NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • “For the Music!” Fundraiser Scheduled To Help Brooklyn Organization on June 10

    “For the Music!” is a live music event created to help raise funds for Brooklyn non-profit Spoke The Hub. The fundraiser features performances from seven different musicians, many of whom are Brooklyn locals. The event gets underway on Saturday, June 10 at 6 p.m.

    Spoke The Hub is an arts organization that offers classes, performance spaces, and community events for the Brooklyn community. Originally created in 1979, Spoke The Hub has helped to foster and nourish the arts scene in New York City throughout the years. The organization has contributed to the work of thousands of artists through their multiple different series. 

    Proceeds from “For the Music!” will go toward finding an upright piano to better serve musicians, vocalists and musical theater artists who want to rehearse and teach at Spoke the Hub.

    Tickets and more information can be found here.

    Performing Artists

    Victor V. Gurbo and his band are known for their unique and multi-faceted folk music. While Gurbo’s sound is reminiscent of traditional American folk, there are unmistakable flavors of blues, jazz, rock and even ragtime. High in tempo and energy, Gurbo’s music is made for dancing. 

    Petra Jasmiina a Finnish singer-songwriter who has crafted her own lane and sound in New York City. Jasmiina’s music has the catchy and bubbly nature of modern indie-pop with the soulful features of folk. Cinema and storytelling are however the most pervasive influences through her work, helping to create songs that are perfect to sing along to. 

    Kathryn “Kat” Lewis enjoys playing mostly classic country songs but is also a fan of reggae and pop. She often performs with The Sheriff of Goodtimes at the Thompson Street Medicine Show, Billygoat, and her band Country City. 

    Guitarist and composer Carlos Pavan has been creating intricate and delicate music for over a decade. Despite the classical nature of his music, the sounds of guitars and strings help to bring a liveliness to each one of Pavan’s songs. He is currently the composer/artistic director of Trio Concertante & Park Slope Chamber Players. 

    Buffalo native Don Militello is a jazz pianist and educator who has done just about everything in his musical career. Besides going on an international tour, Militello has shared the stage with Etta Jones and performed at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. Alongside Militello, bassist Charles Ruble will also be performing. Ruble is currently a member of the High School Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center.

    A longtime friend of Spoke, David Goddy will also be performing as part of the fundraiser.

  • Perinton Center Park Amphitheater Announces Summer 2023 Concert Series

    From July 9th to August 27th, Sundays from 6-8 pm at Perinton, NY‘s Center Park Amphitheater, located on 110 Ayrault Road, will showcase a wide range of musical performances of many genres and artists. Presented by the Town of Perinton and Wegmans, the Center Stage concert series features a packed lineup that will surely fit the music taste of many.

    Center park amphitheater perinton

    The event will feature food and beverage concessions featuring the Lion’s Club, Casa Larga, Molly V’s Ice Cream, and guest food truck. Through providing free concerts to the Perinton and surrounding communities, The Center Stage at Center Park Concert Series works to create an opportunity for cultural enrichment and community building.

    Center Stage Concerts:

    July 9: Fairport Highschool Band and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

    July 16: Ruby Shooz – 50’s/60’s music

    July 23: Uptown Groove – Billboard Hits

    July 30: Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters – Jump, Jazz, & Swing

    August 6: Prime Time Funk – Funk, R&B, Jazz

    August 13: Lyin Eyes – Eagles Cover Band, and Bad Sneakers – Steely Dan Cover Band

    August 20: Skycoasters – Party Music

    August 27: Salute to America – Fairport Fire Dept. Band and Perinton Concert Band

    Center park amphitheater perinton

    Gazebo Concerts:

    In addition to concerts at the Center Park Amphitheater, Vincent G. Kennelley Park will host performances Thursdays, from 7-8pm.

