Tuesday, February 13, was a sleet-streaked Tuesday, as the Big Apple got its first snowfall in two years, but within a few notes of Daniel Donato’s standout playing, New York City’s iconic Bowery Ballroom melted away into sun-drenched paradise as the sold out crowd packed in.
23 shows deep into his 2024 winter/spring tour, Donato is a regular visitor to New York State recently selling out Brooklyn Bowl just late last year, so it is a treat getting to see him in such an intimate venue. It’s clear Donato and his band are destined for greater things. Whether he’s strumming out phaser-soaked melodies or channeling his southern drawl through machine gun-like rapid-fire guitar riffs, Donato’s virtuosity, honed through hard practice, is simply breathtaking. His guitar becomes an extension of his soul, delivering lyrics like “..the country boy lived within the sky blue telecaster” with a palpable authenticity.
Donato’s synergy with his road warrior bandmates creates a groove that feels like a well-worn freight train. Will McGee on electric and standup bass, Nathan “Sugar” Aronowitz on keys, organ and guitar, and Will Clark on drums. Donato and his crew exude an aura of rock and roll royalty, with a crew whose uniform of black cowboy hats and boots evokes the “Memphis Mafia.”
From the onset, drummer Will Clark’s metronomic beat set the stage for a musical journey that refused to relent. Clark’s percussive prowess seamlessly navigated through various styles and tempos, providing the perfect foundation for Donato’s cosmic country odyssey. A standout of the night was Aronowitz’s multi-instrumental talents, stepping up from the keys to deliver exceptional guitar work during “Dancin In The Desert” and organ playing that is seemingly otherworldly.
The crowd’s unofficial uniform of tie dyes, western wear, and psychedelia underscores Donatos ability to tap into a psychedelic Americana renaissance. While his style may draw comparisons to jam aficionados, Donato’s signature sound remains firmly rooted, with an unwavering dedication to his craft shines through. From humble beginnings being introduced to Grateful Dead through a high school history teacher to honing his chops with over 400 sets with Nashville’s famous Don Kelly Band, Donatos’ rise in the music industry has been the product of his own dedication, and the hard work of those around him.
As Donato and his team bid farewell, the audience barely budged, eagerly anticipating an encore. Returning to the stage, they delivered a jumping cover of the Dead’s “Quinn The Eskimo,” echoing sentiments of endless possibilities and boundless horizons. With his new album, Reflector, now out, Donato has proved himself not just as a musician but as a captivating live performer. Fans can look forward to experiencing Donato in NYC again this summer when he joins moe. to play Pier 17.
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country – Bowery Ballroom, NYC – February 13, 2024
Set 1: Hi Country, Haldway (In Between), Lose Your Mind> Waymore’s Blues> Mystery Train, Rose in a Garden, Darlin’ Cory [1] , Dance in the Dessert Set 2: Fee Wheelin’> Everybody’s Talkin’, Weathervane> Blue Skies> Weathervane, Cosmic Doo Doo, Better Deal Blues, Chore, Sugar Shack [2], Luck of the Draw, Sugar Leg Rag. Encore: Quinn the Eskimo [3] [1] The Weavers cover [2] Nathan “Sugar” Aronowitz on vocal [3] Grateful Dead Cover
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and the Garden of Dreams Foundation have announced the highly anticipated return of Garden of Laughs – the all-star comedy benefit that has raised more than $6 million for the Foundation.
This year’s show, hosted by Steve Schirripa from The Sopranos and Blue Bloods, will include sets by newly added Tracy Morgan, Bill Burr, Michael Che, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Heather McMahan, Sam Morril, and Jon Stewart, returning to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on March 27, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
Morgan, a Garden of Dreams advisory board member, performed at the 2017 Garden of Laughs event, and was a presenter at the 2019 event. He has served as a mentor for the more than 100 children that participate in the annual Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall, one of the Foundation’s tentpole events; and he was the 2022 recipient of the Garden of Dreams Hero Award, which honors organizations or individuals that embody the spirit of the Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of children facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others.
