Category: Upcoming Shows

The Park Theater Foundation Announces 2024 Summer Series Concerts Lineup

The Park Theater Foundation announced the lineup for their 2024 Summer Series Concerts, beginning June 28 at 7:00 pm at the Crandall Park Bandshell in Glens Falls, NY.

Each Friday night, from June 28 – August 2nd, 2024, The Park Theater Foundation will host its fourth annual Summer Series Concerts in Glens Falls, NY. The events feature weekly 90-minute live musical performances from local, national, and international artists. All concerts are free to the public at the Crandall Park Bandshell, with the rain location being The Park Theater. serve to promote the artists from both outside of and within the community.

Summer Series Concerts Lineup:

Friday, 06/28 – Wild Adriatic

Rooted in the rowdy spirit of rock & roll, Wild Adriatic has built an international audience on a combination of groove, grit, and guitar-heavy swagger.

Friday, 07/05 – Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio

Equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and lyrical storytelling, Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio combines virtuoso violin, guitar, bass, and three-part harmony vocals for an energetic performance.

Friday, 07/12 – Stella Ruze

An award-winning folk rock band from Philadelphia, PA, Stella Ruze blends four-part vocal harmonies with infectious rhythms and horn arrangements to create a new, genre-bending sound.

Friday, 07/19 – Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna

Hailing all the way from Chile, singer-songwriter Pascuala Ilabaca brings traditional sounds combined with jazz, pop, rock, and influences gathered in such distant places as India or Mexico to Glens Falls. Accompanied by her band Fauna, her unique stage presence conjures up sweetness and empowerment at the same time, setting her songs alive with both fragility and verve.

Friday, 07/26 – Soggy Poâ Boys

The Soggy Poâ Boys mix brass-fueled mayhem with spirituals, meters-style old-school funk, vibrant storytelling, and the Caribbean side of the New Orleans tradition to create a musical experience like no other.

Friday, 08/02 – Angelina Valente

With songs that feel like a warm summer breeze, Angelina’s uninhibited voice and sincere lyrics draw you in and leave you feeling restored and inspired. Her unique blend of indie folk features piano, ukulele, and genuine storytelling influenced by her small-town roots and love of nature.

For more information on the Park Theater Foundation and its events, visit here.

May 28, 2024
Brooklyn Made Presents: Future City Lounge 3 DJ sets

Brooklyn Made Presents will host Future City Lounge 3, a DJ event right in Bushwick, Brooklyn on June 1.

Future City will feature four different dj sets at 8 p.m. including Baba G, Ben Atkind, Cloudchord and Horizon Wireless. This is the third Feature City show that the independent venue has hosted. Artists like Gaby Moreno, Sir Woman and KYLE have also taken the Brooklyn stage.

Brooklyn Made is making this DJ event different from other sets in the NYC area. Alongside the DJs there will be live drummer team-ups, giving more of a chance for collaborative efforts.

Baba G, also known as Jon Barber of the Disco Biscuits, mixes live instrumentation, techno tracks and tracks from the Disco Biscuits themselves. Each show is distinct in its improvisation and unique blends. Barber will also be performing later that month on June 7 at Bearsville theater in Woodstock, NY, giving upstate fans a chance to hear his music.

CloudChord, or Derek VanScoten, is an Emmy Award winning musician from Austin, Texas. His music is inspired by his Jazz and classical guitar studies and he has made a name for himself in the lo-fi pop world. He has reached a wide audience with over 100 million streams.

Founding member of Goose, Ben Atkind is another genre mixing artist set for Future City. As a Boston native he went to Berklee College of Music to study drum performance.

Horizon Wireless are the Brooklyn Made’s resident DJs. The Duo Harrison Waxenberg (DJ/Producer) and Daniel Scott Lyons (Drummer/Producer) mix house, techno and hip-hop beats to create high energy dance sets. In 2019 they released their debut album Welcome to the Network and most recently in 2023, they released the EP Our Nation is Imagination.
For more information and to purchase tickets you can go to the Brooklyn Made Presents website.

