NYS Music 2023

Category: Regions

  • Elvis Costello & The Imposters Announce New Tour With Dates At Beacon Theatre And Landmark Theatre

    Elvis Costello & The Imposters has announced their newest 23-date tour “We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday” with special guests Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets.

    Elvis Costello

    The tour, with their special guest Charlie Sexton, includes a stop at the Beacon Theatre in New York, NY, and the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.

     The “We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday” dates will follow two headlining appearances at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia, three nights at the Sydney Opera House and a show at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. In May, Costello and Steve Nieve will return to the concert hall stage together for the first time in twenty years, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

    Last summer, Elvis Costello and the Imposters performed a number of concerts with Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets opening the show, and who will open again this year. That tour followed the release of Costello’s album The Boy Named If.

    More recently, Costello shared the deluxe edition of The Songs of Bacharach and Costello, a celebratory collaborative album created with Burt Bacharach, who died earlier this year.

    “We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday” Tour Dates

    Wed Jun 07 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    Fri Jun 09 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

    Sat Jun 10 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Sun Jun 11 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Casino Reno

    Tue Jun 13 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theatre

    Wed Jun 14 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Theatre

    Fri Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

    Sat Jun 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort 

    Sun Jun 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    Tue Jun 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion 

    Wed Jun 21 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha

    Fri Jun 23 – Hammond, IN – The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

    Sat Jun 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest*

    Sun Jun 25 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center

    Wed Jun 28 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

    Sat Jul 01 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood*

    Sun Jul 02 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

    Wed Jul 05 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

    Thu Jul 06 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    Sat Jul 08 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre

    Sun Jul 09 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric

    Wed Jul 12 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    Fri Jul 14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia

    For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit Elvis Costello’s website.

  • Che Pranks Jost, Quinta Praises Teachers and Lil Yachty gets Psychedelic on SNL

    Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) this week, with genre-blending musical guest Lil Yachty. Brunson used her monologue to talk Abbott Elementary and praised teachers, mentioning her Philadelphia upbringing and mother who was an educator. Brunson used her first SNL hosting gig to call for better pay for teachers, reminding parents to not take teachers for granted.

    A trio of solid sketches followed, with a “Drug Dealer” sketch with bathroom dealers trying to one-up each other, a Netflix Bridesmaids cult documentary that sends up the cult doc Wild Wild Country, and a gameshow ‘Couple Goals.’

    The first song from Lil Yachty, “The BLACK seminole.,” found an all-female band in a starlit field/swamp, the moon backlighting them. The first track off Let’s Start Here, “The BLACK seminole.” offered rap merging with psychedelic rock and hip hop, including autotuned Yachty singing, the guitarist dropping a solo that would make Slash smile, and singer Diana Gordon taking the spotlight as LED wall projections intensified. Lil Yachty put the band front and center, with a Pink Floyd influence clear in Gordon’s singing and samples of “One of these Days” and “Speak to Me.”

    https://youtu.be/XYdE4HAsXpI

    On Weekend Update, Michael Che pulled “the meanest thing you’ve ever done” on Colin Jost, by getting the audience to not laugh during the first few jokes Colin told. Someone could then be heard shouting ‘you suck’, and Jost breaking his ever-stiff persona on Update, laughing at the lack of laughs, wondering if his mic was on, and Che admitting it was his April Fools. Jost replied with “You are evil!” laughing all the while, sweating too. Meanwhile, Che’s couple of early jokes got big laughs to stoke the flame.

    Having set the tone for the rest of Update, the guests that joined the desk made this the funniest Update of the season so far. Michaelangelo’s David (Michael Longfellow) and featured player Marcelo Hernandez praised Short Kings, dragging Jost again, this time for being short (he’s really 6’0″).

    Lil Yachty’s second song “drive ME crazy!” dropped a Disco beat thanks to an even-handed drummer and Diana Gordon taking the lead this time, singing about finding her perfect match. At first, the song is minimalist, with the stage becoming lighter as the song progressed, with Yachty joining in, wearing a hat that Shock G would have loved.

    https://youtu.be/lrF32zOszgg

    Tune into Saturday Night Live next week with host Molly Shannon and musical guest Jonas Brothers

  • Homeschool Announces Authentic EP And Releases Single “Loving You To Death” 

    NYC-based singer-songwriter and actor, Homeschool, has just announced the release of his newest EP Just Now. As a follow-up to the EP’s first track and lead single which documents D’Agustino’s burgeoning sense of self, today finds the release of another new track entitled “Loving You To Death.” 

