NYS Music 2023

Category: Tour Announcements

  • Summer Block Party Presents Jodeci, SWV & Dru Hill At Coney Island Amphitheater

    This summer Jodeci will be headlining one of the biggest R&B tours of 2023 known as the Summer Block Party. The tour will also feature the legendary R&B vocal trio Sisters With Voices (SWV) and R&B group Dru Hill. On August 4 the icons will make a stop at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York. Fans will be able to enjoy a night of generational smashes and instantly recognizable R&B hits.

    Recognized as “The Bad Boys of R&B,” Jodeci is one of the most influential R&B groups of all time. The band consists of K-Ci, DeVante Swing, JoJo, and Mr. Dalvin. The band quickly established themselves as trendsetters through their signature style, soulful harmonies, and chart-topping hits. Together they have sold over 20 million global records and achieved three #1 albums on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart.

    Jodeci’s 1991 debut album “Forever My Lady” ranked #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart in its first week of release. Additionally, the album’s hits “Come & Talk To Me,” and “Stay,” topped the charts reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The group gained more success with their albums “Diary Of A Mad Band”, “The Show, The After Party, The Hotel”, and a hit single, “Cry For You”. The albums ranked #1 album on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and the single landed #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart.

    In 2021, Jodeci reunited and signed with P Music Group for management by Founder and CEO Michael Paran. To deliberate their reunion, Jodeci united with Charlie Wilson and New Edition for a 30-city tour in 2022. Following the tour, Jodeci gave an exceptional performance at the 2022 BET Awards paying homage to Diddy with a medley of their famed hits.

    Sisters With Voices is a New York City based R&B vocal trio featuring the members Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” George and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons. Growing up, the vocalists perfected their harmonies singing in church that later became synonymous with the group in the 1990s. Kenny Ortiz, a Grammy-nominated record executive heard the girl’s early demo and quickly signed them to RCA. Ortiz introduced SWV to Brian Morgan who wrote and produced songs on their debut album, “It’s About Time”. The album was a huge success making double platinum within its first year of release. 

    The album features hit songs “Right Here/Human Nature” and “Weak” both of which went to #1 on the R&B Billboard charts. Additionally, their song “Weak” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop chart and was certified Gold. SWV’s follow-up albums, “New Beginning” and “Release Some Tension” were certified Platinum and Gold, containing hit singles “Rain,” “Someone,” “You’re The One,” and “Use Your Heart.” The trio has made significant achievements by being honored on VH1’s “100 Greatest Women in Music” list, nominated for an American Music Award and Source Award. They also won the Soul Train “Lady of Soul” award, landed #7 on Billboard’s list of Top R&B acts and #2 on Billboard’s Top Selling/Airplay R&B Female Group of the 1990’s. 

    Dru Hill was founded in 1992 and was discovered by their manager Kevin Peck. The members Mark “Sisqó” Andrews, Larry “Jazz”Anthony, Tamir “Nikio” the N-Tity” Ruffin, and James “Woody Rock” Green engraved themselves into the legacy of R&B music and brought a dynamic sound to the ever-changing industry. The superstars given the world music for the ages with hits like “Tell Me,” “In My Bed,” “Never Make a Promise,” and “How Deep Is Your Love” 

    Over the years, Dru Hill has received multiple awards, performed across the world, topped the Billboard Music charts multiple times, and has sold over 40 million records worldwide. Dru Hill continues to solidify their legacy as one of the greatest groups of all time. The band was recently awarded with an Urban Music Icon Award presented by Black Music Honors.

    Artist presale goes live on Tuesday, April 25 and lasts until April 27. The general on-sale begins on Friday, April 28 at 10 am. Tickets can be found here.

