Category: News Desk

  • Felice Brothers Announce NYE Shows at Assembly

    On Dec. 30 and 31, in Kingston, The Felice Brothers, joined by special guest Merce Lemon, will perform two back-to-back shows for a New Year’s Eve celebration. These shows will mark the first-ever performances to be held at the brand-new Assembly concert venue.

    Assembly

    The Felice Brothers return to New York after a European tour through the fall in support of their newest album, Valley of Abandoned Songs. The beloved Americana band began with Ian (guitar and lead vocals) and James (multi-instrumentalist and vocals) playing their songs for travelers at home in the Catskills. They have since expanded to include bassist Jesske Hume (Conor Oberst, Jade Bird), the inaugural female member of the Felice Brothers, and drummer Will Lawrence (also a singer/songwriter) as their rhythm section.

    Merce Lemon will support the Felice Brothers at their shows in the Northeast. Following the release of her stunning 2024 album, Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild, Lemon’s pairing with the Brothers is a wonderful combination that blends her alt-country sound with the Brothers’ mellower, folky style. If you like the Felice Brothers, you’ll love Merce Lemon.

    Photo by Alisha Goel

    Located in Kingston’s vibrant Uptown/Stockade District, Assembly Kingston is poised to become a cornerstone of the region’s burgeoning arts and culture scene. These New Year’s Eve performances will be a special homecoming for the band, who will take the stage to ring in 2025 with their signature blend of folk, rock, and heartfelt storytelling.

    “Friends and loved ones, we are doing it again! Holiday shows!” the Felice Brothers share, “Some old favorites and a NEW never before rocked venue in Kingston NY. Now you know what you’re doing to close out 2024.”

    Learn more and purchase tickets here.

  • Marky Ramone’s Holiday Blitzkrieg Starts Run at Gramercy Theatre

    Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg will be playing a few select holiday dates on the East Coast including Gramercy Theatre tomorrow, December 12. See below for all dates and links to purchase tickets.

    Dec. 12 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre Buy Tickets

    Dec. 13 Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater Buy Tickets

    Dec. 14 Atlantic City, NJ – Tropicana Showroom Buy Tickets

    Dec. 15 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s Brewing Co Buy Tickets

  • The Rooftop at Pier 17 Announces Expansion, Enables Year-Round Concerts

    The Rooftop at Pier 17, one of New York City’s most scenic venues, has announced the addition of a one-of-a-kind glass structure to the space, enabling winter shows upon its installation in late 2025.

    artist rendition of the indoor structure atop Pier 17

    With Manhattan’s skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge as its backdrop, The Rooftop at Pier 17 has quickly become one of the city’s most iconic new venues.

    Opening in 2018 alongside the complete reinvention of Pier 17 in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction, The Rooftop has hosted some of New York City and the world at large’s biggest names as a part of its annual concert series.

    In its nature as an outdoor venue, The Rooftop has been limited in its ability to host concerts when the weather becomes too cold to bear- however, in a revolutionary new announcement, this constraint will soon be no more.

    Starting in late 2025, The Rooftop is set to become a year-round live performance venue with the introduction of a custom-designed glass structure that will completely transform the space’s capabilities.

    Jordana at The Rooftop at Pier 17

    This innovative enclosure will take the once warm-weather exclusive venue into a climate-controlled, indoor setting without compromising the stellar views it’s become synonymous with. 

    “We look forward to The Rooftop at Pier 17 transforming into a year-round concert venue. Our state-of-the-art space will deliver an unparalleled experience for both artists and guests, providing the quintessential New York City live music venue no matter the season.”

    – Anton Nikodemus, CEO of Seaport Entertainment Group

    Accommodations for fans will shift slightly, limiting The Rooftop’s regular capacity of 3,500 down to 3,000, however the introduction of the enclosing structure will also provide ample opportunity for a brand new VIP balcony level.

    In addition to its standard season of 60+ shows a year, The Rooftop’s new glass structure will enable an additional estimated 25 performances throughout the late fall and into the winter months.

    Each spring, the structure will be removed and The Rooftop will return to its original state as an open-air venue with a capacity of 3,500, maintaining the space’s signature charm while elevating the audience experience entirely.

    This development marks an exciting expansion of what was thought of as possible for fans of the venue and New York’s music scene at large- attendees and artists alike.

    For more information on this revolutionary expansion, upcoming shows, and other announcements about The Rooftop at Pier 17, be sure to check out their official website here.

