NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Billy Joel Announces August Performance at MSG

    By popular demand, long time New York music sensation Billy Joel will continue his concert residency at Madison Square Garden. The venue announced that Joel’s August 29 performance will mark his 93rd monthly and 139th lifetime show at the arena. Named a franchise by MSG in December 2013, the upcoming 93rd performance for Billy Joel comes nearly 10 years after he started his residency.

    Billy Joel MSG
    Billy Joel pictured on the cover of his debut album, Cold Spring Harbor, in 1971

    Billy Joel’s career spans more than 50 years, earning him a number of awards. The sixth best-selling recording artist of all time, his song “Piano Man” was chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress in 2016 for its “cultural, historic, and artistic significance.” Joel ranks as one of the most popular and respected entertainers in history.

    Significantly, in Dec. 2013, Joel received one of the top cultural awards in the country, The Kennedy Center Honors. He has won six Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Legend Award, and is a member of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joel has won various industry awards, awards including a Tony Award for “Movin’ Out,” a Broadway musical based on his work.

    In Nov. 2014, Joel received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The award honors living musical artists’ lifetime achievements in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding, entertaining and informing audiences, and inspiring new generations. Moreover, that same month, he won the ASCAP Centennial Award, which is presented to American music icons for their achievements in their respective genres.

    Joel performed at MSG’s benefit concert, “12-12-12, The Concert For Sandy Relief,” to raise awareness and money for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Similarly, he performed at “The Concert for New York City,” to provide aid and relief to the victims and heroes of 9/11. Adding another milestone to his career, Joel has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Tickets for the Aug. 29 show go on sale to the general public starting Friday, Feb. 10 starting at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the MSG box office on Saturday, Feb. 11.

  • Black History Trilogy Celebration Returns To Flushing Town Hall

    Flushing Town Hall has announced their Black History Month celebration, with the return of their Black History Trilogy.

    This three-part series featuring outstanding performers paying tribute to influential African American musicians, dancers, and entertainers. Taking place over the next few weeks at Flushing Town Hall, these Black History Trilogy performances will pay tribute not only to their performers, but to their New York history that makes them unique.

    I am very excited about the lineup of artists. The music presentations are soulful tributes to Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Al Green, Otis Redding, and music from a few of the greatest African American film soundtracks. There will also be an astonishing dance tribute to the Lindy Hop and dances from the Savoy Ballroom.

    Clyde Bullard, curator for the Trilogy.

    The Trilogy kicks off on Friday, February 3 at 8PM with The Chuck Berry Rock & Roll Concert Party, featuring an energetic performance from premier vocalist and blues guitarist Keith “The Captain” Gamble, in celebration of one of the founding fathers of Rock & Roll.

    A singer/songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player, Keith “The Captain” Gamble’s heart and soul are rooted in blues music. He serves as a guest instructor with Jazzmobile in Harlem and guest artist for the LaGuardia Community College lecture series on the Blues. He is also the co-writer of From the Root to the Fruit – A Chronicle of the Blues, a documentary film that was later staged as a musical production. The Captain has toured throughout Europe and to Zambia and Ghana, commissioned by the US State Department, and he served as lead guitarist and male vocalist for ABC’s “The View” house band, the Mile High Club.

    The Trilogy continues on Friday, February 10 with The Challenge to Defy Gravity. Audiences will travel back in time to the 1920s Savoy Ballroom to celebrate the gravity-defying contributions of dancers Frankie Manning and Norma Miller, known for their famous Lindy Hop and air steps. Music director Frank Owens teams up with choreographer and dance historian Mickey Davidson to present a dance experience like no other. Audiences will learn swing-era dance moves at the 7PM pre-concert workshop, which they can put into practice at 8PM while enjoying a lively dance performance and concert with special guests Theara J. Ward, Music Director Patience Higgins, The Savoy Swingers, and Harvest Moon Hoppers.

