Category: Western NY

  • Dave Matthews Band Announce 2023 Dates At Forest Hills, Darien Lake, SPAC And Jones Beach

    Dave Matthews Band has announced their 2023 Summer tour, and will be making stops at Forest Hills Stadium, Darien Lake Ampitheater, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and Jones Beach Theater.

    New Tour & New Album

    The tour will celebrate Dave Matthews Band’s their 10th studio album Walk Around The Moon, out May 19th. Most of the album’s 12 original songs are produced by Rob Evans, including its first single “Madman’s Eyes,” which is available now. Longtime DMB collaborator John Alagia serves as executive producer on “Walk Around the Moon,” which took shape during the pandemic and “is as much a reflection on the current times as it is an urge to find common ground,” according to a press release from the band.

    After playing a trio of dates in Mexico, Dave Matthews Band will kick off its U.S. tour at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX on May 19. The headline run will include the band’s first show at the historic Forest Hills Stadium in New York on June 9. Dave Matthews Band will play two-night stands in Wilmington, NC; Charleston, SC; Noblesville, IN; Chicago, IL; Gilford, NH; Saratoga Springs, NY; Camden, NJ; West Palm Beach, FL and Irvine, CA. The tour will conclude with the band’s traditional three-day, Labor Day weekend celebration at Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA.

    Dave Matthews Band will be performing in New York at Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 14th, Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 14th & 15th, and Jones Beach Theater on July 19th.

    Dave Matthews Band performing
    Dave Matthews Band Performing

    Members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association can now register for presale here, while Citi cardmembers will have access to presale starting Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. local time. General sale begins on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

    Eco-conscious Tour Campaign

    Dave Matthews Band is once again partnering with Reverb to offset carbon emissions for band and fan travel, creating a climate positive tour. Dave Matthews’ ongoing partnership with The Nature Conservancy has resulted in three million trees being planted since 2020. This year’s continued partnership will bring the total to four million trees. Fans can join in this mission by adding an optional donation of $2 per ticket to plant a tree with The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign – a major forest restoration effort with the goal of planting a billion trees around the world by 2025. For additional details, visit www.dmbtrees.org. Reverb will also produce the tour’s annual eco-village. 

    Watch the visualizer for the new single “Madman’s Eyes” below.

    DAVE MATTHEWS BAND – 2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

    5/9 – Mexico City, DF – Auditorio Nacional

    5/11 – Monterrey, NL – Auditorio Pabellon M

    5/13 – Guadalajara, JAL – Teatro Diana

    5/19 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    5/20 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    5/23 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    5/24 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove

    5/26 – Nashville, TN  – Bridgestone Arena

    5/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    5/30 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

    5/31 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

    6/2 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

    6/3 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

    6/9 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

    6/10 – Hartford, CT  – Xfinity Theatre

    6/14 – Darien, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    6/16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre

    6/17 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    6/23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    6/24 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    6/27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    6/29 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre

    6/30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    7/1 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    7/7 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    7/8 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    7/11 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

    7/12 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

    7/14 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    7/15 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    7/18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    7/19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    7/21 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion              

    7/22 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    7/25 – Alpharetta, GA  – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    7/26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Amphitheater at the Wharf

    7/28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    7/29 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    8/24 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort and Casino

    8/25 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

    8/26 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

    8/29 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    9/1 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre

    9/2 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre

    9/3 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre

  • KIDZ BOP Announce 2023 Tour with 4 Shows Across NYS

    KIDZ BOP have announced the Never Stop tour, with stops four stops in New York State, including Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Darien Lake Amphitheater, and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse.

    KIDZ BOP

    The KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live tour will introduce four new talented performers with concert-goers having a chance to see Jackson, Kiya, Shila, and Tyler perform today’s biggest hits live on stage. Besides the terrific announcement of the tour, KIDZ BOP also released their biggest album of the year titled, ‘KIDZ BOP 2023’. The album includes pop hits such as  “Anti-Hero,” “About That Time,” “Sunroof,” and “Late Night Talking.” Fans can expect to hear songs from ‘KIDZ BOP 2023’ and other pop hits performed by the KIDZ BOP Kids. 

