NYS Music 2023

Category: Genres

  • Aqueous Will Perform Last Shows at The Great Flamingle II Festival

    Aqueous has announced they will perform their final shows as a band before their hiatus at The Great Flamingle II Festival on the grounds of the Great Blue Heron Festival in Sherman, NY on Aug. 11 and 12.

    The Great Flamingle II

    Aqueous is a Buffalo-based groove band with a loyal following who put on spectacular shows. The band is taking a hiatus from touring after the band’s guitarist and keyboardist, who also does vocals, David Loss, welcomed his child into the world. He wants to spend more time at home raising his child, making the difficult decision to step away from the group.

    Before the band disbands, they will perform at The Great Flamingle II Festival. Featuring two nights of incredible music, camping, and art, host band Aqueous will perform five sets throughout the weekend (including a special day-time set Saturday), and are joined by a carefully curated lineup of some of their favorite national, regional, and local bands.

    The lineup includes Dopapod, TAUK, Flamingosis, Mungion, a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater tribute set led by AQ’s Mike Gantzer, TAND (AQ drummer Rob Houk’s new band), Witty Tarbox, The Pickle Mafia, Damone Jackson’s Outcome and much more. On Aug. 11 and 12, these bands will grace the stage on the grounds of the Great Blue Heron Festival, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month.

    This year’s Flamingle is genuinely going to be epic, and I don’t use that term lightly! With the band opting to take a break from touring after the festival in favor of prioritizing Dave’s new role as a father, these shows will represent a joyful celebration of the band and our love for each other and our fans. We’re leaving everything we’ve got on that stage over these two nights, and we’re beyond stoked to expand the festival to two nights at a place so special to us, which gives us every opportunity to deliver on our vision for an amazing fan experience top to bottom. We’re also bringing in some of our closest BAND FRIENDS that we’ve toured with over the years to help us tie a beautiful bow on this chapter of AQ. We urge fans far and wide to come to be a part of what will surely go down as one of the most unforgettable experiences in AQ history…

    Mike Gantzer of Aqueous

    Tickets are on sale now!

  • Kristian Montgomery & The Winterkill Band Release Layered Fourth Album ‘Lower County Outlaw’

    Kristian Montgomery & The Winterkill Band will be releasing their fourth album in three years. The twelve-track journey titled Lower County Outlaw not only shows the exceptional range and skill of Montgomery as a multi-talented musician but displays an exceptional improvement in production and clarity from his previous records. With an August 5 release date, it will be accompanied by a promotional party at Pauly’s Hotel in Albany.

    Who is Kristian Montgomery?

    Kristian Montgomery has been a part of the music industry for a while and originally began his career as a metal vocalist, but has turned to country in recent years. Since the switch-up, his success has reached all new heights as his music has received increasing attention all over the world and has even received a nomination for the New England Music Awards and Boston Music Awards.

    The New England based artist doesn’t have a static genre, however, as his music often drifts between rock, soul, and the blues as is evident in his previous three albums The Gravel Church, Prince of Poverty, followed by his latest, A Heaven for Heretics. Montgomery’s first two albums were raw reflections of the dark aspects of his past while A Heaven for Heretics worked to make sure listeners knew they weren’t alone. No matter the music, if it comes from Montgomery, people are sure to experience the countless layers of human emotion, struggle, and isolated country living.

    The band’s new album, Lower County Outlaw, has Andrew Kross on production, a producer who has worked with Grammy winning artists such as John Legend and Alicia Keys. Not only is the album’s production an incredible success with its crystal clear instrumentals and the strength of Montgomery’s vocals, but the story created slaps listeners straight in the ears. Lower County Outlaw is a project of pure heartbreak, rage, and spiteful energy as it tells listeners about a woman who is in every way an outlaw when it comes to Mongomery’s heart.

