Category: News Desk

  • Phish Summer Tour Will Include a Return to Bethel Woods

    Phish has finally announced their summer tour dates and the band will return to Bethel Woods for a third time after previous visits in 2011 and 2022.

    The band’s return to the home of Woodstock will see shows played on August 9, 10 and 11 – the last ones of the tour before their Mondegreen Festival in Delaware the following weekend.

    The summer tour kicks off with three nights at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA from July 19-21. It also sees the band returning to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT a few days later. The Midwest gets a lot of attention this summer with weekend gigs planned for both Alpine Valley in Wisconsin and Deer Creek in Indiana with shows in St. Louis and Grand Rapids, MI also on the docket. Phish then returns to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for a third time after a monumental three-day run in 2011 that helped sparked the band’s return from hiatus and a pair of weekend shows in 2022.

    phish bethel woods
    Official Phish at Bethel Woods 2011 poster

    Phish Summer Tour 2024 ticket lottery registration is currently underway via tickets.phish.com. Entries must be received by Monday, March 11 at 12 p.m. ET. Tickets then go on sale to the general public starting on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. ET. Each multi-night run has a corresponding multi-night ticket available. Buy Phish tickets through Ticketmaster.com.

    Phish 2024 Tour Dates

    APRIL

    18 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sphere

    19 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sphere

    20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sphere

    21 – Las Vegas, NV – The Sphere

    JULY

    19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    23 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

    24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

    26 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Music Valley Music Theatre

    27 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Music Valley Music Theatre

    28 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Music Valley Music Theatre

    30 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena

    31 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena

    AUGUST

    2 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    3 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    4 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    6 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

    7 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

    9 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    10 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    11 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    15 – The Woodlands, Dover, DE – Mondegreen

    16 – The Woodlands, Dover, DE – Mondegreen

    17 – The Woodlands, Dover, DE – Mondegreen

    18 – The Woodlands, Dover, DE – Mondegreen

    29 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

    30 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

    31 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

    SEPTEMBER

    1 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

  • Sad Summer Festival Returns to Buffalo and NYC

    Sad Summer Festival has announced its fifth-anniversary celebration this summer with an iconic mix of emo and punk bands, coming to The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Aug. 1 and Terminal B at the Outer Harbor in Buffalo on Aug. 6.

    Sad Summer Festival

    Sad Summer Festival was originally launched in 2019 by The Maine and Mayday Parade along with industry personnel mourning the loss of the long-running Vans Warped Tour. It has grown significantly each year, becoming a scene staple. The nationwide run features festival founders Mayday Parade and The Maine along with The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and Daisy Grenade, with Like Roses, Diva Bleach, The Summer Set, and Hot Milk at select dates.

    Unlike most major festivals that feature multiple stages and hundreds of bands each day, Sad Summer creates a more intimate experience with one stage and a smaller curated lineup each year, eliminating any competition and the need to decide which act you are going to watch, providing the smaller acts on the bill a real chance to be seen and heard. In addition, festival co-founders Mike Marquis, Josh Terry, and Tim Kirch made it a goal with Sad Summer to create an environment that is inclusive and independent. This conscious choice has been well-received making them one of Pollstar’s “Top Grossing Tours of 2021.”

    Another important theme of Sad Summer is its ongoing commitment to non-profit partnerships and involvement. As they look to celebrate their fifth anniversary, the festival will continue to build upon their dedication to giving exposure and access to causes the artists, founders, and community are passionate about. This year fans can expect to learn more about previously involved non-profits like HeadCount and Reverb, and their new partnership with Calling All Crows. Each organization will have an on-site presence, providing education and resources.

    Ten years ago, a group of friends from Tallahassee, FL formed a band and traveled the country, selling their CD to anyone that would listen in a parking lot at Vans Warped Tour. Building a following from the roots up, Mayday Parade has garnered a lifelong massive dedicated fanbase, in their evolution from a hard-working local band to a global force. With a catalog of six studio recordings, the band released their recent record What It Means To Fall Apart in 2021, taking matters into their own hands and releasing it on their own time.

    Formed in Arizona back in 2007, The Maine have been together for over ten years with an extensive catalog to their name. Over the years, the band has been labeled as pop, alternative, rock, emo, and every style in between. Some of The Maine’s charm lies in frontman John O’Callaghan’s writing style. Their most recent record The Maine came out in 2023.

    Bands The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and Daisy Grenade round out the lineup with an electric mix of rock, metal, and hard punk.

