NYS Music 2023

Category: News Desk

  • Weezer Announces Indie Rock Roadtrip Tour This Summer, Coming to CMAC and Forest Hills Stadium

    Rock group Weezer announced the Indie Rock Roadtrip Tour set for this summer, joined by some of the biggest names in indie rock today, coming to CMAC and Forest Hills Stadium in July.

    Weezer forest hills stadium indie rock roadtrip

    The summer tour will support last year’s release of SZNZ, the season-themed collection of EPs Weezer shared throughout each quarter of 2022. They’ve sold over ten million records in the United States and 35 million worldwide. Created in 1992, the group came together when Rivers Cuomo joined Patrick Wilson, Matt Sharp, and Jason Cropper, who Brian Bell later replaced. Some of their hits include “Buddy Holly,” “Undone (The Sweater Song,” “Say It Ain’t So,” “Island In The Sun,” and many more.

    The Indie Rock Roadtrip features openers Modest Mouse and Momma, Future Islands and Joyce Manor, Spoon, and White Reaper. The tour will be coming to CMAC on July 3 and Forest Hills Stadium on July 13. Tickets are on sale on Friday, March 3  at 10 a.m., for more information, go here.

    Weezer Tour

    Sunday, June 4, 2023

    Huntsville, AL, USA

    The Orion Amphitheater

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Tuesday, June 6, 2023

    Irving, TX, USA

    The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Thursday, June 8, 2023

    Austin, TX, USA

    Germania Insurance AmphitheaterModest Mouse, Momma

    Saturday, June 10, 2023

    Oklahoma City, OK, USA

    Zoo Amphitheatre

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Sunday, June 11, 2023

    Bonner Springs, KS, USA

    Azura Amphitheater

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Tuesday, June 13, 2023

    Minneapolis, MN, USA

    The Armory

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Wednesday, June 14, 2023

    Madison, WI, USA

    Breese Stevens Field

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Friday, June 16, 2023

    Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

    Blossom Music Center

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Sunday, June 18, 2023

    Clarkston, MI, USA

    Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Modest Mouse, Momma

    Friday, June 23, 2023

    Columbia, MD, USA

    Merriweather Post Pavilion

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Saturday, June 24, 2023

    Charlotte, NC, USA

    PNC Music Pavilion

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Sunday, June 25, 2023

    Alpharetta, GA, USA

    Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Tuesday, June 27, 2023

    Philadelphia, PA, USA

    TD Pavilion at The Mann

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Bridgeport, CT, USA

    Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Friday, June 30, 2023

    Bangor, ME, USA

    Maine Savings Amphitheater

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Saturday, July 1, 2023

    Worcester, MA, USA

    The Palladium Outdoors

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Monday, July 3, 2023

    Canandaigua, NY, USA

    Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC)

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Tuesday, July 4, 2023

    Toronto, ON, Canada

    Budweiser Stage

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Sunday, July 9, 2023

    Gary, IN, USA

    Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana – Hard Rock Live

    Joyce Manor

    Tuesday, July 11, 2023

    Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Stage AE

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Thursday, July 13, 2023

    Queens, NY, USA

    Forest Hills Stadium

    Future Islands, Joyce Manor

    Sunday, August 20, 2023

    Auburn, WA, USA

    White River Amphitheatre

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    Bend, OR, USA

    Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Thursday, August 24, 2023

    Berkeley, CA, USA

    Greek Theatre

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Sunday, August 27, 2023

    Magna, UT, USA

    The Great Saltair

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Monday, August 28, 2023

    Denver, CO, USA

    Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Wednesday, August 30, 2023

    Phoenix, AZ, USA

    Arizona Federal Theatre

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Friday, September 1, 2023

    Las Vegas, NV, USA

    Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Saturday, September 2, 2023

    Irvine, CA, USA

    FivePoint Amphitheatre

    Spoon, White Reaper

    Sunday, September 3, 2023

    San Diego, CA, USA

    Gallagher Square at Petco Park

    Spoon, White Reaper

  • Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Bring N.Y. State of Mind Tour to Barclays Center This Fall

    Hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan and Nas announce the 2023 co-headline run of their N.Y. State of Mind Tour, spanning multiple continents and stopping at the Barclays Center on Sept. 27.

