2024 marks ten years of Live Nation’s highly celebrated Concert Week. Music and comedy fans in the U.S. and Canada can purchase $25 tickets between May 8-14, getting access to over 5,000 Live Nation shows, including several in Buffalo.
In honor of its milestone anniversary, Live Nation also announced its global expansion of Concert Week to over 20 countries in addition to North America this year, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Across the globe, Live Nation will celebrate Concert Week throughout May with other special offers, promotions, and giveaways for fans.
For fans in the U.S. and Canada, this annual program marks the start of the summer concert season, creating excitement among concertgoers as they gear up to fill their calendars with unforgettable live performances from their favorite artists. Concert Week tickets include all fees upfront in the $25 all-in cost.
This limited-time ticket offer encompasses over 900 artists in pop, Latin, hip-hop, country, R&B, rock, metal, electronic, comedy, and more. From 21 Savage, Alanis Morissette, Cage The Elephant, Celeste Barber, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley, Feid, Janet Jackson, Meghan Trainor, New Kids On The Block, Peso Pluma, Sean Paul, Thirty Seconds to Marsand beyond. Concert Week offers something for everyone and features venues of all sizes from clubs and theaters to amphitheaters and arenas.
Tickets for Concert Week in the U.S. will be available starting with T-Mobile and Rakuten early access beginning on Tuesday, May 7. The general on-sale for Concert Week will begin on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 am ET through Tuesday, May 14 at 11:59 pm, or while supplies last.
Jam band God Street Wine has announced they are playing four live shows, three of which in New York this September.
God Street Wine was formed in 1988 by Lo Faber, Aaron Maxwell, Dan Pifer, Jon Bevo, and Tom Osander. The band hails from NYC and are known for their multi-genre approach to music. They perform in the styles of Jam Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Pop, Reggae, Funk, Rock, Psychedelia and so on. The group has had infrequent yet memorable musical gatherings since their separation in 1999.
2024 brings more activity for God Street Wine. On top of marking the 30th anniversary of the bandâs first major label release, $1.99Romances, and digitally releasing the long-lost HotSweet & Juicy, the band is also releasing three albums from their catalog on vinyl for the first time. This all culminates with the original fives-ome performing together again with four New York area shows.
God Street Wine sees the stage in Woodstock on September 20 and 21. They also perform at The Cutting Room in NYC on September 27. Lastly, the band plays in Asbury Park, New Jersey on September 28. These four shows welcome fans of GSW and those who simply love music. There is a bit of everything for everyone when it comes to GSW’s music.
For more information on God Street Wine’s upcoming show at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, click here. For information on GSW’s show at The Cutting Room in NYC, click here.
Music icons Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka have announced their co-headlining tour which arrives in Philadelphia on September 29. The tour sees two dates in New York – The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester and Summerstage in NYC.
The tour kicks off September 29 in Philadelphia for a run of 14 shows across the US, wrapping in Paso Robles, CA, on October 19. Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka have partnered with The Ally Coalition. The partnership donates $1 per ticket to support housing for mental health resources for people of color, single mothers, and unhoused LGBTQ Youth. The tour sees support from artist Yasmin Williams.
Brittany Howard is a multi-instrumentalist and vocal powerhouse who specializes in soul, funk, and rock. She plans to play music from her sophomore album What Now along with older hits from her discography. Michael Kiwanuka introduced himself and his art with the acclaimed debut album, Home Again, followed by his decidedly left turn LP, Love & Hate. He has won a Mercury Prize and BRIT Award. Together, the two icons plan to bring their musical gifts to the forefront of several cities across the US.
BRITTANY HOWARD AND MICHAEL KIWANUKA CO-HEADLINE DATES
Sept
29 Philadelphia, PA The Met+
30 Boston, MA Roadrunner*
Oct
2 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre+
3 New York, NY Summerstage*
6 St Paul, MN Palace Theatre*
8 Denver, CO Mission Ballroom+
10 Boise, ID Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden*
11 Portland, OR Edgefield+
12 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre*
14 Jacksonville, OR Britt Pavilion+
15 Seattle, WA The Paramount*
17 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre+
18 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre*
19 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre+
*Brittany Howard to close
+Michael Kiwanuka to close
Support from Yasmin Williams
For more information on Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka’s co-headline tour and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has announced its final concert of the 2023-24 season, Passing the Baton, a program featuring D’indy: Chanson et Danses, Op. 50, and Vivaldi: The Four Seasons held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca on May 19.
