NYS Music 2023

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Harlem Stage to present Nikara Warren on Feb. 11

    On February 11, Harlem Stage, the performing arts center that bridges Harlem’s cultural legacy to contemporary artists of color, will welcome Nikara Warren for the next installment of its Uptown Nights Concert Series at Gatehouse. Warren will perform music from her acclaimed debut album, Black Wall Street.

    Nikara Warren

    A true Brooklynite, Warren was born and bred in the eclectic and electric borough among her family, her friends, her band, and her musical pedigree are a microcosm of the county at large. Granddaughter of world-renowned jazz pianist Kenny Barron, daughter of a half Trinidadian soca/dancehall lover father, and a classic 90s “Brooklyn ’Round the Way” girl mother, Warren is taking vibes to the people with her infectious compositional sense, her post-modern patchwork of influences and cultural signposts, and her fearless musicality. Her bold quest comes from being well-versed in the vibraphone lineage, but seeking to adventure beyond it.

    Warren’s debut album, Black Wall Street, represents a convergence of Nikara’s personal, cultural, familial, and musical journeys. Here, she explores abstract sound-collage, hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, Afro-Latino and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and more. The through-line here being for Nikara — it’s all dance music. Her vision is cohesive but eclectic — just like how people’s identities are a product of their varied heritage and associations. Music critic Kira Grunenberg stated, “Black Wall Street doesn’t project its versatility and creative range through scholarly jazz arrangements or covers chasing perfectionism. Instead, it offers original music converged around a stylistically fluid foundation.”

    Joining Warren (vibraphone and raps) at Harlem Stage are Craig Hill (saxophone), Alonzo Demetrius (trumpet), Parker McAllister (electric bass), Corey Sanchez (electric guitar), Axel Tosca (keyboards), and David Frazier, Jr. (drums & sampling pad), plus special guests.

    With a long-standing tradition of supporting artists and organizations around the corner and across the globe, Harlem Stage boasts such legendary artists as Harry Belafonte, Max Roach, Sekou Sundiata, Abbey Lincoln, Sonia Sanchez, Eddie Palmieri, Maya Angelou, and Tito Puente, as well as contemporary artists like Mumu Fresh, Jason “Timbuktu” Diakité, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Tamar-kali, Vijay Iyer, Mike Ladd, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jason Moran, José James, Nona Hendryx, Bill T. Jones, and more. Harlem Stage’s education programs serve over 2,300 New York City school children each year.

    Tickets are $25-35 and can be purchased at harlemstage.org.

  • Goose to Play SPAC and Stone Pony in July

    Adding to their quite packed 2023 tour schedule, Goose will perform two nights at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ over July 4th weekend, on the heels of their headlining performance at Peach Festival a few days prior. Goose then head north to Saratoga Springs for a debut at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Friday, July 7.

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    A Seated ticket request lottery for Goose at SPAC and The Stone Pony begins today, January 31, at 12 noon (ET) at www.goosetheband.com/tour and will continue through Wednesday, February 1, at 5 pm (ET). Lottery winners will be notified via email before the start of venue presales, set to run Thursday, February 2 from 10 am-10 pm (ET) – Password: TUMBLE. All remaining tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 3 at 10 am (ET).

    GOOSE TOUR 2023

    MARCH

    2-5 – Okeechobee, FL – Okeechobee Music x Arts Festival †

    8 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    9 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    10 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    11 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    12- Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    23 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner (SOLD OUT)

    24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met (SOLD OUT)

    25 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met (SOLD OUT)

    26 – Cleveland, OH – Agora (SOLD OUT)

    31 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

    APRIL

    1 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium (SOLD OUT)

    2 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Co. (SOLD OUT)

    13 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee (SOLD OUT)

    14 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (SOLD OUT)

    15 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (SOLD OUT)

    16 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    18 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm (SOLD OUT)

    19 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm (SOLD OUT)

    21 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory (SOLD OUT)

    22 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    23 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    25 – Eugene, OR – The McDonald Theatre (SOLD OUT)

    27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield (SOLD OUT)

    28 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield (SOLD OUT)

    29 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    MAY

    2 – New Orleans, LA – Daze Between New Orleans †

    3 – New Orleans, LA – Daze Between New Orleans †

    26-28 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Music Festival †

    JUNE

    4 – Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival † (SOLD OUT)

    22-25 – Rothbury, MI – Electric Forest † (SOLD OUT)

    23 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

    29-7/2 – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival †

    29-7/1  – Garrettsville, OH – Resonance Music and Arts Festival †

    JULY

    3 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage

    4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage

    7 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    26-30 – Floyd, VA – FloydFest † (SOLD OUT)

    † Festival Appearance

  • Re:Set Concert Series Brings LCD Soundsystem, Boygenius, and Steve Lacy to Forest Hills Stadium

    Re:Set Concert Series is kicking off its inaugural traveling concert series to New York’s Forest Hills Stadium in Queens the weekend of June 16th, 2023. Featuring headliners LCD Soundsystem, Boygenius, and Steve Lacy, the traveling concert series will take place over four weekends in June.

