Gem Radio Theatre, dedicated to reviving the golden days of radio by bringing classic favorites to the stage, will hold “History Tea” on Sunday May 5 at Garnet Hill Lodge in North River, NY.
The sixth annual event, History Tea is presented as a live event featuring stories of famous and infamous characters, all with connections to the Adirondacks. Actors for this event hail from the North Country towns of North Creek, Chestertown, Minerva, Indian Lake, and North River.
In addition to this event, Gem Radio Theatre will host an annual Graveyard Walk in the Town of Johnsburg for History Weekend in September.
The history-laden event will begin at 2pm on Sunday, May 5. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are recommended – call 518-251-2444. Garnet Hill Lodge is located at 39 Garnet Hill Road, North River.
One of the world’s premier jazz archives, The Dave Brubeck Collection at Wilton Library (Wilton, CT), announced the launch of its enhanced and interactive digital archive, making the 22,000+ item collection catalog easily searchable and browsable online for the first time to everyone worldwide.
Dave Brubeck & Louis Armstrong (The Brubeck Collection). Credit: Don Hunstein/SONY Records
This new digital archive includes a thousand digitized photos, recordings, scores, and documents. For more than 128 years, Wilton Library has served as the cultural and intellectual center of Wilton, CT with the mission to inform, enrich, connect, and inspire the community.
This robust collection, established by Dave Brubeck and his wife features unreleased music, interactive tour maps, photos, correspondence, concert programs, posters, and song timelines from the biggest–selling jazz single of all time “Take Five” – which Dave Brubeck Quartet memberPaul Desmond composed 65 years ago – to Brubeck’s achievements in the classical world with his prolific compositions.
Made available on International Jazz Day, this rich resource shares Brubeck’s legacy with musicians, students, researchers, jazz aficionados, and anyone curious about the artist’s broad cultural impact and many dimensions: from his music and family life to his involvement in the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights Movement and beyond.
Creating an online digital archive for The Brubeck Collection was an essential step in making its broad scope of materials accessible worldwide. Dave Brubeck was an internationally renowned musical pioneer and we have been honored to steward his legacy, at Wilton Library and now everywhere. We hope people will enjoy visiting us online as well as in person, where the full range of this large and important collection can be experienced.
The Brubeck Collection Curator Michael Bellacosa.
Dave Brubeck (1920-2012), pianist and composer whose legendary career spanned more than six decades, was one of the most popular and innovative musicians in the jazz world. The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s acclaimed 1959 Time Out album was the first jazz album to sell a million copies, and the album’s track “Take Five” remains the biggest–selling jazz single of all time. Other well-known Brubeck works that have become jazz classics include “Blue Rondo à la Turk,” “In Your Own Sweet Way,” “Unsquare Dance,” and “The Duke.”
In addition to his decades of success in jazz, Brubeck had a lifelong interest in interweaving jazz and classical music. His compositions include the popular Christmas choral pageant “La Fiesta de la Posada,” ground-breaking collaborations with Leonard Bernstein, “Upon this Rock”—written for Pope John Paul II’s U.S. visit, and “Elemental Brubeck,” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch and part of the San Francisco Ballet’s repertoire.
He was a revered performer at international jazz festivals and concert halls and performed at the White House many times. Throughout his career, he received numerous honors and awards including the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton, the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a 1954 TIME magazine cover as the leader of a new jazz age. Brubeck was designated a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress and on his 89th birthday in 2009, he received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors Award.
Active in the 1950s & 60s Civil Rights Movement, Brubeck refused to play anywhere audiences were segregated, saying“jazz would always represent the music of freedom.” While serving in World War II, Brubeck’s Wolf Pack Band was the first integrated military band.
After amassing the archival collection, Dave and Iola Brubeck sent the materials to their alma mater in 2000. After Dave and Iola passed, the Brubeck family decided to place the Collection at Wilton Library located in the family’s hometown for more than 60 years.
For more information and to explore the Brubeck Collection, visit here.
Vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims has announced additional dates on his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy North American tour, with shows announced for Syracuse and Albany this fall.
The tour dates are paired with the deluxe edition of Swims’ acclaimed debut album, releasing on April 26, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1.5).
Teddy started to gain notoriety with a series of covers starting in 2019, including Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” and Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One,” leading to his signing to Warner Records in 2020. He honed his voice and songwriting across EPs Unlearning [2021], Tough Love [2022], and Sleep Is Exhausting [2022]. He showcased his sky-high range by collaborating with artists such as Maren Morris, Meghan Trainor, X Ambassadors, ILLENIUM, Tiësto, Armin Van Buuren, and Matoma.
