NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Five Can’t-Miss Shows in Syracuse in June

    By now, Memorial Day has come and gone, the days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and summer concert season is officially underway.  As always, Syracuse has an impressive mix of individual concerts and multiple day festivals to look forward to over the summer months. Here are five can’t miss shows around Syracuse for the month of June.  

    June 9, Meshell Ndegeocello at Homer Center for the Arts

    Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello comes to the Homer Center for the Arts for a performance on Friday June 9th.  The singer-songwriter and bass guitarist is known for blending elements of rap, hip hop, funk and soul in her music.  She has been nominated for a Grammy Award 11 times, taking home the award for best R&B song in 2021.  

    The show starts at 8pm with tickets starting at $40.

    June 15-17,  New York State Blues Fest at NYS Fairgrounds

    The New York State Blues Festival returns to Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds for a three day affair.  The star studded line up features headliner and blues rock legend Buddy Guy, with direct support from Samantha Fish.   The remainder of the three day festival features an impressive line up of both NYS artists and national touring bands.  The daily schedule can be found here.  

    Daily admission is free, however VIP packages are available.

    June 21-25, Syracuse Jazz Fest

    The Syracuse Jazz Fest once again returns to Clinton Square and its surrounding areas for a five day celebration.  This will be the 37th incarnation of the event, which will be co-headlined this year by 14-time Grammy Award winning artist Herbie Hancock and 7-time Grammy Award Winner Gladys Knight.  Hancock will headline the Clinton Square Stage on Friday, June 23 at 9:15pm, with Knight taking the stage on Saturday, June 24 at 9:15pm.  Additional support will include Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, who bring their vintage sound to the Clinton Square Stage on Friday evening, at 7:30pm.  In addition, the five-day festival will feature over 26 additional performances at various clubs, bars, and restaurants, highlighting local artists and other performers with New York State ties. 

    All performances are free and open to the public.  A full schedule can be found here.

    June 25, 95x Locals Only Fest at The Finish Line Bar & Grill

    Curated by Syracuse music legend and local music connoisseur Scott Dixon, 95x is hosting the Locals Only Fest at The Finish Line Bar & Grill.  Headlined by Central New York sensation Sydney Irving and the Mojo, the one day festival will feature a talented line up Central New York musicians.  The line up includes Professional Victims, The Flashing Astonishers, Not Robots, Can’t, Mattydale Music Collective, Everneau, No Bush, and Cooled Jets.  The festival will also showcase an assortment of local artists with proceeds of each ticket sale benefiting the Syracuse Arts Project.  

    Music starts at 12:00pm with tickets starting at $15.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgr4LZ9pE9c

    June 25,  Snarky Puppy at Sharkey’s Event Center

    Fresh off the heels of a spring tour which saw sold out performances in Buffalo and Ithaca, Snarky Puppy once again return to Upstate New York.  The multi-grammy award winning band, known for its blend of jazz-rock fusion boasts an impressive line up of talented musicians.  Led by founder Michael League, the instrumentalist band features a rotation upwards of twenty-five members, with nightly performances featuring eleven musicians. 

    Doors open at 5:00pm with tickets starting at $30.  

  • CMAC 2023 Concerts and Events Calendar feat. Santana, Duran Duran, Weezer and more

    Throughout the summer, the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua offers various concerts and events. Beginning in June and lasting until September, the lineup includes something for everybody from country stars to rock festivals.

    Located next to the campus of Finger Lakes Community College, the CMAC summer concert series always attracts big crowds enjoying the artists.

    Santana- June 22 at 8 PM

    Grammy Award winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Santana kicks of the CMAC summer series on June 22. Santana will be traveling across North America this summer for his 1001 Rainbows Tour.

    Darius Rucker- June 24 at 8 PM

    Rucker first rose to fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish. In advance of the release of his forthcoming album Carolyn’s Boy, Rucker began the Starting Fires Tour. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors are special guests who will also be joining him.

    Weezer- July 3 at 7 PM

    This summer, popular indie rock band Weezer is joined by special guests on their Indie Rock Roadtrip tour. For their CMAC date, Future Islands and Joyce Manor will also be taking the stage as the guests.

    Roc The Lake Music Festival- July 7 at 5 PM

    AJR will be headlining the Roc The Lake Music Festival. A band made up of three brothers (Adam, Jack, and Ryan), AJR is constantly re-envisioning pop music with their music. Also joining the group for the festival is Chelsea Cutler, Lawrence, Blake Rose, and Almost Monday.