    Each weekend will have three cities hosting in the same region. This series promises to be a welcome break to the standard fair of large scale music festivals, focusing on delivering a smaller roster of beloved and high profile talent.

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    Re:Set Concert Series New York dates at Forest Hills Stadium, image provided by ReSet Concert Series

    New York natives LCD Soundsystem will be headlining the first night, with Jamie XX, Idles, and L’rain supporting. The second night will feature the reunion of Boygenius (the supergroup formed by Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker – with Phoebe and Lucy returning to Forest Hills after having played together in Summer 2022). This announcement also comes just a few days after Boygenius announced the release date of their highly anticipated and long-rumored album, “The Record,” which releases March 31st, 2023. Clairo, Dijon, and Bartees Strange will also support the second night. The final night will see Steve Lacy, James Blake, Toro Y Moi, and Fousheé closing out the Forest Hills shows.

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    Re:Set Concert Series lineup, image provided by Re:Set Concert Series

    Tickets start at $99.50 per night. Fans can register here for the presale, which begins February 7th at 10:00 AM EST. Public ticket sale begins Friday, February 10th at 10AM EST.

    You can check out the gallery below featuring past coverage of some of the featured artists at Reset Concert Series

    LCD Soundsystem, photograph by Dave Vann
    Julien Baker, photograph by David Reichmann
    Lucy Dacus, photograph by David Reichmann
    Phoebe Bridgers at Forest Hills Stadium, photograph by David Reichmann
    Photo by: Buscar Photo (www.buscarphoto.com)
    Clairo, photograph by David Reichmann
    Photo by: Buscar Photo (www.buscarphoto.com)
    Bartees Strange, photograph by David Reichmann
    L’Rain, photograph by Joseph Buscarello

  • Gone Stereo Release Punk Music Video For “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” 

    Long Island‘s Gone Stereo is premiering a new video for the track “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” on BlankTV. Singer Matty Lupinacci says “Getting dumped sucks, but sometimes you move onto better things and you don’t look back. When your ex hits the dating pool, realizes you’re great and wants you back…it may be too late.” 

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    Long Island has a long and storied history as a hub of underground punk and with their debut single, Gone Stereo, has added the first page to their chapter. “Don’t Think I Forgot About You” is an early 2000s pop-punk flashback reminiscent of MxPx, Autopilot Off, The Ataris or Allister to name a few.  

    With its catchy hooks, driving melodies, and memorable choruses, this song make it impossible to not sing-a-long and listen on repeat. B-side “Taste of This” has a pounding mid-tempo beat and soaring harmonies perfect for blasting the stereo with the windows down on a drive into the city for the pop-punk show. 

    The band has announced a string of shows in Jan/Feb including supporting stints for Boys Of Fall on Jan 28 in Williamsburg and Hidden In Plain View in NYC on Jan 29.

    Upcoming Show Dates: 

    Jan 28 at The Meadows, (Williamsburg) Brooklyn, NY with Boys of Fall 

    Jan 29 at Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY with Hidden In Plain View 

    Feb 25 at Mr. Beery’s, Bethpage, NY with Skappository (live album recording) 

    To listen to more of Gone Stereo, click the link here to check out their Spotify.

  • Malian Duo Amadou & Mariam Announce New York Shows

    Superstars of Malian music with an illustrious career spanning more than 40 years, Amadou & Mariam are set to headline top U.S. venues this March, with stops in Ithaca, Poughkeepsie and New York City.

    The prolific blind African duo will tour in support of their new live album, Eclipse (Because Music, Release Date: December 9, 2022), which marks the 10th Anniversary of their legendary concert performed completely in the dark (for musicians and audiences alike) at the Manchester International Festival (2012).