  • Silver Bay YMCA Announces Rebranded Title for Popular Bluegrass Festival

    Silver Bay YMCA’s bluegrass festival, Bluegrass in Heaven, is undergoing a rebrand to open the festival up to more people. The festival will now be known as “Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival.”

    silver bay mountain music festival

    The new name aims to open the festival up to more people who enjoy the genres that fall into the mountain music category such as americana and folk. In addition to the new name, the festival is also sporting a new logo to help the rebrand along. The logo features a sun with some music notes behind a mountain range with the text Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival below it.

    Silver Bay’s bluegrass festival originated in 2023, with the planning for it starting in 2022, when a long-time Silver Bay employee and volunteer, Terry Baker, approached Silver Bay with the idea. Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival is set to take place September 12 – 14. The lineup for the festival will be announced in the new year.

    Silver Bay YMCA, founded in 1902, is in Silver Bay, NY, just minutes south of Hague. Its 700-acre campus along one mile of Lake George shoreline offers a breadth of programs for all ages. Silver Bay YMCA is consistently ranked one of the top ten family reunion sites in the country and is on the National Register of Historic Places with the U.S. Department of the Interior. As a mission-based charity, Silver Bay YMCA offers outreach programs in addition to its core activities as a premier conference and family retreat center.

    For more information on Silver Bay YMCA and their upcoming Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival, click here.

  • Park Street Hospitality Announces the Expansion of Event Space with Renovation of Doc’s Bar & Lounge

    Park Street Hospitality has unveiled its latest project, Doc’s Bar & Lounge, a newly renovated event space located within The Park Theater in Glens Falls.

    doc's bar

    Formerly known as Doc’s Restaurant, this reimagined space on the lower level of the theater now offers a chic and versatile setting for intimate gatherings, corporate events, and special occasions. The floor plan has been reconfigured, removing the booths of the former restaurant to serve as a more functional multi-purpose event space, perfect for cocktail hours, family style dinners and more.

    Combining stylish ambiance with enhanced functionality, Doc’s Bar & Lounge provides an elevated experience, perfect for catering to the diverse needs of its guests. This exciting expansion highlights Park Street Hospitality’s dedication to delivering unforgettable moments for the Glens Falls community and beyond.

    doc's bar

    Built in 1911, The Park Theater is the premier entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Glens Falls, NY. 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. In 2021, The Park Theater Foundation was established, launching its inaugural outdoor Summer Concert Series and highly anticipated 2021/22 season.

    The Park Theater remains a state-of-the-art performing arts center, featuring national and international touring performers, as well as local community artists and productions. With the renovation of Doc’s Bar & Lounge, the venue just got another exciting and stylish addition to its fan-favorite atmosphere.

    For more information on The Park Theater and to stay up to date on future events, click here.

  • System Of A Down Announce MetLife Stadium Shows with Korn, Aug. 27 & 28, 2025

    Prog Metal legends System Of A Down have announced three stadium events for Summer 2025.

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    The first will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on August 27 and 28 with Korn; the second show to be held at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, on August 31 with Avenged Sevenfold, and the final show at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, on September 3 with Deftones. Special guests Polyphia and Wisp will open for all three shows.

    As the most inspired, impactful, and inimitable rock band of the 21st century, System of a Down has sold over 40 million records worldwide, earned a GRAMMY® Award, and headlined arenas, festivals, and stadiums on multiple continents, worldwide. Formed in Los Angeles, the group have soundtracked personal, political, sonic, and spiritual revolution since the 1998 release of their multi-platinum self-titled debut. The quartet have consistently sold out shows worldwide and regularly register over 23.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making them one of the most-listened to rock/alternative bands in the world. System of a Down is Daron Malakian [guitars, vocals], Serj Tankian [vocals, keys], Shavo Odadjian [bass], and John Dolmayan [drums].

    Korn changed the world with the release of their self-titled debut album. It was a record that would pioneer a genre, while the band’s enduring success points to a larger timeless, cultural moment. Since forming, Korn has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two GRAMMY®s, toured the world countless times, and set many records in the process that will likely never be surpassed. Korn has continued to push the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres, while remaining a pillar of influence for legions of fans and generations of artists around the globe.

    Korn – Albany, March 2022 – photo by Zak Radick

    Avenged Sevenfold have sold millions of albums worldwide, earned two consecutive No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart (2010’s Nightmare and 2013’s Hail To The King), have over a billion video views and a billion-plus Spotify streams, as well as multiple No. 1 singles on rock radio. The band (comprising M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman) is equally known for their spectacular live shows, selling out arenas and headlining the world’s most prestigious rock festivals as well as always being at the forefront of rapidly changing technology, cultural mile markers, and new ways for communities to engage. 