May 27, 2024
The Struts and Kelsea Ballerini Join the Lineup for Special Edition of The Soho Sessions

On Wednesday, June 5, British rock group, The Struts, and country artist, Kelsea Ballerini will play a special show co-presented by Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner and The Soho Sessions, to support Everytown for Gun Safety.

Photo Credit: Ben Cope

The Soho Sessions is an exclusive collective of people and shows that create intimate musical, invite-only experiences. They have included performances from Gary Clark Jr., Marcus King, and Lukas Nelson among many others. The shows are produced by RWE Partners, the company behind Love Rocks NYC. They use live music to shed light and support on important issues and have raised over $50 Million for non-profits.

For this special show, The Soho Sessions and Gus Wenner are utilizing their influence in the industry to bring awareness to gun violence through the organization, Everytown for Gun Safety. Everytown is a network of mayors, teachers, students, and survivors across the country in a movement to end gun violence.

Gun violence is a preventable epidemic, and an organization like Everytown for Gun Safety is bringing crucial education and awareness to communities nationwide. I am very pleased to be partnering with The Soho Sessions for this special event to help put an end to the urgent issue of gun violence.
Gus Wenner

The Struts, who debuted in 2016 with Everybody Wants and have most recently put out their fourth album Pretty Vicious in 2023, will headline the event. The band has opened on tour for The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Guns N’ Roses. Additionally, they’ve collaborated with Tom Morello, Robbie Williams, and Kesha, who appears on their 2018 hit “Body Talks.”

Grand Ole Opry member, Kelsea Ballerini, will also be performing in support of Everytown. The singer topped the charts with her debut album, The First Time, and continues to do so. Her recent albums, SUBJECT TO CHANGE and Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, have brought universal praise. Undeniably, her subsequent SNL appearance and Time Magazine cover reflect her influence in country and as a woman in music.

Photo Credit: John Russo

In addition to the musical acts, actress, and Everytown Creative Council founding chair Julianne Moore will host the performance with model and musician Karen Elson.

To stop the shooting, we don’t just need to change the laws — we also need to change the culture, which is why Everytown is so grateful to Gus Wenner and RWE Partners for pulling together this group of creative heavyweights. Right now, gunfire is part of the daily soundtrack in too many American communities, and artists like Kelsea Ballerini, The Struts, Karen Elson, and Julianne Moore are harnessing their talents to raise an alarm and rally support.
John Feinblatt, President of Everytown for Gun Safety

A limited number of tickets are on sale to the public, with net proceeds going to Everytown for Gun Safety. For inquiries on how to purchase tickets, please contact Charlie Johnson at cjohnson@everytown.org

For more information about The Soho Sessions, visit www.thesohosessions.com.

Find more information about Everytown for Gun Safety here.

May 27, 2024
The Red Clay Strays Add Brooklyn Show to Nationwide Tour

Following the release of their new single, music video, and a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Red Clay Strays have announced additional dates to their 2024 nationwide headline tour, including a show at the Brooklyn Paramount on October 1. The tour commemorates the release of their highly anticipated second album, Made by These Moments, which will be available on July 26, 2024.

Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, The Red Clay Strays are Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel(electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums). Their latest single, “Wondering Why,” has pushed the band into the spotlight, spending six consecutive weeks at #1 on the Americana Singles chart.

The single has received widespread critical acclaim and has even brought the band to be nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Awards. Regarding the song, Billboard praises the band saying, “Lead singer Coleman’s gruff, impassioned vocal shines here as always, bolstered by the group’s exemplary musicianship.”

Since their inception, The Red Clay Strays have reached innumerable success not only on the charts but with their tours as well. This year, the band made their Grand Ole Opry debut and toured across the U.S. Past shows include performing alongside country and Americana music’s biggest names, such as Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Elle King, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Their current tour features special guests such as The Rolling Stones, Carrie Underwood, and Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge.

Tickets will be available on May 31, 2024, at 10 am EST. For more information and tickets, fans can visit here.

