Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Marco Benevento To Release ‘Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s’

    Marco Benevento has announced a new double album, Barn Burner: Live at Levon’s, to be released March 29, 2024 via Royal Potato Family.

    marco benevento live at levon's

    Recorded earlier this year live with his band featuring bassist Karina Rykman and drummer Chris Corsico over a two night, sold out run on January 13-14, 2023 at Levon Helm Studios in the keyboardist’s adopted hometown of Woodstock, the exhilarating 13-track set spans Benevento’s career with tracks from across his eight studio albums, as well as a cover of Bob Dylan & The Band’s “This Wheels On Fire” with special guest Scott Metzger on guitar.

    Benevento will celebrate its release with a return to Levon’s aka The Barn for a two-night stand on March 29-30, 2024. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, November 17 at 10am ET.

    Our shows at Levon’s barn are always among my favorites. I can literally walk to the gig from my house, but even more important, the vibes are amazing. The staff, the sound, the intimacy and energy of the audience, and of course, Levon’s spirit burning bright inside those four walls, is like nowhere else in the world. After several years of playing there, it seemed like the right time to multitrack the shows and pick my favorites for official release. We were on fire both nights. Karina and Chris sound so, so good playing these tunes! I think our fans will love having a document of the band at this point in our history.

    Marco Benevento

    Benevento has spent less time touring over the past year to instead focus on several studio projects. He’s recorded with Mark Ronson, Black Thought, El Michels Affair, Clairo, Roge, Molly Lewis and even a posthumous collaboration with Bernie Worrell, while he’s also deep into tracking his ninth album inspired by his favorite Italian movie score composers.

    marco benevento live at levon's
    photo by Rachel Brennecke

    With his own band, he’s pivoted to inviting fans to destination performances in the Hudson Valley, including his festival Follow The Arrow in Accord, NY, as well as, reoccurring two nights stands at Levon Helm Studios. A cornerstone of the reinvigorated and flourishing arts and music scene in and around Woodstock, NY, Benevento most recently headlined a benefit, Stop Woodstock National LLC, raising funds for the Woodstock Land Conservancy in its efforts to halt the construction of a golf course and luxury condominium complex on 625-plus acres of pristine, untouched forest. 

    After the pandemic, we made a decision to slow things down a bit on the touring front. There’s been lots of opportunities to work on recording projects and record artists at my studio, Fred Short Recording, while getting to spend a little more time with my family. It’s so beautiful up in the Catskills, so we’re playing more shows around these parts and inviting our fans come up to hang with us in the country!

    Marco Benevento

    Marco Benevento Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s is available now for pre-order/save on 2-LP, 180-gram classic black vinyl and digital formats here.

    Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s Track Listing

    1. Coyote Hearing
    2. Let It Slide
    3. I Can’t See The Light
    4. Follow The Arrow
    5. Send It On A Rocket
    6. Atari
    7. Oh Baby Can’t You See
    8. Do You Want Some Magic
    9. Bus Ride
    10. This Wheels On Fire
    11. You Must Be A Lion
    12. Heartbeats
    13. At The Show

  • Hootie & The Blowfish’s Summer Camp with Trucks Tour: New York and Full Tour Dates Announced

    Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & The Blowfish, with special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain, is hitting the road once again in 2024 for their highly anticipated “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour.” The tour includes a series of exciting New York dates, along with a variety of cities across the U.S. and Canada, promising unforgettable nights of music and memories.

    Hootie & The Blowfish, composed of Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Darius Rucker, and Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, formed the band during their time as students together at the University of South Carolina. Their journey from small college bars to arenas is a testament to their unwavering passion for making music and sharing it with their fans.

    The band actively participates in philanthropy through their annual Monday After the Masters charity event, supporting education and the South Carolina junior golf program. Their return to the stage with the sold-out Group Therapy Tour in 2019 received acclaim, showcasing their enduring material and impressive sound. Their commitment to both music and charity is commendable.

    This tour is a celebration of their triumphant return, marking their first full tour since 2019. Their chart-topping, GRAMMY-award winning career has featured over 25 million albums sold, including their 2x Diamond-certified debut album Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling albums in music history. The tour embodies the spirit of sharing music and unforgettable experiences with their fans once again.

