NYS Music 2024

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Chenango Blues launches 2024 Thursday Concert Series in Norwich

    The Chenango Blues Foundation has announced its Thursday summer concert series spanning from July 11th to August 29th at East Park in Downtown Norwich, NY, who will host free concerts every Thursday in the leadup to the Chenango Blues Festival on August 16th. These Summer concerts are free, allowing concert-goers to enjoy world class talent at no cost. 2024’s lineup provides a diverse array of genres, including blues, roots rock, and psychedelic. 

    Since 2003, the Chenango Blues Foundation has put on free concerts for Norwich residents highlighting blues talent. This aids in their mission to foster the appreciation of American musical arts through accessible performances. As part of this mission, the foundation has presented free concerts by American blues legends such as Shemekia Copeland in 2021. The Summer concert series has also featured legends of big-band jazz, and zydeco, including multiple shows by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. 

    Eric Lindell will kick off the Summer series on July 11th with his trademark brand of Americana. Lindell’s strain of music mixes Southern R&B, West Coast Rock, and Soul to create an infectious sound. This performance marks Lindell’s third performance at the Chenango Thursday Concert Series, having previously played in 2007, and 2008.

    Eric Lindell will play the Chenango Blues Thursday concert series on July 11
    Eric Lindell

    New Orlean’s the Iguanas will grace the concert series with a July 18th show. The Iguanas have toured for three decades with few lineup changes, crafting a fun and almost brotherly attitude in their music. The band’s style of roots rock connects genres ranging from New Orleans jazz, blues, tejano rock, and Caribbean music.

    The James Hunter Six will close out July with an evening concert on July 25th. MOJO magazine hailed Hunter as “the United Kingdom’s greatest soul singer.” Since starting his career over 30 years ago, Hunter has played guitar and backing vocals for Van Morrison, and received a Grammy nomination for “Best Traditional Blues Album.” Hunter will perform while in the US on a larger tour with Bonnie Raitt. 

    Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds will kick off the festival’s August lineup. Headed by singer Arleigh Kincheloe, the Brooklyn based band has made a name for themselves with their electrifying soul. For their headlining shows, festival performances, and residencies, NPR hailed them as “one of the biggest voices in rock music.” With very limited dates, this performance is sure to be one of the group’s only free shows. 

    Sister Sparrow

    August 8th will see a special performance by the Garcia Project. The Garcia Project is dedicated to faithful recreations of Jerry Garcia Band concerts from 1976-1995. These concerts are not covers, but thoughtful musical arrangements meant to evoke the emotions of classic Garcia concerts. This concert is perfect for enjoyers of Garcia’s classic work or those who enjoy psychedelic and jam band music. 

    August 15th will feature a special Blues Fest pre-show with Blood Brothers. The duo consists of blues guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia. Both Zito and Castiglia are renowned musicians in their own right. In 2022, Zito won the Blues Music Award for “Best Blues Album,” and Castgilia won the BMA for “Blues Rock Artist.” Together, the duo are more than the sum of their parts, featuring immensely collaborative performances and songwriting. This concert will kick off the weekend-long Chenango Blues Festival.

    Following the Blues Festival, the Thursday concert series will return on August 22nd with a performance by Sam Bush. This legendary artist spearheaded the “newgrass” movement, creating a new progressive style of bluegrass. Bush’s sound melds traditional bluegrass with long rock jams, and even aspects of Bob Marley’s reggae. Bush is a Bluegrass Hall of fame inductee, 3x Grammy winner, and Americana Music Association lifetime achievement award winner. Since beginning his career, Bush has collaborated with legends like Emmylou Harris, Garth Brooks, and Bela Fleck.

    Musical innovator Keller Williams will close out the summer season with an August 29th performance. Williams is not bound by conventional notions of genre, seamlessly shifting between rock, funk, and blues. With this eclectic mixing of styles, no two shows by Williams will ever be the same. Keller will play solo, accompanying himself on guitar, bass, synthesizer, and drum sampler. Williams has dubbed this style “Acoustic dance music,” which is sure to make for an engaging and danceable show.

