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  • Liverpool Is The Place Hosts Summer Concert Series

    Liverpool Is The Place (LITP) is back with another summer of concerts in Johnson Park, with 22 acts in total. The series started back on Memorial Day and runs until Aug. 16. With almost two shows per week, concerts take place on Monday and Wednesday at 7 PM. 

    Liverpool is located just North of Syracuse, on the shores of Onondaga Lake. Liverpool Is The Place is focused on organizing cultural events and raising money for local programs. The goal of LITP is to encourage community gatherings between people of all ages and backgrounds in the Greater Liverpool area. 

    Each concert takes place at Johnson Park, where guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets. This summer’s lineup of performers features a wide variety of sounds and genres. Rock, pop, folk, country, and blues will all be represented by a diverse set of artists. 

    Visit here for more information and details. 

    Remaining Summer Shows

    Wednesday July, 5- Jess Novak Band (Pop/Rock)

    Monday, July, 10- Menage A Soul (R&B)

    Wednesday, July, 12- Stan Colella Orchestra (Jazz) 

    Monday, July 17- The Strangers (Oldies)

    Wednesday, July, 19- Fate (Classic Rock) 

    Monday, July, 24- CNY Songbirds (Folk/Rock)

    Wednesday, July, 26- Jamie Notarthomas Band (Rock)

    Monday, July, 31- Mark Stuart (Americana/folk)

    Wednesday, August, 9- Custom Taylor Band (Country) 

    Monday, August, 14- Mario DeSantis Orchestra (Standards and swing)

    Wednesday, August, 16- Tow Feet Short (Folk and oldies)

  • The Zombies Stop At Adler Hall As Part Of Upcoming Tour

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Zombies will perform in Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture in NYC on October 27. The stop comes as the group celebrates their long awaited album Different Game which was released earlier this year. 

    Tom Toomey

    The Zombies are one of the most iconic bands in Rock & Roll history. The group came together in 1961 and grew in large part because of their role in the British Invasion. The Zombies have fostered a massive fan base throughout the years due to their unmistakable melodies, breathy vocals, and elegant harmonies. 

    In 1967 the band found worldwide success after their song “Time of the Season” reached #3 on the Billboard charts. The song would go onto be one of the most recognizable tracks of the 60s. It has since appeared throughout pop-culture, featuring in hit TV shows like “Friends” and “NCIS”. 

    Rod Argent

    Rolling Stone has named The Zombies’ 1968 album Odyssey and Oracle to the “Greatest Albums of All Time” list twice. In total the band has released nine albums and has established itself as one of the most influential groups in music. 

    For tickets and more information about the show in Adler Hall click here

    Different Game Tour (North America)

    Oct, 1 – New Westminster, BC – Massey Theatre

    Oct, 2 – Seattle, WA – Washington Hall

    Oct, 3 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater

    Oct, 5 – San Francisco, CA – Palace of Fine Arts

    Oct, 6 – Glendale, CA – Alex Theatre

    Oct, 7 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern

    Oct, 9 – Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Arts Center

    Oct, 11 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater

    Oct, 13 – St. Paul, MN – Fitzgerald Theater

    Oct, 14 – Milwaukee, WI – South Milwaukee PAC

    Oct, 15 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School of Folk Music

    Oct, 17 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    Oct, 18 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

    Oct, 19 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center

    Oct, 20 – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage

    Oct, 22 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park

    Oct, 24 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere

    Oct, 26 – Beverly, MA – The Cabot

    Oct, 27 – New York, NY – Adler Hall at the NY Society of Ethical Culture

    Oct, 29 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

  • Lincoln Center Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

    Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed the details of Hip-Hop Week, an event to honor the 50th anniversary of the genre. The celebration runs August 9-12 and will coincide with the end of the Summer for the City festival

    Hip-Hop Week will feature a slew of different events, performances, conversations, and workshops. The goal is not just to celebrate the music of hip-hop but also appreciate the wider impact that the genre has had across the world. 

