NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Blue Note Jazz Club Announces Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Cimafunk

    Blue Note Jazz Club is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a week-long residency from Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban artist Cimafunk.

    Occurring from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of Hispanic people. From Sept. 26- Oct. 1, Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban Rockstar Cimafunk will bring his talents to the Blue Note Jazz Club stage. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music, which aims to mix classical Cuban rhythms with funk, afrobeat, and hip hop.

    The godfather of Funk George Clinton has referred to Cimafunk as “the one,” and Chucho Valdes credits him for musically “uniting Afro-Cuban and African American.” He has received overwhelming praise touring the U.S. and Europe, making a name for himself as one of today’s great showmen, performing an electric live show with La Tribu, his nine-person band from Havana. His live shows are celebrations of groove and are an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience. His latest album, El Alimento, was nominated at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.

    Blue Note Jazz Club.

    Since 1981, the Blue Note Jazz Club has been a cultural institution in NYC and one of the premiere jazz clubs in the world. It strives to preserve the history of jazz, and the club practices the foundations of jazz on a nightly basis and carries the torch for the genre in the 21st century.

    The club has been frequented by celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost, Zoe Kravitz, and Jon Hamm, and has featured musicians like Robert Glasper, Ron Carter, Pat Metheny, Ms. Lisa Fischer, Christain McBride, Keyon Harrold, Meshell Ndegeocello, and more.

    Kicking off on September 26, the shows will take place during Hispanic Heritage Month and feature a variety of iconic special guests including Chuco Valdes, Pedrito Martinez, and Big Freedia. For more information, visit here.

    Cimafunk Residency

    Tue, Sept 26 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM

    Wed, Sept 27 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM *

    Thu, Sept 28 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM †

    Fri, Sept 29 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM

    Sat, Sept 30 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM

    Sun, Oct 1 @ Blue Note Jazz Club – 8:00 PM & 10:30 PM ‡

    * with Pedrito Martinez

    † with Chucho Valdes

    ‡ with Big Freedia

  • New Saugerties Venue, The Local, Announces Upcoming Series

    Hudson Valley Live haas announced their first concert series showcasing 15 acts at The Local, Saugerties’ new year-round, multi-arts venue. The series will run from September 20 through December 17.

    Housed in a restored Dutch chapel from the 1800s, The Local recently opened as a space for arts, culture, and community. It began under the guidance of Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, co-founders of Hudson Valley Live. As experienced music producers and performing arts professionals, Soffer and Melnick have devoted over 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, and curated arts experiences.

    The Local

    “We’re excited to bring world-class talent from around the world, and from our own community, to the stage at The Local. Having a venue in Saugerties has been a dream for Danny and me, and we see it as an incredible opportunity to bring people together through the arts, to encourage musical discovery, and to inspire visitors to spend time in Saugerties.

    Isabel Soffer
    Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick inside their new venue The Local

    The Local’s upcoming concert series will feature something for everyone. Audiences can see world renowned artists such as The Wazumbians, an Afropop group from Ghana (October 7, 8pm), or Troker, a Mexican group blending psych jazz, rock, funk, and traditional Mexican music (November 12, 7pm). 

    Additionally, local Saugerties favorites will take the stage frequently. I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends will happen on September 30, and the John Street Jam, an in-the-round performance series will feature local folk, blues, bluegrass, and country musicians (November 10, 8pm). Audiences will even have an opportunity to dance the night away at the Silent Disco Dance Party with live DJs (December 9, 8pm). 

    The Local fall season lineup (doors open one hour prior to showtime). Tickets may be purchased at this link.

    Wed., Sept. 20, 7 pm: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp – A border-defying, big band mix-up performing jazz and kraut rock to West African funk with brass, strings, and powerful lyrics 

    Wed., Sept. 27, 7 pm: Tablao Flamenco – Spanish flamenco with award-winning dancers, vocalists, and guitarists will transform the theater into an intimate nightclub like those found in Andalusia. 

    Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm: I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends – Celebrate what would have been The Bard of Montreal’s 89th birthday. 

