NYS Music 2023

Category: News Desk

  • The National Reserve Announce Spring And Summer Tour Dates

    Brooklyn’s The National Reserve have announced their newest tour, taking place across the East Coast this spring and summer, including a residency at Skinny Dennis in their native Brooklyn.

    The national reserve

    Founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Sean Walsh, The National Reserve mines an archetypal musical seam, pulling together from countless influences to form their own timeless brand of American music.

    For the past decade, The National Reserve have spent Friday nights lighting it up at Brooklyn bars, winning over fans with epic sets and a remarkable breadth of song-craft and showmanship. Since the release of their debut album in 2018, they brought that same energy across the US, Europe and Canada, sharing stages with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, John Moreland and others along the way.

    After their most successful year in 2019, playing nearly 200 shows, the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt. However, frontman Sean Walsh wasn’t one to sit and wait it out. The National Reserve released four recordings in 2020, including an unreleased live recording from Norway and three EPs recorded live in studio. The band is currently working on their second full length release in 2023.

    The National Reserve Tour Dates

    April 7 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    April 14 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    April 21 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    April 28 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    April 29 – Askew – Providence, RI

    May 5 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    May 6 – The Barn – South Egremont, MA 

    May 13 – Albino Skunk Music Festival – Greer, SC 

    May 19 – Dominion River Rock – Richmond, VA

    May 20 – Dürty Nelly’s Pub – Charlottesville, VA

    May 21 – River Road Fam – Franklin, VA 

    May 26 – Stephen Talkhouse – Amagansett, NY

    June 2 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    June 9 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    June 16 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    June 23 – Skinny Dennis – Brooklyn, NY

    July 1 – Peach Music Festival – Scranton, PA

    For More Information, and to purchase tickets, please visit the bands website.

  • Bones, Xavier Wulf and Eddy Baker Join Forces for ‘InLovingMemory’ Tour With Scheduled Stop at Queens’ Knockdown Center

    Hip Hop’s underground continues to make waves as Emo, Trap-metal and phonk pioneers Bones, Xavier Wolf and Eddy Baker announced they will hit the road this summer for the InLovingMemory Tour. Produced by Live Nation and Rolling Loud, the 20-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles, CA, on May 20, and includes a stop at the Knockdown Center in Queens, NY, on Friday, June 2. Additionally, this latest expedition will be the first-ever co-headlining tour by the three members of Seshollowaterboyz (a mash-up of their self-releasing labels TeamSESH, Hollow Squad. Waterboyz and Healthy Boyz). Simultaneously, this will Bones’ first time back on the road in four years and Bones’ first time back on the road in four years.

    InLovingMemory Tour poster

    However, the InLovingMemory tour announcement continues a busy 2023 for Bones. The prolific artist recently shared TheWitch&TheWizard, a haunting album created with longtime TeamSESH music producer Greaf.  In March, Bones and Eddy Baker teamed up for “YellowStone,” the first single from Jones Peak, their upcoming collaborative effort, their first since 2019’s cult favorite SparrowsCreek. Jones Peak is set to release on April 14 through TeamSESH and Empire Records.

    For over a decade trio of underground mainstays have consistently churned out music to little mainstream fanfare. Yet, their quality and innovation leaves fans wanting more. Despite their underground status, the trio have still cultivated commercial success. Bones recently earned his first-ever gold certification from the RIAA for his 2014 hit “HDMI,” while Hollow Squad CEO Xavier Wulf went gold with his 2014 Blood Shore Season 2 cut “Psycho Pass.” BONES, Wulf, and Baker recently treated fans to a preview of the upcoming tour, joining forces on the main stage during Rolling Loud California 2023.