    Rakim is set to participate as part of the celebrations

    Born out of the Bronx in the early 1970s, hip-hop has since become a musical and cultural force. The genre has given birth to countless subgenres and sounds, not to mention its effect on other art forms like dance, fashion and design. 

    We recognize and celebrate the profound significance of Hip-Hop as a powerful New York-born culture. It connects generations and propels a number of contemporary art forms

    Shanta Thake, Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer of LCPA

    All of the Hip-Hop Week events are free and operate as first-come first-serve. The celebration starts on August 9 with a “Dance Storytime” during the day and a dance battle and silent disco during the evening. 

    Here for more information and details.

    Hip-Hop Week Programming

    Thursday, June 29 at 9:00pmDamrosch ParkFilm at Lincoln Center

    Juice

    Having already made a name for himself as former classmate Spike Lee’s go-to cinematographer over the preceding decade, in 1992 Ernest R. Dickerson embarked on his own directorial career with Juice, a propulsive, noir-tinged coming-of-age drama starring Omar Epps as Q, a Harlem teen and aspiring DJ whose talents at the turntable seem to promise an authentic means of thriving within, and perhaps transcending, the material confines of his working-class upbringing. Meanwhile, a 20-year-old Tupac Shakur, fresh off the success of his debut album—with which he had swiftly established his own status as a bona fide star, and a leading figure in the ascendant genre of politically conscious West Coast rap—delivers a tour de force performance as Bishop, the mercurial wild card of Q’s tight-knit crew of friends, who harbors a hot temper and a budding violent streak that threatens to derail Q’s musical ambitions and place the futures of all four young men in jeopardy. With an assured hand and cool virtuosity, Dickerson reconsiders the themes and real-world concerns that were animating Hip-Hop culture at the time, refracting them through a distinctly cinematic lens.

    Friday, June 30 at 9:00pmDamrosch ParkFilm at Lincoln Center

    Friday

    Co-writers and producers Ice Cube and DJ Pooh originally envisioned Friday as a boisterous corrective to the despairing hood dramas that proliferated in the pop-cultural landscape of the early ’90s, most of which emphasized violent conflict and ingrained hopelessness as endemic conditions of the inner-city milieu. First-time feature filmmaker F. Gary Gray, who had recently come up in the industry as an acclaimed director of music videos, handily translated his talents to the longer narrative format in order to chronicle a sprawling day in the life of newly unemployed Craig (Ice Cube) and his stoner friend Smokey (Chris Tucker) as the two South Central residents scramble to settle a $200 debt with their drug dealer. A riotously funny high-water mark in the tradition of successful Hip-Hop artists pivoting to assume the role of Hollywood auteur, Friday quickly achieved the status of genuine cult hit, equally celebrated for its affectionate, lived-in evocation of life in the hood and for its chart-topping, double-platinum soundtrack.

    Wednesday, July 12 at 9:00pmDamrosch ParkFilm at Lincoln Center

    Wild Style Introduced by Charlie Ahearn

    Celebrated as a foundational depiction of early Hip-Hop culture—and one of the first to engage cinematically with the lives and perspectives of the young people whose creativity fueled its development—Wild Style was conceived as a collaboration between young No Wave filmmaker Charlie Ahearn and the renowned street artist Fab 5 Freddy. The loose narrative follows Raymond (played by fellow practitioner Lee Quiñones), a precocious teenage graffiti writer in the Bronx known by the pseudonym “Zoro,” and his friend Phade (Fab 5 Freddy), a club promoter, as they navigate a scene fraught with artistic rivalries and a creative community that’s ambivalent about the interest it’s attracting from the upper-crust art world. Filling out the cast with the Rock Steady Crew, Grandmaster Flash, and other pioneering talents of early Hip-Hop culture playing versions of themselves, Ahearn’s film offers an extraordinary semi-documentary portrait of a vibrant cultural movement in its first flowering. A New Directors/New Films 1983 selection.

    Wednesday, August 9 at 11:30 amThe Garden at Damrosch ParkDance Storytime with Hip-Hop dance artist TweetBoogie and DJ Go BIZZY!

