Category: Upcoming Shows

SummerStage Lineup Features Artists and Shows Across the 5 Boroughs

Capital One City Parks foundation SummerStage is back in 2024 with an exciting lineup of artists. Opening in Central Park, the SummerStage will host concerts across all five boroughs with a wide variety of acts.

Free concerts will feature exciting up and coming artists, along with rock legend Kim Gordon and acclaimed jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra. Benefit concerts include The Gaslight Anthem, Ethel Cain, and Trixie Mattel, to name a few.

SummerStage is one of NYC’s most beloved music series, offering New Yorkers up to 80 free and benefit shows a year. For 38 years, SummerStage has been a beloved festival celebrating New York’s cultural heritage. New York’s history of jazz will be highlighted, as well as celebrating the birth of Hip-Hop. Neighborhood parks hosting SummerStage include multiple locations in all five boroughs. Tompkins Square Park, Marcus Garvey Park, Crotona Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Flushing Meadows are among the many parks hosting SummerStage.

This season, SummerStage will showcase female artists pushing boundaries in the music industry, including Andra Day, Kim Gordon, Arooj Aftab, Sister Nancy, and Alcione. A spotlight will also be placed on multiple generations of jazz artists. Drummer Yussef Dayes will take the stage with vocalist and bassist Aneesa Strings.

Buddy Guy performs at Summerstage 2023 – photo by Rob Tellerman

This year’s festivals will continue to honor New York as the birthplace of Hip-Hop. In Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, MIKE’s Young World festival will return with an exciting lineup of artists, including Earl Sweatshirt. Hip-Hop legends The Pharcyde, MC Ghostface Killah, and Slick Rick are featured in this season’s exciting lineup.

This season promises New Yorkers a wide array of artists, both local and international. A trailer for the 2024 season of SummerStage is available below.

