics from Broken Wing

    Up next was “Broken Wing,” a song that originally made it’s live debut on April 20, 2018, but was only recently released on the bands latest studio recording Simple Mysteries that came out late last year. Quickly establishing itself as a major jam vehicle for the band, this rendition was the longest song of the second set, clocking in at just over 22 minutes and allowed to band to show off a bit of their ‘jam-tronica’ influences. The new guy, Schechtman, was right at home here, adding his unique touch with some other-worldly textures and soundscapes before things would end up going in the direction of a full-fledged “untz” dance party that had fans loving it.

    spafford fans we’re loving the second set on 1/26/23

    Taking a bit of a left turn, the band would surprise everyone next with their upbeat version of the Gary Jules/Tears for Fears classic “Mad World,” before bringing the second set to a close by uncorking a monster version of “Plans” that featured an extra stanky bass solo from Fairless, then a funked-out, shred-heavy peak to match up perfectly with Jason Goers mesmerizing light show.

    LD Jason Goers lit it up on 1/26/23 at the Warehouse

    Prior to the encore, front man Brian Moss would say how much fun this winter tour has been so far, while also giving a heartfelt shoutout to the road crew and formally introducing everyone to the newest member of the band, Corey. Storytime would continue as Moss reminisced about the bands earliest days when he was living in a 500 sq-ft studio apartment sitting around with friend, actor, and fellow musician Jaryd Smart when the two wrote the final song of the night together, “Levilan Shores.” Jaryd, who happened to be in the warehouse running the merch table, would take a quick break and hop up on stage to deliver the songs reggae verse and exchange hugs with his brothers to bring the evening to a close.

    Jaryd Smart sitting in on “Levilan Shores,” a song he helped write many years ago 1/26/23

    With the band currently firing on all cylinders and Schechtman already settling in and showing his worth, look for big things ahead for Spafford in 2023.  With one more New York date set for Buffalo’s Iron Works on January 31st, the band will then head west for the remainder of winter before returning to Ithaca’s Deep Dive in late March.  Be sure to check them out when they come to your city, but in the meantime, you can listen the entire Fairfield show (and all of the band’s recent live streams) by following their Youtube channel.

    Setlist via Spaffnerds

    Spafford | The Warehouse at FTC | Fairfield, CT | 1/26/23

    Set 1: Gold Glittered Hat > Dream Jam > Soul To Squeeze [1], Doghouse > Part II
    Set 2: All My Friends > Bee Jam > Fake The Fate, Broken Wing > Mad World [2], Plans
    Encore: Levilan Shores [3]

    [1]: Red Hot Chili Peppers
    [2]: Tears for Fears
    [3]: w/ Jaryd Smart

  • Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Announces Lineup

    Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman Festivals have announced the Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III lineup. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Laura Cox, and When Rivers Meet are the latest to join the star-studded lineup on the third European voyage of Bonamassa’s world-famous floating blues-rock party at sea.

    Joe Bonamassa Color and Shape
    Photo Credit: Robert Sutton

    Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III sails August 17-22, 2023, traveling from Athens, Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia and Santorini, Greece aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jade.

    This five-night music festival at sea will feature performances from 20+ amazing blues artists. Cruisers can expect two unique sets from Bonamassa along with dozens of electrifying live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that can’t be seen anywhere else.

    Keeping The Blues Alive

    In addition to the non-stop music, Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III guests will enjoy an array of unique activities and special programming geared towards the ultimate blues enthusiasts. Wine tastings, exclusive raffles, and opportunities to interact with Bonamassa and other artists onboard are just a few of the unique experiences guests will enjoy at sea. Shore excursions will be available to purchase until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing.

    Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III will once again benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), dedicated to providing students and teachers the resources and tools needed to further music education. Founded in 2011, KTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. KTBA has reached over 70,000 students in all 50 states through the funding of over 450 unique projects. For more information, please visit keepingthebluesalive.org.

    Visit www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com to purchase your experience.

    Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea l Lineup

    Joe Bonamassa
    Kenny Wayne Shepherd
    Blackberry Smoke
    Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
    Ruthie Foster
    King King
    Jimmy Vivino
    Laura Cox
    Kirk Fletcher
    Vanessa Collier
    Henrik Freischlader
    Cardinal Black
    Bywater Call
    Johnny A.
    When Rivers Meet
    Eddie 9V
    Dom Martin
    The Cinelli Brothers
    True Strays
    Alice Armstrong

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  • Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew Announce Tour, Stops in Buffalo, Albany, NYC

    Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew of Talking Heads have announced additional dates on their upcoming tour, with shows in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City in February and March.

    jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew
    Photo credit: Michael Weintrob

    Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison and noted touring member Adrian Belew will be bringing their popular Remain In Light concert on the road this winter. The album is coming up on its 40 anniversary, and Harrison commented on its significance in his life.

    Remain In Light is a high point in my career. Adrian and I had often discussed the magic of the 1980 tour and the sheer joy it brought to audiences. It is such a delight to see that joy once again in the audiences on the current tour.

    Jerry Harrison

    Belew says the tour will leave you “with a happy smile on your face.” Harrison and Belew first reunited to perform material from Remain In Light at the 2021 Peach Music Festival with Turkuaz. It marked Harrison’s first live performance since 1996. 

    The band then reunited at LA’s The Wiltern last month for a celebrated performance which began with a podcast conversation with Tawny Newsome. Harrison and Belew spoke about about the Talking Heads’ incredible rise to fame and the impact they had on music and pop culture. 

    The 2023 “Remain In Light” tour will include an opening set by Cool Cool Cool, featuring former members of Turkuaz. A special pre-sale, including a very limited amount of “Once In A Lifetime” Meet & Greet VIP Experiences are onsale here.  

    Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew “Remain in Light” Tour Dates

    Thu, February 16 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
    Friday, February 17 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater *
    Sat, February 18 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center (Auditorium) *
    Tuesday, February 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre *
    Wednesday, February 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory *
    Thursday, February 24  – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
    Saturday, February 25 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre *
    Sunday, February 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room *
    Monday, February 27 – Akron, OH – Goodyear Theater *
    Tuesday, February 28 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *
    Thursday, March 2 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall *
    Friday, March 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre *
    Saturday, March 4 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live! *
    Sunday, March 5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom *
    Tuesday, March 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre *
    Wednesday, March 8 – Albany, NY – Empire Live *
    Thursday, March 9 – New York, NY – Sony Hall *
    Friday, March 10 – Boston, MA – HOB Boston *
    Sat, March 11 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall *
    Saturday, May 13 – Placerville, CA – Golden Road Music Festival
    Sunday, May 14 – Mill Valley, CA – Mill Valley Music Festival
    Tuesday, May 16 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater *
    Wednesday, May 17 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom*
    Friday, June 2 – Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Music Festival
    Saturday, June 3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall *
    Sunday, June 4 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic *
    Tuesday, June 6 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live! ^
    Wed, June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium ^
    Friday, June 9 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit ^
    Saturday, June 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern ^
    Sunday, June 11 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium ^
    Tuesday, June 13 – Austin, TX – ACL Live @ The Moody Theater ^
    Thursday, June 15 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park ^
    Friday, June 16 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center ^
    Saturday, June 17 – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World ^
    Monday, June 19 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre ^
    Tuesday, June 20 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
    * w/ Cool Cool Cool
    ^ w/ Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

  • In Focus: Juice at Lark Hall

    On Friday, January 27th, indie-pop band Juice delivered a heartfelt and lively performance to their adoring fans at Lark Hall in Albany. This was their last show from their rescheduled Fall Tour.

    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs

    The sextet band from Brooklyn found each other while attending Boston College. Their unique sound comes from a combination of rock, pop, r&b, and hip-hop. Lead on the vocals by Ben Stevens, he is backed up on vocals by singer/guitarist Kamau Burton and rapper/violinist Christian Rose. Other sounds come from guitarist Daniel Moss, drummer Miles Clyatt, and bassist Rami El-Abidin. Currently, Juice has one album, Boy Story, 4 EPs, and a few singles to their discography. There are plans for more singles to come soon, hopefully before the start of their next tour.

    Juice was originally supposed to play in Lark Hall in November of 2022, but had to reschedule due to personal reasons. Nonetheless, they did not disappoint their young fans. Their show opened up with rising indie r&b band, The E-Block.

