NYS Music 2024

Author: nick motto

  • SPAC Announces Stunning Philadelphia Orchestra Lineup Featuring John Legend, Yo-Yo Ma, Fabio Luisi, Dalia Stasevska and More

    SPAC has announced the 2024 residency of The Philadelphia Orchestra, spanning July 31 to August 17. The stellar event will feature several diverse and unique shows for folks of many tastes.

    Along with this, the lineup included for this orchestra season consist of some monumental names. Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Yo-Yo Ma, John Legend, Fabio Luisi, Dalia Stasevska, Anthony Parnther, David Robertson, Xian Zhang, Gil Shaham, Mason Bates, George Li, Angélique Kidjo are some of the notable names featuring in this lineup.

    Philadelphia Orchestra SPAC

    The Philadelphia Orchestra will provide various intimate and whimsical journeys into sound. The season will include masterworks like the 100th anniversary celebration of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Marcus Roberts Trio.

    “SPAC has become a destination stage for many of the greatest artists in the world and our 2024 season is no exception. From Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend and Angélique Kidjo, this year’s programming offers something for everyone highlighting SPAC’s unique ability to bring together the world’s best artists and genres on one stage,”

    Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of SPAC

    In addition, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana will return to SPAC for the first time in over 15 years with Albany Pro Musica. This legend-dense musical explosion is not one to miss. This show simply has sounds for a variety of tastes.

    Jazz Pianist Marcus Roberts

    The Philidelphia Orchestra Itinerary:

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 @ 7:30PM: Tchaikovsky Spectacular

    David Robertson, conductor

    George Li*, piano

    Tchaikovsky  “Polonaise,” from Eugene Onegin

    Tchaikovsky       Piano Concerto No. 1

    Tchaikovsky        Romeo and Juliet  

    Tchaikovsky        1812 Overture

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 7:30PM: Rhapsody in Blue Celebrates 100

    David Robertson, conductor

    Marcus Roberts Trio

    Johnson             Victory Stride*

    Gershwin          Rhapsody in Blue

    Rachmaninoff     Symphonic Dances

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 @ 7:30PM: Angélique Kidjo with The Philadelphia Orchestra

    TBA, conductor

    Angélique Kidjo, vocals

    Following her 2023 Saratoga Jazz Festival debut, five-time Grammy Award-winner and African music icon Angélique Kidjo joins The Philadelphia Orchestra in an all-new program featuring a mix of popular African songs and original works.

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 @ 7:30PM: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert 

    Justin Freer, conductor

    Hooper Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ (complete with film)*

    The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert, the fifth film in the series. Experience the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high definition, while The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Nicholas Hooper’s unforgettable score. 

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 7:15PM: An Evening With John Legend– A Night of Songs and Stories with The Philadelphia Orchestra

    Anthony Parnther*, conductor

    John Legend*, vocals and piano

    This special performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend, alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). 

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 @ 7:30PM: Yannick Conducts An Alpine Symphony

    Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
    Jennifer Montone, horn

    Jeffrey Lang, horn

    Chelsea McFarland, horn

    Christopher Dwyer, horn

    Ernesto Tovar Torres, horn

    Schumann           Konzertstück for horns and orchestra

    Strauss                 An Alpine Symphony

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 @ 7:30PM: An Evening of Brahms with Fabio Luisi

    Fabio Luisi*, conductor

    Bomsori Kim*, violin

    Brahms             Violin Concerto

    Brahms            Symphony No. 4

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 @ 7:30PM: Carmina burana

    Fabio Luisi, conductor
    Audrey Luna*, soprano
    Sunnyboy Dladla*, tenor
    Sean Michael Plumb*, baritone
    Albany Pro Music, chorus

    Beethoven        Symphony No. 8

    Orff                    Carmina burana

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 7:30PM: Gil Shaham Performs Bates

    Dalia Stasevska*, conductor

    Gil Shaham, violin

    Bates                 Nomad Concerto, for violin and orchestra*

    Sibelius             Symphony No. 5

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 @ 7:30PM: Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony

    Dalia Stasevska, conductor

    Bartók                   Concerto for Orchestra   

    Dvořák             Symphony No. 8

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 @ 7:30PM: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dvořák

    Xian Zhang, conductor

    Yo-Yo Ma, cello

    Ngwenyama      Primal Message*

    Kodály                   Dances of Galánta*

    Dvořák             Cello Concerto

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 @ 7:30PM: Disney’s The Lion King in Concert

    Damon Gupton*, conductor

    Zimmer and John  The Lion King (complete with film)*

    Tickets will be available beginning on February 9 at 10 a.m. for members (tiered by level) and on February 22 at 10 a.m. for the general public. Visit spac.org for details.

