NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Upcoming Midsummer Nights Concert Series

    The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) has announced the dates of events for its upcoming Midsummer Nights concert series, which will kick off with a special event featuring the recent recipients of the Jazz Leader Fellowship. The free events will take place in July and August, and will be outdoor in front of the BKCM building.

    BKCM is dedicated to giving every New Yorker access to high-quality music instruction and music therapy, as well as to supporting the musical talents of traditionally underserved New York communities. The all-ages event has been curated by BKCM Jazz Leaders Fellow Jasmine Wilson. All events are held at 6:30 p.m..

    Upcoming Shows

    Courtney Wright and Jazz Leader Fellowship Recipients – July 20

    Courtney Wright is a composer and baritone saxophonist based in Brooklyn, and she leads her own quintet and jazz orchestra that plays her original compositions. She will be joined by the winners of the third year of the BKCM Jazz Leaders Fellowship, Melanie Charles and Olithea Anglin (also known as Miss Olithea).

    Melanie Charles has made a name for herself through genre fusions with jazz, soul, rhythm and blues. She has lead a project called “Make Jazz Trill Again” since 2016, focused on taking jazz out of the museum and onto the streets.

    Miss Olithea is a singer, songwriter, producer, and sound healing practitioner, as well as a proud member of the renowned Burnt Sugar Arkestra Chamber. In November 2020, she started her own private studio known as “The Vocal Journey.”

    Courtney Wright

    Akua Dixon – July 27

    Akua Dixon is a cellist, composer, conductor, and educator. She has been at the forefront of improvising string since 1973, and was the first cellist to win the Downbeat Critics Poll. Dixon is also a multi-laureate of the National Endowment for the Arts in composition and performance.

    Akua Dixon

    Milena Casado – Aug. 3

    Milena Casado is a composer, flugelhorn, and trumpet player hailing from Spain. Casado has played with prominent artists, such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Aaron Parks, Jazzmeia Horn, Jorge Rossy, Francisco Mela, and Kenny Werner.

    Milena Casado

    Charisa the ViolinDiva – Aug. 10

    Charisa the ViolinDiva is a souljazz violinist and vocalist who has challenged the preconceptions of what a violinist can do in contemporary music. Her talent has led her to perform alongside artists such as Lauryn Hill, Paul McCartney, Vivian Green, Kim Burrell, Cyndi Lauper, and Quincy Jones.

    Charisa the ViolinDiva

    No RSVP is needed to attend any of these free events. More information can be found on BKCM’s website.

  • SPAC Announces Dance Season in Spa Little Theatre

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announced that it will present modern dance troupes Pilobolus and BalletX in the Spa Little Theatre as part of its commitment to world-class dance.

    BalletX.

    Presented as part of SPAC’s 2023-2024 fall and spring seasons, the performances mark the first time that full dance productions have been mounted in the Spa Little Theatre in decades. “There is literally nowhere else in the Capital Region to experience full dance productions in this intimate and visceral way,” says Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 

    Kicking off the series is Pilobolus with two productions on Oct. 8, 2023, of its new Re: Creation Tour, featuring groundbreaking new pieces and beloved works from the past to create an experience both timely and timeless. Building on the success of their critically acclaimed Big Five-OH! Anniversary tour, Pilobolus moves confidently into the next half-century of creation and performance. The performances mark the SPAC debut of the company, following their participation in SPAC’s Festival of Young Artists event in 2021.

    Following their debut on the SPAC stage alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2022, BalletX will grace the stage for two performances on March 16 and 17, 2024. Based in Philadelphia, BalletX is one of the nation’s premier contemporary ballet companies. They create extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection through live performances, dance education in Philadelphia public schools, free community pop-ups, and more. BalletX’s dancers were named “among America’s best” by The New York Times, commissioning choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen).

    Pilobolus, photo by Grant Halverson.

