The third annual Women in Music Summit will take place from Jan. 25-27, with an exciting list of speakers and events taking place.
Women in Music speakers.
This year’s Summit will highlight various panels offering diverse topics and perspectives from leading industry professionals including Samantha Kirby, Cheryl Paglierani, Mari Davies, Jenna Gaudio, Dann Liebermann, Leslie Powell, Heidy Vaquerano, Christine Osazuwa, Lauren Smith Brody, and many more. It will be presented virtually, as it has in years past.
Founded in 1985, Women in Music is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts, through recognition, support, education, and empowerment. Different chapters are located all throughout the world, from LA to India. They believe the conversation around equality is an inclusive one, where all voices are welcome.
The organization provides panels, seminars, webinars, workshops, performance showcases, achievement awards, leadership summits, and global initiatives. The third annual Summit programming includes a career fair on day three, inspired by Women in Music’s new collegiate expansion, the WIM Mentorship Program and the WIM Internship Program, which places diverse candidates into paid in-house industry internships at partner companies, a talk from Author, Founder and CEO of The Fifth Trimester Lauren Smith Brody, and exploring data behind remote and hybrid models in the workplace.
The full schedule of events is below, and WIM members can register for free, and tickets are available for purchase to non-members here.
JANUARY 25: EDUCATE
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Title: How Artists Can Win with Brands on TikTok
Speakers:
Dann Liebermann, Head of Creative Partnerships, The Elements Music
Leslie Powell, Songwriter/Artist
Kelli Slade, Commercial Music and Creative Licensing Manager, Bytedance/TikTok
Moderator: Moira McCarthy, VP, Women in Music
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Title: Harnessing Digital Media Strategies for Success
Speakers:
Blair Miller, Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators
Cassie Petrey, Co-Founder, Crowd Surf
Temima Shames, Founder & CEO, Next Step Talent
Moderator: Tara Bendler Global Chair, Comm/Board of Directors, Women in Music; Talk Marketing, Spotify
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Title: Securing A Strong Publishing Deal For Long-Term Financial Stability
Speakers:
Heidy Vaquerano, Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP
Mary Rahmani, Founder, Moon Projects
Ashley Winton, SVP Global Creative Services, Warner Chappell
Moderator: Kristin Robinson, Music Publishing Reporter, Billboard
Time: 4 p.m.
Title: Masterclass: Activist Artist Management
Speakers:
Liz Norris, Partner, Activist Artist Management
Caitlin Stone, Partner, Head of Activism, Activist Artist Management
Kris “Red” Tanner, Partner, Activist Artist Management
Moderator: Nicole Barsalona, President, Women in Music; Artist Manager
JANUARY 26: EMPOWER
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Title: More Than Just Treading Water: How to Survive and Grow as a Working Parent Right Now
Speaker: Lauren Smith Brody, Founder & CEO, The Fifth Trimester; Co-Founder, Chamber of Mothers
Moderator: Jessica Shaw, SVP Sync Licensing, Sony Music Entertainment
Sponsored by The Village (Sony Music Entertainment)
Saranac Lake 2023 Winter Carnival is around the corner, held February 3-12, with the schedule of events and button design by Garry Trudeau having been revealed. Get ready for the North Country’s premiere winter entertainment event, going strong for 126 years!
In addition to an all-star lineup of music at The Waterhole during Saranac Lake 2023 Winter Carnival, the week long Adirondack event features the signature ice palace (built entirely by volunteers from solid blocks of ice pulled from Lake Flower), as well as fireworks, ski and snowshoe races, art shows, book sales, concerts, variety shows, and much more. The finale features a unique gala parade on Sunday, February 13.
Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau, a native of Saranac Lake, has also released his button design for the 2023 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. The theme for this year – ‘Roman Around Carnival’ – depicts an illustration of Doonesbury character Zonker as a Roman Emperor, on the shape of an ancient coin with the year 2023 displayed in roman numerals. Trudeau has created the Winter Carnival button design since 1981 to benefit the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.
