NYS Music 2024

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • My Morning Jacket Fall Tour to Stop in Syracuse

    Syracuse is set to welcome My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Tuesday, September 24 for the 2024 Eye to Eye Tour.

    My Morning Jacket, Palace Theatre, October 2023 – photo by Daniel Bocchinno

    My Morning Jacket and the non–profit REVERB are partnering on these fall headlining tour dates to reduce the environmental footprint of their tour and take action on the climate crisis, as well as on the co-headline tour with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

    In addition to a comprehensive tour sustainability program and fan Action Village at each show, the bands will be supporting REVERB’s climate portfolio which funds projects that measurably reduce greenhouse gas pollution, address climate justice, and directly decarbonize the music industry.

    Fresh off an amazing sold-out four-night stand at San Francisco’ CA’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium, My Morning Jacket have announced four fall 2024 headline shows, with special guests S.G. Goodman (September 30th and October 1st) and Jade Bird (October 3rd and 4th).

    MY MORNING JACKET FALL 2024 HEADLINE SHOWS
    SEPTEMBER
    30 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre *
    OCTOBER
    1 – Knoxville TN – Tennessee Theatre *
    3 – Richmond VA – Maymont +
    4 – Cleveland OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater +
    * w/ Special Guest S.G. Goodman
    + w/ Special Guest Jade Bird

    MY MORNING JACKET // NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
    EYE TO EYE TOUR 2024
    SEPTEMBER
    10 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
    12 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
    13 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
    14 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
    16 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
    18 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
    19 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
    24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
    26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann
    27 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
    28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

  • Musicians of Ma’alwyck Ensemble Presents a Musical Rendition of “A Water Bird Talk”

    Classical chamber music ensemble Musicians of Ma’alwyck presents Pulitzer Prize winner Dominick Argento’s 1975 mono-opera “A Water Bird Talk,” paired with Anton Chekhov’s one-act monologue “On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” on which the opera is based.

    The performance will take place on June 15 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, with a pre-opera talk with the performers scheduled at the Hart Cluett Museum, both located in Troy.

    Four musicians holding a flute, a violin, a guitar and a cello from left to right.

    “A Water Bird Talk” is a sharp-witted piece that follows a gentleman lecturer presenting a scholarly talk on water birds in a late nineteenth-century ladies’ club. His descriptions of each bird serve as metaphors for his own dejected life, portraying him as an inherent victim of constant ridicule from his domineering wife and daughters.

    In 1962, Paul Newman directed an Oscar-nominated film adaptation of Chekhov’s play featuring music by David Amram, and Musicians of Ma’alwyck intend to pay tribute by using Arman’s score to provide musical interludes to the play. The opera boasts a 12-piece orchestra, including core Musicians of Ma’alwyck personnel: Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, artistic director and violin; Norman Thibodeau, flute; and André Laurent O’Neil, cello. Internationally acclaimed baritone Joseph Han will also be part of the opera, with direction by Brian Sheldon, known for his work on plays like “Minutes” in Albany, and musical conducting by Micah Gleason.

    “A Water Bird Talk” stands as a testament to Musicians of Ma’alwyck’s mission to cultivate and promote an understanding of American life in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, particularly in New York. The opera follows the legacy of the ensemble’s previous nationally recognized opera “Shield’s The Poor Soldier,” and other remarkable productions like “Blum’s The Ship’s Captain” and “Max Caplan’s Aleda.” They have also been in residence at the Schuyler Mansion in Albany for over twenty years, and currently hold a residency at SUNY Schenectady.

    This collaboration with Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY promises a mesmerizing evening of musical brilliance.

    Tickets are available for purchase by calling (518) 273-0038 or online here.

  • Darien Lake Amphitheater 2024 Summer Lineup

    Summer is here, and Western New York amusement park Six Flags Darien Lake has announced its lineup of shows coming to their 21,600-capacity amphitheater. The stacked lineup includes countless stars, including but not limited to Janet Jackson, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avril Lavigne and Creed.

    HARDY with special guests Kip Moore, Travis Denning and Stephen Wilson Jr. – Quit!! Tour – June 8, 6:45 PM

    Country Rock veteran HARDY will open up Darien Lake’s summer lineup with the second New York show on his Quit!! Tour. Fellow country artists Kip Moore, Travis Denning and Stephen Wilson Jr. will open up the show as special guests.