Summerstage 2024 Concert Dates

Date	Venue	Artist	Type of Show
Fri, May 17	Central Park	James Arthur	Benefit
Sat, Jun 1	Central Park	OPENING NIGHT: Andra Day in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival Subaru Music Series	Free
Sat, Jun 8	Central Park	KES	Benefit
Thu, Jun 13	Central Park	Kim Gordon / Sun Ra Arkestra / Slauson Malone 1 Subaru Music Series	Free
Sat, Jun 15	Central Park	THE AUSSIE BBQ: Jebediah / Last Dinosaurs / Northeast Party House / Sheppard / Sycco / Thelma Plum in Association with Sounds Australia and the American Australian Association	Free
Sat, Jun 15	Coney Island Amphitheater	Andy Montañez / Charlie Cruz / People of Earth / La Mega DJ in association with 97.9 La Mega	Free
Sun, Jun 16	Central Park	Corinne Bailey Rae / Dixson in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Tue, Jun 18	Central Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel	Free
Wed, Jun 19	Central Park	Masego / Jordan Ward	Benefit
Thu, Jun 20	Brooklyn Bridge Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Leah Hawkins, Mario Chang, Michael Sumuel	Free
Sat, Jun 22	Central Park	The Yussef Dayes Experience / Aneesa Strings / Dana and Alden in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Sun, Jun 24	Central Park	T-Pain’s Mansion in Wiscansin Tour	Benefit
Mon, Jun 24	Jackie Robinson Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Wed, Jun 26	Williamsbridge Oval	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Wed, Jun 26	Central Park	Caifanes + Café Tacvba	Benefit
Thu, Jun 27	Central Park	Ethel Cain with Special Guest Teethe	Benefit
Fri, Jun 28	Socrates Sculpture Park	The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Brittany Olivia Logan, Hannah Jones, Matthew Cairns	Free
Sat, Jun 28	Central Park	Utopia Pride: Above & Beyond and Spencer Brown	Benefit
Sat, Jun 29	Central Park	Pride Disco with Trixie Mattel, Amanda Lepore, and Jess King	Benefit
Sun, Jun 30	Central Park	Dreamland Pride	Benefit
Mon, Jul 1	Central Park	Madison Cunningham / LA LOM / John-Robert / Corrente: Beatriz Mira & Tiago Barreiros	Free
Sun, Jul 7	Central Park	Ezra Collective / Celeste / Da Chick DJ in association with Blue Note Jazz Festival	Free
Sun, Jul 7	Coney Island Amphitheater	Federation Sound 25th Anniversary featuring Sister Nancy / Tanto Metro & Devonte and friends	Free
Wed, Jul 10	Central Park	LAMC and Latin GRAMMY 25th Anniversary: Fonseca / Israel Fernández / Bruses	Free
Thu, Jul 11	Central Park	Counting Crows Subaru Music Series	Benefit
Thu, Jul 11	Herbert Von King Park	Works & Process: It’s Showtime NYC! / Maimouna Keita African Dance Company / Kash Gaines’s Caged Birds	Free
Fri, Jul 12	Herbert Von King Park	Sounds of Detroit: Celebrating 50 years of J Dilla feat. The Pharcyde / Slum Village / Breakbeat Lou in association with Fusicology & Future x Sounds	Free
Sat, Jul 13	Central Park	LAMC: BRESH	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Herbert Von King Park	Lineup TBD	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Coney Island Amphitheater	GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE BOARDWALK: Oldies is Back in Brooklyn Feat. The Platters former lead singer Frank Pizarro / Charlie Thomas’ Drifters with Jeff Hall / The Marvelettes / Bill Haley Jr’s Comets / Johnny Farina / The Excellents / The Chiclettes / Vinnie Medugno / Hosted by Joe Causi WCBS FM and Sal Abbatiello Fever Records / Music by The Coda Band	Free
Sun, Jul 14	Central Park	Bastille Day: IAM / Magic System / The Avener / Laurie Darmon / Femi the Scorpion in association with the Consulate General of France	Free
Wed, Jul 17	Central Park	The Saw Doctors / The Coronas	Benefit
Sat, Jul 20	Flushing Meadows- Corona Park	DJ Rekha’s Basement Bhangra Beyond: Priya Ragu / DJ Rekha / Ami Dang / Lady Pista + Guests	Free
Sun, Jul 21	Flushing Meadows- Corona Park	Lineup to be announced
Sun, Jul 21	Central Park	Proyecto Uno / Milly Quezada / DJ Miquelito & Excarlet Molina in association with 97.9 La Mega	Free
Wed, Jul 27	Central Park	Arooj Aftab / Sid Sriram / EMEL	Free
Sat, Jul 27	Central Park	Piano People in the Park: Scorpion Kings / DBN GoGo / Kelvin MoMo / DJ Moma / DJ Tunez	Benefit
Sun, Jul 28	Central Park	Catalan Sounds On Tour: Sidonie / Balkan Paradise Orchestra / Lau Noah / DJ Turmix in association with the Institut Ramon Llull	Free
Wed, Jul 31	Central Park	Elevation Worship: Praise Party!	Benefit
Thu, Aug 1	Crotona Park	Chuck Chillout 40th Radio Anniversary Party: Ice T / MOP / Schoolly D / Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq / Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud / CL Smooth / Joeski Love / D.J. Breakout / Funky Four + 1 More / Ultramagnetic MCs / DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip / NINE / Al B. Sure! / Music by Funk Flex / Hosted By Ralph McDaniels & Bugsy Buggs	Free
Thu, Aug 1	Central Park	Blue Note Presents: Robert Glasper Featuring Yebba	Benefit
Fri, Aug 2	Crotona Park	Tedsmooth’s Freestyle Jam feat. Coro / C-Bank / DJ Serg / Anthony Mangini / Tedsmooth / Strafe	Free
Sat, Aug 3	Central Park	The Originals	Free
Sat, Aug 3	Crotona Park	King Promise / Dan Price the Artist / DJ Faddah in association with GhanaFest-NY	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Crotona Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Central Park	Galactic featuring Irma Thomas / The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr	Free
Sun, Aug 4	Coney Island Amphitheater	NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST Featuring Ghostface Killah / DJ Drewski & Friends / Statik Selektah / Scram Jones / Tony Touch and Friends	Free
Thu, Aug 8	Central Park	David Cross and Super Pals featuring Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Silverman, Fred Armisen, Zach Zucker, Sean Patton and more TBA	Benefit
Sat, Aug 10	Central Park	VP Records 45th Anniversary	Free
Sun, Aug 11	Coney Island Amphitheater	WBLS 50th Anniversary Celebration: Jon B / Vivian Green / Meli’sa Morgan / Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / Funk Flex	Free
Sun, Aug 11	Stapleton Waterfront Amphitheater	Lineup to be announced	Free
Thu, Aug 15	Marcus Garvey Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Fri, Aug 16	Marcus Garvey Park	Lineup to be announced	Free
Sat, Aug 17	Central Park	Palmwine Festival NYC: Show Dem Camp feat. The Cavemen & Friends in association with Move Forward Music	Free
Sat, Aug 17	Marcus Garvey Park	The Soapbox Presents: The Life of the Party	Free
Sun, Aug 18	Marcus Garvey Park	Special Uptown Edition: Celebrating 40 years of Red Alert & Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box	Free
Sun, Aug 18	Central Park	Funk Flex Birthday Party with Live performances by Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Maseo & Funk Flex	Free
Wed, Aug 21	Central Park	The Gaslight Anthem / Joyce Manor / Pinkshift	Benefit
Thu, Aug 22	Central Park	Brazilian Day: Alcione / Larissa Luz / DJ Malfeitona / Film screening: “Gerson King Combo” in association with 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival	Free
Fri, Aug 23	Central Park	Hip-Hop Is The LOML Tour: The Roots ft. Jungle Brothers / Digable Planets Subaru Music Series	Benefit
Fri, Aug 23	Marcus Garvey Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Christian McBride Big Band / Wallace Roney Jr in partnership with Jazzmobile	Free
Sat, Aug 24	Marcus Garvey Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Carmen Lundy / Helen Sung / Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few / Tyreek McDole / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener	Free
Sun, Aug 25	Tompkins Square Park	Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Louis Hayes / SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter ft. Huntertones / Ekep Nkwelle / Alexis Lombre / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener	Free
Tue, Aug 27	Central Park	Snail Mail / Tim Heidecker / Fenne Lily	Free
Mon, Sep 9	Central Park	WNYC and Friends Centennial Celebration	Free
Sun, Oct 20	Coney Island Amphitheater	The Chol Hamoed Spectacular: The Yeshiva Boys Choir presented in association with EG productions	Free

