Category: Syracuse

  • In Focus: Samantha Fish Brings Bulletproof Tour to Westcott Theater in Syracuse

    On an otherwise cold and snowy day, things heated up quickly inside the Westcott Theater on Saturday, as blues rock icon Samantha Fish brought her Bulletproof Tour to Syracuse, with JD Simo served up as the opening act this evening.

    Fish, 35, has been a major player on the modern blues-rock scene since launching on to the circuit in 2009.  The Kansas City native has become a favorite in the Central New York area, headlining several shows in the area over the last fifteen years.  Fish most-notably served as direct support for Buddy Guy at the 2023 New York State Blues Festival, which took place in Syracuse last summer. (Get the scoop on the 2024 lineup here!)

    The evening started with a set by blues guitarist, JD Simo, who gifted the early arriving crowd to a set that showcased his diverse style.  Showcasing himself as more than just dabbling in blues rock, Simo’s 40-minute set also displayed elements of jazz and psychedelic rock, while performing tracks such as “Mortgage My Soul” off of his 2022 release Songs From the House of Grease.  

    After a brief set change over, Samantha Fish took to the stage.  Armed with her signature cigar-box guitar and flanked by her bandmates, Fish launched in to the high energy “Bulletproof”.   Fish paced the stage and took turns showcasing her guitar skills for those on each side of the theater.  “The jewelry is coming off!” Fish proclaimed early in the set, hinting to the audience there was much more guitar prowess to come this evening.  

    Fish dazzled the crowd with her diverse musical catalog. Late in the set, Fish donned an acoustic guitar for three songs (two of which featured Fish on stage, solo). Certainly there are instances in the concert world where this would remove the energy from the venue, however this was not the case on this evening. Fish maintained captive hold of the audience all the while.

    After a near 90-minute set, Fish and her bandmates would return to the stage with opener JD Simo.  “Let’s party for one more song” Fish would announce, before launching in to “Bitch on the Run”.  Fish and Simo would trade guitar solos through out the track while the packed theater took their last opportunity to dance about. Soon the show would be over and the packed theater would spill back out in to the cold Syracuse air.    

  • My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats Announce “Eye to Eye Tour” Stopping In Syracuse

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and My Morning Jacket are set to co-headline their “Eye to Eye Tour.” On September 24, this tour will stop in Syracuse at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview.

    My Morning Jacket is hailed by The New York Times as “the kings of expand-your-mind, religious-experience rock”. The group started out as misfits from the South and have since grown to become one of the most beloved bands of their generation. Additionally, they continue to excite audiences all over the world with their hypnotic songcraft and dynamic live performances.

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, born from Denver rock clubs, have grown to be a major force in modern rock ‘n’ roll. With platinum and gold-certified records under their belt, they successfully combine critically acclaimed records with high-energy live performances.

    However, it’s not just about the music—Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, My Morning Jacket, and the nonprofit REVERB are collaborating to address the climate crisis and reduce the environmental impact of their tour. Fans can enjoy a fun-filled evening of dancing while contributing to a worthy cause. Check out reverb.org for more information.

    Moreover, the “Eye to Eye Tour” provides a dynamic experience by having both bands play equal-length sets, switching up the order of performance at each show. Lose yourself in the music at the “Eye to Eye Tour” this September in Syracuse.

    The ticket sale begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29.

    Tickets are available at www.eyetoeyetour.com for the general on-sale.

    My Morning Jacket // Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats “Eye to Eye Tour” September 2024

    10 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

    12 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium

    13 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    14 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    16 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

    18 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    19 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

    24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

    26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

    27 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park

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  • Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 Lineup Announced

    The Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 lineup has been announced, returning from June 26-30, 2024 with headliners Kenny G, The O’Jays, The Mavericks, and more.

    Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024

    Syracuse Jazz Fest is an annual four-day free admission jazz festival staged outdoors in downtown Syracuse at historic Clinton Square Park and indoors on opening night at various clubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels in Armory Square, Havorver Square, and the Downtown Entertainment District.

