NYS Music 2023

Tag: Country Music

  • Luke Combs Adds Buffalo Dates to 2024 “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour”

    Reigning two time CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs will perform 25 U.S. stadium shows next year with his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour,” including two shows in Buffalo. Special guests for the Friday night shows include Cody Jinks, The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue, while the Saturday shows will feature Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.

    The 2024 dates follow Combs’ massive World Tour, which runs through this fall including upcoming sold-out shows in Australia and Europe. With 44 shows across 3 continents and 16 countries, the tour is the largest ever for a country artist and has broken records across the globe.

    We got an opportunity to do two shows in some U.S. markets on the World Tour, but when I found out we were going to be able to do two shows for most all of the cities on the 2024 tour, I decided I wanted each show to have their own unique set up of openers, as well as my own unique setlist. I thought this would give people an opportunity to come to both nights if they want, but see two completely different shows. With Country music being such a wide genre and being a huge fan of it all myself, I wanted to open up my stage to acts that lean into Outlaw, Americana and Red Dirt on Friday nights, as well as having a night with people I have toured with in the past, who are more contemporary country. I’m super excited to have both groups be out on the road with me for the Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour!

    Luke Combs

    The performances add to yet another triumphant year for Combs, whose new version of Tracy Chapman’s Grammy-winning song, “Fast Car,” has spent five consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. This is Combs’ 16th consecutive #1 single at country radio, yet another historic feat. The song was also recently certified 2x Platinum, has garnered over 435 million global streams, and is currently #1 on the Hot AC chart and #2 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart. With these achievements, “Fast Car” is the first song by a male solo artist to ever top both the Hot AC and Country Airplay charts.

    Additionally, Combs recently earned 22 new RIAA certifications including for his albums This One’s For You (6x Platinum), What You See Is What You Get (4x Platinum), Growin’ Up (Platinum),  Gettin’ Old (Gold), and other hits.

    Luke Combs is currently celebrating the release of his new album, Gettin’ Old—a companion to his acclaimed 2022 record, Growin’ Up. Receiving critical acclaim, The New York Times said that it is, “…grounded in country, complete with fiddle fills, but it’s also pointed toward a wide pop audience” while Billboard proclaims, “his electrifying-yet-earthy voice soundtracking this time in his life as a husband, father and entertainer at the top of his game.” Produced by Combs, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, Gettin’ Old is Combs’ fourth full-length album following Growin’ Up, 2019’s What You See is What You Get and This One’s For You. 

    A Grand Ole Opry-member and 8x CMA, 3x ACM, 3x Billboard Music Award-winner, Combs has also partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open a massive multi-level entertainment complex in downtown Nashville, expected to open summer 2024. 

    Tickets for Luke Combs’ “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour” will be available for pre-sale starting Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 4:00 pm local time with general on-sale following Friday, Aug. 25 at 10:00 am local time. Combs’ official fan club, The Bootleggers, will once again have early access to tickets through fan pre-sale starting Wednesday, August 23 at 10:00 am local time. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets starting Thursday, Aug. 24 from 10:00 am through 10:0 0pm local time via Citi Entertainment. Complete details can be found at www.citientertainment.com.  

    Luke Combs Tour

    August 16—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    August 17—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    August 19—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    August 20—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    August 23—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Centre* (SOLD OUT)

    August 26—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena* (SOLD OUT)

    September 30—Oslo, Norway—Spektrum Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 1—Stockholm, Sweden—Avicii Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 4—Copenhagen, Denmark—Royal Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 6—Hamburg, Germany—Barclays Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 7—Amsterdam, Netherlands—AFAS Live (SOLD OUT)

    October 8—Paris, France—La Cigale (SOLD OUT)

    October 10—Zurich, Switzerland—The Hall (SOLD OUT)

    October 11—Brussels, Belgium—Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)

    October 13—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 14—Belfast, N. Ireland—SSE Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 16—Glasgow, Scotland—OVO Hydro Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 17—Manchester, England—AO Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 19—London, England—The O2 Arena (SOLD OUT)

    October 20—London, England—The O2 Arena (SOLD OUT) 