    Formed in Sacramento, CA in 1988, Deftones are one of the most influential alternative bands in the world. The band, comprised of Chino Moreno, Frank Delgado, Stephen Carpenter, and Abe Cunningham, has released nine studio albums, with the most recent release being GRAMMY®-nominated Ohms. Deftones’ culture is revered as one of the most fervent that exists.

    Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Wednesday, December 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, December 13 at 12 pm at LiveNation.com

  • James Taylor Announces 2025 Tour, CMAC Stop in June

    Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor has announced his 2025 summer tour with his All-Star Band, covering 24 shows across the US and Canada.

    The show’s penultimate performance will take place at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, colloquially known as CMAC.

    james taylor tour

    The tour will see Taylor & His All-Star Band perform at a number of iconic venues and will kick off on May 5th in Phoenix, AZ and will conclude on July 1st in Gilford, NH.

    As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, Taylor released Before This World, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career.

    james taylor SPAC 2021 tour
    photo by James Sullivan, SPAC August 2021

    Taylor has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. Taylor was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. 

    In November of 2015, Taylor was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 Taylor released Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned Taylor the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades.

    Jackson Browne James Taylor
    photo by James Sullivan – SPAC August, 2021

    Supporting Taylor will be Tiny Habits, a Boston-bred band that has been praised by the likes of NPR and The New Yorker. Last year, the group opened for Gracie Abrams on her North American and Australian tour dates, and also opened for Noah Kahan on his European tour. They have performed with Lizzy McAlpine on her Tiny Desk appearance, harmonized with Kacey Musgraves and Laufey among many others. The Habits released their debut album All For Something via Mom+Pop records in May of 2024. The band hit the road supporting Vance Joy and Lake Street Dive while finishing 2024 with a headline tour of Australia. Their latest single, ‘For Sale Sign’ with Lizzy McAlpine is out now.

    Tickets for the 2025 summer tour dates go on sale to the public on Friday, December 13th at 10AM local time. For all upcoming routing, please see dates listed below and visit https://tour.jamestaylor.com/ for more information.

    JAMES TAYLOR SUMMER 2025 TOUR DATES

    5/5/2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

    5/7/2025 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena

    5/8/2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theater 

    5/10/2025 – San Diego, CA – Rady Shell

    5/11/2025 – San Diego, CA – Rady Shell

    5/13/2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

    5/14/2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

    5/16/2025 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater

    5/17/2025 – Lincoln, CA – The Venue at Thunder Valley

    5/19/2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre

    5/21/2025 – Nampa, ID – Ford Amphitheater

    5/23/2025 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre

    5/25/2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau St. Michelle Winery

    5/26/2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau St. Michelle Winery

    6/13/2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks

    6/14/2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks

    6/17/2025 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Center

    6/19/2025 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia

    6/21/2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest*

    6/23/2025 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    6/24/2025 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

    6/27/2025 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    6/29/2025 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC

    7/1/2025 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

    *tickets for Summerfest are on sale now

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSggzYGGSZQ
  • Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce The Arcadia 2025 Tour, 2 NY Shows

    Bluegrass legend Alison Krauss and her band Union Station have announced their first tour in 10 years, the Arcadia 2025 Tour, alongside special guest Willie Watson with an extensive list of dates that include two stops in New York State.

    A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer, Alison Krauss is a modern bluegrass legend. With 27 Grammy Awards of 42 nominations, the title of International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductee, and a whopping 14 albums under her belt, it’s no wonder as to why.

    Krauss partnered up with the band Union Station tangentially with the release of her first solo works, reworking themselves to Alison Krauss & Union Station soon after and quickly becoming a cornerstone unit of the bluegrass and country scenes.

    Known for their boundary-transcending sound, Alison Krauss & Union Station went quiet after the release of their 2011 album Paper Airplane that saw major critical success. Over the years, the unit brought their talents to stages across the globe, but similarly took a pause on performances as a unit in 2015. However, both of these hiatuses are about to change.

    In an exciting announcement, the unit has made impressive progress on their newest album release slated for 2025 in addition to an impressive tour titled Arcadia that will take Alison Krauss & Union Station across the United States and Canada over the course of 73 shows, including two nights in Manhattan and Lewiston.

    Having recently joined the ranks of the band and soon to be traveling North America alongside them is the vocalist and guitarist Russell Moore, best known for his work as the frontman of IIIrd Tyme Out. Being the most awarded male vocalist in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association, Moore’s skills will make for a stellar addition to each night’s performance.

