NYS Music 2023

Category: News Desk

  • Dance In Albany Series Continues with Trailblazing Contemporary Company

    The vibrant dance scene in Albany is set to be illuminated once again as The Egg and the University at Albany join forces to present the groundbreaking Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company on Saturday, December 2 at 8 pm, part of the Dance in Albany series.

    The performance promises to captivate audiences at The Egg at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany, marking a return to the Capital Region since their last appearance in 2015.

    Founded in 1982, the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company emerged from an extraordinary 11-year collaboration between Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane (1948–1988). This partnership not only redefined the duet form but also foreshadowed themes of identity, form, and social commentary that have left an indelible mark on American dance. With a global footprint encompassing over 200 cities across 40 countries, the company stands as a beacon of innovation and power in the dance-theater world.

    The company’s repertoire is a testament to its diversity, exploring various subject matters, visual imagery, and stylistic approaches to movement, voice, and stagecraft. Collaborating with an eclectic array of artists, including Keith Haring, Cassandra Wilson, and Jenny Holzer, the company’s intensely collaborative creation process has yielded a rich tapestry of performances.

    The upcoming program by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will showcase “Love Redefined” from 1996 and “Story/” from 2013.

    “Love Redefined,” inspired by the 1992 commission for the Lyon Opera Ballet titled “Love Defined,” is a powerful ensemble work that embodies Jones’ distinct and poetic style. Set to Daniel Johnston’s whimsical music and featuring décor by Donald Baechler, the performance is an energetic reflection on love and human relationships.

    “Story/” is a reworking of “Story/Time” (2012), where chance plays a central role in choreography, music, lighting, set elements, and costumes. Set to Schubert’s String Quartet #14, Death and the Maiden, “Story/” draws from a trove of choreographic material spanning 35 years. The piece explores the dynamic interplay between movement and music, showcasing Jones’ exploration of the dramaturgical possibilities that arise from this interaction.

    The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company has garnered numerous accolades, including New York Dance and Performance Awards (“Bessie”) for various productions. Noteworthy mentions include awards for “Chapel/Chapter” at Harlem Stage (2006) and “Deep Blue Sea” (2021). The company was also nominated for the 1999 Laurence Olivier Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Dance and Best New Dance Production.”

    Before the performance, a Prelude talk sponsored by the Dance Alliance will take place at 7:15 pm at The Egg. Mary DiSanto-Rose, former Dance Department chair at Skidmore College, will engage in a conversation with Janet Wong, Associate Artistic Director of the company and New York Live Arts.

    Tickets for the performance are priced at $36 and can be purchased at The Egg Box Office on the Concourse Level of the Empire State Plaza in Albany, by phone at 518-473-1845, and online at theegg.org.

    Remaining performances in the Dance in Albany series promise a diverse and exciting lineup, including Mark Morris Dance Group (January 25), Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company with Capital Trio (January 27), Monica Bill Barnes & Company in “The Running Show” (February 3), NoGravity Theatre (February 9), Savion Glover (April 13), and Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company (May 18).

  • Grammy Award Winner Ani DiFranco to Make Broadway Debut as ‘Persephone’ in Hadestown

    In a groundbreaking announcement, producers Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, and Tom Kirdahy revealed that Grammy Award®-winning music icon Ani DiFranco will embark on her Broadway debut as ‘Persephone’ in the Tony® and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting February 9, 2024.

    DiFranco’s association with Hadestown dates back to 2010 when she extended an invitation to Anaïs Mitchell to release the original studio album on DiFranco’s label, Righteous Babe Records. Having originated the role of ‘Persephone’ on the album, DiFranco’s return to the character marks a significant moment in the evolution of the show.

    Expressing her excitement, Ani DiFranco stated, “I could not be more thrilled to be joining the cast of Hadestown. It’s like I get to rewind to my New York youth and follow the road not taken.”

    Mitchell added, “I can’t really overstate the influence of Ani’s music and example on me as a young songwriter. Poetic, bold, radically emotive and FUN, she simply has been a mythic figure in my life, and I can’t think of anything more beautifully full circle than Ani playing the role of ‘Persephone’ on Broadway. Grateful and awestruck.”