  • The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Showcases Castalia String Quartet

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its addition of the Castalia String Quartet to their Garufi Law P.C. Phelps Mansion Museum Series. The quartet consists of violinists Uli Speth, Debrah Devine, violist Amy Tompkins and cellist Ruth Berry. The show will commence on February 11 at 3pm at the Phelps Mansion Museum in Binghamton.

    The Castalia String Quartet formed in 2019. They perform throughout the upper Catskills, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Central, and Southern Tier regions of New York State. The group’s performances include collaborations with other musicians to form a variety of chamber ensembles.

    The individuals of the quartet show profound emotion in their skillful playing. Merged together, this quartet provides expression and beauty through classical music.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra promotes dozens of shows and events throughout the year, all of them of the orchestral variety. The orchestra is the largest and longest-serving symphony orchestra in the Southern Tier of NY, active since 1955.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra remains like an engine of symphony to this day, providing works of art for orchestra enjoyers from all over the globe.

    Tickets are $25 and can be found on the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra website or the box office in Binghamton. For more information on the Castalia String Quartet’s show with the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra in February, click here.

  • Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Announces New Program – Beethoven’s Second Symphony

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra in Ithaca/Finger Lakes has announced its introduction of a third Orchestral Series Program, Beethoven’s playful, exuberant Symphony No. 2 caps the evening. The show will begin on 7:30 pm on February 24.

    Cayuga Chamber Orchestra beethoven
    Conductor Michelle Di Russo (Left) and Kebra-Seyoun Charles (Right)

    The concert opens with Astor Piazzolla’s whimsical Tangazo, followed by Andrés Martin’s soulful Concerto for Contra Bass.

    The program is led by Argentinian-Italian conductor Michelle Di Russo is known for her compelling interpretations, passionate musicality, and mastery of contemporary music.

    Di Russo has served as Interim Director of Orchestras at Cornell University, Assistant Conductor for the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra. Along with this, she was a conductor for San Diego Symphony, Ballet Arizona, and The Phoenix Symphony.

    The show will also feature double-bassist, Kebra-Seyoun Charles. The versatile bassist has an extensive and impressive musical history. Kebra has experience with chamber orchestras, jazz musicians, and various notable composers like Jon Batiste.

    With a combination of Di Russo, Kebra-Seyoun Charles, and the orchestra, the show should be one to honor the legendary Beethoven like never before.

    Tickets are on sale now. To find out more about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra performance of Beethoven’s music, the acts and ticket sales, click here. The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has been “Ithaca’s Orchestra” since 1976. Don’t miss out on a piece of New York history, buy before time runs out.

  • Cyndi Lauper Holds Intimate Keynote Event at Berklee NYC Career Expo

    The students of Berklee NYC were treated to an intimate and fascinating experience with pop legend Cyndi Lauper in January.

    The 2024 Berklee NYC Career Expo was an event held at the Berklee NYC campus on January 22. The event featured several music icons including Cyndi Lauper, who took center stage.

    Cyndi Lauper Holds Intimate Keynote Event at Berklee NYC Career Expo

    Cyndi Lauper shared valuable knowledge about experiences in the entertainment business. Ms. Lauper was joined by several NYC songwriters, producers, and other accomplished industry leaders to discuss the many aspects of music and entertainment.

    The entire event saw many students excited to listen and learn from such greatness. The program included a discussion on how a song is written, produced and marketed, as well as an interactive workshop for theater writers.

    Further, students were shown a behind-the-scenes demonstration of the modern music festival setup with first-hand insights from creative designers.

