Category: Central NY

  • Baked Shrimp Summer Tour 2023 Stretches to the Midwest and South, July dates across NYS

    The prog/jam sounds of Baked Shrimp will be found across the Midwest, South and Northeast this summer, with six July shows lined up across New York State. The Long Island power trio will perform in Alexandria Bay, Rochester, Cortland, Patchogue, Manhattan and Schtagatoke, including festival appearances and a Phish pre-show.

    Baked Shrimp’s Summer Tour runs for 40+ shows and pushes the workhorse trio to west of the Mississippi for the first time in their six-year career. The band will perform at major festivals including Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, Strange Creek Camp Out, Northlands Live, and more. An additional round of dates will be announced in June.

    Tickets and more are available here.

    Baked Shrimp Summer Tour 2023

    05/19 – Big Rail Brewing – Grove City, PA

    05/20 – Sunny Days – Garrettsville, OH

    05/21 – Cadieux Cafe – Detroit, MI

    05/23 – Stanley’s Pub – Cincinnati, OH

    05/24 – Summit Music Hall – Columbus, OH

    05/26 – Summer Camp Music Festival – Chillicothe, IL

    05/28 – Strange Creek Camp Out – Greenfield, MA

    06/02 – Kaycee Rays – Vineland, NJ

    06/03 – FUNKyFest – Gibbon Glade, PA

    06/04 – Live at The Shop – Dunbar, WV

    06/06 – Smiths Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA

    06/07 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC

    06/08 – One World Brewing – Asheville, NC

    06/09 – Stock & Grain – High Point, NC

    06/10 – North Street Press Club – Farmville, VA

    06/17 – Northlands – Swanzey, NH

    06/29-07/04 – Peach Music Festival – Scranton, PA

    07/07 – Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ

    07/08 – Big Cult Brewing – Stevensville, MD

    07/09 – Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA

    07/14 – Red Square – Burlington, VT

    07/15 – Riverboat Bar – Alexandria Bay, NY

    07/20 – Flour City Station – Rochester, NY

    07/21 – Cortland Main Street Music Series – Cortland, NY

    07/22 – Great South Bay Music Festival – Patchogue, NY

    07/28 – Stitch Bar & Blues – New York, NY (Phish Pre-Party)

    07/29 – Ryebread Music & Arts Festival – Schaghticoke, NY

    08/01 – The Cameron House – Toronto, ON

    08/04 – Miles of Music Festival – Appleton, WI

    08/05 – Miles of Music Festival – Appleton, WI

    08/06 – The BackRoom at Colectivo – Milwaukee, WI

    08/08 – Day Block Brewing – Minneapolis, MN

    08/12 – Paducah Beer Werks – Paducah, KY

    08/13 – Mellwood Tavern – Louisville, KY

    08/14 – Preservation Pub – Knoxville, TN

    08/15 – Preservation Pub – Knoxville, TN

    08/17 – Shaka Beer Garden – Hampstead, NC

    08/18 – Jimmy’s – Wrightsville Beach, NC

    08/19 – Bowstring Brewyard – Raleigh, NC

  • 50th Anniversary of Summer Jam to be Celebrated at Wonderland Forest in Lafayette in July

    Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Summer Jam at Wonderland Forest, a new 500-acre campground and concert venue in Lafayette just outside Syracuse over July 28 and 29.

    Credit: Wonderlandforest.com

    Summer Jam 50 offers a recreation of the original Summer Jam from 1973, with music from Dark Star Orchestra (Celebrating the Grateful Dead Experience), Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country (A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band), and The Weight Band (Celebrating the Music of The Band.)

    The inaugural Summer Jam Music Festival in 1973 took place at Watkins Glen Race Track in Schuyler County and featured these three historic bands with 600,000 fans in attendance.

    Each band will play both days of Summer Jam 50 at Wonderland Forest in Lafayette, as she weekend culminates with a full two-set recreation from Dark Star Orchestra of the Grateful Dead’s original show on July 28, 1973.

    Wonderland Forest’s location in the rolling hills of Central New York’s Apple Valley offers the perfect atmosphere for a variety of special events and occasions. Camp Wonderland, for long a local camping site, will soon feature vintage RVs for rent, private glamping, as well as traditional camping sites. Gatsby Landing is an elegant indoor/outdoor event area that can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions, team-building excursions, and much more, all surrounded by the breathtaking views of Apple Valley.

