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  • In Focus: Blues Traveler at The Capitol Theatre

    On Thursday, October 26, Blues Traveler descended upon The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.

    blues traveler capitol theatre

    The band opened with a raucous crowd favorite “Run Around” and from there they had the crowd eating out of their hands with a show filled with sing-alongs and extended jams. 

    Blues Traveler, no strangers to The Cap, seemed to feel right at home and the crowd that came for a good time were rewarded on this night. 

    Blues Traveler – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY – Thursday, October 26

    Setlist: Run-Around, The Wolf is Bumpin, Dropping Some NYC, Groove Me, But Anyway, The Wayward Rambler w/ Jono Manson, Stand, Funky Bitch, The Devil Went Down to Georgia*, Ode to the Aspect, Carolina Blues, Hook, The Mountains Win Again

  • San Holo’s Cosmic Concert at Brooklyn Steel: A Sonic and Visual Wonderland

    As the doors of Brooklyn Steel swung open on a crisp, autumn evening, fans of San Holo streamed into the venue, eager to immerse themselves in an evening of music and visuals that would take them on an existential journey. San Holo, the Dutch DJ and producer known for his distinctive blend of emotional, existential music, was about to captivate the audience with an electrifying performance.

    Images captured by @adrian_hernandezz on instagram

    The concert began with a sense of anticipation, which only intensified as the venue plunged into darkness. The crowd’s murmurs turned into roars of excitement as the moment we had all been waiting for arrived. A massive curtain, suspended above the stage, dropped dramatically to the ground. It was a jaw-dropping moment that marked the beginning of this sonic and visual odyssey.

    Colorful lasers pierced through the blackness. These lasers danced and swirled above the crowd, setting the stage for an otherworldly experience. The visuals were nothing short of breathtaking, and they would play a pivotal role throughout the night.

    As the audience was spellbound by the mesmerizing light show, San Holo opened with the classic track “Lift me from the Ground,” immediately sending waves of nostalgia through the crowd. The existential soundscapes that define San Holo’s music began to envelop the room, and the audience was entranced. The ethereal, guitar-driven melodies intertwined with his signature glitchy beats, creating an emotional resonance that was tangible.

    San Holo’s connection with the audience was palpable as he swayed to the music, pouring his heart into every chord and beat. His energy was infectious, and it didn’t take long for the crowd to become a unified, pulsating mass of fans, all lost in the music and the moment.

    But this was not merely a trip down memory lane. San Holo was on a mission to showcase his latest album, “EXISTENTIAL DANCE MUSIC,” and the audience was more than ready. Tracks like “DON’T LOOK DOWN” and “ENERGY” pushed the boundaries of his signature sound. The bass was deeper, the drops more intense, and the audience responded with an electrifying surge of energy.

    The visuals accompanying these tracks were a sight to behold. Colors and shapes exploded on the screens, perfectly synced with the music, creating an immersive experience that left the crowd in awe. The existential themes of the album were brought to life through the interplay of light and sound, making us question the very essence of our existence in this dance music universe.

    As the night drew to a close, San Holo returned to some classic tracks, including “Light” which had the crowd swaying and singing along with heartfelt emotion. It was the perfect ending to a night filled with introspection, energy, and incredible music.

    San Holo’s concert at Brooklyn Steel was more than a show; it was an existential experience. The fusion of his timeless tracks and the visually stunning performance left an indelible mark on everyone in attendance. As the crowd spilled out into the Brooklyn night, the shared experience of San Holo’s music and visuals created a sense of connection, reminding us all that, in the midst of life’s complexities, there’s always room to dance and lose ourselves in the beauty of existence.

  • An Interview with The Bacon Brothers, Set To Play Albany and Westbury This Month

    The Bacon Brothers are set to play two upcoming shows in New York, as they continue their fall tour lineup across the country. Brothers Kevin and Michael Bacon banded together in 1995 to form The Bacon Brothers, an official name to the musical pairing that has been around since their childhood.

    Having released 11 collections of music since then, the duo is looking ahead to two shows in New York State: November 17 at Albany’s The Egg, and November 18 at Westbury’s The Space. 

    The Bacon Brothers
Photo Credit: Jeff Fasano
    Photo Credit: Jeff Fasano

    The Bacon Brothers titled their first album, Forosoco, after their self-described genre, blending folk, rock, soul, and country influences. Most recently, they released “Philly Thing,” a single dedicated to their hometown of Philadelphia. The song benefitted charities Rock to the Future and Kevin Bacon’s own SixDegrees.org.