    Keller Williams

    Summer Concert Series Schedule

    7/11 @ 7:00pm – Eric Lindell

    7/18 @ 7:00pm- The Iguanas

    7/25 @ 7:00pm- James Hunter Six

    8/1 @ 7:00pm- Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds

    8/8 @ 7:00pm- The Garcia Project

    8/15 @ 6:30pm- Blood Brothers

    8/22 @ 7:00pm- Sam Bush

    8/29 @ 7:00pm- Keller Williams

    For more information on performers, location, and times, visit the Chenango Blues Festival website here.

  • Ukraine’s Kommuna Lux Brings US Charity Tour to the Falcon in Hudson Valley and New York City’s Drom

    Kommuna Lux, the acclaimed ‘Odesa Urban Folk’ band from Ukraine, is set to embark on a 30-city US charity tour this Summer, blending thrilling Klezmer and Ukrainian folk music to raise funds for humanitarian causes back home.  

    Just as the streets of their hometown of Odesa are rich with nostalgia and a diverse, bohemian Black Sea coastal vibe, Kommuna Lux’s melodies are filled with dazzling rhythms, refreshing anarchy, and plenty of joie de vivre! These conservatory-trained musicians combine traditional Klezmer, Balkan, and Urban Chanson, with a dash of Ukrainian Folk and inject it with rocket fuel for a high-energy Big Band sound from the bygone days of speakeasies and rum runners.  

    The first stretch of the tour will bring this unique ensemble to leading venues in the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York and New York City.  Performances will including Drom in NYC (June 21), Live at the Falcon in Marlboro (June 23), The Levitt/AMP Concert Series in Utica (June 24) and Ithaca’s Unitarian Church (June 25).

    Leading Kommuna Lux is Bagrat Tsurkan, whose hot buttered voice and nonstop energy compel everyone to the dance floor. The remaining band, Volodymyr Gitin (clarinet), Oleg Vasianovich, (accordion), Andrei Okhramovich (trumpet), Yaroslav Besh (trombone), Viktor Kirilov (acoustic guitar), and Sergei Poltorak (percussion), miraculously manage to play with perfection while creating equally dizzying energy on stage. Watch an example of their live show here. 

    Kommuna Lux has been fundraising at their shows since 2022 and raised $16,000 in donations on their fall 2023 US tour. They created KMLX, a 501-c3 charity, after their first US tour, ensuring that 100% of donations received at their concerts are used for humanitarian aid. Virtual donations can be made on the website kmlx.org

  • Yard Amphitheater Announces Summer Artist Lineup

    One of the most intimate show venues in all of New York, The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ in Bouckville, has announced its summer 2024 concert series lineup.

    With 2024 marking The Yard Amphitheater’s 10th anniversary, a stop at Ray Brothers BBQ is a must for anybody in Central New York who enjoys authentic BBQ and great live music.

    Ray Brothers BBQ opened in Bouckville, in 2014 with a mission to make mouth-watering slow-cooked BBQ to feed the masses. But alongside the restaurant, Colin Ray also completed another mission: to build his very own outdoor music venue.

    The same year that the renowned Ray Brother BBQ opened, The Yard Amphitheater opened as well. Located right next to the restaurant, the amphitheater has transformed from a simple stage of plywood screwed to pallets set in the backyard into an annual center of community gatherings.

    10 years later, The Yard Amphitheater is thriving more than ever. The amphitheater now has a guest capacity of 1,500 people but still maintains the intimate feel of a smaller venue. Watching a show at The Yard Amphitheater is like being in your own backyard for a concert, only the backyard has a fully stocked outdoor bar, delicious BBQ and nationally touring acts.

    This year, Ray Brothers BBQ will be hosting nearly 10 events between June 15 and September 1. This year’s lineup includes music from a variety of artists performing many genres, including country, funk and folk. July 20 will even host an entire rock festival, with six artists playing throughout the single day.