    TOUR DATES

    7/28    Charlotte, NC               PNC Music Pavilion

    7/29     Baltimore, MD            CFG Bank Arena

    7/30    Greensboro, NC           White Oak Amphitheatre at Greensboro Coliseum Complex

    8/4       Brooklyn, NY                Coney Island Amphitheater

    8/5       Bridgeport, CT             Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

    8/6       Philadelphia, PA          The Mann Center

    8/10    Detroit, MI                  Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

    8/11    Chicago, IL                    Arie Crown Theater

    8/13    Indianapolis, IN            TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park

    8/15    St. Louis, MO                Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    8/18    Atlanta, GA                   Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

    8/19    Pelham, AL                   Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    8/20    Nashville, TN                Ascend Amphitheater            

    8/24    Baton Rouge, LA          Raising Cane’s River Center

    8/26    Houston, TX                 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

    8/27    Irving, TX                      The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    8/31    Denver, CO                  BellCo Theater

    9/2       Phoenix, AZ                  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre                

    9/3       Chula Vista, CA            North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    9/7       Los Angeles, CA           YouTube Theater

    9/8       Concord, CA                 Concord Pavilion

  • Pop-punk Band Against the Current to Perform at the Gramercy Theatre on World Tour

    New York-based Pop-punk band Against the Current began a world tour that kicked off its U.S. leg on April 22 and will have a performance at the Gramercy Theatre this coming May.

    Against the Current also dropped their new single, “good guy.” Vocalist Chrissy Costanza describes the track as “all about going from anger to apathy, recognizing that this person that hurt you is too sad to hate,” urging listeners to “don’t ignore the red flags, trust your gut.”

    The members of Against the Current, from left to right: Will Ferri (drums, acoustic guitar, piano, keyboards, backing vocals,) Chrissy Costanza (lead vocals,) and Dan Gow (lead guitar, backing vocals.)

    Against the Current originated in Poughkeepsie and consists of Will Ferri, Chrissy Costanza, and Dan Gow. The band’s career spans over a decade, forming in 2011 before releasing their debut studio album, In Our Bones, in 2016. This was followed by 2018’s Past Lives, and aside from their two studio album, Against the Current have released several EPs.

    “good guy” is a relatable track made even better by its visualizer. It tells the story of a romantic suitor (whether it be a guy, girl, etc.) who won’t drop their “good guy” act even when they’ve already made their true colors clear, and you’re finally seeing them for who they are. “good guy” and more music by Against the Current is now streaming.

    Tickets for Against the Current’s world tour are now on sale.

    Nightmares & Daydreams U.S. Tour Dates

    April 22 – Orlando, FL – Level 13

    April 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)

    April 25 – Houston, TX – Rise Rooftop

    April 26 – Dallas, TX – Trees

    April 28 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge

    April 29 – Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse

    April 30 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades

    May 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

    May 3 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater

    May 5 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada

    May 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

    May 8 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

    May 9 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone

    May 10 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick

    May 12 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

    May 13 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

    May 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer

    May 15 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!

    May 17 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819

  • Jazz is PHSH Spring Tour Dates include Nublu and Buffalo Iron Works

    Jazz is PHSH will be heading out on a late spring tour covering the Northeast and Midwest from May 31 to June 11. The instrumental group bring electrifying interpretations of the Phish song book for Phish phans and Jazz fans to dive into, including shows at Buffalo Iron Works and Nublu in NYC.

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    Don’t let the name of the band fool you – while the arrangements for Jazz is PHSH are steeped in jazz, the funky, rocking fusion interpretations of the music will bring you to your feet.

    A rare treat, Jazz Is PHSH creates an exhilarating experience, journeying through the catalogue of Phish while seamlessly weaving the songs together with the music of jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius and Herbie Hancock.  

    Figuring out the songs as they are rearranged and reimagined is equally as fun an aspect of Jazz Is PHSH that Phish phans enjoy as much sharing in the groove of the music. For jazz fans and those unfamiliar with the music of Phish, the deep dives into the history books of jazz as well as the references to current artists like Robert Glasper and Nate Smith provide a never ending stream of auditory pleasure. 

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    The upcoming Spring Tour includes a mix of sit down jazz clubs like the Bop Stop in Cleveland on June 1 and famous rock club venues like Nectars in Burlington on June 8.

    The mix of rooms will give fans an opportunity to catch a few different shows on the tour to have a range of experiences with the band. While their catalogue is not quite as big as Phish’s hundreds of songs spanning over 40 years, Jazz Is PHSH has been touring since 2015 and has created an impressive catalgoue of their own. 

