NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • Harlem Stage Announces New Artistic Director and CEO Dr. Indira Etwaroo.

    Harlem Stage announced its new Artistic Director and CEO, Indira Etwaroo, at Harlem Stage’s 40th anniversary sold out gala in City Winery.

    Etwaroo hopes to emphasize the local and international connection in her new position. “Harlem is our home, but the world is our stage” is her north star phrase when it comes to leading the company. She upholds Harlem Stage’s core values of giving artists of color opportunities and dismantling the systems that historically oppress institutions and companies operated by people of color. 

    Etwaroo will succeed the now former Artistic Director and CEO of 25 years, Patricia Cruz. She expressed her gratitude for her new position and explained her challenges in today’s political climate. “It is not lost on me that my leadership tenure begins at a time when we must face—head on—the fragility of our fractured democracy, challenge demagoguery and the normalization of blatant falsehoods, and demand that cultural institutions be thought of as first responders and artists as frontline workers in this quest to create a more just, more truthful, more inclusive and more equitable world for the next generation and for generations to come,” she said. “I am deeply committed to the work ahead.”

    With an extensive background in media and theater work, Etwaroo is familiar with directing. Etwaroo was the director of Steve Jobs theater from 2020 up until now and before that, she was the founding executive producer of both NPR from 2013-2015 and the century old radio station, The Greene Space from 2006 to 2013.

    Etwaroo also has a background in fundraising. She became the first executive advisor of the Chadwick Boseman Estate, molding the foundation. During Covid-19 she helped raise $10 million for black theaters throughout the country. 

    Her work in the past was centered around community in the arts, something that Harlem Stage was built upon. The company was founded in 1983 to give a platform to Black artists and to expose Harlem to censored talent. Today, the stage hosts music and dance performances from artists around the world. 

    Upcoming performances include works from choreographer Camille A. Brown June 14 and 15 as well as the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra on Sept.12.

    For more information on Harlem Stage and Indira Etwaroo you can visit their website here.

  • Folk Band The Felice Brothers Release New Single Flowers By The Roadside

    Folk Rock band, The Felice Brothers, released their single “Flowers By The Roadside” on Thursday. The track is a preview of the upcoming album Valley of Abandoned Songs set to be released on June 28.

    “Flowers By The Roadside” has a classic Americana acoustic sound and is accompanied by a music video which is filmed in a film noir and new wave style. It follows a young girl on her little adventures while some of the lyrics are typed out on the screen. 

    Guitarist and vocalist, Ian Felice said, “this song was written one especially bleak winter day as a means to teleport to summer. Midway through the first and only take of the song James walked across the room, picked up a toy glockenspiel and plucked out a melody that had occurred to him. It was recorded in 2018 in our old cinderblock studio outside of Hudson, NY.”

    The Felice Brothers are originally from Palenville, NY in the Catskill mountains and they first started to get attention in the 2000’s when they played in the New York City Subway. Their first self released album Lantown came out in 2005. Since their start they’ve toured with Old Crow Medicine Show and opened for Dave Matthews Band. They are currently signed to Conor Oberst’s new label, Million Star Records. The band is made up of Ian Felice, James Felice (piano/vocals), Jeske Hume (bass), and Will Lawrence (drums).

    Along with the new single, the album is full of great pieces. Ian Felice’s melancholic voice fills each song and some tracks have a slight bluegrass sound. The album has been described by Ian Felice as a “tightrope walk between light and dark.”

  • Brookyln Bridge Park Events for Summer 2024

    The DUMBO Improvement District, based in Brooklyn, announced the events that will be hosted this summer at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO.

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    Spanning just over a mile long, the park is home to activities for all ages. These include biking trails, skating rinks, basketball and handball courts, playgrounds, and fields. In addition to the array of activities, Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a scenic view of the Lower Manhattan skyline, admired by tourists and locals alike.

    Other than its views and activities, the park is an important location for the DUMBO community. For decades, the space has served as the host of many neighborhood-wide events. These events include art shows, game nights, athletic events, and live concerts.

    This summer, Brooklyn Bridge Park will be hosting a variety of events. Starting May 31st, the sixth annual DUMBO Drop marked the beginning of the season.

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    The Dumbo Drop is a neighborhood-wide block party signifying the beginning of the summer season in Brooklyn. According to tradition, thousands of Dumbo-shaped balloons and toys are tied to parachutes made by local artists and lifted into the air. Immediately after the viewing follows a block party. Activities are available for adults and children alike. Visitors can visit stands dedicated to hundreds of local restaurants and shops.