    To sign up for first access to tickets on March 1, visit here. On sale is March 8.

    Sad Summer Festival Confirmed Dates

    Friday, July 12, 2024 Sacramento, CA The Backyard%$

    Saturday, July 13, 2024 Santa Ana, CA Observatory Festival Grounds%$

    Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Denver, CO Mission Ballroom%

    Friday, July 19, 2024 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom%$

    Saturday, July 20, 2024 Chicago, IL Salt Shed Outdoor+$

    Sunday, July 21, 2024 Pontiac, MI Crofoot Festival Grounds+$

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE Outdoor+^

    Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Columbus, OH KEMBA Live! Outdoor+^

    Friday, July 26, 2024 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy+^

    Saturday, July 27, 2024 Clearwater, FL The Sound at Coachman Park+^

    Monday, July 29, 2024 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion+^

    Thursday, August 1, 2024 New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17+^

    Saturday, August 3, 2024 Worcester, MA Palladium Outdoors+^

    Sunday, August 4, 2024 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Summer Stage+^

    Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Buffalo, NY Terminal B at the Outer Harbor+^

    Thursday, August 8, 2024 Philadelphia, PA Highmark Skyline Stage+^

    Friday, August 9, 2024 Columbia, MD Chrysalis at Merriweather Park+^

    %Like Roses

    +Diva Bleach

    $The Summer Set

    ^Hot Milk

  • Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce 11 New York Dates on “Deuces Wild” Tour

    Blues rock powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band have announced the “Deuces Wild” Summer tour which begins February and wraps up in October. The tour sees multiple dates across New York State. The band has recently added several new shows for this summer and fall.

    Tedeschi Trucks Summer Tour

    Tedeschi Trucks Summer tour will begin on the west coast and make its way east as the tour progresses. Fans can expect to see dates in Saratoga, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Port Chester, and Bethel, along with a few other dates in the Empire State.

    The band’s upcoming tour will feature special guests Little Feat, Margo Price, and Greensky Bluegrass on select dates with shows in Bethel (8/25), Philadelphia (8/28), and Saratoga Springs (8/30-31) having three acts on the bill.

    Tedeschi Trucks Summer Tour

    Tedeschi Trucks is known for having quite a wide reach and powerful, abstract jams. They are simply put a touring machine. The “Deuces Wild” tour is complete with a whopping 63 tour dates across North America.

    Tedeschi Trucks Band 2024 Tour Dates

    Feb 29 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre 

    Mar 1 –  New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre 

    Mar 2 –  New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre 

    Mar 5 – Washington DC – Warner Theater 

    Mar 6 – Washington DC – Warner Theater 

    Mar 7 – Washington DC – Warner Theater 

    Mar 9 – Baltimore, MD – Hippodrome Theatre

    Mar 12 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

    Mar 13 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

    Mar 14 – Durham, NC – DPAC

    Mar 16 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    May 2 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sun, Sand & Soul

    May 4 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sun, Sand & Soul

    May 22 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    May 23 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    May 25 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    May 27 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater

    May 28 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater

    May 31 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre^

    Jun 1 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre^

    Jun 4 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra^

    Jun 5 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl^

    Jun 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre^

    Jun 8 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre^

    Jun 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre^

    Jun 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre&

    Jun 14 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater&

    Jun 15 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field (supporting Chris Stapleton)

    Jul 24 – Grand Junction, CO – Las Colonias Park Amphitheater*

    Jul 26 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

    Jul 27 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

    Jul 29 – La Vista (Omaha), NE – The Astro Amphitheater*

    Jul 31 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*

    Aug 2 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*

    Aug 3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*

    Aug 6 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre*

    Aug 7 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater*

    Aug 9 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion*

    Aug 10 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center*

    Aug 11 – Sterling Heights (Detroit), MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill*

    Aug 13 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*

    Aug 15 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*

    Aug 16 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC*

    Aug 17 – Burgettstown (Pittsburgh), PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake*

    Aug 20 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater*

    Aug 21 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion*

    Aug 23 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*

    Aug 24 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*

    Aug 25 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts*^

    Aug 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center*

    Aug 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center*^

    Aug 31 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center*>

    Sept 1 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*

    Sept 20 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival

    Sept 21 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    Sept 24 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    Sept 25 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    Sept 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

    Sept 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

    Oct 1 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall

    Oct 4 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre

    Oct 8 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre

    Oct 9 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre

    ^Special Guest Little Feat 

    *Special Guest Margo Price 

    &Special Guest Joe Purdy

    >Special Guest Greensky Bluegrass 

    The Tedeschi Trucks Summer tour sees 11 dates in New York. The “Deuces Wild” tour in its entirety sees 14 New York dates as it kicks off with three straight Beacon Theatre shows. Fans can expect to see soulful, powerful rock hits from the band at SPAC, Beacon Theatre, Kings Theatre, Artpark MainStage and more. The band has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining and talented live performance powerhouses in the world. Don’t miss it.

