Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack have announced a five-night residency at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this December. The group is currently on a fall tour alongside Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, and made their joint performance debut at Indiana’s Farm Aid festival.
Led by Bobby Weir, the group includes Don Was, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti and Barry Sless. The group has released two live albums Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado and Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros: Live in Colorado Vol. 2, to critical praise. This tour is not the group’s first residency at The Capitol Theatre, with a four-night run last winter.
Bobby Weir, a founding member of the legendary Grateful Dead, is one of rock music’s most celebrated and distinctive guitarists. The Grateful Dead is still one of the highest grossing performers in the United States, and holds a world record 2,318 total concerts. Bobby Weir has received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a Goodwill Ambassadorship for the UN Development Program, as well as many other achievements.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack will perform at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on December 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17. Artist presale begins Thursday, September 28 at 10AM ET, with local presale beginning the same day at 12PM ET. Register for presale here.
General onsale begins Friday, September 29 at 10AM ET. More information and tickets are available here.
The Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Enhanced Experience includes early venue entrance and merchandise shopping, access to watch a portion of soundcheck, a complimentary cocktail and exclusive merchandise! Packages from 100X Hospitality will go on sale September 28 at 10AM ET.
TOUR DATES
September 26—Mershon Auditorium—Columbus, OH
September 27—The Met Philadelphia—Philadelphia, PA
September 28—Pier Six Pavilion—Baltimore, MD
October 29—Frost Amphitheatre—Stanford, CA
December 12, 13, 15, 16 + 17—The Capitol Theatre—Port Chester, NY
December 29-31—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 12-15, 2024—Playa Luna Presents Dead Ahead —Riviera Cancun, MX
New York-based husband and wife musical duo, Ghost Prom, made up of Cameron and Eden Crosby, has released their latest single, “5am,” a song preceding their upcoming full-length album set for release on November 17.
Ghost Prom began one rainy morning in Vancouver, where creativity boomed over a shared cup of coffee and a weathered guitar. It began as an effortless investigation of melodies, but became a musical partnership that would encapsulate their journey as partners both lovingly and musically.
Their first song, “Swamp Eyes,” was born on that morning, and set the tone for their future endeavors– raw, authentic, and unapologetically honest. Now based in Upstate New York, the duo’s music is an intricate genre woven from diverse influences like Elliot Smith, Sam Shepard, and even early Johnny Depp movies. Through lyrics that explore the vulnerability that circles humanity, as well as the triumph that comes with it, Ghost Prom invites listeners into their world to share their struggles and triumphs as a source of both solace and connection.
Ghost Prom’s single, “5am,” was recorded in a barn studio just up the street from Cameron and Eden’s Hudson Valley home. The single discusses a deeply personal and haunting exploration through the struggles of addiction, with a hopeful portrayal of redemption by way of “telling the truth.”
The inspiration to Cameron comes from the late, intimate poet Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse), with Aaron Mones in recording, production, and lead guitar, helped the duo create their distinctive blend of small room indie rock with neo-noir folk known as “5am.” This single launches listeners into the refreshing new sound of Ghost Prom: impactful, yet pumping.
“5am” comes out today, September 22, and their full-length album comes out on November 17.
Follow Ghost Prom on Instagram, Spotify, and Bandcamp for more information on all-things Ghost Prom, such as future releases and music videos.
October 28 will be your last chance to catch a show at Poughkeepsie’s famed The Chance Theatre, as the venue is slated to close, with Mike Robinson of Rolling Stones tribute band 50 Amp Fuse headlining what is billed as “the final show at the Legendary Chance theater.”
photo by Mickey Deneher
Shows lined up from mid-September through late October will mark the final at a venue that has been a staple of Poughkeepsie for over 110 years.
Axl Rose performing with Guns n Roses at The Chance, 1987
Located at 6 Crannell Street in Poughkeepsie, the 17,000 sq ft building was built in 1912 was first named the Dutchess Theatre – and later the Carol Players Playhouse and Playhouse Theatre, as ownership changed hands during the 1920s – originally designed with vaudeville performers and silent movie screenings in mind.
The building would be closed following World War Two, and from 1945 to 1970 the theatre became a storage facility. The venue would reopen in 1970 when Larry Plover opened “Sal’s Last Chance Saloon,” turning the old vaudeville theatre into a music venue until 1977. The name was shortened to “The Chance” in 1980, when Peter Francese re-opened the venue.
