NYC based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage will perform alongside her band, The Sequins at the Towne Crier in Beacon, NY on Aug 11.
Anyone with a dinner reservation can hear Sage perform songs off her latest record Another Side. Aside from being a singer-songwriter she is also a visual artist. Her artwork will appear at the Bank Square as part of Beacon Open Studios from July 19 to 21.
Sage is a woman of many hats. Before her musical career she was a dancer with New York City Ballet. Two decades ago, she started her own independent record label MPress records and has toured with Grammy award winning artists Judy Collins and Shawn Colvin. Sage is also a philanthropist and has helped raise money for WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital and National Network For Youth.
Another Side is the companion album to The Other Side. All the tracks are the acoustic counterparts. The album has a folk-pop sound and the instrumentation breaks down the individual elements to the songs. Her cover of Yazoo’s “Only You” reached #32 on the Mediabase Top 40 radio chart.
Sage and the Sequins will perform on the Salon Stage at the Town Crier. The venue and cafe hosts a number of local Hudson Valley artists and bands like Ryan Lee Crosby on Aug 16 and Boom Kat on Aug 9. To find more information on the show you can visit the Town Crier website here.
Frank Black announced his “Teenager Of The Year” tour Jan 15 through Feb 6, and on Feb 1, Black and his band will perform at Brooklyn Steel.
Black made the announcement through Brooklyn Vegan, a NYC based music blog. Teenager Of The Year is Black’s second studio album and was released 30 years ago under 4AD records. The classic alternative rock album was released a year after Black’s former band, The Pixies split up.
Eric Drew Feldman, who had previously played Keyboard on one of the Pixies tours, co-produced the album. The album also features Joey Santiago on guitar, a founding member of The Pixies. Teenager was originally not well received by fans but is now considered one of the greatest alternative rock albums and made it onto Pitchfork’s top 100 albums of the 1990s.
College roommates, Santiago and Black formed The Pixies in 1986 after dropping out of The University Massachusetts Amherst. After a few years of conflict between the members, the band officially split in 1993. Before Teenager, Black released his first self-titled album in 1992. In 1997 he formed his band, Frank Black and The Catholics and the band recorded music throughout the early 2000’s.
The Teenager Of the Year tour will include Feldman, Lyle Workman and Nick Vincent who originally appeared on the album.
Tickets for the tour go on sale on July 19 and on Black’s Website here.
The town of Glenville, NY, 30 minutes west of Albany, has revealed the details of its annual Thursdays in the Park summer concert series. The exciting lineup of performers will take the stage in one of two local parks every Thursday at 7 p.m. this August.
Thursdays in the Park, a staple in the community of Glenville, has been an annual celebration of local and visiting musical talent for many years. This year is no different, with five unique playing shows on all five Thursdays in August.
Each event will have its own food and drink vendors. Some vendors for this year’s series include Flacos Tacos, Grilled Cheese Guy and Burger 21. Free ice cream will also be available every Thursday, courtesy of Stewarts Shops.
A family movie night, showing the 2023 children’s movie Trolls Band Together, will also happen on Saturday, August 24, in Maalwyck Park.
All shows will happen either at Indian Meadows Park or Legacy Park. Locations of specific shows are noted in the full written lineup.
Visit here for more information. See below for the series graphic and a full written lineup.
Returning for its third annual year, the 1980s rock and roll tribute festival, Rock the Lake, is back in Lake George for another three days of live music, entertainment, drinks and fun. The festival will feature over a dozen performers hitting the stage between August 9-11 in Charles R. Wood Park.
With 2024 marking Rock the Lake’s third straight year, the festival is becoming one of the state’s premier 1980s rock and roll tribute experiences. This year’s tribute bands cover all the classics, from AC/DC to The Eagles to Tom Petty.
Rock the Lake’s first year brought in over 800 attendees, and last year’s pulled in more than 1100. Organizers are projecting this year’s festival to double or even triple these numbers.
The festival will be held at The Festival Commons in Charles R. Wood Park, right next to Lake George. Alongside the live music, food and drink vendors will be available around the park.