    With mashups of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself” with Nate Smith’s “Bounce” and Phish’s “Divided Sky” with the John Coltrane masterpiece “A Love Supreme” along with a plethora of other mashups of Phish songs, the band is able to craft unique setlists each night so that fans that travel with the band can have unique experiences each night. 

    JAZZ is PHSH Spring Tour 2023

    May 31 – Cincinnati OH – Fretboard Brewing 

    June 1 – Cleveland OH – Bop Stop 
    June 2 – Baltimore MD – 8×10 (w/ The Chase Brothers)
    June 3 – Toronto ON – Adelaide Hall 
    June 7 – Buffalo NY – Buffalo Iron Works 
    June 8 – Burlington VT – Nectars 
    June 9 – New Market NH – Stone Church
    June 10 – Manchester CT – Main Pub
    June 11 – New York, NY – Nublu 

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  • Boy George and Culture Club ‘Letting It Go Show’ Summer Tour includes Bethel Woods, Jones Beach and Darien Lake Stops

    English pop band Boy George and Culture Club will headline a summer 2023 tour, the Letting It Go Show, which will stop at three New York Music venues.

    Culture Club will appear at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 22, followed by a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre the next day, and lastly the Darien Lake Amphitheatre on July 29, before finishing the rest of their tour across the country throughout August. Culture Club will be joined by Howard Jones and Berlin for all dates of their tour.

    The members of Boy George and Culture Club, from left to right: Mikey Craig (vocals, bass, keyboards) Boy George (vocals, tambourine), and Roy Hay (guitars, vocals, keyboards.) Credit: Maya Sarin.

    Culture Club was initially formed in London during the New Romantic movement and consists of Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and formerly Jon Moss (drums and percussion.) They released their debut album, Kissing to Be Clever, in 1982 and, with the help of lead singer Boy George, achieved mainstream success in both the U.K. and the U.S. George dressed in flamboyant dresses and wore heavy makeup, creating a disarmingly androgynous appearance that created a sensation on early MTV, earning the band considerable media attention.

    During the 1980s, Culture Club released several hit songs, including “Karma Chameleon” which reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic, and “It’s a Miracle” and “Miss Me Blind” which reached the Top 10. The band initially broke up in 1986, before reuniting from 1998-2002 and again in 2011. Their sixth and most recent studio album, Life, was released in 2018, credited as “Boy George and Culture Club.”

    Howard Jones, born in Southhampton, Hampshire, England, began his career with his hit single, “New Song,” from his debut album, Human’s Lib, and has had a nearly 40-year career since. His most recent album, Dialogue (2022) is part of a trilogy of albums with Engage (2015) and Transform (2019.) Jones’ hits have been featured in high-profile series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee.”

    New wave band Berlin formed in Los Angeles in 1978, founded by vocalist Terri Nunn, bassist John Crawford, and keyboard player David Diamond. The band’s career began with Information (1980), and they have since won twelve gold and platinum album awards. Berlin’s 1986 hit “Take My Breath Away” significantly appeared in Tom Cruise’s hit film Top Gun (1986) solidifying their ever-lasting place in American pop culture, and winning the award for “Best Original Song” at both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards.

    Nunn’s ongoing influence earned her the #11 spot on VH1.com’s “100 Greatest Women in Rock. As an actress, she played leading roles in films including Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold with Kim Basinger, and Thank God It’s Friday with Jeff Goldblum and Debra Winger. Along with comedienne Wendy Liebman, Nunn previously hosted the critically acclaimed radio show Unbound with Terri Nunn.

    Pre-sale for the Boy George and Culture Club Letting It Go Show, which includes three stops at New York music venues, starts April 19 with a Citi presale at 10 a.m., continuing until April 20 at 10 p.m., with additional presales continuing throughout the week and general on-sale tickets starting Friday, April 21 at 10 a.m.

