NYS Music 2024

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  • NYC Festival Celebrating Black Electronic Talent, dweller, Announces Lineup

    dweller, the NYC music festival designed to amplify and celebrate Black talent in the field of electronic music, is returning for an unforgettable 2024 season, running February 20 to February 25 at clubs and underground spaces across Brooklyn.

    The dweller Festival was founded by the Discwoman collective co-founder Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson, who curates the festival alongside Enyo Amexo and Ryan Clarke. dweller’s mission of properly contextualizing Black creators’ influence over the past, present, and future of dance music remains as vital and singular as it did when Hutchinson launched the festival in 2019.

    “We strive to be a black lighthouse; a siren in the storm for those who know the isolating whitewaters of electronic all too well. At this time, the authorities controlling this current seek to drown the voices and new structures that can reverse the flow of power back into our hands. We must be vigilant towards persisting as to not just speak for ourselves but redistribute resource, equity, and justice in a space that has long made its worth on the backs of the silenced,” their site wrote.

    This fifth-anniversary edition of the festival features over 75 artists holding court in seven of New York’s most exciting dance spaces with featured artwork created by Hassan Rahim’s studio 12:01. dweller’s season begins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20 with a free-with-RSVP ritual gathering at MoMA PS1 in Queens, headlined by the prolific and critically-acclaimed musician Actress.

    Photo by Kadar Small.

    As part of this year’s festival, the film streaming service The Criterion Channel has linked up with dweller beginning on February 1 to spotlight a collection of films that celebrate the Black roots of electronic music. Among the 13 films curated by the festival for streaming through February is the 1996 documentary, The Last Angel Of History, which explores the origins and significance of the concept of Afrofuturism in music, writing and other disciplines.

    Another film, 2003’s Maestro, explores the origins of house music via Black figures such as Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles. A selection of short films also on the playlist include Songs For Earth & Folk (2013), I Held The Truth In My Hands (2020), Pivot (2020), Lunar New Year (2021), MOSQUITO: The Movie (2022), Hyperfate (2023), Pacific Club (2023) and Trial Period (2023). A 7-day free introductory trial to the Criterion Channel is available by clicking here.

    For more information, visit here.

    dweller Festival Lineup

    Feb 20

    True Polar Wander

    “annual opening ceremony to reorient ourselves after a year of roaming”

    Actress, ALSOKNOWNASROX, S*an D. Henry-Smith, Tavish Timothy

    Opening Celebration @ MoMA PS1, 7-10 PM, Free w/ RSVP

    Feb 21

    Continental Drift

    Actress, Edward George, more artists TBA

    “experiments on how sound and sight know nothing of imagined borders”

    Education Night @ Nowadays, 7-10 PM, Free w/RSVP coming soon

    Entering Quadrant 5

    “legends of the underground..”

    DJ Black Power, Josey Rebelle

    Opening Night @ Bossa Nova Civic Club, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets

    Feb 22

    Afro-Atlantic Dub

    “take a step back in time to the future”

    Edward George, Embaci, Liv.e

    Live Show @ Public Records, 7-10 PM, Tickets

    See the Jungle for the Trees

    “speed is what you need”

    Kush Jones and Tim Reaper

    Club Night @ Public Records 10 PM-3 AM, Tickets

    Absolute Music

    “paint pictures on the dance floor”

    Galcher Lustwerk and gum.mp3

    Club Night @ Bossa Nova, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets at the door

    Curated Chaos

    “a beloved gathering”

    ASL Princess, Enfleshed (FKA Limitbreak!), Oneeleven, DOLLNXTDOOR, Archangel, :3LON (LIVE), Ms. Boogie (LIVE), Sissy Eliott, Naija Couture

    Body Hack @ Nowadays, 10PM-Late, Tickets

    Neptune Rising

    “all night subnautical sonic assaults”

    Upstairs: 1Morning, DJ Stingray 313, Memphy

    Downstairs: Bae Bae and Ashley Venom

    Club Night @ Paragon, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets

    Feb 23

    One-Woman-Show

    “Do-Not-Miss” -New York Most

    Maya Margarita

    Live Show @ Paragon, 9-10 PM Tickets

    Cross-pollination

    “wind your waist”

    DJ Narciso, Scraaatch, Total XTC, DJ Lag, Kikelomo

    Club Night @ Paragon 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets

    A Special Request

    “sub-bass extensions in the hardcore continuum reach NYC”

    Coki, Livwutang, Sarra Wild

    Club Night @ Nowadays, 10 PM-Late, Tickets

    404 Sunset

    “threading with hope / atmospheric inspiration // soft haze”

