NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • Disturbed The Sickness 25 Anniversary Tour with Two Shows in NY

    Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed has announced “The Sickness 25 anniversary tour” that will hit Madison Square Garden on Mar. 21 and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Apr. 4.

    Disturbed

    Disturbed’s debut album, which launched the band into public consciousness, has reached its 25 anniversary and with it, the band has announced an anniversary tour that will hit 34 cities across the US from Feb. 25 until May 17.

    Each night will feature two sets of music, opening with Disturbed playing the five times platinum The Sickness in full, followed by a full set of greatest hits. The first half of the tour will feature support from special guests Three Days Grace, featuring the return of original singer Adam Gontier, and opener Sevendust, and the second half will feature special guests Daughtry with opener Nothing More.

    On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 am, tickets and VIP will be available in the artist pre-sale. Fans can pre-register for pre-sale tickets and dates in the UK and Europe will be announced soon.

    Since The Sickness was released in 2000, the album was certified five times platinum by the RIAA, spent a total of 106 weeks on the US Billboard 200 chart, and Revolver named it one of “Top 25 Debut Hard Rock Albums.” Billboard said of the title track upon release: “‘Down With The Sickness’ is, of course, the quintessential Disturbed song, harnessing all the band’s seethe and its now-famous tribal beat and guitar chug into three and a half minutes of alt-metal mayhem. It’s menacing, it’s rhythmic, it’s rebellious.”

    Full Tour Dates:

    Feb 25             Nampa, ID                               Ford Idaho Center Arena*

    Feb 27             Denver, CO                              Ball Arena*

    Mar 02            Saint Louis, MO                       Enterprise Center*

    Mar 04            Milwaukee, WI                        Fiserv Forum*

    Mar 06            Minneapolis, MN                    Target Center*

    Mar 08            Chicago, IL                               United Center*

    Mar 10            Detroit, MI                              Little Caesars Arena*

    Mar 12            Louisville, KY                           KFC Yum! Center*

    Mar 14            Boston, MA                             TD Garden*

    Mar 17            Washington, DC                      Capital One Arena*

    Mar 19            Montreal, QC                          Centre Bell*

    Mar 21            New York, NY                          Madison Square Garden*

    Mar 29            Cincinnati, OH                         Heritage Bank Center^

    Mar 31            Cleveland, OH                         Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse^

    Apr 02             Philadelphia, PA                      Wells Fargo Center^

    Apr 04             Buffalo, NY                              KeyBank Center^

    Apr 05             Pittsburgh, PA                         PPG Paints Arena^

    Apr 07             Toronto, ON                            Scotiabank Arena^

    Apr 09             Indianapolis, IN                       Gainbridge Fieldhouse^

    Apr 12             Charlotte, NC                          Spectrum Center^

    Apr 14             Raleigh, NC                             Lenovo Center^

    Apr 16             Birmingham, AL                      Legacy Arena at The BJCC^

    Apr 18             Sunrise, FL                               Amerant Bank Arena^

    Apr 23             Duluth, GA                              Gas South Arena^

    Apr 25             San Antonio, TX                      AT&T Center^

    Apr 26             Fort Worth, TX                        Dickies Arena^

    Apr 28             Oklahoma City, OK                  Paycom Center^

    May 05            Seattle, WA                             Climate Pledge Arena^

    May 07            Portland, OR                           Moda Center^

    May 09            Sacramento, CA                      Golden 1 Center^

    May 10            San Francisco, CA                    Chase Center^

    May 13            Inglewood, CA                         Kia Forum^

    May 15            Phoenix, AZ                             Foot Print Center^

    May 17            Las Vegas, NV                          MGM Grand Garden Arena^

    *with special guests Three Days Grace and opener Sevendust

    ^with special guests Daughtry and opener Nothing More

    Learn more here.

  • Hugh Jackman Announces 24 Show Series at Radio City Music Hall

    Actor and musical theater star Hugh Jackman has announced a 24 show series of performances spanning his career at the historic Radio City Music Hall.

    Hugh Jackman
    Photo: Gage Skidmore

    Movie goers may know him best as Wolverine, but to fans of musical theater, Hugh Jackman is Jean Valjean of Les Misérables and P.T. Barnum of The Greatest Showman among many other monikers.

