NYS Music 2024

Category: Tour Announcements

  • The Doobie Brothers Add Four More Tour Dates

    The Doobie Brothers just added four more dates on their 2024 tour in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. On September. 30 and October 1, the Grammy-winners will be in Port Chester, NY at The Capitol Theatre. On Ocobert 4, yhey will stop in Atlantic City at Borgata Event Center, and on the following night they will be in Uncasville, at the Mohegan Sun Arena. All in all, Live Nation added these extra dates to due to the increased demand since the announcement of The Doobie Brothers tour. 

    About The Doobie Brothers

    The Doobie Brothers haven’t stopped performing and making music since their beginning in 1970. Over their career, they have won four Grammy Awards and sold 48 million albums worldwide. In 2020, they were included into the rock and roll hall of fame. Additionally, in 2021 they released their most recent album Liberté and last year they released their single, “Lahaina” in support of those affected by the deadly Maui fires. Moreover, the song featured other musical legends, Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro, and Henry Kapono. 

    Their 2024 tour comes three years after the Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary tour that reunited Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee for the first time in 25 years. 
    Tickets for the new dates go on sale on Aug 16 at 10 a.m. You can find more information at

    LiveNation.com

    2024 Doobie Brothers Tour

    Thursday, August 29 Denver, CO Ball Arena

    Friday, August 30 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheater

    Monday, September 2 Macon, GA Macon Centreplex

    Tuesday, September 3 Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena

    Friday, September 6 Simpsonville, SC CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
    Saturday, September 7 Greensboro, NC White Oak Amphitheatre
    Monday, September 9 Charleston, SC Credit One Stadium

    Monday, September 30 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre

    Tuesday, October 1 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre

    Friday, October 4 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Event Center

    Saturday, October 5 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena

    Tuesday, October, 8 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
    Sunday, October 13 Halifax, NS Scotiabank Centre
    Monday, October 14 Moncton, NB Avenir Centre
    Wednesday, October 16 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
    Thursday, October 17 Ottawa, ON Tribute Communities Centre
    Saturday, October 19 St. Catharines, ON Meridian Centre
    Wednesday, October 23 Winnipeg, MB Canada Life Centre
    Thursday, October 24 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
    Friday, October 25 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
    Sunday, October 27 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
    Monday, October 28 Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford Centre 

  • Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 To Stop in New York Five Times this Fall

    Continuing the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, Blackbird Presents has announced Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24. A celebration of what many have hailed as the greatest live concert event of all time, this year’s tour will also celebrate the legacy of The Band’s co-founder, Robbie Robertson.

    Over forty-five years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s-who of music royalty in attendance. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter, and founding member, said, “Goodnight. Goodbye,” walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.

    To adequately pay homage to The Band’s legendary performance, Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 will feature a star-studded lineup led by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins and The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Additionally, Lukas Nelson will be joining the tour for three special shows in Colorado. The multi-city tour will make a stop at the Beacon Theatre in New York on November 6 and The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on November 7 and 8.

    “This band, made up of these artists, playing these songs, is what Don and I dreamed of when we began planning this tour. Now the dream is a reality. Do not miss these shows!” said Keith Wortman, creator and producer of The Last Waltz Tour franchise.

    A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to local charities.

    Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16 at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. For more details, visit The Last Waltz Tour’s website here. See below for all tour dates.

    The Band’s 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco

    The Last Waltz Tour 2024 Dates & Locations

    Saturday, October 19 – The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

    Tuesday, October 22 – Revolution Concert House and Event Center, Boise, ID

    Thursday, October 24 – Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO

    Friday, October 25 – Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO

    Saturday, October 26 – Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, CO

    Tuesday, October 29 – Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE

    Wednesday, October 30 – Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL

    Friday, November 1 – The Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY

    Saturday, November 2 – Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

    Monday, November 4 – Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ

    Wednesday, November 6 – Beacon Theatre, New York, NY

    Thursday, November 7 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

    Friday, November 8 – The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

    Saturday, November 9 – The Met Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

    Tuesday, November 12 – Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA

    Thursday, November 14 – Proctors, Schenectady, NY

    Friday, November 15 – Kodak Center, Rochester, NY

    Saturday, November 16 -Meridian Hall, Toronto, ON

  • Grateful Dead Pianist Tom Constanten Announces Farewell Tour

    Grateful Dead pianist Tom Constanten has announced a farewell tour spanning September and October 2024. This tour alongside Live Dead & Brothers will give deadheads one last opportunity to see the legendary pianist live in concert. Among the tour dates are four performances across New York state. 