5:30 pm *22nd Annual Past Royalty Mixer and Dinner – Open to Past Royalty Only ($, Red Fox Restaurant, 5034 Route 3, contact Marilyn Bigelow at 518-891-1286)
Friday, FEBRUARY 3, 2023
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm *Live Music–Blessid Dirt at the Campfire Adirondack Bar & Grill (Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)
7:30 pm *Women’s Civic Chamber Coronation of Winter Carnival Royalty (Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St)
8:30 pm *Live Music–Annie in the Water wsg The Reflexions, doors open 7:30 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Saturday, FEBRUARY 4, 2023
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
1:00 pm *Women’s Civic Second Corn-a-ment Cornhole Tournament (On the ice in front of Saranac Waterfront Lodge, $40 registration fee per 2-player team. Contact Deb Reilly at debreilly6@gmail.com for information. Register at https://linktr.ee/wintercarnivalcornament)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm *Spaghetti Dinner at St Bernard’s School Cafeteria presented by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 787 and Knights of Columbus Council 599, Take Out available ($, St. Bernard’s School, 63 River St, Orders taken 4:30 to 6:30 at 518-354-0825)
8:30 pm *Live Music–Underground System wsg TBA, doors open 7:30 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Sunday, FEBRUARY 5, 2023
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm *–BACK THIS YEAR– Skate Lake Colby sponsored by Adirondack Health — Demos, Free Skate, Straight Line Drag Races for Ice Skates and Kick Sleds 2 pm to 3 pm. (Beach at Lake Colby)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
3:30 pm *Scavenger Hunt for Middle School Students (Saranac Lake Youth Center, 29 Woodruff St)
5:00 pm Winter Carnival Grand Marshall Reception ($, Hotel Saranac, 100 Main Street)
6:00 pm Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner ($, Hotel Saranac, 100 Main Street)
7:00 pm *Main Street Exchange presents “Roman Around Carnival” Fashion Show, Three rounds of Roman fashion: Ancient attire based off of Social Class, Gods and Goddesses, Ancient Roman attire in modern times. Contact Main Street Exchange to purchase tickets. ($, The Graragery, behind Grizzle-T’s on Dorsey Street)
8:00 pm *Live Music–Ryan Montbleau (Solo) wsg Hayley Jane, doors open 7:00 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm —NEW– Family Night at the Ice Palace sponsored by Hudson Headwaters Health Network (Ice Palace, State Boat Launch)
6:00 pm Curtis Lumber Snowshoe Races — All Ages (Dewey Mountain, Route 3, call 518-891-2697, Children’s Event Fees paid for by Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club)
6:00 pm *Bacchanalia Feast at the Hotel Saranac (Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)
7:30 pm *Music–Beat Authority Dance Party, doors open 7:00 ($, Half of ticket sales donated to NCPR The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Thursday, February 9, 2023
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Coakley Home and Hardware Family Open Skate with Free Hot Chocolate (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Tentatively) Firefighter’s Broom Ball (Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave)
7:00 pm *–BACK THIS YEAR– Rotary Club Variety Show, Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce, Ampersound, NBT Bank ($, Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm *Live Music–Moment’s Notice in the Great Hall (Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)
8:30 pm *Live Music–The Mallett Brothers Band wsg Saints and Liars, doors open 7:30 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
8:30 am *Mason’s Pancake Breakfast with the Carnival Characters ($, Location TBD)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
10:00 am *CanAm Snow Rugby (Saranac Lake High School Track Field, 79 Canaras Ave, Call 518-524-5841)
9:00 pm *Live Music–West End Blend wsg Chestnut Grove, doors open 8:00 ($, The Waterhole, 48 Main St)
Sunday, February 12, 2023 — last day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop–Learn about Winter Carnival, Shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)
Tannery Pond Center, located in the southern Adirondack town of North Creek, will host American Rootsenanny on Sunday, January 15, featuring three exciting American Newgrass bands: Ragged Company, Keanan Stark & Orion Stark, and Sugar & The Tree.
Ragged Company is a Saratoga Springs based trio is a viola, and two guitar group with all three artists on vocals performing in a folk, rock and roots style music. Keanan Stark & Orion Kribs are an Adirondack duo have brought their blend of modern yet classically old-timey sounds to many appreciative audiences in the Northeast and beyond.
Keanen Stark plays guitar, harmonica, and banjo and Orion Kribs plays mandolin and guitar. Each a capable lead vocalist, Stark and Kribs swap old-timey folk, blues, bluegrass, and classic americana tunes, and dabble at entertaining endless other influences and flights of fancy. Sugar & The Tree is a Roots, Americana duo featuring the songs of Heather Richards & Marc Clayton. The duo will be joined by a 5-piece band.
Underwritten by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, “Dedicated to improving the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park”.
Tannery Pond Center features a full schedule of arts programming, including exhibits of original art, musical concerts and performances, as well as workshops and children’s programs. TPC is dedicated to enriching lives with quality arts programming and a welcoming community center, the result of dedicated benefactors, Elise and Woody Widlund, who purchased the property, erected the building and donated it to the care of the Town of Johnsburg with an official ribbon cutting and dedication in 2002.
