The Sembrich in Bolton Landing, NY has opened its lakeside museum and grounds for its 100th anniversary season. On top of exhibitions, tours, and information talks, the museum will host a number of musical performances throughout the Summer.
Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935)
The Marcella Sembrich Memorial Association seeks to spread appreciation of opera and classical music through performance and education. The association was formed in honor of Polish soprano Marcella Sembrich (1858-1935), who conquered opera stages across Europe and the US.
As part of the Metropolitan Opera, Sembrich sang 466 performances, singing alongside legends like Enrico Caruso, and performing for Europe’s monarchs. When not performing, Sembrich lent her voice to some of the earliest commercial records for the Victor Talking Machine Company. Following her retirement, she founded the Juilliard and Curtis Institute vocal programs. The Sembrich maintains her manor and studio on the shores of Lake George, where she would hold lessons and benefit concerts in the summer.
Following Sembrich’s death in 1935, the manor was converted into a public museum of arts and music. The Spanish revival mansion and its 4.5 acre grounds are open to the public, and host an array of performances and exhibitions.
The Sembrich Studio Museum
The estate hosts Sembrich’s original collection of letters, artworks, and awards from her career. On top of this, there is a summer exhibit regarding Sembrich’s role as a fashion icon. This exhibition features gilded age fashion accessories, such as Sembrich’s gloves, and custom pieces by Louis Vuitton. On top of display, there will be information regarding the trends that spawned these items, and the controversies caused by them. The museum will also hold the special exhibition “Mastering Mozart,” celebrating the Mozart operas that launched Sembrich to stardom. The centerpiece of the exhibition is Sembrich’s couture Queen of the Night costume from The Magic Flute.
The museum will also host the “Century of Sembrich” Summer festival, celebrating Sembrich’s legacy in Lake George. The Summer concert series will feature renowned concert artists and ensembles, beginning on June 5, with a performance by the Opera Saratoga in the studio museum. Performances of note include the cutting-edge wind quintet WindSync, and Polish violin virtuoso Kinga Augustyn.
On top of classical performances, the festival will also feature film screenings, and talks. Especially of note are Anthony Davis, the composer of the opera X, who will give a special Juneteenth talk. Additionally Vincent Caruso, host of Sirius XM’s Symphony Hall, will give a studio talk on June 15th. With this variety, the Summer festival offers plenty of chances for the community to get involved and educated with classical and operatic music. The schedule for the 2024 Summer Festival is listed below.
WindSync
2024 Summer Festival Schedule
6/5, 7:00 PM – Festival Artists from Opera Saratoga 6/9, 2:00 PM – 2024 Young Performers Showcase 6/15, 2:00 PM – An Afternoon with Vincent Caruso (Studio Talk) 6/19, 7:00 PM – A Juneteenth Celebration with Anthony Davis (Studio Talk) 6/24, 7:30 PM – FILM: The Magic Flute (1975) 6/26, 2:00 PM – Seagle Festival Season Preview
7/6, 7:00 PM – Classical Splendor 7/8, 7:30 PM – FILM: The Opera House (2017) 7/11, 7:00 PM – A Night at the Museum 7/13, 7:00 PM – Chopin… and all that Jazz 7/17, 2:00 PM – Harmonia Ensemble 7/25, 11:00 AM – Peter and the Wolf by WindSync 7/27, 7:00 PM – WindSync Woodwind Quintet 7/28, 7:30 PM – FILM: Fitzcarraldo (1983)
8/1, 10:00 AM – Seagle Festival: Dragon’s Breath (Children’s Opera) 8/2, 7:00 PM – From Steam Launch to Stucco: The Story of The Sembrich Studio (Studio Talk) 8/4, 7:00 PM – Composers Sembrich Knew 8/7, 2:00 PM – Jomion and The Uklos 8/12, 7:30 PM – FILM: Veselka (2024) 8/17, 7:00 PM – Violinist Kinga Augustyn 8/21, 7:00 PM – ArcoStrum 8/24, 7:00 PM – At That Hour, Act One (World Premiere) 8/25, 2:00 PM – At That Hour, Act One (Encore Matinee) 8/26, 7:30 PM – FILM: Falling for Figaro (2021) 8/28, 2:00 PM – Cantrip 8/31, 6:00 PM – Chopin by Candlelight
The Sembrich museum and grounds are open daily from May 24-October 14. Tickers for the “Century of Sembrich” Summer Festival are on sale now. For more information on the Sembrich and its summer events, visit the link here.