    June 8: Perington Concert Band

    June 15: 198th Army Band

    June 22: Hey Mabel

    June 29: Hip Replacement

    July 6: 78 RPM

    July 13: Brick Band

    July 20: A Taste of Jazz

    July 27: Different Every Time

    August 3: Blend of Brothers

    August 10: Fairport Fire Department Band

    Children’s Gazebo Concerts

    Additionally, Perinton Rec & Parks Department will present Children’s Gazebo Concerts on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.

    June 27: MisterGreene

    July 25: Mike Kornich Trio

    August 8: Mr. Loops

    Getting Involved

    Center Stage offers many ways for people to get involved in bringing cultural enrichment and community building through music. Sponsorships keep the concerts fee and the level of entertainment high. The support of sponsorship allows the concert series to continue to enrich the lives of thousands of residents in the Town of Perinton.

    Additionally, Center Stage offers several volunteering opportunities. Volunteers help drive golf carts, greet and usher guests, asist with vending and more.

    To learn more about Perinton’s Center Stage Concert Series, visit their website here. For those interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor, reach out to Kattridge@perinton.org by email, or by calling 585-223-5050 x 1180.

  • Sunset at the Stables Releases Line-Up for July Concerts

    Knox Park’s Sunset at the Stables announces the four concerts that will fill the venue every Friday in the month of July. All acts hail from New York, bringing a popular and homey feel to all the events held this Summer.

    Taking place in Knox Farm State Park, this will be the third annual Sunset at the Stables concert series, one that highlights the folk, Americana vibe each local artist brings with them to the stage.

    Each concert will also have its own food and beverage partners, bringing in local restaurants that serve everything from pizza to burgers to even Thai cuisine. The full schedule, artist line-up, and food venues for the Summer concert festival are now out to the public.

    Sunset at the Stables 2023 Schedule

    July 7, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Folkfaces

    This Buffalo jazz and blues band first came together in 2011, delivering traditional sounds to music festivals, colleges, and tours across the United States. Folkfaces’ debut album, How Long?, would release in April 2017, and their follow-up album Fat Ol’ Rat in 2019. Gearing up for their third project PLUMS on June 30, 2023, be prepared to hear some of their new pieces of work at the Sunset at the Stables show.

    For bites to eat Griffin Gastropub, Maine Lobster Truck, and Rosie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream, an ice cream shop that will be at every concert, are attending.

    July 14, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: PA Line

    A mix of alternative folk and funk, PA Line has made a name for itself over the past couple of years, touring across the United States, Canada, and even the U.K., really exposing its unique sound to the world. Also starting up in Buffalo, the group’s members Trever Stribing, Lucas Honig, Griffin Brady, and Pete Caroccio attempt to use their music as an outlet to hit their audience’s hearts and leave an impact on listeners.

    Rolf’s Bread Wood-Fired Pizza and O’Brien’s Farm Fresh Kitchen will join PA Line’s showing.

    July 21, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: A Girl Named Genny

    Coming together in 2016, A Girl Named Genny’s folk music roots intertwine with other genres including rock and roll, jazz, and bluegrass to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience. The six-member band has released three self-produced albums and has had the chance to trek on multiple coast-to-coast U.S. tours.

    Buffalo Bros Burgers and Tiny Thai create diversity in the Sunset at the Stables Festival for A Girl Named Genny’s concert.

    A Girl Named Genny

    July 28, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Upstate with Opening Act Fuzzy Thurston

    Upstate’s popularity has soared since the band’s beginning 11 years ago, as previous projects Remedy (2015) and Healing (2019) propelled them beyond New York’s spotlight. A folk, country, and alternative combination, they have been able to go on tour and receive support from other large bands Mt. Joy, Lake Street Drive, and others.

    Opening act Fuzzy Thurston also brings a country, folk-rock sound to the Sunset at the Stables and was voted 2020, 2021, and 2022 Best Country Act at the All WNY (Western New York) Music Awards. 

    Rolf’s Bread Wood-Fired Pizza returns with Allen Burger Venture for the July 28 concluding show.