    The announcement follows SPAC’s spring season in the Spa Little Theatre and is part of SPAC’s mission to present year-round programming that extends beyond the traditional summer months. Additional programming for the 2023-2024 Spa Little Theatre season will be announced soon. Tickets will be available for purchase on Aug. 10, 2023.

  • Ganondagan Indigenous Music & Arts Festival Returns to Seneca Art and Culture Center in Victor

    The annual Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival returns on July 22 and 23. The event runs 10AM-5PM on both Saturday and Sunday at the Seneca Art & Culture Center in Victor, NY. The festival is free to the public, however donations will go toward funding future events. 

    Ganondagan is a historic site located on the original ground of a 17th century Seneca town. Taking up over 500 acres, the site honors the way in which the Seneca people have influenced everything from political philosophy to our concept of the natural environment. Since its construction in 2015, the Seneca Art and Culture Center has acted as a space to demonstrate Haudenosaunee contributions to art, culture, and society. 

    Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival
    The Sinquah Family Dance Troupe

    The Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival looks to highlight Haudenosaunee and Indigenous culture through various ways. The festival will include dancing, storytelling, traditional crafts, a Native American arts market, food, live music and more. 

    Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Wampum/OTGOÄ Exhibition in the Seneca Art & Culture Center. In addition to the tour, there will be on-demand t-shirt screen printing with artwork from artist Peter Jemison (Seneca). Organizers encourage visitors to bring their own 100% cotton shirt to have screen printed. 

    The artists performing at the festival represent several different cultures and groups. This year’s lineup of performers includes Native folk-rock band, December Wind (Mohawk). There will also be dancers from the Sinquah Family Dance Troupe (Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw) and the Haudenosaunee social dancers, Indigenous Spirit Dancers. In addition to music and dance, the festival will feature storytelling from Ronnie Reitter (Seneca) & Tonia Galban (Mohawk). Artists Samantha Jacobs (Seneca), Cliff Redeye (Seneca), and Marilyn Issacs (Tuscarora) are also all scheduled to host demonstrations. 

    Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival
    December Wind- Facebook

    December Wind is a Native folk-rock band led by two-time Native American Music Award-winning artist, Atsiaktonkie (Mohawk) accompanied by bass guitarist, Terry Terrance (Mohawk). Together, the group expertly fuses folk-rock with the sounds of Akwesasne/Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) culture. December Wind songs are filled with stories of love, hope, the struggles of native peoples and the beauty of their heritage.

    Here for more details and information about the Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival.

  • Grandmaster Flash to Return to the Bronx for “Birth of a Culture”

    One of the founding father’s of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash will be returning to the Bronx for the free “Birth of a Culture: The Four Elements Block Party” to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The event will be in Crotona Park on Aug. 4 and has been made possible by Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage.

    Through his Quik Mix Theory, Grandmaster Flash was the first DJ to use the turntables as a musical instrument by placing his fingertips on the vinyl, extending the break of a song. This innovation would lead the way to further developments, such as cutting, scratching, and transforming. Grandmaster Flash has become the voice of his generation of ’70s hip-hop pioneers, and continues to be a cultural force.

    Present at this celebration of the history and legacy of hip-hop will be Jazzy Jay, DJ Charlie Chase,
    Pete Rock, GrandWizzard Theodore, Tony Touch, and Stretch Armstrong. Additional performers include Funk Flex, DJ Mell Starr, Scram Jones, DJ NABs, and Chuck Chillout.

    Crotona Park is one of the parks where it all started for me when hip-hop was an infant. Now, it’s all grown up and I’m going back home. This is my way of saying “thank you” to my fans and community for supporting me 50 years later. We’re doing things we did back in the ’70s, authentically showing how hip-hop started.

    Grandmaster Flash

    Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most accessible outdoor performing arts festivals, with nearly 80 free and benefit performances in Central Park and neighborhood parks throughout the boroughs. It has served New York’s communities for nearly 40 years, and over six million people from around the world have gotten to enjoy their shows.

    The “Birth of a Culture” event will be livestreamed on Grandmaster Flash’s YouTube and Twitch. It will begin at 5:00 p.m., and updates can be found on Grandmaster Flash’s Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Twitch.

