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  • Nickelback Announce New Tour With UBS Arena And Darien Lake Dates

    Nickelback has announced their new “Get Rollin’” tour, in support of their 10th studio album, Get Rollin’.

    Nickelback Promo

    The massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, Quebec at Videotron Centre, with stops across North America before wrapping up on Wednesday, August 30 in Belmont Park at UBS Arena. Nickelback will also be making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 16th.

    Nickelback’s first album in five years, Get Rollin’ was released November 18, 2022, via BMG and debuted at No. 2 across the Current Rock, Alternative, Hard Music and Digital Album charts. The record also landed on the ARIA Album Chart at No. 3 and in the Top 10 in the U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. Additionally, Get Rollin’ debuted at No. 1 in Switzerland, a career first for the band. The highly acclaimed new album is a thrilling soundscape of adventure, nostalgia and emotional exploration. With the new record, Nickelback continues to further their legacy and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame at the Juno Awards on March 13th.

    Nickelback Performing

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 27 at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show High Times VIP Lounge, specially designed Nickelback gift item, early entry into the venue and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

    “Get Rollin’” Tour Dates

    Jun. 12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre
    Jun. 14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
    Jun. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    Jun. 17 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tall Boys ^
    Jun. 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
    Jun. 22 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
    Jun. 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
    Jun. 25 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
    Jun. 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
    Jun. 30 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
    Jul. 01 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
    Jul. 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    Jul. 08 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
    Jul. 09 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Jul. 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
    Jul. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
    Jul. 15 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
    Jul. 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
    Jul. 20 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
    Jul. 22 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavillion
    Jul. 23 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
    Jul. 29 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    Jul. 30 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater
    Aug. 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    Aug. 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 05 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
    Aug. 07 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
    Aug. 09 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    Aug. 11 – Oro-Medonte, ON – Boots and Hearts Festival ^
    Aug. 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater
    Aug. 16 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
    Aug. 18 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
    Aug. 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    Aug. 22 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    Aug. 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
    Aug. 26 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
    Aug. 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
    Aug. 30 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

  • Kali Uchis Announces Radio City Music Hall Show

    Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis will headline a tour to support her upcoming album throughout the country, including a stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 4. Uchis is one of the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella.


    On her new album, Uchis explains that “Love is the message. Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. This body of work represents all levels of love—releasing people with love, drawing love into your life, and self-love.”

    Last year, Uchis won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award. Uchis achieved her first Billboard Latin Music Award in 2021, for her critically acclaimed Spanish language album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, released in 2020. Additionally, that same year she won her first Grammy, Premios Nuestra Tierra, and Univision Premios Juventud, performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and toured arenas across North America with Tyler the Creator.

    Uchis grew up between Virginia and Colombia and rose to fame with her extended play Por Vida in 2015. This was followed by the release of her debut album, Isolation, in 2018, to widespread critical acclaim. Uchis has collaborated and shared stages with SZA, Gorillaz, Jorja Smith, Diplo, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Kaytranada, Leon Bridges, and more and has toured the world over, with lauded sets headlining Coachella, Governors Ball, and many others.

    Tickets can be purchased beginning Thursday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m., at kaliuchis.com. The tour is in support of her upcoming new album, Red Moon in Venus, due for release on Mar. 3 through Geffen Records. Pre-order here.

    KALI UCHIS LIVE
    March 17—Santiago, CL—Lollapalooza Chile
    March 19—Buenos Aires, AR—Lollapalooza Argentina
    March 24— São Paulo, BR—Lollapalooza Brazil
    March 26—Bogotá, CO—Estéreo Picnic
    April 16 & 23—Indio, CA—Coachella
    April 25—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
    April 26—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall*
    April 27—Irving, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
    April 30—Miami, FL— FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park*
    May 1—Orlando, FL—Hard Rock Live Orlando*
    May 2—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy
    May 4—New York, NY—Radio City Music Hall*
    May 7—Philadelphia, PA—The Met Philadelphia*
    May 9—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem*
    May 10—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
    May 12—Toronto, ON—Coca-Cola Coliseum*
    May 14— Detroit, MI—The Fillmore*
    May 16—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*
    May 18—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium*
    May 21—Portland, OR—Keller Auditorium*
    May 23—Vancouver, BC—UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre*
    May 24—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater*
    May 26—San Francisco, CA—Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    May 28—Las Vegas, NV—The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
    May 30—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
    * with RAE

  • moe. Announce Permanent Addition of Keyboardist Nate Wilson and Added Tour Dates

    moe. has announced that keyboardist Nate Wilson, who toured with the group last summer, will become a permanent member of the group. They also announced added tour dates for their Winter/Spring tour, in addition to Albany dates on Feb. 24 and 25.

    moe., with Nate Wilson joining.
    moe.