    Ticket Information

    Tickets for the entire Sunset at the Stables showcase are available now!

    If you do not purchase a pass, $25 tickets will be available at the door if the event does not sell out. For children under the age of 10, the event will be free!

    More information appears on the Sunset at the Stables website.

  • Chelsea Music Festival Announces June Festival ‘Song For The Earth’

    The Chelsea Music Festival in NYC announced the return of its annual June festival, this year titled Songs For The Earth, running from June 24-29.

    The Chelsea Music Festival celebrates the creativity of one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods and brings together world-renowned performers to celebrate great music. Since 2010, the festival has become a critically acclaimed, accessible, and interactive gateway to chamber music in non-traditional concert spaces like art galleries, churches, and more. The 2023 festival theme is Songs For The Earth, focusing on honoring and drawing attention to the changing needs of our planet.

    Iranian-Canadian composer and pianist Iman Habibi joins the festival as the Composer-in-Residence. Habibi is the co-founder of the piano duo ensemble Piano Pinnacle with his wife and pianist Deborah Grimmet and is a 2022 laureate of the Azrieli Music Prize and a recipient of dozens of international music awards. Tying in with the theme of helping the planet, Habibi’s work and values as an artist are shaped by his care for the natural world. Festival Co-Artistic Director and conductor Ken-David Masur performed Habibi’s work “Jeder Baum spricht” with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, translated as “every tree speaks,” a line by Beethoven.

    This year’s festival has events ranging from chamber music, art song, jazz, and daytime outreach will foster ecological awareness and focus on the earth as our shared home. This season, the festival partners with a number of environmentally-focused culinary partners including Growing Uptown, an organization that teaches communities to grow their own food and promote food security.

    Chelsea Music Festival 2023 Lineup

    June 24- Opening Weekend

    11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.- Taking place at the Genesis House is a performance by the Asaran Earth Trio and Festival Talks with Visual Artist-in-Residence MaDora Frey and composer Nicky Sohn alongside Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur & Ken-David Masur.

    7:30-9:30 p.m.- The performance this night is titled Dear Earth, Dear Friend, featuring music that spans the centuries including composers such as Franz Schubert, Amy Beach, and Edvard Grieg, alongside New York Premiere Performances of works written by Nicky Sohn and David Evans, as well as solo piano works by Olivier Messaien, Louis-Charles Daquin, Edward Macdowell, a trio by Edvard Grieg, and music by Composer-in-Residence Iman Habibi.

    Genesis House.

    June 25

    1:30-3 p.m.- Back at the Genesis House, there are performances by gamin, violinist Tomotaka Seki, and violist Ayako Tahara.

    3-4 p.m.- The Verona Quartet, described by The New York Times as an “outstanding ensemble…cohesive yet full of temperament,” appear at the Chelsea Music Festival.

    6:30-8:30 p.m.- Performances by cellist Angela Lee, violinists Lisa Lee & Jocelyn Zhu.

    Verona Quartet.

    June 26

    7:30-9:30 p.m.- In Rite of Healing, the Veron Quartet performs Reena Esmail’s breathtaking quartet from their new album SHATTER alongside quartets by Korean-born American composer Texu Kim and Beethoven. The performance takes place at the General Theological Seminary.

    June 27

    12-1 p.m.- The Asaran Earth Trio, an all-female multinational group of virtuosic musicians and educators who perform folk songs from around the globe as well as original compositions, return.

    5:30-7 p.m.- The Stay Grounded Planting Workshop & Happy Hour features performer Rogério Boccato on percussion with all natural materials and group, as well as artwork displays.

    7:30-9:30 p.m.- The concert of the night is Beloved of the Sky, featuring soprano Sonya Headlam and Festival Strings performing works by Dvorak, Holst, Florence Price, and World Premieres by Iman Habibi and Sung Jin Hong with intermission reception.