    The Doobie Brothers- July 14 at 8 PM

    Four-time Grammy Award winners The Doobie Brothers added a tour stop at CMAC to their 50th Anniversary Tour. For over five decades, The Doobie Brothers have been known for delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll – all of which recently culminated in an induction into the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

    The Chicks- August 11 at 7:30 PM

    Fresh off the heels of their massively successful U.S. tour last summer, The Chicks return to the stage with their 2023 world tour. They will also be joined by special guest singer-songwriter Ben Harper.

    Dan + Shay- August 19 at 8 PM

    Country duo Dan + Shay will stop at CMAC during their tour promoting their most recent album Good Things. They are best known for their global hits, including “Tequila,” “Speechless,” and “All To Myself.”

    Duran Duran- September 3 at 7 PM

    Continuing to perform to huge concert audiences around the world since the band first formed in 1980, Duran Duran has seen more than 100 million record sales worldwide. In the past year alone, they performed live at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, headlined London’s Hyde Park and, in a full circle moment, closed the iconic opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in their hometown of Birmingham.

    Tickets and more information on these events can be found on CMAC’s website.

    Other Concerts and Events at CMAC:

    Tears For Fears- June 27 at 7:30 PM

    Counting Crows- July 2 at 7:30 PM

    Kane Brown- July 9 at 7 PM

    Tedeschi Trucks Band- July 11 at 7 PM

    RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles- July 13 at 8 PM

    Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo- August 4 at 8 PM

    Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ TOP- August 24 at 6:30 PM

  • Scotia’s Freedom Park Shares Summer 2023 Concert Series

    June will mark the beginning of Scotia’s Freedom Park Summer 2023 Concert Series in Scotia, NY, with a wide range of performances from Celtic rock to reggae to a “Big Bubble Bonanza.” Admission is free on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with dates ranging from June 21 to Aug. 23.

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    Freedom Park is a non-profit organization, built in 1976 for the Bicentennial Celebration. The stage for the performances is located in the Village of Scotia’s Collins Park. It is funded through local business sponsors, the Village of Scotia, Freedom Park memberships, grants from the Schenectady County Initiative Program and Town of Glenville, and audience donations.

    The season is being headlined by the Screaming Orphans on June 21, returning from last year. The Screaming Orphans are an all-sisters Celtic folk and Pop band, hailing from Donegal, Ireland. Three of their albums, Taproom, Life in a Carnival, and Sunshine and Moss, have topped Billboard, iTunes and World Music charts.

    There are multiple events intended for kids, including “Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza” featuring Guinness Book of World Record holder, Jeff Boyer, on Aug. 20. The family-friendly, interactive performance will incorporate bubble rainbows with people inside, volcano bubbles, and gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles.

    All shows are rain or shine at 7:00 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater on Schonowee Avenue, Scotia across from Collins Park.

    Concerts for Summer 2023

    June 21: Screaming Orphans, a Celtic rock/pop band.
    June 24: Alan Payette & Friends, a rock & roll group.
    June 25: Music Company Orchestra.
    June 28: Capital Dist Youth Pipe Band with Ally the Piper.
    June 30: Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts, a rock & roll band.
    July 8: Big Fez & the Surfmatics, which is teaching ’60s dance moves.
    July 9: Donnie P & Celebration Family, a polka group.
    July 12: The Refrigerators, a party rock band.
    July 15: Third Quarter & Whits End. a rock/heavy metal band.
    July 16: Brian Patneaude Quintet, a jazz group.
    July 19: Erin Harkes in Hark!, a rock band.
    July 22: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, which will feature Felix Ortiz teaching Salsa.
    July 23: Capital Region Wind Ensemble.
    July 26: Grand Central Station, a party rock band.
    July 29: Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys, a bluegrass group.
    July 30: Heard, a world music band.
    Aug. 2: Skeeter Creek, a country band, which will feature Robin’s Renegades teaching line dance.
    Aug. 5: Taina Asili, an Afro-Latin, reggae & rock fusion band.
    Aug. 6: The Puppet People present “The Wizard of Oz,” intended for kids.
    Aug. 9: Cryin’ Out Loud!, a party rock band.
    Aug. 12: Harvest & Rust, a Neil Young Experience.
    Aug. 13: The Lustre Kings, a rockabilly band, where Albany Swing Dancing will teach the Jitterbug
    Aug. 16: Get Up Jack, an Irish band.
    Aug. 19: Red Haired Strangers, a country/blues band.
    Aug. 20: Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza, an event intended for kids.
    Aug. 23: SIRSY, an alt rock band.

