NYS Music 2024

Category: News Desk

  • Little Feat To Headline This Year’s New York State Blues Festival

    The New York State Blues Festival is returning to Syracuse this summer and Little Feat has been announced as this year’s headlining act. The admission-free festival is set to take place from June 13-15 at Chevy Court on the New York State Fairgrounds.

    In addition to a ton of blues music, a variety of food vendors will be onsite with wine and beer also being sold. Retail and craft vendors will also be set up market-style as well. 

    The New York State Blues Festival is one of the largest free blues events in all of the Northeast. The annual three-day musical celebration, showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them for a continuous river of music. See below for a full schedule of all of the artists performing this year.

    The festival is free to attend, with all ages welcomed. Parking in the Brown Lot at New York State Fairgrounds is available for $10 per car and $5 per motorcycle. ADA parking is in the Emerald Lot. Proceeds from the parking fees help to offset expenses and to keep the New York State Blues Festival admission-free.

    For more information on VIP packages, RV sites, and hotel reservations, please visit the festival website.

    New York State Blues Festival 2024

    Main Stage

    Thursday June 13

    4pm – GATE OPENS***

    5:30 – 6:45pm – HANNA PK

    7:15pm – 8:30pm – BYWATER CALL

    9:00pm – 10:30pm – LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS

    Friday June 14

    3:00pm – GATE OPENS***

    4pm – 5pm – THE SHYLOCKS

    5:30pm – 6:45pm – MATT TARBELL’S BUILT FOR COMFORT

    7:15pm – 8:30pm – MATHIAS LATTIN 

    9:00pm – 10:30pm – THE RECORD COMPANY

    Saturday June 15

    11:00am – GATE OPENS***

    12:00 – 12:40pm – BLUES IGNITION

    1pm – 1:40pm – RATTLESNAKE TRIO

    2:10pm – 3pm – CINNAMON JONES

    3:30pm – 4:30pm – TOM TOWNSLEY BAND

    5pm – 6:15pm – MATT SCHOFIELD

    6:45pm – 8:00pm – SHEMEKIA COPELAND

    8:30pm – 10:30pm – LITTLE FEAT

    Side Stage

    Thursday June 13 

    4:30pm & 6:45pm – TBA

    Friday June 14

    5pm & 6:45pm – COLIN ABERDEEN

    Saturday June 15

    1:40pm & 3pm – TIM HERRON 

    4:30pm & 6:15pm – TBA

  • Roger Daltrey Announces Special Acoustic Tour Coming to Bethel Woods and Port Chester

    Roger Daltrey – legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music’s most inspirational and influential forces, The Who – will return to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo works, and other surprises. He will appear at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on June 16, and at The Capitol Theatre on June 18.

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    With an intimate rock-based band and setting and answering questions from the audience, this exclusive set of shows will continue throughout June. Special guests for the much-anticipated performances include GRAMMY-nominated Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and acclaimed, offbeat singer/songwriter Dan Bern. 

    Roger Daltrey hand-picked an ensemble of musicians to join him that includes Simon Townshend – guitar, Billy Nicholls – mandolin, Jody Linscott – percussion, Doug Boyle – guitar, John Hogg – Bass, Katie Jacoby – violin, Steve Weston – harmonica, Geraint Watkins – keyboards/accordion, and Scott Devours – Drums.

    Daltrey was inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame with The Who in 1990, received a Lifetime Achievement award from the GRAMMY Foundation with the band in 2001, and received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. Considered to have one of the most recognizable singing voices of all time, Planet Rock listeners voted him Rock’s fifth-greatest voice in music history. Known for his magnetic presence and rebellious creative spirit, Daltrey has been an actor and producer with multiple roles in films, theatre, and television.

    He’s released ten solo studio albums, including the acclaimed discs Daltrey, Ride a Rock Horse, One of the Boys, and the 2018 release As Long As I Have You, and such hit singles as “I’m Free,” “Giving It All Away,” “Without Your Love,” “Free Me” and “After the Fire.” Queen Elizabeth awarded him a CBE for his service to music and charity in 2004.