    Tom Constanten Farewell tour

    Tom Constanten was born in Long Branch, New Jersey in 1944. Following enrollment at UC Berkeley, Constanten met future Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, becoming further involved in music. This musical career soon led Constanten to study across Europe, playing alongside legends of modern classical, like Karlheinz Stockhausen and Steve Reich. Constanten then followed up his studies with a brief stint in the US Air Force. 

    Following his return to the US, Constanten immediately joined the Grateful Dead on tour. His debut with the band was a November 23, 1968 performance at Athens, Ohio’s Memorial Auditorium. During his three-year career with the band, Constanten played keyboards on three Grateful Dead recordings: Anthem of the Sun, Aoxomoxoa, and Live/Dead. Constanten’s stint with the Grateful Dead ended with an April 28, 1971 performance at the Fillmore East in New York.

    Following his departure from the Grateful Dead, Constnaten remained close to his bandmates while pursuing other artistic endeavors. Since 1971, he has recorded alongside the Incredible String Band, Jefferson Starship, and more. In 1994, Constanten was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the other members of the Grateful Dead.

    Tom Constanten alongside Jerry Garcia

    Now, after more than five decades of touring, Constanten will make a final farewell tour across the United States. Supergroup Live Dead & Brothers will join Constanten on stage throughout the tour. The band consists of Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers collaborators, dedicated to celebrating Constanten’s legacy. Among the musicians are the Allman Betts Band’s Berry Duane Oakley and Les Dudek. Also featured are Grateful Dead collaborators Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, and Pete Lavezzolli. 

    The tour will begin on September 6th in Irving, Texas, before making its way Northeast. Along the two month-long tour, Constanten will make four stops across New York State. The first stop comes in Buffalo’s Sportsman’s Tavern on September 26th. Following this performance is a September 27th show at Albany’s Empire Live. The 1000-person venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, and a large stage, making it one of Albany’s premier venues. 

    Constanten will return to New York on October 9th with a show at Canandaigua’s Fort Hill Performing Arts Center. The venue’s features a 387-person orchestral theater dating back to 1928. The venue’s impeccable sound makes it one of the top theaters in the Finger Lakes region. Constanten will close out his tour with an October 12th performance at Syracuse’s prolific Westcott Theatre. 

    Across these tour dates, Constanten and Live Dead & Brothers will perform an eclectic mix of rock, jazz, and blues. These shows will act as a testament to the legacy of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers catalogs, featuring their trademark improvisational jams.  

    Tickets for Constanten’s farewell tour shows are currently on sale. For more information on tickets, visit the link here. 

