Port Jefferson plays host to several different concerts and festivals throughout the summer months. Perfect for any music lover, the Long Island town boasts local concerts nearly every Wednesday and Thursday, July 5 through Aug. 30.
All of the shows are set to take place at Harborfront Park. The Sunset Concert Series runs from 6:30-8 on Wednesdays on the Harborfront performance stage. However, the Harborside concert series takes place at 7 on Thursdays in the Harborfront Park. The Harborside series will run each week July 6 through 20 and then two dates in August.
Port Jefferson is not the only town in the region to put on local shows. Over in Riverside, about 20 miles south of Port Jefferson, there will be a free African American Educational and Cultural Festival on July 15. The event is scheduled from 3-8 p.m. at Grangebel Park in Riverside. Alongside live music performances from some of the best local talent, the festival will also feature food trucks, merch vendors, and raffles. Visit here for details and information.
Staying close to Port Jefferson, the Port Jefferson Station & Terryville Free Summer Concert Series will happen in July and August. Scheduled for each Wednesday, July 5 to August 2, the concert series takes place at the Chamber Train Car Park. The shows are free and will feature performances from several local artists. Visit here for more details and information.
Port Jefferson Summer Concert Lineup
July 5- The Well Diggers- 6:30 PM
July 6- Solid 70s- 7 PM
July 12- Quarter Horse- 6:30 PM
July 13- Bangos- 7 PM
July 19- Arbutus & Vine- 6:30 PM
July 20- Southbound- 7 PM
July 26- “Pure Joy” with Paige Patterson- 6:30 PM
August 2- Roger Street Friedman- 6:30 PM
August 9- The New Students- 6:30 PM
August 10- Fleetwood Macked (tribute band)- 7 PM
August 16- Teddy Kumpel and Nome Sane?- 6:30 PM
August 23- Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks – 6:30 PM
August 24- Foreign Journey- 7 PM
August 30- Kaido- 6:30PM
All concerts take place at Harborfront Park. Here for more details and information.
The Capitol Theatre has spent 2023 providing audiences with top entertainment by impressive musical and comedic talent from all over, and there is no end in sight as the venue has over twenty more performances planned before the year ends. The Port Chester stage will be welcoming everyone from ZZ Top to Kevin James with all performances beginning at 8:00 PM and doors opening at 6:30 PM.
Peter Frampton – Never Say Never Tour – July 23 & July 25
Being one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, Grammy-winner Peter Frampton will be performing at the theatre this July. His success has lasted decades as at the early age of 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd and by 18 he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His collaborations range from such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Dion, and many others.
Nickel Creek – July 26
Nickel Creek is the platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio consisting of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins. The Grammy-winning band has revolutionized folk and roots music since first performing together as children in 1989.
Jason Isbell is largely known not only for his solo career but also for his work with the country band, The 400 Unit. The group will be performing together once again celebrating their newest album Weathervanes which dropped on June 9.
Diana Krall – August 5
Also making an appearance at Capitol Theatre is Grammy and Juno award-winning jazz singer, Diana Krall. Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and has also earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums.
Ilana Glazer Live! – August 17
The Long Island native, llana Glazer, is a creator and comedian who co-created and co-starred in the critically acclaimed series BROAD CITY and is going on the road with her live show all summer long!
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton – August 18
The American music collective, Parliament Funkadelic will be taking the Port Chester stage in August with leader George Clinton by their side. Being active since the 1960s, the group consists of a collective of rotating musicians bringing funk to everyone they meet.
Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Zakir Hussain & John McLaughlin – August 19
Following word of the Summer 2023 release of This Moment – their first new studio album in 46 years – world music ensemble Shakti will continue to discover and explore the musical common ground bridging East and West on an extensive U.S. tour, beginning August 17.
Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Tom Petty Project – August 24
Tusk has been performing across the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. The band consists of more than five skilled professionals turned masters through decades of individual musical study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art which make them a must-see this August.
Lil Uzi Vert just announced they will embark on their “PINK TAPE TOUR,” in honor of their recent release of album Pink Tape, coming to the Barclays Center on Nov. 20.
