NYS Music 2024

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • Additional Goose Tour Dates in 2024 Includes Two Nights At SPAC

    Goose has announced more headlining 2024 show dates which includes two nights at SPAC. The newly announced run will begin in NJ at Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center on September 1 and the following week will see the band returning to SPAC for two shows on September 6 and 7. This summer and fall will be the first extensive touring Goose will be doing with their new drummer Cotter Ellis.

    The new slate of fall shows will see Goose hit the Midwest and then the West Coast, with the tour concluding on September 28 in Stanford, CA at Frost Amphitheater. This comes after an extensive June schedule of shows that includes stops in St. Louis, Atlanta, and New York City before concluding with a hometown show at Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT. Goose is also set to play the SolShine Festival in Chillicothe, IL this Memorial Day Weekend. See below for a full listing of upcoming shows.

    The September tour ticket pre-sale lottery for all newly announced Goose dates is currently underway and will continue through Saturday, April 6, at 5pm ET. Lottery winners will be charged and notified via email by the evening of Thursday, April  11 at 5pm ET. Public on-sales are set to begin Friday, April 12 at 10am (local). For more information, please visit www.goosetheband.com/tour.

    A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Greenpeace, a global network of independent campaigning organizations that is committed to transforming the country’s unjust social, environmental, and economic systems from the ground up to address the climate crisis, safeguard our planet for future generations, advance racial justice, and build an economy that puts people over profits.

    Goose 2024 Tour Dates

    MAY

    24-26 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Presents Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie †

    JUNE

    4 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

    5 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

    7 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    8 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    10 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse

    11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland 

    12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

    14 – Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival (Two Sets) †

    15 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC

    16 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

    18 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

    20 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    21 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre – SOLD OUT

    23 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT

    25 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

    26 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

    28 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center

    29 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

    30 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl

    SEPTEMBER

    1- Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    6 – Saratoga Springs, NY – SPAC Broadview Stage

    7 – Saratoga Springs, NY – SPAC Broadview Stage

    9 – Charlottesville, VA – Ting Pavilion

    14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

    15 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

    17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Plaza at America First Field

    19 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater

    20 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater

    21 – Seattle, WA – Remlinger Farms

    22 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

    24 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater

    26 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

    27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

    28 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater

    † Festival Appearance

  • HillTap Festival Returns To Holiday Valley This Summer

    The fourth annual HillTap Festival, filled with a full day of outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages, will return to Ellicottville, NY on July 27.

    The HillTap Festival will start with a chairlift ride up to Spruce Lake with live music, adventure activities, craft food and beverages. The festival will then head back down the mountain for two additional bands to wrap up the full day of activities. “HillTap is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The opportunity to host an event at the top of the mountain is truly unique. There is no better venue to merge great music, adventure, and craft beverages,” said 42 North Brewery Founder, John Cimperman. Niki Klein, Director of Resort Services at Holiday Valley adds, “It’s great to partner with 42 North on this event. Their adventurous spirit fits our DNA. We encourage attendees to spend the morning hiking and biking the trails and then spend the afternoon up at Spruce Lake”.

    The festival lineup includes Buffalo-based Grateful Dead tribute band Workingman’s Dead, a southern soul band from Buffalo – Miller and the Other Sinners, and the old-time influenced folk-rock band Smilo and The Ghost. Miller and The Other Sinners have played over 700 gigs, ranging from house parties to festivals, across 21 states and Canada since August 2015. The band puts on an incredible performance that is full of catchy grooves, amazing musicianship, and well-written, emotionally charged songs. 

    Since their formation in 2016, Smilo and the Ghost have been entertaining audiences in the Northeast with their hard-driving, folk-rock with an old-time feel. The Erie Reader named their debut album, Ghost Writers, one of the “Top Three Albums of 2018.” Since then, Smilo and the Ghost have served as the opening act for national touring artists such as 10,000 Maniacs and Grammy-winning country duet Dan and Shay.

    The vendor line-up at HillTap includes SUP Erie Adventures, Mud, Sweat & Gears, Tom’s Pro Bikes, Holiday Valley E-Bikes, 716 Fly Fishing, and Hatchet & Hops. Each of the vendors will be offering product exhibitions and demonstrations so attendees are encouraged to bring their adventure gear to take part in the adventure. Additionally, regional food trucks will be on-site during the festival. 

    Early bird tickets are now on sale for $35 and include free parking, a lift ticket up to Spruce Lake, and a full-day of music and adventure sports demo’s and clinics. A twilight ticket will also be offered that provides admission to the base of the mountain for the final two musical performances. The event runs from 12 noon until 9 pm. For tickets and more information on HillTap, fans can visit here.

