Tag: Music News

  • Barry Manilow Returns to Radio City Music Hall for 5 Night Concert Series

    On March 27, MSG Entertainment and The Bowery Presents announced that singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is returning to Radio City Music Hall for the first time since 2012, with a five-night concert series beginning Wednesday, May 31, and concluding Sunday, June 4. Beginning at 8 p.m. each night, these shows will mark the 35-39th lifetime performances by Manilow at Radio City.

    Barry Manilow Radio City Music hall

    Born in Brooklyn, the Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning Manilow has a career that spans nearly 50 years, having sold more than 85 million records worldwide, with his self-titled debut album being released in 1973, supported by his debut single “Could It Be Magic.” Throughout his five-night concert series at Radio City, Manilow will perform a number of his hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” Manilow has released 50 top-40 singles and is ranked as the number one Adult Contemporary artist of all time, according to Billboard and R&R magazines.

    Tickets to see Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall go on sale Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m., and can additionally be purchased in person beginning on Saturday, April 1 at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre box offices.

  • Spring Valley Duo Fat Westbrook and Cedric St. Louis Announce New EP

    Spring Valley hip-hop artists Fat Westbrook and Cedric St. Louis have joined forces to collaborate on an upcoming joint EP called Castor + Pollux. Due out in spring 2023, the duo kicked off the promotional run with their latest single, Mike Tyson. An uptempo rap song that’s been in the works since early 2020, the record has been a fan favorite at the group’s live performances. Fat Westbrook and Cedric both are confident and cocky all while keeping it fun and lightweight. Meanwhile, the duo exchange jabs in the video while interchanging equally lively flows.

    Fat Westbrook and Cedric

    The Spring Valley duo is bringing a different flavor to the current music landscape. Notably, hip-hop artist, rapper, and instrumentalist Fat Westbrook shares the culmination of his experiences through music. Drawing inspiration from both his hometown and Haitian identity. Moreover, his music features raw stories, hard-hitting beats and a charismatic word-flow. His music is meant to help those who wish to identify, feel, laugh and love.

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    Fat Westbrook and Cedric St. Louis are a hard-hitting duo out of Spring Valley

    Likewise, Cedric St. Louis has also long shared the same dreams as his counterpart. The Spring Valley native has ambitions to not only make an impact in the hip hop world, but music as a whole. As a Black gay man navigating in the Hip Hop world and Alternative industries, the quick-witted rapper hopes to empower listeners in his songs, helping them gain a sense of self-identity.

  • Troy Ave Releases ‘Dear Hater I Won’ Diss Track Aimed at Taxstone After Guilty Verdict

    Rapper Troy Ave has upped the ante in his beef with Taxstone. The Brooklyn-bred rapper released a diss track and music video after testifying in the court case that led to Taxstone being found guilty of manslaughter, assault and weapons charges. “Dear Hater I Won” sees Troy Ave celebrate the former podcaster’s incarceration, strutting and dancing in front of the same Manhattan courthouse where the verdict was reached.

    Troy Ave sports the same 3-piece suit in the “Dear Hater I Won” video that he wore to court.

    Furthermore, he rehashes and sums up his talking points over the last few years. Notably, he once again accuses Taxstone of writing a letter to the judge in the hopes of getting off. He then rehashes the fatal Irving Plaza incident that saw his friend and bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter shot and killed.

    After wrestling the murder weapon away from Taxstone, Troy Ave fired off several shots of his own. The “Chuck Norris” rapper has since denounced street culture after agreeing to testify against Taxstone. The verdict and record is a conclusion to the 2016 Manhattan shooting that drastically altered the lives of both Brooklynites.

    What began as a disagreement because of comments the popular podcaster made regarding the “Your Style” rapper’s music eventually resulted in gun-violence. In turn, what was once a burgeoning voice in the podcast scene has now been silenced. Meanwhile, Troy Ave has seen his once-prominent buzz completely fade.