Experience live new works from world-renowned composers of today debuting at the Albany Symphony’s 2024 American Music Festival, “Water Music NY: More Voices.”
The event will take place between June 7-9 at the EMPAC concert hall on the RPI campus and locations throughout Troy, NY. “This is the beginning of a three-year project in which we will celebrate and explore the history of New York through the lens of people whose stories have not been told,” writes Music Director David Alan Miller.
Performances will kick off with Dogs of Desire on Friday, June 7. The festival will also celebrate 30 years of the innovative ensemble by Dai Wei, del Pino, Sohn, Bansal and JURAKHAN.
Taking place on June 8 is FLOW, a “Water Music NY: New Voices” commission by Clarice Assad. The suite for piano and orchestra is a musical journey through the symbolic currents of emotions, exploring themes of change, resilience, and the passage of time through the idea of water. All the movements connect seamlessly, each representing a different dynamic ebb and flow of emotions and experiences. Its lively and improvisational character is a celebration of endurance, affirming the idea that even in the face of challenges, the capacity to adapt and emerge stronger exists. The festival will host some of its favorite composers and performers, including Joan Tower, Christopher Theofanidis, and Brandon Patrick George. It will also feature wonderful creators who are new to its stage.
Performances include Jack Frerer’s covers of hits by NY-born songwriters, from Cab Calloway to Grace Jones and Lana Del Rey, not to mention an audience. Following the concert, there will be a late-night lounge event where listeners can enjoy the sultry Brazilian rhythms of father-daughter duo Sérgio and Clarice Assad. Sergio Assad is one of the world’s greatest living classical guitarists. Clarice is a major Brazilian-American composer, much loved by the Albany Symphony audience and community.
The Last of James Fenimore Cooper on Sunday, June 9 is set to close the event at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. Native American composer Brent Michael Davids has composed a witty, satirical quartet about James Fenimore Cooper. Davids. He embraces indigenous themes and subjects in his music, considering Cooper’s ignorance of native culture in “The Last of the Mohicans” in this work for string quartet, featuring members of the Albany Symphony. This event is featured as part of the Sanctuary for Independent Media’s Freedom Festival in collaboration with the American Music Festival.
In Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, the Beacon Sloop Club holds its annual volunteer-run Strawberry Festival. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, June 9 from noon to 5 pm.
The beloved Strawberry Festival brings the Beacon community together to protect and conserve the Hudson River. Music on two solar stages, one dedicated to children, entertains festival-goers throughout the day, accompanied by baked goods and desserts made from locally grown strawberries.
The Strawberry Festival’s 2024 music program includes the Beacon High School Student Chorus, Bindlestick Bill, David & Jacob Bernz, Eric Person Quartet, Jonathan Kruk, Judith Tulloch Band, Karen Brooks & Melissa Ortquist, Lydia Adams Davis, Rob May, Mighty Girl, Steve & Shirl Kaplan, Spook Handy, Ubaka Hill Drumsong Orchestra. Additionally, the event hosts free activities for children and families, such as clay modeling and pinch pot making.
The time-honored community tradition goes back decades. Many guests who remember coming as children are now bringing their children to the festival, making it one of Beacon’s most special summer festivals. This year, visitors can enjoy free sails on the replica 19th Century ferry sloop, the Woody Guthrie on the first sailing day of the season.
Kids are invited to visit the Environmental Tent and learn about the Hudson River and the fascinating creatures that live in it, or to stop by the various craft activities that populate the grounds. Festival-goers can choose from an exciting lineup of vendors and artisans, including NGYcraftworks, known for their hardwood products for the kitchen and home.
At the E-Tent, children and adults alike can find information about the ecology of the Hudson River and its extensive watershed. Younger children can enjoy coloring pages of a Hudson River Creature Activity Book, made by the NYS Dept. of Health. Clearwaters Tideline Program Director, Eli Schloss will also speak on boating navigation and basic compass techniques at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
Queens Rising is back for its third year of the Multidisciplinary Arts Festival with the Queens Scene series starting Saturday, June 1st.