    NYS Music had the chance to interview The Bacon Brothers ahead of their upcoming NYS shows, talking all things music, family, and upcoming projects. 

    Cara Denton: You’ve coined your own genre – forosoco. As you began your music careers, did you ever feel limited by genre categories, or was it a natural part of your philosophies to work outside those categories?  

    Michael Bacon: Forosoco is a non-category. Genre distinctions have been a part of popular culture since the radio was invented. It helps the music business focus on narrow marketing strategies that streamline their business model. The key to success in any endeavor is to find out what is different about yourself and get really good at that.

    Kevin Bacon: We just go where the song takes us. Sometimes they feel more folky, rocky, soulful, or country. We’ve always said to ourselves let’s not try to stick to a “sound” let’s have our lack of a sound be our sound.

    CD: What artists, instruments, or genres of music have shaped your musical education throughout your lives? 

    MB: I’ve always had two parallel worlds in art music (cello, oboe) and folk music (banjo, guitar ukulele, etc…). As a composer and songwriter, every day I draw from the unique musical ambiance provided by our parents in the house in which the 6 of us grew up.

    KB: Wow so many. Starting with Michael and our sister playing guitars and harmonizing. Motown. British Invasion. TSOP. James and Joni. And on and on. I love drums. I had a drum kit in our basement. And congas. Bongos. Etc.

    CD: What does playing a show in New York City look like for you? Any pre-show rituals, sightseeing, or food spots you like to hit?

    MB: It’s our hometown and beats flying or driving to distant venues. It’s a ten-minute subway ride to City Winery.

    KB: Sightseeing?! I’ve lived in NYC since 1976 so pretty much seen the sights. My favorite slice is Joe’s on Carmine if that helps. 

    CD: Family is a binding force and an important factor in your musicianship – how does that shape your performances, songwriting, or experience as musicians?  

    MB: Ours is a family business. Families draw apart when they lack connection. I’m really proud, and I take some credit for my brother’s success in the music business.

    KB: Family is everything.

    CD: Do you have any practices or hobbies outside of music that you turn to to find inspiration or rejuvenate your creativity? 

    MB: I enjoy sailboat racing, motorboats and crossword puzzles.

    KB: Animals and nature. Being on a horse, riding through the hills. 

    CD: What’s next for the Bacon Brothers? Any new styles, collaborations, or new developments you’re particularly excited about trying? 

    MB: I’m hoping one of the new songs catches a wave and a lot of people love it.

    KB: Very excited about the new record. Never thought we would make this much music! 

    An ever-musical family, The Bacon Brothers continue to yield tour dates and new music to come. Their recent EP, Erato, released in July of 2022, with five brand new songs. The title track features a belting chorus, resonant guitar strumming, and catchy lyrics. The duo is touring across the country now, with tickets for their shows in Albany and Westbury now available. 

    BACON BROTHERS UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    Nov 11 – Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort

    Nov 17 – Albany, NY – Hart Theater at The Egg

    Nov 18 – Westbury, NY – The Space at Westbury

    Nov 19 – Hummelstown, PA – The Englewood

    Jan 18 – Abilene, TX – Paramount Theatre

    Jan 19 – New Braunfels, TX – Gruene Hall

    Jan 20 – Cedar Park, TX – Haute Spot

  • Polyphia Shreds with Sold Out Show at Terminal 5 NYC

    Acclaimed instrumental progressive rock band, Polyphia, played a sold-out show at Terminal 5 in New York City last week (October 26, 2023) with support from Domi and JD Beck.

    Polyphia at Terminal 5. Photograph by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    Jazz duo Domi and JD Beck opened the show, with keyboardist Domi Louna and drummer JD Beck delivering a very impressive and lengthy set. Their songs featured highly technical drum patterns and keys. They joked between songs about the quality of their performance, taking jabs at their own skills, which the audience rewarded with big laughs and applause. They played in a fully packed venue and thanked the crowd for showing up early for the set. They left the stage with big applause and a heightened anticipation of the headlining act.

    Domi and JD Beck opening for Polyphia. Photograph by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    After some brief intro music, Terminal 5 erupted in applause as blinding lights flashed, welcoming Polyphia to the stage. Guitarists and founders Tim Henson and Scott LePage are widely considered to be two of the most influential rock guitarists of today, and they are both Ibanez-endorsed artists with several signature guitars of their own. One of their biggest singles, “Playing God,” has garnered over 30 million views on YouTube. The platform was their initial proving ground when one of their earliest singles, “Impassion,” launched them into fame.

