NYS Music 2024

Author: Faith Logue

  • Lineup for 2024 Albany Tulip Festival Announced

    The City of Albany is hosting the 76th Annual Albany Tulip Festival presented by KeyBank on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12 in Washington Park.

    2024 Albany Tulip Festival

    The Albany Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event, featuring nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food trucks, the KidZone family fun destination, three world-class live entertainment stages, a brand new wellness stage with free dance classes, Yogafest, and more than 100,000 tulips can be admired in the historic Washington Park. The festival will bring many genres from across the state and beyond performing on multiple stages for the many people that attend.

    Since Mayor Erastus Corning II read the first Tulip Festival Proclamation on May 14, 1949, the Mother’s Day weekend celebration has become one of the Northeast’s biggest and most beloved yearly events. Featuring area vendors, businesses, community organizations, and original local artists on every stage the Tulip Festival honors Albany’s four centuries of history while looking ahead to its future. As always, this event is free and open to the public.

    For more information about the 2024 Albany Tulip Festival, visit here.

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    SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024

    HOT YOGA SPOT’S “YOGAFEST”

    Washington Park Parade Grounds

    9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    FREE – RESERVE HERE

    TULIP QUEEN CORONATION CEREMONY

    Washington Park Lakehouse Stage
    Nominations are accepted through April 19th. NOMINATE HERE!

    11:30 a.m. –The Mendelssohn Club (Lakehouse Stage)

    A local institution for over a century, this acclaimed male chorus is the longest-continuously performing arts group in the Capital Region.

    11:45 a.m. – Tulip Queen Procession (Begins at formal Tulip Beds by Moses Statue)
    The 2023 Tulip Queen Olivia Owens, Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and the Dutch Settlers Society lead the 2024 Tulip Queen finalists to the Lakehouse Stage.

    Noon – Tulip Queen Coronation (Lakehouse Stage)

    Mayor Sheehan and MC Chad O’Hara of B95.5 crown the 76th Albany Tulip Queen in this traditional highlight of Tulip Fest weekend.

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    PARKALBANY’S MAIN STAGE

    Washington Park Parade Grounds

    1:30 p.m. –OF THE ATLAS: Catskill NY-based songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Jay Woodruff has led the alternative rock band Of The Atlas through a range of styles and incarnations. Initially, it was a solo act by the enthusiastic and longtime member of the thriving and diverse regional underground rock community, Woodruff fleshed the group out into a powerful blend of introspective indie, vibrant art rock, and infectious power pop. Now joined by Ethan Klee and Kenny Rowe.

    3:00 p.m. –PRINCE DADDY & THE HYENA: Prince Daddy & the Hyena is an American punk rock band from Albany formed in 2014. They have released three full-length albums and four extended plays. 

    4:30 p.m. –THE FRONT BOTTOMS: When you turn on a record from The Front Bottoms, you hear the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of two lifelong friends who stare down personal tragedy and the madness of a world gone haywire by simply playing a little louder together. The New Jersey natives went from playing in the woods to performing in high school bands. After the lead singer finished college, The Front Bottoms officially formed – creating their 2011 self-titled independent debut.

    A whirlwind of prolific output and countless gigs followed. The Front Bottoms reached a critical peak with 2017’s Going Grey. It received praise from The FADER, Stereogum, VICE, A.V. Club, and more. Along the way, the band performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers and NPR’s “Tiny Desk,” graced the stages of Coachella, Austin City Limits, and Bonnaroo, and toured with the likes of Blink-182, Manchester Orchestra, tallied nearly 100 million streams, sold over 500,000 album equivalents, and launched the annual holiday festival Champagne Jam, which expands year over year at an unprecedented rate.

    The Front Bottoms. Photo credit: Maddie McCafferty

    WEXT’S 518 STAGE

    Washington Park Lakehouse Stage

    1:00 p.m. – SIDE B: Four-piece alternative rock band from Upstate New York consisting of drummer Dylan Travison, bassist Eric Mitchell, guitarist AJ Horton, and vocalist Ian Justino. Their debut release The Low Budget Romance EP is out now.

    2:15 p.m. – SOFIA CORTS: “Sofia Corts is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from the Albany area on the cusp of a national breakout. Self-taught on guitar and keyboards, her songwriting effortlessly blends genres, pop, R&B, and a hint of jazz, while generating infectious, memorable melodic hooks.

    3:30p.m – CAMTRON5000: Camtron5000, a rapper from Albany, has been creating alternative hip-hop music since 2016. He hopes to break the stereotypes of what it means to be a rapper. Channeling a dynamic yet playful energy with his skilled lyricism, and sporting a logo crafted from his gapped smile, Camtron5000 is a musical personality unlike any other.

    4:45 p.m. – THE INSOLENT WILLIES: The Insolent Willies is an upstate New York-based roots-rock band known for their hip-shaking mix of quirky, clever original songs and unpredictable interpretations of tunes from all over the musical map. The band consists of Bill Ackerbauer (acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin, vocals), Frank DeVer Pullen (bass, banjo, vocals), Paul Gavry (accordion, fiddle, vocals) and Evan Gavry (guitars, percussion, vocals).

    SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024

    PARKALBANY’S MAIN STAGE

    Washington Park Parade Grounds

    1:00 p.m. – OFF THE RECORD: Off The Record Trio is the Capital District’s only 1960’s rock and roll lounge band. Awarded an “Eddie” for Best Capital District Party Cover Band two years in a row, the trio plays 60’s vintage tunes and some hidden nuggets with a modern twist. It is led by the dynamic and engaging Joanna Palladino on vocals with local favorite Geo on guitar/vocals along with Bob Resnick splashing rock and roll rhythms on a minimalist drum set.

    2:30 p.m. –FUNK EVOLUTION : Formed in 2010, Funk Evolution has been bringing top-shelf entertainment to the Northeast for 14 years and features a who’s who of musicians from New York and Massachusetts. They are best known for their high-energy delivery and unique arrangements; epic mashups of classic R&B with modern Top 40, 15-minute mega-medleys, and their legendary ‘Sax Battle’ featuring original 14-year member, Justin Godlewski on Alto saxophone. Funk Evolution is one of the most diverse entertainment groups in the region and has been recognized internationally as one of the top entertainment groups in the nation.

    4:30 p.m. –NEW YORK PLAYERS: New York Players are New York’s Dance Party Experts, an entertainment powerhouse with a focus on corporate and private events, nightclubs, concerts, and festivals.

    WEXT’S 518 STAGE

    Washington Park Lakehouse Stage

    1:00 p.m. –GIRL LOVE: Girl Love is the Albany-based, folk project of award-winning poet and songwriter, Laura Beth Johnson. She is known for her dark blend of story and soul – awarded the Lucy Monro Brooker Poetry Prize from the University of Indianapolis in 2017. In 2019, she received the Songwriting Scholarship by Image Magazine and a Poetry Scholarship from the Hudson Valley Writers Guild in 2022. In 2023, Girl Love was nominated for two Eddies.

    2:15 p.m. –THE E-BLOCK: The E-Block is a five-piece indie R&B band based in Upstate New York, blending the acoustic warmth of singer-songwriter music with an ice-cold rhythm section informed by modern R&B.

    3:30 p.m. –REESE FULMER & THE CARRIAGE HOUSE BAND: “Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band challenge the traditional relationship of a songwriter and his band, with a fluidly rotating cast of top-notch players and a flair for experimentation that combine for a unique and mesmerizing live performance. Add to that a keen lyricism that explores the human experience with a patient and poetic touch.

    4:45 p.m. –OOBLECK: Oobleck, founded in 2008, is an original, analog funk band out of the Capital Region. Known regionally for inciting dance parties wherever they land, they boast a big, in-your-face sound inspired by New Orleans street music. It’s a melee of horns, super heavy drums and bass, and your favorite type of chunky guitar riffing that leaves your bum shaking and your face grinning.

  • The Stone Pony Celebrates 50 Years with Summer Concert Series

    The Stone Pony, the iconic Jersey Shore music venue and cornerstone of musical history for the past 50 years, revealed its 2024 summer concert series for its 50 anniversary season. 

    Stone Pony 2024

    New Jersey State Legislature, Monmouth County, and the City of Asbury Park recently commemorated the Stone Pony’s golden anniversary with a proclamation of Stone Pony Day on February 8, 2024.

    The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, one of the world’s best-known music venues, opened its doors on Feb. 8, 1974, in a building that formerly housed a popular restaurant called Mrs. Jay’s. Founders John P. “Jack” Roig and Robert “Butch” Pielka first met while working in a club on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, and the rest was history, Locals like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, and Steve Van Zandt helped put the venue on the map, while today’s top artists and rising stars continue building a musical legacy. Artists that have graced the stage include Elvis Costello, The Ramones, Cheap Trick, Green Day, Oasis, No Doubt, blink-182, The Band, Iggy Pop, AFI, Warren Zevon, Joan Osborne, Luke Combs, Weezer, The 1975, Bleachers, and many more.

    Highlights of the Stone Pony 2024 summer concert series include two shows with Fletcher & Friends as part of Pride Weekend on June 1 and June 2; Lake Street Dive on June 14; Bleachers on June 15; T-PAIN on June 21, Jake Owen on June 22; O.A.R. with Fitz and the Tantrums on July 19; Sad Summer Festival on August 4; The Gaslight Anthem on August 16; and more.

    For 50 years the Stone Pony has been an essential part of the soundtrack of summer for so many who reside or visit Asbury Park, NJ. We are so excited for our upcoming 50th anniversary summer celebration with so many wonderful artists who will join us some incredible nights of live music under the stars. Once again, we’re on pace to be a record setting summer.

    Caroline O’Toole, General Manager, The Stone Pony.

    Pride Week, New Jersey’s 32nd Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will kick off with a four-day series of concerts at the Stone Pony Summer Stage, the largest in Pride Week history from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, 2024. It gets underway with the Pride Kickoff Party featuring Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie and DJ Mateo Segade on Thursday, May 30. The festivities continue with Dreamland Pride In Asbury Park with Purple Disco Machine on Friday, May 31; FLETCHER, a music phenomenon who is from Asbury Park, performs two homecoming shows on the Stone Pony Summer Stage as Fletcher & Friends on Saturday, June 1 featuring G Flip, and Ari Abdul; and on Sunday, June 2 featuring Maude Latour and Ari Abdul.

