NYS Music 2023

Category: Westchester

  • Blanket Approval “Happy Alone Tour” this Summer to Visit Albany, Pleasantville, NYC

    Blanket Approval, an indie pop rock band out of NYC, is stopping in three NY destinations, Albany, Pleasantville, and NYC for its “Happy Alone Tour” this summer. A fourth destination in NY may be possible, but it has yet to be determined. This coincides with the release of their new single “Happy Alone, Pt. II.”

    “Born out of the ashes of the pandemic,” Blanket Approval began to form when singer/guitarist Jack Matteucci moved to Brooklyn in 2021 and met drummer Joey Hadden. From there, they met bassist Max Mena and guitarist/keyboardist Rahul Chakraborty. Blanket Approval began rehearsing and recording in January 2022.

    They had their live debut at Union Pool in Brooklyn in Spring 2022, going on to 200,000 streams on Spotify in less than 8 months, and featuring in Spotify’s Fresh Finds Indie. In 2023, they plan to release a summer EP.

    Blanket Approval’s new single “Happy Alone Part II” builds from a calm, chill opening to powerful harmonies with many of the band’s members and swelling music. Chakraborty’s keyboards, which open the song and carry on throughout the piece give the song a nice echoing beat throughout.

    A personal favorite part of the song are the little crescendos, which often occur after the many vocal solos of the “Happy Alone Part II,” a feature fitting given the name. The pause in the instrumentals before these provides a brief return to the more cool opening of the song before returning with the explosive clamor of the instrumentals.

    Upcoming Happy Alone Tour Dates

    Albany, NY – June 30

    Greenfield, MA – July 1

    Pleasantville, NY – July 2

    Boston, MA – July 3

    Burlington, VT – July 5

    TBD Upstate NY, VT, NH – July 6

    Randolph, VT – July 7

    Southbridge, MA – July 8

    NYC, NY – July 22

    For more information on Blanket Approval, on tickets, and on future releases check out their website.

  • Les Claypool Brings His Fearless Flying Frog Brigade to The Capitol Theatre

    On Friday, June 23, Les Claypool performed with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, a talented band featuring Sean Lennon on guitar, Harry Waters on keys, Paolo Baldi on drums, Skerik on saxophone, and Mike Dillon on percussion. They are playing a massive tour including the Peach Music Festival this coming weekend.

    Neal Francis opened up the show with a funky set full of catchy riffs and exceptional vocal work. This proved to be much lighter to the heavier, bass rich riffs of Les Claypool. It fit well as an opening act but the music was truly different.

    Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade opened up their set with “Thela Hun Ginjeet”, a King Crimson cover, followed by a couple Les Claypool songs including one about mushrooms, a very trippy “Amanitas”. 

    This led to the band performing Pink Floyd’s iconic album Animals, a psychedelic and heavy album; quintessential of the dark 1977 Pink Floyd sound. This proved to be an incredible performance, close to the studio version with really great solos and vocals by both Sean Lennon & Les Claypool.

    Afterwards, the band played “Precipitation” & “Cosmic Highway” to close out their set, quickly returning for a lengthy encore featuring “One Better” & “Whamola”.

    Different shenanigans included Les Claypool playing a stand up bass with a bow, wearing a pig mask, and ultimately a disco ball helmet. This along with Claypool’s relaxed stage presence and banter, and of course virtuoso level musicianship resulted in an intensely fun and laid back Fearless Flying Frog Brigade show.

    Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade – The Capitol Theatre – June 23, 2023

    Setlist: Thela Hun Ginjeet, Rumble of the Diesel, Amanitas, Blood and Rockets: Movement I, Saga of Jack Parsons – Movement II Too the Moon, Pink Floyd’s Animals, Pigs on the Wing, Part 1, Dogs, Pigs (Three Different Ones), Sheep, Pigs on the Wing, Part 2, Precipitation, David Makalaster, David Makalaster II, Cosmic Highway

    Encore: One Better, Whamola

    Photos by Cory Schwartz

    photos by Filip Zalewski

  • 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.

    disco biscuits fall tour

    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

  • Pink Talking Fish Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary With East Coast Fall Tour and “This Must be the Cirque”

    Pink Talking Fish is hitting the ground running this summer as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary with over twenty shows, three of which will be performed on various stages across New York State.

    The Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act spent the first half of 2023 honoring multiple album and concert anniversary’s for the three bands they admire most: Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. They celebrated Pink Floyd’s staple album “Dark Side Of The Moon” in light of its 50th anniversary by playing it through each night they performed. In addition to that specific album, they included Talking Heads’ “Stop Making Sense” in homage of the 40 years that have passed since the Talking Heads’ concert film that took fans by storm in 1984.

