NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • Kidz Bop Summer Tour Stops in Buffalo, Bethel, Saratoga Springs and Syracuse

    Kidz Bop have announced their 2024 summer tour with four shows across New York. The tour will kick off on June with shows in Buffalo, Bethel, Saratoga Springs and Syracuse this summer.  

    Kidz Bop connects with kids and families through their best-selling albums, music videos, products and live tours. The music franchise has been expanding internationally and currently records in 5 different languages. The brand has its own dedicated channel on SiriusXM – “KIDZ BOP Radio” (Channel 135) where it’s all Kidz Bop, all the time. 

    The band also had 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart; only three artists in history–The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand—have had more Top 10 albums.

    Kidz Bop tour will kick off on June with shows at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo on July 7, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on July 14, the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 26, the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 3 and a show at the New York State Fair in Syracuse on August 24. 

    Presales for the tour will start on January 22, with the general on-sale starting on January 26. For tour dates and ticket information, visit here.

    KIDZ BOP  ALL-NEW TOUR

    June 27, 2024 — Stamford, CT — Palace Theatre *

    June 28, 2024 — Stamford, CT — Palace Theatre *

    July 3, 2024 — Gilford, NH — Bank NH Pavilion

    July 5, 2024 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

    July 6, 2024 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

    July 7, 2024 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater

    July 12, 2024 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    July 13, 2024 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    July 14, 2024 — Bethel, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    July 19, 2024 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

    July 20, 2024 — Kansas City, MO — Starlight Theatre

    July 21, 2024 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    July 24, 2024 — Columbus, OH — Ohio State Fair *

    July 26, 2024 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Broadview Stage at SPAC

    July 27, 2024 — Boston, MA (2 Shows) — Leader Bank Pavilion

    July 28, 2024 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater

    August 2, 2024 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    August 3, 2024 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    August 4, 2024 — Hershey, PA — GIANT Center

    August 6, 2024 — West Allis, WI — Wisconsin State Fair *

    August 9, 2024 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center

    August 10, 2024 — Vienna, VA (2 Shows) — Wolf Trap at Filene Center

    August 11, 2024 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center

    August 16, 2024 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

    August 17, 2024 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    August 18, 2024 — Des Moines, IA — Iowa State Fair *

    August 23, 2024 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage

    August 24, 2024 — Syracuse, NY — New York State Fair *+

    August 25, 2024 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center

    August 30, 2024 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater

    August 31, 2024 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center

    September 2, 2024 — St. Paul, MN — Minnesota State Fair *

    September 6, 2024 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre

    September 7, 2024 — San Diego, CA — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    September 8, 2024 — Inglewood, CA — YouTube Theater

    September 11, 2024 — Puyallup, WA — Washington State Fair *^

    September 20, 2024 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    September 21, 2024 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre

    September 22, 2024 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre

    September 27, 2024 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater

    September 28, 2024 — Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    September 29, 2024 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    October 4, 2024 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    October 5, 2024 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    October 6, 2024 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    *Non-Live Nation Dates

    ^Onsale date TBD

    +Free event, no onsale

  • Nick Waterhouse to Rock Bearsville Theater This April

    Radio Woodstock, WDST 100.1 has announced singer-songwriter and record producer Nick Waterhouse will be performing live at the Bearsville Theater this April.

    Bearsville Theater, located in Woodstock, will present this musical journey of shifting genres to captivate diverse audiences.

    Nick Waterhouse is known for his multi-genre music, his distinctive sound, and his dynamic stage presence. His music can be described as having elements of R&B, vintage pop, garage rock, doo-wop, and other genres. With a sound so dynamic and unique, the show at Bearsville Theater is sure to be nothing short of enchanting.

    The show is set for April 19 at 8 PM, with doors officially opening at 7 PM.

    Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST is an extraordinarily influential rock station, a stellar outlet for an artist to be involved with in any capacity. The New York Times has tagged them as their “favorite thing about around the Hudson Valley.” Radio Woodstock curates music and informational programming, advertising campaigns, digital marketing solutions, and virtual and live music experiences. Nick Waterhouse is a live music experience that one would seriously not want to miss.

    Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, January 26 at 10 AM. To purchase tickets, visit RadioWoodstock.com.

