NYS Music 2024

Author: kennedy joseph

  • Glass Animals Announce “Tour Of Earth” With a Stop at MSG This Summer

    English rock band Glass Animals have announced their North American and UK/Europe 2024 “Tour Of Earth” which will include a show at the Madison Square Garden (MSG) on August 13. 

    Glass Animals MSG

    With the tour announcement, the Grammy nominated band Glass Animals have also shared the details of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, I Love You So F***ing Much, which is set for release on July 19. The album is introduced by the band’s new single accompanied by the visualizer “Creatures in Heaven,” which is out to stream everywhere. 

    The band’s upcoming album, I Love You So F***ing Much is the follow-up to their 2020’s critically acclaimed album Dreamland, which sold over 12 million copies globally and gave life to their single “Heat Waves,” which became the band’s record-breaking song. The single was the  the first song by a British band since the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” which went number one in 1995 for five consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and also their  first song to reach number one with a single writer and producer since Pharell’s “Happy”.

    The four-man band’s line-up consists of Dave Bayley on vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, songwriting, Drew MacFarlane on guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, Edmund Irwin-Singer on bass, keyboards, backing vocals, and Joe Seaward on drums. When talking about the upcoming album, the band’s frontman Dave found himself struggling to make sense of this newfound global stardom, having watched it all happen while the world was in lockdown. 

    He shared, “Life can change dramatically, but sometimes you aren’t able to change as quickly on a personal level. You end up feeling like a spectator. And then you are asked and expected to be a certain type of person, a different person. But…I wasn’t sure how. It confused me to the point of not knowing who I was or if anything was real.” It took being stranded on a cliff in a wooden house on stilts during one of California’s biggest storms in history to push that feeling into a full existential crisis. 

    In forced isolation, watching trees tumble down mountains and assuming “death was coming,” Dave began asking questions of himself, of the universe, and of the human experience: namely, love. As he came to accept himself as an introvert, Dave realized that “human connection and the love between us is much bigger, more important, and more complex than anything else”. “Creatures in Heaven” is the sublime first glimpse into ten intimate love stories set against the backdrop of the universe. 

    Glass Animals’ Tour Of Earth will include key support acts from Kevin Abstract, Eyedress,  Blondshell and The Big Moon. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on April 9 at 10 AM. Additional pre sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Thursday, April 11 at 10 AM at glassanimals.com.  

    Human Musical Group Sensations Glass Animals: Tour Of Earth – North America Dates:

    Wed Aug 07 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion +

    Thu Aug 08 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre +

    Sat Aug 10 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann +

    Sun Aug 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center +

    Tue Aug 13 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

    Fri Aug 16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park +

    Sat Aug 17 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion +

    Tue Aug 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage + 

    Wed Aug 21 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center +

    Fri Aug 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center +

    Sat Aug 24 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre +

    Sun Aug 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center +

    Tue Aug 27 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +

    Wed Aug 28 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island +

    Sat Aug 31 – Kansas City, KS – Azura Amphitheater ~^*

    Tue Sep 03 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ~

    Wed Sep 04 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ~

    Thu Sep 05 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ~

    Sat Sep 07 – Seattle, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre ~^

    Sun Sep 08 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena ~

    Wed Sep 11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre ~

    Fri Sep 13 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre ~

    Sat Sep 14 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum ~^

    Tue Sep 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ~

    Fri Sep 20 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion ~

    Sat Sep 21 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ~

    Sun Sep 22 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~

    Human Musical Group Sensations Glass Animals: Tour Of Earth – Europe/Uk Dates:

    Tue Oct 15 – Paris, France – Zenith =

    Wed Oct 16 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National =

    Thu Oct 17 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle =

    Sat Oct 19 – Warsaw, Poland – Expo XXI =

    Sun Oct 20 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle =

    Tue Oct 22 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz =

    Wed Oct 23 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall =

    Thu Oct 24 – Munich, Germany – Zenith =

    Sat Oct 26 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live =

    Wed Oct 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =

    Fri Nov 01 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – OVO Hydro =

    Sat Nov 02 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Co-op Live =

    Sun Nov 03 – Nottingham, United Kingdom – Motorpoint Arena =

    Tue Nov 05 – Cardiff, United Kingdom – Utilita Arena =

    Thu Nov 07 – London, United Kingdom – The O2 =

    *Non-Live Nation Date

    Support Key

    + Kevin Abstract

    ~ Eyedress

    ^ Blondshell

    = The Big Moon

  • HillTap Festival Returns To Holiday Valley This Summer

    The fourth annual HillTap Festival, filled with a full day of outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages, will return to Ellicottville, NY on July 27.

