NYS Music 2024

Category: Tour Announcements

  • Disturbed The Sickness 25 Anniversary Tour with Two Shows in NY

    Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed has announced “The Sickness 25 anniversary tour” that will hit Madison Square Garden on Mar. 21 and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Apr. 4.

    Disturbed

    Disturbed’s debut album, which launched the band into public consciousness, has reached its 25 anniversary and with it, the band has announced an anniversary tour that will hit 34 cities across the US from Feb. 25 until May 17.

    Each night will feature two sets of music, opening with Disturbed playing the five times platinum The Sickness in full, followed by a full set of greatest hits. The first half of the tour will feature support from special guests Three Days Grace, featuring the return of original singer Adam Gontier, and opener Sevendust, and the second half will feature special guests Daughtry with opener Nothing More.

    On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 am, tickets and VIP will be available in the artist pre-sale. Fans can pre-register for pre-sale tickets and dates in the UK and Europe will be announced soon.

    Since The Sickness was released in 2000, the album was certified five times platinum by the RIAA, spent a total of 106 weeks on the US Billboard 200 chart, and Revolver named it one of “Top 25 Debut Hard Rock Albums.” Billboard said of the title track upon release: “‘Down With The Sickness’ is, of course, the quintessential Disturbed song, harnessing all the band’s seethe and its now-famous tribal beat and guitar chug into three and a half minutes of alt-metal mayhem. It’s menacing, it’s rhythmic, it’s rebellious.”

    Full Tour Dates:

    Feb 25             Nampa, ID                               Ford Idaho Center Arena*

    Feb 27             Denver, CO                              Ball Arena*

    Mar 02            Saint Louis, MO                       Enterprise Center*

    Mar 04            Milwaukee, WI                        Fiserv Forum*

    Mar 06            Minneapolis, MN                    Target Center*

    Mar 08            Chicago, IL                               United Center*

    Mar 10            Detroit, MI                              Little Caesars Arena*

    Mar 12            Louisville, KY                           KFC Yum! Center*

    Mar 14            Boston, MA                             TD Garden*

    Mar 17            Washington, DC                      Capital One Arena*

    Mar 19            Montreal, QC                          Centre Bell*

    Mar 21            New York, NY                          Madison Square Garden*

    Mar 29            Cincinnati, OH                         Heritage Bank Center^

    Mar 31            Cleveland, OH                         Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse^

    Apr 02             Philadelphia, PA                      Wells Fargo Center^

    Apr 04             Buffalo, NY                              KeyBank Center^

    Apr 05             Pittsburgh, PA                         PPG Paints Arena^

    Apr 07             Toronto, ON                            Scotiabank Arena^

    Apr 09             Indianapolis, IN                       Gainbridge Fieldhouse^

    Apr 12             Charlotte, NC                          Spectrum Center^

    Apr 14             Raleigh, NC                             Lenovo Center^

    Apr 16             Birmingham, AL                      Legacy Arena at The BJCC^

    Apr 18             Sunrise, FL                               Amerant Bank Arena^

    Apr 23             Duluth, GA                              Gas South Arena^

    Apr 25             San Antonio, TX                      AT&T Center^

    Apr 26             Fort Worth, TX                        Dickies Arena^

    Apr 28             Oklahoma City, OK                  Paycom Center^

    May 05            Seattle, WA                             Climate Pledge Arena^

    May 07            Portland, OR                           Moda Center^

    May 09            Sacramento, CA                      Golden 1 Center^

    May 10            San Francisco, CA                    Chase Center^

    May 13            Inglewood, CA                         Kia Forum^

    May 15            Phoenix, AZ                             Foot Print Center^

    May 17            Las Vegas, NV                          MGM Grand Garden Arena^

    *with special guests Three Days Grace and opener Sevendust

    ^with special guests Daughtry and opener Nothing More

    Learn more here.

