NYS Music 2024

Category: Upcoming Shows

  • The All-Original Music Matinee Hosts Show at The Warehouse in Amityville on October 13

    On the eve of Indiginous People’s Day at The Warehouse in Amityville, Long Island, Original Music Matinee will host an extensive, original, musical bonanza.

    Original Music Matinee

    The show begins at 2pm sharp on October 13 and lasts for eight hours. In that time frame, at least 10 bands are to perform, with a variety of genres in store. All the bases are to be covered here – acoustic to metal to punk to pop and more. The show sees a variety of bands from the Long Island area including Ramener, The Buddy System Forever, Hostile Intent, Sharp Violet, Terror Garden, The Walk-a-bout, Deladie, and Original Gossip.

    Performing as solo acts are fellow Long Island artists Stephen Robinson and Richie Schweers. These two artists kick off the show with their acoustic jams and soulful voices before the heavy metal, punk and hard rock bands take the stage to change the pace. The real kicker is, to see all these talented performers is only 10 bucks.

    The All-Original Music Matinee at Prohibition promotes local artists and bands who create original pieces, contrary to cover/tribute bands. The aim of this organization is to get these up-and-coming, original acts on bills akin to that of tribute bands, like bar venues and event spaces in Long Island.

    Original Music Matinee
    Terror Garden Live at The Village Pub in Long Island

    All-Original Music Matinee Schedule

    2:00-2:30 Stephen Robinson (Solo Acoustic)

    2:45-3:15 Richie Schweers (Solo Acoustic)

    3:30-4:00 Ramener (Metal)

    4:15-4:45 The Buddy System Forever (Indie Punk)

    5:00-5:30 Hostile Intent (Metal)

    5:45-6:15 Sharp Violet (All-girl power punk)

    6:30-7:15 Terror Garden (Hard Rock/Metal)

    7:30-8:15 The Walkabout (Australian rock)

    8:30-9:15 Deladie (Female-fronted melodic punk and metal)

    9:30-10:15 Original Gossip (Rock ‘n Roll)

    Original Music Matinee
    Ramener

    For more information on the upcoming All-Original Music Matinee at The Warehouse and to purchase tickets online, click here.

  • God Street Wine Announces 5 Show Tour, Woodstock Date To Be Recorded

    Jam band God Street Wine has announced a series of five concerts in March, including a date in Woodstock that will be recorded for a live release.

    God Street Wine Woodstock
    Photo- Geoff Tischman

    One of the most prominent acts of the early jam band scene, New York based God Street Wine has been jamming on and off for over twenty six years. Within their first decade as a unit, the group had released five albums and performed over 1,000 shows across the country.

    After a nearly decades-long split, the band reunited in 2009 privately to honor the passing of an old friend and later performed a series of shows in New York City benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. With the band spread geographically, releases came sporadically throughout the next few years, including a 25th anniversary box set retrospective and the All The Way To Here documentary film.

    Just off of the heels of eight shows in the Summer of 2019, the band faced an unexpectedly lengthy hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. After four years kept apart, God Street Wine was able to reunite in 2023 with two New York shows, this time in benefit of Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis.

    Earlier this year, the group celebrated their first major-label release’s 30th anniversary with digital releases of once-lost tracks and pressed three of their albums on vinyl for the first time ever, punctuated with four sold-out shows in Woodstock, New York City, and Asbury Park in New Jersey.

    With countless performances and releases behind them, God Street Wine has decided once more that what they’ve accomplished so far is not all that is in store for the group and their fans. The band has announced five concerts in March of 2025, including a date in New York.

    Performing at the historic Bearsville Theater, God Street Wine will be making an appearance in Woodstock on March 15. This performance will wrap the mini-tour, and notably will be recorded for a future Live Release- it’s truly a show to not be missed. Tickets are on sale now- visit here to purchase and learn more.

    The full list of tour dates is below.

    TOUR DATES

    March 7: Admore Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA

    March 8: The Atlantis – Washington, D.C.

    March 13: The Sinclair – Boston, MA

    March 14: Nectar’s – Burlington, VA

    March 15: Bearsville Theater – Woodstock, NY

  • Herman Headlines Schenectady’s Sixties Spectacular at Proctors

    Legendary vocalist of Herman’s Hermits, Peter Noone, headlines the Sixties Spectacular tour on Saturday, November 2 at Schenectady’s Proctors Theatre.

    Peter Noone and his Herman’s Hermits procured a very well-groomed image which made them popular in the US during the British Invasion bands era. The band had a string of major hits such as “Ms. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am” that were both #1 in the US and #12 in the UK.