    “We were honored to welcome the inimitable Cyndi Lauper to Berklee NYC, an artist who has left an indelible mark on music history just as she did with the audience at the expo. We extend our gratitude to all of the brilliant artists and industry leaders who shared their experiences with our students. Our team places an extremely high value on delivering meaningful and relevant industry insights to the aspiring professionals in our program, and this event reaffirmed that shared passion within our community in every way.”

    Betsie Becker – acting executive director

    The Berklee NYC Career Expo was a successful means of engaging the student body with a meaningful night of intrigue and networking. Every audience member present on January 22 left with something of value to take away from the experience. For more information on the career expo with Cyndi Lauper, visit Berklee NYC’s Website.

  • Hearing Aide: Gregory McLoughlin, “Hemispheres”

    Prolific bassist and songwriter Gregory McLoughlin has released his latest single, “Hemispheres” on January 15. Gregory McLoughlin, hailing from Jersey City, NJ, creates bass-forward, and acoustic tracks that can best fit into the category of folk or soft rock.

    Gregory McLoughlin Hemispheres

    A first thought on Gregory’s single, “Hemispheres,” is the opening sounds quite reminiscent of Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind.” It begins with a subtle bassline, melodic piano, and a recognizable acoustic riff. You can also hear accordion kick in as the vocals do. Backing vocal harmonies on this track are quite smooth and relaxing.

    The song tells a tale about a sort-of yearning for summer adventure with loved one. Certainly, a vibe any Northeasterner in the winter can get behind. The song has a mix of a tropical, Margaritaville sound, and American Folk. There is a smooth, guitar solo between verses and the chorus, which remains in the background for the remainder of the tune.

    The single has the same melody throughout, with little to no diversion in neither vocals nor instrumentation. That said, the song is sweet-sounding, and one where emotion and hope are the defining narratives.

    This is a song about summertime, but specifically inspired by the beautiful landscape of
    New England’s Cape Cod National Seashore. I am releasing it in the dead of Winter to
    remind us of warm summer memories and help push us through the cold months.

    Gregory McLoughlin, on “Hemispheres”

    To listen to Gregory McLoughlin’s latest single, check him out on Spotify, or YouTube. To learn more about the artist, visit his website at GregoryMcLoughlin.com.

  • Lake Street Dive to Complete Extensive Tour Beginning This Summer

    Acclaimed pop/soul group Lake Street Dive has announced they will be touring throughout North America starting this June. The Good Together Tour will see four stops across NY – Saratoga Springs, Lafayette, NYC, and Buffalo, over the course of the tour, in that order.

    Lake Street Dive tour

    The tour will kick off on June 14 in Asbury Park, NJ. The last show of the tour will be on October 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. Saratoga Jazz Festival, Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards, The Outer Harbor, and most notably, Madison Square Garden will be where Lake Street Dive winds up in the Empire State.

    The band makes music of a multitude of genres. Soul, pop, country, indie, folk and more can be heard in various works by the group. What’s common in all of it is the talent and musicianship that Lake Street Dive possesses. The grooves, licks, and vibes of this music are wonderful both recorded and live. Definitely not a tour to miss out on.

    “We’re going on our biggest tour yet!!! It’s gonna be a big ol’ party all around the United States and Canada and EVERYONE is invited! Looking for a place where you can get together with friends and strangers and dance the night away? Help is on the way! We cannot wait to set sail on this epic musical adventure. See you soon!”

    Lake Street Dive on The Good Together Tour

    Lake Street Dive – Good Together Tour 2024

    June 14—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony Summer Stage

    June 27— Ottawa, ON—Ottawa Jazz Festival

    June 28 – Toronto, ON—Toronto Jazz Festival—History

    June 29—Saratoga Springs, NY—Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival

    July 07—Lafayette, NY—Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards

    July 09—Cleveland, OH—TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic

    July 10—Interlochen, MI—Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium

    July 12—Indianapolis, IN—Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

    July 13—Nashville, TN—Ascend Amphitheater

    July 14—Cincinnati, OH—Andrew J Brady Music Center

    July 16—St. Louis, MO—St. Louis Music Park

    July 17—Bentonville, AR—The Momentary

    July 19—Dillon, CO—Dillon Amphitheater

    July 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    July 23—Salt Lake City, UT—Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series

