NYS Music 2024

Category: Rock

  • TV On The Radio Announce Special ‘Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes’ 20th Anniversary Edition

    Brooklyn-based band TV On The Radio has announced a 20th anniversary edition of their critically acclaimed debut album, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, featuring five bonus tracks to be released on November 15, in addition to a return to live performance to celebrate.

    Desperate Youth Bloodthirsty Babes TV on the radio

    Composed of Tunde Adebimpe, Dave Sitek, Kyp Malone, and Jaleel Bunton, TV on the Radio has developed a reputation that precedes them over their past twenty-plus years as a rock band. Recognized for their eclectic sound and experimental attitude, the band has toured worldwide, collaborated with countless household names, and released a total of five studio albums among a plethora of singles. An act of rebellion by simply existing as a Black indie rock band and a force of sonic exploration, TV on the Radio is truly not to be missed.

    Now, just over twenty years since their debut album, TV on the Radio is returning to the public eye for a celebratory re-release of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, featuring five bonus tracks, two of which are unreleased. The first, “Final Fantasy,”  is out now  and is an early demo of their song “Bomb Yourself.”

    Recognized by Rolling Stone as “an immaculate album about disappointment in all its forms” and featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, TV on the Radio’s first album release had made its mark on the world from the start. Saturated with concepts of life, love, and loss through the lens of post-9/11 America and heavy with the tension felt by the youngest generations at the time, Desperate Youth puts visceral emotions into words and words into never-before-heard sound. 

    In addition to the exciting rerelease, TV on the Radio has announced their first shows since 2019, with multiple nights in New York City at the historic Webster Hall. The band will be in the city on November 25, 26, 29, and 30, with dates in Los Angeles and London to follow. While still a part of the band, member Dave Sitek will be unable to join the tour. Tickets will be on sale Thursday, September 12 at 10:00 AM local time- for more information, visit here. 

    The full list of dates as well as the 20th Anniversary Edition track list are below.

    TOUR DATES

    November 25 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall

    November 26 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall

    November 29 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall

    November 30 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall

    December 4 – Los Angeles @ El Rey Theatre

    December 5 – Los Angeles @ El Rey Theatre

    December 7 – Los Angeles @ El Rey Theatre

    December 10 – London, UK @ Islington Assembly Hall

    December 11 – London, UK @ Islington Assembly Hall

    December 12 – London, UK @ Islington Assembly Hall

  • Brooklyn Bowl Announces Rosh Hashanah Music Bash

    Brooklyn Bowl has announced the return of the annual Rosh Hashanah music bash, set to return October 2 and 3. This year marks the event’s 13th year.

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    Beginning at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 2 and 10 A.M. on Thursday, October 3, both musically driven services will feature Rabbi Daniel Brenner with musical director Jeremiah Lockwood. Also included are Antibalas’ Jordan McLean and Timothy Allen, drummer John Bollinger, saxophonist Stuart Bogie and Yula Berri on vocals and bass. 

    Internationally renowned teacher Jane Tuv will also lead a guided meditation at each event. There will also be Torah reading and procession led by Rabbi Brenner, as well as prayer, and shofar blowing. After the services on October 2nd, Brooklyn Bowl hosts a spiritually driven jam session featuring members of the service’s house band as well as additional guests. After services on October 3rd at 12:30 P.M., there is a lunch provided by Blue Ribbon with purchase of a ticket. 

    All proceeds will support the non-profit organization Shalom Y’all Jams, which works to organize holiday services at non-traditional locations. Brooklyn Bowl was ranked the number one busiest club in NYC in 2017. This celebration of Rosh Hashanah may very well love up to that title this October. You’ll want to get your tickets before they sell out.

    To purchase tickets for the Rosh Hashanah music bash at Brooklyn Bowl and to learn more about the celebration, click here.

  • Hearing Aide: Maybe Sunday’s “Tabula Rasa”

    Maybe Sunday officially released their sophomore EP entitled Tabula Rasa on August 23. This follows their debut EP, …Above The Trees released in 2020. This is the band’s first release since the departure of their original vocalist and songwriter. 

    maybe sunday tabula rasa

    Hailing from Rome, NY, Maybe Sunday currently consists of Bryan Honeywell on guitar and lead vocals, Nick Mellace on bass, Julie Grogan on keys and Jim Grogan on drums.

    maybe sunday tabula rasa
    Photo Courtesy of Maybe Sunday

    When speaking on the release, Grogan states “We like putting out EP’s because we feel we can get the attention of the listener and keep it for fifteen minutes or so.” This holds true as Tabula Rasa’s four tracks clock in at fourteen minutes. The EP was both recorded and mixed by Jeff Aderman at Big Blue North Recording Studio in Utica. 