    The Stone Pony Summer Stage’s 50 anniversary season food and beverage lineup includes crowd favorites Windmill, with Jersey Shore’s famous hot dogs and cheese fries; Rocco’s Pizza; Bubbakoos, and a new smoothie station with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

    Tickets for the Miller Lite concert series are on sale now. For additional information on these or other upcoming performances, visit here.

    Stone Pony Summer Stage 2024 Miller Lite Concert Series

    May 4              Sum 41 with The Interrupters

    May 17            Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

    May 24            Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

    May 30            Pride Weekend Kick Off Featuring Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie

    May 31            Dreamland Pride and Asbury Park: Purple Disco Machine

    June 1              Fletcher & Friends

    June 2              Fletcher & Friends

    June 12            North 2 Shore Presents Gary Clark Jr.

    June 13            North 2 Shore Presents Band of Horses

    June 14            North 2 Shore Presents Lake Street Dive

    June 15            Shadow of the City: Bleachers

    June 21            T-PAIN

    June 22            Jake Owen

    June 29            Orville Peck

    July 4              moe.

    July 5              Railroad Earth and Leftover Salmon

    July 12            The Used

    July 19            O.A.R. with Fitz and the Tantrums

    July 20            Stoke for the Summer: The Bouncing Souls

    July 21            Dark Star Orchestra

    July 26            Two Door Cinema Club

    August 2         Iration and Pepper

    August 4         Sad Summer Festival

    August 16       The Gaslight Anthem

    August 21       Whiskey Myers

    August 23       Something Corporate

    August 24       New Found Glory

    August 25       Sublime with Rome

    August 30       Almost Queen

    September 1    WAXAHATCHEE

    September 10  Dashboard Confessional

    September 27  Justin Moore & Randy Houser

    NOTE: Lineup is Subject to Change; More Shows to Be Added

  • Violent Femmes to Perform Their Iconic First Two Albums from Cover to Cover at Beak and Skiff

    Seminal alt-rockers Violent Femmes have announced a Spring tour – performing their ground-breaking, debut, self-titled album, and their sophomore release, Hallowed Ground, from cover to cover during a limited run of shows – coming to Beak and Skiff on Aug. 17.

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    During these unprecedented performances, the Violent Femmes will start the show by playing their second album, Hallowed Ground, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, in its entirety. Following a brief intermission, the band will retake the stage and play their debut record, Violent Femmes, from cover to cover and a few fans- and band-favorites to finish the show.

    Serving as a sonic time capsule for the soul, these special shows will capture a pivotal moment in music as Femmes’ lead vocalist and guitarist Gordon Gano wrote the songs for both albums while in high school. The tracks for Hallowed Ground were made long before the release of Violent Femmes however the band wanted to focus on upbeat songs for the debut album and “confuse people” with the more experimental songs on Hallowed Ground. 

    The result was two unique releases that showcased very different sides of the Violent Femmes. Their eponymous record amplified teenage angst and alienation in the 1980s with such songs as “Kiss Off,” “Add It Up,” and “Gone Daddy Gone.” The mostly autobiographical album would later embody some of the most relatable and enduring anthems of youth – now having sold three million copies worldwide and is still in rotation on today’s top rock stations. Today, it stands as a pillar of an American underground movement and one of the best early examples of alternative rock. 

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    Photo by Mike Benson.

    Hallowed Ground incorporated elements of country, gospel, and blues and was a surprise to many critics and fans who were expecting another collection of teen-rage punk songs. They received an eclectic piece of art that fused different genres, sounds, and imagery. Songs like the bold and bluesy “Sweet Misery Blues” and the banjo-fueled “Country Death Song” proved that the Femmes are true to themselves, and stands as a tribute to their resilience, bravery, and unwavering indifference to the scrutiny of the industry. 40 years later, Hallowed Ground continues to mystify and excite listeners.

    For the remainder of the ’90s, Violent Femmes continued to record new material. Since then, the band has released ten studio albums including their most recent Hotel Last Resort (2019). Today, Violent Femmes continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.

    Upon the band’s 40th anniversary, Pitchfork wrote that “The Femmes don’t signify an era so much as a time of life,” adding that “for young people growing up in the internet age” their music “is part of a shared language.”

    For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

    Violent Femmes Tour Dates:

    Dates subject to change. 

    May 1               The Warfield                                         San Francisco, CA

    May 3               The Cuthbert Amphitheater                    Eugene, OR

    May 4               Commodore Ballroom                           Vancouver, BC

    May 5               Commodore Ballroom                           Vancouver, BC

    May 7               MacEwan Hall                                       Calgary, AB

    May 8               Winspear Centre                                   Edmonton, AB

    May 10             Burton Cummings Theatre                     Winnipeg, MAN

    May 11             Outdoors @ Fargo Brewing                   Fargo, ND

    May 12             The Palace                                           St. Paul, MN 

    May 14             Val Air Ballroom                                    Des Moines, IA

    May 15             Peoria Civic Center                               Peoria, IL

    May 16             Murat Theatre at Old National Centre     Indianapolis, IN 

    May 17             Riverfront Live                                       Cincinnati, OH 

    May 18             Masonic Cathedral Theatre                   Detroit, MI 

    June 20            Kresge Auditorium                                Interlochen, MI

    June 21            Ravina                                                  Chicago, IL

    June 22            Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion             Columbus, OH

    August 14        The Pines Theater                                Northampton, MA

    August 17 Beak and Skiff Lafayette, NY

  • The Black Keys’ “International Players” Tour Coming to MSG in October

    The Black Keys announced their 2024 North American headline tour – International Players Tour – in support of their new album, Ohio Players, out April 5. The 31-date run includes a stop at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Oct. 30, 2024. The Head and The Heart will be joining the show as direct support. 