    More information can be found on Freedom Park‘s website.

  • Five Can’t-Miss Shows in Rochester Area This June

    In Rochester, there are nine days in June that are, for many, the richest nine days of live music on the calendar, named the Rochester International Jazz Fest. But we’ll get to that in a separate post. There’s plenty of other live music to go around this month, so let’s get right to it!

    June 8, Deer Tick at Lincoln Hill Farms

    It’s summer, outdoor shows are king, and most of the outdoor venues are not in Rochester proper. So excuse us if we jump a little bit outside Monroe County here. Lincoln Hill Farms is a great little spot in Canandaigua, and with Dan Small Presents picking up the booking duties their calendar is filling out nicely. One show that has caught our particular attention is this little rock band that could from Providence, Deer Tick. They haven’t played these parts in a bit. Combining superb songwriting with reckless barroom energy, they’ll show you a great time. Rafay Rashid will open the show.

    The music will start at 630pm and tickets are $30.

    June 10, Surprise Chef at Photo City Music Hall

    Australia is exporting some fantastic music these days, across most any genre you can think of. Surprise Chef, a quintet out of Melbourne, is churning out some seriously good instrumental soul-funk like you’d expect from deep in Brooklyn or deep in the South. Catch their twist on things in their Rochester debut. Alanna Royale will open the show.

    Music gets started around 8pm and tickets are $15.

    June 11, The Wood Brothers at Perinton Center Park Amphitheater

    If you’ve seen live music at the Perinton Amphitheater before it was likely of the free community concert variety. But this year Rochester Events is trying it out as a big show venue, starting with Collective Soul on June 1. A week and a half later Rochester faves The Wood Brothers will grace the stage. Ever since a couple of raucous barn burners at the aforementioned Rochester International Jazz Fest some Junes ago, they’ve made Rochester a regular stop. Needless to say, many barns have been burned. They are returning again with another excellent new album in tow. Shovels and Rope open up this time around.

    Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $39.50.

    June 26, David Murray and Kahlil El’Zabar at Bop Shop Records

    Jazz Fest is not the only time of year to catch world-class jazz in Rochester. And even during Jazz Fest, it isn’t the only place to catch world-class jazz. Case in point, Bop Shop Records, one of the best places to catch adventurous music all year round, is bringing back the great Kahlil El’Zabar, who has appeared there so many times, he must be dubbed the Rusted Root of the Bop Shop (iykyk). This time around he is joined by the legendary tenor saxophonist, and his friend of over 40 years, David Murray. Together they are called the Golden Seas Duo and this is a golden opportunity to have your mind blown.

    Show will get started at 8pm and tickets are $25/$30 dos.

    June 30, Budos Band at Photo City Music Hall

    Tying this whole post up in a neat little bow, here is another instrumental soul band at Photo City Music Hall, another Jazz Fest alumnus, and another great jazz show butting up against Jazz Fest. Budos Band will probably start up late enough to come check it out after your Jazz Fest fun though, so we’d suggest partaking in both. Budos Band is on the supreme Daptone Records label and is one of the best things on the label. Heavy, funky, soulful, and as with everything else on this list, not to be missed! Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor get the show started.

    Doors open at 7pm and tickets are $26.

  • Jackson Browne to Perform Five Shows Between Beacon Theatre and Tanglewood Music Center

    Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will perform four shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and one at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, MA this August. Beacon Theatre dates will be the 22nd, 23rd, 25th, and 26th and the Tanglewood date is scheduled for the 31st.

    A 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Browne’s stop at Tanglewood is his seventh appearance there since 1973.

    Long before Browne’s induction into the Hall of Fame, his career would start in 1972 after the release of his self-titled debut album. Since that mark, Browne’s 14 studio projects, four live performance collections, and two compilations make up an immensely decorated tenure in the music industry for the musician.

    If attending his upcoming August shows, prepare to hear some of his greatest hits such as “For A Dancer,” “The Pretender,” and more during his performance.

    In 2002, Browne was the recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, given to artists whose works display environmental and social values that the author found crucial in linking together. Browne is well-known for his advocacy towards the environment and its connection to arts and human rights.

    Alongside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he would join the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

    Beacon Theatre & Tanglewood Music Center Tickets

    Beacon Theatre: Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will perform four shows on August 22, August 23, August 25, and August 26, 2023.