    Summer Camp with Trucks Tour Dates

    May 30, 2024: Dallas, Texas – Dos Equis Pavilion

    May 31, 2024: Rogers, Ark. – Walmart AMP

    June 1, 2024: St. Louis, Mo. – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    June 6, 2024: Detroit, Mich. – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    June 7, 2024: Cincinnati, Ohio – Riverbend Music Center

    June 8, 2024: Indianapolis, Ind. – Ruoff Music Center

    June 13, 2024: Gilford, N.H. – BankNH Pavilion

    June 14, 2024: Bangor, Maine – Maine Savings Amphitheatre

    June 15, 2024: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Broadview Stage at SPAC

    June 21, 2024: Boston, Mass.* – Fenway Park

    June 27, 2024: Bethel, N.Y. – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    June 28, 2024: Hershey, Pa. – Hersheypark Stadium

    June 29, 2024: Burgettstown, Pa. – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    July 10, 2024: Denver, Colo. – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    July 11, 2024: Salt Lake City, Utah – USANA Amphitheatre

    July 13, 2024: Phoenix, Ariz. – Footprint Center

    July 16, 2024: Anaheim, Calif. – Honda Center

    July 17, 2024: Mountain View, Calif. – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    July 19, 2024: Portland, Ore. – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre

    July 20, 2024: Seattle, Wash. – White River Amphitheatre

    July 26, 2024: Birmingham, Ala. – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    July 27, 2024: Nashville, Tenn. – Bridgestone Arena

    Aug. 1, 2024: Hartford, Conn. – The XFINITY Theatre

    Aug. 2, 2024: Holmdel, N.J. – PNC Bank Arts Center

    Aug. 3, 2024: Columbia, Md. – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    Aug. 8, 2024: Somerset, Wisc. – Somerset Amphitheater

    Aug. 9, 2024: Chicago, Ill. – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    Aug. 10, 2024: East Troy, Wisc. – Alpine Valley Music Theatre

    Aug. 15, 2024: Cleveland, Ohio – Blossom Music Center

    Aug. 16, 2024: Camden, N.J. – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Aug. 17, 2024: Bristow, Va. – Jiffy Lube Live

    Aug. 29, 2024: Columbia, S.C. – Colonial Life Arena

    Sept. 5, 2024: Wantagh, N.Y. – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Sept. 6, 2024: Syracuse, N.Y. – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Sept. 7, 2024: Toronto, Ontario – Budweiser Stage

    Sept. 12, 2024: Knoxville, Tenn. – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

    Sept. 13, 2024: Raleigh, N.C. – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    Sept. 14, 2024: Virginia Beach, Va. – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    Sept. 19, 2024: Charlotte, N.C. – PNC Music Pavilion

    Sept. 20, 2024: Alpharetta, Ga. – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sept. 26, 2024: Tampa, Fla. – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Sept. 27, 2024: Jacksonville, Fla. – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

    Sept. 28, 2024: West Palm Beach, Fla. – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    June 21, 2024, Boston, Mass., will also feature special guests Barenaked Ladies, with general on-sale starting on Friday, November 10, at 12 p.m. local time.

    General on-sale for tickets will commence on Friday, November 10, at 10 a.m. local time via hootie.com. Additionally, Hootie & The Blowfish e-newsletter subscribers will have access to an exclusive presale period, starting on November 7 at 12 p.m.

    Be sure to mark your calendars, as tickets are expected to be in high demand, and this tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts.

  • Lost Radio Rounders present “Scoundrels!” at Voorheesville Library on November 16

    Lost Radio Rounders will present “Scoundrels!” at the Voorheesville Library on November 16th.

    “Bad behavior has brought us some very good folk songs,” states Tom Lindsay, vocalist/guitarist for Acoustic Americana trio Lost Radio Rounders. Lindsay, along with bandmates Michael Eck and Paul Jossman head to the Voorheesville Public Library on Thursday, November 16th for a program featuring songs about liars, cheats, thieves, and murderers.

    Lost Radio Rounders scoundrels

    Since their founding in 2009, Lost Radio Rounders have specialized in themed programs such as Cowboy
    Songs & Frontier Ballads, Lincoln & Liberty, and Songs America Voted By. Lindsay remarked that “These
    programs are especially well received at libraries and historical societies where audiences are keenly
    interested in what the songs may tell us about the place and time in which they were created.” Back in
    October the group performed Blue Collar Blues: Songs of American Workers at the Troy Savings Bank
    Music Hall.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3XVR20Ij-Y

    While Lindsay and Lost Radio Rounders co-founder Michael Eck have both amassed an almost
    encyclopedic knowledge of American folk music over the years, they never forget that they are
    entertainers first. “Even with a program like Scoundrels!” said Lindsay, “there will be humor, albeit
    somewhat dark- and plenty of chances to sing along!”

    Lost Radio Rounders present “Scoundrels! is free and begins at 6:30 p.m.

  • Graham Nash to Receive 2023 John Lennon Real Love Award

    Legendary musician Graham Nash, known for his iconic journey through the British invasion with the Hollies, his involvement in the legendary Laurel Canyon scene with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and his enduring solo career, is set to be honored with the prestigious 2023 “John Lennon Real Love Award.”

    The honor will be presented at the 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute hosted by Theatre Within, a non-profit organization that has been curating the Annual John Lennon Tribute since 1981. This much-anticipated event will take place on Saturday, December 2, at The Town Hall in New York City.

    In recognition of this esteemed award, Graham Nash, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will not only graciously accept this accolade but also share his musical talents with the audience. He will perform renditions of his favorite John Lennon and Beatles classics, promising an enchanting night for all in attendance. Joining him will be a lineup of renowned artists who will also grace the stage.

    Among the featured performers, Judy Collins, the folk legend, will make her first Tribute appearance in over a decade. Rosanne Cash, a seasoned performer, returns for the third time, having previously received the John Lennon Real Love Award in 2018. Bettye LaVette, the beloved soul queen and fan favorite, will make her sixth Tribute performance. Rich Pagano, a founding member of the Fab Faux, will serve as the Music Director for the 15th consecutive year, ensuring a stellar musical experience.

    Graham Nash expressed his gratitude for this recognition, stating,

    This is a very special award. I thank Yoko and the Theatre Within for thinking of me. Over many years, I watched John and Yoko ‘fight the good fight’ for many whose voices were not being heard, a fight that Yoko continues to this day. I’m proud to be associated with the many fine artists who were previously honored with the John Lennon Real Love Award.

    Theatre Within, known for its joyful Annual John Lennon Tribute and John Lennon Real Love Project, is actively advancing the vision that John Lennon and Yoko Ono shared for a better world. This event’s proceeds will support Theatre Within’s free workshops in creative expression and mindfulness. These workshops encompass the John Lennon Real Love Project’s songwriting program, benefiting the cancer community, elementary and middle schools, and youth in crisis.

    The John Lennon Real Love Project’s educational initiative, presented to elementary and middle schools, continues to expand its reach. The program introduces students to John Lennon’s life, music, and his values of peace, love, and equality. Students then craft new lyrics for “Real Love” and record their rendition with John Lennon’s original vocal and piano track. ABC News recently featured the 2023 project.

    Tickets for Theatre Within’s 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute are available for purchase at LennonTribute.org.

  • Alanis Morissette Announces The Triple Moon Tour, Stops in Wantagh and Bethel

    Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette has announced 31 North America shows for The Triple Moon Tour, with stops in Wantagh and Bethel. This new tour will feature special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, along with support from Morgan Wade.

    Since 1995, Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise and seven Grammy awards. Morissette’s 1995 debut, “Jagged Little Pill,” was followed by nine more eclectic and acclaimed albums. She has contributed musically to theatrical releases and has acted on the big and small screen.

    Outside of entertainment, she is an avid supporter of female empowerment, as well as spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness. In 2001, Alanis was awarded the Global Tolerance Award by the Friends of the United Nations for her contributions to promoting tolerance through the arts. In 2016, Alanis launched Conversation with Alanis Morissette, a monthly podcast that features conversations with a variety of revered authors, doctors, educators, and therapists, covering a wide range of psychosocial topics extending from spirituality to developmentalism to art.

    On December 5, 2019, “Jagged Little Pill” the musical made its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The show was nominated for fifteen Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards at the 2021 ceremony. In July of 2020, Alanis released her ninth studio album, Such Pretty Forks In The Road, to rave reviews. In August of 2021, Alanis kicked off her sold out world tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill. The tour became the #1 female-fronted tour from 2021 and also one of the Top Worldwide Tours of 2021 selling over 500,000 tickets. Alanis also stars in Fox’s sitcom, “The Great North,” which is set to return for season 4 in 2024.

    To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Morissette released a new Christmas single on November 3. The track “Last Christmas” is a part of an EP featuring previously released Alanis holiday covers of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”, William Chatterton Dix’s “What child is this?”, and Katherine Kennicott Davis’ “Little Drummer Boy”. All four covers are available on a limited edition red and green 10’ vinyl as well as all streaming platforms.

    Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ website

    Joan Jett grew up during a time when rock ‘n’ roll was off limits to girls and women, but as a teenager, she promptly blew the door to the boys’ club right off its hinges. After forming her band the Blackhearts in 1979, with whom Jett has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” and “Crimson and Clover.”

    With a career that has spanned music, film, television, Broadway, and humanitarianism, Joan Jett remains a potent force and inspiration to generations of fans worldwide. As a producer, she has overseen seminal albums by Bikini Kill, and the Germs’ LA punk masterpiece ‘GI.’

    Jett and Kenny Laguna (her longtime producer and music partner) co-founded Blackheart Records from the trunk of Kenny’s Cadillac after rejections from no less than 23 labels. 40 years later, Blackheart is a thriving entertainment company producing music, film and television, and continues to champion emerging bands. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts continue to tour the world with headlining shows alongside fellow rock legends like The Who, Green Day, Heart, and Foo Fighters. ‘Bad Reputation,’ a documentary about Jett’s life, premiered to critical acclaim at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Following up on the bands 2022 release Changeup, their first-ever acoustic album, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts EP Mindsets will be a RSD First vinyl release on 11/24. Mindsets is available to stream now.  

    “I am inspired and heartened and feel giddy inside to be going on this upcoming summer tour with Joan and Morgan and all our teams,” Morissette said. “Can’t wait to see you, can’t wait to perform!” 

    Morgan Wade’s website

    One of Nashville’s fastest-rising and most critically acclaimed young stars, Morgan Wade released her much-anticipated sophomore album, Psychopath, Aug. 25 via Sony Music Nashville. Possessed with a raw and unflinching voice anchored by a perfect tinge of twang; the rare ability to pen honest portraits of some of life’s most precious, painful, and unpredictable moments; and an onstage vulnerability that so seamlessly breaks down the wall between fan and artist, Wade has quickly made her mark on the country music scene — and the music world at large. Her stunning 2021 debut album, Reckless, was hailed as a critical triumph; it topped Rolling Stone’s Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021. In 2022, Wade was nominated as the Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards. Followed by 2023, when Wade was nominated for New Female Artist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music and performed at major-market festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.

    While Reckless, and particularly its momentous lead single “Wilder Days,” busted down the doors and introduced Wade to a wider listenership, Psychopath is an astounding follow-up statement: the 13-track LP was crafted with the help of some of Nashville’s most extraordinary musical talents, from A-list songwriters (Julia Michaels, Natalie Hemby, Liz Rose, Lori McKenna) to studio musicians as well as Wade’s longtime producer Sadler Vaden. Most excitingly, Psychopath finds Wade peeling back layers of her psyche like never before. “I realized the more authentic you are and the more you pour yourself into your songs, and most importantly if you’re being honest, people will connect to that,” Wade says. 

    THE TRIPLE MOON TOUR DATES: 

    Featuring special guest Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and support from Morgan Wade

    Sun Jun 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 

    Wed Jun 12 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 

    Fri Jun 14 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion 

    Sun Jun 16 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman 

    Wed Jun 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre* 

    Thu Jun 20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre* 

    Sat Jun 22 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater 

    Sun Jun 23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 

    Wed Jun 26 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 

    Thu Jun 27 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek 

    Sat Jun 29 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion 

    Tue Jul 02 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion 

    Wed Jul 03 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center 

    Fri Jul 05 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 

    Sat Jul 06 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre 

    Tue Jul 09 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center 

    Wed Jul 10 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 

    Tue Jul 13 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Tue Jul 16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

    Wed Jul 17 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center 

    Tue Jul 23 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

    Wed Jul 24 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center 

    Sat Jul 27 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    Sun Jul 28 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater  

    Wed Jul 31 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Thu Aug 01 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre 

    Sat Aug 03 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre 

    Sun Aug 04 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 

    Wed Aug 07 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre 

    Thu Aug 08 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

    Fri Aug 10 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

    *With support from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts only

    Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, November 14. Additionally, fans can sign up for Morissette’s mailing list by Wednesday, November 15 to get first access to presale tickets. More presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 17 at 10 am at alanis.com.

    Citi is the official card of the Triple Moon Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning on Tuesday, November 14 at 10 am until Thursday, November 16 at 10 pm through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit this website

    The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit alanis.com.

    Follow Alanis Morissette on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

    For more information on Joan Jett and the Blackhearts click here, or follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

    For more information on Morgan Wade click here, or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

  • Boy George Returns to Broadway in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

    Moulin Rouge! The Musical will be welcoming GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter and trailblazer Boy George in his return to Broadway as he performs the the role of “Harold Zidler” at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre, starting February 6, 2024.

    Boy George rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band Culture Club, first appearing on Top of the Pops with Culture Club in 1982, he instantly had people talking. The pop sensation achieved seven UK Top 10 singles, nine Top 10 singles in the USA, and nine Top 20 singles in Australia including, “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”.

    Boy George was last represented in the Broadway production Taboo in 2003, where he performed and wrote the music for the production. Taboo became well respected for highlighting the 80’s club scene, and focusing on George’s life before and after achieving fame.

    Boy George attracted high praise and gained global recognition, creating a world-wide presence that transcends age, race, colour, creed, nationality and even religion. He began his solo career in 1987 and became part of the New Romantic movement which emerged in the late 1970s to early 1980s.

    Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of ten 2021 Tony Awards, directed by Alex Timbers and choreography by Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Justin Levine. Moulin Rouge! The Musical enters a world of splendor and romance, eye-popping excess, glitz, grandeur, glory and a world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows to revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film come to life onstage, remixed in a musical mash-up extravaganza celebrating truth, beauty and freedom.

    For more information on Boy George in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, please visit here.

  • Ukrainian Quartet DakhaBrakha Set to Perform at Binghamton University

    On November 20, the renowned Anderson Center for the Performing Arts at Binghamton University will play host to the experimental Ukrainian world music quartet, DakhaBrakha, promising an enchanting evening of musical fusion and cultural exploration.

    Born from the avant-garde theatre community in Kyiv back in 2004, DakhaBrakha, a term translating to “give and take” in old Ukrainian, has been pushing the boundaries of traditional Ukrainian folk music. Their innovative approach blends these age-old melodies with global rhythms, creating a truly unique and powerful sonic experience. The quartet, accompanied by an array of instruments from Indian, Arabic, African, and Ukrainian traditions, delivers a vocal performance that is both astonishingly powerful and culturally rooted.

    NPR aptly describes DakhaBrakha as a group that “mixes everything from punk-pop to traditional Ukrainian songs in cool yet beguiling textures.” However, it is their live performances that truly set them apart, transforming DakhaBrakha from an intriguing musical act into a brilliant and unmissable phenomenon.

    Rooted in their theatrical origins, DakhaBrakha’s shows boast a strong visual element, featuring dramatic folk garb, original projection art, and poignant video footage addressing the ongoing conflict with Russia. This visual storytelling, added after Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, has elevated DakhaBrakha from musical performers to international ambassadors of the Ukrainian resistance.

    At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, DakhaBrakha’s musical spectrum spans from intimate to riotous, exploring contemporary roots and rhythms. Their performances inspire not just musical appreciation but also cultural and artistic liberation.

    Join DakhaBrakha for a night where boundaries fade away, and cultural resonance takes center stage. Experience the magic of global sounds in the heart of Binghamton University, as DakhaBrakha shares their transcendent musical journey.

    The Osterhout Concert Theater will be the stage for this extraordinary performance, starting at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets range from $25 to $60, with a 10% discount on premium seats available for seniors, veterans, and Binghamton University faculty, staff, and alumni. Student and child tickets are an affordable $10, offering everyone the chance to immerse themselves in this cultural and musical journey.

    Tickets can be purchased through the Anderson Center Box Office, online at anderson.binghamton.edu, or by calling 607-777-ARTS.

  • Photo City Music Hall and RootsCollider to present Rave Against the Machine 5 post-Thanksgiving

    RootsCollider, the ever-popular EDM dance-rock group from Rochester, have announced their 5th annual Rave Against The Machine, this year sporting the Glitch Hop Edition.

    The event will take place on November 24 at Rochester’s Photo City Music Hall with rotating music performances from 7PM until late into the night.

    Rave Against The Machine 5

    The event hosts six performing groups: Sophistafunk, RootsCollider, Subsoil, Éclat Vibes, Junkyard Theory, and Ampbition, in addition to numerous special guests. Appearances will be made by Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Gunpoets, Mosaic Foundation, Personal Blend, The Buddhahood, Helium Bubble and more throughout the night.

    The six performing groups will rotate on two stages throughout the night, playing multiple sets each. Headlined by Sophistafunk and RootsCollider, the night will feature all flavors of EDM, hip-hop, fusion rock, and more.

    RootsCollider
    RootsCollider

    The Rave night is themed and inspired by the recent Barbie movie, so attendees are encouraged to wear all pink, or dress up at their favorite characters from the hit movie. 

    Rave Against The Machine is an 18+ event. Tickets are general admission and are available here. The event will take place at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester, NY on November 24 at 7PM.

  • Five Can’t-Miss Shows in Syracuse In November

    With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many take a moment to reflect and give thanks for their family and friends. Many will also give thanks to the music community that graces their town. Here are five shows you won’t want to miss in Syracuse this November to help ring in the holiday season.

    syracuse city skyline
    Photo by Tony Shi

    November 11: Diva Nova at Maplewood Inn

    A star-studded line up of female Central New York musicians share the stage at the Maplewood Inn on Saturday, November 11.  Headlined by area favorite Jess Novak, the night will include performances by Sheela Tucker, CNY Songbirds, Liz Fiddle, Sydney Irving, Heather Kubacki, Diana Jacobs, Lisa Romano and many more.   See the full line up of musical talent here.

    Tickets start at $23 with music starting at 7pm. 

    November 12:  Deer Tick at Homer Center for the Arts

    Indie-rockers Deer Tick make their much anticipated return to Homer’s Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 12.    Known for their high energy live performances, the folk quartet last played the theater in July 2022.  Currently touring in support of their latest release, Emotional Contracts (2023), the band is sure to mix in many favorites from their extensive catalog.  Abby Hamilton opens the show.

    Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm for this sold out performance.

    November 15:  The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the Crouse Hinds Theater

    A unique listening experience will greet concert-goers on Wednesday November 15, as the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will take stage in Syracuse.  Featuring a 14 piece band of classically trained musicians dressed in skeletal costumes, the musicians will perform an assortment of rock and heavy-metal tracks while lanterns and puppets adorn the stage.  This musical spectacle is surely one you won’t want to miss.

    Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm.  Limited tickets remain available for $88.

    November 22:  All Poets & Heroes at Funk ’n Waffles.

    It’ll be a homecoming celebration Thanksgiving Eve, as Syracuse indie rock favorite All Poets & Heroes return to the stage in Syracuse.  The band relocated to Nashville in early 2023, leading to limited performances in Syracuse. The band, who have drawn sonic comparisons to Radiohead, were winners of the 2023 Syracuse Area Music Award for Best New Single, for their track “Give It To Me Straight”.   Syracuse’s The Dirty Doves Band open the show.

    Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets start at $13.

    November 28:  Lawrence at The Westcott Theater

    New York City soul-pop band Lawrence bring their sounds to the Westcott Theater on November 28.  Described as “High-energy, keyboard driven sound, featuring tight, energetic horns, and explosive lead vocals,” the band have been turning heads since a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2022.   Telula opens the performance.

    Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $30.

  • The Park Theater Introduces November Lineup And New Education Program

    The Park Theater in Glens Falls has compiled an exciting November 2023 lineup for the region’s music-goers, as well as announced the second installment of their education initiative, involving local schools to expand music and technology education programs.

    Education Program at The Park Theater

    November 10 will see the TAKE3 trio at The Park Theater, combining rock and classical music. The group brings their rigorous classical music background, combined with an energetic rock show to music fans.

    The Park Theater Foundation will present the Live & Local series, a run of intimate performances by some of the Capital Region’s most beloved singer-songwriters. The Theater will host The North & South Dakotas, an alternative bluegrass band, on November 9, and folk-acoustic Troy group Hold On Honeys on November 30.

    In addition, the Park Theater will host the Rochmon Record Club in a series of listening parties. On November 29, the club will focus on Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 record, Darkness on the Edge of Town.

    The Third Thursday Jazz series will continue with the Matt Niedbalski Trio on November 16, featuring Matt Niedbalski, Matt Knoegel, and Steven Kirsty playing some of the region’s best jazz programs.

    The North & South Dakotas

    Finally, the Park Theater will welcome Katie Boyle, a NYC-based Irish comedian as part of the Comedy After Dark series. She is the host of The Shift Podcast, and will present her new show, “Terapy,” on her upcoming tour.

    In addition to their upcoming shows, the Park Theater Foundation is launching the second installment of their involvement with the Lake George Central School District, beginning on November 7. The program will complement Lake George High School’s existing music program, and bring comprehensive instruction, demonstration, and teaching of audio technology and instruments. The program will involve local musicians, including Matt Niedbalski, Tyler Giroux, Dylan Perillo, and Chris Reed Jr.

    For more information and tickets to the upcoming performances, visit parktheatergf.com.