    Widely acknowledged as a feminist icon, Ani DiFranco pioneered the DIY movement, establishing her own record label in 1990. Beyond her reputation as the “Little Folksinger,” her music spans genres from punk and funk to hip hop and jazz. Her recent works include the 2021 album Revolutionary Love and the 25th-anniversary reissue of Little Plastic Castle in June 2023, both released on her label Righteous Babe Records. In addition to her musical endeavors, her memoir No Walls and the Recurring Dream became a New York Times Top 10 best seller in May 2019, and she recently released her debut children’s book, The Knowing.

    Hadestown’s current cast features Betty Who as Persephone (through February 4), Jordan Fisher as Orpheus, Tony Award winner Lillias White as Hermes, Phillip Boykin as Hades, and Solea Pfeiffer as Eurydice. The production, with its unique blend of modern American folk music and New Orleans-inspired jazz, has earned critical acclaim for reimagining the ancient tale and providing audiences with a captivating theatrical experience.

    In addition to her musical achievements, Ani DiFranco has left an indelible mark in her hometown of Buffalo. Renaming the 19th-century Gothic church she bought and renovated, the venue, originally dubbed The Church, is now known as Babeville. This multifaceted space houses her music label, Righteous Babe Records, and the Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. A proud Buffalo native, DiFranco continues to contribute to the cultural vibrancy of her hometown.

    Tickets for Hadestown are available at www.seatgeek.com/hadestown-tickets or by visiting the Walter Kerr Theatre box office. Don’t miss the chance to witness Ani DiFranco’s Broadway debut in this transformative and resonant production.

  • Big Something Drops New Album Headspace Ahead Of 2 NY Shows

    Big Something, the North Carolina-based rock group, have unveiled their seventh studio album, Headspace, along with a nationwide tour spanning from December through May 2024 with stops in Buffalo and NYC along its extensive run. The album is a radiant 12-track exploration of alternative, jazz, funk, and metal influences.

    Headspace by Big Something

    Highlights on the album include tracks such as “The Mountain” and “Amanda Lynn”, which show the full, skilled arrangement of the band’s work, and their confidence as a unit. Many of the songs boast 6+ minute run times, and Big Something makes statements with their creative use of sound effects and rhythms.

    A standout track, “Kings of the Wild Frontier,” remembers Johnny Cash-like rhythms and spoken word, and takes a stance as a self-aware, fantastical story about the band itself. They even throw in a Bowie cover with “Moonage Daydream,” paying a punchy, energetic tribute to one of rock’s biggest idols. All in all, the album is a powerful, confident collection.

    Big Something
    Photo Credit: Rob Roane 

    Celebrating the release of the band’s new album, they will embark on a nationwide tour beginning in December. The tour spans over 40 cities, through the next six months. New York dates include April 12 at Iron Works in Buffalo, and May 10 at Brooklyn Made in NYC. 

    There are so many special things about this album for us. It’s both a requiem and a rebirth for us as a band. Honoring old friends, welcoming new ones and growing even closer together as musicians and brothers in the process.”

    Nick MacDaniels

    Big Something released their debut album in 2010, and have since crafted a personal blend of alternative rock, electronica, jazz, and metal. After the tragic passing of collaborator Paul Interdonato in 2017, Big Something finished Headspace in honor of him. The majority of the lyrics on Headspace were penned by Interdonato.

    Big Something will play shows at Iron Works in Buffalo, NY on April 12, and at Brooklyn Made in NYC on May 10. Tickets for the band’s upcoming tour are available here.

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    12/14 – Baltimore, MD – 8×10

    12/15 – Baltimore, MD – 8×10

    12/16 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

    12/22 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Live

    12/23 – Pembroke, MA – Soundcheck Studios

    12/29 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    12/30 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    12/31 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    1/26 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    1/27 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    2/1 – Roanoke, VA – 5 Points Music Sanctuary

