Throughout the month of May, The Capitol Theatre’s ‘Inner Sanctum’ bar & venue Garcia’s celebrates 10 years, with a month long lineup of live performances by local and nationally touring artists.
Created in partnership with Jerry Garcia’s family, the official anniversary date falls on Tuesday, May 16, but music will be featured all month long, including SoulShine, Liquorcake, Gimme Gimme Disco and Brown Eyed Women.
Earlier in the month The Rock and Roll Playhouse performed the music of Dave Matthews Band as well as Jerry Garcia tribute Finders Keepers. Mihali performed on Friday, May 12, and will return on Sunday, May 14, with a show at Brooklyn Bowl in between on Saturday.
Garcia’s will also offer a signature anniversary drink all month, the Cherry Jerry, made with Spiced Rum, Cherry Dr Pepper, a splash of lime and of course a cherry on top!
Over the last ten years Garcia’s has presented an eclectic mix of exciting acts such as Dinosaur Jr., Black Pumas, Goose, Yola, Marcus King, Twiddle, Mihali, Melvin Seals, Warren Haynes, Orebolo, Keller Williams, Eric Krasno, Dopapod and many more. As a hub for the development of next generation artists, Garcia’s Talent Buyer & Manager Josh Cohen has booked emerging acts early on such as Daniel Donato, Eggy, Dogs In A Pile, TAZ, Mikaela Davis among others, that have now gone on to playing large scale venues across the country.
Previously the Marketing Director for B.B. King Blues Club, at Garcia’s, Cohen has been focused on nurturing & growing the inclusive environment that is so unique to the historic Capitol Theatre. He likens the venue to a majestic tree in the middle of a village where the locals congregate to dance and celebrate life:
When bands play Garcia’s, we see them summon the energies of The Capitol Theatre and find footing in the rich history of improvisational music and the community through which it lives on. The vibe you find when attending a Garcia’s show is that of an ever-growing, loving family who is eager to welcome new faces with open arms. Whether we come for the music and stay for the vibe or vice versa, we are together, listening to every note and dancing with delight.
Josh Cohen – Garcia’s Manager
DeadCenter nights have also become a local fixture and staple of the venue, with local Grateful Dead tribute bands playing regularly like Stella Blue’s Band who have played the venue more than any other band, and are nearing their 100th show, 8Track, Dead Meat, Spadtastics, Deadgrass, Grateful BRO, Finders Keepersand SoulShine, an Allman Brothers Band tribute. DeadCenter nights have become such a mainstay, that these upcoming shows will celebrate 1,425 performances to date.
Progressive rock titans Dream Theater will embark on a North American “Dreamsonic” tour this summer, with a performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 28th, joined by special guest Devin Townsend, & Animals As Leaders.
Dream Theater – the Grammy winning progressive metal pioneers – have been performing for nearly 40 years, having formed in 1985 at Berklee College in Boston. Band members James LaBrie (Vocals), John Petrucci (Guitars), Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Mangini (Drums) — share a unique bond with one of the most passionate fan bases around the globe, as well as all hailing from Long Island. They have been inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2010, and have sold 15 million records sold worldwide.
We are all so incredibly excited to present Dream Theater’s very own prog-metal music festival, Dreamsonic 2023! The lineup for our inaugural run this summer features Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals As Leaders and is going to be absolutely epic! Dreamsonic promises to be a reoccurring musical event that will deliver history-making nights of amazing music for many years to come! You’re not going to want to miss this one!
John Petrucci
The band’s 1992 opus Images & Words received a gold certification and landed on Rolling Stone’s coveted “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All-Time.” Guitar World placed the follow-up Awake at #1 on “Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994,” and 1996’s A Change of Seasons notably soundtracked NBC’s coverage of Downhill Skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Dream Theater’s most recent release, A View From The Top Of The World, saw the album debuting at #52 on the Billboard 200. The album’s lead track “The Alien” later went on to win the Grammy award for ‘Best Metal Performance’.