Teddy Swims is currently on the road, continuing his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour in the UK and Europe, then heads to New Zealand, Australia, and Asia, before bringing it to North America. See the full list of upcoming tour dates below.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10am local time. Click HERE for more information.
Teddy Swims Fall 2024 North American Tour
Aug 9-11 San Francisco CA Outside Lands
Sep 6 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre
Sep 8 Dillon, CO Dillon Amphitheater
Sep 12 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Concert Cove
Sep 13 West Fargo, ND Lights Amphitheater
Sep 14 Hinckley, MN Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center
Sep 17 Madison, WI The Sylvee
Sep 18 St. Louis, MO The Factory
Sep 20 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena*
Sep 23 Columbus, OH KEMBA Live! Indoor Pavilion
Sep 24 Syracuse, NY Landmark Theatre
Sep 26 Albany, NY Palace Theatre
Sep 28 Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall
Oct 2 Greensboro, NC Piedmont Hall
Oct 3 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
Oct 6 Fayetteville, AR JJ’s Live
Oct 8 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theater
Oct 10 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock**
Oct 13 Durant, OK Choctaw Grand Theater
Oct 15 Lubbock, TX The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences –
Helen DeVitt Jones Theater
Oct 16 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theatre
Oct 18 Flagstaff, AZ Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park
Oct 19 Valley Center, CA Harrah’s Resort Southern California – The Events Center
Oct 21 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
*Supporting Aerosmith
**Rescheduled show
Additional Teddy Swims 2024 Tour Dates:
Apr 26 Cologne, Germany Carlswek Victoria
Apr 28 Paris, France Elysee Montmartre
Apr 29 Antwerp, Belgium Muziekcentrum Trix
May 1 Copenhagen, Denmark KB Hallen
May 2 Oslo, Norway Rockefeller Music Hall
May 4 Stockholm, Sweden Fallan
May 7 Hamburg, Germany Grosse Freiheit 36
May 8 Berlin, Germany Tempodrom
May 10 Tilburg, Netherlands Poppodium 013
May 11 Tilburg, Netherlands Poppodium 013
May 13 London, UK 02 Shepherds Bush Empire
May 14 London, UK 02 Shepherds Bush Empire
May 15 Manchester, UK 02 Apollo Manchester
May 16 Birmingham, UK 02 Academy Birmingham
May 18 Glasgow, UK 02 Academy Glasgow
May 20 Dublin, Ireland Olympia Theatre
May 21 Dublin, Ireland Olympia Theatre
May 23 Liverpool, UK Liverpool Olympia
May 24 Leeds, UK 02 Academy Leeds
May 25 Newcastle, UK 02 City Hall Newcastle
May 27 Nottingham, UK Rock City
May 28 Bristol, UK 02 Academy Bristol
May 29 Bristol, UK 02 Academy Bristol
May 31 Birmingham, UK 02 Academy Birmingham
June 1 Manchester, UK 02 Apollo Manchester
June 2 London, UK 02 Shepherds Bush Empire
June 29 Denver, CO Endless Sunshine Festival
July 4 Christchurch, NZ Christchurch Town Hall
July 6 Auckland, NZ Spark Arena
July 7 Wellington, NZ TSB Arena
July 9 Brisbane City, AUS Riverstage
July 11 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
July 12 Moore Park, AUS Hordern Pavilion
July 13 Melbourne, AUS Margaret Court Arena
July 14 Melbourne, AUS Margaret Court Arena
July 17 Adelaide, AUS Hindley Street Music Hall
July 19 Perth, AUS Riverside Theatre
July 26 Niigata, Japan Fuji Rock Festival
Aug 2 Montréal, CAN Osheaga
Aug 3 Windsor, CAN The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Aug 4 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza
Aug 7 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 16 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands Lowlands Festival
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “Other Worlds”, featuring superheroes, fantasy, and Sci-Fi soundtracks, at the Broome County Forum Theatre in Binghamton on May 4.
The dazzling display of film and TV soundtracks from the best in fantasy and sci-fi, along with special musical appearances from the Marvel and DC cinematic universes will be led by Maestro Daniel Hege. Daniel is a Philharmonic who will play the scores of genre favorites like Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Avatar, as well as contemporary classics such as Wonder Woman and Black Panther.
The concert will be preceded by the unveiling of the Philharmonic’s new bass drum, which was designed by ErgoSonic Percussion. ErgoSonic President Ken Turner and Principal Percussionist Sam Lazzara will present this special drum, which is acoustically constructed to match the requirements of the orchestra, at 6:30 p.m. on the Forum stage. They will also dedicate it to the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra and the City of Binghamton.