    Amadou & Mariam are beloved West African music ambassadors who break through musical and cultural barriers while inspiring millions of fans along the way. 2021/2022 was an ambitious two years for two of Africa’s most revered artists. While the duo has been working in the studio on their much-anticipated ninth full-length album, Amadou & Mariam toured with gospel royalty The Blind Boys of Alabama and cut two dance crossover singles. Mainstays on dance floors around the world, their collaboration with Sofi Tukker on the track and music video for “Mon Cheri” now has over 1 million views on YouTube. A deep house remix of “Sete” by Blond:ish and Haitian producer Francis Mercier revisits one of the earliest hits from Amadou & Mariam’s acclaimed recording catalog. “Sete” ranked #8 on Billboard’s “Best Dance Songs of 2022.”

    Following eight critically-acclaimed studio albums, including the gold and platinum certified Dimanche à Bamako and the GRAMMY Award-nominated, Welcome to Mali, Amadou & Mariam released Eclipse to bring their fans into a fully immersive experience unlike any other. The English version of Eclipse is narrated by actor Isaach de Bankolé.

    “There are always a lot of questions on how we live and how we feel about music,” says Amadou & Mariam. “Eclipse is a way for us to be on an equal footing with the audience so that they can understand our lives. In the dark, we listen in a new way. Beyond our vision, we can imagine, we can pretend, we can take in the space around us through our hearing, and therefore, get a real sense of what’s our experience. Maybe by not seeing, we can feel the music in a different way.”

    Amadou & Mariam preserve a legacy of being one of the most heartwarming stories of modern music — a love affair that propelled two grandparents from Mali into topping charts across the globe and raising awareness of the challenges of living in one of the world’s poorest countries.

    There’s not much that Amadou & Mariam haven’t done in the music industry. Even with all of their career accolades though, one thing remains true: their love for one another and that of their craft will always be of the highest order on their mission to bring African music to the masses.

    Amadou & Mariam’s upcoming U.S. tour includes live performances by an award-winning quartet featuring many of their classic and latest hits, as well as songs from Eclipse.

    Amadou & Mariam — U.S. Tour Dates — Spring 2023:

    Tuesday, March 14 — “Afro Roots Fest” @ Miami Beach Bandshell — Miami, FL
    Thursday, March 16 — Sunday, March 19 — Miner Auditorium @ SF JAZZ — San Francisco, CA
    Monday, March 20 — Rio Theatre — Santa Cruz, CA
    Wednesday, March 22 — 9:30 Club — Washington, DC
    Thursday, March 23 — Bailey Hall — Ithaca, NY
    Friday, March 24 — Bardavon 1869 Opera House — Poughkeepsie, NY
    Saturday, March 25 — Le Poisson Rouge — New York City

  • Five Can’t Miss Shows in Rochester This February

    We can’t predict if there is ever going to be any significant snow in Rochester this winter, but we can predict you’ll have a blast if you follow our recommendations for live music in February. As much as we’d like to have at least some of the white stuff to enjoy, hopefully not enough to impede your access to any of these shows or to cause any weather-related cancellations. Get out there and support your local bands and venues.

    February 11: Moving Mountains at Flour City Station

    Moving Mountains is a quartet from right here in Rochester. If you like your rock progressive, then these guys will scratch that itch with aplomb. The path from point a to point b is rarely a straight line, and the journey is a wild ride. They’ll be joined by Extended Family and The Ribbon Project. /each band has members with February birthdays, so maybe there will be cake?

    Doors are at 7:45p and tickets are $10.

    February 13: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble at Bop Shop Records

    Drummer Kahil El’Zabar returns to Bop Shop Records with his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, including Cory Wilkes on trumpet and Alex Harding on saxophone. You will be transported, inspired, moved and touched spiritually, and that will just be the first song. Adventurous mind-expanding jazz doesn’t just come to Rochester for one week in June. Come explore some new sounds.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $25/$30 dos.

    February 16: The Mountain Goats, Lily Hiatt at Water Street Music Hall

    Indie-folk rock stalwarts The Mountain Goats come to Water Street Music Hall as a semi-annual reminder to the music lovers of Rochester that not every big show passes us over for Buffalo, Syracuse, and Ithaca. Touring behind their 2022 release, Bleed Out, they’ll bring those and others from their decades-long career for you to sing along, rhythmically bob your head, and perhaps shuffle your feet. Don’t make the mistake of arriving too late to hear opener Lily Hiatt.

    Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $40.

    February 18: JD Simo at Fanatics Pub

    This one is a short drive out of town down in Lima, but totally worth it. Fanatics is a small bar that hosts good blues bands from near and far. On this night, Nashville guitarist JD Simo comes through on his duo tour with drummer Adam Abrashoff. Simo isn’t a straight blues man, mixing in rock, jazz and soul to concoct a unique sound that eventually lead to face-melting jams. He’s got a new album just out this month, Songs from the House of Grease, that’ll do good to warm you up for the show.

    Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $25.

    February 25 – The Moho Collective at Three Heads Brewing

    Rochester’s The Moho Collective, Kurt Johnson on guitar and pedal steel, Justin Rister on bass, and Ryan Barclay on drums and percussion, “collect” musical styles from across the globe, combining them in new and mystifying ways. On this night they will be joined by The Mighty High and Dry’s Alan Murphy on keys which is an addition with exciting possibilities, fleshing out their material in new and interesting ways.

    Doors open at 8pm and tickets are $10.

  • Nickelback Announce New Tour With UBS Arena And Darien Lake Dates

    Nickelback has announced their new “Get Rollin’” tour, in support of their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

    Nickelback Promo

    The massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, Quebec at Videotron Centre, with stops across North America before wrapping up on Wednesday, August 30 in Belmont Park at UBS Arena. Nickelback will also be making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 16th.

    Nickelback’s first album in five years, Get Rollin’ was released November 18, 2022, via BMG and debuted at No. 2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at No. 3 and in the Top 10 in the U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at No. 1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. The highly acclaimed new album is a thrilling soundscape of adventure, nostalgia and emotional exploration. With the new record, Nickelback continues to further their legacy and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at the Juno Awards on March 13th.

    Nickelback Performing

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show High Times VIP Lounge, specially designed Nickelback gift item, early entry into the venue and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

    “Get Rollin’” Tour Dates

    Jun. 12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
    Jun. 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    Jun. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    Jun. 17 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tall Boys ^
    Jun. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
    Jun. 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
    Jun. 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
    Jun. 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
    Jun. 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    Jun. 30 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
    Jul. 01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
    Jul. 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    Jul. 08 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
    Jul. 09 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Jul. 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
    Jul. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    Jul. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
    Jul. 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
    Jul. 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Jul. 22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavillion
    Jul. 23 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
    Jul. 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Jul. 30 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
    Aug. 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    Aug. 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 05 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
    Aug. 07 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
    Aug. 09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    Aug. 11 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Festival ^
    Aug. 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
    Aug. 16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
    Aug. 18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    Aug. 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    Aug. 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
    Aug. 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
    Aug. 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
    Aug. 30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

  • Kali Uchis Announces Radio City Music Hall Show

    Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis will headline a tour to support her upcoming album throughout the country, including a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 4. Uchis is one of the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella.


    On her new album, Uchis explains that “Love is the message. Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. This body of work represents all levels of love—releasing people with love, drawing love into your life, and self-love.”

    Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award. Uchis achieved her first Billboard Latin Music Award in 2021, for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, released in 2020. Additionally, that same year she won her first Grammy, Premios Nuestra Tierra, and Univision Premios Juventud, performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and toured arenas across North America with Tyler the Creator.

    Uchis grew up between Virginia and Colombia and rose to fame with her extended play Por Vida in 2015. This was followed by the release of her debut album, Isolation, in 2018, to widespread critical acclaim. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges, and more and has toured the world over, with lauded sets headlining Coachella, Governors Ball, and many others.

    Tickets can be purchased beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m., at kaliuchis.com. The tour is in support of her upcoming new album, Red Moon in Venus, due for release on Mar. 3 through Geffen Records. Pre-order here.

    KALI UCHIS LIVE
    March 17—Santiago, CL—Lollapalooza Chile
    March 19—Buenos Aires, AR—Lollapalooza Argentina
    March 24— São Paulo, BR—Lollapalooza Brazil
    March 26—Bogotá, CO—Estéreo Picnic
    April 16 & 23—Indio, CA—Coachella
    April 25—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
    April 26—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall*
    April 27—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
    April 30—Miami, FL— FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park*
    May 1—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Live Orlando*
    May 2—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
    May 4—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall*
    May 7—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia*
    May 9—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem*
    May 10—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
    May 12—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum*
    May 14— Detroit, MI—The Fillmore*
    May 16—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*
    May 18—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium*
    May 21—Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium*
    May 23—Vancouver, BC—UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre*
    May 24—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater*
    May 26—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    May 28—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    May 30—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
    * with RAE

  • moe. Announce Permanent Addition of Keyboardist Nate Wilson and Added Tour Dates

    moe. has announced that keyboardist Nate Wilson, who toured with the group last summer, will become a permanent member of the group. They also announced added tour dates for their Winter/Spring tour, in addition to Albany dates on Feb. 24 and 25.

