NYS Music 2024

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • The Park Theater Foundation Announces Variety of New Shows for Oct-Nov Season

    The Park Theater Foundation has announced the upcoming variety of shows for the October to November season.

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    The Park Theater Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts. This century-old theater holds a vast and rich history within the community and has been revitalized as a destination for performing arts, weddings, events and more.

    The Park Theater reopened in 2018 as a state-of-the-art performing arts center, featuring national and international touring performers, as well as local community artists and productions. The new renovation included an upscale restaurant, named in memory of previous owner Dr. Kirkpatrick, “Doc’s Restaurant.”

    Starting this October, The Park Theater plans to host a slew of shows of varying genre, performing art, and theme. From jazz to classic rock to folk to comedy, this season has a little something for everyone. This season sees tributes to The Beatles and Lynyrd Skynyrd along with comedy shows and free-form jazz nights.

    High Noon – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

    The Park Theater Oct-Nov Schedule of Shows

    10/17/24: 

    Jazz Night with The Matt Niedbalski Trio featuring Rob Lindquist. Tickets: $10.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.

    10/23/24: 

    Rochmon Record Club Listening Party focusing on “The Beatles” aka “The White Album” – Disc 2. Tickets: $12.00. Doors: 6:30pm | Showtime: 7:00pm.

    10/25/24: 

    Comedy After Dark featuring New York based Canadian comedian, Jess Salomon. Tickets: Early Bird – $22.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    11/08/24: 

    The Park Presents singer-songwriter and band, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters. Tickets: Early Bird – $15.00 | Day Of Show – $20.00. Doors: 7:30pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    11/21/24: 

    Jazz Night with The GNP Trio featuring Matt Niedbalski, Tyler Giroux and Dylan Perrillo. Tickets: $10.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 7:30pm.

    11/22/24: 

    Rewind At The Park featuring High Noon – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd & Southern Rock. Tickets: Early Bird – $25.00 | Day Of Show – $30.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    11/29/24: 

    Comedy After Dark featuring acclaimed comedian and musician, Dave Hill. Tickets: Early Bird – $22.00 | Day Of Show – $25.00. Doors: 7:00pm | Showtime: 8:00pm.

    New York based Canadian comedian, Jess Salomon.

    For more information on the upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Cohoes Music Hall Announces Upcoming Show “An Evening with Patty Larkin” on November 21

    Folk-rock sweetheart Patty Larkin comes to Cohoes Music Hall on November 21 for an evening of riveting musicianship.

    Patty Larkin is a visionary of sound and wonder, a real deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Patty has captured audiences for over 30 years with an imagination, enchantment, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter.

    With eleven studio albums and two live recordings under her belt, Patty mines the intersections of poetry and song with her innovative 14th release, Bird in a Cage, released on her own Road Narrows Records. Patty’s musical style resembles something of folk-rock with an urban feel and pop energy.

    She is best known for being a founding member of the band, Four Bitchin’ Babes. Cohoes Music Hall is set to host the artist for “An Evening with Patty Larkin.” At the event, Patty plans to play various works ranging from her early stuff to her recent poetic tracks off Bird in a Cage.

    This new album leaves standard songwriting forms behind, crossing instead into a world where rhyme is optional, and phrases unfold at their own speed. Bird in a Cage embraces those creative spaces where boundaries are fluid; its ten tracks are full of cross-disciplinary energy, the hot spark of one artist collaborating with another.

    For more information and to purchase tickets to Patty Larkin’s upcoming show at Cohoes Music Hall on November 21, click here.

  • The OSFL Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series in Elmira Opens November 1 with the Lyric Sounds of Flute and Piano

    The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) presents its opening concert in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series, The Lyric Sounds of Flute and Piano, on Friday, November 1 at North Presbyterian Church in Elmira.

    Jeanne Sperber on FLute

    An evening of elegance and musical mastery awaits as OSFL’s Principal Flute Jeanne Sperber and acclaimed pianist Michael Salmirs share the stage to perform some of the most beautiful and introspective works ever written for flute and piano. This performance will explore a wide spectrum of colors and moods, as the duo trades melodies back and forth between the flute and piano. The program includes music from C.P.E. Bach’s Hamburg Sonata, Jake Heggie’s Soliloquy, Pierre Sancan’s Sonatine, and César Franck’s Sonata.

    Sperber, a renowned flutist and educator, has been a beloved figure in the Southern Tier for over twenty years. She has performed in legendary venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Weill Hall, and has toured South America and Cuba twice as a concerto soloist. This event promises to be a delightful experience for music lovers of all ages. The concert is sponsored in part by Dick and Judy Sphon and the OSFL Chamber Music Society.