In 1994 Frank Pallett acquired The Chance, bringing the venue to new heights with an incredible array of classic and contemporary rock bands to the Hudson Valley. Pallett passed away in 2021, and his sister and business partner, Carolyn Brophy, died a short time later, putting the future of the building, already listed for sale, in jeopardy.
Everlast performing at The Chance
The list of artists that have performed at The Chance sets the legacy for this venue on solid footing: The Police, The Ramones, Muddy Waters, Pete Seeger, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ace Frehley, The Band (numerous times), Guns n Roses, Motorhead, Rob Zombie, Fozzy, Hatebreed, Sevendust, Shadows Fall, Soundgarden, Candiria, Slayer, Breaking Benjamin, Phish, Coheed and Cambria, moe. (New Year’s Eve 1999) R.E.M., Metallica, Charles Mingus, Cyndi Lauper and hundreds more.
In August 2023, CR Properties, the listing agent for the theater, announced the sale to Chai Developers, headed up by CFO Berry Kohn, who have been purchasing other buildings throughout Poughkeepsie, with a focus on Main Street. But they plan to renovate and rejuvenate The Chance, making it a centerpiece of a revitalization effort.
Among work that is slated to be done to The Chance include, new electric, lighting, mechanical components and the addition of a proper backstage area, as well as maintaining the building aesthetic while increasing capacity to make the theater more profitable. While there are no solid plans, they could involve moving the entrance and rentals for private shows.
Chai Developers does believe that the wait for what comes of The Chance and downtown Poughkeepsie will be worth it, saying “It’s gonna be something that will surprise a few people with what we’re willing to do there.”
Taper’s Choice, the Los Angeles jamband super group have announced fall tour dates, kicking off with a pair of shows at Union Pool in Brooklyn over September 15-16. They’ll also make a stop at Woodsist Fest, held in Accord, NY on September 22.
Taper’s Choice – Alex Bleeker (Real Estate), Dave Harrington (Darkside), Zach Tenorio-Miller (Arc Iris) and Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend) – will make stops in Montague, Mass for a show at Big Brown, then head up to Burlington for a show at the famed Nectar’s. They’ll then head back down toward the Hudson Valley for their appearance at Woodsist Festival, which will also see performances by Kevin Morby, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Avery Tare, Woods, Cass McCombs, Bombino, Natural Information Society, Scientist, MJ Lenderman, Water from Your Eyes and more.
As Aquarium Drunkard notes in their interview with Taper’s Choice, the band took the stage to a sold out crowd at Gold Diggers in East Hollywood, CA, without having played a note together. The crowd was in agreement as the musicianship on display thrust the band into conversations among jamband aficionados, quickly becoming a sought after ticket at clubs around the country.
Organ Fairchild’s new album, Leisure Suit, was released on all platforms on September 8. The sophomore album from the Buffalo-based jam band, the group recorded, mixed, and co-produced the album in New York’s Hudson Valley.
An eclectic instrumental mix from the band’s three members, Joe Bellanti, Corey Kertzie, and Dave Ruch, Leisure Suit carries an ever-positive energy and displays the group’s technical skill and creativity. A stand out feature of the album is the guitar tracks as well as, of course, the ever-present organ throughout the record.
The title track and opening song on the record, “Leisure Suit,” has an earworm opening guitar track that captures the listener as it repeats throughout the song. This track especially highlights guitarist Dave Ruch’s laid-back yet technically impressive skills.
In addition, the group mastered a cover of the famed Grateful Dead’s “He’s Gone.” The beloved track with numerous live recordings, as per Grateful Dead usual, is a seamless fit with Organ Fairchild’s tone and musical presence. Instead of a vocal track, the band opts for a guitar playing the usual vocal melody. In addition, the group infuses an upbeat rhythm to the classic track.
A third track on Leisure Suit that stands out is the final “Rusty Barge.” The band shared that this track came as engineer Justin Guip played effects pedals on his hands and knees, coaxing the song from the musicians. An eerie yet invigorating opening echo, the song opens into a sci-fi-like mysterious tune with a constant organ tone.
Photo by Greg Meadows
Organ Fairchild is Joe Bellanti (organ/keyboard), Corey Kertzie (drums/percussion), and Dave Ruch (guitar). Leisure Suit was recorded and mixed by Juistin Guip at Milan Hill Studio, co-produced by the band and Guip, and mastered by Alan Evans at Iron Wax Studios.
SeptemberFest in Nyack is returning this year on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., inviting families, friends, and visitors to celebrate Fall in the heart of the village on Main Street and Broadway.
SeptemberFest features a rich array of jewelry, clothing, accessories, art, crafts, gifts, and great food offered by 200+ vendors and scores of local businesses. “We’re pleased to once again host our SeptemberFest fair,” said Roger Cohen, President, of Nyack Chamber. “The fair is in many ways an introduction to our village. We welcome everyone to enjoy a special experience, come back for more, and stay – for a weekend…or even a lifetime.”
At the Gazebo on Main Street, people can enjoy music from The Scoop at 1 p.m., the Rockland-based “fun” band, playing a huge catalog of iconic rockers including The Beatles, Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Pretenders, Elton John, and more, with originals too. Also performing is the Nyack-based grunge rock group Bulletproof Heart at 4 p.m. They will pound out hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, with modern interpretations of classics from bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, and Weezer.
Photo by Nina Skow.
In addition to enjoying the music and sampling wares from hundreds of fair vendors, Fest-goers can enjoy the many boutiques and restaurants open year-round in the village. Nyack’s one-of-a-kind retailers offer unique merchandise across a broad spectrum of hard-to-find treasures, from antiques, custom jewelry, and original art, to hand-made clothing, crystals, vintage vinyl, specialty eyewear, and other products. People can also enjoy a vast array of food, one of the best in the Hudson Valley.
“SeptemberFest is a not-to-be-missed event, but it’s also an invitation to visitors and residents to sample the village’s special blend of memorable experiences,” said Cohen. “We encourage people to come back after our events to enjoy shopping, dining, music, art, theater, hiking, biking, and river recreation. Nyack offers it all – in a beautiful, walkable riverside community.”
For more information about SeptemberFest, visit here.
Upcoming Nyack Events
Sept. 11: Hometown Heroes (9/11 event)
Sept. 28 – Oct. 21: Phoenix Festival Live Arts in Nyack (live theater, dance, music)
Sept. 30: OctoberFest / LagerFest
Oct. 6: Spirit of Nyack (Halloween kickoff)
Oct. 8: Nyack’s Famous Street Fair (50th anniversary!)
Oct. 28: Halloween parade and festivities
Nov. 4: Rockland County Fashion Week
Nov. 11: Candlelight Concert Series (Bridget Kibbey)
The 11thSummer Hoot was held August 25-27 at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY. Three days of family, friendship, camping, combined with music, music, music. Two performance stages (affectionally named Toshi and Pete after the Seegers), located at the base of Hoot Hill, showcased a plethora of local and national acts.
The Mammals
Tucked away in a lower-level location the Magical Music Campground hosted the Jubilee Jam tent. Jams ran continuously day and night for the many who brought instruments with them.
Jubilee Jam Tent
The Hoot utilizes the entire Ashokan Center. Music isn’t confined to specific performance locations. At the instrument petting zoo, the young (and young at heart) could be found creating their own special sounds. Impromptu collaborations were popping up everywhere you turned. Even backstage, musicians arriving could be seen joining in with those warming up before their set.
Future musician at the instrument petting zoo
Nature did not sit by silently for the Hoot. Floating on the sweet Hudson Valley air the rippling sounds of the Esopus Creek filled your ears while strolling through the grounds. With the setting of the sun, the crickets would emerge to accompany the music flowing from the stage, chirping in rhythm.
Jordan Hamilton
The Summer Hoot performers included The Shaker (feat. Simi Stone) opening the Hoot on Friday evening. Brooklyn-based Oliva K and the Parkers playing twice, on Friday and Saturday. Kingston’s Pulso De Barro sharing their Son Jarocho style of music. The City Stompers giving an exhibition of Appalachian Clogging with Furnace Mountain supplying the musical backdrop.
The City Stomperswith Furnace Mountain
Saturday night a bonfire singalong took people into the late evening. As the clock struck midnight, Cellist Jordan Hamilton performed an intimate set in the Pewter Shop. If you had the energy, the late-night jam at the Magical Music campground took you till the morning light.
Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar
To reach 11 years for an event is not an easy thing. The effort is huge. Without co-creators Mike (Merenda) and Ruthy (Ungar) none of this would be possible. To say they are the heart and soul of the Hoot is an understatement.
Pulso De Barro
Across the three day these two are going nonstop. Greeting everyone, introducing performers, and sitting in with many performers. Topping it off their band The Mammals closed out the Toshi stage Saturday night.
Oliva K and the Parkers
On the face of it, the Hoot is all about the music. But there is so much more. Creativity plays a special part. From original songs shared, yoga and breathwork sessions to calm your soul, along with food and crafts offered by local artisans.
Cole Quest & the City Pickers
Drawing from the Ashokan Center, the spirit of family and community is another cog that makes up the Summer Hoot. Many people brought their young children. Some people even brought their own parents. If you didn’t know the person next to you it did not matter. Everyone is family when you are at the Hoot.
Families enjoying the Summer Hoot
A musical chord can be referred to as a triad. Three notes played together achieving a harmonious outcome. The combination of music, creativity, and the spirit of family and community construct the chord that is The Summer Hoot.
Hudson Valley Live haas announced their first concert series showcasing 15 acts at The Local, Saugerties’ new year-round, multi-arts venue. The series will run from September 20 through December 17.
Housed in a restored Dutch chapel from the 1800s, The Local recently opened as a space for arts, culture, and community. It began under the guidance of Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, co-founders of Hudson Valley Live. As experienced music producers and performing arts professionals, Soffer and Melnick have devoted over 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, and curated arts experiences.
“We’re excited to bring world-class talent from around the world, and from our own community, to the stage at The Local. Having a venue in Saugerties has been a dream for Danny and me, and we see it as an incredible opportunity to bring people together through the arts, to encourage musical discovery, and to inspire visitors to spend time in Saugerties.
Isabel Soffer
The Local’s upcoming concert series will feature something for everyone. Audiences can see world renowned artists such as The Wazumbians, an Afropop group from Ghana (October 7, 8pm), or Troker, a Mexican group blending psych jazz, rock, funk, and traditional Mexican music (November 12, 7pm).
Additionally, local Saugerties favorites will take the stage frequently. I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends will happen on September 30, and the John Street Jam, an in-the-round performance series will feature local folk, blues, bluegrass, and country musicians (November 10, 8pm). Audiences will even have an opportunity to dance the night away at the Silent Disco Dance Party with live DJs (December 9, 8pm).
The Local fall season lineup (doors open one hour prior to showtime). Tickets may be purchased at this link.
Wed., Sept. 20, 7 pm: Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp – A border-defying, big band mix-up performing jazz and kraut rock to West African funk with brass, strings, and powerful lyrics
Wed., Sept. 27, 7 pm: Tablao Flamenco – Spanish flamenco with award-winning dancers, vocalists, and guitarists will transform the theater into an intimate nightclub like those found in Andalusia.
Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm: I’m Your Man: A Birthday Tribute to Leonard Cohen with Robert Burke Warren & Friends – Celebrate what would have been The Bard of Montreal’s 89th birthday.
Sat., Oct. 7, 8 pm: The Wazumbians – High life music from Ghana, West Africa with deep rhythmic dance grooves.
Wed., Oct. 11, 7 pm: Jazz with Orrin Evans Trio – Featuring Jazz pianist Orrin Evans, who nabbed the number oneranking of “Rising Star Pianist” in the DownBeat Critics Poll.
Fri., Oct. 13, 8 pm: Trio Messiez w/ Dancers Mariela Franganillo and Guillermo Merlo – This acclaimed Argentinian Tango trio features renowned dancers to accompany their vibrant sound.
Thurs., Oct. 19, 7 pm: Jazz with Julius Rodriguez – Multi-instrumentalist and composer Julius Rodriguez is a rising star at the intersection of jazz, soul, gospel, hip-hop, and blues.
Sat., Oct. 28, 8 pm:Jazz: Allison Miller presents Rivers In Our Veins – Drummer/composer Allison Miller embraces the concept of flow and renewal through an immersive multimedia environmental song cycle.
Sat., Nov. 4, 8 pm: Emel – This Woodstock-based, Tunisian-born singer-songwriter and producer layers honeyed vocals with guitars and electronica.