    Throughout this summer and into the fall, however, the band will be commemorating their own success and longevity through concerts, festivals, and other events. To kick off the summer of celebration and music, Pink Talking Fish will play a Dead & Company afterparty in Saratoga Springs where they will sprinkle in songs by Grateful Dead throughout their own setlist. Other highlights include a Southeast run, a Halloween Weekend “Island Tour” in Rhode Island/Long Island, and a stacked festival season that includes performances in New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, Vermont, Kentucky, and Indiana.

    The band doesn’t plan to stop there as they will be spending the 4th of July weekend giving their fans another high-energy, holiday weekend of music in New England. On July 1st, Pink Talking Fish will return to Portsmouth, NH on the outdoor stage of Cisco Brewers then continue forward by bringing the act back to Cape Cod for a two-night run at The Wellfleet Beachcomber.

    To fully celebrate the completion of a 10 year run, the band will perform a special anniversary show in their hometown of Boston, Massachusetts at The Paradise. These are only a few of the events that Pink Talking Fish is looking forward to as they commemorate a decade of creating dream setlists and performing the music of three diverse and, to many, iconic bands in a new and fresh way.

    Also announced is the Saturday, October 14th event “Pink Talking Fish Presents: The Must be the Cirque,” at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.

    This Must Be The Cirque, the follow-up to 2018’s critically-acclaimed Junta Circus transforms The Cap into a magical circus voyage set to the soundtrack of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. PTF is teaming up with cirque troupe Modern Gypsies who has worked with Phish, String Cheese Incident and more to enhance the live music experience. Tickets available here

    Pink Talking Fish Anniversary Tour

    June 17 – Saratoga Springs NY at Putnam Place – Dead & Company AfterParty

    June 23 – Hammonton NJ at Beardfest

    June 24 – New Martinsville WV at Back Home Festival

    June 25 – Morrisville NJ at The Homestead

    July 1 – Portsmouth NH at Cisco Brewers

    July 2 – Wellfleet MA at The Beachcomber

    July 3 – Wellfleet MA at The Beachcomber

    July 7 – Manchester VT at Dead Of Summer Music Festival

    July 14 – Cabot VT at Jerry Jam

    July 21 – Garrettsville OH at Gratefulfest

    August 12 – Crown Point IN at Rockopelli Music Fest

    August 25 – Longmont CO at Wibby Brewing

    September 8 – Syracuse NY at The Westcott Theater

    September 9 – Bedminster NJ at Fiddlefest

    September 16 – Morrisville VT at Keep On Growing Festival

    September 22 – Plymouth NH at The Flying Monkey

    September 23 – Boston MA at Paradise Rock Club – 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

    October 4 – Washington DC at Pearl Street Warehouse

    October 5 – Waynesboro VA at Basic City

    October 6 – Raleigh NC at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard

    October 7 – Charleston SC at The Pour House

    October 8 – Asheville NC at Salvage Station

    October 14 – This Must Be the Cirque, Port Chester, NY at The Capitol Theatre

    October 27 – East Greenwich RI at The Greenwich Odeum

    October 28 – Port Washington NY at Landmark On Main

  • The Capitol Theatre Announces 1000th Show

    The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester will celebrate 1000 shows since the “Original Rock Palace” reopened in 2012, with a performance by Dark Star Orchestra, on Saturday, May 20.

    Capitol Theatre 1000
    photo by Scott Harris

    Designed by celebrated architect Thomas Lamb in 1926 and listed in The National Register of Historic Places, the 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” has showcased legends such as Traffic, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones.

    In 2012, The Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation under the guidance of music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro. Since then, it has been hailed as a true hub of culture & community in the northeast. Major performers including Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh, Ringo Starr, Joan Baez, Skrillex, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Strokes, Tom Petty, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson, as well as comedians like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer.

    The Capitol Theatre’s “venue within the venue” Garcia’s (created in partnership with Jerry Garcia’s family) will also celebrate its ten year anniversary this May. You can expect performances by an array of artists, and even a signature anniversary drink, the Cherry Jerry.

    Attendees of the Dark Star Orchestra show will receive a Capitol Theatre “1000th show” button, marking another important milestone for the legendary venue.

    Primus – photo by Steve Malinski

    Performing to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.

    For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit The Capitol Theatre’s Website.

  • Garcia’s Celebrates 10 years Throughout May

    Throughout the month of May, The Capitol Theatre’s ‘Inner Sanctum’ bar & venue Garcia’s celebrates 10 years, with a month long lineup of live performances by local and nationally touring artists.

    Created in partnership with Jerry Garcia’s family, the official anniversary date falls on Tuesday, May 16, but music will be featured all month long, including SoulShine, Liquorcake, Gimme Gimme Disco and Brown Eyed Women. 