    The HillTap Festival will start with a chairlift ride up to Spruce Lake with live music, adventure activities, craft food and beverages. The festival will then head back down the mountain for two additional bands to wrap up the full day of activities. “HillTap is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The opportunity to host an event at the top of the mountain is truly unique. There is no better venue to merge great music, adventure, and craft beverages,” said 42 North Brewery Founder, John Cimperman. Niki Klein, Director of Resort Services at Holiday Valley adds, “It’s great to partner with 42 North on this event. Their adventurous spirit fits our DNA. We encourage attendees to spend the morning hiking and biking the trails and then spend the afternoon up at Spruce Lake”.

    The festival lineup includes Buffalo-based Grateful Dead tribute band Workingman’s Dead, a southern soul band from Buffalo – Miller and the Other Sinners, and the old-time influenced folk-rock band Smilo and The Ghost. Miller and The Other Sinners have played over 700 gigs, ranging from house parties to festivals, across 21 states and Canada since August 2015. The band puts on an incredible performance that is full of catchy grooves, amazing musicianship, and well-written, emotionally charged songs. 

    Since their formation in 2016, Smilo and the Ghost have been entertaining audiences in the Northeast with their hard-driving, folk-rock with an old-time feel. The Erie Reader named their debut album, Ghost Writers, one of the “Top Three Albums of 2018.” Since then, Smilo and the Ghost have served as the opening act for national touring artists such as 10,000 Maniacs and Grammy-winning country duet Dan and Shay.

    The vendor line-up at HillTap includes SUP Erie Adventures, Mud, Sweat & Gears, Tom’s Pro Bikes, Holiday Valley E-Bikes, 716 Fly Fishing, and Hatchet & Hops. Each of the vendors will be offering product exhibitions and demonstrations so attendees are encouraged to bring their adventure gear to take part in the adventure. Additionally, regional food trucks will be on-site during the festival. 

    Early bird tickets are now on sale for $35 and include free parking, a lift ticket up to Spruce Lake, and a full-day of music and adventure sports demo’s and clinics. A twilight ticket will also be offered that provides admission to the base of the mountain for the final two musical performances. The event runs from 12 noon until 9 pm. For tickets and more information on HillTap, fans can visit here.

  • Jake Trevor Releases Powerful New Single “Should I”

    NYC Singer-songwriter Jake Trevor has released a new powerful single “Should I” ahead of his new self-titled album Jake Trevor – set to release on May 24.

    Jake Trevor

    Jake Trevor started his career performing in the subway system, with his original music that included soul, pop, folk, and alt-rock, and songs inspired by other artists such as Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, and Rihanna. His songs explore self-discovery, doubt, sexuality, confidence, and achieving one’s dreams.

    Trevor is an artist who resists categorization, with a sound that is dark and upbeat. “I believe anything is possible”, Trevor says. Having had a turbulent childhood, growing up in a hostile and homophobic family and finding refuge in creativity from an early age, he credits music for saving his life, making him resilient and giving him purpose.

    In his newly released single “Should I”, Trevor sings about being overwhelmed and wondering what to do next. His heartfelt lyrics and deeply moving voice are like a boat dancing on the piano’s ocean waves, especially when he hits the high notes singing, “What would you do if you had one day left to live / Who would you love if your heart had one last chance?” 

    With the release of a new single, Trevor also shared that he will release his debut self-titled album Jake Trevor on May 24, taking his fans on a journey from piano balladry and electropop club bangers, to coffeehouse folk and soulful indie-pop. “This album has a throughline of rebellion and empowerment. It spans from deeply sad or romantic ballads to the utter jubilant glee of my heart-pounding dance anthems,” he said. The self-titled album takes on topics of family, homophobia, religion, love and sex – all through a lens of passion and hope. 

    Fans can stream “Should I” on all streaming platforms, and to learn more about Jake Trevor, visit here.

  • Stray Cats Announce Summer 2024 Tour Stops At Pier 17 and Artpark

    American rock band Stray Cats have announced the details for their summer 2024 tour which will include a stop at the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston on August 13 and one at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on August 15.

    After first appearing in the New York area in the middle of 1979 performing under a number of names including the Tomcats, the Teds, and Bryan and the Tom Cats, Stray Cats will return on the road for a three-week tour starting July 27. The Stray Cats, which includes Brian Setzer on guitar, and vocals, Lee Rocker on upright bass, and vocals and Slim Jim Phantom on drums, and vocals, will rock their way across America this summer and will be joined by The Midnight Cowgirls as the supporting act

    The Midnight Cowgirls is an exciting band that’s on track to transform music with their electrifying blend of country, new wave, post-punk, and rockabilly. The band is led by charismatic vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kandle Osborne, backed by powerhouse rhythm section Jennie Vee and Leah Bluestein from Eagles of Death Metal, and lead guitarist Rex Elle and is also known for performances with Stray Cats’ drummer Slim Jim Phantom. 