    With a wide array of awards under his belt including a Golden Globe, a Grammy, multiple Tony Awards, and nominations for an Academy Award, two SAG Awards, and a BAFTA, Jackman’s success in both the film and musical worlds cannot be questioned- especially following his critically and commercially successful film Deadpool & Wolverine that has destroyed box-office records after releasing earlier this year.

    Following this major accomplishment, Hugh Jackman has announced a new project that will celebrate his legacy on stage through a twelve show live concert series in New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall titled “From New York, With Love”.

    With a program spanning all of his iconic roles from pieces such as The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, and The Music Man, “From New York, With Love” is certainly a love letter to his musical career. Fans of his more obscure projects and other aspects of Jackman’s versatile career can expect highlights throughout the evening as well during the unforgettable evenings of music and performances by the Hollywood and Broadway icon.

    These special shows will kick off on the weekend of January 24 with dates sprinkled throughout the following months of April through August. Tickets will go on sale for all twelve performances on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 AM EST. For further information and ticket purchasing, please visit the show’s website here.

    FULL LIST OF SHOW DATES

    Sat Jan 25, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Jan 25, 2025
    Fri Apr 18, 2025
    Sat Apr 19, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Apr 19, 2025
    Fri May 23, 2025
    Sat May 24, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat May 24, 2025
    Fri Jun 20, 2025
    Sat Jun 21, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Jun 21, 2025
    Fri Jul 18, 2025
    Sat Jul 19, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Jul 19, 2025
    Fri Aug 15, 2025
    Sat Aug 16, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Aug 16, 2025
    Fri Sep 19, 2025
    Sat Sep 20, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Sep 20, 2025
    Fri Oct 3, 2025
    Sat Oct 4, 2025 – 2pm show
    Sat Oct 4, 2025

  • Ensemble Connect to Spotlight Music of South Africa at Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center

    A group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, Ensemble Connect, have announced their return to Skidmore College for their 18th year.

    The Ensemble Connect performance takes place in Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, Arthur Zankel Music Center, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Their Oct. 25 performance at Skidmore occurs at the end of the five-day residency and spotlights the music of South Africa. The performance includes a South African Kwela celebration in collaboration with Skidmore students.

    The concert will be bookended by a pair of stunning piano quintets: Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Safika: Three Tales on African Migration and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, and will also feature Andile Khumalo’s Cry Out, a notable work for viola, oboe, marimba, and piano. Together, these pieces suggest echoes of lives, songs, dances, and connections to a land that endure despite the forces of time and change.

    Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College

    The fall residency will take place Oct. 22-26 at Skidmore College. While in residence, the fellows of Ensemble Connect engage with Skidmore College students and the broader Saratoga Springs community offering master classes, lessons, class demonstrations, and interactive performances. 

    Ensemble Connect is a two-year fellowship program that prepares extraordinary young professional classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

    The fellowship includes a series of concerts where the musicians explore classical music in all its iterations, performing the timeless alongside new works. Since 2007, these concerts have included Skidmore College, where Ensemble Connect participates in residencies each year in October and February, allowing many members of the Skidmore and surrounding communities to experience the unique artform that is classical music.  

    Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect in 2023

    For more information on the upcoming Ensemble Connect performances at Skidmore College, click here.

  • Post Malone To Join Joe Walsh At VetsAid 2024

    Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced a forthcoming collaboration with Post Malone at this year’s benefit concert. The show, scheduled for November 11 at 7pm at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, will feature the two iconic artists playing material from each of their respective catalogs. This year’s show marks the eighth annual edition of VetsAid which started in 2017 with a show at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. The two iconic artists will be joined by Eric Church, Toto and Kool & The Gang this year.

    “VetsAid is for EVERYONE: fans of all ages, backgrounds and musical genres,” Walsh explains. “So who better to join the party than Posty – the man who can do it all? And do it so well?! Mix in the best of country with Eric, rock with Toto and funk with Kool and The Gang and you have a VetsAid for the ages. What better way to honor our veterans and their families this Veterans Day than with a night you will never forget?”

    Walsh has also announced the grant recipients that will benefit from the proceeds of this year’s VetsAid. All of the groups are either based in New York or New Jersey or have committed to using these funds exclusively on the ground in New York or New Jersey. Large grant recipients include the Travis Manion Foundation, Fourblock, Hire Heroes Foundation, America’s VetDogs, Vets4Warriors, Our Military Kids, Foundation for Women Warriors, HunterSeven Foundation, and Merging Vets & Players. The Community Grant recipients are Homeward Bound Adirondacks, Project Refit, AMVETS Service Foundation of New Jersey and the North Country Veterans Association.

