Back for its 24th year in a row, the Brunswick Summer Concert Series is here for another summer of jams in the park. The free-to-the-public series will feature shows every Tuesday between 6:30-8 p.m. from July 9 to August 27 in the Brunswick Community Center field.
Brunswick, located in Troy, just northeast of Albany, has long been a musically rich town. With the combined populations of Troy and Albany reaching above 150,000, the region has a lot of space for fostering talent.
Initially beginning in 2001 as the only Albany-area summer concert series other than the wildly successful Alive at 5, the Brunswick Summer Concert Series has evolved into a musical community staple. What was once a far-out idea to organizers now attracts around 400 people to all of its concerts. Bands that perform in the series are often local to Brunswick or at least have local connections.
Located in the beautiful Brunswick Community Center field, the series’ venue has everything that one could need. All shows will take place on the community center’s wooden stage, overlooking a large grass field that’s perfect for blankets and lawn chairs. A professional sound system will also be hooked up for all shows, courtesy of local audiovisual company Live Sound Inc. Performances will usually have food vendors that open 30 minutes before the start time so that guests have the opportunity to get food before the performances begin.
One of this summer’s vendors is the local American food restaurant, Big Bellies. Big Bellies has a permanent storefront in Troy but also operates a food truck for special occasions. Come down and see Big Bellies at the Brunswick Community Center for burgers and fries ahead of any of the shows.
As with every year, this summer has a wide variety of acts. From Get Up Jack’s Celtic/Americana to The Tichy Boys’ country/rockabilly, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Big Fez & The Surfmatics, a surf and beach band, will even bring along two dance instructors to help anyone in the crowd looking to learn dances from the 60s to fit the mood during their performance on July 23.
So if you’ve got the time, take a trip to the Brunswick Community Center on a Tuesday night this summer and enjoy an evening of live music, delicious food and a spirited atmosphere.
In the event of rain, shows will be canceled. Visit here for updates.
Soul Coughing, one of the most unique and influential rock and roll bands of the last four decades, is returning to the stage fully formed for the first time in 25 years.
All four original members, Mike Doughty, Sebastian Steinberg, Mark degli Antoni and Yuval Gabay will be performing from coast to coast this September and October, capping the tour off with back-to-back nights in New York City.
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Each exclusive performance will feature songs from their El Oso,Irresistible Bliss and their genre-defining debut album Ruby Vroom which celebrates its 30th anniversary this fall.
The four members of Soul Coughing have said it again and again to audiences, fans, and journalists: We will not reunite. Stop asking. Well, you might want to pose that question one more time, because the tune has changed. This fall, all four original members will take the stage once more, with 17 dates across the country—bringing their glorious, off-kilter magic to a whole new audience.
Mike Doughty (vocals/guitar), Mark degli Antoni (keyboards/sampler), Sebastian Steinberg (bass), and Yuval Gabay (drums) formed Soul Coughing in 1992 after meeting at New York’s Knitting Factory, where Doughty worked the door. A truly eclectic collection of musicians, the guys merged drum & bass, trance, rock & roll and hip-hop to create a totally unique strain of music. As Doughty says: “Our music didn’t fit into the landscape then and it doesn’t now. We were super incorrect. We were messy. We were all over the place. There were moments in our career where we tried to be less different, and we always failed.” And thank God for that.
Over their eight-year history, the guys collected a motley crew of fans who gravitated to the deeply weird—yet danceable—energy of their discography, starting off with their 1994 debut, Ruby Vroom. They broke up in 2000, but Soul Coughing has lived on in the minds and hearts of their most ardent fans—and a new crop of listeners who may have heard standouts like “Super Bon Bon” on a video game soundtrack or “Circles” on a favorite TV show.
And the guys themselves are no slouches. Doughty has been releasing solo records at a steady clip since the band broke up and has penned two memoirs. Meanwhile, degli Antoni has thrown himself into the soundtrack world, scoring films by the likes of Wernor Herzog. He also collabed with Steinberg, who has played with everyone from Iron & Wine to Fiona Apple—notably on her critically acclaimed 2020 record Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Steinberg also linked up with Gabay on a drum and bass project called UV Ray and select recordings for Suzanne Vega. Gabay then moved to the U.K. and recorded with DJ Krust, ADF, and Roni Size Reprazent.