June 3, 2024

Adirondack Vet Fest Honoring Veterans and Musical Legends

The town of Chateaugay, NY will host Adirondack Vet Fest, July 20 and 21. All proceeds go to North Country Honor Flight, an organization that brings veterans to Washington D.C.

The festival has a lineup of musical groups throughout the two days at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre. Along with the performances, guests can find food vendors, crafts and merchandise and a silent auction.

Vet Fest starts at 10:00 and on July 20, the festival’s special event begins at 6:30 with Artimus Pyle band. Drummer and marine veteran, Artimus Pyle was a former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 1977, he survived the plane crash that killed songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backing vocalist Cassie Gaines. After his close encounter with death, he went on to produce solo singles and is now touring with the Artimus Pyle band, performing Lynyrd Skynyrd tributes.

The festival has an optional donation towards North Country Honor Flight. The organization gives veterans in New York and Vermont a chance to fly to Washington D.C. and visit memorials honoring themselves. World War ll and Korean war veterans can apply on the website for this opportunity.
To see Artimus Pyle band guests can purchase the $25 tickets in cash at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre.

June 2, 2024
Cory Wong to Play Special Limited Capacity Show At Caroga Arts

Funk guitarist Cory Wong is set to play a special show at Caroga Arts Collective on Wednesday, July 31. A raffle will be held, giving audience members the opportunity to win a limited-edition Fender guitar.

Known for his extensive solo work as well as collaborations with Vulfpeck and many others, Cory Wong will play two consecutive nights of the 2024 Caroga Lake Music Festival. The first show on July 30 will feature a special acoustic set inside the Sherman’s Park Dance Hall.

Wong’s return to Caroga will feature a unique set joined by a strings section. This show will provide the opportunity to experience an up close and personal concert with a guitar virtuoso.