Just announced is the star studded celebrity and athletic presenters that include Victor Cruz, Susie Essman, Edie Falco, Whoopi Goldberg, Doc Gooden, Adam Graves, Henrik Lundqvist, Camryn Manheim, Jill Martin, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, John McEnroe, Chris Meloni, Marc Roberge, CC Sabathia, JB Smoove, John Starks, Ben Stiller, Kenan Thompson, Paul Wesley, and more.
“I’m so excited that Garden of Laughs is back,” said Steve Schirripa. “I’ve seen firsthand the monumental impact that Garden of Dreams has on the young people and families it serves, and I’m honored to host an event that enables the Foundation to make an immediate and enormous impact on the community.”
Garden of Laughs was previously staged in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019. All four previous events were sell-outs and raised more than $6 million for the Foundation. Over the years it has featured comedy icons including Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and more.
The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with the MSG Family of Companies – MSG Entertainment, MSG Sports, and Sphere Entertainment – to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations, and community-based organizations, brightening the lives of more than 425,000 children and their families.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m., with all net proceeds going directly to the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Tickets will also be available at the Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre box offices on Saturday, February 17. Please note, the lineup is subject to change.
Chromeo—the GRAMMY-nominated duo of Montreal natives David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel–have announced they will embark on a North American co-headline tour with The Midnight this fall, stopping at Terminal 5 on Oct. 4.
Credit: Bobby Doherty
After almost two decades of shiny synths and sharp lyrics, Chromeo has set themselves apart as dedicated scholars of the groove, proving time and again that no one does it quite like them. Across their five critically acclaimed LPs, Dave 1 and P-Thugg established an irresistible electrofunk sound. Together, the inseparable friends have toured the world over, perfecting a musical and visual language that is now instantly recognizable and more refined.
Chromeo’s long-awaited, sixth studio album, Adult Contemporary, is out this Friday, February 16. Across the record’s 14 tracks, the duo explores what it means to be funky in your 30s and 40s, offering the most sophisticated version of the infectious grooves and cheeky wordplay they’ve become known for. Already receiving critical acclaim, FLAUNT praises: “P-Thugg and Dave 1 have one of those unique creative partnerships that bears the most wonderful kind of fruit: that evergreen, ever-juicy groove.”
Chromeo debuted the new music in live performances last year, first at Coachella and then on their FUNK YOURSELF Tour, their first headline run in five years. Synthwave duo The Midnight will join Chromeo on the North American fall run. The band—helmed by Tyler Lyle and Tim McEwan—lives at the intersection of varying sounds, driven by the frictional spark that fires when the two melt together.
They will be joined this fall by special guests Ruth Radelet and Girl Ultra. Ruth Radelet is best known as the lead singer in the seminal electronic band Chromatics. Her solo material expands her sonic palette with hypnotic vocals and dreamy atmospheres. Girl Ultra is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and creative director.
Presale for all North American dates (US, Canada, Mexico) begins Wednesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on sale Thursday, February 15.
