NYS Music 2024

Category: Tour Announcements

  • Grateful Dead Tribute All-Drag Band “BERTHA” Embarks On First Tour

    Grateful Dead tribute and LGBTQ+ benefit band BERTHA has announced her first ever tour across the United States, “BERTHA DOES AMERICA”. The tour will begin on September 12 at the Brooklyn Bowl.

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    The world’s first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band, BERTHA is a powerhouse of a performance. Founded in Nashville after their state legislature passed bans on public drag and trans youth healthcare, every show BERTHA plays is a benefit for LGBTQ+ causes, creating community and solidarity between the local drag and live music scenes. 

    An absolute love letter to both their namesake and the queer community, BERTHA is a conglomerate of drag artists with a core set of performers but no concrete lineup. There is a rotating lineup with special guest Berthas, seasoned Berthas, and every Bertha inbetween. Founding members include singer for bluegrass band Front Country Melody Walker, former member of the duo Smooth Hound Smith Doyle, Jacob Groopman, Lindsay Lou, Alex Bice, Thomas Bryan Eaton, Kyle Tuttle, and Milly Racoon.

    Regardless of how long a particular artist has been a Bertha, the band is a collective with two things in mind- the Grateful Dead and raising money for LGBTQ+ causes. This unique set of priorities has led to a growth in the overlap between Grateful Dead fans and members of the queer community, fostering a rather unique and enthusiastic audience attitude towards both the performances themselves and the larger causes they support.

    This exciting tour will open on September 12 at the Brooklyn Bowl, followed by nine other dates across the country. For tickets and further information on the Brooklyn date, please visit here. 

    The full list of dates on the BERTHA DOES AMERICA tour are listed below. For more information on BERTHA and other shows, please visit here.

    TOUR DATES

    9.12 BROOKLYN, NY – BROOKLYN BOWL

    9.13 HARTFORD, CT – INFINITY HALL

    9.14 ASBURY PARK, NJ – THE WONDER BAR

    10.17 ASHEVILLE, NC – SALVAGE STATION

    10.19 CHARLESTON, SC – CHARLESTON POUR HOUSE

    11.2 NASHVILLE, TN – BASEMENT EAST

    11.21 BOULDER, CO – FOX THEATRE

    11.22 DENVER, CO – CERVANTES 

    11.23 FT. COLLINS, CO – AGGIE THEATRE

    12.14 BERKELEY, CA – THE UC THEATRE

  • Hackensaw Boys brings Love What You Do 20th Anniversary Tour to New York

    Americana bluegrass band Hackensaw Boys brings their celebratory tour for the 20th Anniversary of their 2005 album, Love What You Do. All in all, the group will bringing performances of the acclaimed project to Woodstock, Syracuse, and New York City this September and October.

    Hackensaw Boys

    Hackensaw Boys have been touring since 1999, known throughout the country and beyond for their exciting performances and unique use of the “charismo”, a DIY percussion instrument constructed of cans and other household objects. Carving out a distinctive sound of their own, current members David Sickmen (guitar), Caleb Powers (fiddle), Thomas Olivier (mandolin), Taylor Shuck (banjo), Aaron Smith (bass), and Bee Roberts (percussion) have been delivering high energy, down to earth shows as a collective for years now, with yet another sensational tour ahead of them beginning in just a few weeks.

    About “Love What You Do”

    Moreover, the album in question for the upcoming tour is one of their most beloved works, Love What You Do. Released in 2005, the album combines influences from American traditional music and modern indie rock, resulting in fan favorites that are still requested at almost every show just under 20 years later. This tour is a love letter to longtime listeners and fans of some of their oldest works, offering fresh interpretations of the classics while keeping the spirit of the original recordings alive.

    In addition to the live celebration, Hackensaw Boys will be pressing the album to vinyl for the very first time – a physical token to commemorate how far the group has come.

    As a result, Hackensaw Boys will begin their tour on September 26 in Woodstock. In addition to the opening show, the group will be performing in Syracuse on September 27 accompanied by opener Kidbless, and they will return to the state to perform at the Mercury Lounge in New York City on October 6. For tickets and further information, please visit here. 

    Moreover, dates for the east coast and midwest this fall have been announced, with more to come in the winter and spring. Thus, for the full list of currently announced tour dates, please see below.

