NYS Music 2023

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  • Kyle Gordon Releases Bossa Nova Parody “Ugliest Girl On The Beach”

     Kyle Gordon, the multi-talented New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser, is once again turning heads with the release of “Ugliest Girl on the Beach” featuring Antonio Frankfurt.

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    “Ugliest Girl On The Beach” is not only a hilarious parody but also a window into Gordon’s unique creative universe. His upcoming album, Kyle Gordon Is Great, is a collection of musical genre parodies, each featuring different characters Gordon has created. The debut hit single, “Planet of the Bass” featuring DJ Crazy Times and Ms. Biljana Electronica, already went viral with over 5.5 million streams and 250 million views across social media platforms.

    “Ugliest Girl On The Beach” is a delightful parody of early 1960s Bossa Nova, humorously poking fun at luminaries of the genre like Antonio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra. The song also marks the introduction of Gordon’s new character, Antonio Frankfurt, an artist from Germany who relocated to Brazil in 1945. In the early 1960s, Antonio Frankfurt made a name for himself performing in nightclubs and bars in his hometown of Praia de Pipa, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most passionate musicians in Brazil. Interestingly, this single, recorded in 1963 at the legendary Miami jazz club, The Sapphire Lounge, is actually an English-language rendition of his original Brazilian hit, A Mulher Nojenta.

    The album itself is a cleverly constructed journey through various musical genres (not just bossa nova) with interstitial fake radio broadcasts tying it all together. Gordon explains,

    “This album is the culmination of years of work – writing and testing these songs in front of hundreds of audiences. So in many ways, this first album is kind of like a collection of my greatest hits. I titled the album Kyle Gordon Is Great, and to me, great comedy is a) unique, b) accessible, and c) most importantly, really, really funny. My goal on this album was to make great comedy music!”

    Kyle Gordon

    Kyle Gordon’s debut album, Kyle Gordon Is Great, will be available on November 10 via BMG. In the meantime, be sure to catch him live as he embarks on US and UK tour dates this fall.

    Tour Dates and Ticket Information

    UK Dates:

    • 10/26 – London, England @ Leicester Square Theatre
    • 10/28 – Manchester, England @ Home Theatre
    • 10/29 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Glee Club

    US Dates:

    • 11/02 – Boston, MA @ City Winery (7pm)
    • 11/02 – Boston, MA @ City Winery (9:30pm)
    • 11/07 – St. Louis, MO @ Helium Comedy Club
    • 11/08 – Indianapolis, IN @ Helium Comedy Club
    • 11/09 – Columbus, OH @ Woodlands Tavern
    • 11/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ PhilMOCA
    • 11/30 – Rutherford, NJ @ Bananas Comedy Club
    • 12/02 – Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House

    Get ready to laugh, groove, and appreciate the art of parody when Kyle Gordon Is Great drops on November 10. Until then, enjoy the catchy hilarity of “Ugliest Girl on the Beach” and mark your calendars for his upcoming tour dates.

    Kyle Gordon – Ugliest Girl On The Beach (feat. Antonio Frankfurt) 

  • BRIC Jazzfest 2023 Announces Lineup, Featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow, Terrace Martin, and More

    BRIC, a leading, multi-disciplinary arts and media institution anchored in downtown Brooklyn, unveiled the artists slated to perform at this year’s BRIC JazzFest.

    Set to take place at BRIC House from October 19-21 with two stages, this year’s festival promises to be an extraordinary celebration of jazz and its influences. In addition to the live acts, BRIC JazzFest will kick off the first night with a special panel discussion exploring the intersection of Jazz and Hip-Hop, with an ongoing film series taking place onsite during the festival.

    Some of the artists announced for the festival include Reggie Workman, one of the most original and technically gifted bassists in jazz and American contemporary music, vibrant and versatile jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, and multi-instrumentalist and rising staple Ciso Swank. Other acts include Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Nite Bjuti featuring Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty, and Mimi Jones, Strings N Skins, and Panikkar Rosner & Leigh. Also happening at the BRIC Jazzfest is Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture, a world premiere concert featuring Emeline Michel, Riva Precil, and Val Jeanty, celebrating the vital role of Haitian women in music and culture.

    Photo by Liz Ligon.

