Category: News Desk

  • Five Can’t Miss Shows in Rochester This February

    We can’t predict if there is ever going to be any significant snow in Rochester this winter, but we can predict you’ll have a blast if you follow our recommendations for live music in February. As much as we’d like to have at least some of the white stuff to enjoy, hopefully not enough to impede your access to any of these shows or to cause any weather-related cancellations. Get out there and support your local bands and venues.

    February 11: Moving Mountains at Flour City Station

    Moving Mountains is a quartet from right here in Rochester. If you like your rock progressive, then these guys will scratch that itch with aplomb. The path from point a to point b is rarely a straight line, and the journey is a wild ride. They’ll be joined by Extended Family and The Ribbon Project. /each band has members with February birthdays, so maybe there will be cake?

    Doors are at 7:45p and tickets are $10.

    February 13: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at Bop Shop Records

    Drummer Kahil El’Zabar returns to Bop Shop Records with his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, including Cory Wilkes on trumpet and Alex Harding on saxophone. You will be transported, inspired, moved and touched spiritually, and that will just be the first song. Adventurous mind-expanding jazz doesn’t just come to Rochester for one week in June. Come explore some new sounds.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $25/$30 dos.

    February 16: The Mountain Goats, Lily Hiatt at Water Street Music Hall

    Indie-folk rock stalwarts The Mountain Goats come to Water Street Music Hall as a semi-annual reminder to the music lovers of Rochester that not every big show passes us over for Buffalo, Syracuse, and Ithaca. Touring behind their 2022 release, Bleed Out, they’ll bring those and others from their decades-long career for you to sing along, rhythmically bob your head, and perhaps shuffle your feet. Don’t make the mistake of arriving too late to hear opener Lily Hiatt.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $40.

    February 18: JD Simo at Fanatics Pub

    This one is a short drive out of town down in Lima, but totally worth it. Fanatics is a small bar that hosts good blues bands from near and far. On this night, Nashville guitarist JD Simo comes through on his duo tour with drummer Adam Abrashoff. Simo isn’t a straight blues man, mixing in rock, jazz and soul to concoct a unique sound that eventually lead to face-melting jams. He’s got a new album just out this month, Songs from the House of Grease, that’ll do good to warm you up for the show.

    Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $25.

    February 25 – The Moho Collective at Three Heads Brewing

    Rochester’s The Moho Collective, Kurt Johnson on guitar and pedal steel, Justin Rister on bass, and Ryan Barclay on drums and percussion, “collect” musical styles from across the globe, combining them in new and mystifying ways. On this night they will be joined by The Mighty High and Dry’s Alan Murphy on keys which is an addition with exciting possibilities, fleshing out their material in new and interesting ways.

    Doors open at 8pm and tickets are $10.

  • Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew Announce Tour, Stops in Buffalo, Albany, NYC

    Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew of Talking Heads have announced additional dates on their upcoming tour, with shows in Albany, Buffalo, and New York City in February and March.

    jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew
    Photo credit: Michael Weintrob

    Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison and noted touring member Adrian Belew will be bringing their popular Remain In Light concert on the road this winter. The album is coming up on its 40 anniversary, and Harrison commented on its significance in his life.

    Remain In Light is a high point in my career. Adrian and I had often discussed the magic of the 1980 tour and the sheer joy it brought to audiences. It is such a delight to see that joy once again in the audiences on the current tour.

    Jerry Harrison

    Belew says the tour will leave you “with a happy smile on your face.” Harrison and Belew first reunited to perform material from Remain In Light at the 2021 Peach Music Festival with Turkuaz. It marked Harrison’s first live performance since 1996. 

    The band then reunited at LA’s The Wiltern last month for a celebrated performance which began with a podcast conversation with Tawny Newsome. Harrison and Belew spoke about about the Talking Heads’ incredible rise to fame and the impact they had on music and pop culture. 

