NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • The 3rd Annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert returns to Times Square

    The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance are proud to announce the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET in the heart of Times Square.

    Perkiomen Valley High School.

    This unique star-studded concert will feature live performances from Broadway’s top talent and young performers from around the region and interviews with environmental thought leaders. The concert will be held on Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets and is one of the key events for the NYC Department of Transportation’s “Car-Free Earth Day.”

    Broadway Celebrates Earth Day underscores the Broadway community’s commitment to raise awareness about the climate emergency and inspire steps towards a more sustainable future. The concert will be simultaneously live-streamed, offering audiences the opportunity to join this musical celebration of sustainability.

    The Times Square Alliance is thrilled to partner once again with the Broadway Green Alliance and the Department of Transportation to present a free Broadway Earth Day concert in the heart of Times Square as part of Car-Free Earth Day. Broadway in Times Square has been a leader in providing more space to pedestrians and we look forward to joining all the other neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs as we celebrate our public spaces and the great programming we can bring to them.

    Tom Harris, President of the Times Square Alliance

    Founded in 1992, the Times Square Alliance works to improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy, and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture, and urban life for over a century. It keeps the neighborhood safe and clean, promotes local businesses, manages area improvements, and produces major annual events.

    Broadway performers joining the event include host Ben Cameron (Broadway Sessions), Tony Award Winner Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd), Tony Award Nominee Anika Larsen (Almost Famous), Michael Maliakel (Aladdin), Jelani Remy (Back to the Future), Alexandra Socha (Wicked), Nik Walker (Spamalot), and more to be announced.

    Young performers taking the stage include students from Epic Players, Marymount Manhattan College, NYU Steinhardt, Perkiomen Valley High School, R.Evolución Latina, and Wolf Performing Arts Center. The event will also feature guest speakers from Headcount and Julie Tighe, Director of New York League of Conservation Voters. David Alpert serves as the director of the event and Rick Hip-Flores provides musical accompaniment.

    Wolf Performing Arts Center.

    The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) educates, motivates, and inspires the theatre community and its patrons to implement environmentally friendlier practices. Launched in 2008 as an ad hoc committee of The Broadway League it is a fiscal program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, bringing together all segments of the theatre community, including producers, Broadway and Off-Broadway theatres in New York and around the country.

    “We are thrilled to collaborate again with the Times Square Alliance to harness the power of theatre to cultivate courage and community around the most pressing challenge of our time,” said Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance.

    For more information about Broadway Celebrates Earth Day, visit here.

  • Kaufman Music Center Hosts 25th Annual New York Guitar Festival

    Kaufman Music Center announced it is hosting the 25th annual New York Guitar Festival – held at KMC’s esteemed venue, Merkin Hall, from June 14-15th, 2024. The festival is co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, World Music Institute, New York Guitar Festival, and New Sounds Live. 

    New York Guitar Festival

    Exploring virtually every aspect of the guitar’s personality since 1999, the New York Guitar Festival has presented many of the world’s most influential guitarists at iconic NYC venues large and small. From multi-GRAMMY-winners to emerging artists, the performers include masters of the classical repertoire, blues, jazz, pop, indie, folk, and Americana.

    The Kaufman Music Center (KMC) presents music programs for students, performers, and audiences alike with its intimate performance space Merkin Hall and the Special Music School – among other things. It is the premier destination for learning and listening to music in New York City. The center is constantly cultivating and nurturing new generations of artists, inspiring the young and old to learn instruments and turn their passion for music into a career.

    Merkin Hall – the Center’s intimate performance venue – provides access to today’s most compelling artists, competitions, and workshops. Other programs, like Artist-in-Residence, give performers resources to develop groundbreaking protects and educational opportunities to mentor and inspire the Special Music School students; New York’s only K-12 public school prioritizing musically-focused education without financial barriers.