    Fan club presale for these new ‘Deuces Wild’ Tour dates will begin on Wednesday, February 28 at 10am local time. The general on sale will be Friday, March 1 at 10am local time. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit TedeschiTrucksBand.com.

  • Jelly Roll Announces Summer “Beautifully Broken” Tour, Coming to Albany, Buffalo and NYC

    Jelly Roll will bring his headline “Beautifully Broken” tour to MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6

    Nashville native singer and songwriter Jelly Roll first debuted at number two on the top country album charts with his debut Whitsitt Chapel, released in June 2023. The album earned him the biggest country debut album in Billboard consumption chart history. 

    Prior to entering the country music scene, Jelly Roll began his career in hip hop, getting inspiration from rappers like UGK, 8Ball & MJG, and Three 6 Mafia. He started selling mixtapes out of his car, releasing tracks from his debut project, The Plain Shmear Tape, in 2003. In 2010, he released “Pop Another Pill” in collaboration with Memphis-based artist Lil Wyte, later leading to the album Year Round by the hip-hop group SNO, of which Jelly Roll was a member. Over the next few years, Jelly Roll continued to release many mixtapes and independent solo albums including collaborations with Lil Wyte, and Struggle Jennings. 

    Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT music awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List cover star Jelly Roll was named the country’s “most authentic new artist” by the New Yorker and received the Billboard’s breakthrough award in 2023. His hit single “Save Me” features a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt, set on the stage for his new season of life. It later took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. 

    This summer the artist will bring his “Beautifully Broken” tour to the MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6. Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning on Monday, February 26.  Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 1 at jellyroll615.com.

    Jelly Roll “Beautiful Broken” 2024 Tour Dates:

    Tue Aug 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

    Wed Aug 28 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center

    Fri Aug 30 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena

    Sat Aug 31 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    Sun Sep 1 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

    Tue Sep 3 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

    Wed Sep 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Fri Sep 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

    Sat Sep 7 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

    Mon Sep 9 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center

    Wed Sep 11 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    Fri Sep 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME

    Sat Sep 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    Tue Sep 17 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

    Thu Sep 19 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum

    Fri Sep 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena

    Sat Sep 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    Tue Sep 24 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena

    Thu Sep 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    Fri Sep 27 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Sat Sep 28 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

    Sun Sep 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Tue Oct 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center

    Wed Oct 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    Sat Oct 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

    Sun Oct 6 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Wed Oct 9 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    Fri Oct 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Sat Oct 12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

    Tue Oct 15 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena

    Fri Oct 18 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center 

    Sun Oct 20 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena

    Tue Oct 22 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

    Wed Oct 23 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center 

    Fri Oct 25 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

    Sat Oct 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    Sun Oct 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

  • Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Animaniacs Voice Actors at MainStage

    The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra have announced it is time for “Animaniacs- IN CONCERT.” The show takes place February 24, 8pm, at MainStage at Proctors.

    Animaniacs

    Animaniacs is an iconic, animated, Warner Bros series from the early 90s. The show includes the classic, energetic hits of the show’s soundtrack coupled with the wonderful, majestic talent of the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra.

    This tour stop of Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Rogel, on piano and the voice talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen.

    Fans of all ages will experience “Animaniacs” like never before-especially those who grew up watching the series. The show is for adults and kids alike.

    Voice Actor Rob Paulsen

    For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AtProctors.org.

  • American Symphony Orchestra To Give Rare Performance of Arnold Schoenberg’s Gurre-Lieder at Carnegie Hall

    Musical Director Leon Botstein will lead the American Symphony Orchestra in a rare performance of the massive Gurre-Lieder orchestral composition on March 22. The concert will be held at Carnegie Hall and marks the 150-year anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg’s birth.

    Performances of Gurre-Lieder are very rare due to its massive orchestral size of over 200 musicians. The American Symphony Orchestra will honor Arnold Schoenberg, the mind behind the cantata.