  • New Supergroup BEAT To Pay Tribute To King Crimson

    Newly formed supergroup BEAT will be touring the country this fall and paying tribute to one of the legendary progressive rock bands of all time, King Crimson. BEAT is spearheaded by a pair of iconic guitar players in Adrian Belew and Steve Vai who are joined by Tool drummer Danny Carey and bassist Tony Levin. The tour includes three stops in New York: New York City’s Beacon Theatre on October 5, The Kodak Center on October 19 and at The Egg in Albany on October 21.

    BEAT will be reinterpreting three different King Crimson albums in Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair. Former Crimson band members Belew and Levin will be joined by Carey and Vai to put their spin on these and other selected deep cuts. The supergroup has the blessing of King Crimson leader Robert Fripp who is even credited with giving the band its name.

    “The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce. For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again. A monumental task but we’re going for it! There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!”

    ~ Adrian Belew

    An artist ticket pre-sale is already under way using the code BEATTOUR, and general ticket sales start today at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. See below for a full list of the full Fall tour dates.

    BEAT’s 2024 Tour Dates:
    09/12 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
    09/13 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
    09/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The United Theater on Broadway
    09/15 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim
    09/17 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts
    09/18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
    09/20 – Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre
    09/21 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Centre
    09/22 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
    09/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
    09/26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker
    09/27 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
    09/28 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
    09/29 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
    10/01 – Charlotte, NC @ Knight Theater
    10/02 – Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre of Durham / Fletcher Hall
    10/04 – Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theatre
    10/05 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
    10/06 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
    10/08 – Richmond, VA @ Carpenter Theater in Dominion Energy Center
    10/09 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center
    10/11 – Boston, MA @ Shubert Theatre
    10/12 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
    10/14 – Halifax, NS @ Rebecca Cohen Auditorium
    10/15 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
    10/17 – Montreal, QC @ Maisonneuve Theatre
    10/18 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
    10/19 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center
    10/21 – Albany, NY @ The Egg
    10/22 – Greensburg, PA @ Palace Theatre
    10/23 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
    10/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
    10/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
    10/27 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
    10/28 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
    10/30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
    11/01 – Chicago, IL @ Copernicus Center
    11/02 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
    11/03 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
    11/04 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
    11/06 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
    11/08 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotel

  • Laivy, Son of Matisyahu, to Perform at Buddha Jams Barefoot Concert Series

    Buddha Jams has announced the continuation of their Barefoot Concert Series, this time with special guest Laivy for an exclusive show on Long Island. The event is being held on April 18 at Buddha Jams Yoga in Glen Cove.

    The show marks Laivy’s first headliner in Long Island, and his first in the New York area since last year. Laivy is the son of legendary reggae singer Matisyahu. Laivy sees the stage to perform his own acclaimed genre-transcending folk, reggae, and acoustic hits.

    The Barefoot Concert Series continues at Buddha Jams Yoga in Glen Cove to bring strong soulful melodies to the community. The venue offers visitors an immersive experience designed to enlighten and fill your body, mind, and spirit with lasting positive energy and vibes.

    Inspired by soulful artists who are relatable in their lyrics and sound, Laivy hopes to follow in their footsteps, those who can summon the common chord of a generation and unite them through song.

    Buddha Jams Yoga and Event Center offers an event space complete with two stages, professional sound, along with a spiritual journey through yoga and music. Laivy sees the stage for this exclusive performance and hopes to draw in a crowd of fun-loving individuals of all ages.

    Tickets are available now for $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Don’t forget to bring your own water bottle. Get tickets at www.buddhajams.com.

  • Caroga Arts Celebrates The Man in Black with Memorial Day Weekend Concert

    Caroga Arts Collective has announced The Man in Black – A Tribute to Johnny Cash as the 2024 Memorial Day weekend concert on May 25.

    the man in black

    Kick off the summer at Sherman’s Park with Caroga Arts, with Shawn Barker performing as The Man in Black for his Tribute to Johnny Cash. Barker hosts a striking resemblance, spot-on mannerisms, and a baritone voice, bringing the legend back to life in an upbeat, energetic show for the generations.

    Sherman’s Park carousel will be open and available for rides starting two hours prior to show for all ticket holders. Food and drink vendors, including Stump City Brewery, will be onsite for the event. The concert is sponsored by Brown’s Ford in Johnstown.

    The mission of Caroga Arts Collective is to reimagine the Caroga experience through the power of the arts. In 2012, Kyle Price invited friends to his grandmother’s house on Caroga Lake, where they presented a week of free concerts, ambitiously calling themselves the Caroga Lake Music Festival (CLMF). Today, Caroga Arts presents over 50 performances and community events annually bringing world-class artists from various genres of music, visual art, poetry, and film to the Southern Adirondacks.

    Tickets are $20 GA and $40 pavilion seating, with free general admission for students and concert goers age 17 and under for all concerts at Sherman’s. Buy tickets here.

  • WindSync to Perform at Whalen Center in Ithaca

    Classical wind quintet WindSync is set to perform in Ithaca at the Hockett Family Recital Hall in the James J. Whalen Center for Music on April 10. The group plays their own unique approach to honoring one of the most influential boy bands of all time, NSYNC. Not only this, but the group plans to play original works, as well as covered works by various other artists.

    WindSync is made up of five classically trained virtuoso musicians who approach artistry, education, and community building with the charisma and openness of the boy band that inspired their name. The concert is free and open to the public. Earlier that afternoon at 4pm, WindSync will also offer a masterclass in the Hockett Family Recital Hall.

    The show celebrates the release of the group’s WindSync Plays Miguel del Aguila album which is set to be released five days prior on April 5. The album features music by Miguel del Aguila, a contemporary composer whose sound is highly influenced by his Latin American roots. 

    The April 10 program takes place at the James J. Whalen Center for Music as part of the Robert G. Boehmler Community Foundation Series. The program features the woodwind rendition of various artists, along with the group’s original compositions.

    April 10 Program:

    Shawn Okpebholo: Rise – premiered this season, the Nigerian-American composer’s work explored racial injustice.

    Mozart, Serenade in C minor K. 388 – this is a different kind of wind serenade. It’s brooding versus chipper, and Mozart wrote it at a time when wind music was trendy in Vienna.

    Marc Mellits: Apollo – in honor of the 2024 total solar eclipse – WindSync commissioned Marc Mellits to write Apollo in connection with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. 

    Dieterich Buxtehude: Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV 161 – hear how the wind arrangement of this solemn piece makes it even more haunting.

    For more information on the upcoming program by WindSync hosted at the James J. Whalen Center for Music, click here.

    • SWV & Xscape To Headline The Queens Of R&B Tour With Mya, Total & 702, Featuring 3 Stops in NY

      Some of the biggest names of R&B‘s golden era will be coming to a city near you as SWV and Xscape announce The Queens of R&B Tour alongside fellow golden era stapes in Mya, Total and 702. Following a social media teaser that ignited fervent excitement among fans, the legendary songstresses are will be teaming up for a nearly two-month, nationwide expedition stopping in 30 different cities, including 3 stops in New York.

      SVW and Xscape Headline The Queens of R&B Tour With Mya, Total & 702
      The Queens of R&B Tour will be a celebration of the genre’s golden age

      Produced by Mona Scott Young’s Monami Entertainment and Live Nation and represented by Seth Shomes through Day After Day Productions (DADP), The Queens of R&B Tour will highlight some of the biggest names from R&B’s golden age whose work also serves as the soundtrack for the oft-romanticized decade.

      To announce this HERstorical tour during Women’s History Month means everything. It speaks to the power of our ability as women to overcome adversity and emerge triumphant. 702, Total, Mýa, SWV, and Xscape have all weathered storms and are still here and better than ever! We are so excited to bring the fans an incredible and undeniable performance experience that truly celebrates R&B music. 

      – Mona Scott-Young

      Furthermore, the Queens of R&B Tour will circle New York three times, beginning with a July 24 performance at Madison Square Garden. The tour returns 9 days later with a stop in Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview. Additionally, they conclude their east-coast trek with an August 6 performance at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center, NY.

      The Queens of R&B Tour will consist of 30-shows.
      The Queens of R&B tour will consist of 30 shows.

      Moreover, fans have rejoiced on X (formerly known as Twitter) with this latest tour announcement. After all, with songs like SWV’s “Right Here,” Xscape’s “Just Kicking’ It,” Mya’s “Best of Me (part 2),” Total’s “Kissing’ You,” and 702’s “Get It Together” R&B history will be reenacted with one era-defining record after another. Tickets for this monumental event are available on Ticketmaster’s official website.

      THE QUEENS OF R&B TOUR DATES:

      Thu Jun 27 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord  

      Sat Jun 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino  

      Tue Jul 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre  

      Wed Jul 03 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater  

      Fri Jul 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion  

      Sat Jul 06 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman  

      Tue Jul 09 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena  

      Wed Jul 10 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC  

      Fri Jul 12 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place  

      Sat Jul 13 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre  

      Sun Jul 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 

      Tue Jul 16 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre  

      Wed Jul 17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion  

      Fri Jul 19 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*  

      Sat Jul 20 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park  

      Sun Jul 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach  

      Wed Jul 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden  

      Thu Jul 25 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center  

      Fri Jul 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden  

      Sat Jul 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

      Fri Aug 02 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater  

      Sat Aug 03 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview  

      Sun Aug 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena  

      Tue Aug 06 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater  

      Fri Aug 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena  

      Sat Aug 10 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center  

      Sun Aug 11 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre  

      Tue Aug 13 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena  

      Wed Aug 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center  

      Sun Aug 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum  

      *Without Mýa

    • Golden Oldies Spectacular Comes to Proctors Theatre in Schenectady this April

      Proctors Theatre in Schenectady is proud to host Golden Oldies Spectacular on April 13. The show is headlined by the Doo Wop Project and includes a multitude of talented, authentic acts.

      Golden Oldies proctors

      The Doo Wop Project consists of five Broadway stars from smash hit shows like Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical. This supergroup of Broadway stars transforms hits from the classic and modern American songbook into revamped renditions of your favorites. The group is excited to play hit-songs from the classic American squalls of Doo Wop, Motown, and other golden oldies.

      The Golden Oldies Spectacular sees four other spectacular acts including co-headliners The Brooklyn Bridge, who perform a slew of 1950s defining hits. Also performing in the event are The Capris, Bobby Brooks Wilson, and E’stefano DiStanto. Together, the acts set to encapsulate the authenticity and originality of the 50s and 60s music boom.

      Golden Oldies proctors

      The Golden Oldies Spectacular takes place 7 pm on April 13 at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. Tickets range from $45 to $75 and can be purchased on the Proctors Theatre website. To learn more about the upcoming show and to purchase tickets, click here.

    • Crossroads Collective Show at Lost Horizon Supports Free Music Lessons for Inner City Kids on April 6

      On April 6th, Crossroads Collective is hosting a fundraiser at The Lost Horizon with performances by Japanese Psych-Rock Band TEKE :: TEKE, and Syracuse’s own, GUNK! A masterful alternative prog-rock ensemble.

      This meaningful fundraiser highlights great music and the inspiring work done by the Crossroads Collective and the Let’s Play program.

      Crossroads Collective is a student-led organization that bridges the gap between Syracuse University and the local Syracuse community. Through their partnership with the Arthouse Collective, they organize music lessons, workshops, open mics, and performances within the area to foster a supportive and creative environment open to everyone.

      Proceeds from the show will go to supporting the Let’s Play program. Currently, SU students are teaching a variety of free music lessons for inner city kids in local libraries and youth centers. Money raised from this event will go to supporting these lessons.

      For more info and tickets, click here.

      Crossroads Collective

    • Albany Symphony Announces Return of Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots Concert this Spring

      Albany Symphony announced the anticipated return of Peter and the Wolf: Tiny Tots concert for three shows this spring. The shows will take place on April 30 and May 1 in Albany and May 2 in Saratoga Springs.

      Albany Symphony Tiny Tots Concert
      Peter and the Wolf

      The Albany Symphony Tiny Tots concerts are geared for children between the ages of 18-months and 7 years. Tiny Tots concerts are interactive school day performances that have thrilled preschool audiences, teachers, and parents, presented by the orchestra for over 30 years.

      David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony plan to take you and your children on a wonderfully interactive, magical adventure. Peter and the Wolf is a classic symphonic fairy tale for children by Sergei Prokofiev. The story will be personified through music for children and adults alike to enjoy. In addition, you and your children will meet and get to hear all the instruments of the orchestra and the amazing musicians who play them.

      Albany Symphony Tiny Tots Concert
      Albany Symphony Tiny Tots Concert

      Albany Symphony is renowned for performances featuring classic orchestral favorites, lesser-heard masterworks, and a diverse array of new music. The symphony strives to present the community with virtuosic talents and homages to all-time classics.

      The Albany Symphony Tiny Tots concert is a prime example of the level of community the organization possesses. The April 30 and May 1 shows are held at Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany. The May 2 performance of Peter and the Wolf takes place at the SPAC School of Arts in Saratoga.

      Tickets for this event are just $5 and are available for purchase on AlbanySymphony.com.