NYS Music 2023

Category: Hudson Valley

  • American Roots Music Festival at Caramoor Grounds Returns on June 24

    Caramoor Ground’s American Roots Music Festival returns this Summer with a packed music lineup performing throughout the grounds, as artists coming from blues, Americana, folk, and bluegrass will hit the stage Saturday, June 24.

    Including nine different musicians, with ten-time Grammy nominee Brandy Clark as the evening headliner, the festival at Caramoor Grounds expects to be another fantastic experience like past years.

    The Mike Block Trio, who will be performing at the American Roots Music Festival on June 24.

    For the schedule, the grounds open at 12:00 pm, music starts at 12:30 pm, headliner starts at 7:30 pm. Concert-goers will need to reserve seats for the evening headliner. The daytime performances will not have reserved seating and the festival suggests bringing your own seats during this time.

    There will be a free shuttle from Metro North’s Katonah train station to and from the American Roots Music Festival, running before and after every summer afternoon and evening concert.

    For tickets to evening, daytime, or both showings, visit here.

    Daytime & Evening Schedule

    12:30 pm–1:15 pm / Divining Rod (Friends Field)
    1:00 pm–1:30 pm / Family Set: Our Band (Sunken Garden)
    1:30 pm–2:15 pm / Nefesh Mountain (Venetian Theater)
    1:30 pm–2:15 pm / Hayley Reardon (Spanish Courtyard)
    2:30 pm–3:15 pm / Leon Timbo (Friends Field)
    2:30 pm–3:15 pm / Mike Block Trio (Sunken Garden)
    3:30 pm–4:15 pm / Miko Marks (Venetian Theater)
    3:30 pm–4:15 pm / Sunny War (Spanish Courtyard)
    4:30 pm–5:15 pm / Mike Block Trio (Friends Field)
    4:30 pm–5:15 pm / Leon Timbo (Sunken Garden)
    5:15 pm–6:00 pm / Miko Marks (Spanish Courtyard)
    5:45 pm–6:30 pm / Sunny War (Friends Field)
    7:30 pm–9:00 pm / Brandy Clark (Venetian Theater) – Evening Show

    “Buried” by Brandy Clark

  • God Street Wine Announce Benefit Concerts in NYC and Woodstock

    Early jam band group God Street Wine announced they will perform two benefit concerts, supporting MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis). The shows take place Sept. 30 at Cutting Room in NYC, and Oct. 1 at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock.

    God Street Wine

    Formed in 1988, by Lo Faber, Aaron Maxwell, Dan Pifer, Jon Bevo, and Tom Osander, God Street Wine played a prominent role in the early jam band scene alongside fellow New Yorkers Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors. They released five albums and performed more than 1,000 shows across the United States in their first decade together. The band performed alongside The Allman Brothers, Bruce Hornsby, The Black Crowes, and more.

    In 1999 the band split up after playing a three-night farewell engagement at the Wetlands Preserve in NYC. Selected performances from these final shows were compiled into the posthumous live album Good To the Last Drop. A decade later they reunited and performed four concerts in NYC benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Spread across the globe, the group collaborated to release their 2019 album This Fine Town. Now the original fivesome will reunite yet again with two shows to benefit MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis).

    Michael Weiss, God Street Wine’s long-time man of many hats, poker buddy, and friend, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2004 and is a patient ambassador and advisory board member with MS4MS. Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS) is a sports and entertainment-focused non-profit
    organization whose mission is to raise awareness of MS at events and venues, while raising funds directly for families impacted and for the advancement of research at the Johns Hopkins MS Research Center in hopes of finding a cure.

    To purchase tickets for the Sept. 30 show at Cutting Edge, visit here, and to purchase tickets for the Oct. 1 show at Levon Helm Studios, visit here.

  • Disco Biscuits Fall Tour Announced, Halloween Shows at Capitol Theatre

    Straight out of a pair of shows at Mulcahey’s on Long Island, the Disco Biscuits have their sights set on Fall Tour, with shows in Texas and the Midwest culminating with a five-show run in the Northeast. Over October 27+28, they’ll be celebrating Halloween weekend at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.

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    Joining Disco Biscuits this fall will be TAUK Moore (featuring Kanika Moore of Doom Flamingo) and SunSquabi on select dates.

    Tickets are available via an Artist Pre-Sale on Wednesday, June 21 at 10am Local time, Venue Pre-Sale(s) on Thursday, June 22 at 10am Local time, and a general On-Sale on Friday, June 23 at 10am Local time.

    VIP Packages are available, and will include early entry to each venue + early access to merch, pre-show soundcheck, a group photo with the band, limited edition show poster, and a commemorative laminate & lanyard.

    Disco Biscuits Summer and Fall Tour Dates
    July 6 – Rexford, MT – Abayance Bay
    July 7 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
    July 8 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
    July 9 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
    July 11 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House
    July 12 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
    July 13 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
    July 14 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom
    July 15 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
    July 18 – Blue Lake, CA – Blue Lake Casino
    July 19 – Stateline, NV – Harrah’s South Lake Tahoe
    July 20 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
    July 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
    July 22 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern [SOLD OUT]
    August 10 – East Hampton, NY – The Clubhouse
    August 10-12 – East Durham, NY – Catskill Mountain Jubilee
    August 13 – Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle and Cork
    September 15 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage * w/ TAUK Moore (TAUK ft. Kanika Moore)
    September 16 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage ^w/ Sunsquabi
    September 20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
    September 21 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre ^w/ Sunsquabi
    September 22 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
    September 23 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre
    September 24 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
    October 24 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
    October 25 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall
    October 26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
    October 27 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
    October 28 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre

  • Elysium Furnace Works’ 2023 Hudson Valley Lineup Receives New Additions

    Elysium Furnace Works (EFW) has announced that the Bass Bridge Quartet will be joining their 2023 seasonal lineup in the Hudson Valley. They are now one of five bands who will play with EFW from July until December 2023.

    Co-led by Mike Faloon and James Keepnews, Elysium Furnace Works is a cooperative project that seeks to present the work of upcoming artists in dedicated art-focused settings. While not exclusive to live music, EFW primarily works through live music venues in and around the Hudson Valley.

    2023 Lineup

    Brass Bridge Quartet – Ballet Arts Studio, Beacon – July 22 at 8:00 p.m.

    The new additions to the season, Brass Bridge Quartet, features four celebrated multi-instrumentalists all performing on upright double bass. A new band formed in 2023, members include: Che Chen, a guitarist for the band 75 Dollar Bill; Dave Hofstra; William Parker; and Dave Sewelson, an accomplished, veteran baritone saxophonist. The band seeks to “explore the lower frequencies of improvisation.”

    They will be performing at a new location for EFW, the Ballet Arts Studio at 107 Teller Avenue in Beacon. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door, though the advance discount ends at midnight on the evening before the performance. Tickets can be found here.

    exclusiveOr – Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie – Sept. 23

    A duo that uses electronic sound to leave behind conventional definitions of music. The two members of the group are Sam Pluta, a Peabody Institute professor of Computer Music and Music Engineering & Technology, as well as Jeff Snyder, a director of Electronic Music and the Princeton Laptop Orchestra at Princeton University.

    Sana Nagano’s Smashing Humans – Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie – Oct. 21

    Led by the Brooklyn-based noise-jazz violinist Sana Nagano, the band also features Anna Webber on saxophones, Jonathan Goldberger on guitar, Kim Cass on bass, and Danny Sher on drums.

    Joe McPhee with Strings – Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie – Nov. 18

    The group, which features legendary Poughkeepsie-based multi-instrumentalist Joe McPhee, is a large string ensemble that includes: bassists Michael Bisio and Hillard Greene; cellists Fred Lonberg-Holm and Lester St. Louis; violists Melanie Dyer and Mat Maneri; violinists Rosi Hertlein and Gwen Laster; and guitarists James Keepnews and Billy Stein.

    Joe Fielder – Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie – Dec. 16

    A solo performance by consummate trombonist, composer, and arranger Joe Fielder. It is built on his recent solo recordings of “The Howland Sessions,” and will close EFW’s 2023 season.

    For more information, check out Elysium Furnace Works’ Facebook page.

  • 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival to Commence in July

    The 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival is set to be held from July 12th to the 16th on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY. The celebration is known to bring together the Who’s Who of Bluegrass, Newgrass, and Roots Music.

    Acoustic music lovers from every corner of the US, Canada, and beyond travel to Grey Fox to
    see and hear Grammy, AMA, CMA, and IBMA award winners, discover new artists, camp, dance, and create a memorable weekend with family, friends, and new acquaintances.

    This year, nearly forty bands will perform on the festival’s six stages. The setlist includes everyone from The Infamous Stringdusters and Sam Bush to Sierra Hull and the Newgrass All-Stars. The Jerry Douglas Band will perform Friday with the 14x Grammy winner and Dobro master, Jerry Douglas, who also returns as Artist-in-Residence to sit in with select groups and even contribute to the Bluegrass Academy for Kids. Saturday’s show will culminate with the Late Night All-Star Super Jam directed by fiddler/composer/producer, Darol Anger of Mr. Sun.

    Photo by Jay Strausser.

    The traditional-style bluegrass band, Dry Branch Fire Squad is the long-time host of the festival led by mandolinist and storyteller, Ron Thomason. They will kick off the festival that Thursday afternoon with their music and tales. Other performers over the course of the days include Bush, Del McCoury Band, Sierra Hull, Keller Williams featuring The HillBenders, Dan Tyminski, Della Mae, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, John Cowan and the Newgrass All-Stars.

    In addition to its internationally acclaimed roster of music, Grey Fox is particularly proud of introducing hot, new talent to thousands of avid fans. Making their debut at this year’s festival are AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Jake Blount, Henhouse Prowlers, Tray Wellington Band, Chicken Wire Empire, Armchair Boogie, and more. Meanwhile, this year’s official Emerging Artists will include Fog Holler from Oregon, Pictrola from Virginia, and others including graduates of the American Roots Music Program at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Berklee grads will be accompanied by renowned old-time fiddler and Berklee instructor, Bruce Molsky.

    In addition to more performers, Festival goers can also get involved in hands-on workshops, join in morning yoga, and meditation as well as enjoy festive and ethnic foods. The venue will also set up a Family Stage for kids to enjoy as well as provide the opportunity to sign up for the 24th annual Bluegrass Academy for Kids.

    The weekend in Oak Hill seems to provide something for everyone in which Bluegrass lovers will not want to miss.

    Ticket prices for the 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival range from $90-$300. Kids 12 and under get in for free. Get your tickets and more information here.

  • Basilica Hudson Kicks Off Summer 2023 with Water From Your Eyes

    Basilica Hudson is gearing up for a busy summer 2023 with six Jupiter Nights events taking place from June-August in the gallery building. Additionally, Basilica Hudson will host legendary NYC electronic music party The Bunker Hudson Valley on July 8th in both the main hall and gallery space.

    Melissa Auf der Maur, a musician, and filmmaker Tony Stone founded Basilica Hudson in 2010. It is housed in a reclaimed, solar-powered 1880s industrial factory on the riverfront of Hudson, NY. The organization welcomes over 20,000 visitors each season. They enjoy genre-pushing music festivals, large-scale marketplace events, regular film screenings, an artist residency program, public installations, and other community gatherings. The majority of its programs are free or sliding scale.

    Through its programs, Basilica Hudson supports the creation, production, and presentation of independent arts and culture. The organization strives to forge experiences that aspire to the scale, grit, and beauty of its surroundings. It draws inspiration from Hudson’s epic history, the region’s artistic legacy, and environmental advocacy for its mission and programming.

    Jupiter Nights

    Jupiter Nights is a twice-monthly series held every other Thursday. The series, celebrating regional musicians and community through adventurous live concerts, rotating art exhibits, and local food, returns June 15.

    Series highlights include Water From Your Eyes, whose latest album Everyone’s Crushed (Matador) just received a Pitchfork “Best New Music” nod. Kalia Vandever, an exploratory trombonist currently on tour with Harry Styles as part of his backing band, will also be featured.

    Eclectic, cross-genre programming spotlights next-generation regional talent while creating space for both locals and visitors to come together and build community on a weekly basis. Admission for events goes directly towards supporting the artists and Basilica Hudson’s mission to be a platform for innovative voices in arts and culture.

    There will be six Jupiter Nights events in Summer 2023, presented with additional support from Basilica’s green energy partners at SunCommon. Each event unfolds in tandem with monthly visual art exhibitions, connected to the performers whenever possible.

    Basilica Hudson Summer 2023

    Jupiter Nights Lineup:

    June 15: NKODIA/ RAGER / Charlotte Jacobs

    June 22: Overheard / here / Chase Elodia’s Perennials

    July 6: Water From Your Eyes / Bruiser and Bicycle

    July 13: mmeadows / Kendra McKinley

    August 3: Kalia Vandever / Fruiting Bodies / Amma Ateria

    August 10: Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez / Emily Ritz / Neti-Neti

    The Bunker

    The Bunker New York is set to bring a full-on dance party to Basilica Hudson with The Bunker Hudson Valley on July 8th.

    In the spirit of collaboration between the Bunker and Basilica, the event will feature three back to back sets in the Main Hall. The event will feature rising starts such as AceMo x DJ SWISHA, Analog Soul, and Sister Zo x Scotia.

    Those who need a break from the dance floor can head over to the gallery for the “Going In” room. The “Going In” room is a quiet space with meditative music, featuring a durational set from Nyhne incorporating live and DJ elements. Community Rave Network’s Luv Bruvs aka SVB and Villi Manilli will hold down the room for the rest of the night.

    There will be full production onsite with a custom sound system by White Rabbit Audio, and lights and lasers by Nitemind. Local 111 will be on hand with delicious food. Additionally, the party will feature a stocked bar.

    Basilica Hudson Summer 2023

    More Information

    Tickets to The Bunker Hudson Valley are available here. For additional information on the Summer 2023 season, visit Basilica Hudson’s website.

  • The Brewster Summer Music Series Is Back For A Third Year

    The third annual Brewster Summer Music Series returns with seven straight weeks of programming. Organized by the Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition (CAC), the concerts will run every Wednesday from June 14 through July 26. 

    All of the performances will take place at the Veterans Park Gazebo in Brewster. The concerts will also feature contests, raffles, and food. The artists performing come from a diverse set of genres including rock, pop, jazz, and more. 

    Brewster Summer Music Series

    CAC is a non-profit group that aims to create and preserve the cultural arts of the Town of Southeast and nearby communities. Along with the Summer Music Series, the organization is also involved with a space to showcase local art and the renovation of Southeast’s Old Town Hall. 

    Brewster is a village located in southeast Putnam County and is part of the town of Southeast. The village made a name for itself as it was a prominent stop on the railroad line that ran from New York City.

    The Brewster Summer Music Series is free and open to members of the public. Details and more information is on the website.

    Summer Lineup

    June 14- Jake Wildhorn (Rock, Pop, Americana) and Genevieve Faivre (Latin, New Orleans Jazz) 

    June 21- George Gierer (folk) and Artie Tobia Band (Roots Rock)

    June 28- George Mallas (singer-songwriter) and ⅓ of Sophie (Funk)

    July 5- Francine Tesler and Jay Prince & Friends (Rock, Funk)

    July 12- Bob Stanhope and North Country Band (Country, Western, Americana)

    July 19- Ivan Polanco (singer-songwriter) and Santa Barbara Jazz Quartet (Jazz, Soul, Latin)

    July 26- Erik Rabasca and The Song Island Band (Acoustic Rock)

  • Catskill Mountain Jubilee 2023 Announces Lineup Including The Disco Biscuits, Melvin of Seals, And More

    The Catskill Mountain Jubilee 2023 lineup has been announced, returning to Blackthorne Resort in East Durham from Aug. 10-12.

    Catskill Mountain Jubilee 2023

    The Catskill Mountain Jubilee 2023 features three nights of music, with two full performances from The Disco Biscuits, Melvin Seals with Karl Denson, and many more. Returning for the third year in a row, the event will take place from Aug. 10-12 at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham. In a recent announcement, new performers added to the lineup include two sets by Twiddle, BlueStar Radiation featuring Lotus’ Tim Palmieri with Rob Derhak, Nate Wilson and Vinnie Amico from moe., Mihali (solo), Sophistafunk, The Englishtown Project, Ben Silver & Allen Aucoin, Gratefully Yours and many more. Other performers include Dogs in a Pile, Desert Dwellers, Space Bacon, Beg Steal or Borrow, Rose Ganache, Eugene Tyler Band, The Laura Leigh Band, Hilltop, Newpy Hundo, Leila, SMInk, and more.

    Tickets and lodging packages for the Catskill Mountain Jubille 2023 edition are on sale through Tixr.com at CatskillMountainJubilee.com.

  • Weekend at Levon’s with Deer Tick

    On the cusp of releasing their latest album Emotional Contracts, Deer Tick performed two sold-out nights (June 9th and 10th) at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock. Both shows included performances of new songs while sharing favorites from the bands catalog. 

    Deer Tick

    Opening Saturday’s show, Rafay Rashid.  A Providence R.I resident by way of Islamabad, Pakistan. Introducing songs from his debut solo album Kitchen Weapons, Rahid and his band (including a few members of Deer Tick) had a melodic grove intensifying as their set progressed. His excitement opening for Deer Tick was evident, calling them out occasionally between songs. Rafay’s performance set the groove, readying the house for what was to come.

    Rafay Rashid
    Rafay Rashid

    With the intimacy of Levon Helm Studios, the vibe between band and audience is beyond palpable. The moment singer/guitarist John McCauley, guitarist Ian O’Neil, drummer Dennis Ryan, bassist Christopher Ryan hit the stage, it was on.  With dueling guitars, multiple lead vocals, a solid rhythm section, Deer Tick is a formidable part of rock and roll. 

    Deer Tick

    Opening with “Forgiving Ties” from their latest project, the night continued with a host of new material. Deeper into the set, the band maneuvered across the spectrum of Deer Tick. “Jumpstarting” from Dear Tick Vol. 2 had the crowd singing. It continued on from there with people clapping in time and jumping up to dance, because they had no choice.

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    On night two, their makeshift encore (at Levon’s, it is not logistically feasible to step off the stage to a backstage area), La Bamba leaped out to start it off. Closing, McCauley and company shared “The Real Thing,” the final track from Emotional Contracts.

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    Deer Tick with Robert Ellis

    As a bonus, the Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis sat in with the band. Tucked into the corner of the stage, Ellis’s ticking of the ivories helped take the night to an even higher level. For both Deer Tick and those in attendance, this was a special weekend. Experiencing new songs while pulling out favorites. Quenching the Deer Tick fan palate to the fullest. 

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  • Catch Dogs In A Pile at 3 NY Festivals This Summer and Fall

    Dogs In A Pile, a rising funk, jazz, rock, and psychedelia fusion quintet, has announced their Fall 2023 tour dates, bringing their total sound to three music festivals in NY this summer and fall.

    Dogs In A Pile in San Diego, CA. Credit: Dogs In A Pile Instagram / @dogsinapileband

    Hailing from Ashbury Park, NJ, the band began when guitarist Jimmy Law, a student of the Philadelphia University of the Arts, and drummer Joe Babick, a student of the Count Basie Theater program, began to play together.

    They were joined by Berklee School of Music student and bass player Sam Lucid, who recommended Berklee student and keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan. The final addition to Dogs In A Pile came in 2019 with Berklee student and guitarist Brian Murray.

    Their latest work is their studio album “Bloom,” featuring nine tracks by the band. It can be found on Spotify alongside the band’s other works.

    The band has credited a string of local shows with their quick rise in popularity, leading to their tours in the summer and fall. Keeping with the theme, Dogs In A Pile calls their fanbase the Dog Pound.

    Concert Dates

    June 7 – Madame Lous – Seattle, WA

    June 8 – Jack London – Portland, OR

    June 9 – Domino Room – Bend, OR

    June 10 – Hogfarm Hideaway – Laytonville, CA

    June 15 – Weiser River Fest – Weiser, ID

    June 17 – Northlands Festival – Swanzey, NH

    June 23 – Beardfest – Hammonton, NJ

    June 24 – Back Home Festival – New Martinsville, WV

    June 25 – Electric Forest – Rothbury, MI

    June 30 – Peach Music Festival – Scranton, PA

    July 14 – Gambler’s Run Festival – Lake Tahoe, CA

    July 21 – Gathering at Chaffee’s – Girard, PA

    July 28 – Rye Bread Music Festival – Schaghticoke, NY

    July 29 – Weekend at Bertha’s – Wilmington, DE

    Aug. 5 – Flood City Music Festival – Johnstown, PA

    Aug. 11 – Catskill Mountain Jubilee – East Durham, NY

    Aug. 12 – Jam Packed – Richmond, VA

    Aug. 19 – Oxbow Music Festival – Morrisville, VT

    Sept. 7 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL

    Sept. 9 – Basement East – Nashville, TN

    Sept. 10 – Cohab Space – High Point, NC

    Sept. 27 – The Summit – Columbus, OH

    Sept. 28 – Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI

    Sept. 29 – Mr. Smalls – Pittsburgh, PA

    Oct. 6 – NY Harvest Festival – Trumansburg, NY

    Oct. 7 – The Sinclair – Boston, MA

    Oct. 8 – Ramble Music Festival – Darlington, MD

    Oct. 12 – Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA

    Sept. 7 – 5 Points Music Sanctuary – Roanoke, VA

    Sept. 8 – Pour House – Raleigh, NC

    Pre-sale will begin June 7, and tickets will go on sale June 9 for their Fall tour dates. More information on both the band and tickets can be found on their website.