Friday’s lineup will focus on local talent like Pink Floyd tribute band Run Rabbit Run and KISS tribute band Kisstory. Saturday will bring in more nationally touring acts like TRIXTER, Anthony Corder, the voice of TORA TORA, and Ted Poley, the lead singer of DANGER DANGER. Sunday’s lineup will return to more local artists, like Harmony Rocks, South Bound Renegade, and Across the Pond.
A tent will be onsite with tables and chairs for everyone’s use, which might come in handy in the case of rain. The event is rain or shine.
A large VIP tent will also be available for VIP ticket holders only, with tables and chairs, access to a private bar for quick drinks, and front-of-stage access, along with a meet and greet with the bands. Saturdayâs VIP tent will host Anthony Corder, the voice of Tora Tora, and acoustic solo performances between sets.
Tickets to Rock the Lake can be purchased here. For information on more events at The Festival Commons, visit here. See below for the event graphic and a full written lineup.
Full Festival Lineup
August 9:
Monsters of Rock
Kisstory – KISS Tribute
Run Rabbit Run – The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute
August 10:
TRIXTER
DESPERADO’S – Tribute the The Eagles
Broken Hearted – Tom Petty Tribute
Bad Marriage
Ted Poley (Lead Singer of DANGER DANGER)
Back in Black – The True AC/DC Experience
August 11:
Harmony Rocks – Rock and Country Rock
South Bound Renegade
Across the Pond – Tribute to The Beatles and Rolling Stones
Pink Talking Fish – the Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish tribute fusion act – has announced a huge fall tour running all the way into December, with five stops in New York State. Along with last monthâs New Year’s Run announcement, the rest of 2024 is mapped out for the hybrid phenomenon.
Known for their mind-blowing live performances, the three-act tribute band Pink Talking Fish has announced a two-leg tour, with stops in Lafayette, Lake George, Tarrytown, Buffalo and Brooklyn.
Pink Talking Fish is a must-see for any fan of the three bands they cover: Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. The band features Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Cal Kehoe on guitar.
The Pink Talking Fish fall tour kicks off in late September and brings the band coast-to-coast through 12 states around the country. Shows start on the East Coast in Tarrytown, NY, and Harrisburg, PA, with the band then heading to the Midwest through Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky.
For Halloween, the band will be in Portsmouth, NH, at The Music Hall, directly following the annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade. In November, Pink Talking Fish will head to California for the Golden Road Festival in Sanger, along with other shows in San Luis Obispo, Menlo Park, and Auburn.
Later in November marks a return to the Brooklyn Bowl in NYC with special guest Trukken, a band that performs heavy metal versions of Grateful Dead songs.
After the fall tour, Pink Talking Fish will close out the year with a New Year’s Eve run, which includes two-night runs in Mill Valley, CA, and Seattle, WA.
For those eager to catch a show as soon as possible, Pink Talking Fish will be performing this weekend in Atlanta, GA, at Buckhead Theatre and Charleston, SC, at The Refinery, joining Allman Brothers Band tribute band Trouble No More for a double bill.Â
Visit here for tickets to any of the shows. See below for the tour graphic and a full written list of dates.
Pink Talking Fish Tour Dates
Summer Tour:
7/19: Atlanta GA at Buckhead Theatre – double bill with Trouble No More
7/20: Charleston SC at The Refinery – double bill with Trouble No More
7/25: Jackson WY at Snow King Mountain – King Concerts Series with Moe. & Melvin Seals JGB
7/26: Steamboat CO at Steamboat Square – Stranahanâs FREE Concert Series
7/27: Denver CO at Cervantes Other Side
8/02: Atlantic City NJ at The Tropicana Showroom
8/03: Westport CT at Levitt Pavilion
8/04: Lafayette NY at Wonderland Forest – Grateful Getaway: The Eleven
8/10: Dover NH at Revel In The Meadow
8/30: Salisbury MA at Blue Ocean Music Hall
8/31: Lake George NY at Adirondack Independence Music Festival
9/01: Murphysboro IL at The Shawnee Cave Amphitheater – Weekend At The Cave
Rock singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins announced an East Coast Tour starting in September with a show at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. Justin & the Cosmics will serve as support for the entire run.
