NYS Music 2024

Category: Rock

  • Green River Festival 2024 Lineup Announced

    The Green River Festival has announced the full lineup for this year’s festival, taking place at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield on June 21, 22, and 23 for its 38th year. The Festival will be headlined by Cake, Fleet Foxes, Gregory Alan Isakov and others.

    After first being held in 1986 at Greenfield Community College, the Green River Festival will return for the 38th time to mark its celebration of music and community, the 3-day festival will also feature local food, beer and wine, handmade juried crafts at The Makers Market, a wide array of kid’s activities, and camping. 

    The full lineup of artists set to appear at the Festival includes the previously-announced headliners Cake, Fleet Foxes, and Gregory Alan Isakov who will be joined by a diverse lineup of other international acts, indie-rock bands, rising Americana stars, and artists with local roots. 

    The festival will also include the high energy soul-pop band Lawrence, Florida indie-rockers flipturn, singer/songwriter Joy Oladakun, the Appalachian folk and country artist Josiah and the Bonnevilles, the Grammy nominated folk supergroup Bonny Light Horseman; Afro-Cuban funk artist Cimafunk, the Ukrainian “ethno-chaos” quartet Dakhabrakha, the indie-pop sister trio Joseph, the upstate New York’s melodic rock band The Nude Party, the Mexican “Cumbia Punk” from Son Rompe Pera, the powerful female trio Trousdale, the Philly indie-rock quartet Speedy Ortiz, the folk singer Willi Carlisle, and many more across four stages over the three days of the festival.

    The single-fay and 2-day festival passes plus camping, parking, and VIP Passes will go on sale on January 26 at 10am. 3-Day Passes are available now available here.

  • Avril Lavigne Announces “Greatest Hits” Tour Stopping in Buffalo and Wantagh

    One the most influential artists from the pop-punk and alternative rock scene, singer Avril Lavigne has announced a “Greatest Hits” tour, with stops at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on August 20, and at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on August 27. 

    Lavigne’s dominance can be traced all the way back from her debut LP Let Go in 2002, which was certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. In 2004, the singer released “Don’t Tell Me”, which impressively debuted at #22 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100, other notable accolades she acquired were eight Grammy nominations including Best New Artist and Song of the Year twice for “Complicated”  

    In addition to music, Avril Lavigne has made numerous film and TV appearances throughout her career. Her debut feature film was voicing an animated character in the 2006 film Over the Hedge, directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. The Canadian born artist is considered a highlight in the pop-punk and alternative rock scene and has also pave a way for the success of other female-driven punk influences like Skye Sweetnam, and the Australian rock band Tonight Alive.

    Tickets for the North American dates including Buffalo and Wantagh stop will be available starting January 24 with Artist presale, and the general on-sale will begin January 26 through Ticketmaster. 

    AVRIL LAVIGNE: THE GREATEST HITS 2024 TOUR DATES:

    Wed May 22 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena ^

    Sat May 25 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre ^

    Sun May 26 — Ridgefield, WA — RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater ^

    Tue May 28 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre ^

    Thu May 30 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum ^ 

    Sat Jun 01 — Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand Garden Arena ^ 

    Sun Jun 02 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ^ 

    Wed Aug 14 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre +

    Fri Aug 16 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage + 

    Sat Aug 17 — Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC — Festival International de Montgolfières ~

    Tue Aug 20 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater  +

    Wed Aug 21 — Hartford, CT — The XFINITY Theatre  +

    Fri Aug 23 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center  + 

    Sat Aug 24 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center  +

    Tue Aug 27 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater +

    Thu Aug 29 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion  +

    Sat Aug 31 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live  +

    Sun Sep 01 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion  + 

    Tue Sep 03 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre  + 

    Wed Sep 04 — Nashville, TN — Ascend Amphitheater  + 

    Fri Sep 06 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center  + 

    Sat Sep 07 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre  + 

    Mon Sep 09 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater  + 

    Tue Sep 10 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island  + 

    Thu Sep 12 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory  + 

    Sat Sept 14 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre +

    Mon Sept 16 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place

    ^ With All Time Low and Royal & The Serpent

    + With Simple Plan and Girlfriends

    ~ Festival Date

  • Grace Potter Brings the Mother Road to the Capitol Theatre

    Grace Potter performed at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on January 18, in support of her 2023 release, Mother Road.  This performance marked the third stop on a tour extending through August.  Backed by a dynamic four-piece band, Potter delivered a two-hour rock exhibition, captivating and thrilling her fans at The Cap.