    Kaufman Music Center

    The festival, hosted by WNYC’s John Schaefer, includes a wide range of performances across the two days from artists like Marc Ribot & Leyla McCalla, Yasmin Williams, Neel Murgai, Kunal Prakash, Medicine Singers, Lee Ranaldo, Yonatan Gat, Maalem Hassan BenJaafar, Mamady Kouyaté and additional special guests.

    Friday, June 14 Programming

    The New York Guitar Festival’s 25th Anniversary begins with a typically eclectic event. The unlikely duo of Marc Ribot, the New York guitarist, and Leyla McCalla, the New Orleans cellist and banjo player perform starting at 8 p.m. Ribot is known for his work with Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, his avant-noise trio Ceramic Dog, and much more; McCalla writes songs that draw on the African-American string band tradition, Cajun music, and her Haitian heritage. Ribot was also a student of the Haitian classical guitarist/composer Frantz Casseus, and the two share a strong genre-agnostic streak. 

    Joining them is Yasmin Williams, who has extended the “tapping” technique when she approaches the guitar -occasionally adding tap shoes and kalimba to the sound and becoming a literal one-woman band. Also performing is sitarist Neel Murgai, co-director of the globally-inspired Brooklyn Raga Massive – accompanied by Jeff The Brotherhood guitarist Kunal Prakash.

    Saturday, June 15 Programming

    Medicine Singers is the name of an ongoing collaboration between Yonatan Gat, the virtuosic Israeli-born, New York-based guitarist, and the Eastern Medicine Singers – an Eastern Algonquin powwow group from Rhode Island. Now joined by the legendary Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, they combine ancient trance and spirituality with modern psychedelia and use the similarities – and differences – between the steady pulse of Indigenous American drumming and rock.

    Maalem Hassan BenJaafar is the lead singer and Artistic Director of Innov Gnawa – teaching the other members of the band while performing across the world. In November 2017, Maalem Hassan and Innov Gnawa were nominated for a GRAMMY in the Dance/Electronic category. Finally, The Mandingo Ambassadors was founded in New York City by griot-guitarist Mamady Kouyaté, an enriched arranger, band leader, accompanist, and soloist, in 2005. Since 2008 the group has been in residence at Barbes, performing every Wednesday night. In addition, they have performed at many clubs, events, and festivals including Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Celebrate Brooklyn, and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.

    Tickets are on sale now.

  • Comedian Tom Segura Announces Second Leg of “Come Together” Tour, Coming to KeyBank Center

    Tom Segura announced the second leg of his latest global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together. More than 20 shows were added, including a stop in Buffalo at KeyBank Center on September 27. 

    Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy has been selling out globally, with his previous world tour, I’m Coming Everywhere, selling out venues with over 300 shows. He is best known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), Completely Normal (2014), and Sledgehammer (2023), which debuted at number one on the streamer. In July 2022, Segura released his New York Times Bestselling book I’d Like to Play Alone, Please to wide praise with Forbes calling it “laugh-out-loud funny.”

    Your Mom’s House Studios is home to his hit podcasts Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, 2 Bears 1 Cave which he co-hosts with Bert Kreischer, and many more podcasts that draw millions of listeners each week. His television credits include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, Workaholics, Happy Endings, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents: Tom Segura, Mash Up, and How To Be A Grown Up.

    Tom Segura – credit Shaun Nix.

    Tickets are available via pre-sale starting Wednesday, March 27 at 10 a.m. ET. The general sale is Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. ET.

    Ticket buyers in a select number of cities will have the option to purchase a Platinum charity ticket. Segura will donate a portion of these Platinum ticket sales to the World Central Kitchen, a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.