    2/2 – Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre

    2/3 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse

    2/8 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco

    2/9 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre

    2/15 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House

    2/16 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House

    2/17 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House

    3/5 – Durango, CO – Animas City Theatre

    3/6 – Telluride, CO – Sheridan Opera House

    3/7 – Crested Butte, CO – Public House

    3/8 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Schmiggity’s

    3/9  – Denver, CO  – Mission Ballroom

    3/12 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge

    3/13 – Boise, ID – The Olympic

    3/14 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre Pub

    3/15 – Portland, OR – The Get Down

    3/16 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern

    3/19 – Chico, CA – Lost on Main

    3/20 – Nevada City, CA – Crazy Horse Saloon

    3/21 – Sebastopol, CA – Hopmonk Tavern

    3/22 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel

    3/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour

    3/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom

    4/10 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall

    4/11 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s

    4/12 – Buffalo, NY – Iron Works

    4/13 – Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch

    4/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache

    4/17 – Des Moines, IA – xBk Live

    4/18 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway

    4/19 – Covington, KY – Madison Theater

    4/20 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

    4/21 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon

    4/24 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads

    4/25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall

    4/26 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Art Co

    4/27 – Austin, TX – The Parish

    4/28 – Houston, TX – Last Concert Cafe

    5/1 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – Downtown Music Hall

    5/2 – Sanford, FL – Tuffy’s

    5/3 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly

    5/4 – St. Petersburg, FL – Floridian Social Club

    5/8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe

    5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry

    5/10 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Made

    5/11 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis

  • ‘A Very Merry Punxmas’ Returns to New York City

    New York indie pop punk label, Manic Kat Records is bringing the gift of pop punk, rock, emo and alternative to NYC with it’s annual holiday celebration A Very Merry Punxmas at The Bowery Electric on Saturday, December 16.

    A Very Merry Punxmas will feature sets from Todd Morse, The Lucky, Just Happy To Be Here, Triple Word Score, A New Violet and Cult Classic, with more special guests and surprise announcements to follow in the coming weeks. The artists include a versatile roster from alternative, rock, punk, and metal producing a unique curated lineup, highlighting bands known for their dynamic performances, raw talent and unapologetic realness.

    Manic Kat Records encourages a thriving hub for emerging talent fueling the underground scene, pushing artists to new heights and authenticity in music, keeping the punk spirit ignited.

    This years event is presented by NYC staple, 7 Crown, along with Glass Fun, the first platform that helps you earn exclusive rewards and experiences from your favorite brands and Boston America, manufacturer/distributor of creative and fun products to the gift and novelty market. The doors for the long awaited holiday performance open at 5:30pm with the final act wrapping up at 11pm, followed by the exclusive after party for VIP guests.

    “We love our local scene, but we felt this year to better accommodate the talent coming in from all over the country, it would be easier to hold the event at the crossroads of the world, New York City.”

    – Founder/CEO of Manic Kat Records, Peter James

    The annual holiday festivities tradition will be breaking down traditional expectations for holiday music at The Bowery Electric. This December, come feel the energy of mean, green punk-rock revival for yourself and don’t miss out on this unforgettable show. For more information please visit here.

  • The Clayton Opera House Reveals 2024 Lineup

    The Clayton Opera House, a year-round performance center for the Thousand Islands region, has announced the 2024 lineup of event. From rock and roll to Celtic musicals to comedians, everyone will find their niche at this historic opera house.

    The Clayton Opera House, a historic brick building nestled in downtown Clayton, has been a staple in the area for music lovers and enthusiasts. The opera house has been a vital part of Clayton since it was completed in 1904, and had its first taste of music that same year with a quartet and an elocutionist. Though it currently stands as an opera house, it has taken many other shapes: from being a library, furniture store, funeral parlor, jewelry and clothing stores, a beauty salon, the Thousand Islands Museum, an antique boat museum, and a hand-weaving museum, to what it is today– an opera house.

    The Clayton Opera House had a renovation and revival in 2007. This was a pivotal point in the opera house’s history. When the government offices were added to the bottom floors, it became not only a musical venue, but a community center.

    Since they have such large attendance rates (between 12,000 and 15,000), the Clayton Opera House has already announced 18 confirmed shows for 2024– with more shows to come.

    Clayton Opera House 2024 Season Schedule

    March 8 – Celtic Angels – Celtic Singers and Dancers

    March 30 – Diggery Dinosaur Show – Interactive Show

    May 4 – Gridley Paige – Rock n’ Roll**

    May 25 – Jen Kober – Comedian

    June 1 – The Gibson Brothers – Bluegrass

    June 7 – Official Blues Brothers Revue – Tribute Band

    June 27 – Tapestry – The Carole King Songbook with Suzanne O’Davis

    July 6 – Letters Aloud, From the Front – Letters from War by Soldiers

    July 18 – Good Witch/Bad Witch – Broadway

    July 25 – The High Kings – Celtic Music

    July 27 – The Bacon Brothers – A Mix of Folk, Rock, Soul & Country

    August 1 – Jim Messina – Classic Rock

    August 8 – The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John – starring Michael Cavanaugh

    August 14 – Top House – Americana/Folk Music

    August 22 – Martha Redbone – Blues/Soul Singer

    August 29 – Fran Lebowitz – Speaker/Author

    September 7 – Henry Cho – Comedian

    October 12 – Haunted Objects – Paranormal Researchers Greg & Dan Newkirk

    ** This performance will be set up with a standing room (general admission) in the performance hall and a cash bar.

    For more information on the Clayton Opera House, and to see any new performances added to their lineup, visit their website.