    The Letting It Go Show 2023 tour dates:
    Thu Jul 13 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
    Sat Jul 15 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Sun Jul 16 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place Amphitheatre
    Tue Jul 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
    Wed Jul 19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
    Thu Jul 20 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
    Sat Jul 22 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
    Sun Jul 23 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
    Tue Jul 25 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    Wed Jul 26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
    Fri Jul 28 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
    Sat Jul 29 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
    Sun Jul 30 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
    Tue Aug 01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
    Thu Aug 03 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Fri Aug 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
    Sat Aug 05 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
    Tue Aug 08 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
    Thu Aug 10 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
    Fri Aug 11 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
    Sat Aug 12 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
    Mon Aug 14 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Fri Aug 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
    Sat Aug 19 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Sun Aug 20 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

  • Sting Bringing ‘My Songs’ Concert to Jones Beach this Summer

    Legendary English musician Sting is bringing his My Songs concert to the Empire State with a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 8.

    Throughout his tour, Sting will be accompanied by an electric, rock ensemble and, on select shows, special guest Joe Sumner. Sting will perform songs from his career as both a solo artist and a member of The Police.

    sting my songs jones beach
    Promotional Picture for Sting’s My Songs Tour. Credit: Valeska Thomas

    Sting was born in Wallsend, England, and began his musical career with the rock band The Police in the 1970s as their bass guitar player, lead and backing vocalist, double bass player, and studio synthesizer, accompanied by fellow members Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, and briefly, Henry Padovani. The band went on their first tour, The Police Around the World Tour, from 1977-1980. The Police released their debut studio album, Outlandos d’Amour, in 1978, preceded by their debut single, “Roxanne.” The band had a nearly decade-long career, releasing their fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity, in 1983, before officially breaking up in 1986. They reunited for a final from 2007-08, for their Reunion Tour.

    Since The Police’s breakup, Sting has had a successful career as a solo artist, releasing over a dozen studio albums. His first solo release was 1985’s The Dream of the Blue Turtles. Since then, Sting has released a total of 15 solo studio albums, most recently 2021’s The Bridge. Throughout his career, Sting has won 25 American Music Awards, 17 Grammy Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On his My Songs tour, Sting will perform classic hits like ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Shape of my Heart’, ‘Roxanne’, ‘Englishman In New York,’ ‘Every Breath You Take,’ ‘Roxanne,’ ‘Message In A Bottle’,  ‘Demolition Man’ and many more.

    The My Songs tour will offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP lounge, specially designed VIP gift item, limited edition tour poster, and more. For additional information, visit vipnation.com.

    Tickets to the My Songs concert by Sting, which includes a performance at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 8, go on sale April 21 at 10 a.m. at Sting.com.

    STING: MY SONGS 2023 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES:
    Sept. 05 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
    Sept. 07 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
    Sept. 08 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
    Sept. 12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*
    Sept. 15 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
    Sept. 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
    Sept. 20 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    Sept. 21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    Sept. 23 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    Sept. 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
    Sept. 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
    Sept. 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    Oct. 01 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino*
    Oct. 02 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion
    Oct. 04 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
    Oct. 07 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
    Oct. 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
    Oct. 12 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Oct. 14 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
    Oct. 15 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

  • In This Moment And Motionless In White Announce “The Dark Horizon Tour”, Buffalo & Albany Dates

    In This Moment and hard rock giants Motionless In White have announced an epic co-headline run across North America this summer featuring special guests Fit For A King and From Ashes To New.

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    “The Dark Horizon Tour” will see the two bands alternating closing sets each night and performing at arenas and amphitheaters across the country, starting in Connecticut and Buffalo in early July, and a finale on August 19th at MVP Arena in Albany.

    Since coming to life in 2005, In This Moment have presided over a diehard fan base under the watch of “mother” figure, frontwoman and New York native Maria Brink—joined by co-founder and lead guitarist Chris Howorth, bassist Travis Johnson, guitarist Randy Weitzel, and Kent Dimmel. As millions convened upon the group’s otherworldly and unforgettable concerts, they quietly emerged as one of the most influential and impactful bands of the 21st century. 

