NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • Polish Music Festival Jazztopad returns to New York

    The esteemed Polish music festival, Jazztopad will return to New York and Canada for the eighth time in its history on June 13 through June 27.

    Jazztopad, as it implies in the title, is one of Poland’s biggest festivals in Jazz and Improvised music. As the eight North American Jazztopad, the festival does have a New York Focus but performances will travel to Philadelphia and Canada. The last two shows, Hand to Earth with Amalia Umeda on June 26 and an ensemble on June 27, are in collaboration with the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society in Vancouver. The New York dates include some jazz specific venues like Dizzy’s Club and barbès.

    The Festival is possible due to the work of Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music and The Polish Cultural Institute New York. The NFM was founded as an institution in 2014 and has created festivals like The International Festival Wratislavia Cantans and Musica Electronica Nova along with various ensembles and orchestras. The Polish Cultural Institute New York has shared Polish art and history all across the country since its establishment in 2000. The Institute works with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Julliard School of Music and more. 

    Artists from around the world will perform at Jazztopad including the Australian contemporary ensemble, Hand and Heart, and Polish violinist, Amalia Umeda. One of the artists featured in Jazzopad is Kris Davis, a Canadian pianist and composer. She is a Grammy award winning artist and has released 24 records as a leader or co-leader. At Jazzopad, she will perform with The Lutosławski Quartet, an NFM ensemble founded in 2007. 

    On June 13, Kris Davis and The Lutosławski Quartet will perform at Dizzys Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, an intimate venue in New York that features artists from around the world since it officially became a department of Lincoln Center in 1991. Jazztopad will move to barbès on June 14 and 15. Barbès is a Brooklyn Jazz club that was named in the top ten best Jazz clubs in the country by Playboy Magazine. 

    To experience a Jazztopad show or find more information, you can visit the website here.

    Jazztopad 2024

    June 13: Kris Davis & Lutosławski Quartet – World Premiere of The Solastalgia Suite at Dizzy’s Club

    June 14: Marta Sanchez / Amalia Umeda / Michael Bates / Lesley Mok at Barbès

    June 14: Kris Davis & Lutosławski Quartet –The Solastalgia Suite at Philadelphia, Solar Myth

    June 15: Hand to Earth with Amalia Umeda – “The Crow” premiere at Hearst Plaza Outdoor Stage at Lincoln Center

    June 15: Michael Bates’ Acrobat with Lutosławski Quartet at Barbès

    June 16: Stephan Crump & Amalia Umeda at Rizzoli Bookstore

    June 16: BUNGUL: Hamid Drake, Peter Knight, David Wilfred, Daniel Wilfred, Sunny Kim, Aviva Endean & Amalia Umeda at Public Records

    June 19: Hand to Earth with Amalia Umeda at Suoni Per Il Popolo

    June 22: Hand to Earth with Amalia Umeda at Ottawa Jazzfest

    June 26: Hand to Earth with Amalia Umeda at The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society

    June 27: Amalia Umeda / Eirik Hegdal /David Stackenäs / Tyson Naylor / Kenton Loewen at The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society

  • Sibylle Baier, the Greta Garbo of Lo-Fi Folk, Re-emerges June 9 at Upstate Films

    She’s the German actress and amateur singer-songwriter who achieved notoriety three decades after she made the humble home recordings that were released in 2006 as the critically acclaimed Colour Green.  Now the reclusive Sibylle Baier is making a rare appearance at the Saugerties’ Orpheum Theatre for the June 9 screening of Wim Wenders’ 1974 classic Alice in the Cities.

    Sibylle Baier

    “Sibylle Baier and her daughter Julia appeared briefly in Wim Wenders’ film Alice in the Cities. The two protagonists come across Sibylle standing on the ferry, holding her daughter as she sings one of her songs entitled ‘Softly’.. Through the early 1970s, Baier made lo-fi acoustic recordings of songs she wrote for her pleasure alone, ones that Robby gathered onto a CD gifted to friends to mark his mother’s 60th birthday. One recipient was Dinosaur Jr’s J. Mascis who secured its commercial release as the 14-track collection, Colour Green, on Orange Twin label. 