In addition to the performance, Caroga Arts is offering a raffle for the chance to win Fender’s 2023 limited-edition surf green Cory Wong Stratocaster, valued at $2,400. The winner will be drawn at the show where they can get the guitar signed and a photo with Wong.

Only 100 raffle tickets will be sold at $100 each and can be purchased HERE or when buying the tickets.

Taking place between his performances at the esteemed Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, An Evening with Cory Wong & Strings: A special acoustic performance and conversation is a show not to be missed.

Tickets and seating will be extremely limited for this intimate performance and can be purchased HERE

June 1, 2024
CNY Jazz Summer Dining Concert Series in Syracuse

Music lovers and foodies across Central New York experience a combination of dinner and music performances throughout the upcoming summer months, courtesy of CNY Jazz, presenter of the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series in Syracuse.

CNY Jazz Central is Upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools. Each year, the organization presents more than 150 events, from festivals to theater concerts, to a total annual audience of 50,000.

A diverse lineup of groups playing a wide variety of styles will perform every Tuesday at Persimmons in the Timber Banks golf and marina community in Baldwinsville and on Wednesdays on the Hannum House lawn next to the historic lakeside Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, two of the region’s most iconic upscale dining destinations.“ These series allow us to provide the region with its only ‘fine dining with fine music’ options for residents and visitors alike, on opposite ends of Central New York, for the entire summer,” said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz founder and director. “There are no cover charges, and our CNY Jazz annual donors will get 10% off food and drink as a benefit of their support for our non-profit arts organization.”

Thirteen events are scheduled at Persimmons, taking CNY Jazz Central, upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools, annually presents more than 150 events to a total annual audience of 50,000. They include festivals, concerts, and shows including the Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest and Jazz in the City; the CNY Jazz Cabaret Series, a busy arts-in-education service, shows at downtown’s Jazz Central theater, the SummerJazz Workshop, Interscholastic Jazz Festival, the CNY Jazz Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series, Syracuse Stage Opening Night Cabarets, and other events throughout the extended region, including shows of all kinds at their Jazz Central theater in downtown Syracuse.

At the Sherwood Inn, artists perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the porch of the inn’s Hannum House to outdoor diners on the lawn. A prix fixe menu is offered each week at $55, with reservations required at 315-685-3405. The rain location is inside the inn’s dining room. Fifteen events are scheduled.

The eclectic music lineup features groups from across upstate New York playing a wide variety of styles, centered on cabaret jazz, funk, blues, and Americana, including Cheri Giraud, Chuck Lamb and Peter Mack, Grupo Pagan, The Dave Hanlon Trio, The Ron France Duo, Nancy Kelly, Just Joe, Steve Brown, and Nashville-based Sam & Ivy, as well as other popular groups from across Central New York.

More information here.

June 1, 2024
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Announce MSG Concert

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have announced a US Arena Tour, including a NYC date at Madison Square Garden. This tour celebrates the group’s fourth studio album South of Here, which releases June 28.

Nathaniel Rateliff is a Denver-based singer-songwriter renowned for his gruff voice and songwriting prowess. Rateliff’s group The Night Sweats hit the mainstream with their gold-certified 2015 self-titled debut. Since his breakout, Rateliff has collaborated with folk legends, including Paul Simon and Willie Nelson. Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant has lauded Rateliff’s music, calling him “one of these guys that will just carry the torch. Beautiful songwriting, beautiful singing, great delivery.” Rateliff is already carrying that torch, inspiring a new generation of folk artists, including stars Noah Kahan and Orville Peck. Across their 3 studio albums, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats have grown their catalog, and honed their dynamic performances.

In the lead to their national tour, the band is releasing their fourth studio album South of Here. This new album reckons with love, loss, and hope during a life full of trauma. The songs bear Rateliff’s soul through his vivid storytelling, and the Night Sweat’s R&B-influenced Americana instrumentals. Rateliff hopes “these songs and stories give you an opportunity to better understand your own struggles whatever they may be.” The band collaborated with producer Brad Cook, straight off work with Waxahachie and Bon Ives, to engineer the album. The album is set to release June 28 via Stax.