    The festival kicks off on June 26 from 5-10 p.m. Artists include Marissa Mulder & Jon Weber, Joe Magnarelli Organ Band featuring Akiko Tsuruga, Tish Oney’s Salute to Sarah Vaughan, Wayne Tucker & The Bad Motha’s, Avenue, Sam Wynn’s All-Star Tribute To Donny Hathaway, and so many more.

    Thursday, June 27 brings icons to the historic Clinton Square Park, including The Mavericks from 9:30-11 p.m., an Americana music band that originated in the late 1980s in Miami, Florida. The core band today consists of Cuban-American Raul Malo (lead vocals, bass guitar), Paul Deakin (drums), Eddie Perez (lead guitar), and Jerry Dale McFadden (keyboards).

    Other artists that day include McKinley James, the Catherine Russel Band, Bill O’Connell’s Latin Jazz All-Stars, and The Katz Pajamas Jazz Band.

    The Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024 continues on Friday, June 28 with the SU Student Jazz Combo Orange Juice from 4-4:45 p.m. Other acts include Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Freda Payne Big Band, Gunhild Carling Big Band, and headliner Kenny G from 9:25-11 p.m.

    Kenny G is a living legend and iconic American jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer, and one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. He is making his third headline appearance at the festival, where he delighted audiences with back-to-back performances in 2012 on the OCC Campus, and in 2013 at the 30th Anniversary edition staged at Jamesville Beach State Park.

    The final day begins with the SU Faculty Jazz Ensemble starting at 5 p.m. Other artists include the James Carter Quintet, Gino Vanneli, and headliners The O’Jays. They are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in the Summer of 1958 – originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O’Jays made their first chart appearance with the “Lonely Drifter” in 1963, and their greatest level of success once the producers Gamble & Huff signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. In 2024, after 66 years of recording, touring, and performing globally, the O’Jays are making The Last Stop on the Love Train.

    For more information about Syracuse Jazz Festival 2024, visit here.

  • Little Feat To Headline This Year’s New York State Blues Festival

    The New York State Blues Festival is returning to Syracuse this summer and Little Feat has been announced as this year’s headlining act. The admission-free festival is set to take place from June 13-15 at Chevy Court on the New York State Fairgrounds.

    In addition to a ton of blues music, a variety of food vendors will be onsite with wine and beer also being sold. Retail and craft vendors will also be set up market-style as well. 

    The New York State Blues Festival is one of the largest free blues events in all of the Northeast. The annual three-day musical celebration, showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them for a continuous river of music. See below for a full schedule of all of the artists performing this year.

    The festival is free to attend, with all ages welcomed. Parking in the Brown Lot at New York State Fairgrounds is available for $10 per car and $5 per motorcycle. ADA parking is in the Emerald Lot. Proceeds from the parking fees help to offset expenses and to keep the New York State Blues Festival admission-free.

    For more information on VIP packages, RV sites, and hotel reservations, please visit the festival website.

    New York State Blues Festival 2024

    Main Stage

    Thursday June 13

    4pm – GATE OPENS***

    5:30 – 6:45pm – HANNA PK

    7:15pm – 8:30pm – BYWATER CALL

    9:00pm – 10:30pm – LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS

    Friday June 14

    3:00pm – GATE OPENS***

    4pm – 5pm – THE SHYLOCKS

    5:30pm – 6:45pm – MATT TARBELL’S BUILT FOR COMFORT

    7:15pm – 8:30pm – MATHIAS LATTIN 

    9:00pm – 10:30pm – THE RECORD COMPANY

    Saturday June 15

    11:00am – GATE OPENS***

    12:00 – 12:40pm – BLUES IGNITION

    1pm – 1:40pm – RATTLESNAKE TRIO

    2:10pm – 3pm – CINNAMON JONES

    3:30pm – 4:30pm – TOM TOWNSLEY BAND

    5pm – 6:15pm – MATT SCHOFIELD

    6:45pm – 8:00pm – SHEMEKIA COPELAND

    8:30pm – 10:30pm – LITTLE FEAT

    Side Stage

    Thursday June 13 

    4:30pm & 6:45pm – TBA

    Friday June 14

    5pm & 6:45pm – COLIN ABERDEEN

    Saturday June 15

    1:40pm & 3pm – TIM HERRON 

    4:30pm & 6:15pm – TBA

  • Albany Ranked Top Among Best Places to Live in New York

    Albany has been ranked as the best place to live in the state, according to a survey by the U.S. News & World Report. Some may also be shocked that New York City ranked fifth in the 2023-24 list of best places to live in the state, behind Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, respectively. What we find less surprising is that all five cities have a large music presence.