    Homeschool Announces Authentic EP And Releases Single "Loving You To Death" 

    It has been a tumultuous year for Tom D’Agustino, also known as “Homeschool,” a solo project of NYC singer-songwriter. As an independent artist with unfettered control of the creative process, Homeschool has spent the past year experimenting with music and masculinity, inching closer to what they feel is an “authentic” way of being in the world. As a newcomer to acting, D’Agustino is reveling in the opportunity to explore the worlds of different characters, to “experiment with who I’m able to become,” he states.  

    Homeschool Announces Authentic EP And Releases Single "Loving You To Death" 

    Formerly known as the front person of the garage pop quartet, Active Bird Community, Homeschool pokes fun at traditional masculine rock archetypes by blending bedroom pop textures with anthemic, self-aware hooks to tell detailed stories of loss, identity, and self-exploration.  

    Just Now, the new 6-track EP slated for May 19th, is the result of this new exploration. AsD’Agustino’s  first foray into self-producing his own music, Just Now showcases their independence and shameless autonomy as a gender-fluid person, while taking ownership over all aspects of their creative life, whether it be songwriting, production, acting or writing.  

    In celebration of these new releases, Homeschool sold out their debut headlining show at Mercury Lounge in NYC and received positive press from outlets such as Ones To Watch, Brooklyn Vegan, FLOOD, Under The Radar, Paste, Stereogum, Our Culture. Now, D’Agustino announces the upcoming release of a long-awaited brand new EP entitled Just Now, due May 19th. As a follow-up to the EP’s first track, he has also relased the single “Loveing You To Death.” 

    D’Agustino wrote, “‘Loving You To Death’ was written during the tail-end of the Covid lockdown when my partner and I had just moved into an apartment together. We had spent a year living with her parents before that, and this song explores my neediness, clinginess, and overall attachment to her. It’s a fun, upbeat way to interrogate my constant need for love and reassurance that I have value. I think by reminding someone how much I love them, I can be sheltered from how I don’t love myself enough. I’m sure all that affection can get annoying though, so in the song I am trying to convince her of all of these positive things about me so she won’t think I’m a needy little baby. But I so am.”

    To celebrate the EP on its release day, May 19, Homeschool will play an EP release show at Baby’s All Right with fellow NYC rocker and queer/non-binary TikTok champion Libby Larkin. Tickets are on sale this Friday, March 31th click the link HERE to purchase. 

    Homeschool’s Just Now weaves genre-bending stylings into self-aware reflections that paint the pain of life with a surprisingly upbeat and humorous brush. “While some of these topics are heavy, I think a lot of this record turned into me poking fun at myself,” they say. At the end of the day becoming “just now,” doesn’t have to be a bummer. It can be a dance, a laugh. It can be the glitter on your eyes that make the tears sparkle. 

    To listen to “Loving You To Death,” click the link here.

    For more music by Homeschool, click the link here. 

    Just Now is available everywhere on May 19th. 

  • Nominations Announced for Fifth Annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards

    The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards announced nominees for the fifth annual honors, with soul-rock singer-songwriter Buggy Jive leading all nominees with four nominations of his own.

    Six artists have three nominations, including Brick By Brick, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Jocelyn & Chris, Michael Eck, Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band and Sydney Worthley. In all, 209 artists and organizations have been nominated in 34 categories.

    The annual ceremony is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30 on the MainStage at Proctors. Tickets are available now at proctors.org. A slate of performers will be announced in mid-April.

    In addition to the finalists in the categories below, several honorees will be announced in the Merit Award category. “These are recognizing unique initiatives led by members of the music community in the recent past that don’t fit neatly into any other category,” explained Jim Murphy, Eddies Music Awards producer and founder. Judges–members of the 518-music community nominate and vote on all recipients annually.