    Sat., Oct. 7, 8 pm: The Wazumbians – High life music from Ghana, West Africa with deep rhythmic dance grooves.

    Wed., Oct. 11, 7 pm: Jazz with Orrin Evans Trio – Featuring Jazz pianist Orrin Evans, who nabbed the number one ranking of “Rising Star Pianist” in the DownBeat Critics Poll.

    Fri., Oct. 13, 8 pm: Trio Messiez w/ Dancers Mariela Franganillo and Guillermo Merlo – This acclaimed Argentinian Tango trio features renowned dancers to accompany their vibrant sound.

    Thurs., Oct. 19, 7 pm: Jazz with Julius Rodriguez –  Multi-instrumentalist and composer Julius Rodriguez is a rising star at the intersection of jazz, soul, gospel, hip-hop, and blues.

    Sat., Oct. 28, 8 pm: Jazz: Allison Miller presents Rivers In Our Veins – Drummer/composer Allison Miller embraces the concept of flow and renewal through an immersive multimedia environmental song cycle. 

    Sat., Nov. 4, 8 pm: Emel – This Woodstock-based, Tunisian-born singer-songwriter and producer layers honeyed vocals with guitars and electronica. 

    Sun., Nov. 5, 5 pm: Jazz with Tim Berne/Hank Roberts/Aurora Neeland – New jazz work, Oceans And, has been deemed “profound, probing, intricate, raw, courageous, mysterious, and thoughtful” by critics. 

    Fri., Nov. 10, 8 pm: The John Street Jam – This long-held Saugerties tradition features Hudson Valley-based musicians performing folk, blues, bluegrass, and country in-the-round. 

    Sun., Nov. 12, 7 pm: Troker – This hot act from Guadalajara, Mexico fuses psych jazz with elements of rock, funk, ska, and traditional Mexican music. 

    Sat., Dec. 2, 8 pm: Bach Cello Suites for Violin – Grammy award-winning violinist, composer, and producer Johnny Gandelsman performs his own take on this classic.

    Sat., Dec. 9, 8 pm: Silent Disco Dance Party – Grab headphones and dance alone or with friends for an incredibly fun experience with live DJs.

    Sun., Dec. 17, 2 pm: High Low Duo with Jack Petruzelli and Cameron Greider – Ravel and Bartok arranged for electric guitars. An additional artist will be announced soon.

  • Pearlpalooza Lineup Features Fishbone, ALEXSUCKS, Sly Fox and the Hustlers, Yoga and more

    Downtown Albany will host Pearlpalooza on Saturday, September 16, 2023 on North Pearl Street, with a day full of music, yoga, vending from local businesses and much more in store.

    The free, all-ages music festival, returns for its 14th year, presented by Remarkable Liquids, and co-hosted by WEQX, The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, and Sugar Productions, running from 11am to 7pm.

    pearlpalooza
    photo by Steve Malinski

    Starting off the day will be MVP Health Care Presents YogaPalooza 2023, a street-wide mass yoga gathering event, beginning at 11am. A team of instructors from The Hot Yoga Spot will instruct and assist this free 60-minute yoga class that is perfect for all levels.

    Music begins at 12pm with Sly Fox & The Hustlers, followed by The Rob Beaulieu Band at 130pm, B Chaps at 3pm, ALEXSUCKS at 4pm, and headliner Fishbone at 6pm.

    Surrounding the music will be the shops and businesses of North Pearl Street, as well as high-quality local vendors, fine dining, retail, and entertainment establishments.

    Parking is available at ParkAlbany’s Riverfront, Quackenbush, and Green-Hudson Garages for $8

    Basic ground rules to keep in mind: no outside alcoholic beverages or glass containers; no dogs or pets, with the exception of service animals; no recording performances, and security has the right to inspect any bags brought into the event.

    PearlPalooza 2023 is also presented by Nine Pin, Rare Form Brewing, Zero Gravity, Silver Therapeutics, MVP Health Care, New Scotland Spirits, ParkAlbany, O’Connell & Aronowitz, Global Partners, Putnam Place, CDTA, Homestead Funding Corp., Hampton Inn & Suites, the City of Albany, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, and The Hot Yoga Spot.