    The Black Keys

    The tour announcement follows two stand-out performances by The Black Keys at SXSW earlier this month, where they also debuted their new documentary This is a Film About The Black Keys to rave reviews. Ohio Players is set to be an album unlike any of the band’s others, featuring collaborations with friends and colleagues, including Beck, Noel Gallagher, Dan the Automator, Greg Kurstin, Juicy J, Lil Noid, and others. Listeners have heard what to expect from the new project with the lead single, “Beautiful People (Stay High),” which recently reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and AAA Airplay charts.

    Stereogum commented, “The Black Keys are entering another pop crossover phase.” In its four-star review, Mojo said, “This is the most streamlined and tunes-packed Black Keys album since El Camino. The sound of a band rejuvenated.” Pre-order Ohio Players here. 

    Photo credit: Larry Niehues.

    Formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001, The Black Keys are singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney – called “rock royalty” by the Associated Press and “one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands on the planet” by Uncut. Cutting their teeth playing small clubs, the band has gone on to sell out arena tours and has released eleven previous studio albums: the debut The Big Come Up (2002), followed by Thickfreakness (2003) and Rubber Factory (2004), along with their releases on Nonesuch Records: Magic Potion (2006), Attack & Release (2008), Brothers (2010), El Camino (2011), Turn Blue (2014), “Let’s Rock” (2019), Delta Kream (2021), and Dropout Boogie (2022). The band has won six GRAMMY Awards, a BRIT, and headlined festivals in North America, South America, Mexico, Australia, and Europe. 

    American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public on Tuesday, April 2 at 10 am through Thursday, April 4 at 10 pm. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 5 at 10 am. For more details and to purchase tickets to their tour, which includes a stop at Madison Square Garden, visit here.

    The Black Keys – 2024 International Players Tour

    Date City Venue 

    September 17*       Tulsa, OK                   BOK Center

    September 18*       Austin, TX                  Moody Center

    September 20         Dallas, TX                   American Airlines Center

    September 21*       Houston, TX                Toyota Center

    September 24         Denver, CO                  Ball Arena

    September 26*       Phoenix, AZ                Footprint Center

    September 27*       Los Angeles, CA          Kia Forum

    September 28*       Palm Desert, CA           Acrisure Arena

    September 29*^     Mountain View, CA       Shoreline Amphitheatre

    October 2                 Portland, OR                Moda Center

    October 3                 Seattle, WA                  Climate Pledge Arena

    October 10*           Pittsburgh, PA                PPG Paints Arena

    October 11*           Toronto, ON                   Scotiabank Arena

    October 12*           Cleveland, OH               Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

    October 13*           Grand Rapids, MI          Van Andel Arena

    October 16*           Charlotte, NC                 Spectrum Center

    October 18*           Nashville, TN                 Bridgestone Arena

    October 19*           Atlanta, GA                    State Farm Arena

    October 21*           Philadelphia, PA             Wells Fargo Center

    October 23              Louisville, KY               KFC Yum! Center

    October 24*           Columbus, OH                Nationwide Arena

    October 26*           Indianapolis, IN              Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    October 27*           Knoxville, TN                 Food City Center

    October 30*           New York, NY                Madison Square Garden

    November 1            Boston, MA                    TD Garden

    November 2*         Baltimore, MD                CFG Bank Arena

    November 3            Uncasville, CT                Mohegan Sun Arena

    November 7*         Chicago, IL                      United Center

    November 9*         Milwaukee, WI                Fiserv Forum

    November 10         Minneapolis, MN             Target Center

    November 12*       Detroit, MI                       Little Caesars Arena

    * With supporting act The Head and The Heart

    ^ Not applicable for American Express® pre-sale

  • Eclipse Events Across The Path of Totality – from Buffalo to Plattsburgh

    A total solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8, 2024, visible across North America – especially New York State which is in the Path of Totality. To celebrate this monumental occurrence, venues and places across the state are hosting eclipse-themed events with great music, food, and community bonding.

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    Prepare for a celestial event of epic proportions as the Solar Eclipse 3-Day Music & Arts Festival comes to Gowanda, NY, from April 6-8. This extraordinary event offers a rare opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse with great music. Headlining are international sensations SVTOKO聡子 from Japan, E&I hailing from Harrisburg, PA, Vodden representing Toronto, and Beelzedubz from Philly. The festival also proudly showcases supporting music acts and artists from the surrounding Western NY region, including Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Niagara, and Wyoming counties.

    In the days leading up to the main event, the festival will have two exhilarating pre-parties. On Sunday, April 7, the Wobblepots Solar Eclipse Takeover will feature back-to-back sets from 7 PM to 2 AM. Meanwhile, on Saturday, April 6, the Greater Buffalo Collective will host a pre-preparty with performances from bands, hip-hop acts, DJs, comedians, and fire performers. The festival also features local vendors, food trucks, and artisanal crafts.

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    From April 7-8, The Heron is hosting a 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Celebration, transforming The Heron Campground and PFM Event Center into a sanctuary for sky-watchers, offering the perfect view of a phenomenon last seen in 1925 – not returning until 2144 in this part of the world. The Heron’s serene natural setting provides an idyllic stage for this awe-inspiring celestial show.