    The performance also celebrates the 150th anniversary of Schoenberg’s birth, and the centennial of Gurre-Lieder’s 1913 world premiere in Vienna. The grand concert also marks the closing of the ASO’s 2023-2024 season at Carnegie Hall.

    Arnold Schoenberg

    The guest artists of the performance are soprano Felicia Moore, mezzo-soprano Krysty Swan, and tenor Dominic Armstrong. Along with these talented individuals are also tenor Brenton Ryan, bass-baritone Carsten Wittmoser, and bass-baritone Alan Held.

    The performance of Gurre-Lieder is nothing short of grand. The American Symphony Orchestra will certainly put on an unforgettable show, with hundreds of talented musicians displaying each intricate sound of the cantata.

    The American Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

    For more information on ASO, please visit americansymphony.org. To purchase tickets for the March 22 show, click here.

  • Mildred Elley Named as Inaugural Corporate Sponsor for New Caroga Arts Music Education Program

    The Caroga Arts String Project & Arts Collaborative Education (SPACE) program has announced Mildred Elley College as its first corporate sponsor. The Faith Ann Takes Family Foundation has already donated $25,000. This will help the program continue its mission of giving students in grades 6 through 12 at Wheelerville and Johnstown Schools instruments, string instruction, and vital mentoring. The String Project & Arts Collaborative Education new program aims to create affordable arts education opportunities for students across Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties.

    Faith Takes serves as Chairwoman of the Board of Empire Education Corporation, the corporate parent of Mildred Elley Colleges.

    “We are incredibly grateful for the support of Faith Takes, who share Caroga Arts’ dedication to opening new avenues of opportunity for students in our region,” said Stephanie Price-Wong, Caroga Arts’ Director of Education and Community Engagement. “Their support will amplify the SPACE program as we work to foster local students’ long-lasting appreciation and engagement with the arts.”

    All kids participating in the SPACE program in the spring and fall of 2024 will see a significant decrease in tuition and musical instrument costs thanks to the sponsorship, which will open up arts education to families that may not have been able to afford lessons in the past. The Spring 2024 program has already started and is still accepting applications from students in both districts for its first semester. It also plans to schedule performances around the counties of Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie.

    “It is an honor to be the first corporate sponsor of the SPACE program, helping Caroga Arts enrich the educational experience for students in our area,” said Faith Takes. “Music was a lifesaver for me as a student. I learned the importance of collaborating with others, the discipline of practicing, and learning to express myself through music. We look forward to watching the program’s growth throughout 2024 and beyond.”

    Caroga Arts intends to use the SPACE program to offer mentorship workshops and outreach performances that are more easily accessible to all children in Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties, in addition to weekly in-school classes. 

    To learn more about the SPACE program, please visit carogaarts.org/space

  • Diane Warren Set to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame

    The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Diane Warren as the 2024 recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award this Summer. The prestige takes place at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC.

    The Johnny Mercer Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The award is reserved for a songwriter who has already been inducted in a prior year. The inductee’s body of work must uphold the gold standard of quality and impact set by the legendary Johnny Mercer. Diane Warren was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. 

    Diane Warren has written countless hits including nine #1 and 33 top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She is tied for having written the most #1 songs as a sole writer in Billboard history. Some of these songs include, “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing,” “Un-Break My Heart,” “If I Could Turn Back Time, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and many others.

    Tickets for the Songwriters Hall of Fame event begin at $2,000 each, and are available through Buckley Hall Events, and SHOF@buckleyhallevents.com. Net proceeds from the event will go toward the Songwriters Hall of Fame programs. To join the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, click here.

    “The songwriting community is filled with many special people who have delivered incomparable songs that have made the world go round. Within that special group of people, Diane Warren is unique; she is a force of nature that, despite her enormous success from ‘Rhythm Of The Night’ to ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’ and at least 100 (15!) Academy Award nominations, she shows up to write songs every morning at 8 am! I am delighted to see her receive the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which is the gold bar standard. Diane is that and more!”

    SHOF Chairman, Nile Rodgers
  • Carnegie Hall Remembers Paco de Luciá

    On Feb. 20, Carnegie Hall remembered the legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía who passed away on Feb. 25, 2014. Over 30 top artists including some of those close to him gathered to remember his teachings and celebrate flamenco.

    Paco de Lucía Festival at Carnegie Hall

    The Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival is a testament to the enduring legacy of a musical genius and promises to be an unparalleled celebration of the art of flamenco. This extraordinary event brings together world-class musicians, pays tribute to the profound influence of Paco de Lucía, and showcases the vibrant talent of established and emerging flamenco artists.