    Daltrey is the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and co-founder of Teen Cancer America (with Pete Townshend). On March 15, Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler released a new, special recording of his composition, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” featuring over 60 of the finest rock performers ever assembled on one iconic track, including members of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, and many more. The milestone release, currently available to order, will raise funds for Teen Cancer America and its UK equivalent Teenage Cancer Trust.

    In crafting this completely new show set to kick off in June 2024, Daltrey looks forward to unveiling one of his more intimate and unique stage shows, an up close and personal gift to his fans that highlights Who rarities, solo hits, and other songs from his incredible near 60-year career.

    Tickets go on sale starting Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. local time.

    Roger Daltrey Tour Dates

    June 12 / Wolf Trap – Filene Center / Vienna, VA*

    June 14 / OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino / Niagara Falls, ON*

    June 16 / Bethel Woods Center for the Arts / Bethel, NY*

    June 18 / The Capitol Theatre / Port Chester, NY*

    June 20 / Leader Bank Pavilion / Boston, MA*

    June 22 / Tanglewood – The Koussevitzky Music Shed / Lenox, MA*

    June 25 / Meadow Brook Amphitheatre / Detroit, MI**

    June 27 / Murat Theatre at Old National Centre / Indianapolis, IN**

    June 29 / The Pavilion at Ravinia / Highland Park, IL*

    SPECIAL GUESTS

    *KT Tunstall

    **Dan Bern

  • Jeff Lynne’s ELO To Play Madison Square Garden on Upcoming Fall Tour

    Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to tour across the United States for 27 dates, including one at MSG in Manhattan.

    The “Over and Out Tour” kicks off on August 24 in Palm Desert, California. The tour wraps up in Los Angeles on October 25. The two-month tour stops at Madison Square Garden on September 16. This is the only tour date in the Empire State.

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    Jeff Lynne’s ELO has delivered a chart-topping album along with a sold out run of UK and European shows. Jeff Lynne was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last year and the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

    Jeff Lynne is a rock and roll legend who’s produced for The Beatles, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and many more. Lynne also co-founded The Travelling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. Jeff Lynne is a music genius who creates once in a blue-moon performances that can’t be missed.

    The band has always been known for their epic live shows and a distinct style that seamlessly and innovatively blends rock, pop and classical. This tour is filled with genre-defining talent from production to performance. The “Over and Out Tour” is one you’ll want to witness.

    Jeff Lynne MSG
    Jeff Lynne’s ELO “Over and Out” Tour Dates:

    August 24       Palm Desert, CA                     Acrisure Arena

    August 27       Seattle, WA                            Climate Pledge Arena

    August 28       Vancouver, BC                       Rogers Arena

    August 30       Portland, OR                           Moda Center

    September 1    San Francisco, CA                  Chase Center

    September 6    St. Louis, MO                         Enterprise Center

    September 7    Indianapolis, IN                      Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    September 9    Toronto, ON                           Scotiabank Arena

    September 10  Pittsburgh, PA                        PPG Paints Arena

    September 13  Cincinnati, OH                       Heritage Bank Center

    September 14  Cleveland, OH                        Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

    September 16  New York, NY                       Madison Square Garden

    September 20  Philadelphia, PA                     Wells Fargo Center

    September 23  Boston, MA                            TD Garden

    September 25  Washington, DC                     Capital One Arena

    September 27  Chicago, IL                             United Center

    September 30  St, Paul, MN                           Xcel Energy Center

    October 2        Denver, CO                             Ball Arena

    October 9        Detroit, MI                              Little Caesars Arena

    October 11      Nashville, TN                         Bridgestone Arena

    October 12      Atlanta, GA                            State Farm Arena

    October 15      Austin, TX                              Moody Center

    October 16      Houston, TX                           Toyota Center

    October 18      Dallas, TX                              American Airlines Center

    October 21      Phoenix, AZ                            Footprint Center

    October 23      Sacramento, CA                     Golden 1 Center

    October 25      Los Angeles, CA                    Kia Forum

    Artist Presale will begin on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. and the general on-sale will start on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. To learn more about the tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Albany Ranked Top Among Best Places to Live in New York

    Albany has been ranked as the best place to live in the state, according to a survey by the U.S. News & World Report. Some may also be shocked that New York City ranked fifth in the 2023-24 list of best places to live in the state, behind Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, respectively. What we find less surprising is that all five cities have a large music presence.