    InLovingMemory Tour Dates

    Sat May 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

    Tue May 23 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall

    Thu May 25 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus

    Fri May 26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

    Tue May 30 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live

    Wed May 31 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring

    Fri Jun 02 – Queens, NY – Knockdown Center

    Sun Jun 04 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

    Mon Jun 05 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

    Tue Jun 06 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

    Thu Jun 08 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

    Fri Jun 09 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

    Sat Jun 10 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater

    Mon Jun 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center

    Tue Jun 13 – Denver, CO – Summit

    Wed Jun 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

    Fri Jun 16 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

    Sat Jun 17 – Seattle, WA – Neptune

    Sun Jun 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

    Thu Jun 22 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

  • Bushwick’s Dead to Premiere on May 7 at Brooklyn Made

    Bushwick’s Dead, a new series launching in May at Brooklyn Made in Bushwick, features a rotating roster of local jam bands on the first Sunday of the month. The first three shows have been announced and include bands covering The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles and Steely Dan. 

    Bushwick’s Dead is produced by Brooklyn-based production company Loop Troupe, which has a history of producing series and residencies. Loop Troupe launched Walrus with a six-month long weekly residency at The Delancey before Walrus started playing larger venues like Brooklyn Bowl and Brooklyn Made.  

    The first show of the series, on Sunday, May 7th, features Walrus and Near Dead Experience. Walrus is a Brooklyn based jam band playing the music of the Beatles and Near Dead Experience brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the Grateful Dead catalog. The two groups have previously performed shows together at Brooklyn Bowl. 

    Walrus is Chris Mackin (Guitar/Vocals), Josh Santiago (Guitar/Vocals), Dan Shein (Drums), Satoko Mori (Keyboard/Vocals), Jason Figueredo (Vocals), & Will Corona (Bass/Vocals). The members of Walrus have previously performed together in Loop Troupe Family Band, an original funk band.

    On Sunday, June 4th, Dead Meat, an electrifying tribute to The Grateful Dead, is supported by Steely Jams, a one time only experiment to jam on songs from the Steely Dan catalog. Dead Meat has become a fan favorite known for their moving harmonies, high-energy blocks of music and routinely pushing the limits of Dead’s vast catalog. The band’s unique renditions of timeless classics make them a must see, whether you’re a lifelong Dead head or a casual listener. 

    On Sunday, July 2nd, Uncle Ebenezer and Strangers Stopping Stopping play the music of the worlds two most iconic jam bands, Phish and The Grateful Dead. Uncle Ebenezer are four musicians and Phish fans who are dedicated to spreading the joy and excitement of the live Phish experience. Strangers Stopping Strangers bring a youthful energy to the music of the Grateful Dead. The band approaches the songs with a folk and bluegrass influence, much like the original members of the Dead.

    Brooklyn Made is located at 428 Troutman St. Doors open at 6pm, with 7pm showtime. Tickets are $15 advance / $15 day of show and available here

    Stay tuned for future show announcements and never miss a sunday show! 

  • Third Annual Over Yondr Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

    The Over Yondr Festival announced its 2023 lineup, coming to Greenville in the picturesque Catskills Mountain foothills from June 16-18.

    Over Yondr Festival

    The Over Yondr Festival is a three-day phone-free weekend, meaning that festival goers will secure their phones in pouches in their possession, providing a rare opportunity for people to disengage from their devices, but there will still be designated areas for attendees to use their phones. The festival was founded in 2019 by Yondr, the pioneers of phone-free performances, as a way to help people disconnect in such a hyperconnected world.

    The company has zero social media accounts, and does little advertising, so people aren’t bombarded with so many notifications and advertisements, more than they already are. They regularly work with Dave Chappelle, Madonna, Jack White, Childish Gambino, Ali Wong, Kevin Hart, and more to provide these phone-free experiences. The three-day weekend features live music, games, food trucks, full bars, and hot showers in the picturesque and cozy valley town of Greenville.

    The lineup provides audience members with a weekend of sonic discovery, featuring performances from both established artists and exciting up-and-coming artists. Headliners include the unique pop ensemble U.S. Girls who recently released their latest album Bless This Mess to critical acclaim, Brooklyn-based artist Madison McFerrin who blends a unique mix of R&B, jazz, and electronic music, and high-energy indie rock band Melt. Additional acts include Kate Davis who just released her latest album Fish Bowl last week, as well as Miss Grit, a rising indie-pop songwriter who released her debut record Follow The Cyborg earlier this year.