Performing ahead of Dream Theater is Canadian musical maverick Devin Townsend, who Metal Injection called a “superb addition to his one-of-a-kind catalog”. Assembled from a barrage of material written during the pandemic, ‘Lightwork’ represents a kind of ‘light in the dark’ while trying to navigate the seemingly endless challenges that life can often present. This tour is Devin’s first North American run since March 2020. Watch the video for ‘Lightworker.’
Animals as Leaders offer more than musicianship and proficiency, a focus on mood, texture, and emotive power elevating the material in a fascinatingly unique phenomenon. They released their latest album Parrhesia in March 2022.
Tickets are on sale now for Dream Theater at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, all shows on the Dreamsonic tour, via dreamtheater.net
Dream Theater “Dreamsonic” Tour
June 16th – Cedar Park, TX – H-E-B Center At Cedar Park June 17th – Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU @ Grand Prairie June 18th – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre June 21st – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall June 22nd – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena June 23rd – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock June 25th – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater June 27th – Washington, PA – Wild Things Park June 28th – New York, NY – Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden June 30th – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater July 1st – Philadelphia, PA – The Met July 2nd -Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion July 4th – Laval, QC – Place Bell July 5th – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre July 7th – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino July 8th – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion July 9th – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion July 11th – Detroit, MI – Masonic July 12th – OshKosh, WI – OshKosh Arena July 13th – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy Power House July 15th – Denver, CO – Mission Theater July 17th – Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center July 18th – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle July 19th – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee July 21st – Vancover, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre July 22nd – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live July 24th – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic July 25th – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater July 26th – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
My Morning Jacket has announced their upcoming North American headline tour, highlighted by a series of very special shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of their third studio album, It Still Moves. The first of three shows (Oct. 19-21) at The Beacon Theatre in Manhattan will include the It Still Moves celebration, as well as shows in Atlanta and Chicago. The Palace Theatre in Albany will also host MMJ for their first performance at the historic venue.
The upcoming North American tour continues a non-stop live schedule for My Morning Jacket that includes headline shows in the UK and Europe, festival appearances at Guadalajara, Mexico’s Corona Capital Guadalajara (May 20), Barcelona, Spain’s Primavera Sound (June 3), Porto, Portugal’s Primavera Sound (June 9), Madrid, Spain’s Primavera Sound (June 10), Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (June 17), Scranton, PA’s Peach Music Festival (July 1), Memphis, TN’s Mempho Music Festival (September 30), and a three-night run alongside Fleet Foxes set to visit Berkeley, CA’s Greek Theatre (August 18-19) and Los Angeles, CA’s historic Hollywood Bowl (August 20).
My Morning Jacket and the non-profit REVERB are partnering for the third consecutive year to reduce the environmental footprint of their tour and take action on the climate crisis. In addition to a comprehensive tour sustainability program, the band will be supporting REVERB’s climate portfolio which funds projects that measurably reduce greenhouse gas pollution, address climate justice, and directly decarbonize the music industry. For more info visit reverb.org.
My Morning Jacket recently announced the eagerly anticipated return of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday, an all-inclusive concert vacation set for April 4-8, 2024 at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico. One Big Holiday will once again see My Morning Jacket performing three unique headline shows, joined by an all-star lineup including some of the band’s favorite artists and friends. Presale Opt-In registration is open now to One Big Holiday Returning Guest Members and members of MMJ’s One Big Family, exclusively at onebigfamily.mymorningjacket.com. Complete presale information and initial lineup details will be unveiled later this summer. For complete information, please visit mmjonebigholiday.com.
Members of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Family fan club on Medallion will have first access to presale tickets. Free registration is available now through Monday, May 15 at 9:00 am (ET) exclusively at onebigfamily.mymorningjacket.com. Spotify and local presales begin Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00 am (local) and continue through 10:00 pm (local). All remaining tickets will be released to the general public on Friday, May 19 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details and ticket availability, please see www.mymorningjacket.com/events. VIP tickets will also be available. For complete details, please visit www.cidentertainment.com/events/my-morning-jacket.
