NYS Music 2023

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  • Joss Stone Celebrates 20 Years of Soul at OLG Stage

    Celebrating 20 years of her debut album, Soul Sessions, Joss Stone has embarked on a city North American tour, including a stop at the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls, Ontario on Aug. 26. Tagging along for the ride was singer/songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr.

    Released in the Fall of 2013, Soul Sessions was the first studio album for Stone who was discovered at the age of 13 during a voice competition. With comparisons early on to Janis Joplin with Motown vibes, Stone had her work cut out for her and made the most of every opportunity. Soulful, bluesy, sultry, sensual, and spiritual are all perfect adjectives for any part of her music.

    Prior to her soulful show, music fans were treated to some rustic sounds from Stephen Wilson Jr. Primarily a writer, Wilson has discovered that he can draw fans with his voice as well. Playing an approximately 45-minute set, he serenaded the crowd with some witty humor, 70s Bruce Springsteen-like vocals, and a guitar.

    After going to school for microbiology, Wilson made the hard life choice to pursue music rather than the science field, with some inspiration from songs like “Don’t Take the Girl.” He calls himself a recovering microbiologist, and personally, I feel he made the right choice, science is overrated, anyway.

    Raised by his father, they stayed close until his passing a few years ago. One of his last words to the younger Wilson was “write a good song for me.” For his father, the song “Father’s Son” was written. It is a very profound melancholy-filled song, sure to resonate with many who give it a listen.

    I wear his blue jean jacket and his name like a badge of honor
    I used to hate being called Junior
    Now I don’t mind any longer

    Stepen Wilson Jr. – “Father’s Son”

    Many songs from his forthcoming album carry loosely based storylines from his life, including “Holler From the Holler” and “For What It’s Worth.” Keep an ear open for the new music in the next month.

    With Stephen Wilson cleared from the stage, the anticipation of a night of soulful blues music was growing. With nine albums to her credit and a number of notable renditions she has performed over the years, the set list for Joss is hard to imagine. For this night, fans were treated to a medley of two songs, followed by two songs from her debut, “Super Duper Love” and “Fell in Love With a Boy.”

    As she continued on, Joss shared a little bit of information from each album. Mind, Body, and Soul was all about her and her life choices. Introducing Joss Stone, which she sometimes refers to as her debut, is where she got to work with Raphael Saadiq and Laurn Hill, a dream come true for her. Color Me Free is titled based on where she was in her life, wanting her freedom space.

    A storyteller as much as a vocalist, Stone seemed to float across the stage barefoot as always, as she performed and replayed her memories for her fans. Memories of previous tours, memories from trips to Botswana, and memories of working with notable talents as she blossomed into the star she is today. One story of note is from Botswana, where she was asked to write a song to bring the rain. While on a trip there, she was told that there had not been rain for nearly nine months, a true drought for sure. As requested, she wrote the song, aptly titled “Rain Song” and when she went back to Botswana to play it the rain poured down. A very spiritual person, Joss was left amazed at this marvel.

    While she is known for her bluesy, jazzy styles, Joss is very capable of any genre, as she displayed during a three-song reggae set, including parts of a song that her father used to sing to her. While she is no Marley or Jimmy Cliff, her ability to put her own style on something like Island music is something that sets her apart. With an innocent giggle at the end of the set, as the stage goes dark, it’s clear that Joss was having quite a good time.

    With the show winding down, fans were hit with a confetti canon as she sang about the power of music and spoke about how music brings people together, creates love, and inversely can divide people. Soulful, spiritual, and cheerful, Stone graciously thanked everyone for coming out tonight.

    When artists hit the stage to perform, they often have a set routine and follow it pretty closely. I am sure that Joss Stone is no different, but the way she delivers it all is second to none. Joking with the crowd, giggling all night, dancing around the stage in any of the 3 outfits she donned, and presenting fresh sunflowers to random fans all speaks volumes to the level of fun she has. A real class act that Fallsview Casino Resort should be bragging about.

    Joss Stones Setlist: Intro Medley, Super Duper Kind of Love, Fell in Love With a Boy, Jet Lag, Proper Nice, Tell Me ‘Bout It, 4&20, The Love We Had, Even the Sky, Reggae mix, When You’re In Love, Rain Song (for Botswana), Music, Put Your Hand On Me/Son of A Preacher Man, Right to Be Wrong, Spell on You, Some Kind of Wonderful

  • Pearlpalooza Lineup Features Fishbone, ALEXSUCKS, Sly Fox and the Hustlers, Yoga and more

    Downtown Albany will host Pearlpalooza on Saturday, September 16, 2023 on North Pearl Street, with a day full of music, yoga, vending from local businesses and much more in store.