    We are honored to be hosting our first event at Wonderland Forest by recreating this iconic music festival. Wonderland Forest promises to be an amazing new venue experience for music lovers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

    Dan Mastronardi of Wonderland Forest

    A portion of Summer Jam 50’s proceeds will benefit the non-profit 501(c)(3) The Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, Georgia (known as ‘The Big House’). Big House Foundation’s primary mission is to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage and inclusive diverse culture of The Allman Brothers Band through music education programs and exhibits.

    Summer Jam 50 at Wonderland Forest in Lafayette tickets go on sale May 11 at 12 p.m.

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  • Live Nation’s $25 All-In Concert Week Returns, Deals on Shows at SPAC, St. Joseph’s, Artpark and many more

    Live Nation has announced the return of its annual “Concert Week” promotion. The promotion offers fans a chance to purchase tickets to some of the hottest concerts happening this year for the decent price of $25. This year, concert week falls between May 10th to May 16th and you’ll find plenty of shows across New York State with this deal, including at SPAC, St. Joseph’s Amphitheatre, Artpark, KeyBank Center, Darien Lake, and more.

    The limited-time ticket offer includes over 300 of today’s biggest acts across a wide variety of genres, including hip-hop, country, Latin, R&B, metal, pop, rock, K-pop, electronic, comedy and more.

    Artists included in the Live Nation Concert Week range from 5 Seconds of Summer, Beck & Phoenix, Bebe Rexha, Big Time Rush, Don Toliver, Fall Out Boy, Janet Jackson, Kountry Wayne, Larry June, Maroon 5, Marca MP, Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, VALLEY and many more. Concert Week features live events across all venue sizes – from clubs and theaters, to amphitheaters and arenas.

    Fans can visit LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek to see the full list of participating events. Once they’ve selected a show, they should look for the ticket type labeled “Concert Week Promotion,” add the ticket(s) to their cart and proceed to checkout. Fans can filter their search on LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek by participating events, venues, or artists. While on the website, fans can also set the location to the closest city and the site will refresh to only include participating shows nearby.

    The general on-sale for Live Nation Concert Week will begin on Wednesday, May 10th, at 10 AM ET through Thursday, May 16th, at 11:59 PM, or while supplies last at LiveNation.com/ConcertWeek.

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    Big Time Rush (Getty Images)

    Participating shows at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

    TLC 06/16/2023

    Dermot Kennedy 06/19/2023

    Tedeschi Trucks Band 07/01/2023

    Tears For Fears 07/02/2023

    Big Time Rush 07/03/2023

    Counting Crows 07/05/2023

    Goose 07/07/2023

    Garbage 07/08/2023

    Kidz Bop Kids 07/09/2023

    Jason Aldean 07/16/2023

    Gov’t Mule 07/28/2023

    Matchbox Twenty 07/30/2023

    Foreigner 08/01/2023

    The Chicks 08/06/2023

    Goo Goo Dolls 08/08/2023

    Zac Brown Band 8/13/2023

    Brit Floyd 8/22/2023

    Pentatonix 08/23/2023

    Eric Church 08/24/2023

    Lynyrd Skynyrd 09/08/2023

    Outlaw Music Festival 09/15/2023

    Killer Queen 09/16/2023

    Participating artists celebrating Concert Week at JMA Wireless Dome

    Elvis Costello & the Imposters 07/08/2023

    Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe: The World Tour 08/05/2023

    Participating artists celebrating Concert Week at Warsaw, Brooklyn

    Lankum 07/28/2023

    Participating artists celebrating Concert Week at Landmark Theatre

    Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert 10/20/2023

    Participating artists celebrating Concert Week at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater

    Luke Bryan 06/15/2023

    Falling in Reverse 06/30/2023

    Counting Crows 07/01/2023

    Kidz Bop Kids 07/16/2023

    Matchbox Twenty 07/29/2023

    Mudvayne 08/01/2023

    Godsmack 08/03/2023

    Pantera 08/08/2023

    Zac Brown Band 08/11/2023

    Disturbed 08/12/2023

    Goo Goo Dolls 08/16/2023

    Yellowcard 08/17/2023

    Ghost 08/18/2023

    Parker McCollum 08/19/2023

    Pentatonix 08/24/2023

    Sam Hunt 08/25/2023

    Foreigner 09/02/2023

    Shinedown 09/13/2023

    Participating shows in Western New York

    Brooks & Dunn at KeyBank Center: May 13, 2023

    Bryan Adams at KeyBank Center: June 13, 2023

    Ben Folds at ARTPARK – Amphitheater : June 16, 2023

    Luke Bryan at Darien Lake Amphitheater: June 16, 2023

    Thomas Rhett at KeyBank Center: July 6, 2023

    Kidz Bop Kids at Darien Lake Amphitheater: July 14, 2023

    Sam Hunt at Darien Lake Amphitheater: July 15, 2023

    Foreigner at Darien Lake Amphitheater: July 28, 2023

    Culture Club at Darien Lake Amphitheater: July 29, 2023

    Outlaw Music Festival at Darien Lake Amphitheater: July 30, 2023

    Matchbox Twenty at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 1, 2023

    Regina Spektor at Kodak Center: August 1, 2023

    Orville Peck at ARTPARK – Amphitheater: August 1, 2023

    Jelly Roll at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 3, 2023

    Fall Out Boy at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 04, 2023

    Jason Isbell at ARTPARK – Amphitheater: August 5, 2023

    Godsmack at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 6, 2023

    Pantera at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 9, 2023

    Nickelback at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 16, 2023

    Parker McCollum at ARTPARK – Amphitheater : August 17, 2023

    The Offspring at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 20, 2023

    All American Rejects at Darien Lake Amphitheater: August 21, 2023

    ODESZA at Darien Lake Amphitheater: September 1, 2023

    Ray LaMontagne at Kodak Center: September 22, 2023

    Lewis Black at Kodak Center: October 13, 2023

    See a list of participating NY venues here

  • Caroga Arts Hosts Spring Residency Concerts This Weekend

    This weekend (May 12–May 14), Caroga Arts Collective will host its Spring Residency Concert Series, featuring world-class artists and a sneak peek at the Caroga Lake Music Festival summer 2023 lineup.

    Caroga Arts

    The Caroga Arts Collective announced the spring residency concerts, stopping at Gloversville, Cobleskill, and Little Falls. The Spring Residency concerts are completely free of charge, but donations are encouraged to support arts programming in the community. The mission of Caroga Arts Collective is to reimagine the Caroga experience through the power of the arts, founded in 2012 by Kyle Price when he invited friends to his grandmother’s house on Caroga Lake, where they presented a week of free concerts, calling themselves the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). Today, Caroga Arts presents over 50 performances and community events annually bringing world-class artists from various genres of music, visual art, poetry, and film to the Southern Adirondacks.

    From Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14, Caroga Arts host its Spring Residency concerts, stopping first at Karpeles Museum in Gloversville at 7 p.m., the Cobleskill United Methodist Church at 7 p.m., and Rock Valley Brewing Co. in Little Falls at 1 p.m. As part of the organization’s commitment to music education, the musicians will also be visiting local schools in Johnstown, Wheelerville, and Broadalbin-Perth, to bring the joy and magic of music to the next generation. Thirty minutes before each performance, Founder and Artistic Director Kyle Price will give a season preview, sharing insider information about the upcoming Caroga Lake Music Festival lineup.

    For more information about the free residency concerts, go here.

  • Ludacris to Perform at New York State Fair

    The New York State Fair has a stellar lineup of musicians coming this summer, including rapper and actor Ludacris performing on Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Suburban Park Stage.

    Ludacris

    Founded in 1832 by a group of local farmers for agriculture and local fairs, The Great New York State Fair did not become a musical showcase until the 1950s and 1960s, when the fair began gearing towards entertainment. Just announced, Ludacris will perform at the Fair along with a number of other great artists and bands. He will recently reprise his role as Tej in the Fast & Furious franchise’s newest film, Fast X, due out May 19. Beginning his career as a rapper, Ludacris has been nominated for twenty Grammy awards, winning three over the years including “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” for the song “Yeah!” in 2005, and both “Best Rap Song” for “Money Maker” and “Best Rap Album” for Release Therapy in 2007.