    April 12, 2024—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Field†

    April 13, 2024—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Field‡

    April 19, 2024—Buffalo, NY—Highmark Stadium+

    April 20, 2024—Buffalo, NY—Highmark Stadium‡

    April 27, 2024—University Park, PA—Beaver Stadium‡

    May 3, 2024—Jacksonville, FL—EverBank Stadium§

    May 4, 2024—Jacksonville, FL—EverBank Stadium~

    May 10, 2024—San Antonio, TX—Alamodome§

    May 11, 2024—San Antonio, TX—Alamodome‡

    May 17, 2024—Santa Clara, CA—Levi’s® Stadium§

    May 18, 2024—Santa Clara, CA—Levi’s® Stadium~

    May 31, 2024—Phoenix, AZ—State Farm Stadium§

    June 1, 2024—Phoenix, AZ—State Farm Stadium~

    June 7, 2024—Salt Lake City, UT—Rice-Eccles Stadium§

    June 8, 2024—Salt Lake City, UT—Rice-Eccles Stadium‡

    June 14, 2024—Los Angeles, CA—SoFi Stadium+

    June 15, 2024—Los Angeles, CA—SoFi Stadium~

    July 14—Craven, Canada—Country Thunder Saskatchewan

    July 19, 2024—East Rutherford, NJ—MetLife Stadium§

    July 20, 2024—East Rutherford, NJ—MetLife Stadium‡

    July 26, 2024—the Washington D.C. area (Landover, MD)—FedExField+

    July 27, 2024—the Washington D.C. area (Landover, MD)—FedExField‡

    August 2, 2024—Cincinnati, OH—Paycor Stadium§

    August 3, 2024—Cincinnati, OH—Paycor Stadium‡

    August 9, 2024—Houston, TX—NRG Stadium§

    August 10, 2024—Houston, TX—NRG Stadium‡

    *with special guests Cody Johnson and Lane Pittman, †with special guests Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin and The Wilder Blue, ‡with special guests Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff, +with special guests The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters, The Wilder Blue, §with special guests Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters, The Wilder Blue, ~with special guests Jordan Davis, TBA, Drew Parker, Colby Acuff

  • In Focus: Lee Brice kicks off 30th season at Tags Summer Stage in Big Flats

    Popular Southern Tier music venue Tags Summer Stage of Big Flats, NY kicked off their exciting 30th season of music with a sold out show featuring Lee Brice and Cole Swindell.

    Lee Brice got the night going as the first of two headlining shows for the highly anticipated event. The success of the first show was evident with a sold out venue. 

    Brice was touring in support of his latest album “ Hey World” his fifth album to date from Curb Records.  Playing with Brice is his band of many years Travis Bettis on guitar. Micheal Gray on drums, Paul Rippee on bass, and Reginald Bradley Smith on Keyboard.  The current tour will take Brice as far west as California and north into Canada. Brice will return to the Empire State on this tour Oct. 19th & 20th in Westbury NY at the NYCB Theatre. 

    For Tags the excitement for their 30th season continues on July 2nd with Rodney Atkins & Sammy Kershaw, and recently announced, Dustin Lynch & Dylan Scott on Aug. 11th.  For more info on all the events for Tags 30th anniversary season go to www.tagstickets.com

    For more info on Lee Brice fans can to his website www.leebrice.com loaded with ticket and tour info. 

  • Acclaimed Outlaw-folk Artist Rust Dust Releases ‘Twere But It Were So Simple’

    The improvisatory Rust Dust, also known as Jason Stutts, has announced the release of his sophomore Album, Twere But It Were So Simple via Omad Records. On March 10, the new album was celebrated with a CD release party at The Museum of Folk Art in NYC.

    rust dust Twere But It Were So Simple

    Some musicians require precision for the success of their projects, while others take a supple approach. Rust Dust belongs to the latter group, allowing whatever sounds, words, energy, and emotions to manifest into songs. According to Dust, “I don’t typically sit down to write a song.  Sometimes I’m lucky enough to recognize them when they appear.” This process can occur for minutes or over the course of years. 

    Twere But It Were So Simple is a spacious-sounding LP that was recorded live in a ramshackle Brooklyn brownstone. The vivacious instrumental “Helter Fukov Awakens” segues into improbable guitar pop, with songs such as “All-Lit-Up-With-Nowhere-To-Go” and “UFO.” Additionally, songs like “Ice Queen Sandwich” and “Speaking In Tongues” vibe together like Robyn Hitchcock cornering Townes Van Zandt at a buoyant, boozy rent party. Songs such as “Snakes In My Pockets”, “A Rope Around My Neck” and “Sky,” a haunting, heartbreaking collaboration with the award winning John DeNicola took a somber turn.