    The celebration begins with a Sunday night dance party with The Sun King Warriors, setting the stage with a night of revelry. Then on Monday, connect with the rhythm of the land with drumming, chanting, and yoga sessions. Feed your soul and your appetite with a diverse range of food trucks offering delicious treats. And most importantly, you’ll be part of a community of enthusiasts, sharing this extraordinary moment. Every attendee also receives complimentary solar viewing glasses for a safe and unforgettable eclipse experience. Tickets are on sale now.

    The Capital Region is hosting several events in honor of the eclipse. On April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. is Eclipse Day on the Skyway with DJ Tall Matt. The public is invited to experience this cosmic event with free #AlbToTheCore glasses for the first 500 attendees and complimentary popcorn courtesy of ParkAlbany (while supplies last). Boozy Moo! will also be on-site with ice cream available for purchase.

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    After, The Egg hosts a free Eclipse at the Ellipse event, featuring music from Julianna Barwick, Ami Dang, b e i n g – s o u n d with visuals by Alex Allauxis, Connor Armbruster, and DJ Harlan (in Hart Lobby). From 4-10 p.m., attendees can enjoy great music with iconic sci-fi movies like WALL-E, A Trip to the Moon, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, as well as Hudson-Valley-based projection artist B.A. Miale filling the venue with a stunning psychedelic light show.

    Attendees will need a free ticket to enter – RSVP here. When checking out, there will be a chance to select an optional donation. While this is not required, every penny helps support more free programming at The Egg.

    The Adirondack area is full of exciting events, like Annie in the Water at Whiteface Moutain. Come to watch this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event at the mountain with a great view from the Cloudspin Bar & Grill deck at the Main Base Lodge. The band will perform at the Cloudspin between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm; the cost is $40 for lift tickets. The partial eclipse begins at 2:12 pm. Totality begins at 3:24 pm. The maximum eclipse is at 3:26 pm. As a safety precaution, all lifts will close at 2:00 pm on this day, this includes the Cloudsplitter Gondola. Complimentary safety eclipse glasses will be provided as supplies last.

    The City of Plattsburgh will be hosting a free eclipse viewing party at the Plattsburgh City Beach on Monday, April 8th from 12:00 – 5:00 PM with a performance by local indie psychedelic rock band, Ursa and the Major Key alongside local food trucks (Tammy’s Lunchbox, The Dogfather, Norma J’s and High Peaks Brew), activities and more! Local astronomy enthusiast Ephemer ADK will be on site sharing information about the eclipse and views of the sky from his telescope. For more information about where to view the eclipse in the Adirondacks, visit here.

    Albany-based band Glass Pony will bring its psychedelic and jam-focused rock to Blue Mountain Lake from 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. They offer a sound that translates through generations, with a stylistic blend built to engage a broad listenership. With a focus squarely set on delivering the most captivating live performance possible, the band utilizes infectiously danceable grooves colored with virtuosic individual performances that deftly blend into a cohesive whole. Visit here for information.

    Stay safe during this monumental event! Here are even more local eclipse events Statewide.

  • Geneva Jazz Festival Returns April 4-7

    The second annual Geneva Jazz Festival returns April 4-7, featuring 20 performances at nine venues over four days.

    The Geneva Jazz Festival is held in Geneva, known for innovation and forward-thinking businesses. It is the gateway to the Finger Lakes, providing access to historical landmarks, natural beauties, wineries, breweries, food, shopping, and more.

    The festival honors the late Scott LaFaro, who grew up in Geneva. At 18, he started learning to play the double bass. In 1961 he was killed in a car accident at age 25. He became the most influential jazz bassist ever after his performance with Stan Getz at the Newport Jazz Festival and subsequent recordings with the Bill Evans Trio, which still impacts jazz today.

    The nine headline concerts are hosted at the historic Club 86, featuring a high-fidelity sound system by George’s Pro Audio for an immersive jazz experience. These performances represent some of the finest jazz musicians working and creating in New York State. Evening concerts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – plus matinee shows on Saturday and Sunday. 

    Schedule

    On the opening night on April 4, the festival celebrates women in jazz at the historic Club 86. Trombonist and vocalist Melissa Gardiner brings her organ trio MG3 (8 PM), with singer Vanessa Vacanti & Jazz Mafia (6 PM) and saxophonist Ellen Pieroni & Encyclopedia of Soul (4 PM) performing. There also is a free concert at Ventosa Vineyards with Annie Wells Trio featuring Mike Kaupa (5 PM) and the free FLIMA Open Jazz Jam at 10 p.m.

    On Friday, April 5, The Ryan Johnson Project performs at 2 p.m. It has become a known name in the music industry, featuring informed, professional, outgoing attitudes, and beautifully written pieces of music that have caught the ears of many worldwide. Ryan and his group have played with, opened for, and collaborated with artists such as Cabo Frio, Chuck Mangione, Maynard Ferguson, Soulive, Sharon Jones, Gary Clark Jr., and Robert Randolph.