    The free, all-ages music festival, returns for its 14th year, presented by Remarkable Liquids, and co-hosted by WEQX, The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, and Sugar Productions, running from 11am to 7pm.

    pearlpalooza
    photo by Steve Malinski

    Starting off the day will be MVP Health Care Presents YogaPalooza 2023, a street-wide mass yoga gathering event, beginning at 11am. A team of instructors from The Hot Yoga Spot will instruct and assist this free 60-minute yoga class that is perfect for all levels.

    Music begins at 12pm with Sly Fox & The Hustlers, followed by The Rob Beaulieu Band at 130pm, B Chaps at 3pm, ALEXSUCKS at 4pm, and headliner Fishbone at 6pm.

    Surrounding the music will be the shops and businesses of North Pearl Street, as well as high-quality local vendors, fine dining, retail, and entertainment establishments.

    Parking is available at ParkAlbany’s Riverfront, Quackenbush, and Green-Hudson Garages for $8

    Basic ground rules to keep in mind: no outside alcoholic beverages or glass containers; no dogs or pets, with the exception of service animals; no recording performances, and security has the right to inspect any bags brought into the event.

    PearlPalooza 2023 is also presented by Nine Pin, Rare Form Brewing, Zero Gravity, Silver Therapeutics, MVP Health Care, New Scotland Spirits, ParkAlbany, O’Connell & Aronowitz, Global Partners, Putnam Place, CDTA, Homestead Funding Corp., Hampton Inn & Suites, the City of Albany, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, and The Hot Yoga Spot.

    Pearlpalooza Schedule

    11:00 AM | Yogapalooza
    Noon | Sly Fox & The Hustlers
    1:30 PM | The Rob Beaulieu Band
    3:00 PM | B Chaps
    4:15 PM | ALEXSUCKS
    6:00 PM | Fishbone

  • PRONOUN Returns With Style On New Single “SLAP ME IN THE FACE”

    PRONOUN is back; the moniker of Brooklyn-based Alyse Vellturo released a new single and video for “SLAP ME IN THE FACE.” It’s her first release in over two years, following the 2021 release of her OMG I MADE IT EP.

    PRONOUN is Alyse Vellturo

    “SLAP ME IN THE FACE” is an upbeat alt-pop single with a distinct diction and vocal style that adds flair to a tried-and-true pop rhythm. Contrasting an optimistic sound with rueful, gloomy lyrics, the single carries a captivating, earworm guitar track that shows Vellturo’s technical skill in the realm of simple, but effective. Evoking images of 2000s coming-of-age cinema, the single sets a strong tone for PRONOUN’s upcoming era.

    “SLAP ME IN THE FACE is about a crazy night in with someone that turned into an internal joke of what if the world was literally fucking you. It’s about wanting a better situation but giving in and getting stuck in a moment where everything doesn’t feel horrible. This song poured out of me in one sitting; written, recorded, and produced in one day. The songs I feel the most about, always seem to come this way.”

    The accompanying video shows Vellturo being absolutely pelted by dodgeballs coming at her from every angle.

    Given the title, I always imagined getting somehow slapped in the face in slow motion. When putting a mood board together for the new PRONOUN era I was reminded of one of my favorite scenes in a movie. I Heart Huckabees is a film I could watch everyday until the end of time and discover a new easter egg. At one point Mark Wahlberg and Jason Schwartzmen end up on a log in the park together taking turns thwacking each other in the face with a red rubber ball until they feel a moment of nothingness. They call it ‘the ball thing.’ It fit how I was feeling perfectly when making this song. From that moment I knew it needed to be me standing in a studio getting absolutely destroyed with red dodgeballs.

    PRONOUN

    PRONOUN recently announced upcoming both headline shows and dates supporting SLOTHRUST. The tour boasts five shows across New York State, including Rochester, Albany, New York City, Syracuse, and Jameston. Tickets are on sale now.