    Sibylle Baier

    Baier’s breathy, stripped-back acoustic sound is often compared to Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake and a folky Nico. Her fans number musicians like Kim Gordon, who included her on a playlist of favorites in a 2015 article in the New York Times.  Her evocative music has since been licensed for many projects including the films Drinking Buddies and My Salinger Year and the TV show, End of the F**cking World. A new recording, “Let Us Know,” was featured in Wenders’ film, Palermo Shooting.

    Although she will not be performing live, Baier will be playing tracks from Colour Green.

    Sibylle Baier
    Sibylle Baier

    The event will take place in “The Mark,” the brand-new screening room at Upstate Films’ Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties. The Mark’s most notable elements are its acoustics with its Dolby Atmos sound system, engineered with WSDG and cinema specialist Dave Berti, which provides precision sound that envelops the audience, immersing them in the heart of the film. WSDG, led by John Storyk, has previously designed venues and studios for Bruce Springsteen, UCLA, Lincoln Center, Spotify, Jay-Z, MTV, Alicia Keys, NYU, and, at the beginning of Storyk’s career, Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios.

    For more information and tickets, visit Upstate Films

  • The Met Brings Opera To The Parks For its 14th Summer Recital Series

    The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2024 Summer Recital Series lineup in collaboration with Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage.

    The recital series will feature performances in all five boroughs. The first recital on June 18 will be in the heart of Manhattan at SummerStage in Central Park. Soprano, Leah Hawkins, tenor, Mario Chang and bass-baritone, Michael Sumuel will take to the stage to kick off the recitals. Opera fans can bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the free concerts.  

    The first Met opera house opened in 1883 by a group of wealthy businessmen. It wasn’t until 1966, when the Met joined the other New York arts institutions, that the opera house in Lincoln Center opened. This theater was better equipped with the technology needed for a metropolitan experience. In order to expand its audience, the opera house introduced its The Met: Live in HD in 2006, bringing the opera experience to cinemas across the country. In another effort to expand its audience, the Met brought its work to parks around NYC.

    The first Summer Recital Series happened in 2009. The idea was to bring music to people who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience an Opera. Since 2009, the Met singers have performed nearly every year with a break in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.

    June 18: CityParks SummerStage, Central Park—Manhattan
    Leah Hawkins, Soprano
    Mario Chang, Tenor
    Michael Sumuel, Bass-Baritone
    Dimitri Dover, Piano

    June 20: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1—Brooklyn
    Leah Hawkins, Soprano
    Mario Chang, Tenor
    Michael Sumuel, Bass-Baritone
    Dimitri Dover, Piano

    June 24: Jackie Robinson Park—Manhattan
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano

    June 26: Williamsbridge Oval—Bronx
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano

    June 28: Socrates Sculpture Park—Queens
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano

  • SummerStage Lineup Features Artists and Shows Across the 5 Boroughs

    Capital One City Parks foundation SummerStage is back in 2024 with an exciting lineup of artists. Opening in Central Park, the SummerStage will host concerts across all five boroughs with a wide variety of acts.

    SummerStage 2024

    Free concerts will feature exciting up and coming artists, along with rock legend Kim Gordon and acclaimed jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra. Benefit concerts include The Gaslight Anthem, Ethel Cain, and Trixie Mattel, to name a few.

    SummerStage is one of NYC’s most beloved music series, offering New Yorkers up to 80 free and benefit shows a year. For 38 years, SummerStage has been a beloved festival celebrating New York’s cultural heritage. New York’s history of jazz will be highlighted, as well as celebrating the birth of Hip-Hop. Neighborhood parks hosting SummerStage include multiple locations in all five boroughs. Tompkins Square Park, Marcus Garvey Park, Crotona Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Flushing Meadows are among the many parks hosting SummerStage.