    Wu-Tang Clan
    Wu-Tang Clan

    Last year the group went on a sold-out run of the 2022 N.Y. State of Mind Tour, being nominated for Pollstar’s 2022 Hip Hop Tour of The Year. Founded in New York City’s Staten Island in the early 1990s, the Wu-Tang Clan is comprised of members RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and the deceased Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB). Considered by many to be the most significant hip-hop group of all time, the group has three platinum albums among their eight LPs, and the group’s complete anthology (including solo albums) has more than 85 full-length releases.  They are also entrepreneurs and successful cultural influencers, with an empire that features everything from clothing lines and video games to books, and more.

    Nas (Nasir Jones) first reached an international audience when his track “Halftime” was the opening cut on 1992’s Zebrahead movie soundtrack. His first full-length album arrived in 1994, Illmatic, becoming RIAA platinum, featuring “It Ain’t Hard To Tell,” “The World Is Yours,” and “One.” In 1996 he released the breakthrough double-platinum It Was Written with his first major crossover singles “Street Dreams” and “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That).” He has released many albums since then, his 2012 album, Life Is Good earned him 4 Grammy nominations including Rap Album of the Year, and is certified RIAA gold. He won the “Best Rap Album” Grammy at the 2021 awards for the 2020 release King’s Disease. King’s Disease.

    The 32-date global tour kicks off on May 9 in Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena, and will be stopping at the Barclays Center on Sept. 27. Tickets will be available beginning with American Express Early Access on Feb. 28 in select North American markets. Additional presales will be available throughout the week before the general on-sale starting March 3 at 9 a.m. Fans in North America can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the VIP Lounge, a limited edition numbered tour poster, and more. For more information, go here.

    2023 N.Y. STATE OF MIND TOUR DATES: 

    AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND

    Tue May 9  – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

    Fri May 12 – Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

    Sat May 13 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena

    Sun May 14 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena

    EUROPE

    Fri June 2 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena

    Sat June 3 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

    Mon June 5 – Berlin, DE – Parkbuhne Wuhlheide

    Tues June 6 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

    Wed June 7 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

    Fri June 9 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

    Mon June 12 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

    Tue June 13 – London, UK – The O2

    NORTH AMERICA

    Wed Sep 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    Fri Sep 22 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

    Sat Sep 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    Sun Sep 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^

    Tue Sep 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    Wed Sep 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

    Fri Sep 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

    Sun Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

    Mon Oct 02 – Laval, QC – Place Bell

    Wed Oct 04 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

    Sat Oct 07 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center

    Sun Oct 08 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Tue Oct 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre

    Fri Oct 13 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

    Sat Oct 14 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

    Mon Oct 16 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

    Tue Oct 17 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

    Wed Oct 18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    Sat Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena

    Sun Oct 22 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre*

    ^ Daytime Pool Party Performance

    *On-sale: Monday, March 6 at 10 am

    https://youtu.be/k_qaqUNEh0I

  • Jonas Brothers Announce 5 Night Broadway Residency

    Pop icons the Jonas Brothers have announced a five-show, limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre in New York City from March 14 through March 18.

    On each night of these very special performances, the band will focus on one of their albums in order of release, beginning with their 2007 self-titled album JONAS BROTHERS, in addition to other chart-topping hits from their discography and the first single, “Wings” off their forthcoming project, The Album. The fifth and final show, the Jonas Brothers will treat fans to the first-ever live performance of The Album. 

    The Jonas Brothers new single “Wings,” out now via Republic Records launches a new era for the band and is the first single off their sixth full-length record The Album, executive produced by Jon Bellion. The Album is set for release on May 12.

    The Jonas Brothers took the world by storm in 2019 with the surprise release of their critically acclaimed and widely successful single “Sucker” following a six-year hiatus. The 5x-platinum single debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, becoming the first #1 for the band and the first #1 debut from a group this century. The band went on to release Chasing Happiness, an Amazon Original film documenting the brothers’ rise and return to music, before going on to deliver their third #1 album with the arrival of their platinum-selling Happiness Begins. The trio continued to soar with their sold-out “Happiness Begins Tour,” selling over 1.2 million tickets.  