    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Luje Pascarella, Lead Vocalist of the E-Block – Photo by Jarron Childs

    The band from Albany has been progressing from basement shows at The Laundromat, to bigger stages such as Albany’s Alive at 5 last summer. If you’ve been following them, you can hear that they are really starting to find their sound as a band. From being a jam rock funk band, to really creating a R&B, soul, and funk that they can call their own. The E-Block is really laying down a foundation that could be the start of a good career.

    The E-Block opened with their newly released single “Stay.” Their performance was very r&b/soul heavy as lead vocalist/guitarist Luke Pascarella really pushed the limits of his vocals. They really played their hearts out and could’ve even brought the audience to tears at one point. They earned their cheers from the audience. Their set ended on a familiar note of a jam funk session that really had to crowd bouncing. They hosted an after party for their new single at Washington Tavern after the show.

    Christian Rose, Violinist/Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs

    Juice opened with a single, “DiCaprio,” from 2020. Their performance really went a lot of places because of how many music genres they have been able to incorporate in their style. Christian Rose played a violin solo so hard that it looked as if one of his strings broke, but he did not stop for one beat. The chemistry displayed on stage was undeniable, as their were many laugh shared amongst each other. There was also many moments when the band sat back and watched guitarist Daniel Moss serenade the crowd with powerful guitar solos.

    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Members of Juice watch a guitar solo performed by Daniel Moss – Photo by Jarron Childs

    Vocalist Ben Stevens jumped into the crowd a danced with them which kept the good vibes going. The crowd was jumping, the music was bumping, and you could probably hear hearts thumping as Juice really pulled every ounce of energy from the crowd. There were begs for an encore at the end of their set, and Juice did not ignore them. They came back for a 1 song encore which brought many smiles to those in the crowd.

    They will start “The Dip Stick on You” national tour on February 16th. In case you missed them this time, they will return to Lark Hall on February 23rd for another show.

    Juice Setlist: DiCaprio, Shoot my Dreams, Peace of Mind, Audrey Tell Me, Stranger, Heartbreak in a Box, River, Workin’ On Loving, Stupidfreak, Make Pretend

    Luje Pascarella, Lead Vocalist of the E-Block – Photo by Jarron Childs
    The E-Block at Lark Hall – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Luje Pascarella, Lead Vocalist of the E-Block – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Christian Rose, Violinist/Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Christian Rose, Violinist/Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Vocalist Kamau Burton of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Guitarist Daniel Moss of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Violinist/Vocalist Christian Rose of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Juice Lark Hall Albany
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs
    Ben Stevens, Lead Vocalist of Juice – Photo by Jarron Childs

  • WNYC Studios Celebrates The Release of The Second Season of La Brega Podcast

    On January 26, WNYC and Futuro Studios celebrated the release of the second season of the podcast, La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience at The Greene Space. 

    La Brega Podcast
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Hosted by award-winning Alana Casanova-Burgess, the commemoration entailed a night of melodious music, dancing, and a description of what to expect in the second season of the La Brega podcast. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation, the eight-episode podcast focuses on uniting communities and sharing authentic accounts of La Brega, also known as The Struggle of the Puerto Rican people. 

    La Brega Podcast
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Recognized as the island donde hasta la piedras cantan, meaning “where even the rocks sing”, Puerto Rico is known best for expressing themselves musically. As a result, each episode of La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience will contain an esteemed Puerto Rican Song. Each song feature’s themes of societal issues such as colonialism, race, feminism, immigration, LGBTQ+ issues, and more. Expect to hear from musicians, DJs, and academics such as Rubén Blades, Susana Baca, Gabby Rivera, José Massó, Andres “Velcro” Ramos, Ana Macho, José Massó, and more. The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, etc.

    “Season 2 sheds 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.”

    – Alana Cassanova- Burgess 

    Doors opened at 7pm, where guests mingled and were welcomed by flavorsome food and drinks by the bar. Around 8pm guests made their way into a stunning fluorescent lit room, excited to hear from Alana, the electric band, Balún, and the exuberant DJ Christian Mártir. The iconic Puerto Rican and Brooklyn based band, Balún left the audience with no choice but to dance as they performed. Through the violin, accordion, bass, pan flute, ukulele, piano and remarkable lyrics, harmonic music filled the air.

    The music showcased by Balún also appeared in the first season of the La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience. After their captivating performance, the stellar DJ Christian Mártir took over for the night. Known for his Lantinx sound, DJ Christian Mártir made the night unforgettable. 