    With this year’s ceremony, more than 450 different individuals, groups and organizations have been nominated in the Eddies’ first five years. In addition, the Eddies have established a regional music Hall of Fame at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Eight were inducted in a two-hour ceremony March 30: Martin Benjamin, Mike Campese, Felicia Collins, Wanda Fischer, George Frayne, Smokey Greene, Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ and John Tichy.

    “Our mission is to shine a light on as many people as possible; we’ve inducted 32 individuals into the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and have seen roughly 45 artists perform at our events. If you include the members of the bands and the staff of the organizations that have been nominated, it represents several thousand individuals.”

    Jim Murphy, Eddies Music Awards producer and founder

    Musical performances will be held by six of this year’s nominees. The line-up represents a range of musical styles including mainstream and indie rock, funk, singer-songwriter, outlaw country and jam band sounds. The emcee for the 6 p.m. show is Albany-based comedian/actor/producer Greg Aidala. Hosts are Eddies founder Jim Murphy and Eddies administrator Kelly Auricchio.

    Featured artists are E.R.I.E., Annie in the Water, Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, Heard, Sydney Worthley and Victory Soul Orchestra. Worthley will perform twice–with her own band and accompanying E.R.I.E.

    You can’t have a music awards show without exciting musical performances. And we have no shortage of amazing local artists to choose from. It is both one of the most enjoyable tasks and one of the hardest decisions because there are always way more artists we would like to present than is possible.

    Jim Murphy, Proctors Collaborative

    New this year is an Eddies Advisory Council, created late last year, that will meet 5-6 times annually with Murphy and Eddies administrator Kelly Auricchio. Members from the music community are Julia Alsarraf, Greg Bell, Wanda Fischer, Andy Gregory, Mario Johnson, Jason Keller, Pete Mason, Matt Mac Haffie, Kevin McKrell, Keith Morales, Steve Nover, Truemaster Trimingham, Al Quiglieri, Paul Rapp, Zan Strumfeld, Alex Torres, Chris Wienk and Don Wilcock. Murphy adds that blues artist Thomasina Winslow, who passed away Jan. 13, was an inaugural council member. “She was very supportive of the Eddies Music Awards and remains in our thoughts.”

    The Eddies Music Awards and Hall of Fame are an initiative of Proctors Collaborative. See a full list of nominees for the Fifth Annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards at theeddiesawards.com.

  • Amayo Announces Spring Tour, City Winery and Colony Woodstock Shows

    Amayo, former frontman of Antibalas for 23 years, will embark on a spring tour and perform seven shows across the country in April, with two shows in New York, at City Winery on May 8 and Colony Woodstock on May 13. Amayo is credited with bringing Afrobeat to a global audience, leading it to become a genre of itself.

    amayo tour

    The Grammy-Nominated Antibalas album, Fu Chronicles, in the category of Best Global Music Albany, was his vision, from concept to compositions and illustrations. The album became the launchpad for Amayo’s solo career, where Kung Fu meets Afrobeat. 

    A unique blend of styles creates a magical landscape for Chinese & African rhythms, where Amayo sings traditional Yoruba & Edo lyrics and plays piano, electric keyboard, organ, and the Gbedu Spirit Drum. Joining Amayo is his band, featuring chekere, guitar, bass, flute, violin, drums, percussion and horns.  

    The band carries the spirit of Kung Fu masters and philosophers of Asia, freedom fighters, the royal warriors of Edo & Ife Kingdoms, and Fela Kuti.

    Amayo’s songs guide people through Kung Fu movements and stories of the Nigerian Edo & Ife Kingdoms. As an anointed Orisha “Awo” Amayo sings traditional Nigerian spirituals and stories that have been passed down in a sacred lineage. 

    Additionally, Amayo has been a senior master (Sifu) of the Jow Ga Kung Fu School of martial arts since 1982 and performs traditional Chinese Lion Dance as a salutation ritual to begin his stage performances to bring good fortune to the audience.