    This season, SummerStage will showcase female artists pushing boundaries in the music industry, including Andra Day, Kim Gordon, Arooj Aftab, Sister Nancy, and Alcione. A spotlight will also be placed on multiple generations of jazz artists. Drummer Yussef Dayes will take the stage with vocalist and bassist Aneesa Strings.

    Buddy Guy performs at Summerstage 2023 – photo by Rob Tellerman

    This year’s festivals will continue to honor New York as the birthplace of Hip-Hop. In Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, MIKE’s Young World festival will return with an exciting lineup of artists, including Earl Sweatshirt. Hip-Hop legends The Pharcyde, MC Ghostface Killah, and Slick Rick are featured in this season’s exciting lineup.

    This season promises New Yorkers a wide array of artists, both local and international. A trailer for the 2024 season of SummerStage is available below.

    Summerstage 2024 Concert Dates

    DateVenueArtistType of Show
    Fri, May 17Central ParkJames ArthurBenefit
    Sat, Jun 1Central ParkOPENING NIGHT: Andra Day in association with Blue Note
    Jazz Festival Subaru Music Series    		Free
    Sat, Jun 8Central ParkKESBenefit
    Thu, Jun 13Central ParkKim Gordon / Sun Ra Arkestra / Slauson Malone 1 Subaru
    Music Series    		Free
    Sat, Jun 15Central ParkTHE AUSSIE BBQ: Jebediah / Last Dinosaurs / Northeast
    Party House / Sheppard / Sycco / Thelma Plum in Association
    with Sounds Australia and the American Australian Association    		Free
    Sat, Jun 15Coney Island AmphitheaterAndy Montañez / Charlie Cruz / People of Earth /
    La Mega DJ in association with 97.9 La Mega    		Free
    Sun, Jun 16Central ParkCorinne Bailey Rae / Dixson in association with
    Blue Note Jazz Festival    		Free
    Tue, Jun 18Central ParkThe Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah
    Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel    		Free
    Wed, Jun 19Central ParkMasego / Jordan WardBenefit
    Thu, Jun 20Brooklyn Bridge ParkThe Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring
    Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel    		Free
    Sat, Jun 22Central ParkThe Yussef Dayes Experience / Aneesa Strings /
    Dana and Alden in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival    		Free
    Sun, Jun 24Central ParkT-Pain’s Mansion in Wiscansin TourBenefit
    Mon, Jun 24Jackie Robinson ParkThe Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns    		Free
    Wed, Jun 26Williamsbridge OvalThe Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns    		Free
    Wed, Jun 26Central ParkCaifanes + Café TacvbaBenefit
    Thu, Jun 27Central ParkEthel Cain with Special Guest TeetheBenefit
    Fri, Jun 28Socrates Sculpture ParkThe Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns    		Free
    Sat, Jun 28Central ParkUtopia Pride: Above & Beyond and Spencer BrownBenefit
    Sat, Jun 29Central ParkPride Disco with Trixie Mattel, Amanda Lepore,
    and Jess King    		Benefit
    Sun, Jun 30Central ParkDreamland PrideBenefit
    Mon, Jul 1Central ParkMadison Cunningham / LA LOM /  John-Robert / 
    Corrente: Beatriz Mira & Tiago Barreiros    		Free
    Sun, Jul 7Central ParkEzra Collective / Celeste / Da Chick DJ in association
    with Blue Note Jazz Festival    		Free
    Sun, Jul 7Coney Island Amphitheater Federation Sound 25th Anniversary featuring Sister
    Nancy / Tanto Metro & Devonte and friends    		Free
    Wed, Jul 10Central ParkLAMC and Latin GRAMMY 25th Anniversary: Fonseca /
    Israel Fernández / Bruses    		Free
    Thu, Jul 11Central ParkCounting Crows Subaru Music SeriesBenefit
    Thu, Jul 11Herbert Von King ParkWorks & Process: It’s Showtime NYC! / Maimouna Keita
    African Dance Company / Kash Gaines’s Caged Birds    		Free
    Fri, Jul 12Herbert Von King ParkSounds of Detroit: Celebrating 50 years of J Dilla feat.
    The Pharcyde / Slum Village / Breakbeat Lou in association
    with Fusicology & Future x Sounds    		Free
    Sat, Jul 13Central ParkLAMC: BRESHFree
    Sun, Jul 14Herbert Von King ParkLineup TBDFree
    Sun, Jul 14Coney Island Amphitheater GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE BOARDWALK: Oldies is Back
    in Brooklyn Feat. The Platters former lead singer Frank Pizarro /
    Charlie Thomas’ Drifters with Jeff Hall / The Marvelettes /
    Bill Haley Jr’s Comets / Johnny Farina / The Excellents /
    The Chiclettes / Vinnie Medugno / Hosted by Joe Causi
    WCBS FM and Sal Abbatiello Fever Records / Music by
    The Coda Band    		Free
    Sun, Jul 14Central ParkBastille Day: IAM / Magic System / The Avener / Laurie