  • Crandell Theatre in Chatham to Show Classic Holiday Films Starting Thanksgiving Weekend for $5 a Show

    The historic Crandell Theatre on Main Street in Chatham will celebrate the holiday season with screenings of classic holiday films for just $5 a ticket.

    Beginning Friday, November 24, after Thanksgiving, the lineup includes The Polar Express, Gremlins, The Nutcracker: The Motion Picture, Elf, The Grinch (2018), An American Tail and It’s a Wonderful Life.

    crandell theatre chatham

    The Crandell Theatre in Chatham, NY, is one of a few community-based, nonprofit theaters in the United States devoted to film and one of fewer than one hundred single-screen movie theaters nationally. Since 2010, Crandell Theatre, Inc., has raised more than $1 million to purchase the historic theater and make needed repairs. The current Crandell board is engaged in a multi-million-dollar campaign to renovate and restore the area’s oldest, largest, single-screen theater and enhance the moviegoing experience for generations to come.

    The Polar Express

    2004. Rated G. 100 min.

    Friday, November 24 at 10 am

    In this beloved animated family classic, an 8-year-old boy, doubting whether Santa Claus exists, is swept up on a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Tom Hanks, in multiple roles, stars. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas to this special morning screening.

    Gremlins

    1986. Rated PG. 106 min.

    Friday, November 24 at 1 pm

    Called a “wacky, satirical spectacle of chaos” (Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian), this sci-fi-comedy-horror-fantasy was written by a young Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire, the first two Harry Potter films) and produced by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg polished Columbus’s script, after successive drafts, into the classic tale of a cuddly, seemingly innocuous gift named Gizmo and the multiplying pack of destructive loonies he unleashes. Even if you are familiar with Mogwai ways, you haven’t truly experienced these magical creatures until you’ve seen them on the Crandell’s 26-foot screen.

    crandell theatre chatham

    The Nutcracker: The Motion Picture

    1986. Rated G. 89 min.

    Saturday, November 25 at 12:30 pm

    The colorful holiday classic comes to the big screen in a close adaptation of the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Designed by famed children’s author and artist Maurice Sendak and based on the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s original production, it is a magical and heart-warming celebration of dance, music, art and fantasy.

    Elf

    2003. Rated PG. 97 min.

    Saturday, December 2 at 1 pm

    Raised as an elf but clearly cut from a different cloth, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Bring the whole family to re-experience the hilarious delights of New York City during the holidays as only Will Ferrell’s relentlessly optimistic oversized elf can.

    The Grinch

    2018. Rated PG. 85 min.

    FREE

    Saturday, December 9 at 1 pm

    The Grinch (the animated version by Illumination Entertainment) is part of the theater’s popular series Crandell Kid Flicks. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite, silliest or ugliest holiday sweater to the show. This special free screening, happening during Chatham’s all-day, village-wide WinterFest, is sponsored by Chatham Area Businesses and Arts (CABA). Several very special guests will also stop by and join the fun!

    An American Tail

    1986. Rated G. 80 min.
    December screening times TBA.

    Animator Don Bluth directed this animated tale of Fievel Mousekewitz and his family, who emigrate from Russia to the United States to escape the cats in their homeland. When Fievel gets lost, he must find a way to reunite with his family. Steven Spielberg produced this charming animated parable about immigration, new beginnings, family and home.

    It’s a Wonderful Life

    1946. Rated PG. 130 min.

    Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24 at 1 pm.

    Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in Frank Capra’s penultimate family classic about a small-town man, ready to throw in the towel, who meets an angel named Clarence summoned to give him another chance. Clarence treats George Bailey to a masterclass in perspective, showing him what life would have been like had he never existed. Many critics say this is among a handful of classics that deserves annual viewing, especially if you’re lucky enough to see it on the big screen.

    All tickets are available on the Crandell Theatre website, crandelltheatre.org.

  • The Klezmatics To Play Hanukkah Show In Schenectady This December

    8th Step & Proctors Passport Series have announced an appearance from The Klezmatics at The GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady, performing their holiday show, The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah, on December 5th.