  • Gera MX and Nanpa Básico Set To Perform at Palladium Times Square

    Two of the biggest acts in Latin rap, Gera MX and Nanpa Básico, will stop at Palladium Times Square on November 3 as part of the Que Chimba La Raza Tour. The 11-city American tour gets underway on August 31 in Los Angeles. 

    Gera MX- Facebook

    Born Gerardo Daniel Torres Montana, Gera MX has skyrocketed to global fame in large part because of his 2021 song “Botella Tras Botella”. The track made history, becoming the first regional Mexican song to ever debut on the Billboard Hot 100. With origins in Latin boom-bap, Gera MX has steadily added to his vivid, personal, and hard-hitting lyrics. His current sound is decidedly unique, infusing traditional latin rap songs with elements of ranchera and reggaeton. Once a mainstay in the Mexican rap scene, Gera MX has carved a lane for himself in the international Latin landscape.

    Colombian artist Nanpa Básico started making music back in 2012. Since then, the Medellín native has racked up millions of fans from around the world. Básico’s music is intimate, vulnerable, and diverse in its sound. From melodic Latin love songs to hard hitting street raps, Básico is constantly looking to express different parts of his identity and life. His 2022 album HECHO M13RD4 made waves for its melancholic atmosphere and heartbreaking tracks. The album included features from Ryan Castro, Santa Fe Klan, and of course Gera MX. 

    Tickets will be available via an artist presale starting on Wednesday, July 12 at 10 AM. The general on-sale for the Que Chimba La Raza Tour will start on Friday, July 14 at 10 AM here. 

    TOUR DATES

    Thu, Aug 31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

    Fri, Sep 01 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues

    Sat, Sep 02 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore

    Thu, Sep 07 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall

    Fri, Sep 08 — Dallas, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    Sun, Sep 10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren

    Thu, Nov 02 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square

    Fri, Nov 03 — Miami, FL — Miami Beach Bandshell

    Sun, Nov 05 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle

    Thu, Nov 09 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium

    Sun, Nov 12 — Chicago, IL — Radius Chicago

  • Joe Bonamassa Releases “Well, I Done Got Over It” Ahead Of Upcoming October Album

    Legendary blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa recently released a new song titled “Well, I Done Got Over It”. The track was originally released by Guitar Slim back in 1953. Bonamassa’s rendition is part of his upcoming Oct. 6 album Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. The project comes 20 years after the New York native’s breakthrough album Blues Deluxe. 

    Joe Bonamassa Color and Shape
    Photo Credit: Robert Sutton

    “Well, I Done Got Over It’ is a high-energy tune that perfectly captures all of the attitude and groove of classic blues-rock songs. Packed with the rich sounds of horns and capped off with an impressive guitar solo, the track showcases every ounce of Bonamassa’s artistic ability. 

    “My father introduced me to Guitar Slim a long time ago, back when I was a kid… He has such a velvety smooth voice, and he had such a way of delivering a song. We did a very British take on this Guitar Slim song, it’s like the Blues Breakers meets Guitar Slim meets Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith and company”

    Joe Bonamassa

    Born in New Hartford but raised in Utica, Bonamassa discovered music at an early age. By the time he was 12, Bonamassa was traveling around the state playing various local shows. The guitarist made a name for himself off of debut 2000 album A New Day Yesterday, which reached the #9 spot Billboard Blues chart. From 2002-06 Bonamassa had five albums reach the Blues Top 10, including his 2003 effort Blues Deluxe. 

    Bonamassa’s new project will see the Grammy-nominated artist return to some of his original sources of inspiration. Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 features two new original songs as well as eight new covers. The album also gets contributions from Reese Wynans (keys), Calvin Turner (bass), Lamar Carter (drums), Kirk Fletcher (guitar), and Josh Smith (guitar). 