    When the Beat was Born:

    Presented in collaboration with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

    The staff of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division and internationally renowned dance teacher and artist TweetBoogie and DJ Go BIZZY! present a storytime focusing on the music and dancing styles of Hip-Hop. Beats and books combine for an activity that the whole family can enjoy. Participants will listen to the story, When the Beat was Born: DJKool Herc and the Creation of Hip-Hop by Laban Carrick Hill, and learn a short dance routine to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

    Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00 pmThe Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza 

    We Out Here 

    Presented in collaboration with New York Public Library for the Performing Arts 

    To celebrate the recording of five street dance life story interviews by the Dance Oral History Project of the Jerome Robbins Dances Division at the Library for the Performing Arts, Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio and Ana ‘Rokafella’ Garcia bring together the legendary Violeta Galagarza, Anthony G. “Cholly Rock” Horne, Kim D. Holmes, Float Master John, and Emilio Austin Jr. aka Buddha Stretch for a dance battle and silent disco on The Dance Floor. Different street and club styles will be on display as the invited Top eight competitors go toe-to-toe for a cash prize. Hosted by TDK Zone with DJ KS 360, come outside and check out NYC’s finest as we help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop! 

    This event will be preceded by a screening of oral history clips and a panel discussion at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. 

    Wednesday, August 9 at 8:00 pmDamrosch ParkFeaturing Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and Special Guests 

    J.PERIOD Live Mixtape: Gods & Kings Edition  

    Brooklyn DJ and producer J.PERIOD (The Hamilton Mixtape) is renowned for his “audio-biography” mixtapes—featuring icons like Nas, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, and The Roots—which have solidified his reputation as a top-tier producer, a trusted collaborator, and a groundbreaking musical historian. His long-running performance series J.PERIOD Live Mixtape transforms the traditional Hip-Hop stage show into a high-energy moment of record, captured live onstage in one take. On August 9, Lincoln Center continues its celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop with J.PERIOD Live Mixtape: Gods & Kings Edition, a commemoration of 2023’s golden anniversary with performances from two of New York’s most legendary emcees, Rakim and Big Daddy Kane, along with more special surprise guests. 

    This performance integrates ASL-interpretation. 

    Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 pm – The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza 

    Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective 

    Get your groove on at New York City’s largest outdoor dance floor with a 10-foot disco ball and celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with the Ladies of Hip-Hop, an all-female collective dedicated to empowering girls and women in Hip-Hop culture. Enjoy a summer celebration of Hip-Hop dance culture with DJs, a dance lesson, and even a performance or two!  

    Friday, August 11 at 7:00 pm – Damrosch Park 

    Jazz Está Morto: Arthur Verocai with Orchestra 

    ArtDontSleep, World Music Institute, and Lincoln Center join Jazz Is Dead to present the first-ever NYC performance by Arthur Verocai. Accompanied by a full orchestra, Verocai will travel from his native Brazil to perform his 1972 seminal self-titled debut album in its entirety. Sampled by MF Doom, Ludacris & Common, Little Brother, Action Bronson, Curren$y, and countless others, the album is a staple for Hip-Hop producers and is now considered a “holy grail” within the crate-digging community. Hosted by composer, arranger, and music producer Adrian Younge and DJ, record producer, and rapper Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) in Damrosch Park, Jazz Está Morto will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of the greatest Brazilian arrangers/composers of all time. 

    Friday, August 11 at 10:00 pm – The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza 

    DJ Spinna & DJ Cocoa Chanelle 

    In the summer of 1973, Bronx DJ Kool Herc spun tunes at a backyard block party and kicked off a musical and cultural movement. Flash forward to today, that legacy continues in this evening with DJ Spinna, a founding member of The Jigmastas who has worked with everyone from Mary J. Blige to Stevie Wonder, and DJ Cocoa Chanelle, a native Brooklynite, recording artist, and radio personality (Hot 97 and Kiss FM) named one of the top 17 DJs by Vibe Magazine. Jam with us at a Silent Disco in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop! 

    Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 amThe Art of WellbeingLeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall 

    Every Body Move! 