    Grace Potter at The Capitol
    Grace Potter

    As the house lights dimmed, a stage metamorphosis evoked the sensation of traveling down Route 66 in the 1960s.  Enveloped in the simulated radiance of tour bus headlights, a silhouette materialized, and Potter took center stage, kicking off the show with “Lady Vagabound” from Mother Road.

    The night was a musical inferno, igniting the stage from the instant Grace made her entrance. Throughout the night, Potter embodied a kaleidoscope of personas. In the early moments, she became a tornado, swirling dynamically around the stage.  The song “Your Girl” from Midnight saw Potter confidently striding across the stage, and when “Good Time” hit, it nearly lifted the roof off the house with its electrifying energy.

    Grace Potter at The Capital
    Grace Potter

    The evening resonated with an array of new songs. Nearly half of the Mother Road recording found its place in the setlist.  “Ready Set Go,” from Mother Road, showcased Grace’s raw and textured voice, infusing the song with the necessary vigor.  Long time GP & The Nocturnal fans were not left by the wayside. Tunes like “Medicine” and “Ah Mary” made their way to the night’s set list. 

    In the latter part of the evening, Potter graced the stage alone, accompanied only by her guitar.  During this intimate moment, she presented a heartfelt interpretation of Etta James‘ “I’d Rather Go Blind.”  Her minimal guitar accompaniment, combined with a deep haunting vocal, emerged as the focal point of the night.  While this change in vibe deviated from the earlier energy, it introduced another layer to Grace’s seasoned rock ‘n’ roll expertise.

    Grace Potter at the Capitol
    Grace Potter

    This was also an evening of musical milestones. Brittney Spencer, the opening act, was releasing her debut album, My Stupid Life, at the stroke of midnight.  Moreover, this was her first time opening for Grace Potter marking another significant first in her burgeoning career. 

    Recognized recently by Rolling Stone as one of the “25 Artists to Watch,” Spencer demonstrated why she earned such acclaim.  Commanding the stage with a powerful presence and a voice of sultry richness, she allowed her self-penned tunes to resonate not only within the theater but also in the hearts of those who listened.

    Brittany Spencer opening for Grace Potter
    Brittney Spencer

    Spencer collaborated with Potter for two duets during the show. She joined Grace in an acoustic rendition of “Little Hitchhiker” from Mother Road, and later during the encore, they united their voices for a cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released.”  In each instance, their voices harmonized seamlessly, crafting a singular and exquisite sound.

    Potter wrapped up the evening with a four-song encore, starting with a rocking version of “Paris (Ohh La La).”  To bring the night to a close and with the audience illuminating the space with their phone lights, Grace concluded with “Stars.”  The harmonious glow enveloping the hall against the backdrop of darkness orchestrated a melodic moment that transported everyone into a symphonic realm beyond.

    Grace Potter at The Capitol
    Grace Potter

    The tour takes Potter and crew to The Paramount in Huntington on January 24th, The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ on January 25th, and The Filmore in Philadelphia on January 26th, with Brittney Spencer opening all three shows. 

    Grace Potter – Capitol Theatre, Port Chester – January 18, 2024

    Setlist: Lady Vagabond, Medicine, Ah Mary, Empty Heart, Mother Road, Ready Set Go, Something That I Want, Your Girl, Good Time, I’d Rather Go Blind, Little Hitchhiker, Nothing but the Water, The Lion the Beast the Beat
    Encore: Paris (Ooh La La), You and Tequila, I Shall Be Released, Stars

    Grace Potter

    Brittney Spencer

  • Bad Mary Premieres A New Live Music Video For “The Floor is Lava”

    Rhythmic powerhouse Long Island band Bad Mary has released a new single “The Floor is Lava” accompanied by an imposing live video from their November show at New York’s Bowery Electric.

    The New York-based Bad Mary are known for playing loud, fast, aggressive, and fun live shows. Drawing influences from the likes of The Ramones and Blondie, the band is known for constantly refining their sound and making waves in the rock music scene while having fun. The band recently performed at New York’s Bowery Electric where they performed “The Floor is Lava” and released a live music video of the performance.