MY MORNING JACKET – TOUR 2023
MAY
14 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre *
15 – Jackson, MS – Thalia Mara Hall *
19 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Guanamor Studio **
20 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Corona Capital Guadalajara ^
30 – London, UK – O2 Kentish Town Forum #
31 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz Manchester #
JUNE
3 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound ^
5 – Antwerp, Belgium – De Roma #
6 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg #
9 – Porto, Portugal – Primavera Sound ^
10 – Madrid, Spain – Primavera Sound ^
15 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre ‡
16 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery ‡
17 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival ^
20 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre ‡
21 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater ‡
23 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park *
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special concert and panel discussion event on Sunday, June 11th at 2 p.m. at the venue’s home base in Stony Brook Village.
The event will feature legendary stars Son of Bazerk, Kool Rock-Ski (of The Fat Boys), A.J. Rock (of J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E.), DJ Jazzy Jay, DJ Johnny Juice (of Public Enemy), Dinco D and Milo in de Dance (both of Leaders of the New School), and special guest Ralph McDaniels (of Video Music Box), as well as other surprise hip-hop guest artists.
“We are honored to pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with a live concert performed by some of hip hop’s most influential artists, all from Long Island. It is a testament to Long Island’s prominent and continuing role in hip-hop’s legacy.”
Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman
Although the Bronx often receives the most credit for the origins of hip-hop, Long Island was very influential in its development. Most Long Island hip-hop performers went to the city to perform. Through the years, LIMEHOF has paid tribute to the hip-hop community by inducting artists from Long Island including LL COOL J, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Eric B. & Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow, Whodini, Salt-N-Pepa, and EPMD.
DJ Jazzy Jay, DJ Johnny Juice, Kool Rock-Ski, and Son of Bazerk will be performing live at the event. There will also be a panel discussion moderated by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and longtime host of the “Sounds of Film Radio Show,” who will be joined by members of JVC Force, Leaders of the New School, DJ Johnny Juice and Ralph McDaniels.
Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms. In 2022, LIMEHOF opened its first Hall of Fame building location in Stony Brook Village. To date, the organization has inducted more than 120 musicians and music industry executives, and also offers education programs and scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.
For more information about tickets to the LIMEHOF Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Concert, please visit LIMEHOF’S website.
NYC’s Mingus Big Band has announced their newest residency at Drom, taking place every Monday, beginning June 5th, paying homage to the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus.
This 14-piece band features new arrangements of Mingus compositions in a larger band format that Mingus was not always able to organize in his lifetime. The dynamic structure encourages deep explorations and ever-evolving ideations of Mingus Music and provides a platform for individual artistic expression. Time Out New York called them “the hippest big band in the universe – robust, earthy, sanctified.”
Drawing from a rotation of the best established and rising musicians, the Mingus Big Band is highly sought-after by festivals and prestigious venues around the world. The band has Grammy nominations spread over eleven recordings, including the Grammy-winning album Live at Jazz Standard. A new album, The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions, was released in October 2022. The second volume will be released later this year.
The band has held down a weekly residency in New York City for three decades, beginning in 1991 Thursday nights at Fez under Time Cafe, then Joe’s Pub, City Hall, Iridium, and landing now at Drom.
We are thrilled to partner again with Seth Abramson for Mingus Mondays — we shared 15 years at Jazz Standard (and a Grammy!). And back in Mingus’ old Village stomping grounds with the wonderful team at Drom.
Mingus Big Band Manager Robert Ungaro
Founded by two immigrant business entrepreneurs, Drom’s mission is to celebrate cultural diversity in the performing arts field by providing a physical space for artists from around the world to present their music, art and creative experiments. Drom’s programs span diverse artistic forms including music, dance, theater, comedy and its stage is open to the next generation, as well as established performers.
Doors for Monday sets are 7pm and 9pm; combo tickets for both 7:30pm and 9:30pm sets are available for $45.