  • Oasis Announce Two Shows at MetLife Stadium

    Iconic English rock band Oasis has announced the North American Leg of their historic OASIS LIVE ’25 world tour which features two shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

    The North American leg, produced by Live Nation and SJM, will see Oasis play stadiums in Toronto, ON;  Chicago, IL; East Rutherford, NJ; Los Angeles, CA; and Mexico City, MX, next summer with Cage The Elephant as the special guest across all dates. Currently, the Oasis Live ’25 tour boasts shows in at least five countries – UK, Ireland, US, Canada, and Mexico. This historic world tour plans to go to other continents outside of Europe and North America later next year.

    The previously announced dates on the Oasis Live ‘25 tour sold out immediately culminating in the biggest concert launch ever seen in the UK and Ireland, with over 10 million fans from 158 countries queuing to buy tickets. Days after their return, the band claimed their 8th UK No. 1 album with the 30th anniversary of their electrifying debut album Definitely Maybe, while at the same time occupying two other spots in the top 5 UK albums chart. 

    Oasis Live ’25 Tour Dates

    JULY 2025

    4th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    5th – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    11th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)

    12th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)

    16th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)

    19th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)

    20th – Manchester, UK – Heaton Park (SOLD OUT)

    25th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    26th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    30th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    AUGUST 2025

    2nd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    3rd – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    8th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    9th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    12th – Edinburgh, UK – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    16th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park (SOLD OUT)

    17th – Dublin, IE – Croke Park (SOLD OUT)

    24th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium* 

    25th – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium* (JUST ADDED)

    28th – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field*

    31st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium* 

    SEPTEMBER 2025

    1st – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium* (JUST ADDED)

    6th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium* 

    7th – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl Stadium* (JUST ADDED)

    12th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros*

    13th – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros* (JUST ADDED)

    27th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    28th – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

    *All of these dates go on sale on Friday, October 4 at 12 pm.

    General ticket on-sale will begin on Friday, October 4 at 12 pm. For more information on the tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Jamie McLean Band To Bring One Step Forward Tour Across New York

    New York City based Americana and roots-rock group Jamie McLean Band will be bringing their One Step Forward Tour, celebrating their upcoming release of the same name, to four venues across New York State.

    A triple threat of New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, and New York City dazzle, Jamie McLean Band create energetic and captivating live experiences each and every time they step on to the stage. Fronted by McLean himself with southern soul vocals, deft guitar skills, and heartfelt, profound songwriting, the band’s live performances are brought to life with the collaboration of drummer Brian Griffin, bassist Chris Anderson, and the return of Jamie McLean Band’s original keyboardist, Jon Solo.

    Following six albums, several singles, and a handful of live releases, Jamie McClean band returns with One Step Forward, to be released on October 25. Featuring themes of life, loss, and love, the tracks of One Step Forward explore the bright lights that provide joy and motivation as well as the heavier experiences of loss and grieving. 

    Written after the loss of a dear friend to suicide, one of the most poignant tracks on the album “Don’t Leave Us Now” grapples with the tragedy and calls listeners to action- to help the ones they love around them, and to help themselves, as there is no shame in being the one in need.

    The One Step Forward Tour, which began on August 22 in Pawling, coincides with their upcoming release and will continue throughout the country- including upcoming stops at the Falcon in Marlboro on October 4 and The 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse on October 12, in addition to later dates at the Colony in Woodstock on November 8  and the Drom in New York City on November 22.

    Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Visit Jamie McLean Band’s website here for further information and ticket purchasing.

    The full list of upcoming tour dates is featured below.

    TOUR DATES

    October 4 – Marlboro NY

    October 12 – Syracuse NY

    October 13 – Waterbury VT

    October 17 – Richmond VA

    October 18 – Vienna VA

    October 25 – Boston MA

    October 26 – Providence RI

    November 1 – Fairfield CT

    November 2 – Westerly RI

    November 8 – Woodstock NY

    November 9 – Egremont MA

    November 15 – Columbia MD

    November 16 – Hampton VA

    November 17 – Lewes DE

    November 22 – New York NY

    November 23 – Ardmore PA

    November 29 – Narragansett RI

    November 30 – Portsmouth NH

    December 5 – Monkton MD

    December 6 – Greensboro NC

    December 7 – Asheville NC

    December 8 – Charlotte NC

    December 11 – Atlanta GA

    December 12 – Charleston SC

    December 13 – Durham NC

    December 14 – Roanoke VA

  • Ross & Rocky Lynch Go Global in 2025 With “The Driver Era: Obsession Tour”

