NYS Music 2023

Category: Westchester

  • Daze of the Dead: Billy & The Kids Rock The Capitol Theatre

    This past weekend, Billy & The Kids played a two-night run at the legendary Capitol Theatre, with sets including covers of the Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, The Who, and Eric Clapton.

    This time around the band included of course Bill Kreutzmann, and the ‘kids’, Reed Mathis, Aron Magner, and Tom Hamilton, who were joined by Andrew and Brad Barr of The Barr Brothers.

    The band started of with a tight set featuring crowd favorites like “Eyes of the World,” “Jack Straw,” and “Beat It on Down the Line.”

    On October 20th, the theater celebrated the 1000th show for Head Usher Brian Lynch who had the occasion commemorated with a trophy which was handed by Pete Shapiro and Billy Kreutzmann himself.

    The second set started off with a traditionally psychedelic “Drums > Space” into another crowd favorite “Scarlet Begonias.” The second set was filled with elaborate jams and ended with an incredible “Fire on the Mountain” and the band came back for an encore of “Lay Down Sally” and “Ripple.”

    Billy & the Kids – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester – Friday, October 20, 2023

    Set 1: The Kids Are Alright, St. Stephen, Eyes of the World, She Belongs to Me, Beat It on Down the Line, Mama Tried, Jack Straw, Row Jimmy, Let’s Spend the Night Together

    Set 2: Drums > Space, Scarlet Begonias, Friend of the Devil, Ramble on Rose, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, Fire on the Mountain 

    Encore: Lay Down Sally, Ripple 

  • moe. to Return to Capitol Theatre This December

    After a brief break this fall, moe. will return to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, for a 2-night run December 9-10 to finish out their tour.

    moe. is a one-of-a-kind band that has never been easily categorized. Their sonic adventurousness and tongue-in-cheek humor are distinctly and undeniably their own. Praised by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft.

    The genre-blurring band, moe. is what it is today because of Al Schnier (guitar/vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar/vocals), Rob Derhak (bass/vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion/vibes), Vinnie Amico (drums), and Nate Wilson (keys).

    This powerful group of musicians leads to positive reviews, especially after Chuck’s recovery from a stroke, and the addition of Nate Wilson on the keys, moe.’s resurgence has been remarkable for all fans to watch.

    On top of their live performances, moe. also recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of Tin Cans and Car Tires with a special 2x Sky Blue vinyl reissue. On top of the original album tracks, the collector’s item also features live renditions of beloved songs including “Stranger Than Fiction,” “Nebraska,” and “Letter Home.”

    Tickets for moe. at the Capitol Theatre are now on sale at moe.org

    moe. tour dates

    Wednesday, September 20th – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
    Thursday, September 21st – Madison Theater – Covington, KY
    Friday, September 22nd – Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL
    Saturday, September 23rd – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY
    Tuesday, September 26th – Turner Hall Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
    Thursday, September 28th – Peoria Riverfront – Peoria, IL
    Friday, September 29th – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI
    Saturday, September 30th – First Ave – Minneapolis, MN
    Sunday, October 1st – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
    Wednesday, October 4th – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
    Thursday, October 5th – Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
    Friday, October 6th – Hillberry Fest – Eureka Springs, AR
    Saturday, October 7th – Liberty Hall – Lawrence, KS
    Friday, October 20th – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
    Saturday, October 21st – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
    Friday, December 8th – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
    Saturday, December 9th – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    For more information, visit moe.org, or follow their Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

  • Blues Traveler Fall Tour Includes Upcoming Show in Port Chester

    Grammy Award-Winning Rock Band, Blues Traveler has announced their upcoming Fall 2023 Tour and plans on stopping at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on October 26.

    Blues Traveler is an American rock band that originally formed in 1987 in Princeton, New Jersey. Best known for blues alternative rock music they have become an influence to the reemerging jam band scene since the 1990’s. Members include singer John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, bassist Bobby Sheehan, drummer Brendan Hill and keyboardist Ben Wilson. The band experienced commercial success in the modern rock community after releasing the top hit “Run-Around” and hit the Billboard Top Ten in 1995 later going platinum six times while also receiving The Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award for album “Traveler Blues” in 2022.