Queens Rising is a collective celebration honoring the culture and diversity of the borough. Their mission is to spread awareness of Queens’ rich history in the arts and contributions to New York City art. They work with many organizations and establishments to bring these celebrations to life. Queens Scene is one of the many programs they offer to exemplify pride for their community.
Additionally, the venues taking part in the festival have chosen artists all of whom they feel represent the creative and cultural significance of Queens. Each performer was chosen from an open call in the spring and will have the opportunity to grow their platforms.
Sponsors for the event include Northwell Health, Resorts World NYC, Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Kupferberg Center for the Arts.
Queens Scene 2024 Performances
June 1 at Flushing Town Hall, 7 PM–Sin Fronteras World Jazz Quintet, The Scooches, and Mr. Pablo
June 14 (7 PM); June 15 (6 PM); June 16 (4 PM), at Terraza 7– Guachinangos, Samuel Torres: Alegria, and Terraza Big Band
June 19 (Juneteenth) reception at 7:30 PM, showtime at 8 PM, at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning– JRose, Jerome Heka, Keys Will, Unique on Purpose, Divine Wordsmith
June 29, 1:30 PM at Queens Botanical Garden– Gina D’Soto, Jenna Vox, and Queens Symphony Orchestra
Additional Events
June 6 at 6 PMat Culturelab LIC – Visual Art Exhibition Opening “Say It Loud: Unsung Heroes”
June 8 at 4 PM at Flushing Meadows Corona Park– Queens Night Market
JCAL has participated in Queens Rising since its founding, and watching the growth of this remarkable initiative has inspired our dedication to performing arts, visual arts, and arts education here in “the world’s borough.” To see Queens Rising now supporting borough-based artists—it’s a tangible recognition of how far and how fast Queens has really risen, and of our extraordinary potential to draw arts patrons from every corner of our city.
Leonard Jacobs, Executive Director
For more information on Queens Rising and a full schedule of events, please visit queensrising.nyc
The Second Annual NYS Cannabis Festival will be held June 22, in Whitney Point’s Broome County Fairgrounds. The festival will offer visitors cannabis and craft beer vendors, camping space, and live music. On top of entertainment, the festival also serves as an educational event on the stigmatization of cannabis. This year’s event will place a focus on women in the cannabis, craft beer, and music industries.
This year’s NYS Cannabis Festival was spearheaded by both cannabis and craft beer connoisseurs. The festival features representatives from New York’s cannabis industry to educate guests on different strains. The festival, however, is a bring your own cannabis event, with no cannabis products being for sale. Despite this, guests can share and sample cannabis under 3 oz at the festival’s “Taster’s Row.”
In addition to cannabis, the festival will feature representation from New York’s craft beer industry. The Drink Like a Girl beer tent will offer guests local IPA tasting. Additionally, Drink Like a Girl and Beer Tree Brew will collaborate to make an exclusive festival brew for the event. The event will also feature a host of local craft vendors and food trucks for festival-goers to enjoy.
In addition to these vendors, the event will feature many opportunities for entertainment. Throughout the day, a number of local female musicians will play live sets on the festival’s main stage. Additionally, live DJ sets will take place throughout the festival. The 2023 edition featured local artists, including folk-pop artist Amanda Rogers, singer-songwriter Emily Angell, and soul group Caviar & Grits. Artists for the 2024 festival are still TBA. Entertainment goes beyond just music, with painting, glass blowing, yoga, and meditation activities taking place at the festival.
This year’s festival places a focus on public education, especially the destigmatization of cannabis. The festival will host eight “Bud Talks” by female experts in the field. Talks will discuss edible making, the relationship with the craft beer industry, medical cannabis and more.
The event will begin at 2:30 PM, June 22, and will last until 10 PM. While the event officially ends at 10, guests can stay the night at nearby campgrounds to keep the fun going. The festival’s organizers encourage camping nearby to accommodate safe consumption. In addition to affordable camping options, there will also be a limited number of glamping sites. The Cannabis festival is a 21+ event, with tickets required ahead of time. Tickets are currently on sale, starting at $39.