    La Brega Podcast
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    La Brega Podcast
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma
    Photograph by Chinaza Ajuonuma

  • Nickelback Announce New Tour With UBS Arena And Darien Lake Dates

    Nickelback has announced their new “Get Rollin’” tour, in support of their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

    Nickelback Promo

    The massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, Quebec at Videotron Centre, with stops across North America before wrapping up on Wednesday, August 30 in Belmont Park at UBS Arena. Nickelback will also be making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 16th.

    Nickelback’s first album in five years, Get Rollin’ was released November 18, 2022, via BMG and debuted at No. 2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at No. 3 and in the Top 10 in the U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at No. 1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. The highly acclaimed new album is a thrilling soundscape of adventure, nostalgia and emotional exploration. With the new record, Nickelback continues to further their legacy and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at the Juno Awards on March 13th.

    Nickelback Performing

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show High Times VIP Lounge, specially designed Nickelback gift item, early entry into the venue and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

    “Get Rollin’” Tour Dates

    Jun. 12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
    Jun. 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    Jun. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    Jun. 17 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tall Boys ^
    Jun. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
    Jun. 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
    Jun. 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
    Jun. 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
    Jun. 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    Jun. 30 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
    Jul. 01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
    Jul. 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    Jul. 08 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
    Jul. 09 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Jul. 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
    Jul. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    Jul. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
    Jul. 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
    Jul. 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Jul. 22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavillion
    Jul. 23 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
    Jul. 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Jul. 30 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
    Aug. 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    Aug. 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 05 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
    Aug. 07 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
    Aug. 09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    Aug. 11 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Festival ^
    Aug. 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
    Aug. 16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
    Aug. 18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    Aug. 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    Aug. 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
    Aug. 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
    Aug. 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
    Aug. 30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

  • Kali Uchis Announces Radio City Music Hall Show

    Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis will headline a tour to support her upcoming album throughout the country, including a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 4. Uchis is one of the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella.


    On her new album, Uchis explains that “Love is the message. Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. This body of work represents all levels of love—releasing people with love, drawing love into your life, and self-love.”

    Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award. Uchis achieved her first Billboard Latin Music Award in 2021, for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, released in 2020. Additionally, that same year she won her first Grammy, Premios Nuestra Tierra, and Univision Premios Juventud, performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and toured arenas across North America with Tyler the Creator.

    Uchis grew up between Virginia and Colombia and rose to fame with her extended play Por Vida in 2015. This was followed by the release of her debut album, Isolation, in 2018, to widespread critical acclaim. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges, and more and has toured the world over, with lauded sets headlining Coachella, Governors Ball, and many others.

    Tickets can be purchased beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m., at kaliuchis.com. The tour is in support of her upcoming new album, Red Moon in Venus, due for release on Mar. 3 through Geffen Records. Pre-order here.

    KALI UCHIS LIVE
    March 17—Santiago, CL—Lollapalooza Chile
    March 19—Buenos Aires, AR—Lollapalooza Argentina
    March 24— São Paulo, BR—Lollapalooza Brazil
    March 26—Bogotá, CO—Estéreo Picnic
    April 16 & 23—Indio, CA—Coachella
    April 25—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
    April 26—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall*
    April 27—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
    April 30—Miami, FL— FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park*
    May 1—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Live Orlando*
    May 2—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
    May 4—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall*
    May 7—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia*
    May 9—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem*
    May 10—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
    May 12—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum*
    May 14— Detroit, MI—The Fillmore*
    May 16—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*
    May 18—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium*
    May 21—Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium*
    May 23—Vancouver, BC—UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre*
    May 24—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater*
    May 26—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    May 28—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    May 30—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
    * with RAE

  • moe. Announce Permanent Addition of Keyboardist Nate Wilson and Added Tour Dates

    moe. has announced that keyboardist Nate Wilson, who toured with the group last summer, will become a permanent member of the group. They also announced added tour dates for their Winter/Spring tour, in addition to Albany dates on Feb. 24 and 25.

    moe., with Nate Wilson joining.
    moe.