    The family friendly tour will showcase new songs, choreography, special effects, and the return of the Daddy Dance Off. In other words, the dance competition gives fathers the opportunity to broadcast their best moves on stage.  KIDZ BOP has sold more than 23 million albums and generated over 8 billion streams globally since 2001. Additional fall tour dates will be announced later this year.

    Whether you’re a KIDZ BOP superfan or first timer, KIDZ BOP VIP Packages are the perfect way to enhance your concert experience. Four different KIDZ BOP VIP Packages such as, premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, a pre-show dance party and post-show Meet & Greet with the KIDZ BOP Kids, are available here.

    KIDZ BOP has decided to introduce their very first “The Ultimate KIDZ BOP Party Experience” with limited availability. This is excellent for birthdays and other special occasions. This fantastic experience includes 16 premium tickets, a private pre-show party with the KIDZ BOP Kids, an autographed guitar, party treats, and much more. For more information about tickets and tour dates, visit here. Tickets will be available for purchase on January 27.

    KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live Tour Dates

    Saturday, June 24, 2023         Stamford, CT                             The Palace Theatre*

    Sunday, June 25, 2023        Stamford, CT                   The Palace Theatre*

    Friday, June 30, 2023         Raleigh, NC                     Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    Saturday, July 1, 2023        Alpharetta, GA                 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sunday, July 2, 2023          Charlotte, NC                   PNC Music Pavilion

    Friday, July 7, 2023           Camden, NJ                     Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Saturday, July 8, 2023        Boston, MA                     Leader Bank Pavilion 

    Sunday, July 9, 2023          Saratoga Springs, NY         Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Friday, July 14, 2023         Darien Center, NY            Darien Lake Amphitheater

    Saturday, July 15, 2023       Wantagh, NY                   Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Sunday, July 16, 2023        Syracuse, NY                   St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Friday, July 21, 2023         Holmdel, NJ                    PNC Bank Arts Center 

    Saturday, July 22, 2023       Bangor, ME                     Maine Savings Amphitheater 

    Sunday, July 23, 2023        Gilford, NH                     Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion 

    Wednesday, July 26, 2023   Columbus, OH                 Ohio State Fair*

    Friday, July 28, 2023         Franklin, TN                    FirstBank Amphitheater 

    Saturday, July 29, 2023       Huber Heights, OH            Rose Music Center at the Heights

    Sunday, July 30, 2023        Vienna, VA                     Wolf Trap*

    Wednesday, August 02, 2023 Toledo, OH                     Toledo Zoo Amphitheater

    Friday, August 04, 2023      Noblesville, IN                 Ruoff Music Center 

    Saturday, August 05, 2023   Clarkston, MI                   Pine Knob Music Theatre 

    Tuesday, August 08, 2023   West Allis, WI                 Wisconsin State Fair*

    Friday, August 11, 2023      Virginia Beach, VA           Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    Saturday, August 12, 2023   Hershey, PA                    GIANT Center

    Sunday, August 13, 2023     Toronto, ON                    Budweiser Stage 

    Friday, August 18, 2023      Kansas City, MO              Starlight Theatre 

    Saturday, August 19, 2023   Rogers, AR                      Walmart AMP 

    Sunday, August 20, 2023     Maryland Heights, MO       Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Friday, August 25, 2023      Sugar Land, TX                 Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

    Saturday, August 26, 2023   Irving, TX                       The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    Sunday, August 27, 2023     Austin, TX                      ACL Live 

    Friday, September 1, 2023   Inglewood, CA                 YouTube Theater 

    Saturday, September 2, 2023 Phoenix, AZ                    Arizona Financial Theatre

    Sunday, September 3, 2023  San Diego, CA                  Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    Friday, September 8, 2023   Bend, OR                        Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Saturday, September 9, 2023 Mountain View, CA           Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Sunday, September 10, 2023 Irvine, CA                       FivePoint Amphitheatre

    Thursday, September 14, 2023 Puyallup, WA                 Washington State Fair*

  • Brooks & Dunn Bring ‘Reboot Tour’ to KeyBank Center in May

    Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo of all time, have announced their 2023 return to arenas with the 2023 REBOOT Tour stopping at 17 cities, including Buffalo at KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 13. The duo will be joined by opener Scott McCreery.

    brooks and dunn reboot tour

    With 20 Number 1 hits stretching back to 1991, as well as two GRAMMY awards, dozens of ACM and CMA honors and a discography counting more album sales than any duo in any genre in history, Brooks & Dunn’s influence on today’s country has never been in question.