    Veterans and their wellbeing have always been important to Walsh, a Gold Star son himself whose father died while stationed on active duty on Okinawa when Walsh was not even two years old. His mission is to use this platform to raise funds and awareness for the still urgent and significant needs of our returning soldiers and their families. The establishment of VetsAid and this annual benefit concert is his way of giving back to those who have given so much in sacrifice for this country.

    VetsAid 2023 took place in San Diego and featured performances by Jeff Lynne’s ELO, The Way on Drugs, the Flaming Lips, Lucius and special guest Stephen Stills. The group is committed to curating an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime festival lineup in a different American city each year with a large veteran and military population.

    Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and are priced starting at $54.50. For more information, please visit www.vetsaid.org.

  • Composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader comes to Binghamton for “Memories from the Mediterranean” Concert

    The Southern Tier Singers’ Collective will “Memories from the Mediterranean,” a concert that sees music by composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader on October 20 at 4PM at Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Johnson City, NY.

    Memories from the Mediterranean

    The concert features the world premiere of Rumor Mill, an STSC commissioned work by Palestinian-Jordanian composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader featuring the poetry of Naomi Shihab-Nye.

    In addition to the world premiere of Rumor Mill, the Southern Tier Singers Collective gives a guided musical tour of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including the Levant, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Spain, Greece, and Italy. The music encompasses works ranging from Gregorian and Greek chant to Renaissance polyphony, to arrangements of folk music from the region. This concert is generously sponsored in part by the Broome County Arts Council, WSKG, and the School of the Arts at Binghamton University.

    Dr. Abu Khader will join the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective for a weekend of workshops with students from Binghamton University and area high schools as part of her residency. Students will have the opportunity to hear her works and also experience a variety of Arabic percussion playing traditions. This presentation will conclude with a Q&A and discussion with the artists.

    To learn more about Memories of the Mediterranean featuring Dr. Abu Khader, click here.

  • Buffalo Music Venue “The Caz” Celebrates Opening Weekend October 17-20 with Help from Local Favorites

    New music venue, The Caz, in Buffalo, celebrates opening weekend Oct 17-20 with some great bands, including Buffalo locals, Johnny Hart & The Mess on Thursday, October 17. October 18 sees NY bands Big Shrimp and Escaper, as well as Buffalo locals, Type Relevant.

    The venue features a restored historic listening room and is designed to provide superior sound and visuals for an unforgettable experience. The Caz is proud to be a venue that not only hosts national and international talent but also champions the incredible musical talent found right in Buffalo.

    With the venue’s opening celebration on the weekend of October 17, The Caz excitedly hosts plenty of talented performers to kick off the upcoming bonanza. The Caz is redefining the live entertainment scene in the heart of South Buffalo. Savor delicious food from the full-time kitchen, complemented by themed cocktails and a selection of local craft beer and spirits.

    Snag your tickets early to secure the best views from our elevated mezzanine and enjoy live performances from top local talent and national touring acts. The Caz is shaping itself up to be the ultimate destination for live shows in Western New York.

    Big Shrimp returns with a fresh lineup and an electrifying sound, ready to make waves in the music world. Hailing from Bridgeport, CT, this versatile quartet features long-standing members Jared Sage Cowen and Jager Soss, alongside new talents Max Perrotti and Matt Takesh. Their evolution from a power trio to a quartet has broadened their musical scope, combining bold progressive fusion rock with innovative, polished new elements.

    Escaper is a New York City band that blends funky jams with progressive psych-rock to create sci-fi dance parties. Known for the chemistry between Will Hanza and Phil Kadet. Escaper has played major Northeast festivals like Northlands, Great South Bay, and Bear’s Picnic. They have shared the stage with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, and members of the Disco Biscuits, Dopapod, and more. Type Relevant is a Buffalo-based hip-hop collective that has been performing across Western New York for nearly two decades.

    Big Shrimp

    For more information on The Caz and to purchase tickets to the upcoming shows, click here.

  • TAUK to host ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ Halloween Extravaganza

    Progressive rock-fusion band TAUK has announced their ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ Halloween show in Port Chester with a star-studded guest list.

    Oogie Boogie Nights

    Long Island local rock-fusion band TAUK has been pushing the boundaries of sound for nearly a decade now. With several tours, millions of streams, festival slots spanning from Bonnaroo to Electric Forest, and an array of critical praise, TAUK is an ever-evolving quartet of musical force. 