    Presented in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital 

    Perfect for anyone looking to learn the styles and moves of some of the most popular social dances, this unique workshop incorporates wellness, movement, and joy! Based on popular dances born from African American & Diasporic culture and celebrating Hip-Hop Week, this class will provide a space for participants to connect with their bodies, minds, and community through movement. 

    Led by experienced instructor Ethel Calhoun, the class will begin with exercises that include elements of mindfulness and breathwork, before engaging participants in a variety of social dance forms from swing, salsa, soca, Hip-Hop, and more. Experience is not necessary; the instructor will guide guests through each step to help them feel comfortable on the floor, creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all. 

    Saturday, August 12 at 11:00 amHess Grand Promenade, David Geffen Hall 

    Pre-show Family Workshop 

    Join a hands-on, creative Pre-Show Family Workshop led by Lincoln Center Teaching Artists! Open to visitors of all ages and ability levels who are excited and curious to explore art-making inspired by the performance that follows.

    This performance integrates ASL-interpretation. 

    Saturday, August 12 at 12:00 pmHess Grand Promenade, David Geffen HallA Party Featuring Rap’s Next Generation 

    The Art of the Cypher 

    Lincoln Center’s celebration of Hip-Hop looks to the future with the Art of the Cypher for kids, teens, and families. Cyphers, improvisational circles where rappers share their freestyle skills, are a foundational Hip-Hop tradition. Join host Dr. Chris Emdin, founder of #HipHopEd, for a rap Cypher and Hip-Hop celebration featuring some of our city’s talented teen rappers selected especially for their exceptional rap prowess. Before the show, take part in a hands-on, creative Pre-Show Family Workshop led by Lincoln Center Teaching Artists! Open to visitors of all ages and ability levels for art-making inspired by the performance. 

    This performance integrates ASL-interpretation. 

    Generous support for this event provided by Amazon.

    Saturday, August 12 at 5:00 pmHearst Plaza 

    POP UP: Step it UP 

    Every year, nearly 100 teams and more than 1,000 young people audition for Step It Up NYC, a program designed to create positive change across all five boroughs. A program of the City of New York’s Department of Youth and Community Development, Step It Up began in 2009 as a youth engagement program focused on fusing the passion to move with the drive to create change. This year’s teen dance groups were challenged to incorporate themes of celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop and minimizing violence within NYC communities. And this year, the winning team premieres their final dance routine at Lincoln Center, sharing their piece with you, perfected, fine-tuned and ready for the big stage! 

    Saturday, August 12 at 6:00 pm – The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson PlazaFeaturing DJ Fannie Mae 

    Sainted: A Trap Choir Experience 

    Founded by international sensation DJ Fannie Mae and Grammy Award-nominated songwriter and producer Dennis Reed, Sainted is a trap choir offering audiences an eclectic range of gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and trap music. Paying homage to the Southern Black Church experience, Sainted highlights the spectrum of Black musical excellence throughout the decades and takes you on a journey that identifies Black Church music as the bedrock of countless musical traditions. Through a combination of scholarly and formal training, along with a unique improvisational approach to music learned in the Black Church, the ensemble reinvents choral norms. Audiences will experience this vibrant celebration of a full choir accompanied by a live band, original choreography, and DJ Fannie Mae herself on the decks. 

    Saturday, August 12 at 8:00 pmDamrosch Park 

    Rakim + Rapsody & Special Guests 

    No serious conversation about history’s top five rappers can be had without mentioning Rakim. A technical innovator whose use of internal rhyme and complex lyrics helped the form evolve, Rakim remains your favorite emcee’s favorite emcee nearly forty years after his debut. With his partner DJ Eric B, Rakim’s record releases in the 1980s and 90s established him as a world-class storyteller whose calculated flow and extended use of metaphor set the bar for future generations. As part of Lincoln Center’s series of shows honoring Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, The God MC headlines the big stage at Damrosch Park for a concert of classic cuts, supported by a select roster of special guests, including Rapsody. The Jamla/Roc Nation artist has spent the better part of the present decade lapping peers and counterparts while mesmerizing fans who still prefer their rhymes detailed and nutritious. One-of-a-kind Bed-Stuy native Mr. Life Of Your Party fka DJ FLY TY gets the party started as opening act, and extends the night leading a Silent Disco at 10pm. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation celebration of an eternal exemplar of New York’s Hip-Hop excellence!