The album’s lead single “Heartless” has already hit #1 on Americana radio and #5 on Triple A Charts. Accompanying this single is a new music video directed by the award-winning Kimberly Stuckwisch. Stuckwisch, who has previously worked with Olivia Rodrigo, based the video around the idea of finding freedom through arts. She says ” “Growing up in an impoverished part of Kentuckiana I often found myself running away from my upbringing diving headfirst into books, studies, writing, and theater.” This music video plays into Rateliff’s lyrical themes about moving out West from his childhood hometown in Missouri.

This arena tour comes after a 2022 sold-out concert at Denver’s Ball Arena, which launched their career to new heights. Starting on August 15 in Oregon, the band will snake their way Eastward across the country, before closing out the tour with a MSG show on March 27.

NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS LIVE

August 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater

August 16—Boise, ID—Outlaw Field

August 20—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre

August 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre

October 22—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall

October 23—Dallas, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

October 26—Austin, TX—Moody Center

October 29—Rogers, AR—Walmart Amphitheater

October 30—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena

November 1—Chicago, IL—United Center

November 2—St. Paul, MN—Excel Center

March 27, 2025—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden

Presale for Nathaniel Ratecliff & The Night Sweat’s MSG concert begins Tuesday, June 4th at 10am. General on-sale will begin June 7th at 10am. The band also offers a “Marigold upgrade” for their NYC concert tickets, providing access to an intimate pre-show cocktail lounge, and a limited edition concert print. The proceeds from these upgrades support the band’s Marigold Project, dedicated to promoting economic, social, and racial justice.

For more information on tour dates and ticketing, visit the band’s website here.

May 31, 2024
Twisted Fiddler Hosts Troy Summer Block Party Concert Series

Starting Friday May 17, live music tavern Twisted Fiddler is hosting 10 Free Friday Night Summer Block Parties at 9 First Street in Troy with outdoor live music, a beer truck and food from the famous Slidin’ Dirty food truck. The Summer Concert Series features top jam and funk artists on weekly “Fiddler Fridays” for 10 Friday nights, May through September, from 7-10 p.m.

Five Friday nights highlights top local music acts while five “Funk Nights” features members of national touring bands. Now in their third year, Funk Nights are held on the last Friday of the month to concur with the downtown-wide Troy Night Out. This year’s artists include some bigger names in the funk/jam scene. “We are continuing to bring live music to downtown Troy and building on the momentum,” said Twisted Fiddler Owner Tim Taney. “This is a great block to have a block party.”

Fiddler Fridays Schedule
7 PM – 10 PM | Gates Open at 6 PM

May 17 – Brian Kane Trio (Country / Southern Rock Night )

Vocalist Brian Kane, a Troy NY Native, takes the stage at the inaugural Fiddler Friday Summer Block Party on First Street.

Joined by Chris Beam on bass, Jeff Prescott on drums, Tony Pellegrino on guitar, and Luke McNamee on sax.

May 31 – Funk Night: Rob Compa (Dopapod ) WSG Mike Oehman (Mihali)

Guitarist Rob Compa of progressive jam band Dopapod takes the Fiddler Fridays stage with special guest saxophonist Mike Oehman of Mihali. They will be joined by Krystal Surgick on vocals, Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) on keys/organ, Justin Henricks (of Wurliday) on guitar, and Colin Jalbert on drums.

June 14 – Chef Dave’s Blues All Stars

Featuring Chef Dave Rozier, who made his name while performing and cooking at the famous Los Angeles Baked Potato restaurant, on harmonica, Rich Ertelt on guitar/vocals, Chris Beam on bass, Chad Ploss on drums, Keith Pray on sax, Ben O’Shea on trombone, and Sonny Speed on keys.

June 28 – Funk Night: New Orleans Legend Glen David Andrews

Glen David Andrews is a vocalist and trombonist that hails from the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. His commanding voice, fierce trombone sound and electric stage presence create a musical experience that never fails to meet the moment.

He takes the Fiddler Fridays Funk Night stage with Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) on keys/organ and Justin Henricks (of Wurliday) on guitar.

July 12 – Super 400 (I Heart Troy NY Rock ’N’ Roll)

Super 400, Troy’s fabled rock trio, known far and wide for telekinetic jams and big love, takes the Fiddler Fridays stage for I Heart Troy NY Night.