    Their set at Terminal 5 included tracks from throughout their four-album catalog. For their encore, they played fan favorites, “Playing God” and “G.O.A.T.” They didn’t speak directly to the crowd at any point in the show, as they didn’t have microphones. But they held their guitars aloft in thanks at the end of the show and walked off with wide smiles on their faces. The crowd cheered them out and left more than satisfied.

    You can listen to their latest album here and you can see their upcoming tour dates here. Check out Domi and JD Beck’s music here.

    Photo gallery by David Reichmann below.

  • Remembering Sinéad O’Connor: A Tribute at City Winery

    City Winery New York hosted a special night to remember Sinéad O’Connor on October 29th. What started as an idea by Amanda Palmer took shape over the last few months and came together with a star-studded lineup.

    Amanda Palmer

    The lineup included Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields), Amanda Palmer, John Cameron Mitchell, Kevin Devine, Suzanne Vega, Kat Edmonson, Julia Cumming (Sunflower Bean), Catherine Russell, Martha Wainwright, Resistance Revival Chorus, Bilal, Dida Pelled, Toby Lightman, Susan McKeown, and Joy Askew.

    Stephin Merrit (The Magnetic Fields)

    The house band was led by Tony Shanahan (Patti Smith) and featured Gerry Leonard (David Bowie), Jamie Edwards, and Yuval Lion. All the proceeds were donated to Bring Change to Mind and the Emma Swift Mental Illness Recovery Fund.

    Bilal

    Setlist: Dida Pelled: Jealous/Toby Lightman: You Made Me The Thief of Your Heart/Lahna Deering: Dense Water, Deeper Down/Susan McKeown: I Am Stretched on Your Grave/Joy Askew: Mandika/Kevin Devine: This Is To Mother You/Bilal: Just Like You Said It Would Be/Julia Cumming: Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home/Stephin Merrit: The Last Day of Our Acquaintance/Amanda Palmer: Black Boys on Mopeds/Kat Edmonson: In This Heart/Martha Wainwright: Nothing Compares to You/Resistance Revival Chorus: Thank You For Hearing Me/John Cameron Mitchell: The Emperor’s New Clothes/Suzanne Vega: All Apologies/
    Catherine Russell: No Man’s Woman

    John Cameron Mitchell
    Martha Wainwright
    Dida Pelled
    Joy Askew
    Julia Cumming (Sunflower Beam)
    Kat Edmonson
    Kevin Devine
    Lahna Deering
    Resistance Revival Chorus
    Susan McKeown
    Toby Lightman
    The House Band
  • “Walrus in Wonderland” Debuts in Brooklyn, A Psychedelic Triumph Through Alice’s Adventures

    On Thursday, October 26, in a mesmerizing fusion of musical prowess and theatrical artistry, Brooklyn’s own Walrus brought a Brooklyn Bowl audience on a transcendent journey through a musical reimagination of Lewis Carroll’s timeless Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The original production, “Walrus in Wonderland,” presented by Loop Toupe, delivered an immersive experience that blended the iconic sounds of the 60s psychedelic era with mesmerizing live dancers, enchanting costumes, and light show projections.

    Since forming in 2021 WALRUS has been on a mission to celebrate the psychedelic music of the Beatles and their contemporaries. From a weekly residency at Manhattan’s The Delancey, to becoming a regular presence at Brooklyn Bowl, Walrus has solidified their status as a cultural staple among New York area concert-goers.

    Led by the musical ingenuity of brothers Chris and Tom Mackin and collaborator Josh Santiago, the original soundtrack of “Walrus in Wonderland”  enveloped listeners in a psychedelic symphony that evoked the sonic oeuvre of the 1960s across the show’s 13 songs. The night’s standout performance was the debut of the Walrus original “Cheshire Cat” with groovy baselines and ripping solos that left the audience grinning from ear to ear. 

    During the show, Walrus band members Chris Mackin (Guitar/Vocals), Josh Santiago (Guitar/Vocals), Satoko Mori (Keyboard/Vocals), Dan Shein (Drums) and Sarah Elaz (Bass/Vocals) were joined by a roster of talented guest musicians including Will Corona, Michael Conklin, and Coco Solazzo who took attendees on a musical adventure down the rabbit hole.