    Blues Traveler is proud to announce the upcoming Fall Tour, the band plans to perform a variety of hit singles over the span of three decades of music release. As well as new songs from the forthcoming album “Travelers Soul” which marks their 15th album drop. Accompanying Blues is special guest, American songwriter and singer Jono Manson

    For more information Blues Traveler Fall Tour 2023

    Oct 19              Rocktoberfest at MCAS Cherry Point                              Cherry Point, NC

    Oct 20              Sweetland Amphitheatre                                                LeGrange, GA

    Oct 21              Deep Roots Festival                                                      Milledgeville, GA

    Oct 23              West Virginia University-Creative Arts Center                  Morgantown, WV

    Oct 25              Santander Performing Arts Center                                  Reading, PA

    Oct 26              The Capitol Theatre                                                      Port Chester, NY

    Oct 27              Grunin Center For The Arts                                            Toms River, NJ

    Nov 3                Crystal Grand Music Theatre                                         Wisconsin Dells, WI

    Nov 9                Manchester Music Hall                                                  Lexington, KY

    Nov 11              Brown County Event Center                                          Nashville, IN 

    Nov 12              SKYPAC                                                                      Bowling Green, KY

    Nov 14              Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall                                      Fort Worth, TX

    Nov 16              Downstream Casino Resort                                           Quapaw, OK 

    Nov 17              Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort                                      Hot Springs, AR

    Nov 18              IP Casino Resort & Spa                                                 Biloxi, MS

    Nov 20              Montgomery Performing Arts Center                              Montgomery, AL 

    Nov 21              Ryman Auditorium                                                        Nashville, TN 

  • Billy and the Kids Announce Two-Night Run at Capitol Theatre

    On the heels of a performance on the Rooftop at Pier 17, Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann will bring a mob of musicians, Billy and the Kids to the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this October.

    photo by Filip Zalewski

    The pair of shows will take place on October 20 and 21, the only dates on the calendar for this talented group of musicians.

    The announcement arrived in a late-Thursday tweet from Billy and the Kids’ official account:

    Then on Friday, the announcement was official as Bill Kreutzmann said “I had so much fun going ‘Pier to Pier’ with the Kids last month, but now it’s time to pull into port – Port Chester, NY, that is – and drop anchor for two nights at Peter Shapiro’s Deadhead Palace.”

    Kreutzmann added “So I’m inviting all of you to my East Coast ‘Daze of the Dead’ parties. Please dress in costume (if the spirit moves). Billy and The Kids will be joined for both of these shows by some very special guests – I’ll keep you guessing for now, but I’m just over the moon about them.”

    Later that afternoon, it was revealed that the Capitol Theatre run will include frequent lineup contributors Tom Hamilton, Aron Magner, Reed Mathis, and unnamed guests, although as Jambands.com points out, most recently on the road, Kreutzmann invited Kanika Moore and Daniel Donato to join as special guests.

    Kreutzmann ended his message with a hint at future shows out west, saying “When we dance, we are all together, we are all one, and we are all very much alive. This ‘Daze of the Dead’ trick is for New York but don’t you worry California – stay tuned for a special treat.”

    Presale for Billy & The Kids at the Capitol Theatre is now underway.

  • Pink Talking Fish Announce December 2023 Tour with Giant Country Horns on Select Dates 

    Pink Talking Fish has mapped out the rest of 2023 with an extensive December tour, that brings the band from the east coast, with shows in Port Chester and Buffalo, before heading west with a New Years run in Denver. A pair of shows in December will also feature the legendary Giant Country Horns for a pair of shows with Pink Talking Fish.

    After a run of shows in September and October, Pink Talking Fish will kick off December by bringing Phish’s horn section “The Giant Country Horns” out for 2 shows in Burlington VT and Keene NH. The Keene show is at The Colonial Theatre which is home to one of the more famous performances during the 1991 Phish Tour with The Giant Country Horns and became a Live Phish release.

    A Midwest run starts in Buffalo at Buffalo Iron Works on December 13, and will then move through Ohio and end in Chicago IL, and following a holiday break, Pink Talking Fish will close out the year with a two-show run in Denver, CO on 12/30 and 12/31. 