    Darmon / Femi the Scorpion in association with the
    Consulate General of France    		Free
    Wed, Jul 17Central ParkThe Saw Doctors / The CoronasBenefit
    Sat, Jul 20Flushing Meadows- Corona ParkDJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Priya Ragu /
    DJ Rekha / Ami Dang / Lady Pista + Guests    		Free
    Sun, Jul 21Flushing Meadows- Corona ParkLineup to be announced
    Sun, Jul 21Central ParkProyecto Uno / Milly Quezada / DJ Miquelito & Excarlet
    Molina in association with 97.9 La Mega    		Free
    Wed, Jul 27Central ParkArooj Aftab / Sid Sriram / EMELFree
    Sat, Jul 27Central ParkPiano People in the Park: Scorpion Kings / DBN GoGo /
    Kelvin MoMo / DJ Moma / DJ Tunez    		Benefit
    Sun, Jul 28Central ParkCatalan Sounds On Tour: Sidonie / Balkan Paradise Orchestra /
    Lau Noah / DJ Turmix in association with the
    Institut Ramon Llull    		Free
    Wed, Jul 31Central ParkElevation Worship: Praise Party!Benefit
    Thu, Aug 1Crotona ParkChuck Chillout 40th Radio Anniversary Party:  Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq / Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud / CL Smooth / Joeski Love / D.J. Breakout / Funky Four + 1 More / Ultramagnetic MCs / DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip / NINE / Al B. Sure! / Music by Funk Flex / Hosted By Ralph McDaniels & Bugsy BuggsFree
    Thu, Aug 1Central ParkBlue Note Presents: Robert Glasper Featuring YebbaBenefit
    Fri, Aug 2Crotona ParkTedsmooth’s Freestyle Jam feat. Coro / C-Bank / DJ Serg / Anthony Mangini / Tedsmooth / StrafeFree
    Sat, Aug 3Central ParkThe OriginalsFree
    Sat, Aug 3Crotona ParkKing Promise / Dan Price the Artist / DJ Faddah in association with GhanaFest-NYFree
    Sun, Aug 4Crotona ParkLineup to be announcedFree
    Sun, Aug 4Central ParkGalactic featuring Irma Thomas / The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux JrFree
    Sun, Aug 4Coney Island Amphitheater NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST Featuring Ghostface Killah / DJ Drewski & Friends / Statik Selektah / Scram Jones / Tony Touch and FriendsFree
    Thu, Aug 8Central ParkDavid Cross and Super Pals featuring Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Zach Zucker, Sean Patton and more TBABenefit
    Sat, Aug 10Central ParkVP Records 45th AnniversaryFree
    Sun, Aug 11Coney Island Amphitheater WBLS 50th Anniversary Celebration: Jon B / Vivian Green / Meli’sa Morgan / Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / Funk FlexFree
    Sun, Aug 11Stapleton Waterfront AmphitheaterLineup to be announcedFree
    Thu, Aug 15Marcus Garvey ParkLineup to be announcedFree
    Fri, Aug 16Marcus Garvey ParkLineup to be announcedFree
    Sat, Aug 17Central ParkPalmwine Festival NYC: Show Dem Camp feat. The Cavemen & Friends in association with Move Forward MusicFree
    Sat, Aug 17Marcus Garvey ParkThe Soapbox Presents: The Life of the PartyFree
    Sun, Aug 18Marcus Garvey ParkSpecial Uptown Edition: Celebrating 40 years of Red Alert & Ralph McDaniels Video Music BoxFree
    Sun, Aug 18Central ParkFunk Flex Birthday Party with Live performances by Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Maseo & Funk FlexFree
    Wed, Aug 21Central ParkThe Gaslight Anthem / Joyce Manor / PinkshiftBenefit
    Thu, Aug 22Central ParkBrazilian Day: Alcione / Larissa Luz / DJ Malfeitona / Film screening: “Gerson King Combo” in association with 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film FestivalFree
    Fri, Aug 23Central ParkHip-Hop Is The LOML Tour: The Roots ft. Jungle Brothers / Digable Planets
    Subaru Music Series    		Benefit
    Fri, Aug 23Marcus Garvey ParkCharlie Parker Jazz Festival: Christian McBride Big Band / Wallace Roney Jr in partnership with JazzmobileFree
    Sat, Aug 24Marcus Garvey ParkCharlie Parker Jazz Festival: Carmen Lundy / Helen Sung / Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few / Tyreek McDole / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika BeenerFree
    Sun, Aug 25Tompkins Square ParkCharlie Parker Jazz Festival: Louis Hayes / SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter ft. Huntertones / Ekep Nkwelle / Alexis Lombre / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika BeenerFree
    Tue, Aug 27Central ParkSnail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne LilyFree
    Mon, Sep 9Central ParkWNYC and Friends Centennial CelebrationFree
    Sun, Oct 20Coney Island Amphitheater The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir presented in association with EG productionsFree