    Tom Segura “Come Together” Tour Dates

    Thursday, April 4 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
    Friday, April 5 – Boise, ID – ExtraMile Arena
    Saturday, April 6 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
    Sunday, April 7 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
    Friday, April 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
    Saturday, April 13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
    Sunday, April 14 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
    Friday, April 26 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
    Saturday, April 27 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
    Thursday, May 2 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
    Friday, May 3 – Rama, ON – Casino Rama
    Saturday, May 4 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
    Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (Netflix is a Joke Fest)
    Friday, May 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
    Saturday, May 11 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
    Saturday, May 25, 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Arena
    Thursday, June 6 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
    Friday, June 7 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
    Saturday, June 8 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
    Wednesday, June 12 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
    Thursday, June 13 – Jamestown, NY – Northwest Arena
    Friday, June 14 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Casino
    Saturday, June 15 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center
    Friday, July 19, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB – Assiniboine Park
    Saturday, July 20, 2024 – London, ON – Harris Park
    Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
    Thursday, August 8, 2024 – Roanoke, VA – Berglund Center
    Friday, August 9, 2024 – Ottawa, ON – LeBreton Flats
    Saturday, August 10, 2024 – Halifax, NS – Garrison Grounds
    Friday, August 23, 2024 – Spokane, WA – ONE Spokane Stadium
    Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Calgary, AB – Prince’s Island Park – Early & Late Show
    Friday, August 30, 2024 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
    Thursday, September 5, 2024 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
    Friday, September 6, 2024 – Coachella, CA – Spotlight 29 Casino
    Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live
    Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater
    Friday, September 13, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Stanley Park – Brockton Point
    Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
    Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
    Friday, September 27, 2024 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
    Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
    Friday, October 4, 2024 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
    Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
    Sunday, October 6, 2024 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
    Friday, October 18, 2024 – St Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre
    Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Mount Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino
    Saturday, October 26, 2024 – Norfolk, VA – Scope Arena
    Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
    Friday, November 8, 2024 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
    Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
    Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
    Friday, November 29, 2024 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
    Saturday, December 7, 2024 – New Orleans, LA – Lakefront Arena
    Sunday, December 8, 2024 – Pensacola, FL – Pensacola Bay Center

  • My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats Announce “Eye to Eye Tour” Stopping In Syracuse

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and My Morning Jacket are set to co-headline their “Eye to Eye Tour.” On September 24, this tour will stop in Syracuse at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview.

    My Morning Jacket is hailed by The New York Times as “the kings of expand-your-mind, religious-experience rock”. The group started out as misfits from the South and have since grown to become one of the most beloved bands of their generation. Additionally, they continue to excite audiences all over the world with their hypnotic songcraft and dynamic live performances.

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, born from Denver rock clubs, have grown to be a major force in modern rock ‘n’ roll. With platinum and gold-certified records under their belt, they successfully combine critically acclaimed records with high-energy live performances.

    However, it’s not just about the music—Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, and the nonprofit REVERB are collaborating to address the climate crisis and reduce the environmental impact of their tour. Fans can enjoy a fun-filled evening of dancing while contributing to a worthy cause. Check out reverb.org for more information.

    Moreover, the “Eye to Eye Tour” provides a dynamic experience by having both bands play equal-length sets, switching up the order of performance at each show. Lose yourself in the music at the “Eye to Eye Tour” this September in Syracuse.

    The ticket sale begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29.

    Tickets are available at www.eyetoeyetour.com for the general on-sale.

    My Morning Jacket // Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats “Eye to Eye Tour” September 2024

    10 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

    12 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

    13 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    14 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    16 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    18 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    19 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

    26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

    27 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3PciCWIGLE

  • Dispatch and The Revivalists to Headline Memorial Meltdown in Lake George Over Memorial Day Weekend

    The 2024 summer concert season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend with in Lake George with Memorial Meltdown, headlined by Dispatch, The Revivalists, Mihali and more.

    Taking place at Charles R. Wood Park in downtown Lake George on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26, Memorial Meltdown 2024 will feature headliners The Revivalists (Saturday) and Dispatch (Sunday), along with performances by Ryan Montbleau Band, The Mallett Brothers Band and Rob Beaulieu Band on Saturday and Mihali (Live Band), The Samples and Annie in the Water on Sunday.