In addition to Lil Uzi Vert’s 2018 Grammy nomination as “Best New Artist,” the artist also received the “Breakout Artist of the Year Award” and the “Breakthrough Artist” award during Billboard’s 2017 Touring Awards. The rap superstar has also been featured on several record-breaking tracks. In 2020, Uzi dropped the deluxe edition of Eternal Atake, which includes part two of the album, titled LUV vs. The World 2, reaching #1 on the Billboard 200.Eternal Atake would go on to gain RIAA Platinum certification and was nominated for favorite rap/hip hop album at the 2020 American Music Awards. Uzi made their 2022 return a strong one with a flood of national festival performances and the release of the EP Red & White. Now 2023’s The Pink Tape becomes the first hip Hop album to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts.
Just recently, Uzi opened the 2023 BET Awards with an electrifying performance of “Spin Again” and “Just Wanna Rock” from Pink Tape. Earlier this year, they delivered dazzling performances at the 2023 Grammys, Wrestlemania 39, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The “PINK TAPE TOUR” marks their first headlining tour since 2018. Tickets are available now.
LIL UZI VERT 2023 TOUR DATES:
Sat Oct 21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
Mon Oct 23 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Tue Oct 24 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Wed Oct 25 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre
Tue Oct 31 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Thu Nov 02 — Hampton, VA — Hampton Coliseum
Fri Nov 03 — Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena
Sun Nov 05 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
Mon Nov 06 — Atlanta, GA — Coca Cola Roxy
Wed Nov 08 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
Thu Nov 9 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
Fri Nov 10 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Mon Nov 13 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
Thu Nov 16 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
Sat Nov 18 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Mon Nov 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Barclays Center
Wed Nov 22 — Philadelphia, PA — Wells Fargo Center
Liverpool Is The Place (LITP) is back with another summer of concerts in Johnson Park, with 22 acts in total. The series started back on Memorial Day and runs until Aug. 16. With almost two shows per week, concerts take place on Monday and Wednesday at 7 PM.
Liverpool is located just North of Syracuse, on the shores of Onondaga Lake. Liverpool Is The Place is focused on organizing cultural events and raising money for local programs. The goal of LITP is to encourage community gatherings between people of all ages and backgrounds in the Greater Liverpool area.
Each concert takes place at Johnson Park, where guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets. This summer’s lineup of performers features a wide variety of sounds and genres. Rock, pop, folk, country, and blues will all be represented by a diverse set of artists.
Shooter Jennings just announced he will celebrate the late, great Warren Zevon with the first-ever East Coast performance of SHOOTER JENNINGS AND THE WEREWOLVES OF LOS ANGELES DO ZEVON, a very special evening of wall-to-wall Zevon songs set for Nov. 1 at Brooklyn Made.
Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of Los Angeles – which includes multi-instrumentalist Brian Whelan (Dwight Yoakum, Jim Lauderdale) alongside longtime Jennings collaborators drummer Jamie Douglass, bassist Ted Russell Kamp, and guitarist John Schreffler, will celebrate the iconic Warren Zevon on this special night.
This last year we had a blast doing two separate shows paying tribute to one of my favorite artists of all time, Los Angeles legend Warren Zevon. When Zevon was picked to be potentially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year we, along with millions of Zevon fans, were hoping that he would finally get his due in the halls of Rock & Roll History. Unfortunately, Zevon didn’t make it in this year and won’t be honored on November 4, 2023, in New York City at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Upon hearing this news, the Werewolves of Los Angeles gathered in our Wolfcave to discuss what we could do about it. We decided that even though Warren wasn’t going into the Hall of Fame, we could take a special trip up to New York City that weekend and do our own celebration of Warren’s bad-ass music.
Shooter Jennings
Jennings, a three-time Grammy award winner, has defied expectations while constantly expanding the parameters of country, rock ‘n’ roll, and beyond. He is a truly limitless artist whose ambitious experimentation spans myriad genres and creative platforms, from releasing eight solo LPs, and countless EPs, and founding his label and multimedia outlet, Black Country Rock, as well as much more. Named “Hot New Producer” in Rolling Stone‘s 2020 “Hot List” issue, Jennings honed his production skills by helming sessions from such iconic artists as Jamey Johnson, Wanda Jackson, Billy Ray Cyrus, and his mom, Jessi Colter, and has kept up the pace with several acclaimed productions.
Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of Los Angeles will make their first ever East Coast performance on Nov. 1 at Brooklyn Made. Tickets are on sale now.
The Sphere in Las Vegas has officially lit its exterior for the first time, the world’s largest LED screen, transforming the Vegas skyline.
Credit: Sphere Entertainment.