    “Well, I Done Got Over It” follows the release of the album’s previous single “Twenty-Four Hour Blues” which dropped back in June. The song is a rip-roaring interpretation of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s classic song which was released in 1974. Bonamassa’s version includes an inspired and passionate vocal and guitar performance. 

    “The outro guitar solo is incredible… It happened live on the floor and has some deep lines you’ve probably never heard Joe play before. The band is absolutely smoking, and Calvin Turner did an incredible String and Horn arrangement. Super proud of this one”

    Guitarist Josh Smith

    Bonamassa has a slew of performance dates during the Summer and Fall. Stops in New York include shows at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. 

    Here for album pre-orders and details. Check out here for tour tickets and additional information. 

    Summer 2023 U.S. Tour

    August 2 – Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, CA

    August 4 – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    August 5 – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake City, UT

    August 6 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

    August 9 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA^

    August 12 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY

    August 13 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel, NY

    Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

    October 23 – Memphis, TN – The Cannon Center                                                   

    October 25 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

    October 27 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre                                          

    October 28 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre At Sugar Land

    October 29 – Austin, TX – ACL Live

    November 1 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center                                  

    November 3 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall                               

    November 4 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

    November 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Civic Center Music Hall

    November 8 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater

    November 10 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

    November 11 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox

    November 12 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre

    November 14 – Rochester, MN – Mayo Civic Center        

    November 15 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Performing Arts Center

    November 17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

    November 18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

    November 19 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

    November 21 – Reading, PA – The Santander Performing Arts Center

    November 22 – Providence, RI – Providence Performance Arts Center

    November 24 – Springfield, MA – Symphony Hall

    November 25 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric

    November 28 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre

    November 30 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

    December 1 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena

    December 2 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

  • Brunswick Showcases Local Artists With Summer Concert Series

    The Brunswick Summer Concert Series is back for its 23rd season. The performances are held on each Tuesday at the Brunswick Community Center from June 27 to September 5. 

    With concerts scheduled to run 6:30-8:00 PM, the community center’s vast lawn provides a perfect backdrop for summer evenings. In addition to live music there will also be food trucks and other refreshments available. 

    The Brunswick Summer Concert Series looks to provide guests with quality music from all different kinds of genres. This year’s lineup features acts from all over the region. Local standouts include New York’s favorite horn band The Refrigerators, Celtic-rock outfit Get Up Jack, as well as country-rock group Whiskey Highway. 

    Located northeast of Albany, Brunswick has a long and storied history. The town’s first inhabitants settled in the early 18th century and were originally considered to be part of Troy. Positioned near the Hudson River, Brunswick and its neighboring towns became stopping points during the Revolutionary War. Famed American writer Herman Melville was a school teacher in the town during the mid 1800s. 

    Concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets. Here for more details and information. 

    Summer Lineup

    6/27                      The Refrigerators- Funk/ R&B/Rock

    7/11                       The Tichy Boys- Country/Rokabilly

    7/18                       The Lustre Kings- Country/Rokabilly

    7/25                       Big Fez and The Surfmatics- Surf and Beach Music

    8/1                         Harmony Rocks- One Hit Wonders

    8/8                        Get Up Jack- Celtic / Americana

    8/15                     The Hammerhead Horns- Roots, Ragtime and Blues

    8/22                     The Oldies Show- Oldies from the 50’s & 60’s

    8/29                      Whiskey Highway- Country

    9/5                       The Kyle Bourgault Band- Country

  • Binghamton’s Concerts In Every Corner To Feature The Empire Saxophone Quartet

    The Binghamton Philharmonic is set to kick off its free summer concert series, Concerts in Every Corner with four beautiful and unique performances by the Empire Saxophone Quartet. The series will begin on July 20th at 11:20 AM with performances by the quartet stretching into the 21st.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic is no stranger to introducing their community to rich and tasteful music as the group presents an annual series of classical, pops, and chamber music concerts in Downtown Binghamton and throughout Broome County. Concerts in Every Corner will feature the Quartet in four locations throughout the city including the Ross Park Zoo, Columbus Park, Cheri A. Lindsey Memorial Park, and Fairview Park.