    An opening night cocktail reception was held in the Rohatyn and Shorin Club Rooms at Carnegie Hall before the emotional night of music, attended by numerous people linked to the musician, as well as figures such as Guillermo Fesser and Juan Luis Cano, the basketball player José Manuel Calderón, the award-winning Latin jazz musician and composer Paquito D’Rivera, among others.

    The Consul General of Spain in New York, Caridad Batalla, congratulated the Paco de Lucía Foundation for its initiative, confirmed the support of her consulate, and thanked “all the institutions that disseminate Spanish culture.” 

    Paco de Lucía’s widow, Gabriela Canseco, announced that “this week we brought together musicians who are part of Paco’s great family, musicians who, although some did not know each other, are all united by their music. They all converge because they have drawn on Paco’s work, whether they have played with him or not. Thirty-three musicians who come from different parts of the world and have been living together for four days, rehearsing, remembering, and talking about Paco non-stop,” she said. “Starting tonight they meet in various spaces to translate all those emotions through their personality, their knowledge, and their instruments. They are perfect conditions for Paco’s music to fly and pure magic to occur.” 

    Magic hit the stage of Carnegie Hall with well-known artists like Diego El Cigala, José Mercé, Carmen Linares, Al di Meola, Rubén Blades, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, and Farruquito, as well as the members of the two sextets that Lucía surrounded himself in his career. Over three hours, the large cast performed classic songs from Paco de Lucía’s repertoire such as “I Only Want to Walk,” “Monasterio de Sal,” “Luzia, La Barrosa” and the popular rumba “Entre dos Aguas,” adding the finishing touch to the concert. 

    Coming up next at the festival on Feb. 22 are cajon maestros El Piraña and Makarines teaching a compás master class at KJCC-NYU, with a night of surprises at Town Hall with Flamenco Summit Meets New York. Flamenco, Jazz, Latin, and African music will go hand in hand with names like Niño Josele, Rubén Blades, Josemi Carmona, Antonio Rey, Richard Bona, and Pepe Habichuela. The event will feature the dancers Farruquito, Karime Amaya, and Farru. The program includes Alain Pérez, Rafael Riqueni, Antonio Sánchez, and Silvia Pérez Cruz.

    On February 23, the Instituto Cervantes New York will host Puro Flamenco, a recital starring Pepe Habichuela, Rafael Riqueni, and Carmen Linares, among others. 

    Finally, on February 24 at 4 p.m., Quad Cinema will host the screening of the film The Search by Curro Sánchez, son of Paco de Lucía, about the figure of his father. That same morning, at the Ángel Orensanz Foundation, the unreleased album Pepito y Paquito will be presented and the festival will officially close. 

  • Indie Folk Duo The Ballroom Thieves Announce Headline Tour Starting in Brooklyn this April

    The spring headline tour begins April 25 at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn. The Ballroom Thieves are native to New England and are performing at 17 dates across the country.

    The indie-folk duo utilizes various instruments like the violin, cello, upright bass, and guitar. Consisting of Calin Peters on the classic strings and Martin Earley on vocals and guitar, The Ballroom Thieves are celebrating the announcement with their second single, “Tender” from their upcoming record, Sundust, out April 12. 

    The single includes the duo’s signature vocal harmonies atop a finger-picked acoustic guitar and a whimsical pedal steel that creates a spooky demeanor in the tune. “Tender” is an ode to the importance of creating space within a song.

    To purchase tickets for The Ballroom Thieves’ upcoming headlining tour, click here. To stream “Tender” on all platforms, go here.

    The Ballroom Thieves Headline Tour Dates:

    April 25 Brooklyn, NY @ The Sultan Room

    April 26 North Wayne, PA @ 118 North

    April 27 Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java

    April 30 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy

    May 1 Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room

    May 2 Chattanooga, TN, ID @ Barking Legs Theatre

    May 3 Nashville, TN @ The Basement

    May 8 Davenport, IA @ The Redstone Room

    May 9 Stoughton, WI @ Stoughton Opera House

    May 10 Evanston, IL @ SPACE

    May 11 Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark

    May 12 Toronto, ON @ The Monarch Tavern

    May 26 Farmington, ME @ Sandy River Music Festival

    May 30 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground, Show Case Lounge

    May 31 Portland, ME @ First Parish Church

    June 1 Boston, MA @ The Sinclair

    June 2 Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall