What used to be called First Night Saratoga, the rebrand to Saratoga New Year’s Fest happened in 2022 as pandemic restrictions loosened. Festivities are planned from December 29, 2023, to January 1, 2024. This year’s events will feature more than 30 performers on nearly two dozen stages. In addition, there will be a 5K run, a fireworks show, a family-friendly pre-fireworks block party, and other events.
“This is a joint presentation: the city the Chamber, Discover Saratoga, the City Center, and myself,” said producer Robert Millis of the 398Group, during this week’s festival announcement. “We put this idea together last year to bring back First Night – and it worked. We met our milestones. It’s all part of a three-year plan to make this thing get bigger and bigger.”
For more information about the Saratoga New Year’s Fest and to purchase, visit here.
Saratoga New Year’s Fest Lineup
Friday, December 29
DJ Logic, 10 p.m. at Putnam Place
Saturday, December 30
The Nth Power, 7 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
The Weight Band, 8 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
Sunday, December 31
Afternoon
Kids Music Show, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Caffe Lena
TBA Band, 3 p.m. at the City Center “Jazz Room”
Will Pedicone, 2:30 p.m. at Impressions of Saratoga
Maurizzio & Kaos, 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Square Market
Pete Pashoukas, 3 p.m. at Sixth Generation Strings
Erin Powers, 3 p.m. at Overland on Broadway
Late Afternoon
Swing Docs, 4 p.m. at the City Center “Jazz Room”
Gibson Brothers, 4 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
Toss The Feathers, 4:45 p.m. at The Parting Glass Irish Pub
Jeff Brisbin, 4:30 p.m. at The Holiday Inn
Erin Powers, 4:30 p.m. at The Coat Room
New Year’s Eve
Halfstep, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at The City Center “Dead & Groove Room”
Country Kickers Line Dancing, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The City Center “Country Room”
Chris O’Leary with Tia Comedy Show, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.at The Inn at Saratoga
Erin Powers, 5 p.m. at The Coat Room
Kristian Montgomery, 5 p.m. at Tap & Barrel
Shine On, 5 p.m. at Embassy Suites
Family Tree, 5 p.m. at Ellsworth Jones Place (outside of the City Center)
Tracy Bonham, 6:30 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
Triskele, 7 p.m. at The Parting Glass Irish Pub
Robert Randolph, 7 p.m. at The City Center Main Hall
Double Barrel, 7 p.m. at Nashville of Saratoga
Ragged Company, 7 p.m. at Quarters
Toubab Krewe, 7:30 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
Classic Rock Tent, 8 p.m. at The Ice House
Patrick Wisdom Stewart, 8 p.m. at Baileys
Organ Fairchild, 8:30 p.m. at The City Center “Dead/Groove Room”
Ward Hayden & The Outliers, 8:30 p.m. at The City Center “Country Room”
GA-20, 8:30 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall
Maggie’s Clan, 8:30 p.m. at The Parting Glass Irish Pub
Joan Osborne & Band, 9 p.m. at The City Center Main Hall
Levitate Music and Arts Festival has announced their 11th annual return to Marshfield, MA this summer. The event will be on July 5, 6, and 7 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, featuring national and local music talents, exciting vendors, and food and beverage options for all.
The festival has yet to announce this year’s lineup. Previous performers at the festival’s 10-year anniversary included Brandi Carlile, Trey Anastasio, Peach Pit, and Larkin Poe. The festival includes not just music, but also local art displays, skate demonstrations, and gourmet food and beverage offerings for the crowds of Marshfield, MA.
The Levitate brand began in 2003 as a surf and skate shop dedicated to representing East Coast surf culture. The brand has grown into not just the surf lifestyle representative, but also a clothing brand, summer camp, and nonprofit education project that connects children with music, arts, and outdoor education. 1% of every ticket sold to the festival will be contributed to the Levitate Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating communities through music, art, and the outdoors.
Multi-day loyalty ticket on-sale will be announced soon; just in time for holiday gifting for friends and family. To receive the latest information about tickets and weekend passes, fans can sign up for the newsletter here and visit https://www.levitatemusicfestival.com/.
Northlands Music & Arts Festival has announced the initial lineup for the third annual installment, taking place June 14-15, 2024, in Swanzey, NH.