    For tickets and more information, please visit the Jonas Brothers website.

  • Multi-Genre Hitmaker Jelly Roll Bringing Backroad Baptism Tour to Darien Lake on Aug. 3

    Multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll has announced his 2023’s Backroad Baptism Tour with the 44-city arena tour making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center, on August 3, 2023.

    You can expect to see some of your favorite musicians on the Backroad Baptism Tour. Opening for Jelly Roll will be stars such as Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf and Josh Adam Meyers.

    Jelly Roll is quite literally on a roll, prior to his announcement the rapper dominated Billboard’s Emerging Artist Chart breaking the record of most weeks spent at No. 1. His single “Son Of A Sinner” secured his place as #1 for a record-breaking 25 consecutive weeks. Jelly Roll has also earned a two-week Rock No. 1, “cemented his rising mainstream stardom. Recently, he’s released “She” and his current radio hit, “NEED A FAVOR”. 

    Jelly Roll has quietly been building a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. The outstanding lyricist went from selling mixtapes out of his car, to touring relentlessly and consistently topping various iTunes charts. Jelly Roll made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022 and independently amassed more than 4 billion career streams to date. His 2020 single “Save Me” was a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt that resulted in the creation of a new season of life that took him to new heights.  The single earned more than 155 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA. Furthermore, Jelly Roll’s music that blends Old-school Rap, Classic Rock, Country and Soul continues to resonate with fans and taps into his uniquely connective ability to bring fans “therapeutic music.”

    The Backroad Baptism Tour kicks off on Friday, July 28. Beginning February 24 at 10 AM, tickets will be available for purchase here. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium seats, side-stage viewing for the entire length of Jelly Roll’s set, backstage tour and group photo, VIP lounge, limited edition tour poster and more. More information can be viewed here.

    JELLY ROLL BACKROAD BAPTISM TOUR DATES:

    Fri Jul 28 — Southaven, MS — BankPlus Amphitheater*

    Sat Jul 29 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheater* 

    Sun Jul 30 — Orange Beach, AL — The Wharf Amphitheater*

    Tue Aug 01 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater*

    Thu Aug 03 — Darien Center, NY  — Darien Lake Amphitheater+

    Fri Aug 04 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center! 

    Sat Aug 05 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater! 

    Tue Aug 08 — Gilford, NH — Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion!

    Wed Aug 09 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*

    Fri Aug 11 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live>

    Sat Aug 12 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach>

    Tue Aug 15 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake<

    Thu Aug 17 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theater<

    Fri Aug 18 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater< 

    Sat Aug 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre>

    Tue Aug 22 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center*

    Thu Aug 24 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP* 

    Fri Aug 25 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center>

    Sat Aug 26 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center>

    Tue Aug 29 — Lubbock, TX — United Supermarket Arena# 

    Wed Aug 30 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater#

    Fri Sep 01 — Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand Garden Arena#

    Sat Sep 02 — Salt Lake City, UT — USANA Amphitheatre#

    Sun Sep 03 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler’s Green<~

    Tue Sep 05 —Rapid City, SD — Summit Arena at The Monument*

    Wed Sep 06 — Bozeman, MT — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse*

    Tue Sep 12 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

    Thu Sep 14 — Concord, CA — Concord Pavilion$

    Fri Sep 15 — Bakersfield, CA — Mechanics Bank Arena$

    Tue Sept 19 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center>

    Thu Sep 21 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater>

    Fri Sep 22 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^$

    Sat Sep 23 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion$

    Tue Sep 26 — Tupelo, MS — Cadence Bank Arena*

    Thu Sep 28 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center! 

    Fri Sep 29 — Indianapolis, IN — Ruoff Music Center!