When they hit the 30th anniversary of Ruby Vroom, though, Doughty started looking backward. After playing the whole record on tour solo, he reached out to the band with a radical idea: a reunion tour where they’d play a best-of collection of tracks from Vroom, 1996’s Irresistible Bliss, and 1998’s El Oso. “The end was acrimonious, but I just thought I’d give it a shot,” he says. “So I just wrote an email to all three guys. It took a little convincing for some of them, but I was really gratified that everyone wanted to take part in that again—to see if we can be a great band again.”
To say the guys were shocked might be a bit of an understatement. But it was also a kind of much-needed salvation. “When he first reached out it was such a relief,” says Steinberg. “We all have our part to play in any dysfunctional relationship. But it was an immediate relief. I could just say, ‘Hey, man, we did something wonderful. And I’m sorry, too. That was cool.’” Gabay had a similar reaction: “I respect the music. I love what I did there. I love what the guys are doing—we were a good band.”
As for the setlist, that’s still in flux. Doughty lives in Memphis, degli Antoni in New York, Steinberg in L.A., and Gabay in Jerusalem, so they have yet to get together for rehearsals. Still, they’re all practicing—and will rehearse for a solid week leading up to the show. Doughty is singing three hours per day, Steinberg is getting back into the very muscular swing of Soul Coughing, as is Gabay—and degli Antoni? He’s unearthing his old sampler—which he bought decades ago with his student loan money—and sorting through everything from snippets of ‘60s songs to seagull calls.
“We’re just trying to pick the songs that bring us joy,” Doughty says. “We’re really trying to kind of revel in each other as musicians and that’s what the setlist is going to be based on. One thing that’s always been true about this band is every song is somebody’s favorite song.”
“Really one of the best conversations I’ve had in this band ever was Mike and I sitting down by the L.A. river for almost two hours and just going through the songs,” Steinberg adds. “I think there’s nothing I wouldn’t try to tackle, because it’s all so insane.” As for the clubs, they went back to venues that supported them back in the day. “Our agents did some archaeological work, finding people in the music business that would really care about this—and really, really be excited about it,” Doughty says.
As they head toward making history, all Soul Coughing knows for sure is that the band was something special—something never replicated. And this time around, it’s all about unity. “Music is a place of escapism, for people to go to a magical world,” Gabay says. “That’s what interests me. I want to bring people together. How can you bring a variety of people to the gig? Music brings people together—both the band and the audience.”
And as for how they promised to never get back together? “We just decided to let bygones be bygones. You know, everybody had issues,” Doughty says. “Our fans are going to be shocked, man. I can’t even believe how much they’re going to be shocked.”
Find tickets and information on the tour here. See below for a full list of dates.
The Songs at Mirror Lake summer series is returning to Lake Placid once again this year. All shows will be free to the public and take place Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the scenic Mid’s Park in downtown Lake Placid.
Initially beginning in 2006, Songs at Mirror Lake has consistently strived to host free, communal and family-friendly musical concerts during the summer months. This year’s shows are no different.
Located in Mid’s Park, directly next to the gorgeous Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, all Songs at Mirror Lake performances have a picturesque backdrop to add to the already vibrant atmosphere.
In each year’s series, every night is themed around a different genre of music. Some of this year’s themes include Philly funk, reggae and roots rock.
All shows will run between 7-9 p.m., but the grassy field overlooking the stage fills up quickly, so guests are advised to arrive early for good spots. Seating is not offered, so make sure to bring some blankets and lawn chairs. If you have a boat with no motor, you are more than welcome to paddle up to the shore and watch any of the shows from there.
Meter parking is available on Main Street and is free after 6:00 p.m. A public bathroom is also available in the Main Street Parking Lot.
Guests are welcome to bring food and drink from home as long as it is properly disposed of. T-shirts, hats, reusable cups and stadium seats are all available for purchase at the venue.
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit community organization whose mission is to introduce residents and visitors to a diverse range of musical offerings and to provide regional artists with a platform for exposure and experience.
Visit here for more information and updates about Songs at Mirror Lake.
Marking what would have been the late singer’s 78th birthday, The Bon Scott Estate is embarking on a number of high-profile activations to celebrate the icon’s life and music.