A prominent figure in rock music for over two decades, Nicole Atkins has been actively touring and producing music since 2002. Mostly inspired by 1960s and 70s psychedelic rock artists like The Doors and The Sundays, she started writing what she termed “a mix of Americana, 60s, and indie rock.” In 2003, Atkins released her first EP, Bleeding Diamonds.
Along with her tour, Atkins is currently working on her sixth studio album. “Now, with a bunch of new songs and a great band and some time before the studio, I can’t wait to figure out what these new songs want to be at the shows!” Atkins says about her upcoming album. “I’ve always wanted to do it that way like I did it before my first record, but now it actually feels like time is on my side and I have some to make it happen.” Her previous album, Italian Ice (2020), was her best-reviewed album to date, drawing rave reviews internationally.
For the last two decades of her career, Nicole Atkins has performed in several festivals and concerts. Halfway into 2024, Atkins has already had an incredible year, opening for both Stevie Nicks and also her friends, The Mavericks, whose new album she is featured on. Now, after remarkable stretches with rock icons and showstoppers, she reemerges with her own headlining tour.
Starting on September 5, Atkins heads to Pawling, NY, for a night in Daryl’s House. Catch her at Woodstock and Ridgewood, Queens, on September 7 and 21, respectively. Atkins’ new album, which is yet to be named, is set to release in 2025.
The full tour dates are listed below. Tickets are available now on Nicole Atkins’ website, linked here.
SEPTEMBER
5 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
6 – Montclair, NJ – Outpost In The Burbs
7 – Woodstock, NY – Levon Helm Studios
9 – Boston, MA – City Winery – Boston
11 – Philadelphia, PA – 118 North
12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar
15 – Manchester Center, VT – Billsville House Concerts
Designer, actor, and musician Isaac Mizrahi will return to Midtown Manhattan’s 54 Below. Back by popular demand, Mizrahi and his band will perform a set titled A Brief History. The performances will take place August 28-31st.
Since his youth in Brooklyn, Isaac Mizrahi has devoted himself to the arts. His career began at age 10 when he bought his first sewing machine. By 1987, Mizrahi presented his first fashion line, garnering critical praise. Since then, his clothing has been sold at chains like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. Mega-stars like Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, and Nicole Kidman have also sported his styles.
This success in the designing industry has allowed Mizrahi to pursue other artistic careers, notably music. Mizrahi views himself foremost as an entertainer. Following shows on E! And Oxygen, Mizrahi grew increasingly notable as a public figure. Using this notoriety, he has directed stage productions across the country, including A Little Night Music and The Magic Flute for the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and Peter and the Wolf at New York’s Guggenheim.
A scene from the Guggenheim’s Peter and the Wolf, directed by Mizrahi
Included in these artistic endeavors is stage performance. Starting with his show on Oxygen, Mizrahi has performed as a jazz singer. However, Mizrahi’s performance is so much more than just music. The New York Times has described Mizrahi as “a founding father of a genre that fuses performance, art, music and stand-up comedy.” His set at 54 Below – titled A Brief History – lives up to its name including everything from Billie Eilish to Cole Porter. On top of music, his shows contain jokes, cultural references, and sarcastic interjections into song lyrics.
Mizrahi will perform at Midtown Manhattan’s 54 Below Club. Broadway producers Tom Viertel, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel and Steve Baruch founded the club to celebrate New York City’s musical talent. 54 Below highlights not only Broadway musicians, but also cabaret, and performers of the Great American Songbook. The club’s intimate environment allows audiences to see their favorite performers in a more somber setting, and allows performers to workshop new materials and collaborate with other artists. Performances at 54 Below have helped develop new Broadway shows and musicals throughout the year.
Tony-Winning designers John Lee Beatty, Ken Billington, and Peter Hylenski designed the 140 person dining room, bringing their stage production know-how. The club’s layout makes it so that no tables are further than 24 feet from the stage, ensuring audience members get the best possible experience. The club also has broadcasting and recording capabilities to preserve its 3 nightly shows. With this unparalleled quality, the club received the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. Additionally, 54 Below has gained the name “Broadway’s Living Room” for the number of performers who grace its stage.