Sun., Nov. 5, 5 pm: Jazz with Tim Berne/Hank Roberts/Aurora Neeland – New jazz work, Oceans And, has been deemed “profound, probing, intricate, raw, courageous, mysterious, and thoughtful” by critics.
Fri., Nov. 10, 8 pm: The John Street Jam – This long-held Saugerties tradition features Hudson Valley-based musicians performing folk, blues, bluegrass, and country in-the-round.
Sun., Nov. 12, 7 pm: Troker – This hot act from Guadalajara, Mexico fuses psych jazz with elements of rock, funk, ska, and traditional Mexican music.
Sat., Dec. 2, 8 pm: Bach Cello Suites for Violin – Grammy award-winning violinist, composer, and producer Johnny Gandelsman performs his own take on this classic.
Sat., Dec. 9, 8 pm: Silent Disco Dance Party – Grab headphones and dance alone or with friends for an incredibly fun experience with live DJs.
Sun., Dec. 17, 2 pm: High Low Duo with Jack Petruzelli and Cameron Greider – Ravel and Bartok arranged for electric guitars. An additional artist will be announced soon.
54 years ago, Max Yasger leased out a farm field he owned for what would turn out to be one of, if not, the most noted music festivals in history. The Catbird Music Festival took to these hollowed grounds over August 19-20, in search of the spirit that is Woodstock.
The Lumineers
The name of the festival was inspired by the Catbird used in the original 1969 festival artwork. This being 2023 tie die, long hair, and bare footing could be seen co-joined with cell phones, microchipped wrist bands, and VIP and Platinum packages. No matter your status, the vibe from those attending made it impossible to distinguish 2023 from 1969.
Glamping
Camping was allowed at Bethel Woods, the first time since Mountain Jam 2019. You had your options of car camping, RV camping, or glamping in canvas tents offering either a twin or a queen bed. Throughout the grounds young and old, couples, groups and families intermingled as one.
Gala Music stage crowd
Over the course of two the days (August 19 – 20, 2023) at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 23 musical acts performed on two stages. The scheduling of sets enabled people to stroll from stage to stage and not have to choose which performers to listen to.
Women took a prominent role in the festival with Adia Vicoria and Allison Russell closing out the Gala Music stage on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Eggy played a funky and fun set to start off this full day of music. The Soul Rebels brought their authentic New Orleans, horns rich sound to Bethel. Dispatch played a reggae filled, groovy set which included a nod to the good ol Grateful Dead with a “Friend of the Devil” cover.
Trey Anastasio Band played a set filled with TAB and Phish classics including Moma Dance, About to Run, Wolfman’s Brother, and a guitar raising, feedback chasing First Tube to close out their set.
Previous attempts to emulate the original Woodstock Music and Arts Festival have not measured up. The Catbird Music Festival seems to have found the sweet spot. Let’s hope this bird will migrate back to the Hudson Valley in 2024 and build another nest of peace, love and music.
Day 1
Photos by Mickey DeneherJohn R. MillerJames BayBriscoeMargo Price49 WinchesterTrampled by Turtles Adia VictoriaBamd of HorsesThe War on DrugsThe Lumineers
The Catskill Mountain Jubilee was a blast this past weekend, held from August 10 to August 12 at Upstate New York’s Blackthorne Resort in East Durham. Friday night featured two sets from The Disco Biscuits, Dogs in A Pile, Space Bacon, a solo set by Mihali from Twiddle, and Legion of Melvin with Karl Denson, amongst a slew of other talented artists. Blackthorne Resort offered an ideal setting for the festival, with cabins, a public pool, and many comfortable amenities.
Friday proved to be sunny and hot at first. Bands at the main stage like Beg, Steal, or Borrow and Melvin Seals had to play in direct sunlight, yet still managed to deliver rocking sets. Space Bacon and Dogs In a Pile were at the Hangar Stage which proved to be more shaded, but also more dusty.
Mihali played some interesting originals, a take on “Best Feeling” by Keller Williams, and even a “Free Bird” cover. Dogs in a Pile played an energetic set full of originals, a “Hell in a Bucket” cover, and even a Led Zeppelin cover as their encore. Catskill Mountain Jubilee raged late into the night with two thumping Disco Biscuits sets followed by a variety of late night music.