    The debut performance was elevated by the visual spectacle projection-mapped by Ghost of Provence and seamlessly matched with dance choreography by the talented Megan Roe. Together, the ensemble delivered an experience that defied convention and brought attendees through the looking glass for an evening of unrivaled artistic immersion. “Walrus in Wonderland” was put on by the New York production company Loop Troupe, a group of artists presenting new and experimental material.

    Reflecting on opening night, Chris Mackin the show’s lead guitarist said, “It is incredible to see this cacophonous experience brought to life. Tom and I have talked for a long time about wanting to create a concert experience that went beyond the music and played to all of your senses. It is thrilling to watch audiences go on this multi-sensory adventure.”

    Walrus in Wonderland – Brooklyn Bowl October 26

    Set One: Mr. W Rabbit > Down, Down, Down > Bottle Says Drink Me, Pig Baby, Garden Of Live Flowers [1], Cheshire Cat, Looking Glass House, Mad Tea Party [2]

    Set Two: Nonsense If You Like [3], Vorpal Sword, The Mouse > Caterpillar Hookah, Curious Dream [3] > Down, Down, Down Reprise 

    Encore: I Am the Walrus [1] [4]

    [1] Featuring Will Corona on vocals
    [2] Featuring Michael Conklin on saxophone
    [3] Featuring Coco Solazzo on vocals
    [4] Beatles Cover

  • Disco Biscuits Close out 2023 Touring at The Capitol Theatre

    To cap off a wildly successful 2023 touring schedule that spanned every corner of the country, The Disco Biscuits celebrated with two powerhouse shows in the friendly confines of the legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.

    The band is still riding high atop a new wave of creativity and cohesion that’s fostered some of their best performances to date. Friday and Saturday night in Port Chester were no exceptions with the Biscuits doling out some pre-Halloween goodies.

    Friday night initiated with “Hope” in the opener spot, aka a good old fashioned “Hopener” that saw the band fly through this older number with ease. The first of tonight’s two cover song selections came next as the Biscuits took the Men Without Hats hit “Safety Dance” out for a spin. A brief outro jam soon morphed into the beginning of “Caterpillar” that took its time with a nicely extended opening section and the band was off and running. A silky smooth segue into the instrumental “M1” came next before an inverted “Naeba” and the end of “Caterpillar” wrapped up the opening stanza.

    A Biscuits classic in “House Dog Party Favor” kicked off the second set in fine fashion as the band’s iconic light show replete with laser beams coated the walls of the Capitol Theater in a rich tapestry of colors and images. The second set maintained an old school vibe to it early on with the near-20 minute “Helicopters” that came next and featured a well crafted jam with guitarist Jon Gutwillig leading the way. As it reached yet another climax, a slight change in the rhythm then ushered in the second cover of the night, the band’s instrumental take on Donna Summer’s Disco Era hit “I Feel Love.”

    Another funk laden jam with a slow build in intensity served as the foundation for a segue into the ending of “To Be Continued,” another one of the the new batch of Disco Biscuits originals and the first time it’s ever received the “inversion” treatment, with the ending section played immediately before the beginning of the song. Another newer number in “Freeze” followed before a quick re-visit to “Helicopters” to close out a second set that was one long segue of music after the opening “House Dog.” “Times Square” followed by a triumphant and powerful “Morph Dusseldorf” put one last finishing touch on the evening in the encore slot.

    Saturday night’s first set featured another extended bookending as it both began and concluded with another selection from the newer originals, “Twisted In The Road.” Seemingly picking up right where they left off the previous night, a dark, up-tempo jam was the first one out of the shoots. The band continued to show their comfort with the new material with another seamless segue into a monstrous “Buy The Time” that came next and clocked in at close to 30 minutes overall. With infectious melodies provided by Aron Magner on keys and a completely danceable beat, this one is sure to be a live staple for years to come and produced, arguably, the best jam of the entire weekend.

    Near its completion, elements of “Digital Buddha” began to seep in and the Biscuits were soon away with an inverted take on an old crowd favorite. The band then shifted from the old right back to the new with the fittingly-titled “Monster” that came next, only the third time ever this instrumental song has been played live. It featured some familiar chording that had some thinking “Lunar Pursuit” or otherwise instead. As the tempo began to increase, another familiar sound began to emerge, this time the peak of “Crickets” as the band steamrolled through another inverted rendition of a live staple before wrapping up the set.