    Pearlpalooza Schedule

    11:00 AM | Yogapalooza
    Noon | Sly Fox & The Hustlers
    1:30 PM | The Rob Beaulieu Band
    3:00 PM | B Chaps
    4:15 PM | ALEXSUCKS
    6:00 PM | Fishbone

  • Seize Atlantis 2023 Remaining Show Dates

    Seize Atlantis, an energetic rock band formed in Glens Falls, released their remaining show dates for their tour, Ruins Rebuilt.

    They started as a mere jamming project way back in 2018, with different band members and a different name. But just after a few shows crawled the demanding COVID-19, forcing the band into a 7-month hibernation, where they took this time to rebrand themselves as Seize Atlantis. Since their COVID hiatus, they’ve been on a steady incline of music production.

    Seize Atlantis is made up of four music lovers: Mike Dardas (bass and backing vocals), Cody Platt (drums), James Mullen (lead vocals and guitar), and Luc Bourgault (lead guitarist).

    With only 10 shows left, you won’t want to miss them. Seize Atlantis will be visiting Glens Falls, Albany, and Lake George.

    RUINS REBUILT TOUR DATES

    9/2 Glens Falls Charles R Wood Theater

    9/9 Glens Falls Mean Max Brew Works

    9/16 Albany Fuze Box

    9/23 Lake George The Lagoon

    10/6 Glens Falls The Grateful Den

    10/14 Lake George The Lagoon

    10/27 Albany Empire Underground

    11/18 Glens Falls Mean Max Brew Works

    11/25 Albany Empire Underground

    12/31 Glens Falls The Grateful Den

    For more information on Seize Atlantis, including announcements, tickets, and upcoming tour dates, be sure to check out their Instagram, FaceBook, and LinkTree.

  • Gaye Su Akyol Performing at Bryant Park Picnic

    Bryant Park Picnic Performances season of free, live performances, continues on Saturday, September 9 with the US debut of Turkish musician Gaye Su Akyol, as well as opening act The Secret Trio, presented by Drom. 

    This concert celebrates the music of Anatolia and marks the centenary of the founding of the Turkish Republic.

    Gaye Su Akyol is an Istanbul-based musician and artist, born in 1985. In her work, she redefines the concepts of power, desire, change and rebellion. She creates a universe of imagination, in which she constructs her own “counter-reality” — a world without oppression or injustice. Without alienating from the land she was born into, she questions its representations, defines new symbols, and chases after the practice of transforming a conservative world through collective dreaming.

    Gaye Su Akyol has created her own unique language, taking the contrasts of traditional Anatolian music, Classical Turkish music, psychedelia, surf rock and post-punk, and combining them with her futuristic approach. Akyol, who, in 2014, released her first album Develerle Yaşıyorum (“I Live With Camels”) in 2014, written and composed entirely by herself, defines her music as “universal in concept, local in spirit.” She expanded her audience through numerous concerts and festivals in Turkey, Europe, Middle East and the Far East, with the release of her first international album, Hologram İmparatorluğu (“Hologram Empire”) in 2016.

    The Secret Trio, the opening band for Gaye Su Akyol, is made up of three astounding musicians who came together to create a new type of chamber music with new and interesting approaches to their instruments. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and stunning virtuosity of Ara Dinkjian, Ismail Lumanovski, and Tamer Pinarbasi.

    Founded by two immigrant business entrepreneurs, Drom’s mission is to celebrate cultural diversity in the performing arts field. They have provided a physical space for artists from around the world to present their music, art and creative experiments. Drom live by the motto, #DromIsHome. From downtown Manhattan, they bring together a local and global community of like-minded individuals to share art and culture that transcend genre, class, race, and geography. 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.