For more informations on ticketing and directions, visit the festival website here.
Tanglewood, the esteemed Western Massachusetts venue, has announced its lineup of performers for the 2024 Popular Artists Series part of the season, running from June 20 to August 31. The lineup includes big names like Trey Anastasio, Beck, Dispatch, and pop and R&B acts like Boyz II Men, Brandi Carlile and Jason Mraz.
Since 1936, Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and is located in Lenox Massachusetts right in the Berkshire Hills. Although Tanglewood features the BSO, the festival is not just for classic music fans. The 350,000 yearly attendees come to this venue to hear Jazz, pop, choirs and more.
This year’s Popular Artist series has a list of timeless performers. Kool & The Gang and En Vogue are set to perform on June 23, bringing back the sounds of the 70’s and 90’s. On July 16 the Pretenders will be on the stage and Grammy award winning artists Jon Batiste and James Taylor are also bringing their talent to the festival.
The festival has performances for movie lovers as well. The Boston Pops will present a John William’s film night for the second year and conductor Keith Lockhart will lead the Jurassic Park score.
With so many concert goers on the 500 acre property, there’s two buildings where performances take place.The Koussevitzky Music Shed was inaugurated in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, making it the iconic stage that Tanglewood is most known for. This is where the BSO and Boston Pops shows are held. Seiji Ozawa Hall, a newer structure, was built in 1994. It’s received numerous architectural awards including the National American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Interior Architecture in 2000.
The first big name to start off the Festival on June 20 is John Fogerty on his “Celebration Tour.” To find out more information and to purchase tickets you can visit the Tanglewood website here.
2024 season at Tanglewood
June 20, 7 p.m.: John Fogerty: The Celebration Tour
Founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty will join the Music shed Tanglewood stage alongside his band to bring the classic rock sound to the Berkshire hills.
June 22 7 p.m.: Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey is a British musician and songwriter most known for the Who’s hits like “My Generation” and “Baba O’Riley.”
June 23, 2:30 p.m.: Kool & The Gang and En Vouge
Since 1969, Kool & The Gang has released 26 albums and earned 7 American Music Awards. R&B trio, En Vogue will join the group on the stage performing their hit 90’s songs.
June 26: TLI Open Workshops: Techniques of String Quartet Performance
June 27, 7 p.m.: Boyz II Men
This Philadelphia trio will bring their emotional ballades to the music shed stage this summer.
June 28, 7 p.m.: Jon Batiste
Legendary Musician, Jon Batiste will perform at this year’s Tanglewood. Not only is he a Grammy Award winner but he is a composer and stars in his documentary “American Symphony.”
Phish guitarist, Trey Anastasio and his band will play with the Boston Pops, mixing the classic Tanglewood sound with Anastasio’s classic rock.
June 30: TMC Chamber Music
June 30: TMC String Quartet Marathon
June 30: TMC String Quartet Marathon
June 30 6 p.m.: Brandi Carlile
The 10-time Grammy Award winner and Emmy Award winner, Brandi Carlile will take to the stage, sharing her folk, indie and americana sound with fans.
June 30: TMC String Quartet Marathon
July 2, 7 p.m.: Jason Mraz with the Boston Pops
Jason Mraz has released timeless pop songs and has had a long and successful career including multiple Grammys and hit, charting songs.
July 3-4, 8 p.m.: James Taylor and his All-Star Band
“Fire and Rain” singer James Taylor will mark 50 years of performing at Tanglewood followed by fireworks on his celebratory July 4 performance.