    General tickets go on sale beginning on Friday, May 26 at 10 AM.  Additional Presale, Fan, and VIP ticket information is available at LiveNation.com.

    Tanglewood Music Center: Browne will be performing at the Koussevitzky Music Shed with his full band on August 31, 2023!

    Tickets to Browne’s show will go on sale on Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. with additional information and tickets available at tanglewood.org.

  • Syracuse Opera Reveals 2023-2024 Season at First-Ever Opera and Beer Event

    Syracuse Opera has revealed its 2023-2024 schedule, whose theme will highlight intimate portraits of hopes and dreams, at the first-ever opera and beer event in the organization’s history held at Harvey’s Garden.

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    Photos courtesy of Syracuse Opera Facebook and Bunn Hill Photo (Randy Cummings)

    Established in 1974, Syracuse Opera is the only year-round professional opera company, opening many doors for the Central New York music community.

    Circling back to the theme of hopes and dreams, this decision on the upcoming season expects to generate momentum following Syracuse Opera’s 2022-2023 season, which recently ended with an acclaimed production of The Marriage of Figaro.

    “It makes opera more accessible. It’s a fun way to invite people into our world, kick off the summer, and celebrate the future of opera in Syracuse.”

    – John Rozzoni

    The full 2023-2024 schedule spans from October 2023 – May 2024.

    2023-2024 Syracuse Opera Schedule

    The season opens with I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams on October 20 at the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse, a showing that will focus on the compassion versus the dark side of our society.

    Following this, December 15’s All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 will move all in attendance with a true story of an extraordinary night during World War I, sharing the instance when Allied and German soldiers set down their weapons and created peace with one another.

    2024’s shows will kick off on Valentine’s Day weekend when a love story hits the Syracuse Opera stage in The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical of all time.

    Concluding the season on April 28, 2024, the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro, called The Barber of Seville hits Crouse-Hinds Theater in an unforgettable ending to the opera’s season.

    In addition to these four productions, Syracuse Opera will also host two other exciting musical events. On September 24, 2023, they will host Celebrating 75: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue, a night hosted by well-known composer Andrew Llyod Weber.

    As previously mentioned, the opera and beer event will be held at Harvey’s Garden in May 2024, offering a relaxing approach to opera by giving the audience the chance to connect with performers. 

    John Rozzoni, General Director of Syracuse Opera, believes that the Opera and Beer event will be the perfect opportunity for the organization and community to interact face-to-face.

    Tickets for Syracuse Opera’s 2023-2024 campaign will go on sale soon. Single-show ticket options are not available for purchase until July 2023, but you may buy subscription packages through the form on Syracuse Opera’s website. The subscription package covers the entire season.

    Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!

  • Punk Rock Mini-Golf Returns to Staten Island in June

    Maker Park Radio’s Punk Rock Mini-Golf is returning this June for its third year in Maker Park, Staten Island. In addition to the mini-golf will be the performances of 19 bands from June 2-4 and June 10-11.

    Punk Rock Mini-Golf

    The nine-hole golf course itself features artwork contributed by Staten Island bands, such as X-Ray Specks, The Cramps, Decendents, and The Ramones. On June 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., there will be a tournament for two-person teams, entry at $20 per person. The winners of the tournament will receive half the pot, with the remainder going to support Maker Park Radio.

    Even if you don’t know the history of punk rock, this event is always a blast. There are so many great bands this year to check out!

    Art Director Tom Ferrie

    Maker Park Radio itself is a non-profit Radio Station that broadcasts from MakerSpace NYC on Staten Island. Kristin Wallace and Tom Ferrie founded the organization in 2017 to act as a hub for those who create or enjoy music. It is a volunteer-run organization that helps to amplify artistic spirit across mediums and genres.

    Dates and Times of Performances

    June 2

    Golf will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bands from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Bands featured include: The Dracu-Las; Sean K. Preston; and Ratas En Zelo.

    June 3

    Golf will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bands from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Bands featured include: Nervous Triggers; The Revelatours; Early Riser; and Goddamn Wrecks.

    June 4

    Golf will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bands from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. The mini-golf tournament is to be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 4. Bands featured include: The Lookout Honeys; Ward Hill Boys; Kerbivore; and High Chiefs.

    June 10

    Golf will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bands from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Bands featured include: Cohort B; Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen; Lip Critic; and Boz Boorer and the Cocket Pox.