    Mickey Davidson is primary choreographer and director for Mickey D. & Friends, a group of dancers and musicians that explores and performs the interlocking relationship between music and dance. From 1993 to 2013 Davidson led the arts-in-education Okra Dance Co., presenting multicultural dance programs in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. She’s taught jazz dance and tap and has served as a visiting lecturer at Wesleyan University for seventeen years.

    Davidson has been affiliated with Lindy Hop since 1985 when she started rehearsing with Norma Miller and her Jazz Dancers. Since Norma’s return to Las Vegas, Mickey has maintained the group under the name “Savoy Swingers.” Davison teaches special Lindy Hop and Lindy-related workshops nationally and internationally and frequently partners with Lindy Hop legend Frankie Manning in workshops, live performances, and televised presentations. She was one of three choreographers for the European Tour of the Broadway production of Black and Blue. Davidson. sets and maintained the Swing and Blues choreography inherited from Mr. Manning.

    The Trilogy concludes on Friday, February 24 at 8PM with Soul Men: The Music of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and More. Extraordinary vocalist Billy Cliff will lead audiences through a fun and funky mix of cinema and soul music history, featuring the works of Isaac Hayes’ composition for Shaft, Curtis Mayfield’s soundtrack for Super Fly, and Marvin Gaye’s film score for Trouble Man.

    Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Billy Cliff first emerged in the music industry as a background singer for famed vocalist Angela Bofill and platinum recording artist Freddie Jackson. He has also performed with Dianne Reeves, Will Downing, The Shop Boys, and David Byrne of The Talking Heads. He has toured as lead vocalist with the mega rhythm & blues pop grop Kool & The Gang.

    In-person tickets for each Black History Trilogy performance are $15 or $12 for Members, Seniors, and Students with ID. Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot – located a short distance from the 7 train – at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, Queens. Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available.

    For Ticket purchase and more information, please visit Flushing Town Halls website

  • NYCB Theatre at Westbury to Eight Shows to Catholic Health Concert Series

    Long Island will become a hotspot for music entertainment this year when the NYCB Theatre at Westbury opens its doors to some of the world’s biggest performers. On Jan. 30, the venue announced eight new shows as part of its ongoing Catholic Health Concert Series. The entertainment venue is located just outside Westbury in the hamlet of Jericho.

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    NYCB Theatre at Westbury seating

    The Westbury Music Fair became a reality on June 18, 1956, when the three entrepreneurs opened their first Westbury production. After 10 years of presenting Long Island with the best of Broadway and top-name talent, the theatre was expanded in 1966. This expansion provided the venue with the ability to provide top-tier theatre entertainment all year round. Still in operation today, the NYCB Theatre is now owned and operated by Live Nation Entertainment.

    The new acts will be rolling out from Spring to Fall. Terry Fator on April 23; classic rockers Cheap Trick on May 18, and Chicago on June 23; Pop Icon Johnny Mathis on July 22;  tributes to ABBA and Elvis Presley, on Aug. 9 and 23, respectively; singer-songwriter Peter Noone on Sept. 23; and comedian Howie Mandel on Nov. 19.

    Amongst these acts, also scheduled to perform are Tommy James and The Shondells on March 18; Nick Cannon’s Next Superstar Tour on April 6; Dionne Warwick on April 7; Theo Von on May 11; Kool and The Gang with the Spinners and Average White Band on May 12; The Temptations and the Four Tops on May 14; and Air Supplyon on Aug. 5. A complete lineup is available here.

    Tickets will be made available beginning Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. through LiveNation.com. “Fee fee” tickets to all 2023 NYCB Theatre at Westbury shows will be available from Friday, Feb. 3. until Sunday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the theatre box office. A chance to win tickets will take place on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., accompanied by refreshments and music.

  • City Winery To Host Covenant Winery’s 20th Anniversary Jazz Concert

    City Winery has announced they will be hosting Covenant Winery’s 20th anniversary Sunday, February 5th at City Winery from 2:30 PM to 5 PM with a jazz concert led by winery founder and proprietor, Jeff Morgan.