    Hits like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” “My Maria” and “Believe” have propelled the duo to more than 30 million albums sold, with the New York Times heralding “together they helped drive the power-country era of the early-to-mid 1990s and continued to benefit from the sea change in the genre they helped initiate right through their most recent albums.” Their original “Merle Haggard meets The Rolling Stones” vibe made them progressive stars in their own right. The duo’s recently released collaboration project REBOOT debuted at No. One on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. The impressive feat marks the first time the duo has topped the album charts since 2009 while simultaneously earning the duo their 10th Billboard 200 Top 10 album, the most of any country duo or group in the chart’s history.

    In 2019 the duo was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in the “Modern Era Artist” category. In 2021 Brooks & Dunn undertook their first nationwide tour in ten years with their anticipated The REBOOT 2021 TOUR, as well as wrapped their hugely successful and the longest-running country residency in Las Vegas, “REBA, BROOKS & DUNN: Together in Vegas.”

    “Last year, you all reminded us just how much fun it is to walk out on that stage and share the night with ya! We love what we do, but we’re just surfing your wave …can’t wait!!” said Kix Brooks. “The Brooks and Dunn posse rides again,” said Ronnie Dunn. “More excited to hit the big stage as we ever have been! Unbelievable band of friends.…annnnnd YOU! Together, let’s rock the house!!”

    After achieving five consecutive No. 1 hits during the last few years, Scotty McCreery is currently rising up the country charts with his single “It Matters to Her,” which he wrote with Rhett Akins and Lee Thomas Miller. The song can be found on his current project Same Truck: The Deluxe Album, which also features his three week No.1 hit “Damn Strait” as well as his No.1 hit “You Time” (both RIAA Gold-certified).

    Opener Scott McCreery says “Having been a huge fan of their music all my life, going out on the road with Kix and Ronnie is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait for this tour to begin!”

    Tickets On Sale Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.brooks-dunn.com.

    REBOOT 2023 TOUR Official Dates

    Thu May 04 – Kansas City, MO – T- Mobile Center

    Fri May 05 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

    Sat May 06 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Thu May 11 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

    Fri May 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

    Sat May 13 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Thu May 18 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC

    Fri May 19 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum

    Sat May 20 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

    Thu Jun 01 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

    Fri Jun 02 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

    Sat Jun 03 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

    Thu Jun 08 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena+

    Sat Jun 10 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

    Thu June 15 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

    Fri Jun 16 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    Sat Jun 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

    +On Sale Friday, February 3

  • Pantera and Lamb of God to play Syracuse and Darien Center back-to-back

    Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, have announced their long awaited return to the stage. They will be touring North America this summer with Lamb of God as special guests, with back to back shows this August in Darien Center and Syracuse.

    pantera

    Pantera got its start in Arlington, TX with its best-known lineup, consisting of founding members drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell, along with bassist Rex Brown and vocalist Philip Anselmo. Pantera is credited with the development and popularization of the groove metal subgenre.  To date, the group has sold 20 million records worldwide and has received four GRAMMY nominations.

    One of the most anticipated tours of 2023, this celebration tour includes original members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown joined by Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums).  In December 2022, they kicked off the highly anticipated return in Mexico City to incredible reviews.

    The 20-city tour kicks off on Tuesday, July 28 in Burgettstown, PA, at The Pavilion at Star Lake and includes a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on Wednesday, August 9. A day later the tour rolls east to Syracuse at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.

    Fans can also see Pantera at their recently announced support dates during Metallica’s North America Stadium tour dates in 2023 & 2024 and headlining major rock festivals in 2023 including Rockfest, Inkcarceration, and more.