On July 9, the actual birthday of Scott, a tribute concert will be held at Arlene’s Grocery on New York City’s Lower East Side. The infamous rock club has hosted some of the most raucous nights of rock and roll in the 21st century, and the show will harken back to the secret set that AC/DC performed at CBGB in 1977. 16 singers will each tackle one classic AC/DC song with a stellar backing band.
44 years after his untimely passing, the music Bon Scott helped create with AC/DC continues to resonate with fans and fellow artists.
Few rock singers were as unforgettable—and have proved as enduring—as Bon Scott. As the frontman of AC/DC from 1974 until his tragic passing in 1980, his “rock n’ roll pirate persona,” street poet lyrics, and striking image have made him an absolute legend. Additionally, Bon’s vocals were featured in several pre-AC/DC bands, including Fraternity, the Valentines, and the Spektors.
But really, it is the quality of the songs of the “Bon-era” of AC/DC that serve as his greatest legacy: “Highway to Hell,” “Sin City,” “Whole Lotta Rosie,” “Let There Be Rock,” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” “T.N.T.,” and “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)”—the list is seemingly endless.
How does Bon measure up to rock’s all-time great frontmen? Classic Rock Magazine declared him “The Greatest Rock n’ Roll Front Man of All Time” in 2004, beating out the lofty likes of Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, and Axl Rose in the process.
In addition to the tribute concert, The Bon Scott Estate will be releasing a variety of merchandise and collectibles.
Two new online stores are launching in time for the birthday, one at Amazon in the U.S. and the other at Merch Jungle in Australia, making it easier and more cost-effective for fans to get their hands on their favorite singer’s merchandise. Further Amazon stores will continue to roll out throughout the world. Bon Scott’s e-commerce and merchandising program is handled by Perryscope Productions, LLC.
A brand-new merch design will be launching to commemorate the birthday by renowned Australian graphic artist Dave Homer.
Information and tickets for the NYC show can be found here. Visit here for official Bon Scott merchandise.
The Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Department, Bethlehem Public Library, and Friends of Bethlehem Public Library are teaming up to bring back their popular Thursdays in the Park event series.
All shows will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the special events lawn (adjacent to the pool entrance) at Elm Avenue Park unless an alternate park location is noted.
Bethlehem, NY just south of Albany, has all the benefits of being a smaller town while still being so close to a big city.
A staple in the community for years, Thursdays in the Park shows are the perfect summer evening activity for anyone in Bethlehem or the surrounding area looking to sprawl out on some lush grass and take in live music or performances. Almost every Thursday between June 27 and August 22 will bring a new act, with all being family-friendly performances that are great for all ages.
Unless otherwise stated, all of the shows this year will take place in Bethlehem’s largest park, the gorgeous Elm Avenue Park. Elm Avenue Park has a wide variety of facilities, including a pool complex, tennis and basketball courts, pavilions, a fitness trail, playing fields, volleyball courts, shuffleboard, a dog park, and a playground. On top of all that, the park has an elevated stage overlooking a vast grass field.
Some of this year’s diverse acts include Jester Jim the Juggler, British Vinyl, a British Invasion tribute band and a production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” thrown by the Playhouse Stage Company.
Please be advised that alcoholic beverages are prohibited. In the event of rain, every effort will be made to reschedule the events. Check the Bethlehem Parks & Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages for event cancellation notices.
In addition to the Thursdays in the Park series, multiple other community events will be happening around Bethlehem this summer. Those will be listed after the full list of Thursdays in the Park performances below.
Bethlehem NY Thursdays in the Park
Jester Jim June 27
Jester Jim is back! This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, all will be glued to every sight and sound.
Glass Pony July 11
Encapsulating influences stretching across decades from psychedelic and jam-focused rock, to funk, post-punk, and even modern indie and post-rock, the Albany, New York collective Glass Pony offer a sound that truly translates through generations, with a stylistic blend built to engage a broad listenership.
Story Laurie July 18 Set sail for adventure with Story Laurie’s delightfully participatory performance of stories, sea chanteys, and maritime lore from the Seven Seas!
Northern Comfort July 25
Come check out this local band playing rock & blues – originals & covers e.g. Tom Petty, Allman Bros, Clapton, Dire Straits, etc!