    The 2023 “Remain In Light” tour will include an opening set by Cool Cool Cool, featuring former members of Turkuaz. A special pre-sale, including a very limited amount of “Once In A Lifetime” Meet & Greet VIP Experiences are onsale here.  

    Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew “Remain in Light” Tour Dates

    Thu, February 16 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
    Friday, February 17 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater *
    Sat, February 18 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center (Auditorium) *
    Tuesday, February 21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre *
    Wednesday, February 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory *
    Thursday, February 24  – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
    Saturday, February 25 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre *
    Sunday, February 26 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room *
    Monday, February 27 – Akron, OH – Goodyear Theater *
    Tuesday, February 28 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *
    Thursday, March 2 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall *
    Friday, March 3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre *
    Saturday, March 4 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live! *
    Sunday, March 5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom *
    Tuesday, March 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre *
    Wednesday, March 8 – Albany, NY – Empire Live *
    Thursday, March 9 – New York, NY – Sony Hall *
    Friday, March 10 – Boston, MA – HOB Boston *
    Sat, March 11 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall *
    Saturday, May 13 – Placerville, CA – Golden Road Music Festival
    Sunday, May 14 – Mill Valley, CA – Mill Valley Music Festival
    Tuesday, May 16 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater *
    Wednesday, May 17 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom*
    Friday, June 2 – Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Music Festival
    Saturday, June 3 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall *
    Sunday, June 4 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic *
    Tuesday, June 6 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live! ^
    Wed, June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium ^
    Friday, June 9 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit ^
    Saturday, June 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern ^
    Sunday, June 11 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium ^
    Tuesday, June 13 – Austin, TX – ACL Live @ The Moody Theater ^
    Thursday, June 15 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park ^
    Friday, June 16 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center ^
    Saturday, June 17 – New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras World ^
    Monday, June 19 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre ^
    Tuesday, June 20 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ^
    * w/ Cool Cool Cool
    ^ w/ Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

  • Nickelback Announce New Tour With UBS Arena And Darien Lake Dates

    Nickelback has announced their new “Get Rollin’” tour, in support of their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

    Nickelback Promo

    The massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, Quebec at Videotron Centre, with stops across North America before wrapping up on Wednesday, August 30 in Belmont Park at UBS Arena. Nickelback will also be making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 16th.

    Nickelback’s first album in five years, Get Rollin’ was released November 18, 2022, via BMG and debuted at No. 2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at No. 3 and in the Top 10 in the U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at No. 1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. The highly acclaimed new album is a thrilling soundscape of adventure, nostalgia and emotional exploration. With the new record, Nickelback continues to further their legacy and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at the Juno Awards on March 13th.

    Nickelback Performing

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show High Times VIP Lounge, specially designed Nickelback gift item, early entry into the venue and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

    “Get Rollin’” Tour Dates

    Jun. 12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
    Jun. 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    Jun. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    Jun. 17 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tall Boys ^
    Jun. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
    Jun. 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
    Jun. 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
    Jun. 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
    Jun. 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    Jun. 30 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
    Jul. 01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
    Jul. 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    Jul. 08 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
    Jul. 09 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Jul. 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
    Jul. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    Jul. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
    Jul. 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
    Jul. 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Jul. 22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavillion
    Jul. 23 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
    Jul. 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Jul. 30 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
    Aug. 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    Aug. 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 05 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
    Aug. 07 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
    Aug. 09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    Aug. 11 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Festival ^
    Aug. 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
    Aug. 16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
    Aug. 18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    Aug. 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    Aug. 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
    Aug. 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
    Aug. 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
    Aug. 30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

  • Kali Uchis Announces Radio City Music Hall Show

    Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis will headline a tour to support her upcoming album throughout the country, including a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 4. Uchis is one of the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella.


    On her new album, Uchis explains that “Love is the message. Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. This body of work represents all levels of love—releasing people with love, drawing love into your life, and self-love.”

    Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award. Uchis achieved her first Billboard Latin Music Award in 2021, for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, released in 2020. Additionally, that same year she won her first Grammy, Premios Nuestra Tierra, and Univision Premios Juventud, performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and toured arenas across North America with Tyler the Creator.

    Uchis grew up between Virginia and Colombia and rose to fame with her extended play Por Vida in 2015. This was followed by the release of her debut album, Isolation, in 2018, to widespread critical acclaim. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges, and more and has toured the world over, with lauded sets headlining Coachella, Governors Ball, and many others.

    Tickets can be purchased beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m., at kaliuchis.com. The tour is in support of her upcoming new album, Red Moon in Venus, due for release on Mar. 3 through Geffen Records. Pre-order here.

    KALI UCHIS LIVE
    March 17—Santiago, CL—Lollapalooza Chile
    March 19—Buenos Aires, AR—Lollapalooza Argentina
    March 24— São Paulo, BR—Lollapalooza Brazil
    March 26—Bogotá, CO—Estéreo Picnic
    April 16 & 23—Indio, CA—Coachella
    April 25—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
    April 26—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall*
    April 27—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
    April 30—Miami, FL— FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park*
    May 1—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Live Orlando*
    May 2—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
    May 4—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall*
    May 7—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia*
    May 9—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem*
    May 10—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
    May 12—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum*
    May 14— Detroit, MI—The Fillmore*
    May 16—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*
    May 18—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium*
    May 21—Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium*
    May 23—Vancouver, BC—UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre*
    May 24—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater*
    May 26—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    May 28—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    May 30—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
    * with RAE

  • moe. Announce Permanent Addition of Keyboardist Nate Wilson and Added Tour Dates

    moe. has announced that keyboardist Nate Wilson, who toured with the group last summer, will become a permanent member of the group. They also announced added tour dates for their Winter/Spring tour, in addition to Albany dates on Feb. 24 and 25.

    moe., with Nate Wilson joining.
    moe.

    Nate Wilson (Percy Hill) has been playing with the group since guitarist Chuck Garvey suffered a stroke in November 2021. Garvey is still recovering but joined back with the group for their NYE concert. In a December 2022 interview with Relix and talked about his recovery, and how he is relearning his fine motor skills, and says that music has been a huge help in his recovery.

    moe. has had a lot of success and longevity since its creation due to its engaged fanbase, aka the fa.moe.ly which has led them to do headline tours, international festival sets, music-themed cruises, and sold-out shows alongside countless household-name artists. They have even promoted and headlined multiple festivals of their own, including snoe.down and moe.down.

    moe., now with the addition of Nate Wilson, is comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), and Vinnie Amico (drums). Derhak commented about Wilson joining the group in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, keyboardist Nate Wilson will be joining moe. full-time moving forward,” he says. “Former founding member of both Percy Hill, and Assembly of Dust (and current band leader for Ghosts Of Jupiter), Nate has been part of our lineup since our first shows without Chuck Garvey.  He has since proven himself a valued contributor to our sound, and now with Chuck back in the groove, he compliments our overall style.”

    Wilson commented about how excited he was to join the group, saying “The band and their fans are legends. Can’t wait to hit the road this spring!” moe. will be embarking on a Winter/Spring tour, with stops in Albany at the Palace Theater on Feb. 24 and 25. A special artist pre-sale will begin this Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. local time – click here for more information. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m. local time. 

    moe. Winter Tour Dates
    Friday, February 17th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Saturday, February 18th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Friday, February 24th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY*
    Saturday, February 25th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY

    Thursday, March 9th – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
    Friday, March 10th – Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
    Saturday, March 11th – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
    Sunday, March 12th – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
    Wednesday, March 15th – Music Hall – Charleston, SC
    Thursday, March 16th – The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
    Friday, March 17th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Saturday, March 18th – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
    Sunday, March 19th – PV Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
    Tuesday, March 21st – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
    Wednesday, March 22nd – Jefferson Theatre – Charlottesville, VA
    Thursday, March 23rd – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
    Friday, March 24th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Saturday, March 25th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Wednesday, April 26th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
    Thursday, April 27th – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX
    Friday, April 28th – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX
    Saturday, April 29th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Sunday, April 30th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Tuesday, May 2nd – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR
    Wednesday, May 3rd – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
    * with Karina Rykman

  • Peach Music Festival Announces Additions to 2023 Lineup

    The Peach Music Festival has announced additions to the lineup for the 2023 festival, running from June 29 through July 2 at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.

    Peach Music Festival 2023 Lineup

    The Peach Music Festival was created in 2012 as the first-ever Allman Brothers Band-inspired festival in the Northeast and has quickly evolved into one of the most highly-anticipated summer musical events loved by music enthusiasts from across the nation. It is a one-of-a-kind festival, as it features food and craft vendors on the grounds and access to the scenic Montage Mountain Ski Resort’s large water park.

    Featured at this year’s festival will be a performance of Allman Brothers Band record Brothers & Sisters, with founding member Jaimoe performing as Jaimoe and Friends and duo Brother and Sister. There will also be a special appearance by Trouble No More, featuring Brandon “Taz” Niederaurer (Guitar, Vocals), Daniel Donato (Guitar, Vocals), Dylan Niederaurer (Bass Guitar), Jack Ryan (Drums), Lamar Williams Jr. (Vocals), Nikki Glaspie (Drums), Peter Levin (Keys) and Roosevelt Collier (Pedal Steel Guitar).

    Goose, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, and Ween will headline The Peach Music Festival 2023. They will be joined by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Lettuce, Twiddle, and Ripe. Last year’s lineup included Billy Strings, Trey Anastasio Band, Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and many more.

    Ween will be headlining the 2023 Peach Music Festival.

    Newly added to the Peach Festival lineup include Ziggy Marley, Australian Pink Floyd performing a 50th anniversary tribute to Dark Side of the Moon, Jupiter & Okwess, Broadband featuring Kanika Moore, The National Reserve, J.D. Simo, Little Bird, and Mountain Grass Unit.

    Late-night sets at the Peach Music Festival will feature LP Giobbi presents Dead House and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Peach on Friday, June 30, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, and Magic City Hippies on Saturday, July 1. In addition to the headliners, Peach Music Festival also features Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Lettuce, Twiddle, and Ripe. 

    Peach Music Festival

    On sale now are VIP passes, reserved seating, glamping, travel packages, as well as a special four-day, general admission $99 lawn ticket. New this year will be a GA+ ticket allowing fans with a General Admission ticket access under the pavilion for headliner sets (in the 200-level seating area) for $149. To purchase tickets for the 2023 festival, go here.

    Full Lineup

    Thursday, June 29

    Headliner: Goose (two sets)

    Featuring: Twiddle, Thumpasaurus, and Friends of the Brothers

    Friday, June 30

    Headliner: Ween

    Featuring: Umphrey’s McGee, Ripe, Dogs In A Pile Trouble No More, Taper’s Choice, Tauk featuring Kanika Moore, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Kanika Moore presents The Broadband, Son Little Yam Yam, Ally Venable, Little Bird, The Psycodelics, Couch, Will Evans, Baked Shrimp, and Proper Tea

    Late Night Set: LP Giobbi and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Peach

    Saturday, July 1

    Headliner: My Morning Jacket

    Featuring: Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Jaimoe & Friends, Karina Rykman, Melt, Raq, Circles Around the Sun, Oh He Dead, Cris Jacobs Band, One Time Weekend, The Sweet Lillies, The National Reserve, Brother and Sister, Veronica Lewis, JB Strauss, Mountain Grass Unit, Wax Owls, and Brown Eyed Women

    Late Night Set: The Australian Pink Floyd Show performing Dark Side of the Moon and Magic City Hippies.