    To date, in addition to the Gold-selling album, Blood, the quintet has garnered six Gold and Platinum singles, followed by a trifecta of Top 25 entries on the Billboard Top 200 with Black Widow and Ritual. With a total stream tally well past 200 million as of 2020, Ritual elevated them to new creative and critical peaks as well. 

    Between selling out headline tours coast-to-coast, the group performed in arenas everywhere alongside Disturbed and appeared at countless festivals from Rockville to Sonic Temple. 

    Along the way, they assembled their seventh full-length, the aptly titled Mother with longtime trusted collaborator Kevin Churko. Whereas Ritual hinted at a bluesy sonic sorcery, Mother breathes the activating mantra of an unbreakable spell, commenced on first single “The In-Between.” 

    In 2022, the band released Blood 1983, a reimagined EP commemorating the ten-year anniversary of Blood, and most recently had their song “I Would Die For You” appear on the soundtrack for John Wick: Chapter 4. 

    Motionless In White harnessed the power of an unholy union between industrial metal dissonance, spellbinding gothic pop bombast, and big screen-worthy iconography to emerge as 21st century rock’s most iconoclastic and cinematic force. Climbing out of the shadows of the rustbelt in Scranton, PA, the group have tirelessly earned the undying allegiance of a devout worldwide audience one record at a time. 

    With over half-a-billion cumulative streams and views to date, Motionless In White have notched four consecutive Top 5 debuts on the Billboard ‘Top Hard Rock Albums’ chart and ‘Top Rock Albums’ chart with Reincarnate, Graveyard Shift, Disguise , and their latest effort Scoring The End Of the World. The latter debuting at #12 on the Billboard 200 marking the band’s second biggest sales week ever. Scoring The End of the World is highlighted by the singles “Cyberhex,” which trended Top 10 on YouTube, and the follow-up “Masterpiece” which lit up streaming platforms and reached #1 at Active Rock radio becoming the band’s first chart-topper at the format. 

    Tickets are on sale now at In This Moment’s website.

    IN THIS MOMENT & MOTIONLESS IN WHITE 2023 TOUR DATES

    Jul-8 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena 

    Jul-9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks 

    Jul-11 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum 

    Jul-13 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest* 

    Jul-14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Festival* 

    Jul-15 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival 

    Jul-17 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt 

    Jul-18 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena 

    Jul-19 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premiere Center 

    Jul-21 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center 

    Jul-22 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark 

    Jul-23 – Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company 

    Jul-26 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort 

    Jul-27 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles 

    Jul-29 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park 

    Jul-30 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park 

    Aug-1 – Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena 

    Aug-2 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion 

    Aug-4 – Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater 

    Aug-5 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater 

    Aug-6 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena 

    Aug-8 – Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland 

    Aug-9 – Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena 

    Aug-11 – Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena 

    Aug-12 – Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center 

    Aug-13 – Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena 

    Aug-15 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center 

    Aug-16 – Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center 

    Aug-18 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion 

    Aug-19 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena 

  • Cable Ties Announce Tour, Stops at Woodstock and NYC

    Australian punk band Cable Ties are scheduled to embark on a North American tour, stopping at Colony Woodstock on Sept. 15 and the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Sept. 16., in support of their new album All Her Plans, due for release on June 23.

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    The members of Cable Ties, from left to right: Jenny McKechnie (lead vocals and guitar), Nick Brown (bass), and Shauna Boyle (drums) Credit: Kalindy Williams.

    Cable Ties are based in Melbourne and were formed in 2015 with Jenny McKechnie, Nick Brown, and Shauna Boyle. They released their self-titled debut album in 2017, and the forthcoming All Her Plans marks their studio release. A supporting single, “Time For You” is available now. All Her Plans has received considerable global praise from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, NME, The Line of Best Fit, and Rolling Stone, to name a few. The album also marks the band’s first album since the pandemic began and their touring plans for 2020’s Far Enough were canceled.

    “I found the idea of writing a new album a little terrifying after all our touring plans got canceled just after we released Far Enough in 2020,” McKechnie says. “It felt as though that album had been lost. I thought I needed to write another album like that again, which wouldn’t be lost. This of course wasn’t true. I needed to write whatever album came out of me at this moment in time.”