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    * PRONOUN Headline

    ^ supporting Slothrust

    August 20 – Keene, NH – Nova Arts ^

    August 22 – Boston, MA – Deep Cuts *

    August 23 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall ^

    August 24 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground ^

    August 25 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground ^

    August 26 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music ^

    August 29 – New York, NY – Heaven Can Wait *

    November 12 – Syracuse, NY – Song & Dance ^

    November 13 – Jamestown, NY – Skatepark ^

    November 16 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall ^

    November 17 – Omaha, NE – Reverb ^

    November 18 – Wichita, KS – Wave ^

    November 19 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep ^

  • Magic Beans To Rock The Hollow in Albany On Upcoming Fall Tour

    Colorado band Magic Beans has announced a span of fall tour dates, including a stop in Albany on October 26. Spanning all along the East Coast, this is the group’s most extensive tour yet, with more dates to be announced and a New Year’s Eve event in the works.

    Magic Beans Tour Announcement

    The self-described funk-soul-rock group has released a number of new singles this summer, including “Northland,” “Memory,” “You & Me,” and “Better Man.” Their latest album, Unzipped, released in 2022, takes significant influences from lo-fi recording techniques, hip-hop, and 90s neo-soul. 

    Magic Beans currently operates out of Colorado, where they will play hometown shows to begin the tour. Bassist Chris Duffy hails from Brooklyn, and the group will stop at Albany’s The Hollow on Oct. 26. Magic Beans is Scott Hachey (Guitar/Vocals), Casey Russell (Keyboard/Vocals), Chris Duffy (Bass/Vocals), and Cody Wales (drums). 

    Tickets and more information are available here.

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    09.01.23 – Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom / Denver, CO

    09.08.23 – The Caribou Room / Nederland, CO

    10.05.23 – Riverfront Live / Cincinnati, OH

    10.06.23 – Ramble Festival / Darlington, MD

    10.07.23 – Ramble Festival / Darlington, MD

    10.11.23 – Pour House / Charleston, SC

    10.12.23 – The Music Yard / Charlotte, NC

    10.13.23 – The Foundry / Waynesboro, VA

    10.19.23 – Lunasea Live / Virginia Beach, VA

    10.20.23 – The Camel / Richmond, VA

    10.21.23 – Wonder Bar / Asbury Park, NJ

    10.26.23 – The Hollow / Albany, NY

    10.27.23 – Nectar’s / Burlington, VT

    10.28.23 – Nectar’s / Burlington, VT

    10.29.23 – The Met / Pawtucket, RI

    11.02.23 – PHOME / Portland, ME

    11.03.23 – Soundcheck Studios / Pembroke, MA

    11.04.23 – Soundcheck Studios / Pembroke, MA

    11.05.23 – Park City Music Hall / Bridgeport, CT

  • In Focus: Amplified Echoes Tour with Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Stops at Outer Harbor in Buffalo

    The sounds of rock echoed between the Buffalo Harbor and the Buffalo Skyway on Friday, as Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra teamed up to bring the Amplified Echoes Tour to the Outer Harbor.  The two bands are wrapping up a summer co-headlining tour which saw them swap headlining duties each night.  Indie rockers the Middle Kids opened the concert.  

    Grey skies and soggy grounds couldn’t dampen the concert spirit, as the early arriving crowd quickly filled the concert field.  The evening’s festivities kicked off with a set by the Middle Kids.  Making their way from Sydney, Australia, the indie rock group wasted no time getting the crowd engaged.  Opening with “Never Start” off their 2018 release Lost Friends, the upbeat track quickly had fans on their feet and moving.  It quickly became apparent to those in attendance the band were rising stars on the music scene.  This was never more evident than when the band would play their two newest tracks. 

    Early in their 30 minute set, the band performed their latest single, “Highlands,” a catchy and upbeat track that had heads bopping and is sure to have fans singing along in the near future.  As the set neared a close, the band performed their other release from 2023, “Bootleg Firecracker.”  The slower paced track was perhaps the highlight of this set, as singer Hannah Joy’s vocals danced and swirled in front of a layer of hypnotic sounds.  

    The Middle Kids perform at Outer Harbor in Buffalo

    With their familiar logo draped behind and a setting sun to stage left, Manchester Orchestra took the stage next.  The band wasted no time getting started, opening with the fan favorite “Pride.”  The slow building rocker saw singer Andy Hull’s familiar vocals build from a near whisper, to a growl as the song’s intensity built.  Fans jumped and threw fists in the air as the song exploded with a high energy finish.  The band kept the momentum going with the fast paced rockers “Keel Timing” and “Bed Head” next, both tracks of their 2021 release The Million Masks of God. 

    The band would dig deeper into their catalog as their 75 minute set moved along.  2006’s “I Can Barely Breathe” was a prime example of the band’s ability to build intensity through out a song, while tracks like “Simple Math” and “The Gold” showcased the familiar harmonies that have become associated with the band.  The band pulled off these harmonies in the concert setting with precision.