    The tour will mark the Stray Cats’ first performances since the release of their critically acclaimed 2019 album 40 and subsequent reunion tour, which they followed with a live album Rocked This Town: From LA To London in 2020.  This tour, fans can expect to hear the band’s signature unparalleled virtuosity and red-hot rock & roll spirit through their classic tunes alongside their most recent material. Their setlists will include massive hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” “I Won’t Stand in Your Way” and more.

    Tickets for the Stray Cats summer 2024 tour are currently on sale. Fans can find the tickets and sign up for the band newsletter at Straycats.com.

  • Maxwell Announces The Serenade North American Tour Stopping in Brooklyn This Fall 

    Award-winning artist Maxwell has announced The Serenade North American tour which will make a stop at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 25, and at Prudential Center in Newark, on October 6 

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    Over the course of more than 20 years, Maxwell has skillfully captured the attention of music enthusiasts by releasing five studio albums that were all well-received as gems in their own right. When the soul singer released Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, his highly regarded Columbia-debut in April 1996, it completely changed the genre of soul music. The singer-songwriter and record producer Maxwell, will be joined by special guest two-time Grammy winner and R&B powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan and a rising singer-songwriter October London. Maxwell’s return to the road, with the Serenade Tour marks a reunion with Jazmine Sullivan, who joined him on his Maxwell 08 Tour. 

    Jazmine Sullivan’s 2008 debut album Fearless, debuted at number one on Billboard’s top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart and was nominated for seven Grammy awards, including Best R&B Album and Best New Artist. Sullivan’s natural talent to write songs that beautifully convey the experiences of so many women -especially Black women, was evident in her debut single, “Need U Bad.” Sullivan has a poetic vulnerability that gives many listeners the impression that she has been studying their journals. 

    Also joining the Serenade North American tour is October London, Indiana-based rising star in the music industry. London is a  singer-songwriter and producer who just finished his first US tour. His engaging album The Rebirth of Marvin honors the legendary Marvin Gaye, and the catchy track “Back to Your Place” shot to the top of the R&B radio charts and went on to dominate charts across the country, spending an incredible two weeks at the top of the iTunes R&B Soul Charts. After obtaining a contract with the legendary Snoop Dogg in 2016, October London is still breaking new ground in modern music, mesmerizing audiences with his extraordinary skill and limitless imagination. 

    Tickets for The Serenade Tour will go on sale on Friday, March 29 at 10 AM via musze.com

    Maxwell The Serenade Tour Dates

    9/14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

    9/15 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

    9/17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

    9/20 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum

    9/21 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

    9/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    9/25 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

    9/27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    9/28 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC

    9/29 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    10/1 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

    10/3 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    10/4 – Washington DC – Capital One Arena

    10/6 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    10/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    10/10 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    10/11 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesar’s Arena

    10/13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

    10/16 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum

    10/18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    10/19 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    10/20 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

    10/23 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena 

    10/25 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

    10/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood

    10/27 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

  • Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra To Presents “Roman Holiday” This Spring 

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a “Roman Holiday” concert at the Broome County Forum Theatre in Binghamton on April 6.

    On Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30pm, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will presents the final concert of its 2023-2024 M&T Symphonic Series with “Roman Holiday,” a crowd-pleasing program exploring musical depictions of the countries of the Mediterranean.

    Led by Maestro Daniel Hege, the Philharmonic will perform Tchaikovsky’s brilliant showpiece Capriccio Italien; “Fandangos,” by living Puerto Rican composer and Cornell professor Roberto Sierra, bringing a distinctly Latin-American twist to 18th-century Spanish dances; and Ottorino Respighi’s uplifting and atmospheric The Pines of Rome, a symphonic tone poem that takes audiences on a sonic tour of the Eternal City. 