    Earlier in the month The Rock and Roll Playhouse performed the music of Dave Matthews Band as well as Jerry Garcia tribute Finders Keepers. Mihali performed on Friday, May 12, and will return on Sunday, May 14, with a show at Brooklyn Bowl in between on Saturday.

    Garcia’s will also offer a signature anniversary drink all month, the Cherry Jerry, made with Spiced Rum, Cherry Dr Pepper, a splash of lime and of course a cherry on top!

    Over the last ten years Garcia’s has presented an eclectic mix of exciting acts such as Dinosaur Jr., Black Pumas, Goose, Yola, Marcus King, Twiddle, Mihali, Melvin Seals, Warren Haynes, Orebolo, Keller Williams, Eric Krasno, Dopapod and many more. As a hub for the development of next generation artists, Garcia’s Talent Buyer & Manager Josh Cohen has booked emerging acts early on such as Daniel Donato, Eggy, Dogs In A Pile, TAZ, Mikaela Davis among others, that have now gone on to playing large scale venues across the country.

    Previously the Marketing Director for B.B. King Blues Club, at Garcia’s, Cohen has been focused on nurturing & growing the inclusive environment that is so unique to the historic Capitol Theatre. He likens the venue to a majestic tree in the middle of a village where the locals congregate to dance and celebrate life: 

    When bands play Garcia’s, we see them summon the energies of The Capitol Theatre and find footing in the rich history of improvisational music and the community through which it lives on. The vibe you find when attending a Garcia’s show is that of an ever-growing, loving family who is eager to welcome new faces with open arms. Whether we come for the music and stay for the vibe or vice versa, we are together, listening to every note and dancing with delight.

    Josh Cohen – Garcia’s Manager

    DeadCenter nights have also become a local fixture and staple of the venue, with local Grateful Dead tribute bands playing regularly like Stella Blue’s Band who have played the venue more than any other band, and are nearing their 100th show, 8Track, Dead Meat, Spadtastics, Deadgrass, Grateful BRO, Finders Keepersand SoulShine, an Allman Brothers Band tribute. DeadCenter nights have become such a mainstay, that these upcoming shows will celebrate 1,425 performances to date.

    Get tickets to all Garcia’s show here

  • Zach Nugent’s Dead Set kicks off NY Tour at Garcia’s

    Zach Nugent’s Dead Set kicked off a six-show run across New York State at Garcia’s in Port Chester on Wednesday, April 19.

    zach nugent garcia's dead set

    Performing with members of Swimmer and Corey Wilhelm on Percussion, a wide range of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs were featured, with a crowd filling the room and enjoying one of the freshest takes on the music of the Grateful Dead you’ll hear.

    zach nugent garcia's dead set

    In concert, Nugent is exhilarating and unforgettable, energizing and inspiring fans, uplifting the crowd from the moment he and the band take the stage, Nugent’s virtuosic guitar playing and deep connection to the music of the Grateful Dead captivates the audience and transports them to another realm.

    Don’t miss Zach on tour this month

    April 21st – Flour City Station, Rochester, NY – Tickets:

    April 22nd – Deep Dive, Ithaca, NY – Tickets:

    April 23rd – The Colony, Woodstock, NY – Tickets:

    April 29th – Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY – Tickets:

    Zach Nugent’s Dead Set – Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre, Port Chester – Wednesday, April 19, 2023

    Set 1: Jack Straw, Jack-A-Roe (1980), Me and My Uncle > Big River, Dupree’s Diamond Blues, Queen Jane Approximately, Althea, Feel Like a Stranger

    Set 2: Estimated Prophet > He’s Gone, Playin’ in the Band > Drums > Space > West LA Fadeaway, Promised Land

    Encore: Ramble On Rose

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    dead set
    dead set

  • The Rock And Roll Playhouse Announces Earth Day ‘Bob Marley For Kids’ Concert Series

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse has announced a special run of shows over Earth Day Weekend benefiting international non-profit Oceanic Global on Saturday April 22 and Sunday, April 23. Featuring the music of Bob Marley and The Grateful Dead, The Rock and Roll Playhouse will bring family fun to 13 different venues across the country where kids and parents can rock out to the classics.

    Included among the venues are Garcia’s in Port Chester, Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg and City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery.

    Rock and Roll Playhouse bob marley for kids

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse introduces the next generation to timeless music while providing kids with early music exposure and encouraging creativity. The Playhouse was founded in 2013 at its flagship venue Brooklyn Bowl by Peter Shapiro, entrepreneur and co-owner of the Bowl and owner of The Capitol Theatre, and Amy Striem, a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher.

    Designed to create opportunities for families to experience live music together in historic venues, The Rock and Roll Playhouse continues to unite families through music with hundreds of unforgettable shows nationwide as the largest national concert series for families where kids can “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon”. 