    Memorial Meltdown

    Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan, Dispatch has forged its own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of the most successful bands in the roots rock scene. With 8 studio albums, 6 live albums, and over 25 years of touring and festivals under their belts, the band has become one of biggest success stories in independent music history, selling out three nights at Madison Square Garden and drawing over 100,000 fans to a massive outdoor show in their adopted hometown of Boston without any traditional radio or major label support.

    Throughout their rise, Dispatch has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to address social justice issues, raising funds and awareness for domestic hunger, education reform, sexual harassment in the music industry, and organizations serving children and communities in Zimbabwe. Chadwick Stokes’ Calling All Crows joins bands and fans together in collective activism, while Brad Corrigan’s Love Light + Melody help simplify the stories of children who live in extreme poverty.

    Eight-piece rock ‘n’ roll collective The Revivalists have made the journey from hole-in-the-wall gigs to sold-out shows at hallowed venues, multiplatinum success, more than 800 million streams and major media praise.  Renowned for their live prowess, soulful alt-rock anthems, distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music, and outward generosity through their philanthropic Rev Causes initiative, The Revivalists make the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that grabs you and doesn’t let go, whether for a joyful release or a pensive observation about life.

    Mihali, who’s band Twiddle has headlined Memorial Meltdown the past two years, returns this year with his live band, which also features Twiddle members Zdenek Gubb (bass) and Adrian Tramontano (drums), along with Scott Hannay (keys) and a horn section.

    The two-day event, produced by the same folks who produce Adirondack Independence Music Festival at the same location, will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors. 

    Gates open each day at 2:30pm with music set to begin at 3:30pm and run until about 11:00pm.  Tickets for Memorial Meltdown 2024, an all-ages event, are on sale now. For more info visit memorialmeltdown.com.

  • 8th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration Announced

    Beau Fleuve Music & Arts has announced its eighth annual celebration for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, on the historical grounds of the Buffalo Central Terminal.

    Beau Fleuve Music & Arts strives to celebrate all music, arts, and culture. In 2017, they launched the annual celebration to drive their purpose and mission by standing on the pillars of diversity to build bridges in the community through the arts. Beau Fleuve has been attracting artists and visitors from across the region and abroad throughout New York State, Southern Ontario, and the Northeast to enjoy the festivities.

    The Annual Celebration has built a reputation and niche for hosting featuring nationally and internationally touring artists as their careers are ascending, such as Danielle Ponder, Benny the Butcher, Super American, DJ Shub, Venzella Joy, Zuri Appleby, Stove God Cooks, Eric Van Houten, and more.

    “I’m always extremely grateful for what we are able to cultivate each year and provide spaces for all to enjoy,” said Lindsey Taylor, Founder. The festival has multiple stages from regional, national and international musical acts, art installations & exhibitions, interactive activation spaces, a family fun zone, live podcast, Canna Lounge, Pullup & Pitch contest, street art, fashion, sports culture, film, backyard games, food trucks, beer & wine garden,  mind + body + soul health & wellness, vendors village and more.

    Photo by John Adams II.

    One of the confirmed artists for this year’s Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration is a soft rock sibling band from New York City INFINITY SONG. With a blend of tight vocal harmonies, dreamy lyricism, and sublime guitar riffs, the band creates a transcendent experience – amassing millions of views and attention from some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Their sound has led many listeners to compare the band to legendary 70s groups such as Fifth Dimension, The Mamas and the Papas, and ABBA.

    Through Beau Flueve’s foundation, they create music and arts programs for Inner City Youth ages 5-22 and service the community at large through arts, cultural, and community placemaking such as after-school programs and workshops, summer arts programs, public art initiatives, paid summer internship program, community cleanups, seasonal givebacks, high school scholarships, and more.