  • SPAC Celebrates 75 Years of New York City Ballet with 2024 Season

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced its 2024 New York City Ballet (NYCB) season, featuring four unique programs from July 9-13 as part of NYCB’s historic 75 anniversary and its 58 season in Saratoga.

    Sara Mearns, in white, and company in “Swan Lake”, choreography © The George Balanchine Trust, New York City Ballet, David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Friday, May 26, 2023, 8 pm. Credit Photo: Erin Baiano.

    Called “the foremost creative ballet troupe in the world” by The New York Times, New York City Ballet will bring its roster of more than 90 dancers under the direction of Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, accompanied by the New York City Ballet Orchestra, led by Music Director Andrew Litton. New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, was founded in 1948 by the legendary choreographer George Balanchine and arts patron Lincoln Kirstein and quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Today, NYCB continues to be inspired by its founders who envisioned an authentically American expression of ballet with a company that reflects the rich cultural diversity of the city and nation.

    “This season marks the occasion of our beloved New York City Ballet’s historic 75 anniversary. We look forward to an incredible week celebrating our shared history over the past nearly six decades, while also pointing toward our exciting future together,” said Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

    Opening the season on July 9 is “NYCB On and Off Stage,” hosted by NYCB principal dancers for a unique “behind the curtain” experience featuring excerpts from the week’s ballets and culminating with a celebratory after-party.

    Highlighting the residency is George Balanchine’s three-act work Jewels, returning for the first time since 2016 and featuring Fauré’s elegant Emeralds, Stravinsky’sjazz-inflected Rubies, and Tschaikovsky’s symphonic Diamonds.

    Emily Kikta in “Rubies”, JEWELS, New York City Ballet, David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Credit Photo: Erin Baiano

    Also featured are two evenings dedicated to works by contemporary choreographers including a new work by Amy Hall Garner, which is set to hold its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2024 spring season. Other works include Gustave le Gray No. 1, a SPAC debut choreographed by Pam Tanowitz and set to the music of Caroline Shaw, Ulysses Dove’s dynamically charged, abstract work Red Angels, and Justin Peck’s sneaker ballet The Times are Racing, heralded by audiences and critics alike since its premiere in 2017.

    Rounding out the season will be two performances of some of Balanchine’s most beloved works, including the classic story ballet Swan Lake, the patriotic Stars and Stripes, the SPAC-commissioned work The Steadfast Tin Soldier, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s charming fairytale, and scenes from Coppélia, featuring children from the Capital Region, celebration the work’s 50 anniversary, which held its world premiere at SPAC in 1974.  

    Daniel Applebaum and Naomi Corti in Gustave Le Gray No. 2, choreography by Pam Tanowitz. New York City Ballet Art Series, Friday, April 29, 2022, David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center. Credit Photo: Erin Baiano

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

    NEW YORK CITY BALLET: JULY 9 – 13 

    NYCB On and Off Stage  

    TUESDAY, JULY 9 @ 7:30 P.M. 

    NYCB principal dancers host a unique “behind the curtain” experience featuring excerpts from the week’s ballets. A compelling evening for newcomers and fans alike. Immediately following the program is a celebratory “dance party” in the Hall of Springs.  

    Jewels 

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 @ 7:30 P.M. 

    THURSDAY, JULY 11 @ 2:00 P.M.  

    Emeralds (Fauré/Balanchine) 

    Rubies (Stravinsky/Balanchine) 

    Diamonds (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine) 

    Contemporary Choreography 

    THURSDAY, JULY 11 @ 7:30 P.M. 

    SATURDAY, JULY 13 @ 7:30 P.M. 

    New Garner* (TBA/Garner) 

    Red Angels (Einhorn/Dove) 

    Gustave le Gray No. 1* (Shaw/Tanowitz) 

    The Times Are Racing (Deacon/Peck) 

    Swan Lake & Stars and Stripes 

    FRIDAY, JULY 12 @ 7:30 P.M. 

    SATURDAY, JULY 13 @ 2 P.M.  

