NYS Music 2024

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  • Albany Symphony Announces 2024-2025 Season

    Albany Symphony has unveiled its celebratory 2024-2025 season to kick off in October with concerts taking place in a wide variety of Capital Region concert venues, including the legendary Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, the Palace Theater, Proctors, and EMPAC

    Albany Symphony Music Director David Alan Miller conducting
    David Alan Miller, Music Director of Albany Symphony and Grammy-winning conductor.

    The 2024/2025 season includes soloists; Yuval Chen, Raman Ramakrishnan, Bokyung Byun, Karen Hosmer, Grace Shryock, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Harmony Zhu, Amaryn Olmeda, Kala Ramnath, Stephen Williamson and Third Coast Percussion. This season’s new work will include Tania León, Joan Tower, Nicky Sohn, Daniel Roumain, Loren Loiacono, Missy Mazzoli, Reena Esmail, Bobby Ge, Clarice Assad, Sophia Jani, and Christopher Theofanidis. 

    The programming for this season has been curated by the award-winning conductor David Alan Miller. “We are thrilled to share our new season with you,” said Miller. “In addition to many of the greatest classics of all time, we are looking forward to introducing you to some of the most beautiful and inspirational new and recent works by the most compelling living American composers. We also look forward to working with an amazing group of guest artists, including a brilliant up-and-coming guest conductor who graduated from Guilderland High School!  I promise you an absolutely unforgettable, thrilling journey of musical exploration. My brilliant Albany Symphony musician colleagues have never sounded more beautiful!” 

    The 2024-2025 season features several brilliant soloists. Beloved Albany Symphony oboists Karen Hosmer and Grace Shyrock will perform at the Holiday Mozart and Vivaldi concert. Harmony Zhu, a teenage prodigy who made her debut with the Albany Symphony in 2020, will perform Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.  Kala Ramnath, a seventh-generation violinist specializing in Hindustani (Indian) classical music, will perform. Prize-winning guitarist, Bokyung Kim will premiere a new concerto written for her by Nicky Sohn. Amaryn Olmeda will perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto under the baton of guest conductor, Lidiya Yankovskaya, Music Director of Chicago Opera Theater, who grew up in Guilderland, NY. 

    The 2024-2025 season runs from October through the American Music Festival in June. The deadline to renew the subscription is April 14. Through the Nielsen Associates’ Student Access Program, students can purchase discount subscriptions and enjoy the full benefits of being a subscriber for as little as $45. To purchase a subscription online, fans can visit here or call the Albany Symphony Box Office at 518-694-3300.  

    Albany Symphony 2024/2025 Season:

    **Artists, programs, venues, and dates subject to change

    TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIRST CONCERTO

    Palace Theatre, October 19, 2024

    Yuval Chen, piano

    Tania León: Pregón (world premiere)

    Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1

    Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 4 “The Inextinguishable”

    DVORAK’S “NEW WORLD”

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, November 16 + 17, 2024

    Raman Ramakrishnan, cello

    Bedřich Smetana: “The Moldau” from Má vlast

    Joan Tower: Cello Concerto “A New Day”

    Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”  

    HOLIDAY MOZART & VIVALDI

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, December 21 + 22, 2024

    Bokyung Byun, guitar

    Karen Hosmer & Grace Shyrock, oboes

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

    Johann Sebastian Bach: Sinfonia from “Christmas Oratorio”

    Nicky Sohn: Guitar Concerto (world premiere)

    Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” 

    THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

    Palace Theatre, December 8, 2024

    BEETHOVEN’S PASTORIAL

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, January 11 + 12, 2025

    Mark Bamuthi Joseph, speaker

    Carlos Simon: Fate Now Conquers

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    Marc Bamuthi Joseph: Forgiveness, Suite for Spoken Word & Orchestra

    Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” 

    RACHMANINOFF’S PAGANINI RHAPSODY

    Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, February 15 + 16, 2025

    Harmony Zhu, piano

    Randall Thompson: A Trip to Nahant

    Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

    Loren Loiacono: Sleep Furiously

    Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1, “Spring” 