Tickets for Americana Rootsenanny are $15 in advance, $20 Day of Concert, and free for Youth 18 and younger. For advance price tickets, please visit the TPC box office, or call (518) 251-2505, or purchase online thru Eventbrite. Some “Day of Event” tickets are reserved for purchase at the box office.
And don’t miss the Tannery Pond Center Winter Coffee House Series, starting January 29. For more info visit Tannery Pond. Sunday, Jan. 29 | 3 PM Sunday, Feb.| 3 PM Sunday, Feb. | 3 PM Sunday. March | 3PM Sunday March | 3 PM
Tannery Pond Community Center is located at 228 Main Street, North Creek, NY. Previously this winter, Tannery Pond Center hosted The North Country Jazz Project.
The North Country Jazz Project is an 18 piece big band that plays various types of music including jazz, standards, Latin and funk music is a unique way. The group consists of many Glens Falls and southern Adirondack musicians who have extensive musical backgrounds in teaching and performing on many stages throughout the country. Self-described as a “Big Band with a Purpose,” the group is ready to play music for the audience’s enjoyment and to promote the love of all forms of music through their unique renditions and style.
With tunes ranging from holiday favorites to toe-tapping standards and high-energy jazz, you’ll enjoy a memorable evening of top-notch music. The night honors Glenn Pearsall for his generous donation to TPC.
Infamous rock singer/songwriter Rod Stewart is bringing his North American tour to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, an iconic site in the history of New York, the 1969 Woodstock festival. As if this news wasn’t exciting enough, rock band Cheap Trick will be joining Stewart on stage for this unforgettable night.
Following the incredible success and rave reviews for his 2022 US tour, Rod Stewart has added a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on Friday, September 1st to his 2023 North American tour list. The legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter will also be playing with special guest Cheap Trick.
Critics say that this unforgettable tour is “a magical moment that only rock and roll can provide.” As well, Rod Stewart’s tour promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling artists of all time.
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. With his signature voice, style, and songwriting abilities, he has transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B. With the Great American Songbook, Rod Stewart is one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career.
Rod Stewart 2023 Tour Dates
Feb 10 8:30 PM – Coliseo de Puerto Rico – San Juan, PR
Feb 13 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL
Feb 14 8:00 PM – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood – Hollywood, FL
Feb 16 8:00 PM – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Tampa – Tampa, FL
May 3 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 5 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 6 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 10 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 12 – 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 13 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
May 15 7:30 PM – Caesars Palace – Las Vegas, NV
Jul 29 8:00 PM – Nugget Event Center – Sparks, NV
Aug 1 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/26/2022) – Ball Arena – Denver, CO
Aug 4 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/24/2022) – Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
Aug 5 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/21/2022) – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA
Aug 8 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from 6/17/2022) – Shoreline Amphitheatre – CA – Mountain View, CA
Aug 11 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/11/2022) – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
Aug 12 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 6/10/2022) – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
Aug 15 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/17/2022) – Rogers Place – Edmonton, AB
Aug 17 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/16/2022) – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Aug 19 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/14/2022) – SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK
Aug 23 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/10/2022) – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON
Aug 24 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/9/2022) – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
Aug 26 7:30 PM – (Rescheduled from 9/7/2022) – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 28 7:30 PM – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH
On Wednesday, January 11th, Robin Skinner held his first annual This Is Home benefit show at the new NYC venue Racket that opened just a few days prior. Better known by his stage name Cavetown, the 24-year-old indie-pop artist played alongside artists like Mxmtoon, Chloe Moriondo, Penelope Scott, Yot Club, Cafuné, Spookyghostboy, and Sydney Rose. With doors opening at 7, hundreds of excited fans lined up hours in advance for a night of jamming, dancing, raffles, and an overall fantastic show. All proceeds from the show went directly to the New Alternatives resource for LGBTQ+ homeless youth.
Cavetown
The UK-based singer began his music career at age 13 by uploading videos of his original music to YouTube and sharing songs on the streaming service Bandcamp. He previously played in March of 2022 at the Terminal 5 venue with Spookyghostboy on the guitar. Being a part of the community himself, Skinner plans to host this fundraiser show yearly in support of LGBTQ+ charities.
Spookyghostboy took the stage at 7:30, playing a fifteen minute set for his first live performance in over three years. Also known as Austin Thomas, the indie-pop artist began his career in 2012 with the release of his first EP called The Forest Summer.