    Tom Constanten Tour Dates

    9/6 – Carpenter Hall –  Irving, TX

    9/7 – Cailloux Theater – Kerrville, TX

    9/17 – Perot Theatre – Texarkana, TX

    9/18 – Cullen Theatre – Houston, TX

    9/19 – Greenville Municipal Auditorium – Greenville. TX

    9/20 – Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts – Amarillo, TX

    9/26 – Sportsman’s Tavern – Buffalo, NY

    9/27 – Empire Live – Albany, NY

    9/28 – Pat Garrett Amphitheater – Strausstown, PA

    9/29 – The Hamilton – Washington, DC

    10/1 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA

    10/2 – Beacon Theatre – Hopewell, VA

    10/5 – Rams Head on Stage – Annapolis, MD

    10/8 – The Empire – Belleville, ON

    10/9 – Fort Hill Performing Arts Center – Canandaigua, NY

    10/10 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA

    10/11 – Tussey Mountain Amphitheatre – Boalsburg, PA

    10/12 – Westcott Theatre – Syracuse, NY

    More dates to be announced

  • KRS-One to Headline 4th Annual Tour For Life Concert At The Brooklyn Monarch

    This Sunday at The Brooklyn Monarch, MC’s better act like they know, as KRS-One headlines the annual Tour For Life concert this Sunday, August 18. Uniquely, Tour For Life is essentially a rap concert that also advocates for mental health awareness within the hip-hop community. At each stop, on-site therapists offer free sessions, live art, giveaways, community mending art projects, and performances. Presented by Full Blast Booking, a Connecticut-based booking company that specializes in booking tours, Tour For Life has raised over $60,000 for mental health non-profits over the past three years. Hence, this year’s tour will be raising money for organizations such as Mental Health Connecticut.

    KRS will headline Tour for Life this Sunday August, 18.

    Tour For Life’s Final Weekend

    Yet, Brooklyn will be the final stop for Tour for Life. This weekend’s performances, from August 15 – 17,  will see Tour For Life make stops in various neighboring east coast states including Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Meanwhile, performances will feature hip-hop headliners Sage Francis, Billy Danze of M.O.P., and Rome Streetz. Supporting this stop on the tour will be artists such as, Duece Bug, Konflik, Sosoon + Tony Dimes, DTaylz, Neema MC, Mickey Bourbon, Mic Hoffa, and more.

    With this intention, Tour for Life also works to provide a platform for legendary headliners, as well a the many talented and independent artists from all over the nation. Thus, with the tour’s final stop will see hip hop pioneer/legend KRS-One replace initial headliner Redman. However, with one of the most comprehensive discographies in hip hop as well as a bevy of thought-provoking lyrics, KR-One is no stranger to nuance nor the healing properties of rap music.

    Tour for Life Dates and Lineups

    8/15 Manchester, NH- The Shaskeen feat. Sage Francis + Akrobatik

    8/16 Providence, RI- Alchemy feat. Billy Danze of M.O.P.

    8/17 Hamden, CT- Cellar on Treadwell feat. Rome Streetz

    8/18 Brooklyn, NY – The Monarch feat. KRS-One (+ surprise guests)

    Set to begin at 6:00 p.m. at 23 Meadow St, tickets for Tour for Life’s closing weekend can be found on Full Blast Booking’s official website.

  • Alt-Rock Stars, Cowboy Junkies, Kick-off US Tour With Stops in Buffalo and Geneva

    Country and folk rock band Cowboy Junkies has announced a new tour for the fall of 2024 that will begin with two stops in New York, one in Buffalo and the other in Geneva. The tour is in support of their most recent album, Such Ferocious Beauty, which is the band’s first release of new material in five years.

    Formed just over the border in Toronto, Cowboy Junkies have been actively making and performing music for almost 40 years. Comprised of bassist Alan Anton, songwriter/guitarist Michael Timmins, drummer Peter Timmins and vocalist Margo Timmins, the quartet has recorded a total of 16 live albums and five live albums. Moreover, with Michael, Peter and Margo all being siblings, the band’s many years of unwavering togetherness only makes sense.

    Cowboy Junkies’ first album, Whites Off Earth Now!!, in 1986, kicked off their careers and was then followed up in 1988 by the now-Platinum The Trinity Season. In a world where many bands chase whatever sounds are trending, the Junkies have stayed their course, maintaining the low-impact excavation of melody and evocative language that gave them so many fans in the first place.

    About Cowboy Junkies

    The band’s newest outing, Such Ferocious Beauty, is vintage Cowboy Junkies and another dimension from the lo-fi Canadian band comprised of, well, family. As a result the album is a tangle of sonic textures, ruminating on aging, losing parents, facing mortality and creating space for one’s life in the midst of the ruin that comes from merely living. “Mike has never shied away from the darker, harder and sometimes uglier realities of our human condition,” Margo Timmins explained of the band’s singular focus, “nor has he shied from its beauty. Thankfully, with one comes the other.”

    Michael Timmins, the oldest, is the chief architect, songwriter and guitarist, who works with Margo on sculpting the emotional planes and vocal performances before bringing in younger brother Peter on drums and lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass to create the soundscapes that have made Cowboy Junkies a band that defies categories. Alternative? Rock? Americana? Roots? Perhaps the answer is a simple “yes.” Hence, the churning beauty builds on all those things, evoking the best of a group that’s evolved over three and a half decades. Michael adds, “This record is connected to All That Reckoning. I see our recent work in a cycle: Reckoning, Ghosts and Such Ferocious Beauty. They were all done in very violent and tumultuous times. The violent side is so much a part of our society now—not just the physical, but the way we relate to each other. It’s hard to escape.”

    Photo Credit: Heather Pollock

    Inside The Band

    Whether drawing on a pop culture reference like a quote culled from Mike Tyson or mining Greek mythology, there’s an ease and fluidity to how Michael draws songs together. For the sinewy “Mike Tyson (Here It Comes),” he employs a high-plains spaghetti Western tension that marries a nervy acoustic strum and tympani rolls to a creeping bassline, while “Circe & Penelope” deploys a wheezy fiddle and an acoustic guitar with its strings more flicked than strummed.

    “I love the blunt reality of this song,” Margo offers. “I love the two women’s strength and realistic view of the situation. They have a great love for their men, but also this discontent. The image of these two women waiting for their men to return but getting on with the work that needs to be done and living their lives as strong women is truly empowering and reflects upon many of the women I know today.”

    “The expectations and responsibilities of what we all do—it’s a big part of this. We’re still amazed that we’re doing this, but the longer [we have], the more fun it’s become. We don’t take it for granted,” said Michael. “We do what we do,” Margo agrees, “and it feels right for all of us. After 30-plus years of playing together, the band and its music are more important to us than ever. The music we make brings each of us a great sense of contentment, a knowing of place and a sense of doing what we were meant to do.”

    To catch Cowboy Junkies on tour and watch them perform Such Ferocious Beauty, visit their website for tickets and information. Additionally, see below for a written list of the tour dates and locations.

    Tour Dates

    9/19/24 Buffalo, NY Asbury Hall

    9/20/24 Geneva, NY Smith Opera House

    9/22/24 Kent, OH The Kent Stage

    9/24/24 Detroit, MI Masonic Cathedral

    9/25/24 Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo State Theatre

    9/27/24 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre

    9/28/24 Evanston, IL Cahn Auditorium

    9/30/24 & 10/1/24 Minneapolis, MN Dakota

    10/3/24 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place

    10/4/24 Iowa City, IA Englert Theatre

    10/5/24 St. Louis, MO City Winery

  • Wale Announces ‘Every Blue Moon Tour’ With New York Show Announced

    Rap artist Wale just announced the “Every Blue Moon Tour” in celebration his upcoming album and the 15th anniversary of his debut album.

    The live nations tour will stop at Irving Plaza in New York on Oct. 5. The Blue Moon tour is a 32 city journey starting in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 19 and ending in Birmingham, Alabama on Nov. 7. 

    About Wale

    Wale was born in Washington D.C. to Nigerian parents. After graduating high school, he studied at Bowie State University but dropped out to pursue his rap career. He dropped his first single “Dig Dug” in 2006 and his first album in 2008. A Mixtape About Nothing put him on the Hip Hop map. His legendary 12 albums continued to establish the new rapper on the scene. Currently Wale is one of the most accomplished hip hop artists from the DMV area.

    In 2023, he signed a new deal with Def Jam records and was featured on Odumodublvck’s “Blood On The Dance Floor.” He celebrated the 10th anniversary of his album Gifted with a performance at the Kennedy Center. His 8th album is yet to be announced but is set to be performed on this upcoming tour.
    Tickets are available with the general sale on Aug.16. You can visit LiveNation.org for more tour information.