July 5: Prelude Concert
July 5: Opening Night at Tanglewood
July 6: Open Rehearsal: Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters
July 6: TLI The Art of Conducting: Andris Nelsons and Hilary Hahn
July 6: Prelude Concert: TMC Fellows
July 6: Broadway Today! Broadway’s Modern Masters
July 7: TMC Chamber Music
July 7: Andris Nelsons leads an all-Strauss program featuring Renée Fleming, soprano
July 7: TMC Vocal Recital
July 8: Andris Nelsons and the TMC Conducting Fellows lead the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5
July 10: TLI Open Workshops: Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano
July 10: Tanglewood Recital Series: The Arts and the Hours with Miloš, guitar
July 11: TLI Talks and Walks
July 11: TLI The Art of Conducting: Dima Slobodeniouk
July 12: TLI Presents: George Balanchine—Stravinsky’s American Muse
July 12: Prelude Concert
July 12: Andris Nelsons conducts Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov featuring the Boston Ballet
July 13: Open Rehearsal: Andris Nelsons conducts Kirkland Snider, Prokofiev, and Dvořák featuring Augustin Hadelich, violin
July 13: Prelude Concert: TMC Fellows
July 13: Andris Nelsons conducts Simon and Beethoven featuring Yuja Wang, piano
July 14: TMC Chamber Music
July 14: TLI for Families: “Join the Dance” with BU Tanglewood Institute musicians
July 14: Andris Nelsons conducts Kirkland Snider, Prokofiev, and Dvořák featuring Augustin Hadelich, violin
July 14: TMC Vocal Recital
July 15: TLI The Art of Conducting: Andris Nelsons with TMC Vocalists
July 15: Dima Slobodeniouk and the TMC Conducting Fellows conduct Perry, Bernstein, and Stravinsky
July 16, 7 p.m.: An Evening with Pretenders
This Iconic British band formed in the 70’s but hasn’t stopped performing since. On July 16 they will give an electrifying performance of their extensive discography.
July 17: TLI Open Workshops: William Christie, conductor and director of Les Arts Florissants
July 17: Tanglewood Recital Series: Yuja Wang, piano
July 18: TLI Talks and Walks
July 18: TLI Open Workshops: Emanuel Ax, piano
July 18: Tanglewood Recital Series: Les Arts Florissants
July 19: Prelude Concert
July 19: Dima Slobodeniouk conducts Bernstein and Brahms featuring Conrad Tao, piano
July 20: Open Rehearsal: Andris Nelsons conducts Ives, Beethoven, and Strauss featuring Emanuel Ax, piano
July 20: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra
July 20: TLI Spotlight Series: Tracy K. Smith
July 20: Prelude Concert: TMC Fellows
July 20: Andris Nelsons conducts Act III of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung
July 21: TMC Chamber Music
July 21: Tanglewood Family Concert
July 21: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Wind Ensemble
July 21: Andris Nelsons conducts Ives, Beethoven, and Strauss featuring Emanuel Ax, piano
July 21: Tanglewood Recital Series: Gerald Clayton Trio
July 22: TLI The Art of Conducting: Thomas Wilkins
July 22: TLI The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors on Film
July 23, 7 p.m.: Beck With Boston Pops
From performing in Coffeehouses and clubs to now performing at Tanglewood with the Pops, Beck is a successful grunge-pop artist that whose career has earned him multiple Grammy Awards.
July 24: TLI Open Workshops: Edwin Barker, double bass
July 24: Tanglewood Recital Series: Boston Symphony Chamber Players and Paul Lewis, piano
July 25: TLI Talks and Walks
July 25: TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
July 26: TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
July 26: TLI Presents: “The Legacy of Serge Koussevitzky”
July 26: Prelude Concert
July 26: Andris Nelsons conducts Mackey, Koussevitzky, Sibelius, and Scriabin
July 27: Open Rehearsal: Andris Nelsons conducts Lee, Copland, Thompson, and Stravinsky featuring Paul Lewis, piano
July 27: TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
July 27: Prelude Concert: TMC Festival of Contemporary Music
July 27: Andris Nelsons conducts León, Khachaturian, and Tchaikovsky featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
July 28: TMC Festival of Contemporary Music: Chamber Music
July 28: Andris Nelsons conducts Lee, Copland, Thompson, and Stravinsky featuring Paul Lewis, piano
July 29: Stefan Asbury and the TMC Conducting Fellows conduct Zwilich, Mackey, Anderson, and León
July 31: TLI Open Workshops: Toby Oft, trombone
July 31: Tanglewood Recital Series: Kirill Gerstein, Joshua Bell, and Steven Isserlis
August 1: TLI Talks and Walks