The 2024 Northlands Music & Arts Festival lineup boasts a wide array of talent, featuring internationally acclaimed touring ensembles. the festival will again feature nonstop music on two adjacent stages facing a massive concert ground, as well as some of the region’s top acts on a bustling campground stage. Those camping onsite will be treated to late-night silent disco performances, with music going into the early morning.
Northlands 2024 will include indie-jam sensation Goose, the rustic harmonies of Greensky Bluegrass, and jam band icons moe. Further adding to the roster are Krasno & Friends, Mihali, Sierra Hull, Dopapod, Spafford, TAUK, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Magic Beans. The festival once again welcomes the all-star, all-female group Super Sonic Shorties, led by Nikki Glaspie. Other special guests include Kanika Moore (artist at large), Jennifer Hartswick, and Natalie Cressman.
Additional main stage artists and 15+ emerging regional acts set to light up the Campground Stage will be announced in early 2024.
Northlands continues to lead the way in sustainability, committed to the adage “Enjoy Life. Do Good”. Following the elimination of single-use plastics in 2023 and the introduction of industry-leading recycling and composting programs, the festival will continue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
As we enter our 3rd year, we’ve fine-tuned our approach based on what our patrons value most. The growth and connection within the Northlands community is truly inspiring. We couldn’t be more excited to share this year’s spectacular lineup, enhanced camping options, and further our commitment to sustainability. As always, our lineup proudly features many talented women, and we eagerly anticipate the magic they, alongside all of our performers, will bring to the festival.
festival co-producer Jen Meyerhardt.
Tickets go on sale on December 1 at 12 PM ET. Options include General Admission, Car Camping, powered and unpowered RV Camping, Family Camping, and VIP experiences, with a new VIP Glamping experience, providing an elevated camping experience.
THE INITIAL NORTHLANDS 2024 LINEUP
Goose
Greensky Bluegrass
moe.
Eric Krasno and Friends
Mihali
Sierra Hull
Dopapod
Spafford
TAUK
Super Sonic Shorties
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Kanika Moore (artist at large)
Magic Beans
The Psycodelics
Special Guests: Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Nikki Glaspie
The Huntington Arts Council (HAC) is bringing live music to Long Island during the entire month of July with the Huntington Summer Arts Festival. The festival is now in its 48th season and features performances from July 1- 30. Concerts will take place at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park.
Free to attendees, the Huntington Summer Arts Festival aims to celebrate established acts while also highlighting up-and-coming artists. This year’s celebration features festival regulars Huntington Community Band, who perform each Wednesday of the month. Concertgoers still have the chance to see Huntington favorites North Shore Pops Concert Band.
Red Baraat
This summer’s roster of musicians come from a diverse set of musical backgrounds. Genres like swing jazz, latin, R&B/Soul, rock, and classical are all represented at the festival. In addition to music, the Huntington Summer Arts Festival also includes dance and theatrical performances. The group Sol Y Sombra Spanish Dance Company performed earlier this month. Attendees however will still have the opportunity to catch the L.I. Dance Consortium is set to take the stage on July 23.
Created in 1963, The Huntington Arts Council has been a pillar in the Long Island arts scene. The organization looks to celebrate and nourish the cultural diversity of Long Island through different avenues. HAC is involved with constructing and sponsoring a multitude of activities, programs, and events. The Council maintains that “the arts create a vibrant, energized, and culturally rich environment”.
Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Co.
Along with the Huntington Summer Arts Festival, HAC has also collaborated with the Folk Music Society of Huntington to bring back the Huntington Folk Festival on July 22. Co-headliners Lucy Kaplansky and Cliff Eberhardt take the stage at 8, with the festival getting underway at 12:30.
Below is the upcoming schedule for the Summer Arts Festival. Sunday performances start at 7:00PM, all others performances start at 8:00PM, unless noted. Here for a full list of the lineup and more details about the festival.