    BARBER’S BREATHTAKING VIOLIN CONCERTO

    Proctors, March 8, 2025

    Lidiya Yankovskaya, guest conductor

    Amaryn Olmeda, Violin

    Missy Mazzoli: Orpheus Undone

    Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto

    Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 

    BOLÉRO

    Palace Theatre, April 5, 2025

    Kala Ramnath, violin

    Maurice Ravel: Boléro

    Reena Esmail: Concerto for Hindustani Violin

    Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

    MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

    Palace Theatre, May 3, 2025

    AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: WATER MUSIC

    EMPAC, June 14, 2025

    Stephen Williamson, clarinet

    Third Coast Percussion

    Bobby Ge: Water Music (world premiere)

    Clarice Assad: Percussion ConcertoSophia Jani: What do Flowers do at Night?

  • Proctors and theRep Announce Exciting New Lineup For 2024-2025 Season

    Proctors and theRep have announced their show lineup for the 2024-2025 season. After hosting “The Not So Late-Night Show” on Feb. 26, the Proctors Collaborative hosts John Gray and Lydia Kulbida were joined by Philip Morris, Proctors CEO, and Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, producing artistic director of theREP, to announce the remarkable shows coming to the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady and the Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany.

    Pictured: AEA Actor, Joshua Redfield and local actress Emily Curro

    The first show of the KeyBank Subscription Series at Proctors, Some Like it Hot, is set in Chicago when Prohibition had everyone thirsty for excitement. Some Like It Hot is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

    Next, in December, Proctors is bringing a musical based on one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Schenectady as MJ, the multi-Tony award-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

    Starting in 2025, the MainStage will host another show, Parade, in January. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion.

    In February, a theatrical event unlike anything else will be coming to the MainStage with Life of Pi. Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and also “gives new life to Broadway” according to The Today Show.

    Following Life of Pi, Proctors will bring a corn-fed, corn-bred American musical to the MainStage with Shucked in March- a musical that is sure to satisfy the fan’s appetite for a great musical theater. In April, they will welcome a love letter to the theatre with Funny Girl. This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history.

    Last, Proctors will host the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast in June. Fans will witness Disney’s newly reimagined 30th-anniversary production of the musical – filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.

    In addition to the shows in the KeyBank Broadway Series, Proctors will also offer three subscriber exclusive add-ons with Hadestown in October 2024, Come From Away in March 2025, and Clue in May 2025. Proctors subscribers can choose a crossover show from theREP’s 2024-2025 season.

    Starting in September, theREP kicks off the 2024-25 season, presented by OverIt, with Seared by Theresa Rebeck. Brilliant, hot-headed chef Harry scores a mention in a food magazine with his signature scallops, and his business partner Mike finally sees profits within reach. The only problem? – Harry refuses to recreate his masterpiece for the masses. For an extra treat, scallops will be cooked live on stage each night.

    Just in time for the holidays, A Sherlock Carol by Mark Shanahan will begin in November. Reunite with the characters you love from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens, now brought together in this hilarious holiday whodunit filled with intrigue, suspense, and a helping of holiday cheer.

    Starting the rest of the season in 2025 is The Lehman Trilogy by Stefano Massini. Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this grand theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of the Lehman financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.

    In April, theREP will feature their 2023 NEXT ACT! New Play Summit winner with the world premiere of Rosie is Red And Everybody is Blue by John Spellos. Rosie is unhappy–and when Rosie is unhappy, everybody else is too! Her unemployed son has moved back in, her brother-in-law came to visit for a week and is showing no signs of leaving, the bills are mounting up and the only one that seems to listen to her is her husband—whose ashes live in the urn on the fireplace mantel.

    Last in theREP’s upcoming season is Once by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová in July. Over one fateful week, an unexpected friendship quickly evolves into an inspirational musical collaboration. As the music soars to powerful new heights, the unlikely connection is deeper and more complex than an everyday romance. Subscribers to theREP 2023-2024 season presented by OverIt can choose a crossover show from the KeyBank Subscription Series at Proctors.

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    Subscriptions for the 2024-25 KeyBank Broadway Series at Proctors and the 2024-25 season at theREP presented by OverIt go on sale on Feb. 27. Subscriptions are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or through the phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Single ticket on-sale dates have yet to be announced for the upcoming season.