    June 28

    5:30-7:30 p.m.- Dinner from 5:30-7:30 and a show immediately after. The Four Elements Concert features the tour de force quartet of the most sought-after percussionists including Rogério Boccato and Keito Ogawa collectively composing live on stage a four-part suite based on nature’s four elements (earth, water, fire, and air). Their music will be interspersed with readings from poems from around the world about each of the elements.

    June 29

    7:30-9 p.m.- Our Shared Home Festival Finale at St. Peter’s Chelsea, featuring works by Takashi Yoshimatsu, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Patricio Molina, Claude Debussy, and Gerald Finzi with a reception to follow.

    9-10:30 p.m.- Jazz Finale with Los Hermanos with Cuban pianist Aldo López Gavilán and violinist Ilmar Gavilan. Pre-concert reception included.

    For more information about the Chelsea Music Festival and to purchase tickets, visit here.

  • Run DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, And More to Perform at Hip Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium

    The celebratory and legendary concert Hip Hop 50 has been announced for Aug. 11 at Yankee Stadium, celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop with some of the biggest names in the genre including Run DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and more.

    Hip Hop 50

    Hip Hop 50 is celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop right in the birthplace of the genre, the Bronx. EMMY Award-winner and BASSic Black Entertainment CEO Adam Blackstone, who was the musical director for the dynamic, star-studded halftime show at Super Bowl LVI, where he also performed bass guitar on stage, is serving as managing creative music director, along with partner, producer/keyboardist Omar Edwards (Musical Director for JAY-Z).

    The event is a part of Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 initiative – a massive cross-platform initiative that celebrates Hip Hop’s anniversary in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible by acknowledging and recognizing Hip Hop as not only a genre but a movement that has impacted the worldwide community. Every facet of the Universe includes a charitable component connected to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

    Aug 11th is Hip Hop’s 50th birthday! So…’Up in the Bronx’ where it all started we will be celebrating this historic moment in history! I am honored to pay tribute to the culture that allowed this little shy kid from Queens to grow up and become The Mighty King of Rock! Thank you Hip Hop!!!

    DMC

    The event includes many well-known artists from the five boroughs and rappers born outside of New York. Featured is Run DMC’s “Bottom of the Ninth…The Walk-Off” performance, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, a “Queens of Hip Hop” set featuring Eve, Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Trina, and more, as well as the beginning founders of rap like DJ Kool Herc, who was known for his turntablism that influenced early rap, and the Sugar Hill Gang. More artists are to be announced soon.

    Hip Hop 50, DJ Kool Herc.
    DJ Kool Herc, credit Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    Hip Hop 50 live at Yankee Stadium tickets will become available beginning with presales on Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. EST until 10 p.m. EST before the general sale on Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. EST. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

  • Boys Like Girls Announce New Tour Stopping in NYC

    Iconic pop rock band Boys Like Girls have announced their North America “Speaking Our Language Tour,” presented by Emo Nite. The tour kicks of September 17 in North Carolina and will stop in New York City at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 27.

    The 30-date run comes on heels of the release of “Blood and Sugar,” the band’s first new song since 2012. Direct support for the entire tour will be State Champs, while Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, LOLO, The Summer Set, The Ready Set, and Max Bemis will also offer support at different shows.

    Boys Like Girls released their self-titled debut album in 2006. They then topped the charts with their sophomore album Love Drunk. What followed was a slew of successful singles including “The Great Escape” and “Love Drunk.” They also released the Platinum-certified, BMI award-winning Hot 100 duet with Taylor Swift, “Two Is Better Than One”. The band further played sold-out shows, international tours, and unforgettable moments from Madison Square Garden to Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. However, by 2012 lead singer and song-writer Martin Johnson was beginning to feel the universe pulling him into a new arena.

    Collaboration was nothing new to Johnson, but for the first time he began writing and producing music not intended for his own band. What followed was another string of wild successes with hits from Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and more. This, along with Johnson’s bandmates’ own successful musical endeavors, lead to a years-long hiatus for Boys Like Girls.

    In 2016 the band returned to the road for the 10th Anniversary tour of their debut record.  While fans across America were ecstatic for the reunion they’d been waiting for, internally it felt more like a farewell. “It was important to us to leave it all out there for the fans,” Johnson says.  “To really give them the ‘thank you’ they deserved.”  

    Boys Like Girls Reunite

    While Boys Like Girls played at the Las Vegas When We Were Young festival last year, they had not released new music in over 10 years prior to their recent single.

    The Boys Like Girls comeback already sparked excitement among fans and the general public. Prior to the announcement of their comeback song, the band posted a nostalgic post on TikTok, garnering over 500k views in under 24-hours, showcasing the enduring popularity and anticipation surrounding the band’s return.

    “Blood and Sugar” is just the beginning of what’s to come from Boys Like Girls. The band also confirmed that they have been working on new music and will be announcing more releases soon.

    More information on how to purchase tickets here.

    Boys Like Girls Tour Dates

    September

    17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+

    18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+

    19 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle+

    21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans+

    23 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution+

    24 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando+

    26 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater+

    27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center+

    28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory#

    30 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren%

    October

    1 —  Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium&

    2 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas&

    4 – San Diego, CA – SOMA%

    6 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic†

    8 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom†

    10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom†

    11 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre†

    13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot†

    14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium†

    16 – Minneapolis, MN –The Fillmore Minneapolis†

    18 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee†

    19 –Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom@

    21 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland@

    22 –Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit@

    23 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre@

    24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY^

    26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Fenway†

    27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom†

    30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia†

    31 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore Silver Springs†

    November

    1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz†

    Keys for support:

    + – Four Years Strong and LOLO

    # –   Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis

    % – 3OH!3, LOLO

    & – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set

    † – The Summer Set, LOLO

    @ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue

    ^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly

    Keys for support:

    + – Four Years Strong and LOLO

    # –   Four Years Strong, LOLO, Max Bemis

    % – 3OH!3, LOLO

    & – 3OH!3, LOLO, The Ready Set

    † – The Summer Set, LOLO

    @ – The Summer Set, LOLO, Every Avenue

    ^The Summer Set, LOLO, SayWeCanFly

  • Geneva Music Festival Concludes with Four All-Star Concerts

    The Geneva Music Festival was back in full swing on Sunday, May 21, with a performance from the Iris Trio at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. In addition, three more concerts took place in the month of May, as ATLYS will take the stage on the 25th at Ravine’s Wine Cellars and Legends and Fairy Tales on the 26th and 27th at Hobart & William Smith.

    For the past several weeks, The Geneva Music Festival has been delighting audiences with concerts performed by world-class talent from the chamber music scene and beyond. The season concludes this coming Sunday, June 11 following daily concerts starting June 8. 

    June 8 at 7:30pm, come hear the Jason Clayborn Band perform at the Cracker Factory for an ebullient night of R&B and Soul. The Grammy-nominated singer will be joined by soprano Kimberly Salter, alto Tiera Dunn, and tenor Walter Malone III, and band members  Gabriel Hatcher II, main keyboard and musical director; Willie Robinson, bass; and Lacy Comer, drums. The band will perform selections from their repertoire of hits, and audience members will be welcomed to sing along. 

    On June 9 and 10, GMF artists-in-residence will perform “In Concordia”, the final chamber music concert of the season. Clive Greensmith, cello; Anna Petrova, piano; Geoffrey Herd, violin; Hannah Collins, cello; Clara Lyon, violin; and Tanner Menees, viola will perform works by Bach, Haydn, Elgar, and Kodaly. In keeping with this year’s festival theme, the concert will be focused on musical and spiritual harmony, featuring works that showcase transpositions of hymns and chorales. Greensmith shared his interpretation of how the festival theme of “Gods, Myths, and the Divine” connects to the concert experience: “A concert for me is an offering, a communion between composer, performer and the audience. There should be a sense of ritual, a reverence for the music, and a sense of heightened sensitivity as we listen and respond to the voice of the composer. Each performance will be different, but in every case, one is hoping to get as close as possible to the deeper meaning behind each work. In the same way that a religious experience can speak to us, to inspire, provoke or enlighten us, a concert can do something similar. Music can also heal us, it can console us and the act of listening together, focused solely on one idea, this can bring a community together in a very meaningful way.” 

    And finally, the Festival will conclude with a matinee concert at Geneva on the Lake by Finger Lakes-based trio The Brothers Blue. At 2pm on Sunday June 11, Matthew Sperber, guitar, bass; Benny Haravitch, banjo, bass, guitar; and Charlie Coughlin, fiddle, mandolin will perform original compositions that draw influence and inspiration from country, bluegrass, Cajun, and Irish music. Come join us in celebrating the end of an action-packed season! 

    The Geneva Music Festival was founded in 2011 by Geneva, New York violinist Geoffrey Herd and fellow local musicians violinist Eliot Heaton and cellist Hannah Collins as a weekend of chamber music in their hometown. Now in its 13th season, the festival has grown to a nearly month-long event that draws thousands of attendees from across the Finger Lakes region. Each year, the Festival continues its mission of inspiring people with world-class chamber music and engaging diverse audiences in its outreach programs. The theme this year is “Gods, Myths and the Divine”. To learn more, and to purchase tickets for the festival concerts, visit: https://genevamusicfestival.com/

    Heading into its 13th campaign, the four-week event looks to bring together some of the region’s top musicians and connect the community through musical expression, and from May 21 to June 11, many different groups and artists will come through Upstate New York to do just that.

    Every year, the concert series announces its own theme to circulate around it, with this year being titled “God, Myths, and the Divine.” This unique 2023 theme centers around human connection and interaction with the divine, maintaining a diverse set of musical styles and cultures.

    With that being said, “God, Myths, and the Divine” hones in on traditions of older classical music. A majority of Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schuman’s works are incorporated into ATLYS and other bands performing throughout the festival.

    The Performers On The Theme

    Exploring the present and past of music is something, violinist Max Geissler, a member of the program, prepares to welcome those who will be in attendance and praises the program’s thematic choices.

    “This season really gives us the opportunity to not only learn of these cultural backgrounds, but to experiment with the unique ways in which music can convey narrative and spirituality. These programs contain so many different approaches to expressing a story, and it’s interesting to consider how music as a medium has the ability to make these legends and philosophies much more vivid.”

    – Max Geissler

    Opening headliner the Iris Trio also looks forward to being a part of the Geneva Music Festival. Their performance for the concert titled “Project Earth” focuses on raising awareness about the environment, an important focal point in today’s society.

    “Project Earth” is the Iris Trio’s response to the enormous crisis currently facing our planet,” the Trio said. Through chamber music and poetry, the project strives to illuminate the impact of human behavior on the environment, addressing issues of climate change, pollution, habitat degradation, and biodiversity loss.”

    The Iris Trio will perform at the Geneva Music Festival Sunday, May 21, 2023

    With Iris Trio getting ready to kick things off on May 21, tickets will be selling fast. All tickets to each in-person concert or live stream option are $35 for adults, $10 for college students with IDs, and free for Grade 12 and under. The adult season passes for all eight concerts in the GMF are $240.

    As a bonus, ATLYS will also be performing at a free pop-up concert Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 pm at Geneva LakeFront Gazebo, in addition to their performance on May 25.

    Geneva Music Festival May Shows

    Iris Trio: Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 5:30 pm – Gearan Center for the Theater Arts click here for tickets

    ATLYS: Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 7:00 pm – Geneva LakeFront Gazebo

    Legends and Fairy Tales: May 26, 27

    Ticket Information

    Visit the GMF website to learn more and purchase tickets before they are all gone! If you have already purchased tickets and plan to watch the festival through our Digital Concert Hall, please email zion@genevamusicfestival.com to let them know.