Remaining Schedule
Wednesday, July 19 – Huntington Community Band, “Una Celebracion de la Musica Latina”- 7:00PM Jazz Band start time, 8:00 PM Concert Band start time
Thursday, July 20 – North Shore Pops Concert Band– Northport Community Band- 8:30PM NPT Park
Friday, July 21 – Huntington Latin Night: Tito Rodriguez Jr. Orchestra- 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 22 – 16th Huntington Folk Festival, Cliff Eberhardt & Lucy Kaplansky- Festival at 12:30PM, headliners at 8:00PM
Sunday, July 23 – L.I. Dance Consortium, “Long Island Dances!- 7:00PM
Wednesday, July 26 – Huntington Community Band,”…and Home Again!”- 8:00PM
Thursday, July 27 – Swing Sessions with Dudley Music & Guests- 7:30PM
Thursday, July 27 – Northport Community Band- 8:30PM NPT Park
Saturday, July 29 – Jazz Loft Big Band, Tom Manuel Conductor, and Nicole Zuraitis- 8:00PM
Sunday, July 30 – Orchestra L.I., David Stewart Wiley, Conductor “In Concert With Nature”- 7:00PM
The annual Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival returns on July 22 and 23. The event runs 10AM-5PM on both Saturday and Sunday at the Seneca Art & Culture Center in Victor, NY. The festival is free to the public, however donations will go toward funding future events.
Ganondagan is a historic site located on the original ground of a 17th century Seneca town. Taking up over 500 acres, the site honors the way in which the Seneca people have influenced everything from political philosophy to our concept of the natural environment. Since its construction in 2015, the Seneca Art and Culture Center has acted as a space to demonstrate Haudenosaunee contributions to art, culture, and society.
The Sinquah Family Dance Troupe
The Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival looks to highlight Haudenosaunee and Indigenous culture through various ways. The festival will include dancing, storytelling, traditional crafts, a Native American arts market, food, live music and more.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Wampum/OTGOÄ Exhibition in the Seneca Art & Culture Center. In addition to the tour, there will be on-demand t-shirt screen printing with artwork from artist Peter Jemison (Seneca). Organizers encourage visitors to bring their own 100% cotton shirt to have screen printed.
The artists performing at the festival represent several different cultures and groups. This year’s lineup of performers includes Native folk-rock band, December Wind (Mohawk). There will also be dancers from the Sinquah Family Dance Troupe (Hopi/Tewa/Choctaw) and the Haudenosaunee social dancers, Indigenous Spirit Dancers. In addition to music and dance, the festival will feature storytelling from Ronnie Reitter (Seneca) & Tonia Galban (Mohawk). Artists Samantha Jacobs (Seneca), Cliff Redeye (Seneca), and Marilyn Issacs (Tuscarora) are also all scheduled to host demonstrations.
December Wind- Facebook
December Wind is a Native folk-rock band led by two-time Native American Music Award-winning artist, Atsiaktonkie (Mohawk) accompanied by bass guitarist, Terry Terrance (Mohawk). Together, the group expertly fuses folk-rock with the sounds of Akwesasne/Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) culture. December Wind songs are filled with stories of love, hope, the struggles of native peoples and the beauty of their heritage.
Here for more details and information about the Ganondagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival.
Part neighborhood bar and part underground music venue, Tubby’s has established itself as a must-stop destination for music lovers across New York. Located in Kingston, the bar has become a premier venue in the Hudson Valley.
Tubby’s has earned a reputation for highlighting both underground and well-known artists just about every night. Positioned roughly 100 miles North of NYC, the venue has developed into the perfect haven for acts leaving or entering the city. Past performers include Black Midi, Steve Gunn, Jeff Parker, MIKE, Protomartyr, Katy Kirby, and more.
Black Midi performing in Webster Hall
Tubby’s commitment to high-quality music means that there is always a wide assortment of genres, sounds, and styles represented on a weekly basis. This commitment goes further than just picking great acts. Owned and operated mostly by musicians, Tubby’s is also dedicated to treating artists with the utmost respect.
This summer, the bar/venue will host well over 30 concerts. Some of the bands and artists performing are Joyce Manor, R.L. Boyce, Soul Glo, and Rose City Band.
Even when the warm weather starts to fizzle out the music doesn’t stop at Tubby’s. The venue, originally founded in 2018, plans to celebrate its five-year anniversary in late September with a festival. “Tubby’s 5 Year Anniversary Weekend” will go down across three days, September 29 through October 1.
The celebration includes a full roster of musicians from a wide variety of genres. Some of the artists who will perform as part of the festival include Armand Hammer, Bonnie Prince Billy, and billy woods. Click here for tickets and more details.
