NYS Music 2023

Category: Regions

  • Visions of Atlantis sail through Montage Music Hall on First US Headlining Tour

    Austrian symphonic metal band, Visions of Atlantis, is currently debuting their first-ever US headlining tour, which included a stop at The Montage Music Hall in Rochester on Sunday, Feb. 19. The five-piece group, based out of Styria, Austria, brought a pirate-themed musical journey to Rochester in which many fans in attendance dressed the part. 

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    Having only recently discovered this band through a flyer from The Montage, I decided to give them a listen, as I am always looking for new music and shows to see. Immediately I could detect a Nightwish influence which piqued my attention as I love Nightwish, and I thought this would be a fun show to check out, especially since it is the bands first headlining US tour. 

    Waiting for Visions of Atlantis to take the stage, cheerful pirate music played throughout the venue as concertgoers filled in, with several having elaborate pirate costumes themselves. The lights dim, fog fills the scene, and the band’s backdrops stand out nicely. The blue lighting with the white lasers gave the feeling that it was nighttime aboard a pirate ship, which was impressive, given how minimal it was. 

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    The band takes to the stage in a roar of applause and immediately jumps into their 15-song set. The sound was clear and complete while not overly produced. Visions of Atlantis features two vocalists, Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli, who play very well off each other. Immediately you can feel the band’s passion and that they enjoy what they are doing. 

    The pirate theme continued throughout their set, with a brief pause between songs as the band recruited the audience onto their ship with the traditional “Arr” chant. 

    Visions of Atlantis breezed through their set flawlessly, with significant crowd interaction and stage presence. The band sounded just as good live as they do on their studio albums, and it was indeed a great show to witness. The vocals from Delauney and Guaitoli were on point, and the drums of Thomas Caser were fantastic and were the backbone of the performance. Guitarist Christian Douscha and Bassist Herbert Glos played off each other exceptionally well, with friendly banter between all bandmates that made this an entertaining show. 

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    The band thanked everyone continuously throughout the set, and the appreciation was well received, with roars of applause each time. The excitement from the band as they stated that this was their first headlining US tour and how happy they were to be able to do this was wholesome. I always enjoy seeing a band on their first headlining tour, especially when they’re from another country, and Visions of Atlantis did not disappoint. 

    I highly recommend going to see Visions of Atlantis if given the opportunity. The atmosphere was friendly, the music was fantastic, and the overall experience of seeing them was refreshing. I hope this band continues to gain success and look forward to their next US tour. 

    Catch them in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 22 and in Clifton, NJ on the 23rd and Atlantic City, NJ on the 24th.

    Setlist: Master the Hurricane > New Dawn > A Life of Our Own > Clocks > The Silent Mutiny > The Deep & the Dark > Freedom > In My World > A Journey to Remember > Mercy > Heroes of the Dawn > Nothing Lasts Forever > Melancholy Angel > Pirate Will Return > Legion of the Seas

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  • Twiddle & Frends Announce Return of Memorial Meltdown to Lake George this Memorial Weekend

    Twiddle & Frends announce that they will be returning to Memorial Meltdown this Memorial Weekend in downtown Lake George at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons on May 27 and 28.

    Twiddle Memorial Meltdown

    Twiddle is a Vermont-based jam band, comprised of members Mihali Savoulidis [vocals, guitar], Ryan Dempsey [keys, organ, synth], Brook Jordan [drums], and Zdenek Gubb [bass]. They recently celebrated the release of their fifth full-length album Every Last Leaf and they will be going on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2023. The group has repeatedly sold out some of the most legendary venues in the world, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Capitol Theatre. They have played at well-known festivals like Bonnaroo and Electric Forest in addition to launching and headlining their own annual extravaganza Tumble Down Festival.

    This is one weekend you will not want to miss as many notable acts from across the state will be performing. On May 27, and May 28, the Memorial Meltdown will feature two sets by Twiddle, along with performances by TAUK, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Annie in the Water on Saturday and Dogs in a Pile, Mihali & Friends, and One Time Weekend on Sunday.

    The two-day event will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors, with gates opening each day at 1:30 p.m. and music set to begin at 2:30 p.m., running until about 11 p.m. Tickets for this all-ages event are on sale now.

  • Hello Mary Share Video for Indulgent New Single “Special Treat”

    Brooklyn’s Hello Mary have just dropped a new single “Special Treat,” right before the release of their self-titled debut album on March 3rd. The song opens with disarming harmonies that might recall a schoolyard taunt, or something more sinister, like the summoning of a coven.  