  • Adirondack Vet Fest Honoring Veterans and Musical Legends

    The town of Chateaugay, NY will host Adirondack Vet Fest, July 20 and 21. All proceeds go to North Country Honor Flight, an organization that brings veterans to Washington D.C. 

    The festival has a lineup of musical groups throughout the two days at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre. Along with the performances, guests can find food vendors, crafts and merchandise and a silent auction.

    Vet Fest starts at 10:00 and on July 20, the festival’s special event begins at 6:30 with Artimus Pyle band. Drummer and marine veteran, Artimus Pyle was a former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 1977, he survived the plane crash that killed songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backing vocalist Cassie Gaines. After his close encounter with death, he went on to produce solo singles and is now touring with the Artimus Pyle band, performing Lynyrd Skynyrd tributes.

    The festival has an optional donation towards North Country Honor Flight. The organization gives veterans in New York and Vermont a chance to fly to Washington D.C. and visit memorials honoring themselves. World War ll and Korean war veterans can apply on the website for this opportunity. 
    To see Artimus Pyle band guests can purchase the $25 tickets in cash at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre.

  • Owner and CEO of Lounge Studios in NYC Walt Randall Announces New Game-Changing Surround Sound Company, Spatio

    In an upcoming interview with NYS Music, owner and CEO of Lounge Studios in Manhattan Walt Randall revealed that he is starting a new surround sound company for his studio called Spatio. The company will launch during the first week of June and allow independent artists to record their music in Atmos Spatial Audio. This new surround-sound format allows for a more realistic and immersive recording experience. 

    The Dolby-Certified Solaris Room is the latest addition to Lounge Studios where artists will record their music in Atmos Spatial Audio. Credit: Walt Randall.