Mizrahi and his band will perform August 28-31st. His set will begin at 7:00pm each night. Various ticket and seating tiers are available, starting at $78.50. For more information on Isaac Mizrahi’s performance, visit the 54 Below website here.
Artist and producer Beck will perform alongside the Boston Pops at the Tanglewood concert series on July 23.
Beck’s vast discography exposes his genre melding experimental music. He rose to fame in the early 1990’s after he moved to NYC as part of the “anti-folk” movement. He moved back to his hometown of Los-Angelos and released his first hit single “Loser” in 1994. It remains his most streamed song on Spotify.
Beck has won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male Vocal Performance in 1997 for “Where It’s At.” Recently he has continued to collaborate with many other artists. For his 2019 album Hyperspace, He collaborated with Pharrell Williams. On July 12, Orville Peck and Beck released the alternative country single “Death Valley High.”
Beck will also be collaborating with the Boston Pops conducted by Edwin Outwater, an esteemed conductor who has made appearances alongside New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Philadelphia Orchestra.
The pops perform throughout the Tanglewood concert series. The venue is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts and is also the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. To purchase tickets to Beck’s performance you can visit the Tanglewood website here.
The High Peaks town of Wilmington, NY, has announced the lineup for their Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series. The series will run between July 11 and August 29, with all shows taking place at the beautiful Wilmington Town Beach between 6 and 9 p.m.
Wilmington, a small town nestled in the valley of the West Branch of the AuSable River, is a classic Adirondack destination filled to the brim with nature. The town is also the setting of the 3-time annual Wilmington Mountain Music Festival.
One of the town’s best recreational spots, Lake Everest, is home to the annual Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series.
This summer, the series is back with a fresh lineup of talented musicians. Some of the billed artists include Grey Wolf, The Harbingers and On3.
Besides the series, Lake Everest has many family-friendly activities that are a perfect pairing for any evening show. Rentals are available for aqua bikes, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards in the lake, and there is easy access to swimming, boating, volleyball and a playground. There is also a nature trail loop that begins to the right of the lake.
Grills are available in the park for anyone looking to cook a meal to watch the show with.
So if you’re in the area and looking to fill up an evening, come down to Wilmington Town Beach and kick back in a lawn chair, or get to your feet and dance to one of the many talented artists with Lake Everest as your backdrop.
Visit here for more information. See below for the official graphic and a full written lineup.
The Canandaigua Business Improvement District has announced the 2024 Art and Music Festival, celebrating local musicians, artists, and businesses throughout the city.
The festival begins on Friday, July 19 at noon and goes through the weekend, ending on Sunday July 21. From 12 pm-7 pm on Friday and 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, Historic Downtown Canandaigua will feature over 150 restaurants, artists, and musicians.
For 34 years, the historic sidewalks of Downtown Main Street have hosted the Art and Music Festival, aimed to celebrate the works of artists belonging to several mediums. Although its start was small and featured a few artists scattered around the region, the festival has grown into a mounting success in the last three decades. Now in its 35th year, Downtown Main Street is home to over 150 artists and musicians and includes activities, classes, demonstrations, and raffles.
After an extensive jury process, artists are selected to display their works throughout the entirety of the festival. Each year, new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, fiber, glass, photography, and gourmet foods, showcase and sell their creations at booths. Art students at local schools join in on the fun, too, showing off their coursework for all to see.
Musical acts at the festival will take place for the entire weekend on the Maxion Stage at Commons Park. The concerts start at noon every day. This year, the Art and Music Festival features select musical acts from all genres, including Bluegrass, Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and singer-songwriter Acoustic performers from all over Upstate New York. Returning performers and newcomers alike, the musicians performing at the Art and Music Festival will be bringing their best for the entire weekend.
Throughout the entirety of the festival, a wide range of activities are available in Historic Downtown. Activities include a musical petting zoo, an interactive experience complete with instruments to explore. Demonstrations of pottery making, candle creation, and glass flameworking are readily available. Lastly, the Golden Palette Studio Trail includes special events and access to original art, crafts, classes, services, and unique gift items.
For more information, visit the city’s website, linked here.