    Live at the Archway – Weekly on Thursdays starting June 20th

    brooklyn bridge park events

    Following the Dumbo Drop, the Live at the Archway event will begin on Thursday, June 20th. Live at the Archway is an annual series of free concerts and interactive visual arts programming located in the DUMBO Archway. Each year, the event seeks to promote local artists and musicians. Founded in 2015, the series reflects the neighborhood’s diversity and commitment to the arts. Here, you can find several arts showcases, including a broad variety of music, dance, and visual art styles.

    Each event, which is held weekly on Thursdays, will feature a live concert followed by an art display. Live at the Archway begins on June 20 and will last until August 15th. Tickets are free and available to the public.

    Lineup for Live at the Archway

    June 20
    Fogo Azul | La Banda Chuska / Art Wall by Sam Ticknor

    Fogo Azul is a New York City-based all-women, trans, and non-binary Brazilian Samba Reggae drum line. Launched in 2016 with Marcus Santos’ Grooversity education project, Fogo Azul is a diverse community that showcases drummers from all walks of life.

    La Banda Chuska is re-imagining the vintage sounds of Peruvian cumbia and surf through the lens of their New York City home and diverse musical and cultural backgrounds. Taking inspiration from the twangy 1960s surf bands of Lima, as well as the psychedelic flavors of 1970s chicha, the band has been playing their musically expansive and dancey tunes. They have performed around New York City for the past three years, building up a loyal local following.

    June 27
    Paisley Fields / Art Wall by Billie Elise

    Paisley Fields is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter. His recently released duet with Mya Byrne featured on Democracy Now, in Rolling Stone, NPR, and more. Join Fields for their live performance in Live at the Archway on June 27.

    July 11
    Brasil Summerfest / Art Wall by Noah Lyon

    Brasil Summerfest is a list of festival events hosted around several venues throughout New York City. On July 11, they come to Live at the Archway for a showcase of traditional Brazilian funk, samba, and bossa nova.

    July 18
    La Sonora Nuyorkina / Art Wall by Joan LeMay

    La Sonora Nuyorkina is a contemporary salsa band comprised of young, talented musicians who bring a fresh sound to the Latin genres. The band covers a variety of songs, from salsa classics to original compositions. Join them on July 28th at Live at the Archway.

    July 25
    Jerron Paxton / Art Wall by Emily Nam

    Multi-instrumentalist Jerron Paxton revives the once-buried sounds of classical American music. Drawing inspiration from the 1920s, Paxton’s many talents allow him to revive old-fashioned blues, jazz, and country music in the twenty-first century.

    August 1
    Gentleman Brawlers / Art Wall by Annick Martin

    Drawing inspiration from Afrofunk and indie dance genres, Brooklyn collective Gentleman Brawlers will stun the audience with an electrifying performance at Live at the Archway on August 1st.

    August 8
    Tracy Bonham / Art Wall by Joshua Reynolds

    Two-time GRAMMY nominee Tracy Bonham celebrates with a night of alternative and indie throwbacks at Live at the Archway on August 8th.

    August 15
    Queerchella / Art Wall by Melanie Hope Greenberg

    Join Queerchella for their second year of festivities with a lineup of over 70 different LGBTQ+ artists from all over the country. The festival features live concerts, dance, and other visual arts performance showcasing the diversity of New York City’s music and arts scene.

    Drink and Draw – Weekly on Wednesdays starting on June 19th

    Presented by the DUMBO Improvement District with Creatively Wild Art Studio, Drink and Draw workshops provide the opportunity to work with some of DUMBO’s best artists. Although the event specifically caters to adults, there is no artistic requirement to join. All artistic levels are welcome at the workshop. Tables, easels, and art supplies are provided.

    For the first workshop of the summer, DUMBO artist Craig Anthony Miller (CAM) will lead participants in a project incorporating the symbolism of the elephant. As a representation of strength, wisdom, and overcoming obstacles, the elephant serves as a model for the workshop to capture the essence of Brooklyn’s rich history. DJ Zemotion will provide a soundtrack for the night. 

  • Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Tour to Stop at MSG

    Cyndi Lauper has announced her ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ farewell tour, which will last from October through December. The tour is Lauper’s first major run in over a decade, including 23 headlining shows. As part of the tour, Lauper will make an October 30th stop at Madison Square Garden.

    Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun tour

    Cyndi Lauper is a Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and performer, who has captivated audiences since the 1980s. Growing up in Queens’ Ozone Park neighborhood, Lauper took in influences from punk, and glam that formed her unique brand of pop music. Lauper broke out into the mainstream with her 1983 debut She’s So Unusual, which won her a Grammy for best new artist. The album spawned four top-5 singles, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “Time After Time.” Since her debut, Lauper has sold over 50 million records, and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

    On top of music, Lauper has led successful careers in theater and writing. In 2013 Lauper won the Tony for best original score for Kinky Boots – becoming the first woman to do so. In 2012, she released a New York Times best-selling memoir, detailing her childhood struggles. Lauper has used her fame to fight for a number of marginalized groups, including women, LGBT people, and people with HIV/AIDS.

    Lauper’s farewell tour will begin October 18th in Montreal, Canada, before moving its way westward across the US. On October 30th, Lauper will return to her hometown of New York City, to play a show at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden. This show, along with others across the tour, will feature a special guest who will be revealed at a later date.

    Lauper will release a documentary Let the Canary Sing to accompany her farewell tour. The documentary, directed by Emmy-winner Alison Ellwood, will tackle Lauper’s rise to stardom and ever-evolving identity. The film will place a special focus on Lauper’s influence on younger generations, and dedication to social advocacy. There will be a world premiere and Hollywood Walk of Fame print ceremony at Los Angeles’s TCL Chinese Theater on June 4th. In addition, Lauper will make a special guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 5th, 11:35pm ET. Lauper will talk about the release of her documentary, and her farewell tour.

    GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN FAREWELL TOUR DATES: 

    Fri Oct 18 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre

    Sun Oct 20 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

    Thu Oct 24 | Detroit, MI | Fox Theatre

    Sat Oct 26 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    Sun Oct 27 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena

    Wed Oct 30 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden

    Fri Nov 01 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena

    Sun Nov 03 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center

    Wed Nov 06 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena

    Fri Nov 08 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Hollywood

    Sun Nov 10 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena

    Tue Nov 12 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center

    Thu Nov 14 | Austin, TX | Moody Center

    Sat Nov 16 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center

    Tue Nov 19 | Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center

    Wed Nov 20 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena

    Sat Nov 23 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome

    Sun Nov 24 | Palm Desert, CA | Acrisure Arena

    Tue Nov 26 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center

    Sat Nov 30 | Portland, OR | Moda Center

    Sun Dec 01 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena

    Wed Dec 04 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center

    Thu Dec 05 | Chicago, IL | United Center

    Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, June 4. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, June 7 at 10am. For more information regarding Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun tour, visit her website here.

  • Method Man Says ‘Never Again’ To Hot 97’s Summer Jam

    Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam concert event came and went this past weekend. The annual hip hop showcase held at Elmont’s UBS arena where artists like Cash Cobain, Lola Brooke, 41, French Montana, Davido, Doja Cat, Sexyy Red and legacy acts such as Method Man & Redman all performed. While the concert celebrated hip hop old and new, Method Man made it clear that this might be his last time performing at the annual hip hop festival.

    As Hot 97 took to Instagram to share highlights from the event, Method Man shared in the comments that the audience’s reaction was not to his liking. With the legendary rhymer stating that the audience was “not our crowd at all.” However, the “Tical” rapper held no qualms towards Hot 97 pillars and hosts Ebro and Peter Rosenbengerg, but simply stated that “at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.”

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    Hip Hop Shows Its Age

    With the historic radio station celebrating their 30th annual Summer Jam event, Method Man, Redman and the likes of Rakim and Big Daddy Kane were brought out to commemorate three decades of hip hop at the radio station. Moreover, Big Daddy Kane shared a heartfelt moment with the crowd, bringing out the late Mister Cee’s brother and sister to commemorate the legendary, late DJ’s tribute with a moment of silence, instructing the crowd to throw up C’s.