    Nate Wilson (Percy Hill) has been playing with the group since guitarist Chuck Garvey suffered a stroke in November 2021. Garvey is still recovering but joined back with the group for their NYE concert. In a December 2022 interview with Relix and talked about his recovery, and how he is relearning his fine motor skills, and says that music has been a huge help in his recovery.

    moe. has had a lot of success and longevity since its creation due to its engaged fanbase, aka the fa.moe.ly which has led them to do headline tours, international festival sets, music-themed cruises, and sold-out shows alongside countless household-name artists. They have even promoted and headlined multiple festivals of their own, including snoe.down and moe.down.

    moe., now with the addition of Nate Wilson, is comprised of Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), and Vinnie Amico (drums). Derhak commented about Wilson joining the group in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friend, keyboardist Nate Wilson will be joining moe. full-time moving forward,” he says. “Former founding member of both Percy Hill, and Assembly of Dust (and current band leader for Ghosts Of Jupiter), Nate has been part of our lineup since our first shows without Chuck Garvey.  He has since proven himself a valued contributor to our sound, and now with Chuck back in the groove, he compliments our overall style.”

    Wilson commented about how excited he was to join the group, saying “The band and their fans are legends. Can’t wait to hit the road this spring!” moe. will be embarking on a Winter/Spring tour, with stops in Albany at the Palace Theater on Feb. 24 and 25. A special artist pre-sale will begin this Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. local time – click here for more information. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m. local time. 

    moe. Winter Tour Dates
    Friday, February 17th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Saturday, February 18th – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
    Friday, February 24th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY*
    Saturday, February 25th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY

    Thursday, March 9th – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
    Friday, March 10th – Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
    Saturday, March 11th – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
    Sunday, March 12th – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
    Wednesday, March 15th – Music Hall – Charleston, SC
    Thursday, March 16th – The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
    Friday, March 17th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Saturday, March 18th – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
    Sunday, March 19th – PV Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
    Tuesday, March 21st – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
    Wednesday, March 22nd – Jefferson Theatre – Charlottesville, VA
    Thursday, March 23rd – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
    Friday, March 24th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Saturday, March 25th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
    Wednesday, April 26th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
    Thursday, April 27th – The Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX
    Friday, April 28th – Paramount Theatre – Austin, TX
    Saturday, April 29th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Sunday, April 30th – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA
    Tuesday, May 2nd – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR
    Wednesday, May 3rd – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
    * with Karina Rykman

  • Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” 

    Brooklyn‘s Lou Tides (TEEN, Here We Go Magic) has just released a mini-movie for her Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape following her first track, “Sense of Touching.” Her debut solo EP Infinite Loop EP was released Jan 20th. 

    Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” & EP

    The 10-minute film includes 5 chapters and a visual ode to each of the EP’s songs. Throughout the film, there are many striking visual elements that bring the viewer through a variety of worlds. This includes a bizarrely drab yet hectic beach dance, to an apartment that feels straight out of a Wong Kar Wai film, followed by a dark void where Lou Tides shines in PVC and mystical movement, then finally in a womb-like creature concert.  

    Nearing the end, we journey deep under the peaceful, blue sea where the transformation is complete. Lou Tides transcends her form, reborn as a radiant human-cetacean hybrid. 

    Lou Tides Releases Mini-Movie For “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape” & EP

    “I think of these songs as a map. A sequence in time. And the sequence of the songs follows that map, that loop,” says Tides. A veteran of Here We Go Magic and TEEN, she has chosen a solo moniker for her newest project.   