    The Driver Era: Obsession Tour has been announced for 2025. The tour sees shows from January 18 to July 18, with two shows in New York State.

    the driver era obsession tour

    Ross and Rocky Lynch are set to ignite stages worldwide in 2025 with their highly-anticipated The Driver Era: Obsession Tour. The 40+ city tour in North America includes a stop at SummerStage in Central Park in NYC, on Monday, June 9, and at Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY on June 6.

    The 2025 tour promises to deliver the duo’s signature alternative sound with electrifying performances that blend fan favorites and exciting new music. 

    The band’s latest single, “You Keep Me Up At Night,” released in Fall 2024, has already captivated listeners worldwide, racking up impressive streams as the brothers dive deeper into their personal experiences, adding a new layer of emotional depth to their evolving sound. “You Keep Me Up At Night” follows their previous hit single “Get Off My Phone,” continuing the duo’s exploration of relatable, raw, and intimate themes.

    THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR DATES: 

    Sat Jan 18 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall  

    Tue Jan 21 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall  

    Fri Jan 24 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion  

    Sat Jan 25 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall  

    Mon Jan 27 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall  

    Fri Mar 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium  

    Sat Mar 08 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center  

    Mon Mar 10 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company  

    Tue Mar 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy  

    Thu Mar 13 – Moon Twp, PA – UPMC Events Center  

    Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom  

    Sun Mar 16 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center  

    Wed Mar 19 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall  

    Fri Mar 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater  

    Sat Mar 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall  

    Mon Mar 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium  

    Wed Mar 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center  

    Fri Mar 28 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert Hall  

    Fri Apr 25 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio Obras Sanitarias  

    Sun Apr 27 – Santiago, CL – Teatro Caupolicán  

    Wed Apr 30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Sacadura 154  

    Fri May 02 – São Paulo, BR – Tokio Marine Hall  

    Fri May 30 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion  

    Sat May 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory  

    Mon Jun 02 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

    Tue Jun 03 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park  

    Thu Jun 05 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum  

    Fri Jun 06 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater  

    Sat Jun 07 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena  

    Mon Jun 09 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park  

    Wed Jun 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark  

    Fri Jun 13 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage  

    Sat Jun 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion  

    Mon Jun 16 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion  

    Wed Jun 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Venue TBA  

    Fri Jun 20 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater  

    Sat Jun 21 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery  

    Sun Jun 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre  

    Tue Jun 24 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater  

    Fri Jun 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park  

    Sun Jun 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre  

    Tue Jul 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory  

    Thu Jul 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre  

    Sat Jul 05 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl  

    Wed Jul 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater  

    Thu Jul 10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre  

    Sat Jul 12 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds  

    Tue Jul 15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre  

    Wed Jul 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park  

    Fri Jul 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium  

    “We’re super excited to put on the best show we’ve ever done. Get ready to dance. This tour is really about inviting fans deeper into our world. Songs like ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’ play a huge role in that, giving us the chance to explore more personal and authentic themes night after night.”

    Ross and Rocky Lynch

    For more information on The Driver Era: Obsession Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Singer/Songwriter Mihali Releases Latest Single “Free Ride” Ahead of Northeast US Tour

    Reggae/Indie artist Mihali has released his latest track titled “Free Ride” which is now streaming on all platforms. The single releases in the midst of his northeastern US tour, which stops in Port Chester on October 25.

    Mihali Free Ride

    The track “Free Ride” uniquely combines multiple sounds which I find extremely interesting, and effective at grabbing the listener’s attention. There are immediately elements of pop, southern rock, country, indie, reggae and even a touch of R&B. I find it fascinating that Mihali can effectively combine these very different genres and make it a sound that portrays himself.