    He has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, and spent a solid 15 years at the top of the charts for hits including “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” and “My Chick Bad.” More recently, Ludacris created the Netflix animated series Karma’s World, geared toward children ages six to nine years old, following the story of a young Black girl who is finding her voice and using it to change the world. “Ludacris has as much heart as he does star power, and we’re really lucky to be able to have him join us this summer,” said Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “We think fairgoers will be excited too! Recently, feedback from fairgoers has indicated to us that they’d like to see us book more rap artists, and we’re happy to deliver! When you think about music and pop culture going back to the early 2000s, Ludacris has been a part of so many moments.”

    The Aug. 31 performance will be his second appearance at the NYS Fair, playing to more than 30,000 people at Chevy Court in 2018. The Fair starts Wednesday, August 23, and continues through Labor Day, Monday, September 4. All concerts within the Chevrolet Music Series are free with admission to the Fair.

  • Celebrate the legendary Grateful Dead show at Barton Hall, performed 46 years ago today

    It was 46 years ago today that one of the most notable Grateful Dead shows ever was performed at Barton Hall at Cornell University on May 8, 1977. One of the most revered and traded shows in the band’s history, the Barton Hall show is a thing of legend, a perfect way to introduce new fans to the band and a performance for the ages with stand out versions of numerous Dead songs.

    The band played its first of three shows at Cornell (1977, 1980, and 1981) on May 8, 1977, and were booked by the Cornell Concert Commission after some troubles with booking live acts in the years prior. However, this was not the first live campus appearance from the Grateful Dead members. Jerry Garcia Band had performed at Cornell’s Bailey Hall less than two years prior on October 27, 1975. The lineup for the May 1977 show included the core of Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, as well as Donna and Keith Godcheaux.

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    Cornell ’77 Poster designed by Cornell alumnus Jay Maybrey

    In past years, the Cornell Chimes have commemorated the day with a performance of Grateful Dead tunes on a set of bells housed in historic McGraw Tower. One of the university’s oldest musical traditions, the 21-bells are played primarily by student chimesmasters.

    Read our review of Peter Conners’ ‘Cornell ’77’ and our interview with then-Cornell freshman Larry Reichman who took photos at the legendary show for his book Barton Hall 5/8/77.

    Grateful Dead at Barton Hall, Cornell University, May 8, 1977

    Set 1: New Minglewood Blues, Loser, El Paso, They Love Each Other, Jack Straw, Deal, Lazy Lightnin’, Supplication Blues, Brown Eyed Women, Mama Tried, Row Jimmy, Dancin’ in the Streets

    Set 2: Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the Mountain, Estimated Prophet, St. Stephen > Not Fade Away > St. Stephen, Morning Dew

    Encore: One More Saturday Night

  • In Focus: Mikaela Davis Kicks Off Spring Residency At Funk ‘n Waffles In Syracuse

    A quick walk through Syracuse’s Armory Square on the evening of Thursday, May 4 would have provided an astute listener the sounds to give hope that another winter was behind us.  Conversation drifted from sidewalk tables, birds sang from nearby trees, and the music of Mikaela Davis poured from Syracuse’s Funk ’n Waffles, as the band kicked off their “Here Comes Sunshine” spring residency.  This was the first of three scheduled performances at Funk ‘n Waffles for the band.

    Davis, a native of Rochester, is a classically trained harpist who has toured extensively over the last decade.  She has built the reputation of being one of the brightest rising stars in the music industry.  In 2018 she released her debut solo album, Delivery.  Soon after the release, she joined forces with her backing band Southern Star.  The band, who consist of brothers Shane (bass guitar) and Cian McCarthy (guitar), Alex Cote (drums) and Kurt Johnson (pedal steel, guitar), have compiled an impressive touring resume. They have previously shared the stage with artists such as Bob Weir, Bon Iver, Lake Street Dive, and will tour with The Mountain Goats and later this year.  The five members have contributed to the band’s unique and refreshing sound.

    Of late, the band has become known for their seasonal residency concerts;  three concerts over consecutive weeks in the same city.  The concert consists of two sets of music; one set of original music, and a second set of Grateful Dead covers. After selling out many residency shows across New York State this past winter, the band have again returned for a spring slate.  