    July 26—San Diego, CA—Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    July 27—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theatre

    July 28—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley

    July 30—Ketchum, ID—Sun Valley Center for the Arts

    August 01—Vancouver, BC—Orpheum Theatre

    August 02—Troutdale, OR—McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheatre

    August 03—Seattle, WA—Venue TBA

    August 04—Seattle, WA—Venue TBA

    August 17—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point

    August 18—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point

    September 13—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion

    September 14—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden

    September 15—Philadelphia, PA—The Mann

    September 17—Buffalo, NY—Terminal B at the Outer Harbor

    September 23—Grand Rapids, MI—20 Monroe Live

    September 24—Madison, WI—Breese Stevens Field

    September 26—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed

    September 27—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed

    September 28—Minneapolis, MN—Surly Brewing Festival Field

    September 30—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor

    October 01—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE

    October 04—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater

    October 05—Charlotte, NC—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

    October 06—North Charleston, SC—Firefly Distillery

    October 08—Asheville, NC—Rabbit Rabbit

    October 10—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern

    October 11—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern

    Lake Street Dive tour

    The Good Together Tour presale begins Wednesday, January 31 at 10:00AM local time, and general on-sale begins Friday, February 2 at 10:00AM local time. For more information on Lake Street Dive, click here.

  • The Paco de Lucia Legacy – NY’s Greatest Flamenco Tribute is Here

    NYC is hosting an extraordinary festival from February 20 to 24 to pay tribute to legendary guitarist, Paco de Lucia. The festival will take place in various location around NYC including Carnegie Hall, NYU, Instituto Cervantes, Symphony Space and more. The monumental event will feature over 30 artists, all coming together to honor the renowned Paco de Lucia, who passed on February 25, 2014.

    Paco de Lucia in Havana in 2013

    Paco de Lucia is regarded as the master of flamenco guitar by many of those who took up the art form. This city-wide event, The Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival will demonstrate that flamenco is alive and as influential as ever. The festival will kick off with a medley of music at Carnegie Hall and wrap up five days later with a screening of the movie, “La busqueda” and a concert of honor.

    Program + Ticketing Information

    UE 2.20 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Carnegie Hall 

    Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York City Tickets: $23-$120. Reserve at www.carnegiehall.org or call Carnegie Charge 212-247-7800.  Program: The festival kickstarts with this one-night musical tribute by 32+ artists. Performers: Karime Amaya, Farru and Farruquito (dancers); Al Di Meola, Josemi Carmona, Yerai Cortés, Antonio Rey, Rafael Riqueni, Niño Josele, J.M.Bandera and Pepe Habichuela (guitarists); Rubén Blades, Diego ‘El Cigala’, Duquende, Chonchi Heredia, Salif Keita, Carmen Linares, José Mercé, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Makarines (vocalists), Carles Benavent (bass), Alain Pérez (bass), Javier Colina (double bass), Rubem Dantas, Tino Di Geraldo and Israel Suárez ‘Piraña’ (percussion), Madou Diabaté (kora), Chano Domínguez (piano), Jorge Pardo (flute), Nesrine Belmokh (voice + cello), harmonica by Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and more. 

    WED 2.21 at 6:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival @ Instituto Cervantes  

    Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York City  Tickets: Free Admission. Presentation of César Suárez’s book ‘El enigma Paco de Lucía’ and concert: ‘Masters vs. Young Promises’. 

    WED 2.21 at 7:10 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Symphony Space 

    Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway, New York City Tickets: $20-$50. To reserve, visit www.symphonyspace.org or call Box Office at 212-864-5400. Program: Multi-GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra performs an evening of arrangements of Paco’s compositions, under the joint musical direction of Arturo O’Farrill and Valencian pianist and arranger, Alex Conde.  Performers: Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Alex Conde (piano), Antonio Rey (flamenco guitar), Chonchi Heredia (vocals), Karime Amaya (dancer), Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and Rubem Dantas (Brazilian percussion). 