    Amayo Spring 2023 Dates

    April 13 – The New Parish, Oakland, CA

    April 16 – Moe’s Alley, Santa Cruz, CA

    May 7 – City Winery, Philadelphia, PA

    May 8 – City Winery, New York, NY

    May 11 – SPACE, Portland, ME

    May 12 – ColliderFEST, Northampton, MA

    May 13 – Colony Woodstock, Woodstock, NY

    Get tickets to all shows here.

    amayo tour

  • Pixies will be Joined by Modest Mouse on the Third Leg of their North American Tour

    Indie rock kingpins Pixies will be joined by Modest Mouse for the third leg of their North American tour, which includes performances at three New York venues. The bands will perform twice at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on Aug. 21 and 22, the Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown on Aug. 25, and the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston on Aug. 28. The upcoming tour is in support of Pixie’s latest studio album, Doggerel.

    Pixies members, from left to right: David Lovering, (drums, percussion, backing vocals) Black Francis, (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar) Paz Lenchantin, (bass, violin, backing and lead vocals), and Joey Santiago (lead guitar, backing vocals.) Credit: Pixies.com

    Pixies originated in Boston, Massatuchetts, and consists of David Lovering, (drums, percussion, backing vocals) Black Francis, (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar) Paz Lenchantin, (bass, violin, backing and lead vocals), and Joey Santiago (lead guitar, backing vocals.) They have been performing for over 30 years, and their debut album, Surfer Rosa, was released in 1988, supported by their lead single “Gigantic.” Over the course of their career, they have released a total of eight studio albums, most recently 2022’s Doggerel, which their upcoming tour supports. The band disbanded in 1993, and reunited in 2004, with their first release since reuniting being 2014’s Indie Cindy, their fifth studio album. They are known for being “one-of-a-kind” performers, due to their concerts having no pre-determined set lists, and whatever song plays next is what “feels right.”

    New Musical Express (NME) called Doggerel “the most inventive since their reunion nearly two decades ago.”

    Tickets to see the Pixies perform with Modest Mouse on their North American tour, and all other venues, go on sale Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m.

    LEG ONE: (various support acts):

    MAY 2023

    4 Fox Theater, Oakland, CA

    5 BeachLife Festival, Redondo Beach, CA

    6 Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA

    8 The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ

    9 Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM

    10 The Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO

    12 Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, NV

    13 Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, NV

    14 Kilby Block Party, Utah State Park, Salt Lake City, UT (Festival)

    18 Teatro Metopólitan, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

    21 Corona Capital 2023, Mexico, Mexico

    LEG TWO (with Franz Ferdinand and Bully):

    JUNE 2023 

     8 MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA

     9 The Met, Philadelphia, PA

    10 The Anthem, Washington, D.C.

    12 Kemba Live!, Columbus, OH

    13 Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA

    14 Andrew J. Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

    16 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NC

    17 Rabbit Rabbit, Asheville, NC

    18 Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN (Festival)

    20 Coca-Coca Roxy, Atlanta, GA

    21 The Fillmore, New Orleans, LA

    23 Bayou Music Center, Houston, TX

    24 Southside Ballroom, Dallas, TX

    25 Moody Amphitheatre, Austin, TX

    LEG THREE: (co-headline with Modest Mouse, special guest Cat Power):

    AUGUST 2023

    20 Stone Pony Summerstage, Asbury Park, NJ

    21 The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY

    22 The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY

    24 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre, Bridgeport, CT

    25 Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

    26 MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA

    28 Artpark Amphitheater, Lewiston, NY

    29 TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN

    30 Salt Shed – Outdoors, Chicago, Il

    SEPTEMBER 2023

     2 Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre, Vail, CO

     4 Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise, ID

     6 Pavilion at Riverfront, Spokane, WA

     7 Kettlehouse Amphitheatre, Bonner, MT

     8 Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

     9 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, BC

    12 McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, OR

    13 McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, OR

    15 Oxbow RiverStage, Napa, CA

    16 Gallagher Square, San Diego, CA

  • FRIDAY Shares Clown-like Grunge Single/Video “Dear God”

    NYC-based multihyphenate creative Nicole Daddona, also known as FRIDAY, has shared her new single and music video, “Dear God.” The grunged-out ballad is a punk reclamation of emotions, paired with a video that shows her dressed up as a crying, cigarette-smoking clown as she takes over an empty indoor children’s entertainment facility.  