    Bringing home the Empire Saxophone Quartet is quite the treat for the orchestra as the chamber music ensemble has a repertoire that includes classics from the Renaissance Era through the 21st century as well as pop, jazz, and ragtime selections. Their diverse musical abilities and delightful performances have astonished audiences for years and Binghamton should be prepared for nothing less. The quartet was originally founded by April Lucas who is now joined by saxophonists Daniel Miller, Crystal Fisher, and Nicole Mushalla.

    The concerts will be a family-friendly mix of jazz, pops, and contemporary classics suited and welcome to all ages, so come and celebrate the summer through the sweet sounds of music.

    Concerts in Every Corner

    July 20, 2023:

    • 11:20am: Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton
    • 12:30pm: Columbus Park, 26 Columbus Park East, Binghamton

    July 21, 2023:

    • 11:20am: Cheri A. Lindsey Memorial Park, 1 Truesdell Street, Binghamton
    • 12:30pm:  Fairview Park, 58 Fairview Avenue, Binghamton

  • The Brooklyn Mirage Hosts Zamna Festival

    The upcoming Zamna Festival on Saturday, August 5th at The Brooklyn Mirage is where the jungle meets lasers, and raves meet paradise. A one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in East Williamsburg, The Brooklyn Mirage will be transformed into an immersive experience, Zamna’s signature oasis of electronic music, art, and culture.

    Since its beginnings in 2017, Zamna Festival has since become an epicenter of electronic music. What EDM.com called “Tulum’s premier dance music experience,” Zamna draws tens of thousands of attendees from more than 110 countries around the world every year. Now, Zamna will debut their bears for their very first New York City, bringing the spirit of Tulum to Brooklyn with a complete venue takeover of The Brooklyn Mirage.

    Performers include Calussa, GHEIST, Giolo & Assia, Henri Bergmann, Magit Cacoon, Massano, Øostil, Recondite, Stephan Jolk, TACHES, The Element, and Toto Chiavetta.

    The Brooklyn Mirage prominently boasts a state-of-the-art KV2 sound system in addition to stellar three-dimensional video projection mapping technology. Part of the Avant Gardner complex, the multifaceted events space was nominated for ‘Best Club’ in the 2019 International Dance Music Awards. Forbes says “World-renowned venue The Brooklyn Mirage delivers some of the world’s hottest talent such as Kaskade, Zedd, Alesso, Charlotte de Witte, Dillon Francis, Tae of Us, Adam Beyer, Excision and Fisher.”

    For tickets and more information, visit the Zamna Festival website.

  • Your Guide to Phish Pre-Shows and After-Parties during the upcoming 7-night MSG Run

    As the Phish Summer Tour nears its seven-night run at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in NYC from July 28 to August 5, pre-shows and after-parties have been announced orbiting around Phish’s showings at MSG. Many of these events are being held by Creative Entertainment Group (CEG) with two additional events by PhanArt.

    July 28

    The six-piece rock band Kendall Street Company will be playing live at the Cutting Room at 11:55 p.m., with a $25 fee and an age limit of 21 and over. The band is based out of Charlottesville, VA, and incorporates elements of jazz, folk, bluegrass, and funk in their songs. Tickets and more information can be found here.

    July 29

    July 29 will feature one of two shows by PhanArt as a part of its Summer in the City event at Hill Country Barbecue. With music be Sweeping Views, PhanArt will include artists and vendors from across the jam scene and country selling wares made by the fans, for the fans. Admission is free, with doors opening at 1:00 p.m.. More information can be found on PhanArt’s website.

    Also at Hill Country is the free after-party with One Time Weekend, an “innovative shred-funk” quartet out of Connecticut. Known for high-energy live shows, “We Grove – You Move” is the mantra of One Time Weekend. Doors open at 11:00 p.m., with the show starting at 12:00 a.m.. More information can be found here.