The CCO was founded in 1976 and is officially designated “Ithaca’s Orchestra.” Each season includes an Orchestral Series, Chamber Music Series, a Holiday concert, a Family Concert Series, and the long-standing Willard Daetsch Youth Outreach Program, which earned the 2015 Yale Distinguished Music Educator award. In 2017, the CCO added a Youth Orchestra, which offers a high quality symphony orchestra experience for youth in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Taking the podium for his last concert as Interim Music Director, Grant Cooper will conduct the orchestra in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with the CCO’s very own concertmaster, Christina Bouey, as soloist. The program will also feature CCO winds in D’Indy’s Chanson et Danses, Op. 50. The CCO is currently completing its selection of the next Music Director and will be announcing the name at the concert.
Grant Cooper, a native of New Zealand, served as the CCO’s interim music director for two seasons after serving as the orchestra’s director at Ithaca College. The Houston Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony, New Mexico Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia, Syracuse Opera, and many more have been among his numerous guest conducting engagements. Along with the Kennedy Center Orchestra, he has had notable debuts on the international scene with the Malaysian Philharmonic and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Cooper was also the creative director and conductor of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra in addition to being the resident conductor of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
Also performing at the Passing the Baton, is Concertmaster Christina Bouey who was hailed by the New York Times for playing “beautifully,” by the New York Post, “When violinist Christina Bouey spun out that shimmering tune, I thought I died and went to Heaven.” Her recent prizes include Grand Prize at the Vietnam International Chamber Competition, first prize at the Schoenfeld International String Competition in the chamber division, Grand Prize at the Fischoff Competition, 1st place in the American Prize, and 2nd prize at the Osaka International Chamber Competition.
In addition, Bouey founded and plays in the Ulysses String Quartet. She performs on a 1790 Storioni violin that a kind private donor has lent her. As a soloist, Bouey has appeared with numerous orchestras, including the Banff Orchestra, Greenwich Symphony, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, Salina Symphony, River Cities Symphony, Symphony of the Mountains, Tonkünstler Ensemble, Metro Chamber Orchestra, Bergen Symphony, and Prince Edward Island Symphony.
For more information and tickets, fans can visit CCOithaca.org or contact the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Box Office at 607-273-8981 or info@CCOithaca.org.
Metal band Megadeth have announced their “Destroy All Enemies” North American tour which will include shows at the MVP Arena on Sept. 10, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Sept. 13 and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 14.
The renowned “Destroy All Enemies” Tour will feature opening acts from Illinois-based heavy metal band Mudvayne, and Massachusetts-based metal core band All That Remains.
Megadeth shared that they will perform most of their classic hits from Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction and more. Megadeth’s tour will also bring Dave Mustaine and bandmates back to North America to perform their latest studio album The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! which featured some of Mustaine’s strongest-ever songwriting to date.
The band’s U.S part of the tour promises to offer an equally ambitious live performance that delivers on all fronts. “Our Crush The World tour has been a tremendous experience for the four of us,” shared the band’s frontman Dave Mustaine. “We are all playing tight, and that has made it possible for me to really focus on solos and singing, we are playing more songs than ever before, and we are closer to each other, onstage and off. I’m excited to see Mudvayne, and All That Remains…” Dave added.
Megadeth’s North American tour comes on the heels of a highly anticipated and successful stint in Latin America which wrapped this month and will later start back up in Europe this summer. With stops in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México and forthcoming dates in Sweden, Italy, France, Germany and more, the band’s global appeal and lasting impact is more apparent than ever as continued calls for international touring are demanded.
Megadeth will bring their “Destroy All Enemies” North American tour at the MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 10, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel on Sept. 13 and at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh in Wantagh on Sept. 14. Fans can find tickets here.