    Hello Mary Share New Single and Music Video "Special Treat"

    The band explains that, “‘Special Treat’ is pretty much about indulgence of any kind, and doing things for pure momentary pleasure. For the music video, we just wanted to be crazy, eat dope food, and take out our deep resentment towards each other through a food fight.” 

    Hello Mary will also play a record-release party at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere Zone One on March 24. Their first ever tour kicks off on March 23rd in Hamden, CT and concludes in Providence, RI on April 6th. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now and all dates are listed below. 

    Hello Mary Share New Single and Music Video "Special Treat"

    Hello Mary is made up of Helena Straight (guitar, vox), Mikaela Oppenheimer (bass), and Stella Wave (drums, vox). Mikaela started Hello Mary with Helena as freshmen in high school. When they met Stella by happenstance the three became an inseparable unit, as good of friends as they are bandmates. 

    The album Hello Mary references alternative rock of the nineties alongside Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley as influences. For sound, the band tends to meld elements of 90s shoegaze with indie rock and grunge, making a unique sound of their own. 

    The album’s song “Looking Right Into the Sun,” is most honestly described as “delightful,” driven by a tight and dynamic rhythm section that gives way to Straight’s crystalline and confident falsetto.  

    Hello Mary Tour Dates: 

    3/23 – Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT  

    3/24 – Elsewhere Zone One – Brooklyn, NY  

    3/25 – Songbyrd – Washington, DC  

    4/5 – Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA* 

    4/6 – Columbus Theatre – Providence, RI*  

     *Denotes Dates with Deerhoof 

    Pre-order Hello Mary by clicking the link here. Listen/share “Special Treat” by clicking the link here. 

  • The Gaslight Anthem Tour makes 3 Stops in New York this Spring

    Rock band The Gaslight Anthem is following up their 2022 comeback with a headline tour this spring. During the tour, the band will perform at the Buffalo Outer Harbor Site, The Paramount in Huntington, and the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette.

    The Gaslight Anthem Members, from left to right: Benny Horowitz, Brian Fallon, Alex Levine, and Alex Rosamilia

    The band’s 2022 tour marked the first time since 2018 that they performed together.

    The Gaslight Anthem consists of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Rosamilia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, backing vocals). The band first came on the music scene in 2007, with their debut album, Sink or Swim. Their most recent album, Get Hurt, was released in 2014, after which the band went on an indefinite hiatus. After a brief reunion for the 2018 Governor’s Ball Music Festival, the group officially got back together in early 2022. The Gaslight Anthem announced they were working on their yet-to-be-titled new album in Dec. 2022.

    Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. begins the artist presale. Local/venue presales begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. All presales conclude on Feb.16 at 10 p.m. General on-sales begin Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. For more information, please see www.thegaslightanthem.com.

    THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – US TOUR 2023

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    1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues * †

    2 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater †

    3 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom †

    6 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Music Festival ^

    7 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall *

    9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution * †

    10 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live * †

    12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz * †

    14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium †

    16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte T

    17 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live * †

    19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * †

    20 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Outer Harbor Site *

    21 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Presents Oakdale * †

    23 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre *

    25 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center *

    26 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount *

    27 – LaFayette, NY – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards *

  • In Focus: The Paley Center for Media Celebrates Black History Month with The Storytellers: Preserving the Legacy of Iconic Black Musicians Panel

    To celebrate Black History Month, on February 16t, the Paley Center for Media hosted a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion entitled, “The Storytellers: Preserving the Legacy of Iconic Black Musicians.” The even highlighted some of the storytellers who have helped preserve the legacy of Black musical icons, including Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

    The event featured a dynamic group of panelists who shared their experiences and perspectives on the importance of storytelling in shaping our understanding of Black icons and Black history in general. From hilarious stories about interviewing the late hip-hop legend DMX, to inspiring anecdotes with Roberta Flack

    The event featured incredible insights from panelists including Julie Anderson, Film Executive and Producer, Louis Armstrong: Black & Blues, The Jazz Ambassadors, God Is the Bigger Elvis; Ralph McDaniels, VJ, Music Video Director, Host of Video Music Box; Lisa Cortés, Director, Little Richard: I Am Everything; Antonino D’Ambrosio, Director, American Masters: Roberta Flack, and as moderator for the evening, Touré, a Journalist, Author and Podcast Host of Touré Show and Who Was Prince?