    Swan Lake (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine) 

    Scenes from Coppélia (Delibes/Balanchine and Danilova, after Petipa) 

    The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Bizet/Balanchine) 

    Stars and Stripes (Sousa, orch. by Kay/Balanchine)

    *indicates SPAC premiere  

  • Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Nears As Jury Selection Begins For 2 Accused

    The unsolved slaying of beloved hip hop legend Jam Master Jay is close to finding closure. After all, jury selection began on Monday at Brooklyn Federal Court in the murder trial of Jason Mizell, known worldwide as Jam Master Jay.

    The influential Run-DMC DJ suffered a shot to the head outside of his studio in Jamaica, Queens in 2002

    Jam Master Jay mural

    Over the years, numerous theories have circulated regarding Jay’s death. Ranging from issues with the infamous Supreme Team to a drug deal gone bad. However, it seems to be the latter as Karl Jordan Jr., 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, will be on trial for the October 30, 2002 shooting. Moreover, a 10-count indictment unsealed in October, 2020 revealed the motive behind the alleged murder to be 10 Kilograms of cocaine purchased by Jam Master Jay. With the plan being to distribute the drugs between Washington, Jordan Jr. and other co-conspirators.

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    Trouble arose over who would help distribute the narcotics. With Washington, known as “Lil D” and the Godson of Jam Master Jay and son to Run-DMC road manager “Big D” excluded from the plans. All in all, Jordan Jr., Washington and Jam Master Jay are from the same Hollis neighborhood, with Jordan Jr. being his neighbor. Equally important, another accused Jay Bryant, who reportedly left behind an article of clothing at the crime scene that contained his DNA, has been charged and will be tried in 2026.

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    Jam Master Jay in Hip Hop

    Jam Master Jay’s death hit the hip hop world hard, as the genre was still recovering from the tragic murder of Tupac and Biggie Smalls. The Hollis, Queens’ native’s legacy is that of a community hero. Known for helping out those in need and for helping budding acts, playing an influential role in the early careers of Onyx and 50 Cent among others. Yet, his death felt as tough one of the genre’s true innovators came to an untimely end.

    As a result there were celebratory tributes of his life throughout major award shows for the pioneering DJ. Meanwhile, fans held ceremonial vigils to honor the revolutionary DJ. When the case ran dry rap royalty put together reward money in hopes of finding closure. Opening statements in the trial against Jordan, Jr. and Washington will begin on January 29.

  • Mother Mother and Cavetown Join Forces for Upcoming Co-Headlining Tour

    Canadian Alt-rock group Mother Mother and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown come together for a huge co-headlining tour across North America this summer. The tour will see two dates at NYC’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 on July 9 and 10.

    Mother Mother, known for being Canada’s number one alt-rock export, and Cavetown, indie/bedroom-pop artist who’s amassed over a billion global streams. Together, the two headliners are certain to make noise across the country this summer. The tour will be promoting new music from both acts. Mother Mother has released their latest single, “Nobody Escapes,” and Cavetown has announced the release of new music to come sometime in early 2024.

    Mother mother Cavetown
    Mother Mother in 2021

    Mother Mother Cavetown 2024 North American Tour Dates

    June 7               Phoenix, AZ                   Arizona Financial Theatre

    June 8               Los Angeles, CA            The Torch

    June 9               San Diego, CA               Gallagher Square at Petco Park

    June 11             Berkeley, CA                  The Greek

    June 14             Troutdale, OR                Edgefield

    June 15             Vancouver, BC              Rogers Arena

    June 16             Seattle, WA                   Seattle Zoo

    June 18             Salt Lake City, UT         Granary Live

    June 20             Morrison, CO                 Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    June 22             Dallas, TX                      South Side Ballroom

    June 23             Austin, TX                      Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park

    June 25             Houston, TX                  713 Music Hall

    June 28             Miami, FL                      FPL Solar Amphitheater

    June 29             Orlando, FL                   Orlando Amphitheater

    June 30             Atlanta, GA                    Coca-Cola Roxy

    July 2                Washington, DC            The Anthem

    July 3                Philadelphia, PA            Skyline Stage at The Mann

    July 5                Toronto, ON                   Budweiser Stage

    July 7                Boston, MA                    MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    July 9               New York, NY                The Rooftop at Pier 17

    July 10              New York, NY               The Rooftop at Pier 17

    July 12              Sterling Heights, MI        Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre 

    July 13              Chicago, IL                    Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

    Artist pre-sales go live on January 22 at 11 am, with general on-sale beginning on January 26 at 10 am. Click HERE for ticket information. To hear Mother Mother’s latest single, see below.