    Nate Wilson (Percy Hill) has been playing with the group since guitarist Chuck Garvey suffered a stroke in November 2021. Garvey is still recovering but joined back with the group for their NYE concert. In a December 2022 interview with Relix and talked about his recovery, and how he is relearning his fine motor skills, and says that music has been a huge help in his recovery.

    moe. has had a lot of success and longevity since its creation due to its engaged fanbase, aka the fa.moe.ly which has led them to do headline tours, international festival sets, music-themed cruises, and sold-out shows alongside countless household-name artists. They have even promoted and headlined multiple festivals of their own, including snoe.down and moe.down.

    moe., now with the addition of Nate Wilson, is comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), and Vinnie Amico (drums). Derhak commented about Wilson joining the group in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, keyboardist Nate Wilson will be joining moe. full-time moving forward,” he says. “Former founding member of both Percy Hill, and Assembly of Dust (and current band leader for Ghosts Of Jupiter), Nate has been part of our lineup since our first shows without Chuck Garvey.  He has since proven himself a valued contributor to our sound, and now with Chuck back in the groove, he compliments our overall style.”

    Wilson commented about how excited he was to join the group, saying “The band and their fans are legends. Can’t wait to hit the road this spring!” moe. will be embarking on a Winter/Spring tour, with stops in Albany at the Palace Theater on Feb. 24 and 25. A special artist pre-sale will begin this Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. local time – click here for more information. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m. local time. 

    moe. Winter Tour Dates
    Friday, February 17th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Saturday, February 18th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Friday, February 24th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY*
    Saturday, February 25th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY
    Thursday, March 9th – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
    Friday, March 10th – Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
    Saturday, March 11th – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
    Sunday, March 12th – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
    Wednesday, March 15th – Music Hall – Charleston, SC
    Thursday, March 16th – The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
    Friday, March 17th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Saturday, March 18th – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
    Sunday, March 19th – PV Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
    Tuesday, March 21st – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
    Wednesday, March 22nd – Jefferson Theatre – Charlottesville, VA
    Thursday, March 23rd – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
    Friday, March 24th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Saturday, March 25th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Wednesday, April 26th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
    Thursday, April 27th – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX
    Friday, April 28th – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX
    Saturday, April 29th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Sunday, April 30th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Tuesday, May 2nd – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR
    Wednesday, May 3rd – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
    * with Karina Rykman

  • Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” 

    Brooklyn‘s Lou Tides (TEEN, Here We Go Magic) has just released a mini-movie for her Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape following her first track, “Sense of Touching.” Her debut solo EP Infinite Loop EP was released Jan 20th. 

    Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” & EP

    The 10-minute film includes 5 chapters and a visual ode to each of the EP’s songs. Throughout the film, there are many striking visual elements that bring the viewer through a variety of worlds. This includes a bizarrely drab yet hectic beach dance, to an apartment that feels straight out of a Wong Kar Wai film, followed by a dark void where Lou Tides shines in PVC and mystical movement, then finally in a womb-like creature concert.  

    Nearing the end, we journey deep under the peaceful, blue sea where the transformation is complete. Lou Tides transcends her form, reborn as a radiant human-cetacean hybrid. 

    Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” & EP

    “I think of these songs as a map. A sequence in time. And the sequence of the songs follows that map, that loop,” says Tides. A veteran of Here We Go Magic and TEEN, she has chosen a solo moniker for her newest project.   

    Performing and producing solo for the first time were natural choices for an EP this personal. Tides made these songs while reckoning with the profound ways she’d been disrupted by her past. “Emotionally this music would not fit into anything strictly shaped or precise, I wanted to embrace the moods of the emotions and how I felt they would naturally flow. Time then felt different, and lush arrangements with stretchy synthesizers felt appropriate. I wanted the music to emulate the natural peaks and valleys of our lives and relationships,” Tides says.

    Of her former band TEEN, NPR wrote, “What makes these wrenching themes resonate is the way TEEN’s music balances darkness with buoyancy and immediacy.” On Infinite Loop, Tides maintains that balance while moving away from previous pop inflections. Opening track “The Rake” uses jagged synths and nets of altered vocal tracks atop a constantly evolving beat. The song becomes a ghostly chorus and a doom-electronica crescendo to mimic dissociation and its effect on intimacy–and it feels totally organic. 

    To listen to Infinite Loop, click the link here. For more information on Lou Tides, visit her website by clicking the link here.