    Sat Sep 30 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center&

    Tue Oct 03 — Charleston, WV — Charleston Coliseum*

    Thu Oct 05 — Wilmington, NC — Live Oak Bank Pavilion*

    Fri Oct 06 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Coliseum<

    Tue Oct 10 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena<

    Thu Oct 12 Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena#

    Fri Oct 13 — Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena#

    Sat Oct 14 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre#

    Additional Live Performances:

    Fri Sep 08 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Support for Eric Church

    Sat Sep 09 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

    Sun Sep 10 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

    Sat Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

  • SUSS Announce Concert Series in Long Island City

    Ambient Country band SUSS announced on Feb. 22 that they are staging a four-night concert series in their hometown, Long Island City, this spring. The concert series will take place over four consecutive Fridays, from March 31-April 21 at the Culture Lab. All four sides of their self-titled LP will be featured in the series.

    SUSS and Culture Lab have worked together in the past, including co-producing the 2021 concert film Promise Live. Night 1 will feature Night Suite, side 1 of the double LP. Night 2 will feature side 2, Heat Haze. Side 3, Winter World, will be performed on the third night. The fourth side of their LP, Across the Horizon, is scheduled for the fourth and final night of the concert series.

    Long Island City natives, SUSS consists of Pat Irwin, Bob Holmes, and Jonathan Gregg. Irwin’s credits include composing for shows like Dexter: New Blood, HBO’s Bored to Death, and Rocko’s Modern Life. Holmes was a member of the band Rubber Rodeo. Gregg is formerly of the alternative country band The Linemen and had his own rock band, Jonathan Gregg and the Lonesome Debonaires. Together, the three create vivid ambient music using classic Americana instrumentation.

    Culture Lab is a 501(c)(3) formed to be the arts and culture umbrella for Western Queens. Local, national, and international art, of all genres, can be enjoyed there by audiences. They provide space, resources, and a sense of community for New York artists and audiences. The 12,000-square-foot warehouse also hosts two fine art galleries, an 80-seat theater, and an 18,000-square-foot outdoor venue. Equity, diversity, and inclusion across all our platforms are among the core values at the Culture Lab.

    Download Suss and purchase the concert series tickets here.

    “Echo Lake” from the Promise Live concert film recorded at Culture Lab LIC.

  • SPAC Announces Return Of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Summer Residency

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced the return of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to the Spa Little Theatre for its summer residency from June 11-August 20.

    Marking the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with SPAC, the six-concert summer season follows two previously announced performances on March 18 and May 13 by CMS, now a year-round presence in Saratoga Springs.

    “Our 2023 season carries a celebratory theme across all of our residencies, but none more so than with the 10th anniversary of our partnership with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center,” says Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. “Over the past decade, SPAC and CMS have cultivated a dedicated audience of chamber music devotees in Saratoga Springs and we are excited to the continue the tradition not just every summer, but year-round as well.”

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s summer season opens with “From Classic to Modern,” showcasing works from Brahms and Beethoven to Bloch, Khachaturian and Milhaud (June 11), followed by “Great Quintets” of Mozart, Dohnányi and Dvořák (June 18); “From Vienna to Paris” (July 16); a program from guest artists The Miró String Quartet (July 23); and “Spanish Journey” (August 13). The season closes with “New Classics” (August 20), which includes quintets by Bloch and Suk that CMS has ushered into the standard chamber repertoire.

    Anchored by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Artistic Directors Wu Han (piano) and David Finckel (cello), this season’s guest artists also include violinists Arnaud Sussmann, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Ani Kavafian, Ida Kavafian, Stella Chen, Danbi Um, Kristin Lee, and Aaron Boyd; violists Paul Neubauer, James Thompson, Molly Carr, and Matthew Lipman; cellist Sihao He, pianists Wu Qian, Juho Pohjonen, Soyeon Kate Lee; clarinetist Ricardo Morales, guitarist Jason Vieaux, soprano Rihab Chaieb, and The Miró Quartet.

    The summer season follows two previously announced spring concerts offered by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. On March 18, soprano Jessica Rivera joins pianists Michael Stephen Brown and Gilles Vonsattell, cellist Nicholas Canellakis and percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum to present “Voices of the Americas,” a program celebrating the range of ideas, sounds, and cultures that have inspired composers from the Americas in the 20th Century like Copland, Gershwin, Golijov, and Villa-Lobos. On May 13, pianist Wu Han, violinist Arnaud Sussmann, and cellist David Finckel unite to perform works by Beethoven and Dvořák.