    If all of that wasn’t exciting enough, Alison Krauss & Union Station have announced that support for the tour will come in the form of special guest Willie Watson. Fans can look forward to hearing tracks brand new and time-honored all the same as the band kicks off their performances in the spring.

    “I’m so grateful to get to make music again with my comrades of 40 years. They’ve always accomplished incredible work individually and have been constantly traveling because of it. We’re very inspired to experience this new exciting chapter in the band’s history.”

    – Alison Krauss

    Tickets for Alison Krauss & Union Station’s exciting Arcadia tour are available now. The band will be making two stops in New York, first at the historic Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on September 12 and then at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on September 21. 

    For more information on dates, to-be-announced special guests, and ticket purchasing opportunities, be sure to check out Alison Krauss’ official website here.

    The expansive full list of Arcadia 2025 Tour dates are below.

    TOUR DATES

    Thursday, April 17, 2025 | The Louisville Palace | Louisville, KY

    Friday, April 18, 2025 | The Louisville Palace | Louisville, KY

    Saturday, April 19, 2025 | Mershon Auditorium | Columbus, OH 

    Friday, April 25, 2025 | Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park | Atlanta, GA  

    Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Live Oak Bank Pavilion | Wilmington, NC  

    Sunday, April 27, 2025 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Cary, NC  

    Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Bell Auditorium | Augusta, GA  

    Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | The Adderley Amphitheater | Tallahassee, FL  

    Friday, May 2, 2025 | The Wharf Amphitheater | Orange Beach, AL  

    Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Brandon Amphitheater | Brandon, MS  

    Sunday, May 4, 2025 | BJCC Concert Hall | Birmingham, AL  

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Orpheum Theatre | Memphis, TN  

    Monday, May 12, 2025 | First Security Amphitheater | Little Rock, AR  

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | The Criterion | Oklahoma City, OK  

    Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Saint Louis Music Park | Maryland Heights, MO  

    Friday, May 16, 2025 | Walmart AMP | Rogers, AR  

    Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Starlight Theatre | Kansas City, MO  

    Thursday, May 29, 2025 | Smart Financial Centre | Sugar Land, TX  

    Friday, May 30, 2025 | Whitewater Amphitheater | New Braunfels, TX  

    Saturday, May 31, 2025 | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX  

    Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | PNC Pavilion | Cincinnati, OH  

    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater | Decatur, IL  

    Friday, June 6, 2025 | BMO Pavilion | Milwaukee, WI  

    Saturday, June 7, 2025 | The Chicago Theatre | Chicago, IL  

    Sunday, June 8, 2025 | The Ledge | Waite Park, MN  

    Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | Vetter Stone Amphitheater | Mankato, MN  

    Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | Bayfront Festival Park | Duluth, MN  

    Friday, June 13, 2025 | McGrath Amphitheatre | Cedar Rapids, IA  

    Saturday, June 14, 2025 | Denny Sanford Premier Center | Sioux Falls, SD  

    Sunday, June 15, 2025 | The Astro Amphitheater | Omaha, NE  

    Monday, June 16, 2025 | Hartman Arena | Park City, KS  

    Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO  

    Friday, June 20, 2025 | Dillon Amphitheater | Dillon, CO  

    Saturday, June 21, 2025 | Kit Carson Park | Taos, NM  

    Friday, July 11, 2025 | Arizona Financial Theatre | Phoenix, AZ  

    Saturday, July 12, 2025 | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | San Diego, CA  

    Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Greek Theatre | Los Angeles, CA  

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara, CA  

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | The Mountain Winery | Saratoga, CA  

    Friday, July 18, 2025 | Grand Theatre | Reno, NV  

    Saturday, July 19, 2025 | Redding Civic Auditorium | Redding, CA  

    Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Edgefield Amphitheater | Troutdale, OR  

    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | Wine Country Amphitheater | Walla Walla, WA  

    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden | Boise, ID  

    Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Theatre at the Brick | Bozeman, MT  

    Sunday, July 27, 2025 | BECU Live at Northern Quest | Airway Heights, WA  

    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Grey Eagle Resort & Casino | Calgary, AB  

    Thursday, July 31, 2025 | TCU Place | Saskatoon, SK  

    Friday, August 1, 2025 | Centennial Concert Hall | Winnipeg, MB  

    Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Massey Hall | Toronto, ON  

    Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN  

    Friday, August 22, 2025 | Ascend Amphitheater | Nashville, TN  

    Saturday, August 23, 2025 | The Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN  

    Sunday, August 24, 2025 | The Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN  

    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium | Chattanooga, TN  

    Thursday, August 28, 2025 | The Dome | Virginia Beach, VA  

    Friday, August 29, 2025 | Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront | Richmond, VA  

    Saturday, August 30, 2025 | Earl Scruggs Music Festival | Mill Spring, NC 

    Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre | Sterling Heights, MI  

    Sunday, September 7, 2025 | Jacobs Pavilion | Cleveland, OH  

    Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Wolf Trap | Vienna, VA

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark | Philadelphia, PA  

    Friday, September 12, 2025 | Beacon Theatre | New York, NY  

    Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium | Providence, RI  

    Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Leader Bank Pavilion | Boston, MA  

    Friday, September 19, 2025 | BankNH Pavilion | Gilford, NH  

    Saturday, September 20, 2025 | The Green at Shelburne Museum | Shelburne, VT  

    Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Artpark Mainstage Theater | Lewiston, NY  

    Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Salem Civic Center | Salem, VA  

    Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Credit One Stadium | Charleston, SC  

    Friday, September 26, 2025 | The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL  

    Saturday, September 27, 2025 | The BayCare Sound | Clearwater, FL  

    Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Hard Rock Live | Hollywood, FL 

  • Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Announces First Ever Holiday Extravaganza

    On Sunday, Dec. 15 from 3- 5 pm, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) will present its inaugural Holiday Extravaganza featuring Caroling, Klezmer, Calypso, tea, dance lessons, and more.

    BKCM
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

    Brooklyn Conservatory of Music‘s multicultural celebration invites New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy a variety of musical performances in its historic Park Slope Victorian mansion, including the surrounding gardens and front stoop. Guests can look forward to shows from BKCM’s Klezmer Hanukkah Ensemble, David Bertrand’s Calypso holiday band, and Christmas carolers, among others.

    Attendees can visit the delicious Tea Station provided by Tea Arts & Culture and can also participate in dance lessons offered by Asase Ya Cultural Arts Foundation. Additionally, everyone is welcome to join in a special sing-along of Handel’s Messiah, suitable for all ages and skill levels. Guests will also be able to engage in holiday crafts from around the world and can bring their children to explore various musical instruments available at BKCM.

    “The more, the merrier,” says Chad Cooper, Executive Director of the BKCM. “We love the holiday season at BKCM, but we truly embrace the spirit of togetherness year-round. We regularly host community events for our neighbors across the city to sing, dance, and enjoy each other’s company through the shared experience of live music. So, whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah—whether you’re a professional musician or simply a singer in the shower—we hope you’ll join our festivities. You won’t find five floors of music anywhere else!”

    This inaugural holiday event follows in the tradition of other beloved celebrations at the Conservatory, including its annual benefit, House Party, and the yearly outdoor summer music festival, Open Stages.

    Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit’s programs and its mission to transform lives and build community through the expressive, educational, and therapeutic powers of music. To ensure accessibility for all, the Conservatory is offering pay-what-you-wish ticket pricing for the Holiday Extravaganza, with a suggested donation of $20 per ticket for those who are able. You can RSVP and learn more here.

  • Breaking Benjamin and Staind Announce Co-Headlining ‘Awaken The Fallen Tour’

    Rock powerhouses Breaking Benjamin and Staind have announced their upcoming co-headlining “Awaken The Fallen Tour.” The tour sees a single date in New York at SPAC on May 23. The bands are joined by special guests Wage War and Lakeview.

    Awaken the Fallen Tour.

    The 20-city tour kicks off on April 26 at Brandon Amphitheater in Brandon, MS making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, Tampa, Cincinnati, Green Bay, and more before wrapping up in Kansas City, MO at T-Mobile Center on June 1.

    Staind is comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Sal Giancarelli. The band was formed in 1995 in their hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. Over the course of their career, Staind has released eight studio albums and twelve top 10 singles, selling over 15 million albums worldwide.

    Awaken the Fallen Tour.

    STAIND & BREAKING BENJAMIN ‘AWAKEN THE FALLEN’ TOUR DATES:

    Sat Apr 26 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater

    Sun Apr 27 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    Tue Apr 29 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum

    Wed Apr 30 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center

    Sat May 03 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    Tue May 06 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena

    Wed May 07 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    Sat May 10 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater

    Sun May 11 – Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center Propst Arena

    Tue May 13 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – RESCHEDULED DATE

    Wed May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – RESCHEDULED DATE

    Sat May 17 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena

    Mon May 19 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

    Wed May 21 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Fri May 23 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC

    Sun May 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    Tue May 27 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center

    Wed May 28 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center

    Sat May 31 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Cove Event & Concert Venue

    Sun June 1 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

    For more information on the upcoming “Awaken The Fallen Tour” and to purchase tickets, click here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX0fGeJoRRI