Destroy All Enemies U.S. Tour 2024
Aug 2 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP
Aug 3 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
Aug 5 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre
Aug 6 Denver, CO Ball Arena
Aug 8 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Aug 9 Los Angeles, CA YouTube Theater
Aug 10 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Aug 12 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
Aug 13 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Aug 16 Las Vegas, NV Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood
Aug 17 Salt Lake City, UT Maverick Arena*
Aug 20 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Aug 21 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Aug 23 Macon, GA Atrium Health Macon Amphitheater*
Aug 24 West Palm Beach, FL IThink Financial Amphitheatre
Sept 3 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sept 5 Huntington, WV Marshall Health Network Arena*
Sept 6 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
Sept 7 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Sept 9 Reading, PA Santander Arena*
Sept 10 Albany, NY MVP Arena*
Sept 11 Boston, MA Leader Bank
Sept 13 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Sept 14 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sept 15 Richmond, VA Virginia Credit Union Live!*
Sept 17 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Sept 18 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
Sept 20 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
Sept 21 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sept 24 Minneapolis, MN The Armory
Sept 26 St Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Sept 27 Southaven, MS Bankplus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove*
Sept 28 Nashville, TN Nashville Municipal Auditorium
The Park Theater Foundation has unveiled its highly anticipated May events which include diverse shows and performances at the Park Theater in Glens Falls.
One of the most notable events of the season will begin on May 2, with “The Park Presents:” Fellow Pynins. The Park Theater Foundation will host the Oregon-based contemporary folk duo, Fellow Pynins, live on May 2nd. Fellow Pynins are known to have a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft anchored in the balladry tradition. They are songwriters, collectors, and interpreters who were previously described as “Folk Music with a hefty touch of whimsy…”
There are a variety of shows and performances scheduled for most of May, from May 2 to 31. Some other performances will include Ariel Posen, The Matt Niedbalski Trio, The GNP Trio, Jimi Woodul, Little Saints, comedians Matt Vita and Joe Pontillo and more.
Additional May Events and Lineup
“The Park Presents:” Ariel Posen (5/9/24):
The Park Theater Foundation will present “The Park Presents” that will feature the acclaimed virtuosic guitarist and singer-songwriter, Ariel Posen, live on May 9th. Ariel Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences of heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop – while still moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that’s uniquely his own.
5/4/24: “Rewind At The Park”
The Park Theater Foundation will present “Rewind At The Park” featuring Harvest & Rust – A Neil Young Experience. From the chart-topping Harvest material and the electric explorations of Rust Never Sleeps, to songs from Neil’s time in Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Buffalo Springfield, fans are in for a night of “complete Neil.”
5/16/24: “Third Thursday Jazz”
The Park Theater Foundation will present “Third Thursday Jazz” with The Matt Niedbalski Trio on May 16. The performance night will also feature Albany-based Jazz trio GNP Trio, which is made up of Matt Niedbalski, Dylan Perrillo and Tyler Giroux. Fans will be able to experience some of the best Jazz music the Capital Region has to offer.
5/23/24: “Live & Local: Songwriters’ Showcase”
On May 5, the Park Theater Foundation will present an intimate evening that will feature some of the Capital Region’s favorite songwriters. Hosted by producer and musician, Jimi Woodul, these “artist-in-the-round” performances will give audiences the opportunity to hear local musicians’ songs and the stories behind them. Performing artists will include Dustin Lowman, Belle Skinner and Marty Wendell.
5/29/24: “Damn The Torpedoes.”
The Park Theater Foundation will host Rochmon Record Club for a series of listening parties. Hosted by Chuck Vosganian, this listening party will focus on Tom Petty’s 1979 album Damn The Torpedoes.
5/30/24: “Live & Local”
The Park Theater Foundation will present “Live & Local” on May 30. The event will feature the genre-bending group, Little Saints, an original band born in Saratoga Springs. Little Saints craft a style they call their own somewhere between americana, indie-folk, and modern soul.