    Tabula Rasa tackles themes of life, uncertainty, change and relationships to a backdrop of alternative rock fused with aspects of punk and psychedelia. They cite bands like The Who, The Cure, Genesis, The Replacements and Tragically Hip as some of their main influences. This alternative influence combined with their imaginative lyricism mesh to create the distinct sound that is Maybe Sunday.

    Photo Courtesy of Maybe Sunday

    They have a home-town EP Release Party on November 9th at Copper City Brewing Company in Rome, NY. The show starts at 7pm. You can find out more at maybesundayband.com

    Tabula Rasa is currently available on all streaming services here.

    Tracklist:

    1. Apocalyptic Lullaby
    2. Something Got In The Way
    3. Riverside
    4. Carry On

  • Doom Flamingo and SunSquabi to Co-Headline Putnam Place on Sept 14

    Electric funk group SunSquabi and rock band Doom Flamingo will be performing a co-headlining show at the Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on September 14, both with 90 minute sets.

    Doom Flamingo SunSquabi

    Bands Doom Flamingo and SunSquabi are teaming up for this double bill show Saturday, September 14. Both incredible performers in their own right, the show is sure to be a sonic adventure.

    The first of two acts for the evening, Doom Flamingo is self-described as “80’s guilty pleasure vampire stripper rock.” Forming through friendships and previous collaborations, the band boasts a multitude of sounds and skills. With an energy that channels Miami Beach poolside lounges and the eerie sounds of old John Carpenter films, Doom Flamingo has carved their own corner of the music world out in the ever-admirable intent of simply making people dance.

    The second act of the evening, SunSquabi has made it a habit to bend the rules of genre and sound to their own will. Best described as an “Electronic Hydro Funk Experience”, SunSquabi offers a unique live performance experience with their improvisational works that are performed so seamlessly it almost feels rehearsed. It’s no wonder why their shows are described as an atmospheric trip through space.

    Tickets for this incredible evening at the Putnam Place are on sale now, priced at $22 in advance or $25 on the day of the show. For more details and ticket purchasing, please visit here.

  • Unreleased Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young “Live at the Fillmore East” Hits in October

    Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s 1969 Live at the Fillmore East performances are set to release this October as a double live album. The album boasts recordings from the group’s 1969 concert at the Fillmore East in NYC.

    Crosby Stills Nash and Young Fillmore East

    A newly discovered multi-track recording of the band’s September 20, 1969, concert at the historic Fillmore East in New York City captures an early moment from that first tour is releasing as a double live album on October 25.

    Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young were heavily involved in the creation of this never-before-heard live show. Stills and Young compiled and mixed the original eight-track concert recordings at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles.

    The album was recorded only a month after Woodstock. The concert was the band’s fourth in two days at the Fillmore East and featured both acoustic and electric sets. The setlist spotlights soon-to-be classics from CSN’s self-titled debut and Young’s Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Helplessly Hoping,” and “Down By The River” to name a few.

    Stills delivers a stunning solo acoustic performance of his introspective ballad “4 + 20.” Nash follows, alone at the organ, singing “Our House” to its inspiration, Joni Mitchell, who was in the Fillmore audience.

    “Hearing the music again after all these years, I can tell how much we loved each other and loved the music that we were creating. We were four people reveling in the different sounds we were producing, quietly singing together on the one hand, then rocking like f**k for the rest of the concert.”

    Graham Nash

    The electric set is powerful and intense, highlighted by expansive versions of “Wooden Ships,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Sea Of Madness.” The band closes the show with “Find The Cost Of Freedom.” This song by Stills would later be released as the B-side to the protest anthem “Ohio.”

    Live At The Fillmore East, 1969

    LP Tracklist

    Acoustic Set

    Side One

    1. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”

    2. “Blackbird”

    3. “Helplessly Hoping”

    4. “Guinnevere”

    5. “Lady Of The Island”

    Side Two

    6. “Go Back Home”

    7. “On The Way Home”

    8. “4 + 20”

    9. “Our House”

    10. “I’ve Loved Her So Long”

    11. “You Don’t Have To Cry”

    Electric Set

    Side One

    1. “Long Time Gone”

    2. “Wooden Ships”

    3. “Bluebird Revisited”

    4. “Sea Of Madness”

    Side Two

    5. “Down By The River”

    6. “Find The Cost Of Freedom”