    Manchester Orchestra perform at Outer Harbor in Buffalo

    During the set singer Andy Hull would pause to honor a young fan in attendance who was attending her first concert.  “She asked me to play ‘I Can Feel A Hot One’ so I’m going to play a little bit of that… Dad we should probably talk about why is this her favorite song,” Hull said, which was met with much laugher from the crowd.  With their slot nearing a close, the band would end with “The Silence.” The track would start at a slow pace but build towards another climactic finish which saw fans passionately singing the song’s closing lyrics. As the song came to a close, Hull took the mic to the front of the stage, repeating the songs lyrics several times in front of layers of feed back as his band members laid their instruments down and left the stage.

    Manchester Orchestra performs at Outer Harbor in Buffalo

    Taking the headlining duties on this evening were indie-rockers Jimmy Eat World.  The band took the stage in near darkness, and began the slow burning and intense “Congratulations” off their latest album, Surviving (2019).  As the song’s intensity built, lights would flash to briefly illuminate the various members of the band, with front man Jim Adkins moving about the stage. By the end of the seven minute track, the song had built into a high intensity rocker. This served way for the bands’ second song, the high speed and ever popular “Bleed American.” Fans bopped and sang along to the anthemic track. The band kept the energy going as they segued into their 2001 smash hit “Sweetness” which had the audience calling back lyrics. The remainder of the bands 75 minute set served something like a running sprint, with the band firing off upbeat rocker after upbeat rocker, fitting in a total of 17 tracks during their set.

    Jimmy Eat World perform at Outer Harbor in Buffalo

    With their set nearing its close, the band would mellow the tempo a bit to perform the fan favorite “Hear You Me,” an emotional track about the loss of a loved one. They would waste no time ramping up the energy again, closing out the set with perhaps their biggest hit track, “The Middle.” It was a fitting way to close their set, allowing fans one last opportunity to sing and jump along to one of the band’s many hit tracks.

    Jimmy Eat World

    Manchester Orchestra

    The Middle Kids

  • Jinjer Unleash Metal Mayhem in Niagara Falls

    A night of metal mayhem engulfed the Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls on Friday, August 25th as the thunderous sounds of Jinjer and Until I Wake reverberated through the venue. This marked a historic moment for both bands. With a fervent crowd, it was a night that showcased the raw power of metal and the unifying force of music.

    Local pride was on full display as Until I Wake, hailing from Buffalo, took the stage. This homecoming show held special significance for the band, and they made sure to make every second count. Despite a brief almost 30 minute set, they unleashed an explosive barrage of sound, captivating the audience with tracks like “Inside my Head,” “Still Sinking,” and their latest hit “Cold.” Alex Curtin’s thunderous drumming, August Geitner’s electrifying guitar work, Cody Jamison Johnson’s compelling vocals, and Ryan Ridley’s driving bass formed an unstoppable sonic assault. It’s clear that Until I Wake is a force to be reckoned with, and this performance was just a glimpse of their promising future as headliners.

    As the anticipation reached its zenith, Jinjer, all the way from Donetsk, Ukraine, took command of the stage. This marked a monumental moment for the band as they graced the WNY area for the first time. Despite the distance from home, Jinjer’s energy was unwavering, fueled by the crowd’s enthusiastic reception. The setlist was a sonic journey through their repertoire, with hits like “Perennial”, “I Speak Astronomy” and a thunderous finale in “Sit Stay Roll Over.”

    Tetiana Shmailyuk- Vocals

    Tetiana Shmailyuk, the commanding presence at the forefront, effortlessly switched between guttural growls and melodic harmonies, a testament to her vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence. Roman Ibramkhalilov’s guitar riffs cut through the air like a scythe, while Eugene Abdukhanov’s basslines resonated deep within the chest. Vladislav Ulasevich’s drumming served as the backbone of the performance, driving the music forward with unrelenting force and time shattering blast beats.

    The band’s communication was concise but impactful, allowing the music to speak volumes. The crowd reciprocated the energy, creating a frenzy of mosh pits that pulsed in time with the music. Shmailyuk’s interactions with the audience demonstrated a deep connection, as if their souls were intertwined through the music.

    The Rapids Theater felt alive that night, pulsating with the energy of metal enthusiasts who had waited eagerly for this experience. Jinjer’s performance was a testament to their growing stature in the metal scene, as evidenced by the near-capacity crowd that bore witness to their sonic onslaught.