5/31/24: “Comedy After Dark”
The Park Theater Foundation will close the month with a “Comedy After Dark” that will feature the highly-acclaimed comedians, Matt Vita and Joe Pontillo. Matt Vita is known to keep his audiences on their feet with his high energy performance by interweaving improvised songs, freestyle raps, and off kilter impersonations. He is also the co-founder of both the Vermont Comedy Festival and the Vermont Film Festival. Joe Pontillo has appeared on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” MTV, Sirius XM, and NY1, but he is best known for his comedy special, “Delete Your Account,” on Amazon. Fans will be able to enjoy an evening of laughter and fun with family and friends.
For the full performance listing or to purchase tickets, fans can visit www.parktheatergf.com.
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is excited to inaugurate its 26th season with a special Mother’s Day program featuring the acclaimed Ariel Quartet – taking place on Sunday, May 12th at 4 pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown.
Ariel Quartet (PC Marco Borggreve).
Renowned for their passionate performances and remarkable artistry, the Ariel Quartet will surely captivate the Cooperstown audience with a program featuring Ravel’s evocative String Quartet and Schumann’s masterful String Quartet No. 3. Attendees will also indulge in classic French madeleine cookies, adding sweetness to the occasion.
Founded in 1999 by flutist Linda Chesis, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has been bringing world-class chamber music performances to the Cooperstown area for decades. The festival has featured performances by the American, Juilliard, St. Lawrence, Jupiter and Jasper, String Quartets, and more. Concerts are held in venues across Cooperstown, including the grand Otesaga Hotel, The Farmers’ Museum, and Christ Church, the church of author James Fenimore Cooper.
We’re delighted to present the Ariel Quartet for this special event. Schumann’s quartet with its ‘Clara motif’ expressing his deep love for his wife, is a fitting choice for Mother’s Day. Clara Schumann was a remarkable woman and modern-day inspiration who balanced a thriving career as a touring concert pianist and celebrated composer with managing a household and their eight children. Clara’s motif is a testament to her enduring influence on her husband’s life and music.
Linda Chesis, Artistic Director of CSMF.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the festival and celebrate Mother’s Day with music,” said the members of the Ariel Quartet. “We look forward to sharing our love of chamber music and honoring the mothers who have enriched our lives.”
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased in advance either online or over the phone by calling Purplepass Tickets at 800-316-8559 and selecting Option 1. Please note there is a $2 service fee per phone order. Tickets will also be sold at the door, as available.
The Geneva Music Festival is gearing up for a stunning new concert season from May 18 to June 9, with artists old and new, a special “musical mixology” evening, and free community outreach events.
The Festival theme for this year is “Light/Dark”, an exploration in contrasts. While some concerts will use the theme literally, featuring pieces inspired by times of day; others will play with it figuratively, using contrasting pairs such as love and hate, or peace and war.
The Geneva Music Festival was founded in 2011 by Geneva, New York violinist Geoffrey Herd as a weekend of chamber music in his hometown. The festival has grown over fourteen years to a nearly month-long event that draws thousands of attendees from across the Finger Lakes region. Each year, the Festival continues its mission of inspiring people with world-class chamber music and engaging diverse audiences in its outreach programs.
Artists-in-residence will be joined by several talented musicians participating in the Festival for the first time. Fusion ensemble Biriba Union will kick off the season at local winery Ravines on May 19 with a tantalizing synthesis of Brazilian beats, bluegrass, jazz, classical, hip-hop, funk, and pop. Also new to the Geneva Music Festival are the storied Brentano String Quartet, performing May 30 at the Gearan Center; and the Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Ensemble, who will wow listeners with enchanting jazz vocals at the Cracker Factory on June 2.
Not to be missed this season is the first-ever “Musical Mixology” night at the Linden Social Club. An immersive experience, the evening will pair each of four pieces of live music with a bespoke drink and a small plate.
In addition to ticketed events, the Geneva Music Festival also engages in a wide array of community outreach events, visiting local schools, and the Boys and Girls Club, and offering free concerts for the community at the Geneva Public Library (May 29, 5:30 pm) and the Geneva Welcome Center (June 4, 8:15 pm)
With artists new and old, inventive concert venues, and exceptional musicianship, this concert season’s cycles of light and dark in music renditions promise to be the best yet.
To learn more, and to purchase tickets, visit here.
Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17, Billie Eilish has announced arena dates, produced by Live Nation, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR. Eilish will stop at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, October 16; Thursday, October 17; and Friday, October 18, 2024.
