Singer/songwriter Charley Orlando has announced his upcoming “Bob. Interpretations of Dylan” tour, along with the creation of music group “Ruha.”
The combined tour sees eight dates, seven of which take place in New York. “Bob. Interpretations of Dylan” begins November 6 in Syracuse at Funk ‘n Waffles. The tour also includes a solo show, a performance with Salt City Waltz, one with Pearly Baker’s Best, and lastly a show with Charley’s new project: Ruha. Charley Orlando’s tour wraps up with Ruha in Syracuse at Funk ‘n Waffles on December 7.
Ruha consists of Jessica Brown, Brian Lauri, Brian Welch, Zach Fleitz and Charley. They plan to play songs from all of their original catalogues at the upcoming show. Charley Orlando is the essence of heart in music. Having released 17 albums Charley continues to paint outside the lines of convention. In his 30 plus year career he has been added to the GRAMMY entry ballot a total of 28 times and played over 3,000 shows in North America.
Born and raised in Capitol District area of NY, Charley developed a passion for music from a young age. He started playing the guitar at the age of eight and quickly discovered a natural talent for songwriting. Throughout his career, Charley has released 18 albums, each one showcasing his incredible musicianship and songwriting abilities. His music is a unique blend of blues, folk, and rock, with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with audiences around the world.
Charley Orlando Shows:
11/6 Syracuse,NY; Funk ‘n Waffles 8pm w/s/g Ruha (bob.)
11/7 Albany,NY; Ophelia’s 8pm w/s/g Laura Leigh (bob.)
Reasons to be Cheerful, David Byrne’s solutions-based non-profit magazine, turned five with Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things, a variety show in NYC at Town Hall on Oct 9.
Photo Credit: Emilio Herce
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of David Byrne’s Reasons to be Cheerful, the multi-disciplinary artist hosted “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things,” a variety show at The Town Hall. The night focused on the amazingness of humans and the beautiful ways humans connect with each other.
Emceed by David Byrne, “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things” debuted a new song by Byrne and featured a diverse lineup of performances that stayed true to what a variety show in essence is. The event staged acts such as, singer-songwriter Thao (Nguyen), comedian Fred Armisen, NYC’s non-male Brazilian-American style drumline Fogo Azul, comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti, the spicy puppet cabaret of Epidermis Circus, Belgian-Egyptian musician Tamino, performance artist Ellie Steingraeber, and female-led band Brass Queens. DJenny Koons (Oedipus Deaf West, Blue Man Group National Tour) directed, Stephanie Johnson produced and Emily Simoness (Founding Executive Director SPACE on Ryder Farm) executive produced.
“Variety shows were a big deal when I was young,” says Byrne. “It’s a format you don’t see as much of these days. So we thought, why not bring it back? We looked for acts that could capture that sense of zany, anything-could-happen artistry. Reasons to be Cheerful inspires people by unearthing unexpected gems, and this show will embody that same spirit of gleeful surprise.”
Reasons to Be Cheerful is an online magazine that inspires curiosity about how the world can be better and asks how we can be part of that change. Launched in 2019, Reasons to be Cheerful publishes award-winning journalism about solutions and progress for over one million readers. They have hosted sold-out live events across the country.
The Park Theater Foundation has announced the upcoming variety of shows for the October to November season.
The Park Theater Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts. This century-old theater holds a vast and rich history within the community and has been revitalized as a destination for performing arts, weddings, events and more.
The Park Theater reopened in 2018 as a state-of-the-art performing arts center, featuring national and international touring performers, as well as local community artists and productions. The new renovation included an upscale restaurant, named in memory of previous owner Dr. Kirkpatrick, “Doc’s Restaurant.”
Starting this October, The Park Theater plans to host a slew of shows of varying genre, performing art, and theme. From jazz to classic rock to folk to comedy, this season has a little something for everyone. This season sees tributes to The Beatles and Lynyrd Skynyrd along with comedy shows and free-form jazz nights.
High Noon – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Park Theater Oct-Nov Schedule of Shows
10/17/24:
Jazz Night with The Matt Niedbalski Trio featuring Rob Lindquist. Tickets: $10.00. Doors:7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.
10/23/24:
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party focusing on “The Beatles” aka “The White Album” – Disc 2. Tickets: $12.00. Doors: 6:30pm | Showtime: 7:00pm.