August 1: Tanglewood Recital Series: Danish String Quartet
August 2: TLI The Art of Conducting: Alan Gilbert
August 2: Prelude Concert
August 2:John Williams’ Film Night
August 3: Open Rehearsal: Alan Gilbert conducts an all-Beethoven program featuring Kirill Gerstein, Joshua Bell, and Steven Isserlis
August 3: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra
August 3:TLI Presents: “Black Voices in Cabaret – Josephine Baker”
August 3: Prelude Concert
August 3: John Williams’ Film Night
August 4: TMC Chamber Music
August 4: TLI for Families: In collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum
August 4: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Wind Ensemble
August 4: Alan Gilbert conducts an all-Beethoven program featuring Kirill Gerstein, Joshua Bell, and Steven Isserlis
August 4: TLI Presents: Kirill Gerstein and HK Gruber perform Cabaret music from 1920s Berlin
August 6: Tanglewood on Parade
August 7: TLI Open Workshops: Kirill Gerstein, piano
August 8: TLI Talks and Walks
August 8: TLI Open Workshops: Jeremy Denk, piano
August 9: TLI Presents: “Decolonizing Classical Music in Eight Difficult Steps” with George Lewis
August 9: TLI Presents: “This Is America,” Part 1, with Johnny Gandelsman, violin
August 9: Prelude Concert
August 9: Alan Gilbert conducts Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky featuring Kirill Gerstein, piano
August 10: Open Rehearsal: James Gaffigan conducts Clyne, Mozart, and Mahler featuring Elena Villalón, soprano
August 10: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Chorus
August 10: TLI Presents: Palaver Strings with Nicholas Phan, tenor perform “A Change Is Gonna Come”
August 10: TLI Spotlight Series: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
August 10: Prelude Concert
August 10: Dalia Stasevska conducts Sibelius and Stravinsky featuring Leila Josefowicz, violin
August 11: TMC Chamber Music
August 11: James Gaffigan conducts Clyne, Mozart, and Mahler featuring Elena Villalón, soprano
August 11: TLI Presents: “This Is America,” Part 2, with Johnny Gandelsman, violin
August 11: TLI Presents: Jeremy Denk, piano, performs The Battle of Manassas by ‘Blind Tom’ WIGGINS and IVES’s Concord Sonata
August 12: TMC Opera Excerpts
August 14: TLI Open Workshops: Roberto Díaz, viola
August 14: Tanglewood Recital Series: The Knights and Emanuel Ax perform Bologne and Mozart
August 15: TLI Talks and Walks
August 15: TLI Open Workshops: Elizabeth Rowe, flute
August 15: Tanglewood Recital Series: The Knights and Emanuel Ax perform Ortiz and Mozart
August 16: TLI Presents: Trauma, Memory & Transcendence in Music Part 1: “Do Not Forget Me” with Mark Ludwig
August 16: Prelude Concert
August 16: Samy Rachid conducts Svetlanov, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky featuring Midori, violin
August 17: Open Rehearsal: Earl Lee conducts Simon, Schumann, and Beethoven featuring Yo-Yo Ma, cello
August 17: BU Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra
August 17: TLI Presents: Trauma, Memory & Transcendence in Music Part 2: “A Search for Meaning” with Mark Ludwig and Osvaldo Golijov
August 17: TLI Spotlight Series: David Pogue
August 17: Prelude Concert
August 17: Jurassic Park in Concert
August 18: TMC Chamber Music
August 18: TLI for Families: Circle Round
August 18: Earl Lee conducts Simon, Schumann, and Beethoven featuring Yo-Yo Ma, cello
August 18: TLI Presents: Silent Film project with TMC Composers, Conductors, and Instrumentalists, in collaboration with Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
August 18: TLI Presents: Silent Film project with TMC Composers, Conductors, and Instrumentalists, in collaboration with Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
August 19: Hannu Lintu and the TMC Conducting Fellows conduct Prokofiev
August 21: Tanglewood Recital Series: Leonidas Kavakos, violin and Daniil Trifonov, piano
August 22: TLI Talks and Walks
August 23: Ryan Bancroft conducts Chopin and Elgar featuring Bruce Liu, piano
August 24: Open Rehearsal: Hannu Lintu conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
August 24: Karina Canellakis conducts Beethoven, Brahms, Chausson, and Ravel featuring Leonidas Kavakos, violin
August 25: Hannu Lintu conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
August 25: TLI Presents: Edmar Castaneda Quartet
August 30, 7 p.m.: Judy Collins, Indigo Girls, and Rufus Wainwright
August 30 is packed with American folk-pop icons. With their wide discography, these artists and group’s music span from the 70’s to now.