    TOUR DATES

    Sept 26 – Colony (Woodstock, NY)

    Sept 27 – Funk ‘n Waffles (Syracuse, NY)

    Sept 28 – Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats (Rehoboth Beach, DE)

    Sept 29 – Small Batch Cellars (North Haven, CT)

    Oct 1 – Club Cafe (Pittsburgh, PA)

    Oct 2 – The 8×10 (Baltimore, MD)

    Oct 3 – 118 North (Wayne, PA)

    Oct 4 – Askew (Providence, RI)

    Oct 5 – Roy’s Hall (Blairstown, NJ)

    Oct 6 – Mercury Lounge (NYC, NY)

    Oct 19 – Trading Post by Traber Ranch (Lynchburg, VA)

    Oct 20 – Roanoke GO Fest (Roanoke, VA)

    Nov 7 – Shank Hall (Milwaukee, WI)

    Nov 8 – The Tarlton Theatre (Green Bay, WI)

    Nov 9 – Evanston SPACE (Evanston, IL)

    Nov 10 – Turf Club (St. Paul, MN)

    Nov 11 – Raccoon Motel (Davenport, IA)

    Nov 13 – Southgate House Revival (Newport, KY)

    Nov 14 – Duke’s Indy (Indianapolis, IN)

    Nov 15 – Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill (Grand Rapids, MI)

    Nov 16 – Beachland Tavern (Cleveland, OH)

    Nov 17 – Rumba Cafe (Columbus, OH)

  • Seagle Festival’s Fall Artists To Celebrate “The Musical World of Disney” throughout Adirondacks

    The Seagle Festival opera and musical theater production company of the Adirondacks has announced “The Musical World of Disney.” The musical revue will see performances from 100 years of Disney movies and musicals and will tour the area throughout September and October.

    Seagle Festival Flyer

    About Seagle Festivals

    Established in 1915, Seagle Festival is the oldest summer singer training program in the country. Founded by world renowned baritone Oscar Seagle, the Festival has brought history to the Adirondacks since its inception. Moreover. their singers were one of the first groups to perform in front of television cameras. Additionally, Seagle Festival was named “Best Summer Vocal Training Program in the United States” by Classical Singer Magazine in 2000. As a result, the program has grown into a competitive six-production and thirty-five plus performance season every year.

    In addition to performance experience, Seagle Festival provides weekly music coachings, private voice lessons, career development classes, acting and dance lessons, as well as master classes for famous singers and artist managers to each of its students.

    Not only is Seagle Festival putting on mainstage performances of Brigadoon, Don Giovanni, Cold Mountain, and Sweeney Todd, they have announced an exciting series of performances celebrating 100 years of all things Disney movies and musicals. Perfect for audiences of every age, the revue will feature songs from Cinderella, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Frozen, and much more.  

    The featured Fall 2024 Artists for “The Musical World of Disney” are Nicholas Farenkrug, baritone; Emily O’Connor, soprano; Collin LaHood, tenor; and Hannah Reich, mezzo-soprano.

    For further information and tickets, please refer to the full list of dates and their respective websites below.

    FULL LIST OF PERFORMANCES

    September 7: Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre, Schroon Lake- visit here.

    September 8: VIEW Arts Center, Old Forge- visit here.

    September 13: Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake- visit here.

    September 14: Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls- visit here.

    October 4: Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek- visit here.

    October 5: Hubbard Hall, Cambridge- visit here.

  • Chief Keef Announces Rescheduled Dates for “A Lil Tour”

    29-year-old rap star Chief Keef announces 14 rescheduled dates for his upcoming cross-country tour titled “A Lil Tour,” which includes a stop at the Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 2024.

    Chief Keep tour poster
    Chief Keep will be performing at Brooklyn Paramount of November 23

    “A Lil Tour” follows the release of Keef’s self-produced album Almighty So 2, which made debuted at number3 on the Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, number 9 in the top Top Rap Albums chart, number 10 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, while also ranking at number 26 on Top Streaming Albums and number 30 on the Billboard 200. The album features appearances from Chief Keef aficionado Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack and 43B signee Lil Gnar, who will also be joining Chief Keef on this upcoming tour alongside his Glo Boyz group.

    About Chief Keep

    Chief Keef — aka Sosa– began his journey as a 16-year-old in Chicago as a pioneer of the drill scene. Since then he has gone on to create his own record label, 43B, and released five studio albums. In his early career, Keef rose to popularity because of his catchy and genre-bending mixtapes, and Almighty So 2 serves as a 16-track nostalgic sequel to his cult classic 2013 mixtape Almighty So. 