Spookyghostboy
Sydney Rose, a singer-songwriter from Georgia who gained popularity after her covers of “Turning Page” and “Home” went viral on TikTok, entered at 7:55. Also playing a fifteen minute set filled with beautiful vocals during songs, “Idk What I Did” and two unreleased ones, the rising artist put on a phenomenal performance.
Sydney Rose
Yot Club, the lo-fi bedroom pop artist from Mississippi also known as Ryan Kaiser, played many songs like “YKWIM” and “Fly Out West” during his set. His unique and distinguishable sound which he created through his masterful songwriting, producing, mixing, and mastering could be heard throughout his fifteen minute set. He is set to tour in North America between February and March of 2023.
Yot Club
Penelope Scott, evoking comedic, chaotic, and straightforward lyrics with her edgy guitar did not fail to put on an incredible performance with her unique songwriting and vocals. She played unreleased songs as well as some from her popular self-produced album Public Void, which gained massive popularity in 2020.
Penelope Scott
Next on the list was Cafuné, a native New York duo consisting of singer-songwriter Sedona Schat and producer Noah Yoo. The two, creating indie-pop tracks like “Tek It” and “Talk,” met at NYU in 2014 and have been making music ever since. Their song “Tek It” went viral just last year and the band is now signed to Elektra Records. Schat and Yoo are starting their North American tour in February 2023 and are set to have a New York show on March 28th at the Bowery Ballroom.
Cafuné
Chloe Moriondo entered shortly after as the second-to-last opening act. A close friend of Cavetown’s and featuring on many songs of his like “Snail” from his Sleepyhead album and “grey space” from his recent worm food release, Moriondo excitedly jumped and sang along to songs like “Plastic Purse” and “I Eat Boys.” Rocking her cyberpunk outfit, pink hair, and iconic eyelashes, the indie-rock singer amazed ecstatic fans with her powerful vocals. Beginning her music career as a teenager by posting song covers to her YouTube channel, she quickly got the attention of Skinner and has opened for him during past tours.
Chloe Moriondo
Mxmtoon played the last opening set at 10, performing songs like “prom dress” and “seasonal depression” from her the masquerade album—which Skinner helped produce. She also sang “mona lisa” from her recent album release, rising. The bedroom-pop artist from northern California played a captivating and electrifying set with her signature instrument—the ukulele—and encouraged the audience to sing along with her.
Mxmtoon
The intimate Racket venue, with a capacity of 650 and looking fresh and newly furbished, hosted a wonderful show. Being much smaller and more intimate than his last NYC concert, the chill and refreshing vibe was evident as Robin interacted with his young and delighted fans. The fully-acoustic set of each artist and the gift-giving of fans added to this happy mood. Mxmtoon accepted many fan gifts like hand-sketched art and an egg-shaped stuffed animal which she named upon arriving. A bouquet of flowers surprised Sydney Rose as she exited the stage, and Robin received a variety of pictures, flags, and letters. Spookyghostboy came out to announce the raffle winners, which included prizes like vinyl pressings and one signed custom Cavetown Fender guitar. Skinner showed the crowd his new “blue chrome ombre” nails and asked whether the New York water gave them “crazy good hair.”
Cavetown Setlist: Lemon Boy, 1994, Idea of Her, fall in love with a girl, Juliet, frog, wasabi, a kind thing to do, worm food, This Is Home
Taking place in the stunning mountains of Hudson Valley, Mohonk Mountain House has announced their 32nd annual Jazz On The Mountain weekend, taking place January 20-23rd, 2023.
Meticulously planned by curator Pete Malinverni, this all inclusive weekend, located just 90 minutes from New York City, is the ultimate celebration of Jazz for fans of any age.
This years schedule of events includes performances by a diverse range of Jazz artists and instrumentalists. Event favorites, including Grammy Award winner GarySmulyan, New York City Opera’s Scott Robinson will be returning to the mountain. New faces include SUNY Purchase College’s Ella Fitzgerald scholars, Sage Myers and Anaïs Reno, as well as Wayne Tucker of The Bad Mothas.
Guests of Jazz On The Mountain can expect a weekend of diverse sounds and spirited performances, as well as Mohonk Mountain Resort’s many included amenities. Packages include three meals a day, as well as access to ice-skating, skiing, and spa services. Mohonk Mountain House is conviently located just 90 minutes from New York City
Allow the music to carry you away, as this is sure to be an unforgettable weekend you will mark on your calendar for years to come.
For a full list and schedule of events, and to book your experience at Mohonk Mountain House, visit their website.
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 Haley Moley and Atelo Songs
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.