    Performing and producing solo for the first time were natural choices for an EP this personal. Tides made these songs while reckoning with the profound ways she’d been disrupted by her past. “Emotionally this music would not fit into anything strictly shaped or precise, I wanted to embrace the moods of the emotions and how I felt they would naturally flow. Time then felt different, and lush arrangements with stretchy synthesizers felt appropriate. I wanted the music to emulate the natural peaks and valleys of our lives and relationships,” Tides says.

    Of her former band TEEN, NPR wrote, “What makes these wrenching themes resonate is the way TEEN’s music balances darkness with buoyancy and immediacy.” On Infinite Loop, Tides maintains that balance while moving away from previous pop inflections. Opening track “The Rake” uses jagged synths and nets of altered vocal tracks atop a constantly evolving beat. The song becomes a ghostly chorus and a doom-electronica crescendo to mimic dissociation and its effect on intimacy–and it feels totally organic. 

    To listen to Infinite Loop, click the link here. For more information on Lou Tides, visit her website by clicking the link here.

  • Gregory Alan Isakov Embodies Indie-Folk At Brooklyn Steel

    On the Friday evening of January 27th, Brooklyn Steel hosted a heavenly evening with Gregory Alan Isakov. A sold out crowd strewn in through the doors, waiting patiently at the base of the stage for the show to begin. Gregory and his band have been touring consistently for the past year, though their solo trek began at the start of January. Fans stood shoulder to shoulder, faces illuminated with the anticipation live music ensues. When the velvety lighting dimmed and the smoke poured over the stage, the soft murmurs vibrating throughout the crowd simultaneously hushed into a hungry silence.

    gregory alan isakov
    Photograph by Emma Dowd

    Isakov has been making music since 2005, and his sound remains remarkably particular. He was born in South Africa and moved to the United States at a young age, so his music holds space for a little bit of everywhere. Gregory’s fans are able to depend on him and the band to deliver consistent words of universal consolation and epiphanic life perspectives. His latest release was a single cover of The Lumineers‘ “Salt And The Sea,” in 2021, so his show was set up to be a tasteful selection of his songs from the past decade or so.

    gregory alan isakov
    Photograph by Emma Dowd

    The band members made their way onto the stage to introduce their instruments slowly one at a time until their sounds melded together into song. The violin, the cello, the drums, the guitar, the ukulele, the banjo, the piano, and other complimentary instruments made their appearance throughout the evening, emulating the skeletal archetype of folk music. When Gregory Alan Isakov himself materialized from the smoke, he sang into their first song of the night, “Southern Star.” Isakov’s songs are long works of spoken poetry made to be heard aloud in acoustically sound warehouses like Brooklyn Steel. Each pluck, each percussion, each riff had the respected time to be consumed and digested. 

    gregory alan isakov
    Photograph by Emma Dowd

    Gregory spoke to the crowd intimately about his songs, his experiences with songwriting, and live performances. Each song came with a story, and a dose of gratitude for their origins. The band emanated from Colorado, which Gregory paid ode to when he exclaimed “this one has a bit of Colorado in it,” when referencing the song “San Luis.” The rest of the fifteen song setlist flowed brilliantly with musicality and words of appreciation from Isakov. Smiling out to the crowd he rhetorically asked, “How lucky am I to do this?”

    “This one has a bit of Colorado in it.” – Gregory Alan Isakov

    Fans of Gregory’s music held a poetic stoicism to them. With their respect for esteemed lyricism and intentional instrumentals, the crowd devoted their attention to every filament of sound that came from the stage. The storytelling lore of folk music and the communal effect it curates laid the foundation for a silent conversation between Gregory Alan Isakov and the regardful audience. 

    gregory alan isakov
    Photograph by Emma Dowd

    In Between concluding songs, Isakov announced that he and his band have a new record coming out. He did not specify the release date, but the news landed excitedly as cheers ricocheted off the steel walls. Without a ‘goodbye,’ Gregory and the band left the stage, and the crowd didn’t let up until they reappeared. For their first encore, they sang “Dandelion Wine” and “Saint Valentine.” Huddled around the microphone, the band played the songs acoustically. A multitude of laboring instruments like the tambourine, the spoons, and the harmonica made an appearance. These songs seemed to be a couple of the band’s favorites to play, for their high energy was infectious.