For more information, please visit Drom’s website.
The Albany Center Gallery (ACG), located on Broadway in Albany, is accepting submissions for an upcoming exhibition celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary this August.
ACG and curators Robert Cooper, Truemaster, and BoogieRez invite local and regional artists to submit their work for consideration. This call for submissions is free and open to the public.
Hip Hop finds its origins dating back to August 11th, 1973, when a back-to-school party was held in the Bronx, at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. Over the years it became known as the party that started the culture of Hip Hop. Hip Hop is both a culture and a style of music, beginning with four elements: MC’ing, B-boy/B-girl, graffiti, and DJ’ing. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop and to commemorate this historic occasion, events of varying degrees are planned around the world, including the Capital Region at Albany Center Gallery.
From Tuesday, August 1 to Saturday, September 2, 2023, this exhibition will be held at ACG in celebration of Hip Hop’s culture and overall multidisciplinary influence on people, especially creatives.
Along with the exhibition, the commemoration will include multiple associated programs highlighting performances that embody the spirit of Hip Hop and this cultural phenomenon. Albany Center Gallery is looking for visual art (photography, painting, sculpture, installations, and graffiti), and performance artists (MCs, DJs, Dancers, Poets, and more) to join ACG and curators in celebrating the 50 years of Hip Hop.
All art forms and mediums are welcome to submit. The work submitted should represent an artistic style that is inspired or influenced by the artist’s experience in Hip Hop culture throughout the years. Work must be submitted by Sunday, June 4, 2023, at midnight to be considered. Submit work and learn more details here.
The second annual Sullivan County Music Festival, presented by the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) will be held on Sunday, June 4, from 12 pm to 8 pm. The event will be held on the lawn of Tango Café and Fireman’s Park, Main Street, Hurleyville.
Faith Kelly Performs at the 1st Annual Sullivan County Music Festival, June 4, 2022. Photo by Douglas Shindler. Image Courtesy Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre.
Sullivan County Music Festival is a free community event, with a suggested donation of $10 to support local musicians and vendors. A donation of $10 will get you three complimentary raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting door prizes. Raffle announcements will occur just before the final performance at 7:10 pm.
This year’s lineup includes 15 performances, all showcasing the incredible diversity of local talent in the the Southern Catskills. Sullivan County Music Festival will also highlight 15 non-profit organizations doing remarkable work within Sullivan County. Attendees can enjoy original music all day, along with an array of vendors, raffles, and door prizes generously provided by local businesses.
This festival provides a vital platform for the incredible diversity of talent we have right here in our region. It’s an honor to celebrate and support our local musicians, vendors, and non-profit organizations that contribute so much to our community.
Co-Executive Director of HPAC, Ellyane Hutchinson
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair to relax on the grass in front of Tango Café. Several local businesses, including The Hurleyville General Store, Tango Café, Pickled Owl, La Salumina, and Casa Mia, will offer a variety of delicious food options. Additionally, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will give guests the opportunity to win cash and prizes from local restaurants, vendors, and businesses.
The Sullivan County Music Festival is a family-friendly event, and will include a bouncy house and face painter. Ample parking is available in two large municipal lots on Main Street and Railroad Avenue in Hurleyville. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with restrooms available in HPAC and Tango Café.
WJFF Radio Catskill is the official local media sponsor, while NYS Music serves as the official NY state media sponsor. The Sullivan County Music Festival is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Artist fees for the festival are supported in part by STEAM Fund’s Mission One Gig At A Time (MOGAAT). Catskill Brewery is the official beverage sponsor and Upstate D Tours is the official transportation sponsor. Other event sponsors include Funky Hippy Chic Boutique, Liberty Fine Furnishings & Upholstery, DJ Gteaze, Savory Sweet Eatery, American Storage Buildings, and Zeke1r.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Summer Jam at Wonderland Forest, a new 500-acre campground and concert venue in Lafayette just outside Syracuse over July 28 and 29.