    This performance integrates ASL-interpretation. 

    Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 pmThe Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza

    Silent Disco: Mr. Life Of Your Party fka DJ FLY TY

    Our celebration of Hip-Hop Week culminates in a Silent Disco led by Mr. Life Of Your Party fka DJ FLY TY! Brooklyn’s own, born and raised, from Bedford Stuyvesant, Mr. Life Of Your Party – the name speaks for itself! He’s played drums since age 12, performing since 18; he brings life to everyone’s party as soon as he steps into the room! From clubs to venues, churches to houses, blocks to businesses… and now straight to you at Lincoln Center!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXsqCrHSKvU&ab_channel=RecordingAcademy%2FGRAMMYs
  • The View Center in Old Forge Hosts Performances and much more Throughout the Summer

    The View Center For Arts and Culture in Old Forge has been attracting visitors to the Adirondacks since it was founded in 1951. This summer, the organization has once again put together a diverse and enticing set of summer performances.

    The View Center’s free “Concerts in the Courtyard Series” is one of the various programs and events that attendees can enjoy during the summer months. Now in its fourth season, the series is focused on highlighting local and regional artists. Concerts are scheduled for every Wednesday from June 28 to August 3. The performances will run from 5 PM to 6:30 PM and will take place at the View Center courtyard. 

    As part of its mission, the View Center aims to continuously explore and exhibit the ever-changing nature of art. This year’s series bolsters a variety of different artists from a wide array of genres. Concert-goers will be able to enjoy folk, rock, pop, blues and jazz offerings. 

    In addition to the free concert series, there will also be a handful of paid performances by several talented musicians. Pianist Ben Cosgrove will perform at the first of these events scheduled for July 2. 

    Ben Cosgrove

    Along with the plethora of live music events this summer, the View Center also exhibits and displays impactful visual art. The View Center acts as a community space, dedicated to being an inspiring artistic force in the area. The organization offers numerous classes and opportunities for those in the surrounding area in an attempt to excite the next generation of artists. 

    Here for more details about the performances. 

    Summer Concert Schedule 

    June 28- Jeffrey Dupra- 5 PM

    July 2- Ben Cosgrove- 3 PM (PAID)

    July 5- The Cadleys- 5 PM

    July 12- Joe Bolton & Mary Brophy-Moore- 5PM

    July 19- The Bobcats- 5 PM

    July 20- Shades of Bublé: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé- 7:30 PM (PAID)

    July 26- The Fabulous Mojos- 5 PM

    August 2- Monk Rowe and John Hutson- 5 PM 

    August 3- Martin and Kelly Band- 7:30 PM (PAID)

    August 9- Paris Hill Brass Quintet- 5 PM

    August 10- Missy Raines & Allegheny- 7:30 PM (PAID)

    August 16- Blessid Dirt- 5 PM

    August 17- The Seven Wonders- 7:30 (PAID)

    August 23- Ryan Quinn- 5 PM 

    August 30- TBD- 5 PM

    August 31- John Lloyd Young- 7:30 PM (PAID)

    September 10- The Music of Lerner & Loewe- 3 PM (PAID)

    September 14- Newberry and Verch- 7:30 (PAID)

  • Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Continues To Showcase Local Acts

    The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival will once again bring the sounds and soul of jazz music to Upstate New York. The celebration is now in its 14th season and has long acted as one of the premier showcases for local musicians. This year’s festival runs from August 9-13. 

    While there have been plenty of big names that have performed at the festival, the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival is truly dedicated to fostering and exhibiting musical talent around the region. Going along with the theme of community, the event will not take place at just one location like a traditional festival. Instead, the festival will unfold across various restaurants, clubs, galleries, community centers, and stages. 