    So if you’re in the area, bring some chairs or blankets and stop by Ray Brothers BBQ to catch a show. What’s better than some delicious BBQ, a cold beer and live music?

    Yard Amphitheater 2024 Lineup

    July 6: Cassidy Lynn with special guest Brian Nelson

    July 20: Cows Rock Festival featuring Jason Michael Carroll with special guests The Old Main, Jason Wicks Band, Nina’s Brew, Grit n Grace and Williams Road

    July 25: G. Love & Special Sauce with Brett Dennen and Mihali

    August 3: Weird Phishes and Hayley Jane Band

    August 11: bob. an interpretation of Dylan Featuring Al and Vin of moe., Brian Lauri, Zach Fleitz, Charley Orlando

    August 17: Ryan Montbleau with special guest Mike Powell

    August 24: Cool Cool Cool with special guest The Laughing Buddha Episodes

    September 1: Hop Harvest Smoke Out with Jimkata with special guests Chris Eves and the New Normal and Adam Brooks

    Purchase tickets for any of these events here.

  • Upbeat on the Roof and More Return to Tang Museum in Saratoga Springs

    The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announced the list of events they will be hosting during the summer season. Events include Frances Day, Family Saturdays, Crafts on the Grass, and the inaugural Skidmore College Juneteenth Celebration.

    The most anticipated of these events is the 2024 rendition of its summer concert series, “Upbeat on the Roof,” located in Saratoga Springs, NY. The series will run each Thursday from July 11 through August 15. All events are free and open to the public. Art-making activities are geared toward children 5 and older, with an adult companion. 

    A wide variety of performers will attend the concert series, including both revisiting and new performers. This year, a new collaboration with The Orchard Project and a theater and performance incubator in residence at Skidmore are among the newcomers.

    upbeat on the roof 2024
    The Tang Teaching Museum – Official website

    For 23 years, the Tang Teaching Museum has brought the summer concert series to Saratoga Springs. However, the concert series is not just for musicians, as the aforementioned arts and crafts events, as well as the debuting of art for the museum’s gallery, take place after the performances. Showcasing a diverse set of performers and artists, and spanning across several genres, Upbeat on the Roof brings the best of what Skidmore College has to offer.

    The Tang Teaching Museum located at Skidmore College is a monumental feat in the world of education. With exhibition programs that bring together visual and performing arts with interdisciplinary ideas from history, economics, biology, dance, and physics, the Tang inspires learning on a higher level adapted to our modern times. The Tang has one of the most rigorous faculty engagement initiatives in the nation, as well as a robust publication and touring exhibition program that brings the Tang all around the world.

    Staff at Upbeat on the Roof are dedicated to providing a family-friendly, fun space for their upcoming concert series. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, camping chairs, food, and drink to picnic on the lawn. Craft kits will be available at 5:30 pm; concerts begin at 6 pm.

    Below is the full schedule of summer events hosted by the Tang, including the lineup of the 2024 rendition of Upbeat on the Roof.

    Skidmore College’s Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 22, noon to 3 pm

    Celebrate Juneteenth at Skidmore College’s annual celebration. The event features Juneteenth-themed arts and crafts, storytelling, food, and performances, with ongoing activities and timed events inside and outside the Museum. Black-owned businesses will have items for sale, including clothing, hand-crafted products, flowers, baked goods, and more. Live musical performances are scheduled for the event, as well. It’s a great opportunity to support local Black artists!