    Previously announced headliners include Georgia Anne Muldrow and Terrace Martin, as well as Isaiah Collier, Amina Claudine Myers Trio, Melanie Charles / Orrin Evans Duo, B. Cool-Aid, BIGYUKI, Miki Yamanaka, and George Burton.

    The festival’s closing night jam session promises an unforgettable experience with the Trill Mega Jam Featuring The Jungle and Guests, culminating in an “expanded sense of jazz” led by a well-known NYC party The Jungle, which will feature artists spanning across multiple genres. It is comprised of DJs, musicians, and artists delivering a stimulating sonic experience that traverses the African Diaspora, embracing Latin, Jazz, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Percussion, Brazilian, Caribbean, House and Soul.

    Tickets for BRIC JazzFest 2023 are available now, with options for daily and three-day passes.

    LINEUP

    Oct. 19

    Terrace Martin
    Melanie Charles / Orrin Evans Duo
    Isaiah Collier
    Reggie Workman
    Alexa Tarantino
    Panikkar Rosner & Leigh

    Oct. 20

    Georgia Anne Muldrow
    BIGYUKI
    George Burton
    Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture
    Cisco Swank
    Strings N Skins

    Oct. 21

    Amina Claudine Myers Trio
    B. Cool-Aid
    Miki Yamanaka Origami Project
    Sarah Elizabeth Charles
    Trill Mega Jam Featuring The Jungle And Guests
    Nite Bjuti feat. Candice Hoyes, Val Jeanty and Mimi Jones

  • Williamsburg Brooklyn Bowl Announces Full 2023 Fall Lineup

    Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg has released the full fall line-up of shows for 2023, covering genres and artists from across the musical and entertainment spectrum.

    The line-up of more than 50 shows includes a wide array of performers, from up and coming to established acts, including the likes of Andy Frasco, Antibalas, Bahamas, Bombino, Melvin Seals & JGB, the 21st Annual New York Burlesque Festival Premiere Party, The Hold Steady, and more!

    One of Brooklyn Bowl’s unique traditions happens every weekend with late night dance parties, hosted by DJs spinning tracks from ABBA to Jay-Z. 

    Brooklyn Bowl rang in 2023 with three epic nights from New York City based gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello last year, and this December, they will grace the Brooklyn Bowl stage for a 4-night run of celebratory New Years’ shows from the 28th-31st.

    The original Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg has introduced a groundbreaking integration of premiere music, expansive bowling, locally crafted beers, and an exquisite dining menu from the acclaimed Blue Ribbon Restaurant Group. Located in the beautiful, 19th-century Hecla Iron Works building, the venue — aka “rock and roll heaven” (Village Voice) — boasts a sound system and amenities that “no other local rock club can offer” (The New York Times).

    BROOKLYN BOWL FALL 2023 LINEUP

    September 21st: Bombino

    September 21st: DJ set by Duran Duran’s Dom Brown

    September 22nd: Dopapod

    September 23rd: George Porter Jr. 

    September 24th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Bob Marley (daytime)

    September 28th: Durand Jones

    September 29th: 21st Annual New York Burlesque Festival Premiere Party

    September 29th:The Midnight Bowl (late night)

    September 30th: Monophonics

    October 1st: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Coldplay (daytime)

    October 4th: Common Kings 

    October 5th: Underground Springhouse

    October 6th and 7th: Futurebirds

    October 7th: Take On Me: Retro 80s Party (late night)

    October 8th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Grateful Dead (daytime)

    October 11th: Long Beach Dub Allstars + Passafire

    October 12th: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 

    October 13th and 14th: Andy Frasco 

    October 15th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music Fela Kuti (daytime)

    October 15th: Vintage Trouble

    October 19th: Próxima Parada

    October 20th: Bahamas

    October 21st: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

    October 21st: Emo Night Brooklyn (late night)

    October 22nd: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Rihanna (daytime)

    October 26th: Walrus in Wonderland: Jamified Alice in Wonderland Party

    October 27th: Talib Kweli Live with Full Band! 