Featuring Lori Friday on vocals/bass, Kenny Hohman on vocals/guitar andJoe Daley on drums

July 26 – Funk Night: Tim Palmieri (of Lotus), Zdenek Gubb & Adrian Tramontano (of Twiddle)

Three of the biggest names in the funk / jam scene take the Fiddler Friday Funk Night Stage.

Tim Palmieri (of Lotus) on guitar/vocals, Zdenek Gubb (of Twiddle) on bass, and Adrian Tramontano (of Twiddle) on drums.

Aug. 9 – The Deadbeats (Grateful Dead Tribute )

The Deadbeats have been playing Grateful Dead in NY’s Hudson Valley & Capital District for 31 years.

Aug. 30 – Funk Night: Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan

Funk Fusion Organ driven, hard hittin’, boogaloo rooted funk with a rock ’n’ roll spirit.

Beau Sasser of Kung Fu – Keys & Organ
Justin Henricks of Wurliday – Guitar
Rob Somerville of Deep Banana Blackout – Sax
Bill Carbone of Max Creek – Drums
Krystal Surgick – Vocals

Sept. 13 – Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)

The Lustre Kings bring their old time rock ’n’ roll sound to the Fiddler Fridays stage.

Sept. 27 – Funk Night: Jennifer Hartswick (of Trey Anastio Band)

Trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and countless others.

Hartswick takes the Fiddler Fridays stage with Beau Sasser of Kung Fu on keys/organ, Justin Henricks of Wurliday on guitar. More musicians TBA

Funk Nights are presented by Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) and Troy Native Justin Henricks (of Wurliday). The duo of Sasser on keys/organ and Henricks on guitar will back up the headlining musicians on all Funk Nights except July.

Music is Rain or Shine. In the event of rain, the show will be moved inside Twisted Fiddler. Due to limited space, a cover charge may apply.

May 31, 2024
New Sean Lippin Single, “Run Away” Offers a Sonic Escape from the Everyday

Sean Lippin unveils a vibrant new single “Run Away” that speaks to the ever-common human sentiment of wanting to escape the dullness of daily life. The Westchester-born singer’s brand of emotional lyrics and upbeat vocals promises to resonate with all in this new track, now available on all streaming platforms.

“Run Away” is a heartfelt exploration of the universal desire to break free of the pressures of modern life and find solace in freedom. Lippin pens lyrics reflecting on the everyday struggles of maintaining sanity in a world driven by constant pressure to perform and succeed. Amidst all that is expected of us, he wonders if we ever still “stop and see the sights” or if the rush of daily life causes us to miss them entirely.

Such lyrics of wondering and questioning build up to an energetic chorus that breaks away from this narrative. Lippin takes the song –and its listener– away from these monotonous routines to a place free of care.

Born and raised in the lower Hudson Valley region, Sean Lippin writes and sings original songs that reflect his environment and unique experiences. Sean seeks to strike a balance between being a city kid and nature lover in his songs, such as “Hazy Day” and his previous release, “Nothing on Our Minds.” Sean engages his audience with backstories from his own life while weaving imagery of nature and values of friendship and family.

Produced by the acclaimed Matt Graff at The Koop Studio, “Run Away” boasts a rich sonic landscape that blends elements of indie, folk, and pop rock into Lippin’s storytelling. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Lippin shares, “‘Run Away’ is about breaking free from the shackles of society and embracing the true essence of who we are. It’s a reminder to follow our hearts and escape reality fearlessly.”

More information about Sean Lippin and his music here.

UPCOMING SHOWS
5/23 – Lucy’s – Pleasantville, NY

6/1 – RiverArts Music Tour – Hastings, NY
6/7 – Argonne Rose Brewery – Mohegan Lake, NY

7/6 – Saratoga Farmers’ Market – Saratoga Springs, NY

7/13 – Unified Beerworks – Malta, NY

Sean Lippin set at The Bitter End, 2022

May 30, 2024
Queens Jazz Orchestra Honors Legend, Albert “Tootie” Heath

On June 28, 2024 at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present The Queens Jazz Orchestra – A Concert for “Tootie” Heath. The event pays tribute to the late jazz luminary, Albert “Tootie” Heath, who passed away last April 3, just shy of 90 years-old.