    Musical performances will be:

    • Noon-12:15 pm: Welcome and hip-hop dance performance by Prodigal B
    • 12:15-1:15 pm: Neo-soul music performance by Adrian Emanuel
    • 1:15-2 pm: Congolese dance and drumming workshop by Nkoula Badila and Angel Lau
    • 2-3 pm: Gospel performance by The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band

    Family Saturdays – Saturdays, July 6, August 3, August 17, 2 to 3:30 pm

    Our popular Family Saturdays foster multigenerational creative cooperation through looking at artwork, discussing it, and engaging in a hands-on art-making activity. The programs, which are free and open to the public, run from 2 to 3:30 pm. They are suitable for children ages 5 and older, accompanied by their adult companions. No registration required; supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Led by Njeri Jennings, the Laurie M. Tisch Educator for K-12 and Community Programs at the Tang Teaching Museum, the programs are inspired by current exhibitions and art from the Tang collection. Details for each Family Saturday will be announced later.

    Crafts on the Grass – Thursdays, July 11 to August 15, 5:30 pm

    Before each Upbeat on the Roof concert, Tang museum educators will offer Crafts on the Grass, art-making kits for kids starting at 5:30 pm. A different kit with a craft project will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Frances Day – Saturday, July 20, 2­ to 6:30 pm

    The Tang Teaching Museum’s annual open house features contemporary art exhibitions, art-making activities, tours, food, music, and more in honor of the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang. Details of Frances Day—including tours, art-making activities, and musical guests—will be announced soon and listed on the Tang website.

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    Visitors of all ages engage in art-making activities during the 2023 Frances Day community open at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. This year’s Frances Day is July 20. Photo by Megan Mumford.

    Upbeat on the Roof Summer Concert Series

    July 11 – Future of Broadway

    The Orchard Project is a preeminent artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories, in residence each summer in Saratoga Springs. This special Upbeat on the Roof performance features selections from project-in-residence Safety Not Guaranteed, a theatrical version of the 2012 feature film, with music by Guster’s Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire, that will have a major New York City production this fall; and from composers-in-residence Jesse J. Sanchez, Anna DeNoia, and others

    July 18: Great Mutations

    Great Mutations is a Troy, New York-based rock band that brings melodic, intricate songs about love, work, and death to their performances. Since their formation in 2012, they have released four studio albums, including their most recent LP, Gifted Kids, in April. Band members are singer and guitarist Matthew Thouin, bassist Mitchell Masterson, drummer Ian White, and guitarist Tommy Krebs. Join them for the 2024 Upbeat on The Roof on July 18!

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    Great Mutations – Bandcamp

    July 25: Dust Bowl Faeries

    Celebrating their tenth year in 2024, Dust Bowl Faeries perform a faerie-tale medley of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, infused with a dose of witchcraft and a dusting of woodland magic. Hailing from the New York Hudson Valley, the band draws inspiration from circus music, murder ballads, and Eastern European folk songs. Instruments like the accordion, lap-steel, electric bass, percussion, and acoustic guitar combine to create the Dust Bowl Faeries’ mystic sound. Founded by Ryder Cooley (“faerie queen”), Dust Bowl Faeries includes Jon B. Woodin (“rocket faerie”), Jude Roberts (“hobbit faerie”), Rubie LaRue (“feisty faerie”), and Andrew Stein (“time faerie”).

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    Dust Bowl Faeries, photo by Stephen Spera  

    August 1: Drank the Gold

    Drank the Gold is made up of two members: fiddler Oona Grady and multi-instrumentalist James Gascoyne. In 2023, the band was named the Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The duo plays North Atlantic dance tunes and traditional folk songs with their own original twist, bringing a new face to the folk scene. See them perform at Upbeat on the Roof on August 1.

     Drank the Gold, photo by Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes

    August 8: Dan Carr and the Cure for Asthma

    The band, in their own words: “Deep within the piney hills of Albany, New York, lurks a gaggle of obnoxious strummers, bangers, and sangers on an epic plot to take over all of Albany. Their music is so incredibly catchy it will brainwash and destroy all the evil-doers in Albany AND Troy. Rock, Country, distortion, they have it all. Tori, Juliana, Gabe, Joe, Sam, and Dan won’t stop ever.” Join them for a rock’n’roll night at Upbeat on the Roof on August 8.