Tubby’s Kingston Summer Lineup
JUNE 24- GARCIA PEOPLES
JUNE 27- Follow Your Arrow: A Queer Singer/Songwriter Night:COLTON THORN + FRANCESCA HOFFMAN + AME
JULY 1- SEA MOSS + RONG + M. GEDDES GENGRAS + OPEN HEAD
JULY 2- JOYCE MANOR + TINY BLUE GHOST (SOLD OUT)
JULY 5- BONZIE + CARLOS TRULY + GREEM JELLYFISH
JULY 6- BASHER + THE WARBLERS
JULY 8- ART GRAY NOIZZQUINTET + SKULL PRACTITIONERS +LOVE LETTER
JULY 11- RL BOYCE (North Mississippi Hill Country Living Blues Legend)
JULY 12- MUTE DUO + GIFT HORSE
JULY 13- PYREX + RIDER/HORSE + BEECH CREEPS
JULY 14- SOUL GLO + MSPAINT
JULY 17/18- MERIDIAN BROTHERS (first night sold out)
JULY 19- HAYDEN PEDIGO
JULY 21- JOHANNA SAMUELS + STUART BOGIE
JULY 23- ROSE CITY BAND
JULY 25- CHEER-ACCIDENT
JULY 26- SWDYT? Joe Baiza/Damon Smith/Matt Crane; Alec Redfearn’s SWRM
JULY 27- MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND + POST MOVES
JULY 29- BLUE RANGER + CAROL + BRENNAN WEDL
AUG 1- STOREY LITTLETON
AUG 2- SWDYT?: GREX + Allen Lowe & Lewis Porter Duo
AUG 8- ANNIE HART
AUG 9- TOMATO FLOWER
AUG 17- CINDY LEE + FREAK HEAT WAVES
AUG 24- MIKAELA DAVIS
AUG 25- JOHNNY DYNAMITE + BUMMER CAMP + SCAFFOLDING
AUG 26- WILLIAM TYLER & THE IMPOSSIBLE TRUTH + GARCIA PEOPLES
NYC’s City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage is back for another year of concerts and entertainment. This season the series features everything from folk music icons to some of hip-hop’s most innovative voices. Most of the notable concerts will take place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. 12 different neighborhood parks across all five boroughs of NYC will also serve as venues. Concerts begin on June 3 and run until September 30.
Since its inception in 1986, SummerStage has established itself as one of New York City’s premier concert series. With 80 shows Summerstage showcases a diverse set of artists from various genres week after week. Apart from some ticketed benefit concerts, SummerStage events are usually open to the public and free.
In addition to concerts, Central Park will also screen films and host a multitude of different celebrations. The iconic greenspace has become an inseparable from NYC, hosting some of the most well known artists throughout the years. Curtis Mayfield, Elvis Costello, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Jazmine Sullivan have all graced the stage in Central Park.
The other parks and outdoor spaces hosting SummerStage in 2023 include Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, Tompkins Square Park in the East Village, Von King Park and The Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, Crotona Park in the Bronx, Stapleton Waterfront Park in Staten Island, and SummerStage’s flagship venue at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
This year SummerStage will celebrate hip-hop as the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary. The series aims to highlight not only its significance to NYC but also the impact it has had worldwide.
As part of the celebration, a special edition showcase will take over Coney Island on August 6. The event will feature artists Special Ed and many more, hosted by Ralph McDaniels. Frankie Cutlass and Black Sheep’s Dres will join the festivities on August 12 in Staten Island. A day later DJ Funk Flex will bring his birthday celebration to Brooklyn on August 13.
SummerStage’s 2023 roster boasts several international musicians but also tries to celebrate some of the city’s local artists. Argentina’s TRUENO and Puerto Rico’s Villano Antillano highlight the influence of Caribbean and reggaetón. Meanwhile Brooklyn-based artist Nick Hakim looks to bring his soulful R&B sounds back to his hometown.
We are thrilled to present another vibrant season filled with captivating artists from around the world and introduce music fans to their diverse sounds
Erika Elliott, Executive Artistic Director of SummerStage.
Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m., Central Park – Hippo Campus & Gus Dapperton – Benefit Concert
Sunday, June 4, 6:30 p.m., Central Park – Indigo Girls – Benefit Concert
Saturday, June 10, 6 p.m., Central Park – Opening Night American Blues – FREE Concert
Wednesday, June 14, 7 p.m., Central Park – New York Sings Yiddish! – FREE Concert
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m., Central Park – Sammy Rae & The Friends – Benefit Concert
Saturday, June 17, 4 p.m., Central Park – The Aussie BBQ – FREE Concert
Sunday, June 18, 6 p.m., Central Perk – Buddy Guy’s Damn Right Farewell Tour – Benefit Concert
Monday, June 19, 4 p.m., Central Park – Park Jams, a Juneteenth Celebration – Benefit Concert
Tuesday, June 20, 7 p.m., Central Park – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Gabriella Reyes / René Barbera / Will Liverman and Dimitri Dover – FREE Concert
Friday, June 23, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Bridge Park – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Gabriella Reyes / René Barbera/ Will Liverman / Dimitri Dover – FREE Concert
Saturday, June 24, 5 p.m., Central Park – Stanley Clarke N 4ever / Kenny Garrett / Brandee Younger / DJ Logic in Association with Blue Note Jazz Festival – FREE Concert
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., Jackie Robinson Park – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Erika Baikoff / Thomas Glass / Cierra Byrd / Juan José Lázaro – FREE Concert
Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. – Dreamland – Pride in Central Park – Benefit Concert
Monday, June 26, 6 p.m., Williamsbridge Oval – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Erika Baikoff / Thomas Glass / Cierra Byrd / Juan José Lázaro – FREE Concert
Wednesday, June 28, 6 p.m., Socrates Sculpture Garden – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Erika Baikoff / Thomas Glass / Cierra Byrd / Juan José Lázaro – FREE Concert
Wednesday, June 28, 7 p.m., – Michael Franti & Spearhead – Benefit Concert
Friday, June 30, 7 p.m., Clove Lakes Park – The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital ft. Erika Baikoff / Thomas Glass / Cierra Byrd / Juan José Lázaro – FREE Concert
Saturday, July 1, 5 p.m., Central Park – Andy Shauf / Leith Ross / Yves Jarvis in association with the Consulate General of Canada in New York – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 2, 5 p.m., Central Park – Andy Shauf / Leith Ross / Yves Jarvis in association with the Consulate General of Canada in New York – FREE Concert
Saturday, July 8, 5 p.m., Central Park – Catalan Sounds On Tour: Queralt Lahoz / Marala / Lia Kali with DJ sets by DJ Trapella in association with the Institut Ramon Llull – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 9, 5 p.m., Coney Island – Tuff Gong Takeover feat Skip Marley & Friends – FREE Concert
Monday, July 10, 6 p.m., Central Park – Noel Gallagher & High Flying Birds and Garbage – Benefit Concert
Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m., Central Park – Juanes / Conexion Divina in association with LAMC – FREE Concert
Thursday, July 13, 5 p.m., Central Park – Bastille Day: Joachim Garraud & Marie Berson / Passi / Bénabar / Adèle Castillon in association with Consulate General of France – FREE Concert
Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m., Von King Park – Works & Process at SummerStage: The Masterz at Work Dance Family with Courtney Washington – FREE Concert
Friday, July 14, 6 p.m., Von King Park – Nick Hakim / June McDoom / Evan Wright – FREE Concert
Saturday, July 15, 4 p.m., Von King Park – MIKE’S Young World III: Noname / Georgia Anne Muldrow / 454 – FREE Concert
Saturday, July 15, 5 p.m., Central Park – TRUENO / Villano Antillano / Dawer x Damper / KEXP’s El Sonido with Albina Cabrera ft. Camola DJ set in association with LAMC – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 16, 4 p.m., Coney Island – GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE BOARDWALK 2023 feat. The Duprees / The Coasters / Charlie Thomas’ Drifters w/ Jeff Hall / Bobby Wilson / Stan Zizka’s Del Satins / Vito Picone & The Elegants / The Chiclettes and More / Hosted by Joe Causi with DJ Vinnie Medugno in association with Fever Productions and Brian Rosenberg – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 16, 6 p.m, Von King Park – dead prez / th1rt3en / Large Professor DJ Set – FREE Concert
Wednesday, July 19, 5 p.m., Central Park – Julia Jacklin / Y La Bamba / Black Belt Eagle Scout -FREE Concert
Thursday, July 20, 5 p.m., Central Park – Horsegirl / Iceage / Water From Your Eyes / Lifeguard – FREE Concert
Saturday, July 22, 5 p.m., Central Park – Michael Brun Presents BAYO – Benefit Concert