  • In Focus: Steve Aoki Cakes the Crowd at Terminal 5

    2x-Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki brought the heat to the stage during his electrifying performance on the HiROQUEST: Genesis Tour at Terminal 5 on March 17. With an explosive mix of EDM bangers, stunning visual effects, and his signature cake-throwing antics, Aoki had the crowd jumping and dancing non-stop all night long. Fans left the show with unforgettable memories and eagerly anticipating his next performance.

    Steve Aoki is a world-renowned DJ, producer, and entrepreneur, known for his energetic live shows and collaborations with top musicians such as BTS, Kid Cudi, and Linkin Park. Born in Miami and raised in California, Aoki began his music career in 1996 in college by producing DIY records and running underground concerts out of his room at UC Santa Barbra, and has since released multiple studio albums and produced countless chart-topping tracks. He is also the founder of the record label Dim Mak Records and has expanded his brand into fashion, food, and philanthropy. Aoki’s most recent release is fiery new single “New York” with multi-platinum DJ and producer Regard, and featuring alt-pop artist mazie. Together on “New York,” the upbeat dance club jam joins mazie’s dreamlike, twisted musical tendencies through a seamless combination of Regard’s unmistakable production and Aoki’s high-powered creativity for a song that arrives just in time to become the pop anthem to kick off the new year.

    The first opener, NYC based DJ Callie Reiff is a force to be reckoned with in the electronic dance music scene. A rising star since her early teens, she’s been smashing stages with her high-octane sets and bold beats. Armed with a fearless attitude and an infectious energy, Callie has been pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers, redefining what it means to be a woman in EDM. With an impressive list of collaborations under her belt, including Diplo, Sofi Tukker, and Borgore, Callie’s sound is a dynamic fusion of genres, blending elements of trap, bass, and techno to create a sound that is uniquely hers. From playing major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Festival to headlining her own shows, Callie Reiff is on a meteoric rise and shows no signs of slowing down.

    Following Callie Reiff was Juuku; a rising star in the world of electronic music, known for his genre-bending sound and emotionally charged productions. With a background in classical piano and guitar, this mysterious producer has been captivating audiences with his unique blend of future bass, trap, and indie-pop influences. Hailing from an undisclosed location, Juuku’s music is a reflection of his personal journey, infused with raw emotion and a deep sense of introspection. Since emerging on the scene in 2020, Juuku has quickly gained a loyal following, with tracks like “Gone” and “Leaving” racking up millions of streams on Spotify. With support from major tastemakers like Zeds Dead, Juuku is poised to take the music world by storm with his innovative sound and undeniable talent.

    Amping up the show to a whole new level was Timmy Trumpet. Sporting his Pitbull-esque sunglasses, a trumpet, and copious amounts of alcohol, Timmy escalated the show tenfold. Timmy Trumpet is an Australian DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has been making waves in the electronic dance music scene since the early 2000s. With a background in jazz and classical music, Timmy brings a unique musicality to his high-energy performances, incorporating live trumpet playing into his sets. Known for his explosive live shows and infectious party anthems, Timmy has become a global sensation, headlining major festivals and clubs around the world. His chart-topping hits, including “Freaks” and “The Buzz,” have become instant classics, with millions of streams and views on platforms like Spotify and YouTube. With a tireless work ethic and an unwavering commitment to his craft, Timmy Trumpet is a true superstar in the world of EDM, constantly pushing the boundaries and delivering electrifying performances that leave audiences in awe.

    During Timmy’s set, he climbed the stage and started boxing the air, doing pushups, and cheering as he downed shots of tequila on stage and set off gas canisters. Timmy pulled out all the stops, taking off his shirt, spraying champagne, handing out glasses and hats, throwing out “100 dollar” bills, and even humping a giant inflatable trumpet. He celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with Irish dancing and dumped an entire bottle of tequila on stage. Timmy also sang Happy Birthday to a fellow Aussie and held his trumpet high as a trophy or a guitar, cementing his place as a true showman and a legend of the EDM world.