    Sunday, July 2

    Headliner: Tedeschi Trucks Band

    Featuring: Ziggy Marley, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lettuce, Duane Betts, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ghost Light, Taz Plays Hendrix, Mihali, Jupiter & Okwess, J.D. Simo, Quinn Sullivan, Hans Williams, Parrotfish, Kendall Street Company, and Roast John.

  • OSFL Principals to Perform in Concert February 3 at the Rockwell Museum in Corning

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced a showcase concert of the new principal musicians for the next concert on the 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series.

    In September, the OSFL held auditions for the open orchestra seats, and these five musicians were appointed as the principal players in their respective sections. Peter Ecklund (bassoon), Frank Gabriel Campos (trumpet), Duane Smith (trombone), Chris McAllister (percussion), and Mario Pietra (bass). “Delighted to showcase the newest stars of our orchestra, and I would like our audience to be familiar with them through this concert,” says Toshiyuki Shimada, OSFL’s Music Director and Conductor.

    The five have collaborated to plan an evening of solo and small ensemble music from Baroque to jazz to modern, including original arrangements and transcriptions for these instruments. This concert will be filled with a wide variety of musical styles and instruments, including the addition of djembe and flugelhorn. Musical selections for this concert will include works by Bach, Beethoven, Mancini, Rodgers and Hart, and more. In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, this concert will include My Funny Valentine and Smile.

    Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission. A complimentary wine and cheese reception preceding the concert will begin at 6:45 for guests with tickets purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Doors open at 6:30.

    The OSFL offers a concert season of five full orchestra concerts including a side-by-side Young People’s Orchestra and professional musician collaboration, the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, the youth ensembles, as well as educational outreach concerts for children. Under the guidance of distinguished Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada, the OSFL is a strong supporter of highlighting the musical achievements of young musicians through the youth ensemble programs, as well as the annual Hertzog Concerto & Aria Competition for young artists in grades 9 – 12. 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 Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes comes from Corning Incorporated Foundation, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. The 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.

    The 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series is sponsored by Dick and Judy Sphon, the Hilliard Foundation, and the OSFL Chamber Music Society.

    The next concert on the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series will be held at North Presbyterian Church on March 31 and is part of the OSFL’s Clara Schumann Festival.

    The concert is on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 6:45, at the Rockwell Museum, in Corning, NY.

    For concert and ticket information please visit OSFL.org.

  • Young The Giant Announces North American Tour With Milky Chance In New York

    Multi-platinum selling artist Young The Giant has announced a 2023 summer tour along with rock band, Milky Chance, making across the United States and Canada beginning May 30th in Montreal. In New York, you can catch the tour at Manhattan’s iconic Rooftop at Pier 17 and Niagara County’s Artpark. The tour will also feature special guests TALK and Rosa Linn. 

    The summer tour follows the release of American Bollywood, Young The Giant’s first album in four years. Established in 2004, the band showcases vocalist Sameer Gadhia, guitarist Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois on the drums and bass player Payam Doostzadeh. American Bollywood was co-produced by John Hill and members of Young The Giant. 

    The four-part album can be enjoyed here via AWAL/Jungle Youth Records. With a majority of the lyrics written by the band’s lead singer with Indian ancestry, Sameer Gadhia, the album tells the multi-generational saga of the American immigrant, and the origins, exiles, battles, and denouement of reclaiming their collective identity. “This is not just the story of an Indian-American caught in between two worlds,” the band’s Sameer Gadhia previously said, “it’s also our universal search to find meaning in chaos.”

    “Epic doesn’t even begin to describe American Bollywood. Seismic in scope and intimate in nature, Young the Giant’s fifth studio album is a massive artistic statement; it’s the band’s most ambitious and sprawling project of their career”

    – Atwood Magazine

    The band unites with REVERB to reduce the tour’s environmental footprint and engage with fans to take action for people and the planet. Visit here for more details.