  • Ilya Popenko Releases Music Video For “The Horse is Not Mine”

    Ilya Popenko, lead singer of NYC-based Mad Meg has released a solo track and music video for his new single “The Horse is Not Mine.”

    The Horse is Not Mine Ilya Popenko

    Ilya Popenko is a multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker, photographer and songwriter, born in the former Soviet Union. In 2011, he formed Mad Meg, a psychedelic progressive rock band plays in an eclectic style they themselves identify as “Punk-Chanson-Noir”. The band has toured extensively in Russia and the former Soviet Bloc, including tours that covered close to 30 cities throughout the vast, frozen expanse of Eastern Europe, and in the course of which they shared the stage with such luminaries as Nogu Svelo!, Brooklyn-based rock band Rasputina, and Emir Kusturica.

    While Mad Meg is on hiatus, Ilya has continued to work on his solo songs. In his new music video for “The Horse is Not Mine,” Ilya performs the song dressed in horse costumes amidst surrealist animation that interacts with live action footage. The lyrics of the chorus may seem like nonsense, but when describing the song, the artist shares that the lyrics are a verbatim translation of the Russian saying, “I’m not me, and the horse is not mine,” which is used to say, “I have nothing to do with that.” Ilya likes to incorporate direct translations of Russian proverbs in his songs, as lost in translation and taken out of context, they lose their original meaning and become an abstract and beautiful combination of words. The music video is directed by Nikolai Metin and incorporates animation by Katya Mezentseva.

    Ilya Popenko’s new single “Horse is Not Mine” is available to stream everywhere and to learn more about the artist and the band fans can visit here. 

  • Josh Lumsden Releases Hypnotic Single “Serotonin”

    Pop artist Josh Lumsden has released a soothing new single “Look at What I Found” that explores euphoric experiences in romance. 

    Independent DIY pop artist and acclaimed NYC-based producer Josh Lumsden new single marks as the second single of  their sophomore EP, VYYPER slated for a 2024 release. The hypnotic and dragonfly-infested self-produced single “Serotonin” features a dance-funk sound blended well with powerhouse belts. When describing the song, the artist shared how the single “is about feeling the euphoric high experienced when entering a new romantic situation.” 

    Mexican-American Josh Lumsden is known for being the sole producer of their entire discography and director and editor of their music videos. Known for their musical collaborations with LGBTQIA+ Icons Yvie Oddly and Brendan Maclean, the classically trained musician and self-taught producer has been praised by PopBuzz for “constructing supernatural earworms”, with World Of Wonder asserting that “everything you hear comes straight from Josh”. 

    The single is also accompanied by a self-directed music video and features a completely different vibe. The video shows him completely depicting himself and a hybrid-ethereal entity in their  image, showcasing an emotional entrapment. Dragonflies consistently reappear in different parts of the video, serving as a recurring visual motif that ties the scenes together. As a producer of the track, Lumsden shared how they were very inspired by downcast-pop/funk & unconventional chords, “I really wanted to pair that with vocals that kind of touch all the different ranges of my voice. I tried to mix chest voice, falsetto, and belting all in one track.”

    With the single release and a new EP date announcement, Lumsden also shared that there will be a few more singles off the EP, which fans can expect to be released this year. Their new self-produced single “Serotonin” is available to stream everywhere, and for more information about the artist, fans can visit here.

  • Jelly Roll Announces Summer “Beautifully Broken” Tour, Coming to Albany, Buffalo and NYC

    Jelly Roll will bring his headline “Beautifully Broken” tour to MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6

    Nashville native singer and songwriter Jelly Roll first debuted at number two on the top country album charts with his debut Whitsitt Chapel, released in June 2023. The album earned him the biggest country debut album in Billboard consumption chart history. 

