The band Upstate, Hudson Valley natives, announced the release of their third album You Only Get a Few along with a tour, hitting places like NYC, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester.
Upstate, photo by Bridget Badore.
Members Mary Webster, Melanie Glenn, Harry D’Agostino and Dylan McKinstry navigate the peaks and valleys of transitioning periods in their life. Upstate released their debut record , A Remedy, in 2015, then in 2019 they released their record Healing. Both of these records showcase the group’s abilities to create dynamic compositions centered on vocals, bass, guitar, horns and percussion.
Their newest album You Only Get a Few will be released on March 31, and the album’s first single “Befriend” is out now. Much of the record is inspired by the band’s real life experiences, from marriages, babies, funerals, and personal awakenings, and also moments of spontaneous fiction. They all take a collective breath on the record, and “simply just wanted to make a record because it felt important to capture the moment we found ourselves in,” shares founding member Mary Webster.
To support the record, Upstate will be embarking on a tour, hitting places like NYC, Woodstock, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse in April. Tickets are on sale now.
Catskills unique Irish folk band Sheridan Rúitín has just released a video filmed on a mountain top for their original song “Rebels of the Night” on January 1st.
Along with this, the band has also just posted their upcoming tour where you can find all the details for coming shows and events, including 6 shows in NY around February and March. The band is currently busy working on a new song that will come with a music video most likely the first or second week of February as well.
As for the video, “Rebels of the Night” was filmed in the desolate wilderness of Harriman State Park, Rockland County. There are many unique trails and hikes around this part of Upstate NY, the video shows some of the unique views between Bear Mountain and Anthony’s Nose in the Hudson Highlands. To film the video, the crew carried a whole drum set up along with all of the other instruments and hiked up the mountain the weekend before Thanksgiving. Producing amazing footage to match the catchy Irish tune of their new song “Rebels of the Night.”
Sheridan Rúitín at Harriman State Park
In the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, as more pubs and restaurants were shutting their doors, Billy Houlihan became more and more of a regular at his next-door neighbor’s (Sheridan’s) pub. One evening in May of 2020, Billy brought his guitar over to the pub and he and Sheridan sat at the bar, singing rebel songs and drinking beer. Sheridan got quite into the moment while singing “The Kerry Recruit,” leading him to tumble off his barstool ultimately breaking his ankle (Irish: Rúitín) in 2 places. In the words of Sheridan: “Me feckin leg is in bits.”
Sheridan Rúitín now had an official band name and began recording songs and videos to release on YouTube. As pubs and restaurants were slowly opening back up, the family band began playing many gigs and were joined by old musician friends, John Damiano and Michael Zayas. Towards the end of 2021, the group began creating their own arrangements of traditional songs and writing a few originals to eventually become their debut album, “Rebels in the Night.” The album saw much success in pre-orders from all over the world. “Rebels in the Night” was released on March 6, 2022, and Sheridan Rúitín went on tour the whole month in support of their debut album.
The band has since been added to the bills of major Irish festivals in the USA, and is currently working on new music and another album. Sheridan Rúitín takes over the New York suburbia Irish music scene by filling the gap between Celtic rock and traditional Irish folk ballads.
To find more information on Sheridan Rúitín, click the link here to access their home page.
Sheridan Rúitín 2023 Tour Dates
2/25/2023 – Nyack, NY 3/2/2023 – Warwick, NY 3/3/2023 – Dingman’s Ferry, PA 3/4/2023 – Stamford, CT 3/5/2023 – Stony Point, NY 3/10/2023 – Paramus, NJ 3/11/2023 – Stamford, CT 3/12/2023 – New York, NY 3/14/2023 – Portland, ME 3/15/2023 – Boston, MA 3/16/2023 – Providence, RI 3/17/2023 – Nanuet, NY 3/18/2023 – Philadelphia, PA 3/19/2023 – Pearl River, NY
The Wallflowers 2023 tour has been announced and the 90s MTV darlings will wind through New York with stops in Albany at The Egg on Wednesday, May 3 and in Poughkeepsie at Bardavon on Friday, May 12.
For the past 30 years, the Jakob Dylan-led Wallflowers has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands, a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s Bringing Down the Horse as well as more recent and exploratory fare like 2012’s Glad All Over.
Even so, in recent years, Dylan – the Wallflowers’ founding singer, songwriter and guitarist – has repeatedly stepped outside of his band, first with a pair of more acoustic and rootsy records, 2008’s Seeing Things and 2010’s Women + Country, and then with the 2018 film Echo in the Canyon and the accompanying soundtrack, which saw him collaborate with a host of artists classic and contemporary, from Neil Young and Eric Clapton to Beck and Fiona Apple.