Saturday, July 22, 5 p.m., Flushing Meadows Corona – Kool and the Gang – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 23, 5 p.m., Central Park – Taiwanese Waves: Waa Wei / The Dinosaur’s Skin / Mandarin Homework (DJ Mr. Skin) – FREE Concert
Sunday, July 23, 6 p.m., Flushing Meadows Corona Park – DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Bacchanal: DJ Rekha / Malkit Singh with live band / DJ Ana / Sikh Knowledge / Rolex Rasathy / Param Singh / Dholi Anuradha and guests – FREE Concert
Thursday, Aug 3, 6 p.m., Crotona Park – Ted Smooth’s Freestyle Jam ft. TKA and Judy Torres – FREE Concert
Friday, Aug 4, 5 p.m., Crotona Park – “Birth of a Culture” Grandmaster Flash and Friends – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 5, 5 p.m., Central Park – The Originals: Stretch Armstrong / Rich Medina / Tony Touch / Clark Kent / D-Nice – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 5, 7 p.m., Crotona Park – Stonebwoy in association with Ghanafest-NY Crotona Park – FREE Concert
Sunday, August 6, 4 p.m., Coney Island – Hip-Hop 50: SPECIAL EDITION: Nice N Smooth / Special Ed /Buckshot of Black Moon / Masta Ace / CL Smooth / Rah Digga / Rampage / Black Sheep Dres / Sweet Tee / Joeski Love / Sparky D / Hosted by Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box) – FREE Concert
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug 9 & 10, 7 p.m. Mt. Joy – Benefit Concerts – Sold Out
Saturday, Aug 12, 5 p.m., Waterfront Park – Frankie Cutlass / The Original Cover Girls / Cynthia / Black Sheep / DJ Millo and DJ Medina in Association with Maker Park Radio Stapleton Waterfront Park – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 12, 5 p.m., Central Park – VP Records Presents Roots Reggae Review – FREE Concert
Sunday, Aug 13, 5 p.m., Coney Island – Funk Flex & Friends Birthday Concert Featuring Raheem DeVaughn, Rob Base & More – FREE Concert
Aug 13, 5 p.m, Waterfront Park – Las Cafeteras / Natu Camara / Justy / DJ Kitty the Disc Jockey in Association with Maker Park Radio and La Isla Bonita Stapleton – FREE Concert
Thursday, Aug 17, 7 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Works & Process at SummerStage: The Missing Element with The Beatbox House / LayeRhythm – FREE Concert
Friday, Aug 18, 7 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Jason Moran and the Big Bandwagon: James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield in Association with Jazzmobile – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 19, 5 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Mixtape (Film Screening) / DJ sets by Ron G / Doo Wop / Mister Cee / Tony Touch / Brucie B – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 19, 5 p.m. – Cautious Clay, Wet, Christian Kuria, and Zindelphia – Benefit
Sunday, Aug 20, 4 p.m., Coney Island – Jose Alberto “El Canario” / The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra: The Music Of Machito, Tito Rodriguez and Tito Puente – FREE Concert
Aug 20, 5 p.m., Central Park – Everyday People – FREE Concert
Aug 20, 5 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Hip-Hop 50: Native Tongue Edition: Monie Love / Black Sheep Dres / Chi Ali / DJ Red Alert hosted by Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box) – FREE Concert
Wednesday, Aug 23, 4:30 p.m. – Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eat World – Benefit Concert
Thursday, Aug 24, 8 p.m. – Regina Spektor – Benefit Concert
Friday, Aug 25, 7 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band featuring Dianne Reeves / T.K. Blue in association with Jazzmobile – FREE Concert
Saturday, Aug 26, 3 p.m., Marcus Garvey Park – Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: The Cookers / Endea Owens and the Cookout / Nduduzo Makhathini Trio / Akua Allrich and The Tribe – FREE Concert
Sunday, Aug 27, 3 p.m., Tompkins Square Park – Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Charles McPherson with Terell Stafford / Something Else! Vincent Herring Septet / HERA feat. Chelsea Baratz and Andromeda Turre / Michael Mayo – FREE Concert
Sunday, Aug 27, 5 p.m., Central Park – Palmwine Festival: Show Dem Camp and Friends in association with Move Forward Music – FREE Concert
Wednesday, Aug 30, 7 p.m. – Vance Joy with Dan Sultan – Benefit Concert
Thursday, Aug 31, 6 p.m., Central Park – In Our Own Sweet Time Tour: Vance Joy / Dan Sultan Subaru Music Series – Benefit Concert
Sunday, Sep 3, 5 p.m., Central Park – Emicida / Goyo / Screening: AmarElo: It’s All for Yesterday / in Association with 27th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival – FREE Concert
Thursday, Sep 14, 5 p.m., Central Park – Tanya Tucker / Nikki Lane Subaru Music Series – FREE Concert
This summer, Brooklyn based rock band, The Hold Steady will be presenting an all-star music festival, Positive Jam. The inaugural event will be held on August 5th at Arrowood Farms, a local festival hot spot in the small town and agricultural hub of Accord, New York.