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    The Palace Theatre in Albany is one of the Capital Region’s premier music venues. Credit: Palace Theatre.

    Ranked as the #1 best place to live in New York State, the Capital Region is home to several music venues and recording studios. White Lake Music and Post, one of the recording studios on Albany’s roster, has produced, recorded, and mixed multiple Billboard Top 40 singles and provided audio services for clients including Netflix, Discovery, Lifetime, Universal, Disney, Nickelodeon, and HBO. Additionally, the Palace Theatre, which first opened its doors in 1931, has been graced by the presence of musical greats like the Rolling Stones and is home to the Albany Symphony Orchestra.

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    Central New York’s premier professional theatre, Syracuse Stage. Credit: Syracuse Stage

    Ranking second on the list, Syracuse is home to many venues, among them Syracuse Stage, which is approaching its 50th anniversary this year. The premier professional theatre in Central New York, Stage is part of Syracuse University and is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country. America’s leading actors, directors, and designers work and/or have worked at Stage including Tony Award-winners Jason Alexander, Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, and Elizabeth Franz, Emmy recipients Jean Stapleton, Sam Waterston, John Cullum, James Whitmore, and Ben Gazzara.

    Drive By Truckers at Water Street Music Hall – photo by Brian Ferguson

    Rochester ranks as the third best place to live in New York State. Rochester is home to Water Street Music Hall, the city’s largest and oldest concert venue. Originally opened in 1976 under the name The Country Warehouse, the venue has brought hundreds of large artists including Phish, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Ashanti, David Byrne, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Iggy Pop, Jack Harlow, Sublime, St. Vincent, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, Maroon 5, Weezer, and many more.

    Shea’s Theatre in Buffalo. Credit: Shea Performing Arts Center.

    Coming in fourth is the Queen City of Buffalo, a major music and entertainment region of its own. Buffalo is home to GCR Audio, a recording studio that has worked with Buffalo natives the Goo Goo Dolls, who recorded their self-titled debut album as well as Jed, Hold Me Up, Superstar Car Wash, A Boy Named Goo, Jessie J, and Who You Are at the studio. The city is also home to the nearly 100-year-old Shea’s Theatre, which this year alone has held performances of classic musicals such as Les, Mamma Mia, and in previous years Beetlejuice, Dear Evan Hanson, A Christmas Story: The Musical, The Nutcracker, and Mean Girls: The Musical, among others.

    Exterior of MSG – photo by Rob Tellerman

    As we know, New York City is the music and entertainment capital of the Empire State, if not the country. With countless music venues such as the Beacon Theatre, Knockdown Center, Brooklyn Bowl and Madison Square Garden, plus dozens of recording studios such as Electric Lady, the Big Apple has earned its title as one of the best cities for music in the world. MSG has hosted more than thousands of sports events and concerts, including upcoming tours by Fall Out Boy and Nicki Minaj. Electric Lady Recording Studio has made music for several big names in the industry such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, as well as New York natives Christina Aguilera and Lana Del Rey.

    The state of New York is home to several of the most prestigious and oldest music venues in the country, making it clear to see why the aforementioned cities rank in the top five best places to live in New York State.

  • Syracuse Celebrates its Music Scene at 2024 SAMMYs

    It was a night of celebration and honor in the Eastwood neighborhood of Syracuse on Friday, March 8, as the 2024 SAMMY Awards took place at the Palace Theater.  It was the 31st year of the event, with this year’s rendition awarding winners in 13 different musical categories.  The night also honored individuals in four specialty categories, as well as four People’s Choice categories.