    For a full schedule of performances, and to purchase tickets, visit SPAC’s website for more information.

  • Hooray For Earth Announces Livestream Performance

    Storied NYC rock band, Hooray For Earth will play a Bandcamp Daily livestream performance, ‘Live From Death By Audio’ broadcasted from the Death By Audio in Queens, NY on Sunday, February 26.

    Beyond the actual livestream on the 26th, the performance will be available to view for an additional 48 hours.

    Established in 2003 by Noel Heroux as a placeholder name for Noel’s solo recordings, “Hooray For Earth” left the disc and found band members in Jessica Zambri, Cristi Jo Zambri, Seth Kasper, Joseph Ciampini, Gary Benacquista, and Noel’s dear childhood friend Christopher Principe.

    Various live configurations toured frequently in the U.S. and internationally, engaged in radio appearances and studio collaborations while releasing Cellphone EP (2008), MOMO EP (2010), TrueLoves (2011), Never/Figure (2012), and Racy (2014)before ceasing activity via amical band breakup in Fall of 2014. After eight years away, Hooray For Earth materialized to support Modest Mouse on tour in summer and winter of 2022. Noel has spent much of the last few years in the studio.

    Earlier this year, Hooray For Earth shared a reissue of their 2011 LP True (featuring tracks “True Loves,” “No Love,” “Realize It’s Not the Sun”), out now via Bandcamp, alongside previously unreleased track from the original recording sessions entitled “La Que” The True Loves reissue is out now via Bandcamp.

    You can RSVP for the livestream  HERE.

  • Zach Nugent’s Dead Set Announces Spring Thaw Tour with 6 Shows in New York

    Guitarist Zach Nugent will bring his Dead Set on a ‘Spring Thaw’ tour with all six stops taking place in New York, from April 19th to April 29th. The tour will kick off at Garcia’s in Port Chester on April 19th and will conclude with a show at Cohoes Music Hall on April 29th, with stops in Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca and Woodstock in between.

    Zach Nugent, lead guitarist of the nationally acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute act will be joined by a talented ensemble of musicians to bring the magic of the Grateful Dead to audiences across New York. The band’s blend of faithful renditions of Grateful Dead classics, soulful improvisations, and authentic jams are guaranteed to captivate fans old and new.

    The ‘Spring Thaw’ looks to be a highlight of the year for NY fans of the Grateful Dead and live music enthusiasts alike. Zach Nugent’s Dead Set has been praised for their electrifying live shows and their ability to transport audiences to the height of the Dead’s legendary performances. 

    zach nugent

    If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead, or just love live music played to the highest caliber, you won’t want to miss Zach Nugent’s Dead Set. Seeing Nugent in concert is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience that leaves fans feeling energized, inspired, and uplifted. From the moment he takes the stage, Nugent’s virtuosic guitar playing and deep connection to the music of the Grateful Dead captivates the audience and transports them to another realm.

    During the concert, fans are fully immersed in the music, swept away by Nugent’s expert improvisations, soaring solos, and dynamic interplay with his bandmates. Whether he’s performing classic Dead tunes or original compositions, Nugent’s passion and mastery of the guitar shine through, creating a sense of communal joy and celebration among the crowd.

    Tickets for all six shows are available now and can be purchased through the band’s website or at the venues.

    Zach Nugent’s Dead Set Tour Dates

    April 19th – Garcia’s, Port Chester, NY – Tickets:

    April 20th – The Westcott Theater, Syracuse, NY – Tickets:

    April 21st – Flour City Station, Rochester, NY – Tickets:

    April 22nd – Deep Dive, Ithaca, NY – Tickets:

    April 23rd – The Colony, Woodstock, NY – Tickets:

    April 29th – Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY – Tickets:

  • City of Albany renames North Pearl Street “moe.street,” Declares moe.day “Alive And Well” On 5th Anniv.