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27th starting at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com.

    Pantera with Lamb of God 2023 Tour Dates

    Fri May 20 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville*

    Thu Jul 13 – Cadott, WI – Rockfest*

    Sat Jul 15 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration*

    Fri Jul 28 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    Sat Jul 29 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    Mon Jul 31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater#

    Wed Aug 02 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Fri Aug 04 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium^

    Sat Aug 05 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

    Sun Aug 06 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

    Tue Aug 08 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Wed Aug 09 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    Fri Aug 11 – Montreal, QC – Olympique Stadium^

    Sat Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Tue Aug 15 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    Thu Aug 17 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    Fri Aug 18 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium^

    Sun Aug 20 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    Wed Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    Fri Aug 25 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium^

    Sat Aug 26 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Tue Aug 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

    Thu Aug 31 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

    Fri Sep 01 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium^

    Sun Sep 03 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma*

    Thu Sep 07 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

    Fri Sep 08 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

    Sat Sep 10 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival*  

    Tue Sep 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Thu Sep 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

    Fri Sep 15 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Sat Sep 23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life*

    Sat Oct 07 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock*

    Fri Nov 03 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center^

    Fri Nov 10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field^

    2024 Dates

    Fri Aug 02 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium^

    Fri Aug 09 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field^

    Fri Aug 16 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium^

    Fri Aug 23 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium^

    Fri Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field^

    *Festival Date | #Support Act TBD | ^Pantera Support for Metallica Dates|

  • First Show: The Disco Biscuits and Karina Rykman at Town Ballroom in Buffalo

    On Thursday, January 19, The Disco Biscuits and Karina Rykman took over the Town Ballroom in Buffalo for nearly five hours of incredible and energetic music.

    I have been eagerly awaiting my first opportunity to see both acts and was incredibly excited when Karina was added to the bill at the Buffalo Biscuits show.

    disco biscuits buffalo
    photo by Brian Ferguson

    Taking the stage at 7:30 and performing an unrelenting 45-minute set, Rykman filled the room with her deep and punchy bass tone as drummer Chris Corsico and guitarist Adam November backed her up with tight beats and screaming leads. November in particular has a pedalboard capable of making crazy sounds as he tweaked knobs like a mad scientist throughout their set.

    Rykman also demonstrated her contagious and joyous energy as she bounced around the stage while shredding. Standout tracks included the unreleased “Joyride” and the upbeat and driving “City Kids.” Do NOT miss her shows if she plays in your area!

    When the lights dropped in Buffalo for the first set of the Disco Biscuits and the band jumped into “Bazaar Escape,” I was immediately struck by how cleanly they executed the wild and proggy twists and turns of the song. Very much a newcomer to the band’s material, I had naturally assumed that there were many simpler song structures to act as launchpads for long and dance-y jams, so “Bazaar” was a pleasant surprise as its arpeggios bounced around the packed venue.

    disco biscuits buffalo
    photo by Brian Ferguson

    Moving into “The Bridge” next, the music became incredibly euphoric as guitarist Jon “Barber” Gutwillig’s leads reached for the sky. The fabled “untz” began to set in as the Biscuits smashed through an inverted “Home Again” into “The Wormhole.”

    As a keyboardist, I am naturally very curious and dialed in to Aron Magner on his side of the stage as he bounced from one board to another, looping on the fly and generally having a ball.

    “Spacebirdmatingcall” continued the strong untz jamming and seemed to be closing the set, but bassist Marc Brownstein called for another tune as Gutwillig was in the process of removing his guitar. The funky “Morph Dusseldorf” closed out the set with lots of wah guitar and an anchoring beat from drummer Allen Aucoin.

    The energy in the Town Ballroom did not abate in the slightest during setbreak, and the band was met with raucous cheers as they took the stage for the second set. “Jigsaw Earth” was a huge Magner moment as he continued to loop sounds and show off his dexterity on the keys. Aucoin began laying into a propulsive four-on-the-floor dance beat that would dominate the unrelenting and nonstop second set as the Biscuits drove into “Anthem.”