    WED 2.21 @ 7:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ LPR  

    Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York City Tickets: $35-$65. Reserve at www.lpr.com or visit the LPR Box Office. Program: Le Poisson Rouge hosts some of the most significant flamenco artists from Andalucia, who performed with Paco de Lucía. The first set, ‘De Cerca’, comprises the work of Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, featuring Israel Saurez ‘Piraña’ and guest singer Silvia Perez Cruz. Jorge Pardo and pianist Chano Dominguez lead the second set in their vibrant tribute to the genius of Andalucia. They two have taken on the difficult proposition of reinterpreting “10 of Paco” – the best-known melodies without guitar, featuring ‘Farru’ (dancer), who was part of the Paco de Lucia global tour.  Performers: Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, ‘Piraña’, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Jorge Pardo, Chano Dominguez, Tino di Geraldo, and guest dancer Farru.  

    THU 2.22 @ 12:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival: Flamenco Master Class 

    KJCC-NYU, 53 Washington Square South, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. Reservations strongly encouraged. Register at KJCC.org.  Program: On February 22, percussionist ‘Piraña’ and singers and palmas duo Makarines will give a rhythm master class at KJCC-NYU. A Q&A session and reception will follow the master class. 

    THU 2.22 @ 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Town Hall 

    Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York City Tickets: https://thetownhall.org/event/paco-de-lucia-legacy-flamenco-summits-meets-new-york Reserve at www.pacodelucialegacy.com or call the Box Office at 212-997-6661. Program: A special gala called Flamenco Meets New York will promote an unprecedented meeting between flamenco artists and leading New York musicians.  Performers: Niño Josele, Rubén Blades, Josemi Carmona, Salif Keita, Antonio Rey, Richard Bona, Pepe Habichuela, Farruquito, Farru, Karime Amaya, Alain Pérez, Rafael Riqueni, Antonio Sánchez, and Sílvia Pérez Cruz. 

    FRI 2.23 @ 6:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Instituto Cervantes

    Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served.  Program: Puro Flamenco recital. Performers: Pepe Habichuela, Rafael Riqueni, and Carmen Linares 

    FRI 2.23 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Mercado 

    Mercado, Little Spain Market, 10 Hudson Yards, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served. Program: FREE Fiesta Flamenca concert. 

    SAT 2.24 p.m Paco de Lucía Festival.  

    Program: A screening of the film ‘La búsqueda’ (‘The Search’) by the guitarist’s son, Curro Sánchez, followed by a concert, will culminate this multi-dimensional tribute. 

  • Daniel Donato to Play Shows in NYC and Syracuse in February

    Acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Donato has announced he will be playing two shows in NY in support of his latest album Reflector.

    The “Cosmic Country” artist plans on stopping at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater on Saturday, February 10 and NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, February 13, showcasing Donato’s growing appeal and sound.

    Daniel Donato shows

    Donato’s genre “cosmic country” is a meshing of southern rock, bluegrass, classic country, and honky-tonk. It encapsulates the sounds of Southern California folk and Northern California musical exploration. His show marks the release of his recent 15 track album Reflector, in which he will be performing at his shows in Syracuse on February 10 and NYC on February 13.

    Daniel Donato has a unique sound that he wants to show the world, and he’s been doing exactly that. His blended soundscape is full of energy, soul, and vibrations. His creative processes, next-level guitar skills, and dedication to his craft propel him to satisfy his goals, and then some.

    “I fell in love with the song “Jessica” on Guitar Hero, the Allman Brothers song. I remember thinking, ‘God, if I can just play this song and feel like I’m flying…’ And then here we are fifteen years later, it’s March 25th and we’re at the Beacon Theatre, it’s a sold-out night, and after we get done singing ‘Blue Sky’ in my solo, before I even think about it, I’m playing ‘Jessica’.

    As I’m playing that and the theater erupts with joy, I’m realizing, like, ‘Man, good job. That 12-year-old is alive. The part of you, that Self, that was you before the world told you what you were or what you could be or what you should be.’”