British Vinyl August 1
The British Vinyl Band is a five-piece band from upstate New York performing songs by British groups from the early years, 1960s to early 1970s. You can always find a tribute band of one group, but now you’ve found one that pays tribute to the entire British Invasion Genre.
Emma Olson Magic (This show is at Henry Hudson Park) August 8
Emma is a young magician on the rise. She is based in New York City yet has performed all over the country, it’s safe to say her dediÂcation to the craft has paid off. Aspraised by America’s Got Talent winner Shin Lim, “She’s incredible and has such a bright future ahead of her”. She recently performed her close-up act to acclaim as part of the International Magic Festival of Madrid, and while there was show cased twice on Spanish national television. Emma will perform her interactive magic act as well as her act that has been seen on TV – Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Everyone will get the chance to see her magic live and the chance to be part of it as well or even collect a souvenir!
Playhouse Stage Company August 15
“Finding Nemo Jr.” brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and ad venture. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” and lovable characters such as Marlin, Nemo, optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supÂportive Tank Gang!
Flame the Band August 22
Flame is a high-energy American Cover band that performs globally playing all your favorites, from the classics through today’s hits, including some originals. Formed in 2003, they gained popularity from their appearances on Good Morning America and in People Magazine. They have also been featured in Tokyo, Ja pan’s Daily Mainichi News, News-2-You, News Channel 10 and other news outlets around the world. Flame consists of talented members who happen to have dis abilities. They have toured internationally to South East Asia; Athens, Greece and Capri, Italy.
Other Happenings in Bethlehem
4th of July Family Day Thursday, July 4, 12-8:00 PM Elm Avenue Pool Complex
Regular pool fees are in effect
12:15 – 1:30 PM: Saxophone Sam
1:15 – 2:00 PM: Magician Jim Snack
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Live music by Playin’ with Fire
2:30 – 4:30 PM: Balloon Gal Jenny
9:00 PM: Fireworks sponsored by Sevenzocks Property Maintenance and Landscaping
Late Night Movie at the Pool Friday, August 2, 8:15 PM Elm Avenue Pool Complex
Join us for a late-night movie under the stars! The movie will start at approximately 8:15 p.m. Free admission after 6:00 p.m. Help us pick a movie! Simply vote for your favorite at the pool.
National Night Out
Join us as the Town of Bethlehem takes back the night with one of the largest crime prevention gatherings in the United States. Visit here for up-to-date information regarding the event.
Queens College and NYC Parks have announced the launch of their borough-wide free cultural events initiative, running now through October. The collaborative effort will be kicked off with a launch event on June 27 at Archie Spigner Park, which will also be a part of Queens Rising, a month-long, multi-disciplinary arts celebration created to highlight the boroughâs culture and creative diversity.
Queens College School of Arts offers the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary arts education within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 2022, it houses renowned programs in theatre, dance, fashion, studio art, and design as well as the Aaron Copland School of Music, Media Studies, and the MFA in Creative Writing and Literary Translation.
Their initiative, partnered with NYC Parks, will provide access to the Inaugural Kupferberg Center for the arts-sponsored Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series and feature emerging and professional artists from the Queens College School of Arts
Among the initiative highlights are the Beach Opening Ceremony at Rockaway Beach and Saturday music concerts at Dinkinsâ Circle in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Art and nature walks will be offered in collaboration with the collegeâs Godwin-Ternbach Museum, the only museum in the borough with a collection that spans antiquity to the present day. Events will also take place in Alley Pond Park, Crocheron Park, Forest Park, Highland Park, and parks in southeast Queens and the Rockaways.
To kick off the initiative, a free and open-to-the-public launch event will be held on June 27 at Archie Spigner Park, Jamaica, Queens.
The Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music Jazz Trio and the Antonio Hart Quartet will perform. Emmy-nominated saxophonist Hart is a professor of jazz studies in the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Invited speakers include Jacqueline Langsam, Queens Borough commissioner, NYC Parks; Frank H. Wu, president, Queens College; Ellen Kodadek, executive director, Flushing Town Hall; Simone Yearwood, interim dean of Arts and Humanities, Queens College; and local elected officials.