    This event is part of OSFL’s 30th concert series. A stellar show with supreme talent like this is one not to miss. The OSFL offers four regular season full orchestra concerts, a Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, concerts by the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, and educational programs for children. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for college students with ID, and FREE for attendees under 18 with a ticketed adult.

    Michael Salmirs

    For more information on the opening concert in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series, and to purchase tickets to the show, click here.

  • “The Christmas Letter” to Premier at The Stanley Theatre in Utica

    Utica’s Stanley Theatre will present the premiere of the holiday comedy “The Christmas Letter” – written by Ilion, NY native Michael Cunningham – on Saturday, November 9.

    The film features scenes filmed in Utica and surrounding towns.

    The Christmas Letter

    Directed by Tori Hunter, the movie follows Joe Michaels, a man determined to top his wealthy friend’s extravagant holiday letter by creating unforgettable experiences with his family.

    “I was born and raised in Ilion and had always dreamed of bringing something back to the valley in some way,” Cunningham said. “And while I didn’t build a factory, I did create a story which was built on my life here, so it only made sense to film here. The Utica/Rome/Mohawk Valley region has so much to offer filmmakers. There is a vast palette of unique landscapes and buildings imbued with character and history, and the people are the best.”

    This festive film reunites Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid, the iconic duo from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

    “I don’t think it really hit me that this was all happening until I heard Brian Doyle-Murray deliver one of my lines for the first time,” Michael Cunningham said. “It was magical. And then having the likes of Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid add their legendary comedic talents just made the whole experience even more surreal.”

    Film Utica played a key role in supporting the production of “The Christmas Letter” by assisting with local logistics and helping to secure filming locations. Their involvement helped bring portions of the movie to life, including scenes shot at The Stanley Theatre.

    “The premiere of “The Christmas Letter” marks the culmination of many years of work with what is now Film Utica – our local film commission,” Utica Mayor Mike Galime said. “With Oneida County joining in support for this premiere, we could not be more delighted. The sets and scenes of The Christmas Letter are a clear example of how partnering on local trades, including within the arts, are part of our regional renaissance.”

    The screening of “The Christmas Letter” at The Stanley Theatre is an opportunity for families to enjoy a festive movie together as they begin their holiday celebrations.

    “We are thrilled to support the premiere of “The Christmas Letter” at the Stanley Theatre,” Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said, “This film not only showcases the incredible talent of a local writer, but also highlights the beauty and charm of several beloved locations here in Oneida County. By contributing to this event, we are investing in and promoting our local arts community and celebrating the unique stories that make our region special. We look forward to seeing our home shine on the big screen.”

    Tickets are just $5 and are available for purchase in person at the box office or by phone at 315-724-4000 (will call only).

  • PhanArt brings Phish Art, Health and Wellness Fair and Kale together at Palace Theatre on October 26

    On Saturday, October 26 from Noon to 5pm, PhanArt, in association with Mirth Films, will hold a hometown Art Show and Health & Wellness Event at the Palace Theatre in Albany

    Featured during the show is New Paltz band Kale for the October edition of Palace Sessions Live.

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    Located just a 0.5 mile walk down Pearl Street from the MVP Arena (where Phish will perform for three nights) PhanArt at the Palace will feature dozens of artists and vendors from the Capital District and across the country from the greater Phish community. 

    Presented alongside Mirth Films, PhanArt will host artists and vendors offering a great deal of art, clothing, home goods, music inspired memorabilia and much more from dozens of small businesses, in addition to a Health and Wellness fair on the Second Floor of the Palace Theatre. There attendees will find Reiki, aerial yoga, interactive art, healing circles, psychedelic integration and much more.

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    Confirmed artists and vendors include Perpetual Hang, Scotty Radford Art and Design, BLURD Glass, YouEnjoyMyVegan, Ethereal Honey, Blazin’ Donuts, Fiddle and Feather, Unusual Conclusions, The Overhead View and many more.

    Kale, a genre-blending indietronica jam trio from New Paltz, will be playing 2 sets during the afternoon, along with music from Sweeping Views in between performances. Kale combines a love of danceable electronic rhythms, soaring melodies, and energetic hooks into an improvisational channel that allows for deep exploration of the musical cosmos. 

    The Palace Theatre is located at the corner of Clinton and North Pearl Street, just a half mile walk to MVP Arena, where Phish will perform each evening from October 25-27.

    The first hometown PhanArt show at Albany’s historic Palace Theatre takes place on Saturday, October 26 from 12-5pm. Admission is free as always!