10/25/24:
Comedy After Dark featuring New York based Canadian comedian, Jess Salomon. Tickets: Early Bird – $22.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.
11/08/24:
The Park Presents singer-songwriter and band, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters.Tickets: Early Bird – $15.00 | Day Of Show – $20.00. Doors: 7:30pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.
11/21/24:
Jazz Night with The GNP Trio featuring Matt Niedbalski, Tyler Giroux and Dylan Perrillo. Tickets: $10.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.
11/22/24:
Rewind At The Park featuring High Noon – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock. Tickets: Early Bird – $25.00 | Day Of Show – $30.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.
11/29/24:
Comedy After Dark featuring acclaimed comedian and musician, Dave Hill. Tickets: Early Bird – $22.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.
New York based Canadian comedian, Jess Salomon.
For more information on the upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, click here.
Folk-rock sweetheart Patty Larkin comes to Cohoes Music Hall on November 21 for an evening of riveting musicianship.
Patty Larkin is a visionary of sound and wonder, a real deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Patty has captured audiences for over 30 years with an imagination, enchantment, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter.
With eleven studio albums and two live recordings under her belt, Patty mines the intersections of poetry and song with her innovative 14th release, Bird in a Cage, released on her own Road Narrows Records. Patty’s musical style resembles something of folk-rock with an urban feel and pop energy.
She is best known for being a founding member of the band, Four Bitchin’ Babes. Cohoes Music Hall is set to host the artist for “An Evening with Patty Larkin.” At the event, Patty plans to play various works ranging from her early stuff to her recent poetic tracks off Bird in a Cage.
This new album leaves standard songwriting forms behind, crossing instead into a world where rhyme is optional, and phrases unfold at their own speed. Bird in a Cage embraces those creative spaces where boundaries are fluid; its ten tracks are full of cross-disciplinary energy, the hot spark of one artist collaborating with another.
For more information and to purchase tickets to Patty Larkin’s upcoming show at Cohoes Music Hall on November 21, click here.
Albany-native rockers The Jagaloons have announced the vinyl release of their newest album Forbidden Words on November 1.
The album was recorded in the Spring of 2023 at White Lake Studio in Albany, NY and originally was due to be released later in that year. But due to various delays with the pressing, the band pivoted to work with Ken Holewczynski at Tabu Recordings for the vinyl release. The album was released on streaming platforms and on CD on May 31.
The Jagaloons were also very lucky to be able to work with Dave Klein (Agent Orange, The Ghastly Ones) on the mastering and Stephen Blickenstaff on the eye-catching cover art. Along with the digital and CD release, The Jagaloons also made a video for the title track, “Forbidden Words” which was directed by Yasir Kahn and edited by Bryan Moak.
Hailing from Albany NY, The Jagaloons play guitar-driven, reverb-drenched, all-instrumental rock and roll. The trio takes the surf music of the 1960s and adds modern and eclectic influences, creating their own unique sound. The Jagaloons have performed all over the Northeast and down the east coast since 2015
with some big names in the surf scene like Messer Chups, Surfer Joe, The Surfrajettes, Los Tiki Phantoms and more.
The band will celebrate Forbidden Words with a release party on November 9 at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, NY. Joining them for the night will be Short Wave Radio Band, The Sci Flies, and The Sound Minds (featuring Chris Sprague of Los Straightjackets). The group anticipates the release of their vinyl of Forbidden Words to be released on November 1.
For more information on The Jagaloons and their upcoming vinyl release of Forbidden Words, click here.
The Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) will start their 2024/25 concert season with “Confluence: A Celebration of American Music” at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Oct. 27.
Led by Music Director, Etienne Abelin, in his third full season with ESYO, the Symphony Orchestra will perform a program of classical, jazz, and rock to celebrate American creativity. Confluence will explore the dynamic nature of the rhythms, stories, and emotions that have shaped the musical landscape of American culture.
The concert will open with Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, and Hoe Down from Rodeo. Also on the program are Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question, Samuel Barber’s emotionally rich Second Essay for Orchestra, and Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Purple Haze, arranged by Swiss American composer Daniel Schnyder. The blending of rock with classical traditions, highlights the concert’s title, confluence. The orchestra will perform two encores: Leonard Bernstein’s Mambo from West Side Story, capturing the vibrant cultural mosaic of America, followed by Somewhere, a poignant expression of hope and unity.