    CD Tracklist

    Acoustic Set

    1. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes”

    2. “Blackbird”

    3. “Helplessly Hoping”

    4. “Guinnevere”

    5. “Lady Of The Island”

    6. “Go Back Home”

    7. “On The Way Home”

    8. “4 + 20”

    9. “Our House”

    10. “I’ve Loved Her So Long”

    11. “You Don’t Have To Cry”

    Electric Set

    12. “Long Time Gone”

    13. “Wooden Ships”

    14. “Bluebird Revisited”

    15. “Sea Of Madness”

    16. “Down By The River”

    17. “Find The Cost Of Freedom”

    To pre-order the CD of “Live at the Fillmore East” click here. To learn more about the vinyl record, click here.

  • Unheard Version of Bob Dylan and The Band’s “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” Out Now

    “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” recorded on Jan 30, 1974 at Madison Square Garden has been released ahead of the upcoming Bob Dylan compendium, The 1974 Live Recordings. The album will contain never-before-heard recordings from Dylan and The Band and will be released on Sept 20.

    Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues
    Photo Credit: Barry Feinstein

    Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, have released “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” recorded by Bob Dylan and The Band live at Madison Square Garden, on Jan 30, 1974.

    From Dylan’s first tour in 8 years, The 1974 Live Recordings is a collection featuring every professionally recorded show from Bob Dylan’s 1974 arena tour with The Band. The complete recordings are out on September 20 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to touring that year. Bob Dylan and The Band performed 30 dates in 42 days for that tour to an average audience of 18,500.

    The collection features 417 never-before-heard versions of some of Dylan’s most beloved songs, as well as some of his lesser known songs. Nearly all the recordings were not included on the original live album Before The Flood. The 1974 Tour was captured on a stereo soundboard mix, on both 1⁄4” tape and cassette.

    The collection will be available as a deluxe box set across 27 CDs, and includes 133 recordings newly mixed from 16-track tape, and every single surviving soundboard recording – along with new liner notes by journalist and critic Elizabeth Nelson. Jack White’s Third Man Records has announced the release of The 1974 Live Recordings – The Missing Songs From Before the Flood, a 3-LP / 1 x 7-inch set culled from the same recordings, featuring versions of every song Bob Dylan recorded that was not included on the original 1974 live album. The set will be available through The Vault on Colored Vinyl.

    Learn more and pre-order the box set here.

  • Grateful Dead Tribute All-Drag Band “BERTHA” Embarks On First Tour

    Grateful Dead tribute and LGBTQ+ benefit band BERTHA has announced her first ever tour across the United States, “BERTHA DOES AMERICA”. The tour will begin on September 12 at the Brooklyn Bowl.

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    The world’s first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band, BERTHA is a powerhouse of a performance. Founded in Nashville after their state legislature passed bans on public drag and trans youth healthcare, every show BERTHA plays is a benefit for LGBTQ+ causes, creating community and solidarity between the local drag and live music scenes. 

    An absolute love letter to both their namesake and the queer community, BERTHA is a conglomerate of drag artists with a core set of performers but no concrete lineup. There is a rotating lineup with special guest Berthas, seasoned Berthas, and every Bertha inbetween. Founding members include singer for bluegrass band Front Country Melody Walker, former member of the duo Smooth Hound Smith Doyle, Jacob Groopman, Lindsay Lou, Alex Bice, Thomas Bryan Eaton, Kyle Tuttle, and Milly Racoon.

    Regardless of how long a particular artist has been a Bertha, the band is a collective with two things in mind- the Grateful Dead and raising money for LGBTQ+ causes. This unique set of priorities has led to a growth in the overlap between Grateful Dead fans and members of the queer community, fostering a rather unique and enthusiastic audience attitude towards both the performances themselves and the larger causes they support.

    This exciting tour will open on September 12 at the Brooklyn Bowl, followed by nine other dates across the country. For tickets and further information on the Brooklyn date, please visit here. 

    The full list of dates on the BERTHA DOES AMERICA tour are listed below. For more information on BERTHA and other shows, please visit here.