    Pink Talking Fish Fall Tour

    9/08: Syracuse NY at The Westcott Theater

    9/09: Bedminster NJ at Fiddlefest

    9/10: Weatogue CT at Talcott Mountain Collective

    9/16: Morrisville VT at Oxbow Riverfront Park – Keep On Growing

    9/22: Plymouth NH at The Flying Monkey – Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary Celebration

    9/23: Boston MA at The Paradise – 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

    10/04: Washington DC at Pearl Street Warehouse

    10/05: Waynesboro VA at The Foundry

    10/06: Raleigh NC at Bowstring Brewyard

    10/07: Charleston SC at The Pour House

    10/08: Asheville NC at Salvage Station

    10/14: Port Chester NY at The Capitol Theatre – This Must Be The Cirque

    10/21: Ardmore PA at Ardmore Music Hall

    10/27: East Greenwich RI at The Greenwich Odeum

    10/28: Port Washington NY at Landmark On Main

    Pink Talking Fish December Tour

    12/01: Burlington VT at Higher Ground – w/ The Giant Country Horns

    12/02: Keene NH at The Colonial Theatre – w/ The Giant Country Horns

    12/09: Portland ME at The State Theatre

    12/13: Buffalo NY at Buffalo Iron Works

    12/14: Columbus OH at Woodlands Tavern

    12/15: Covington KY at The Madison Theater

    12/16: Chicago IL at Park West

    12/30: Denver CO at So Many Roads Museum & Brewery

    12/31: Denver CO at So Many Roads Museum & Brewery

  • Indigo Girls To Perform Benefit Show At Capitol Theatre

    The Indigo Girls will perform at the “Raising the Bar Benefit Concert” at Capitol Theatre on Nov. 3. The Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) hosts the event each October as it commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

    Amy Ray and Emily Saliers

    Consisting of Emily Sailers and Amy Ray, the Indigo Girls are one of the most iconic acts in folk music. The pair has released 16 studio albums and sold over 15 million records. In 1990 the duo earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album with their self-titled project Indigo Girls. The opening track on the album, “Closer to Fine” has gone on to solidify itself as one of the most popular songs in folk music. 

    Along with their successful music career, the Indigo Girls are widely recognized for their social and political activism. Champions of LGBTQ+ rights and protecting the environment, the group has incorporated their advocacy into both their music and shows. 

    We are thrilled and honored to have the Indigo Girls perform for our benefit concert to raise awareness about domestic violence.

    Cindy Kanusher, Executive Director for PWJC.  

    The Pace Women’s Justice Center is a non-profit legal center located at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law. The organization provides free legal services to over 3,500 victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. PWJC also hosts and participates in hundreds of training and outreach events. 

    Capitol Theatre

    Each October, the nonprofit honors an individual who has dedicated themselves to supporting the PWJC mission and its clients with the Making a Difference Award. This year PWJC selected Daniel Seymour, President of Cannae Advisors LLC.

    The Raising the Bar Benefit Concert is a nod to PWJC’s mission to increase access to justice and to provide free legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The funds raised will allow PWJC to continue helping their clients on their journeys toward empowerment and healing. Click here for information on individual tickets and sponsorships. 

  • Porno for Pyros to Visit Manhattan and Port Chester on Horns, Thorns en Halos Tour

    Porno for Pyros has announced their Horns, Thorns en Halos tour, which will feature stops in Manhattan and Port Chester. This tour marks 30 years since the release of Porno for Pyros, and is the first tour for the band in 25 years.

    Credit: Andi K. Taylor

    Porno for Pyros was originally founded in 1992 by members of Jane’s Addiction, vocalist Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins, as well as vocalist and guitarist Peter DiStefano and bassist Martyn LeNoble. The band went on hiatus in 1998 after releasing Porno for Pyros in 1993 and Good God’s Urge in 1996.

    The original members reunified in 2022, performing at a sold-out show in Los Angeles, CA. Following this, the Porn for Pyros has performed at Rockville, the Chicago Metro, and Lollapalooza. They have also been working on new material that they expect to release sometime this year.