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    The Critics Choice receive the Founder’s Award at the 2024 SAMMYS

    Hosted by Syracuse news anchor and devoted local music supporter Tim Fox, the evening kicked off on a somber note.  Fox asked the audience to take a moment of silence to honor former SAMMYS Board Member Jordan Davies.  Davies, who lost his life last month, played integral piece in the planning of the event and in the preparation of the run-of-show.

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    Sydney Irving performs at the 2024 SAMMYS

    Following the tribute, Fox turned the audience’s attention to the first musical performance of the evening, Sydney Irving & the Mojo.  Irving greeted attendees with a stunning rendition of “All I Need is You,” which saw Irving perform acoustic with George Newton on pedal steel.  Her bandmates would join the party and finish the remainder of the set.  Additional performers this evening included 2024 Hall of Fame inductee Jeffrey Pepper Rogers, Shawn Seals & SMX,  Steven Cali, and the Rollin’ Rust Band.

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    Tyjhier receives the Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist at the 2024 SAMMYS

    Along with the diverse musical performances, awards were handed out in thirteen musical categories.  The big winner on this evening was 24 year-old R&B and Neo-Soul star, Tyjhier.  Tyjhier, who was awarded the trophy for Best R&B, also won the Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist, a prize that includes a free recording session at Subcat Studios.  

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    Steven Cali performs at the 2024 SAMMYS

    The evening not only celebrated the recent accomplishments of those on the Syracuse music scene, but also honored many of those who have played a key role in the area’s rich music history.  Frank Malfitano awarded the Founder’s Award to jazz group The Critics Choice.  Lori Newcomb received the Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the SAMMYS award for her many years chronicling the music scene through her photography.  News anchor Carrie Lazarus received the Community Spirit Award.  The evening concluded with the awarding of several “People’s Choice” awards. 

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    Nate Gross receives the award for Best Blues at the 2024 SAMMYS

    2024 SAMMY Award Recipients

    Best Jazz – Bob Holz

    Best Americana – Mike Powell and the Echosound

    Best Jam Band – Count Blastula

    Best Other Style – Ama Kutin

    Best Pop – Sydney Irving

    Best Rock – The Flashcubes

    Best Hardrock – From Ruins

    Best R&B – Tyjhier

    Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist – Tyjhier

    Best Hip Hop – A Kid Called Danger

    Best Blues – Nate Gross

    Best Alternative – Vagabonds

    Best Country – Christian Parker featuring Earl Poole Ball

    Best Single – Al Papers

    The Founder’s Award – The Critics Choice

    Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the SAMMYS – Lori Newcomb

    Best Venue – 7 Hamlets Brewing

    Best Music Series – Beak and Skiff Summer Concert Series

    Best Academic or Musical Organization – Perform 4 Purpose

    Best Artist – Shawn Smith

    Hall of Fame Inductees – Steve Schad, Jon Liebing, Sepp Herbert, Westcott Street Cultural Fair, Jeffrey Pepper Rogers, Sean O’Loughlin

  • Outlaw Fest 2024 Tours at Four Major Venues this Summer

    Some of outlaw country’s greatest names have announced a nationwide tour, Outlaw Fest 2024. The tour sees several dates across the country, with four across New York State. Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss are some of the names slated to perform this summer.

    The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, PA. The event was so well received that Blackbird, Rothbaum, and Nelson have developed it into one of North America’s biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Neil Young, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Luke Combs have been involved in years past.

    “This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love.” 

    Willie Nelson

    Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour as well. Artist and audience come together to share unforgettable music memories. Unique vendor villages with local food, drinks, and shopping are hosted in Live Nation amphitheaters across the country.

    Outlaw Fest 2024.

    The tour sees legendary talent throughout. Each date in New York will see a stellar lineup of outlaw, country, and rock icons. The tour is set to stop in Syracuse at Empower Amphitheater and in Long Island at Jones Beach Theater. The tour also stops at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel and Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo.

    Outlaw Fest 2024.