The Philharmonic will be honoring first responders, as the Sponsored Nonprofit for the performance. With the kind assistance of IBM, the Philharmonic’s Community Engagement and Education Sponsor, will offer free tickets to members of the local police, fire, ambulance, and emergency medical technician departments as well as their families.
Tickets are $25 to $65. Kids 17 and under attend free. For more information, Fans can contact the Binghamton Philharmonic Box Office at 607-723-3931 or visit www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org.
Saratoga Springs music venue Caffe Lena has announced their top picks for the month of May. From May 1 to 31 Caffe Lena sees a massive lineup of shows and performers for the community to enjoy.
Caffe Lena is a well-known host of talent for the Upstate New York community. Various walks of life see the stage at this venue through a wide range of genre and background. The venueâs mission is to keep a diverse set of programs and artists, regardless of fame, to present to the community. Caffe Lena is where musical discovery begins on all fronts. All shows held in-person in Lenaâs historic listening room are also streamed live to living rooms around the world.
In May, the venue showcases a lengthy, talent-packed lineup of shows including musical performances, poetry open mic nights, and more. Genres like folk, bluegrass, jazz and roots are showcased this May along with songwriting workshops, poetry nights, and kids club concerts. There’s something for all members of the community this month.
Caffe Lena’s Top Shows for May
May 1 – 7 PM Poetry Open Mic Night feat Darcy Smith
May 2 – 7 PM Kruger Brothers
May 3 – 8 PM Dan Navarro
May 7 – 7 PM Live Stream: Storytelling Night feat Miki Conn
May 11 – 8 PM Bandits on the Run
May 12 – 7 PM Peter Rowan
May 17 – 8 PM Ana Egge
May 22 – 7:30 PM Willi Carlisle
May 30 – 7 PM Abigail Lapell
For more information on Caffe Lena’s upcoming dates and performers, click here.
Woodsist Festival has announced this year’s musical lineup and its return to Arrowood Farms in Upstate New York. It will take place from September 21- 22 with this year’s headliners include Yo La Tengo, Real Estate and Jessica Pratt.
There will also be performances scheduled for Woods, Hailu Mergia, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Jeff Parker, Etran de L’air, The Messthetics, 75 Dollar Bill Big Band and more. As in previous years, the lineup has been curated by Jeremy Earl of Woods.
Arrowood Farms is a sustainably-minded farm, brewery and distillery located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley in Accord, NY. It will host the performers on two alternating stages throughout the weekend and feature food from local Hudson Valley-based vendors and craft beer brewed directly on site. Tickets are now on sale and available at the festival website.
The inaugural Woodsist Festival took place in Brooklyn in 2009 with Thee Oh Sees headlining alongside a number of acts including Beach Fossils, Real Estate, and Kurt Vile. Since then, the festival has been presented in various locations including Big Sur, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Pioneertown, CA. Woodsist Festival found its home at Arrowood Farms in 2019, presented in partnership with Ground Control Touring and premiere Hudson Valley concert promoters Impact Concerts, and has returned annually since 2021.
Global superstar Pitbull has announced his upcoming “Party After Dark” tour beginning August 21 and wrapping up October 5. The tour sees five stops in New York including, SPAC, Jones Beach, Forest Hills Stadium, Darien Lake, and Syracuse.
The “Party After Dark” tour plans to hit over 25 cities across the U.S. with special guest T-Pain and openers SiriusXM Globalization DJ’S. Lil Jon is also set to make appearances at select markets. Mr. Worldwide is set to deliver another incredibly dynamic tour with an electrifying mix of his biggest career-spanning hits of instantly recognizable smashes and surprises.
The tour sees a stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on August 25. Pitbull makes his way to Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo on September 6. Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse gets a visit on September 7, then SPAC the following night. Lastly, September 12 sees the tour’s last NY stop at Jones Beach Amphitheater in Long Island.
PARTY AFTER DARK TOUR DATES:
Wed Aug 21 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sat Aug 24 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Aug 25 – Queens, NY – Forest Hills Stadium
Thu Aug 29 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Aug 30 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sat Aug 31 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sun Sep 01 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Wed Sep 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Fri Sep 06 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Sat Sep 07 – Syracuse, NY – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Sun Sep 08 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
Thu Sep 12 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater
Fri Sep 13 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
Sat Sep 14 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Sun Sep 15 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Wed Sep 18 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Thu Sep 19 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Sat Sep 21 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Sun Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri Sep 27 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
Sat Sep 28 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Thu Oct 03 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Fri Oct 04 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 05 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
*with Special Guest Lil Jon
Tickets go on sale beginning on Friday, April 26 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com. For more information on Pitbull’s upcoming “Party After Dark” tour click here.