    June 11

    Golf will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bands from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. Bands featured include: Our Own Yokos; The Flesh Junkies; Gamma Ghouls; and Enrage.

    Punk Rock Mini-Golf is an all ages event, with children 10 and under receiving free admission. For all others, the $10 entry fee grants access to the performances and unlimited rounds of mini-golf. More information on Maker Park Radio can be found on their website.

  • Ballard Park In Westport Unveils Summer 2023 Concert Series

    Ballard Park in Westport will once again host a free, seven-week live music concert series. Performances will take place on Thursdays at 7PM, running from July 6 to August 17, 2023. This year’s lineup features everything from Beatles tribute bands to elite jazz musicians. 

    Ballard Park is perched atop a grassy hillside overlooking Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. This year, the park will also be home to the Westport-Wadhams Day concert on July 1. 

    Ballard Park was once the location of The Westport Inn, an illustrious grand hotel located in the heart of the Adirondacks. After the 1967 demolition of the building, Anne Ballard (“Petey”) Cerf, a long-time summer resident purchased the property. In 1989 she established Ballard Park in honor of her parents. 

    The park is open to the public and has both lake and beach access. In addition to the summer concert series, Ballard Park offers sledding and ice skating in the winter. 

    Organizers recommend that visitors bring blankets and low chairs. In the case of rain the concerts will switch over to the Whallonsburg Grange Hall.  More information and updates can be found here. 

    Ballard Park Summer Concert Series lineup

    July 1- STUDIO TWO, an early Beatles tribute band.                                  

    July 6- KAT WRIGHT, Vermont’s renowned blues and soul star.

    July 13- MYRA FLYNN, part of the “Roar of the Queen! Tour”, Flynn arrives to Ballard Park after headlining Burlington’s Discover Jazz festival.

    July 20- NICHOLAS EDWARD WILLIAMS, an American troubadour dedicated to preserving the songs and styles that shaped the United States .

    July 27- RAY VEGA, Vermont’s master of Jazz and a University Scholar at UVM

    August 3- MEADOWMOUNT SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Petey Cerf Memorial Concert— strings students from Westport’s renowned summer camp.

    August 10- PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH, North Country musicians known for bluegrass, swing and covers.

    August 17- RYAN CLARK, from his hometown of Lake George to new home in Nashville, Ryan has received national acclaim for his talent and voice.

  • Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 2023 Summer Lineup

    The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will be showcasing a wide array of musical talent this summer starting on June 1, 2023, with a lineup that covers all genres of music. The large amphitheater houses 15,000 people and will welcome guests from all over to enjoy concerts and shows into September.

    Hollywood Vampires ft. Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, & Joe Perry – June 1, 8:00 PM

    American rock supergroup, the Hollywood Vampires will kick off the summer on June 1st with Hollywood star Johnny Depp, American rock singer Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry.

    James Taylor & His All Star Band – Summer 2023 Tour – June 29, 7:30 PM

    Six-time Grammy award winner, James Taylor will make an appearance at Bethel with his All Star Band. This will be his first of two NY stops on his summer 2023 tour.

    Robert Plant & Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPherson – Raising The Roof Tour – July 1, 8:00 PM

    Best known as the lead singer and lyricist of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant will take the stage with bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss once again for their second Raising The Roof Tour. The team up will feature special guest JD McPherson, singer-songwriter from Broken Arrow.

    Steve Miller Band with special guest Joe Satriani – July 2, 7:30 PM

    American rock band, Steve Miller Band are staples of classic rock with various 70s hits including “Joker” and “Fly Like an Eagle.” They will be accompanied by rock guitarist, composer, and songwriter, Joe Satriani.

    Shania Twain with special guest Pricilla Block – Queen of Me Tour – July 3, 7:30 PM

    Canadian singer-songwriter, Shania Twain is one of the best-selling female artists of all time with over 100 million records sold. She will be joined on stage by American country singer Pricilla Block.

    Tears for Fears with special guest Cold War Kids – The Turning Point Part II Tour – July 5, 7:30 PM

    Infamous 80s pop/rock band, Tears for Fears, will take the stage with the American indie rock band Cold War Kids for their ‘The Tipping Point Part II’ tour. The tour is in support of their newest album The Turning Point released last year- their first full-length record in 17 years.

    Chris Stapleton with special guests Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives & Allen Stone – All American Road Show – July 6, 7:00 PM

    Grammy award winning country artist, Chris Stapleton will be visiting Bethel in July for his All American Road Show Tour. The show will open with American country and bluegrass artist Marty Stuart and R&B/soul artist Allen Stone.