    Waving to the crowd, Gregory and the band left once again. With a dimly lit waiting period, the crowd’s murmur resurrected in a ponderous curiosity as they wondered if the show would go on. At last, the stage lit up for the final encore. The band gave the crowd one last song, “All Shades of Blue,” with such tangible appreciation for the night everyone in the room had just shared. When the song finished, the band took their bows and thanked New York City for being an unmatched host and embracing their music with artful openness.

    gregory alan isakov
    Photograph by Emma Dowd

    Setlist: Southern Star, Dark, Dark, Dark, San Luis, Master & a Hound, This Empty Northern Hemisphere, Chemicals, Liars, She Always Takes It Back, Virginia May, Amsterdam, The Stable Song, Appaloosa Bones, Big Black Car, Second Chances, Caves
    Encore (1): Dandelion Wine (acoustic, full band), Saint Valentine (acoustic, full band)
    Encore (2): All Shades of Blue (acoustic, full band)

  • Peach Music Festival Announces Additions to 2023 Lineup

    The Peach Music Festival has announced additions to the lineup for the 2023 festival, running from June 29 through July 2 at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.

    Peach Music Festival 2023 Lineup

    The Peach Music Festival was created in 2012 as the first-ever Allman Brothers Band-inspired festival in the Northeast and has quickly evolved into one of the most highly-anticipated summer musical events loved by music enthusiasts from across the nation. It is a one-of-a-kind festival, as it features food and craft vendors on the grounds and access to the scenic Montage Mountain Ski Resort’s large water park.

    Featured at this year’s festival will be a performance of Allman Brothers Band record Brothers & Sisters, with founding member Jaimoe performing as Jaimoe and Friends and duo Brother and Sister. There will also be a special appearance by Trouble No More, featuring Brandon “Taz” Niederaurer (Guitar, Vocals), Daniel Donato (Guitar, Vocals), Dylan Niederaurer (Bass Guitar), Jack Ryan (Drums), Lamar Williams Jr. (Vocals), Nikki Glaspie (Drums), Peter Levin (Keys) and Roosevelt Collier (Pedal Steel Guitar).

    Goose, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, and Ween will headline The Peach Music Festival 2023. They will be joined by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Lettuce, Twiddle, and Ripe. Last year’s lineup included Billy Strings, Trey Anastasio Band, Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and many more.

    Ween will be headlining the 2023 Peach Music Festival.

    Newly added to the Peach Festival lineup include Ziggy Marley, Australian Pink Floyd performing a 50th anniversary tribute to Dark Side of the Moon, Jupiter & Okwess, Broadband featuring Kanika Moore, The National Reserve, J.D. Simo, Little Bird, and Mountain Grass Unit.

    Late-night sets at the Peach Music Festival will feature LP Giobbi presents Dead House and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Peach on Friday, June 30, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, and Magic City Hippies on Saturday, July 1. In addition to the headliners, Peach Music Festival also features Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Lettuce, Twiddle, and Ripe. 

    Peach Music Festival

    On sale now are VIP passes, reserved seating, glamping, travel packages, as well as a special four-day, general admission $99 lawn ticket. New this year will be a GA+ ticket allowing fans with a General Admission ticket access under the pavilion for headliner sets (in the 200-level seating area) for $149. To purchase tickets for the 2023 festival, go here.

    Full Lineup

    Thursday, June 29

    Headliner: Goose (two sets)

    Featuring: Twiddle, Thumpasaurus, and Friends of the Brothers

    Friday, June 30

    Headliner: Ween

    Featuring: Umphrey’s McGee, Ripe, Dogs In A Pile Trouble No More, Taper’s Choice, Tauk featuring Kanika Moore, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Kanika Moore presents The Broadband, Son Little Yam Yam, Ally Venable, Little Bird, The Psycodelics, Couch, Will Evans, Baked Shrimp, and Proper Tea

    Late Night Set: LP Giobbi and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Peach

    Saturday, July 1

    Headliner: My Morning Jacket

    Featuring: Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Mike Gordon, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Jaimoe & Friends, Karina Rykman, Melt, Raq, Circles Around the Sun, Oh He Dead, Cris Jacobs Band, One Time Weekend, The Sweet Lillies, The National Reserve, Brother and Sister, Veronica Lewis, JB Strauss, Mountain Grass Unit, Wax Owls, and Brown Eyed Women

    Late Night Set: The Australian Pink Floyd Show performing Dark Side of the Moon and Magic City Hippies.