    Steve Aoki’s set was a visual and auditory feast for the senses. The videos playing in the background, featuring music videos and lyrics, added an extra dimension to the music. Images of funky aliens with vibrant colors and bored ape NFTs on blimps further enhanced the experience. A hyped-up entourage backed Steve up around the DJ booth, as he played fan-favorite “Hungry Heart” featuring Hayley Kiyoko and a new track set to release next month. The visuals during “My Heart Will Go On” were unforgettable, as Jack and Rose were replaced by Steve himself. He even took off his shirt and threw it into the crowd, followed by more champagne and his infamous cake-throwing tradition. Fans went wild as they caught CDs of his most recent album and fought to become bigger targets for the cake-throwing. Steve even filmed the crowd going crazy during a new song, turning it into a music video. The concert ended with a shower of streamers and confetti, and fans throwing phones onto the stage in excitement. Steve Aoki’s performance was truly a party that nobody wanted to leave.

    Keep up with Callie Reiff, Juuku, and Timmy Trumpet on their socials to see when they’ll be back near New York.

    Timmy Trumpet will be busy performing sets at multiple different shows and festivals, but will be back in NYC on Saturday May 6th at the Marquee.

    Though the Genesis Tour has wrapped, you can find Steve Aoki still performing at many different miscellaneous shows, including May 6th at Bamboozle Festival in Atlantic City, NJ. Stay up to date on show/tour announcements here.

  • Chris Stapleton All American Road Show to stop in Syracuse, Bethel and Elmont

    Chris Stapleton will perform at three New York amphitheaters this summer on his “All American Road Show.” The country singer will perform at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheatre in Syracuse on June 8, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 6, and the UBS Arena in Elmont on Oct. 7. Stapleton will be joined by special guests Margo Price and Nikki Lane for his UBS Arena performance.

    Chris Stapleton
    Credit: ChrisStapleton.com

    Kentucky-born country singer Chris Stapleton has won eight Grammys, 15 Country Music Association, and 10 Academy of Country Music Awards over the span of fewer than 10 years. He has released four studio albums, the first being 2015’s Traveller, proceeded by a debut single of the same name.

    Stapleton’s latest album, released in 2020, Starting Over, won Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on top of earning Album of the Year honors at both the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards and 56th Academy of Country Music Awards. The country singer also supports a variety of causes with his wife, Morgane, founding the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund together. Significantly, their recent “Kentucky Rising” concert last fall raised over $2.8 million to support flood relief in Eastern Kentucky.

    Chris Stapleton at SPAC, August 2022 – photo by Erin Reid Coker

    Tickets to see Chris Stapleton perform at his three New York venues, as well as other venues on his All American Road Show, go on sale March 31 at 10 a.m., and presales with early access and VIP packaging start at 10 a.m. March 28, for members of Stapleton’s fan club.

    Chris Stapleton All American Road Show Tour Dates

    April 26—El Paso, TX—UTEP Don Haskins Center*

    April 27—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*

    April 29—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl – Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday

    April 30—Indio, CA—Stagecoach

    May 6—Glendale, AZ—State Farm Stadium†

    May 27—Columbus, OH—Buckeye Country Superfest

    June 1—Moline, IL—Vibrant Arena at The MARK‡

    June 2—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena‡

    June 3—Milwaukee, WI—American Family Field†

    June 8—Syracuse, NY—St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview+

    June 9—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center+

    June 10—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center+

    June 15—Spokane, WA—Spokane Arena§

    June 16—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater§

    June 17—Seattle, WA—Lumen Field†

    June 22—Des Moines, IA—Wells Fargo Arena§

    June 23—Wichita, KS—INTRUST Bank Arena§

    June 24—Denver, CO—Empower Field at Mile High†

    July 6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts§

    July 7—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheater§

    July 8—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival

    July 13—Charleston, SC—Credit One Stadium#

    July 14—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater#

    July 15—Baltimore, MD—CFG Bank Arena#

    July 19—Omaha, NE—CHI Health Center**

    July 20—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre**

    July 21-22—Cullman, AL—Rock the South

    July 28—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium†

    July 29—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium†

    August 5—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium†

    August 10—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion**

    August 11—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion**

    August 12—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion**

    August 17—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage‡

    August 18—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage‡

    August 19—Montreal, QC—Lasso Festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau

    August 24 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum††

    August 25—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre††

    August 26—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre††

    October 5 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena*

    October 6 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center*

    October 7 – UBS Arena – Belmont Park, NY*

    October 12 – Corpus Christi, TX – AmericanBank Center Arena+

    October 19 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center+

    October 20 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+

    October 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center+

    October 26 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center+

    October 27 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion+

    *with special guests Margo Price and Nikki Lane

    †with George Strait and special guests Little Big Town

    ‡with special guests Marcus King and The War and Treaty

    +with special guests Charley Crockett and The War and Treaty

    §with special guests Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives and Allen Stone

    #with special guests Margo Price and Allen Stone

    **with special guests Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives and The War and Treaty

    ††with special guests Marcus King and Allen Stone

    +with special guests Charley Crockett and Nikki Lane

  • Tower Records Unveils Tower Labs in Downtown Brooklyn

    Tower Records, the iconic music-retail chain that was synonymous with the music business in the pre-digital era has unveiled a new creative space. Located on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn‘s Williamsburg neighborhood, Tower Labs, has been designed to engage and stimulate music fans with a range of offerings. Tower Records’ latest venture will including live music events, album listening parties, and a new speakeasy style ‘vinyl drop’ window for limited edition music and merchandise releases.

    “With the relaunch of Tower Records, our goal has been to bring fans a new music discovery experience while preserving the brand’s legacy and storied past,” says Danny Zeijdel, President of Tower Records.

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    The opening of Tower Labs in Williamsburg, Brooklyn marks a new era as the neighborhood has become a music and cultural hub. Our new space will not be a traditional retail store, rather a hybrid center for performances, pop-ups, listening parties, and content creation. Fundamentally, the intention here is to develop a blueprint for future Tower Records locations.

    – Danny Zeijdel

    Tower Labs

    With this intention, the first events at Tower Labs include an intimate performance followed by a meet-and-greet with singer/songwriter Caroline Rose (March 24), with another fan-focused event with R&B/Pop star Lolo Zouaï scheduled on April 27 before her sold-out NYC show. This will coincide the relaunch of Pulse!, Tower Records’ classic in-house magazine. This new iteration will be digital, consisting of filmed interviews, performances, podcasts and events at Tower Labs. Pulse! will once again aim to chronicle music history and current events, while spotlighting both established and emerging acts.

    In essence, Tower Records has been a mainstay of the music buying experience for the better part of five decades since being founded in 1960. Moreover, since the company’s relaunch in 2020, the iconic music brand has been trying to bring back the spirit of the creative and inspiring space that is the record store. Tower Records’ official website states that their intentions are “for artists and bands to host a more personal gathering with core members of their community. This may consist of listening parties, jam sessions, podcast interviews, gear demos, and more.” Accordingly, the rebuild has begun as the famous retail chain has been offering music and art fans exclusive merchandise drops, including limited edition vinyl releases and branded products.

    Although Tower Records has refurbished their business model, the essence remains. As such, music buyers all over the globe have responded. Tower.com quickly rose to be a top online store for physical music in North America and the brand recently opened another online store in Europe. At its peak, Tower Records had nearly 200 stores across 15 countries, now they’re at every music lover’s fingers.

  • Fotografiska New York Presents Second Annual Unfiltered Music Festival in April

    Fotografiska New York is presenting its annual Unfiltered Music Festival this spring. The second of the annual series, the festival is scheduled for April 17-19, featuring some of the most accomplished performers in contemporary classical music in one of the most breathtaking music venues in New York City.

