Category: Rock

  • Mike Peters of The Alarm bring “Gathering” to Gramercy Theater June 23-24

    Mike Peters of legendary Welsh band The Alarm returns to New York City for three nights this month at the Gramercy Theater, June 23-24. These dates following a recent reschedule of May dates.

    Part of the original heydey of MTV, Mike has been leading The Alarm for more than 40 years, having continued to make his music independently, without compromise, to present day. The Alarm made their name in the mid-80s, signed to I.R.S. at the same time as REM.

    Mike Peters’ new album Forwards will be released on June 2, and features songs written while Mike was holed up in the hospital dealing with a dual leukemia relapse and a case of pneumonia. Writing the new songs – as well as performing them, as they emerged, for hospital staff – reframed his outlook and pulled through, as did his wife, Jules, who was confronted with a breast cancer diagnosis during the same time.

    The BBC has done a pair of documentaries about the couple and their big struggle, and maintain their generous spirits, Mike and Jules have renovated a Welsh chapel into a free-of-charge respite for folks undergoing treatment for cancer.

    The shows at the Gramercy are a satellite edition of The Gathering, an event that Mike organizes every year in Wales. Mike started The Gathering in 1992 as a way of making sure that The Alarm connected with fans – in Wales – every year despite whatever else he might be doing.

    Many US fans traveled to the UK for these events, however, the NYC version of The Gathering was instated as an annual institution of its own as well so as to keep fans from having to make that expensive, arduous journey. The Gathering celebrated 30 years in 2022, and has been held in NYC for over two decades.

    The Alarm’s love affair with NYC dates back to their gig with U2 at Pier 84 in 1983. Soon after, they sold out The Ritz on their own and have maintained a really strong relationship with the city even since.

    Additionally, a fan from New York (who now runs The Alarm’s Facebook page) traveled to Wales to visit Mike’s home in the winter of 1984. Mike’s mother was floored that someone from NY would travel all the way to Wales to seek out her son that she invited the (then) young lady for Christmas dinner. Stories like this are what make The Gathering a recurring NYC event.

    Tickets are available here.

    This comprehensive playlist kicks off with the three new singles released in the run up to Forwards, singles “Next,” “Whatever” and the title track, “Forwards.”

    Watch the live video for “Warriors” below.

  • Prog-Rock Legends Dream Theater stop at The Theater at MSG in June

    Progressive rock titans Dream Theater will embark on a North American “Dreamsonic” tour this summer, with a performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 28th, joined by special guest Devin Townsend, & Animals As Leaders.

    dream theater Madison Square Garden

    Dream Theater – the Grammy winning progressive metal pioneers – have been performing for nearly 40 years, having formed in 1985 at Berklee College in Boston. Band members James LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Mangini (Drums) — share a unique bond with one of the most passionate fan bases around the globe, as well as all hailing from Long Island. They have been inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010, and have sold 15 million records sold worldwide.

    We are all so incredibly excited to present Dream Theater’s very own prog-metal music festival, Dreamsonic 2023! The lineup for our inaugural run this summer features Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals As Leaders and is going to be absolutely epic! Dreamsonic promises to be a reoccurring musical event that will deliver history-making nights of amazing music for many years to come! You’re not going to want to miss this one!

    John Petrucci

    The band’s 1992 opus Images & Words received a gold certification and landed on Rolling Stone’s coveted “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All-Time.” Guitar World placed the follow-up Awake at #1 on “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994,” and 1996’s A Change of Seasons notably soundtracked NBC’s coverage of Downhill Skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

    Dream Theater’s most recent release, A View From The Top Of The World, saw the album debuting at #52 on the Billboard 200. The album’s lead track “The Alien” later went on to win the Grammy award for ‘Best Metal Performance’.

    Performing ahead of Dream Theater is Canadian musical maverick Devin Townsend, who Metal Injection called a “superb addition to his one-of-a-kind catalog”. Assembled from a barrage of material written during the pandemic, ‘Lightwork’ represents a kind of ‘light in the dark’ while trying to navigate the seemingly endless challenges that life can often present. This tour is Devin’s first North American run since March 2020. Watch the video for ‘Lightworker.’

    Animals as Leaders offer more than musicianship and proficiency, a focus on mood, texture,
    and emotive power elevating the material in a fascinatingly unique phenomenon. They released their latest album Parrhesia in March 2022.