    The track screams positivity – that it is wildly important to be yourself and to get what you want out of life. Life isn’t just a free ride, you have to seize the day, make it what you want it to be. This message is something refreshing in comparison to a lot of other messages in music today.

    Mihali is currently touring the northeast as both a solo act, and as a band. The tour consists of 15 dates total at 13 different venues. One of these stages is in Port Chester, NY, where Mihali is set to perform “Free Ride” along with his other hits live.

    Mihali Free Ride
    photo by Dave Decrescente

    Announced Mihali Tour Dates:

    September 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Cellar at Pittsburgh Winery ^
    September 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Stage on Herr ^
    September 28 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall ^
    October 9 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewing Company ^ (SOLD OUT)
    October 10 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ^
    October 11 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met ^
    October 12 – Orleans, MA – Outermost Roots & Blues Festival *
    October 18-20 – Kent, CT – Le Getaway V #
    October 25 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre &
    November 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Venice West ^
    November 8 – San Diego, CA – Winstons Beach Club ^
    November 9 – Sanger, CA – Golden Road Festival ^
    November 10 – Mill Valley, CA – Sweetwater Music Hall ^

    ^ Solo Looping Set
    # Band Set
    * Solo Looping Set, with G. Love & Special Sauce
    & Solo Looping Set, with TAUK and G. Love & Special Sauce

    “When I go to write a song, sometimes I do so with a specific subject in mind, but other times the lyrics just come out of nowhere! Those surprise songs usually end up being my favorites, and Free Ride is one of those. I hope everyone takes its message to heart too. Get out there and live your life! There’s no time to waste.”

    Mihali Savoulidis

    To give a listen to Mihali’s latest single “Free Ride” and to purchase tickets to his current tour, click here.

  • Mary J. Blige Announces “The For My Fans Tour” With Several Stops in NY

    The Queens of hip hop soul will be coming to a stage near you, as Mary J. Blige announces her upcoming expedition, “The For My Fans Tour,” in light of her new album Gratitude, set for release on November 15. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour will feature several stops within New York State. Beginning on Saturday, March 22 with a stop at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, April 10 at Madison Square Garden and April 11 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.

    Mary J.
    Mary J. Blige’s “The Four My Fans Tour” will feature 3 stops within New York State.

    Moreover, this tour will be another notch in the r&b star’s legendary career. Her upcoming album–Blige’s 15th– will release through her own Beautiful Life Productions and in partnership with 300 Entertainment and serves as a refresher for fans of Blige as her star has blossomed on the TV screen in recent years. However, in August, she dropped the first single off the album, “Breathing” featuring Fabolous signaling a returned focus for the stage. In addition, the Grammy, Emmy-winning songstress will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 in Cleveland, ahead of both the album release and tour.

    I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years. This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone. I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album Gratitude on November 15 ahead of this tour is really special to me.

    – Mary J. Blige

    In light of Mary J. Blige’s latest accolades, “The For My Fans Tour” will offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. While tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, October 1. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, October 4 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com. 

    MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES: 

    Thu. Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum 

    Fri. Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

    Mon. Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 

    Thu. Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    Sat. Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

    Tue. Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live 

    Fri. Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    Tue. Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    Fri. Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Tue. Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Sat. Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

    Fri. Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    Sat. Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Wed. Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

    Fri. Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Sun. Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

    Wed. Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    Sat. Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Mon. Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

    Wed. Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 

    Fri. Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall 

    Wed. Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 

    Fri. Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena 

    Sun. Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Thu. Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

    Fri. Apr 11 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

    Mon. Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

  • Buffalo Band Far Trio Announce Live Shows

    Far Trio will embark on a fall tour that will amount to 14 dates across New York through Sep. and Oct. ahead of their new album expected next year.

    Far Trio

    Far Trio is an “earthy fusion” band from Buffalo that was formed over a decade ago in Fredonia, NY. They are going on tour this fall bringing their unique blend of soul, blues, and singer-songwriter vibes to audiences throughout New York State.