    Earlier this year, Keef collaborated with Sexyy Red on two singles from her Hood Hottest Princess (Deluxe)–”Ghetto Princess,” and “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Mama).” He also linked up with Lil Yachty for “Say Ya Grace,” a highlight from All Is Yellow. The song’s Cole Bennett-directed video went viral, reaching the top 5 on YouTube’s Trending chart and garnering over three million views in its first week of release.

    Stream Almighty So 2 here.

    Previously bought tickets will be honored on the new dates. Tickets are also on sale now and are available at ChiefKeef.com. Full lists of dates are down below.

    A Lil Tour 2024 Dates:

    10/30/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Midway

    11/2/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

    11/3/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    11/6/24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

    11/8/24 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

    11/9/24 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

    11/11/24 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

    11/13/24 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

    11/16/24 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

    11/17/24 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

    11/19/24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

    11/21/24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    11/23/24 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

    11/24/24 – Washington, DC – The Echostage

  • Mary Gauthier To Co-Headline Four Shows in NY with Robbie Fulks

    Mary Gauthier is bringing her most recent tour alongside fellow singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks to Phoenicia, Saratoga Springs, and Spencertown later this month.

    Mary Gauthier Robbie Fulks

    Grammy nominated folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier has a long legacy of translating the human experience into sound. Her lyrics cut, her instrumentals hit deep, and her work has resonated with the public since the very beginning of her highly awarded 11 album, 28 year career. 

    Her first album, Dixie Kitchen, shares the name of the Cajun restaurant she opened prior to her musical career. This release gifted her the first of many award nominations to come for Best New Contemporary Folk Artist at the 1998 Boston Music Awards. Selling her share of the restaurant to finance her next album, Gauthier released Drag Queens in Limousines that same year, rocketing her into the spotlight for its unapologetically real, raw, and queer narratives.

    Since then, Gauthier has released nine albums, including Mercy Now whose titular track earned the title of one of the “Saddest 40 Country Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, and Rifles & Rosary Beads, a collaborative project with U.S. veterans and their families, which not only resulted in various awards and Gauthier’s first Grammy nomination, but also presented the public with a difficult conversation in a groundbreakingly beautiful way.

    Robbie Fulks, Gauthier’s co-headliner for the tour, shares her lyrical honesty and folksy charm, taking on a more bluegrass and country twang. While born in Pennsylvania and raised in Virginia, Fulks moved to New York City as a young adult and found a love for the Greenwich Village songwriting scene, there honing his skills that would carry his career to recognition from publications like NPR and Rolling Stone and two Grammy nominations.

    Gauthier and Fulks will begin their tour in a matter of days, performing at the United Methodist Church in Phoenicia, New York on September 14, both an afternoon and an evening performance at Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs on September 15, and the Spencertown Academy Arts Center on September 26.

    For more information and tickets, please visit here. A full list of tour dates is below.

    TOUR DATES

    September 11 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java

    September 12 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater

    September 13 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall

    September 14 – Phoenicia, NY – United Methodist Church

    September 15 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Caffé Lena (4:30 PM)

    September 15 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Caffé Lena (7:30 PM)

    September 17 – Nashville, TN – All Star Tribute and Drag Queens Album Performance

    September 21 – Palm Coast, FL – Flagler Oars Recovery Festival 2024

    September 26 – Spencertown, NY – Spencertown Academy Arts Center

    September 27 – Manchester, NH – The Rex Theatre

    September 28 – Town of Rockingham, VT – An Evening with Mary Gauthier & Ray Wylie Hubbard

    October 3 – Harvard, MA – The Fruitlands Museum

    October 12 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman Auditorium

    October 17 – San Antonio, TX – An Evening with Three Women and The Truth

    October 18 – Houston, TX – An Evening with Three Women and The Truth

    October 19 – Austin, TX – An Evening with Three Women and The Truth

    October 20 – Dallas, TX – An Evening with Three Women and The Truth

  • A Day To Remember Brings ‘Couple More Shows’ Tour to Syracuse

    A Day To Remember is bringing their Fall 2024 Couple More Shows headline tour to the Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial in Syracuse on November 4. Special guests August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic will accompany the act.

    Composed of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, percussionist and drummer Alex Shelnutt, and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff, A Day To Remember has been delivering punk hits since their conception in 2003 and first official release with And Their Name Was Treason in 2005. 

    Over the past 19 years, the band has released a total of seven studio albums, embarked on several tours in the United States and beyond, and sold over three million units. Now, just after their biggest North American headline run to date, The Least Anticipated Album Tour, A Day To Remember returns to New York for another powerful performance.