CHROMEO INTERNATIONAL DATES
May 28—Copenhagen, DK—Vega
May 29—Oslo, NO—Vulkan Arena
May 30—Stockholm, SE—Debaser Strand
June 1—Brussels, BE—La Madeline
June 2—Amsterdam, NL—Melkweg
June 4—Cologne, DE—Kantine
June 5—Berlin, DE—Metropol
June 7—Paris, FR—Le Trianon
June 9—Leeds, UK—Project House
June 10—Glasgow, UK—SWG3 TV Studio
June 11—Manchester, UK—New Century
June 13—Bristol, UK—SWX
June 14—London, UK—O2 Forum Kentish Town
June 21—Mexico City—MX Pepsi Center WTC
CHROME NIGHTS TOUR
September 5—Vancouver, BC—Malkin Bowl *
September 6—Seattle, WA—Remlinger Farms *
September 7—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
September 11—San Francisco, CA—The Warfield *
September 13—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theater *
September 14—San Diego, CA—Gallagher Square *
September 16—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren *
September 17—El Paso, TX—Lowbrow Palace *
September 19—San Antonio, TX—Boeing Center at Tech Port *
September 20—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theater *
September 21—Dallas, TX—The Factory Deep Ellum *
September 22—Houston, TX—The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall *
September 24—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live *
September 25—Orlando, FL—The Vanguard *
September 27—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern †
September 28—Asheville, NC—Rabbit Rabbit †
September 29—Raleigh, NC—The Ritz †
October 1—Philadelphia, PA—Franklin Music Hall †
October 2—Boston, MA—Roadrunner †
October 3—Washington, DC—The Anthem †
October 4—New York, NY—Terminal 5 †
October 7—Montreal, QC—MTELUS †
October 9—Toronto, ON—HISTORY †
October 10—Newport, KY—MegaCorp Pavilion †
October 11—Detroit, MI—Royal Oak Music Hall †
October 12—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom †
New York City is famously known as the place where dreams are made. Countless musicians from Jay-Z to Billy Joel have risen from the concrete jungle and in turn paid homage to the city in their respective music. Their songs like “New York State of Mind” and “Empire State of Mind” solidify the iconography, nostalgia and incomparable energy of NYC.
But not all musicians have the same experience. Jim Croce and his song “New York’s Not My Home” is the antithesis of the other New York classics. A soft, folky, acoustic ballad, Croce expresses disillusionment with the famed city and the need to get out.
“New York’s Not My Home” was released in 1972, the third track on Croce’s third studio album You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. This was his first album recorded with ABC Records and featured many of the tunes that skyrocketed him into the public eye, including “Time in a Bottle.”
“You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” album art
Croce grew up in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent many of his formative years there, and went on to attend college at Villanova University in 1961. Croce would eventually travel far and wide but he continually was drawn back to the state of Pennsylvania his entire life. As such, he never had much attachment to New York City. In fact, he only lived there for a short period of time, in 1968. Croce moved there with his wife and fellow musician Ingrid Croce, when he was 30-years-old. With a record deal in hand, they hoped the city would lead to their big break. However, after becoming disenchanted with both the city and the music industry, the couple moved to the countryside back in Pennsylvania.
According to Ingrid, the idea for this song came as they were leaving New York and driving to their new home. As the tale goes, the couple spent the night sleeping in their car in a parking lot in New Jersey. The sight of the New York City skyline from where they were parked gave Jim the idea for the song.
In the first verse, Croce paints the scene and begins with the inkling that something here just isn’t working.
Things were spinnin’ ’round me
And all my thoughts were cloudy
And I had begun to doubt all the things that were me
Been in so many places, you know I’ve run so many races
I looked into the empty faces of the people of the night
Somethin’ is just not right
As the lyrics suggest Croce worked many jobs and traveled many places in his lifetime. Croce worked on construction crews and taught guitar at a summer camp. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard for a brief stint. He worked as a teacher at a junior high school and he also did a foreign exchange program in Africa and the Middle East. In most cases, Pennsylvania always pulled Croce back. In this respect, New York was never really his home and never a place he felt deeply connected with.
The chorus repeats Croce’s need to leave New York City and find a new place.
‘Cause I know that I’ve gotta get outta here
I’m so alone
Don’t you know that I gotta get outta here
‘Cause New York’s not my home
The second verse gets much more literal with Croce as he delves into his reasons for wanting to leave New York. While New York is a place where dreams are conventionally made, Croce never experienced commercial success there and instead became fed up with the rat race of the industry. Croce had secured a deal with Capitol Records but the contract heavily favored the record company and there were delays with the recording process. The couple could barely afford to live in NYC as a result, so they headed for the countryside in Pennsylvania, going as far as to sell their guitars before making the move.