    For more information about Beau Fleuve, visit here.

  • Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 Lineup Announced

    The Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 lineup has been announced, returning from June 26-30, 2024 with headliners Kenny G, The O’Jays, The Mavericks, and more.

    Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024

    Syracuse Jazz Fest is an annual four-day free admission jazz festival staged outdoors in downtown Syracuse at historic Clinton Square Park and indoors on opening night at various clubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels in Armory Square, Havorver Square, and the Downtown Entertainment District.

    The festival kicks off on June 26 from 5-10 p.m. Artists include Marissa Mulder & Jon Weber, Joe Magnarelli Organ Band featuring Akiko Tsuruga, Tish Oney’s Salute to Sarah Vaughan, Wayne Tucker & The Bad Motha’s, Avenue, Sam Wynn’s All-Star Tribute To Donny Hathaway, and so many more.

    Thursday, June 27 brings icons to the historic Clinton Square Park, including The Mavericks from 9:30-11 p.m., an Americana music band that originated in the late 1980s in Miami, Florida. The core band today consists of Cuban-American Raul Malo (lead vocals, bass guitar), Paul Deakin (drums), Eddie Perez (lead guitar), and Jerry Dale McFadden (keyboards).

    Other artists that day include McKinley James, the Catherine Russel Band, Bill O’Connell’s Latin Jazz All-Stars, and The Katz Pajamas Jazz Band.

    The Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 continues on Friday, June 28 with the SU Student Jazz Combo Orange Juice from 4-4:45 p.m. Other acts include Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Freda Payne Big Band, Gunhild Carling Big Band, and headliner Kenny G from 9:25-11 p.m.

    Kenny G is a living legend and iconic American jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer, and one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. He is making his third headline appearance at the festival, where he delighted audiences with back-to-back performances in 2012 on the OCC Campus, and in 2013 at the 30th Anniversary edition staged at Jamesville Beach State Park.

    The final day begins with the SU Faculty Jazz Ensemble starting at 5 p.m. Other artists include the James Carter Quintet, Gino Vanneli, and headliners The O’Jays. They are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in the Summer of 1958 – originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O’Jays made their first chart appearance with the “Lonely Drifter” in 1963, and their greatest level of success once the producers Gamble & Huff signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. In 2024, after 66 years of recording, touring, and performing globally, the O’Jays are making The Last Stop on the Love Train.

    For more information about Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024, visit here.

  • Umphrey’s McGee Adds Lincoln Hill Farms to Summer Touring Schedule

    Midwest jam band mavens Umphrey’s McGee has recently announced some additional dates for this year’s summer tour. Included among these is a stop at Lincoln Hill Farms in Canandaigua, NY on July 7. The tour will also see the band finally “check off” and play in South Dakota for the first time ever.

    It will also be the first time Umphrey’s McGee plays at Lincoln Hill Farms, the family-owned and operated farm and venue situated on almost 100 acres of in the Canandaigua countryside. In addition to their Western New York stop, the summer tour will also feature stops in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine.

    Umphrey’s then heads back out west for rare Pacific Coast summer dates with a handful of co-bills with Blues Traveler starting July 16. Pre-sale (for most dates) is Wednesday, March 20 at 10:00 am local time using code firstpitch.

    Tickets are now on sale for all dates. Visit Umphrey’s website for more info.

    Umphrey’s McGee Summer Tour
    June 13 — TBA — Salt Lake City*
    June 14 — Gerald R. Ford Amphitheate — Vail, Colo.
    June 15 — Red Rocks Amphitheatre — Morrison, Colo.*
    June 20 — the District — Sioux Falls, S.D.
    June 21 — Big Top Chautauqua — Bayfield, Wisc.
    June 22 — TBA — Milwaukee
    June 23 — Relctric Forest — Rothbury, Mich.
    July 4 — Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts — Westport, Conn.
    July 5 — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom — Hampton Beach, N.H.
    July 6 — State Theatre — Portland, Maine
    July 7 — Lincoln Hill Farms — Canandaigua, N.Y.
    July 16 — Hayden Homes Amphitheatre — Bend, Ore.+
    July 17 — Britt Pavilion — Jacksonville, Ore.
    July 18 — Redding Civic Auditorium Lawn — Redding, Calif.+
    July 19 — Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort — Napa, Calif.+