    Niall Horan with special guest Del Water Gap – The Show Tour – June 22, 7:30 PM

    Former One-Direction member Niall Horan will be stopping by Darien Lake for his The Show Tour. Brooklyn-based indie-pop artist Del Water Gap will join as a special guest.

    James Taylor and His All-Star Band – June 25, 8:00 PM

    Six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee James Taylor and his all-star band will arrive in Darien Lake on June 25. Some of the all-stars from Taylor’s band include The Blues Brothers saxophonist Lou Marini and Steely Dan and Bee Gees drummer Steve Gadd. 

    Kenny Chesney with special guest Megan Moroney – Sun Goes Down Tour – June 27, 7:30 PM

    Grammy-nominated and Country Music Association award-winner Kenny Chesney will play in Darien Lake as a stop for his Sun Goes Down Tour. The Academy of Country Music Awards’ 2024 New Artist of the Year, Megan Moroney, will join Chesney.

    Third Eye Blind with special guests Yellowcard and ARIZONA – Summer Gods Tour – July 3, 6:30 PM

    American rock band Third Eye Blind will be coming to Darien Lake as the first of three New York stops for their Summer Gods Tour. Similarly-popular band Yellowcard will be the featured opener, alongside pop-rock band ARIZONA.

    Janet Jackson with special guest Nelly – Together Again Tour – July 5, 8:00 PM

    Iconic pop star Janet Jackson is set to appear in Darien Lake on July 5 before playing in Brooklyn later in the month. Rapper and singer Nelly, known for hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Ride Wit Me,” will appear as a special guest.

    Kidz Bop Kidz – July 7, 4:00 PM

    The renowned family-friendly pop song cover group, Kidz Bop Kidz, will perform in Darien Lake for an early show on July 7. This child-friendly concert is perfect for any younger children looking to hear clean versions of some of their favorite modern pop hits.

    Chris Stapleton with special guests Marcus King and Nikki Lane – All-American Road Show – July 11, 7:00 PM

    Ten-time Grammy Award winner Chris Stapleton will come by Darien Lake for a stop on his All-American Road Show. Fellow country singers Marcus King and Nikki Lane will contribute opening performances.

    Red Hot Chili Peppers with special guest Wand – Unlimited Love Tour – July 12, 7:00 PM

    Genre-defining American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will arrive in Darien Lake the day after Chris Stapleton for their Unlimited Love Tour. Psychedelic rock band Wand will open up the set.

    Jason Aldean with special guests Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell and Dee Jay Silver – Highway Desperado Tour – August 1, 7:30 PM

    Country musician Jason Aldean will kick off August with a performance at Darien Lake as a stop on his Highway Desperado Tour. Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell and Dee Jay Silver will all appear as special guests.

    The Queens of R&B: Xscape and SWV with special guests Mya, Total and 702 – The Queens of R&B Tour – August 6, 7:00 PM

    Known for their active reality television series, The Queens of R&B, Xscape and SVW, will be performing at Darien Lake for their last of three New York shows. Mya, Total and 702 will join as special guests.

    Avril Lavigne with special guests Simple Plan and Girlfriends – The Greatest Hits Tour – August 20, 7:00 PM

    Pop-punk idol Avril Lavigne will play nothing but the best in Darien Lake for her new tour focusing on her greatest hits. Rock bands Simple Plan and Girlfriends will open up the show.

    New Kids On The Block with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff – Magic Summer Tour – August 22, 7:00 PM

    Classic boy band New Kids On The Block is celebrating the release of their brand new album, Still Kids, with their Magic Summer Tour. The Darien Lake performance will be opened by Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

    Pitbull with special guest T-Pain – Party After Dark Tour – September 6, 8:00 PM

    Mr. Worldwide, aka Pitbull, will perform some of his classic pop hits to the Darien Lake crowd on September 6 for his Party After Dark Tour. Fellow 2000s and 2010s hitmaker T-Pain will appear as well.

    American rock and pop-punk band Falling in Reverse is set to perform at Darien Lake for their Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination. The packed night of performances will also feature Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance, Tech N9ne and Jeris Johnson.

    ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guest The Outlaws – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – September 12, 6:30 PM

    American rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will perform at Darien Lake for their last of four New York shows as a part of their collaborative tour. Fellow American rock band, The Outlaws, will open up the show.

    Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Celisse – The Outlaw Music Festival – September 17, 5:00 PM

    American folk legends Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan will play together in Darien Lake as part of the traveling “must see music festival of the summer,” Outlaw Music Festival. Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Celisse will perform as well.