    The Young The Giant’s advanced ticket presale is available from January 31st at 10am to Thursday, February 2 at 10PM. Powered by seated, presale tickets are available here.  General tickets will be available Friday, February 3rd at 10 am. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Guests searching for an enhanced experience can purchase VIP Packages which include a private pre-show performance,Q&A with the band, premium tickets, an exclusive poster signed by the band, early venue entry and merchandise shopping. On January 31st at 10am packages from 100X Hospitality will go on sale For full details, click HERE 

    YOUNG THE GIANT US AND CANADA TOUR 2023 WITH MILKY CHANCE

    MAY

    30 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell *

    31 – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach *

    JUNE

    2 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

    3 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

    4 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

    7 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *

    9 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

    10 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *

    11 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at the Mann *

    13 – Niagara, NY – Artpark *

    16 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill *

    17 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! *

    18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE *

    20 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

    21 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion *

    23 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *

    24 – St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Music Park *

    25 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River Stage Park *

    27 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field *

    28 – Des Moines, IA – Water Works Park *

    30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre *

    JULY

    1 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre *

    13 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park ^

    14 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater ^

    15 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

    16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre ^

    18 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island ^

    20 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre ^

    21 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center ^

    22 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheatre ^

    25 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company ^

    27 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall ^

    28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    29 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^

    AUGUST

    1 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel ^

    3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great SaltAir ^

    4 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater ^

    5 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre ^

    10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre ^

    11 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Live ^

    12 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Edgefield ^

    14 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater ^

    15 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ^

    17 – San Francisco, CA – The Greek Theatre at Berkeley ^

    18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl ^

    19 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre ^

    20 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheater ^

    30 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

    31 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater *

    * with special guest TALK and special guest Rosa Linn

  • The life of Television frontman, Tom Verlaine

    Songwriter, singer and guitarist Tom Verlaine embodied the ideals of punk in more ways than one. From turning down a record deal from Clive Davis to inspiring the Ramones themselves, the famed frontman of the band Television left an indelible mark on the punk/alternative music scene of the 70’s.

    Verlaine died on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the age of 73. The musician passed away from an unspecified “brief illness,” according to Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of Patti Smith

    Tom Verlaine was the frontman and guitarist for the band Television. He died Jan. 28 at the age of 73. Photo via Getty Images
    Tom Verlaine was the frontman and guitarist for the band Television. He died Jan. 28 at the age of 73. Photo via Getty Images

    Before he was a punk icon, Tom Verlaine was simply Tom Miller, a young boy from New Jersey. When he first heard the Rolling Stones as a teen, he traded in his saxophone for a guitar and embarked down the path of rock n’ roll. 

    Still, his earlier jazz influences, listening to the likes of John Coltrane and Stan Getz, would contribute to his unique style of playing long after he picked up the six-string. In favor of punk’s typical style of gritty power chords, Verlain’s sound was often characterized by comparatively clean and improvisational guitar work.

    Together with his school friend Richard Meyers (stage name Richard Hell), Verlaine would form the band Neon Boys, which after a few member rotations, would become Television.

    CBGB played an important role nurturing early punk bands like Television and the Ramones
    CBGB played an important role nurturing early punk bands like Television and the Ramones | photo via Getty Images

    Television became a fixture of the emerging punk scene in New York in the 1970’s. The band frequently played at the music club CBGB, a venue now famous for its role in nurturing early punk bands like the Ramones and Blondie.

    While Television never quite became a mainstream success, their debut album Marquee Moon, released in 1977, is widely regarded as the quintessential punk album of the decade. Its unique approach to the genre would inspire waves of bands – from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Joy Division – in the years to come. 

    Although only 8 tracks, Marquee Moon was a complex body of work. Its title track alone  is over 10 minutes long. Matt LeMay of Pitchfork, described Veraine’s guitar playing on Marquee Moon in a retrospective review of the album: “Taken out of context, the guitar solos on Marquee Moon aren’t just unimpressive; they’re downright illogical. Everyone who plays guitar will, at some point, learn the solo from “Stairway to Heaven,” but it’s practically impossible to sit down and actually play anything from Marquee Moon.”