    In turn of the great success, Noone decided to go solo and was able to reach the charts again at #12 in the UK, collaborating with legendary artist David Bowie writing, “Oh You Pretty Things”, going to show Peter’s impact ranging across the industry.

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    Nowadays, Noone makes regular tour appearances in the US, as well as guest stars in VH1’s My Generation, Entertainment Tonight. In 2007, Peter showed up as a mentor on American Idol, offering advice to contestants singing songs from the British Invasion era.

    The GrassRoots, originally formed in San Francisco as “The 13th Floor” join Noone at Proctors Theatre after a decade.

    Although Rob Grill, the band’s original lead vocalist, passed away in 2011, current members, led by singer Mark Dawson, keep the spirit of their classic hits alive with vibrant performances. In 2015, they were inducted into the American Pop Music Hall of Fame, honoring their legacy for grateful fans.

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    Gary Lewis & the Playboys will bring their longtime experience and talent to Proctors Theatre for another time.

    Rising to fame in 1965-1966, they began their journey performing nightly at Disneyland, where audiences were unaware that Gary was the son of comedy legend Jerry Lewis.

    Gary earned the title to cashbox’s vocalist of the year, competing with icons like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. Following a time in the army, Gary dropped one more hit was dropped called, “Sealed With a Kiss”.

    Opening the Sixties Spectacular are the Bluz House Rockers at Proctors, celebrating their 30th anniversary.

    They are proud inductees of the NYS Blues Hall of Fame from their diverse repertoire of collaborations and sounds. With six of the seven members sharing lead and harmony vocals, they bring high energy to the stage.

    Over the past decade, they have performed at various venues, including Proctors, the Times Union Center, and the Palace Theatre, as well as special events like Albany and Saratoga First Nights and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

  • Phish To Return To Madison Square Garden For Annual New Year’s Celebration

    Phish is, once again, going back to the Garden for their annual New Year’s Eve run. The band will play at MSG from Saturday, December 28th to Tuesday, December 31st. This will bring the running total of Phish shows at the Garden to 87 in all. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 11th at Noon ET.

    A ticket request period is currently underway at https://tickets.phish.com (ending Monday, October 7th at Noon ET). A limited number of travel packages (hotel + tickets) will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2nd, at Noon ET at https://phishnye.100xhospitality.com. For complete ticketing information, visit https://phish.com/tours.

    Phish also has four more upcoming New York State gigs as well, with a three-day benefit run that will take place at Albany’s MVP Arena in late October.

  • Mary J. Blige Announces “The For My Fans Tour” With Several Stops in NY

    The Queens of hip hop soul will be coming to a stage near you, as Mary J. Blige announces her upcoming expedition, “The For My Fans Tour,” in light of her new album Gratitude, set for release on November 15. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour will feature several stops within New York State. Beginning on Saturday, March 22 with a stop at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, April 10 at Madison Square Garden and April 11 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.

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    Mary J. Blige’s “The Four My Fans Tour” will feature 3 stops within New York State.

    Moreover, this tour will be another notch in the r&b star’s legendary career. Her upcoming album–Blige’s 15th– will release through her own Beautiful Life Productions and in partnership with 300 Entertainment and serves as a refresher for fans of Blige as her star has blossomed on the TV screen in recent years. However, in August, she dropped the first single off the album, “Breathing” featuring Fabolous signaling a returned focus for the stage. In addition, the Grammy, Emmy-winning songstress will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 in Cleveland, ahead of both the album release and tour.

    I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years. This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone. I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album Gratitude on November 15 ahead of this tour is really special to me.

    – Mary J. Blige

    In light of Mary J. Blige’s latest accolades, “The For My Fans Tour” will offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. While tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, October 1. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, October 4 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com. 

    MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES: 

    Thu. Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum 

    Fri. Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

    Mon. Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 

    Thu. Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    Sat. Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

    Tue. Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live 

    Fri. Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    Tue. Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    Fri. Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Tue. Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Sat. Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

    Fri. Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    Sat. Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Wed. Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

    Fri. Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Sun. Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

    Wed. Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    Sat. Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Mon. Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

    Wed. Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 

    Fri. Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall 

    Wed. Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 

    Fri. Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena 

    Sun. Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Thu. Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

    Fri. Apr 11 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

    Mon. Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

  • Billy Joel and Sting to Play at JMA Dome in Syracuse

    Billy Joel will return to the Dome in Syracuse for his 8th career performance, and he’s bringing along Sting with him. The pair will rock the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday, April 11, 2025.

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    The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs from throughout their illustrious careers. The spectacular show is Billy Joel’s eighth appearance at the JMA Dome and first since 2015, a record-breaking statistic.

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    Billy Joel and Sting Syracuse jerseys – photo by CNY Central

    This show will mark Sting’s first time at the JMA Dome as a solo artist, having appeared twice before in performances with The Police in 1982 and 1984).

    “We’re excited to have both Billy Joel and Sting back at the JMA Dome. Both have been here before and have helped draw some of our biggest audiences to date. With this show, Billy will be extending his record number of Dome performances to eight over a nearly 25-year period. We’re grateful to again work with Live Nation on another big concert event and can’t wait to host it. It’ll be a great show,” said Pete Sala, vice president and chief campus facilities officer, managing director of JMA Dome.

    Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 4 at 9 a.m. here.

  • Waterhole Announces October Lineup Featuring Rocktober Fest

    The Waterhole of Saranac Lake has announced its full October schedule, which will include the conclusion of this season’s “Party on the Patio,” the debut of Rocktober Fest, and a Halloween Bash/Costume Contest to close out the month.

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    Raisinhead on the patio

    Kicking off the month on Thursday, Oct. 3, Mal Maiz will blend traditional cumbia with psychedelic grooves, Latin, reggae, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. Based out of Burlington, VT, Costa Rican Brujo, Maiz Vargas Sandoval and his Afro-Latino Orchestra are an East Coast dance band with both traditional and modern flair.

    The next day, on Oct. 4, a new annual event called Rocktoberfest will debut. Super 400, a Troy, NY-based band that closed out the 2023 party season with a high-energy rock performance, will play on the patio, with food provided by Kate Mountain Farm and Oktoberfest beer from Zero Gravity.

    On Oct. 10, Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse will make their Waterhole debut. The Wheelhouse is an amalgamation of some of the best musicians in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Together, Drew and the band contribute to heartfelt songwriting showcasing their signature southern soul n’ roll sound.

    Raisinhead will play the Season Finale Party on the Patio on Oct. 17. The band has built a strong following in Upstate New York, promising audiences an interactive evening of sound, energy, and pure fun. Help us bid farewell to our beloved concert series.

    The annual Halloween Bash and costume contest on Oct. 26 will feature Underground System, a band that has captivated Saranac Lakers with their hypnotic, infectious grooves. This six-piece band from NYC blends dance club vibes with Afrobeat, Latin rhythms, and musical influences from around the world. Special guests New Planets will open the night, blending diverse sonic narratives and performing dance music that defies borders and genres.

    Full Waterhole October 2024 Schedule:

    Thursday, Oct. 3 – Mal Maiz (Party on the Patio, 6-10 PM)

    Friday, Oct. 4 – Super 400 (Rocktoberfest on the Patio 6-10 PM)

    Thursday, Oct. 10 – Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse (Party on the Patio, 6-10 PM)

    Thursday, Oct. 17 – Raisinhead (Party on the Patio, 6-10PM)

    Saturday, Oct. 26 – Underground System wsg. New Planets (Halloween Bash, 7 PM-1 AM, $15 Admission)

    The Waterhole in Saranac Lake is a 21+ venue. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Concert tickets are available for purchase on the Waterhole website.

  • Guest Host Jane Zell Kicks Off Oswego Music Hall 2024-25 Season September 27

    The Oswego Music Hall has announced their latest calendar listings from September 27 to December 7. Kicking off this season of events is guest host Jane Zell, who steers the series into action.

    All ages and experience levels are welcome at the Oswego Music Hall. Budding performers, singer-songwriters and musicians of all genres are given an opportunity to perform in a supportive environment using cutting edge professional sound and lighting equipment.

    Syracuse Native, Jane Zell finds her groove in musical variety. Influenced early on by the country blues, Jane learned to finger pick and lace single lines into her rhythm playing. She performs classic covers along with crowd pleasing originals laced with blues, funk, and jazz. A solid guitar player, vocalist and songwriter, Zell’s performances are upbeat, warm, expressive, and oft-times willful.

    Guests can expect the National Stage 47th Season. This series contains five shows each with a unique and enchanting musical performance. This season includes shows by Alice Howe & Freebo, Peter Mulvey, Carsie Blanton, Abbie Gardner, and the McKrells.

    The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage with light refreshments available.

    Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization  that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from running the sound board to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service.