    Best Place to Live New York albany
    The Palace Theatre in Albany is one of the Capital Region’s premier music venues. Credit: Palace Theatre.

    Ranked as the #1 best place to live in New York State, the Capital Region is home to several music venues and recording studios. White Lake Music and Post, one of the recording studios on Albany’s roster, has produced, recorded, and mixed multiple Billboard Top 40 singles and provided audio services for clients including Netflix, Discovery, Lifetime, Universal, Disney, Nickelodeon, and HBO. Additionally, the Palace Theatre, which first opened its doors in 1931, has been graced by the presence of musical greats like the Rolling Stones and is home to the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

    Best Place to Live New York syracuse
    Central New York’s premier professional theatre, Syracuse Stage. Credit: Syracuse Stage

    Ranking second on the list, Syracuse is home to many venues, among them Syracuse Stage, which is approaching its 50th anniversary this year. The premier professional theatre in Central New York, Stage is part of Syracuse University and is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country. America’s leading actors, directors, and designers work and/or have worked at Stage including Tony Award-winners Jason Alexander, Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, and Elizabeth Franz, Emmy recipients Jean Stapleton, Sam Waterston, John Cullum, James Whitmore, and Ben Gazzara.

    Drive By Truckers at Water Street Music Hall – photo by Brian Ferguson

    Rochester ranks as the third best place to live in New York State. Rochester is home to Water Street Music Hall, the city’s largest and oldest concert venue. Originally opened in 1976 under the name The Country Warehouse, the venue has brought hundreds of large artists including Phish, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Ashanti, David Byrne, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Iggy Pop, Jack Harlow, Sublime, St. Vincent, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, Maroon 5, Weezer, and many more.

    Shea’s Theatre in Buffalo. Credit: Shea Performing Arts Center.

    Coming in fourth is the Queen City of Buffalo, a major music and entertainment region of its own. Buffalo is home to GCR Audio, a recording studio that has worked with Buffalo natives the Goo Goo Dolls, who recorded their self-titled debut album as well as Jed, Hold Me Up, Superstar Car Wash, A Boy Named Goo, Jessie J, and Who You Are at the studio. The city is also home to the nearly 100-year-old Shea’s Theatre, which this year alone has held performances of classic musicals such as Les, Mamma Mia, and in previous years Beetlejuice, Dear Evan Hanson, A Christmas Story: The Musical, The Nutcracker, and Mean Girls: The Musical, among others.

    Exterior of MSG – photo by Rob Tellerman

    As we know, New York City is the music and entertainment capital of the Empire State, if not the country. With countless music venues such as the Beacon Theatre, Knockdown Center, Brooklyn Bowl and Madison Square Garden, plus dozens of recording studios such as Electric Lady, the Big Apple has earned its title as one of the best cities for music in the world. MSG has hosted more than thousands of sports events and concerts, including upcoming tours by Fall Out Boy and Nicki Minaj. Electric Lady Recording Studio has made music for several big names in the industry such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, as well as New York natives Christina Aguilera and Lana Del Rey.

    The state of New York is home to several of the most prestigious and oldest music venues in the country, making it clear to see why the aforementioned cities rank in the top five best places to live in New York State.

  • Caroga Arts Announces 2024 Spring Residency

    From April 11-13, Caroga Arts will welcome back its world-class musicians for its exciting Spring Residency Concert series, featuring performances of major chamber music works.

    Caroga Arts

    The Spring Residency concerts are completely free of charge, but donations are encouraged to support arts programming in the community. The mission of Caroga Arts Collective is to reimagine the Caroga experience through the power of the arts, founded in 2012 by Kyle Price when he invited friends to his grandmother’s house on Caroga Lake – where they presented a week of free concerts, calling themselves the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). Today, Caroga Arts presents over 50 performances and community events annually bringing world-class artists from various genres of music, visual art, poetry, and film to the Southern Adirondacks.