    However, this new format is pricey and creates roadblocks for independent artists. 

    “All major labels make it mandatory to release Atmos, but it’s too expensive for independent artists. The going rate is between $500-$1500/song. This makes it impossible for independent musicians to get their songs done in Atmos Spatial Audio,” Randall said. 

    Randall realized what an obstacle this posed for independent artists, and decided to do something about it at Lounge.

    “When I realized that this amazing format would pose insurmountable obstacles to independent artists, it became my mission to even the playing field”, Randall said. 

    Randall described the process of making Atmos Spatial Audio more accessible to independent artists.

    “I started by building one of only three Dolby Certified, Atmos Studios in Manhattan. I then developed proprietary software systems that would help speed up the mixing process. Lastly, I trained some of Lounge Studios’ best engineers to work with Spatio,” Randall said. 

    Randall added, “To date, we have done Atmos mixes for every major record label and have done some of the biggest stars in every genre of music, including The Wallows and Lil Baby.”

    Randall emphasized what a big deal Spatio will be for rising musicians.

    “It’s going to be huge for independent artists and will change the playing field.”

  • Don’t Miss Dopapod Summer Tour Stop at The Waterhole in Saranac Lake this Month

    On June 21, fans can join Dopapod and Raisinhead at the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, NY, as they kick off their Summer 2024 tour.

    dopapod at saranac lake

    Formed in 2008 at the Berklee College of Music, Dopapod contains four members: Eli Winderman (keys, vocals), Rob Compa (guitar, vocals), Chuck Jones (bass), and Neal “Fro” Evans (drums). Originally, the band was only made up of two members: Winderman and fellow Berklee student Michaelangelo Carubba, who played drums. The duo performed in several venues around Boston for a year, before adding Rob Compa on guitar. For the next two years, Dopapod performed as a trio. In 2010, Neal Evans became the official drummer after Carubba’s departure.

    Since then, Dopapod has provided an otherworldly live experience to each of their shows. The group draws inspiration from multiple genres, including funk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and electronica. This combination of these genres has provided Dopapod with the ability to fully engross their audience in their storytelling. Their last self-titled album, released in 2022, is no exception. Stories about traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and a greater cohesive mystery bind the band’s discography into one psychedelic and entertaining experience.

    In regards to the buzz for their latest tour, Winderman is on the record saying, “We’re a live band. The songs are the vehicle for us to just express ourselves with the improv. That’s the main focus: to be in the present moment with each other, listening to each other, and creating on the spot. We love being on the tightrope and taking risks.”

    dopapod at saranac lake

    Joining Dopapod on their tour is special guest Raisinhead. Since 2001, Raisinhead has committed to sticking to the roots of music through improvisation. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Rob Beaulieu, Ted Grey (Guitar, Vocals), Brian Mangini (Keyboards), Tom Pirozzi (Bass, Vocals), and Jeff Prescott, Chadd Ploss, Scott Apicelli (drums). As a three-singer band, Raisinhead provides fans with an interactive evening of sound, energy, and pure fun.

    Below is the list of tour dates for Dopapod. For more information, fans can visit here.