Dylan’s vision has always been the core of the Wallflower’s music. How he chooses to express that vision, however, is what makes a song a Wallflowers song. “I usually just let the songs tell me what kind of arrangements they need,” he says. “And if they’re asking for full-band electric arrangements, then that’s what the Wallflowers provide. And I knew I wanted to make a full-band electric record this time out.”
So that’s always been my vision with the Wallflowers – to be a great rock ‘n’ roll band. And I’ve worked on it for 30 years now and I still have a lot to say. It’s something I started a long time ago, and it’s far from finished.
Jakob Dylan
And made one he has, with one special guest on board – Shelby Lynne, who lends her voice to three of the album’s tracks. “I hadn’t met Shelby before, but like most people, I’ve been a fan of hers for quite some time,” Dylan says. “She has one of those voices that’s very uncommon, very unique, very rare.”
But there was more to their duet than just a mutual appreciation. “You can have your favorite singer come in, but it doesn’t mean you’ll have any connection – there has to be more than that,” Dylan continues. “And as soon as I heard Shelby sing, I knew we had something.”
Dylan acknowledges that the tracks on the new Exit Wounds reflect the tumultuous times in which they were written. “The climate affects how you feel, which affects how you’re writing songs, even if you’re not writing specifically about current events.” He turns to the late John Prine to illustrate his point. “If we still had John Prine, I don’t think he’d be writing songs specifically about current affairs, but he’d probably be writing songs about characters affected by current affairs. I think that’s mostly what I do.”
When it came to realizing these new songs on record, Dylan assembled a backing band of musical associates – “people that I’ve wanted to play with or that I have played with through the years” – and headed into the studio under the watchful eye of producer Butch Walker.
That joyful experience extended to Dylan’s interplay with his fellow musicians. “This was not the type of thing where it’s a rotating cast and you call a different drummer for each song, or you pull out the Rolodex and ring the local sessions guys,” Dylan says. “The record was made as a band – the five Wallflowers.”
And to Dylan, a band, even one with a constantly shifting lineup, is a sacred thing. “I’ve always been a believer in collaboration,” he says, “and no matter who I’m playing with I’ve always tried to include them very heavily. Otherwise, why would they be around? Because I do think bands, whether it’s a long standing group or just five people who are working together for that one stretch of time, make better rock ‘n’ roll records than solo artists.”
The Wallflowers 2023 Tour Dates
APR 13 THU CLUB LA – Destin, FL APR 14 FRI Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra, FL APR 15 SAT Tortuga Music Festival 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, FL APR 17 MON Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC APR 18 TUE Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC APR 19 WED The Ramkat – Winston-salem, NC APR 21 FRI Robert Kirk Walker Theatre – Chattanooga, TN APR 23 SUN Clyde Theatre – Fort Wayne, IN APR 25 TUE The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI APR 26 WED The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts – Carmel, IN APR 29 SAT Appell Center for the Performing Arts – York, PA APR 30 SUN Paramount Theater – Charlottesville, VA MAY 1 MON Birchmere – Alexandria, VA MAY 3 WED Hart Theatre at the Egg – Albany, NY MAY 6 SAT The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center – Plymouth, NH MAY 7 SUN Greenwich Odeum – East Greenwich, RI MAY 9 TUE The Ridgefield Playhouse – Ridgefield, CT MAY 11 THU Stone Pony = Asbury Park, NJ MAY 12 FRI BARDAVON – Poughkeepsie, NY
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10am. Tickets will be available online at theegg.org and bardavon.org
Infamous rock singer/songwriter Rod Stewart is bringing his North American tour to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, an iconic site in the history of New York, the 1969 Woodstock festival. As if this news wasn’t exciting enough, rock band Cheap Trick will be joining Stewart on stage for this unforgettable night.
Following the incredible success and rave reviews for his 2022 US tour, Rod Stewart has added a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on Friday, September 1st to his 2023 North American tour list. The legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter will also be playing with special guest Cheap Trick.
Critics say that this unforgettable tour is “a magical moment that only rock and roll can provide.” As well, Rod Stewart’s tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling artists of all time.
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. With his signature voice, style, and songwriting abilities, he has transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B. With the Great American Songbook, Rod Stewart is one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career.
Rod Stewart 2023 Tour Dates
Feb 10 8:30 PM – Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, PR
Feb 13 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL
Feb 14 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL
Feb 16 8:00 PM – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Tampa – Tampa, FL
May 3 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 5 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 6 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 10 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 12 – 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 13 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 15 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
Jul 29 8:00 PM – Nugget Event Center – Sparks, NV
Aug 1 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/26/2022) – Ball Arena – Denver, CO
Aug 4 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/24/2022) – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
Aug 5 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/21/2022) – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA
Aug 8 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/17/2022) – Shoreline Amphitheatre – CA – Mountain View, CA
Aug 11 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/11/2022) – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
Aug 12 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/10/2022) – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
Aug 15 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/17/2022) – Rogers Place – Edmonton, AB
Aug 17 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/16/2022) – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Aug 19 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/14/2022) – SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK
Aug 23 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/10/2022) – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON
Aug 24 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/9/2022) – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
Aug 26 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/7/2022) – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 28 7:30 PM – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH
Taking place in the stunning mountains of Hudson Valley, Mohonk Mountain House has announced their 32nd annual Jazz On The Mountain weekend, taking place January 20-23rd, 2023.