    At 4:30 p.m., The Mellow Warblers perform playful renditions of jazz standards and deviations – setting the perfect mood with an ever-mellow attitude. At 5, The Craig Snyder Trio plays a wide variety of jazz-rock material steeped in groove, ensemble unity, and melodic soloing. The Rochester band is fronted by veteran guitarist, teacher, and composer Craig S Snyder. Others include Tony Hiler + Giancarlo, A Tribute to Sam Venuti, Mike Melito Quartet, and the free FLIMA Open Jazz Jam.

    On Saturday, April 6, the Greg Lofaro Quartet begins the day at 1 p.m., with the Mike Titlebaum Quartet preceding. Mike directs the jazz studies program at the Ithaca College School of Music, teaching jazz saxophone, arranging, improvisation, and theory. Before teaching, he lived in New York City where he played at the Blue Note, Smalls, Augies, Fez/Time Café, and the legendary CBGB’s. He has performed with dozens of internationally recognized artists and groups including John Hollenbeck, Gary Versace, Branford Marsalis, Jason Robert Brown, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, and more.

    At 3 p.m., the Banjo Juice Jazz band performs an eclectic blend of vintage blues, jazz, and swing. Founded by bandleader, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Westcott in 2017, the group features musicians from many notable bands. At 4:30, the Swordfish Trio brings a soulful, blues-infused, and high-energy improv experience that takes you on a journey from tight riffs and funky Afrobeat grooves to soulful jazz and subtle bass virtuosity.

    At 8, the Bill Tiberio Sextet performs. In his 40th year as a music educator, he has been a band director at Fairport (NY) High School for 36 years, directing two concert bands and three jazz ensembles, and is also an adjunct faculty member at the Eastman Community Music School – directing the Educator Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble and a high school wind ensemble camp. He is an active saxophonist and clarinetist in the Rochester music scene and has recorded four albums with his contemporary jazz quintet, the Bill Tiberio Band. 

    The final day begins early at 11 a.m. with the Evan Dobbins Quartet feat. Bill Dobbins. At noon, the Dave Solazzo Duo plays modern interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions in the spirit of Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, and Brad Mehldau. Dave Solazzo has been a mainstay of Central New York’s music scene for over two decades, working with artists from a wide mix of genres – jazz, fusion, R&B, and beyond.

    At 2 p.m., Dennis Winge + John Viavattine perform, with the Nancy Kelly Quartet following. Over her 40-plus-year career, Nancy Kelly has perfected her signature swing/bop take in front of audiences all over the U.S.A. and abroad. She performs regularly in New York City, including at The Blue Note and Birdland, The Rainbow Room, and Dizzy’s Jazz Club, Lincoln Center. Finally, at 6 p.m., The Pickle Mafia, a dynamic trio from New York, performs their unique brand of Arena Jazz Fusion. The visual appeal the band brings to audiences across the globe is an important element that adds to their musical artistry.

    To purchase tickets for the many performances at the Geneva Jazz Festival, visit here.

  • Shane Guerrette and Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band Featured on This Week’s EQXposure

    Each Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up-and-coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Shane Guerrette and Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band.

    WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.

    Shane Guerrette– “Are We”

    Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band- “Strange Ways”

    Joe Mansman & The Midnight Revival Band is a rock band from Albany.

  • Twenty One Pilots Announce Clancy World Tour, Coming to Barclays Center

    GRAMMY Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots announced the details for their biggest global headline tour, The Clancy World Tour, coming to Barclays Center on Sept. 18, 2024.

    The duo shared their new song “Next Semester,” from their highly-anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which will be released on May 17 via Fueled By Ramen. Having amassed over 33 billion streams worldwide and over three million tickets sold across global headline tours, the Columbus, OH-based duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun have established themselves as one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and redefined the sound of a generation.

    They even notched dozens of multi-platinum certifications and claimed a spot in the Guinness® Book of World Records. Historically, their quadruple-platinum breakout LP, Blurryface, took flight as “the first album to notch a RIAA Gold or Platinum certification for every one of its songs,” while Vessel followed suit. They are one of only 18 artists to earn multiple RIAA Diamond certifications, going Diamond with “Stressed Out” and “Heathens.” 2018’s Platinum-certified Trench extended the concept from Blurryface with the platinum singles “Chlorine,” “My Blood” and the GRAMMY Award-nominated “Jumpsuit.” They followed Trench with their Gold-certified LP Scaled And Icy, achieving “the biggest opening week for a rock album in 2021” by capturing #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and crashing the Top 3 of the Billboard 200.

    Photo credit: Ashley Osborn.

    Last month, Twenty One Pilots returned with news of Clancy and released the album’s lead single “Overcompensate” alongside an accompanying video. The track rocketed up the Alternative Radio chart, currently sitting at Top 5, and made a massive impact upon launch as it welcomed listeners to the band’s immersive world of Trench.

    Clancy is currently available for pre-order in two limited-edition deluxe box sets, four vinyl variants with additional retailer exclusives, an exclusive CD + Journal Book and a Cassette + Photocard Wallet, and much more.

    Fans can participate in an official artist presale for tickets beginning on April 2 with all remaining tickets available during the general sale at 10 AM on Friday, April 5. For tickets and complete details for Twenty One Pilots’ The Clancy World Tour visit here.