August 31, 7 p.m.: DISPATCH with the Boston Pops
This indie-rock band that formed in the 90’s known for the “The General” and “Only the Wild Ones,” will join the Boston Pops for the final performance of the 2024 Tanglewood season.
The annual Memorial Meltdown music festival will take place May 25-26 in Lake George. The weekend-spanning festival will feature touring acts from across the country to ring in the summer concert season. With the festival featuring four sets each day, concert-goers will have a variety of genres and artists to enjoy.
Memorial Meltdown is held by the same organizers as the Adirondack Independence Music Festival, which will be held in late August in Lake George. In addition to performances, the festival will feature DJ sets and a variety of food and craft vendors. With the concert’s location at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, concert-goers will have access to Lake George’s restaurants, shopping, campgrounds and other amenities.
This yearâs festival will be headlined by The Revivalists on Saturday and Dispatch on Sunday. Americana groups Ryan Montbleau Band, The Mallett Brothers Band, and Rob Beaulieu Band will join the Revivalists on stage on Saturday. On Sunday, Dispatch will be supported by the reggae and funk rock influenced stylings of Mihali, The Samples, and Annie in the Water.
The Revivalists are a world-renowned rock ‘n’ roll octet, who have racked up critical and commercial success with their alt-rock anthems. They rose to fame with their signature blending of American music styles, ranging from funk and jazz to roots rock. With smash hits, like the double-platinum “Wish I Knew You,” they have garnered over 800 million streams. Known for their live shows, the Revivalists have previously headlined everywhere from Lollapalooza to the New Orleans Jazz Fest. The Revivalists champion many philanthropic causes with portions of their ticket sales donated to Rev Causes. Rev Causes supports a host of charitable organizations, ranging from gun safety to arts endowments.
Vermont-based roots rock band Dispatch are legends of the live music circuit. For over 25 years, the band has garnered success in both studio and live environments. Throughout their career, they have released eight acclaimed studio albums, starting with 1996’s Silent Steeples. Throughout their career, Dispatch has not been afraid to completely overhaul their sound between albums. Their latest album Break Our Fall illustrates the band’s eclectic mixing of genre. Reggae, folk, and blues supplement the band’s signature roots rock, working as a vehicle for their most pointed political lyrics to date. They speak to finding hope for the future in a time of such political and social chaos.
Dispatch is also a mainstay of the live circuit, having performed at countless festivals and concerts. They made history selling out Madison Square Garden three nights in a row, and drawing crowds of over 100,000 to a live concert in Boston in 2004. What makes this all the more impressive is the band’s relative freedom within the music industry, drawing these audiences with no major label support.
On top of this, Dispatch has remained dedicated to philanthropy, using their fame to aid a number of charitable causes. The band has formed charitable organizations to fight issues like poverty and mass incarceration. They have even traveled as far as Nicaragua and Zimbabwe to help those in need. This show comes before the band’s fall AMPlifying Democracy Tour, meant to promote civic engagement before the presidential elections. The tour will promote Dispatch’s AMPlifying Democracy Campaign to inspire voting in national and local elections regardless of political affiliation.
Gates for Memorial Meltdown open both days at 2:30 PM, with performances lasting from 3:30 past 9:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now, with a variety of single and multi-day passes. VIP passes include a meal, snacks, discounted beverages and access to a private viewing area. Children 12 and under get free admission. For more information on ticketing, visit the link here.
KRockathon has returned to Syracuse following a 6-year hiatus. For this year’s show, a host of alt-rock alumni will perform at the NYS Fairgrounds’ Chevy Court on Saturday, July 27.
Performances by Hoobastank, Puddle of Mudd, and more will transport concert-goers back to their moshing days.