    “Time For You,” definitely stands out as the best track on the album, and is made even better by its accompanying music video. The song highlights the solace found in the love of a partner, any partner, whether it be romantic, friendship, or otherwise. This message is reinforced at the end of the music video when the members of Cable Ties are lying down and embracing each other, reminding audiences of the power of friendship.

    “Thoughts Back,” sees Brown take the vocal reigns for the first time since the band’s formation, delivering a fierce take on the toll of mental health challenges. “I wrote this song mostly centered around my own experiences with mental illness,” she says. “It also plays into the themes of the record, such as caregiving and mental workload. So often people give up their own lives to help others and, as a result, rarely have their voices, their experiences or their history acknowledged.”

    All Her Plans is out June 23 via Merge Records. Tickets to see Cable Ties on their North American Tour, which includes a performance at Colony Woodstock before concluding at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City are available here.

    Cable Ties North American Tour Dates 2023

    Sep 8 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall

    Sep 9 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar

    Sep 10 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall

    Sep 12 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

    Sep 13 – Portland, ME – SPACE Gallery

    Sep 14 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom

    Sep 15 – Woodstock, NY – Colony

    Sep 16 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

  • Billy Strings Fall Tour 2023 to Close in Syracuse

    Billy Strings has announced a Fall Tour that takes him from Colorado to points west, a home-state Halloween show, a second trip to Europe in as many years, followed by a run of East Coast shows to round out the tour in Syracuse.

    photo by Zach Culver

    Billy Strings and his band get things started with two nights in Buena Vista, CO, then head to Idaho, before heading to Portland, OR., Seattle, WA, Sacramento, CA., Stanford, CA., Stateline, NV., and West Valley City, UT, Heading back east, the band makes a stop in Independence, MO. followed by a Halloween show in his home-state of Michigan, in Grand Rapids, with a venue yet to be announced.

    Following a successful string of European dates, Strings will then head to Europe to perform in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Cologne, Luxembourg, Munich, and Paris before heading to England with shows planned in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham.

    In December, Strings will make a trip up the East Coast, starting on December 6 in Greensboro, N.C., then head north to Baltimore, MD, Pittsburgh, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and finally closing out the tour with a performance in Syracuse, NY at a venue yet to be named.

    Learn more about Billy Strings’ upcoming tour and where and when to get tickets here.

    April 29-30—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl – Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday (SOLD OUT)

    May 11—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    May 12—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    May 13—Denver, CO—Mission Ballroom (SOLD OUT)

    May 17—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    May 19—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    May 20—San Diego, CA—Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    May 21—San Diego, CA—Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    May 24—Las Vegas, NV—Brooklyn Bowl (SOLD OUT)

    May 26—Napa, CA—BottleRock Napa Valley 

    June 2—Austin, TX—Moody Center

    June 3—Austin, TX—Moody Center

    June 7—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center

    June 9—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena

    June 10—Indianapolis, IN—TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park (SOLD OUT)

    June 11—Indianapolis, IN—TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park (SOLD OUT)

    June 13—Cleveland, OH—Jacobs Pavilion (SOLD OUT)

    June 14—Cleveland, OH—Jacobs Pavilion (SOLD OUT)

    June 16—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    June 17—Chicago, IL—Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (SOLD OUT)

    July 13—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre

    July 14—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    July 15—Cary, NC—Koka Booth Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    July 19—Norfolk, VA—Chartway Arena

    July 21—Bridgeport, CT—Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

    July 22—Essex Junction, VT—Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo (SOLD OUT)

    July 23—Essex Junction, VT—Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo (SOLD OUT)

    July 25—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion

    July 26—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion

    July 28—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point (SOLD OUT)

    July 29—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point (SOLD OUT)

    July 30—Newport, RI—Newport Folk Festival (SOLD OUT)

    August 7—Frankfurt, Germany—Batschkapp

    August 8—Berlin, Germany—Huxleys

    August 9—Hamburg, Germany—Grobe Freiheit 36

    August 11—Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County—Way Out West