    Twenty One Pilots Clancy World Tour Dates

    August 15, 2024                     Denver, CO                            Ball Arena

    August 18, 2024                     Salt Lake City, UT                  Delta Center

    August 21, 2024                     Portland, OR                           Moda Center

    August 22, 2024                     Seattle, WA                             Climate Pledge Arena

    August 24, 2024                     Oakland, CA                           Oakland Arena

    August 25, 2024                     Sacramento, CA                     Golden 1 Center

    August 27, 2024                     Los Angeles, CA                     Intuit Dome

    August 28, 2024                     Los Angeles, CA                     Intuit Dome

    August 30, 2024                     Phoenix, AZ                            Footprint Center

    August 31, 2024                     Las Vegas, NV                        MGM Grand Garden Arena

    September 3, 2024                 Austin, TX                               Moody Center

    September 4, 2024                 Houston, TX                            Toyota Center

    September 6, 2024                 Dallas, TX                               American Airlines Center

    September 10, 2024               Duluth, GA                              Gas South Arena

    September 11, 2024               Orlando, FL                             Kia Center

    September 13, 2024               Raleigh, NC                            PNC Arena

    September 14, 2024               Philadelphia, PA                     Wells Fargo Center

    September 15, 2024               Baltimore, MD                         CFG Bank Arena

    September 17, 2024               Newark, NJ                             Prudential Center

    September 18, 2024               Brooklyn, NY                           Barclays Center

    September 20, 2024               Boston, MA                             TD Garden

    September 25, 2024               Montreal, QC                          Bell Centre

    September 27, 2024               Toronto, ON                            Scotiabank Arena

    September 28, 2024               Cleveland, OH                        Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

    September 29, 2024               Detroit, MI                               Little Caesars Arena

    October 1, 2024                      Chicago, IL                              United Center

    October 2, 2024                      Chicago, IL                              United Center

    October 4, 2024                      Columbus, OH                        Nationwide Arena

    October 5, 2024                      Columbus, OH                        Nationwide Arena

    October 8, 2024                      Indianapolis, IN                       Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    October 9, 2024                      Nashville, TN                          Bridgestone Arena

    October 10, 2024                    St. Louis, MO                          Enterprise Center

    October 12, 2024                    Minneapolis, MN                     Target Center

    November 17, 2024                Auckland, NZ                          Spark Arena

    November 19, 2024                Melbourne, AU                        Rod Laver Arena

    November 21, 2024                Brisbane, AU                           Brisbane Entertainment Centre

    November 24, 2024                Sydney, AU                             Qudos Bank Arena

    April 7, 2025                            Hamburg, DE                          Barclays Arena

    April 8, 2025                            Berlin, DE                                Uber Arena

    April 9, 2025                            Lodz, PL                                  Atlas Arena

    April 12, 2025                          Prague, CZ                             O2 Arena

    April 13, 2025                          Vienna, AT                              Wiener Stadthalle

    April 16, 2025                          Zurich, CH                              Hallenstadion

    April 17, 2025                          Bologna, IT                             Unipol Arena

    April 21, 2025                          Madrid, ES                              WiZink Center

    April 22, 2025                          Barcelona, ES                         Palau San Jordi

    April 24, 2025                          Lyon, FR                                 LDLC Arena

    April 27, 2025                          Munich, DE                             Olympiahalle

    April 28, 2025                          Milan, IT                                  Forum

    April 30, 2025                          Amsterdam, NL                       Ziggo Dome

    May 1, 2025                            Cologne, DE                           Lanxess Arena

    May 2, 2025                            Paris, FR                                 Accor Arena

    May 5, 2025                            Glasgow, UK                           OVO Hydro Arena

    May 6, 2025                            Birmingham, UK                     Resorts World Arena

    May 8, 2025                            Belfast, UK                              SSE Arena Belfast

    May 9, 2025                            Dublin, IE                                3Arena

    May 11, 2025                          Manchester, UK                      AO Arena

    May 13, 2025                          London, UK                             The O2

    May 14, 2025                          London, UK                             The O2

  • Skaneateles Festival Celebrates 45 Years This Summer with Diverse Lineup

    The Skaneateles Festival is celebrating 45 years this summer from July 31 through August 24, 2024, featuring an incredible variety of concerts from jazz to classical to bluegrass.

    The season includes 14 main series concerts, two KidsFest performances, a free music lecture series with Juilliard professor Aaron Wunsch, and several community outreach performances.

    Skaneateles Festival

    The idea for the Skaneateles Festival came together in the spring of 1980 in discussions between musician Lindsay Groves and Skaneateles residents Beth Boudreau and Louise Robinson. The first season, two weeks, was presented that August in the village’s Library Hall. The generous David and Louise Robinson opened their home, Brook Farm, which soon became the Festival’s center.

    At Brook Farm, musicians would live, eat, rehearse, relax, and perform, all because of the Robinsons’ hospitality – which extended to the thousands of concertgoers who sat under the stars and listened to music on Saturday evenings for the first 36 years of the festival. Its mission is to be one of the nation’s outstanding summer music festivals, set in the beauty of the Finger Lakes region.

    Concert evenings at the picturesque Robinson Pavilion offer stunning lake views and are situated at Anyela’s Vineyards, taking place on Friday, August 2, and Saturdays, August 10, 17, and 24. Opening the first vineyard concert of the season is renowned musician Rhiannon Giddens. A two-time GRAMMY winner and recipient of the prestigious MacArthur ‘Genius’ grant, Giddens is known for her iconic folk music and efforts to spotlight overlooked contributions to American musical history. 