The launch event will also be a collaboration with Queens Rising, an annual month-long beacon of cultural celebration, dedicated to illuminating the vibrant tapestry of Queens, New York.
Since its inception in 2022, Queens Rising has served as a catalyst for unity, bringing together artists, performers, and organizations to showcase the borough’s rich artistic heritage. It acts as a catalyst for collaboration, connecting artists, venues, and businesses to maximize opportunities for arts and culture to flourish in Queens. At Queens Rising, the belief in the transformative power of art and culture to inspire, connect, and uplift communities is steadfast. Individuals are invited to join in celebrating the diverse cultural landscape of Queens and shaping a brighter future through creativity and collaboration.
See a current full list of events for the initiative below. An updates list can be found here.
Current Full List of Events
Rockaway Parks Events:
Beach Opening Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 21 at 11:00 amâ¯â¯
Location: Beach 97th Street
City of Water Day/Jamaica Bay Festival
Date: July 13th at 1:00 pm
Location: Beach 43 Street End Park (592 Beach 43 Street)
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Date: July 13th at 10:00 am, August 8th at 6:00 pm
Location: Arverne East Nature Preserve (190 Beach 44th Street)
School of Arts Music & Dance Performances
Date: August 13th, August 20th, August 27th at 6:30 pm
Location: OâDonohue Park Amphitheater at Beach 17 Street (16-27 Seagirt Blvd)
Forest Park and Highland Park Events:
School of Arts World Music Concerts
Dates: July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, August 6th, August 13th, August 20th, August 27th at 7:00 pm Location: Oak Ridge
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Dates: July 14th, July 21st, July 28th at 10:00 am Location: Highland Park by Reservoir, Head of Orange Trail at Parklane South, Forest Park Strack Pond
Southeast Queens Parks Events:
School of Arts Adult Dance Workshops
Dates: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st at 10:00 am Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Teens Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Dates: August 7th, August 14th at 10:00 am Location: Roy Wilkins Park
School of Arts Teens Dance Workshops
Dates: August 21st, August 28th at 10:00 am Location: Roy Wilkins Park
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Dates: July 29th, August 5th at 11:00 am Location: Roy Wilkins Park
District 7A Events:
School of Arts Adult Dance Workshops
Dates: July 8th, July 15th at 4:00 pm Location: Crocheron Park
Arts Trail Nature Walks, in collaboration with Godwin-Ternbach Museum
Dates: July 23rd, July 30th at 4:00 pm Location: Alley Pond Park
School of Arts Music Workshops
Date: August 6th, August 13th at 4:00 pm Location: Crocheron Park
School of Arts: Art Workshops
Date: August 20th, August 27th at 4:00 pm Location: Little Bay Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Events:
School of Arts Music Concerts
Dates: June 1st, June 6, June 16th, June 22nd, June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th at 2:00 pm Location: Dinkinsâ Circle
Saugerties’ exciting multi-arts and cultural center, The Local, is following up its highly acclaimed first year with another remarkable series of live events starting in September. With 16 shows previewed, and more to come, The Local is continuing its mission of bringing a diverse lineup of world-class artists from around the globe and around the corner to perform in an intimate setting.
The Local is a new venue for arts, culture, and community in Saugerties, NY, founded by Isabel Soffer and Danny Melnick, co-founders of Hudson Valley Live. The two Saugerties-based music producers and performing-arts professionals have each devoted more than 30 years to producing festivals, concerts, and curated arts experiences.
Besides its own world-class series of music and dance events, the ADA-accessible space is available to rent for parties, concerts, pop-ups, gallery exhibits, and more. The Local is located in the heart of the Village of Saugerties at 16 John St., behind the Saugerties Reformed Church on Main Street.
In The Local’s first year, more than 50 acclaimed acts performed, dozens of shows sold out and a fundraiser to help purchase a new stage and make necessary upgrades raised more than $35,000.
This upcoming season will see an eclectic range of performances—and many Hudson Valley NY debuts—including Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Bia Ferreira (Sept. 25); Habibi Festival Hudson Valley with Arabic Trance Jazz (Oct. 3); and the ambient country sounds of SUSS (Nov. 1), described as “Brian Eno meets Ennio Morricone.” Psychedelic Furs guitarist Knox Chandler will be a special guest of Doom Jazz duo Bobby Previte and Jamie Saft (Nov. 2), and the riveting 20-piece NYC Ska Orchestra brings their uplifting big-band sound (Nov. 9).