Though all the streets are crowded
There’s somethin’ strange about it
I lived there ’bout a year and I never once felt at home
I thought I’d make the big time
I learned a lot of lessons awfully quick
And now I’m tellin’ you that they were not the nice kind
It has been so long since I have felt fine
But even in Pennsylvania, Croce continued to write and it was here that he penned perhaps his most famous tune “Time in a Bottle.” That song, as well as “New York’s Not My Home,” were both featured on You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. The album saw immediate success with a string of hit songs and throughout 1972-1973 Croce furiously toured the country. While commercial success didn’t come in New York, Croce did things his way and it paid off.
Towards the end of “New York’s Not My Home”, Croce fittingly ruminates on New York being someone else’s fantasy. New York may be where some dreams are made, but as Croce proves, it’s certainly not where all of them are.
“The dream’s not mine anyway…So I’m going back to find…Some peace of mind in San Francisco.”
Pearl Jam has announced the release of the 12th studio album Dark Matter, coming on April 19, 2024, and the launch of a 35-date worldwide tour this May. The band will go to Madison Square Garden on September 3 and September 4, 2024.
Dark Matter Album Artwork: light painting art by Alexandr Gnezdilov
Pearl Jam is an alternative rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. The band’s lineup consists of bassist Jeff Ament, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, lead guitarist Mike McCready, lead singer/guitarist Eddie Vedder, and drummer Matt Cameron. With thirty-plus years of live performances, twelve studio albums, and hundreds of official live concert bootleg releases later, Pearl Jam continues to be critically acclaimed and commercially successful. The band has sold over 85 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Since the earliest days, they have used their platform to elevate people and causes that often go unnoticed. Much of the band’s philanthropic work is accomplished through its Vitalogy Foundation which to date has raised more than $50 million for organizations supporting issues such as abortion access, climate change, homelessness, and drawing attention to the fight against diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis and epidermolysis bullosa (EB). In addition to the money Vitalogy donates, the band also donates signed instruments, posters, and merchandise to organizations to use for their fundraising purposes.
In 2023, the band went to La Studios in Malibu where they simply plugged in and played with producer Andrew Watt. The musicians faced one another in the same space and communicated sonically at the highest level, producing Dark Matter in just three weeks. As a result, the album channels the shared spirit of a group of lifelong creative confidants and brothers in one room playing as if their very lives depended on it.
I’m getting chills, because I have good memories. We’re still looking for ways to communicate. We’re at this time in our lives when you could do it or you could not do it, but we still care about putting something out there that is meaningful and we hopefully think is our best work. No hyperbole, I think this is our best work.
Eddie Vedder.
The band is celebrating indie record stores with the release of a special edition of Dark Matter on April 20; only at participating stores as part of Record Store Day. Get more information and find stores here.
Special guests Deep Sea Diver (North America Leg 1), Glen Hansard (North America Leg 2), The Murder Capital (UK/EU), Richard Ashcroft (Dublin and London), and Pixies (Australia and New Zealand) will serve as support for these dates.
Tickets will be available two ways: a Ten Club members-only presale will be held through Ticketmaster Request for eligible members. Only paid Ten Club members active as of Monday, February 12 are eligible to participate in this presale. More info here. Fans can register for a chance to participate in the Dark Matter World Tour 2024 registration sale by Sunday, February 18 at 11:59 PM local time for Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand shows and by Sunday, February 18 at 11:59 pm PT for North America shows. This will be the only way for fans to participate in the on-sale. Registration does not guarantee access to the sale.
The tour will use all-in pricing across all North America, Europe, and UK shows to ensure the ticket price listed is the full out-of-pocket price inclusive of fees.
Fresh off the band’s highest-profile performance to date at the inaugural Dead Ahead festival, the Connecticut-born acoustic three-piece Orebolo settled into the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester for three laid-back nights of loose acoustic jamming on February 8, 9 and 10.
photo by Joe Madonna
If you unwittingly attended an Orebolo show on a whim, learning this was the band’s 17th performance could catch you off guard.