THE RED CLAY STRAYS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

May 25—Allston, MA—Boston Calling Festival

May 30—Foxborough, MA—Gillette Stadium

June 2—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival

June 7—Murphysboro, IL—Shawnee Cave Revival

June 8—Pineville, KY—Laurel Cove Music Festival

June 21—Pelham, TN—The Caverns

June 22—Pelham, TN—The Caverns

June 23—Pelham, TN—The Caverns

June 27—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s

June 28—San Antonio, TX—Boeing Center at Tech Port

June 29—Lubbock, TX—Cotton Fest

July 10—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone

July 11—Columbus, OH—The Bluestone

July 12—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout 2024

July 13—Grand Rapids, MI—The Intersection

July 20—Salt Lake City, UT—The Complex

July 21—Redmond, OR—FairWell Festival

July 24—Airway Heights, WA—Spokane Live

July 25—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom

July 26—Seattle, WA—The Showbox

July 27—Rexford, MT—Abayance Bay Marina

August 2—Minneapolis, MN—Basilica Block Party

August 3—St. Charles, IA—Hinterland

August 9—Elkhorn, NE— The Club at Indian Creek

August 10—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41 2024

August 31—Weston, CO—Monument Lake Resort

September 4—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium

September 5—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium

September 6—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium

September 12—Indianapolis, IN—Murat Theatre

September 13—Bristol, TN—Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion

September 14—Birmingham, AL—Avondale Brewing Company

September 15—Pryor, OK—Born & Raised Festival

September 18—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore

September 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE

September 20—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond

October 1—Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount

October 3—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore

October 4—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling

October 5—Boston, MA—Roadrunner

October 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore

October 11—Austin, TX—Austin City Limits Festival

October 12—Oklahoma City, OK—The Criterion

October 16—Atlanta, GA—Coca-Cola Roxy

October 18—Simpsonville, SC—Greenville Country Music Fest

October 31—Denver, CO—The Mission Ballroom

November 8—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern

November 9—San Diego, CA—SOMA

November 10—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues

May 26, 2024
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts 2024 Summer Lineup

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will be returning this year with a variety of acts throughout the summer, with shows running between June and September.

This year, a variety of camping options are available, with two separate sites within 0.5 miles of the venue being available for tent-only camping, glamping and car and RV camping. The 16,000-person venue will feature performances from Phish, Pretty Lights, Luke Bryan, Limp Bizkit and many more.

John Fogerty with special guests George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har – The Celebration Tour – June 14, 6:50 PM

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award winner John Fogerty will stop by Bethel as the third New York stop in a row on his Celebration Tour. George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har will join as special guests. Tickets are available here.

Roger Daltrey with special guest KT Tunstall – 2024 North American Tour – June 16, 7:30 PM

Roger Daltrey, lead singer for The Who, will perform a mix of The Who hits and solo music during a stop at Bethel for his 2024 North American Tour. Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will join as a special guest. Tickets are available here.

Hootie & the Blowfish with special guests Collective Soul & Edwin McCain – Summer Camp with Trucks Tour – June 27, 7:00 PM

Two-time Grammy Award winners, Hootie & the Blowfish, will take on Bethel as a stop on their Summer Camp with Trucks Tour. Rock band Collective Soul and singer-songwriter Edwin McCain will make appearances as special guests. Tickets are available here.

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

Six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee James Taylor, along with his all-star band, will arrive in Bethel on June 8. Notable musicians from Taylor’s band include The Blues Brothers saxophonist Lou Marini and Steely Dan and Bee Gees drummer Steve Gadd. Tickets are available here.

Alanis Morissette with special guests Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade – The Triple Moon Tour – July 5, 7:00 PM

Alternative rock musician Alanis Morissette will stop by Bethel for her tour, The Triple Moon Tour. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade will open up as special guests. Tickets are available here.

Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, & Celisse – The Outlaw Music Festival – July 6, 5:30 PM

American folk legends Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan will play together 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. Tickets are available here.