  • Critically-Acclaimed Pop Singer P!NK Announces Trustfall Tour, Heading to MSG This Fall

    Critically-acclaimed pop star P!NK announced the Trustfall Tour, and her new album Trustfall is out now, featuring the hit singles “Never Gonna Not Dance Again” and “TRUSTFALL.” She will be going to Citi Field this summer, as well as Madison Square Garden in the fall.

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    P!NK has released nine studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold over 60 million albums equivalents worldwide, 15 singles in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1) and has sold out arenas all over the world. She has won three Grammy awards, and has been nominated 21 times. She has also won  seven MTV Video Music Awards including the 2017 Vanguard Award, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    TRUSTFALL is an exploration of the highs and lows of uncertainty, freedom, and letting go. “This might be the album I’m most proud of,” says P!NK. “Get in your coziest pair of sweats, grab yourself an hour of self-care, and start on track one. Two ingredients needed: tissues and dance shoes.” The album features collaborations with Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, and First Aid Kit, as well as notable songwriters and producers Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, and more.

    Tickets for The Trustfall Tour will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales (more details below) beginning Tuesday, Feb 21. The general on sale will start on Friday, Feb 24 at 10 a.m., for more information, visit here. Seven additional shows have been added to the tour, including a second show at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 5.

    SUMMER CARNIVAL TOUR DATES (SUMMER 2023):

    ^ with Brandi Carlile | ! with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo | GROUPLOVE + KidCutUp on all dates

    Mon Jul 24 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre^

    Wed Jul 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ball Park^

    Mon Jul 31 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park!

    Tue Aug 01 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park!

    Thu Aug 03 – New York, NY – Citi Field^

    Sat Aug 05 – Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park^

    Mon Aug 07 – Washington DC – Nationals Park!

    Thu Aug 10 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field!

    Sat Aug 12 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field!

    Mon Aug 14 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field!

    Wed Aug 16 – Detroit, MI – Comerica Park^

    Sat Aug 19 – Fargo, ND – FARGODOME^

    Mon Aug 21 – Omaha, NE – Charles Schwab Field^

    Mon Sep 18 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park^

    Tue Sep 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park^

    Fri Sep 22 – Nashville, TN – GEODIS Park^

    Mon Sep 25 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome^  

    Wed Sep 27 – Houston, TX – Minute Maid Park^

    Fri Sep 29 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field^

    Tue Oct 03 – San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium^

    Thu Oct 05 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium!

    Sat Oct 07 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium^

    Mon Oct 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field^

    THE TRUSTFALL TOUR DATES (FALL 2023): 

    GROUPLOVE + KidCutUp on all dates

    *Newly Added Date

    Thu Oct 12 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Sat Oct 14 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    Sun Oct 15 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center*

    Tue Oct 17 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome

    Wed Oct 18 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome*

    Fri Oct 20 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

    Sat Oct 21 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*

    Wed Oct 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    Fri Oct 27 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

    Sat Oct 28 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center*

    Wed Nov 01 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

    Thu Nov 02 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*

    Sat Nov 04 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Sun Nov 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*

    Tue Nov 07 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    Wed Nov 08 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

    Sat Nov 11 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

    Sun Nov 12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    Tue Nov 14 – Miami, FL – Miami-Dade Arena

    Sat Nov 18 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

    Sun Nov 19 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center*

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  • Robert Walter Releases “White Lines” from Aquarium Drunkard Session (Vol. 3) 

    Robert Walter interprets infamous soul and jazz artists on his third session for the music journal, Aquarium Drunkard. The EP’s opening track, a reimagination of Melle Mel’s “White Lines,” which itself was a reinvention of Liquid Liquid’s track “Cavern,” has just released on February 17th. 

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    A founding member of The Greyboy Allstars, Walter splits his time between The Greyboy Allstars, his own 20th Congress, playing organ and keys in Mike Gordon Band and on tour with Roger Waters, in addition to a robust film soundtrack career in Los Angeles.

    “These tracks were all recorded for Aquarium Drunkard’s Lagniappe series. This was my 3rd installment,” explains Walter. “I always try to find some interesting tunes that have inspired me in some way over the years. It’s also a fun challenge to record the music all by myself. I played all the instruments here and arranged, recorded and mixed at home.” 

    Robert Walter said of the session, “I have always loved ‘White Lines (Don’t Do It).’ I remember hearing this when I was first discovering rap music as a kid. I learned later that the music is based on Liquid Liquid’s ‘Cavern.’ I love how the interactions between the NYC art scene, punk rock, and emerging hip-hop were happening so naturally and quickly during the late ’70s,” continued Walter. “This tune manages to be a message song, embrace some avant-garde musical ideas and still work as dance music even to this day. I have been playing it off and on in bands my entire life. I started doing it a lot as an organ vehicle during late night Jazzfest gigs as a comment on the wild party atmosphere. This version references both the original Liquid Liquid track and the brilliant Melle Mel interpolation.”