    A Space for Sound, KeiyaA, TAKA

    Live Show @ Public Records, 7-10 PM, Tickets

    Love Goes On & On

    “at home in house”

    Colored Craig, NIKS, Russell E.L. Butler, Waajeed

    Club Night @ Public Records 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets

    10PM in Detroit

    “full throttle for those who know”

    Eden and HiTech

    Club Night @ Bossa Nova, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets at the door

    Seafloor Spreading

    “bottomless kaleidoscopic immersion”

    “Vulgar & sexy” – New York Grimes

    A.M.D, Sharlese, Charlton, Rroxymore, quest?onmarq

    Merge @ Warehouse, 10 PM-Late, Tickets

    Feb 24

    A Long Cast Shadow (Selenelion)

    “where the sun and moon are both audible” – NY Most

    “the seismic shadow we’ve been waiting for” – DJ Rag

    Theo Parrish, Patti Kane, Suzi Analogue Live, DJ Freedem, Zaida Zane, Donis, Batu, Beige

    Nonstop @ Nowadays, 10 PM-10 PM, Tickets

    BootySound

    “its bouncy”

    Swami Sound and Martyn Bootyspoon

    Club Night @ Bossa Nova, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets at the door

    Thunder Down Under

    “techno at its molten core”

    Daiyah, Robert Hood, Devoye, Shaun J. Wright, Miss Twink USA, Kilopatrah Jones

    Club Night @ Basement, 10 PM-6 AM, Tickets

    Hard Drama

    “something a little different. feel the other side”

    Authentically Plastic, DJ Miss Parker, Hook (live), LustSickPuppy (live), Princess Peggie, Shamel Pitts | TRIBE, Tati au Miel

    Club Night @ Paragon, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets

    dweller World

    “a hidden thing is more powerful than a visible one” -West African Proverb

    Anysia Kym, HiTech, Pretty V & dav1d, Niontay, Liv.e, Salimata

    Yung World x Dweller @ Cafe Erzulie, 7-9 PM, Tickets

    Feb 25

    The Final Frontier

    “a last embrace. Until next time…”

    AK and Blackmoonchild

    Bossa Nova Civic Club, 10 PM-4 AM, Tickets at the door

  • Lake Street Dive to Complete Extensive Tour Beginning This Summer

    Acclaimed pop/soul group Lake Street Dive has announced they will be touring throughout North America starting this June. The Good Together Tour will see four stops across NY – Saratoga Springs, Lafayette, NYC, and Buffalo, over the course of the tour, in that order.

    Lake Street Dive tour

    The tour will kick off on June 14 in Asbury Park, NJ. The last show of the tour will be on October 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. Saratoga Jazz Festival, Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards, The Outer Harbor, and most notably, Madison Square Garden will be where Lake Street Dive winds up in the Empire State.

    The band makes music of a multitude of genres. Soul, pop, country, indie, folk and more can be heard in various works by the group. What’s common in all of it is the talent and musicianship that Lake Street Dive possesses. The grooves, licks, and vibes of this music are wonderful both recorded and live. Definitely not a tour to miss out on.

    “We’re going on our biggest tour yet!!! It’s gonna be a big ol’ party all around the United States and Canada and EVERYONE is invited! Looking for a place where you can get together with friends and strangers and dance the night away? Help is on the way! We cannot wait to set sail on this epic musical adventure. See you soon!”

    Lake Street Dive on The Good Together Tour

    Lake Street Dive – Good Together Tour 2024

    June 14—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony Summer Stage

    June 27— Ottawa, ON—Ottawa Jazz Festival

    June 28 – Toronto, ON—Toronto Jazz Festival—History

    June 29—Saratoga Springs, NY—Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival

    July 07—Lafayette, NY—Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards

    July 09—Cleveland, OH—TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic

    July 10—Interlochen, MI—Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium

    July 12—Indianapolis, IN—Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

    July 13—Nashville, TN—Ascend Amphitheater

    July 14—Cincinnati, OH—Andrew J Brady Music Center

    July 16—St. Louis, MO—St. Louis Music Park

    July 17—Bentonville, AR—The Momentary

    July 19—Dillon, CO—Dillon Amphitheater

    July 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)

    July 23—Salt Lake City, UT—Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series

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

    July 27—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theatre

    July 28—Berkeley, CA—The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley

    July 30—Ketchum, ID—Sun Valley Center for the Arts

    August 01—Vancouver, BC—Orpheum Theatre

    August 02—Troutdale, OR—McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheatre

    August 03—Seattle, WA—Venue TBA

    August 04—Seattle, WA—Venue TBA

    August 17—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point

    August 18—Portland, ME—Thompson’s Point

    September 13—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion

    September 14—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden

    September 15—Philadelphia, PA—The Mann

    September 17—Buffalo, NY—Terminal B at the Outer Harbor

    September 23—Grand Rapids, MI—20 Monroe Live

    September 24—Madison, WI—Breese Stevens Field

    September 26—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed

    September 27—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed

    September 28—Minneapolis, MN—Surly Brewing Festival Field

    September 30—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor

    October 01—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE

    October 04—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater

    October 05—Charlotte, NC—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

    October 06—North Charleston, SC—Firefly Distillery

    October 08—Asheville, NC—Rabbit Rabbit

    October 10—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern

    October 11—Atlanta, GA—The Eastern

    Lake Street Dive tour

    The Good Together Tour presale begins Wednesday, January 31 at 10:00AM local time, and general on-sale begins Friday, February 2 at 10:00AM local time. For more information on Lake Street Dive, click here.

  • Selett Releases Breathtaking Self-Titled EP

    NYC-based songwriter Selett just released her new EP on January 26, Selett. The EP features a total of four tracks and comes across just under 15 minutes that showcase the artist’s potential and the power of self-discovery.

    Selett has been creating music and performing consistently, thrusting her sound into the spotlight and solidifying her mark in the NYC music scene. In the four track EP Sellet, the songs work together to create a message and the feeling of dread, worldly unknowns that lie ahead, and scars and memories from the past that one would prefer to forget. For instance in “Mourning Dove”, the theme takes form in the context of people’s relationships– both healthy and unhealthy– with one another and with themselves, intense vocals, and overwhelming yet amazing instrumentals backing each message.

    Each song on the EP takes the artist and the audience in a striking direction while also staying consistent in theme and tone. In “Wheels Within Wheels”, the anachronistic tune starts a very lifting piano before the singer’s vocal introduce the track’s dizzying themes of infinite regression, while in the beginning moments on “Hey Hey”, Selett immediately grasps the listeners with an intoxicating beat that builds in each measure as the singer adds in one instrument after another. 

    In celebration of her self-titled EP release, the singer also released the visualizer for the subtly magnificent single. In the visually pleasing visualizer for “Hey Hey”, the artist notes the delving  deep into the human quest for dignity and meaning. “It’s like a dance, intimate moments unfolding, kissing away fog, and passion expanding into the cosmos. There’s a lot of metaphorical guidance and searching. It’s a poetic journey, inviting you into this shared mystery, where each heart finds echoes of its own history. It’s emotional, it’s transformative, and it’s all about resonating with the messy, beautiful human experience.” Selett states. 

    In the self-titled EP, Selett shows a testament to the power of vulnerability, self-discovery, and just a taste of what the songwriter’s creative being is about. The singer/songwriter is known for working with artists like David Terranova who has been producing emotive and immersive voice, Charley Drayton, Parker Kindred and others whose artistry has enriched her layers of sound and meaning within each track. 

    Selett has been on a run which has given the singer various reasons to celebrate. Not only will the artist have new songs to perform to and share with her fans, but she will also be performing on February 16 at the Connolly’s Klub 45 in NY. Tickets and more information about the artist can be found here.

  • NY Philhamonic To Present The U.S premiere of  “Émigré” This Spring

    The New York Philharmonic will perform the U.S Premiere of Émigré, in February 29 and March 1 at the Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.

    Émigré

    Founded 1842, The New York Philharmonic is one of the most leading American orchestras and one of the one of the oldest musical institutions in the country. The orchestra was then just called the Philharmonic Society of New York and it was the third Philharmonic on American soil since 1799. 

    Émigré explores the little-known moment in history with an opulent, romantic score; beautiful music that exists in stark contrast to the reality that many went through. Different genres and styles converge in Zigman’s music, reflecting the rich and diverse musical landscape of 1930s Shanghai, known as “the Paris of the East.” 

    The premier in February 29 and March 1 will be semi-staged, featuring costumes and visual projection elements that will complement the music and showcase the city of Shanghai from various perspectives. Director Mary Birnbaum says, “Ultimately, we see this story as a contemporary vigil for those who find themselves far away from home,” and adds that Émigré is about “citizens of the world protecting each other.”Émigré, a musical of drama, hope, love and refuge composed by Aaron Zigman, with lyrics by Mark Campbell and Brock Walsh, conducted by Long Yu, and directed by Mary Birnbaum.

    Tickets to the performances my be purchased online, or at the Welcome Center at David Geffen Hallor by calling (212) 875-5656.