From recent sit-ins from Bob Weir and Sturgill Simpson and a line of eager fans who arrived hours early for a coveted rail spot or to purchase the radiant hand-carved AJ Masthay linocut poster, it wouldn’t be misplaced to assume Orebolo is a nationally touring act in their own right. However, it is impossible not to mention Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar), and Jeff Arevalo (upright bass, backup vocal) membership in the rising star jam band Goose that has made this success possible.
With hairstyles that could be fresh from an “Almost Famous” casting call, Anspach, Arevalo, and Mitarotonda held audiences captivated across three days with six sets mixed of beloved originals and debuts for the group that was free from repeats across the weekend run.
The trio was unafraid of embracing their loyal flock of fans. During the first set of the run, Anspach called attention to the night’s guest-of-honor in the audience, the newly anointed Goose drummer Cotter Ellis. When Ellis was quickly met with deep-throated chants of “Goooose,” Anspach quickly reassured Ellis with the band’s usual quip that “they’re just saying Goose.”
While the crowd was certainly there as Goose fans, and more than a few behaved as if they were seeing an electric five-piece rock show not an acoustic trio, Orebolo’s performance left everyone present thrilled with six standout sets. From the songs on Thursday evening the unofficial theme for the weekend was clear – these shows would be packed with Goose originals and a number of expertly selected and reimagined covers.
After trading vocals for the opening two songs, the group debuted Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right”, which featured a glistening vocal from Mitarotonda followed by an energetic “Turbulence & The Night Rays,” and the debut of two more covers that show the group’s own eclectic musical tastes, Isey Juber’s 2023 “No California” and Chick Corea’s instrumental “Spain”. The second set would see the tempo pick up through a number of Goose originals, as well as a heart-wrenching rendition of Tears for Fears “Mad World” and as a reward for the Capitol Theatre’s usual Deadhead denizens, a rendition of “New Speedway Boogie”.
photo by Scott Harris
With Mitarotonda and Anspach playing seated, Arevalo sipping from a glass of red wine, and the stage artfully set with an array of antique studio lighting, the atmosphere of the three shows evoked the theatrical origins of the intimate 1800-capacity venue that has become so known as a palace of rock and roll. That isn’t to say the audience behaved in such a way, with the band frequently chiding overly talkative attendees over the weekend.
Friday’s show kicked off with a tremendous performance opening with a dual vocal on “Mr. Action”, followed by another nod to the Capitol Theatre’s Grateful Dead adjacent roots with a jangling cover of the band’s version of the traditional “Jack-A-Roe.” After a driving first acoustic performance of Goose’s “Dr. Darkness,” the band turned the folk up further with an uptempo country-hoe-down inspired performance of “Flodown” and a mournful rendition of Dave Van Ronk’s traditional “Hang Me, Oh Hang Me”. The covers kept coming with a debut of Elvis Presley’s “Don’t be Cruel” that put any silver screen rendition of the King’s crooning to shame.
The first set would close with a joyous rendition of “Animal” that ran through intensity levels bringing the crowd from rapt silence to shout-along. The echo from the crowd would continue into second set opening “Hungersite.” The fast tempo version of “Echo of a Rose” would have a red-wine sipping Arevalo hitting a series of bass-notes that reverberated through the theater. A bust-out of Sharon Van Etten’s “Love More” simmered the crowd to their quietest all night, before returning to a rollicking sing-along with the Dead’s “Tennessee Jed.” The set closed with Goose originals “This Old Sea” and fan favorite “Empress Of Organos.” A howling encore of “Silver Rising” brought the crowd to a tumultuous roar, sending attendees home energized for the final night’s show.
Saturday would have another dual vocal to open with the group debuting the New Orleans standard “Liza Jane” to the crowd’s delight. After a joyous rendition of Goose’s “The Whales” Orebolo took a first attempt at “Atlas Dogs” that lead into a performance of “California Magic” which featured such strong harmonization from Mitarotonda and Anspach you could be forgiven for assuming this was a Crosby, Stills and Nash cover. The band has been enjoying this run of shows, it’s clear from the crowd banter and how intentional the playing is. Mitarotonda couldn’t help himself but to tease the iconic “Secret Agent Man” guitar riff closing “All I Need.”