    Prior to entering the country music scene, Jelly Roll began his career in hip hop, getting inspiration from rappers like UGK, 8Ball & MJG, and Three 6 Mafia. He started selling mixtapes out of his car, releasing tracks from his debut project, The Plain Shmear Tape, in 2003. In 2010, he released “Pop Another Pill” in collaboration with Memphis-based artist Lil Wyte, later leading to the album Year Round by the hip-hop group SNO, of which Jelly Roll was a member. Over the next few years, Jelly Roll continued to release many mixtapes and independent solo albums including collaborations with Lil Wyte, and Struggle Jennings. 

    Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT music awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List cover star Jelly Roll was named the country’s “most authentic new artist” by the New Yorker and received the Billboard’s breakthrough award in 2023. His hit single “Save Me” features a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt, set on the stage for his new season of life. It later took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. 

    This summer the artist will bring his “Beautifully Broken” tour to the MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6. Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning on Monday, February 26.  Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 1 at jellyroll615.com.

    Jelly Roll “Beautiful Broken” 2024 Tour Dates:

    Tue Aug 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

    Wed Aug 28 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center

    Fri Aug 30 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena

    Sat Aug 31 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    Sun Sep 1 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

    Tue Sep 3 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

    Wed Sep 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Fri Sep 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

    Sat Sep 7 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

    Mon Sep 9 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center

    Wed Sep 11 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    Fri Sep 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME

    Sat Sep 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    Tue Sep 17 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

    Thu Sep 19 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum

    Fri Sep 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena

    Sat Sep 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    Tue Sep 24 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena

    Thu Sep 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    Fri Sep 27 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Sat Sep 28 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

    Sun Sep 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Tue Oct 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center

    Wed Oct 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    Sat Oct 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

    Sun Oct 6 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Wed Oct 9 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    Fri Oct 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Sat Oct 12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

    Tue Oct 15 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena

    Fri Oct 18 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center 

    Sun Oct 20 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena

    Tue Oct 22 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

    Wed Oct 23 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center 

    Fri Oct 25 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

    Sat Oct 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    Sun Oct 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

  • Bedbug Releases Catchy New Single “Postcard”

    Multi-faceted alt/pop band Bedbug has announced the released of their new groovy single “Postcard” out everywhere now.

    Westchester County-based Bedbug consists of four members bringing together incredible performance, vocals, and unique songwriting. Their new single “Postcard” is a second single from the band’s upcoming fourth studio record, featuring sweet and nostalgic tones, constant percussion, captivating unique guitars, and catchy sounds. The band succeeds at fully captivating their listeners by evoking all the thrilling and uneasy emotions. 

    Moving further away from their bedroom pop roots, their new record sparkles, shimmers, and shines with that particular PNW indie rock glow that their fans are very fond of. With the release of their single, Bedbag has also announced their new LP pack your bags the sun is growing, released on March 15. 

    The indie-pop band was the acclaimed bedroom pop project of Dylan Gamez Citron (they/them). Their newly expanded full band iteration sees them find new urgency as they channel Cap’n Jazz and Built to Spill on their new record – their first since 2020. 
    Their new single “postcard” is the second single from the album that follows their January surprise “halo on the interstate” available to stream everywhere.

  • Sola Reminisces On Two Year Relationship In Her New Single “Look at What I Found”

    R&B, Pop and Soul artist Sola has released a soothing new single “Look at What I Found” that explores romance and light.

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    The NYC-based artist creates music that blends and combines her stunning vocals, remarkable instrumentals, and distinctive songwriting. The single has a really sentimental, nostalgic, “longing for time gone by” vibe. From the beginning to the finish of the song, it is clear that the singer misses someone that they formerly held dear. With soothing guitar tones mixed with a melancholic quality, whether or not a listener agrees with the meaning of the song, it will undoubtedly make them feel a knot in their stomach.

    When describing her single, Sola shared that her song “is about what it feels like to fall deeply in love for the first time in your life, when you weren’t supposed to…. It’s inspired by my current two-year relationship with my boyfriend, which was supposed to only be a summer fling for the both of us, as I was moving to Paris in the Fall to study abroad. But that summer turned into something new and beautiful very quickly for us, and I didn’t know what to do about the fact that I was falling in love with someone I’d be leaving in a matter of months…. so I wrote a song about it.” 