    As the night came to a close, it was evident that both Jinjer and Until I Wake had left an indelible mark on the Rapids Theater and the hearts of everyone present in Niagara Falls. The concert was a triumphant celebration of metal’s unifying power, and a harbinger of even greater things to come for both bands.

    Jinjer

    Until I Wake

  • Watch Derek Trucks sit in with Phish at SPAC

    Phish welcomed legendary guitarist Derek Trucks during the second set of their show on Saturday, August 26 at SPAC. For roughly an hour, Trucks traded guitar licks with Trey Anastasio and jammed on classic Phish songs as well as TV On the Radio’s “Golden Age.”

    Phish at SPAC with Derek Trucks
    Photo by Derek Java

    The late August shows served as a benefit for the Vermont and Upstate New York flood recovery effort. While rumors of Trucks abounded during the day, only when his amp was brought out on stage following a speedy “2001” did the audience let out an electric cheer for the guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Derek Trucks Band, and currently, Tedeschi Trucks Band.

    Phish at SPAC 8/26/2023
    Photo by Derek Java

    Trucks had joined Phish once prior, in Charlotte, NC on July 7, 1999, for “Funky Bitch” and “Possum,” the latter of which would serve as the encore this evening as well. Additionally, Trucks and Susan Tedeschi were joined by Anastasio at Lockn 2019 for a recreation of Derek and the Dominoes Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.

    Watch Derek Trucks join Phish for “Golden Age,” “Everything’s Right,” “First Tube” and “Possum.”

    Phish – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Saratoga Springs – August 26, 2023

    Setlist via Phish.net

    Soundcheck: My Soul

    Set 1: Free, Wolfman’s Brother, Maze, Sigma Oasis, Pillow Jets, Tube > Twist > Harry Hood

    Set 2: Down with Disease[1] -> Ghost, Also Sprach Zarathustra > Golden Age[2] > Everything’s Right[2], A Life Beyond The Dream[2], First Tube[2]

    Encore: Possum[2]

    [1] Unfinished

    [2] With Derek Trucks on guitar

  • HOKO Live On Tour At The Bowery Ballroom

    The Bowery Ballroom hosted the Brooklyn-born band, HOKO, on the evening of Wednesday, August 23rd. On tour in support of almost monday and the WEATHERS, HOKO branded their name into the minds of their modest but curious New York City audience. This fifteen stop USA tour is HOKO’s first tour debut, and they are making sure to impress along the way. Through the vehicle of their experimental style, they are refreshing the palettes of listeners with a sound unlike anything they’ve ever heard.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    Bodies trickled into the ballroom as time climbed towards HOKO’s set. Conversation vibrated across the floor, people expressing their excitement about the headliners and a few eager to watch HOKO’s set, while others volleyed HOKO’s name around with intrigue. 

    When the lights dimmed, everyone’s attention was pulled towards the darkness resting on stage. Blue light hues swirled across faces of the crowd while the band presented themselves on stage. Bass came through the floor, tugging at peoples’ bones, demanding their presence. After a minute long introduction of pure sensation, the first guitar riff electrified the atmosphere to kick-off a night of music.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    HOKO opened with their song “Pretender.” Dense guitar riffs and confident vocality drew the audience into captivation. Their sound projected something heavier than the typical pop-rock song. The tones and intensity of the instrumentals almost felt dark – not in a dangerous way but in an enticing manner.

    It was impossible to name a comparable sound to them, they felt fresh. Listeners bounced around artist names, “COIN,” “Bleachers,” “B-52’s,” “Zeppelin.” That vast of a name pool proved testament to their individuality.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    It’s difficult to be truly unique in the music industry, to not fall into the coddle of a niche, to not be a genre artist. HOKO has taken the liberty of demolishing musical barriers, and redefining flexibility in relation to their production. Their sound cannot be labeled, for they are rock, they are electric, they are pop, they are psychedelic. They are ever-evolving. As the night progressed, it became evident that something of impressive massivity is to come from HOKO.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwtiz

    Lead singer, Nathaniel Hoho, absorbed the ballroom’s energy and gave a rockstar level performance. He got in the crowd to mosh with the audience. He climbed atop speakers, and entertained the cameras. He engaged with fans in between songs. Half way into their set, it became hard to believe HOKO had never toured prior to this, for their presence suggested years of being fluid and daring on the stage. Their performance felt too big for a stage the size of Bowery’s.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    One of HOKO’s most popular songs, “Candy Eyes,” gripped the evening when it made its way through the setlist. Guitarist and esteemed string player, Jesse Kotansky, brought out his violin for the song. To hear the harmony of the violin with Hoho’s powerful voice was a beautiful display of musical juxtaposition. Versatility receives respect from concert goers. Though a handful of the audience didn’t know of HOKO before the show, they were sure to remember them after the night the band gave them.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    Their production value implied experimentation and play as a priority. The boldness, the confidence, the yearn to perform created a high that everyone suspended in. People finally began to move their bodies and sing along with the band, as if they developed a sort of trust with HOKO’s sound. A sureness between the classicality of rock and the future of pop.