    Upcoming Tour Dates

    Oct. 8 – Hard Rock Live Sacramento – Wheatland, CA

    Oct. 10 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

    Oct. 13 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

    Oct. 15 – The House of Blues Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    Oct. 17 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT

    Oct. 19 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

    Oct. 21 – Steelhouse Omaha – Omaha, NE

    Oct. 23 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI

    Oct. 24 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL

    Oct. 27 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI

    Oct. 29 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    Oct. 30 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

    Nov. 1 – Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY

    Nov. 3 – Parx Casino and Racing – Bensalem, PA

    Nov. 5 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD

    Nov. 7 – The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC

    Nov. 8 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA

    Nov. 15 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN

    Nov. 17 – Fillmore New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

    Nov. 19 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX

    Nov. 20 – Stubb’s Waller Creek Ampitheater – Austin, TX

    Presale began July 12, with general sale beginning on Friday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m.. Tickets can be found on LiveNation.com.

  • In Focus: Pleasantville Music Festival 2023

    The Pleasantville Music Festival 2023 was held on July 8th at Parkway Field, in Pleasantville.  This year’s lineup featured many New York State based performers; including headliners, They Might Be Giants. 

    They Might Be Giants
    They Might Be Giants

    Curating a one-day event with 18 musical acts, on three stages, is a daunting task. Aiding in the selection process, The Garage at Lucy’s. The Garage, a Pleasantville music club, hosted a series of battle of the band competitions. Victors were given the opportunity to open the day on one of the three stages.

    Allison Ponthier

    With the lineup complete, the festival was good to go. First up on the Pamnation Party Stage, Hunter Road. This Valhalla based group set the bar high for the following acts, with their rocking opening set. On the Party Line Chill Tent Stage, singer songwriter Ursula Hansberry performed solo, sharing her bluesy jazz style with the early attendees. On the main stage, overall battle of the band winner Summer Fling welcomed everyone with a distinctive funk, rock, pop sound. 

    Summer Fling
    Summer Fling

    Kudos to the festival for their music traffic management allowing people to move from stage to stage without missing acts they would like to see. From Chill, to Party, to Main, the groove of each stage matched its description. The sequencing of bands was also spot on. When one band finished, the next one picked up where the last one left off, talking it to the next level.

    Hunter Road
    Hunter Road

    Mother nature made a special appearance at Pleasentville Music Festival 2023, bringing with her two rounds of pouring rain and lightning. This required the stoppage of music and the need for people to leave the park grounds till the storms passed. Even with two delays, many stayed through the end. In retrospect, instead of being a deterrent, the rain acted like a cleansing of the pallet, as if to prepare oneself for the next musical course. 

    Allman Betts Band

    In addition to some of New York State’s finest musicians, there were notable national acts on the bill. Sophie B. Hawkins took to the Chill tent stage in bare feet, closing out that performance space. People were spilling out beyond the sides of the tent to get an earful of her music. On the main stage The Allman Betts Band shared originals while slipping in a few Allman Brothers tunes, to the crowd’s pleasure. Allison Ponthier was a glow with her indie pop sound, sharing a new unreleased song as part of her set. 

    Sophie B. Hawkins

    Multi Grammy Award winners John Flansburgh and John Linnel, aka They Might Be Giants, brought the night to a close. With forty years of performing under their belt, they did not hold back. Backed by a full band (including The Horns), TMBG bestowed on the crowd their surreal, humorous, experimental style of music, jamming on tunes till it was time to go.

    Main Stage

    They Might Be Giants
    Allman Betts Band
    Allison Ponthier
    Blac Rabbit
    Smooch w/Matt Crossett
    Summer Fling

    Pamnation Party Stage

    The Criticals
    Strange Neighbors
    Moonunitt
    SunDub
    Social Creatures
    Hunter Road

    Party Line Chill Tent Stage

    Sophie B. Hawkins
    Pete Francis
    Brandi & The Alexanders
    The Moonrise Cartel
    Dave Casale w/Petey Hop
    Ursula Hansberry

  • Upcoming Performances At The Capitol Theatre

    The Capitol Theatre has spent 2023 providing audiences with top entertainment by impressive musical and comedic talent from all over, and there is no end in sight as the venue has over twenty more performances planned before the year ends. The Port Chester stage will be welcoming everyone from ZZ Top to Kevin James with all performances beginning at 8:00 PM and doors opening at 6:30 PM.