Albert “Tootie” Heath was the last living Heath Brother, America’s most prominent jazz siblings who were all recipients of the title NEA Jazz Master, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. Tootie was the drummer with drummer of his family band and later with the Modern Jazz Quartet. He performed with some of the most prolific and best-known musicians in jazz, starting with Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. Tootie was the drummer for Nina Simone’s first album, Little Girl Blue, and also played with virtuosos such as J.J. Johnson, Herbie Hancock, Benny Golson, Dexter Gordon, Art Farmer, Cannonball Adderley, Ethan Iverson, and Wes Montgomery.

In 2018, Tootie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Foundation of America for his exceptional musical career and work as an educator. Beyond performing, he dedicated his life to clinics, workshops. For over 30 years, he was an instructor at the Stanford Jazz Workshop summer camps and played at colleges and universities nationwide.

Founded in 2008, Queens Jazz Orchestra (QJO) is a 17-piece orchestra dedicated to preserving the heritage of jazz in Queens and nurturing the next generations of great jazz musicians. It is a project of Flushing Town Hall and was the brainchild of Tootie’s brother, Jimmy Heath, and Flushing Town Hall’s Jazz Producer, Clyde Bullard. Tootie and his brothers performed at the Town Hall several times and will be honored “with him in mind and with love” in the upcoming concert and pre-show event to “share favorite memories of Tootie and his music,” says Bullard.

The QJO will perform at Flushing Town Hall on Friday, June 28 at 8 PM ET. The free, pre-concert reception will be open for concert ticket holders at 7 PM.

For more upcoming events at Flushing Town Hall, visit this website.

May 30, 2024
The String Cheese Incident Announce 4 New York Tour Dates

The String Cheese Incident have announced their 2024 fall tour, which will include four New York dates. In addition to two shows in Port Chester, the renowned jam band will also play in Brooklyn, and Wonderland Forest in LaFayette.

The String Cheese Incident (SCI) are a world renowned jam band, innovating musically since the early 1990s. The Colorado-based sextet incorporates elements of psychedelia with bluegrass, dubstep and many other genres into their sound. With all six members writing songs, and trading off vocals, the band’s music is uniquely collaborative. Their musical ingenuity has brought widespread acclaim, with the group sharing stages with Lauryn Hill, James Brown, and Sheryl Crow.

!On top of their musical innovation, SCI has put their fans at the forefront of their career. They are famous for their immersive live shows, incorporating themed experiences and chances for audience participation into their shows. In addition, the band pioneered file sharing, offering their shows to fans with free online downloads. Since their rise to success, SCI has sought to give back to the community, aiding a number of philanthropic causes. The band were among the first to encourage green tours, and regularly donate to Conscious Alliance and HeadCount charities.

This tour celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary, with SCI traversing the country throughout much of 2024. The String Cheese Incident’s fall tour is set to begin in Las Vegas on September 12th. Following this inaugural show, SCI will move eastward, ending the first leg of their tour in Baltimore on September 29th. This leg of the tour will see the band play Wonderland Forest in LaFayette, NY on September 28th. The second leg of their show will begin at Suwanee Hulaween in Live Oak, Florida, before moving up the Eastern Seaboard. On October 30th, SCI will perform at the newly opened Brooklyn Paramount Theater. The band will conclude their tour with two dates at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre on November 1st and 2nd.

Tour Dates

Sept 12-15 @ Bender Jamboree | Las Vegas, NV

Sept 18 @ The Criterion | Oklahoma City, OK

Sept 19 @ The Midland Theatre | Kansas City, MO

Sept 20-21 @ Riverside Theater | Milwaukee, WI

Sept 22 @ Vibrant Music Hall | Waukee, IA

Sept 25 @ Royal Oak Music Theatre | Royal Oak, MI

Sept 26 @ Palace Theatre | Louisville, KY

Sept 27 @ Cain Park Evans Amphitheater | Cleveland Heights, OH

Sept 28 @ Wonderland Forest | Lafayette, NY

Sept 29 @ Pier Six Pavilion | Baltimore, MD

Oct 24-27 @ Suwannee Hulaween | Live Oak, FL

Oct 30 @ Brooklyn Paramount Theater | Brooklyn, NY*

Oct 31 @ The Met | Philadelphia, PA*

Nov 1 @ The Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY*

Nov 2 @ The Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY*

*with special guest Stolen Gin

Artist presale kicks off Wednesday, May 29 at 11:00 AM MT. Public on-Sale is Friday, May 31 at 10:00 AM local. For more information on tour dates and ticketing, visit SCI’s website here.