    Creed with special guests 3 Doors Down and Finger 11 – Summer of ’99 Tour – September 27, 7:00 PM

    Post-grunge American rock band Creed will cap off Darien Lake’s summer lineup with a performance for their Summer of 99′ Tour on September 27. 3 Doors Down and Finger 11 will open up the show.

    Tickets for all of the shows shown can be found here.

  • Live Events at Rochester’s Bug Jar this June

    The Bug Jar, located in Rochester, will be hosting a series of events including parties, concerts, and happy hours throughout the month of June.

    Bug Jar June
    Bug Jar – PIX11

    Having hosted iconic rock bands like The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and Modest Mouse, Bug Jar has made itself an important figure for musicians and music lovers alike. Since 1991, Bug Jar has given local and regional musicians an energetic, lively space to perform.

    In the years since its reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue has become dominated by shows in the punk, metal, and hardcore scenes. With an eclectic interior design including two large bugs greeting customers at the door, the venue has been a safe space for creativity, boldness, and originality to shine.

    This June, Bug Jar will be hosting a series of concerts and parties for fans of all genres. All events are 21+, with special tickets being sold for guests ages 18-20 for certain events.

    6/9 – Jenny Don’t And The Spurs & Jazz Goons – 8pm

    For the past 10 years, Country/Western band Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been cultivating a vast international following through extensive tours across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand and performances in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Mexico. They will play alongside Jazz Goons on Sunday, June 9th.

    6/14 – The Thrifts / The Macks / Mary Shelley – 8pm

    A night of speaker-blasting rock and roll comes to the Bug Jar on Friday June 14th. Join the three rock bands: Rochester’s own The Thrifts, Portland-based The Macks, and Brooklyn-born Punk band Mary Shelley, who are rocking out in Rochester.

    Punk band Mary Shelley

    6/15 – University Drive / Anchor / Into the Light – 8pm

    University Drive is an Alternative Rock band hailing from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Emulating a sound similar to Nirvana, Weezer, and The Front Bottoms, join them along with local bands Anchor and Into the Light for a night of nostalgic alt-rock at the Bug Jar on Saturday, June 15th.

    University Drive – First Avenue
    6/21 – MAKEITSTOP / Nobody No One / Shark Arms / picknumber3mylord – 8pm

    Following the release of their newest self-titled EP, post-hardcore powerhouse MAKEITSTOP comes to Bug Jar on Friday, June 21 for a night of garage band style nostalgia. They will be joined by local punk bands Nobody No One, Shark Arms, and DJ picknumber3mylord.

    MAKEITSTOP – Instagram
    6/29 – Belushi Speed Ball / Joe Buck Yourself / Sully – 8pm

    Bug Jar takes a trip to Kentucky this June with performances from country/hellbilly groups Belushi Speed Ball and Joe Buck Yourself. Belushi Speed Ball, an emerging thrash metal band, encourages fans to headbang along to their set on Saturday, June 29. Up-and-coming UK DJ Sully follows.

    All events for the month of June have been listed below. For more information and upcoming shows and events, visit here.

    JUNE EVENTS AT THE BUG JAR

    6/1 – SLUTPOP Beach Dance Party / DJ’d by KOPPS – 8pm
    6/6 – Clibbus / Radiation Blackbody / Leaking Head / Humiliating Moan – 8pm
    6/7 – at 5pm – SAD HOUR: All Sad Songs, All on Vinyl w/ DJ Tim Avery, FREE, 21+
    – at 8pm – Depeche Mode vs New Order Dance Party
    6/8 – STP: 30 Years of Purple Tribute Show – 8pm
    6/9 – Jenny Don’t And The Spurs & Jazz Goons – 8pm
    6/13 – Therapy Gun / Luckycaller7 / Dead Pets – 8pm
    6/14 – The Thrifts / The Macks / Mary Shelley – 8pm
    6/15 – University Drive / Anchor / Into the Light – 8pm
    6/20 –Leah Senior / Kairos Creature Club / Georgie – 8pm
    6/21 – MAKEITSTOP / Nobody No One / Shark Arms / picknumber3mylord – 8pm
    6/22 – Noah Kesey / Bugcatcher / Kitchen – 8pm
    6/27 – Messer Chups w/ Harmonica Lewinski – 8pm
    6/28 – Head to the Roots w/ TBA  – 8pm
    6/29 – Belushi Speed Ball / Joe Buck Yourself / Sully – 8pm

  • Jazz on Jay Announces 2024 Schedule

    Jazz on Jay returns to Schenectady this summer with an exciting lineup of family friendly acts. The lunchtime concerts will be held at a new location this year, the outdoor venue at Jay Square.