    August 15: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band

    The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese Fulmer and his band are among the fastest-rising groups in the Capital Region. The Carriage House Band has appeared in duo, trio, quartet, 5- and 6-piece formats, and has featured artists including Chris Carey, James Gascoyne, Andy Arnold, Connor Dunn, Dustin DeLuke, Julia Alsarraf, JP Hubbs, Orion Kribs, Bobby Kendall, Chris Bloniarz, Matt Griffin, Connor Armbruster, Paul Guay, Sara Milonovich, Jimi Woodul, Katie Weissman, and Joe Woodul. Join them on August 15 as they close out Upbeat on the Roof!

    Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band – Official Facebook

    Performances will take place every Thursday from July 11 through August 15. Tickets and more information are available here.

  • Beatles Tribute Band to Perform At Long Island Music Hall Of Fame

    Beatles Tribute, The Liverpool Shuffle, will perform at The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Stony Brook Museum location on June 30 for a scholarship celebration ceremony. 

    The Liverpool Shuffle have been performing all over New York State as well as the wider East Coast area. The group formed in 2003 by Joe Refano. Current members include Joe Refano on vocals guitars and bass, Jamie Bateman on vocals and guitars, Brian James on vocals and drums, Andrew Lubman on vocals bass and keyboards, and Dave Clark on vocals and bass. 

    The Beatles were familiar with Long Island and the NYC Metro area during their careers. They performed at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in 1964 and Shea Stadium in 1964. John Lennon Lived in Cold Spring Harbor in 1979 and Paul McCarthy currently has a home in the Hamptons.

    The LIMEHOF performance of The Liverpool Shuffle will take place happen after 10 Long Island Students are awarded $1000 scholarships. The Pat DeRosa Memorial Scholarship is also awarded at the ceremony as well. LIMEHOF has expanded these scholarships to not only music students, but to the rest of the performing arts students. 

    “Supporting the next generation of music students as they embark on their college journeys is at the heart of our mission. These scholarships not only recognize their hard work and passion but also reinforce our commitment to nurturing musical talent and education within our community. We can’t wait to see what these young people will accomplish in their musical careers,” said Tom Needham, LIMEHOF’s Educational Programs Director.

    Since 2004, LIMEHOF has inducted 120 musicians. The many artists covering the 8,800 square feet of space include Billy Joel, Run-DMC and KISS. 

    LIMEHOF not only preserves music history but helps the next generation of musicians thrive. It has awarded tens of thousands of scholarships to students since its inception. 

    To find more information about the free performance you can visit the calendar here.

  • The National Dance Institute Will Explore Climate Change in Its Event Of The Year “Earth’s Song”

    The National Dance Institute will present their event of the year titled “Earth’s Song” June 15 to June 18 at the NYU Skirball. 

    National Dance Institute

    The four performances will feature over 150 dancers from New York City schools artistically exploring one of the world’s greatest challenges: climate change, specifically, our damaged and threatened ecosystem. Through dance, these young artists will express the beauty of the world as well as its devastating challenges. The goal is for audience members to gain a deeper appreciation for the planet and to take action to combat global warming.

    “From the majestic depths of oceans to the sprawling canopies of forests, these performances will illuminate the interconnectedness of all living beings while confronting the threats posed by pollution, deforestation, and wildfires,” said Kay Gayner, Artistic Director of NDI in a press release. 

    Senior NDI Teaching Artist, Mary Kennedy who has been teaching at NDI for 23 years is the leading choreographer of “Earth’s Song.” Another notable choreographer on the project is NDI’s artist in residence, Tiffany Rea-Fisher. She is founder of the dance company, Emerge 125 and curator for Bryant Park Picnic Performances.

    NDI was founded in 1976 by New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise. Now, the institute provides in school dance programs to children in the NYC Metro areas. It provides a creative outlet for kids to learn about dance and music as well as performance opportunities. 