    Made up of their lead vocalist Amanda Mac, her husband Mike on bass, her dad Bill on drums, and her professor David on guitar, the NY-based rock band has seen a steady growth in both their local and fan bases. The band has continued to perform at prominent venues like The Knitting Factory and recently at the Bowery Electric. 

    The new live music video is off Bad Mary’s 2023 EP Trash & Glamour. The self-written and performed punchy yet melodic EP is available to stream on all major streaming services. 

    The band will also release a re-recorded mix of their song “Forget About It” to begin the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of their first album Better Days with re-recorded and remixed versions of the songs is expected to be released this spring.

  • Boojum Go Through the Looking Glass for Debut Performance

    The New York City psychedelic rock scene gained a formidable new entrant when Brooklyn-born Boojum took the stage for their first-ever show on Saturday, January 20.

    Performing at the combination music venue/recording studio at Brooklyn’s Firstlive, the four-piece band of Chris Mackin (guitar/vocals), Josh Santiago (guitar/vocals), Sarah Elaz (bass/vocals), and Dan Shein (drums) debuted twelve original songs, with lyrics by poet and translator Tom Mackin. 

    Boojum was born out of a unique one-night-only event at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl that saw Elaz join the Beatles jam band Walrus (Mackin, Santiago and Shein) for a performance inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Refining that original music and doing away with the theatrical trappings of the “Walrus in Wonderland” show, Boojum’s debut was musically focused, showcasing a creative abundance across an inspired two-sets that kept attendees rapt with refreshing original jams. 

    While the strength of Tom Mackin’s songwriting was apparent when the audience insisted on an unprompted call-and-response during “Vanish Away,” the highlight of the evening was the original “The Mouse.” This bass-driven funky groove led the audience into a fist-pumping “Oysters” to close the first set. When the band retook the stage attendees were treated to another series of originals, peaking with the grooving “Looking Glass House.”

    The full technical capabilities of Firstlive were also on display Saturday night, with Boojum not only leaning into the jam-scene trend of offering a multi-camera live stream of the show but also using the performance to begin recording an inaugural live album.

    In recording their debut EP live, Boojum heightened the atmosphere with added excitement for attendees. The decision to eschew the controlled environment of a studio for the spontaneity and vibrancy of a live performance demonstrated confidence in craft and a belief in the power of the band’s live presentation. 

    Boojum’s debut performance is sure to leave a lasting impression when the inaugural show turns into a full album this spring. Their next performance is at The Sultan Room on March 16. The show will feature dancers, visuals, and guests with the band performing wonderland inspired songs from their forthcoming EP and more. Tickets are on sale now.

    Boojum – Firstlive, Brooklyn – January 20, 2024

    Set 1: Cheshire Cat, Vanish Away, Pig Baby , Vorpal Blade, The Mouse > Oysters 

    Set 2: Mr W. Rabbit > Snark 1, Looking Glass House > Sundial, Caterpillar Hookah

    Encore: Mad Tea Party

  • Tucker Woods Explores The Importance of Going With The Flow in “Are You Glass?”

    New York-based duo Tucker Woods has released a new single “Are You Glass?” from their upcoming album Sunshine Blues, set to be released on March 15.

    Tucker Woods is a band that delivers an authentic and dynamic sound with an energetic and youthful spirit. The duo consists of Chris Hurd on guitar, vocals, and songwriter and Brian Motel on bass and keys. The two met on a whim nearly a decade ago and instantly found that not only did their capabilities gel perfectly, but also an ever-important part of the equation fit seamlessly: their music is held together by an unspoken mantra to serve the song.

    “Are You Glass?” was produced/engineered by Warren Trunz and it features the traces and importance of going with the flow. “With tried-and-true rock ‘n’ roll influences, the music on Sunshine Blues is a modern throwback, with tinges of Oasis and The Who, the Kinks, Tom Petty, and the Foo Fighters throughout. It’s a varied, inventive set of melodies and hooks infused with a message of hope and endurance”, Hurd stated. 

    With the release of a new track, the duo has also announced the release of their new album Sunshine Blues set to be released on March 15. Presave the album here.

    “Are You Glass?” from Tucker Woods is available to stream everywhere. For more information about the band, visit here.