    With gritty instrumentals and electrifying choruses that meld the edge of rock and punk with the catchiness of pop, A Day To Remember has always bent the conventions of sound and genre to their will. Audience members at the Upstate Medical Arena will be able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime performance filled with sounds that are uniquely ‘A Day To Remember’.

    Supporting bands August Burns Red and Stand Atlantic will also be performing the evening of November 4. 

    August Burns Red shares history with A Day To Remember, also debuting their metal sound in 2003. Two-time Grammy nominees, their most recent release Death Below marks their tenth studio album.

    Pop punk band Stand Atlantic originates in Sydney, Australia. With four studio albums, three EPs, and a myriad of singles, Stand Atlantic will be adding this tour to their impressive repertoire of tours they have opened in addition to their own shows, presenting audiences with their contemporary twist to the traditional pop punk sound.

    Couple More Shows in Syracuse will begin at 7:00PM, November 4 at the Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial.

    The full list of tour dates are listed below. Ticket sales are live now.

    TOUR DATES:

    10/17 – Las Vegas, NV – Fountainebleau Las Vegas
    10/19 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival
    10/20 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival
    10/23 – Wichita, KS – Wave ICT
    10/25 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center
    10/26 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at The MARK
    10/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
    10/29 – Huntington, WV – Marshall Health Network Arena
    10/30 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
    11/1 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
    11/3 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
    11/4 – Syracuse, NY – Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial
    11/6 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
    11/7 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
    11/9 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    11/10 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

  • Versatile Guitarist Shubh Saran Announces Tour, Syracuse Show

    New York based-guitarist Shubh Saran announced his “Being Anybody Else” Tour, with a stop in Syracuse.

    Saran’s unique blend of varied influences has earned him popular acclaim. Saran will play Funk N Waffles September 14, with local Syracuse band Paega opening.

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    Growing up in six different countries exposed Shubh Saran to a wide range of work he would come to draw inspiration from, from classical and contemporary Indian music to progressive rock. Saran has performed globally with his band, in addition to being a composer and producer.

    Guitar World likened Saran to a “shred chameleon”. The international influences and versatility are evident is his work. Pitchfork described his music as, “a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of being part of the world’s fastest-growing floating tribe—part global citizen, part cultural refugee”.

    Saran was also included in Pitchfork’s list of Best Jazz and Experimental Music of 2021. The Shubh Saran tour includes shows at Syracuse’s Funk N Waffles, and Manhattan’s Nublu. Tickets for the Syracuse show are available at the following link, and more information about Shubh Saran is available here.

    Saran’s fifth release, an EP entitled Being Anybody Else, will be out September 27th. The official music video for his newest single, “To Be”, is available below.

  • Boston Band Neighbor Announce Fall Tour Kicking Off in Buffalo

    Boston-based rocking quartet Neighbor have announced a fall US tour, with the first show kicking off in Buffalo. To close out the tour, the band will be doing an epic three-night Halloween run in New England alongside powerhouse trio LaMP. 

    Neighbor Tour

    Although Neighbor formed in the last half-decade, the band members’ roots began over 35 years ago. Childhood neighbors Richard James (vocals, keys) and Lyle Brewer (guitar) shared fence lines and melodies as they both grew and explored their own musical paths. Decades later, the quartet became complete with the addition of Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums) in 2019. Their creative incubation began with a weekly residency that grew in large part by the passion of their fans, the “Neighbors,” who continue to inspire the band as the fan base has expanded across the country.

    With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, Neighbor combines ambitious composition, soulful balladry, and a fearless approach to their lengthy improvisations. Not boxed in by a single genre, their songwriting brings elements of Americana, funk, rock, jazz, soul and more. The band is putting pen to paper once again as they head back into the studio to begin work on their second album.

    But before their follow-up project hits streaming services, the quartet has decided to keep busy, announcing a fall tour with 12 stops in 11 cities, the first being Buffalo. Beginning on October 10, Neighbor will hit all 12 shows across the country in just 23 days, with the final three shows being a self-contained Halloween run alongside Burlington, Vermont band, LaMP. The final show in the tour will see Neighbor returning to their home crowd in Boston.

    Visit here for tickets and more information. See below for a full written list of Neighbor tour dates.