    Album Review

    For the most part, the album stays close to Montgomery’s usual style of country/rock, at times giving listeners a feel of his metal-head past. Throughout the album, his voice soars as strong as ever with enticing melodies and crazy instrumentals. However, tracks like “Easy To Forget You When I’m Gone” and “The 4th of July” see the artist taking a step back from the spiteful lyrics and in-your-face rock styles seen in other album tracks such as “Somebody’s Baby Mama” and “The Girl With The Gauges In Her Ears.” “Easy To Forget You When I’m Gone” is a forceful reminder that Montgomery is a modern country artist, taking listeners on a slow physical and emotional drive away from constant and painful reminders of the woman he no longer has.

    The final track combines his rage full lyrics with an old upbeat country melody that closes the album with a goodbye that foreshadows a return. During the track, Montgomery mercilessly rips the woman mentioned throughout the twelve tracks apart, similar to the rest of the album, and simultaneously creates hope for himself to stand on saying, “when you’ve got nothing, you’ve got nothing left to lose.” While Lower County Outlaw is well-put together and easily catches listeners attention, the themes seem to cut women down in stereotypical ways in order to build the lyricist up. Although stemming from a place of heartbreak and loss, the message distracts from the music.

    Overall, the album is definitely worth a listen and fans should be excited to hear it live throughout the band’s summer tour stretch and feel free to make it their angry heartbreak album!

  • Specialists and Space Carnival Set To Stop At Brooklyn Bowl on August 9

    Specialists and Space Carnival, two New York-based bands, will perform at Brooklyn Bowl on August 9. The show will also feature funk fusion group ShwizZ. Since 2017, the venue has not hosted Space Carnival, while Specialists are scheduled to make their Brooklyn Bowl debut.

    Specialists

    Spanning 23,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn Bowl is one of the most unique and dynamic event spaces in New York. Boasting a bowling alley, music venue, conference space, and much more, the Williamsburg location offers something for everyone. 

     I saw my first show at the Bowl in 2014, when I was just 16… My 16 year old self cannot believe this.

    Specialists’ guitarist Billy

    Specialists are a Brooklyn outfit that expertly blend together elements of rock, dance, and funk to create a fun and playful sound. The group puts together high energy performances that showcase the band’s extraordinary songwriting and musicianship. Specialists have performed all over NYC, including shows at Brooklyn Made and Wonder Bar. The band’s style and groove is the perfect sonic addition to any summer day. 

    Space Carnival

    Space Carnival is made up of Jeremy Kraus on guitar, Cameron Fitch on keys and vocals, Chris Meier on bass, and Josh West joining on drums. Originally created in 2013, the Oneonta band has amassed a following for its one-of-a-kind mixture of progressive rock, alternative rock, disco, and funk. 2023 has signaled the return of Space Carnival, as the group has plans to stop at festivals across the country as well as release new music. 

    Click here for tickets and information about the August 9 performances.

  • Scars and Stripes: Scar Lip Rumbles in the Bronx

    Safe to say, the things that we experience in life mold us into the individuals we grow to be. Certain events that occur throughout the formative years of adolescence shape us into the people we become. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers and nobody personifies this greater than Scar Lip from The Bronx.

    Scar Lip bounced in and out of several foster homes and detention centers before turning 18. When her mom passed away at age 12 she went to live with her aunt who subjected her to incredibly inhumane treatment. Her aunt’s boyfriend would sexually abuse her and her brother brutally punched her which gave her the signature scar on her lip. 

    “More importantly you become who you were born to be.”

    –He Man by Blu

    Owning Her Struggle

    Choosing the name Scar Lip proved to be quite the power play for this young New York artist. By embracing her largest imperfection, she reclaims all power from the adverse incident that plagued her throughout most of her days. By turning the pain into power this woman leverages potential ridicule into an opportunity to brand herself. In the meantime, owning her identity in this way also creates an intimidation factor.

    Her brother left her upper right lip dangling from the blow he dealt her. Aunt looked at each of them in the hospital and made the decision to kick Sierra out rather than the brother. Between the ages of 16 and 18, this young woman lived in eight different foster homes. While living with multiple different families, she wrote a good deal of rhymes. At 18, she returned to her Aunt’s where they talked the situation over – to this day her brother has yet to apologize for his attempt to ruin his sister’s appearance.