    SATURDAY 15 JUNE

    Northlands 2024

    Cheshire Fairgrounds, Swanzey, NH, US

    with Kendall Street Company

    FRIDAY 21 JUNE 7:30 PM

    Saranac Lake, NY, US

    Dopapod at Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge

    with Raisinhead

    SATURDAY 22 JUNE 7:00 PM

    Jay, VT, US

    Jay Peak Ski Resort

    with Rigometrics

    FRIDAY 12 JULY 9:00 PM

    Portland, ME, US

    Aura

    SUNDAY 14 JULY 8:00 PM

    Bridgeport, CT, US

    Park City Music Hall

    TUESDAY 16 JULY 8:00 PM

    Waynesboro, VA, US

    The Foundry

    WEDNESDAY 17 JULY 7:00 PM

    Wilmington, NC, US

    Bowstring Brewyard

    THURSDAY 18 JULY 6:00 PM

    Virginia Beach, VA, US

    New Realm Brewing Co. – Virginia Beach

    FRIDAY 19 JULY 8:00 PM

    Elkton, MD, US

    Elkton Music Hall

    FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 7:00 PM

    Ludington, MI, US

    Stix Ludington

    with The Motet and TAUK

    SATURDAY 3 AUGUST

    Paw Paw, MI, US

    Warner Vineyards

    with The Motet and TAUK

    SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 8:00 PM

    New Berlin, IL, US

    Danenberger Family Vineyards

    with TAUK and The Motet

    FRIDAY 30 AUGUST – SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

    Summerdance Festival 2024

    Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, OH, US

  • Cory Wong to Play Special Limited Capacity Show At Caroga Arts

    Funk guitarist Cory Wong is set to play a special show at Caroga Arts Collective on Wednesday, July 31. A raffle will be held, giving audience members the opportunity to win a limited-edition Fender guitar.

    Cory Wong

    Known for his extensive solo work as well as collaborations with Vulfpeck and many others, Cory Wong will play two consecutive nights of the 2024 Caroga Lake Music Festival. The first show on July 30 will feature a special acoustic set inside the Sherman’s Park Dance Hall.

    Wong’s return to Caroga will feature a unique set joined by a strings section. This show will provide the opportunity to experience an up close and personal concert with a guitar virtuoso.

    In addition to the performance, Caroga Arts is offering a raffle for the chance to win Fender’s 2023 limited-edition surf green Cory Wong Stratocaster, valued at $2,400. The winner will be drawn at the show where they can get the guitar signed and a photo with Wong.

    Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold at $100 each and can be purchased HERE or when buying the tickets.

    Taking place between his performances at the esteemed Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, An Evening with Cory Wong & Strings: A special acoustic performance and conversation is a show not to be missed.

    Tickets and seating will be extremely limited for this intimate performance and can be purchased HERE

  • CNY Jazz Summer Dining Concert Series in Syracuse

    Music lovers and foodies across Central New York experience a combination of dinner and music performances throughout the upcoming summer months, courtesy of CNY Jazz, presenter of the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series in Syracuse.

    CNY Jazz Central is Upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools. Each year, the organization presents more than 150 events, from festivals to theater concerts, to a total annual audience of 50,000.

    A diverse lineup of groups playing a wide variety of styles will perform every Tuesday at Persimmons in the Timber Banks golf and marina community in Baldwinsville and on Wednesdays on the Hannum House lawn next to the historic lakeside Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, two of the region’s most iconic upscale dining destinations.“ These series allow us to provide the region with its only ‘fine dining with fine music’ options for residents and visitors alike, on opposite ends of Central New York, for the entire summer,” said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz founder and director. “There are no cover charges, and our CNY Jazz annual donors will get 10% off food and drink as a benefit of their support for our non-profit arts organization.”

    Thirteen events are scheduled at Persimmons, taking CNY Jazz Central, upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools, annually presents more than 150 events to a total annual audience of 50,000. They include festivals, concerts, and shows including the Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest and Jazz in the City; the CNY Jazz Cabaret Series, a busy arts-in-education service, shows at downtown’s Jazz Central theater, the SummerJazz Workshop, Interscholastic Jazz Festival, the CNY Jazz Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series, Syracuse Stage Opening Night Cabarets, and other events throughout the extended region, including shows of all kinds at their Jazz Central theater in downtown Syracuse.  

    At the Sherwood Inn, artists perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the porch of the inn’s Hannum House to outdoor diners on the lawn. A prix fixe menu is offered each week at $55, with reservations required at 315-685-3405. The rain location is inside the inn’s dining room. Fifteen events are scheduled.