    In the first show on the group’s nationwide tour, the Klezmatics will sing Woody Guthrie’s uncovered Hanukkah songs, alongside accompaniments from celebrated violinists.

    The Klezmatics
    The Klezmatics

    The Klezmatics formed in New York in 1986, and are now one of the world’s most renowned klezmer artists, performing traditional klezmer music for audiences around the world. Klezmer originated in Eastern Europe in Ashkenazi communities, and includes instruments such as violin, clarinet, trumpet, percussion, and more.

    The Klezmatics will perform songs originally by Woody Guthrie that have been newly uncovered in recent years. Guthrie himself was not Jewish, but married into a Jewish family in 1945 through his second wife, Marjorie Greenblatt. During their marriage, he wrote tunes such as “Hanuka’s Flame,” “Hanuka Gelt,” “Spin Dreydl Spin,” and “(Do the) Latke Flip-Flip.” The Klezmatics will perform these songs, and more from Guthrie’s expansive catalog.

    GE Theater at Proctors
    GE Theater at Proctors

    The Klezmatics are Lorin Sklamberg (lead vocals, accordion, guitar, piano), Frank London (trumpet, keyboards, vocals) and Paul Morrissett (bass, tsimbl, vocals), Matt Darriau (kaval, clarinet, saxophone, vocals), Lisa Gutkin (violin, vocals), and Richie Barshay (drums, vocals). 

    The Klezmatics will perform their show Happy Joyous Hanukkah at the 8th Step at Proctors (GE Theatre) on December 5 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, and $65 Gold Circle (Includes priority seating and meet & greet with The Klezmatics onstage). Tickets are available through the Proctors Box Office at (518) 346-6204, or at proctors.org and 8thstep.org.

  • LaMP Announce NYE Show At The Warehouse In Fairfield

    LaMP featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski have announced they will ring in 2024 with a headline performance at The Warehouse in Fairfield, CT on December 31.

    The Warehouse Fairfield LaMP

    The improvisational groove trio who formed in 2018 have ramped up their touring schedule this year, as well as, re-releasing their 2020 debut self-titled album. Guitarist Scott Metzger, described by The Village Voice as “an ace guitarist of a thousand styles,” also performs as a member of the beloved Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD), while drummer Russ Lawton and organist Ray Paczkowski forged their decades-strong synergy playing together as part of the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) and their duo project Soule Monde. As the three members busy schedules have allowed, LaMP has been prioritized, performing shows up and down the East Coast with plans already in the works for venturing further next year. 

    In addition to their New Year’s Eve performance, LaMP has four remaining shows this December on their previously scheduled Fall tour, including stops at The Atlantis in Washington, DC, The Jefferson in Charlottesville, The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ and The Drake in Amherst, MA.

    Tickets for LaMP at The Warehouse are on-sale now HERE. 

    LaMP 2023 Tour Dates

    12/6 – Washington DC – The Atlantis
    12/7 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theatre
    12/8 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Wonder Bar
    12/9 – Amherst, MA – The Drake
    12/31 – Fairfield, CT – The Warehouse

  • Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Announces “Holiday Traditions Together”

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced its upcoming holiday concert, “Holiday Traditions Together,” set to charm the community in early December at the Clemens Center in Elmira. As the region’s premier holiday event, this concert is not just a performance but a vibrant celebration of community spirit and festive joy.

    Featuring a dynamic collaboration with the Honors Chorus from the Alternative School for Math & Sciences, soprano Rachel Schutz from the faculty at Ithaca College, and skilled dancers from Rafael Grigorian Ballet, “Holiday Traditions Together” on December 9 promises an afternoon of enchanting music and dance. The concert will include a special singalong segment, inviting the audience to participate in the holiday cheer.

    “Dancing to the vibrant strains of a live orchestra is a rare and exhilarating opportunity for these young dancers…This concert embodies the spirit of togetherness and celebrates the rich tapestry of talent we have right here in our community.”

    Toshiyuki Shimada, Music Director of the OSFL

    The OSFL offers four regular season full orchestra concerts, including a side-by-side Youth Orchestra and professional musician collaboration, a Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, concerts by the Youth Orchestra, and educational concerts for children. Under the guidance of Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada, the OSFL is a strong supporter of highlighting the musical achievements of young musicians with its own youth ensembles and the Hertzog Concerto & Aria Competition for young artists in grades 9 through

    The OSFL collaborates with regional cultural partners, artists, and like-minded organizations to advance mutual artistic growth in the greater Elmira-Corning area. Support for the OSFL comes from the Corning Incorporated Foundation, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Hilliard Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the governor and the New York State Legislature.

    “We are proud to offer this musical gift to the community. With tickets starting at just $25 and free admission for children under 18, we are making the joy of live music accessible to all. This is our way of saying thank you to the community that supports us year-round.”

    Karen Dusek, OSFL’s Managing Director

    Tickets start at $25 and college students pay $15 if they show their student ID. Entry is free for all youth under 18.

    Tickets for “Holiday Traditions Together” on December 9, 2023 at 3:00pm can be purchased online at their website, by calling (800) 724-0159, or in-person at the Clemens Center Box Office.

  • Dogs In A Pile Announce Winter Tour, Woodstock Show

    Dogs In A Pile, a jam quintet, has announced their 2024 “Cross Country Winter Tour” starting in February, with one stop in Woodstock.

    Forming in 2019 and hailing from Asbury Park, NJ – Dogs In A Pile is comprised of Berklee alumni and Billy Joel scholarship recipient Jeremy Kaplan (keyboardist), Berklee alumnus Brian Murray (guitarist) and Sam Lucid (bassist), and long-time Jersey Shore musicians Jimmy Law (guitarist) and Joey Babick (drums). Law and Babick have both been playing together since the young age of 11.

    Upstate New York has been particularly special to this band in its formative year. This year, they’v sold out headlining nights and Rochester and Ithaca, as well as several festivals in the surrounding area. On top of their stop in Woodstock, they’ll also be celebrating New Year’s Eve in Saratoga Springs at Putnam Place.

    Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) will start 2024 off in Texas. February 1 -3 will mark a trio of Texas firsts – with inaugural headlining stops in Houston at Last Concert Cafe, Austin at Antone’s and Dallas at Deep Ellum Art Co.

    Following their run deep in the heart of the US, the Dogs and Andy Frasco & The U.N. will add to their recent string of collaborations with six shows together. The bands have meshed well on stage – elevating each other’s already high level of creativity, energy and fun-filled atmospheres that fans have come to expect from both groups. Among the stretch will come DIAP’s first time playing in the state of Oklahoma (on February 9 at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City).

    Winter Tour will also include a two-night run at the historic Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO on February 16 and 17. The band and the “Mile High City” have gotten to know each other well in 2023, with the Dogs netting four consecutive sellouts at Lost Lake Lounge back in March and April. Around that same time, the band played all across “The Centennial State” during a formative tour dubbed “The Winter Rescue Tour.” More recently, when opening for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong in November, they played in front of their largest indoor crowd to date – 2,000 people at The Mission Ballroom.

    The newly announced 20 dates will culminate on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The four-day affair features a pair of two-night runs in Pembroke, MA and Burlington, VT. After selling out their last Boston-area gig at The Sinclair, they’ll return to Soundcheck Studios on March 14 and 15. The tour then concludes at the much-lauded Nectar’s – the site of 47 Phish shows from 1984-1989. The Dogs will play their first two at the fabled Vermont spot on March 16 and 17.

    The five-piece are rounding out an extensive fall tour that will end on December 8 in Raleigh, NC. They’ll close out the calendar year with a pair of holiday gigs at the legendary Stone Pony on December 15 and 16, a Phish after-party at Sony Hall on December 28, and their first headlining New Year’s Eve run in Saratoga Springs on December 30 and 31.

    DOGS IN A PILE 2024 TOUR DATES

    12/15 – Stone Pony, Asbury, NJ

    12/28 – Sony Hall, NYC

    12/30-31 – Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs

    2/1 – Houston, TX – Last Concert Cafe

    2/2 – Austin, TX – Antone’s

    2/3 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Art. Co

    2/8 – Springfield, MO – Regency Live%

    2/9 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall%

    2/10 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman%

    2/13 – Peoria, IL – Revival Music Hall%

    2/14 – Des Moines, IA – xBk Live%

    2/15 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown%

    2/16 & 2/17 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater

    3/1 & 3/2 – Woodstock, NY – The Colony

    3/8 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power

    3/9 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater

    3/14 & 3/15 – Pembroke, MA – Soundcheck Studios

    3/16 & 3/17 – Burlington, VA – Nectar’s

    % w/ Andy Frasco & The U.N.

    Follow Dogs In A Pile on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, and stream their music via Apple Music or Spotify.