Anspach would take the lead vocal for “Moonrise” before Mitarotonda tore through “I’m Writing A Novel,” a song that has become a staple of the group since they performed it with the author, Father John Misty, at Radio City Music Hall in 2022. The show would take a somber turn for Tom Waits’ “Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis” which gave the audience a much-needed tempo shift before bursting into a version of “Rockdale” that brought the whole room to their feet singing along to one of the group’s most well-known tracks.
The weekend’s final set would open with a rhythmic “Thatch” that highlighted how strong the group’s harmonization has gotten with time. For fans who struggle with misheard lyrics during intense Goose jamming, it is worth noting that Orebolo shows provide a much different experience (it is “Milo believe” not “my love for thee” ). The crowd hit pin-drop silence during a deeply emotional debut of Radiohead’s “True Love Waits,” which gave Arevalo a chance to show his versatility on the standup bass and skill with the bow. The band returned to the King and got the crowd dancing with a performance of 1957’s “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame” harkening back to Presley’s rockabilly roots.
To close out the show, in a fitting tribute to the venue, Orebolo bookended their originals with songs from the Grateful Dead. First taking a turn toward syncopated harmonies in “Dripfield,” before performing what a 50-year-Jerry-show-veteran called “one of the best” renditions of “Ship of Fools” they had heard. The set ended with a pounding Madhuvan that was a showcase of the three musicians’ practiced comfort in an acoustic setting. Mitarotonda, Anspach, and Arevalo would return to the stage to express gratitude to fans for supporting the milestone three-night sold-out set of shows and individually thank each member of the Orebolo crew. The encore performance of “U.S. Blues” brought a truly original take to the Grateful Dead tune packed with harmonization that couldn’t hold back a crowd sing-along.
While Orebolo has played fewer than two dozen shows publicly, it is clear that this trio has spent many more hours crafting a sound distinctly their own, no matter the material. Fans flocked to Orebolo shows for an intimate performance from a group of musicians whose star is on the rise, but they came back night after night because of the unique expression from this talented group of musicians. While Goose is taking flight, here’s hoping we will have more opportunities for these intimate acoustic moments.
Orebolo’s next show will be in May at Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie. Goose will be on tour this summer, and will be performing at Forest Hills Stadium on June 29.
Orebolo Setlists, February 8, 9, 10
Setlists graciously provided by the team at ElGoose.net.
February 8, 2024 Orebolo, The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, USA
Set 1: Lead the Way, Elizabeth, Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright[1], Turbulence & The Night Rays, Not Alone[2], No California[3], Spain[4], Dim Lights, So Ready Set 2: Turned Clouds, Arrow[5] > Where Is My Wild Rose[6], Hot Tea, Mad World[7], New Speedway Boogie[8], A Western Sun, Arcadia Encore: Arise Coach’s Notes: [1] Bob Dylan. FTP. [2] FTP as Orebolo. [3] Ilsey Juber. FTP. [4] Chick Corea. FTP as Orebolo. [5] Unfinished. [6] Chris Thompson. FTP. [7] Tears For Fears. [8] Grateful Dead.
February 9, 2024 Orebolo, The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, USA
Set 1: Mr. Action, Jack-A-Roe[1], Dr. Darkness[2], Flodown, Hang Me, Oh Hang Me[3], Creatures[4], Don’t Be Cruel[5], Louise[6], It Burns Within, Animal Set 2: Hungersite, Red Bird, Seekers On The Ridge Part I > Seekers On The Ridge Part II, Echo of a Rose[7], Love More[8], Tennessee Jed[9], This Old Sea, The Empress Of Organos Encore: Silver Rising Coach’s Notes: [1] Traditional. [2] FTP as Orebolo. [3] Dave Van Ronk. [4] Unfinished. [5] Elvis Presley. FTP as Orebolo. [6] Bonnie Raitt. [7] Fast version. [8] Sharon Van Etten. FTP. [9] Grateful Dead.