    Photograph by Sophie Gurwitz

    Unfortunately, HOKO’s set was merely a half hour long. The show could have carried into the next set and closed out the night, alas Weathers and almost monday had shows of their own to put on. Hoho brought the evening to a clean close when he jumped down into the crowd, parted the mass of bodies in half, and disappeared through the back of the crowd. 

  • Seize Atlantis 2023 Remaining Show Dates

    Seize Atlantis, an energetic rock band formed in Glens Falls, released their remaining show dates for their tour, Ruins Rebuilt.

    They started as a mere jamming project way back in 2018, with different band members and a different name. But just after a few shows crawled the demanding COVID-19, forcing the band into a 7-month hibernation, where they took this time to rebrand themselves as Seize Atlantis. Since their COVID hiatus, they’ve been on a steady incline of music production.

    Seize Atlantis is made up of four music lovers: Mike Dardas (bass and backing vocals), Cody Platt (drums), James Mullen (lead vocals and guitar), and Luc Bourgault (lead guitarist).

    With only 10 shows left, you won’t want to miss them. Seize Atlantis will be visiting Glens Falls, Albany, and Lake George.

    RUINS REBUILT TOUR DATES

    9/2 Glens Falls Charles R Wood Theater

    9/9 Glens Falls Mean Max Brew Works

    9/16 Albany Fuze Box

    9/23 Lake George The Lagoon

    10/6 Glens Falls The Grateful Den

    10/14 Lake George The Lagoon

    10/27 Albany Empire Underground

    11/18 Glens Falls Mean Max Brew Works

    11/25 Albany Empire Underground

    12/31 Glens Falls The Grateful Den

    For more information on Seize Atlantis, including announcements, tickets, and upcoming tour dates, be sure to check out their Instagram, FaceBook, and LinkTree.

  • Lauryn Hill Announces Tour for 25th Anniversary of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”

    Grammy-award-winning singer Lauryn Hill will be back on the road this Fall celebrating the 25th anniversary of her 1998 album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. She reunites with her former group the Fugees to go on tour from September 8 through November 9, with two appearances in New York.

    The 25th anniversary tour marks the first time Hill has performed on tour since 2020, as the R&B/rap superstar will dive into her discography to bring some of her best songs to the concert stage.

    Since The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’s release, the project has accumulated numerous accolades, going RIAA certified Diamond, the first album by a female rapper to go number one on Billboard, and five Grammys stemming from her work.

    Her reunion with the Fugees, composed of Wyclef Jean and Pras, will serve as co-headliners throughout the U.S. and Canadian shows. Additionally, reggae star Koffee opens for the Australian leg of the tour on October 3 and 5.

    Tour Dates and Ticket Information

    Sept. 8 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mystic Lake
    Sept. 23 – New York, NY @ Global Citizen Festival
    Oct. 1 – Gold Coast, AUS @ Promiseland Festival
    Oct. 3 – Melbourne, AUS @ Rod Laver Arena (with Koffee)
    Oct. 5 – Sydney, AUS @ Kudos Banks Arena (with Koffee)
    Oct. 7 – Auckland, NZ @ Eden Festival
    Oct. 17 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center (with Fugees)
    Oct. 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays (with Fugees)
    Oct. 21 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena (with Fugees)
    Oct. 23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Arena (with Fugees)
    Oct. 26 – Toronto, ON @ Scotia (with Fugees)
    Oct. 28 – Chicago, IL @ United Center (with Fugees)
    Oct. 30 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena (with Fugees)
    Nov. 2 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena (with Fugees)
    Nov. 5 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum (with Fugees)
    Nov. 7 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena (with Fugees)
    Nov. 9 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena (with Fugees)

    Tickets are on sale now at Lauryn Hill’s website where more information on the tour can also be found. The Fugees will not perform at the shows in Australia and New Zealand.

    “Ex-Factor” by Lauryn Hill