    Among the towns where the festival will be held include Kingston, Warwick, Tarrytown, Montgomery, Stone Ridge, Greenwood Lake, and Woodstock. Another unique aspect of the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival is that each specific venue chooses the performers. Every participating town, business, and/or organization will have the ability to highlight the artist(s) of their preference. The result is a hyper-local experience that looks to demonstrate the diverse sounds and styles of jazz in Hudson Valley. 

    Drummer Taru Alexander via hudsonvalleyjazzfest

    There will be over 20 performances as part of the festival, with many of them being free. It all gets started on Wednesday, August 9 at The Cove in Greenwood Lake. The performance features a local all-star lineup including well-known vibraphonist Bill Ware. 

    Check here for the complete details of the festival, performers and venues are subject to change.

    Hudson Valley Jazz Festival Summer Lineup

    Wed Aug 9

    7 PM-  Taru Alexander, Robert Kopec, Eric Person, Bill Ware- The Cove, 13 Castle Court, Greenwood Lake

    7PM- Sean Crimmins Heart Strings Band- Front St. Tavern 63 North Front St. Kingston

    Thurs. Aug 10

    6:30 PM – Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet- On The Lawn,1405 Kings Hgwy Sugar Loaf Crossing, Sugar Loaf

    7 PM- Bill Pernice Trio- Coquito, Forester Ave. Warwick

    7 PM- Bill Evans Tribute- UpFront Gallery, 31 Jersey Ave, Port Jervis

    7PM- Depetris/Laks Duo- Front St Tavern, Kingston

    Friday Aug 11

    6:30 PM- Vanessa Racci Band Presented by Jazz Forum Art- Pierson Park, 238 West Main St, Tarrytown

    7 PM- JUDI SILVANO + FRIENDS: Summertime Songs with Matt Finck, Teri Roiger, Gabriele Tranchina, & John Menegon- Astoria Hudson 84 Clinton Street, Montgomery ($20 Suggested Donation for Fundraiser for the Wallkill River Center for the Arts in Montgomery, NY)

    6 PM- Soul Jazz Collective with Steve Raleigh- Front St Tavern, Kingston

    7 PM- Jerry Vivino & Friends, with Adam Nussbaum, Sue Williams and Tomoko Ohno- Railroad Green, Railroad Ave, Warwick.  

    Saturday Aug 12

    12 PM- Nancy Tierney Trio- Front St Tavern, Kingston

    1 PM- Rave Tesar / Mike Jackson Group- Trails End Taphouse, Greenwood Lake Garden Market 1197 17A, Greenwood Lake

    7 PM- David Amram- Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St Beacon

    7 PM-  Jeff Ciampa with Chris Pasin Quartet- Lydia’s 7 Old US 209 Stone Ridge

    7 PM- Steve Slagle Group with Matt Garrity- BARNSTOCK, 86 Baumgarten Rd. Woodstock.

    Sunday Aug 13

    2 PM- Billy Stein, Joe Giardullo, Harvey Sorgen- Albert Wisner Library, 1 McFarland Dr, Warwick

    3 PM- The Rick Savage Quartet with Joe Vincent Tranchina, Gandharva Earl Sauls and special guest artist Eliot Zigmund- The Last Whiskey Bar, 45 Woodlands Way, Warwick

    6 PM- Bob Shaut and Sax Life- Frank Guido’s Little Italy, 4 Thomas St, Kingston7PM- The Analog Jazz Orchestra with special guest artist– The Falcon, 1348 Rt 9W Marlboro

  • Live At The Gantries Lineup Announced

    Presented by the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Live at the Gantries brings free music to the banks of the East River. The concert series runs every Tuesday from July 11 through August 15. Performances are set to take place at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens. 

    Each concert is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. The series looks to support and foster some of the most talented local artists and bands in NYC. This year’s lineup features music from several different genres, including R&B, Afrobeat, Soul, Dance, and Jazz.