Luke Bryan with special guests HunterGirl, Larry Fleet, Dillon Carmichael and DJ Rock – Mind of a Country Boy Tour – July 11, 7:00 PM

Country music veteran Luke Bryan will be visiting Bethel in July for his Mind of a Country Boy Tour. The show will be opened by country singer-songwriters, HunterGirl and Dillon Carmichael and professional DJ, DJ Rock. Tickets are available here.

Jason Mraz & The Superband with special guest Ripe – July 12, 7:30 PM

Two-time Grammy Award winner Jason Mraz, known for hits like “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up,” will perform alongside his band the day after Luke Bryan. Alternative band, Ripe, will open the show. Tickets are available here.

Kidz Bop Kidz – July 14, 4:00 PM

The iconic family-friendly pop song cover group, Kidz Bop Kidz, is landing in Bethel for an early show on July 14. With “sung by kids for kids” being the group’s motto, this is a show that would be great for younger children. Tickets are available here.

Santana and Counting Crows – Oneness Tour – July 18, 7:00 PM

Santana, headed by legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, and Grammy-nominated rock band Counting Crows will perform in Bethel as the first of three shows in New York for their Oneness Tour. Tickets are available here.

Impractical Jokers – The Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive Tour – July 19, 8:00 PM

The Impractical Jokers are driving to Bethel for the first of two stops in New York on their Drive Drive Drive Drive Tour. The classic comedy group, known for their TV show with 10 seasons to date, will entertain using all new material on July 19. Tickets are available here.

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton – July 20, 7:00 PM

Daryl Hall, half of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Hall & Oates, will be playing with fellow inductee and two-time Grammy Award winner Elvis Costello. The two will be joined by The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. Tickets are available here.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with special guest The Vindys – Funtastic 24′ Tour – July 21, 7:00 PM

Multi-platinum album-selling Pat Benatar will be joined by husband and five-time Grammy Award winner Neil Giraldo in Bethel as a stop on their Funtastic 24′ Tour. American pop-rock band The Vindys will open as special guests. Tickets are available here.

Train & REO Speedwagon – Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour – July 24 6:00 PM

Pop-rock band Train and rock band REO Speedwagon are set to co-headline Bethel as the second of four New York shows on their collaborative Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour. Rock tribute band Yacht Rock Revue will be joining them as an opener. Tickets are available here.

Hank Williams Jr. with special guests Ian Munsick and Payton Smith – July 25, 7:00 PM

Country music star Hank Williams Jr. will play a set in Bethel as a celebration of the 45th anniversary of his hit song, “Family Tradition.” Special guests Ian Munsick and Payton Smith will open up for Williams Jr. Tickets are available here.

Limp Bizkit with special guests BONES, Eddy Baker, Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE, Corey Feldman and Host/ MC Riff Raff – Loserville Tour – July 26, 6:30 PM.

Nu metal band Limp Bizkit is set to rock out at Bethel as a stop on their Loserville Tour. Rap artists BONES, Eddy Baker and Xavier Wulf will open the show alongside N8NOFACE and Corey Feldman, with MC Riff Raff hosting the event. Tickets are available here.

Hozier with special guest Allison Russel – July 27, 8:00 PM

Irish folk and blues singer Hozier best known for his massive hit “Take Me to Church,” will play in Bethel the day after Limp Bizkit at 8:00 p.m. Country singer Allison Russel will play as a special guest. Tickets are available here.

Phish – Summer Tour 24 – August 9, 7:30 PM, August 10, 7:30 PM, August 11, 7:30 PM

Massively popular jam band Phish will be playing in Bethel for not one but three nights for their 2024 Summer Tour. With no special guests, Phish will be the main focus of the jam-packed three-day weekend. Tickets are available here.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top with special guest The Outlaws – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – August 16, 6:30 PM

American rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will perform at Bethel for their second of four New York shows as a part of their collaborative tour. Fellow American rock band, The Outlaws, will open up the show. Tickets are available here.

Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls – I’m Not Broken Tour – August 21, 7:30 PM

Grammy Award-winning country artist Melissa Etheridge and American folk music duo Indigo Girls will stop in Bethel as their second New York destination for their I’m Not Broken Tour. Tickets are available here.

Pretty Lights – Soundship Spacestation 2024 Tour – August 23, 8:00 PM

Electronic music veteran Pretty Lights, aka Derek Smith, will headline Bethel on August 23 for his Soundship Spacestation 2024 Tour. The Grammy Award-nominated artist, once described as “the face and voice of the new American electronic music scene” by Rick Rubin, is well known for his visually and sonically entrancing performances. Tickets are available here.

Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guests Little Feat & Margo Price – Deuces Wild 2024 Tour – August 25, 6:00 PM

Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul group Tedeschi Trucks Band will arrive in Bethel as the third of nine shows in New York for their Deuces Wild 2024 Tour. Special guests Little Feat and Margo Price will open the show. Tickets are available here.

Deep Purple with special guest YES – = 1 More Time Tour – September 6, 6:30 PM

Highly celebrated hard rock pioneers Deep Purple will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their hit song “Smoke on the Water” on September 6 for their = 1 More Time Tour. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Yes will perform as well as a special guest. Tickets are available here.

Megadeth with special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains – Destroy All Enemies Tour – September 13, 6:00 PM

Grammy Award-winning British heavy metal band, Megadeth, will end Bethel’s summer lineup with a bang on September 13 as a stop for their Destroy All Enemies Tour. Heavy metal band Mudvayne and metalcore band All That Remains will open up the show. Tickets are available here.

May 25, 2024
Basilica Hudson Announces Summer Events

Basilica Hudson announced their lineup of events for the 2024 season. Basilica Hudson is celebrating their new renovation with an action packed 2024 season. Summer events were kicked off May 18 & 19 with their 24 hour drone. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 24 hour drone is a non stop 24 hour concert. A nearly religious experience, listeners challenge their endurance with the non stop music.

The Climate Action Film Festival will also be returning to Basilica’s North Hall on May 31st. The Festival showcases international stories of human bravery in the face of climate change. The Basilica will also be hosting Jupiter Nights throughout the summer. The event offers live music, food, art, and beautiful views of the sunset at Hudson Valley.

Additionally, the Basilica will be throwing two parties over the summer: (Freak) Flag Day and All The Bodies. (Freak) Flag Day will be a dark, gothwave dance party under the fireworks. All The Bodies will be hosted at Lil Deb’s restaurant on June 21 in celebration of Pride Month. Soundscape, a weekend of art and music, will also be returning this September. Farm & Flea will be returning this year for the summer and the holiday season. Farm & Flea offers a sustainable, local alternative to the mania of Black Friday.

Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth will be performing at the Basilica as part of her upcoming Collective Tour. Tickets to the above events and many more will be available at the following link. A trailer for this year’s Climate Action Film Festival is also available below.

May 23, 2024
Skidmore College Stewart’s Signature Series Lineup Announced

The annual Stewart’s Signature Series at Skidmore College is back for 2024, with an exciting list of public summer events, starting June 24 and running until July 16. Events will take place between four different venues, which include Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the Arthur Zankel Music Center.

The series will kick off on Monday, June 24, with a reading by novelist Cristina Garcia and poet Megan Fernandes. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor, on Skidmore’s campus. Additional highlights include a performance by Grammy Award-winning Panamanian pianist, Danilo Pérez and a reading given by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Paul Harding. Events will be held on the Skidmore College campus, or locally at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Caffe Lena.

“Stewart’s and the Dake family are proud to support Skidmore’s contribution to Saratoga’s arts community,” said Bill Dake, chairman of the board of Stewart’s Shops. “Saratoga’s eclectic mix of live events, from the excitement of horse racing to the enchantment of theater, dance, and music, encapsulates the essence of our city’s charm. The Stewart’s Signature Series plays an important part in the Saratoga summer experience, and we strongly encourage everyone — local residents and visitors — to seize the opportunity to attend these unique events at Skidmore.”