  • Bush 30th Anniv. Tour Coming to Artpark with Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox

    Bush will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an extensive North American headline tour, stopping in Lewiston, NY. The tour titled “Bush-Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour” will begin on July 26 in Bend, OR, and make its way to Artpark Outdoor Ampitheater on August 17.

    Bush tour
    The current four members of BUSH as of January 18, 2024

    Joining Bush on tour at Artpark Outdoor Ampitheater, are special guests Candlebox and Alice in Chains founder, Jerry Cantrell. In order to make attendance possible for fans of every budget, a limited number of tickets in participating markets will be as low as $19.94 (before taxes and fees), a nod to the 1994 release of Bush’s debut album, Sixteen Stone. 

    Bush-Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour

    7/26     Bend, OR                      Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    7/27     Airway Heights, WA      BECU Live at Northern Quest

    7/29     Great Falls, MT              Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena – Montana State Fair

    7/31     West Valley City, UT      USANA Amphitheatre

    8/1       Denver, CO                   Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *

    8/3       La Crosse, WI                Copeland Park*

    8/4       Indianapolis, IN            Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

    8/6       Cedar Rapids, IA            McGrath Amphitheatre

    8/7       Chicago, IL                    Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    8/9       Nashville, TN                Nashville Municipal Auditorium

    8/10     Maryland Heights, MO  Saint Louis Music Park

    8/13     Cleveland, OH              Jacobs Pavilion*

    8/14     Cincinnati, OH              Riverbend Music Center

    8/16     Sterling Heights, MI      Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

    8/17     Lewiston, NY                Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater

    8/19     Toronto, ON                 Budweiser Stage

    8/21     Holmdel, NJ                 PNC Bank Arts Center

    8/23     Atlantic City, NJ            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

    8/24     Boston, MA                   Leader Bank Pavilion

    8/26     Charlotte, NC               Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

    8/27     Raleigh, NC                   Red Hat Amphitheater

    8/29     Jacksonville, FL             Daily’s Place

    8/30     Hollywood, FL              Hard Rock Live

    9/1       Atlanta, GA                   Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Par

    9/4       San Antonio, TX            Freeman Coliseum

    9/5       Houston, TX                  713 Music Hall

    9/7       Durant, OK                   Choctaw Casino

    9/8       Dallas, TX                      Dos Equis Pavilion

    9/11     Las Vegas, NV                Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood

    9/13     San Diego, CA               Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU

    9/14     Phoenix, AZ                  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    9/15     Los Angeles, CA             Greek Theatre 

    General on-sale tickets went on sale Friday, January 19, at 10:00 AM. For more information on Bush-Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour, click here.

  • Ricky Byrd Honors Jeff Beck In “Rhapsody In Blues (One for Jeff)”

    Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd pays tribute to his guitar hero Jeff Beck in a new single “Rhapsody In Blues (One for Jeff)”

    Guitarist and Singer-songwriter Ricky Byrd who was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in inducted in 2015 with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts has released a new single instrumental single “Rhapsody In Blues (One for Jeff)” to pay a tribute to his guitar hero Jeff Beck who passed away in 2023 due to illness.  

    Byrd’s new single “Rhapsody In Blues (One for Jeff)” follows the release of his recent digital/7″ singles “Louanne”, “Alien” and “Glamdemic Blues”, which featured a B-side cover of the Four Tops’ classic “Reach Out (I’ll Be There).

    The only way I felt I could properly pay tribute to Jeff Beck, whose playing has inspired me my whole life, was to record this track dedicated to him. This is a track I felt I needed to write. I did it as a thank you to Jeff. He was such an important part of the process for me as a guitar player.

    First as a teenager discovering all this cool new music I was soaking up, trying to learn a riff here and there (the easy ones), to all these many years later where I’m still in awe of where he took guitar playing. And yes I’m still trying (mostly unsuccessfully) to nick one of his riffs. Thanks again Guv’nor.

    Ricky Byrd

    The song honors the legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who played with the Yardbirds and was once named one of the top 5 guitarists of all-time by Rolling Stone. Jeff was a  two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – first with The Yardbirds in 1992 and later as a solo artist in 2009, before he passed he had with Johnny Depp in the Fall off 2022 and made a stop at UPAC in Kingston. Revisit the performance here.