    Located across from City Hall, Jay Square offers an improved sound and overall experience. Every Thursday at noon, top singers and instrumentalists from across the region bring their bands to Jay Street.

    Jazz on Jay

    Lanaea Brice, the new chair of the beloved series, described it as, “a lively celebration of our shared love for harmony, community, and the pure bliss of gathering together.”

    The rain location remains at Robb Alley at Proctors, 32 State Street, Schenectady. This year, souvenir tumblers will also be available for purchase while supplies last. Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and to enjoy the many nearby restaurants. A full list of performances is available below, and admission is free! For updates, follow Jazz on Jay on Facebook.

    2024 Jazz on Jay Schedule

    June 6: Killdeer Trio

    June 13: Cliff Brucker & New Circle

    June 20: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes

    June 27: Matty Stecks & The 518

    July 11: MC2 Featuring special guests Andrew Hearn on drums and Dave Shoudy on bass

    July 18: Brian Patneaude Quintet

    July 25: Awan Rashad Quartet

    Aug. 1: Joe Sorrentino

    Aug. 8: Terry Gordon Quintet

    Aug. 15: Joe Finn Trio

    Aug. 22: Bossamba

    Aug. 29: Joe Barna

    A previous performance by The Ragtime Windjammers is available below.

  • The American Classical Orchestra Announces 40th Season

    The American Classical Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season, in celebration its 40th anniversary, with three performances in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall

    Artistic Director at Alice Tully, Thomas Crawford will lead the three orchestral concerts starting with the performance on Sept. 18. Of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 and Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92. Despite the grand 40th celebrations, the season will feature smaller performances in more intimate venues like Schubert’s Piano Quintet at University Club of New York on Oct. 30. 

    american classical orchestra 40th

    Another performance at the Salmagundi Art Club on Dec. 6 will highlight Keyboard music throughout music history. The musicians will start with François Couperin’s Pièces de clavecin and end with György Ligeti’ Book Two: Étude 10 – Der Zauberlehrling.

    The anniversary season will end on May 7, 2025 with “Mostly Mozart” at Alice Tully Hall, notably featuring principal bassoonist Andrew Schwartz.

    ACO was founded in New York City 1984, then known as the Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy. In 2005, Crawford renamed the non-profit Orchestra and furthermore established NYC as it’s official home. Crawford is not only the director of AOC, but is also passionate about music education outreach to children in New York City schools. He studied music composition and organ performance at Eastman School of Music and has worked with world renowned musicians like Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma.

    Today, the musicians pay homage to centuries of music history by using original instruments and repertoire. The instrumentalist’s talent reaches beyond the ACO as many of them perform in other NYC ensembles like Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Handel and Haydn Society, and the New York Philharmonic.

    To purchase tickets for the American Classical Orchestra 40th anniversary shows, and find out more information visit the American Classical Orchestra website here.

  • Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Tour to Stop at MSG

    Cyndi Lauper has announced her ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ farewell tour, which will last from October through December. The tour is Lauper’s first major run in over a decade, including 23 headlining shows. As part of the tour, Lauper will make an October 30th stop at Madison Square Garden.

    Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun tour

    Cyndi Lauper is a Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and performer, who has captivated audiences since the 1980s. Growing up in Queens’ Ozone Park neighborhood, Lauper took in influences from punk, and glam that formed her unique brand of pop music. Lauper broke out into the mainstream with her 1983 debut She’s So Unusual, which won her a Grammy for best new artist. The album spawned four top-5 singles, including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “Time After Time.” Since her debut, Lauper has sold over 50 million records, and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

    On top of music, Lauper has led successful careers in theater and writing. In 2013 Lauper won the Tony for best original score for Kinky Boots – becoming the first woman to do so. In 2012, she released a New York Times best-selling memoir, detailing her childhood struggles. Lauper has used her fame to fight for a number of marginalized groups, including women, LGBT people, and people with HIV/AIDS.

    Lauper’s farewell tour will begin October 18th in Montreal, Canada, before moving its way westward across the US. On October 30th, Lauper will return to her hometown of New York City, to play a show at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden. This show, along with others across the tour, will feature a special guest who will be revealed at a later date.