Stewart’s Signature Series has been an essential part of the Saratoga Springs summer cultural scene since 2017.

“Skidmore is excited to present the 2024 Stewart’s Signature Series,” said Auden Thomas, director of Skidmore’s Special Programs and Summer Academic Programs. “We are thrilled to play a part in bringing these amazing artists to our community during the vibrant summer months.”

The series’ full lineup and ticket information are available on the Skidmore Summer Events 2024 website.

Stewart’s Signature Series 2024 lineup:

Cristina Garcia and Megan Fernandes

Monday, June 24, 8 PM

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

Presented by the New York State Summer Writers Institute, novelist and Guggenheim Fellow Cristina Garcia, author of eight novels including “Dreaming in Cuban,” a finalist for the National Book Award, will read with poet Megan Fernandes, associate professor of English and writer-in-residence at Lafayette College.

A Conversation with New York Times Columnist John McWhorter

Friday, June 28, 8 PM

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

John McWhorter is the author of 20 books and a regular columnist for The New York Times. His most recent book, “Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America,” critiques the way antiracism is often viewed and enacted in the leftist cultural sphere. McWhorter is in residence with the New York State Summer Writers Institute and will be joined by Institute Director Robert Boyers, professor of English at Skidmore College and editor of Salmagundi Magazine.

Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars

Sunday, June 30, 11:30 AM

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

In collaboration with Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, Skidmore Jazz Institute faculty members Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Steve Wilson (saxophone), Steve Davis (trombone), Mike Moreno (guitar), Bill Cunliffe (piano), Todd Coolman (bass), and Dennis Mackrel (drums) will be performing.

Danilo Pérez Trio

Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 PM

Arthur Zankel Music Center

Danilo Pérez

Danilo Pérez, a Grammy Award-winning Panamanian pianist and composer, is considered a paragon of creativity in contemporary music, blending influences from his Panamanian roots with Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, and European impressionism. In this concert, presented by the Skidmore Jazz Institute, he leads a trio featuring talented performers Ian Ashby (bass) and Adam Cruz (drums).

Jenny Offill and April Bernard

Thursday, July 4, 8 PM

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

Novelist Jenny Offill will join April Bernard for a reading of fiction and poetry. Offill’s second novel, “Department of Speculation,” was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2014 by the New York Times. Bernard is a poet and professor at Skidmore College and a past recipient of the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets. The event is presented by the New York State Summer Writers Institute.

Poetry & Jazz: An Evening with Robert Pinsky, Todd Coolman, and Bill Cunliffe, with special guest Pat LaBarbera

Friday, July 5, 8 PM

Caffe Lena

A collaboration between the Skidmore Jazz Institute and the New York State Summer Writers Institute yields an evening with former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, Grammy Award-winning musicians Todd Coolman (bass) and Bill Cunliffe (piano), and special guest Pat LaBarbera.

Alexa Tarantino Quartet

Tuesday, July 9, 7:30 PM

Arthur Zankel Music Center

Alexa Tarantino

The Skidmore Jazz Institute presents Alexa Tarantino, a rising alto saxophone star, educator, and composer, who will be performing alongside Grammy Award-winning musician Steven Feifke (piano) and Mark Whitfield Jr. (drums) and sought-after jazz player Raviv Markovitz (bass).

Paul Harding and Karan Mahajan

Tuesday, July 16, 8 PM

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

Paul Harding

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Tinkers,” Paul Harding, will read with novelist Karan Mahajan. Mahajan’s 2016 novel, “The Association of Small Bombs,” was a finalist for the National Book Awards. The event is presented by the New York State Summer Writers Institute.

Visit here for more information and to purchase tickets for the signature series.

May 22, 2024
Summer Showcase for BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Set For June 5

The BMI Jazz Composers Workshop has announced that its 35th annual summer showcase will be held on June 5 this year.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 7:30 pm at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in Manhattan at 10 W 64^th St. It aims to showcase the best big band and jazz orchestra compositions that have been produced in the workshop throughout the year.