    2024 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES:

    Friday, June 21, 2024 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA

    Saturday, June 22, 2024 -PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC

    Sunday, June 23, 2024 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA

    Friday, June 28, 2024Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY

    Saturday, June 29, 2024Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY

    Sunday, June 30, 2024 – PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ

    Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA

    Saturday, July 6, 2024Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY

    Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PA

    Monday, July 29, 2024 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA

    Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA

    Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA

    Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland, CA

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Boise, ID

    Friday, August 9, 2024 – ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA

    Saturday, August 10, 2024 – Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA

    Friday, September 6, 2024 – Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, WI

    Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL

    Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO

    Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH

    Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    Saturday, September 14, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA

    Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024Darien Lake Amphitheater, Buffalo, NY

    Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. via OutlawMusicFestival.com. VIP packages will be available, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise.

  • James Taylor and His All-Star Band to Perform in Buffalo, Syracuse, Wantagh and Saratoga This Summer

    Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star band are coming to New York this summer.

    As part of his tour, the artist will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 25, the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse on June 26, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on June 28 and later return at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 31 and at the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on September 2.  

    Taylor is known for his covers, such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” and “Handy Man”, as well as originals such as “Sweet Baby James”. The singer is also known for playing the leading role in Monte Hellman’s 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop.

    As a recording and touring artist, James is known for touching fans with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968, he has sold more than 100 million albums during the course of his successful songwriting and performing career, earning gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards.

    In early 2020, the songwriters hall of famer (2000) released “Break Shot”, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. In addition, he also dropped American Standard, his 19th studio album, which made him the first musician to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the previous six decades and won him the 2021 Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album. 

    James has done a lot of touring in Europe, Canada, and the US in recent years. This summer, he will be joined by his All-star band; Kate Markowitz on vocals, Dorian Holley on vocals, Andrea Zonn on vocals and fiddle, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Dean Parks on guitar, and Kevin Hays on keyboards.

    James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater, Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and the Broadview Stage at SPAC. Tickets are exclusively available here

    James Taylor and His All-Star Band Tour Dates:

    Apr 06,2024 –Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, Japan

    Apr 08, 2024 –  Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines

    Apr 12, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia

    Apr 13, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia

    Apr 16, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia

    Apr 17, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia

    Apr 19, 2024 – Entertainment Centre Adelaide, Australia

    Apr 21, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Sirromet Winery (Outdoor) Mt. Cotton, Australia

    Apr 23, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia

    Apr 24, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia

    Apr 27, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Bimbadgen (Outdoor) Hunter Valley, Australia

    Apr 28, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Centennial Vineyards (Outdoor) Bowral, Australia

    Apr 30, 2024 – Spark Arena Auckland, New Zealand

    May 01, 2024 – T.S.B. Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand

    May 04, 2024 – Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu, HI, United States

    May 05, 2024 – A&B Amphitheater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center Maui, HI, United States

    May 29, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    May 31, 2024 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    Jun 02, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States

    Jun 03, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States

    Jun 05, 2024 – Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO, United States

    Jun 06, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis (Maryland Heights), MO, United States

    Jun 08, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States

    Jun 09, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States

    Jun 11, 2024 – Ruoff Music Center Noblesville, IN, United States

    Jun 12, 2024 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, United States

    Jun 14, 2024 – Simmons Bank Arena North Little Rock, AR, United States

    Jun 15, 2024 – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville, OK, United States

    Jun 23, 2024 — Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, United States

    Jun 25, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater Darien Center , NY, United States

    Jun 26, 2024 – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse, NY, United States

    Jun 28, 2024 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel Woods , NY, United States

    Jun 30, 2024 – Maine Savings Amphitheater Bangor, ME, United States

    Jul 01, 2024 – Bank of New Hamphshire Pavilion Gilford, NH, United States

    Jul 03, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States

    Jul 04, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States

    Aug 30, 2024 – The Mann Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Aug 31, 2024 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, United States

    Sep 02, 2024 – Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

    Sep 04, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States

    Sep 05, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States

    Sep 07, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake Burgettstown, PA, United States

    Sep 09, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States

    Sep 10, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States

    Sep 12, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

    Sep 14, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

    Sep 15, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States

  • Santana and Counting Crows Announce Oneness Tour Coming to Bethel, Syracuse, and Wantagh

    Legendary guitarist Santana and GRAMMY-nominated band Counting Crows have announced they will be touring together this summer. The Oneness Tour will stop by Bethel Woods on July 18, Jones Beach on July 21, and Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on July 24.