    She added, “It’s about reckoning with past feelings of loneliness and abandonment once they’re met with feelings of love and light. It’s about wanting to feel these feelings for as long as possible, because you know how dark it can be without them and without that person in your life, the one who makes you feel seen….even in the dark”.

    Fresh off of a sold-out show opening for Doechii and Earl Sweatshirt at NYC’s Terminal 5, over the course of her musical career, Sola has already won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. She has unique vocals and intimate lyrics that emulate strength and tenderness, as heard in her debut single “In This World.” She has been earning the admiration and affection of fans since she first took the stage at just eight years old. Her debut EP Everything in Between is a culmination of who Sola is, who she strives to be, and everything in between. She treats every performance as if it is her last, entertaining listeners with her unmatched sound, passion, and energy. The singer has also announced the release of new music coming out later this Spring.

    “Look at What I Found” from Sola is available to stream everywhere. And for more information about the artist, fans can visit here. 

  • Mildred Elley Named as Inaugural Corporate Sponsor for New Caroga Arts Music Education Program

    The Caroga Arts String Project & Arts Collaborative Education (SPACE) program has announced Mildred Elley College as its first corporate sponsor. The Faith Ann Takes Family Foundation has already donated $25,000. This will help the program continue its mission of giving students in grades 6 through 12 at Wheelerville and Johnstown Schools instruments, string instruction, and vital mentoring. The String Project & Arts Collaborative Education new program aims to create affordable arts education opportunities for students across Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties.

    Faith Takes serves as Chairwoman of the Board of Empire Education Corporation, the corporate parent of Mildred Elley Colleges.

    “We are incredibly grateful for the support of Faith Takes, who share Caroga Arts’ dedication to opening new avenues of opportunity for students in our region,” said Stephanie Price-Wong, Caroga Arts’ Director of Education and Community Engagement. “Their support will amplify the SPACE program as we work to foster local students’ long-lasting appreciation and engagement with the arts.”

    All kids participating in the SPACE program in the spring and fall of 2024 will see a significant decrease in tuition and musical instrument costs thanks to the sponsorship, which will open up arts education to families that may not have been able to afford lessons in the past. The Spring 2024 program has already started and is still accepting applications from students in both districts for its first semester. It also plans to schedule performances around the counties of Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie.

    “It is an honor to be the first corporate sponsor of the SPACE program, helping Caroga Arts enrich the educational experience for students in our area,” said Faith Takes. “Music was a lifesaver for me as a student. I learned the importance of collaborating with others, the discipline of practicing, and learning to express myself through music. We look forward to watching the program’s growth throughout 2024 and beyond.”

    Caroga Arts intends to use the SPACE program to offer mentorship workshops and outreach performances that are more easily accessible to all children in Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties, in addition to weekly in-school classes. 

    To learn more about the SPACE program, please visit carogaarts.org/space. 

  • James Taylor and His All-Star Band to Perform in Buffalo, Syracuse, Wantagh and Saratoga This Summer

    Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star band are coming to New York this summer.

    As part of his tour, the artist will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 25, the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse on June 26, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on June 28 and later return at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 31 and at the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on September 2.  

    Taylor is known for his covers, such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” and “Handy Man”, as well as originals such as “Sweet Baby James”. The singer is also known for playing the leading role in Monte Hellman’s 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop.

    As a recording and touring artist, James is known for touching fans with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968, he has sold more than 100 million albums during the course of his successful songwriting and performing career, earning gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards.

    In early 2020, the songwriters hall of famer (2000) released “Break Shot”, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. In addition, he also dropped American Standard, his 19th studio album, which made him the first musician to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the previous six decades and won him the 2021 Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album. 

    James has done a lot of touring in Europe, Canada, and the US in recent years. This summer, he will be joined by his All-star band; Kate Markowitz on vocals, Dorian Holley on vocals, Andrea Zonn on vocals and fiddle, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Dean Parks on guitar, and Kevin Hays on keyboards.

    James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater, Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and the Broadview Stage at SPAC. Tickets are exclusively available here. 