    * w/ Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
    + w/ Blues Traveler

    Lincoln Hill Farms – Canandaigua, NY

  • Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival Announce 3rd Annual Event this April

    Barry Entertainment & Three Chord Bourbon proudly present the 3rd Annual Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival Saturday, April 20, at Buffalo RiverWorks.

    Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival

    This all-day event features the best in national, regional and local blues and roots acts, as well as over 20 local vendors and artisans, food/drinks and more. Some of the acts include Victor Wainwright & The Train, Tas Cru, Miller & The Other Sinners, and more.

    The Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival returns for its 3rd year this April. The lineup is hefty with names like Patti Parks, Tonemah, The Growlers, Dave Thurman and more. GRAMMY-nominated Victor Wainwright & The Train see the stage to dazzle and move the audience with their immense soul, and creative fire.

    Victor Wainwright & The Train

    VIP tickets run for $60, while general admission tickets are selling for $30. For more information on the Blues & Roots Festival and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • In the Round Series Returns at Universal Preservation Hall with Three New Concerts

    In the Round Series will return to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs with three new concerts on April 19, May 17 and June 14.

    A view of Universal Preservation Hall is seen during the media tour and ribbon cutting of the new concert hall in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Jenn March, Special to the Times Union)

    In the Round Series has partnered with WEXT for the these three concerts with the main mission to uplift and highlight the work of various singer/songwriting artists on the rise to stardom.

    The first show in this new round of concerts is New Zealand-based pop star Kimbra on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Kimbra’s 2011 debut album Vows, which was certified platinum in Australia and New Zealand. Kimbra exploded that same year with “Somebody That I Used To Know,” a duet with Gotye that earned her two Grammys for “Record of the Year” and “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.” In 2014 she released her highly acclaimed album, The Golden Echo,  recruiting artists as diverse as Thundercat, Omar-Rodriguez Lopez of The Mars Volta, Bilal and John Legend to highlight her eclectic musical style.

    Next, UPH will welcome homegrown artists Jocelyn and Chris with special guest Sydney Worthley on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Jocelyn and Chris, along with their band, charted five consecutive commercial radio singles in the Billboard AAA Top 40, took two records to number one on the Relix Jambands top 30, and appeared nationally on NBC’s Today Show. The siblings, both recent graduates of Harvard University, have recorded eight albums and toured coast to coast.

    Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift are two singer-songwriters who inspire Sydney Worthley. In her debut single,”How Soon Is Now?”, the singer talks about heartbreak, losing all emotion, grieving for a departed loved one, and the fallout from modifying who you are to suit the requirements of another person. In 2020, Sydney released her EP project Rose Colored Glasses, which  features different themes like learning from past mistakes, coming of age, and long-lost friendships. 

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    Also announced is Shayna Steele and Buggy Jive on June 14. Steele, claimed to be one of the greatest singing sensations of our time, will be featuring her third album Watch Me Fly, offering six self-penned originals and four select classics ranging from soul, blues and gospel and easily crossing over to retro R&B and jazz. Joining her is Buggy Jive, a soul rock singer-songwriter from Upstate New York.

    Buggy was recently honored as a 2023 “Top Shelf” Tiny Desk Contest finalist and his latest release The Ghost of Alexander, was named Album of the Year at Upstate New York’s 2023 “Eddie” Awards as well as recently opening for Macy Gray’s recent tour stop in Troy. 

    Tickets for the In the Round Series at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga are on sale now through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online visit atuph.org.