    August 12—Oslo, Norway—Oya Festival

    August 24—Knoxville, TN—Knoxville Civic Coliseum (SOLD OUT)

    August 25—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater

    August 26—Huntsville, AL—Orion Amphitheater

    September 14—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond Festival

    September 22—Buena Vista, CO—venue announcing soon

    September 23—Buena Vista, CO—venue announcing soon

    September 27—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena

    September 29—Portland, OR—Moda Center

    September 30—Portland, OR—Moda Center

    October 1—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater

    October 4—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center

    October 6—Stanford, CA—Frost Amphitheater

    October 7—Stanford, CA—Frost Amphitheater

    October 8—Stateline, NV—Tahoe Event Center

    October 10—West Valley City, UT—Maverik Center

    October 13—Independence, MO—Cable Dahmer Arena

    October 14—Independence, MO—Cable Dahmer Arena

    October 31—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena

    November 6—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso

    November 7—Amsterdam, NL—Paradiso

    November 8—Antwerp, BE—De Roma

    November 10—Cologne, DE—Carlswerk Victoria

    November 11—Luxembourg—den Atelier

    November 12—Munich, DE—Neue Theaterfabrik

    November 14—Paris, FR—La Cigale

    November 15—London, UK—Roundhouse

    November 17—Manchester, UK—Manchester Academy

    November 18—Glasgow, UK—O2 Academy Glasgow

    November 19—Birmingham, UK—O2 Academy

    December 6—Greensboro, NC—Greensboro Coliseum

    December 8—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena

    December 9—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena

    December 12—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center

    December 13—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center

    December 15—Wilkes-Barre, PA—Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

    December 16—Syracuse, NY— The Oncenter

    December 29—New Orleans, LA—Uno Lakefront Arena

    December 30—New Orleans, LA— Uno Lakefront Arena

    December 31—New Orleans, LA— Uno Lakefront Arena

  • W.A.S.P. Announce New Summer Tour With Date At Hammerstein Ballroom

    Heavy Metal band W.A.S.P. has announced their newest tour, The 40th Never Stops World Tour 2023. This 33-city run kicks off in Wheatland, CA, on Saturday, August 5, and includes a stop at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, NY, on Saturday, August 26.

    W.A.S.P. are known for their controversial lyrics, style and performances. Notorious for its raunchy and, at times, shocking live shows. W.A.S.P. were known to tie semi-naked models to a torture rack, and to also hurl raw meat into the audience.

    Despite their music being banned in multiple countries, W.A.S.P. persevered over the past 40 years, continuously recording and releasing music, touring with other metal legends like Iron Maiden and Metallica, and even making the occasional film cameo.

    The 2023 North American tour comes following the band’s first U.S. tour in 10 years wrapping up in 2022, ending with 18 sold-out shows. The tour was selected by Metal Edge as one of the 10 Best Hard Rock and Metal Tours of 2022 and one of the 22 Memorable Rock Tours of 2022 by Ultimate Classic Rock. BraveWords writers listed the tour as the Top Concert of 2022 and selected by the Detroit radio station WRIF as one of the Top Concerts of 2022.

    W.A.S.P. is currently playing off their massive European leg of the 2022 40th Anniversary World Tour, with upcoming shows taking place in Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and more before wrapping on May 18 in Sofia, Bulgaria at Universidada Sports Hall. 

    For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit W.A.S.P.’s website.

    THE 40TH NEVER STOPS WORLD TOUR 2023 DATES:

    Fri Aug 04 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theatre *

    Sat Aug 05 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

    Mon Aug 07 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

    Tue Aug 08 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre *

    Thu Aug 10 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre

    Fri Aug 11 – Spokane, WA – The Podium

    Sat Aug 12 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center

    Sun Aug 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

    Tue Aug 15 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha

    Wed Aug 16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus

    Thurs Aug 17 – Moline, IL – The Rust Belt *

    Fri Aug 18 – Eau Claire, WI – RCU Theater *

    Sat Aug 19 – Clive, IA – Horizon Events Center *

    Sun Aug 20 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

    Tue Aug 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live @ 20 Monroe

    Wed Aug 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre

    Thu Aug 24 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre *

    Fri Aug 25 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater *

    Sat Aug 26 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom

    Sun Aug 27 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

    Tue Aug 29 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome At Oakdale Theatre