  • Rail Rider Jamboree 2024 in Ellicottville to Feature Infamous Stringdusters, Karina Rykman and more

    The Rail Rider Jamboree will return to Ellicottville in March 2024, boasting a lineup of music that includes Karina Rykman, The Infamous Stringdusters, Organ Fairchild, Dirty Blanket and Buffalo Brass Machine.

    rail rider jamboree 2024

    The one day event on Saturday, March 23 takes place at Holiday Valley Ski Resort.

    rail rider jamboree 2024

    March 23 will be an incredible day of music, skiing, pond skimming, craft beer, food, vendors and more in store.

    rail rider jamboree 2024

    Holiday Valley Resort (AKA, Holiday Valley) is a family-friendly ski resort in Ellicottville, opened in 1957, with four runs and a T-bar lift.

    Head to railriderjam.com for Rail Rider Jamboree 2024 GA & VIP Tickets, on sale now. Save $10 when you purchase early-bird passes. Discounted lodging rates are also available through Holiday Valley at railriderjam.com.

  • Albany Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate “100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue” in February

    The Albany Symphony Orchestra announced a February concert to Celebrate 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue with Kevin Cole. The concert will take place on Feb. 10 at the Proctors Theatre.

    albany symphony orchestra Rhapsody in Blue

    The Albany Symphony celebrates its living musical heritage through its adventurous programming, commissioning, and recording of new work, and broad community engagement beyond the concert hall. The Two-time Grammy winning Symphony will host a 100th birthday party concert for Rhapsody in Blue, featuring Kevin Cole, the world’s foremost interpreter of George Gershwin’s piano music. The program will include, An American in Paris, Carlos Simon’s AMEN! and Simon Says, and a world premiere trombone concerto by Jack Frerer.

    Cole, who has performed with over 100 orchestras worldwide, has appeared several times with the Albany Symphony. He was the first pianist to perform all four of Gershwin’s works for piano and orchestra with the Symphony.

    Albany Symphony Orchestra Rhapsody in Blue david alan miller

    The concert also coincides with the release of a Naxos recording David Alan Miller created with Cole and the National Orchestra Institute Philharmonic. The concert will also feature a trombone concerto created by Jack Frerer and featuring the principal trombonist of the Albany Symphony, Greg Spirdopoulos.

    Founded in 1930 in New York’s Capital Region, the Albany Symphony serves a diverse regional audience covering more than seven counties and parts of three states. In addition to an eight-concert subscription season, an annual multi-day American Music Festival including performances by the orchestra’s genre-bending ensemble Dogs of Desire, and a host of education and community outreach events, the Albany Symphony regularly serves as an ambassador for new music and Upstate innovation beyond the Capital Region. 

    Recognized as one of America’s most innovative and creative orchestras, Albany Symphony is renowned for virtuosic performances featuring classic orchestral favorites, lesser-heard masterworks, and a diverse array of new music from leading and emerging voices of today.

    The concert will take place on Feb. 10 at the Proctors Theatre and Tickets are available 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.

  • Oswego Music Hall Announces 2024 Calendar, Featuring Upstate Group Driftwood

    The Oswego Music Hall, also known as the Ontario Performing Arts Center, has announced its 2024 calendar of events, featuring diverse band Mile Twelve, and Americana Upstate-NY group Driftwood, among others.

    Oswego Music Hall

    The Oswego Music Hall evolved from a little coffee house venue called “The Low Life Cafe,” created by Richard Reinert back in 1976, on Water Street in Oswego where it was known as the Market House Music Hall. Oswego Music Hall was incorporated in 1979 and received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 1985. The venue relocated twice before settling into the McCrobie Civic Center, a historic municipal building adjacent to Breitbeck Park, overlooking the Great Lake Ontario.