    Eamon Rayhn (vocals, bass), Drew Azzinaro (vocals, guitar), and Ethan Fox (drums) form the band which has been a fixture in the region’s music scene for the past five years. They have performed over 150 shows annually across cities like Buffalo, NYC, the Finger Lakes, Philadelphia, and the Hudson Valley.

    Far Trio has played at renowned venues including The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, Shakti Lounge, So Far NYC, and major jazz festivals such as The Northwest Jazz Festival and Carnegie Jazz Festival. They have earned critical acclaim for their fresh takes on classic songs by artists such as John Lennon and The Allman Brothers, and their original compelling compositions.

    In 2022, Far Trio released their second album, Ordinary Moments, recorded in Woodstock, NY, with legendary producer Scott Petito (James Taylor, Chick Corea, John Scofield). The album features 14 tracks ranging from soulful singer-songwriter tunes to raunchy blues-tinged grooves. This latest work showcases the band’s evolution as a unit, with each member augmenting the others’ compositions and delivering a diverse sound that captivates a wide audience.

    The band has stated that a new project is on the horizon for next year, the band continues to write, experiment, and create music that transcends genres while keeping its soul firmly rooted in the earthy fusion they are known for.

    Learn more here.

    New York Tour Dates:

    Sept 28th – Locktoberfest, Lockport

    Sept 29th – Grist Iron, Burdett

    Oct 4th – Opening for Joe Marcinek at Palace Theater, Lockport

    Oct 5th – Tap and Brew, Niagara Falls

    Oct 10th – Stamford Coffee, Stamford, NY

    Oct 11th – Scale House, Hector

    Oct 12th – Greenwolf, Middleburgh

    Oct 13th – Twin Star Vineyards, New Paltz

    Oct 18th – Bright Eyes, Long Beach

    Oct 19th – Red Shed, Cooperstown

    Oct 20th – Tasting Lab, Greenville

  • On-The-Go! Tours to Travel Around the Capital Region

    On-The-Go! Tour performances are set to travel throughout the Capital Region, beginning this fall and running through 2025.

    On-The-Go! Tour Performance

    Collaborative School of the Arts On-The-Go! tours are sponsored by Citizens Bank and include “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad.”

    On-The-Go! 2024 Performances

    On-The-Go! will be performing “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” by Washington Irving, from October through November 2. Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill adapted the play, with Justin Friello and Lecco Morris providing original music. In the play, Hollywood A-Lister Jasmine Vander Hooven finds herself alone on a gloomy night to perform a podcast of Irving’s classic. Fans do not need to worry as Mancinelli-Cahill’s adaptation gives Irving’s tale contemporary treatment that honors the original. Complete with live Foley sound effects and music, the performance is sure to inspire and delight audiences of all ages.

    In addition to specialized student matinee performances, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will have public performances at each Proctors Collaborative venue on Saturdays at 11am. The locations and dates for these performances are as follows: 

    10/19 at theREP  

    10/26 at the GE Theatre at Proctors 

    11/2 in the Great Hall of Universal Preservation Hall 

    2025 Performances 

    Starting in 2025, On-The-Go’s “Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad” by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill and Jill Rafferty-Weinisch will begin on January 27 and end on February 15.  

    On-The-Go! Tours "Friend of a Friend" 

    Through the captivating narrative of Capital Region natives like Solomon Northup and his family, and Harriet and Stephen Myers, the audience is taken on a journey along the Underground Railroad. 

    Given Albany’s significance to the story, this original docu-play draws upon New York State archival records – vividly exhibiting the repercussions of the Fugitive Slave Act within the Capital Region’s historical landscape.  

    “Friend of a Friend” will also feature public performances, in addition to specialized student matinees, on Saturdays at 11am. The dates and locations for these performances are as follows: 

    2/1 at the Great Hall at UPH 

    2/8 on the MainStage at theREP 

    2/15 in the GE Theatre at Proctors 

    Tickets to the public performances are available through Proctor’s Box Office in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday from 10-6, or online here. To book an On-The-Go! tour stop at your school or business, visit here.