February 10, 2024 Orebolo, The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, USA
Set 1: Liza Jane[1], The Whales, Atlas Dogs[2] > California Magic, All I Need[3], Moonrise, I’m Writing A Novel[4], Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis[5], Rockdale Set 2: Thatch, True Love Waits[6], Man of Constant Sorrow[7], Lead Up, (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame[8], Everything Must Go, Dripfield, Ship Of Fools[9], Madhuvan Encore: U.S. Blues Coach’s Notes:
[1] Traditional. FTP as Orebolo. [2] FTP as Orebolo. [3] Slow, melodic version. With Secret Agent Man tease. [4] Father John Misty. [5] Tom Waits. [6] Radiohead. FTP. [7] Dick Burnett. FTP. [8] Elvis Presley. [9] Grateful Dead.
Carnegie Hall will celebrate an iconic show business duo, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé, this Valentine’s Day. The Hall will host a private reception on Wednesday, February 14 in their Susan W. Rose Archives as The Lawrence Family Foundation honors Steve & Eydie with a generous endowment contribution to the Carnegie Hall Education Endowment Fund.
Steve and Eydie were 1950s hits, where they performed for decades on various shows beginning with Tonight Starring Steve Allen. The duo would perform musically in the big band, swing, and doo-wop styles. Together, the duo became iconic, and their impact lasts to this day. The duo left an indelible impression on popular music.
The celebration will showcase an orchestra conducted by the couple’s son David Lawrence. Alongside David will be Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte. Together, they will honor Steve and Eydie by playing and performing their classic hits from back in the day.
“As native New Yorkers, we know that Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé’s Carnegie Hall concerts in the 1980s represented a special musical homecoming for both of them, even after they had experienced so many great successes across the music world. Fans absolutely loved their Carnegie Hall performances, now considered a cherished part of the Hall’s history. We’re very grateful to the Lawrence family for honoring their legacy in this meaningful way, providing generous support that will help young musicians as they prepare to take to Carnegie Hall’s stage and beyond.”
Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director
For tickets, ranging from $59 – $129, visit CarnegieHall.org or visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office (at West 57th Street and Seventh Ave).
The LOVE ROCKS NYC 2024 benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver has announced its star-studded lineup – happening live from the historic Beacon Theatre on Thursday, March 7.
LOVE ROCKS NYC launched in 2017, and has since raised more than $30 million to date and helped fund more than three million meals for New Yorkers in need. The benefit concert highlights God’s Love We Deliver’s mission of providing meals and nutrition counseling for people living with severe illness in the New York Metropolitan area. The not-for-profit was founded in 1985 as a response to the AIDS pandemic, now serving people living with more than 200 different diagnoses, home-delivering more than four million medically tailored meals to more than 14,700 individuals last year.
The concert is executive produced by iconic international fashion designer John Varvatos, NYC Douglas Elliman real estate broker and prominent concert producer Greg Williamson, and esteemed concert/events producer Nicole Rechter and is hosted by Conan O’Brien, Tracy Morgan, and Jim Gaffigan.
For the eighth anniversary, the LOVE ROCKS NYC 2024 all-star lineup, led by Music Director and Band Leader Will Lee (The CBS Orchestra), will feature The Black Keys, Hozier, Nile Rodgers, Tom Morello, Don Felder, Bettye Lavette, Joss Stone, Allison Russell, Emily King, Marcus King, Lucius, Larkin Poe, Trombone Shorty, Luke Spiller (The Struts), Quinn Sullivan, Bernie Williams and more announced soon.
The past seven LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concerts have featured outstanding music stars, including Keith Richards, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews, Robert Plant, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Emmylou Harris, Warren Haynes, Ziggy Marley, Cyndi Lauper, Heart and John Mayer Trio, Andra Day, Sara Bareilles, Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Maggie Rose, Ledisi, The War and Treaty, and more.