    Festival passes are on sale now for the third annual Over Yondr Festival, taking place from June 16-18. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early as only 400 total passes will be made available for this year’s exclusive festival experience. For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets, go here.

    Festival Lineup
    U.S. Girls
    Madison McFerrin
    Melt
    Kweku Collins
    Kate Davis
    Miss Grit
    Jeremy & The Harlequins
    Kendra McKinley
    Charlie Sztyk + Seamstress
    Camp Saint Helene
    Eugene Tyler Band
    Cyote
    Moonrocka
    30 Rack

  • Madlib Teams with Meyhem Lauren and DJ Muggs on ‘Szechuan Capital’ + New Project

    Hip Hop’s underground scene will be getting a jolt as Queens rapper — and television star — Meyhem Lauren is teaming up with legendary DJ, Cypress Hill’s own DJ Muggs and one of the best producers of his generation in Madlib. The trio have announced an album titled Champagne for Breakfast set for release on April 7 through Soul Assassins Records.

    In anticipation for the project they’ve released the brooding album cut “Szechuan Capital.” Featuring fellow Queens-bred rapper/actor Action Bronson, “Szechuan Capital” is the name of a restaurant in Flushing Queens. “It closed down around 20 years ago,” Meyhem remarked. “It was a special spot in Flushing and Action is a special human from Flushing so it all made sense; at least to me.”

    Meyhem and Action Bronson share a personal relationship as part of the hip hop/art collective Smart Crew. Additionally, Meyhem stars in Bronson’s food documentary series F*ck, That’s Delicious. However, their true ties are as cultural vanguards for the borough of Queens. Whether it be through their graffiti, music or being food aficionados, they pay ode the historic borough. “Szechuan Capital” is no different, as it is an ode to the lesser-known cultural landmarks that have bred some of hip hop’s best. With DJ Muggs and Madlib on production the essence of the culture pushing the artist will always be conveyed.

    Madlib and DJ Muggs

    After all, the fabled producers have spent the last few years fortifying their legacies. A founding member of Cypress Hill and the Producer of House Of Pain’s “Jump Around,” the Grammy-nominated producer has collaborated with a whose-who in hip hop’s underground scene.  In the last few years alone he has released projects with Mach-Hommy, Roc Marciano, Yelawolf, Rome Streetz and Jay Worthy; and he’s currently putting the finishing touches on the forthcoming Soul Assassins 4 album. Meanwhile, Champagne for Breakfast will be Madlib’s third project of the year. The legendary producer has already released Liberation 2 with Talib Kweli and In The Beginning, Vol 3 with Declaime this calendar year. 

    In like manner, this latest album will add to the extensive collaborative history between Meyhem, Muggs and Madlib. Meyhem has previous projects with DJ Muggs 2017’s Gems From The Equinox, 2018’s Frozen Angels and 2019’s Members Only.

  • Keyanna Hutchinson announces “Plugged and Unplugged” at the Greenwich House Music School 

    The gifted Keyanna Hutchinson announced her Uncharted concert, Plugged and Unplugged, at the Greenwich House Music School.  The show will begin at 8pm on Thursday, April 13.

    Keyanna Hutchinson is a Brooklyn-born versatile musician. The multi-talented artist uses her Caribbean lineage, love for music, conservatory training, experience with rock, jazz, R&B and experimental composition tours as inspiration. While known for her mastery of the guitar, Hutchinson is also a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer.

    Hutchinson reveals that the efforts of Terri Lynne Carrington, Lizz Wright, and Brandon Ross of Harriet Tubman have motivated her throughout this journey. Her mentors inspired her to craft a sound that pays homage and to propagate the roots of black and indigenous sound. She also is a recent awardee of the prestigious Next Jazz Legacy fellowship through New Music USA. 

    Plugged and Unplugged will feature Hutchison’s many talents for a new project that will eventually be released as a debut album. The album will fuse her love of live performance with recent explorations into electronic composition and remix culture. In its ninth year at Greenwich House Music School, the Uncharted residency and concert series provides a resource for New York-based musicians to develop original material, foster new collaborations, and premiere first-look projects in an intimate concert setting. 