    On Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, Caroga Arts welcomes Aaron Schwartz (violin), Stephanie Price-Wong (viola), Ken Kubota (cello), Kyle Price (cello), and Chi Wei Lo (piano), performing music by Arensky and Brahms, plus a mix of jazz and pop favorites. The performance is at 7 p.m., but audiences are encouraged to come early at 6:30 p.m. for a special Season Preview where Executive & Artistic Director, Kyle Price, will unveil the thrilling 2024 Caroga Lake Music Festival lineup. April 11th’s show takes place at Karpeles Museum in Gloversville and the other at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church.

    You can also catch saxophonist Eddie Barbash, former member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s house band, with the Caroga-based KASA Quartet on the road at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens on April 13 and Ravinia Festival at Highland Park, IL. For tickets, visit here.

    For more information about Caroga Arts, visit here.

  • CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 2024 Lineup Announced

    The 2024 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 21st edition lineup is available now, held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June 29, at 20 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in downtown Rochester’s east-end cultural district.

    CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
    Pedrito Martinez, photo by Thom Bell.

    Founded in 2002, the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, held annually in Rochester with over 210,000 attendees. Over nine days, there are 300 shows with more than 1750 artists, traveling from Australia, Benin (West Africa), Canada, Cuba, Denmark, England, Finland, Japan, and more. The festival is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by John Nugent and Marc Iacona.

    We’re incredibly proud of this year’s diverse lineup and hope everyone will thoroughly enjoy all the spectacular performances. Once again, there has been no shortage of incredible artists from around the world who have submitted materials to perform for our amazing Rochester audiences! Choosing and confirming artists brings about a serendipity surrounding touring schedules and timing. We’re very pleased to have completed another artistic canvas for our audiences’ ears to enjoy. On behalf of our entire RIJF team, we thank everyone who attends the festival, our festival team and volunteers, and our amazing sponsors for their continuing support and loyalty. Three new sponsors are joining us this year: Rochester Institute of Technology, Wow Werks, and the Inn on Broadway. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our 21st Edition on Jazz Street in June!

    John Nugent and Marc Iacona.

    Music will fill the air with more than 1750 artists from 16 countries to play in 326 concerts, including 100-plus free shows. There are five free headliner shows, four nights on the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, and one night on the City of Rochester Stage at East & Chestnut. On June 22, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings his dramatic and searing guitar tones to the stage, with Chris Beard Band opening. Shelia E. and the E-Train comes to the stage on June 26 with Grupo Ife opening.

    On June 27, Los Lonely Boys brings the Garza brothers to the stage, with Miller & The Other Sinners opening. June 28 brings Cimafunk to the stage with Latriste Fulton & Frequency opening. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music, which aims to mix classical Cuban rhythms with funk, afrobeat, and hip hop. The last free event on June 29 is Rejuvenation 50! Celebrating The Meters, A New Orleans Mardi Gras Party – sure to bring quite the crowd!

    Two new venues join the Club Pass Series this year: the historic Inn on Broadway, with two shows nightly at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and The Duke, a new entertainment space located in Sibley Square adjacent to the Mercantile on Main Street, with two shows nightly at 7:45 and 9:45 p.m. Food and drinks will be available at both venues.

    A record 51 shows will be presented on the Jazz Street Stage, including 24 student jazz bands and jazz ensembles from Eastman. Jazz Starts at the Library, a series of five free noon concerts, returns to the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, featuring Trio 55, Hanna PK, Simon Fletcher, Jimmy Highsmith Jr., and Jazz Generation.

    Other highlights include five free Jazz Workshops sponsored by Wegmans, led by visiting artists for music students of all ages. Held at Eastman School of Music from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Ray Wright Room 120, artists include Tommy Smith, Saxophone, Jae Sinett, Drums, Roberto Occipinti, Bass, Johnny Johnson, Sax, and Mike Kaupa, Trumpet.

    Photo by Eli Stein.

    Jam Sessions will be held nightly at 10:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Rochester Astor on Main, sponsored by the Dimarco Group. Jams will be led by trumpeter Mike Cottone on Fridays and Saturdays and guitarist Bob Sneider on Sunday through Thursday. Food and drinks are available, with no cover.

    Finally, five ticketed headliner shows will be presented at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater. All shows are at 8 p.m. On June 21, Taj Mahal brings his talents to the stage, with the Lee Ritenour Band on the 22. Rising star and recent GRAMMY award winner Laufey takes the stage on June 26, sold out. John Oates, co-founder of the iconic music creators Hall & Oates, takes the stage as a solo act on the 27, and multiple GRAMMY award winner Samara Joy wraps up the headliner shows on the 28.