    Peter Frampton – Never Say Never Tour – July 23 & July 25

    Being one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, Grammy-winner Peter Frampton will be performing at the theatre this July. His success has lasted decades as at the early age of 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd and by 18 he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His collaborations range from such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Dion, and many others.  

    Nickel Creek – July 26

    Nickel Creek is the platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio consisting of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins. The Grammy-winning band has revolutionized folk and roots music since first performing together as children in 1989.

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with special guest S.G. Goodman – July 28

    Jason Isbell is largely known not only for his solo career but also for his work with the country band, The 400 Unit. The group will be performing together once again celebrating their newest album Weathervanes which dropped on June 9.

    Diana Krall – August 5

    Also making an appearance at Capitol Theatre is Grammy and Juno award-winning jazz singer, Diana Krall. Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and has also earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums.

    Ilana Glazer Live! – August 17

    The Long Island native, llana Glazer, is a creator and comedian who co-created and co-starred in the critically acclaimed series BROAD CITY and is going on the road with her live show all summer long!

    Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton – August 18

    The American music collective, Parliament Funkadelic will be taking the Port Chester stage in August with leader George Clinton by their side. Being active since the 1960s, the group consists of a collective of rotating musicians bringing funk to everyone they meet.

    Shakti: 50th Anniversary Tour featuring Zakir Hussain & John McLaughlin – August 19

    Following word of the Summer 2023 release of This Moment – their first new studio album in 46 years – world music ensemble Shakti will continue to discover and explore the musical common ground bridging East and West on an extensive U.S. tour, beginning August 17.

    Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Tom Petty Project – August 24


    Tusk has been performing across the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. The band consists of more than five skilled professionals turned masters through decades of individual musical study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art which make them a must-see this August.

    Also Performing

    September 6th – ZZ Top

    September 9th – Get The Led Out

    September 12th – Ray LaMontagne

    September 21st – The Australian Pink Floyd

    September 23rd – Oteil & Friends

    October 7th – St. Paul & the Broken Bones: The Angels in Science Fiction Tour

    October 13th – Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour

    October 14th – Pink Talking Fish

    October 15th – Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

    October 26th – Blues Traveler

    October 27th & 28th – The Disco Biscuits

    November 2nd – Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades Tour

  • Remain in Light Tour Brings Talking Heads Classics to Capitol Theatre

    Original members of Talking Heads, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, along with Cool Cool Cool played an incredible show at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, June 25, filled with Talking Heads favorites on a tour highlighting Remain in Light. Cool Cool Cool performed a set of original music before accompanying Jerry & Adrian for a set of Talking Heads songs.

    Cool Cool Cool started the night off with some original songs which proved to be tight and groovy. Leading the way on vocals were Shira Elias & Sammi Garett, who provided a very upbeat and fun feel. They had great stage presence and crowd control. Notably this horns section is always incredibly tight and spectacular, it consists of Chris Brouwers, Greg Sanderson, & Josh Schwartz who also took lead vocals on a few songs.

    The band opened up with “Psycho Killer” which sent the place dancing. The set included fan favorites such as “Crosseyed & Painless,” “Cities,” “Once in a Lifetime,” and concluded with “Take Me To The River.” The show was high energy filled with masterful musicianship and highly psychedelic peaks in true Talking Heads Style.

    The audience applauded, begging for more. The band returned to play an incredible encore which included “Drugs” & “The Great Curve.” This was the last stop of an lengthy tour which spanned many “Cities” and was truly “Once in a Lifetime”.

    Setlist: Psycho Killer, Crosseyed & Painless, Houses in Motion, I Zimbra, Borna Under Punches, Cities, Rev It Up, Slippery People, Thela Hun Ginjeet, Once in a Lifetime, Life During Wartime, Take Me to the River

    Encore: Drugs, The Great Curve