    With moe. preparing for their two-night run at Albany’s Palace Theatre, starting tonight, February 24, which is the city’s fifth annual “moe.day,” the City of Albany has announced that it is temporarily renaming N. Pearl, the street on which the Palace Theatre stands, to moe.street, effective immediately.

    moe day

    The announcement honors deep ties between moe. and the City of Albany, which began with the band’s early days living together on Central Avenue in the ‘90s. Their first performance at the Palace Theatre took place on February 23rd, 1996, as part of a “Rock The Vote” concert, and this Saturday will mark the band’s 17th appearance at the venue, in addition to a short video concert they filmed in the Palace Theatre Lobby in the fall of 2020.

    We are overwhelmed with the love the City Of Albany has given our band over the years. From declaring Feb 24th as ‘moe.day’ to this, the dedication of ‘moe.street in front of The Palace Theatre, we are humbled and deeply honored.

    moe. guitarist Al Schnier

    Albany’s annual moe.day was established in February 2018, to celebrate the band’s first appearance in the city following bassist Rob Derhak’s treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. Today, less than two months after the return of guitarist Chuck Garvey to the road full-time following his stroke in 2021, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan declared moe.day “alive and well.”

    Following moe.’s apperances in Albany this weekend, the next leg of the band’s tour will center around the southeast, with a number of dates in Florida, followed by a 2-night run at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on March 23-24. The tour will then conclude with a string of April/May dates, culminating in Kansas City on Wednesday, May 3rd, a 3-night run at Brooklyn Bowl, and the Summer Camp Music Festival from May 25-28th. It was also recently announced that keyboardist Nate Wilson, who first sat in with the band during Garvey’s recovery last year, is now an official member of the band and will perform at all of moe.’s performances, going forward.

  • Reunited Venezuelan Alt Rock Legends Zapato 3 Come to Cutting Room in March

    South American rock legends Zapato 3 are making The Cutting Room the site of their first-ever New York City concert, one of a select number of U.S. stops on their much-anticipated “Requiem for A Shoe” reunion tour, on March 31 at 10 p.m.

    zapato 3

    One of the first Venezuelan rock bands to achieve worldwide success, Zapato 3 came together as high schoolers in early 1984. Over time, their original punk style transitioned into a more social-oriented rock with some sexual lyrics, something evidenced on albums like their 1990 debut, Amor, Furia y Languidez.  Their second long player, Besame y Suicidate, is the one that would put them on the map internationally and would to several hits across Latin America and gigs in Mexico, Miami and other locales.  The band would make several more albums, some embracing techno strains, before its “first” breakup after the release of their 1999 album, Ecos Punzantes del Ayer.  The group would come together in 2012 for a reunion long tour called The Last Crusade.

    zapato 3

    Zapato 3’s current lineup includes founding members keyboardist Jaime Verdaguer, guitarist Álvaro Segura, vocalist Carlos Segura, bassist Fernando Batoni and a new drummer, Dario Adames.  Critics have compared their sound to a fusion of New Order, The Cure and Soft Cell, with a live show that still packs a youthful, high-energy punk punch.  Check their sounds out here on Spotify.

    Opening for Zapato 3 at The Cutting Room will be another band with Venezuelan roots, New York’s own Toxic Tito.  

    The latest in a long line of musical outings by Hudson-based, Italian-Venezuelan art dealer Luis Accorsi, Toxic Tito is a band that puts a fresh spin of the adrenaline frenzy of classic NYC punks like The Ramones.  In 1977 while living in Venezuela, Accorsi formed JANZ KAPPELLA, noted as perhaps the first-ever pure punk band in the nation.  Upon his moves to Miami and New York City, Accorsi formed a host of other projectz including the ska-influenced Modern Method, Naked King and Screwy Louie.  Check out Toxic Tito’s, music including their latest long player, 2022’s Energentico, and their cover of “Blitzkrieg Bop,” on Spotify.   For a look at Accorsi’s “day job,” check out NYSMusic’s article on May 2022’s  “Rock & Roll Circus Art Show” at his New Gallery in Hudson.

    For tickets and information, visit the Eventbrite site here.