    Sunday, July 2

    Headliner: Tedeschi Trucks Band

    Featuring: Ziggy Marley, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lettuce, Duane Betts, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ghost Light, Taz Plays Hendrix, Mihali, Jupiter & Okwess, J.D. Simo, Quinn Sullivan, Hans Williams, Parrotfish, Kendall Street Company, and Roast John.

  • In Focus: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) Celebrate 10 Years

    Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) have wrapped up a weekend that saw the Grateful Dead tribute act celebrate 10 years as a band with a 4 night run, including one at the Brooklyn Bowl & three nights at The Capitol Theatre. Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir even made a surprise guest appearance at the Brooklyn Bowl show.

    The first night at The Capitol Theatre run on Friday, January 27, started off with a jam > “Scarlet Begonias”. The first set featured “Six Days on The Road”, “Hell in a Bucket”, “The Eleven”, & concluded with a thorough jammed out “I Know You Rider”.

    The second set featured a funky “Cats Under The Stars”, “Feel Like a Stranger”, and dead head favorite “Franklin’s Tower”. The second set was concluded with “Days Between” which was rather slow and somber but well executed. The band encored with “Not Fade Away” & “In the Meantime” a Spacehog cover that left some of the audience a bit confused, but thoroughly delighted nonetheless.

    Check out the setlists and videos from JRAD’s 10 years anniversary run below.

    Thursday, January 26 – Brooklyn Bowl

    Set 1: Tennessee Jed > Till the Morning Comes > Jack Straw* > The Music Never Stopped* > Let It Grow
    Set 2: Shakedown Street > Truckin’ > Viola Lee Blues > Althea > Ten Years Gone > The Other One > How Many More Times > Breathe > Terrapin Station
    Encore: Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues
    * with Bob Weir

    Friday, January 27 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

    Set 1: Jam > Scarlet Begonias > Six Days On The Road > Hell in a Bucket > Black Peter > The Eleven > I Know You Rider
    Set 2: Man Smart, Woman Smarter > Cats Under the Stars > Feel Like a Stranger > Franklin’s Tower > Throwing Stones > Days Between
    Encore: Not Fade Away > In the Meantime

    Saturday, January 28 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

    Set 1: Foolish Heart > Slipknot! > Casey Jones > Cumberland Blues > My Brother Esau > Box of Rain >
    Playing in the Band
    Set 2: Rubin and Cherise > Hard to Handle > Eyes of the World > Brown-Eyed Women > Estimated Prophet > Ramble On Rose > Good Lovin’ > Touch of Grey
    Encore: Deal

    Sunday, January 29 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

    Set 1: Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > St. Stephen > Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line > Dire Wolf > Uncle John’s Band > King Solomon’s Marbles > Uncle John’s Band > It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry > Wharf Rat > Jack-A-Roe
    Set 2: Fire on the Mountain > Samson and Delilah > Mission in the Rain > Dancing in the Street > New Speedway Boogie > Dancing in the Street > West L.A. Fadeaway > Dear Mr. Fantasy > Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad
    Encore: Bertha

  • OSFL Principals to Perform in Concert February 3 at the Rockwell Museum in Corning

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced a showcase concert of the new principal musicians for the next concert on the 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series.

    In September, the OSFL held auditions for the open orchestra seats, and these five musicians were appointed as the principal players in their respective sections. Peter Ecklund (bassoon), Frank Gabriel Campos (trumpet), Duane Smith (trombone), Chris McAllister (percussion), and Mario Pietra (bass). “Delighted to showcase the newest stars of our orchestra, and I would like our audience to be familiar with them through this concert,” says Toshiyuki Shimada, OSFL’s Music Director and Conductor.

    The five have collaborated to plan an evening of solo and small ensemble music from Baroque to jazz to modern, including original arrangements and transcriptions for these instruments. This concert will be filled with a wide variety of musical styles and instruments, including the addition of djembe and flugelhorn. Musical selections for this concert will include works by Bach, Beethoven, Mancini, Rodgers and Hart, and more. In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, this concert will include My Funny Valentine and Smile.

    Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission. A complimentary wine and cheese reception preceding the concert will begin at 6:45 for guests with tickets purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Doors open at 6:30.

    The OSFL offers a concert season of five full orchestra concerts including a side-by-side Young People’s Orchestra and professional musician collaboration, the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, the youth ensembles, as well as educational outreach concerts for children. Under the guidance of distinguished Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada, the OSFL is a strong supporter of highlighting the musical achievements of young musicians through the youth ensemble programs, as well as the annual Hertzog Concerto & Aria Competition for young artists in grades 9 – 12. The OSFL collaborates with regional cultural partners, artists, and like-minded organizations to advance mutual artistic growth in the greater Elmira-Corning area.

    Support for the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes comes from Corning Incorporated Foundation, the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. The Hilliard Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

    The 22-23 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series is sponsored by Dick and Judy Sphon, the Hilliard Foundation, and the OSFL Chamber Music Society.

    The next concert on the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series will be held at North Presbyterian Church on March 31 and is part of the OSFL’s Clara Schumann Festival.

    The concert is on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM, with a pre-concert reception beginning at 6:45, at the Rockwell Museum, in Corning, NY.

    For concert and ticket information please visit OSFL.org.

  • In Focus: Penelope Scott Plays One-Off Show at Baby’s All Right

    On Friday, January 27th, Penelope Scott played a one-off show at the iconic venue Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. With support from openers Hank and Yot Club, there was a dynamic and vivacious energy as the performances spoke for themselves and the audience participated in their own way.

    Penelope Scott
    Photographed by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Penelope Scott is an American singer-songwriter who has produced all of her own music. Scott’s debut album, Public Void, was released on Bandcamp on August 29, 2020, then on streaming services on September 25, 2020. In November 2020, her music found a larger audience on Tik Tok. Her song “Rät” went viral with tens of thousands of videos made with the song. The song expresses disappointment with Silicon Valley and technology billionaires, particularly Elon Musk “Rät” peaked at 29 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart.

    A week after playing at the first annual This is Home benefit show at Racket on Jan 11th, Penelope announced the Jan 27th one-off show on Instagram.  Her companions were Yot Club, aka Ryan Kaiser (who also played at the benefit show), and Hank, both of whom played their first ever Baby’s All Right show on the 27th.

    Penelope Scott
    Photographed by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Hank performed first, letting the audience know that despite being an NYC local, they had never played at Baby’s All Right. Hank’s music is self-described as “music for truck drivers who wear short jorts and rip juuls” which was evident in their setlist. With a sound that can be described as pop indie tunes with a southern twang, their set kicked the show off with an animated and captivating vibe.

    Penelope Scott

    After his last appearance alongside Penelope and friends at the This is Home Benefit show on Jan 11th, Yot Club (Ryan Kaiser) took the stage again right after Hank. Although it was also his first time ever playing a show at Baby’s, he has toured with Penelope before, revealing he loves opening for her fans due to their open and energetic demeanor.

    During his set, Kaiser played his signature lo-fi bedroom pop beats with songs like “YKWIM?”, “Japan”, and a Mountain Goats cover of “No Children” for what turned out to be an electric performance with the crowd screaming back lyrics.

    Penelope Scott
    Photographed by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    By the time Penelope Scott came on stage, the crowd was thoroughly warmed up and buzzing with excitement. She showcased her musical prowess by jumping from her borrowed guitar (courtesy of Kaiser) to the keyboard, to her prerecorded electronic tracks. Throughout the show, her moxie and vivacious spirit infected the crowd as she busted out some dance moves, accepted a fan-made bracelet, and did a bottle flip challenge during an instrumental break. By the time the show came to a close, Scott debuted a couple of half-baked bangers that she affectionately referred to as “campfire time”. After closing her eyes and throwing her setlist into the crowd, she left the crowd with a liveliness that defines a Penelope Scott show.

    Photographed by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Be sure to keep up with all these artists on socials, especially since there are some shows that just can’t be missed!

    Yot Club can be found opening for Skegss during their US tour dates, and you can catch Hank next month on February 12th. They’ll be performing at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn with friends as part of Cumulonimbus, a collaborative music playlist that Hank is featured on.