    Tickets are on sale now for Dream Theater at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, all shows on the Dreamsonic tour, via dreamtheater.net

    Dream Theater “Dreamsonic” Tour

    June 16th – Cedar Park, TX – H-E-B Center At Cedar Park
    June 17th – Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU @ Grand Prairie
    June 18th – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre
    June 21st – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
    June 22nd – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena
    June 23rd – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock
    June 25th – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater
    June 27th – Washington, PA – Wild Things Park
    June 28th – New York, NY – Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    June 30th – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
    July 1st – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
    July 2nd -Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
    July 4th – Laval, QC – Place Bell
    July 5th – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre
    July 7th – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino
    July 8th – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
    July 9th – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion
    July 11th – Detroit, MI – Masonic
    July 12th – OshKosh, WI – OshKosh Arena
    July 13th – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy Power House
    July 15th – Denver, CO – Mission Theater
    July 17th – Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center
    July 18th – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle
    July 19th – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee
    July 21st – Vancover, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
    July 22nd – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live
    July 24th – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
    July 25th – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
    July 26th – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

  • My Morning Jacket Fall Tour Celebates “It Still Moves”, Shows at Palace in Albany, 3 nights at Beacon

    My Morning Jacket has announced their upcoming North American headline tour, highlighted by a series of very special shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, It Still Moves. The first of three shows (Oct. 19-21) at The Beacon Theatre in Manhattan will include the It Still Moves celebration, as well as shows in Atlanta and Chicago. The Palace Theatre in Albany will also host MMJ for their first performance at the historic venue.

    The upcoming North American tour continues a non-stop live schedule for My Morning Jacket that includes headline shows in the UK and Europe, festival appearances at Guadalajara, Mexico’s Corona Capital Guadalajara (May 20), Barcelona, Spain’s Primavera Sound (June 3), Porto, Portugal’s Primavera Sound (June 9), Madrid, Spain’s Primavera Sound (June 10), Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (June 17), Scranton, PA’s Peach Music Festival (July 1), Memphis, TN’s Mempho Music Festival (September 30),  and a three-night run alongside Fleet Foxes set to visit Berkeley, CA’s Greek Theatre (August 18-19) and Los Angeles, CA’s historic Hollywood Bowl (August 20).

    My Morning Jacket and the non-profit REVERB are partnering for the third consecutive year to reduce the environmental footprint of their tour and take action on the climate crisis. In addition to a comprehensive tour sustainability program, the band will be supporting REVERB’s climate portfolio which funds projects that measurably reduce greenhouse gas pollution, address climate justice, and directly decarbonize the music industry. For more info visit reverb.org

    My Morning Jacket recently announced the eagerly anticipated return of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday, an all-inclusive concert vacation set for April 4-8, 2024 at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, MexicoOne Big Holiday will once again see My Morning Jacket performing three unique headline shows, joined by an all-star lineup including some of the band’s favorite artists and friends. Presale Opt-In registration is open now to One Big Holiday Returning Guest Members and members of MMJ’s One Big Family, exclusively at onebigfamily.mymorningjacket.com. Complete presale information and initial lineup details will be unveiled later this summer. For complete information, please visit mmjonebigholiday.com.

    Members of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Family fan club on Medallion will have first access to presale tickets. Free registration is available now through Monday, May 15 at 9:00 am (ET) exclusively at onebigfamily.mymorningjacket.com. Spotify and local presales begin Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00 am (local) and continue through 10:00 pm (local). All remaining tickets will be released to the general public on Friday, May 19 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details and ticket availability, please see www.mymorningjacket.com/events. VIP tickets will also be available. For complete details, please visit www.cidentertainment.com/events/my-morning-jacket

    MY MORNING JACKET – TOUR 2023

    MAY

    14 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre *

    15 – Jackson, MS – Thalia Mara Hall *

    19 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Guanamor Studio **

    20 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Corona Capital Guadalajara ^

    30 – London, UK – O2 Kentish Town Forum #

    31 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz Manchester #

    JUNE

    3 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound ^

    5 – Antwerp, Belgium – De Roma #

    6 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg #

    9 – Porto, Portugal – Primavera Sound ^

    10 – Madrid, Spain – Primavera Sound ^

    15 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre ‡

    16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery ‡

    17 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival ^

    20 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre ‡

    21 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater ‡

    23 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park *

    24 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion *

    26 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheater ¶

    28 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE ¶

    30 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl ¶

    JULY

    1 – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival ^

    29 – Washington, DC – The Anthem ##

    30 – Beech Mountain, NC – Beech Mountain Summer Series ##

    AUGUST

    15 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield ‡‡

    16 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ‡‡

    18 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre †

    19 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre †

    20 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl †

    22 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre ‡‡

    23 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre ‡‡

    25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ‡‡ +

    26 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ‡‡

    SEPTEMBER

    30 – Memphis, TN – Mempho Music Festival ^

    OCTOBER

    17 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

    19 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre +

    20 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    21 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    24 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner

    25 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre

    30 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre

    31 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater

    NOVEMBER

    3 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre +

    4 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    7 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

    9 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre +

    10 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

    11 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

    APRIL 2024 

    4-8 – Puerto Aventuras, Mexico – One Big Holiday

    * w/ Special Guest Jaime Wyatt

    ** w/ Special Guest Costa de Ámbar

    ^ Festival Appearance

    # w/ Special Guest Devon Gilfillian

    ‡ w/ Special Guest Wilderado

    ¶ w/ Special Guest Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    ## w/ Special Guest Katie Pruitt

    ‡‡ w/Special Guest M. Ward

    † w/ Fleet Foxes

    It Still Moves 20th Anniversary Show

  • For a Night, the Bug Jar Becomes Acid Mothers Temple

    The Bug Jar, in Rochester, is “Your Bar on Earth” as the sign on the door proclaims. But what happens when five purveyors of deep psychedelia visit from Japan and launch it and everyone inside out into the cosmos? Such was the case on May 10, and for one evening, the Bug Jar became the Acid Mothers Temple.

    Acid Mothers Temple & the Melting Paraiso U.F.O, opened their set in cacophony, a deep unsettling rumble that announced the journey was about to begin. They settled into a Morricone-esque sound, a languid slow-motion trek, samurais navigating a desolate landscape. By journey’s end, the band was engaging in some supremely intense rocking, and from there we were off.

    No matter where the music started, guitarist Kawabata Makoto carved out space for some ridiculous shredding. Whether it was full-throttle metal, rhythmic rock, electric Miles Davis-style fusion, slow and spacey drone, or avant arhythmic weirdness, it all wound around to some showcase-level soloing from Makoto.

    Synthesizer shaman Higashi Hiroshi meanwhile was twisting and turning knobs, eliciting otherworldly whistles and squonks from his equipment. He kindly turned back a shot offered from the audience to grease his wheels, but he did use WD-40 to liberally grease up his keyboard throughout the set.

    Jyonson Tsu added vocals and rhythm guitar and bouzouki and Ron Anderson held down the low-end. Satoshima Nani sat behind it all, holding it together and driving it ever onward with masterful drumming and boundless energy.

    Repetitive grooves broke down slowly into weird nether regions, or otherwise built up to gloriously locked-in hyper-funk. It was music to get lost in. Then Makoto would light a fuse and the eventual explosion jarred you back to consciousness. In a final flourish, Acid Mothers Temple engaged an unadulterated full-band chaos, with Nani and Makoto reaching for new levels of craziness. It culminated in Makoto hanging his guitar from the ceiling, the burning embers of his last solo still glowing as the Bug Jar landed back home, one again “Your Bar on Earth.”

    My Education, a six-piece out of Austin Texas got things warmed up nicely. As the band tuned up on stage, it started to take shape into something more. Had the set started? The dissonance swelled and eventually congealed into a singular force. What followed was a set filled with rhythmic cinematic post-rock. Drummer Earl Bowers was the centerpiece, though as they locked into a rhythm, when they were all playing the role of drummer, was when the music shined brightest.

  • Chromeo Announces “Funk Yourself” Tour and new Song “Replacements”

    Electro-funk duo Chromeo has announced their “Funk Yourself” tour, and released their latest track “Replacements.” The thumping, synth-laden track features artist La Roux, who also made a surprise appearance during Chromeo’s Coachella sets. On October 13, the band will stop at Brooklyn Steel in New York.

    Chicago rapper Ric Wilson, identical twin DJs Coco & Breezy and the rising New York star May Rio will support on select dates. The tour follows the band’s fifth appearance at Coachella which featured an all-new stage design, including four custom chrome modular synth towers. Chromeo celebrated the bangers throughout their career and music from a forthcoming new project debuted live for the first time. The Rolling Stones showed Chromeo appreciation by saying “Chromeo proved once again that nobody does it like the Funklordz.” 

    Chromeo is a Canadian dance rock band that was formed in 2002. The musicians David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel united to create a blue-eyed soul, dance music, rock, synth-pop, disco and funk sound. The band has released five albums with three of them hitting the Billboard 200 charts. The duo were high school best friends and met in the mid 90s. They connected over different ethnic backgrounds and joked about being “the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture.”