    The Festival’s signature Club Pass Series will feature 216 shows at 12 diverse venues with some of the finest jazz artists. Access with a 3 or 9-day Club Pass, the festival’s value pass, or $30 cash at the door. Tickets for headliner shows and Club Passes are available now. For more information on other events at the International Jazz Festival, tickets, and the full lineup – visit here.

  • New Osiris Podcast ‘The Jam’ Debuts Today

    Osiris Media is adding some more programming to its ever-growing array of musical podcasts. Today marks the debut of The Jam, a new show hosted by music industry and jamband veteran Jonathan Shank. The series will explore the evolution of music through personal conversations and sit-downs with artists, industry icons, and legendary bands.

    Produced by critically acclaimed podcast network Osiris Media, The Jam debuts today with its first two episodes— one featuring legendary bassist and producer Randy Jackson and another with Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick.

    Inspired by other podcasts like Promoter 101 and Questlove Supreme, as well as JEMP Radio, Shank conceived the basis of the show as an outlet for artists and industry stalwarts to tell untold stories, lift up musical heroes, and find the connective tissue between the jam scene and the mainstream. Having worked with everyone from Mickey Hart to Mickey Mouse, he lends an incredibly unique perspective to these free-flowing, unscripted conversations.

    Episode One lays the groundwork for the season, and sees best-selling author and Relix
    editor-in-chief Dean Budnick diving into the evolution of the jam scene. Each episode of The Jam also features exclusive music offerings and will be accompanied by a slice of “toast and jam” pairing. The B-52’s join Particle from the Jammy’s 2002 for an explosive 14-minute “Love Shack” as part of the first episode, which Shank co-produced with Budnick who noted, “I’m psyched. I can’t wait to hear this podcast and what comes next.”

    Episode Two features Randy Jackson talking with Shank about his Louisiana roots, epic collaborations, and connection to pop culture – including his appreciation for Phish and guitarist Trey Anasatasio. Additional guests this season will include Robby Krieger (The Doors), Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Bill Payne (Little Feat), Dave Mason (Traffic), George Porter Jr (The Meters), rock photographer Henry Diltz, Cymande, and The Disco Biscuits.

    It’s such an honor and privilege to be joined by so many amazing artists, friends,
    and fellow travelers. The Jam is a place for people to listen, learn, laugh, and lift up. I’m blown away by the response to the podcast so far and can’t wait for the music lovers around the world to come on this journey with us.”

    ~ Jonathan Shank

    Listen to The Jam here. It can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever
    podcasts are available.

  • Latin Hip Hop Artist Residente Announces “Las Letras Yo No Importan” Tour

    Latin rapper Residente announced his official tour “Las Letras Ya No Importan” (Lyrics Are Not Important) after the release of his second album.

    Residente’s tour will make its only U.S. East Coast stop at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, on September 18, 2024. The Radio City Music Hall show is one of only two U.S. dates. The other is in Los Angeles on September 20.

    Residente

    The tour name coincides with the album of the same name, which features 23 tracks. The album includes artists such as Penélope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Big Daddy Kane, Christian Nodal, Arcangel, and many more.

    General on sale for tickets began March 15. Get them now at stubhub.com. Make sure to see Residente at his show at Radio City Music Hall before he leaves the states.

    Residente

    Las Letras Ya No Importan 2024 Tour Dates

    Sept 14th – Barcelona, Spain

    Sept 15th – Madrid, Spain

    Sept 18th – New York, NY

    Sept 20th – Los Angeles, CA

    Sept 27th – Buenos Aires, Argentina 

    Oct 3rd – Montevideo, Uruguay

    Oct 5th, Santiago, Chile

    Oct 9th – Lima, Peru

    Oct 12th – Bogota, Colombia 

    Oct 25th – Quito, Ecuador 

    Nov 7th – City of Mexico, Mexico

    Nov 14th – Tegucigalpa, Honduras 

    Nov 15th – City of Guatemala, Guatemala

    Nov 16th – San Salvador, El Salvador

    Dec 7th – San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Albany’s Palace Theatre Presents An Evening With Nas this July