    EVERY BLUE MOON TOUR 2024 DATES: 

    Thu Sep 19 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live

    Fri Sep 20 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

    Mon Sep 23 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall

    Wed Sep 25 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

    Fri Sep 27 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle 

    Sat Sep 28 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

    Sun Sep 29 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte 

    Tue Oct 01 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre 

    Thu Oct 03 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts

    Fri Oct 04 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club 

    Sat Oct 05 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

    Mon Oct 07 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland 

    Tue Oct 08 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall 

    Thu Oct 10 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall 

    Fri Oct 11 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago 

    Sat Oct 12 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater

    Mon Oct 14 – Denver, CO – Summit 

    Tue Oct 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot 

    Fri Oct 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 

    Sat Oct 19 – Seattle Washington – Neptune Theatre

    Sun Oct 20 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

    Wed Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore 

    Fri Oct 25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

    Sat Oct 26 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park 

    Sun Oct 27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren 

    Tue Oct 29 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre

    Thu Oct 31 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas 

    Fri Nov 01 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin 

    Sat Nov 02 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston 

    Tue Nov 05 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans 

    Wed Nov 06 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall

    Thu Nov 07 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City 

  • State Champs Prepare for Nationwide Tour, One Stop in New York

    Albany-born and bred punk band State Champs gear up for a nationwide tour this fall, starting on November 8 in Austin, Texas. Joining them are supporting acts Knuckle Puck, Meet Me at The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.

    State Champs will end their tour in their home state, closing the tour at Manhattan’s Webster Hall on December 7.

     CREDIT: Manuel Barajas

    For the last decade, State Champs have become a household name in the world of pop-punk. The band is comprised of singer Derek DiScanio, guitarist Tyler Szalkowski, bassist Ryan Scott Graham, and drummer Evan Ambrosio. Starting with the release of their debut album, The Finer Things, State Champs have been gathering fans of all generations to enjoy

    Together, they have played at numerous festivals, including Alive at 5 and Frozen Fire. They have written alongside some of the genre’s biggest names, including Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low.

    Over the years, State Champs received massive critical acclaim. From Kerrang!, to Upset, Alternative Press, and Rock Sound, they have been met with astounding support from fans and rock critics alike. In 2018, after the release of their third album, Living Proof, Billboard dubbed them “modern-day pop-punk torchbearers.”

    state champs

    Live performances with State Champs are nothing if not passionate and energetic, this tour being no exception. They always focus on keeping their energy and giving the crowd something they will never forget. Authenticity is the priority, exemplified by Evan Ambrosio’s statements in a past interview: “We focus on life as we experience it, not an event we didn’t have a part in. We write about things that stay true to what we experience, and not try to jump on a trend of ultimate sadness or TikTok videos, so we can maintain authenticity and stay true to what the band has built up.”

    Tickets are on sale to the public this Friday, August 16, at 12:00 PM local time. They can be purchased on Sate Champs’ website.

    State Champs 2024 North America Tour Dates

    November 8 – Austin, TX – Emo’s

    November 9 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

    November 11 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

    November 13 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

    November 14 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre

    November 15 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

    November 16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo

    November 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

    November 19 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Call

    November 22 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic

    November 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room

    November 24 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora

    November 26 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

    November 27 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts*

    November 29 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Mainstage

    November 30 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

    December 1 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues

    December 3 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

    December 4 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

    December 6 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

    December 7 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

    *No Knuckle Puck

  • Branford Marsalis Announces Tour Date at Troy Music Hall

    Esteemed Jazz band leader and artist Branford Marsalis will be back at the Troy Bank Music Hall this Jan. 16, 2025.

    Born in New Orleans, Marsalis‘ first musical instrument was the clarinet. He ventured on to the saxophone while he started working in Local bands. In 1986 he formed The Branford Marsalis Quartet which continues to be his primary performance source. The Quartet is now a standard for other musical groups.