    October 27th: Taylor’s Version (late night)

    October 28th: Melvin Seals & JGB

    October 28th: This Party is Killing You: The Robyn Party Robyn-O-Ween 2023 (late night)

    October 29th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Presents Halloween Spectacular (daytime)

    October 31st: Saved By the 90s with The Bayside Tigers

    November 2nd: Mac Sabbath 

    November 3rd and 4th: Antibalas 

    November 9th: Trouble No More: Music of The Allman Brothers

    November 5th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Elton John (daytime)

    November 11th: Couch

    November 11th: Can’t Feel My Face (late night)

    November 12th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Blink-182 (daytime)

    November 15th: Madame Gandhi

    November 16th: The Pharcyde 

    November 17th: Boy Named Banjo 

    November 17th: Nicki Night (late night) 

    November 18th: Eggy 

    November 19th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Harry Styles (daytime)

    November 24th: Boogie T.RIO & Manic Focus Live Band

    November 26th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of ABBA (daytime)

    November 29 – December 2nd: The Hold Steady: Massive Nights 2023

    December 3rd: Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Jay-Z (daytime)

    December 8th: Big Freedia 

    December 10th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Taylor Swift (daytime)

    December 15th: Krasno Moore Project + Special Guests

    December 16th: The Slackers

    December 17th: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of The Beatles (daytime)

    December 22nd: The Weight Band’s 10 Year Celebration: Music of “The Band”

    December 27th: The Felice Brothers

    December 28th – December 31st: Gogol Bordello

  • In Focus: Blind Boys Of Alabama Lift Up City Winery New York

    Blind Boys of Alabama returned to play City Winery New York on September 17, following the release of this latest album Echoes Of The South, which was released on August 25.

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    The Blind Boys of Alabama have faced a great deal of struggles and success in the music industry than most musicians will in their lifetimes. Their eight decades of experience and pure talent has led them from street performances in the Jim Crow South all the way to being the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement, giving them the chance to perform for three different United States Presidents and landing them as legends in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

    This dedication and persistence to one another and to their love of music is epitomized in their newest single, as they will not only “work” but “sing” until their days are done. There is no stopping a powerhouse group like Blind Boys of Alabama, as they rely on one another and a shared agreement that “as long as everybody gives all that they have to give and we sing songs that touch the heart, we’ll live on forever.”

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  • Comedy-Bluegrass Show “FOIA Love” Makes Troy Debut

    FOIA Love: A Comedy and Bluegrass Show About Public Records, is making its one-night Troy debut on October 22 at the Arts Center of the Capital Region. The show is a comedy and music performance, with all humor inspired by actual public documents, such as FCC complaints about Big Bang Theory being too violent, FBI profiles of sports stars, and misguided visa rejections.

    Foia Love

    The show’s musical performances feature Grammy-nominee Tristan Scroggins, Martha McDonnell (Broadway’s Girl From the North Country), and BB Bowness (winner of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize). The show was written by Curtis Raye, who spent eight years working in Washington D.C. and on Iowa’s presidential caucus. This gave his access to observe the inherent comedy in public records, spanning school board meetings and court testimony, to real White House menus.

    Tristan Scroggins was recently featured on the Grammy-nominated The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 1. A native of Albequerque and Denver, he is now based in the historical music city of Nashville, where he is a leading voice of bluegrass and mandolin music. 

    Tristan Scroggins
    Credit: Nico Humby

    FOIA Love has had successful shows at landmark spots across the country, from Los Angeles’s UCB Theater, to the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Performers will read from real, unintentionally funny public records, as elite musical talents add their skill to tunes inspired by topics revealed in the documents.

    FOIA Love: A Comedy and Bluegrass Show About Public Records will be on October 22, 2023 at 6pm at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, located at 265 River St, Troy, NY 12180.

    Tickets start at $25 and are available at foialove.com. For questions or inquiries contact foiacomedy@gmail.com.

  • Watch: “Here Lies Love” Goes In-Depth with new L-ISA Acoustic System

    L-Acoustics released a video piece about the use of the pioneering audio technology L-ISA in the Broadway production of Here Lies Love. Featuring interviews with musical legend David Byrne (concept, music & lyrics), sound designers Cody Spencer and M.L. Dogg, and scenic designer David Korins, the video goes in depth on how L-ISA is used in the show and what it means in the context of Broadway productions.