    However, despite this, Summer Jam has routinely curated its setlist to cater to hip hop’s newer acts. With focuses on Cash Cobain — who has taken airwaves by storm with his hit-record “Fisherrr”– drill rappers 41 and Sexxy Red, with A Boogie serving as a celebrity host. From afar the lack of crowd reaction seems to be the result of hip hop being quick to discard its legends, rather than learn and study their work, which is a stark contrast to country much and rock & roll acts. As Meth and Red performed their hits includng their 1999 collaborative single “Da Rockwilder,” hip hop showed why it may not always be the best idea to cling to the youth for relevance, as it may result in legends not getting their just due.

  • Watch: Bilal Performs “All For Love” From ‘Live at Glasshaus’ album Featuring Questlove, Common

    In an intimate setting of 100 people, Grammy-winning soul singer Bilal delivers a cathartic performance of “All For Love” featuring musical backing from Questlove, Robert Glasper and Burniss Travis. Notably, “All For Love” is the latest single and a small preview into Bilal’s forthcoming live studio album Live at Glasshaus.

    A mid-career retrospective, the project recorded, filmed, and livestreamed from Glasshaus in Brooklyn, NY., is part of the Glasshaus Presents concert series. For his part, Bilal’s eclectic performance features a supergroup of Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis as backing. Keeping in theme, the live rendition of “All For Love” is one of many standout tracks from the Philadelphia native’s discography, with fresh interpretations of the records on Live at Glasshaus.

    Bilal's latest project is a testament to his musical legacy
    Bilal’s latest album features reinvented renditions of prior classics.

    After all the soul-bearing track was one of many anticipated records from Bilal’s shelved 2006 album, Love for Sale. However, despite its artistic brilliance, the album never saw an official release due to a premature leak and subsequent disputes with his former label, Interscope Records. Even so, as a testament to Bilal’s talent and strong fanbase, the project achieved legendary cult-status among fans and critics alike, while remaining a significant part of Bilal’s musical legacy, and a point of inspiration for this latest star-studded venture.

    Bilal's album features Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis.
    Bilal’s Live at Glasshaus features Questlove (top left), Common (top right), Robert Glasper (bottom left), and Burniss Travis (bottom right).

    Bilal Presents: Live at Glasshaus

    Thus after two decades of high profile contributions with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, Beyonce, and Erykah Badu, Bilal’s musical legacy is receiving its just due with this latest 11-track project. After all the man who Questlove heralds as “one of the most pure, honest performance artists of this generation,” and a “true singer’s singer” is a 3-time Grammy winner famous for his musical dexterity. With high profile contributions with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, Beyonce, and Erykah Badu, Common –who performs one of the project’s two inteludes– even makes the claim that Bilal is “somebody that will go down as one of the greatest.“

    Bilal performs "All For Love" in front of an intimate crowd.

    Bilal’s Live at Glasshaus will release on June 14 during Black Music Month. However, On June 9, fans around the world will have the opportunity to witness the epic one-night-only concert via broadcast livestream. Tickets for Live at Glasshauss are for sale here.

  • Glass Pony Performs at Albany’s Palace Sessions on June 7

    Psychedelic groove circus, Glass Pony, is set to perform at Albany’s The Palace Theatre on June 7 as part of the Palace Sessions.

    Glass Pony Palace Sessions

    The Albany native band focuses on danceable music with influences from the 60’s and 70’s and incorporates a jam band style of performance. In 2019 they released their first self titled album and their most recent 2023 album is titled Washed Away. The band is made up of Chanda Dewey (drums), Eddie Hotaling (guitar, lead vocals), Jeff Picarazzi (bass), and Greg Pittz (lead guitar).

    Although it was built in 1931, The Palace Performing Arts Centers was established as a not-for-profit corporation in 1984 and since then, has hosted a variety of talent including The Rolling Stones, Jerry Seinfled and Tony Bennet. The theater was always used to entertain the Albany community as it was first used as a cinema for the “talkies.”

    The Palace sessions are a series of recorded and filmed live performances. The sessions were created with the help of the city of Albany and Mirth Films in 2020. The goal was to bring live music, via YouTube, to a quarantined audience.
    Glass Pony’s Palace Sessions set is free to all and you can reserve tickets here.

  • Larkin Square Announces Summer Concert Events for Buffalo

    Buffalo’s Larkin Square has announced the return of its beloved Live at Larkin and Food Truck Tuesday weekly events this summer. The KeyBank Live at Larkin Summer music series will begin June 5th.

    The summer series will include 13 weeks of live shows, ending on August 28th. Larkin’s annual Food Truck Tuesdays season will also begin June 4th, offering a host of curated food trucks and live music until August 27th.