  • “Weird Al” Yankovic Announces “BIGGER & WEIRDER” Tour With Four NY Shows

    World renowned comedy musician “Weird Al” Yankovic has announced his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 tour, including four shows across New York state in Buffalo, Manhattan, Bethel, and Saratoga Springs.

    Weird Al Yankovic

    The biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, most have heard Weird Al’s work- even if they haven’t realized it. Best known for his parody work riffing off of the last four decades’ hits, Yankovic has received five grammy awards and seventeen career nominations. 

    As one of only three artists to chart in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in the previous four consecutive decades alongside Madonna and Michael Jackson, to say Yankovic is a decorated comedian would be underselling it. His top hits include “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Eat it,” “Amish Paradise,” and more, with his most recent release Mandatory Fun being the only comedy album in history to debut on the top of the Billboard Top 200.

    In addition to his music career, Yankovic is an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer, having been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an Emmy for the WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe. 

    Having performed across the globe for generations in some of the world and New York’s premiere venues already, “Weird Al” Yankovic is touring once more after a six year hiatus to bring a show that is bigger and weirder than ever before to audiences across the country and beyond- including the stages of the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo, Madison Square Garden, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, and the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs.

    The BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 tour, among many things, will feature fan favorites that haven’t hit the stage yet alongside his biggest hits in a larger-than-life performance involving a giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and support by an eight-piece ensemble featuring Al’s original band.

    “This is kind of a ‘best of both worlds’ tour. We’ll be doing all the big crowd-pleasing parodies as well as some deep cuts for the hardcore fans – but with twice as many players on stage, everything is going to sound twice as good!”

    – “Weird Al” Yankovic

    In addition to Yankovic’s iconic performance, the tour will be supported by special guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown with a voice of gold that has sold out shows across the globe in venues including but not limited to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre, and a residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

    The BIGGER & WEIRDER tour will kick off on June 13 and land in New York on July 11 at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo, followed by a show on July 12 at the iconic Madison Square Garden on July 12 and a show at the Bethel Woods Center For the Arts on July 13. Then, after a brief pause to perform in Boston, Weird Al will return to the state for his July 17 performance at the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs.

    Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 27, starting at $29.50. For further information and ticket purchasing, please visit Weird Al’s website here.