    Lauper will release a documentary Let the Canary Sing to accompany her farewell tour. The documentary, directed by Emmy-winner Alison Ellwood, will tackle Lauper’s rise to stardom and ever-evolving identity. The film will place a special focus on Lauper’s influence on younger generations, and dedication to social advocacy. There will be a world premiere and Hollywood Walk of Fame print ceremony at Los Angeles’s TCL Chinese Theater on June 4th. In addition, Lauper will make a special guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 5th, 11:35pm ET. Lauper will talk about the release of her documentary, and her farewell tour.

    GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN FAREWELL TOUR DATES: 

    Fri Oct 18 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre

    Sun Oct 20 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

    Thu Oct 24 | Detroit, MI | Fox Theatre

    Sat Oct 26 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    Sun Oct 27 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena

    Wed Oct 30 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden

    Fri Nov 01 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena

    Sun Nov 03 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center

    Wed Nov 06 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena

    Fri Nov 08 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Hollywood

    Sun Nov 10 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena

    Tue Nov 12 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center

    Thu Nov 14 | Austin, TX | Moody Center

    Sat Nov 16 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center

    Tue Nov 19 | Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center

    Wed Nov 20 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena

    Sat Nov 23 | Los Angeles, CA | Intuit Dome

    Sun Nov 24 | Palm Desert, CA | Acrisure Arena

    Tue Nov 26 | San Francisco, CA | Chase Center

    Sat Nov 30 | Portland, OR | Moda Center

    Sun Dec 01 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena

    Wed Dec 04 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center

    Thu Dec 05 | Chicago, IL | United Center

    Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, June 4. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, June 7 at 10am. For more information regarding Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun tour, visit her website here.

  • Glass Pony Performs at Albany’s Palace Sessions on June 7

    Psychedelic groove circus, Glass Pony, is set to perform at Albany’s The Palace Theatre on June 7 as part of the Palace Sessions.

    Glass Pony Palace Sessions

    The Albany native band focuses on danceable music with influences from the 60’s and 70’s and incorporates a jam band style of performance. In 2019 they released their first self titled album and their most recent 2023 album is titled Washed Away. The band is made up of Chanda Dewey (drums), Eddie Hotaling (guitar, lead vocals), Jeff Picarazzi (bass), and Greg Pittz (lead guitar).

    Although it was built in 1931, The Palace Performing Arts Centers was established as a not-for-profit corporation in 1984 and since then, has hosted a variety of talent including The Rolling Stones, Jerry Seinfled and Tony Bennet. The theater was always used to entertain the Albany community as it was first used as a cinema for the “talkies.”

    The Palace sessions are a series of recorded and filmed live performances. The sessions were created with the help of the city of Albany and Mirth Films in 2020. The goal was to bring live music, via YouTube, to a quarantined audience.
    Glass Pony’s Palace Sessions set is free to all and you can reserve tickets here.

  • Larkin Square Announces Summer Concert Events for Buffalo

    Buffalo’s Larkin Square has announced the return of its beloved Live at Larkin and Food Truck Tuesday weekly events this summer. The KeyBank Live at Larkin Summer music series will begin June 5th.

    The summer series will include 13 weeks of live shows, ending on August 28th. Larkin’s annual Food Truck Tuesdays season will also begin June 4th, offering a host of curated food trucks and live music until August 27th.

    This year marks the 12th season of Live at Larkin, which has become a staple of Buffalo’s Larkinville neighborhood. The site was home to the former Larkin Soap Factory, which supplied the second largest catalog sales business in the country. Since the factory’s closure in the 1940s, there have been many attempts to revitalize the neighborhood. These came to a head in 2012, with the opening of Larkin Square. Since its establishment, the venue has become a community gathering place, offering a host of family-friendly events.

    One of the most popular events hosted by Larkin Square is Food Truck Tuesdays. This weekly event begins June 4th, offering around 25 food trucks each Tuesday. Truck offerings range from Italian to Thai to Halal, with each truck offering nutritionist-certified options. The event draws trucks from Buffalo, Rochester, and beyond for visitors to enjoy. Guests can bring their own chairs, but coolers and outside alcohol are prohibited.

    In addition to food trucks, the weekly event offers the chance to enjoy live music from local bands. The Walter Kemp 3 will kick off the summer season with their award winning jazz. When not playing with legends like Sun Ra’s Arkestra and Sabu Adeloya, kemp teaches at Buffalo’s Villa Maria College. The event series offers a diverse spectrum of genres, ranging from McCarthyizm‘s garage rock to Dee Adams’ country. With this vast array of music, event-goers are sure to enjoy the performances while enjoying food truck fare.