    Alice Howe and Freebo

    2024 Oswego Music Hall Events Calendar

    National Stage 47th season                                              

    Sept   28        Alice Howe & Freebo w/Cam Caruso opening                                        

    Oct     19        Peter Mulvey w/ Mark Wahl opening      

    Nov.     2        Carsie Blanton                    

               16       Abbie Gardner w/Ryan David Green (from Ryanhood) opening                    

    Dec.     7        The McKrells

    Open Mic Friday

    Sept.   27        Jane Zell

    Oct.     18        Steve Watson

    Nov.      1        Bob Raymonda

    Nov.    15        Rich Hart

    Dec.      6        Marc Warner

    Guest Curator Jazz-by-the-Lake

    Oct.     26        Opus Black Strings (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Nov.    23        Taj (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Carsie Blanton

    For more information on Oswego Music Hall’s upcoming events and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Avant Garde A Clue Gifts a Parade of Experimental Music Acts to Rochester

    The Avant Garde A Clue festival is back taking place from October 7-13 at 75 Stutson Street in Rochester.

    The appearances are endless and features over 200 international and local music acts. Eclectic Overdrive is hosting the event and a rebranded Rochester experimental week is back.

    The goal of the Avant Garde A Clue and Eclectic Overdrive is to open minds and hearts through the transformative power of music, making it a must-attend event for lovers of avant-garde art.

    Among the standout acts is Doom Dogs, an improv supergroup that has innovated their own category of music. Doom Dogs includes guitarist Reeves Gabrels, known for his work with The Cure and David Bowie, master drummer Jonathan Kane from Swans and experimental genius Jair-Rohm Parker Wells.

    Renowned percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani from Osaka will showcase his distinctive sound using adapted bowed gongs, drums, and singing bowls while the legendary band, Gong will bring their genre-defying music to the festival highlighting their storied history since forming in a French commune in 1967. Other notable performances include Frank Hurricane who draws inspiration from the mystical landscapes of North Carolina and recently featured on PBS.

    Additionally, multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Ahkmad Marin, celebrated for his mastery of diverse musical scales and innovative sound manipulations. Wendy Eisenberg an improviser and songwriter who seamlessly weaves through genres such as jazz to Avant-rock to even delicate sounds. Also, Rushadicus, a cellist provocateur whose performances blend black metal with immersive theater, will take the stage offering an experience that is both hilarious and deeply unsettling.

    Admission is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, the policy is one-in, one-out to ensure everyone has a chance to experience the music.

    For more information visit eclecticoverdrive.com

    Live Event Dates: October 7-13, 2024

    Monday, Oct. 7: Doom Dogs

    Tuesday, Oct. 8: Rushadicus

    Tuesday, Oct. 8 & Wednesday, Oct. 9: Tatsuya Nakatani

    Wednesday, Oct. 9: Gong, Frank Hurricane, Gabriel Ahkmad Marin

    Friday, Oct. 11: Roger Clark Miller

    Saturday, Oct. 12: Wendy Eisenberg

  • Palace Sessions Live Hosted by PhanArt and Mirth Films

    PhanArt, in collaboration with Mirth Films, will host a hometown show at Albany’s Palace Theatre. This show will take place on Saturday, October 26 from Noon to 5:00 PM.

    This hometown PhanArt event will feature the New Paltz band Kale and a DJ set from Sweeping Views, in addition to a great selection of art, for the October edition of Palace Sessions Live.

    PhanArt and Mirth Films Palace Sessions Live Promo

    This edition of Palace Sessions by PhanArt and Mirth Films will feature dozens of local talent and vendors. In addition, the event also features art by those from the greater Phish community across the country.

    Palace Sessions is a series that features live music from regional and national talent. In 2020, The Palace Sessions was created to provide music and entertainment to the Capital Region while venues were still closed due to COVID. In addition to entertainment, Mirth Films and Albany wanted to raise money to support the theatre. Today, The Palace Sessions continues the tradition with performances in the lobby of the theater.

    Kale is playing 2 sets in the afternoon, and guests can also expect music from Sweeping Views between performances. Kale is a band from New Paltz that specializes in genre-blending indietronica music. The band combines a love of energetic hooks, electronic rhythms, and soaring melodies to create something beautiful. Their music allows for deep exploration of the music cosmos, elevating the Palace Sessions Live experience.

    Read our profile on Kale from this summer!

    Featuring free entry and online viewing options, Palace Sessions is staying true to its roots of being accessible for all. For more info, visit here. Past Palace Sessions Live performers include Eastbound Jesus, Annie in the Water, Thomas Nicholas, moe., Moriah Formica, and more. To see past live performances, visit here.

    The Palace Theatre is just a 0.5 mile walk down Pearl Street from the MVP Arena (where Phish is performing for three nights).