    Here Lies Love

    Here Lies Love is a revolutionary Broadway show with a rock-pop pedigree, creating a demand for a sufficient sound system to do justice to the Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical. The L-ISA spatial sound system brings an essential sense of immersion to the production, with over 220 speakers in configuration around the theater.

    Here Lies Love tells the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’ astonishing rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. The show features the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway, and opened in July to raving reviews.

    Here Lies Love

    Developed and directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers and choreographed by Olivier Award-nominee Annie-B Parson, the show uses creative choreography and movement to immerse the audience in not only the music, but the dancing and thrill of the Broadway experience.

    TICKETING INFORMATION

    Visit herelieslovebroadway.com/tickets/ for the most current performance schedule.

    Tickets are on sale at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or in person at the Broadway Theatre box office (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). For information on groups of 10+, contact Broadway Inbound at broadwayinbound.com or call 866-302-0995.

    Rush tickets are available in-person at the Broadway Theatre box office on the day of the performance for $35 each. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 2 per person and are subject to availability.

    Digital lottery entrants can register for the chance to purchase up to 2 tickets at $39 each. Entries for the Here Lies Love digital lottery start at 12 AM, one day before the performance, and winners are drawn the same day at 10 AM and 3 PM. Visit rush.telecharge.com for more information and to register. Drawings only appear when they are open for entries.

  • Adequate Phil Drops New Psychedelic Track “Peaches”

    Adequate Phil, the self-described freak-folk group hailing from Troy, released “Peaches,” their brand new track on August 20. The song is a dreamy, lo-fi tune with a rap verse that takes the group in a new direction.

    Adequate Phil
    Credit: Sarah Straight @sarahestraight

    “Peaches” features harmonizing, distorted vocals reminiscent of the group’s cited influences from classic psychedelic acts like Animal Collective, The Beatles, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Radiohead. Synth lines and beats create the backtrack of the song, ensuring a consistent tone and rhythm for listeners to dance and sway to.

    Adequate Phil
    Credit: Headless Relatives @headlessrelatives

    Adequate Phil is a four-piece group, comprised of L Nino (guitar, vocals, percussion, production), Showerpanther (effects, synths, vocals), Phil (bass, guitar, vocals, mixing, production), and Andrew Golden (drums, percussion). 

    The group recently participated in the Jive Hive Live Halloween Special, an upcoming mini video releasing on October 31, Halloween Day. Jive Hive Live is an intimate studio facility built for live recordings and livestream productions.

    Upcoming Shows

    September 27 – No Fun, Troy, NY (supporting Activity)

    September 28 – El Dorado, Troy, Ny (supporting Heathmonger)

    Stream “Peaches” from Adequate Phil below.

  • JazzBuffalo’s Inaugural Concert Marks Beginning of Canterbury Woods Jazz Series

    It was an extraordinary evening as the inaugural jazz concert of the upcoming Canterbury Woods Jazz Series took place at the new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center, featuring the magnificent Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. We want to express our immense gratitude to all of you, the jazz enthusiasts, and the JazzBuffalo Community.

    We were faced with the formidable challenge of orchestrating a warm and welcoming reception for this award-winning ensemble in less than three weeks. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the nearly full-capacity audience and all the supporters who filled the new Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center. The inspiration and enthusiastic reception you provided to these five incredibly talented women on stage were truly exceptional and unforgettable. They were filled with joy and were eager to share with others the fantastic JazzBuffalo experience, the incredible supporters, and the enthusiastic audience that our region has to offer.

    Jane Bunnett and Maqueque delivered an exceptional performance. Bunnett led the all-female ensemble, drawing from the ten-year journey of Maqueque, encompassing their original self-titled album to their latest release, “Playing With Fire.”

    In addition to Jane Bunnett’s enchanting soprano saxophone and flute, the ensemble featured Donae’ Olano’s beautiful piano performance, Tailin Marrero on the powerful bass, Joanna Majoko captivating with her vocals, and the drummer/percussionist extraordinaire, Yissy Garcia.

    Read more and discover more photos from JazzBuffalo contributor Jack Zuff at JazzBuffalo.org

  • Phish Announces Annual New Year’s Eve Run at Madison Square Garden

    Phish has announced their annual New Year’s Eve run at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden, set for December 28, 29, 30, and 31.