  • Cohoes Music Hall Hosts Cast Party Fundraiser for Capital Region Festival of Theatre on October 27

    Cohoes Music Hall announced that on October 27 the venue will host a grand Cast Party to raise funds for the inaugural Capital Region Festival of Theatre. The party is presented by Playhouse Stage Company.

    The party will be the biggest gathering of Capital Region theater fans ever in the interest of building a Festival to promote their interests. There will be a substantial sampling of the area’s entertainment, light fare provided by Cohoes’ finest restaurants, a cash bar, over $13,000 in Raffle prizes, wine pull and a generous wine sampling.

    Entertainment at the Cast Party will back up CRFT’s motto that “The Capital Region is a GREAT place to love theatre your whole life long.” Performers will come from the youth company, The Cue Theater, which serves students as young as 5 years old, to stand-up comedian and actor Judi Clements who takes her act to senior centers.

    Performer Claire Flynn

    There will be someone new to discover for even the most dedicated theatre fan in the wildly eclectic line-up curated by PSC Artistic Director Owen Smith who is also deservedly showing off a number from his company’s smash hit production from earlier this year, “Spring Awakening.”

    The lineup of performers so far includes Kelly Blitz, Shayne Cameris, Judi Clements, Ellen Cribbs, The Cue Theatre, Keith Dubois, Suzie Dunn, Claire Flynn, Jake Goodman, Steve Grogan, Taylor Hoffman, Jon Maltz, Maria Mucaria, Jeff Stubits, Luca Verner & Will Kempe’s Players.

    CRFT will have many donation opportunities from a huge raffle that over 30 theatre companies have donated tickets, t-shirts commemorating the event and buttons thanking every dollar offered. Cast Party begins on October 27 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM.

    Keith DuBois in “Spirit Awakening”

    To purchase tickets online and for more information on Cohoes Music Hall’s Cast Party on October 27, click here.

  • Night Tales To Headline Halloweekend Show At The Surrogate’s Courthouse

    Australian Indie-Electronic duo Night Tales have been announced as the headliner of New York City landmark The Surrogate’s Courthouse’s Halloweekend themed show.

    The dynamic electronic-live duo Night Tales has been on a powerful streak of accomplishments this year, including a debut at Coachella, a nomination for EDMA’s ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ award, and a premier slot at EDC Mexico. 

    Composed of Aaron Bannie and Kamaliza Salamba, the pair has been a driving force in the progressive dance music scene with their signature blends of sounds floating over deep house anthems and dynamic live-electronic performances.

    With cross-cultural ambitions and no signs of stopping, Night Tales has amassed over 50 million streams across all platforms so far with fans across the globe connecting over a shared love for the duo’s bridging of urban culture and electronic music.

    Fans of Night Tales’ dynamic blend have the chance to experience a once in a lifetime set at The Surrogate’s Courthouse on October 26, as the duo has just been announced as the headliners for the venue’s Halloween themed event. With supporting DJ sets from rising artists like Alta Sounds and contributions for the evening’s creation being made by Hampton Water and recognized New York City event brand Project 91, it’s a show not to be missed. 

    “We are beyond excited to bring a high energy DJ set that blends live vocals to NYC. This set will include reimagined versions of our original music, along with tasteful mash-ups and remixes of some amazing new and old classics, like our latest recreation of Miguel’s R&B hit, ‘Sure Thing’. ”

    – Night Tales

    Tickets for the 21+ evening are available now. All tickets include admission to the show and access to an open bar from 9:00-10:00 PM- and, most importantly, all attendees are expected to match the night’s Halloweekend atmosphere and dress up in costume. For more information and ticket purchasing, please visit the event page here.

    In addition to being an exciting Halloween-themed celebration, October 26 marks the New York City date of Night Tales’ 2024 Club Tour. For further information on the duo’s adventure across the country, visit their website here.

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    October 26: 31 Chambers Surrogate’s Court – New York City, NY

    November 1: Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO

    November 2: Audio SF – San Francisco, CA

    November 8: Summit Austin – Austin, TX

    November 9: NOTO Houston – Houston, TX

    December 14: Bloom Nightclub – San Diego, CA

  • Award-Winning Professor Louie & The Crowmatix to Perform at Caffe Lena October 26

    Caffe Lena has announced the return of blues-roots fan-favorite Professor Louie & The Crowmatix on October 26.

    Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock have been consistently returning to Caffe Lena. They have been expanding the borders of the Americana, Roots & Blues genres since the early 2000’s with Professor Louie’s stories, keyboard playing, singing and accordion. Their repertoire continually expands with Crowmatix songs from their 17 albums of originals, blues and Americana music.