Haley Moley-“Amy”
Based in Troy, Haley Moley is comprised of house music DJ and dance music producer Jennifer Maher Coleman and features Paul Coleman on guitar, Andrea Kosek on keyboard and guitar, Pat Thorpe on bass, and Mike Broomhead on drums. Their newest single “Amy” off of their upcoming album Everybody Wins will be featured on EQXposure.
Atelo Songs-“words”
Sam Gleason, or Atelo Songs, got his start over a decade ago performing at various venues throughout the state of New York. He is a singer/songwriter and producer who creates music spanning a wide variety of genres, including pop, rock, folk, psychedelic, and new wave. He plays constantly throughout the state, having played with artists such as Jimmy Webb and Charles NeVille, and continues to keep writing, recording, and putting out as much music as possible. He currently resides in Albany, and his latest single “words” will be played on EQXposure.
The Ice Theatre of New York is set to hit the ice at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Exhibition Gala on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid.
The Ice Theatre of New York was founded in 1984 by Moira North and exists to create and advance ice dance as (an ensemble) performing art form with its professional ice dance company. ITNY has changed the face of figure skating, creating works that integrate contemporary dance, music, and art that challenge the conventional definitions of figure skating. ITNY was the first ice dance company to receive dance program funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
The ITNY will perform at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Exhibition Gala in an unexpected crossover. From Jan 12-22 approximately 1,443 athletes, aged 17-25 from 595 universities across 44 countries will come to Lake Placid, New York for the 2023 World University Games. The Winter World University Games is the largest multi-sport winter event in the world, after the Winter Olympics. The games combine high-level competitive sports with educational and cultural events, in Lake Placid and other areas.
The International Confederation of Students was established in 1919 and it was this organization’s Sports Committee that launched the first World University Games in 1923. The games have continued to attract more and more people as time went on. The highest number of participants was registered at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, with 11,759 athletes representing 159 countries.
The Ice Theatre of New York is proud to hit the ice at the event. The competition portion will highlight twelve winter sports, including two ice disciplines: singles and ice dance. Tickets for individual competitions begin at $15, and tickets for the gala start at $25. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, go here.
Joe Louis Walker has been active in the blues scene since the 60s, and in February Walker’s releasing more music — his upcoming album, Weight of the World, is set for release on February 17. To celebrate this release, Joe Louis Walker will perform at the Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon.
Walker broke onto the scene with a debut album called Cold Is The Night, but Joe Louis Walker had been on the scene for long before that. Growing up in the Bay Area amongst some of the greats, Walker is one of the last living connections to the forefathers of the blues; he learned first hand and played with the likes of B.B. King and James Cotton, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in his own right. Known for his additions to the electric blues genre, Walker plays searing guitar and sings from the heart. His sound draws from more than just blues — it leans into rock and roll, draws from funk’s keyboards. Walker isn’t afraid to employ instruments from across cultures and genres. Despite his varying styles, his lyrics stay true to blues traditions, switching between mournful whines, spitting vengeance and earnest passion.
Weight of the World is releasing under Forty Below Records. If Walker’s last release, Blues Comin’ On, is any indication, listeners can expect instant blues classics and perhaps some unconventional features — Hot Tuna’s Jorma Kaukonen and punk rocker Charlie Harper both made appearances on his 2020 release.
The Towne Crier Cafe hosts live music almost every night, and tickets to see Walker are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. He’s set to take the stage on February 24, tickets are for sale here.
In March 2023, the legendary Naghash Ensemble will make their debut touring North America. After years of triumphantly touring Europe, the ensemble will make several stops U.S and Canadian cities, with stops in New York City, California, Colorado, Michigan, Washington D.C. and Montreal.
Naghash Ensemble was created in Yerevan, Armenia and led by Armenian-American composer John Hodian. The ensemble integrates the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz.
There are three marvelous female vocalists and melodic Armenian instruments, ranging from the uduk, oud, dhol, and piano. Arpine Ter- Petrosyan is an alto, while Hasmik Baghdasaryan and Tatevik Movsesyan are sopranos. Harutyun Chkolyan plays the duduk, Aramayis Nikoghosyan plays the oud, Tigran Hovhannisyan plays the dhol, and John Hodian is the pianist/ composer. Expect to be met with enchanting new music inspired by sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.
The Naghash Ensemble 2023 North American Tour Dates:
3/02/23 • UCLA, Schoenberg Hall • Los Angeles, CA
3/03/23 • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts • Mountain View, CA
3/04/23 • Lone Tree Arts Center • Lone Tree, CO
3/05/23 • The Lincoln Center • Fort Collins, CO
3/09/23 • University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
3/10/23 • St. John Armenian Church • Southfield, MI