The featured alto saxophone soloist, Teresa Rodrigues, will bring her lyrical prowess to Duke Ellington’s In a Sentimental Mood, Horace Silver’s Peace, and George Gershwin’s Summertime, all arranged for orchestra and saxophone by Daniel Schnyder. Nina Shekhar’s Lumina, a vibrant contemporary work that contrasts light and dark to capture radiance also adds to the theme of confluence.These pieces between compositions by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, and Samuel Barber, create a tapestry of sound highlighting the fluidity of American music across genres.
“Flow is all about how music and emotions move, how they carry us forward, much like a river gathering energy and changing course. Our goal is to explore reaching states of flow in our rehearsals and performances, where skill, focus, and letting go merge, allowing the music to take on a life of its own. We’ll also be experimenting with creating seamless transitions between pieces during performances, so that the music flows continuously without interruption.”
Musical Director Etienne Abelin
EYSO’s calendar is full through the spring with highlights such as, the Symphony Orchestra’s collaboration with the Rensselaer Orchestra in March and April. Under the direction of Robert Whalen, they will perform Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique in “Fluid Realities.” Other season highlights include an exchange of ESYO’s Youth Jazz Orchestra with the Worcester Youth Orchestras (MA), the beloved Melodies of Christmas performances, and a tour in Central Europe with concerts in Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague.
ESYO Season Schedule:
Oct. 27, 2024 | 3:00pm CONFLUENCE : A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC Symphony Orchestra
Electro-rock duo Phantogram have announced their 2025 headline tour of North America which begins on January 15. The tour begins in Las Vegas, NV and wraps up on February 28 in Hollywood, CA.
Lauded as an experimental and alternative band and one thatâs never been married to a particular genre, Phantogram have continued to alter soundscapes for almost a decade by consistently challenging sound with their signature blend of hard-hitting beats, guitar driven dark psychedelia and electronic pop. The “Running Through Colors Tour” stops at Brooklyn Paramount in NYC on February 6.
The band recently released their fifth album, Memory Of A Day via Neon Gold Records. The new album captures that disorienting sense of time travel sparked by a color or song that recalls the most joyful and tragic moments in your life. Alongside the LP, the duo – Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter – have shared their latest single, the driving, and wistful burst of color, âAttaway.â
Live performances from Phantogram weave together the bandâs signature mix of hazy synths, hypnotic guitars, beat-crushing drum machines and mesmerizing vocals. For the band, writing new music and performing it in front of audiences around the world is their most exciting experience creating together since their early days as a group.
PHANTOGRAM TOUR DATES
1/15 – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
1/16 – House of Blues Anaheim – Anaheim, CA
1/17 – SOMA – San Diego, CA
1/19 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
1/22 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX
1/24 – ACL Live at The Moody Theater – Austin, TX
1/25 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
1/27 – House of Blues – New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
1/28 – The Hall – Little Rock, AR
1/29 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
1/31 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
2/03 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
2/04 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD
2/06 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY
2/08 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
2/10 – House of Blues Boston – Boston, MA
2/12 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
2/13 – Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI
2/14 – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
2/15 – The Fillmore Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN
2/18 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
2/19 – The Union – Salt Lake City, UT
2/21 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA
2/22 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
2/24 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
2/26 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA
2/28 – Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA
For more information on Phantogram and their upcoming 2025 “Running Through Colors Tour,” click here.
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) presents its opening concert in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series, The Lyric Sounds of Flute and Piano, on Friday, November 1 at North Presbyterian Church in Elmira.
Jeanne Sperber on FLute
An evening of elegance and musical mastery awaits as OSFL’s Principal Flute Jeanne Sperber and acclaimed pianist Michael Salmirs share the stage to perform some of the most beautiful and introspective works ever written for flute and piano. This performance will explore a wide spectrum of colors and moods, as the duo trades melodies back and forth between the flute and piano. The program includes music from C.P.E. Bach’s Hamburg Sonata, Jake Heggie’s Soliloquy, Pierre Sancan’s Sonatine, and César Franck’s Sonata.
Sperber, a renowned flutist and educator, has been a beloved figure in the Southern Tier for over twenty years. She has performed in legendary venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Weill Hall, and has toured South America and Cuba twice as a concerto soloist. This event promises to be a delightful experience for music lovers of all ages. The concert is sponsored in part by Dick and Judy Sphon and the OSFL Chamber Music Society.