    Daniel Donato on staying true to oneself

    For more information on Daniel Donato visit his website at DanielDonato.com. To find tickets to his show at Westcott Theater in Syracuse or Bowery Ballroom in NYC, click here.

    Daniel Donato – Upcoming Shows

    February 2 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat

    February 3 – Charlotteville, VA – Jefferson Theater

    February 4 – Morristown, NJ – The Homestead

    February 6 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace

    February 7 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music and Events

    February 8 – Amherst, MA – The Drake

    February 9 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford

    February 10 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater

    February 13 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

    February 14 – Tysons, VA – Capitol One Hall

    February 15 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    February 16 – Charlotte, NC – Stage Door Theatre

    February 17 – Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater’s 27th Anniversary Party

    February 18 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    March 1-3 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Winter Wondergrass Festival 2024

    March 6 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

    March 7 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY

    March 8-9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

    March 21 – Peoria, IL – Revival Music Hall

    March 22 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater

    March 23 – New Berlin, IN – Danenberger Family Vineyards

    March 28 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater

    March 29 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall

    March 30 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall

    April 5 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Music Festival 2024

    April 6 – New Orleans, LA – Hogs for the Cause 2024

    April 13 – Augusta, GA – Major Rager

    April 14-18 – Maya Riviera, Mexico – Panic en la Playa 2024

    April 20 – Pelham, TN – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country in The Caverns

    April 26 – New Orleans, LA – Republic New Orleans

    May 11 – Isle of Palms, SC – Windjammer

    May 23-26 – Axton, VA – Rooster Walk Reunion Music & Arts Festival

    May 24-26 – Thornville, OH – Dark Star Jubilee

    June 20-23 – Bend, OR – 4 Peaks Music Festival

    June 27-29 – Eau Claire, WI – Blue Ox Music Festival 

  • Train and REO Speedwagon to Co-Headline 5 Dates in NYS

    Train and REO Speedwagon have announced they will be co-headlining for a two-month long tour across the US. The two acts will hit the road this July for the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour. The coming together of two musical generations in 44 cities begins this July and wraps up in September. The tour will see five stops in NY – Lewiston, Saratoga Springs, Bethel, Wantagh, and Syracuse, all in July.

    Train and REO Speedwagon have previously combined sounds in the past for various fundraising shows across the country, including Rock the House – a fundraising music event for families of ill children. Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon has also been a part of Acoustic-4-a-cure, a benefit show to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer.

    Train’s Pop-Rock sound combined with REO Speedwagon’s Classic Rock adds an element of generational layering to the show, something a diverse array of fans can enjoy. Joining the acts on tour is special guest, Yacht Rock Revue, who will be playing classic soft/groove rock hits from artists like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto and more.

    The tour will kick off Monday, July 8 in Wisconsin, and make its first stop in NY on July 19 at Artpark in Lewiston. This show will unfortunately not include REO Speedwagon but is the only show in NY with this exception. The acts will then stop at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 23. They will stop at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel July 24 and Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh July 27. Lastly for NY, the tour will stop at Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on July 31.

    Fans can gain first access to the artist presales beginning on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am until Thursday, February 1 at 10 pm. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 2 at 10 am at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com and REOSpeedwagon.com.

    Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour Dates

    Monday, July 8                      Somerset, WI                          Somerset Amphitheater

    Wednesday, July 10              Noblesville, IN                      Ruoff Music Center

    Thursday, July 11                   Pittsburgh, PA                       Stage AE ^*

    Friday, July 12                        Cincinnati, OH                      Riverbend Music Center

    Saturday, July 13                   Tinley Park, IL                       Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    Monday, July 15                    Cuyahoga Falls, OH              Blossom Music Center

    Tuesday, July 16                    Maryland Heights, MO         Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, July 17              Kansas City, MO                   Starlight Theatre ^

    Friday, July 19                        Lewiston, NY                         Artpark ^

    Saturday, July 20                   Toronto, ON                            Budweiser Stage

    Sunday, July 21                      Clarkston, MI                          Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Tuesday, July 23                    Saratoga Springs, NY            Broadview Stage at SPAC