  • Buffalo Central Terminal Announces 2023 Great Lawn Event Calendar

    Buffalo Central Terminal has announced its 2023 Summer Schedule for the Great Lawn, featuring concerts, entertainment, and health/wellness events. Starting July 13 and running through August 27, the Summer calendar packs in many interactive opportunities at the Central Terminal.

    Photo by Joe Cascio for the Buffalo Central Terminal website

    Lindsey Taylor, the event management consultant, exudes confidence and excitement to have enjoyable calendar events for the Buffalo community.

    “Whether it’s for music, performance art, film and cinema, health and fitness, local culinary arts—we’re bringing everyone together…that’s what we’re building into our events at the Buffalo Central Terminal this summer.”

    – Lindsey Taylor

    The Central Terminal Summer Concert Series is spread across three dates, featuring R&B, Jazz, Soul, and Gospel talents. Local food trucks and community vendors will tag along with the talent from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for each concert.

    2023 Events

    July 13 – Rod Bonner, Flute Johnson, and Farrow.

    July 21 – “Shakespeare in the Park” -from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm, attendees of all ages experience the classical Shakespeare sound from the comfort of the Great Lawn.

    July 27– Jukeboxx and Kimera Lattimore.

    July 31 – “Family Movie Night”– “Zootopia” is shown at dusk, featuring theater popcorn as concessions.

    August 10 – Celina and Will Holton.

    August 12 – “Health is Wealth” – A promotional event for healthy lifestyles occurs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The morning will consist of pilates, yoga, health/wellness vendors, and other opportunities to help clear the mind.

    August 19 – “4th Annual Back to School Giveaway hosted by Leg. Howard Johnson & CM Nowakowski” – Returning to Buffalo for its fourth consecutive year, this giveaway event takes place from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

    August 27 – “7th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration” – Wrapping up the Summer, the Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration for its seventh straight year will head to Buffalo, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

  • The Mansion of Saratoga’s Summer Dinner Concerts

    The Mansion of Saratoga is returning with its “supper club” format of dinner and a show for six Thursdays this summer. Performances range from Joe Posa’s Joan Rivers impersonation comedy show to “Aladdin” Broadway star Adam Jacobs singing songs from various Broadway hits.

    mansion of saratoga supper club
    Credit: Sawicki Studios

    The Mansion of Saratoga was originally built in 1866 by George West. West made his wealth as the inventor of the folded paper bag, and would eventually go on to serve in both the New York State Legislature and the United States Congress’s House of Representatives. The Mansion acted as his primary residence for over a decade before it became his summer home in 1875.

    For the Mansion of Saratoga’s “supper club” format, Executive Chef Rick Bieber will be creating a 3-course meal, with seating beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the tented deck of the mansion. Three entrée choices will be offered.

    At 7:30 p.m., guests will continue to the Mansion Carriage House Theatre for the 8:00 p.m. performances. Prior to dinner, during dinner, and in the rear of the carriage house, there will be a full cash bar available.

    Performances for Summer 2023

    “The B**ch is Back for Her 90th Birthday!” – June 8

    As a tribute to Joan Rivers for what would have been her 90th birthday, award winning actor and celebrity impersonator Joe Posa will be performing a 90-minute comedy concert. Posa was River’s favorite impersonator, and the pair kept in touch after first meeting in 2006. The event is 18+.

    Branden & James – June 22

    A celloist and a tenor vocalist seen on “America’s Got Talent.” Also featured will be Effie Passero, a special guest of “American Idol” fame.

    Stella Katherine Cole – July 13

    Performing covers of Sara Vaughan, Judy Garland, and Ella Fitzgerald, the 23-year-old Stella Katherine Cole first went viral on TikTok.