    The concert will feature a walk around wine tasting of older and current vintages of Covenant, and doors open at 2:30 PM, with the concert kicking off at 3:30 PM. 

    Musician Jeff Morgan owns the Covenant winery with his wife and CEO Jodie and has a deep history with music as a performer, specifically as a saxophone player. After a formal education at the French National Music Conservatory in Nice, France Jeff became a co-band leader for the house band in Monte Carlo at Prince Rainier’s Grand Casino in Monaco.   He took a hiatus from playing music for the last 25 years, but because of the pandemic, he had some time on his hands and returned to his saxophone again. After a full year of practice and hosting  a summer concert series in 2022 at the Tasting Patio of their urban winery, Jeff has regained his playing chops.

    The wines of Covenant have received wide international acclaim and the Morgans have collaborated on ten cookbooks together, refining the approach to food and wine pairing. Elegant and approachable, books such as the Covenant Kitchen, the Dean & Deluca cookbook and the Domaine Chandon cookbook have delighted foodies with their fresh, ingredient driven recipes. Their informed and no-nonsense food pairings take the guesswork out of entertaining challenges, allowing the chef to relax and enjoy the journey of cooking and wine pairing.

    Tickets for the concert can be purchased here

  • Luke Bryan to Kick Off Summer Tour in Syracuse with Stops at Jones Beach and Darien Lake

    Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has announced his 2023 tour plans today with the launch of the 36-city “Country On Tour” kicking off in Syracuse on June 15.

    Luke Bryan’s “Country On Tour” will also make stops at Darien Lake Amphitheater and Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh.

    Special guests throughout the tour include many of country music’s up and coming artists – Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Alana Springsteen, Hailey Whitters, and DJ Rock.

    “Artists get into the business to make music and perform it for the fans,” shared Luke. “Leaving it all out on that stage is what it’s all about for me. I’m excited to support and have so many talented new artists along for the ride this year. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of our job”.

    Photo by Jim ‘JT’ Gilbert

    Ticket presale for Luke Bryan fan club members begins Tuesday, Jan 31 at 8 a.m. through Thursday, February 2 at 5 p.m. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, Feb 1 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, Feb 2 at 10 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

    The tour is aptly named after Luke Bryans 30th #1 single, “Country On,” which hit the top spot on the country singles charts just before Christmas 2022 and helped him amass a career tally of 56 total weeks at #1.

    Tickets go on sale on Friday, Feb 3 at 10 a.m. at Lukebryan.com.

    “Country On Tour” Schedule

    06/15/2023 Syracuse, NY St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

    06/16/2023 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater

    06/17/2023 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage

    06/23/2023 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    06/24/2023 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

    07/06/2023 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    07/07/2023 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion

    07/13/2023 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium

    07/20/2023 Portland, OR RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    07/21/2023 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre

    07/22/2023 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre

    07/27/2023 Lubbock, TX United Supermarkets Arena

    07/28/2023 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater

    07/29/2023 Denver, CO Ball Arena

    08/04/2023 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre

    08/05/2023 Boise, ID Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

    08/10/2023 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP

    08/12/2023 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

    08/13/2023 Brandon, MS Brandon Amphitheater

    08/17/2023 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center

    08/18/2023 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Music Center

    08/19/2023 Pittsburgh, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake

    08/25/2023 Evansville, IN Ford Center

    08/26/2023 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    09/28/2023 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion

    09/29/2023 Ft Worth, TX Dickies Arena

    09/30/2023 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

    10/05/2023 Orlando, FL Amway Center

    10/06/2023 Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena

    10/07/2023 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion

    10/12/2023 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

    10/13/2023 Green Bay, WI Resch Center

    10/14/2023 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

    10/26/2023 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    10/27/2023 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena

    10/28/2023 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium

  • Trivium and Beartooth Co-Headline Tour at Buffalo Riverworks and The Paramount in Huntington

    Trivium and Beartooth have announced they are co-headlining a tour stopping at 29 cities, among them Buffalo Riverworks on May 9 and the following day in Huntington at The Paramount on Wednesday, May 10. Malevolence and Archetypes Collide will join the bands on all dates across the upcoming tour.