    Walter Kemp will play at Larkin Square on June 4th

    June 5th also marks the return of the KeyBank Live at Larkin summer concert series. This weekly concert series will feature performances from local groups, as well as other amenities. Concert-goers will be able to purchase bites from a curated array of on-site food trucks each week. In addition, Larkin Square will offer beer, wine, and cocktails for purchase. Larkin Square’s Bratts Hill Restaurant will be open to serve authentic Jamaican cuisine for dinner services during Live at Larkin.

    The concert series kicks off at 5pm on June 4th with a performance from John & Mary & the Valkyries. The folk-rock duo is comprised of 10,000 Maniacs members John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey. The series will continue for 13 weeks, until a closing performance by hard rockers Grosh on August 28th. Over the course of the summer series, concert-goers can enjoy tributes to classic groups like Steely Dan, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Fleetwood Mac.

    A performance from Live at Larkin

    Food Truck Tuesdays Band Lineup

    6/4 – Walter Kemp 3 Quartet

    6/11 – McCarthyizm

    6/18 – Diyené

    6/25 – The Fever Pitch String Quartet

    7/2 – Stress Dolls

    7/9 – Whitford-Klyma Band

    7/23 – Sabu Adeyola & Oasis

    7/30 – The Britt Band

    8/6 – Zak Ward

    8/13 – Dueling Pianos Band

    8/20 – Dee Adams’ Grand Isle Opry

    8/27 – Jony James Band

    Live at Larkin Summer Season Lineup 

    6/5 – John & Mary & the Valkyries

    6/12 – Will Holton & Daniel Powell’s Mid-Week Vibe

    6/19 – Juneteenth ft. Farrow & Project Access to A-Free-Kas

    6/26 – Dirty Work: A Tribute to Steely Dan

    7/3   – Blues 4 Vets w/Miller & the Other Sinners & more

    7/10 – Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    7/17 – Talking Dead Heads

    7/24 – Ticketed Event, TBA

    7/31  – Big Easy in Buffalo presents: Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience with El Batey’s Agua de Liberté”

    8/7   – Buffalo’s Last Waltz Band Does Dylan & The Band

    8/14 – Handsome Jack Does CCR

    8/21 – Stoneflower/ Hollyfeld Does Springsteen

    8/28 – Grosh Prime ft. Alex McArthur, Harry Graser & Michael DeLano

    Thanks to sponsorship from KeyBank and Independent Health, both Food Truck Tuesdays and Live at Larkin are free events. There will be free parking in lots along Exchange Street and Hydraulic Street.

    Larkin Square will continue to announce live events for the summer. For more information and updates, visit the Larkin Square website here.

  • The Met Brings Opera To The Parks For its 14th Summer Recital Series

    The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2024 Summer Recital Series lineup in collaboration with Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage.

    The recital series will feature performances in all five boroughs. The first recital on June 18 will be in the heart of Manhattan at SummerStage in Central Park. Soprano, Leah Hawkins, tenor, Mario Chang and bass-baritone, Michael Sumuel will take to the stage to kick off the recitals. Opera fans can bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the free concerts.  

    The first Met opera house opened in 1883 by a group of wealthy businessmen. It wasn’t until 1966, when the Met joined the other New York arts institutions, that the opera house in Lincoln Center opened. This theater was better equipped with the technology needed for a metropolitan experience. In order to expand its audience, the opera house introduced its The Met: Live in HD in 2006, bringing the opera experience to cinemas across the country. In another effort to expand its audience, the Met brought its work to parks around NYC.

    The first Summer Recital Series happened in 2009. The idea was to bring music to people who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to experience an Opera. Since 2009, the Met singers have performed nearly every year with a break in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.

    June 18: CityParks SummerStage, Central Park—Manhattan
    Leah Hawkins, Soprano
    Mario Chang, Tenor
    Michael Sumuel, Bass-Baritone
    Dimitri Dover, Piano

    June 20: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1—Brooklyn
    Leah Hawkins, Soprano
    Mario Chang, Tenor
    Michael Sumuel, Bass-Baritone
    Dimitri Dover, Piano

    June 24: Jackie Robinson Park—Manhattan
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano

    June 26: Williamsbridge Oval—Bronx
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano

    June 28: Socrates Sculpture Park—Queens
    Brittany Olivia Logan, Soprano
    Hannah Jones, Mezzo-Soprano
    Matthew Cairns, Tenor
    Deborah Robertson, Piano