    Wed Aug 30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

    Thu Aug 31 – Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall *

    Fri Sep 01 – Toronto, ON           – Danforth Music Hall

    Sun Sep 03 – Montreal, QC – Mtelus

    Tue Sep 05 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

    Thu Sep 07 – Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland

    Fri Sep 08 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall

    Sat Sep 09 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

    Sun Sep 10 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

    Wed Sep 13 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre *

    Fri Sep 14 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

    Sat Sep 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

  • UB40 Anniversary Tour “UB45” Stops at The Space at Westbury

    Reggae-pop band UB40 is celebrating its 45th anniversary with its “UB45” summer tour throughout July, which will stop at The Space at Westbury on July 6.

    The Cover of UB40’s debut studio album, 1980’s Signing Off.

    The band will perform their hits “Red Red Wine,” “Food For Thought,” and “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You,” among others, on their anniversary tour, in addition to being joined by special guests such as Maxi Priest, Inner Circle, Third World, and Big Mountain. Concurrently, UB40 will release a new album this summer, titled UB45, with new songs and reworked classics, and a yet-to-be-announced release date.

    Guitarist/vocalist Robin Campbell said of UB40’s US tour, “We love playing the U.S., and celebrating our 45th year and having a new album makes our return even more exciting.”

    UB40 was originally formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, and its current members consist of Jimmy Brown (drums), Robin Campbell (guitar/vocals), Earl Falconer (bass/vocals), Norman Lamont Hassan (percussion/vocals), Martin Meredith (keyboards/WX7/saxophone), Tony Mullings (keyboards), Laurence Parry (trumpet/flugelhorn/trombone), Ian Thompson (saxophone) – and Matt Doyle (lead vocals.) Doyle only joined the band recently, taking over for a retired Duncan Campbell after Doyle’s group, KIOKO, opened for UB40 at The Royal Albert Hall in 2018, and later supported them on UB40’s subsequent UK tour and European tours. UB40 released their debut studio album, Signing Off, in 1980, and since then have released a total of 20 studio albums, most recently 2021’s Bigga Baggariddim.

    UB40’s 45th-anniversary summer tour is in support of their upcoming studio album, UB45. One of the most successful British groups of all time, UB40 is represented in the USA and South America by Jeff Epstein and Paul Gaudio of Universal Attractions Agency (UAA.). For more information visit UB40’s website.

    The Space at Westbury originally opened as Westbury Movie Theater in 1927, with a screening of Hula, starring Clara Bow, while The University of Maryland Collegian’s Band thrilled the audience with a spectacular performance. One of the six theaters built by Salvatore Calderone in Nassau County, the Westbury Theatre eventually closed due to a decline in patronage in the late 70s. Eight years ago, Cyrus Hakakian and his partners saved the Westbury Theater from demolition, and the venue now enters a new chapter of its illustrious history as The Space at Westbury.

    For tickets to see UB40 on their 45th-anniversary tour, which includes a stop at The Space at Westbury, click here.

    UB45 Tour Dates Are as Follows:

    7/4/23 Wiggins Waterfront Park Camden, NJ
    7/6/23 The Space Westbury, NY
    7/7/23 Chevalier Theatre Medford, MA
    7/9/23 Wolftrap Foundation for the Performing Arts Vienna, VA
    7/11/23 Schermerhorn Nashville Nashville, TN
    7/13/23 The Amphitheater at Phillip S. Miller Park Castle Rock, CO
    7/15/23 Marymoor Park Seattle, WA
    7/16/23 Bossanova Ballroom Portland, OR
    7/17/23 Brittfest Jacksonville, OR
    7/20/23 Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA
    7/21/23 The Microsoft Theater Los Angeles, CA
    7/22/23 Palm Pool Las Vegas, NV
    7/23/23 Saroyan Theatre Fresno, CA