    REMAINING SCHEDULE AT BRYANT PARK

    August 25 – Accordions Around the World: Diana Burco, Suistamon Sähkö, Ragini Ensemble

    August 26 – Roulette Intermedium: Immanuel Wilkins, 75 Dollar Bill, Ka Baird

    August 31 – The Town Hall: Martha Redbone Roots Project

    September 01 – The Classical Theatre of Harlem: Young, Gifted and Black

    September 07 – American Symphony Orchestra: American Expressions

    September 08 – New York City Opera: Romeo and Juliet

    September 09 – Drom: Gaye Su Akyol (U.S. Debut)

    September 14 – Harlem Stage: 40th Anniversary Celebration

    Attendees to Bryant Park Picnic Performances may bring their own food or purchase from on-site food and beverage vendors. At all performances, attendees can discover new dishes and celebrate classics from the five boroughs with a rotating line-up of local artisanal vendors curated by Hester Street Fair.

    For the most current information about Bryant Park, please visit bryantpark.org/picnics. 

  • Buffalo’s Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Shares Official Lineup For 7th Annual Event

    Buffalo has always been an incredible summer-music hub of the New York area, and this year is no different, as the Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration is raring to go for its 7th year. The event is set to return on August 27th at the historic grounds of the Buffalo Central Terminal with special curated performances from an immensely diverse and lively lineup along with festivities for all ages.

    The celebration will kick off at 2:00 PM with an intimate Happy Hour where participants can choose to enjoy live DJ sets, live podcasts, and drink specials. Everyone from cocktail-desiring adults to fun-loving children are welcome as the hour-long special will also be featuring a newly added Family Fun Zone. Led by the Explore & More Children’s Museum, the interactive add-on will include balloon making, face painting, caricature drawing, and more for everyone to enjoy.

    When it comes to the live performances of Beau Fleuve, music lovers will not be disappointed as the lineup includes countless acts from diverse genres and styles. Legendary DJ Ted Smooth, also known as “The King of The Remix,” will make an appearance to perform a stunning tribute set to the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop being celebrated this year. Alongside the NYC disk jockey are performances from Boston R&B singer CD Rose, national touring Pop duo Super American, and even Buffalo’s own American Idol Season 21 top 20 contender Matt Wilson.

    These performers are only the start as many others are raring to take the stage, yet the celebration will not stop there as the Arts Celebration attendees will be able to enjoy and interact with several partnered Art Instalations. Featured displays will include work from fashion designer Billie Essco, graffiti artist Vinny Alejandro, and many more. On top of all the interactions and entertainment, the celebration will reintroduce the fan favorite Silent Disco to the community along with numerous feasting options of food trucks and vendors.

    Beau Fleuve is an inclusive celebration like no other, celebrating diversity through the arts to build bridges throughout the community, and families of all shapes and sizes will not want to miss out.

    Performing Live

    • National Touring Slacker Pop Duo SUPER AMERICAN
    • Buffalo’s own & featured on AMERICAN IDOL’S Season 21 as a Top 20 Contender MATT WILSON
    • Rising Hip Hop Goddess CHE NOIR, from BOSTON– R&B Singer CD ROSE
    • Grace Greenan
    • Free Music Party
    • Farrow
    • Inner City Bedlam
    • Underrated Evolution
    • Jon Jon
    • Kota Sovia
    • Leale
    • Spacebound
    • Dom Brown
    • G Premacy
    • OG Sole
    • Skillie Vanillie
    • Backpack Mafia

    Speciality Curated Performances

    ~ Beau Fleuve Exclusive.  Return to the stage in celebration of renowned artist EDREYS WAJED which will feature a remedy of his song from his days as a Buffalo Hip Hop Pioneer Billy Drease Williams infused with an Art experience. 

    ~ FROM NYC, LEGENDARY deejay TED SMOOTH aka “The King of The Remix” will be rocking the crowd with a tribute to “CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP”

    ~ DJ AVEE & FRIENDS featuring sensational Bachata & Merenge Tipico BAND LIGHT and more.

    ~ DPONDRUMS JAM SESSION & Producer TONEY BOI’S LIVE MIXTAPE will provide a unique and interactive flare to this year’s celebration.