    DMX Reincarnated

    Evidently, the major reason that people flock to this extremely polarizing artist revolves around her parallels to DMX. On her viral hit single, “This is New York” it is impossible not to draw the comparisons. The tumultuous upbringing, rugged inflection and intimidation factor all directly point to the female DMX. 

    Given that we lost DMX around the same time Scar burst upon the scene might be the reason why Swizz Beatz felt this artist was sent to him. Swizz Beatz plays an instrumental role in the acceleration of Scar Lip’s trajectory. An early single like “Glizzy Gobbler” got her in the rotation with millions of views but “This is New York” started turning heads. Since, Scar spit a verse with Jadakiss and Benny the Butcher on Swizz Beatz Hip Hop 50 mixtape. Furthermore, Swizz has agreed to executive produce her first project, Scars and Stripes.

    “If it hurts you, that is not what is important. Everybody’s hurt. What is important is that you must find some way of using this to connect you with everyone else alive. Your pain is trivial except insofar as you can use it to connect with other people’s pain.”

    –James Baldwin

    The intriguing part about Scar Lip points directly to the way she pours her pain onto the paper. No human being should ever have to endure the suffering that she encountered. The aggression witnessed within her music stems from the survival tactics employed over time. The chaotic and volatile energy provides infectious vibrations and relatability through authenticity. 

    50 Cent, Boosie and Cardi B have co-signed her. Shaq, Snoop and Busta Rhymes have made songs with her. Moreover, Swizz Beatz will executive produce her debut release as she recently signed to Epic Records. Scar Lip proclaims that she will go down in history as the artist with the most remixes to one song. 

    Scar Lip is a woman who aspires to build homes for girls and boys who are trapped with their abusers and neglected by the system. Looking to catch her in concert? Check out Rock the Bells Fest on August 5th with a nod to Swizz Beatz and Special Guests.

    @scar_lip

    My dreams hsve come true 🥹 #fyp #fup

    ♬ This Is New York – ScarLip

  • Phish Kick off 7 Nights at MSG with Plenty of Jams

    Phish began their seven-night run at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, July 28, a well-anticipated run in the middle of their Summer Tour, which was recently extended to include two benefit shows at SPAC in late August.

    Phish MSG
    photo by Cory Schwartz

    Kicking off Night 1 with the re-emergence of “Evening Song,” which hadn’t been played live in more than a year, Phish shifted into an extended and spaced out “Wave Of Hope,” two common themes through each set of music so far. Friday’s first set also featured a funked out “Cities,” an all-too-fitting “Old Home Place” for the band’s 73rd performance at Madison Square Garden, and an explosive “My Soul” to cap things off.

    Phish MSG
    photo by Cory Schwartz

    Friday’s second set began with “More” and the band took this to heart and applied it to the massive “Ruby Waves” that followed, one of the new truer jam vehicles of this era. Seamless segues into a riveting “Plasma” and “Simple” also highlighted the set before a super dark, scary and all around amazing “Split Open and Melt” served as a momentous set closer.

    Phish MSG
    photo by Cory Schwartz

    Phish – Friday, July 28th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY

    Set 1: Evening Song > A Wave of Hope, Cities, The Old Home Place > Free, Brian and Robert, Stash, My Soul

    Set 2: More > Ruby Waves-> Plasma > Simple > Mountains in the Mist, Split Open and Melt

    Encore: Good Times, Bad Times

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3fslzpJiU

    Saturday evening’s show picked up right where Friday’s left off in terms of energy and musical cohesiveness beginning with the show-starting “Get Back On The Train.” Phish again delivered a massive blow in the two-spot with an early but effective “Down With Disease.” More familiar first set tunes like ”Sugar Shack” and “Horn” also made appearances. And the band continues to mix in newer material in their sets with songs like Anastasio’s quarantine tune “Evolve,” a song quickly growing in popularity. A classic take on “Foam” followed by a rousing cover of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream” ended the first set in fine fashion.