    Dave 1 and P-Thugg rose to prominence with their seminal 2007 release, Fancy Footwork. In 2014 Chrome increased their mainstream appeal with their chart-topping album, White Women, and 2018’s Grammy-nominated, Head Over Heels. Chromeo’s five LPs have been hailed as modern funk masterworks, and they have toured the world over for two decades.

    We’re an ELECTRO-funk band after all, and this record contains little nods to the 2000s indie dance sound that’s so dear to us. The idea was to combine sweaty dance floor energy with sincere emotions. It’s the duality in our name: Chrome, the shimmery electronics, and Romeo, the heartfelt romantics.

    Dave 1

    Mixed by disco and house legend Morgan Geist, “Replacements” follows Chromeo’s first official single since 2018, “Words With You”. Consequence raved that the song is “just as smooth as it is catchy,” while Stereogum added that “the contagious groove, effortless hooks, the abundance of immaculate flourishes.”

    Tickets can be purchased here.

    Chromeo 2023 Tour Dates

    May 26—Morrison, CO—Funk on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    September 23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot*

    September 25—Seattle, WA—Showbox Sodo*

    September 26—Vancouver, BC—Vogue Theatre†

    September 28—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom†

    October 1—Los Angeles, CA

    October 3—San Diego, CA—Humphreys†

    October 4—Phoenix, AZ—Marquee†

    October 10—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern*

    October 11—Richmond, VA—The National*

    October 12—Washington, D.C.—9:30 Club*

    October 13—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Steel*§

    October 16—Boston, MA—Roadrunner*

    October 17—Philadelphia, PA—Franklin Music Hall*

    October 19—Montreal, QC—MTelus*

    October 20—Toronto, ON—Danforth Music Hall*

    October 22—Chicago, IL—Salt Shed*

    *with Ric Wilson

    †with Coco & Breezy

    §with May Rio

  • In Focus: Drive-By Truckers Rock Out at The Egg

    On a delightful Monday evening in Albany, the Drive-By Truckers played The Egg Performing Arts Center. The show was their fourth-straight stop in the state of New York on their spring tour. The band hit Levon Helm Studios and played Bowery Ballroom twice last week. And it wasn’t the first time the band played The Egg, having played the venue in 2014 and 2017.

    While nearly all of the shows on this leg of the tour featured Lydia Loveless as the opener, she was not on the bill for this one. That made it an evening with the Truckers, who took the stage shortly after 7:30 PM and wasted no time getting into their set. Over the course of two hours, the band played eighteen originals and impressively drew upon songs from ten of their albums—plus a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “State Trooper.” The entire set was great, and the band sounded best on the songs it jammed out, especially the final few minutes of “Pauline Hawkins.”

    If you missed this leg of the tour and want to catch the Drive-By Truckers in New York, fear not. They’re set to play at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester and the Paramount in Huntington in September.

    Setlist: Carl Perkins’ Cadillac, The New OK, Surrender Under Protest, The Opening Act, Women Without Whiskey, The Driver, A Ghost To Most, Pauline Hawkins, Sounds Better In The Song, Wilder Days, Every Single Storied Flameout, Puttin’ People On The Moon, Gravity’s Gone, Heathens, Marry Me, Buttholeville, State Trooper (Bruce Springsteen cover), Made Up English Oceans, Angels And Fuselage

  • Billy Idol Energizes Fallsview Casino

    Friday, May 5th was the return of Billy Idol to Niagara Falls at the Fallsview Casino in Ontario, Canada. Before Billy Idol took the stage, Kelsey Karter & The Heroines opened the night with their unique blend of rock and pop. The energy of the crowd was palpable as they eagerly awaited the start of the concert.

    Unfortunately, the band faced some challenges as two of their members were denied entry into Canada, resulting in a more mellow set than they had originally planned. Despite this setback, Kelsey Karter & The Heroines still impressed with their impressive vocals and dynamic stage presence.

     Kelsey Karter

    Kelsey Karter’s voice was a highlight of the performance, soaring effortlessly over the band’s catchy melodies. Their set included original songs such as “Bad News,” “Harry,” and “God Knows I’ve Tried,” showcasing their songwriting skills and musical prowess. Despite the unplanned changes, Kelsey Karter & The Heroines still managed to get the audience excited for the main event. Their performance was a great warm-up for Billy Idol, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music and celebration.