    At the Cutting Room will be Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Sarasota, FL. Playing alongside Dickey Betts, his father, in his band the Great Southern, Betts would later act as one of the founders for the Allman Betts Band. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. and the show starts at 12:30 a.m.. More information can be found here.

    July 30

    Pre-Phish at the Cutting Room will be the 50th Anniversary of Watkins Glen Summer Jam. With 600,000 in attendance, the original Watkins Glen Summer Jam in 1973 won the Guinness Book of World Records entry for “Largest audience at a pop festival.”

    The 50th Anniversary Event will feature the music of The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band and The Band through The Allmost Brothers Band, ALEO productions performance of The Band, and Near Dead Experience. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., the show starts at 2:00 p.m., and more information can be found here.

    A Phish After-Party Elton Jawn: Philly Phunk x Elton Dance Party will be held at Hill Country Barbecue. The Knotty G’s will be joined by Felix Pastorius, Neal “Fro” Evans of Dopapod, and Jeremy Kaplan of Dogs in a Pile. Doors open at 11:30 p.m., the show begins at 12:30 a.m., and tickets are $15. More information can be found here.

    At the Cutting Room will be Space Bacon, with doors opening at 11:30 p.m. and the show starting at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $18. More information can be found here.

    August 1

    Grateful Dead tribute band Stella Blue’s Band will be holding two shows on Aug. 1, with the latter being a Phish after-party. Both are being held at the Cutting Room. Committed to recreating the authentic experience of being at a Grateful Dead show, they are based in the Tri-State area. The show is for all ages, with doors opening at 11:30 p.m. and the show starting at 11:59 p.m.. It is an all-ages show with $25 tickets. More information can be found here.

    Art Thief & LINKS will be holding their After-Party at Hill Country Barbecue. Art Thief is a science fiction rock band from New Paltz, and LINKS is a 10-piece electrofunk futureband from Brooklyn. Tickets are $18 with doors opening at 11:00 p.m. and the show starting at 12:00 a.m.. More information can be found here.

    August 2

    At the Cutting Room will be LaMP, a band from Burlington, VT. Combining the talents of Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski, the trio has played together since 2018. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $25. More information can be found here.

    Also that night, the Phish After-Party featuring Dizgo will be held at Hill Country Barbecue. It will feature the music of Talking Heads, Gorillaz & Dizgo. Doors open at 11:00 p.m., the show begins at 12:00 a.m., and tickets are $15. More information can be found here.

    August 3

    Since Phish isn’t playing this evening, why not check out an up and coming band you might not otherwise get a chance to see? Mercury Lounge will host Hilltop on August 3rd, with the Albany-based band bringing Thursday night funk and jams to those looking to keep boogieing down in between Phish shows. Joining Hilltop at Mercury Lounge will be Whaley + Ernie & The Band opening the night. Tickets available here.

    August 4

    Perpetual Groove, a rock band from Savannah, GA, will be playing at the Cutting Room. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $25 for the event, and are available here.

    Also on this day is Lava Party, a pre-show event from 4:20-6:20 p.m. Admission is free with great food and beer selections.

    August 5

    PhanArt’s second show of the MSG run will take place on Aug. 5, also at Hill Country Barbecue. Different vendors and artists will be present, with Sweeping Views spinning live for this event as well.

    Admission is still free, with doors also opening at 1:00 p.m. for the Aug. 5 show. More information can be found on PhanArt’s website.

    Later that night at the Cutting Room, the improv rockers Eggy will be playing. The band is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jake Brownstein, keyboardist Dani Battat, bassist Michael Goodman and drummer Alex Bailey. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 12:30 a.m.. Tickets are $20, available here alongside more information.

    Cutting Room is located at 44 East 32nd Street between Madison & Park Avenues. It is a five minute walk from MSG. Hill Country, meanwhile, is located at 30 W 26th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. It is also a five minute walk from MSG.

    And don’t miss the Phish Flood Benefit Relief Shows at SPAC on August 25+26!