    When Nicole Daddona preforms as her alter ego FRIDAY, she channels her creativity in each moment and brings a sense of nostalgic fun to each track. Daddona catches her audience with an emotionally deep sound that when you listen, you’ll transport you to a world where the weekend never ends.  

    FRIDAY Shares Clown-like Grunge Single/Video "Dear God"

    With each song, FRIDAY captures different aspects of the human experience, adding her unique, colorful perspective. When listening to “Dear God,” her hook-filled songs and playful melodies will get stuck in your head and your heart. 

    FRIDAY Shares Clown-like Grunge Single/Video "Dear God"

    Besides Nicole’s new project FRIDAY, she is the founder and designer of the “lowbrow, high fashion” clothing and accessories company Magic Society, creating iconic, playful, and maximalist designs like the Judy Bag (a purse made from deadstock blow-up dolls). She’s also one half of the production company Magic Society Pictures, who just debuted their most recent film The Mundanes at this year’s SXSW.  

    FRIDAY Shares Clown-like Grunge Single/Video "Dear God"

    It’s well known that FRIDAY is a true creative powerhouse. This talented artist is not only a visual artist and filmmaker but also a fashion designer who has turned her hand to music. Through her whimsical and eclectic solo musical project, FRIDAY explores themes of love and loss with a touch of nostalgia and DIY aesthetics. In fact, she once described her music as “Harry Nilsson meets Nirvana,” which gives you a taste of the unique sound she brings to the table. 

    FRIDAY Shares Clown-like Grunge Single/Video "Dear God"

    FRIDAY’s music draws inspiration from a range of artists, including Marc Bolan, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Nirvana, and Harry Nilsson. Her sound is an accumulation of multiple genres, inspired by Art Rock, 70s power pop, grunge, bubblegum pop, and NU-Disco influences.  

    From the influences of NYC, her music is inspired by vintage horror films, unrequited love, dreamcore, and weirdcore. It’s a cross-genre project that has something for everyone. FRIDAY channels her creativity in each moment and brings a sense of nostalgic fun to each track. 

    To listen to “Dear God” by FRIDAY, click the link here. 

    To watch the music video for “Dear God,” click the link here. 

    For more on FRIDAY, click the link here. 

  • RIOPY Presents “Thrive” at The Crypt Sessions

    On Tuesday, March 28, the talented piano player RIOPY graced the stage of the Church of Intercession Crypt. This intimate concert setting added a unique and hauntingly beautiful atmosphere to RIOPY’s already mesmerizing music.

    church of the intercession RIOPY
    Photo by Kevin Condon IG @weirdhours

    RIOPY, born and raised in France, began playing the piano at the age of six. He has since become a world-renowned pianist. His music is a blend of classical and contemporary, with a focus on emotional depth and storytelling through music.

    The performance opened with a piece called “La Nocturne,” a haunting and melancholic melody that set the tone for the rest of the evening. From there, RIOPY gave the audience a preview of his upcoming album, Thrive. The album will be released on April 14th under Warner Classics.

    Photo by Kevin Condon IG @weirdhours

    Throughout the concert, RIOPY shared stories about his life and the inspiration behind his music. He spoke about how his music is a reflection of his experiences and how he hopes that his music can bring comfort and healing to those who listen to it.

    RIOPY’s concert at the Church of Intercession Crypt was a testament to the power of music. His beautiful melodies and emotional depth left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

    The Crypt Sessions is a concert series that takes place in the crypt of the Church of the Intercession, located on West 155th St in Upper Manhattan. The Crypt Sessions series was founded in 2020 by Andrew Ousley, who wanted to create a unique and intimate concert experience for both the performers and the audience.

    The concerts are held in the crypt, which is a small, underground chamber beneath the 180 old Episcopal church. The space has a unique atmosphere and excellent acoustics, making it an ideal venue for live music performances. The Crypt Sessions feature a wide range of musical genres, from classical and opera to jazz and indie rock. The performers are often world-renowned musicians who are attracted to the unique setting and intimate atmosphere of the series

    Setlist: La Nocturne, Piano Allegretto, Ukiyo, I Love You, Rockefeller Room, Drive

    Photos by Kevin Condon – instagram.com/weirdhours

    church of the intercession RIOPY
    church of the intercession RIOPY

  • Frank Palangi’s New Single Proves Rock Won’t “Fall From Grace”

    Frank Palangi’s new single “Fall From Grace,” proves that the rock genre still has a place in the music business – as does Palangi. The rock singer has been performing for more than 10 years and continues to make noise in the music industry, “Fall From Grace,” being only his most recent track to hit music platforms. “Fall From Grace,” is sure to leave fans eager to hear more.