    The annual run at MSG marks the 15th time Phish will ring in the New Year at ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’, and the 91st concert overall, as of New Year’s Eve, the second most for any artists at the venue behind Billy Joel.

    A ticket request period is now underway at tickets.phish.com and will continue through Monday, September 25 at 12 noon (ET). Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, September 29 at 12 noon (ET). A limited number of travel packages (hotel and tickets) will go on sale Wednesday, September 27 at Noon ET.

    Phish recently performed two benefit concerts at the Broadview Stage at SPAC August 25 – 26, raising over $3.5M for flood recovery efforts in Vermont and Upstate New York. Both shows featured special pre-show acoustic sets with Phish’s Page McConnell and Trey Anastasio, while the Saturday, August 26 performance saw Phish joined on stage by a surprise appearance from guitarist Derek Trucks.

    PHISH 2023 TOUR DATES

    OCTOBER

    6 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    8 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    10 – Dayton, OH – Wright State University Nutter Center

    11 – Dayton, OH- Wright State University Nutter Center

    13 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    15 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    DECEMBER

    28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    29 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    31 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    FEBRUARY 2024

    21 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    22 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    23 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

    24 – Quintana Roo, Mexico – Moon Palace Cancun

  • Lukas Nelson & POTR Announce MSG, Rochester, and Kingston Shows on Upcoming Fall Tour

    Grammy Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, Promise of the Real (POTR), have announced an extensive headline tour this fall including stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 29, Kingston’s Ulster Performing Arts Center on November 25, and Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall on November 26The tour is in support of Nelson’s recent album, Sticks and Stones.

    The group will embark on their tour on September 15 in Pryor, OK, with stops including Kansas City, MO, Boston, MA, Austin, TX, and Asbury Park, NJ.

    Self-produced by Lukas Nelson and POTR, Sticks and Stones was released last month on 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers and is currently top 5 on the Americana Albums charts. With the record, Nelson continues to garner success at radio as his single, “Sticks and Stones,” is currently #1 on the Alt Country chart and top 10 on the Americana Singles chart.

    Written solely by Nelson, Sticks and Stones is filled with upbeat energy and fun. He explores universal human experiences of love, celebration, longing and humor, while also capturing the musical power and electricity of the band’s live performances. Lukas Nelson and POTR is Lukas Nelson, Anthony LoGerfo, Corey McCormick, Logan Metz, and Tato Melgar.

    Tickets for the new shows are on sale now. Details can be found at www.lukasnelson.com/tour. Additional headline dates to be announced.

    September 20—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall

    September 21—Bloomington, IL—The Castle Theatre

    September 24—North Adams, MA—FreshGrass

    September 27—Boston, MA—TD Garden*

    September 29—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden*

    October 6-8—Gretna, LA—Gretna Heritage Festival

    October 13—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theatre

    October 14—Midland, TX—The Tailgate

    October 15—San Antonio, TX—The Espee

    October 18—Abilene, TX—The Paramount Theatre

    October 19—Fort Worth, TX—Tannahill’s Tavern

    October 21—Oklahoma City, OK—Tower Theatre

    October 24—Little Rock, AR—The Hall

    October 25—Memphis, TN—Minglewood Hall

    October 26—Oxford, MS—The Lyric

    October 28—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre

    October 30—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Landing

    November 1—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Parker Theatre

    November 4—Sanford, FL—Tuffy’s Music Box

    November 5—Fort Myers, FL—The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon

    November 8—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium

    November 9—Asheville, NC—Orange Peel

    November 11—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz

    November 12—Washington, DC—9:30 Club

    November 14—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theatre

    November 15—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony

    November 16—Philadelphia, PA—Brooklyn Bowl

    November 19—Providence, RI—The Strand

    November 24—Burlington, VT—Higher Ground

    November 25—Kingston, NY—Ulster Performing Arts Center

    November 26—Rochester, NY—Water Street Music Hall

    November 28—Toronto, Ontario—Concert Hall

    November 29—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues

    November 30—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE

    December 2—Cincinnati, OH—Bogarts

    December 3—Columbus, OH—Bluestone

    December 5—Chicago, IL—Joe’s Live

    December 6—Milwaukee, WI—The Rave

    December 7—Minneapolis, MN—First Avenue

    *supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band