Meticulously planned by curator Pete Malinverni, this all inclusive weekend, located just 90 minutes from New York City, is the ultimate celebration of Jazz for fans of any age.
This years schedule of events includes performances by a diverse range of Jazz artists and instrumentalists. Event favorites, including Grammy Award winner GarySmulyan, New York City Opera’s Scott Robinson will be returning to the mountain. New faces include SUNY Purchase College’s Ella Fitzgerald scholars, Sage Myers and Anaïs Reno, as well as Wayne Tucker of The Bad Mothas.
Guests of Jazz On The Mountain can expect a weekend of diverse sounds and spirited performances, as well as Mohonk Mountain Resort’s many included amenities. Packages include three meals a day, as well as access to ice-skating, skiing, and spa services. Mohonk Mountain House is conviently located just 90 minutes from New York City
Allow the music to carry you away, as this is sure to be an unforgettable weekend you will mark on your calendar for years to come.
For a full list and schedule of events, and to book your experience at Mohonk Mountain House, visit their website.
Joe Louis Walker has been active in the blues scene since the 60s, and in February Walker’s releasing more music — his upcoming album, Weight of the World, is set for release on February 17. To celebrate this release, Joe Louis Walker will perform at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon.
Walker broke onto the scene with a debut album called Cold Is The Night, but Joe Louis Walker had been on the scene for long before that. Growing up in the Bay Area amongst some of the greats, Walker is one of the last living connections to the forefathers of the blues; he learned first hand and played with the likes of B.B. King and James Cotton, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in his own right. Known for his additions to the electric blues genre, Walker plays searing guitar and sings from the heart. His sound draws from more than just blues — it leans into rock and roll, draws from funk’s keyboards. Walker isn’t afraid to employ instruments from across cultures and genres. Despite his varying styles, his lyrics stay true to blues traditions, switching between mournful whines, spitting vengeance and earnest passion.
Weight of the World is releasing under Forty Below Records. If Walker’s last release, Blues Comin’ On, is any indication, listeners can expect instant blues classics and perhaps some unconventional features — Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen and punk rocker Charlie Harper both made appearances on his 2020 release.
The Towne Crier Cafe hosts live music almost every night, and tickets to see Walker are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. He’s set to take the stage on February 24, tickets are for sale here.
Radio Woodstock WDST has announced a special celebration with David Bowie’s former band members, airing on Saturday, January 7th.
The two-hour celebration will be hosted by drummer Zachary Alford and features an all-star lineup of musicians who have toured and collaborated with David Bowie over the years. Special guests include keyboardist Mike Garson, bassist and singer Gail Ann Dorsey, and guitarists Earl Slick, Reeves Gabrels and Gerry Leonard, during an unforgettable evening of Bowie’s music and the memories of his bandmates.
“Reliving these memories with my bandmates was priceless; I feel like David has never left.”
Zachary Alford
“Saturday Night Takeover” represents Radio Woodstock’s independent music voice, where for 40 years the station has championed new music and pioneered an original music line-up with a mix of new artists, legendary musicians, and special music programming.
WDST’s “David Bowie Saturday Night Takeover” will air on Saturday, January 7th, from 10 pm to Midnight on-air at 100.1. Listen online at RadioWoodstock.com or via the iHeartRADIO app. There will be a rebroadcast on Sunday, January 8th, from 5pm – 7pm. Listen to other “Saturday Night Takeover ”episodes on demand on RadioWoodstock.com
Locally owned and operated for over 4 decades, Radio Woodstock is one of the most influential rock music stations in the world and is unique for being both listener and advertiser-supported. Radio Woodstock curates music and informational programming, advertising campaigns, digital marketing solutions, experiential marketing programs, and virtual and live music experiences. Radio Woodstock’s curatorial programmers and DJs, who are recognized experts in their field, present the best emerging artists alongside the largest rock n’ roll library in the world.
Radio Woodstock’s live events division produces experiential live events, including concerts and festivals, and is most known for creating Mountain Jam and Taste of Country, which grew to become the largest music and camping festivals in the Northeast, together drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. Its live events division currently produces CannaStock, the first cannabis festival in the Hudson Valley, the Hudson Valley Rodeo, as well as concerts in both established indoor and unique outdoor venues.