    Greenwich House Music School was founded in 1902 and currently offers innovative programs in arts and education, older adult services, behavioral, mental health, and workforce development. The music school strives to help communities by taking thoughtful risks, piloting new models and approaches, and implementing effective solutions. More information about the Greenwich House Music School can be accessed here.

    Tickets are available for purchase here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1kGk0mifM

  • Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Announces Spring Performance “Eastern Bloc”

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, based in Ithaca, will welcome spring with their bright “Eastern Bloc” program on April 23. The orchestra promises a “musical potpourri” of strings, piano and wind instruments, played by members and friends of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra. 

    Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

    “Eastern Bloc” will kick off with the Arensky Piano Trio No.1 performed by Christina Bouey, Rosemary Elliott and Charis Dimaras. The Ligeti Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet will follow, played by Wendy Mehne, Paige Morgan, Sarah Chandler, Cathryn Gaylord and Madison Warren. Finally, instrumentalists from both previous performances will join with Diego Vásquez, Michael Sinicropi and Vadim Serebryany for Martinů’s La revue de cuisine. 

    Also known as “Ithaca’s Orchestra,” the CCO has been running since 1976. The orchestra runs multiple programs for students, including their Youth Orchestra and Diversity Career Fellowship program which provides opportunities in classical music for historically underrepresented students. 

    Tickets for the show on April 23 are $38.50 for adults and $12 for students with college ID. They can be purchased here, or at the door.

  • Gotham Jazz Announces 5th Annual GothamJazz Festival at The DTA

    Gotham Jazz announced their Gotham Jazz Festival at The DTA in lower Manhattan on Sunday, April 16. Fans can enjoy their favorite hot jazz, swing and blues tunes from 1pm-12am. 

    gotham jazz festival

    The Gotham Jazz Festival is an annual celebration which features New York City’s best hot jazz, swing, and blues bands. The DTA, otherwise known as the exquisite and exclusive private club from the Gilded-Age, contains four ballrooms and lounges that will showcase performances with over 100 musicians & 20 bands.

    The commemoration was founded in 2017 by ​Prohibition Productions​. In the following year, Prohibition Productions partnered with ​New York Hot Jazz Camp​ to exhibit performances by their splendid faculty, students, & alumni. The camp is a seven-day educational experience that allows adults to connect with the city’s top traditional jazz players. It is located at the Greenwich House Music School and has been running for six years. Prohibition Productions and The ​New York Hot Jazz Camp​ have now announced their partnership with The Gotham Jazz Festival. 

    All music enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and savor the eleven-hour musical marathon of harmonious jazz featuring an eclectic star-studded line-up.

    Tickets and more information about The Gotham Jazz Festival can be accessed here.

    NYHJC All-Star Band:

    Catherine Russell, Bria Skonberg, Dan Levinson, Ron Wilkins,Cynthia Sayer, Rossano Sportiello, Tal Ronen, Kevin Dorn.

    EYAL VILNER BIG BAND

    FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO

    DANNY JONOKUCHI & THE REVISIONISTS

    MONA’S HOT FOUR – led by Dennis Lichtman

    STÉPHANE SÉVA SWING ONDULE 4TET (from France)

    TERRY WALDO’S GOTHAM CITY BAND feat. Tatiana Eva Marie

    HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND feat. Hannah Gill & Queen Esther

    DAVID OSTWALD’S LOUIS ARMSTRONG ETERNITY BAND

    SVETLANA & THE NEW YORK COLLECTIVE

    MIKE DAVIS & THE NEW WONDERS

    CYNTHIA SAYER’S JOYRIDE

    OUR BAND w/Justin Poindexter

    MIMI & THE PODD BROTHERS

    ADRIEN CHEVALIER GYPSY JAZZ 5

    MICHELA MARINO LERMAN & FRIENDS

    MOLLY RYAN & MANHATTAN PREMIERE

    MISS MAYBEL AND THE JAZZ AGE ARTISTS

    CALVIN JOHNSON & NATIVE SON

    solo pianists: 

    TERRY WALDO, DALTON RIDENHOUR,  MIKA NISHIMURA

    DJ ANDRIUS

  • Tears for Fears Summer Tour includes shows at MSG, SPAC and Bethel Woods

    Tears for Fears are going on the road this summer for a 2023 North American tour, which includes stops at three music venues in New York. The iconic band will perform at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on June 26, then make their way over to Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 2, followed by their last New York performance at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 5.