    Television's debut album Marquee Moon released 1977. Verlaine, 2nd fromm left
    Television’s debut album Marquee Moon released 1977. Verlaine pictured second from left.

    Initially Marquee Moon ranked on the Billboard 200 albums chart, although it actually performed better in Europe. Decades later the album would be recognized for its truth worth, listed on both Rolling Stone‘s  2003 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time and as number 3 on Pitchfork’s list of the best albums of the 1970s. 

    Television broke up only a year after in 1978, shortly after the release of their second album Adventure. However, in the 90’s they would reunite and release their self-titled third and final album.

    Verlaine was not deterred by the band’s initial breakup, starting his solo career in 1979. Over the decades he put out a mixture of LPs and albums and collaborated with music icons the likes of David Bowie and the Violent Femmes. His last two solo albums, Songs and Other Things and Around, came out in 2006.

    Tom Verlaine of Television playing a modified Jazzmaster | Photo via Reddit
    Tom Verlaine of Television playing a modified Jazzmaster | Photo via Reddit

    Verlaine led a relatively quiet life in the last decade, rarely touring and releasing no new music. He was modest about both his work and career telling the Irish Times in a 2013 interview, that he himself was tired of the hype around Marquee Moon.

    I don’t want to really talk about that record any more. I don’t know why people have such an interest in it. I just don’t get it. So much has been mentioned about that album there’s probably not much more that can be said.

    Tom Verlaine

    He would then add regarding the production, “It’s basically a live record with the mistakes patched up and with some editing here and there. I never think of it in any context in particular. It seems to get rediscovered by a new generation every 10 years or so, which is kinda cool.”

    While Verlaine’s death is tragic, it’s possible even more generations will now discover his iconic work. Those that were already fans of his work now mourn his sudden passing.

    Michale Stipe, formerly of R.E.M said on Instagram, “Bless you Tom Verlaine and thank you for the songs, the lyrics, the voice! And later the laughs, the inspiration, the stories, and the rigorous belief that music and art can alter and change matter, lives, experience. You introduced me to a world that flipped my life upside down. I am forever grateful.”

    Mike Scott of The Waterboys tweeted: “Tom Verlaine has passed over to the beyond that his guitar playing always hinted at. He was the best rock and roll guitarist of all time, and like Hendrix could dance from the spheres of the cosmos to garage rock. That takes a special greatness.”

  • Kingston’s Old Dutch Church to host Al Olender “Alentines Day” Show on Feb. 4

    Singer/Songwriter Al Olender has announced a one-off Valentines themed show at Old Dutch Church in Kingston on February 4th.

    Alentines day poster

    The show, dubbed “Alentines Day”, will be a “cathartic taking back of Valentines Day for everyone” says Olender. Special Guests will join her in performing new songs and old favorites off her debut album Easy Crier. The show is also dedicated to the city of Kingston itself, culminating in an intimate dream performance for Olender.

    “This show is for the broken-hearted, the new relationship energy you don’t know where to put, the crushes you’ve had and have and maybe will meet at this show.”

    Al And Easy Crier

    On her debut full-length album Easy Crier, Olender asks: what happens if we vow to never tell a lie, ever again? On Easy Crier, Olender pieces together her most vulnerable moments to produce a celebratory and beautiful rumination on grief, and reminds us of the power that comes in really getting to know yourself.

    Al Olender performing
    Al Olender

    Recorded at The Church in Harlemville, NY, the album sees delicate keys dance alongside acoustic plucks, brooding strings and lush harmonies. There are moments of exploring the often fine line between funny and sad that makes Easy Crier a portal for relief. It’s an album that takes each shattered, heartbroken piece and puts them back together to form a strangely beautiful mosaic.

    For Tickets and more information, visit ImpactConcerts.com