    ~ Bringing you a Live on Stage Podcast – The Wellness Bestie, Entrepreneur, and Favorite Virgo HEAL HOT GIRL PODCAST

    DJ Sets

    by DJ P, DJ RUPTION, DJ UNK, JAY GETS BUSY, JOEY BAMBINO, DJ MANNIE FRESH, & MORE

    The Arts

    “CAFÉ“ curated by artist & fashion designer BILLIE ESSCO will have a café inspired set design featuring his iconic CAFÉ clothing brand, Sponsored by Burchfield Penney Art Center

    “LIBERTY PAINT SPLASH SET” curated by MANDELA HUFF will feature a messy painted library book wall with live photoshoot with a few models I’ll invite involving colored power/ powder bombs and paint. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal

    “DENIM WALL” curated by NEKEA BROWN will feature her sought-after Denim Wall with a picnic twist full of the things that make the Beau Fleuve Music Festival special, lots of summer colors, love, diversity, and something that brings everyone together. Picnics have always been a great way to bring in different groups of people to share food and listen to music. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal 

    “WELCOME” curated by VINNY ALEJANDRO will feature a graffiti-inspired Beau Fleuve Welcome sign for guests to take their selfies and family photos. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal 

    Exhibiting Artists will include XOJOITA NEESE RICH CONNER CHADDERDON ROZ PAINTED IT, FREDZDAARTIST CARGO SANTANA CASHIS GREEN HOOLY KYLIE PRISCILLA SHANTELLE PATTON PHIL BROWN CAMERON OSBORNE & MORE.

    Other Events

    THURSDAY NIGHT AUGUST 24

    The Celebration Weekend Kicks off with some laughs for the “LAUGH ALIL COMEDY SHOW” with National Touring Comedian and Member of Kevin Hart’s Plastic Cup Boyz SPANK HORTON. This will be held at the Kavinoky Theatre starting at 7 pm. Tickets range between $22-$24, available on Ticket Tailor.

    FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 25

    The Beau Fleuve VIP RECEPTION will celebrate and honor various community stakeholders in the fields of Music, Arts, Education, and Community. This will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 pm at Deco Buffalo, free.

    SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 26

    The Beau Fleuve Softball Classic, the most anticipated bragging rights event of the year, comes to the Dobson Field starting at 6 p.m.

  • Curtain Up! Broadway Festival Announces Lineup For Finale Show

    Playbill, The Broadway League, and the Times Square Alliance have announced the lineup of Broadway shows to be included in the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert, concluding the third-annual Curtain Up Broadway Festival.

    The Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert will be a grand, outdoor event taking place rain or shine on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM in Duffy Square. This free outdoor concert spotlights marquee talent, showcases current Broadway musicals and plays, and will be aired live on WABC TV.  

    Participating shows include & Juliet; A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical; Aladdin; Back to the Future: The Musical; The Book of Mormon; Chicago; The Cottage; Hadestown; Harmony; How to Dance in Ohio; Jaja’s African Hair Braiding; Kimberly Akimbo; The Lion King; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; The Shark Is Broken; Shucked; SIX; Some Like It Hot; Spamalot; Wicked; and more are to be announced. 

    From Friday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 10 the Curtain Up Broadway Festival brings Broadway to the streets, in the heart of New York City. Stretching between 45th and 47th Streets, the festival will include interactive events and performances that are all live, free, and open to the public. It kicks off with guest speakers from Playbill, The Broadway League, Times Square Alliance, & Prudential Financial, with Broadway guest hosts, special performances, and special guests from The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), Hotel Edison, Open Jar Studios, The Entertainment Community Fund, and more.

    What better way to kick off a new Broadway season than to celebrate the Curtain Up Broadway Festival in Times Square. This incredible three-day festival will host special concerts, sing-alongs, and workshops, just to name a few of the many exciting events planned. Last season, Broadway had a total attendance of 12.3 million indicating just how much live theatre means to so many and its pivotal role in NYC’s economic development. We’ll wrap up the weekend with the Curtain Up! LIVE from Broadway finale concert on Sunday, September 10th and thank WABC for returning to live broadcast the star-studded show.

    Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League.