Plus, this season will bring additional collaborations with renowned Brooklyn venue Barbès Brooklyn, more dance parties with Turntables on the Hudson (their April 2024 dance party at The Local with DJ Nickodemus was a wild success), and a continuation of the popular Consider This speaker series featuring experts discussing topics relevant to our communities.
The entire season kicks off Friday, Sept. 20, with a thrilling performance by acclaimed eight-piece band Sidy Samb’s Afroflamenco, direct from Spain.
“We’re grateful for the support The Local has received so far, and our next season will continue to bring more music, dancing, culture, inspiration, and collaboration to the area,” said co-founder Isabel Soffer.
“We’re starting the second fall season with a wide array of events that we hope will encourage curiosity and cross-cultural understanding,” said co-founder Danny Melnick.
Ticket sales will begin on Sunday, July 21. For tickets and more information, visit The Local’s website here. See below for the current full fall lineup.
The Local’s Fall 2024 Preview September-December
Fri., Sept. 20, 8pm – Sidy Samb’s Afroflamenco Band leader Sidy Samb is a highly acclaimed Senegalese musician based in Spain who connects flamenco to its African roots.
Sat., Sept. 21, 8pm – Toombs Dixon Dance Party: Return of the Rock ‘n Twist Parade! This supergroup celebrates the origins of rock ’n roll with tributes to the sounds of Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, The Everly Brothers, and more.
Sun., Sept. 22, 6pm – Opera: Chant du Équinoxes by Gilbert-Michel Rolle and Katya Grineva A US premiere! Highly acclaimed tenor Rolle and renowned pianist Grineva perform Rolle’s newest composition, Chant du Équinoxes (Song of the Equinoxes), on the day of the Autumn Equinox.
Wed., Sept. 25, 7pm – Sounds of Brazil: Bia Ferreira This singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and queer and women’s rights activist harnesses Brazilian rhythms and styles with funky beats, hip-hop, reggae, and soulful ballads.
Fri., Sept. 27, 8pm – Yemen Blues Drawing from the great traditions of Jewish and Arabic culture, each note sings with a love for common humanity coexisting in both the past and present, at once timeless and modern.
Sun., Sept. 29, 5pm – Afro-Cuban Music and Dance A workshop and performance featuring members of the legendary Los Muñequitos de Matanzas—one of the most critically acclaimed rumba groups of all time.
Thurs., Oct. 3, 7pm – Habibi Festival Hudson Valley: Tarek Yamani and Yacine Boulares Award-winning artists blend Lebanese and Tunisian traditions to create a unique Arabic trance with the harmonic and melodic flexibility of jazz.
Sat., Oct. 5, 8pm – Marilyn Crispell & Harvey Sorgen Duo Woodstock-resident Crispell has performed and recorded extensively with well-known players on the US and international jazz scenes. She’ll be joined by long-time collaborator percussionist Sorgen, celebrating their new album.
Sun., Oct. 20, 2pm – Transylvanian Dance Romanian pianist Lucian Ban and US violist Mat Maneri find fresh inspiration as they follow the trail of Béla Bartók, revisiting the Transylvanian folk music that spurred the imagination of the great Hungarian composer.
Fri., Nov. 1, 8pm – Ambient Country: SUSS Cowpunk pioneer Bob Holmes, w/ Jonathan Gregg and Pat Irwin, combine roots music with elements of electronic and shoegaze for a sound described as an imagined collaboration between Brian Eno and Ennio Morricone.
Sat., Nov. 2, 8pm – Doom Jazz: Bobby Previte & Jamie Saft with Knox Chandler A vast landscape of cascading sound diving deeply into the abyss, marrying the intricate web of jazz and the visceral heft of rock. W/S/G guitarist Knox Chandler (Psychedelic Furs, Lou Reed, REM).
Sat., Nov. 9, 8pm – NYC Ska Orchestra This 20-piece big band performs originals and arrangements of Jamaican ska, mento, rock steady, and reggae from the 1950s-60s. They’ve recorded and/or performed with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, and more.