    Elizabeth Ward Land – July 27

    The event, “Still Within the Sound of My Voice,” features Broadway veteran Elizabeth Ward Land. She has been regarded as a perfect vocal match for the Songs of Linda Ronstadt. The performance includes rock, folk, light opera, and mariachi.

    Morgan James – Aug. 10

    Returning from their performance at the Mansion of Saratoga from last year, Morgan James will be performing fresh off of the release of her new album, “Memphis Magnetic,” alongside her husband, Doug Wamble, a renowned Memphis blues guitar player. The album features new arrangements of Memphis classics by Al Green, Otis Redding, Ann Peebles, Sam & Dave and Elvis.

    Adam Jacobs – Aug. 24

    A family-friendly event with Broadway star Adam Jacobs. Jacobs starred in both the original “Aladdin” on Broadway and as Simba in the “Line King” on Broadway. He will be singing hits from “Aladdin,” “Hercules,” “Newsies,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and more.

    Travers Saturday Wine Pairing Dinner – Aug. 26

    A “bonus” event, taking place on a Saturday instead of the normal Thursday dates. The dinner will feature Edmund Bagnell, a violinist and Broadway singer.

    Beyond the main events, there are more events between these performances at the Mansion of Saratoga. Starting June 4, brunch will be served on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. On Wednesday night, beginning May 17, is “Dog Nights Out” from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering dog-friendly dining.

    Excluding the concert nights and starting in July, Thursdays will have “Thursdays are a Drag,” a trivia night with a drag queen. Starting in June on Friday nights will be a nightclub in the Mansion Carriage House called “Before Midnight.” This is exclusive to those over 30.

    For more information, menus, and tickets, visit the Mansion of Saratoga‘s website.

  • 5th Annual Afterglow Concert Series Showcases NYU Talent Throughout the Summer

    CAD Management and Equity Residential kicked off their Afterglow Concert Series on May 31st. The series, which runs until September 7th, features headlining performances by students and alumni of the NYU Clive Davis Institute (CDI) of Recorded Music at venues across New York City and New Jersey.

    CAD Management is a consulting firm that advises in the development and growth of artists and brands which has partnered with multifamily owner and operator Equity Residential to produce the fifth iteration of the Afterglow Concert series. This years series is a collection of free intimate rooftop and lounge performances that aims to support the development of NYU CDI student performers as well as independent artists across the tri-state area.

    “We are extremely excited to continue this great partnership with Equity Residential. Not only does this concert series give incredibly talented student performers from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute a unique opportunity to grow their fanbase, but provides a platform for them to tackle the biggest struggle we see many young artists trying to overcome, which is building their hard ticket value and tour history in a competitive market like New York City.”

    Clayton Durant, Founder of CAD Management

    The headliners from the institute include Jackson Craig and Chloé Sauntereau with special appearances by students such as Zoe Tan and SENAIDA. The tour will also feature a set by SK Da DJ and regional support from NYU Steinhardt alumni Mari Barbieri and New Jersey based Jackie Nese.

    The Afterglow Concert series is presented at a time in which the demand for concerts has reached an all time high, giving independent artists the unique opportunity to tap into the environment of insistent concert requests as well as continue to support the independent live music scene across New York and New Jersey themselves. 

    Equity Residential Afterglow Concert Series 2023

    Event DateCommunityAddress
    31-May-2377 Park Ave77 Park Avenue Hoboken NJ 07030
    14-Jun-23The Brooklyner111 Lawrence Street Brooklyn NY 11201
    21-Jun-23The Rivington1130 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
    28-Jun-2371 Broadway71 Broadway New York NY 10006
    12-Jul-2370 Greene70 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
    26-Jul-23The Pier1 Harborside Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07311
    2-Aug-23170 Amsterdam170 Amsterdam Avenue New York NY 10023
    9-Aug-23Hudson Crossing400 West 37th Street New York NY 10018
    23-Aug-23Murray Hill Tower245 East 40th Street New York NY 10016
    7-Sep-23Beatrice105 W 29th Street New York NY 10001