    This year marks the 12th season of Live at Larkin, which has become a staple of Buffalo’s Larkinville neighborhood. The site was home to the former Larkin Soap Factory, which supplied the second largest catalog sales business in the country. Since the factory’s closure in the 1940s, there have been many attempts to revitalize the neighborhood. These came to a head in 2012, with the opening of Larkin Square. Since its establishment, the venue has become a community gathering place, offering a host of family-friendly events.

    One of the most popular events hosted by Larkin Square is Food Truck Tuesdays. This weekly event begins June 4th, offering around 25 food trucks each Tuesday. Truck offerings range from Italian to Thai to Halal, with each truck offering nutritionist-certified options. The event draws trucks from Buffalo, Rochester, and beyond for visitors to enjoy. Guests can bring their own chairs, but coolers and outside alcohol are prohibited.

    In addition to food trucks, the weekly event offers the chance to enjoy live music from local bands. The Walter Kemp 3 will kick off the summer season with their award winning jazz. When not playing with legends like Sun Ra’s Arkestra and Sabu Adeloya, kemp teaches at Buffalo’s Villa Maria College. The event series offers a diverse spectrum of genres, ranging from McCarthyizm‘s garage rock to Dee Adams’ country. With this vast array of music, event-goers are sure to enjoy the performances while enjoying food truck fare.

    Walter Kemp will play at Larkin Square on June 4th

    June 5th also marks the return of the KeyBank Live at Larkin summer concert series. This weekly concert series will feature performances from local groups, as well as other amenities. Concert-goers will be able to purchase bites from a curated array of on-site food trucks each week. In addition, Larkin Square will offer beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. Larkin Square’s Bratts Hill Restaurant will be open to serve authentic Jamaican cuisine for dinner services during Live at Larkin.

    The concert series kicks off at 5pm on June 4th with a performance from John & Mary & the Valkyries. The folk-rock duo is comprised of 10,000 Maniacs members John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey. The series will continue for 13 weeks, until a closing performance by hard rockers Grosh on August 28th. Over the course of the summer series, concert-goers can enjoy tributes to classic groups like Steely Dan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Fleetwood Mac.

    A performance from Live at Larkin

    Food Truck Tuesdays Band Lineup

    6/4 – Walter Kemp 3 Quartet

    6/11 – McCarthyizm

    6/18 – Diyené

    6/25 – The Fever Pitch String Quartet

    7/2 – Stress Dolls

    7/9 – Whitford-Klyma Band

    7/23 – Sabu Adeyola & Oasis

    7/30 – The Britt Band

    8/6 – Zak Ward

    8/13 – Dueling Pianos Band

    8/20 – Dee Adams’ Grand Isle Opry

    8/27 – Jony James Band

    Live at Larkin Summer Season Lineup 

    6/5 – John & Mary & the Valkyries

    6/12 – Will Holton & Daniel Powell’s Mid-Week Vibe

    6/19 – Juneteenth ft. Farrow & Project Access to A-Free-Kas

    6/26 – Dirty Work: A Tribute to Steely Dan

    7/3   – Blues 4 Vets w/Miller & the Other Sinners & more

    7/10 – Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    7/17 – Talking Dead Heads

    7/24 – Ticketed Event, TBA

    7/31  – Big Easy in Buffalo presents: Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience with El Batey’s Agua de Liberté”

    8/7   – Buffalo’s Last Waltz Band Does Dylan & The Band

    8/14 – Handsome Jack Does CCR

    8/21 – Stoneflower/ Hollyfeld Does Springsteen

    8/28 – Grosh Prime ft. Alex McArthur, Harry Graser & Michael DeLano

    Thanks to sponsorship from KeyBank and Independent Health, both Food Truck Tuesdays and Live at Larkin are free events. There will be free parking in lots along Exchange Street and Hydraulic Street.

    Larkin Square will continue to announce live events for the summer. For more information and updates, visit the Larkin Square website here.

  • Geneva Music Festival Announces Schedule for Final Week

    After several weeks of great performances, the Geneva Music Festival is wrapping up for the 2024 season. The final week of performances begins on June 4, with a free lakefront concert. This concert is followed by a photography exhibition and chamber performance on June 7 while June 9 marks the end of the season, with an outdoors blues concert closing out the festival.

