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 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.
Coachella’s 2024 lineup will include five artists from New York between all three days of both weekends. Among these artists includes Lana Del Rey, who also headlines the festival along with Tyler the Creator and Doja Cat.
Lana Del Rey, born in Manhattan, will be the opening performer on Friday, April 12 and 19. The Bronx native Ice-Spice and Brooklyn-based indie-pop band The Drums will perform at the festival on Saturday, April 13 and 20. Performers on Coachella’s final nights include Brooklyn-born Bebe Rexha and rock band Taking Back Sunday from Long Island.
Cover of Lana Del Rey’s latest album, Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. Credit: YouTube Music.
Grammy-nominated singer Lana Del Rey was born in Manhattan, and raised in Northern New York State. In 2005, Del Rey moved to New York City to pursue a career in the Music Industry. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in 2010, and her second studio album, Born to Die (2012), put the New York native on the map. Since then, Del Rey has released a total of nine studio albums, most recently 2023’s Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, and has been nominated for and won several awards. Currently, the singer is up for four Grammy Awards at the 2024 Ceremony, including Album of the Year and Best Alternative Music Album for her latest release.
Ice Spice during an Interview discussing a collaboration with Nicki Minaj. Credit: Billboard.
Born and raised in the Bronx, rapper Ice Spice is a young and emerging artist in the music industry, and this year will be her first time performing at the Coachella festival. Her debut extended play, Like, was released in 2023, and her debut studio album, Y2K, is due for release this year. The rapper also collaborated with English singer and record producer on the song “Boy’s a Liar.”
Jonathan Pierce, founder and last remaining member of The Drums. Credit: Bandcamp
Indie pop band The Drums was initially formed in 2008, by Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham as Goat Explosion, and later added Adam Kessler and Connor Hanwick. Graham exited the band in 2016, and since then Pierce has operated The Drums as a solo project. The Drums’ self-titled debut album was released in 2010. Since then, The Drums’ has released six albums, most recently Jonny (2023.)
Cover of Bebe Rexha’s third studio album, Bebe. Credit: beberexha.com
Brooklyn native Bebe Rexha first found success as a songwriter, with credits on Eminem’s single “The Monster” as well as other songs for Shinee, Selena Gomez, and Nick Jonas, among others. Her debut studio album, Expectations, was released in 2018, and was preceded by its lead single “I’m a Mess.” One week before the release of Expectation, Rexha performed live 2018 Summer Jam Music Festival, the same day on which “I’m a Mess” was released. Since then, she has released three albums, most recently 2023’s Bebe, and has been nominated for and won several awards.
The Members of Taking Back Sunday, from left to right: Mark O’Connell, Jesse Lachey, Shaun Cooper, and Adam Lazzara
Taking Back Sunday was formed in November 1999 by guitarists Eddie Reyes and Jesse Lachey in the Long Island town of Amityville. The band is currently made up of four members, John Nolan (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals,) Adam Lazzara (lead vocals,) Mark O’Connell (drums, percussion,) and Shaun Cooper (bass guitar.) Their debut studio album, Tell All Your Friends, was released in 2002, and their eighth and most recent work, 152 (2023,) was their first studio in seven years since 2016’s Tidal Wave.
Visit the Coachella website for tickets. Read the full 2024 Coachella Music and Arts Festival lineup below, which includes five artists from New York.
dweller, the NYC music festival designed to amplify and celebrate Black talent in the field of electronic music, is returning for an unforgettable 2024 season, running February 20 to February 25 at clubs and underground spaces across Brooklyn.
The dweller Festival was founded by the Discwoman collective co-founder Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson, who curates the festival alongside Enyo Amexo and Ryan Clarke. dweller’s mission of properly contextualizing Black creators’ influence over the past, present, and future of dance music remains as vital and singular as it did when Hutchinson launched the festival in 2019.
“We strive to be a black lighthouse; a siren in the storm for those who know the isolating whitewaters of electronic all too well. At this time, the authorities controlling this current seek to drown the voices and new structures that can reverse the flow of power back into our hands. We must be vigilant towards persisting as to not just speak for ourselves but redistribute resource, equity, and justice in a space that has long made its worth on the backs of the silenced,” their site wrote.
This fifth-anniversary edition of the festival features over 75 artists holding court in seven of New York’s most exciting dance spaces with featured artwork created by Hassan Rahim’s studio 12:01. dweller’s season begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20 with a free-with-RSVP ritual gathering at MoMA PS1 in Queens, headlined by the prolific and critically-acclaimed musician Actress.
Photo by Kadar Small.