KRockathon’s beginnings date back to 1996, when Central NY radio station KRock started the festival to promote alternative rock, metal and rap in the region. The event began at the Vernon Downs raceway in Vernon, NY, with alternative legends Butthole Surfers and Toadies. For the next two decades, the event would travel around Central NY, taking place in Oswego, Weedsport and Syracuse before settling at the NYS Fairgrounds.
Throughout its original run, KRockathon drew hundreds of thousands of rock and metal fans to Central NY to see legendary acts like Deftones, Public Enemy and Korn. Following 21 years of rocking the region, KRockathon went on an indefinite hiatus. Its last showing was in 2018, featuring Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie.
The 6 year hiatus ended this year with the announcement of The Sweet Grass KRockathon Reboot presented by Monster Energy and Mess’s Fireworks. “It’s all the elements of the show that KROCK listeners remember, with a few elevated twists, keeping in mind that we’ve all gotten older and maybe just a little bit wiser,” says Marissa Greenlar, Chief Content Officer of Galaxy Media Partner.
This more mature edition of the event will host an array of amenities for concert-goers. Picnic tables, shade tents and a Monster Energy chill zone will help refresh audiences during the show. There will additionally be food vendors, including WildCat Sports Pub, Halal Gyro and Ashley Lynn Winery. Additionally concert-goers who want to get some ink can visit vendor Black Sea Tattoo.
While this year’s band lineup is smaller than previous years, many tried and true alt-rock legends will perform. 2000s radio hitmakers Hoobastank and Puddle of Mudd will return for the first time in over 20 years. They will be joined on stage by hard-rockers Stabbing Westward, Nonpoint, Boy Hits Car, and Syracuse’s own Brand New Sin.
KRockathon’s Doors will open at 11:00 AM, July 27th, with shows beginning at 12. Early bird tickets for the event are currently on sale for $35. Additionally, there are a limited number of OG Pass tickets on sale for $150. This pass provides exclusive merch, fast entry, and a private area with a cash bar, wifi, and special photo experience. For ticketing information, visit the KRockathon website here.
JazzFest White Plains is back with performances by GRAMMY-winning stars and a food festival from Sept. 11 to 15.
The five-day extravaganza highlights 18 captivating live performances spread throughout downtown White Plains. The artists range from emerging talents to world-renowned artists, including four GRAMMY Award-winners and nominees.
Headlining Friday night of this year’s festival is Nicole Zuraitis, the 2024 GRAMMY Award-winning jazz singer-songwriter and pianist known for her unparalleled expressiveness and lyrical prowess. Headlining on Saturday is the Vijay Iyer Trio featuring Tyshawn Sorey and Linda May Han Oh, hailed by National Public Radio as “truly astonishing” and the New York Times as “the great new jazz piano trio.”
Nicole Zuraitis.
“We’re thrilled to bring such exceptional talent to JazzFest White Plains this year,” said Kathleen Reckling, ArtsWestchester COO. “From soul-stirring vocals to innovative instrumental compositions, this festival promises to be a celebration of jazz in all its forms.” Several performances are free, including all the noon and Sunday shows.
In addition to the stellar performances, the White Plains Jazz & Food Festival closes the weekend on Sept. 15 from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue between Main Street and Martine Avenue. The food festival will feature a fusion of delectable cuisines and captivating jazz melodies, creating a sensory experience for all ages.
Tickets for JazzFest White Plains are now available for purchase online. For more information about the festival’s full lineup, visit here.
Boston Calling Music Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston, MA.
The long-running and well-known music festival has a stellar line up for 2024 and lists performances by Ed Sheeran, Leon Bridges, Tyler Childers, Trey Anastasio, Megan Thee Stallion, The Revivalists, Renee Rapp, Young the Giant, The Killers, and Hozier along with many other talented artists.
The Boston Calling 2024 website is a great source of information for all things festival related such as where to stay and you can also purchase your tickets from the website. The different ticket options listed are day and weekend pass for General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum.
You will want to review the FAQ section as you plan. There is no on-site parking, and they do a great job in the article telling you how to navigate. Also be sure to check out the other questions so you can be prepared for the festival.
Don’t forget to check out the website listing of the food vendors which is very handy if you have dietary restrictions or like to plan your meals ahead of time, they list online each vendor and their location during the festival.