    Scheduled guests include four-time Grammy-winning, Chicago-based sextet Eighth Blackbird, three-time Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart, and renowned pianist Jenny Lin. The festival follows a 2022 inaugural event that featured classical superstars including Caroline Shaw and Anthony McGill.

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    Fotografiska Museum in New York. Credit: The Museum of Photography – Fotografiska New York

    Four-time Grammy-winning sextet Eighth Blackbird, from Chicago, will perform on night one of the Fotografisca Unlimited Music Festival. The ensemble, consisting of Lisa Kaplan, Matthew Duvall, Lina Andonovska, Zachary Good, Maiani da Silva, and Laura Metcalf, will share music by some of the most exciting voices in contemporary music including Viet Cuong, Valerie Coleman, Julius Eastman, and Andy Akiho. Violinist, improviser, composer, arts leader, and multimedia artist Curtis Stewart will follow on night two. Among his many accolades, Stewart is the Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra. Acclaimed pianist Jenny Lin, named by the Washington Post as “surely one of the most interesting pianists in America right now” will conclude the festival.

    Fotografiska was founded in Stockholm in 2010. The museum lets visitors discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, elevated dining, and surprising new perspectives. A core mission of Fotografiska is to inspire a more conscious world. The museum does this through photography, producing dynamic and unparalleled rotating exhibitions, spanning various photographic genres, in inclusive and immersive environments. With locations in Stockholm, New York City, and Tallinn, and coming soon to Berlin, Fotografiska is the premier global gathering place for photography and culture.

    Click here for more information on Unfiltered Music Festival.

    Fotografiska Musuem in New York City
  • Atmosphere US Tour to Stop at Jones Beach

    Hip-hop duo Atmosphere has announced a 2023 North American tour that is scheduled to run throughout the summer, with a stop at Jones Beach. Atmosphere is scheduled to stop at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh on Aug. 26. The tour, dubbed Summertime 2023, starts in July and runs until the beginning of September.

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    Atmosphere members Slug and Ant

    Atmosphere will be joined on their tour by Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and The Movement. Summertime 2023 is in support of the duo’s latest album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, out on May 5 through Rhymesayers Entertainment.

    Rapper Slug and DJ/producer Ant are the voices of Atmosphere, originating in Minneapolis. Their career as a duo spans more than 25 years, with their debut studio album, Overcast! being released in 1997. In more than a decade since the release of their debut album, Atmosphere has released over two dozen studio albums, EPs, and collaborative side projects. Their success can be attributed to the honesty, humility, and vulnerability, of their music. In the early 2000s, Slug inadvertently coined the phrase “emo rap” in an interview, and publications now run with that tag when describing the band and similar groups.

    Atmosphere’s latest work can arguably be called some of their most personal material to date. The opening track “Okay” is seemingly focused on comforting their listeners, a departure from their previous work. As such, So Many Other Realities marks one of the duo’s most innovative albums to date. While their previous work has focused on the parts of life that carry the most meaning, their new album highlights the fear and paranoia of a pandemic-ridden society. However, the darkness of the album is undercut with songs like “Still Life” which offers a more hopeful outlook.

    Tickets for Atmosphere’s summer 2023 are now available. Pre-order / pre-save So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously here.

    Listen to the “Okay” by Atmosphere official music video on YouTube.

    Atmosphere The Con Tour Dates
    5/11 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
    5/12 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
    5/13 – Cologne, DE @ Gebäude 9
    5/15 – Paris, FR @ La Bellevilloise
    5/17 – Berlin, DE @ Hole44
    5/19 – Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset
    5/20 – Stockholm, SE @ Kägelbanan
    5/21 – Oslo, NO @ Parkteatret

    Festival Performance Dates
    5/25 – Monterey, CA @ Cali Roots
    6/16 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green with Dirty Heads and Stick Figure