    While Brownstein had been sticking out to me all night, this was the moment where he truly blew my mind. While I had previously had a difficult time zeroing in on his playing in the videos I had watched of the Biscuits online, his tone carried through loud and clear last night, locking in with Aucoin to form an incredible rhythm section and groove throughout the second set.

    disco biscuits buffalo
    photo by Brian Ferguson

    “Times Square” was tapped next and continued to amp up the crowd even more as smiles on band and audience alike grew wider. Moving into “I-Man,” a clear crowd favourite that elicited loud and energetic singing from those in attendance, Gutwillig shredded the song to pieces as the catchy chorus came around again.

    Dipping into an inverted “Naeba” before finishing the set with “I-Man,” the Biscuits left a thoroughly torched Buffalo venue with a concise “Helicopters” encore, once again bringing energy to new heights.

    My first Disco Biscuits experience was an absolutely incredible night – two sets of nonstop dance party and energy from a very talented band. I look forward to seeing them again soon!

    Biscuits tour continues tonight with a two-night stand at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. Webcasts are available via Couchtour.TV. Karina Rykman joins them again next week for a two nights at Higher Ground in Burlington. Don’t miss it!

    This review was initially featured on Storm Sound

    Setlist via Discobiscuits.net

    Disco Biscuits – The Town Ballroom, Buffalo – Thursday, January 19, 2023

    Set 1: Bazaar Escape, The Bridge > Home Again^ > The Wormhole > Spacebirdmatingcall, Morph Dusseldorf
    Set 2: Jigsaw Earth > Anthem > Times Square > I-Man > Naeba* > I-Man
    Encore: Helicopters

    ^ first time inverted
    * inverted

    Photos by Brian Ferguson

  • Pink Talking Fish Announce NYC And Buffalo Shows

    Hybrid/fusion act Pink Talking Fish have announced their 2023 spring tour, celebrating the 50 Year Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side Of The Moon

    Picture of Pink Talking Fish
    Pink Talking Fish

    A musical tribute fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, the band will celebrate by performing the album in its entirety for every show of the tour. The incredible two set show will be dedicated to first to Dark Side Of The Moon, while the second set will be classic Pink Talking Fish combinations of their namesakes.

    New York City’s stop will be held March 24, 2023 at Manhattan’s Sony Hall, located in Times Square. Known as Midtown’s Premier event hall, Sony Hall is equipped with Sony’s latest technologies throughout to provide an enhanced experience.

    Pink Talking Fish will also be making a stop in Buffalo on April 13. The show will take place at Buffalo Iron Works, a live music venue & bar built into an early 1900s factory space.

    Pink Talking Fish will have 2 sets

    The tour begins with an epic concept show on March 11 in Beverly MA which is being called “The Anniversary Show”. This performance will not only include Dark Side Of The Moon, but also have a full rendition of the Talking Heads album Stop Making Sense.

    Tickets are available now at www.pinktalkingfish.com/tour

  • Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness Announces Shows in Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo and NYC

    Indie-pop singer-songwriter-pianist Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness has announced a string of New York tour dates, in conjunction with the release of new studio album Tilt At The Wind No More.

    Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness
    Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

    The new album, which will release March 31st via Nettwerk. Celebrating the release of this new studio album, McMahon has scheduled intimate album release shows across the country including an Albany stop at Empire Live on May 16. This year also marks and is set to their debut at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 17.

    Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness features McMahon (lead vocals, piano), Bobby Anderson (guitar), Jay McMillan (drums), Mikey Wagner (bass) and Zac Clark (keys). Tilt At The Wind No More will mark the fourth full-length studio album for McMahon under his Wilderness moniker and his first collection for Nettwerk. The forthcoming album, produced by Tommy English (Kacey Musgraves, K.Flay, Børns) and Jeremy Hatcher (Harry Styles, Maggie Rogers, Lizzo), features his jubilant radio hit “Stars,” which peaked at #34 on the Alternative Radio chart, and recent singles “Skywriting,” co-written with K.Flay, the synth-pop “VHS,” and romantic ballad “Built To Last.” 