    Phish MSG
    photo by Cory Schwartz

    Phish continued to kick out the jams in the second set, courtesy of a super extended and exploratory “Fuego” that clocked in at close to thirty minutes in all. This was followed by another one of the new songs that is quickly making a name for itself, “Oblivion.” The set was punctuated by an absolutely raucous “2001” that had all of Madison Square Garden in a collective uproar. Things lightened up a bit afterwards with the first “Cracklin’ Rosie” cover in eleven years. There was still room for one more rocker though and “First Tube” in its typical encore slot more than served that purpose, with the Garden loudly showing its collective appreciation once more.

    Phish – Saturday, July 29th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY

    Set 1: Back On The Train > Down With Disease, The Dogs, Bug, Sugar Shack, Evolve, Horn > Foam, Moonage Daydream

    Set 2: The Wedge, Fuego > Oblivion > Wingsuit > Also Sprach Zarathustra,->Hold Your Head Up > Cracklin’ Rosie > Hold Your Head Up, Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S

    Encore: Farmhouse, First Tube

    The “can’t miss” Sunday show featured a first set of all old school songs played in the new school fashion, beginning with a show-opening “AC/DC Bag” that took a stroll for a bit before melding into “My Friend, My Friend.” The opening stanza also featured a truly interesting and slightly funked out “Theme From The Bottom,” the “newest” song played in the set. Things amped up even further with the rollicking “Llama” that followed which featured some mesmerizing lighting effects.

    Phish then reintroduced some newer material in the second set with a “Sigma Oasis” opener that set the table for the first ever performance of “Life Saving Gun.” The “No Men In No Man’s Land” that followed featured one of the heavier and more experimental jams of the evening and the band even dusted off “Frankie Says” for a rare second set appearance. The second set concluded with “Light” and its typical powerhouse accompanying jam. An encore of “Suzy Greenberg” and a fiery take on Jimi Hendrix’s “Izabella” served as a fitting conclusion for the first weekend of Phish’s summer residency at MSG.

    Phish – Sunday, July 30th, 2023 – Madison Square Garden (MSG), New York, NY

    Set 1: AC/DC Bag->My Friend, My Friend->Bathtub Gin, Theme From The Bottom>Llama, Tube>Golgi Apparatus

    Set 2: Sigma Oasis, Life Saving Gun>No Men In No Man’s Land>Lonely Trip>Frankie Says>Gotta Jibboo>Light

    Encore: Suzy Greenberg, Izabella

    Photos by Cory Schwartz

  • Nick Hakim to Perform at Blue Note Jazz Club This November

    Described as a “mini-residency,” Nick Hakim will be playing at Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC for four days in November. Each day will have two shows, an 8:00 p.m. performance and a 10:30 p.m. performance.

    Based in New York, Nick Hakim debuted in 2017 with his album Green Twins, music that resisted classic genre categorization. Last year, Hakim released Cometa, his third studio album, which was widely appraised by critics. Hakim’s songs have also made it to video streaming, as Max’s “Insecure” series used his music.

    Hakim draws on music that he listened to growing up in Washington, D.C. with his older brother and parents who had emigrated from Peru, a combination of American soul with South American political folk.

    Blue Note owns and operates New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, Sony Hall, and Arthur’s Tavern as well as Washington, D.C.’s The Howard Theatre and several Blue Note Jazz Clubs around the world. Founded in 1981, they are dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming jazz, soul, R&B and funk artists, though jazz remains at its core.

    The club in NYC and its sister institutions have featured visits from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Dave Chapelle, and Chris Rock in their long histories.

    Nick Hakim will be playing Nov. 14, 15, 28, and 29, with two shows each day at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.. For more information and for tickets, check out the link here.

  • GWAR Performs at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series, Upcoming Shows in NY

    With over-the-top costumes, a bleeding drum set, and some drawn-on abs, the heavy metal band GWAR performed for the National Public Radio’s (NPR) Tiny Desk Concert video series. The band is also to play in Syracuse on Aug. 1 as a part of “The Psychotherapy Sessions” tour.

    GWAR was originally founded in 1984, but has featured a rotating cast of musicians since then. The band orbits around their own mythos as barbaric interstellar warriors, each member wearing a costume and taking on a character. Their shows are known for violent and sexual humor, complete with displays of graphic violence with fake bodily fluids.