Sun., Nov. 10, 5pm – Gospel: Mount Olive Men’s Chorus / Innervisions One of the area’s preeminent gospel ensembles, performing in gospel quartet style—the same tradition that gave rise to Mavis Staples, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, and Lou Rawls. Innervisions is led by Rev. Thomas V. House, a prominent member of the legendary Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes from TX.
Fri., Dec. 6, 8pm – La Banda Chuska Reimagining the vintage sounds of Peruvian and Colombian cumbia and surf music with the psychedelic flavors of 1970s chicha and ’80s club rock, through the lens of a NYC home and diverse backgrounds. Crazy fun dance party vibes! (A collab w/ Barbès Brooklyn.)
Sat., Dec. 7, 8pm – The Harpweaver: Maeve Gilchrist Scottish-born harper, composer and producer Gilchrist’s innovative approach to her instrument stretches its harmonic limits and improvisational possibilities. She’s performed with Yo-Yo Ma, Esperanza Spalding, Arooj Aftaab, and many others.
Sat., Dec. 14, 8pm – Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O Matt Wilson is one of the most in-demand musicians in jazz, and Christmas Tree-O is a joyous project celebrating the holiday season.
Global superstar Post Malone has announced his F-1 Trillion Tour, a momentous 21-show outing with stadium, festival, and amphitheater performances around the U.S., with four stops in New York State.
The New York native will play in his hometown of Syracuse, along with Saratoga Springs, Wantagh, and New York City, all in September.
The 9 times diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-nominated phenomenon, artist Post Malone regularly rewrites history, blurs boundaries, and incites internet-breaking conversation with every move. Emerging in 2015 with a genre-less brew that inspired a movement, he delivered the diamond-selling “Congratulations,” achieved back-to-back #1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, received countless multi-Platinum certifications around the world, and smashed one record after another with his Hot 100-topping hits.
In 2022, he pushed boundaries again with his fourth full-length offering, Twelve Carat Toothache, which marked his fourth consecutive Top 5 bow on the Top 200. It also paved the way for his biggest headliner to date, The Twelve Carat Toothache Tour, taking over arenas for multiple dates in major cities throughout the year. He even scored “the highest-certified single in RIAA history” with the 17x-platinum “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse),” netting the biggest single of his generation. In 2023, he garnered a GRAMMY Award nod in the category of “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance” for “I Like You (A Happier Song)” [with Doja Cat], marking his tenth career nomination in six years.
As of 2023, his catalog comprises the GRAMMY Award-nominated “rockstar” [feat. 21 Savage” (Diamond), “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” [feat. Swae Lee] (2x Diamond), “I Fall Apart” (Diamond), “Psycho” [feat. Ty Dolla $ign] (Diamond), “White Iverson” (Diamond), “Better Now” (Diamond), and more. Not to mention, he sold out numerous arena tours and hosted and curated his own mega-popular Posty Fest in 2018 and 2019. It all started with his quintuple-platinum influential 2016 debut, Stoney. With records under his belt that will likely never be surpassed and a generation of artists and audiences worldwide under his spell, Post Malone simply doesn’t stop.
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
See below for the full list of tour dates.
2024 Tour Dates:
Sun Sep 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Sep 12 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Sat Sep 14 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Mon Sep 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 18 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
Fri Sep 20 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sat Sep 21 – Hartford, CT – The XFINITY Theatre
Mon Sep 23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
Wed Sep 25 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Sat Sep 28 – New York, NY – Global Citizen Festival
Sun Sep 29 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theatre
Tue Oct 1 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Oct 4 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 5 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Amphitheatre
Mon Oct 7 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Wed Oct 9 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
Fri Oct 11 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
Sun Oct 13 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Tue Oct 15 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Thu Oct 17 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
Celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary, Colonie, NY, unveiled the lineup for this year’s Tuesday Nights in the Park Concert Series. The free-to-the-public series will run every Tuesday night between now and August 27, with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Park Frank A. Leak Amphitheater.
Colonie, is a town of about 80,000 people nestled at the north end of Albany County. Besides having many beautiful parks, including the Crossings, a 130-acre passive park with miles of biking and walking trails, and numerous historical sights, Colonie is home to the annual Tuesday Nights in the Park Concert Series at the Cook Park Frank A. Leak Amphitheater.