    “Weird Al” Yankovic BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour

    June 13 LAS VEGAS, NV The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort
    June 14 LAS VEGAS, NV The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort
    June 18 LAS VEGAS, NV The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort
    June 20 LAS VEGAS, NV The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort
    June 21 LAS VEGAS, NV The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort
    June 23 SALT LAKE CITY, UT Maverik Center
    June 24 MORRISON, CO (Denver) Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    June 26 KANSAS CITY, MO Starlight Theatre
    June 27 DES MOINES, IA Des Moines Civic Center
    June 28 WELCH, MN (Minneapolis) Treasure Island Amphitheater at Treasure Island Resort & Casino
    June 29 HIGHLAND PARK, IL (Chicago) Ravinia Festival (on sale TBA)
    July 1 TRAVERSE CITY, MI National Cherry Festival
    July 2 CLARKSTON, MI (Detroit) Pine Knob Music Theatre
    July 3 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
    July 5 BEAVER DAM, KY (Evansville) Beaver Dam Amphitheater
    July 6 KETTERING, OH (Dayton) Fraze Pavilion
    July 9 TORONTO, ON Budweiser Stage
    July 11 BUFFALO, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater
    July 12 NEW YORK, NY Madison Square Garden
    July 13 BETHEL, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
    July 15 BOSTON, MA Boch Center Wang Theatre
    July 17 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (Albany) Broadview Stage at SPAC
    July 18 MASHANTUCKET, CT The Premier Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino
    July 19 PHILADELPHIA, PA TD Pavilion at the Mann
    July 20 VIENNA, VA (Washington, DC) Wolf Trap
    July 24 RALEIGH, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
    July 25 WILMINGTON, NC Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    July 26 CHARLOTTE, NC Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
    July 27 HUNTSVILLE, AL Orion Amphitheater
    July 29 NEW ORLEANS, LA Saenger Theatre
    July 31 AUSTIN, TX Bass Concert Hall
    Aug 1 THE WOODLANDS, TX (Houston) The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman
    Aug 2 GRAND PRAIRIE, TX (Dallas) Texas Trust CU Theatre
    Aug 3 ROGERS, AR (Fayetteville) Walmart AMP
    Aug 5 LINCOLN, NE (Omaha) Pinewood Bowl Theater
    Aug 7 CASPER, WY Ford Wyoming Center
    Aug 8 IDAHO FALLS, ID Mountain America Center
    Aug 9 NAMPA, ID (Boise) Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
    Aug 10 BONNER, MT KettleHouse Amphitheater
    Aug 12 AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA (Spokane) BECU Live Amp at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
    Aug 13 TROUTDALE, OR (Portland) Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
    Aug 14 TROUTDALE, OR (Portland) Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
    Aug 15 AUBURN, WA (Seattle) White River Amphitheatre
    Aug 17 PALMER, AK (Anchorage)* Alaska State Fair – ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre
    Aug 20 EUGENE, OR Cuthbert Amphitheater
    Aug 22 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (San Francisco) Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Aug 23 MODESTO, CA The Fruit Yard Amphitheater
    Aug 24 STATELINE, NV (Reno/Tahoe) Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
    Aug 26 REDDING, CA Redding Civic Auditorium Lawn
    Aug 27 ROHNERT PARK, CA Green Music Center
    Aug 29 SAN DIEGO, CA* The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
    Aug 30 INGLEWOOD, CA (Los Angeles) Kia Forum
    Aug 31 PHOENIX, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
    Sept 2 GRAND JUNCTION, CO Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
    Sept 4 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Ford Amphitheater
    Sept 5 RIO RANCHO, NM (Albuquerque) Rio Rancho Events Center
    Sept 6 CONCHO, OK (Oklahoma City) Lucky Star Amphitheater at Lucky Star Casino
    Sept 7 TULSA, OK Tulsa Theater
    Sept 9 MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO (St. Louis) Saint Louis Music Park
    Sep 12 MADISON, WI Breese Stevens Field
    Sept 13 CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH (Cleveland) Blossom Music Center
    Sept 14 COLUMBUS, OH Palace Theatre
    Sept 16 NEWPORT, KY (Cincinnati) MegaCorp Pavilion
    Sept 17 KALAMAZOO, MI Miller Auditorium
    Sept 20 NASHVILLE, TN Ascend Amphitheater

  • Deftones Set to Embark on North American Tour, Making a Stop at MSG

    GRAMMY Award-winning band Deftones have announced their 2025 North American tour, making a stop at Madison Square Garden on April 3, 2025.

    Tour Art for Deftones 2025 North America Tour.

    This Sacramento-bred 80s band has left an irreplaceable mark on the music scene, and that is shown through the millions of albums sold and billions of streams under their belts. Deftones’ 2024 was busy to say the least. With successful acts at Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Primavera Sound, to then selling out an event at Golden Gate Park with over 50,000 fans, their momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

    The tour kicks off on February 25 in Portland, OR, and comes to a close on April 8 in Boston. Deftones will be making a stop in New York City to perform at Madison Square Garden on April 3. Featuring special guest acts from The Mars Volta and Fleshwater.

    Deftones Group Photo at Coachella in 2024.
    Photo by Clemente Ruiz

    The full list of dates for Deftones’ tour can be found below. For more information and to purchase tickets to the Deftone at MSG visit here.

    Deftones Tour Dates

    2/25 Portland, OR – Moda Center

    2/27 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    3/1 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    3/4 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    3/6 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

    3/8 Las Vegas, NV MGM – Grand Garden Arena

    3/9 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

    3/12 Austin, TX – Moody Center

    3/13 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    3/15 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

    3/16 Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    3/18 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    3/20 Orlando, FL – Kia Center

    3/22 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena

    3/24 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    3/26 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    3/28 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    3/29 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    3/31 Chicago, IL – United Center

    4/1 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    4/3 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    4/4 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    4/6 Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    4/8 Boston, MA – TD Garden