    Shortly after 8pm the band took to the stage and launched into the groovy “Don’t Stop Now”.  The song’s drum and bass rhythm would soon be joined by the familiar sounds of Davis’s harp plucking and the night would be under way.  The first set would consist of tracks from 2018’s Delivery as well as offerings from the band’s upcoming release And Southern Star.   The songs placed Davis’s talents on full display, with her vocals and signature harp style blending beautifully with the band’s accompaniment.  A highlight of the first set would be the band’s performance of “Far From You”, the the hauntingly beautiful first offering off of And Southern Star.

    After a short intermission, the band would return to the stage for a set consisting entirely of Grateful Dead covers.  The stage, which was draped in bohemian decor, offered a fitting backdrop for the remainder of the evening.  During this portion of the evening, the band’s musical talent’s were really able to shine.  Grateful Dead classics turned in to musical jam sessions, while the near capacity audience filled the area closest to the stage and danced along.  During one jam session, Davis abandoned her seat at the harp, and each band member took a different percussive instrument.  They led the audience on an extended drum solo jam, much to the audiences’ delight.  

    After a brief encore, the band returned to the stage and closed out the evening with their rendition of Grateful Dead’s “Bird Song”.  The combination of Davis’s vocals and harp playing allowed for the classic track to soar to new heights.  The evening’s combination of original music along with Grateful Dead classics make for an evening of must see music.  Be sure to catch the band on one of their upcoming residency shows.  

    Mikaela Davis Residency Shows

    5/8 – Ithaca NY – Deep Dive

    5/9 – Buffalo NY – 9th Ward at Babeville

    5/10 – Albany NY – Parish Public House

    5/11 – Syracuse NY – Funk ‘n Waffles

    5/15 – Rochester NY – Lilac Festival

    5/16 – Buffalo NY – 9th Ward at Babeville

    5/18 – Syracuse NY – Funk ‘n Waffles

    5/19 – Albany NY – Parish Public House

  • NYS Council on the Arts Announce Budget Allocation for 2024

    The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) announced that for the year 2024, the budget allocation is $110 million, as well as additional grants reaching $127 million to organizations and artists, and capital project funding.

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    Lake Placid Sinfonietta Photo: Lohr McKinstry.

    The New York State Council on the Arts is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York’s citizens. This year the NYSCA awarded more than 3,600 direct grants, and $90 million to support the visual, performing, literary and media arts, arts education, and more. Governor Kathy Hochul just announced over $42 Million in awards for Small and Mid-Sized Capital Project grants.

    Strengthening our creative sector increases tourism, boosts our economy, and enhances the rich heritage and cultural life of New York State. These record grants will support a wide range of diverse and innovative projects at our arts and cultural organizations across the state, helping ensure all who visit will continue to have wonderful experiences for years to come.

    Governor Kathy Hochul

    Among those who received a grant award for Small and Mid-Sized Capital Projects, Central New York, more specifically Oneida, had a generous amount given to them. The projects include $1.2 million towards the Artspace Utica Lofts, 41 affordable one and two-bedroom live/work artist units, along with a 3,000-square-foot community workspace located in the Commercial and Arts & Cultural Districts downtown, and $300,000 towards the Children’s Museum of History, Natural History, and Science for Final Construction and Capital Systems Components of Final Museum Construction Phase. A complete list of grantees is available here.

    For the 2024 year, the NYSCA will allocate $110 million to support the sector as it is a very important year for the arts as the bounce back from the COVID pandemic continues every day. The total funding for grants is $127 million, $90 million in grantmaking to organizations and artists, and $37 million in capital project funding. For more information about the NYSCA and to prequalify for aid, visit here.

  • Shinedown to Perform at St. Joe’s Amphitheater on Revolutions Live Tour

    Rock band Shinedown has announced the fall leg of their Revolutions Live Tour, which will stop at St. Joe’s Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on Sept. 13. The tour comes off the heels of their 2022 seventh studio album Planet Zero and their current spring tour in support. The album spawned the hit singles “A Symptom of Being Human, ” making the Top 25 on Hot AC Radio, “Dead Don’t Die,” the band’s recent #1 on Active Rock Radio, and #1 rock hits “Planet Zero”, and “Daylight.”  