    Andrew McMahon performing

    For tickets and more information, please visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30005E26A07D15AC.

  • Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Rochester’s Conomor duo has just released their first ever EP One Step (At A Time) on January 6th. The album is heavily influenced by sounds like Daft Punk, Outkast, Damon Albarn, Kendrick Lamar, and many others.  

    Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Overall, the songs on the album are solid, have defined identity, and are led by a creative and unique perspective that the duo provides. Songs like “One Step (At A Time)” sound so familiar to Gorillaz/Damon Albarn’s vocals.  

    Conomor Duo Releases First EP: “One Step (At A Time)”  

    Conomor is a duo based in USA and France, made up of Kevin (Vocals/music) and Paul (Music). While going to the same high school, they in the neighborhood hip-hop studio named TCA. Through producing beats and creating their first band Drozophyl, the duo forged a friendship as well as an artistic collaboration that still lasts today.  

    https://soundcloud.com/conomor/sets/conomor-one-step-at-a-time/s-rbB14nHsMC4?si=79f237d1f99e442cb18589060139448d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

    Conomor is a boundless project made by both Kevin and Paul, venturing between electronic music, trip hop, pop with hints of hip-hop and rock. Both have collaborated on different projects in the past, and have been active in multiple musical experiences in both countries. 

    “I had thought of a wrecked life 

    Rifles screaming into darkness 

    A bunch of dope and a blunt knife 

    It’s as weak as I am 

    I could go lifeless” 

    As life separates the duo geographically, Paul works on many different projects, and so does Kévin after having moved to Rochester. 

    The duo stated, “With this first EP, we demonstrate that, from the complexity of our musical world results a truly universal sensitivity. One Step (at a Time) seeks to be resolutely modern and contemporary without abandoning its traditional musical heritage. Kévin’s instrumental melodies often rely on Paul’s electronic rhythms. The use of machines enriches and sublimates each musical phrase: early, the minimalist One Step (at a Time), alternates between hot and cold, and ends up delivering a rhythmic groove. With Arms, guitars mix with Trap beats, before a harmonica strikes a heady blow. Materialize resonates as a dark electro/club anthem, with its captivating vocal layering. Flower City Groove holds a lively rhythm, evolving into a chanted chorus, an ode to the city of Rochester, NY. Finally, lyrical piano chords accompany elements of a cold ambiance, with synthetic Notes.” 

    To listen to the album “One Step (At A Time),” click the link here.

  • 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Winners Announced

    The JazzBuffalo community has weighed in on their favorite Jazz acts for 2022. The 8th Annual JazzBuffalo poll saw nearly 1900 ballots submitted in 36 categories, including voters favorite jazz artists, groups, performances, and supporters. 

    Winners Of The 2022 JazzBuffalo Poll

    Celebrating the Buffalo Jazz Community

    “The JazzBuffalo Poll allows the community to be engaged with jazz in a unique way. Strengthening the bond between audiences and jazz performers,” said the founder of JazzBuffalo Tony Zambito.  “The poll is reflective of how the jazz community continues to evolve as an integral part of the city’s growing arts and cultural scene.“

    This years awards include the John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year Award, which recognizes an individual that has made a substantial contribution to jazz in Greater Buffalo and contributions to the Greater Buffalo community.  This years winner is George Caldwell. “Since moving to Buffalo more than a decade ago, George has made a measurable impact on the jazz community as a performer, bandleader, mentor, educator, community supporter, and advocate for jazz” says Zambito.

    Other notable accolades include Jazz Crusader of the Year, won by Jack Zuff for his photography skills, which captured the most memorable performances in 2022. Dave Schiavone is the winner in both the tenor and alto saxophone categories for the first time since the poll began. Ed Croft returns as the winner not only in the bass categories but also as this year’s Rising Star of the Year. Alex McArthur repreats once again as a favorite and winner of Jazz Female Vocalist of the Year. As did Zach Carr for Jazz Male Vocalist of the Year. Donny Frauenhofer and his trio, DF3, made an impact in the genres of fusion and funk, winning in both categories. Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom became a first-time winner in the Jazz-Pop category.