    Fans can expect to enjoy a harmonious country and a blues roots melody when listening to Rust Dust’s new album. To match his vintage aesthetic, Dust used an old Yamaha nylon and a Godin Multiac which is a modern nylon-string electric designed to mimic an acoustic when plugged to craft his sound.

    A mutual appreciation for old gear initially brought Stutts and DeNicola together. The two helmed the first Rust Dust record known as Diviners and Shivs in DeNicola’s Upstate New York studio. His newest album can be featured here.

  • Sam Hunt Announces ‘Summer On The Outskirts Tour’ With Brent Young, Lily Rose; Four Stops In New York

    Award-winning Sam Hunt has announced his Summer On The Outskirts Tour with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. The tour will include a stops at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Darien Lake Amphitheater , Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview.

    summer on the outskirts sam hunt

    Sam Hunt is a five-time GRAMMY-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling, hitmaker. The young star allures fans with his melodic country voice and artistic blend of Pop/R&B. In 2020, his sophomore album Southside landed No. 1 on the BillboardCountry Albums chart and was named one of the Best Albums of the Year by The New York Times and US Weekly. Furthermore, Hunt has accumulated over 13 billion global streams and has earned 43 million RIAA certified units from his self-written tracks, “Body Like A Back Road”, “Kinfolks,” “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s”, and more. 

    Brent Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound. He has cemented his status as Country’s master over matters of the heart with two albums and platinum tracks such as, “In Case You Didn’t Know”, “Mercy”, “Sleep Without You”, “Here Tonight”, and more. Young’s project “Weekends Look A Little Different These Day” highlights his broadened emotional scope with lyrics inspired by his debut children’s book “Love You, Little Lady”. 

    The trailblazing Lily Rose will also join Sam Hunt and Brent Young on tour. Rose’s fresh perspective and forward-looking sound led to her nomination for ACM Best New Female Artist and recognition for Outstanding Breakthrough Artist at the 2022 GLAAD Media Award.  Her debut album “Villain” introduced fans to her bold mix of personal lyricism and distinctive language, that merges Country confessions with Hip-Hop beats and R&B flow.

    Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Sam Hunt’s Summer On The Outskirts 2023 tour through Verizon Up. From March 7 at 10 am until March 9 at 10 am, customers will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets. For more details visit here. More information on Sam Hunt can be accessed here.

    Sam Hunt’s Summer on the Outskirts Tour 2023 Dates:

    July 6 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre

    July 7 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion

    July 8 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    July 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    July 15 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

    July 16 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    July 20 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater 

    July 21 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater *

    July 22 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    July 27 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    July 29 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Aug 3 – Carbondale, IL – Southern Illinois University-SIU Banterra Center**^

    Aug 4 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater ^

    Aug 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre ^     

    Aug 11 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

    Aug 12 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Aug 13 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena ^

    Aug 18 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman***

    Aug 19  – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    Aug 20 –  Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    Aug 24 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Aug 25 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Aug 26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    Sep 7 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Sep 8 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sep 9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

  • Multi-Genre Hitmaker Jelly Roll Bringing Backroad Baptism Tour to Darien Lake on Aug. 3

    Multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll has announced his 2023’s Backroad Baptism Tour with the 44-city arena tour making a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center, on August 3, 2023.

    You can expect to see some of your favorite musicians on the Backroad Baptism Tour. Opening for Jelly Roll will be stars such as Ashley McBryde, Caitlynne Curtis, Chase Rice, Elle King, Merkules, Struggle Jennings, Three 6 Mafia, Yelawolf and Josh Adam Meyers.

    Jelly Roll is quite literally on a roll, prior to his announcement the rapper dominated Billboard’s Emerging Artist Chart breaking the record of most weeks spent at No. 1. His single “Son Of A Sinner” secured his place as #1 for a record-breaking 25 consecutive weeks. Jelly Roll has also earned a two-week Rock No. 1, “cemented his rising mainstream stardom. Recently, he’s released “She” and his current radio hit, “NEED A FAVOR”. 

    Jelly Roll has quietly been building a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. The outstanding lyricist went from selling mixtapes out of his car, to touring relentlessly and consistently topping various iTunes charts. Jelly Roll made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022 and independently amassed more than 4 billion career streams to date. His 2020 single “Save Me” was a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt that resulted in the creation of a new season of life that took him to new heights.  The single earned more than 155 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA. Furthermore, Jelly Roll’s music that blends Old-school Rap, Classic Rock, Country and Soul continues to resonate with fans and taps into his uniquely connective ability to bring fans “therapeutic music.”