    In addition to their purely musical endeavors, the band has begun a new tradition of gathering their favorite musical acts for once-in-a-lifetime halloween shows. Now in its third year, the ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ Halloween extravaganza is a wild night of live music, good vibes, and all things spooky. 

    This year’s show goes hand-in-hand with TAUK’s recent streak of collaborative singles with artists like reggae icon Matisyahu, G. Love, Kanika Moore, The Shady Horns of funk group Lettuce, and Taz.

    “We’ve been lucky enough to have played the Capitol Theatre a couple times already but being able to come in and throw our own show is something we’ve been dreaming up for a while… We get some of our absolute favorite musicians together and throw a huge party. The lineup for this is unreal and we have so much in store for this show.”

    – Matthew Jalbert, guitarist of TAUK

    In addition to some of their recent collaborators, TAUK will be bringing Mike Wilbur and Mihali along for the ride, elevating the night’s programming to another level of excitement.

    Acting as the only New York date of TAUK’s current United States tour,  the ‘Oogie Boogie Nights’ 2024 musical extravaganza will be hosted at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on October 25. Tickets are available now- visit here for further information and ticket purchasing.

  • Brooklyn Nonprofit FourOneOne Announces New Performance Series “Transatlantik”

    Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization FourOneOne has announced the upcoming two-day performance series “Transatlantik.”

    The series takes place November 22 to 23 at Greenwich House Music School, CARA, and Francis Kite Club.

    Transatlantik is a series of performances and conversation featuring the work of diasporic artists engaged with the artistic and political concepts of negritude and créolité. Artists include Aruán Ortiz and Anaïs Maviel; Sélène Saint Aimé; KāFOU (Val Jeanty and Cassie Watson Francillon); Vodou drummer Renald St. Juste, and Patrick Chamoiseau, the Martinican author and theorist of créolité. An afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown is also to be expected.

    There is a total of four separate shows from November 22 to 23. November 22 sees one show at 7:30pm at Greenwich House Music School. November 23 sees three shows at varying times, at CARA, Greenwich House Music School, and Francis Kite Club respectively. Each show explores unique themes regarding negritude, creolization, Afro-Carribean cultures, and more.

    Transatlantik

    TRANSATLANTIK Series of Events:

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Sélène Saint-Aime’s Creole Songs

    Renald St. Juste

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    2:30pm (doors 2:00pm)

    at CARA

    Patrick Chamoiseau

    in conversation with Sélène Saint-Aime, Aruán Ortiz, and Anaïs Maviel

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Reimagining Tropiques, Then and Now: Aruán Ortiz, Anaïs Maviel, and Aliya Ultan

    KāFOU: Val Jeanty, Cassie Watson Francillon

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    10:00pm–midnight

    at Francis Kite Club

    Afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown

    Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at door, and $25 for both nights. 11/23 conversation and afterparty are free. For more information on FourOneOne and Transatlantik and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert to Be Released

    A recording of the legendary Allman Brothers Band’s final concert at the Beacon Theatre in 2014 is being released on October 25, nearly 10 years since the finale.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. 

    On Friday, October 25, in recognition of the 10th anniversary, rock ‘n’ roll history will be shared as the Final Concert 10-28-14 is officially released via Peach Records. Re-mastered here with improved sound quality, Final Concert 10-28-14 will be available digitally on October 25 and as a special 3-CD package with extensive 16-page booklet featuring exclusive photos and liner notes on November 22.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    The Beacon was the appropriate location for the ABB to make its last stand; the Allmans had logged more appearances there than any other venue and had also set a Broadway record, with 237 consecutive sold-out shows at the venerable hall. Starting in 1989, the Allman’s annual run at the Beacon became a rite of passage in Manhattan.

    Fans from around the globe traveled to the Upper West Side to be captivated by the group’s riveting shows. The band wanted a set list that would be a montage of its career, one that would pay homage to the original six – Duane, Gregg, Jaimoe, Butch, Berry Oakley and Dickey Betts – while also drawing from the group’s vast catalogue. With input from everyone, Warren Haynes compiled a spectacular, three-set show. Almost 30 songs, drawn from six ABB albums, along with three strong covers that represented the musical trajectory of the group.