    James Taylor and His All-Star Band Tour Dates:

    Apr 06,2024 –Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, Japan

    Apr 08, 2024 –  Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines

    Apr 12, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia

    Apr 13, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia

    Apr 16, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia

    Apr 17, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia

    Apr 19, 2024 – Entertainment Centre Adelaide, Australia

    Apr 21, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Sirromet Winery (Outdoor) Mt. Cotton, Australia

    Apr 23, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia

    Apr 24, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia

    Apr 27, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Bimbadgen (Outdoor) Hunter Valley, Australia

    Apr 28, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Centennial Vineyards (Outdoor) Bowral, Australia

    Apr 30, 2024 – Spark Arena Auckland, New Zealand

    May 01, 2024 – T.S.B. Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand

    May 04, 2024 – Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu, HI, United States

    May 05, 2024 – A&B Amphitheater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center Maui, HI, United States

    May 29, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    May 31, 2024 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    Jun 02, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States

    Jun 03, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States

    Jun 05, 2024 – Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO, United States

    Jun 06, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis (Maryland Heights), MO, United States

    Jun 08, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States

    Jun 09, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States

    Jun 11, 2024 – Ruoff Music Center Noblesville, IN, United States

    Jun 12, 2024 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, United States

    Jun 14, 2024 – Simmons Bank Arena North Little Rock, AR, United States

    Jun 15, 2024 – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville, OK, United States

    Jun 23, 2024 — Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, United States

    Jun 25, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater Darien Center , NY, United States

    Jun 26, 2024 – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse, NY, United States

    Jun 28, 2024 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel Woods , NY, United States

    Jun 30, 2024 – Maine Savings Amphitheater Bangor, ME, United States

    Jul 01, 2024 – Bank of New Hamphshire Pavilion Gilford, NH, United States

    Jul 03, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States

    Jul 04, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States

    Aug 30, 2024 – The Mann Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Aug 31, 2024 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, United States

    Sep 02, 2024 – Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

    Sep 04, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States

    Sep 05, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States

    Sep 07, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake Burgettstown, PA, United States

    Sep 09, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States

    Sep 10, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States

    Sep 12, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

    Sep 14, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

    Sep 15, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

  • Neil Young & Crazy Horse Announces “Love Earth” Tour Coming to Queens This Spring

    Long-term collaborators Neil Young and Crazy Horse have announced their “Love Earth” Tour in support of their new album FU##IN’ UP, making a stop at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on May 14 and 15. 

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    The Canadian singer-songwriter who has been a major music figure known for his willingness to embrace innovation while staying true to his unique artistic vision will team up with his long-term collaborators to release a nine-song body of work FU##IN’ UP on April 26 and in addition to announcing their new album, the duo have released the details of their “Love Earth” which will commence across North America in April and May. 

    The album FU##IN’ UP reveals both Neil Young and Crazy Horse in all their ragged glory playing songs from their long relationship. The duo have played together for over 50 years and the performances of these familiar songs, recorded in 2023, is a true highlight. As Neil explains, “In the spirit it’s offered…made this for the Horse lovers. I can’t stop it. The horse is runnin’. What a ride we have. I don’t want to mess with the vibe. I am so happy to have this to share.” 

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    Neil Young and Crazy Horse released World Record in 2022 and in Spring 2023, Young, Nils Logfren, Ralph Molina and Billy Talbot released All Roads Lead Home. FU##IN’ UP will feature the core Crazy Horse members as well as Young’s son Micah on vocals, piano and guitar. Fans can pre save their album here. 

    Neil Young and Crazy Horse will perform their “Love Earth” Tour at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens for two nights on May 14 and 15 and tickets can be found here.

    Neil Young and Crazy Horse “Love Earth” Tour Dates:

    Wed Apr 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    Thu Apr 25 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    Sat Apr 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    Wed May 01 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    Thu May 02 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    Sun May 05 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater

    Tue May 07 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Wed May 08 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

    Sat May 11 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Sun May 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Tue May 14 – Queens, NY – Forest Hills Stadium 

    Wed May 15 – Queens, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

    Fri May 17 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    Sat May 18 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

    Mon May 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Wed May 22 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Thu May 23 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

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