    Wednesday, July 24              Bethel, NY                               Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Friday, July 26                        Camden, NJ                             Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Saturday, July 27                   Wantagh, NY                           Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Sunday, July 28                      Gilford, NH                             BankNH Pavilion ^

    Wednesday, July 31              Syracuse, NY                          Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Thursday, August 1               Holmdel, NJ                            PNC Bank Arts Center

    Saturday, August 3                Hartford, CT                            XFINITY Theatre

    Sunday, August 4                   Mansfield, MA                       The Xfinity Center

    Tuesday, August 6                 Bristow, VA                            Jiffy Lube Live

    Wednesday, August 7           Virginia Beach, VA               Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    Friday, August 9                    Raleigh, NC                             Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    Saturday, August 10              Charlotte, NC                          PNC Music Pavilion

    Sunday, August 11                Wilmington, NC Live           Oak Bank Pavilion ^

    Friday, August 16                  Pelham, AL                              Oak Mountain Amphitheatre ^

    Saturday, August 17              Alpharetta, GA                       Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sunday, August 18                Franklin, TN                            FirstBank Amphitheater

    Tuesday, August 20               Tampa, FL                                MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, August 21         West Palm Beach, FL            iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    Thursday, August 22             Jacksonville, FL                     Daily’s Place ^

    Friday, August 23                  Orange Beach, AL                  The Wharf Amphitheater

    Sunday, August 25                Houston, TX                           The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    Monday, August 26               Dallas, TX                                Dos Equis Pavilion

    Wednesday, August 28         Denver, CO                              Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

    Thursday, August 29             Salt Lake City, UT                 Utah First Credit Amphitheatre

    Saturday, August 31              Auburn, WA                           White River Amphitheatre

    Sunday, September 1            Bend, OR                                  Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Wednesday, September 4     Ridgefield, WA                      RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    Friday, September 6              Wheatland, CA                       Toyota Amphitheatre

    Saturday, September 7          Mountain View, CA              Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Sunday, September 8            Inglewood, CA                       The Kia Forum

    Tuesday, September 10        Chula Vista, CA                     North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, September 11   Phoenix, AZ                            Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

     ^ No REO Speedwagon

    * Not a Live Nation Date

  • Family Saturdays at the Tang to Return this February

    Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs has announced the return of their popular Family Saturdays workshops. The workshops take place at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, located on the campus of Skidmore College.

    Family Saturdays

    The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College is a pioneer of exploration and learning. A cultural anchor of the Capital Region, the Tang has become a model for university art museums across the country. The museum hosts exhibition programs that bring together visual and performing arts with interdisciplinary ideas from history, economics, biology, dance, and physics, to name just a few. The Tang has one of the most rigorous faculty-engagement initiatives in the nation. Along with this, a robust publication and touring exhibition program that extends the museum’s reach far beyond its walls.

    The Tang Teaching Museum’s award-winning building, designed by architect Antoine Predock, serves as a visual metaphor for the convergence of art and ideas. The Museum is open to the public on Thursday from noon to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm, with expanded hours beginning July 5 to include Tuesday–Wednesday, noon–5 pm.

    Family Saturday programs include touring of the gallery for selected sculpture and painting. Participants will then discuss the artwork with guides and create their own sculpture. Family Saturdays are free for all, with no registration required. The program runs from 2-3:30 PM and will officially kick off on February 3. For more information, visit the Tang website at Tang.Skidmore.edu.

    The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to its February programs, featuring tours, screenings, workshops, and special guests, including the acclaimed multimedia artist Mickalene Thomas, composer-drummer Makaya McCraven, and the artists Antonius-Tín Bui and Theresa-Xuan Bui.

    All events are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 pm, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays. Some events will take place outside regular gallery hours.

    FEBRUARY EVENTS

    Saturday, February 3, 2 pm

    Family Saturday: Floating Sculptures

    A multigenerational art-viewing and art-making workshop, for children 5 and older with an adult companion, inspired by the art on view by Steven Roden. Also February 17.

    Sunday, February 4, 2 pm

    Tang Guide Tour with Jess Bauder

    Join us each Sunday for a docent-led tour. Also February 11, February 18, and February 25.