    Skaneateles Festival

    During week two, the festival proudly welcomes Syrian clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and invites audience members to grab a glass of wine and bring a picnic for Beethoven Under the Stars. Appearing at the Festival for the first time on August 17 is Chris Thile – a GRAMMY Award-winning mandolinist, singer, and songwriter. Thile is a highly regarded musician celebrated for his mastery of the mandolin and innovative approach to bluegrass, folk, and classical music. 

    The Festival Finale features the highly anticipated return of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on August 24.

    For concerts at the vineyards, audiences are welcome to arrive as early as 6:00 pm and bring picnic dinners to enjoy on the lawn overlooking the lake. Wine and beer will be available at Anyela’s Vineyards; outside alcohol is not. On August 3, the Skaneateles Festival presents its largest-ever orchestral concert at one of the area’s high schools. The program, Music of the Americas, features colorful music from North and South America, including Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto featuring Bridget Kibbey, Gabriela Lena Frank’s celebration of Inca warriors, and music by Aaron Copland and Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue.

    This season’s outreach initiative, “Searching for Home” invites performers, composers, and audiences to reflect on the nature of home and consider what it means to those who must search out a new one. It will highlight performers, composers, and musical traditions from those who resettled in Central New York: Syrians, Somalians, Afghans, and Ukrainians. The outreach initiative will include free performances open to the public between Syracuse and Auburn. 

    2016 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

    Chamber concerts at the First Presbyterian Church (97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles) are performed on Thursday and Friday nights (except August 2). Two celebratory opening concerts at the church will feature favorite musicians from the festival’s past, including violinist Joe Genualdi, cellists Steven Doane and Rosemary Elliott, and pianist Andrew Russo.

    Violinist James Ehne will make his Festival debut on August 1 with pianist Andrew Armstrong. He is one of the most sought-after violinists in the world, performing regularly with leading orchestras, and recently won a GRAMMY Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. 

    The Dover Quartet will perform on August 8 and 9. August 8 will bring together two dearly beloved string quartets and August 9 presents a premiere performance of a new collaboration between bass-baritone Davóne Tines and the quartet where they will explore spirituality and mysticism through varied cultural lenses. The Claremont Trio takes the stage on August 15 and 16 performing a new work by Kinan Azmeh, commissioned by the Skaneateles Festival, and a “Queen of Hearts” program which will highlight regal trios by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel.

    The Westerlies debut at the Festival on August 22, joined by the young violinist-fiddler, George Meyer. Together they’ll present Songbook – music of John Prine, Randy Newman, Woody Guthrie, spirituals by the famous Golden Gate Quartet, and more.

    The final week highlights this year’s Young Artist in Residence, the Ivalas Quartet – the current graduate quartet-in-residence at The Juilliard School. There will be several free outreach performances from the quartet and a ticketed evening concert by candlelight on August 23.

    Tickets range from $32-70 for adults based on concert and seating choice. Youth under 18 are free in Section B (lawn). College students may purchase $10 student tickets at the door of the concert. Season Passes are on sale now. Week Passes and Vineyard Passes go on sale Monday, April 1, and individual tickets go on sale May 1.

  • The 3rd Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert returns to Times Square

    The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance are proud to announce the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET in the heart of Times Square.

    Perkiomen Valley High School.

    This unique star-studded concert will feature live performances from Broadway’s top talent and young performers from around the region and interviews with environmental thought leaders. The concert will be held on Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets and is one of the key events for the NYC Department of Transportation’s “Car-Free Earth Day.”

    Broadway Celebrates Earth Day underscores the Broadway community’s commitment to raise awareness about the climate emergency and inspire steps towards a more sustainable future. The concert will be simultaneously live-streamed, offering audiences the opportunity to join this musical celebration of sustainability.

    The Times Square Alliance is thrilled to partner once again with the Broadway Green Alliance and the Department of Transportation to present a free Broadway Earth Day concert in the heart of Times Square as part of Car-Free Earth Day. Broadway in Times Square has been a leader in providing more space to pedestrians and we look forward to joining all the other neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs as we celebrate our public spaces and the great programming we can bring to them.

    Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance

    Founded in 1992, the Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy, and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. It keeps the neighborhood safe and clean, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements, and produces major annual events.

    Broadway performers joining the event include host Ben Cameron (Broadway Sessions), Tony Award Winner Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd), Tony Award Nominee Anika Larsen (Almost Famous), Michael Maliakel (Aladdin), Jelani Remy (Back to the Future), Alexandra Socha (Wicked), Nik Walker (Spamalot), and more to be announced.

    Young performers taking the stage include students from Epic Players, Marymount Manhattan College, NYU Steinhardt, Perkiomen Valley High School, R.Evolución Latina, and Wolf Performing Arts Center. The event will also feature guest speakers from Headcount and Julie Tighe, Director of New York League of Conservation Voters. David Alpert serves as the director of the event and Rick Hip-Flores provides musical accompaniment.

    Wolf Performing Arts Center.

    The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) educates, motivates, and inspires the theatre community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices. Launched in 2008 as an ad hoc committee of The Broadway League it is a fiscal program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, bringing together all segments of the theatre community, including producers, Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres in New York and around the country.

    “We are thrilled to collaborate again with the Times Square Alliance to harness the power of theatre to cultivate courage and community around the most pressing challenge of our time,” said Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance.

    For more information about Broadway Celebrates Earth Day, visit here.