    Neighbor Fall Tour Dates

    Thu, Oct 10 – Buffalo Iron Works – Buffalo, NY

    Fri, Oct 11 – Woodlands Tavern – Columbus, OH

    Sat, Oct 12 – HI-FI Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN

    Sun, Oct 13 – Stache at The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

    Tue, Oct 15 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI

    Wed, Oct 16 – Vivarium – Milwaukee, WI

    Thu, Oct 17 – The Taft Theater Ballroom – Cincinnati, OH

    Fri, Oct 18 – Martyrs – Chicago, IL

    Sat, Oct 19 – Martyrs – Chicago, IL

    Thu, Oct 31 – Neighbor with LaMP – South Burlington, VT

    Fri, Nov 1 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    Sat, Nov 2 – The Wilbur – Boston, MA

  • The Black Crowes Announce Port Chester Dates on ‘Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’

    Due to the cancellation of Aerosmith’s ‘Peace Out’ tour, legendary rock band The Black Crowes have extended their ‘Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’ with 14 new shows across North America, ending with back-to-back nights in Port Chester, NY.

    The Black Crowes Tour

    2024 marks 40 years since the inception of The Black Crowes, and the Robinson Brothers are claiming this momentous year as their own. Following decades marked by sex, drugs, fights, breakups, and divorce, they are leaving their bullshit behind and coming together to celebrate their mutual love for rock n’ roll.

    Since The Black Crowes reunited in 2019, they’ve made a triumphant return to form with over 150 shows spanning 20 countries worldwide, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Shake Your Money Maker, the album that put them on the map. And following their return to shows, the group came back to put out their first record of original music in 15 years and their 10th studio album, Happiness Bastards. Some may say the project has been several tumultuous years in the making, but The Black Crowes argue it’s arriving at just the right time. The band’s mentality toward their return has been simple: no gloss, no glitter, just rhythm and blues at its very best—gritty, loud, and in your face.

    Named after their newest record, ‘The Black Crowes: Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’ kicks off in Northfield, OH, on September 27 and concludes with two nights in Port Chester, NY, on December 22. The upcoming run follows the band’s highly successful 35-date ‘Happiness Bastards Tour,’ which ran through North America and Europe this past spring.

    Previously announced show dates have been rescheduled, and tickets for all rescheduled dates will be honored at the new shows.

    Tickets are on sale now. Visit here for tickets and more information. See below for a full written lineup of The Black Crowes’ tour.

    The Black Crowes Tour Dates

    9/27/24 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage +

    9/28/24 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Cincinnati Outdoor Arena

    10/1/24 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena +

    10/3/24 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park

    10/4/24 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre *

    10/6/24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater *

    10/9/24 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion

    10/10/24 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center +

    10/12/24 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater

    10/13/24 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre +

    10/15/24 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove

    10/18/24 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

    10/19/24 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre *

    10/23/24 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall *

    10/25/24 – Rockford, IL – Hard Rock Live Rockford *

    10/26/24 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory +

    10/29/24 – Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center +

    10/31/24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena *

    11/2/24 – Rama, ON – Casino Rama Resort *

    11/7/24 – Tulsa, OK – Paradise Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort +

    11/8/24 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts +

    11/10/24 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater +

    11/11/24 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater +

    11/14/24 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater

    11/16/24 – Albuquerque, NM – Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino Hotel *

    11/19/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater +

    11/30/24 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento *

    12/3/24 – Stateline, NV – Tahoe Blue Event Center

    12/5/24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas +

    12/6/24 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Special Events Center

    12/19/24 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor *

    12/21/24 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre +

    12/22/24 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre +

    + New Date
    * Rescheduled Date

  • Classic Mystery Tour Announce Date With Schenectady Saratoga Symphony Orchestra

    The renowned Beatles show “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles” is coming to Schenectady with the Schenectady Saratoga Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 2. 

    The concert features 24 Beatles songs performed exactly how they were originally recorded. Audience members will experience “Penny Lane” with the fiery trumpet section and “Yesterday” complemented by strings and the acoustic guitar. The band and orchestra meet on the MainStage at Proctors, a historical theater in Schenectady’s downtown area.

    Classical Mystery Tour is made up of four band members, Jim Owen on rhythm guitar, piano, and vocals; Tony Kishman on bass guitar, piano, and vocals; Tom Teeley on lead guitar and vocals; and Chris Camilleri on drums and vocals. They are nearly identical to the Beatles. Both their physical appearance and voices match the legendary band. 

    In over 22 years, the show has traveled to the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia and has performed with over 100 orchestras. Their very first performance was with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County California in 1996. 
    Now fans in Upstate New York can experience the closest thing to seeing the Beatles live. To buy tickets, you can visit the Proctors box office or go to the Schenectady Saratoga Symphony Orchestra website here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7dsEfEWdbY