    The last frame of music for the weekend did nothing but feature more of the same: only a few songs needed with added bountiful jams placed in between each. Things got started with a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell” that started with a slow, patient intro jam before fully kicking into gear. Much like its first set predecessor in “Buy The Time,” a significant chunk of the second was devoted to another new tune in “The Deal,” with this one clocking in at well over 30 minutes in total.

    An inverted (for the first time ever) “One Chance To Save The World” took the yet-to-be-released ‘Space Rock Opera’ took the song to new height, peak performance that found itself slipping into “Basis for a Day.” Fans got a taste of “Basis” in April when the second set of the final night featured multiple segues in and out of portions of the song, fitting newer tunes like “The Deal” and “To Be Continued…” within “Basis.” This evening, just one new song, “Photograph” would be sandwiched in between, an intense, energy driven combination, closing the night over the last 38 minutes.

    An encore of “Home Again” fit the bill nicely, as fans have found the Capitol Theatre to be home base in the New York metro area, with annual – and now bi-annual runs at the original rock palace. Just before truly calling it a night, Marc Brownstein thanked the crowd and dropped the band back into the final portion of “Basis for a Day,” dubbed “Basis for a Tour” in the Nugs recording.

    While the band is done touring for the year, they will be at North Beach Music Festival in Miami in early December, at Palladium Times Square for a late night show on December 28, followed by two nights at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, before heading out west in 2024. Full tour dates can be found here.

    Setlists via Biscuits Internet Project

    Disco Biscuits – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY – Friday, October 27, 2023

    Set 1: Hope, Safety Dance > Caterpillar > M1 > Naeba 1 > Caterpillar
    Set 2: House Dog Party Favor, Helicopters > I Feel Love > To Be Continued 2 1 > Freeze > Helicopters
    Encore: Times Square, Morph Dusseldorf
    1 inverted
    2 first time inverted

    Disco Biscuits – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY – Saturday, October 28, 2023

    Set 1: Twisted in the Road > Buy The Time > Digital Buddha 1 > Monster 2 > Crickets 3 1 > Twisted in the Road
    Set 2: Run Like Hell 4 > The Deal > One Chance To Save The World 5 1 > Basis For A Day > Photograph > Basis For A Day
    Encore: Home Again, Basis For A Day 6
    1 inverted
    2 LTP 3/12/22 (108 shows)
    3 w/ Gamma Goblins tease
    4 unfinished
    5 1st time inverted
    6 reprise

    Photos by Brian Ferguson

  • New Kids on the Block Release Summer 2024 Revival Tour Dates

    New Kids on the Block, the Boston native pop act, announced the Magic Summer 2024 Tour, reviving their 1990 tour of the same name.

    Special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff will join the group as they embark, with stops in Wantagh, Saratoga Springs, and Darien Center. 

    New Kids on the Block Tour

    The tour will kick off on June 14 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with stops in Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Toronto. The group will make stops in New York at Wantagh’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on August 4, Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage at SPAC on August 11, and Darien Center’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 22.

    The true ‘magic’ of this tour is in the music, the moments and the memories that we get to create – and recreate – with our amazing fans each night. Feeling all the nostalgic feels of the original Magic Summer, with the bond that we’ve shared throughout the years, will make for a most magical time indeed.

    Donnie Wahlberg

    As a revival of their 1990 Magic Summer Tour, New Kids on the Block will perform a selection of their greatest hits, fan favorite tracks, and deep cuts for diehard fans. The tour is their first predominantly outdoor tour in 15 years, with many of the same venues from the 1990 tour.

    New Kids on the Block

    New Kids on the Block will release a revamped version of their 2008 comeback album, The Block Revisited, on November 3. The release will celebrate 15 years since their return from hiatus.

    TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Fanclub and CITI presales beginning on Wednesday, November 1. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 3 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com.