    Their connection with audiences at shows helps create a family rapport. Prof. Louie (keyboards vocals-accordion) is joined onstage by band mates Miss Marie (vocals, percussion and piano) Frank Campbell (bass, vocals) guitar-slinging skills of Todd Mihan and drummer Dan Hickey. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix create a show that is constantly evolving with songs consisting of elements of Rock n Roll, Blues, Folk & Gospel Music with a dose of Jam framed in solid songwriting.

    Professor Louie is known for his production work with the famous rock group The Band. His performance style and songwriting has been known to captivate audiences in both The Crowmatix and his solo work. Caffe Lena is proud to host the multi-talented group yet again this October 26 from 8:00PM to 10:00PM.

    Professor Louie & The Crowmatix

    Tickets to see the group play at Caffe Lena start at $15 and can be purchased online here. To learn more about the Crowmatix, click here.

  • BRIC Announces Afrofuturistic Halloween Event ‘Disturbia’ as Part of BRIC House Party Series

    BRIC, the Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution announces the next event in the BRIC House Parties series – Disturbia.

    The October 26 Halloween event at BRIC House in Brooklyn is a project in collaboration with The Culture LP. Disturbia is an eerie Afrofuturistic Halloween experience hosted by multi-talented DJs Quiana Parks, Vashtie, 9am and Eden. This one-of-a-kind Halloween party promises to transport guests into an Afrofuturistic realm with immersive visuals, haunting soundscapes, and pulsing beats.

    BRIC House Party is a new series at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn that lets DJs take center stage in their own creative playground. It’s not just a gig; it’s a full takeover. DJs curate the vibe, from the layout and visuals to the crowd size, for a dynamic, 360-degree experience that fosters a tight-knit connection between them and the audience.

    BRIC House Party builds on BRIC’s longstanding commitment to empowering the communities of Brooklyn. By handing the reins to local DJs, we create a platform for diverse voices and artistic visions, ensuring everyone has a chance to be seen and heard. This event sells tickets ranging from standard to VIP and is mandatorily 21+.

    Disturbia takes place at 9:00pm at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY. Standard tickets are being sold online for $27 while VIP tickets are $85. Come in your best futuristic attire and let the beats and visuals guide you through this dark, mystical voyage into the unknown. Disturbia is not just a Halloween event—it’s an odyssey into a haunted futurescape.

    “Disturbia is my way of bringing together everything I love- art, music, and that eerie magic only Halloween can create. With New York’s best DJs and an art and sound exhibition that speaks to the soul, we’re crafting an unforgettable experience that invites everyone to step into the unexpected”

    DJ Quiana Parks

    For more information on BRIC House’s Disturbia event and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Binghamton Philharmonic and Jeans ‘n Classics Present “Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA”

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced an exciting collaboration with Jeans ‘n Classics, “Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA,” as the first performance of the Philharmonic’s 2024-2025 Visions Federal Credit Union Pops Series.

    Acting as the Southern Tier’s largest and longest-serving professional symphony orchestra, the Binghamton Philharmonic serves up to 10,000 people annually through a variety of innovative, engaging, educational, and affordable programming upon the core philosophy of “building community through the power of music.”

    Partnering with the Philharmonic is Jeans ‘n Classics, who have a remarkable 27 year legacy of their own. Since its inception, the group bridges the skill of symphony orchestras with that of emerging world-class rock musicians. Creating new interpretations of orchestral scores through a rock lens, Jeans ‘n Classics transcends both genre and generational boundaries to create a broader community of music lovers at large.

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    The two class acts will combine for one timeless evening celebrating all things ABBA in Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA. Featuring beloved hits like “Fernando,” “Waterloo,” and the title track of the evening “Dancing Queen,” it’s sure to be an unforgettable night of orchestral, rock, and Swedish pop fun. 

    Known for their particular spin on classic hits with orchestra, Jeans ‘n Classics’ skills will shine as their dynamic stylings meet the sonic grandeur of the Binghamton Philharmonic in a love letter to ABBA’s works. A lifelong fan or uninitiated to the 70s Swedish pop craze, Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA promises an unforgettable night of pure joy, celebration, and powerful live music.

    Tickets are available now, with prices starting at $28. Kids 17 and under can attend free thanks to Pops Series Sponsor Visions Federal Credit Union. For more information on ticket purchasing and the Binghamton Philharmonic’s other events, visit their website here. 

    To learn about Jeans ‘n Classics, listen to their works, and keep up to date on future events like Dancing Queen, visit their website here.