    “Rhapsody In Blues (One for Jeff)” is available to stream everywhere. For more information about Byrd, visit here.

  • The Allman Betts Band announces Spring Tour, Stopping in Westhampton Beach and Tarrytown

    The Allman Betts Band has announced their spring tour and they will kick things off in May with shows in Westhampton Beach and Tarrytown.

    After making their debut in 2019, The Allman Betts will kick off their first US tour since 2021 which will make a stop at Westhampton Beach PAC on May 22 and Music Hall in Tarrytown on June 6. The band’s upcoming tour will also feature the southern soul-rock artist JJ Grey and the singer-songwriter JD Simo. 

    Devon Allman and Duane Betts first met as children, when their fathers — keyboardist Gregg Allman and guitarist Dickey Betts, both co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band — brought their boys on tour for the group’s 20th-anniversary tour. The duo Devon Allman and Duane Betts went to be the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and a historic legacy.

    Inspired by the classic sounds of the group’s family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul. Over the course of two critically acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood. 

    Tickets and up-to–date information are available here.

    The Allman Betts Band On Tour 

    May 16 – Charleston Music Hall | Charleston, SC

    May 17 – Walhalla Performing Arts Center | Walhalla, SC^

    May 18 – Helena Amphitheater Park | Helena, AL

    May 19 – Buckhead Theatre | Atlanta, GA^

    May 22 –  Westhampton Beach PAC | Westhampton, NY^

    May 23 –  Scottish Rite Auditorium | Collingswood, NJ^

    May 24 – Count Basie CFA | Red Bank, NJ^

    May 25 – Roanoke Festival in the Park | Roanoke, VA

    May 26 – St. Augustine Amphitheater | St. Augustine, FL* 

    May 27 – Capitol Theatre | Clearwater, FL^

    May 29 – Mercury Ballroom | Louisville, KY^

    May 30 – The Fillmore | Detroit, MI^ 

    May 31 – Arcada Theater | St. Charles, IL^ 

    June 1 – Hoxeyville Music Festival | Wellston, MI 

    June 2 – CEFCU Peoria Riverfront | Peoria, IL^ 

    June 4 – Birchmere | Alexandra, VA^

    June 5 – State Theatre | State College, PA^ 

    June 6 – Music Hall | Tarrytown, NY^

    June 7 – Colonial PAC | Keene, NH^

    June 8 – Cabot Theater | Beverly, MA^ 

    June 9 – Newton Theater | Newton, NJ^

    *w/ JJ Grey 

    ^w/ JD Simo

  • Dark Star Orchestra Returns to The Stanley Theatre

    Dark Star Orchestra has announced their only New York date of their upcoming tour, returning to The Stanley Theatre in Utica on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m.

    Dark Star orchestra utica
    Dark Star Orchestra, photo by Filip Zalewski.

    Recreating the sound, energy, and experience of The Grateful Dead, the renowned Dark Star Orchestra marks two decades and over 3,000 shows of musical excellence. Committing to authenticity and to the unique live experience, they have become a staple in the world of live performances. With seven talented musicians, the band brings the Dead’s music to life, using historical setlists and crafting their own unique sets locally and internationally.

    Previous guest performances with Dark Star Orchestra include those of six original Grateful Dead members, including Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Bill Kreutzmann, and collaborations with artists like Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman of Phish, showcasing the band’s credibility and deep connection to the music community. “For us, it’s a chance to recreate some of the magic that was created for us over the years,” keyboardist and vocalist Rob Barraco explains. “We offer a sort of a historical perspective at what it might have been like to go to a show in 1985, 1978 or whenever. Even for Deadheads who can say they’ve been to a hundred shows in the 90s, we offer something they never got to see live.”

    For nearly a century, The Stanley Theatre has brought the community together with live concerts, Broadway shows, musicals, ballets, movies, graduations, and recitals. Today, The Stanley Theatre operates as a not-for-profit organization run by the Central New York Community Arts Council, Inc. Originally built as a movie palace, The Stanley Theatre opened its doors in 1928 with 2,963 seats, a grand entry staircase that resembles the main staircase of the Titanic, a gold leaf interior and a terra cotta and tiled mosaic exterior.

    Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra at the Stanley Theatre in Utica start at $33.50 including fees and go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are available either in person at the box office or by phone at 315-724-4000. Tickets will also be available online here.