    Their performance at NPR and their upcoming tour coincide with the release of The New Dark Ages, the band’s latest album. GWAR’s Tiny Desk Concert featured “Sex Cow,” “I’ll Be Your Monster,” “Phantom Limb,” and “Ratcatcher,” the latter of which being a part of The New Dark Ages.

    We learned a lot from those goody-goodys at NPR. For instance, how to say…”Your support right now is vital to GWAR’s ability to bring you quality cultural and educational programming that leaves you soaked in bodily fluids and shame.” NPR can give you coffee cups and satin totes, but we can give your souls eternal torment, so give to GWAR today.

    Blothar the Beserker

    The upcoming shows for 2023 have been broken down into normal tour dates, headlining shows, and festival appearances. GWAR will be playing aside either Nonpoint, Crobot, or 200 Stab Wounds for their headlining shows, dependent on location. The band will make two stops in NYS, one in Wantagh on July 28, and the other in Syracuse on Aug. 1.

    “The Psychotherapy Sessions” Tour

    July 28 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY

    July 29 – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Camden, NJ

    July 30 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA

    Aug. 1 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY

    Aug. 2 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA

    Aug. 4 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    Aug. 5 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Tinley Park, IL

    Aug. 6 – Pine Knob Music Theater – Clarkston, MI

    Aug. 8 – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center – Noblesville, IN

    Aug. 9 – Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL

    Aug. 10 – Azura Amphitheater – Bonner Springs, KS

    Aug. 12 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX

    Aug. 13 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX

    Aug. 15 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM

    Aug. 16 – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater – Phoenix, AZ

    Aug. 17 – FivePoint Amphitheater – Irvine, CA

    Aug. 19 – Concord Pavilion – Concord, CA

    Aug. 20 – Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort – Reno, NV

    Aug. 22 – White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA

    Aug. 23 – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA

    Aug. 25 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT

    Aug. 26 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater – Englewood, CO

    Headlining Dates

    Aug. 21 – Knitting Factory with Nonpoint – Boise, ID

    Aug. 27 – Bourbon Theatre with Crobot – Lincoln, NE

    Aug. 28 – First Avenue with Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds – Minneapolis, MN

    Aug. 29 – Wooly’s with Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds – Des Moines, IA

    Aug. 30 – The Pageant with Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds – St. Louis, MO

    Sept. 1 – Vibes Event Center with Crobot and 200 Stab Wounds – San Antonio, TX

    GWAR Festival Appearances

    Sept. 2 – Rocklahoma – Pryor, OK

    Sept. 3 – Muddy Roots Festival – Cookeville, TN

    Oct. 26 & 27 – The Fest – Gainsville, FL

    For more on ticket information and on GWAR, check out their website.

  • Celebrate Christmas In July the 2023 Radio City Christmas Spectacular

    “Christmas in July” takes on even greater meaning as MSGE has recently announced the return of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes for 2023. America’s favorite holiday show will begin on November 17 this winter and stretch to January 4 of next year at Radio City Music Hall.

    This year’s show will allow the Rockettes to put their amazing skills on display through incredibly difficult routines and will once again feature the fan-favorite scene “Dance of the Frost Fairies,” which was fully reimagined in 2022 making the Christmas Spectacular a one of a kind experience. The scene sees the Rockettes as fantastical winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones that dance high above the audience creating an immersive experience for anyone lucky enough to be involved. The remainder of the ninety-minute show will be jammed packed with nine show-stopping numbers by the professional dance group.

    The Rockettes were originally founded in 1925 and are two years shy of celebrating their 100th anniversary, making them the longest-running precision dance company in America. The dancers are known all around the world for their incredible athleticism, unity, and immeasurable precision through their unique style combining elements of ballet, jazz, and tap dancing.

    Not only is the group a staple of Christmas, but the dancers also appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Christmas in Rockefeller Center tree lighting among numerous other appearances including award shows and national television. Most recently, the Rockettes were featured in the Hallmark movie “A Holiday Spectacular” where they performed with Mariah Carey in her holiday special filmed at Madison Square Garden, “Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!”