    Frank Palangi. Credit: metaldevastionradio

    Raised in Upstate New York, Palangi first hit the music scene in 2011 with his self-titled debut EP, and since then has had the opportunity to work with a number of music producers. Over the course of his more than decade-long career, he has released a total of five EPs, received Best In the Region for local Glens Falls and Albany areas and national unsigned-only competition finals, radio artist of the year (radio wigwam) and an LA Music Award single Nomination. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Palangi wasn’t discouraged, and his optimism shined through his music. Guitar World magazine said of the artist, “Palangi’s positivity extends beyond his music into the way he interacts with his fans.”

    Palangi stands out positively from artists today in a number of ways, and “Fall From Grace,” is living proof of that. Palangi’s newest single echoes the sounds of hit rock bands and some of his biggest inspirations such as Ozzy, Def Leppard, Megadeth, and Three Days Grace, just to name a few. “Fall From Grace” can have a subjective meaning to listeners, so almost anyone can resonate with it, one way or another. For some, it could be about a fall-out you had with some of your closest friends, who you thought would stick by you through anything, or for others, it could be about being turned down for a job you really wanted or desperately needed. Either way, “Fall From Grace” is likely going to go down as just one in a long list of hits by Palangi.

    “Fall From Grace,” is available on a number of music streaming platforms.

  • In Focus: The Furious Bongos Deliver Fabulous Show At The Westcott Theater

    The sounds of Frank Zappa were in the air on Sunday, March 26, as The Furious Bongos took the stage at The Westcott Theater, in Syracuse.  

    Based out of Wisconsin, The Furious Bongos are a nine-piece progressive rock band who focus on delivering quality renditions of Frank Zappa songs. The band consists of Lo Marie (vocals, rhythm guitar, Conrad St. Clair (bass guitar, music director), Chris Huntington (lead guitar), Flip Fjellstrom (drums), Zachary Bowers (percussion), Scott Fischer (vocals, keyboard), Jonathan Sindelman (keyboards), Willow Dougherty (vocals), and Vince Szynborski (saxophones).  

    At promptly 8pm the house lights dimmed and the band took the stage.  The theater was quickly filled with the groovy bass notes of the opening number, Chunga’s Revenge.  The song built layer upon layer of sound, with each band member joining along until the theater was filled with a symphony of sound.  

    Through out the evening, the band would perform various songs from the Frank Zappa catalog.  Lo Marie, Willow Dougherty and Scott Fischer would delight the crowd with their vocal deliveries, while each band member traded turns putting their musical talents on display. The band’s stage manager, Mike Stehr, would join in the fun, taking lead vocal duties during the Zappa classic, Cosmik Debris. Through out the evening, the audience sang and danced along, even earning muffins from the band to reward their participation.

    Through out the two and a half hour set, the band put on display the qualities which made Frank Zappa a legend;  complex and diverse musical arrangements along with comical, satirical, and at times racy song lyrics.  The band delivered on these concepts with the precision and the eccentric delivery which made Zappa famous.   They are a must band see for any music fan.

    The Furious Bongos – The Westcott Theater, Syracuse – March 26, 2023

    Set 1: Chunga’s Revenge > Zoot Allures > Zomby Woof > Uncle Remus > Let’s Move To Cleveland > Find Her Finer > Heavenly Bank Account > Andy > Inca Roads > Cosmik Debris

    Set 2: Dirty Love > Doreen > What’s New In Baltimore > Peaches En Regalia > Montana > Village of the Sun > We Are Not Alone > Advance Romance > Sam with the Showing Scalp Flat Top > Black Page #2 > Hot Plate Crew Slut Heaven > City of Tiny Lites

    Encore: The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing > Willie the Pimp