    The beauty of Live at the Gantries is that it brings together the vibrant Queens community and showcases the incredible musical talent. It’s a celebration of diversity, culture, and the power of music to bring people together

    Jon Yanofsky, Director of Kupferberg Center for the Arts

    Gantry Plaza State Park sits on 12 acres of land and gives attendees a pristine view of the Manhattan skyline. The park provides the perfect venue to enjoy the sounds of live music as the sun sets over the Big Apple. 

    Live at the Gantries Lineup

    TUE, JUL 11, 7 PM: AJOYO

    AJOYO is a groovy mixture of jazz, electronic, and pop all grounded in strong West African rhythms. Spearheaded by Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Yacine Boulares, and Jesse Fischer, their unique sound is perfect for summer. 

    TUE, JUL 18, 7 PM: Bartlett Contemporaries

    Bartlett Contemporaries with the Uptown Funk Sound is a dynamic band influenced by the diverse sounds of Queens, NY. Their music often lies somewhere in the realm of hip-hop. Blending bebop, hip hop, dance and more to create a sound that is both timeless and fresh. 

    TUE, JUL 25, 7 PM: Afro Dominicano

    Afro Dominicano infuses their songs with a captivating Afro-Caribbean soul. Incorporating Dominican styles with African elements, Afro Domincano produces music that encapsulates both the diversity and collectivity of NYC.

    TUE, AUG 1, 7 PM: Linda EPO’s Ensemble New Yorkino

    Growing up in Queens, New York City and Puebla City, Mexico Linda EPO’s voice has been greatly shaped by her cultural surroundings. As part of her career, Linda has been on a worldwide tour with the Grammy nominated Heritage Blues Orchestra.

    TUE, AUG 8, 7 PM: Michael Olatuja & Lagos Pepper Soup

    New York-based composer and bassist Michael Olatuja combines the sounds of Lagos, London, and New York City to create “cinematic Afrobeat”. One of the most innovative artists today, Olatuja has worked with the likes of Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, and Angelique Kidjo. 

    TUE, AUG 15, 7 PM: Slavo Rican Assembly

    The Slavo Rican Assembly was founded by Jan Kus, a saxophonist and composer hailing from Slovenia and based in New York City. This seven-piece band combines Latin jazz scene with South Slavic musical heritage.

    Here for more details and information.

  • Raphael Saadiq And Tony! Toni! Toné! Stop At Radio City On New Tour

    Award-winning artist, writer, composer, and producer Raphael Saadiq recently revealed that he and Tony! Toni! Toné! would be returning to the Radio City Music Hall. The show is part of their new tour “Just Me & You”, which stops in New York on September 30.

    Raphael Saadiq Tony! Toni! Toné

    The Tony’s are known for being one of the most influential and successful R&B groups of all time. Composed of brothers Raphael Saadiq and D’wayne Wiggins and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley, the Tonys have been making music since 1986. 

    The group found massive success early on in their career with the album Who?, which landed on Billboard’s “Top Pop Albums” chart. Four songs off of the album reached the R&B Top 10, including the hit “Little Walter”. Their biggest success would come in the form of their second project, The Revival. The album spawned several hits, the most notable being “Feels Good” which made its way into the Top 10 of the “Hot 100”. 

    The group began to explore their own individual pursuits after their final album House Of Music in 1996. Saadiq became a much sought after producer and writer, helping to create hit songs for the likes of D’Angelo and The Roots. He also released several of his own albums, including Instant Vintage and Ray Ray

    Tony! Toni! Toné! are set to perform some of the biggest and most monumental songs. The tour will also feature some of Saadiq’s most popular work, including some of the tracks he helped to make for Daniel Caesar, Brent Faiyaz, and Beyonce. Click here for more details and tickets.