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    Nate Wilson (Percy Hill) has been playing with the group since guitarist Chuck Garvey suffered a stroke in November 2021. Garvey is still recovering but joined back with the group for their NYE concert. In a December 2022 interview with Relix and talked about his recovery, and how he is relearning his fine motor skills, and says that music has been a huge help in his recovery.

    moe. has had a lot of success and longevity since its creation due to its engaged fanbase, aka the fa.moe.ly which has led them to do headline tours, international festival sets, music-themed cruises, and sold-out shows alongside countless household-name artists. They have even promoted and headlined multiple festivals of their own, including snoe.down and moe.down.

    moe., now with the addition of Nate Wilson, is comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), and Vinnie Amico (drums). Derhak commented about Wilson joining the group in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, keyboardist Nate Wilson will be joining moe. full-time moving forward,” he says. “Former founding member of both Percy Hill, and Assembly of Dust (and current band leader for Ghosts Of Jupiter), Nate has been part of our lineup since our first shows without Chuck Garvey.  He has since proven himself a valued contributor to our sound, and now with Chuck back in the groove, he compliments our overall style.”

    Wilson commented about how excited he was to join the group, saying “The band and their fans are legends. Can’t wait to hit the road this spring!” moe. will be embarking on a Winter/Spring tour, with stops in Albany at the Palace Theater on Feb. 24 and 25. A special artist pre-sale will begin this Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. local time – click here for more information. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m. local time. 

    moe. Winter Tour Dates
    Friday, February 17th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Saturday, February 18th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Friday, February 24th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY*
    Saturday, February 25th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY
    Thursday, March 9th – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
    Friday, March 10th – Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
    Saturday, March 11th – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
    Sunday, March 12th – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
    Wednesday, March 15th – Music Hall – Charleston, SC
    Thursday, March 16th – The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
    Friday, March 17th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Saturday, March 18th – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
    Sunday, March 19th – PV Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
    Tuesday, March 21st – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
    Wednesday, March 22nd – Jefferson Theatre – Charlottesville, VA
    Thursday, March 23rd – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
    Friday, March 24th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Saturday, March 25th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Wednesday, April 26th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
    Thursday, April 27th – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX
    Friday, April 28th – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX
    Saturday, April 29th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Sunday, April 30th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Tuesday, May 2nd – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR
    Wednesday, May 3rd – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
    * with Karina Rykman

  • OSFL Principals to Perform in Concert February 3 at the Rockwell Museum in Corning

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced a showcase concert of the new principal musicians for the next concert on the 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series.

    In September, the OSFL held auditions for the open orchestra seats, and these five musicians were appointed as the principal players in their respective sections. Peter Ecklund (bassoon), Frank Gabriel Campos (trumpet), Duane Smith (trombone), Chris McAllister (percussion), and Mario Pietra (bass). “Delighted to showcase the newest stars of our orchestra, and I would like our audience to be familiar with them through this concert,” says Toshiyuki Shimada, OSFL’s Music Director and Conductor.

    The five have collaborated to plan an evening of solo and small ensemble music from Baroque to jazz to modern, including original arrangements and transcriptions for these instruments. This concert will be filled with a wide variety of musical styles and instruments, including the addition of djembe and flugelhorn. Musical selections for this concert will include works by Bach, Beethoven, Mancini, Rodgers and Hart, and more. In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, this concert will include My Funny Valentine and Smile.

    Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission. A complimentary wine and cheese reception preceding the concert will begin at 6:45 for guests with tickets purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Doors open at 6:30.

    The OSFL offers a concert season of five full orchestra concerts including a side-by-side Young People’s Orchestra and professional musician collaboration, the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, the youth ensembles, as well as educational outreach concerts for children. Under the guidance of distinguished Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada, the OSFL is a strong supporter of highlighting the musical achievements of young musicians through the youth ensemble programs, as well as the annual Hertzog Concerto & Aria Competition for young artists in grades 9 – 12. The OSFL collaborates with regional cultural partners, artists, and like-minded organizations to advance mutual artistic growth in the greater Elmira-Corning area.

    Support for the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes comes from Corning Incorporated Foundation, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. The Hilliard Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

    The 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series is sponsored by Dick and Judy Sphon, the Hilliard Foundation, and the OSFL Chamber Music Society.

    The next concert on the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series will be held at North Presbyterian Church on March 31 and is part of the OSFL’s Clara Schumann Festival.

    The concert is on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 6:45, at the Rockwell Museum, in Corning, NY.

    For concert and ticket information please visit OSFL.org.