    The Backroad Baptism Tour kicks off on Friday, July 28. Beginning February 24 at 10 AM, tickets will be available for purchase here. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium seats, side-stage viewing for the entire length of Jelly Roll’s set, backstage tour and group photo, VIP lounge, limited edition tour poster and more. More information can be viewed here.

    JELLY ROLL BACKROAD BAPTISM TOUR DATES:

    Fri Jul 28 — Southaven, MS — BankPlus Amphitheater*

    Sat Jul 29 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheater* 

    Sun Jul 30 — Orange Beach, AL — The Wharf Amphitheater*

    Tue Aug 01 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater*

    Thu Aug 03 — Darien Center, NY  — Darien Lake Amphitheater+

    Fri Aug 04 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center! 

    Sat Aug 05 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater! 

    Tue Aug 08 — Gilford, NH — Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion!

    Wed Aug 09 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*

    Fri Aug 11 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live>

    Sat Aug 12 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach>

    Tue Aug 15 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake<

    Thu Aug 17 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theater<

    Fri Aug 18 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater< 

    Sat Aug 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre>

    Tue Aug 22 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center*

    Thu Aug 24 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP* 

    Fri Aug 25 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center>

    Sat Aug 26 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center>

    Tue Aug 29 — Lubbock, TX — United Supermarket Arena# 

    Wed Aug 30 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater#

    Fri Sep 01 — Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand Garden Arena#

    Sat Sep 02 — Salt Lake City, UT — USANA Amphitheatre#

    Sun Sep 03 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler’s Green<~

    Tue Sep 05 —Rapid City, SD — Summit Arena at The Monument*

    Wed Sep 06 — Bozeman, MT — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse*

    Tue Sep 12 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

    Thu Sep 14 — Concord, CA — Concord Pavilion$

    Fri Sep 15 — Bakersfield, CA — Mechanics Bank Arena$

    Tue Sept 19 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center>

    Thu Sep 21 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater>

    Fri Sep 22 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^$

    Sat Sep 23 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion$

    Tue Sep 26 — Tupelo, MS — Cadence Bank Arena*

    Thu Sep 28 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center! 

    Fri Sep 29 — Indianapolis, IN — Ruoff Music Center!

    Sat Sep 30 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center&

    Tue Oct 03 — Charleston, WV — Charleston Coliseum*

    Thu Oct 05 — Wilmington, NC — Live Oak Bank Pavilion*

    Fri Oct 06 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Coliseum<

    Tue Oct 10 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena<

    Thu Oct 12 Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena#

    Fri Oct 13 — Jacksonville, FL — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena#

    Sat Oct 14 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre#

    Additional Live Performances:

    Fri Sep 08 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – Support for Eric Church

    Sat Sep 09 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

    Sun Sep 10 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

    Sat Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Support for Eric Church

  • The Gibson Brothers to Perform at Glens Falls Park Theatre in February

    On February 2, The Gibson brothers will be performing in Glens Falls at the Park Theatre in support of their impending album Darkest Hour. 

    The Gibson Brothers

    Darkest Hour, produced by Jerry Douglas varies from trad-grass to country-soul, electric guitars and drums. Eric and Leigh Gibson build a connection with their audience by taking universally known truths/ feelings and infusing them into impeccable bluegrass, country, and Americana songs. The album features Eric and Leigh Gibson vocals and guitar, along with Mike Barber on the bass, Justin Moses playing the mandolin, and Eamon McGloughlin on the fiddle. Additionally, John Gardner, who plays drums and Guthrie Trapp, who rocks an electric guitar, were later added on some tracks. 

    The Gibson brothers are exceptional artists that capture the soul of country music. There’s a reason why the phenomenal Ricky Skaggs offered the brothers to produce a country record two decades ago. Country Music Hall of Famer, Tom T. Hall has always been a loyal supporter through encouraging their writing, and predicting success.

    The brothers built their status by winning an abundance of bluegrass awards, released albums on almost every premier Americana label including Sugar Hill and Rounder. Their songs have also been recorded  by bluegrass legends such as Del McCoury. Despite their success, The Gibson Brothers are not yet household names. Although, their remarkable resume and latest album, Darkest Hour could change that. Tickets can be found here.