    The members of Shinedown, from left to right: Zach Myers (guitar,) Eric Bass (bass, production,) Brent Smith (vocals,) and Barry Kerch (drums.) Credit: Sanjay Parikh.

    Shinedown was formed in Jacksonville, Florida by lead singer Brent Smith, after the break-up of his previous band, Dreve, and encompasses Smith with Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch. They released their debut studio album, Leave a Whisper, in 2003, with support from lead single “Fly from the Inside,” which peaked at #5 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. The band’s more than decade-long career, has spawned a total of seven studio albums, most recently 2022’s Planet Zero.

    Tickets for Shinedown: The Revolutions Live Fall Tour, which includes a performance at the St. Joe’s Amphitheater, go on sale May 5 beginning at 10 a.m. Various presales are available until May 4, and VIP packages featuring exclusive access are also available.

    Shinedown: The Revolutions Live Fall Tour Dates 2023:

    September 3 – St Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre #

    September 4 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center #

    September 6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center #

    September 8 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake #

    September 9 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival @ The Virginia International Raceway *^

    September 12 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ~

    September 13 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview #

    September 15 – Ocean City, MD @ Ocean City Bike Fest*^

    September 16 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion +

    September 19 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion #

    September 21 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater #

    September 23 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center #

    September 24 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center #

    September 26 – Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park #

    September 27 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre #

    September 29 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater #

    September 30 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live #

    October 3 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater #

    October 5 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP #

    October 6 – Allen, TX @ Credit Union of Texas Event Center #

    October 8 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #

    October 9 – San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum #

    October 12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre #

    October 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena #

    October 15 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre #

    October 17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater #

    October 19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater #

    October 20 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena #

    Previously Announced Tour Dates:

    May 3 – Bozeman, MT @ Brick Breeden Fieldhouse =

    May 6 – Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena =

    May 7 – Everett, WA @ Angel of the Winds Arena =

    May 9 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center =

    July 14 – Fargo, ND @ Red River Valley Fair ^$

    July 16 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee +$

    July 17 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center +$$

    July 20 – Monticello, IA @ Jones County Fair *##

    July 21 – Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live ^$$

    July 23 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort ^$$

    #Papa Roach and Spiritbox supporting

    ~ Spiritbox supporting

    $ Saint Asonia and Sleep Theory supporting

    ## Saint Asonia supporting

    $$ Sleep Theory supporting

    *Festival date, with no support, just Shinedown

    ^Not a Live Nation & FPC Live Produced Date

    +An Intimate Night with Shinedown

    = Three Days Grace and From Ashes To New

  • In Focus: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at The Westcott Theater

    On April 22 at the Westcott Theater, reggae jam band Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad performed the last show of their 2023 Tour. The band was originally founded in 2001 in Rochester, best known for their authentic reggae and dub live performances. 

    Perri Sage Photography

    The energy of the night started strong at the Westcott, with two opening performances Flying Object and Dirty Blanket. Flying Object, is a smaller group who feature an upright bass, keys and drums into their music. The band kicked off with an upbeat spunky groove engaging the audience awaiting Giant Panda. 

    Dirty Blanket incorporates guitars, upright bass, mandolin and banjo. For the past six years the band has remained local to the Finger Lakes Region. Their song “Better Days” led the crowd roaring and dancing as they closed their act and gave a warm welcome to Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. 

    Perri Sage Photography

    Giant Panda consists of James Searl, Chris O’Brian, Dylan Savage, Tony Gallicchio and Eli Flynn. Some of their top hits include “Time and Reflection,” “Love You More”, “Steady,” “Trouble Deep” and “Good Love.” This tour honored their latest album Love In Time released on April 7th. The diversity of the songs and various production styles truly compliment the album as a whole. This was one of their first times working on music with outside collaborators. 

    Perri Sage Photography

    Although it was announced to be the last show of their 2023 tour, Giant Panda did a fantastic job and put on quite the show for their fans at the Westcott Theater. As fans danced to their mix of reggae, electric beats and rhythm, the band members yelled out to the crowd while engaging with one another on stage. The band is notable for connecting people to the sound of their music and authentic roots. We look forward to what the band has to come as fans anticipate future performances.