    The Paramount in Huntington

    Trivium has expressed excitement for this tour, saying “Trivitooth! We are elated to announce our co-headlining monster of a tour with the incredible Beartooth. We have been fans of what they do, and pals with them for ages — so it’s great we’re finally doing something so massive together. Trivium and Beartooth are both bands supported by each of our wonderful fan-bases — so we know these shows are going to go off.”

    On collaboring with Malevolence and Achetypes Collide, Trivium added, “Add in Malevolence, one of our favorite bands on the planet, and Archetypes Collide, one of Beartooth’s favorites, and we have a hell of a bill.” “I’m so excited to go out on this amazing tour with metal legends Trivium,” said Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo.

    Additionally, Pollister named The Paramount in Huntington the #1 worldwide club back in December. First opening in 2014, Buffalo Riverworks has been named the city’s top waterfront entertainment destination.

    Declared by Forbes as “inching towards a tipping point of becoming the latest arena headliner,” Beartooth released their latest hit Riptide in 2022. The song sees frontman Caleb Shomo put the pain of the past in the rearview mirror as he takes the steering wheel from fate to command his own destiny, and focuses on the struggles of self-acceptance and mental health, two themes that have defined the band since their inception.

    The upcoming tour supports In the Court of the Dragon released in 2021 through Roadrunner Records. Performing for more than two decades, the band has continued to receive International acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, Forbes, Billboard, and more. Through the years, Trivium performed alongside Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and many others and graced the main stages of Download, Bloodstock, KNOTFEST, and more.

    Tickets can be purchased starting Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Ticketless VIP upgrades are being offered to fans as a joint package, allowing fans to meet both bands.

    2023 TRIVIUM AND BEARTOOTH TOUR DATES: 

    4/21: Tampa, FL – 98RockFest*

    4/22: Orlando, FL – Earth Day Birthday*

    4/23: St. Augustine, FL – Planet Band Camp*

    4/28: Newark, NJ – Rock The Rock Fest*

    4.29: Worcester, MA – The Big Gig*

    5/1: Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater

    5/3: Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center

    5/4: Milwaukee, WI – Hog Fest*

    5/6: St. Paul, MN – Twin City Takeover*

    5/8: Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

    5/9: Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks 

    5/10: Huntington, NY – The Paramount

    5/12: Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

    5/13: New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall

    5/14: Portland, ME – State Theatre 

    5/16: Richmond, VA – The National 

    5/17: Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

    5/18: Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville (Trivium Only)

    5/20: Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues

    5/21: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore 

    5/23: Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE

    5/24: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

    5/25: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival (Beartooth Only)

    5/26: Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

    5/27: Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival (Trivium Only)

    5/28: Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena 

    5/30: Omaha, NE – The Admiral 

    5/31: Clive, IA – Horizon Event Center 

    6/2: East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt 

    6/3: Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater 

    6/4: Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater 

    6/6: Austin, TX – Emo’s

    6/7: Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum 

    6/9: Tempe, AZ – Marquee

    6/10: Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl 

    6/11: Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium 

    6/12: San Francisco, CA – Warfield 

    6/14: Spokane, WA – The Podium 

    6/15: Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater 

    * Festival Dates with Beartooth Only

  • Bryan Adams Will Tour at Madison Square Garden and Key Bank Center

    Canadian musician Bryan Adams is returning to the road for his So Happy It Hurts tour with rock ‘n’ roll band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, in support of his 15th studio album of the same name. The tour includes stops at Madison Square Garden and Key Bank Center in Buffalo.