The outstanding house band will include Steve Gadd (James Taylor, Paul Simon), Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live), Larry Campbell (Levon Helm, Bob Dylan), Eric Krasno (Soulive, Phil Lesh & Friends), Pedrito Martinez (Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Camila Cabello), Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel Live), Michael Bearden (Lady Gaga) and a six-piece horn section.
God’s Love We Deliver pre-sale tickets go live on Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 am ET, and public tickets go live on Friday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET through www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit here.
New York City’s Terminal 5 was packed on Friday, February 9 as R&B star Tinashe played to a sold-out crowd. The singer-songwriter’s current tour showcases her sixth studio album, BB/Ang3l, which was released in September, 2023.
Tinashe — Photo by Molly Higgins
The energy in the 3,000-capacity venue was electric as Tinashe’s stylish fans packed in, and the crowd eagerly shouted along with a projected digital countdown in the minutes before she took the stage.
Tinashe emerged on top of a towering platform washed in blue light to sing her first song, “Treason.” She disappeared momentarily before reappearing at center stage, flanked by a group of athletic backup dancers, and transitioning into her upbeat track “X.”
The choreography for Tinashe’s BB/Ang3l tour is sharp and energetic, and looked truly effortless on the artist, who has been training in dance since the age of four. The crowd went wild with nearly every move Tinashe hit, and she worked the stage with a cool, laser-sharp focus.
The BB/Ang3l tour will continue through mid April, culminating in Tinashe’s set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Tinashe Terminal 5 Setlist: Treason, X, None of My Business, Talk to Me Nice, Life’s Too Short, Throw a Fit, HMU For a Good Time, Die a Little Bit, Stormy Weather, Bouncin, Link Up, Cash Race, Sunburn, Cold Sweat, The Worst in Me, Unconditional, Story of Us, 2 On, Rascal (Superstar), Gold Teeth, Uh Huh, Ghetto Boy, SHY GUY, Tightrope, Gravity/Superlove, Needs/All Hands on Deck
New York City based musician Jed Luckless recently released his brand new album, Multiply on December 29, 2023.
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This marks Jed’s third solo record; his first solo studio release in over 8 years. His most recent, Roll Over debuted in the fall of 2015. Multiply features 9 songs all written and performed by Luckless. A musical savant, Luckless can be heard on lead vocals, background vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums.
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Multiply blends familiar elements of folk and rock with traditional country and blues to create a fresh new sound. Luckless’s classical guitar style introduction on “Luna”, or his country blues playing on “Ungratefully Dead”are just two examples of the sonic exploration that is Multiply; seamlesslyweaving through different styles, moods and time signatures.
Luckless is a very descriptive songwriter and lyricist, thoughtfully painting the scenes and emotions his songs portray like an empty canvas. This, paired with his lighthearted, playful-like story telling approach, provides him the foundation to tackle some heavy thematic concepts. Themes of the inevitability of time, inward self reflection and the overcoming of personal obstacles just begin to scratch the surface. “Live for today” is the message repeated by Luckless at the end of “Own”, a beautifully crafted ballad given an additional layer of depth and flavor by Jed’s percussion work.
Luckless joins artists like Prince and Paul McCartney, who are known for recording all the tracks on some of their past records. From the harmonized vocals on “Time & Tide”, to the distorted guitar solos on “Latest Craze” and the title track “Multiply”, to the featured organ on “Latest Craze”, Luckless’s multi-instrumental talent and musical expertise is on full display throughout.
Jed’s live band, The Jed Luckless Band (JBL), perform his original work, including his latest release, Multiply. Jed can also be seen performing live with acts Clueless Wallob and Star ‘69, a Phish and Grateful Dead tribute respectively. You can catch Jed Luckless live at Odeen’s at Spins in Carmel, NY on Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm.
You can also directly support Jed at his website where Multiply is available now for just $10! Every order includes the following: Jed Luckless Multiply CD (signed by Jed Luckless), signed guitar pick, bonus CD or Download Sticker (while supplies last) and other Surprise Mystery Items (like posters, cards, shirts, etc!)
Multiply is currently available on all streaming services [here].