    Supporting Oceanic Global on Earth Day Weekend is not just about bringing families together through the power of music, but also about teaching the next generation the importance of preserving our planet. By creating unforgettable experiences for families while supporting a worthy cause, we can inspire a love for music and a passion for environmental activism in our children that will last a lifetime.

    Stephen Grybowski, Senior Director of The Rock and Roll Playhouse

    Founded in 2016, Oceanic Global reconnects humanity to the ocean as the beating heart of the earth, and provides tangible solutions and blueprints for coexisting in harmony with the natural world. The 501c3 non-profit builds tools, mobilizes communities, and develops educational resources and standards that inspire global action and catalyze cross-sector change.

    Tickets are available now, and admission is free for children one years old and under. For more information please visit The Playhouse’s website.

    Earth Day Schedule

    Saturday, April 22 Earth Day Celebration

    Rockefeller Center – New York, NY

    Bob Marley for Kids

    Garcia’s – Port Chester, NY

    Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA –

    Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA

    Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO

    Woodlands Tavern – Columbus, OH

    Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC

    Sunday, April 23

    Grateful Dead for Kids

    High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI

    Bob Marley for Kids

    Thalia Hall – Chicago, IL

    Far Out Lounge – Austin, TX

    Portland House of Music – Portland, OR

    Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY

    City Winery Hudson Valley – Montgomery, NY

  • Peter Frampton Summer Tour Stops At Turning Stone, Paramount and Capitol Theatres

    Famed guitarist Peter Frampton has announced his summer tour, the Never Say Never Tour. The tour will kick off in June and see Frampton making stops nationwide through August, including stops at The Capitol Theatre, The Paramount, and Turning Stone Casino.

    Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award from NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and his album All Blues was #1 for fifteen weeks on Billboard’s Blues Chart.

    In 2020 Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, his autobiography Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list, and his 2021 album Frampton Forgets The Words was released to widespread critical acclaim. In November of last year, Frampton performed a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall which was filmed and is currently airing on PBS as part of their Pledge Drive. Most recently, Frampton announced that on July 28 Intervention Records will release Frampton@50, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton.

    “At the end of every Finale Tour show I did say, ‘Never Say Never’ and I am always full of hope for the impossible. I’m very pleased to let you know that I am feeling strong and my fingers are still roaming the fretboard. Every note I play now has more meaning and soul. I love playing live and this fighter wants to stay in the ring for as long as he can. I’m so happy to be able to see you all one more time this summer”.

    Peter Frampton

    Tickets will be available Friday, April 14 at peterframpton.com.

    PETER FRAMPTON LIVE

    June 21—Rose Music Center at The Heights—Huber Heights, OH

    June 22—PNC Pavilion at Riverbend—Cincinnati, OH  

    June 24—Red Hat Amphitheater—Raleigh, NC

    June 25—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre—Charlotte, NC

    June 27—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre—Alpharetta, GA 

    June 28—The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre—St. Augustine, FL 

    June 30—Hard Rock Live Orlando—Orlando, FL 

    July 2—The Sound at Coachman Park—Clearwater, FL 

    July 3—Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Live—Hollywood, FL 

    July 13—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion—Gilford, NH 

    July 15—Wind Creek Event Center—Bethlehem, PA 

    July 16—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena—Atlantic City, NJ

    July 18—MGM Music Hall at Fenway—Boston, MA

    July 20—The Theater at MGM National Harbor—Oxon Hill, MD 

    July 22—Foxwoods Resort Casino, Premier Theater—Mashantucket, CT

    July 23—The Capitol Theatre—Port Chester, NY

    July 25—The Capitol Theatre—Port Chester, NY

    July 26—The Paramount—Huntington, NY 

    July 28—Turning Stone Resort Casino, Event Center—Verona, NY 

    July 29—Fallsview Casino Resort—Niagara Falls, ON 

    August 10—Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn—Troutdale, OR 

    August 12—Thunder Valley Casino—Lincoln, CA 

    August 13—Yaamava’ Theater—Highland, CA 

    August 15—The Masonic—San Francisco, CA 

    August 18—The Pearl—Las Vegas, NV 

    August 19—Sandy Amphitheater—Sandy, UT

  • Mihali Announces Three Nights in New York this May

    Twiddle frontman and reggae singer/songwriter Mihali has announced three shows in the New York metro area this May, presented by Relix.

    Over May 12-14, Mihali will perform solo looping sets at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, then at Brooklyn Bowl the next night. On Sunday, May 14, he’ll return to Port Chester for a full live band performance at Garcia’s.

    The appearances follow Twiddle announcing they will go on hiatus following their touring plans this year.

    Tickets are on sale now here.