This event is part of OSFL’s 30th concert series. A stellar show with supreme talent like this is one not to miss. The OSFL offers four regular season full orchestra concerts, a Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, and educational programs for children. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for college students with ID, and FREE for attendees under 18 with a ticketed adult.
Michael Salmirs
For more information on the opening concert in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series, and to purchase tickets to the show, click here.
Utica’s Stanley Theatre will present the premiere of the holiday comedy “The Christmas Letter” – written by Ilion, NY native Michael Cunningham – on Saturday, November 9.
The film features scenes filmed in Utica and surrounding towns.
Directed by Tori Hunter, the movie follows Joe Michaels, a man determined to top his wealthy friend’s extravagant holiday letter by creating unforgettable experiences with his family.
“I was born and raised in Ilion and had always dreamed of bringing something back to the valley in some way,” Cunningham said. “And while I didn’t build a factory, I did create a story which was built on my life here, so it only made sense to film here. The Utica/Rome/Mohawk Valley region has so much to offer filmmakers. There is a vast palette of unique landscapes and buildings imbued with character and history, and the people are the best.”
This festive film reunites Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid, the iconic duo from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
“I don’t think it really hit me that this was all happening until I heard Brian Doyle-Murray deliver one of my lines for the first time,” Michael Cunningham said. “It was magical. And then having the likes of Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid add their legendary comedic talents just made the whole experience even more surreal.”
Film Utica played a key role in supporting the production of “The Christmas Letter” by assisting with local logistics and helping to secure filming locations. Their involvement helped bring portions of the movie to life, including scenes shot at The Stanley Theatre.
“The premiere of “The Christmas Letter” marks the culmination of many years of work with what is now Film Utica – our local film commission,” Utica Mayor Mike Galime said. “With Oneida County joining in support for this premiere, we could not be more delighted. The sets and scenes of The Christmas Letter are a clear example of how partnering on local trades, including within the arts, are part of our regional renaissance.”
The screening of “The Christmas Letter” at The Stanley Theatre is an opportunity for families to enjoy a festive movie together as they begin their holiday celebrations.
“We are thrilled to support the premiere of “The Christmas Letter” at the Stanley Theatre,” Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said, “This film not only showcases the incredible talent of a local writer, but also highlights the beauty and charm of several beloved locations here in Oneida County. By contributing to this event, we are investing in and promoting our local arts community and celebrating the unique stories that make our region special. We look forward to seeing our home shine on the big screen.”
Tickets are just $5 and are available for purchase in person at the box office or by phone at 315-724-4000 (will call only).
On Saturday, October 26 from Noon to 5pm, PhanArt, in association with Mirth Films, will hold a hometown Art Show and Health & Wellness Event at the Palace Theatre in Albany
Featured during the show is New Paltz band Kale for the October edition of Palace Sessions Live.
Located just a 0.5 mile walk down Pearl Street from the MVP Arena (where Phish will perform for three nights) PhanArt at the Palace will feature dozens of artists and vendors from the Capital District and across the country from the greater Phish community.
Presented alongside Mirth Films, PhanArt will host artists and vendors offering a great deal of art, clothing, home goods, music inspired memorabilia and much more from dozens of small businesses, in addition to a Health and Wellness fair on the Second Floor of the Palace Theatre. There attendees will find Reiki, aerial yoga, interactive art, healing circles, psychedelic integration and much more.
Confirmed artists and vendors include Perpetual Hang, Scotty Radford Art and Design, BLURD Glass, YouEnjoyMyVegan, Ethereal Honey, Blazinâ Donuts, Fiddle and Feather, Unusual Conclusions, The Overhead View and many more.
Kale, a genre-blending indietronica jam trio from New Paltz, will be playing 2 sets during the afternoon, along with music from Sweeping Views in between performances. Kale combines a love of danceable electronic rhythms, soaring melodies, and energetic hooks into an improvisational channel that allows for deep exploration of the musical cosmos.
The Palace Theatre is located at the corner of Clinton and North Pearl Street, just a half mile walk to MVP Arena, where Phish will perform each evening from October 25-27.
The first hometown PhanArt show at Albanyâs historic Palace Theatre takes place on Saturday, October 26 from 12-5pm. Admission is free as always!
