NYS Music 2023

Tag: Spring 2023 Tour

  • BTS’ SUGA Announces Global Tour Stopping in New York

    SUGA, a South Korean rapper, songwriter, producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS announced his first-ever solo international tour. The tour begins with two nights at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, on April 26th & 27th. There will also be a show at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on April 29.

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    SUGA, also known as Yunki Min, is globally known for his record producing abilities. What makes this pop star special is his personal sense of musical philosophy, constantly pushing the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects and collaborations with other artists. The young Korean rapper has made music with Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee. SUGA has also contributed with the production the remix version of Coldplay x BTS’ “My Universe,” an Original Soundtrack for HYBE’s original story 7FATES

    BTS is an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”. They are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boy band that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. Members consist of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook The band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records through their self-produced music, elite performances, and interactions with their fans. After BTS’ 2014 Skool Luv Affair, various BTS’s songs were produced by SUGA. 

    Produced by HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC and Live Nation, the tour will begin in April and finish in June Tickets can be purchased here.

    SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES: 

    Wed Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

    Thu Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

    Sat Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Wed May 03 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    Fri May 05 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    Sat May 06 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    Wed May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    Thu May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    Sun May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    Tue May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

    Wed May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

    Fri May 26 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

    Sat May 27 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

    Sun May 28 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

    Sat June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena

    Sun June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena

    Sat June 17 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium

    Sun June 18 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium

    Sat June 24 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

    Sun June 25 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

    Japan dates to be announced soon

  • Renowned Guitarist Tab Benoit to Perform at Hangar Theatre on Feb. 19

    The illustrious guitarist, Tab Benoit announced his Winter/Spring 2023 Tour at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca. Enjoy songwriter, producer and guitarist, JD Simo open for Benoit on February 19th.

    The Chicago born Benoit has produced with artists such as Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb and Blackberry Smoke. Additionally, Simo’s latest album, Mind Control was released in 2021.  

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    Louisiana Bayou blues guitarist Tab Benoit is renowned for his passionate environmental activism.  Benoit is a powerhouse that you won’t want to miss. He is treasured for his distinctive guitar tone and fiery playing. In 2020, Benoit was inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center Hall of Master Folk Artists. In a recent review of Tab Benoit’s show in Salem, Blues Rock Revue reported, “The final song of the night was “Night Train” from 2005’s Fever on the Bayou which Benoit jammed on for over ten minutes with explosive guitar licks. It was a bring down the house conclusion”

    You also might’ve seen him in the documentary Hurricane on the Bayou. The documentary describes the effects of Hurricane Katrina, calls to protect and restore the Wetlands, and produced a CD to help restore the state’s Coastal Wetlands. Benoit has also been featured in the Sony Picture Classics 2022 movie JazzFest: A New Orleans Story. 

    “From his set opening “Why Are People Like That” to his encore “Medicine”, Benoit had the delighted crowd swinging, singing, and swaying. Benoit’s set was the perfect culmination of three fabulous days of extraordinary music at an extraordinary venue in an idyllic location”

    -Rick Witt

    Tickets for the tour can be purchased here.

    Feb 17 (Fri) – Cleveland OH@House of Blues*

    Feb 18 (Sat) – Niagara Falls NY@Private Event*

    Feb 19 (Sun) – Ithaca NY@Hangar Theater*

    Feb 21 (Tue) – Nashville IN@Brown County Playhouse*

    Feb 23 (Thur) – Kalamazoo MI@Kalamazoo State Theatre*

    Feb 24 (Fri) – Grayslake IL@James Lumbar Center for Performing Arts*

    Feb 25 (Sat) – Skokie IL@North Shore Center for the Performing Arts*

    Feb 26 (Sun) – Madison WI@Barrymore Theater*

    Feb 27 (Mon) – Mankato MN@Hooligans*

    March 1 (Wed) – Milwaukee WI@Turner Ballroom*

    March 2 (Thur) – Viroqua WI@Historic Temple Theater of Viroqua*

    March 3 (Fri) – Iowa City IA@Englert Theatre*

    March 4 (Sat) – Bloomington IL@The Castle Theatre*

    March 6 (Mon) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 7 (Tue) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 8 (Wed) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 10 (Fri) – Jackson MS@Martin’s*