The Positive Jam festival will serve as another commemoration of the rock band’s 20 year anniversary which passed this January. On top of the band headlining the event themselves, they will be joined by a line up of close friends and idols including, Guided By Voices, The Tallest Man On Earth, Laura Stevenson, I Get Wild (plays Talking Heads), and Oceanator.
The event, presented in association with Impact Concerts and Ground Control Touring, will kick off at 5 PM on August 4th with THS Positive Jam Prelims Pool Party. The welcome gathering will be located at the INNESS Luxury Hotel and Resort and will feature DJ sets from The Hold Steady along with a collection of fun activities for festival goers to participate in.
On the 5th, the star-studded lineup will be accompanied by Arrowood Farms locally inspired craft beers and comfort food, along with diverse Hudson Valley-based food trucks, clothing, and arts vendors.
Positive Jam is just one event of a multitude of planned appearances by the rock band for the summer and autumn of 2023. The Hold Steady will play their live show at various locations across the country and will appear in their home-base of Brooklyn four times.
Their landmark 20th anniversary will further be commemorated by the upcoming publication of The Gospel of The Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels, a new oral history by Michael Hann and The Hold Steady, which will be available to the public on July 25.
“We’ve talked about our ideal festival for many years, and we’re excited to make it a reality to celebrate our 20th year as a band,” says The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn. “We are thrilled to have some of our favorite artists joining us to make an incredible day of music and community in a beautiful location.”
Ticket pre-sales for Positive Jam are now open for purchase with the password: PROGRESS. General sales will be available Friday, June 2nd at 10 AM. You can find further details about the festival and ticket options here.
The Hold Steady – LIVE 2023
June 3 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
June 28 – Louisville, KY – WFPK Waterfront Wednesday (FREE SHOW)
June 30 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (SOLD OUT)
July 1 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (SOLD OUT)
July 2 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle (SOLD OUT)
July 29 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival
August 4 – Accord, NY – Positive Jam Prelims Pool Party @ INNESS Luxury Hotel and Resort
August 5 – Accord, NY – The Hold Steady Presents Positive Jam
September 2 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fair
September 22 – Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
September 23 – Philadelphia, PA – XPoNential Music Festival
October 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
October 8 – Las Vegas, NV – Bowling/Football Watch Party @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will be showcasing a wide array of musical talent this summer starting on June 1, 2023, with a lineup that covers all genres of music. The large amphitheater houses 15,000 people and will welcome guests from all over to enjoy concerts and shows into September.
Hollywood Vampires ft. Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, & Joe Perry – June 1, 8:00 PM
American rock supergroup, the Hollywood Vampires will kick off the summer on June 1st with Hollywood star Johnny Depp, American rock singer Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry.
James Taylor & His All Star Band – Summer 2023 Tour – June 29, 7:30 PM
Six-time Grammy award winner, James Taylor will make an appearance at Bethel with his All Star Band. This will be his first of two NY stops on his summer 2023 tour.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPherson – Raising The Roof Tour – July 1, 8:00 PM
Best known as the lead singer and lyricist of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant will take the stage with bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss once again for their second Raising The Roof Tour. The team up will feature special guest JD McPherson, singer-songwriter from Broken Arrow.
Steve Miller Band with special guest Joe Satriani – July 2, 7:30 PM
American rock band, Steve Miller Band are staples of classic rock with various 70s hits including “Joker” and “Fly Like an Eagle.” They will be accompanied by rock guitarist, composer, and songwriter, Joe Satriani.
Shania Twain with special guest Pricilla Block – Queen of Me Tour – July 3, 7:30 PM
Canadian singer-songwriter, Shania Twain is one of the best-selling female artists of all time with over 100 million records sold. She will be joined on stage by American country singer Pricilla Block.