As part of this year’s festival, the film streaming service The Criterion Channel has linked up with dweller beginning on February 1 to spotlight a collection of films that celebrate the Black roots of electronic music. Among the 13 films curated by the festival for streaming through February is the 1996 documentary, The Last Angel Of History, which explores the origins and significance of the concept of Afrofuturism in music, writing and other disciplines.
Another film, 2003’s Maestro, explores the origins of house music via Black figures such as Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles. A selection of short films also on the playlist include Songs For Earth & Folk (2013), I Held The Truth In My Hands (2020), Pivot (2020), Lunar New Year (2021), MOSQUITO: The Movie (2022), Hyperfate (2023), Pacific Club (2023) and Trial Period (2023). A 7-day free introductory trial to the Criterion Channel is available by clicking here.
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.
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
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 New York Philharmonic will perform the U.S Premiere of Émigré, in February 29 and March 1 at the Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.
Founded 1842, The New York Philharmonic is one of the most leading American orchestras and one of the one of the oldest musical institutions in the country. The orchestra was then just called the Philharmonic Society of New York and it was the third Philharmonic on American soil since 1799.
Émigré explores the little-known moment in history with an opulent, romantic score; beautiful music that exists in stark contrast to the reality that many went through. Different genres and styles converge in Zigman’s music, reflecting the rich and diverse musical landscape of 1930s Shanghai, known as “the Paris of the East.”
The premier in February 29 and March 1 will be semi-staged, featuring costumes and visual projection elements that will complement the music and showcase the city of Shanghai from various perspectives. Director Mary Birnbaum says, “Ultimately, we see this story as a contemporary vigil for those who find themselves far away from home,” and adds that Émigré is about “citizens of the world protecting each other.”Émigré, a musical of drama, hope, love and refuge composed by Aaron Zigman, with lyrics by Mark Campbell and Brock Walsh, conducted by Long Yu, and directed by Mary Birnbaum.
Tickets to the performances my be purchased online, or at the Welcome Center at David Geffen Hallor by calling (212) 875-5656.
Electronic-duo Odesza have announced they are embarking on a farewell tour with support from Bob Moses, Ben Böhmer, Drama and Golden Features. The Last Goodbye Finale features two dates at MSG on June 21 and 22.
The Odesza duo consists of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight and the two formed their electro pop band in 2012 shortly before they graduated from Western Washington University. The band took their name influence from the name of Mill’s uncle’s sunket vessel named after the Ukrainian city of Odessa. Since the spelling of “Odessa” was already being used by another Scottish synth band, the duo instead chose to use a form of the Hungarian spelling replacing “ss” with “sz” as in Odesza.
Odesza at Gov Ball 2023 – photo by Joseph Buscarello
In April 2013, the duo released the deluxe edition of The Last Goodbye album addinging singles “Hopeful” and “Two Be Yours”, as well as VIP remixes of “All We Need” and “Sun Models”, which had previously only been performed live. The duo later announced their “The Last Goodbye” tour in support of the album which began in June of 2022, totaling over 40 shows across North America. The Chill wave duo appeared in major music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Lollapalooza and Life Is Beautiful.
In January 2024, the duo announced a “Finale” slate of performances for the album, scheduled for Summer 2024 with two stops at the Madison Square Garden on June 21 and 22.
Early access to tickets, VIP and travel packages starts on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am with ODESZA’s Artist Presale, while the General on sale begins on February 2 and fans can access the tickets 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 CityTickets: $23-$120. Reserve at www.carnegiehall.orgor 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), CarlesBenavent (bass), Alain Pérez (bass), Javier Colina (double bass), Rubem Dantas, Tino Di Geraldo and Israel Suárez ‘Piraña’ (percussion), MadouDiabaté (kora), Chano Domínguez (piano), Jorge Pardo (flute), NesrineBelmokh (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 CityTickets: $20-$50. To reserve, visit www.symphonyspace.orgor 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 CityTickets: $35-$65. Reserve at www.lpr.comor 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, andguestdancerFarru.
THU 2.22 @ 12:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival: Flamenco Master Class
KJCC-NYU, 53 Washington Square South, New York CityTickets: FREE and open to the public. Reservations strongly encouraged. Register at KJCC.org.Program: On February 22, percussionist ‘Piraña’ and singersand palmasduo 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 CityTickets:https://thetownhall.org/event/paco-de-lucia-legacy-flamenco-summits-meets-new-yorkReserve atwww.pacodelucialegacy.comor call the Box Office at 212-997-6661.Program: A specialgala 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 @ 6:00p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York CityTickets: 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 CityTickets: 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.
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.