    March 11 (Sat) – New Orleans LA@Tipitina’s*

    March 31 (Fri) – Cedar Park TX@The Haute Spot**

    April 1 (Sat) – Houston TX@Heights Theatre**

    April 2 (Sun) – Dallas TX@The Kessler**

    April 11 (Tue) – Birmingham AL@Saturn

    April 12 (Wed) – Murfreesboro TN@Hop Springs Beer Park

    April 15 (Sat) – St Petersburg FL@Tampa Bay Blues Festival

    April 20 (Thur) – Raleigh NC@Lincoln Theatre

    April 22 (Sat) – Newberry SC@Newberry Opera House

    May 7 (Sun) – New Orleans LA@New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

    June 3 (Sat) – Greeley CO@Greeley Blues Jam

    June 30 (Fri) – Kansas City MO@Knuckleheads Saloon

    July 6 (Thur) – Dayton OH@Levitt Pavilion

    July 8 (Sat) – Johnstown PA@Flood City Music Fest

    Sept 7/8/10 (Thur/Fri/Sun) – Las Vegas NV@Big Blues Bender

    Nov 7/8/9/10/11 (Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat) – Ft Lauderdale FL@The Big Easy Cruise

  • Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán Announces 2023 Mexicano Desde La Raíz In New York

    Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán, otherwise known as, the “Best Mariachi in the World” has announced their 2023 Mexicano Desde La Raíz World Tour.

    After successfully touring Korea and Spain, Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán is ready to take the show on the road for a 10-city tour that includes a stop at United Palace Theatre in New York.

    Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán

    Founded in 1897 by Gaspar Vargas, the Mexican folk ensemble has been featured in over 200 movies and recorded dozens of albums. The genre of mariachi music incorporates numerous Spanish dances such as pasodobles, valse, bailables, polkas, and danzones. Additionally, the ensemble has worked with several artists including Juan Gabriel and Linda Ronstadt. Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán also celebrates their latest single, “Mi Mejor Error.”

    “We are excited to return to the United States, a country that has always welcomed us warmly throughout every show we’ve performed there. In addition, we can’t wait to perform and share our new music with fans in the States,”

    Carlos Martínez

    For complete presale details visit here. Regular tickets go on sale beginning February 3 at 10 AM.

    MEXICANO DESDE LA RAÍZ TOUR DATES

    Fri Apr 14 – Fresno, CA – William Saroyan Theater

    Sat Apr 15 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater

    Sun Apr 16 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

    Fri Apr 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    Fri Apr 28 – San Diego, CA – The Magnolia

    Sat Apr 29 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

    Fri May 19 –  Washington DC – Warner Theater

    Sat May 20 – New York, NY – United Palace Theatre

    Sat May 27 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre

    Sun May 28 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum

  • Armenian group Naghash Ensemble Announces first North American Tour, stop at Carnegie Hall

    In March 2023, the legendary Naghash Ensemble will make their debut touring North America. After years of triumphantly touring Europe, the ensemble will make several stops U.S and Canadian cities, with stops in New York City, California, Colorado, Michigan, Washington D.C. and Montreal.

    Naghash Ensemble

    Naghash Ensemble was created in Yerevan, Armenia and led by Armenian-American composer John Hodian. The ensemble integrates the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz.

    There are three marvelous female vocalists and melodic Armenian instruments, ranging from the uduk, oud, dhol, and piano. Arpine Ter- Petrosyan is an alto, while Hasmik Baghdasaryan and Tatevik Movsesyan are sopranos. Harutyun Chkolyan plays the duduk, Aramayis Nikoghosyan plays the oud, Tigran  Hovhannisyan plays the dhol, and John Hodian is the pianist/ composer. Expect to be met with enchanting new music inspired by sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.

    The Naghash Ensemble 2023 North American Tour Dates:

    3/02/23 • UCLA, Schoenberg Hall • Los Angeles, CA

    3/03/23 • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts • Mountain View, CA

    3/04/23 • Lone Tree Arts Center • Lone Tree, CO

    3/05/23 • The Lincoln Center • Fort Collins, CO

    3/09/23 • University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

    3/10/23 • St. John Armenian Church • Southfield, MI

     3/11/23 • Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall • New York, NY

    3/13/23 • Salle Bourgie • Montreal, Canada

    3/15/23 • Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage • Washington, DC

    3/17/23 • Chatter • Albuquerque, NM

    3/18/23 • San Miguel Chapel • Santa Fe, NM