    Overall, the night was a success, with Kelsey Karter & The Heroines paving the way for Billy Idol’s explosive performance. Despite the challenges they faced, they still managed to put on an impressive show and get the audience hyped up for what was to come.

    Billy Idol

    The setlist was fantastic, featuring a mix of Billy Idol’s classic hits and fan favorites. The show started with “Dancing With Myself,” a Generation X song that got the crowd pumped up right from the start. Other hits like “Cradle of Love,” “Flesh for Fantasy,” and “Eyes Without a Face” had everyone singing along. Steve Stevens’ guitar solo was a real showstopper, with him playing Led Zeppelin’s “Over the Hills and Far Away” and “Stairway to Heaven” to the delight of the audience. “Mony Mony,” a Tommy James & the Shondells cover, got the crowd moving and grooving.

    Billy Idol

    The setlist also included lesser-known tracks like “Running From the Ghost” and “One Hundred Punks,” which showed off the depth and range of Billy Idol’s music. The Blue Highway/Top Gun Anthem medley was a lovely tribute to the late composer Harold Faltermeyer. The encore was phenomenal, with Billy Idol belting out “Hot in the City” and “White Wedding.” The night ended on a high note with the entire audience singing along to “Happy Birthday to You” in honor of Steve Stevens.

    Billy Idol

    Overall, the Billy Idol concert at Fallsview Casino was an unforgettable experience. The setlist was impressive, and the performance was top-notch. Billy Idol and his band proved that they still know how to rock the stage after all these years, and the celebration of Steve Stevens’ birthday made the night all the more special. If you ever get a chance to see Billy Idol live, we highly recommend it! For more information about the tour, and to see Idol live, visit here.

  • Ellicottville Summer Music Festival On June 30-July 2, Headlined by Former Members of Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire

    The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has announced the lineup for this year’s Summer Musical Festival at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York.

    “The Players” including former members of the stellar bands Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage on July 1st as the headlining performers. Barracuda, America’s Heart Tribute, will also perfrom, taking fans back in time with 70s, 80s, and 90s hits. 

    The Summer Music Festival is a three-day event and is a tradition to those who spend the July 4th holiday in Ellicottville, NY. The weekend will be filled with live music, fun, and a spectacle firework show right above your head. Guests can bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to echoey the show. The festival is a one-of-a-kind event for the whole family

    Acclaimed rock band Chicago is among the most popular American recording artists of all time. The band was formerly known as the Chicago Transit Authority before they shortened the name to the city it was founded in. With over one hundred million sales in records, Chicago distinguished itself from other rock bands of the late 1960s. Earth, Wind & Fire is a pop, soul and jazz fused band that became one of the top-selling and most influential groups of the 1970s. The band is renowned for their remarkable versatility. Throughout the years the group has given their fans soulful ballads, spiritual anthems, Afro-Caribbean jazz, driving funk and rock, and upbeat disco dance hits.

    Bill Champlin, the two-time Grammy winner, and former member of Chicago will be joined by the former Chicago members Jeff Coffey and Keith Howland. Gorden Campbell, the former drummer of Earth, Wind & Fire will also accompany the Chicago members. Fans can expect to dance the night away with hits like “If You Leave Me Now,” “You’re the Inspiration” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” from Chicago and “Shining Star”, “Boogie Wonderland” and “September” from Earth, Wind & Fire.

    “We are ecstatic to have a soulful, jazz group come together with an iconic rock and roll group for one special night that families of all ages can enjoy!”

    -Brian McFadden, Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

    Barracuda-America’s Heart Tribute has earned the reputation for one of the best tribute bands by recreating the rock band, Heart’s greatest hits with mind-blowing accuracy. Each member has traveled the world with an impressive number of years of experience and skill. Barracuda-America’s Heart Tribute is recognized for their masterful vocals, brilliant musicianship and unceasing over-the-top performances which has created a solid foundation for this extraordinary tribute. 

    Don’t wait to spread the word and make plans to kick off your fourth of July weekend with Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival. More information about the Summer Musical Festival and tickets can be found here.

  • Jethro Tull “The Seven Decades” National Tour To Close With 3 Nights In New York State

    Legendary rock band Jethro Tull has announced their newest venture, “The Seven Decades” tour, which will close with dates at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre, and finally, Albany’s Palace Theatre.

    Jethro Tull

    Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from the band’s rich heritage. These are songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map during these seven decades. “The Seven Decades” tour will hit the U.S. from August through November, with stops around the country, ending with three dates in New York State.