    Thursday, February 8, 6 pm

    Winter/Miller Lecture with Mickalene Thomas

    The seventh annual lecture features acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas, lauded for her bedazzled portraits of Black women. Her work is on view in the exhibition Studio/Archive. Her appearance is by invitation of Abigail Svetlik ’24, the 2023-24 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Intern.

    Saturday, February 10, 5 pm

    2024 Spring Opening Reception and Special Performance

    Join us as we celebrate our current exhibitions with a reception and a drop-in interactive performancein the elevator entitled together you’re home, now where are we? by artists Antonius-Tín Bui and Theresa-Xuan Bui in their exhibition Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh.

    Monday, February 12, 6 pm

    Whole Grain: Films Curated by Emily Abi-Kheirs

    Emily Abi-Kheirs, part of the team that organized the 2023 Flaherty NYC program “MAKA: Many Eyed Vessel,” will present a selection of experimental documentary films. A discussion follows. Whole Grain is the Tang’s ongoing series of screenings of experimental film and videos.

    Thursday, February 15, 6 pm

    Beat Science: A Conversation with Makaya McCraven

    Drummer-composer Makaya McCraven will be in discussion with Angus McCullough, musician and MDOCS Instructor, in advance of McCraven’s Zankel performance on February 17. The New York Times called McCraven “one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.” His latest album, In These Times, emerges as a polytemporal collection of compositions, drawing inspiration from broader cultural struggles and the artist’s personal experiences within a multinational, working-class musician community.

    Thursday, February 22, 6 pm

    Whole Grain: Young Soul Rebels (1991)

    See an early work by artist Isaac Julien, his delightfully rebellious debut feature about sex, politics, music, and friendship in 1977 London. During the week of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, a young black London DJ, who together with his gay partner operates a pirate radio station, becomes implicated in the murder of a mutual friend. Julien’s Lessons of the Hour is on view in the Malloy Wing.

    February 26 and 28, and March 1

    Inscribing the Sacred: Creating Torah and Art

    Rabbi Linda Motzkin, the former Jewish Chaplain at Skidmore College, returns to campus for a series of events on Jewish culture and sacred arts. Motzkin delivers the Perlow Lecture, “Women and the Making of Torah,” Monday, February 26, 5:30 pm; gives an artist’s talk, “Art and the Sacred,” on Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 pm; and leads a workshop, Community Torah Project: Making Parchment from a Local Deerskin, Friday, March 1, 1 pm.

    Thursday, February 29, noon

    Curator’s Tour of Studio/Archive

    Join Dayton Director Ian Berry for a tour.

    EXHIBITIONS

    • Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour A tour-de-force, ten-screen video installation explores the life of Frederick Douglass. Opens February 3.
      Studio/Archive An ambitious selection of photographic works from the Tang collection by artists who span the globe. Opens February 3.
    • Elevator Music 47: Xenometok for Mutualism An experimental, multimedia artwork explores the Tibetan diaspora through music, video, and dance, featuring artist Valentina Demicheli, activist Paelden Tamnyen, and musician YESH. Closes February 4.
    • Abject Anatomy Photographs, prints, drawings, and paintings from the Tang collection in which the human body is transformed ask us to reflect on fears about our own bodily nonconformance and that of those around us. Opens February 10.
    • Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh This site-specific, collaborative meditation on three diasporic artists’ experiences melds the work of Antonius-Tín Bui, Theresa-Xuan Bui, and MIZU to engage all five senses with spoken word poetry, experimental cello, traditional Vietnamese áo dài (garments), Southeast Asian home goods, and Asian snacks. Opens February 10.
    • Hyde Cabinet #23: Contre Le Sexisme A photograph of Kim Gordon by Chris Cuffaro with the album insert from a CD edition of A Thousand Leaves by Sonic Youth to explore seemingly contradictory concepts of girlhood and femininity. Closes February 25.
    • Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves The Mexican-American artist Yvette Molina transforms the Tang mezzanine into a community space. The two-year project, currently in its first iteration, also features work by the artists Bel Falleiros and Cinthya Santos-Briones.