Dubbed the Exosphere, the outside portion of the Sphere was lit on July 4, introducing a new global landmark where artists, partners, and brands can showcase impactful content to audiences from around the world. The Exosphere consists of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks, spaced eight inches apart. Each puck contains 48 individual LED diodes, with each diode capable of displaying 256 million different colors. The Fourth of July production was just the beginning for the Exosphere, as it will continue to display creative activations in coordination with major events in Las Vegas, with more content planned throughout the month.
David Hopkinson, President, and Chief Operating Officer of MSG Sports, who oversees global marketing and brand partnerships across Sphere Entertainment and the MSG family of companies, said: “Sphere’s Exosphere is a 360-degree canvas for brand storytelling that will be seen around the world, offering our partners an unparalleled opportunity to become part of the greatest show on Earth. There’s nothing comparable to the impact from displaying innovative brand and immersive content on the world’s largest video screen. The extraordinary experiences we can create are only limited by imagination, and we’re thrilled to finally share with the world the spectacular potential of the Exosphere.”
The Sphere is becoming the next-generation entertainment medium, bringing wonder to the world and redefining the future of live entertainment, where artists, creators, and technologies will create extraordinary experiences, taking storytelling to a new level. The venue will transform the concert-going experience with innovative technologies that include a 16K x 16K LED display inside the main venue bowl that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. The Sphere also has the world’s most advanced concert audio system, featuring crystal-clear audio and 10,000 immersive seats including a system that utilizes deep vibrations so guests can feel the rumble of thunder or a roaring motorcycle.
Sphere at The Venetian (courtesy MSGE).
Later this year, the Exosphere will be prominently featured as part of Sphere’s opening in September with U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, as well as during the first Sphere Experience, Postcard from Earth directed by Darren Aronofsky, in October. For more information about the upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, visit here.
JazzBuffalo announced the lineup for this summer’s Jazz on the Plaz! concert series. The event takes place in downtown Buffalo every Friday at 5 PM from July 7 to Aug. 25 at the West Plaza of Seneca One Tower. The concerts feature some of the best jazz artists from around Western New York.
The Seneca One Tower is one of the mainstays of the Buffalo skyline. Originally built between 1969-1974, the building has long served as headquarters for banking institutions. Now, the tower has become a multi-use space, housing start-up companies and apartments. Thanks to recent updates, the building now aims to be a collaboration hub within the city.
Courtesy of JazzBuffalo.com
Jazz on the Plaz! is part of JazzBuffalo’s extensive programming of shows, educational opportunities, and events. Created to build appreciation for the genre, JazzBuffalo is committed to impacting and encouraging the arts scene in the city. There will also be food trucks and beverages available as part of the performances. All concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged and will go toward the Keep Jazz Alive Fund. Click here for parking information and here for more details about the performances.
Summer Lineup
July 7: My Cousin Toné
July 14: Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble
July 21: Jay Sharp-tet
July 28: Donny Frauenhofer Trio: Jazz Fusion Exprience
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC) has recently announced shows for their inaugural season, with “Refuge: A Concert Series to Welcome the World” kicking off the season in Sept. 2023. PAC is located in the World Trade Center and was the final public piece of the reconstruction.
Perelman Performing Arts Center Aerial View. Credit: Bill Saltzstein
The facility was named after Ronald O. Perelman, a businessman, philanthropist, and benefactor, the building was designed by the architecture firm REX, with many interior spaces being designed by Rockwell Group. Leading the opening of PAC is the Chair of the PAC Board of Directors Mike Bloomberg, Executive Director Khady Kamara, and Artistic Director Bill Rauch.
The opening of Perelman Performing Arts Center is going to add light and hope to the World Trade Center site in a manner that respects its role as a place for reflection. PAC NYC’s impact will extend far beyond downtown, as we know the impact of the power of the arts – bringing energy and excitement to bolster neighborhoods, spur investment and build a stronger city.
Mike Bloomberg, Chair of PAC Board of Directors
Inaugural Season Showings
Refuge: A Concert Series to Welcome the World
The opening five-night series with over 30 internationally acclaimed artists, Refuge is a pay-what-you-wish event focused on the theme of refuge. A wide range of music will be played, from Afro-Latin rhythms to futuristic electronic beats, from traditional Klezmer melodies to soulful Rock and Funk.
Sept. 22 is “Relatively Speaking: Family as Refuge” and will feature Fanoos Ensemble, The HawtPlates, Martha Redbone, The Villalobos Brothers, as well as Amal Murkus & Firas Zreik.
“Watch Night” from Nov. 3-18 2023 is an all-new premiere for the production that explores justice and forgiveness. It was co-conceived, directed, and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Bill T. Jones, with Marc Bamuthi Joseph also co-conceiving the production and responsible for the libretto.
“Number Our Days” will be held from April 12-14, 2024, and is a multi-media oratorio based on Jamie Livingston’s “Photo of the Day” series. This series was made by Jamie Livingston, who documented his life by taking a Polaroid every day until he died at age 41.
From May 12-19, 2024, “An American Soldier,” a new opera based on the true story of U.S. Private Danny Chen, will be held. This will be the production’s New York premiere.
“Cats” will be held sometime between June and July of 2024, reimagining Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical. The original musical itself was based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
Theater and Comedy
“The Following Evening,” held from Feb. 1 to 18, 2024, will be an intimate portrait of two theater-making couples: Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet of Talking Band and Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone of 600 Highwaymen. This may be the final performance for the two couples.
“Between Two Knees” is a comedy by Indigenous sketch comedy group The 1491s, taking place Feb. 3 through 24, 2024. Spanning 90 years in the life of a fictional Native American family, “Between Two Knees” is an “outrageously funny ride through American history.” “Good Medicine” is an all-Native stand-up evening event on Feb. 9, 2024. It features Indigenous comedians from all across the country and will be curated and hosted by Jackie Keliiaa.
“Like They Do in The Movies,” which will be at PAC from March 10 to 31, 2024, is the world premiere of the “tour-de-force” written and performed by Tony and Emmy-winning Laurence Fishburne. Fishburne is known for his work as Ike Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It?,” Sterling Johnson in August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running,” and as Morpheus in the blockbuster film series The Matrix.
Laurence Fishburne.
Dance
“Is It Thursday Yet?” held from Dec. 8-23, 2023, is a commissioned display of Jenn Freeman’s neurodivergent journey through a mix of dance, live music, and home video footage.
“March” by Big Dance Theater will be held Dec. 10 to 16, 2023. It is an evening of contemporary dance split into three parts, featuring Tendayi Kuumba, Annie-B Parson, and Donna Uchizono.
“Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival,” held from Jan. 5 to 14, 2024, is a celebration of street dance movements, both those that have originated in NYC and those from around the world.
Nov. 13, 2023 – Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
Cover for Kerry Washington’s new memoir, “Thicker than Water.”
Perelman Performing Arts Center memberships are now available for $10 for the inaugural season. Members receive early access to tickets and other perks. Tickets for inaugural season events are starting at $39. More information on memberships, tickets, and shows can be found on PAC’s website.
Glenville’s summer music concert series ‘Thursdays in the Park’ is returning this August for a five week run of incredible live performances. Thursdays In The Park is set to begin on August 3rd and continue every Thursday in August at 7:00 PM at Indian Meadows Park.
Thursdays In The Park has been a free annual summer event for the community of Glenville for years, and this summer is bringing a diverse and highly talented lineup to the park. The duo Double Barrel will kick off the series on August 3rd by delivering a country set list for audience members to enjoy while later in the month Nymbus will make an appearance with some classic rock!
Various other genres will be featured throughout the month, but music isn’t the only attraction. The series also offers free Stewart’s Ice Cream for every performance as well as an additional movie night on August 26th at Maalwyck Park where members of the community can sit back and relax while watching the cinematic hit Top Gun 2.
Thursdays In The Park Lineup
August 3rd – Double Barrel (Country Duo)
August 10th – Little Bit of Everything (Folk Music)
August 17th – West Side Drive (Dance Music)
August 24th – Nymbus (Classic Rock Music)
August 26th – Special Family Night Movie @Maalwyck Park (Top Gun 2)
The Powers Park Concert Series returns to Powers Park in Troy for its 20th Anniversary season. The free events are held every Saturday starting July 8 and ending Aug. 26, with 6:00 p.m. as the start time for most events.
The series kicks off with the Adirondack Muscle Car Show, which later features the bands Beatin’ the Odds and Skeeter Creek. Registration starts at 2:00 p.m. and the show ends at 6:00 p.m.. It costs $20 to register, with spectators able to attend for free. 16 trophies are to be awarded, with the proceeds being donated to H.O.P.E. animal rescue.
Upcoming Dates
Adirondack Muscle Car Show – July 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Beatin’ the Odds – July 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Skeeter Creek – July 8 at 6:00 p.m.
The Beginning – July 15 at 6:00 p.m.
B-Street Band (Fane Family Night) – July 22 at 6:00 p.m.