    Santana and Counting Crows will deliver tons of high-energy, passionate, and classic hits from their catalogs. Carlos Santana will provide his legendary guitar playing, while the Counting Crows get everyone jiving and singing along.

    These artists are visionaries, and a tour combining the minds of these talents will surely prove to be a spectacle. The musicianship of these artists allows for a plethora of hits to be unleashed this summer.

    The tour will also offer different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, commemorative tickets, exclusive merchandise items, and a collectible laminate.

    Counting Crows Live

    Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on Wednesday, February 14. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at Santana.com and CountingCrows.com.

    Oneness Tour North American Dates:

    Fri Jun 14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

    Sun Jun 16 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

    Tue Jun 18 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena

    Thu Jun 20 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Fri Jun 21 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Sun Jun 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    Tue Jun 25 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Wed Jun 26 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    Fri Jun 28 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    Sat Jun 29 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    Thu Jul 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Fri Jul 19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    Sun Jul 21 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Tue Jul 23 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

    Wed Jul 24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Fri Jul 26 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds

    Sat Jul 27 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, MO

    Mon Jul 29 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    Tue Jul 30 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    Thu Aug 15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Sat Aug 17 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    Sun Aug 18 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

    Wed Aug 21 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Sat Aug 24 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

    Sun Aug 25 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    Tue Aug 27 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Wed Aug 28 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

    Fri Aug 30 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Mon Sep 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

  • Dierks Bentley Returns to the Road with Stops in Darien, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs

    Dierks Bentley has announced his return to the road this summer with the “Gravel & Gold Tour.” The tour will see three dates in New York. Darien Lake Amphitheater, SPAC in Saratoga, and Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse will all host Bentley.

    Dierks Bentley

    Dierks Bentely is one of country music’s biggest names today. Since his first publishing deal in 2001, Bentley has consistently landed himself at the top of the country music charts. Bentley has been a mainstay of country culture, with trendy, popular sound and a lovable attitude.

    Along with this, Dierks Bentley has been a part of several other professional endeavors. He has been involved with Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his four “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” locations.

    “The Gravel & Gold tour has been the best of my career, and I’m not ready to leave it behind. We are so locked in with this production that it allows me to be living right in the moment with the fans, and that’s the magic! I’m bringing along some old friends and some newer artists who are all putting their own unique spin on country, bluegrass and Americana music. I can’t wait to watch their shows and hopefully sing with them too. Those collaborations are a highlight of my summer every year.”

    Dierks Bentely

    Dierk’s music is feel-good, pop-country, with an emphasis on having a good time no matter where you are, like in his now decade-old song, “Drunk on a Plane.” It is very much summery, beer-drinking, good-time tune. His upcoming tour will certainly reflect those vibrations starting this July.

    Dierks Bentley

    GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR 2024 Dates:

    6/07 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena *

    6/08 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *

    6/13 – Toledo, OH – The Huntington Center *

    6/14 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *

    6/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center ^

    6/27 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME*<

    6/28 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater*

    7/18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *

    7/19 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain *

    7/20 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater #+

    8/04 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater #

    8/08 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *’

    8/09 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center * 

    8/10 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena  * 

    8/15 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion * 

    8/16 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview* 

    8/17 – Camden, NJ- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion * 

    8/22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL* 

    8/23 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center * 

    8/24 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center * 

    8/29 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater *

    8/30 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheater *’

    8/31 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

    9/06 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre * 

    9/07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena * 

    9/12 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park ^

    9/13 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium ^

    9/14 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park^

    9/19 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena * >

    9/20 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena *

    9/21 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater^ 

    * Chase Rice + Check Local Listings

    ^ Lee Brice + Check Local Listings

    + On sale to be announced

    > On sale March 1

    < On sale March 8

    ‘ Not a Live Nation Date

    For more information on Dierks Bentley and tickets for the upcoming tour, visit Dierks.com.

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