    Donny is determined, so talented, and so inspiring. Every time I have seen Donny and any project he is in, it has been truly amazing. He is so so good, and strives to make the Buffalo music scene a better place!

    JazzBuffalo Voter

    Full List Of Winners and Runner Ups

    Jazz Tenor Saxophone – Dave Schiavone

    Runner-up: Nelson Rivera

    Jazz Alto Saxophone – Dave Schiavone

    Runner up: Bobby Militello

    Jazz Baritone Saxophone – Laura Anderson

    Runner-up: Ken Kuriscak

    Jazz Trumpet – Tim Clarke

    Runner up: Griffith “Kaz” Kazmierczak

    Jazz Trombone – Brendan Lanighan

    Runner up: John Hasselback, Jr.

    Jazz Guitar – Jared Tinkham

    Runner up: Rick Strauss

    Jared Tinkham is an amazing educator and musician and has inspired multiple students like me, I got into my dream arts college and will be moving to New York City, If it weren’t for Jared Tinkham’s passion for music I would have never discovered the same emotion in my artistry, he is highly respected and definitely my favorite teacher through my years of middle and high school.

    JazzBuffalo Voter

    Jazz Piano –  George Caldwell

    Runner up: Jim Beishline

    Jazz Organ – Doug “Trigger” Gaston

    Runner up: Jim Beishline

    Jazz Upright Bass – Ed Croft

    Runner up: Stephen Parisi

    Jazz Electric Bass – Ed Croft

    Runner up: Jack Kulp

    Jazz Vibes – Alec Dube

    Runner up: Jamie Sunshine

    Jazz Drums – John Bacon, Jr.

    Runner up: John Anderson

    Jazz Percussion – Wendell Rivera

    Runner up: Joey Gonzalez

    Jazz Female Vocalist – Alex McArthur

    Runner up: Cheryl Ferris

    Jazz Male Vocalist – Zach Carr

    Runner up: Dalton Sharp

    Zach is a quintessential artist who takes vocal performance, preparation, and health very seriously and treats every performance like the most important one, whether he’s addressing a few people or a packed audience. He is wildly talented and yet humble and kind, supporting other artists and performers.

    JazzBuffalo Voter

    Jazz Classic Group – Bobby Militello Quartet

    Runner up: My Cousin Toné

    Jazz World – Hot Club of Buffalo

    Runner up: The Paper Rose Band

    Jazz Trad/NOLA/Swing – Buffalo Dolls

    Runner up: Back Room Jazz Band

    Jazz Fusion – Donny Frauenhofer Trio (DF3)

    Runner up: Damone Jackson Outcome

    Latin Jazz – Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble

    Runner up: The Joey Gonzalez Collective

    Jazz Big Band – Anderson Big Band

    Runner up: East Street Big Band

    Jazz Large Ensemble – Brendan Lanighan Octet

    Runner up: My Cousin Toné

    Jazz Soul/Funk – Donny Frauenhofer Trio (DF3)

    Runner up: Universal Phunk

    Jazz Pop – Dozo My Lady

    Runner up: Miller and The Other Sinners

    Jazz Venue – Pausa Art House

    Runner up: Sportsmen Tavern

    Jazz Major Performing Arts Center – Kleinhans Music Hall

    Runner up: UB Center for the Performing Arts

    Most Memorable Jazz Performance  – A Charlie Brown Christmas: Ed Croft Trio – Seneca One Auditorium

    Runner up: Summer Wind: Zach Carr Tribute To Frank Sinatra – Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY

    Most Memorable International Jazz Performance – Herbie Hancock at Kleinhans Music Hall

    Runner up: Emmet Cohen, Mark Whitfield, Troy Roberts, Kyle Poole – Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco at the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY

    Jazz CD/EP Release – The Mark Filsinger Chamber Big Band – “Groovin’ High”

    Runner up: Jay/Sharp-tet – “For You My Love”

    Middle School/High School Educator – Brendan Lanighan

    Runner up: Jared Tinkham

    College/University Educator – John Bacon, Jr.