Buddha Jams Yoga in Glen Cove, Long Island is proud to announce the first-ever Long Island Yoga Festival which begins June 21. The three-day event promises a unique lineup of yoga sessions, workshops, and soul-stirring live music.
The festival is birthed as a celebration of International Day of Yoga and the Summer Solstice. Renowned yoga masters Rodney Yee, Colleen Yee, Alan Finger, Sarah Platt Finger, Matthew Giordano, and more will grace the mats. The musical ensemble includes Kirtan Goddess Nina Rao and DJ Taz Rashid, who are set to elevate the festivities with their rhythms.
Guests can look forward to more than just yoga and music. The festival is a culmination of cultural experiences with food trucks, craft vendors, dance parties, drum circles, and more. This event is designed to be a microcosm of Buddha Jams Yogaâs philosophy. Buddha Jams aims to create a communal song where every individual’s voice finds harmony.
The studio is equipped with two stages and sophisticated sound systems that resonate with nearly 2,000 watts of sound. This is perfect for a range of events from live music yoga classes to intimate concerts. Buddha Jams Yoga is not just a place to practice yoga. The venue is a vibrant community space where every visit promises a new experience.
Each day of the Long Island Yoga Festival promises fun, unique, all-inclusive events to keep the community spiritually entertained. There are a range of tickets that include, “Music Only,” “Day Passes,” and “Weekend VIP.”
For more information on Buddha Jams’ Long Island Yoga Festival and to purchase tickets, click here.
Dead of Summer Music Festival announced its featured charity disc golf tournament at Hunter Park in Manchester, Vermont this July. The event spans two days – July 13 and 14 – and sees a stellar lineup of performers from all over.
Saturday July 13 is the main event featuring a one round recreational singles tournament. The following day consists of a doubles match. All entrants will have the opportunity to win some great prizes for the top finishers on both days, all for a good cause. This July is the 5th annual Dead of Summer Music Festival which boasts a large, diverse lineup of bands and solo artists.
Some headliners include Pink Talking Fish Ensemble, Neighbor, Max Creek, and many more. To support the fundraising effort, tee box sign sponsorships are currently available. Now and throughout the festival weekend, raffle tickets for some great band merchandise and other giveaways can be purchased.
The musical acts appear July 12, and continue throughout the disc golf tourney, until its closure on July 14. At least 18 bands see the two stages over three days at Hunter Park. The park is seated on 25 acres in the Green Mountains of Manchester Vermont. The festival features performances as well as RV camping and tent camping, over 25 vendors. This family friendly festival also offers 2 days of yoga, kid’s set, and tie dying. Gates open at 9am Friday July 12th.
For more information on Dead of Summer Music Festival and the charity disc golf tournament, click here.
The countdown to Governors Ball 2024 has begun, with over a month left until the iconic event. The schedule for the festival has been officially announce by the organizers on all platforms.
The first day, Friday, June 7, will end with performances by Post Malone and Labrinth. On Saturday, the day will conclude with The Killers and 21 Savage. SZA is set to deliver a unique performance on Sunday, marking a memorable end to the weekend.
See the full schedule and specific set times for each day of Governors Ball below. Don’t miss out – visit the festival’s website for all the details and get ready for an epic three days.
On Friday, the festivities commence with performances by local talents such as School of Rock: Queens gracing the main Verizon stage, while Arcy Drive takes the spotlight on the gopuff stage. Throughout the day, the stage comes alive with the captivating acts of Dominic Fike and Teezo Touchdown, building up anticipation for the headline performances by Post Malone and Labrinth.
Saturday kicks off with rising stars like Quarters of Change and Claire Rosinkranz, setting the stage for the day. Midday brings the infectious pop anthems of Carly Rae Jepsen, the energy of Sexyy Red, Hippo Campus, and Sabrina Carpenter. As the day reaches its climax, TV Girl performs, The Killers deliver their iconic hits, and 21 Savage ignites the crowd.
Sunday’s schedule at Governors Ball promises a smooth crescendo. The festivities begin with School of Rock: Brooklyn and The Hails, setting the stage for a day of discovery. Throughout the afternoon, Victoria Monet’s sultry vocals intertwine with the genre-bending sounds of Kevin Abstract and Don Toliver. Indie darlings Geese and the captivating Chappell Roan round out the mid-day portion. As the sun dips lower, the rising stars like Renee Rapp, Stephen Sanchez and Faye Webster take the stage. Finally, the energy Peso Puma performs as well as an electrifying performance by SZA, closing out Gov Ball 2024.
Now in its 14th year and second iteration at their new location, so stay tuned for the countdown until Governors Ball comes back off in Flushing Meadows Park. Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased HERE.