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
Indie rock band Mt. Joy have announced their 2024 headline tour throughout North America and Europe, with support from Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan. The five-piece band will make their debut at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 28.
With the tour set to kick off on April 6 in Teton Village in WY, the Alt-rock band will headline in their hometown of Philadelphia on Sept. 20 at the Mann Music Center. After the success of their 2023 shows at the Mann, Mt. Joy including Sotiris Eliopoulos on drums, Jackie Miclau on keyboards, and Michael Byrnes on bass, Matt Quinn vocals and guitar with guitarist Samm Cooper will once again partner with Philadelphia’s Sharing Access to host a non-perishable food drive before making their stop at the Madison Square Garden on September 28, marking the first time Mt. Joy has headlined MSG.
Sharing Excess (SE) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that uses surplus food as a solution to scarcity. While over 40 million people in the US face food insecurity, nearly 40% of the nation’s food supply is going to waste. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between excess and scarcity by partnering with grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers to deliver surplus food to a network of nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations to alleviate local food insecurity. The organization also works with over 200 food businesses to deliver 10 million meals annually to over 330 organizations and 38 pop-up distribution locations across 66 zip codes in Mt. Joy’s hometown Philadelphia.
Founded in 2016 by vocalist/ guitarist Matt Quinn with guitarist Samm Cooper, the band first released their debut single “Astrovan” which led to the massive success of the band as they went to perform at festivals and on tour throughout North America and Europe. After their tour with Lumineers was cut short due to a pandemic, Mt. Joy released their second studio album Rearrange in 2020, and then their third album, Orange Blood in the summer of 2022.
The band will continue their worldwide tour throughout 2024 and ticket for all Mt. Joy shows, including Madison Square Garden, can be purchased here.
Mt. Joy on Tour In 2024
April 6 – Rendezvous Music Festival – Teton Village, WY
May 3-5 – Lovin’ Live Music Festival – Charlotte, NC
May 31– Oakland Alameda Co. Coliseum –Oakland, CA *
June 4 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL
June 6 – Le Trabendo – Paris, FR
June 8 – CHALK – Brighton, UK
June 9 – SWX – Bristol, UK
June 10 – O2 Ritz Manchester – Manchester, UK
June 12 – The National Stadium – Dublin, IRE
June 13 – SWG3 Studio Warehouse – Glasgow, UK
June 15 – Roundhouse – London, UK
July 4 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
July 5 – TBA – Marshfield, MA
July 10 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
July 12-14 – Under the Big Sky Festival – Whitefish, MT
July 18 – Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^
July 19 –Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^
July 20 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
Aug 6 – Surly Brewing Festival Field – Minneapolis, MN
Aug 8 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Aug 9 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Aug 10 – Dillion Amphitheater – Dillion, CO
Aug 13 – Granary Live – Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 15 – Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field – Boise, ID
Aug 17 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC
Aug 19 – Alaska State Fair – Palmer, AK
Aug 21 – Remlinger Farms – Carnation, WA
Aug 23 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
Sept 13 – Moody Center – Austin, TX
Sept 15 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
Sept 17 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC
The Skaneateles Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 23rd annual Robinson Award, a $2,000 prize designed to recognize an outstanding young musician for success in music performance, citizenship, and contributions to the community.
The idea for a Skaneateles Festival came together in the spring of 1980 in discussions between musician Lindsay Groves and Skaneateles residents Beth Boudreau and Louise Robinson. The first season, two weeks, was presented that August in the village’s Library Hall. The generous David and Louise Robinson opened their home, Brook Farm, which soon became the Festival’s center. At Brook Farm, musicians would live, eat, rehearse, relax, and perform, all because of the Robinsons’ hospitality, which extended to the thousands of concertgoers who sat under the stars and listened to music on Saturday evenings for the first 36 years of the Festival.
The phrase “Spirit of the Festival” flowed from the spirit of the Robinsons, and their legacy continues today. The Skaneateles Festival’s 45th Anniversary season takes place from Aug. 1-24.
In 2002 the festival created the Robinson Award, an annual scholarship prize, to honor the memory of David and Louise Robinson. The award is given annually to a young musician whose character, musicianship, and community service reflect the values of the duo – enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.
SkanFest 2022.
Applications from students between the ages of 13 and 18 residing in the Central New York region (Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, and Cortland counties) will be considered. Requirements include two letters of recommendation, a written personal statement, and a 10-15 minute recording of their playing or singing. The annual presentation of the award is made at a Festival concert in August and is accompanied by a $2,000 prize. The recipient may also be invited to perform at a Skaneateles Festival event.