The performances will feature the BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece modern repertory ensemble made up of leading New York musicians, performing eight new compositions that have been developed this season. The annual Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and Manny Album Commission will be awarded to one of these new works. Additionally, the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop will also feature a new commission from last year’s prize winner, Joseph Herbst.

The orchestra will be led by Musical Director Andy Farber, who returns for his eighth year, alongside Assistant Musical Director and three-time GRAMMY-nominee Alan Ferber. Farber teaches jazz composition and arranging at The Juilliard School in New York and has written arrangements for legendary artists including Shirley Horn and Jon Hendricks, as well as symphony orchestras including the Boston Pops Orchestra.

Ferber currently teaches composition and arranging at NYU and Montclair State University and directs the NYU Jazz Orchestra. He’s an award-winning trombonist, a multi GRAMMY-nominated composer/arranger and a band leader with nine recordings under his name. As a recording artist, he’s played on over 150 albums, and has collaborated with a broad range of artists that includes Esperanza Spalding, Miguel Zenon, Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, and Dr. Dre.

BMI is delighted to announce the return of the Jazz Composers Workshop Summer Showcase, partnering once more with our exceptional directors Andy and Alan. Each year, we eagerly anticipate gathering to enjoy the extraordinary compositions crafted throughout the year and to honor another deserving recipient of the Charlie Parker Prize.
~ Patrick Cook, BMI Senior Director of Jazz & Musical Theatre

The 25th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize will be awarded to the writer of the best new work composed in this year’s BMI Jazz Composers Workshop, determined by three judges: David Berger, Don Braden and John Fedchock. This year’s winning composer will also receive the Manny Albam Commission, named in memory of the Workshop’s co-founder and longtime musical director, to compose a new piece for the 2025 showcase.

May 22, 2024
Ashokan Center Presents The Spirit of Aloha in Olivebridge with Uke Revue

The Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY will hold The Spirit of Aloha ukulele concert on Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 pm, to kick off their 11th annual Uke Revue.

This special concert will feature 6 remarkable ukulele players from all across the country coming together to honor the tradition of playing the instrument. Additionally, the concert previews the weekend-long celebration where musicians come together with enthusiastic learners to teach and play ukulele together.

Musician, Ben Hassenger, known as the “Ukulele Ambassador of Michigan,” will host the festival. Hassenger is a strong advocate for ukulele playing and education. Currently, he uses his passion to spread the teachings of the ukulele in the form of Uke Fest, which he’s been the coordinator of since 2020.

I like to call the ukulele the ‘most folk of folk instruments’ because it brings folks together. Rarely do you see one uke player sitting by themselves; more often it’s a group of two, three, or dozens playing together and singing. It’s a communal music experience and that’s one of the many things that makes it so very special.”
Ben Hassenger

Along with Ben Hassenger, the Uke Revue will include performances from Lil Rev, Kelly Jolly, Victoria “Viggy” Kolasinski, Dani Joy, and Perry Stauffer. All six musicians will be participating in the weekend’s activities as educators.

This lineup consists of ukulele social media influencers, festival organizers, creators of ukulele academies, and sponsored musicians.

Ticket prices are on a sliding scale, ranging from $10 to $30 for all ages.

More information and tickets for Uke Revue 2024 and Uke Fest can be found here. For more events at The Ashokan Center, fans can visit ashokancenter.org

May 21, 2024
Jones Beach Summer 2024 Concert Schedule

This summer, Wantagh, Long Island, will be hosting a wide variety of concerts at their iconic Jones Beach Theater. The season’s biggest and most notable events include music festivals and show-stopping headliners from all genres, for all ages.

OUTLAW Music Festival – Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss & Celisse – June 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

OUTLAW Music Festival hosts some of country and rock and roll’s biggest names this summer at Jones Beach Theater, with headlining performances by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.

Maroon 5 & Maren Morris – July 3, 2024

Maroon 5 and their opener, Maren Morris, will be performing on July 3 for their New York stop on their East Coast Tour before returning to Las Vegas to continue their residency.