    Few rappers boast the resume of Nas. After all, with a career spanning over three decades, 14 studio albums — 8 of which have gone multi-platinum — the Queens native is one of the few rappers with the resume to make a claim as hip hop’s GOAT. The 16-time Grammy nominee continues to stave off father time, remaining as prolific as ever. With a catalog bevy of hits, classic hip-hop cuts and poignant story-telling, Nas remains in demand. In turn, the legendary rapper, mogul, actor, executive producer and co-founder of Mass Appeal Records will make his way to Albany’s Palace Theatre in a showcase dubbed “An Evening With Nas.”

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    An Evening With Nas: What to Know

    The hip hop legend returns to the Palace Theatre on Friday, July 19 in a performance that is sure to feel like a homecoming for the Magic rapper. All in all, the capital region maintains an intense appreciation for classic hip hop and the boom bap sound. Moreover, New York’s upstate region spearheaded the return of the raw, gritty New York City sound that permeated during hip hop’s golden era.

    However, Nas isn’t here to relive old glories. Having recently released Magic 3 — completing two simultaneous three-album runs with Hit-Boy — he remains a prominent force in the hip hop diaspora. Therefore, while fans will surely await classic cuts like “N.Y. State of Mind,” “I Gave You Power,” and “One Mic,” there will be those just as eager to hear cuts from Nas’ latest run. From his Grammy-winning King’s Disease and its subsequent series to the trilogy of Magic tapes, “An Evening with Nas” will present fans with nonstop content. Above all, Nas remains at the heart of the genre for loyalists and guests alike.

    Tickets for “An Evening With Nas” at the Palace Theatre in Albany go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Moreover, tickets are also available for purchase at the Palace Theatre Box Office (located at 19 Clinton Ave). Box Office hours are Monday – Friday Noon to 5 p.m. as well as select days and hours.

  • Greensky Bluegrass Announces Pier 17 Rooftop Show and more 2024 Summer Tour Dates

    Greensky Bluegrass will make stops in New York this summer, for an evening with at Pier 17, as well as at SPAC, in support of Tedeschi Trucks Band on their “Deuces Wild” summer tour.

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    Known for their dynamic live performances, profound songwriting, and accessible storytelling, Greensky Bluegrass will kick off their summer tour in Kansas City on June 6.

    The news comes just days after the band wrapped their energetic 24-date winter run with two nights at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN with surprise guests Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Daniel Donato, Jennifer Hartswick, and Jarrod Walker.

    Greensky Bluegrass is Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin]. The five are connected through a deep bond, just as they are seasoned road warriors, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs, personal and collective highlights, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. 

    For the past century, bluegrass music has traditionally relayed real tales of American life, struggle, tragedy, and triumph. It gives a voice to the quiet, yet colorful stories woven into the fabric of the country itself. Greensky Bluegrass live these stories through their records and performances. 

    Tickets for Greensky Bluegrass at Pier 17 and other dates are on sale now at greenskybluegrass.com/tour.

    GREENSKY BLUEGRASS ON TOUR 

    May 11-12 @ Mill Valley Music Festival | Mill Valley, CA

    May 23-26 @ DelFest | Cumberland, MD

    May 24-26 @ Dark Star Jubilee | Thornville, OH

    June 6 @ Grinders | Kansas City, MO

    June 8 @ Rock The Ruins | Indianapolis, IN

    June 13 @ Shelburne Museum | Burlington, VT

    June 14 @ Pier 17 | New York, NY

    June 15 @ Northlands Music & Arts Festival | Swanzey, NH

    June 16 @ Bonnaroo | Manchester, TN

    July 5 @ High Sierra Music Festival | Quincy, CA

    July 7 @ Waterfront Blues Festival | Portland, OR

    July 18-20 @ 4848 Festival | Snowshoe, WV

    August 2-4 @ Grassfire Festival | Garrettsville, OH

    August 10 @ Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival | Richmond, VA

    August 30 @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Saratoga Springs, NY*

    September 13 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO^

    September 14 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO#

    November 8 @ Avett Moon | Miramar Beach, FL

    * supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band

    ^ with The California Honeydrops

    # with Andy Frasco & The U.N.