    Runner up: Bobby Militello

    Jazz Rising Star – Ed Croft

    Runner up: Brendan Lanighan

    Jazz Ex-Pat – Chris Ziemba

    Runner up: Don Menza

    Jazz Crusader – Jack Zuff – Photographer / JazzBuffalo Contributor

    Runner up: Linda Appleby – Historic Colored Musicians Club

    John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year – George Caldwell

    Runner up: Elliot Scozzaro

  • Aqueous Announce Hiatus Following Spring Shows

    After a light 2022, Aqueous announced this past week that they would be going on hiatus, with only 7 performances remaining for the time being.

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    Earlier last summer, guitarist David Loss took time off the road from Aqueous, as he had just become a father and wanted to dedicate time to his family. At the time, Loss said: “When my son is born it’s going to be such a life changing experience that I want to fully be there for all of it. I don’t want to miss a thing! A lot of first time things and time you just can’t get back later.”

    On Friday, January 13th, Aqueous shared the following message with fans:

    An important message from Dave concerning the band’s future ♥️ tickets to the remaining shows before we go on hiatus are on-sale now  ♥️

    ‘These past 16 years with the band have been nothing short of incredible. It has been a journey that has shaped my life in more ways than I even know. I’ve traveled to so many amazing places and met so many incredible people along the way. Making friends that will last a lifetime and meeting musical heroes that I can now call peers. The 18 year old me wouldn’t believe some of things Aqueous was able to do. And not to mention, doing all this with your best friends?! Pretty damn cool if you ask me.

    Music and this band have been the priority in my life for a very long time, but with the birth of my son that started to change. My wife and I love our son more than anything in this world and want nothing but to be the best parents possible. I want to be there for as much as I can and I don’t want to miss a thing. That being said, touring and being away from my family is just not something I can do right now.

    I have decided that it is time for me to step away from the band to be home with my family. Although it was a very difficult decision, I know it is the right one for me. There will still be some music for me to play going forward, but the full-time touring musician gig is just not one that fits my life at the moment.

    I would also just like to say that Aqueous has always had the most amazing and passionate fans. It seems like every other day I’m learning about someone else being a huge AQ fan. It fills my heart with such joy to know that our music has meant (and continues to mean) so much to so many people. That has been the greatest part of this experience hands down. So thank you, thank you to all of you for being here supporting us, and sending us friendly messages letting us know what our music means to you.

    The band will be playing a handful of shows in 2023 that are listed here, but after that we will go on hiatus. It makes me sad to say it, but I do find comfort in knowing we are certainly not closing the door on Aqueous, but rather just taking some time away. We’re not entirely sure were the future will take us, but wherever that is we know there will be music.

    Love you all more than you know. Let’s make these last few shows ones to remember!

    Bandmate Mike Gantzer offered support for Loss, saying “Life can be unpredictable and beautiful, challenging and rewarding, and so many other wonderfully contrasting things, but I’m genuinely happy and excited for all of us on our current/respective paths in life. Embracing change has been one of the great lessons of my life (that i’m still learning) and I look forward to everything to come as I reflect on everything that has been with gratitude and love ♥️ ♥️♥️ thank you to everyone who has contributed to making our literal dreams come true, and know that every step I take in music moving forward seeks to honor that “

    Aqueous got their start in 2009 in Buffalo and quickly rose to prominence in Western New York, gaining a fanbase well into the Midwest. As this era of Aqueous comes to a close, be sure to catch one of the final seven shows, with the first weekend of March the last chance to catch Aqueous in Albany and Syracuse, before hiatus.

    2/03/23 Tuscon, AZ Gem & Jam Festival
    3/03/23 Albany, NY The Hollow (with Litz)
    3/04/23 Syracuse, NY Westcott Theater (with Litz)
    3/11/23 Erie, PA King’s Rook Club
    4/07/23 Baltimore, MD 8×10
    4/08/23 Philadelphia, PA Ardmore Music Hall
    5/27/23 Chillicothe, IL Summer Camp Music Festival