Dave Matthews Band – July 9, 2024

The Dave Matthews Band will perform at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on July 9, 2024. This is the third and final New York stop on their 2024 tour, the others being in Saratoga Springs on July 5 and 6.

Alanis Morissette with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – July 10, 2024

Alternative rock legends Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett will be touring together this summer, making Jones Beach their second New York event on July 10, following a performance in Bethel. They are joined by country singer Morgan Wade, the opener for their upcoming “Triple Moon” Tour.

Jason Aldean + Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell & Dee Jay Silver – July 12, 2024

Country music star Jason Aldean continues his wildly successful 2023 “Highway Desperado” Tour this summer at the Jones Beach Theater, his second New York stop alongside Syracuse and two shows in Buffalo. Aldean is joined by special guests and country singer-songwriters Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver.

Third Eye Blind with Yellowcard + A R I Z O N A – July 18, 2024

American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind, with special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A, will perform at Jones Beach Theater on July 18 for their “Summer Gods” tour.

Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads + the Elovaters – July 20, 2024

Join Slightly Stoopid with special guests Dirty Heads and the Elovators at Jones Beach Theater for a night of funk, reggae, and rhythm & blues on July 20.

Santana & Counting Crows – July 21, 2024

GRAMMY Award-winning artists Santana and Counting Crows will be performing their biggest hits together at Jones Beach Theater on July 21, before continuing their “Oneness” tour.

The Commodores with The Pointer Sisters & The Spinners – July 25, 2024

An entire night dedicated to funk and soul will be brought to Jones Beach on July 25 by the Commodores and the Pointer Sisters on their joint limited-run tour “An Evening of Icons,” in which they will perform their biggest hits.

Train with REO Speedwagon & Yacht Rock Review – July 27, 2024

Following their performance of “Drops of Jupiter” and “Keep on Loving You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Train and REO Speedwagon make their way to New York on July 27 for their “Summer Road Trip” tour with special guest Yacht Rock Review.

Earth, Wind, and Fire & Chicago – July 28, 2024

The third rendition of Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago’s famous “Heart and Soul” Tour comes to Jones Beach on July 28. Join the two acts for mashups and live performances of their biggest hits from the 1970s.

Imagine Dragons – August 2, 2024

Following the release of their latest album, Indie-alternative band Imagine Dragons arrives at Jones Beach on August 2 for their 2024 “LOOM” World Tour.

KIDZ BOP Live – August 3, 2024

Kidz Bop Live makes a return to Jones Beach Theater for another family-friendly performance of the year’s biggest hits on August 3, 2024.

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff – August 4, 2024

A night of nostalgia comes to Jones Beach Theater on August 4, with performances from pop superstars New Kids on the Block and Paula Abdul on their upcoming “Magic Summer” Tour.

The Beach Boys with Mike Love & Dave Mason of Traffic – August 8, 2024

The Beach Boys are joined by Mike Love, and Dave Mason of the indie band Traffic, for their upcoming “Endless Summer Gold” Tour. They will be performing at Jones Beach Theater on August 8.

DAN + SHAY with Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe – August 10, 2024

Country duo DAN + SHAY arrive at Jones Beach for their “The Heartbreak on the Map” Tour with special guests Dylan Marlow and Jake Owen on August 10.

Barbie: The Movie – Live in Concert – August 18, 2024

The soundtrack of the hit movie Barbie is performed live by a full orchestra alongside a screening of the blockbuster film at Jones Beach on August 18, 2024.

Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ TOP – August 22, 2024

Rock and roll nostalgia comes to Jones Beach once more near the end of the summer. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will be headlining a 36-show tour, making a stop at Jones Beach on August 22.

Avril Lavigne with Simple Plan & Girlfriends – August 27, 2024

Alternative rock icon Avril Lavigne teams up with Simple Plan and special guest Girlfriends on their upcoming joint Greatest Hits Tour, coming to Jones Beach on August 27.

James Taylor and his All-Star Band – August 31, 2024

Summer 2024 comes to a close when An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band returns to Jones Beach this summer on August 31, 2024.

May 20, 2024