    Summertime 2023 Tour Dates
    7/6 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
    7/7 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    7/8 – Nampa, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
    7/9 – West Valley City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre
    7/14 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
    7/15 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheater *
    7/16 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park
    7/21 – The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
    7/22 – Del Valle, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheatre
    7/23 – Irving, TX @ The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory
    7/27 – Somerset, WI @ Somerset Amphitheatre
    7/28 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island
    7/29 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
    7/30 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheatre at White River State Park
    8/3 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum (Indoors)
    8/4 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheatre
    8/5 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
    8/6 – Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavillion
    8/17 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
    8/18 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavillion
    8/20 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
    8/24 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire
    8/25 – Mansfield, MA @ XFINITY Center
    8/26 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theatre
    9/1 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
    9/3 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    *without Sublime with Rome

    New Headlining Tour Dates:

    6/2 – Anchorage, AK @ Williwaw Social w/ DJ Abilities, Sa-Roc, HEBL

    6/3- Anchorage, AK @ Williwaw Social w/ DJ Abilities, Sa-Roc, HEBL

    9/17 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre w/ Danny Brown, Souls of Mischief, The Grouch & Eligh w/ DJ Fresh, Mr. Dibbs and Breakbeat Lou Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  • John Wesley Seneca Debuts New Album, “While Rome Burns”

    John Wesley Seneca is debuted his new album, While Rome Burns, earlier this month. The album consists of 14 tracks, most of which are largely instrumental. The tracks were recorded during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic from March to November of 2020, and the album’s release comes near the three-year anniversary of the world shutting down due to the pandemic.

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    Promotional artwork for While Rome Burns. Credit: Wes Seneca

    A veteran Capital Region performer, Seneca goes by the alter ego “Wes.” An acoustic musician, he never intended to make an electronic album but said “circumstances” led to it. At first, it was just a way to pass time during the lockdown, but it became something bigger as the world “slowly started to open up.” The singer never intended to release an album, but upon hearing again in 2022, he thought he could “curate” some of the songs into something more. The music of While Rome Burns is vastly different than what he normally makes, which is why he made the album under an assumed name.

    All for Me Gorg,” is a highlight of John Wesley Seneca’s new album. The track is a disco-inspired version of an Irish sailor’s song and lyrically quotes both “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and Shannon’s 1983 dance hit “Let the Music Play.” While the Covid-19 pandemic is certainly something many don’t want to remember, especially since it is on-going, While Rome Burns provides a glimpse into how music helped Wes Seneca cope with the most arguably some of the most disastrous months of the virus. While Rome Burns is now available, however, the album currently isn’t available to download for free. Click here for more information.

    Watch part 1 of the John Wesley Seneca interview for While Rome Burns
  • Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown Presents “The Bachelors of Broadway” in April

    The Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown has announced a new concert, “The Bachelors of Broadway – Gentlemen of the Theatre,” scheduled for Saturday, April 1, featuring three of New York City’s top leading men headline the concert.

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    The three leading men for “Bachelors of Broadway.” Credit: Epic Arts Management

    The new three-man concert features songs from both classic and contemporary musicals such as Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, Les Miserables, and more. The three leading men will provide a fresh take on fan favorites from these contemporary and classic musicals. The Bachelors of Broadway will certainly be a night you won’t want to miss.

    The summer season for CRT is underway. The upcoming lineup includes Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Xandu, Unnecessary Farce, The Cake, and The Wizard of Oz. CRT is offering five-show summer seasons in addition to five or 6-pack Flex Passes. The five-show subscription allows fans to see all five summer productions at CRT, while the Flex Passes allow fans to choose specific shows to see. Individual tickets for the summer season are available starting Monday, May 22, at the CRT Box Office.

    Tickets for Cortland Repertory Theatre’s “The Bachelors of Broadway,” are now available. Call 800-427-6160 or visit the CRT Box Office. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and Saturdays from noon to the closing of the performance for that evening.

    Adult tickets are $40, while tickets for seniors (62 and up) military/veterans, and first responders are $38, and tickets for those 21 years and under are $25. For more information, visit cortlandrep.org.

    Promotional video for Cortland Repetory Theatre’s The Bachelors of Broadway. Credit: Youtube