    Photographed by Chinaza Ajuonuma

    Hank Setlist: Call Me Hank, All for You (Baby), Adore You [Miley Cyrus cover], Bugs, Good Guy Hard Life, One True Dear, Your Ex Man

    Yot Club Setlist: u dont kno me, Comfort Zone, Dog Song, down bad, No Children [The Mountain Goats cover], YKWIM?, The Bay, Fly Out West, Mardi gras, anything, japan

    Penelope Scott Setlist: Pseudophed, Sweet Hibiscus Tea, Feel Better, Bad Advice, Baxter 3rd Is Under Fucking Siege, 7’Oclock, Lavender, American Healthcare, Montreal, Runaway, Cool Girl Shuffle, Cigarette Ahegao, Gross, TOML, Rät, Lotta True Crime, Sineater, Cemetary Pigeons [unreleased], Something Blue [unreleased]

  • Young The Giant Announces North American Tour With Milky Chance In New York

    Multi-platinum selling artist Young The Giant has announced a 2023 summer tour along with rock band, Milky Chance, making across the United States and Canada beginning May 30th in Montreal. In New York, you can catch the tour at Manhattan’s iconic Rooftop at Pier 17 and Niagara County’s Artpark. The tour will also feature special guests TALK and Rosa Linn. 

    The summer tour follows the release of American Bollywood, Young The Giant’s first album in four years. Established in 2004, the band showcases vocalist Sameer Gadhia, guitarist Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois on the drums and bass player Payam Doostzadeh. American Bollywood was co-produced by John Hill and members of Young The Giant. 

    The four-part album can be enjoyed here via AWAL/Jungle Youth Records. With a majority of the lyrics written by the band’s lead singer with Indian ancestry, Sameer Gadhia, the album tells the multi-generational saga of the American immigrant, and the origins, exiles, battles, and denouement of reclaiming their collective identity. “This is not just the story of an Indian-American caught in between two worlds,” the band’s Sameer Gadhia previously said, “it’s also our universal search to find meaning in chaos.”

    “Epic doesn’t even begin to describe American Bollywood. Seismic in scope and intimate in nature, Young the Giant’s fifth studio album is a massive artistic statement; it’s the band’s most ambitious and sprawling project of their career”

    – Atwood Magazine

    The band unites with REVERB to reduce the tour’s environmental footprint and engage with fans to take action for people and the planet. Visit here for more details.

    The Young The Giant’s advanced ticket presale is available from January 31st at 10am to Thursday, February 2 at 10PM. Powered by seated, presale tickets are available here.  General tickets will be available Friday, February 3rd at 10 am. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Guests searching for an enhanced experience can purchase VIP Packages which include a private pre-show performance,Q&A with the band, premium tickets, an exclusive poster signed by the band, early venue entry and merchandise shopping. On January 31st at 10am packages from 100X Hospitality will go on sale For full details, click HERE 

    YOUNG THE GIANT US AND CANADA TOUR 2023 WITH MILKY CHANCE

    MAY

    30 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell *

    31 – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach *

    JUNE

    2 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

    3 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

    4 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

    7 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *

    9 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

    10 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *

    11 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at the Mann *

    13 – Niagara, NY – Artpark *

    16 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill *

    17 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! *

    18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE *

    20 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

    21 – Cleveland, OH – Jacob’s Pavilion *

    23 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *

    24 – St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Music Park *

    25 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River Stage Park *

    27 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field *

    28 – Des Moines, IA – Water Works Park *

    30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre *

    JULY

    1 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre *

    13 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park ^

    14 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater ^

    15 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

    16 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre ^

    18 – Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island ^

    20 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre ^

    21 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center ^

    22 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheatre ^

    25 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company ^

    27 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall ^

    28 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    29 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^

    AUGUST

    1 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel ^

    3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Great SaltAir ^

    4 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater ^

    5 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre ^

    10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre ^

    11 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Live ^

    12 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Edgefield ^

    14 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater ^

    15 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ^

    17 – San Francisco, CA – The Greek Theatre at Berkeley ^

    18 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl ^

    19 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre ^

    20 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheater ^

    30 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

    31 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater *

    * with special guest TALK and special guest Rosa Linn