Billie Eilish’s forthcoming album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials.
Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERBon this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in over $1 million donated to greenhouse gas reduction and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions, and much more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, supporting climate action, and updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed.
Photo by William Drumm.
Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the BILLIE EILISH HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR more sustainable. Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and encourage more public transportation options. Thrift outfits to avoid fast fashion, and bring an empty reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue.
Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR will be available starting with the American Express® Presale beginning on Tuesday, April 30, with additional presales running throughout the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale starting Friday, May 3. On-sale start times vary by market, check local listings for more information.
BILLIE EILISHHIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR– NORTH AMERICA*
Sun Sep 29 – Québec, QC – Centre Videotron
Tue Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Wed Oct 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri Oct 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sat Oct 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Mon Oct 07 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Wed Oct 09 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Fri Oct 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sun Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Wed Oct 16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Thu Oct 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Fri Oct 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sat Nov 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sun Nov 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wed Nov 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Fri Nov 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Sun Nov 10 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Mon Nov 11 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Wed Nov 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Thu Nov 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Sun Nov 17 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
Tue Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wed Nov 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Tue Dec 03 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu Dec 05 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Fri Dec 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sun Dec 08 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Tue Dec 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Wed Dec 11 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri Dec 13 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Sun Dec 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Mon Dec 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Tue Dec 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR– AUSTRALIA
Tue Feb 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wed Feb 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Fri Feb 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat Feb 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Mon Feb 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Tue Feb 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Thu Feb 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Fri Feb 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Tue Mar 4, 2025 –Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Wed Mar 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Fri Mar 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Sat Mar 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR– EUROPE/U.K./IRELAND
Wed Apr 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Thu Apr 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Sat Apr 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
Mon Apr 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Tue Apr 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Fri May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena
Sun May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Mon May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Wed May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Fri May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Thu May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Fri May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Sun June 1, 2025 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
Tue June 3, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
Wed June 4, 2025 – Kraków, Poland – Tauron Arena
Fri June 6, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
Sun June 8, 2025 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Tue June 10, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Wed June 11, 2025 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Sat June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
Sun June 15, 2025 –Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
Sonya Cohen Cramer (1965-2015), the singular vocalist, graphic designer, and art director is being honored with an unreleased track and video ahead of the first-ever collection dedicated fully to her music, You’ve Been a Friend to Me, released on May 17 via Smithsonian Folkways. This 30+ years body of work reveals the full arc of her musical life as a member of one the most important families in folk music history.
Sonya Cohen Cramer, photo by Patti Perret.
Sonya Cohen Cramer was raised in a family committed to revitalizing the oldest songs of the American musical canon. Like her father John Cohen of The New Lost City Ramblers and her mother Penny Seeger, she believed in the transformative qualities of folk songs and traditional ballads. You’ve Been a Friend to Me is the first collection featuring her singing, and it reveals the full arc of her musical life through collaborations with her aunt Peggy Seeger, uncle Pete Seeger, Elizabeth Mitchell, Daniel Littleton, and the folk-fusion group Last Forever. She was the granddaughter of musicologist Charles Seeger and the avant-garde composer Ruth Crawford Seeger, and her godfather was Folkways founder Moe Asch. While shaped by the roots of her family tree, the radiating and clear sound of Cramer’s voice is distinctly her own.
Known mainly for her graphic design work for Folkways, her musicianship during her time in the New York Times-acclaimed folk band Last Forever (featuring composer and producer Dick Connette) was admired by the likes of Jeff Buckley, Loudon Wainwright III, Meredith Monk, and Joe Boyd. The upcoming project reveals her life as both a familial and mission symbol of the Folkways ethos, committed to revitalizing the oldest songs of Folkways Records and the American musical canon.
Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl recorded a version by Christina MacAllister of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1962. The music video, created by illustrator, graphic designer, and printmaker Dio Cramer, uses the traditional storytelling form called the “crankie” or moving panorama: a backlit scroll that’s cranked across two dowels to unfold its narrative.
For more information about Sonya cohen Cramer visit here. Watch the “crankie” music video made by Dio Cramer below.