Tears for Fears with special guest Cold War Kids – The Turning Point Part II Tour – July 5, 7:30 PM
Infamous 80s pop/rock band, Tears for Fears, will take the stage with the American indie rock band Cold War Kids for their ‘The Tipping Point Part II’ tour. The tour is in support of their newest album The Turning Point released last year- their first full-length record in 17 years.
Chris Stapleton with special guests Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives & Allen Stone – All American Road Show – July 6, 7:00 PM
Grammy award winning country artist, Chris Stapleton will be visiting Bethel in July for his All American Road Show Tour. The show will open with American country and bluegrass artist Marty Stuart and R&B/soul artist Allen Stone.
Big Time Rush with special guests MAX & Jax – Can’t Get Enough Tour – July 7, 7:00 PM
The four member boy band, Big Time Rush, originally got their start on Nickelodeon but resumed live performances back in 2021. They are now setting out on their Can’t Get Enough Tour for the summer of 2023 with fellow ex-Nickelodeon star MAX and American Idol veteran, Jax.
Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional – Banshee Season Tour – July 9, 7:30 PM
Counting Crows, the American rock band from San Fransisco was formed in 1991 and will be setting out on tour with Dashboard Confessional. Their performance at Bethel will be their 15th stop on their 56 date tour with five locations in NY.
Jason Aldean with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, & DeeJay Silver – Highway Desperado Tour – July 14, 7:30 PM
The American country singer, Jason Aldean, will be kicking off his Highway Desperados Tour at Bethel on the 14th of July. The award-winning artist along with his three opening acts will be playing 41 cities in total spanning all across the United States.
Catbird Music Festival featuring The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, & more – August 19/20, 12:00 PM
Making its debut run, the Catbird Music Festival will span two days in August at the Bethel stage. The festival will bring together seasoned as well as fresh talent of American and folk indie music including The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, and James Bay.
Also Performing
Boy George & Culture Club with special guests Howard Jones & Berlin – The Letting It Go Show – July 22, 7:00 PM
Dierks Bently with Jordan Davis & The Cadillac Three – Gravel and Gold Tour – July 28, 7:00 PM
Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Gov’t Mule, Kathleen Edwards & Particle Kid – July 29, 4:15 PM
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert – July 30, 7:30 PM
The Chicks with special guest Wild Rivers – The Chicks World Tour – August 3, 7:30 PM
Goo Goo Dolls with special guest O.A.R. – The Big Night Out Tour – August 6, 7:00 PM
Zac Brown Band with Marcus King & King Calaway – From The Fire Tour – August 12, 6:30 PM
Joe Bonamassa & Styx with special guest Don Felder – August 13, 6:00 PM
Sam Hunt with Brett Young & Lily Rose – Summer on the Outskirts – August 24, 7:30 PM
Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick – Global Hits Tour – September 1, 7:30 PM
42 North Brewing Company and Holiday Valley Resort have announced their partnership to celebrate the third annual Hilltap Festival at Holiday Valley on July 2nd. From 12pm-9pm this outstanding festival fuses music, craft beer, and outdoor adventure atop the mountain at Spruce Lake.
The Hilltap Festival will kick off with Kody & Herren bringing their roots from Springville, NY as the opening act. Following the guitarists will be the Buffalo-based Ten Cent Howl. The folk band is renowned for their up-tempo, Americana sound. Ionic band, The Probables will be giving a special performance at the base of the mountain for the closing act. Fans can expect to hear their bluegrass, rock and contemporary sounds at the festival as part of their 2023 Destination Tour.
“This is one of our favorite events of the year. There is no better place to merge craft beer, roots music, and adventure. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind venue”
-John Cimperman, 42 North Brewery Founder
Festival attendees will park at the Tannenbaum Lodge and take a chair lift ride to the top of the mountain. Once everyone has arrived at the mountain, a full day of music and adventure can be enjoyed along with thrilling activities such as mountain biking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), and ax throwing. Furthermore, attendees can fill their stomachs at Fat Bob’s BBQ and Villagio.
Presale tickets are $40, same day tickets are $45 and $50 if you want to transport a mountain bike on the chairlift. Admission provides a lift ride to Spruce Lake, a full day of music, and access to the vendors and demos. Children ten and under are admitted for free if they’re accompanied by a paying adult.
More information about about the Hilltap festival and tickets can be found here.