    The last performance on June 18, is also a fundraiser to help keep these opportunities for children alive. All proceeds will go to the NDI award winning arts education program.

  • Abducted by the 80s Tour to Stop in New York & New Jersey

    Wang Chung, Naked Eyes, and The Motels are scheduled to play with the Abducted by the 80s Tour in Syracuse and Elmira. The 80’s extravaganza will transport viewers back to the days of MTV and New Wave. The tour promises a journey into the past with iconic sounds and unforgettable melodies.

    The 80s extravaganza kicked off in Texas, and will visit New York June 14 and 15.

    Motels’ Martha Davis shared her excitement for the tour, The chemistry among the acts is also impressive, with Martha Davis saying, Nick Feldman, Jack Hues, and Pete Byrne are some of her, “favorite people, not to mention amazing musicians!”

    Credit: Larry Fagala

    I had the honor of interviewing Jack Hues of Wang Chung about the tour. Hues’ enthusiasm for his music and performing was contagious; there was a great deal of care put into the tour. He expressed excitement about the tour and optimism for Wang Chung’s future, including plans for a new Greatest Hits record, featuring demos, re-releases, and remixes. Jack Hues continues to write and release music, and his first solo album, Primitif, was released in 2020. Since Primitif, Hues has kept busy, releasing an acoustic album, a live album, and multiple singles. His love of recording and writing is evident, and a third solo album is in the works.

    Hues is a prime example of a musician dedicated to their craft and audience experience. Hues expressed his desire to highlight the bands range, all while playing the hits people love so dearly. The acts were chosen to fit together musically, thematically, and harmoniously.

    A teaser of the 80s tour is available below, and tickets are available at the following link.

    Abducted by the 80s Tour Dates

    Friday 5/17/2024 –
    Kyle, TX  The Railhouse       
    WC, Motels, NE

    Saturday 5/18/2024 –
    Katy, TX  Wildcatter Saloon       
    WC, Motels, NE

    Sunday 5/19/2024 –
    Dallas, TX  House of Blues       
    WC, Motels, NE

    Thursday 5/23/2024 –
    St Louis, MO  City Winery      
    WC

    Friday 5/24/2024 –
    Oak Grove, KY  Oak Grove      
    WC, MWH, NE, Animotion

    Saturday 5/25/2024  –
    Louisville KY  Mercury Ballroom      
    WC, NE

    Thursday 6/6/2024 –
    Marion, IL  Marion CCC       
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

    Friday 6/7/2024 –
    Des Plaines, IL  Des Plaines Theatre     
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

    Saturday 6/8/2024  –
    Decatur, IL  Devon Lakeshore Amp     
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

    Sunday 6/9/2024 –
    Fort Wayne, IN The Clyde Theater
    WC, MWH, NE

    Thursday 6/13/2024 –
    Morristown, NJ  Mayo Performing Arts Center   
    WC, Motels, NE

    Friday 6/14/2024 –
    Syracuse, NY  Sharkey’s      
    WC, Motels, NE

    Saturday 6/15/2024 –
    Elmira, NY  First Arena       
    WC, Motels, NE

    Saturday 6/16/2024 –
    Hampton, NH  Bennie’s
    WC, Motels, NE

    Friday 6/21/2024-
    Jacksonville, FL  Florida Theatre      
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

    Saturday 6/22/2024 –
    Clearwater, FL  Ruth Eckerd Hall      
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

    Sunday 6/23/2024 –
    Ft Lauderdale, FL  Broward Center     
    WC, MWH, Motels, NE

  • Roger Daltrey To Perform at Tanglewood’s Popular Artist Series

    English Singer, Roger Daltrey will perform as part of Tanglewood’s Popular Artists Series on June 22 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed.

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    Daltrey is the leader and co-founder of The Who, having performed hit rock songs like “My Generation” and “Baba O’Riley.” Aside from being the lead singer, Daltrey also wrote for The Who, including some earlier songs like “Early Morning Cold Taxi” and the band’s second single, “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere.” The Who has been touring since its formation and have still performed within the last decade, but Daltrey has also toured as a solo act.

    His first self-titled album was released in 1973. Since Daltrey, he’s released several more albums including an original motion picture soundtrack and a children’s album. Daltrey’s current tour comes two years after his last in 2022, in which he sang The Who songs and his solo music. 

    This year’s Tanglewood summer features classic rock artists like Daltrey, pop and orchestral performances. Tanglewood is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra located in Lenox Massachusetts on the Western side of the state. The space has concerts all summer long up until Aug 31. 

    Special guest, KT Turnstall will perform with Daltrey. She is a Scottish rock singer-songwriter known for her hit song “Suddenly I See.”

    Roger Daltrey is set to perform at Tanglewood at 7 p.m on Saturday, June 22. To find out more information and to buy tickets you can visit the website link here.

  • John Fogerty’s Celebration Tour Makes A Pit Stop At Tanglewood

    Former Creedence Clearwater Revival leader, John Fogerty will perform at Tanglewood Music Festival on June 20, 7 p.m. on the coveted Koussevitzky Music Shed stage.

    John Fogerty tanglewood

    Fogerty is a Grammy award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee that has shaped rock music with his distinctive country, folk, pop style. He was not only the founder of CCR but also wrote their greatest hits like “Susie Q” and “Proud Mary.” He released his first self-titled solo album in 1975. Additionally, in 1985 Fogerty released his third studio album with Warner Bros. Records, Centerfield.

    In November of 2019, his “My 50 Year Trip” performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado was recorded for public broadcast but his tour was cut short due to Covid. Now he’s back on his “Celebration Tour,” playing at venues across the country including Tanglewood. This festival is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts.

    George Thorogood and The Destroyers will make an appearance at the performance as well. Thorogood is a rock and roll artist known for his song “Bad To The Bone.” Another special guest will be Hearty Har, a band from Los Angeles formed in 2012 by Shane and Tyler Fogerty, the two sons of John Fogerty himself.
    To Purchase Tickets to the show you can visit the Tanglewood website here.

  • Ellie Announces EP Release at Rockwood Music Hall

    New York City-based trans pop artist Ellie will release her upcoming EP, Forbidden Fruit, on June 14. She will release her newest single, “Not Like Other Girls,” on Tuesday, June 11.

    Along with the release of her EP, Ellie will be hosting a free release show at Rockwood Music Hall, located in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan. The show will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 9 pm.

    ellie forbidden fruit

    As a trans woman, Ellie uses “Not Like Other Girls” as a response to the nationwide increase of transphobic rhetoric. The idea of her being “not like other girls” plays a cheeky spin on the popular phrase used to tear women down.

    In the song, Ellie jokes, “I’m not like other girls, I’m worse.” With the chorus, she manages to send a sarcastic message to everyone with strict and bigoted expectations of women and trans people.

    So many people (the majority of which are cis) have LOTS to say about trans people.
    So, why not talk back for once?

    Ellie

    The tense themes that are in “Not Like Other Girls” extend throughout the EP. The single discusses the expectations of what women should be, which are oftentimes exclusionary of transgender women.

    One of the most eye-opening lyrics is actually one of Ellie’s favorites: “Make all your friends turn to envious wrecks as they question the dogmas they bark.” The line implies that by defying society’s expectations, people will begin to wonder why they exist in the first place. Questioning society is exactly the point.

    With the help of fast-paced, energetic pop-rock, Ellie’s single and EP send a relatable, funny message anyone could enjoy. The heavy rock music behind Ellie’s vocals emphasizes the intensity and frustration of the song’s message.

    Join Ellie on June 13 at Rockwood Music Hall in Bowery, Manhattan, for a free release party! The venue is located right off the F train stop on 2 Av.

    Ellie’s Forbidden Fruit will be available on all streaming platforms starting June 14th. For the full EP, fans can visit here.