Summer Jam 50 offers a recreation of the original Summer Jam from 1973, with music from Dark Star Orchestra (Celebrating the Grateful Dead Experience), Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country (A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band), and The Weight Band (Celebrating the Music of The Band.)
The inaugural Summer Jam Music Festival in 1973 took place at Watkins Glen Race Track in Schuyler County and featured these three historic bands with 600,000 fans in attendance.
Each band will play both days of Summer Jam 50 at Wonderland Forest in Lafayette, as she weekend culminates with a full two-set recreation from Dark Star Orchestra of the Grateful Dead’s original show on July 28, 1973.
Wonderland Forest’s location in the rolling hills of Central New York’s Apple Valley offers the perfect atmosphere for a variety of special events and occasions. Camp Wonderland, for long a local camping site, will soon feature vintage RVs for rent, private glamping, as well as traditional camping sites. Gatsby Landing is an elegant indoor/outdoor event area that can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions, team-building excursions, and much more, all surrounded by the breathtaking views of Apple Valley.
We are honored to be hosting our first event at Wonderland Forest by recreating this iconic music festival. Wonderland Forest promises to be an amazing new venue experience for music lovers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Dan Mastronardi of Wonderland Forest
A portion of Summer Jam 50’s proceeds will benefit the non-profit 501(c)(3) The Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, Georgia (known as ‘The Big House’). Big House Foundation’s primary mission is to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage and inclusive diverse culture of The Allman Brothers Band through music education programs and exhibits.
Summer Jam 50 at Wonderland Forest in Lafayette tickets go on sale May 11 at 12 p.m.
With Governors Ball just over a month away, festival organizers have officially released the set times and After Dark lineup for the 2023 edition.
Lizzo and Lil Uzi Vert close out the day on Friday, while Odesza and Lil Baby do the same Saturday. Sunday features a standalone performance by Kendrick Lamar to put the exclamation point on the weekend. Check out the full schedule and set times for Governors Ball for each day below and head over to the festival’s website for more details.
Governors Ball had to make two changes to the lineup in recent days. Bronx native Ice Spice was added to the lineup for Friday, and just this week we learned that Remi Wolf is replacing Omar Apollo on Friday as well.
If the full day of music in Flushing Meadows is not quite enough, you can now purchase tickets to the various After Dark shows happening around the city. Kicking off on Thursday with a pre-festival party is Saba at SOBs in Manhattan.
On Friday, Black Midi headlines a show at Irving Plaza while Metro Boomin plays a very intimate gig at Schimanski. Saturday features Haiku Hands at DROM and Sunday has Flipturn at Mercury Lounge. Check out the full list of shows below.
It’s T-minus one month until Governors Ball kicks off in Flushing Meadows Park. Hopefully this is the first of many successful years for the festival in their new home in the heart of Queens.
Rap legend 50 Cent, otherwise known as Curtis Jackson, has announced his global tour, “The Final Lap.” The tour is in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin. “The Final Lap” tour kicks off July 21st and will make three stops in New York at the Darien Lake Amphitheater and Barclays Center.
“The Final Lap” will showcase 50 Cent performing dozens of fan-favorite and chart-topping hits along with select tracks that have not been performed live in decades. The tour will also feature the special guests Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits brands, Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne will also be available throughout the tour.
50 Cent is not only an acclaimed musician but also has a thriving career in television and film. In January 2020 Jackson received a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as being awarded an NAACP award for Best Director in a Drama Series. It all began in 2005 when he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. It produced a variety of content such as the #1 show on Starz, “Power.” Jackson not only starred in the show but also served as executive producer and director. G-Unit Film & Television have latterly released “Hip Hop Homicides” on WeTV.
Acknowledged as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, 50 Cent has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and has been awarded the most prestigious accolades. He has also made history by having the fastest-selling albums in history with Get Rich or Die Tryin. The icon utilized his star power to achieve unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor, director, and executive producer. From musical success to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitamin water, 50 continues to break records. He currently holds the record for the highest-rated premiere of a series on Starz with “Power Book II: Ghost.”