    Bryan Adams, promoting his upcoming tour on Twitter

    Adams and Joan Jett and the Black Hearts will perform at Madison Square Garden on Friday, June 9. The tour will stop at the Key Bank Center on Tuesday, June 13. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. “So Happy It Hurts” is also nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 2023 Grammy awards, this Sunday, February 5.

    Bryan Adams is regarded as one the most exciting live musicians in the world for over 40 years. Adams’ songwriting has garnered him a number of awards and accolades, including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, Grammy Award and 20 Juno Awards.

    Rock ‘n’ roll was largely a male dominated genre during Jett’s youth. She formed her band The Blackhearts in 1979, and they released their first album “I Love Rock ‘n Roll,” in 1981. Their debut single of the same name shortly followed, itself a cover of the hit single by Arrows. Jett has since become an inspiration to generations for her work in music, film, television, Broadway, and humanitarianism. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts returned to the road last summer with Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Poison for The Stadium Tour, after two delays due to Covid-19.

    SO HAPPY IT HURTS 2023 TOUR DATES:

    Tue Jun 06 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

    Wed Jun 07 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    Fri Jun 09 – New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Sat Jun 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    Sun Jun 11 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena *

    Tue Jun 13 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Wed Jun 14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    Thu Jun 15 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

    Sat Jun 17 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    Sun Jun 18 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena

    Tue Jun 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live *

    Wed Jun 21 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

    Wed Jun 28 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

    Thu Jun 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Sat Jul 01 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

    Sun Jul 02 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    Mon Jul 03 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

    Thu Jul 06 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    Fri Jul 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center

    Tue Jul 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

    Wed Jul 26 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

    Fri Jul 28 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

    Sat Jul 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    Sun Jul 30 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    Wed Aug 02 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    Thu Aug 03 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena * Non-Live Nation Date

  • NYS Dead Coalition Announces Two Acoustic Shows

    Regional favorites NYS Dead Coalition have announced two intimate acoustic shows for February 3rd and 4th in Clarence, NY and Rochester.

    NYS Dead Coalition

    NYS Dead Coalition offers a special musical collaboration featuring the music of the Grateful Dead, Grisman-Garcia, Old and In The Way, and more.

    These shows will also featuring Vinnie Amico (moe.), Dave Ruch and Joe Bellanti (Organ Fairchild, Wild Knights), Aaron Ziolkowski (Eberwine, Dead Alliance Buffalo, Little Mountain Band), Ron Permoda (Into The Now), Rolf Witt and special guest Ben Proctor.

    NYS Dead Coalition

    Friday’s show will be held at the Lion & Eagle Pub in Clarence on February 3rd at 8pm, while Saturdays show will take place at the Lovin’ Cup in Rochester on February 4th. Space is limited at these intimate events, so be sure to grab your tickets.

    Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of. Tickets can be found now at Ticketweb

  • The Park Theater In Glens Falls Announces February Lineup

    The Park Theater Foundation has announced their February schedule of events for the 2022/23 season. Featuring acts from a wide variety of genres, there is sure to be something for audiences of all ages. All shows are scheduled to be performed at The Park Theater in Glens Falls.

    The Park Theater opened in 1911 as the first movie theater in the town of Glens Falls. In 1937 the theater was converted into a printing plant for the Glens Falls Post, before returning again to its original purpose as a center for performing arts in 1984. After a renovation headed by Miller Mechanical in 2014, The Park Theater officially reopened in 2018.

    The Park Theater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts.

    The Park Presents Series

    An Evening with The Gibson Brothers (The Darkest Hour Tour) February 2nd

    Back by popular demand! The Park Theater Foundation presents ‘The Park Presents’ featuring award-winning bluegrass duo, The Gibson Brothers. They will be performing material from their latest album, Darkest Hour. Highly acclaimed musicians, performers and songwriters, The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets: Early Bird – $30.00 | Day Of Show – $35.00. Doors: 6:30pm | Showtime: 7:00pm.