    In addition, the orchestra will also be presenting two free community events in conjunction with “Roman Holiday”. On April 4, Forum Theatre will host a Family Symphony Session, “Fandango!” a free family-friendly chat about how European, African, and Indigenous traditions joined to create Caribbean music. And on April 6, the Forum Theatre will host a Pre-concert chat, “Music and Politics: The Case of Ottorino Respighi,” with Dr. Julia Grella O’Connell, Director of Education and Community Engagement.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1955 at the Binghamton Symphony and Choral Society by Fritz and Marianne Wallenberg. It later merged with the B.C. Pops, an orchestra established by Russell Hawkes and David Agard, and now hosts an annual series of chamber, classical, and pop music concerts in Downtown Binghamton and throughout Broome County. The Philharmonic’s professional musicians are from the Southern Tier, New York City, and the surrounding states. They are represented by Local 380 of the American Federation of Musicians. In 2018, Maestro Daniel Hege was named their Music Director.

    Tickets are $25 to $65, while kids 17 and under attend free. For more information, fans can contact the Binghamton Philharmonic Box Office at 607-723-3931 or visit www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org.

  • Rob Eberle Releases New Single “Half of You”

    Long Island-based singer and producer Rob Eberle has shared a new heart wrenching single, “Half of You,” out now.

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    Rob Eberle is a young, talented singer-songwriter as well as a producer from Long Island. Rob’s unique ability to use music to express his own and other people’s life experiences is what makes him stand out. He continues to show his creative power behind all of his songs, writing the melodies and lyrics and working with different producers to add special moments to every single one.

    The experiences and moments of Eberle’s life, as well as the lives of others around him, are glimpsed through his songs. Eberle has created his own genre-bending niche in the world of darker alternative pop-rock, drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists such as FINNEAS, Elliott Smith, Billie Eilish, Jeremy Zucker, Olivia Rodrigo, and Alexander 23.

    Rob’s new single “Half of You” is a moving song that explores the difficulties of a one-sided relationship. Eberle depicts the emotional journey of unrequited love and the toll it takes on the one who longs for reciprocation through eerie melodies and soul-stirring lyrics. The narrator’s emotional conflicts are vividly depicted in the song as he battles with the quiet that results from a lack of compassion for one another. 

    When describing the song, Rob shared that his single “is perfect for playing during those sunny drives with the windows rolled down, particularly during the bridge section of the song. “Half of You” is also the kind of song you find yourself playing alone in your room at night right after experiencing a devastating breakup, yearning for the person you’ve lost”. The single’s bleak tune and thoughtful words create a dramatic atmosphere that encompasses you in the profound feelings it communicates. 

    With every note of “half of you,” the song asks listeners to connect with the complex feelings of heartbreak and desire, as well as the unwavering optimism that love will eventually find its way back. The single is a captivating exploration of the common issue of unrequited love thanks to its lyrics and singing.

    Fans can stream “Half of You” on all streaming platforms, and to learn more about Rob Eberle fans can visit here.

  • Bad Tuner Releases New House Single “repeat to fade”

    Brooklyn-based DJ Bad Tuner has shared a new rhythmic single “repeat to fade” ahead of his EP Look At Me But Through Me, set to release on April 5.

    With the single release and an EP announcement, Bad Tuner has also shared that he will perform a string of live shows this spring with a live show at the Elsewhere Hall in NYC on April 19. This will be Tuner’s return to the Brooklyn’s Elsewhere rooftop as he sold out the venue in May of last year.

    His new single “repeat to fade” is also accompanied with a music video directed by a Baltimore-based cinematographer Patrick Elmore. Tuner’s”repeat to fade” is an anthemic house song, with immense bass and a brutally rhythmic percussion presence that moves in sync with the seductive vocals screamed back by high-pitched harmonies. The house single is a vibrant party song ideal for those who dare to be courageous on the dance floor, with vocals that have an alien air to them, while the percussion acts as an anchor to Earth.

    Tuner shows an innate sense of depth and a distinctive style all his own in his new EP Look At Me But Through Me. The six-track EP incorporates unique twists on modern conceptions of UK garage, the sleek and deceptively syncopated productions of the lo-fi house scene, and glitchy hyperpop flourishes. Each of the six tracks embrace entirely eclectic soundscapes, becoming a portal into their individual, wondrous worlds. Look At Me But Through Me EP is set to release on April 5 via Foreign Family Collective / Ninja Tune. 

    Tuner’s new single “repeat to fade” is available to stream everywhere. Tickets and more information for the live dates and the artist can be found here. 

    Bad Tuner Live Dates

    April 5 – (EP Release Show) @ Listening Room, Chicago, IL

    April 19 – (Bad Tuner & Friends Headline) @ Elsewhere Hall, NYC

    April 27 – Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO

    May 3 – Monarch, San Francisco, CA

    June 6 – The Spotlight, Los Angeles, CA

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame To  Honor Billy Joel This Summer

    The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host a host a concert to celebrate their 20th anniversary and also honor Billy Joel on June 7 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post.