    The eclectic music lineup features groups from across upstate New York playing a wide variety of styles, centered on cabaret jazz, funk, blues, and Americana, including Cheri Giraud, Chuck Lamb and Peter Mack, Grupo Pagan, The Dave Hanlon Trio, The Ron France Duo, Nancy Kelly, Just Joe, Steve Brown, and Nashville-based Sam & Ivy, as well as other popular groups from across Central New York.

    More information here.

  • Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra to Play in Bryant Park

    New York City’s Bryant Park has added Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra presented by Harlem Stage to their 2024 Picnic Performances lineup on Thursday, September 12 at 7 PM.

    Eddie Palmieri

    Joined by his 13-piece band, Salsa Orchestra, 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri will commence Harlem Stage’s 2024-2025 season. This show is presented in partnership with the Bryant Park Picnic Performances.

    Eddie Palmieri is regarded as one of the greatest pianists. In addition to piano, he is a bandleader and composer of Salsa and Latin Jazz. His music perfectly encapsulates his Puerto Rican Heritage while honoring his Harlem culture. With his musical accomplishments and innovation over his 60-year career, Palmieri and the band will certainly bring a spectacular performance to the series’ final weekend.

    Bryant Park
    Photo Credit: Ryan Muir.

    The Picnic Performances are a free concert series held in Bryant Park and sponsored by Bank Of America. The series gives diverse artists a performance platform as well as exposure to new audiences. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, and audience members can borrow blankets and chairs. The shows will be on from May 31 to September 13.

    Likewise, Harlem Stage is a cultural arts center with a rich history of supporting the visions and creativity of artists of color. Their partnership with Bryant Park Picnic Performances significantly contributes to their mission of providing a safe community for artists.

    Bryant Park Picnic Performances 2024 Lineup

    May

    May 31: New York City Opera – Puccini Celebration

    June

    June 01: New York City Opera – Puccini Celebration

    June 06: Contemporary Dance – Naomi Funaki + Jared Alexander Featuring Ayodele Casel, Sidra Bell, It’s Showtime NYC!, National Dance Institute

    June 07: Contemporary Dance – David Dorfman Dance, Soles of Duende, Joffrey Concert Group, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts

    June 14: Contemporary Dance – Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Robin Dunn’s ‘SHOUT,’ Kevin Wynn Tribute, Brooklyn Arts

    June 21: Jazzmobile – Sarah Vaughan Centennial Featuring Charenée Wade

    June 28: Emerging Music Festival Day 1 – Chanel Beads, Mei Semones, Los Esplifs

    June 29: Emerging Music Festival Day 2 – Horsegirl, Hannah Jadagu, Bloomsday, Greg Mendez, @

    July

    July 05: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Tania León and The Harlem Chamber Players

    July 12: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Thandiswa Mazwai

    July 19: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Louis Cato

    July 26: Carnegie Hall Citywide – Michael Olatuja & Lagos Pepper Soup

    August

    August 02: Carnegie Hall Citywide – La Excelencia

    August 09: Joe’s Pub – Broadway en Spanglish: Florencia Cuenca and Jaime Lozano

    August 10: New Victory Theater – Ephrat Asherie Dance + Barkin/Selissen Project

    August 16: World Music Institute – Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Natu Camara

    August 17: Jalopy Theatre – Cristina Vane, Slavic Soul Party!, Guachinangos

    August 23: New York City Opera – Tosca

    August 24: New York City Opera – Tosca

    August 30: Asian American Arts Alliance – Vijay Iyer Trio

    August 31: Contemporary Dance – Mark Morris Dance Group, Blacks in Ballet, Reed Luplau

    September

    September 05: Accordions Around the World – Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Afro Dominicano, Lakou Mizik

    September 06: American Symphony Orchestra – Beyond the Hall

    September 12: Harlem Stage – Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra

    September 13: The Town Hall + Belongó – The Man with The Golden Horn

    For the most current performance information please visit bryantpark.org/picnics.