    The Prudential Stages on Broadway Brought to You by Playbill contest hosted by Brittney Johnson, an acclaimed Broadway star who made history playing the title role of Glinda in the smash-hit musical Wicked, will take place on September 9 and gives aspiring and emerging artists across the country the opportunity to capitalize on their “Now What?” moment. The winning artists will have the chance to network with theatre professionals – like host Johnson and contest judges Tara Rubin and Allen René Louis – and could walk away with a monetary prize of up to $10,000 plus an opportunity for financial advice from a Prudential Advisor.

    Additional events include ¡Viva! Broadway® Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Broadway Sing-Alongs throughout the festival on the ‘Belt It Out On Broadway’ stage, Curtain Up After Dark events featuring Broadway Sings and Rockers On Broadway, Ailey’s Revelations dance workshop, multiple Dueling Piano events at the ‘Belt It Out on Broadway’ stage, Broadway Block Parties presented by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), and more to be announced. 

    For more information and a full lineup, visit here.

  • Dogstar To Perform In Brooklyn Ahead Of Upcoming Album

    Rock outfit Dogstar have announced that they will be stopping in Brooklyn as part of the tour for their upcoming album Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, the group’s first project in over 20 years. Dogstar is made up of Bret Domrose (guitar/vocals), Robert Mailhouse (drums), and notably, Keanu Reeves (bass). The band is set to perform at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on December 11.

    Founded in Los Angeles during the 90s, the group started to formulate their alt-rock sound with garage jam sessions. In 1994 Dogstar would depart on an extensive tour and a year later the collective opened for David Bowie. The band released just two albums together, Our Little Visionary in 1996 and Happy Ending in 2000. Due to the members’ other professional and artistic commitments, the group grew apart, last performing in 2002. However, Dogstar returned this year with the single “Everything Turns Around” off their upcoming album. 

    We are so excited to re-introduce Dogstar with our new single ‘Everything Turns Around.’ It feels like a fun summer song to us.

    In addition to “Everything Turns Around” the group recently released “Breach” off of Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees. Made for the summer, both of the albums’ singles channel the Southern California energy that the band has become synonymous with. Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees is slated to drop on October 6. 

    Dogstar’s upcoming tour includes over 25 dates and stretches from each coast of the United States. The tour started on August 10 and runs until December 21. In addition to their American performances, the group also has three shows scheduled in Japan. Click here for tickets and more information.

    Dogstar Tour Dates

    8-22 Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre

    8-23 Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre

    8-24 San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater

    8-26 Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall

    8-27 Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up

    8-28 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

    9-05 Osaka, Japan – Zepp Namba

    9-06 Yokohama, Japan – KT Zepp

    9-07 Yokohama, Japan – KT Zepp

    11-30 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour

    12-03 San Francisco, CA – The Great American Music Hall

    12-05 Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre

    12-07 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall

    12-08 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre

    12-09 Toronto, Ontario – Lee’s Palace

    12-11 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

    12-12 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

    12-14 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts

    12-15 Washington, D.C. – The Howard Theatre

    12-16 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

    12-18 Charlotte, NC – The Underground

    12-19 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage

    12-20 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

  • Godsmack to close Fall Tour at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls

    Godsmack, the hard rock band from Lawrence, MA, will close out their Fall Tour in Glens Falls, with a show at Cool Insuring Arena. The additional tour dates are in support of their eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky.

    godsmack band

    The band will kick off their headlining fall tour on September 3 in Baton Rouge, LA, with stops in Tampa, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, Calgary, AB, Quebec City, QC and Glens Falls.

    For over 20 years, Godsmack has had chart-topping success, cementing themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. With 11 #1 singles on mainstream rock radio, they have achieved 20 Top 10 hard rock hits, the most of any act since February 1999. They’ve also enjoyed four Grammy nominations and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Godsmack is Sully Erna (vocals, guitar), Tony Rombola (guitar), Robbie Merrill (bass), and Shannon Larkin (drums).

    The tour stops in Glens Falls, NY at Cool Insuring Arena on October 24. Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale beginning Wednesday, August 23 at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, August 25th at 10am local time at godsmack.com.