    Not only is Marsalis a bandleader and musician but he has also worked on film and television scores and Broadway musicals. He’s received Tony nominations for Children of a Lesser God, Fences, and A Raisin in the Sun. He composed music for the History Channel’s documentary, Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre, for which he received an Emmy.

    In 2002, he created the Marsalis Music label which features his work along with other talented artists like Miguel Zenón and his late teacher Alvin Batiste. Marsalis helps educate other musicians in their journey as well. He has been teaching at North Carolina Central University for the past 18 years. He’s also taught at the Michigan State University and San Francisco State University and makes appearances all over the world for his workshops.

    Over the next few months, Marsalis will be touring in the U.S., Europe and Canada. Before he returns to the Bank Music hall, he has four performances at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington.
    Tickets for his Troy performance are now on sale at Troymusichall.org.

  • Kevin Hart Announces Two New York Dates for 2025 Tour

    Comedian Kevin Hart has announced two New York shows as part of his 2024-2025 “Acting My Age” tour. This tour will see Hart perform at Buffalo’s Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall.

    Kevin Hart's "Acting My Age" tour

    Philadelphia’s Kevin Hart is one of the biggest names in comedy today. Following years of local shows, Hart shot to fame with his 2009 I’m a Grown Little Man tour. After years of standup performances, Hart made the jump to the big screen, starring in 11 number one box office films. Now, Hart is viewed as one of the most influential figures in Hollywood, grossing over $4.2 billion through his movies. 2024 marks a special year for Hart, with him winning the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy from the Kennedy Center.

    As part of this monumental year, Hart will launch his “Acting My Age” tour in late August. This marks Hart’s ninth comedy tour, following his award winning 2022 “Reality Check” and 2020 ““Zero Fu**ks Given” shows. As part of this tour, Hart seeks to create an intimate environment where he can connect with audience members. Due to this, the shows will be phone-free experiences.

    Kevin Hart’s “Acting My Age” tour will begin on Friday, August 23rd in Seattle, Washington. Following this, Hart will snake his way across the country, playing everywhere from Phoenix to Boston. Following 37 dates, the first leg of the tour will conclude with two nights in Philadelphia on December 4th and 5th.

    In addition to these dates, Hart has announced an additional ten dates for early 2025. Among these performances are two New York dates. On Friday, January 24th, Hart will perform at Buffalo’s Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Shea’s opened in 1926 as a silent movie theater near the heart of Buffalo. Since its opening, the theater has hosted countless touring artists, including Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, and Jerry Seinfeld. The theater’s modern sound and lighting equipment is paired with its original intricate decor, making it one of Buffalo’s premier concert venues.

    Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Photo source: visitbuffaloniagara.com

    Following his Buffalo date, Hart will travel down to New York City to perform at Radio City Music Hall on March 7th. Radio City, also known as “The Showplace of the Nation,” sits at the center of Manhattan’s live music scene. Since its opening in 1932, Radio City has become famous for housing the annual Christmas Spectacular and Late Night with David Letterman show. In addition, the 5,960-person theater has hosted everyone from the Grateful Dead to Liberace.

    Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, August 7th. General on-sale will follow on Friday, August 9th at 10am. For more information, visit Kevin Hart’s website here.

    KEVIN HART 2024 UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

    8/23 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

    8/23 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater – LATE SHOW 

    8/24 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    8/25 – Spokane, WA – ONE Spokane Stadium

    8/31 – Coachella, CA – Spotlight 29 Casino

    9/1 – Las Vegas, NV – Resorts World Las Vegas

    9/6 – York University, ON – The Bowl at Sobey’s Stadium

    9/13 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall

    9/14 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall

    9/15 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall

    9/20 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

    9/21 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

    9/22 – Jackson, MS – Thalia Mara Hall 

    9/22 – Jackson, MS – Thalia Mara Hall – LATE SHOW 

    9/27 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

    9/28 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

    9/29 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall

    9/29 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall – LATE SHOW

    10/05 – Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre

    10/06 – Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre

    10/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    10/12 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    10/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    10/18 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