The free concert series captures the attention of locals every year, with performances often bringing in crowds that fill out the on-looking field with an array of multicolored lawn chairs and blankets. This year’s series is particularly special, with it being the 20th anniversary of the first Tuesday Nights in the Park show in 2004.
The 2024 series boasts a lineup of performers that play a wide variety of musical genres, ranging from New Orleans cajun blues to Celtic to soul. From originals in unique genres to classic covers, there’s bound to be something for everyone in this year’s setlist.
Funded entirely through sponsors, benefactors and individual patrons, Tuesday Nights in the Park is a true Colonie community event. In the words of Colonie Village Hall, “During the summer, Tuesday nights in Cook Park are alive with music, laughter, dancing, and community camaraderie.”
Food and refreshments will be sold on-site by Mike’s Hot Dogs, and bathrooms are available in the nearby Cook Pavilion. In the event of rain, shows will be held on the following Wednesday in the same location, weather permitting. For any questions regarding the series, the Colonie Family Recreation Center can be contacted at (518) 218-7782.
The official poster and full written lineup are below.
Tuesday Nights in the Park Full Schedule with Musical Genres
June 25 – Electric City Horns (Rock/Pop/Swing)
July 2 – Lucid Street (Pop, Rock and Beyond)
July 9 – TS Ensemble (Sinatra to Today)
July 16 – Skeeter Creek (Country)
July 23 – Triskele (Celtic)
July 30 – The Accents (Greatest Hits)
August 6 – Capt. Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers (New Orleans Cajun Blues)
August 13 – Soul Session feat. Garland Nelson (Multi-Genre Soul Session)
The old-school jazz-themed musical venue and eatery, Jazz on Main in Mount Kisco, NY, has grown into a place for the community to gather and celebrate the arts and music in the two short years since opening.
They have been able to accomplish this through their frequent jam sessions, open mics, Sunday brunches, and most importantly, main gigs with professional musicians and bands, all partnered with delicious Mediterranean food. Shows run year-round, but a few upcoming shows this month deserve special attention.
The charming Westchester town of Mount Kisco is only 43 miles north of New York City, but anyone who spends time there knows there are not many reasons to leave. The walkable downtown is full of boutiques, bistros, and a movie theater, making it the perfect place to spend a casual day shopping and sightseeing.
Jazz on Main opened its doors in the heart of Mount Kisco in 2022 with a mission to provide diverse live performances, an incomparable sound and lighting system, and a sumptuous Mediterranean menu. Heavily inspired by the golden age of jazz, Jazz on Main upholds the classic feel of a classic 20th-century jazz bar.
All of this is paired with a diverse menu of Mediterranean food, ranging from small bites to three-course dinners.
With multiple shows every week, a lot of artists come and go to Jazz on Main that deserve to be recognized. Five events are scheduled just in the last week of June. Here are a couple of them:
Martin Reuter Group – June 27, 7:00 PM
NYC based composer/drummer North Sea artist Martin leads his 4-piece band with modern sounds, interesting grooves in front of regularly sold out crowds, including the 55Bar, where he was discovered by Bob Belden (Miles Davis producer for Sony Legacy).
Jojo Kuo (drummer for Peter Gabriel, Manu DiBango, Papa Wemba) calls Martin “a sorcerer,” Mike Stern (solo guitarist and sideman for Miles Davis, Blood, Sweat & Tears) remarked Martin was “a bad cat”. His compositions remind Rae Serrano (Producer, Africa Bambaata, Top 10 Billboard) “of Weather Report and late electric Miles Davis”. Come hear and see for yourself.
Aubrey Johnson Quartet featuring Randy Napoleon – June 28, 7:00 PM
Brooklyn-based jazz vocalist Aubrey Johnson teams up with Detroit native guitarist Randy Napoleon for an exciting evening of originals, jazz standards, and Brazilian music. Joining them will be two of New York Cityâs most in-demand rhythm section players, Louie Leager on bass and Michael W. Davis on drums.
Performer on two GRAMMY Award-winning albums, Johnson has sung on over 50 albums, including two of her own, and performed with such artists as Bobby McFerrin, Janis Siegel, Fred Hersch, and her uncle, the late pianist Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group).