    The performances support Tears for Fears’ The Tipping Point Tour Part II, and they will be joined by special guest Cold War Kids. 

    MSG SPAC and Bethel Woods.
    Curt Smith (left, vocals, bass, keyboards) and Roland Orzabal (right, vocals, guitar, keyboards) make up Tears for Fears. Credit: Valeska Thomas

    Tears for Fears, originating in Bath, Somerset, England, composes music by musicians Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal, and former members include Manny Elias and Ian Stanley. The band’s career spans over 40 years, with their first album, The Hurting, debuting in 1983, supported by their first single “Suffer the Hurting.” They have since released seven studio albums, most recently The Tipping Point in 2022, their first album since 2004’s Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. Their debut album birthed the hit “Mad World”, the band’s first international success, inspiring several cover versions, most recently by Demi Lovato on the singer’s 2021 album Dancing with the Devil… the Art of Starting Over. Tears for Fears has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and performed on countless sold-out shows.

    Tickets for the Tears for Fears 2023 summer tour, which includes performances at three new york venues – Madison Square Garden (June 26), Saratoga Performing Arts Center (July 2), and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (July 5) are available with artist presale as of April 4 at 10 a.m. and continues until April 6 at 10 p.m., and general on-sale begins April 7 at 10 a.m.

    TEARS FOR FEARS 2023 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES: 

    Fri Jun 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

    Sat Jun 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

    Mon Jun 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Thu Jun 29 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Fri Jun 30 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell

    Sun Jul 02 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Wed Jul 05 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Fri Jul 07 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre

    Sat Jul 08 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    Tue Jul 11 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

    Thu Jul 13 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL

    Fri Jul 14 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre 

    Sun Jul 16 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    Mon Jul 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

    Thu Jul 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    Sat Jul 22 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    Mon Jul 24 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

    Wed Jul 26 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Thu Jul 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    Sat Jul 29 – Sacramento, CA – Toyota Amphitheater

    Tue Aug 01 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

    Wed Aug 02 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

  • Jonas Brothers Announce Two Nights at Yankee Stadium

    Jonas Brothers are returning to New York State with two massive shows at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 12 and 13, performing five albums each night, including their new album The Album which features the upcoming single “Waffle House,” out this Friday, April 7.

    The Jonas Brothers

    The Jonas Brothers recently wrapped up their five-night Broadway residency, each night dedicated to an album or era of theirs. They will be returning to the state for two nights at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 12 and 13, catering to fans of all ages by performing all their different records each night. Their new single “Waffle House,” releases via Republic Records on Friday, April 7, launching a new era for the band’s latest full-length record The Album, executive produced by Jon Bellion, 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 single has since become 5x-platinum and 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 band has won multiple awards, including three in the categories of “Top Duo/Group,” “Top Radio Songs Artist,” and “Top Radio Song” for “Sucker” at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, a 2019 MTV VMA for “Best Pop Video,” “Best Duo/Group” at the 2020 iHeart Music Awards, and two Teen Choice Awards, including the prestigious “Decade Award.” They have garnered a Grammy nomination and an American Music Award nomination as well.

    This Saturday, April 8, the band will be performing on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest for the third time alongside host Molly Shannon.

    There will be multiple presale options for each night, including a Citi and Verizon presale starting April 12. Fans who previously registered for the Broadway shows will have the opportunity for first access to tickets with a special Verified Fans on sale, more information is available through email. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. ET, and to purchase tickets and find more information on Jonas Brothers at Yankee Stadium, visit here.