    10/19 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

    10/20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

    10/25 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre

    10/26 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre

    10/26 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre – LATE SHOW

    10/27 – Sacramento, CA – Hard Rock Live

    11/08 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

    11/09 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    11/10 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

    11/15 – Cleveland, OH – KeyBank State Theatre

    11/16 – Cleveland, OH – KeyBank State Theatre

    11/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

    11/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre – LATE SHOW

    12/04 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

    12/05 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

    KEVIN HART 2025 TOUR DATES – JUST ADDED:

    1/03 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

    1/10 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

    1/17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

    1/24 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center

    1/31 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall 

    2/8 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre

    2/15 – Durham, NC – DPAC

    2/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

    3/07 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

    3/28 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Baltimore

  • Five for Fighting to Embark on String Quartet Tour This Fall

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Five for Fighting is going on a show-stopping String Quartet tour this upcoming September and October. Joining him on tour is a quartet of renowned stings players with heavy experience on Broadway and as touring musicians, showcasing decades of Five for Fighting’s beloved music.

    Five for Fighting String Quartet Tour

    The mastermind behind Five for Fighting, John Ondrasik will bring his music to life on a whole new level with the extravagant ensemble accompanying him on his forthcoming tour. On violin is Katie Kresek, a Tony winner and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Melissa Tong, who toured with Post Malone will also join Ondrasik’s show on violin.

    The rest of the quartet includes Chris Cardona playing viola. Cardona has been a part of countless Broadway orchestras. Lastly, cellist, Peter Sachon contributes to music all over New York City. Having not only played on Broadway and on Broadway artists’ records but also in classical, jazz, and rock ensembles, Sachon continuously proves that he can flourish in any genre.

    Even without the quartet, Ondrasik’s band is monumental. Made up of drummer Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart), guitarist Peter Thorn (Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, Don Henley), and bassist Whynot Jansveld (Matchbox Twenty, The Wallflowers, Sara Bareilles), audiences are undeniably in for a show.

    To share the stage with such incredible musicians every night is a gift that keeps giving.  Such an intimate format allows me to share the stories behind the songs, and the adventures along the way.

    John Ondrasik

    Attendees will get to indulge in six albums, and many hits such as “100 Years” and “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” which are now considered classics. By bringing new light to these songs, Ondrasik can present them more profoundly than ever before.

    To purchase tickets for the upcoming string quartet tour visit fiveforfighting.com/tour

    FIVE FOR FIGHTING AUGUST FULL BAND TOUR DATES:

    Tuesday, August 6- Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA

    Thursday, August 8- Electric City in Buffalo, NY

    Friday, August 9- House of Blues, Cambridge Room in Cleveland, OH

    Saturday, August 10-St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI

    Sunday, August 11- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

    Tuesday, August 13- Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC

    Wednesday, August 14- Oceanfront Concerts Series, 24th Street Park in Virginia Beach, VA

    Friday, August 16- Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA

    Saturday, August 17- The Wolf Den At Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (Free Show)

    Sunday, August 18- Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY

    FIVE FOR FIGHTING SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER STRING QUARTET TOUR:

    Thursday, September 26- Homer, NY at Center for the Arts of Homer

    Friday, September 27 Saratoga Springs, NY at Universal Preservation Hall

    Saturday, September 28- Corning, NY at Corning Museum Of Glass

    Sunday, September 29- Bethel, NY at The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods

    Tuesday, October 1- Oneonta, NY at Foothills Performing Arts Center

    Thursday, October 3- Nashua, NH at Nashua Center for the Arts

    Friday, October 4- Laconia, NH at The Colonial Theatre Laconia

    Saturday, October 5- Bethlehem, NH at The Colonial Theatre

    Sunday, October 6- Waterville, ME at Waterville Opera House

    Tuesday, October 8- Newport, RI at The JPT Film & Event Center

    Wednesday, October 9- Red Bank, NJ at Count Basie Center for the Arts – The Vogel

    Thursday, October 10- Port Washington, NY at Landmark on Main Street

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