    New Kids on the Block Upcoming Tour Dates

    June 14 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

    June 15 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    June 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    June 19 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    June 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    June 22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    June 23 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Amphitheater

    June 25 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

    June 26 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    June 28 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    June 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

    July 1 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater **

    July 2 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

    July 3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    July 5 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

    July 6 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena

    July 7 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    July 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    July 10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

    July 12 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    July 13 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman

    July 14 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    July 16 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

    July 17 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

    July 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    July 20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    July 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    July 25 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

    July 26 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    July 27 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    July 28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    August 1 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

    August 2 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre

    August 3 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

    August 4 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    August 8 – Holmdel, NJ –  PNC Bank Arts Center

    August 9 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

    August 10 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    August 11 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC

    August 15 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

    August 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    August 17 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    August 22 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    August 23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    August 24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater

    August 25 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

  • Frog To Return With Gothic But Cartoonish Album, “Grog”

    New York duo Frog return with their fifth album, Grog, a collection of gorgeous Indie Americana full of the nostalgia, hope, defeat, and lust.l

    Frog is made up of brothers Danny (songwriting) and Steve Bateman (drums, percussion, backup vocals).

    While Steve believes a lot of his albums felt as if they took place in real-world cities (such as New York, and LA in the 70s), Steve describes this new album as taking place in Hades. He writes, “The whole thing is bathed in flames and the grooves are bubbling and the devil is a DJ smiling broadly.”

    Eclectic and wildly creative, Frog’s new fully-realized LP veers from the gorgeous grooving funk of Black on Black on Black to the classic pop of “Maybelline” before New Ro” exemplifies the gothic and cartoonish characteristics that songwriter Daniel Bateman describes his latest work with. 

    Sometimes it’s Jonathan Richman, sometimes it’s Hall & Oates, sometimes it’s Billy Joel, sometimes it’s Steely Dan, sometimes it’s Townes Van Zandt…but it’s always Frog.

    “There are really exciting places we were able to get to on this record, places that I didn’t know existed before I found them. It feels both gothic and cartoonish to me, big gargoyles, dark skies, storms, but the statues are of ‘Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.’ Every song is a step deeper into the abyss.” 

    Daniel Bateman

    Grog will be released both via CD and digital on November 17 and launched with a performance at YoFi Fest 11 (Yonkers, NY) which accompanies a screening of their “Kings of Blah documentary. 

    Previous singles Judy Garland and You Know I’m Down with several million streams on Spotify.

    Stream Frog on Spotify or Apple Music.

    Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, YouTube, or visit their website.

  • Foo Fighters Play Heartfelt, Star-Studded Set on Saturday Night Live

    Foo Fighters played an emotional performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), alongside host Nate Bergatze and surprise guests H.E.R. and Christopher Walken. The appearance was their first SNL showing since the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March of 2022.

    Foo Fighters Saturday Night Live

    The group first played their track “Rescued,” introduced by actor Christopher Walken. Walken recreated his former pronunciation of the band’s name, as a reference to their 2003 pairing on Saturday Night Live where he recited, “Foo FIGHTERS.” The Fighters delivered an electric performance of “Rescued,” complete with vocalist Dave Grohl’s headbanging.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMHEBSnoX4A

    Foo Fighters followed up with a performance of “The Glass,” accompanied by special guest H.E.R. The collaborative rendition began with an emotional Dave Grohl, reminding the audience of the band’s great loss of Taylor Hawkins last year. The emotion was not to the performance’s detriment, as H.E.R lended stunning vocals and guitar alongside Grohl. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oON5LswFU9A

    Foo Fighters are set to embark on tour next month, with shows across Australia, the UK, and more. Their North American tour next summer includes two can’t-miss dates at NYC’s Citi Field on July 17 and 19. Tickets are still available for both July 17 and 19.

    FOO FIGHTERS U.S. STADIUM DATES 2024

    Wednesday, July 17 — New York NY — Citi Field *  

    Friday, July 19 – New York NY — Citi Field # 

    Sunday, July 21 – Boston MA — Fenway Park # 

    Tuesday, July 23 – Hershey PA — HERSHEYPARK Stadium # 

    Thursday, July 25 – Cincinnati OH — Great American Ball Park * 

    Sunday, July 28 – Minneapolis MN — Target Field ** 

    Saturday, August 3 – Denver CO — Empower Field at Mile High * 

    Wednesday, August 7 – San Diego CA — Petco Park $

    Friday, August 9 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium #

    Sunday, August 11 – Los Angeles CA — BMO Stadium %  

    Thursday, August 16 – Portland OR — Providence Park Soccer Stadium %

    Saturday, August 18 – Seattle WA — T-Mobile Park %

    * Pretenders & Mammoth WVH Support 

    ** Pretenders & L7 Support 

    # The Hives & Amyl and The Sniffers Support

    $ The Hives & Alex G Support

    % Pretenders & Alex G Support