    Big Time Rush with special guests MAX & Jax – Can’t Get Enough Tour – July 7, 7:00 PM

    The four member boy band, Big Time Rush, originally got their start on Nickelodeon but resumed live performances back in 2021. They are now setting out on their Can’t Get Enough Tour for the summer of 2023 with fellow ex-Nickelodeon star MAX and American Idol veteran, Jax.

    Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional – Banshee Season Tour – July 9, 7:30 PM

    Counting Crows, the American rock band from San Fransisco was formed in 1991 and will be setting out on tour with Dashboard Confessional. Their performance at Bethel will be their 15th stop on their 56 date tour with five locations in NY.

    Jason Aldean with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, & DeeJay Silver – Highway Desperado Tour – July 14, 7:30 PM

    The American country singer, Jason Aldean, will be kicking off his Highway Desperados Tour at Bethel on the 14th of July. The award-winning artist along with his three opening acts will be playing 41 cities in total spanning all across the United States.

    Catbird Music Festival featuring The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, & more – August 19/20, 12:00 PM

    Making its debut run, the Catbird Music Festival will span two days in August at the Bethel stage. The festival will bring together seasoned as well as fresh talent of American and folk indie music including The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, and James Bay.

    Also Performing

    Boy George & Culture Club with special guests Howard Jones & Berlin – The Letting It Go Show – July 22, 7:00 PM

    Dierks Bently with Jordan Davis & The Cadillac Three – Gravel and Gold Tour – July 28, 7:00 PM

    Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Gov’t Mule, Kathleen Edwards & Particle Kid – July 29, 4:15 PM

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert – July 30, 7:30 PM

    The Chicks with special guest Wild Rivers – The Chicks World Tour – August 3, 7:30 PM

    Goo Goo Dolls with special guest O.A.R. – The Big Night Out Tour – August 6, 7:00 PM

    Zac Brown Band with Marcus King & King Calaway – From The Fire Tour – August 12, 6:30 PM

    Joe Bonamassa & Styx with special guest Don Felder – August 13, 6:00 PM

    Sam Hunt with Brett Young & Lily Rose – Summer on the Outskirts – August 24, 7:30 PM

    Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick – Global Hits Tour – September 1, 7:30 PM

  • Matisyahu and G. Love & Special Sauce to perform at Woodstock

    Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST and Impact Concerts, alongside Chet-5 Productions, are excited to announce an extraordinary double-header evening of music. The show will feature renowned performers Matisyahu and G. Love & Special Sauce at Woodstock’s Bearsville Theater on Thursday, August 10th, 2023.

    Matisyahu, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, blends spiritual themes with reggae, rock, and hip hop beatboxing. He delivers soul-shaking dancehall reggae, combining the jam band vibe of Phish with the ska-punk energy of Sublime. Matisyahu’s chart-topping hits like “King Without a Crown” and “One Day,” earned him a Grammy nomination and widespread recognition. Matisyuah is known for his captivating performance, leaving audiences mesmerized. His performances are a raw expression of his spirituality.

    Matisayahu first began touring to packed clubs over eleven years ago. Following this, he quickly became popular, particulay amongst fans within the improvisational jam-scene. Overtime, Matisyahu developed a more personal, artistic, and sophisticated way to express the yearning for deep spiritual meaning. As his own beliefs opened up to fin more variety and depth, the desire for his performances to match the flow of life developed as well.

    Additionally, G. Love & Special Sauce will perform alongside Matisyahu. G. Love & Special Sauce has been capitating audiences and breaking musical boundaries since the early 90s. They are widely known for their innovative blend of alternative, hip hop, blues, and funk.

    G. grew up in Philadelphia in an environment of folk, blues, and rap. He and his band Special Sauce, broke out in 1994 with their Gold-selling self-titled debut, earning widespread critical acclaim. Over the next twenty-five years, G. Love released seven more studio albims with Special Sauce, solidfying his place as a genre-bending pinoeer. Their sound has been described by the New York Times as “a new and urgent hybrid.” Additionally, NPR regarded them as a “music melting pot.”

    Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST has been the recipient of numerous national and regional awards for its innobvative, electric programming. Impact Concerts LLC creates music and lifestyle events in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains region of New York. Together, their events showcase internationally-renowned music, art, food, beer, and wine with great core and thought put into each show.

    Tickets are on sale starting Friday, May 19th at 10 am here.