    The Rockettes are not the only aspect of a New York Christmas that has been around for almost 100 years, however, as the Christmas Spectacular itself originally began at Radio City back in 1933. With a mission not only to meet the needs of guests and ensure diversity all around, Radio City’s Spectacular and the Rockettes have brought joy and holiday spirit to more than 70 million people from around the world and will continue to do so in their 90th season. Tickets for the shows are now available and can be found here.

  • In Focus: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023

    The sounds of laughter, bluegrass music and chatter filled the air at the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY over July 12-16. The Grey Fox Bluegrass Music Festival 2023 was in full swing celebrating another year of this family friendly festival.

    The festival hosted a wonderful selection of artists over the 4 day event. Those artists took to the stages and captivated the audiences with their music and stories. There were many vendors which offered a wide variety of items, food and drinks.

    Grey Fox also had fundraising raffles, workshops and a wonderful program geared towards kids. The Bluegrass Academy for kids takes place during the festival teaches children of all skill levels how to play instruments. They end the festival with a performance of their own. 

    Shuttle buses ran regularly throughout the day to assist festival patrons to navigate the large space whether you need a lift up the hill, a ride to the camp areas, and to one of the parking areas down the road. The festival is set up with street names which helped with navigating but also added the sense of community, which was clearly seen throughout the entire event.

    Check out their website to keep up on all the Grey Fox Bluegrass Music Festival happenings, to learn more about the Bluegrass Academy for Kids and be on the lookout for next year’s festival information. It will surely be a great time for all.

  • 13th Annual Lake George Music Festival to be Held in August

    The 13th annual Lake George Music Festival will be held August 6th to the 17th. The festival will take place at the historic and lakeside Carriage House on the grounds of the Fort William Henry Hotel.

    Lake George Festival music

    Lake George has often received wide-spread admiration and reverence as a cultural destination, yet that public sentiment seems to have lost its relish in recent years. This culturally vibrant location was once heavily influenced and supported by the presence of 20th century artists such as composer Samuel Barber and visual artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Though lacking these spirited artists and musicians today, The Lake George Music Festival hopes to shift the open opinion of the location back in this direction.

    The festival aims to make that change with the assistance of classical music. Individuals from the classical music world remain adamant in the town’s position as a cultural and musical staple, as it is known as one of the most loved classical artist retreat locations in the nation.

    This year’s musicians represent numerous professional orchestras including The Cleveland Orchestra,
    Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, and the Czech Philharmonic. Students in the festival’s
    fellowship program represent nearly every music school in the nation including The Juilliard School, the
    Yale School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Musicians from as far away as New Zealand,
    China and the Czech Republic will be in attendance this season.

    This year, the festival will bring together over 100 classical artists, composers, podcasters, radio hosts, and pedagogues for public concerts and other events. The venue will offer festivalgoers an intimate experience bringing them up close to some of the nation’s best and brightest artists.

    The Festival is committed to commissioning and premiering new works. This year’s commissions include
    a new solo violin work by Juilliard School Dean, David Serkin Ludwig, a full Symphony Orchestra piece by
    Curtis alumni Sheridan Seyfried, and a chamber work by Curtis and Princeton graduate Alyssa Weinberg.

    Building off last year’s successful opening night where they presented Grammy award-winning trio Time
    for Three, the first public performance will be held on Aug. 9 in Shepard Park. Famed electroacoustic violin/cello duo ARKAI is set to perform with the Lake George Music Festival Symphony.

    The festival along with Lake George’s other music staple, the Lake George Jazz Weekend hosted by the Lake George Arts Project have both brought musical enrichment to the town. Still, the aura of summer tourism and people’s avoidance because of that make their enrichment difficult to solidify and bring to light.

    Founder and CEO of the festival, Alexander Lombard, claims, “Great arts and culture is happening in Lake George and now is your chance to be there for it vs. lamenting about missing what happened. The Curtis Institute of Music, where one of the Music Festival’s founders studied, as well as many of our alumni, uses the phrase “tomorrow’s artists today.” This, I feel, is especially relevant to what’s happening now in Lake George.”

    Festival passes are available for sale now for $149/$49, or, single tickets will be available at the door for
    $25. Parking is affordable and convenient only steps from the venue.