    The Geneva Music Festival's "Night and Day" performance is scheduled for June 7th at 7:30pm

    Violinist Geoffrey Herd founded the Geneva Music Festival in 2011, as a weekend to spread appreciation of classical music. The festival soon evolved into a four-week long celebration, attracting artists from across the globe. While originally based in classical music, the festival also now highlights jazz, and bluegrass artists. The festival’s mission is to spread music appreciation to everyone, being an all-ages event. The event now attracts thousands of concert-goers from across the Finger Lakes.

    2024 has already been a busy season for the Geneva Music Festival, hosting a number of spectacular performances. The festival kicked off with a sold-out Musicology Mixer night at Geneva’s Linden Social Club. Week two of the festival saw the acclaimed Brentano Quartet play Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Gearan Center. The Juilliard-formed quartet played a selection from Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn.

    Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Gearan Center for Performing Arts

    The festival’s final week will kick off with a free lakefront concert on June 4th, at 8:15pm. This concert will be a preview for the festival’s final artist-in-residence concert. The theme of this year’s final concert is “Night and Day,” with pieces meant to illustrate the progression from dawn to dusk. World-renowned cellist Clive Greensmith, pianist Anna Petrova, and other talented musicians will perform. The concert will begin with “String Quartet Op. 76, No.4” by Haydn, meant to represent the sunrise. It will also feature modern composer Mark Olivieri’s “Artifacts of a Valiant Past”, a Scriabin solo by pianist Anna Petrova, a piano trio by Kaija Saariaho, and a Schoenberg tone-poem for a string sextet.

    “The solo piano piece that I’m playing has to do with day and night. The first movement represents the day and the sea in daylight. [Scriabin] was inspired to write this piece when he first saw the sea, and so you can hear the peacefulness and the beauty of that; and the second movement is very turbulent and represents the stormy sea”

    – Pianist Anna Petrova

    Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Gearan Center will host the concert on June 7th, at 7:30pm. Prior to the concert, a photography exhibition highlighting local artists will be held at the center’s Melly Lobby.

    The final concert of the season will be The Brothers Blue, a local cross-genre bluegrass band. Back by popular demand, the concert will be held outdoors at Geneva on the Lake. The Brothers Blue will close out the season with their invigorating fiddle, mandolin, and banjo playing. This concert will take place June 9th, at 2:00pm.

    The Brothers Blue

    Tickets for these concerts are currently on sale. Standard ticket price is $35, with discounts for college students available. Children under 18 can attend concerts for free. For more information on the Geneva Music Festival and ticketing, visit the link here.

  • Jazz In The City: Providing Music and Healthcare To Syracuse

    Hosted by CNY Jazz foundation, the 20th Jazz In The City, a free public health concert series, will commence on June 13 in Syracuse. 

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    Aside from music, the festival includes vendors, food and most importantly its “healthcare village” sponsored by Syracuse Community Health. Urban Neighborhoods in Syracuse continue to face disparities when it comes to healthcare. With COVID-19, the community was unable to receive the care they needed. SCH staff will conduct free screenings and consultations to anyone who requests them.

    Syracuse Community Health COO Jessica Yoxall explained in a press release, “we highlight the importance of preventative care and screenings to promote positive health outcomes. By increasing awareness and expanding health education, we together, can achieve health equity and enhance the quality of care in Onondaga County.”

    These free concerts and healthcare services will be offered every Thursday from June 13 to August 15 at various parks and community centers in the city. Performances include Syracuse’s own The BlackLites and Albany’s Alex Torres.

    jazz in the city syracuse

    CNY Jazz foundation has been bringing Jazz to upstate New York since its establishment in 1998. Along with Jazz In The City, CNY hosts numerous other programs such as Northeast Jazz & Wine, SummerJazz Workshop and the Central New York Jazz Orchestra.

    For more information you can visit Jazz In The City’s website.

    Jazz In The City 2024 Schedule

    June 13: ATLAS with 1Accord Line Dance at Leavenworth Park

    June 20: Alex Torres y su Orquesta with La Familia de la Salsa at Skiddy Park

    July 1: Double Bass Experience with C-Jack Run Showcase at Syracuse Community Health

    July 18: AAPI Jazz Collective with Adanfo Ensemble at Schiller Park

    August 8: The BlackLites with 1Accord Line Dance at Dunk & Bright

    August 15: Art Sherrod Jr. and Lin Rountree with 1Accord Line Dance at Thornden Park