    Run by an incredibly reliable team of volunteers, Oswego Music Hall has produced diverse and high-quality concerts on their National Stage every other Saturday night during their fall, winter/spring seasons, and national stage events for 40 years. Their programs offer Oswego and the Greater Central New York community exposure to top-quality touring musicians, singers, and songwriters of many genres. Most importantly, the venue helps support artists and music not typically heard in the mainstream media, encouraging the development of emerging artists from the community. 

    Their first Main Stage event of the year is on January 27 at 7:30 p.m. with Boston group Mile Twelve. The group has won several awards, and recently added two new members: fiddler and vocalist Ella Jordan and mandolinist Korey Brodsky, adding a new dimension to the band. With a variety of songs and genres, people can expect to hear a little bit of everything.

    Tom Rush at the Oswego Music Hall.

    The next Main Stage event is on February 10 with Driftwood performing. Anyone familiar with the Americana music scene knows this Upstate, New York-based band has cut their teeth on a killer live show. With a never-ending tour schedule and a steady buzz, they have built a very solid underground fan base.

    National Stage acts coming to the venue include Vance Gilbert, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Shawna Caspi and Rachael Kilgour, Big Sky Quartet, and many more.

    To purchase tickets and for more information, visit here.

    Oswego Music Hall Events Calendar

    Jan 27 Mile Twelve

    Feb 9 Open Mic w/Mark Wahl opening

    Feb 10 Driftwood 

    Feb 17 Jazz by the Lake

    Feb 23 Open Mic w/Kenny Roffo opening

    Feb 24 Vance Gilbert, w/Cam Caruso opening

    Mar 2 Imagining Kerouac, curated by Don Masterson

    Mar 8 Open Mic w/Jane Zell opening

    Mar 9 Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

    Mar 16 Jazz by the Lake

    Mar 22 Open Mic w/Frank Stefanek and Julie Clement opening

    Mar 23 Shawna Caspi and Rachael Kilgour (Women in Music Series)

    Apr 12 Open Mic w/Mark Zane opening

    Apr 13 Big Sky Quartet

    Apr 20 Jazz by the Lake

    Apr 26 Open Mic w/Larry Kyle opening

    Apr 27 Livingston Taylor 

    May 11 Sam Robbins (Season Finale, Emerging Artists Showcase)

  • Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge Announce Joint Tour, Stopping in Chautauqua and Bethel

    Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced that GRAMMY Award-winning folk icons Indigo Girls and singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform together on a series of combined shows this August.

    Indigo Girls

    Beginning at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois, the tour will go on to include a co-billed West Coast tour with Amos Lee. Combining timeless songs and distinct styles, this unique collaboration between one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters and one of folk’s greatest duos promises an unforgettable musical experience.

    Adding to the excitement of the tour, It’s Only Life After All, the documentary film by the Indigo Girls, has finally been released in 2024. Having been screened by major international film festivals, including Toronto’s Hot Docs, SXSW, Tribeca, and Sundance Film Festival, anticipation is high.

    Moreover, the jukebox musical romance, Glitter & Doom, is another upcoming film with even more music from the Indigo Girls. Glitter & Doom presents a brilliant queer supporting cast, including Lea DeLaria, Tig Notaro, Kate Pierson, and more. Scheduled for release on March 8 in NYC and L.A., followed by a nationwide theatrical rollout and a VOD release.

    With Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls together, music lovers have a special chance to experience top-notch songwriting and singing.

    All tour tickets are available here.

    Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge Co-billed Tour 2024 Dates

    August 11 – Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL

    August 13 – Saint Louis Music Park | St. Louis, MO

    August 14 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN

    August 16 – The Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater | Chautauqua, NY

    August 17 – Leader Bank Pavilion | Boston, MA

    August 18 – Snow Pond Center for the Arts – The Bowl in the Pines | Sidney, ME

    August 21 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | Bethel, NY

    August 22 – TD Pavilion at The Mann | Philadelphia, PA

    August 25 – Wolf Trap | Washington, DC

    Amos Lee + Indigo Girls Tour Dates

    September 15 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO (Amos Lee to close)

    September 19 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | San Diego, CA (Amos Lee to close)

    September 21 – Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara, CA (Indigo Girls to close)

    September 23 – The Greek Theatre | Los Angeles, CA (Amos Lee to close)

    September 24 – The Mountain Winery | Saratoga, CA (Amos Lee to close), on sale TBC