    Track listing for Final Concert 10-28-14:

    Disc 1:

    1. Little Martha 
    2. Mountain Jam 
    3. Don’t Want You No More 
    4. It’s Not My Cross To Bear 
    5. One Way Out 
    6. Good Morning Little School Girl 
    7. Midnight Rider 
    8. The High Cost of Low Living 
    9. Hot ‘Lanta 
    10. Blue Sky 
    11. You Don’t Love Me/ Soul Serenade/ You Don’t Love Me 

    Disc 2:

    1. Statesboro Blues 
    2. Ain’t Wasting Time 
    3. Black Hearted Woman 
    4. The Sky Is Crying
    5. Dreams
    6. Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
    7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
    8. JaMaBuBu
    9. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (reprise)

    Disc 3:

    1. Melissa
    2. Revival
    3. Southbound
    4. Mountain Jam Reprise
    5. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
    6. Mountain Jam Reprise 2
    7. Whipping Post
    8. Farewell Message
    9. Trouble No More

    “Having joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1991, I had no idea what I was getting myself into as a percussionist joining two drummers on stage. Fast forward 23 years to the last show we played as the Allman Brothers Band. I feel honored to have been part of such a historical musical force that was and is the ABB. Love live the ABB!”

    Percussionist Marc Quinones

    To pre-order and pre-save the Allman Brothers Band final concert 2014, click here.

  • Waterhole Music Lounge Announces Fall Lineup

    The Waterhole Music Lounge live entertainment venue in Saranac Lake has announced their Fall event lineup.

    Waterhole

    Beloved for its communal and casual approach to hosting live events, Waterhole Music Lounge is the Adirondacks’ premier live entertainment venue.  With three stories that are home to two bars, an expansive outdoor patio space, and a unique live entertainment energy that draws folks from nearby and beyond time and time again, there’s something for everyone at the Waterhole this fall. 

    This year’s newly announced fall lineup is sure to excite regulars passionate about the Lounge and newcomers all the same, with acts ranging from live comedy to tribute bands in addition to the final few installments of their Party on the Patio series and a lively New Years Eve Bash that will wrap out the year.

    Opening the season on October 9 is Come Back to Earth – A Live Mac Miller Tribute, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band renowned for their captivating and thoughtful performances dedicated to honoring Miller’s musical legacy. 

    Following on October 17 will be the finale of the Party on the Patio series with Raisinhead as they wrap a bow on the last bits of nicer outdoor weather. The next week will host the Waterhole’s iconic annual Holloween Bash dance party on October 26, headlined by six-piece New York City dance fusion unit Underground System with special guests and co-dance experimentalists New Planets.

    November will be kicked off with boundary stretching electronic yet organic headliners Jimkata alongside local ethereal funk and rock piece Strange Cereal on the first of the month, continued with bob. An interpretation of Dylan on November 8, featuring artists Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of moe., Brian Lauri, Zach Flietz, and Charley Orlando. 

    The night of November 15 will mark the debut of the Waterhole Rhyme Sessions series, created for hip hop lovers by hip hop lovers. Volume one will feature DJ Ease One with seven total MCs making appearances throughout the evening.

    November 16 will take a turn to the territory of fusion mountain music with Donna the Buffalo, a group that meshes the sounds of the mountains with Cajun and Zydeco styles, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Special guests Jatoba will open the night with their signature high-energy groove-grass.

    Waterhole

    Stand up comedy will return to Waterhole’s stage on November 22 with two seated events back to back. The evening will be hosted by Kay Guotos with David Louis as headliner, along with support from Matt Hanley and CJ. Catalano.

    Folkface will bring their rowdy and raucous roots energy to the Lounge the following evening of the 23. Spanning country, blues, jazz, rock and roll, honkey tonk, and more, Folkface promices sounds for every fan of the music spectrum alongside local Adirondack Folk openers Nubble.

    Beginning the end will be The Warped Tour Band! throwback night. On December 6. A celebration of all things Emo and Pop Punk, acts such as All The Blink Things and Dookie will span the 30+ years of  Blink-182 and Green Day.

    The 2024 New Years Eve Bash will round out Waterhole’s schedule in an electric night of funk music ringing in the new year. The night will feature Sophistafunk, a unit having been described as “Rage Against the Machine meets The Roots, dipped in P-Funk” and special guests Organ Fairchild, an old-school organ, dance, and jam fusion trio that have been playing music together since the early 80s.

    Tickets to all of these fall events are available for purchase at the Waterhole website and in person at the venue now. For more information and online purchasing, please visit their website here.