    Ariel Posen (The Solo Tour) February 17th

    Back for a return solo performance! The Park Theater Foundation presents ‘The Park Presents’ featuring virtuoso guitarist and performer, Ariel Posen. Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that’s uniquely his own. Tickets: Early Bird – $20.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.

    Soggy Po’ Boys February 18th

    New Orleans jazz fusion group, Soggy Po’ Boys, will perform live on February 18th. Back for a return performance, this high-energy collective thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring their music to life. An absolute joy to watch on stage – don’t miss this show! Tickets: Early Bird – $20.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 6:30pm | Showtime: 7:00pm.

    Additional Events At The Park Theater

    Rewind At The Park featuring The Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue -February 3rd.

    The Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made – the music of the 1950’s Doo-Wop era. Enjoy a “rollicking ride through the good old days of rock ‘n roll!” Tickets: Early Bird – $20.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 6:45pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.

    Rewind At The Park’ featuring The Bell Bottom Blues – February 4th

    Considered the Eric Clapton Experience. Through its evolution, The Bell Bottom Blues band has been carefully constructed to create the essence of the Clapton sound, from his guitar arrangements to his distinctive vocal sound. Tickets: Early Bird – $25.00 | Day Of Show – $30.00. Doors: 7:30pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    Live & Local: Songwriter’s Showcase’ – February 9th

    An intimate evening featuring some of the Capital Region’s favorite songwriters. Hosted by performer, producer and engineer, Josh Morris, these ‘artist-in-the-round’ performances will give audiences the opportunity to hear local musicians’ songs and the stories behind them. The first Songwriter’s Showcase features Josh Morris, Girl Blue, Ryan Leddick and Jimi W. Tickets: Early Bird – $10.00 | Day Of Show – $15.00. Doors: 6:30pm | Showtime: 7:00pm.

    Third Thursday Jazz’ with The Matt Niedbalski Trio -February 16th

    The Matt Niedbalski Trio Featuring pianist, Oscar Williams II. Experience some of the best jazz music in the Capital Region! Tickets: $10.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.

    Comedy After Dark – February 24th

    Featuring highly-acclaimed New York City based stand-up comedian, Carmen Lagala. The kind of comic you’d have a wild late-night conversation with, Carmen’s darkly frolicsome humor leaves no topic off-limits. She has performed on such shows as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central and more. Enjoy an evening of laughter and fun with family and friends! Tickets: Early Bird – $22.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:30pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    For the full performance listings or to purchase tickets, visit www.parktheatergf.com.

  • Michael Franti And Spearhead To Play ArtPark, Central Park, Catskills This Summer 

    Reggae-rock group Michael Franti and Spearhead have announced their newest tour will be making multiple New York stops this summer.

    Michael Franti has spent decades peeling back the layers on what it means to be human, how to be the best version of ourselves and how to follow our hearts. Now, he aims to magnify those concepts enabling us all to apply them to the world around us with the coast-to-coast Big Big Love Tour 2023.

    “Big big love represents being able to hold space for the micro and the macro of love,” Franti explains. “Everyone has someone they love, whether it’s their child, spouse, pet or friend. But then there’s holding space to love people of difference – people who are in the midst of war, people where there is pain and suffering. You show up as love, determination and spirit in those places where people really need a caring soul connection to help them heal. That’s what big big love is: holding space for the personal and the worldly.”

    Creating A New Live Experience

    Known all over the world for their energizing live shows that foster an invigorating sense of community, Michael Franti & Spearhead embody that attitude as they embark on the Big Big Love Tour 2023, featuring over 50 shows from May to August, including stops at California Roots Music & Arts Festival, Reggae Rise Up and Central Park Summer Stage, along with a highly anticipated return to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

    Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time. Franti & Spearhead will be joined on this leg by SOJA, Tank & The Bangas, Fortunate Youth, Lawrence, The Dip, Phillip Phillips and more.