    Raphael Saadiq And Tony! Toni! Toné Tour Schedule

    Thu September 21 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall

    Fri September 22 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

    Sun September 24 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor

    Tue September 26 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House

    Thu September 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

    Sat September 30 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

    Sun October 1 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center

    Thu October 5 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre

    Sun October 8 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre

    Tue October 10 – Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace

    Wed October 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

    Thu October 12 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

    Fri October 13 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

    Thu October 19 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

    Fri October 20 – Columbia, SC – The Township Auditorium

    Sat October 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater

    Sun October 22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    Thu October 26 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre 

    Fri October 27 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theatre 

    Sat October 28 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park

    Sun October 29 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

    Fri November 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

    Sat November 11 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater

    Mon November 14 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre

    Fri November 17 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

  • Tubby’s Caps Off Summer Of Music With An Anniversary Celebration

    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 

    AUG 31- GHÖSH + COMMUNITY RAVE NETWORK DJs

    SEPT 1- THE BODY + TROLLER + DEAD TIMES

    SEPT 6- SPEEDY ORTIZ

    SEPT 7- DAVID LONGSTRETCH + BING AND RUTH

    SEPT 9- BLACK DUCK (DOUGLAS McCOMBS)

    SEPT 13 SWDYT? GOLD SPARKLE TRIO + CISCO BRADLEY (reading)

    SEPT 14- ELI WINTER

    SEPT 15- Drom30: DROMEDARY RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY BASH

    SEPT 19- ALIEN NOSEJOB + ACE OF SPIT

    SEPT 21- LEWSBERG + RIDER/HORSE

    SEPT 24- TUBBY’S DJ SET AT WOODSIST

    SEPT 29 -OCT 1 TUBBY’S 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

    Here for more information and details.

  • Waddington Summer Concert Series Brings Music To the St. Lawrence River

    The Waddington Concert Series returns for its 14th year with “Rollin’ on the River!” Over the last five years the series has treated over 15,000 attendees to high quality performances by artists from across the state. This summer’s series will feature eight performances with concerts taking place directly on the St. Lawrence River at Island View Park Pavilion.

    Waddington is located directly on the St. Lawrence River just along the US-Canada border. The town showcases some of the best sunsets in New York and has earned a reputation for its fishing and other wildlife opportunities. Surrounded by rolling fields, family farms, historic buildings, and dense forests, Waddington demonstrates the best of the North Country.

    “Rollin’ on the River!” runs every Friday at 6:30 from July 7 to August 25 and is free to the public, however donations are always accepted. Attendees can enjoy the show from the pavilion or float by in a boat. 

    More and details and information about the Waddington Concert Series here.

    Concert Lineup

    July 7: Fritz’s Polka Band (Annual Memorial Dedication Concert)- everything from modern style polka to country to rock and even blues

    July 14: Phil Hurley- a tasteful blend of country and rock

    July 21: Double Axel- covering the classic tunes of Van Morrison, Bob Seager, The Beatles, and the Doobie Brothers

    July 28: Bear Tracks- country and bluegrass with a hint of Roots rock

    August 4: SFM- a premier party band specializing in 80s hits

    August 11: Tas Cru- a unique take on Roots rock and blues

    August 18: Mark Rust- classic covers and “sing alongs” played on guitar, fiddle, banjo and hammered dulcimer

    August 25: Northbound- a variety of pop, rock, and folk favorites from the last five decades

  • Music On The Green Returns To Saranac Lake

    Saranac Lake’s Music on the Green concert series is back for another year of summer programming. Located in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains, Saranac Lake has been hosting the concert series for a decade. 

    Music on the Green runs from July 5 through August 9 and takes place every Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. All the concerts are held at Riverside Park and are free to the public. The series aims to shine a spotlight on Saranac Lake’s downtown and arts scene

    Since its inception in 2013, Music on the Green has brought 60 different music groups from various genres to the mountains. This year artists from all over New York and Vermont will make their way to Saranac Lake to share offerings of rock, jazz, soul, country, and more.

    Summer Lineup:

    July 5: Los Blancos- a roots and blues group from Syracuse 

    July 12: Fenimore Blues- a blues and rock outfit based out of Saratoga Springs

    July 19: Freight- an Ithaca alt-country group 

    July 26: Mo’ Mojo- a zydeco band looking to channel the spirit of New Orleans 

    August 2: High & Mighty Brass Band- a groovy Brooklyn jazz brass ensemble with hints of hip-hop

    August 9: Mal Maïz- Vermont musicians with a unique take Cumbia and other Latin sounds

    More information and details here.