May 30, 2024
Jane’s Addiction and Love And Rockets to Co-Headline Pier 17 this Fall

Pier 17 has announced a co-headlining show from Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets on September 10. This Manhattan show comes as part of a 23-city cross-country tour in August and September.

Pier 17, located at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport, is one of the city’s most scenic venues. The 1.5 acre rooftop venue is located stories above New York City’s East River. Pier 17 provides concert-goers with stunning views of the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and other famous sites. With a 3,500 person capacity, the venue is intimate, while still providing a lively atmosphere. Since its inaugural season in 2018, the venue has hosted acts from The Fugees to Billie Eilish. This season is especially busy for Pier 17, with shows from Taking Back Sunday, Slash, and more scheduled for the Summer.

Below the Pier 17 stage, the Seaport hosts a venue of restaurants and shops for concert-goers to enjoy. With offerings like sushi, tacos, ice cream, and seafood there is a large variety of options at the venue. The Seaport additionally hosts vintage clothing, book, and wine shops for visitors to enjoy before and after their concerts.

Since their start in 1985, Jane’s Addiction has become one of the most influential alt-rock bands of all time. Perry Farrell’s distinctive vocals, and Dave Navarro’s heavy guitars propelled the band into rock stardom, spawning countless hits. Concert-goers are sure to recognize “Jane Says” off of their 1988 debut Nothing’s Shocking and “Been Caught Stealing” off Ritual De Lo Habitual. Their signature brand of alternative has inspired legendary acts, including The Smashing Pumpkins and Rage Against the Machine. Jane’s Addiction are also renowned for their energetic live shows, with their 1991 farewell tour spawning the legendary Lollapalooza rock festival. This 2024 tour comes after the band’s first reunion in over 14 years.

Love and Rockets began after the breakup of the seminal goth band Bauhaus in 1983. Members Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins sought to combine their goth roots with more pop and psychedelic influences, crafting a unique brand of alternative that led them to stardom. Emerging with a dark cover of the Motown classic “Ball of Confusion,” the band’s music became 1980s club standards. Across their 7 studio albums, the band achieved major radio success with the 1989 hit single “So Alive,” which went to #3 on billboard. Bands like The Flaming Lips, Jane’s Addiction, and Pixies have since cited Love and Rockets as musical influences. This tour comes after the band’s 2023 reunion.

This concert at Manhattan’s Pier 17, is only one stop on a nation-crossing tour throughout August and September. The tour’s 25 stops across the US and Canada are listed below.

Fri Aug 09 — Las Vegas, NV — Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Sun Aug 11 — San Diego, CA — Gallagher Square at Petco Park

Tue Aug 13 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater

Thu Aug 15 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre

Sun Aug 18 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Mon Aug 19 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall

Wed Aug 21 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

Fri Aug 23 — Durant, OK — Choctaw Grand Theater

Sun Aug 25 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore

Tue Aug 27 — Jacksonville, FL — Daily’s Place

Thu Aug 29 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 31 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live

Tue Sep 03 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater

Thu Sep 05 — Portsmouth, VA — Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion

Sat Sep 07 — Atlantic City, NJ — Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Tue Sep 10 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17

Fri Sep 13 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion

Sun Sep 15 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

Wed Sep 18 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage

Fri Sep 20 — Rochester Hills, MI — Meadow Brook Amphitheater

Sun Sep 22 — Milwaukee, WI — BMO Pavilion

Tue Sep 24 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Thu Sep 26 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

Sat Sep 28 – Huntsville, AL – South Star Music Festival*

Sun Sep 29 – St. Louis, MO – Evolution Festival*

Tickets presales for this show begin on May 28th, with general sales beginning May 31st at 10am.

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