    GODSMACK HEADLINING FALL TOUR DATES
    9/3      Baton Rouge, LA        Raising Cane’s River Center^

    9/5      Pensacola, FL   Pensacola Bay Center^

    9/6       Jacksonville, FL       Daily’s Place^ 

    9/7      Charleston, SC           Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center^

    9/9      Tampa, FL                  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^ 

    9/10    Hollywood, FL           Hard Rock Live^ 

    9/24    Cuyahoga Falls, OH  Blossom Music Center#

    9/26    Green Bay, WI          Resch Center#

    9/28    Moline, IL                Vibrant Arena#

    9/29    Omaha, NE            Baxter Arena#

    10/1    Rapid City, SD        Summit Arena at The Monument# 

    10/3    Salt Lake City, UT    Maverik Center#

    10/4    Nampa, ID              Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater#

    10/8    Kent, WA                accesso ShoWare Center*

    10/10  Abbotsford, BC         Abbotsford Centre#

    10/12  Edmonton, AB          Rogers Place#

    10/13  Calgary, AB            Scotiabank Saddledome#

    10/15  Saskatoon, SK         SaskTel Centre#

    10/16  Winnipeg, MB          Canada Life Centre#

    10/19  London, ON              Budweiser Gardens#

    10/21  Laval, QC                 Place Bell#

    10/22  Quebec City, QC      Videotron Centre#

    10/24   Glens Falls, NY Cool Insuring Arena

    * I Prevail not on this date

  • Stony Creek Band Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Lake George

    An unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Stony Creek Band awaits at Lake George’s Shepard Park on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 PM, presented by The Lake George Arts Project and the Village of Lake George, featuring a special performance by The Switch. The 50th Anniversary Concert is free and will feature the Village’s spectacular fireworks after the show.

    For 50 years, The Stony Creek Band has thrilled generations of fans with its high-energy blend of rock, folk, country, and bluegrass; a sound that has consistently defied description but is “a product of the landscape as authentically upstate as any Hudson River School painting or sculpture by David Smith,” and performed in a manner described by one reviewer as “a ferocious ensemble attack; like a runaway train.”

    The Stony Creek Band began with the 1973 meeting of John Strong, a folksinger/guitarist from the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, and Hank Soto, a guitarist and songwriter from the Bavarian Alps of Germany. Along with a bass player the Stony Creek Band began life as a folk trio, touring coffee houses in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. After moving to the Adirondack mountain hamlet of Stony Creek, NY the band quickly developed into a seven-piece musical powerhouse featuring drums, a rock guitarist, pedal steel guitar, and banjo that, for a time, was the little town’s largest year-round employer.

    In the 1980’s the band evolved into its current five-piece configuration which now includes producer/ singer /songwriter Dave Maswick on bass, blues Hall of Fame member Mike Lomaestro on drums, and noted bluegrass mandolin virtuoso Fred Lantz. Over the years, the Stony Creek Band has made hundreds (if not thousands) of concert appearances including a live performance on international TV for the closing ceremonies of the Goodwill Winter Games, an appearance at a New York State gubernatorial inauguration, a February outdoor appearance at the 25th-anniversary celebration of the “Miracle on Ice” (brrrr) and a live performance on NBC’s TODAY show with Meredith Viera and Ann Curry.

    Hank Soto, the co-founder of the Stony Creek Band, says “50 years!  Never did I think, where the band was concerned, I’d be referencing time in decades let alone five. In that time, we’ve met so many great folks who have encouraged and supported us. Nothing succeeds without that love and that is the real reason for our longevity. Thinking of all of the venues we’ve played, Shepard Park in Lake George is just a stand-out treasure. We are so grateful to LGAP and the Village of Lake George for their continuous support and the opportunity to celebrate our 50th on that great stage. Another 50 years? If we could only fool the flesh – the spirit is willing.”

    This golden anniversary marks a milestone not only for the band but also for the fans who have supported them throughout their incredible journey. “The Stony Creek Band is really looking forward to this gig and looking forward to seeing all of our friends – we even have a few special guests who have played with us over the years. Shepard Park is a very special venue and one of our favorite places to play, you can’t beat the crowd or the backdrop,” says John Strong, co-founder of the Stony Creek Band.

    Admission is free, so grab a blanket, some chairs, and your family and friends, and come early to secure your favorite spot. For more information visit here.