    Jethro Tull’s 23rd studio album, “RökFlöte” is now out on all streaming media and in stores via Inside Out Music. Following 2022’s “The Zealot Gene,” the group’s first LP in two decades, Anderson and his bandmates’ new 12-track record is based on the characters and roles of some of the principal gods of old Norse mythology, and exploring the “RökFlöte” — rock flute — which Jethro Tull made iconic.

    With more than 30 albums to their credit and sales totaling more than 60 million, Jethro Tull are one of the most successful rock bands of all-time with a catalog that contains classics that still resonate today. Led by Anderson, they continue to tour throughout the world, entertaining audiences of all ages.

    Tickets to all shows are now on sale. Visit Jethro Tull’s website for ticket links to all shows.

    “The Seven Decades” Tour Schedule

    Aug. 18 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
    Aug. 19 – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN
    Aug. 20 – Rose Music Center at The Heights – Huber Heights, OH
    Aug. 22 – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend – Cincinnati, OH
    Aug. 24 – Wolf Trap – Vienna, VA
    Sep. 26 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA
    Sep. 27 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
    Sep. 29 – Thunder Valley Casino Resort – The Venue at Thunder Valley – Lincoln, CA
    Sep. 30 – The Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
    Oct. 01 – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Ruth Finley Person Theater – Santa Rosa, CA
    Oct. 27 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Hampton, NH
    Oct. 28 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
    Oct. 29 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
    Nov. 01 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
    Nov. 02 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
    Nov. 04 – Palace Theatre – Albany, NY

  • Shinedown to Perform at St. Joe’s Amphitheater on Revolutions Live Tour

    Rock band Shinedown has announced the fall leg of their Revolutions Live Tour, which will stop at St. Joe’s Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on Sept. 13. The tour comes off the heels of their 2022 seventh studio album Planet Zero and their current spring tour in support. The album spawned the hit singles “A Symptom of Being Human, ” making the Top 25 on Hot AC Radio, “Dead Don’t Die,” the band’s recent #1 on Active Rock Radio, and #1 rock hits “Planet Zero”, and “Daylight.”  

    The members of Shinedown, from left to right: Zach Myers (guitar,) Eric Bass (bass, production,) Brent Smith (vocals,) and Barry Kerch (drums.) Credit: Sanjay Parikh.

    Shinedown was formed in Jacksonville, Florida by lead singer Brent Smith, after the break-up of his previous band, Dreve, and encompasses Smith with Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch. They released their debut studio album, Leave a Whisper, in 2003, with support from lead single “Fly from the Inside,” which peaked at #5 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. The band’s more than decade-long career, has spawned a total of seven studio albums, most recently 2022’s Planet Zero.

    Tickets for Shinedown: The Revolutions Live Fall Tour, which includes a performance at the St. Joe’s Amphitheater, go on sale May 5 beginning at 10 a.m. Various presales are available until May 4, and VIP packages featuring exclusive access are also available.

    Shinedown: The Revolutions Live Fall Tour Dates 2023:

    September 3 – St Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre #

    September 4 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center #

    September 6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center #

    September 8 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake #

    September 9 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival @ The Virginia International Raceway *^

    September 12 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ~

    September 13 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview #

    September 15 – Ocean City, MD @ Ocean City Bike Fest*^

    September 16 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion +

    September 19 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion #

    September 21 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater #

    September 23 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center #

    September 24 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center #

    September 26 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park #

    September 27 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre #

    September 29 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater #

    September 30 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live #

    October 3 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater #

    October 5 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP #

    October 6 – Allen, TX @ Credit Union of Texas Event Center #

    October 8 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #

    October 9 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum #

    October 12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #

    October 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena #

    October 15 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre #

    October 17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater #

    October 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater #

    October 20 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena #

    Previously Announced Tour Dates:

    May 3 – Bozeman, MT @ Brick Breeden Fieldhouse =

    May 6 – Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena =

    May 7 – Everett, WA @ Angel of the Winds Arena =

    May 9 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center =

    July 14 – Fargo, ND @ Red River Valley Fair ^$

    July 16 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee +$

    July 17 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center +$$

    July 20 – Monticello, IA @ Jones County Fair *##

    July 21 – Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live ^$$

    July 23 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort ^$$

    #Papa Roach and Spiritbox supporting

    ~ Spiritbox supporting

    $ Saint Asonia and Sleep Theory supporting

    ## Saint Asonia supporting

    $$ Sleep Theory supporting

    *Festival date, with no support, just Shinedown

    ^Not a Live Nation & FPC Live Produced Date

    +An Intimate Night with Shinedown

    = Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New