    Billy Joel LIMEHOF

    The 20th anniversary epic concert will feature an impressive lineup of musicians who are scheduled to perform, including Alexa Ray Joel, Debbie Gibson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy, Felix Cavaliere from The Rascals, Jimmy Webb, Mike DelGuidice, Philip Edward Fisher. The concert will also feature Albert Bouchard and Joe Bouchard the former members of Blue Öyster Cult who will be  joined by current band members Jules Radino and Danny Miranda, and the full band Zebra including Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann. 

    Billy Joel LIMEHOF

    “It’s an absolute privilege and certainly fitting that LIMEHOF’s 20th Anniversary Concert Honoring Billy Joel take place here at Tilles Center,” said Tom Dunn, Executive and Artistic Director, Tilles Center. “Billy is a longtime friend and supporter of Tilles’ impactful mission, and we are thrilled to celebrate his unparalleled and legendary career with this star-studded group of music luminaries.” He added

    At the concert, the legendary music agent also the chairman of Independent Artist Group, Dennis Arfa will be inducted in the “Music Industry” category. Additionally, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will be inducted in the “Venue” category. 

    “Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is honored to be inducted into the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame,” Dunn said. “For over 40 years – from Bruce Springsteen’s iconic recording of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” to Tony Bennett, from Jerry Seinfeld to James Taylor, Tilles Center has been home to a who’s who of performing artists creating and delivering unforgettable and lasting memories. In the last year alone, we’ve been honored to bring Samara Joy, Brandi Carlile, Trevor Noah, John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dancing with the Stars Live to our great and diverse Long Island community.”

    The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2004 with the mission of celebrating and protecting Long Island’s rich musical and entertainment history for future generations. The organization was founded as a center of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all of its forms. It covers the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) in New York State. LIMEHOF initially established a Hall of Fame structure in Stony Brook, New York, in 2022. The group provides educational programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators, and it has inducted over 120 musicians and executives from the music business to date. 

    Tickets for Tilles Center shows are available online at tillescenter.org or ticketmaster.com, in-person at Tilles Center’s Tantleff Box Office or by telephone at 516.299.3100.

  • In the Round Series Returns at Universal Preservation Hall with Three New Concerts

    In the Round Series will return to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs with three new concerts on April 19, May 17 and June 14.

    A view of Universal Preservation Hall is seen during the media tour and ribbon cutting of the new concert hall in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Jenn March, Special to the Times Union)

    In the Round Series has partnered with WEXT for the these three concerts with the main mission to uplift and highlight the work of various singer/songwriting artists on the rise to stardom.

    The first show in this new round of concerts is New Zealand-based pop star Kimbra on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Kimbra’s 2011 debut album Vows, which was certified platinum in Australia and New Zealand. Kimbra exploded that same year with “Somebody That I Used To Know,” a duet with Gotye that earned her two Grammys for “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” In 2014 she released her highly acclaimed album, The Golden Echo,  recruiting artists as diverse as Thundercat, Omar-Rodriguez Lopez of The Mars Volta, Bilal and John Legend to highlight her eclectic musical style.

    Next, UPH will welcome homegrown artists Jocelyn and Chris with special guest Sydney Worthley on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Jocelyn and Chris, along with their band, charted five consecutive commercial radio singles in the Billboard AAA Top 40, took two records to number one on the Relix Jambands top 30, and appeared nationally on NBC’s Today Show. The siblings, both recent graduates of Harvard University, have recorded eight albums and toured coast to coast.

    Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift are two singer-songwriters who inspire Sydney Worthley. In her debut single,”How Soon Is Now?”, the singer talks about heartbreak, losing all emotion, grieving for a departed loved one, and the fallout from modifying who you are to suit the requirements of another person. In 2020, Sydney released her EP project Rose Colored Glasses, which  features different themes like learning from past mistakes, coming of age, and long-lost friendships. 

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    Also announced is Shayna Steele and Buggy Jive on June 14. Steele, claimed to be one of the greatest singing sensations of our time, will be featuring her third album Watch Me Fly, offering six self-penned originals and four select classics ranging from soul, blues and gospel and easily crossing over to retro R&B and jazz. Joining her is Buggy Jive, a soul rock singer-songwriter from Upstate New York.

    Buggy was recently honored as a 2023 “Top Shelf” Tiny Desk Contest finalist and his latest release The Ghost of Alexander, was named Album of the Year at Upstate New York’s 2023 “Eddie” Awards as well as recently opening for Macy Gray’s recent tour stop in Troy. 

    Tickets for the In the Round Series at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga are on sale now through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online visit atuph.org.