    The keyboardist, who co-founded The Greyboy Allstars and is currently on tour as a member of Roger Waters’ band, plays all of the instruments. Some of the artists being featured on Aquarium Drunkard are Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel, Liquid Liquid, Jackie Mittoo, Eddie Harris, Rammellzee & K-Rob and Les Baxter & Martin Denny.

    Pre-order/save Aquarium Drunkard sessions featuring Robert Walter’s cover of “White Lines” by clicking the link here. For more on Robert Walter, click the link here.

  • Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Announces New Tour, Dates At SummerStage And SPAC

    Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds has announced a co-headlining tour of North America for this summer with Garbage. The tour will feature special guest Metric and will kick off in Auburn, WA, on June 2, with a date at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage in New York, NY, on July 10 and at SPAC on July 10.

    This is the first time Noel and his High Flying Birds have hit the road in North America since 2019, when they made stops across the USA and Canada with the Smashing Pumpkins. The first tour date in Washington State coincides with the release day for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ much anticipated fourth album Council Skies.

    2021 saw Garbage on an extensive tour following the release of their most recent album, No Gods No Masters; of the live shows, Consequence raved, “Once the curtain dropped, Garbage whipped the fans in the pit to a frenzy…clad in pink and rocking a mic stand adorned with a matching feathered boa, Manson revealed a rock star stage presence that has refined over the past two decades. At the Greek, Garbage proved they are going 20 years strong, and their legacy demands closer observation.”

    Garbage and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be supported by Metric, who released their most recent album Formentera last year. It was their most commercially successful release in a decade and was accompanied by a sold-out tour spanning the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.

    Tickets for the upcoming dates will go on sale this Friday, February 17 at 10 AM on the bands website.

    2023 North American Tour

    June 2, 2023 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

    June 3, 2023 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    June 6, 2023 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

    June 7, 2023 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl ^

    June 9, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

    June 10, 2023 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    June 11, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    June 13, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

    June 15, 2023 – Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion Denver

    June 17, 2023 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    June 18, 2023 – Del Valle, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    June 21, 2023 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    June 22, 2023 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    June 25, 2023 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

    June 27, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    June 28, 2023 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field

    June 29, 2023 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    July 1, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    July 3, 2023 – Toronto, OH – Budweiser Stage*

    July 6, 2023 – Clarkson, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    July 8, 2023 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    July 10, 2023 – New York, NY – Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage

    July 13, 2023 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    July 14, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

    July 15, 2023 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

  • This Week’s EQXposure Features Starfish Death Squad and Canella

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up-and-coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Starfish Death Squad and Canella.

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    Starfish Deathsquad – “falling apart”

    Starfish Deathsquad is an EDM artist from Lowell, with funky cover graphics and a unique sound. Their single “falling apart” is out now.

    Canella – “ Why Can’t I”

    Canella is a rising indie-rock band from Albany and Bogotá, Colombia. They have established a presence in the Capital Region, winning WCDB Radio’s ‘Song of the Year’ award for their debut single “Quiet Love”. Inspired by early 2000’s alternative rock, the female-fronted group takes inspiration from former bandmate and best friend Kyle Robinson who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2020. Their new single “Why Can’t I” has an accompanying DIY-style documentary lyric video of one of the band’s adventures through the Capital Region.

  • Grammy Award Winning Group Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Summer Tour, Coming to CMAC and SPAC

    The Grammy Award-winning group Tedeschi Trucks Band announce a run of summer tour dates across the US, hitting twenty cities, including SPAC on July 1 and CMAC on July 11.

    Tedeschi Trucks Band

    Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, formed in 2011. The founders have been described by NPR as “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation.” The twelve piece group is known globally for their unique sound and ability to blend distinctive genres of American music. Their shows are “nothing short of exhilarating” (Salon), with annual summer amphitheater tours and multi-night residencies across America to tours through Europe and Japan.

    The group continues to tour in support of I Am The Moon, their acclaimed fifth studio project, which finds them “at their finest and most adventurous” (NPR). New this year will be single support acts, leaving Tedeschi Trucks Band with longer set times. Country and blues singer/songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson will support the tour’s first few dates and return in late July for the final five stops — and legendary musician, producer and activist, Ziggy Marley will support all dates in between. The TTB Fan Club Presale will begin Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. local time with an Artist Presale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, visit here.