    As Franti reconnects with Soulrockers around the country, exclusive VIP opportunities will be available on select dates, including an intimate VIP Meet & Greet at headline shows and special VIP Experiences with Franti ahead of his performance.

    Ahead of the U.S. tour, the band will head to Australia for a much anticipated return to Byron Bay Bluesfest as well as additional stops in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Cairns. They have partnered with Wanderlust to host yoga and wellness events in select markets as well as VIP Meet & Greets.

    For all 2023 tour dates and ticket information, including VIP opportunities, visit MichaelFranti.com.

    Michael Franti & Spearhead Big Big Love Tour 2023

    • May 13 Mill Valley Music Fest Mill Valley, CA
    • May 25 California Roots Music & Arts Festival Monterey, CA
    • May 27 Pepsi Amphitheater = Flagstaff, AZ
    • May 28 Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park = Grand Junction, CO
    • June 2 Red Rocks Amphitheatre = * Morrison, CO
    • June 7 Fargo Brewing Company = ~ Fargo, ND
    • June 9 Utepils Brewing = ~ Minneapolis, MN
    • June 10 Bonfire Music & Arts Festival ~ Yuba, WI
    • June 11 Big Top Chautauqua = ~ Bayfield, WI
    • June 15 Venue TBA = ~ Grand Rapids, MI
    • June 16 The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre = + Detroit, MI
    • June 20 Mountain View Amphitheater = + Pittsburgh, PA
    • June 21 ArtPark Amphitheater = % Lewiston, NY
    • June 22 The Pines Theater = % Northampton, MA
    • June 24 Levitt Pavilion = + Westport, CT
    • June 25 Reggae Rise Up Maryland Baltimore, MD
    • June 28 Summerstage in Central Park = % New York, NY
    • June 29 Leader Bank Pavilion = % Boston, MA
    • June 30 Hampton Beach Casino = % Hampton Beach, NH
    • July 1 Arrowood Farms = % Accord, NY
    • July 2 Snow Pond Center for the Arts = % Sidney, ME
    • July 7 The Coves Amphitheater = ^ Union Hall, VA
    • July 8 Salvage Station = ^ Asheville, NC
    • July 9 The Caverns = ^ Pelham, TN
    • July 11 Hilton Oceanfront Concert Series = Virginia Beach, VA
    • July 15 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater = ^ Wilmington, NC
    • July 16 Greenfield Lake Amphitheater = ^ Wilmington, NC
    • July 19 Tabernacle = ^ Atlanta, GA
    • July 20 Apopka Amphitheater = Apopka, FL
    • July 21 Coachman Park Pavilion = Clearwater, FL
    • July 22 Pompano Beach Amphitheater = ^ Pompano Beach, FL
    • July 23 St. Augustine Amphitheatre = ^ St. Augustine, FL
    • July 25 The Civic Theatre = ^ New Orleans, LA
    • July 27 ACL Live at the Moody Theater = # Austin, TX
    • July 28 The Factory in Deep Ellum = # Dallas, TX
    • July 29 KC Live! = # Kansas City, MO
    • August 1 ZooMontana = # Billings, MT
    • August 3 Festival at Sandpoint # Sandpoint, ID
    • August 4 VENUE TBA = # Seattle, WA
    • August 5 Hayden Homes Amphitheater = # Bend, OR
    • August 6 VENUE TBA = # Spokane, WA
    • August 8 McMenamins Grand Lodge = # Forest Grove, OR
    • August 11 Deer Valley = # Park City, UT
    • August 12 Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater = Nampa, ID
    • August 13 Bally’s Lake Tahoe = Stateline, NV
    • August 17 The Rady Shell = # San Diego, CA
    • August 18 Vina Robles Amphitheatre = # Paso Robles, CA
    • August 19 VENUE TBA = # Saratoga, CA
    • August 20 The Greek Theatre = # Los Angeles, CA

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    ~ The Dip