    TOUR DATES

    9.12 BROOKLYN, NY – BROOKLYN BOWL

    9.13 HARTFORD, CT – INFINITY HALL

    9.14 ASBURY PARK, NJ – THE WONDER BAR

    10.17 ASHEVILLE, NC – SALVAGE STATION

    10.19 CHARLESTON, SC – CHARLESTON POUR HOUSE

    11.2 NASHVILLE, TN – BASEMENT EAST

    11.21 BOULDER, CO – FOX THEATRE

    11.22 DENVER, CO – CERVANTES 

    11.23 FT. COLLINS, CO – AGGIE THEATRE

    12.14 BERKELEY, CA – THE UC THEATRE

  • In Focus: John 5 Shreds Albany’s Empire Underground 

    On Wednesday, September 4, guitar virtuoso John 5 delivered an unforgettable performance at Albany’s Empire Underground. The venue switched from the larger Empire Live to take advantage of the superior acoustics for a live album recording. This more intimate setting gave fans an up-close experience with one of rock’s most iconic guitarists, making for an immersive show that fans will not soon forget.

    John 5 @ Albany's Empire Underground

    For over 30 years, John 5 has been a highly-touted guitarist, known for his work with acts like Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and Mötley Crüe, while also maintaining a prolific solo career. 

    Tom Atkins Band @ Albany's Empire Underground

    The night kicked off with Albany’s own Tom Atkins Band, who brought their local flair to the stage. Los Angeles’ Turning Jane was next up, setting the tone with their dynamic performances.

    Turning Jane @ Albany's Empire Underground

    John 5’s set at Empire Underground showcased his unmatched versatility, effortlessly blending genres and switching stringed instruments.

    John 5 @ Albany's Empire Underground

    As the night came to a close, the crowd was left buzzing from John 5’s electrifying performance. With a live album soon to follow, fans can look forward to reliving the magic of the night. The combination of an intimate setting, stellar opening acts, and the possibility of a live recording made this show a standout.

    John 5 @ Albany's Empire Underground

  • Five For Fighting Announce String Quartet Tour with 7 shows in NYS

    Five For Fighting’s String Quartet Tour kicks off Sept. 26. They will perform over two decades of hits and fan favorites with a four-piece string section. New York shows include stops in Homer, Saratoga Springs, Corning, Bethel, Oneonta, Bethlehem, and Port Washington.

    Five For Fighting

    Five For Fighting, otherwise known as John Ondrasik, is a platinum-selling, and Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer with a career spanning two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy).” Five For Fighting has released six studio albums, including the certified platinum America Town, and The Battle for Everything.

    Ondrasik says, “The string quartet allows a more intimate experience and the ability to pull songs from my catalog with fantastic string arrangements from world-renowned composers that I do not play with the rock band. The string quartet also performs a multitude of classical and rock songs that change every night that is always a special treat for audiences.” The String Quartet will include the Tony Award-winning concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Katie Kresek with Melissa Tong, Chris Cardona, and Peter Sachon.

    Five For Fighting Full Tour Schedule:

    September 26 in Homer, NY at Center for the Arts of Homer

    September 27 in Saratoga Springs, NY at Universal Preservation Hall

    September 28 in Corning, NY at Corning Museum Of Glass

    September 29 in Bethel, NY at The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods

    October 1 in Oneonta, NY at Foothills Performing Arts Center

    October 3 in Nashua, NH at Nashua Center for the Arts

    October 4 in Laconia, NH at The Colonial Theatre Laconia

    October 5 in Bethlehem, NY at The Colonial Theatre

    October 6 in Waterville, ME at Waterville Opera House

    October 8 in Newport, RI at The JPT Film & Event Center

    October 9 in Red Bank, NJ at Count Basie Center for the Arts – The Vogel

    October 10 in Port Washington, NY at Landmark on Main Stree

    For more information and tickets go here.

  • Troy Indie Group The Belle Curves Release Genre-Blending Album “Subject to Change”

    Troy-based indie rock band The Belle Curves release their new album titled Subject to Change which blends Americana and rock.

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    The Belle Curves is the primary creative vehicle for Troy-based songwriter Delaney Hafener. The group focuses on an indie sound but with a folky, americana twist. Their latest record Subject to Change displays a variety of the group’s sounds and abilities.

    The opening track “Hand Rolled” is a soft rock tune with a classic sound, but still maintaining their roots with modern indie themes. The next track “Life in the Hinterlands” bolts out of the gate with a roadtrippin’ americana feel. It certainly has a country twang and still holds the indie sound close. Delaney’s voice is dynamic, with high highs and low lows. Her abilities speak for themself throughout this album. The track “Sister” really showcases the power in the softness of Delaney’s vocals.

    The track “The Process” in particular caught my attention quite soon during the first play. The track progresses wonderfully from lowkey to fierce and powerful. It then concludes in such an angelic and completing way with the vocals and instruments coming to a head followed by a fade out.

    For more information on The Belle Curves and their upcoming album Subject to Change visit their Bandcamp by clicking here.