  • Odesza To Bring “The Last Goodbye Finale” Tour To MSG This Summer

    Electronic-duo Odesza have announced they are embarking on a farewell tour with support from Bob Moses, Ben Böhmer, Drama and Golden Features. The Last Goodbye Finale features two dates at MSG on June 21 and 22.

    the last goodbye finale gorge odesza

    The Odesza duo consists of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight and the two formed their electro pop band in 2012 shortly before they graduated from Western Washington University. The band took their name influence from the name of Mill’s uncle’s sunket vessel named after the Ukrainian city of Odessa. Since the spelling of “Odessa” was already being used by another Scottish synth band, the duo instead chose to use a form of the Hungarian spelling replacing “ss” with “sz” as in Odesza. 

    odesza
    Odesza at Gov Ball 2023 – photo by Joseph Buscarello

    In April 2013, the duo released the deluxe edition of The Last Goodbye album addinging singles “Hopeful” and “Two Be Yours”, as well as VIP remixes of “All We Need” and “Sun Models”, which had previously only been performed live. The duo later announced their  “The Last Goodbye” tour in support of the album which began in June of 2022, totaling over 40 shows across North America. The Chill wave duo appeared in major music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Lollapalooza and Life Is Beautiful. 

    In January 2024, the duo announced a “Finale” slate of performances for the album, scheduled for Summer 2024 with two stops at the Madison Square Garden on June 21 and 22.

    Early access to tickets, VIP and travel packages starts on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am with ODESZA’s Artist Presale, while the General on sale begins on February 2 and fans can access the tickets here.

    ODESZA’s The Last Goodbye Finale 2024 Tour Dates

    June 7: Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium #@+

    June 8: Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium %@+

    June 21: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden %@+

    June 22: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden #@+

    June 29: Boulder, CO – Folsom Field %*+

    July 4: George, WA – The Gorge ^@+

    July 5: George, WA – The Gorge %@+

    July 6: George, WA – The Gorge #@+

    Support key:

    % Bob Moses

    # Ben Böhmer (Live)

    ^ Tinlicker (LIVE)

    * Big Boi

    @ DRAMA

    + Golden Features

  • The Paco de Lucia Legacy – NY’s Greatest Flamenco Tribute is Here

    NYC is hosting an extraordinary festival from February 20 to 24 to pay tribute to legendary guitarist, Paco de Lucia. The festival will take place in various location around NYC including Carnegie Hall, NYU, Instituto Cervantes, Symphony Space and more. The monumental event will feature over 30 artists, all coming together to honor the renowned Paco de Lucia, who passed on February 25, 2014.

    Paco de Lucia in Havana in 2013

    Paco de Lucia is regarded as the master of flamenco guitar by many of those who took up the art form. This city-wide event, The Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival will demonstrate that flamenco is alive and as influential as ever. The festival will kick off with a medley of music at Carnegie Hall and wrap up five days later with a screening of the movie, “La busqueda” and a concert of honor.

    Program + Ticketing Information

    UE 2.20 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Carnegie Hall 

    Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York City Tickets: $23-$120. Reserve at www.carnegiehall.org or call Carnegie Charge 212-247-7800.  Program: The festival kickstarts with this one-night musical tribute by 32+ artists. Performers: Karime Amaya, Farru and Farruquito (dancers); Al Di Meola, Josemi Carmona, Yerai Cortés, Antonio Rey, Rafael Riqueni, Niño Josele, J.M.Bandera and Pepe Habichuela (guitarists); Rubén Blades, Diego ‘El Cigala’, Duquende, Chonchi Heredia, Salif Keita, Carmen Linares, José Mercé, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Makarines (vocalists), Carles Benavent (bass), Alain Pérez (bass), Javier Colina (double bass), Rubem Dantas, Tino Di Geraldo and Israel Suárez ‘Piraña’ (percussion), Madou Diabaté (kora), Chano Domínguez (piano), Jorge Pardo (flute), Nesrine Belmokh (voice + cello), harmonica by Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and more. 

    WED 2.21 at 6:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival @ Instituto Cervantes  

    Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York City  Tickets: Free Admission. Presentation of César Suárez’s book ‘El enigma Paco de Lucía’ and concert: ‘Masters vs. Young Promises’. 

    WED 2.21 at 7:10 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Symphony Space 

    Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway, New York City Tickets: $20-$50. To reserve, visit www.symphonyspace.org or call Box Office at 212-864-5400. Program: Multi-GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra performs an evening of arrangements of Paco’s compositions, under the joint musical direction of Arturo O’Farrill and Valencian pianist and arranger, Alex Conde.  Performers: Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Alex Conde (piano), Antonio Rey (flamenco guitar), Chonchi Heredia (vocals), Karime Amaya (dancer), Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and Rubem Dantas (Brazilian percussion). 

    WED 2.21 @ 7:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ LPR  

    Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York City Tickets: $35-$65. Reserve at www.lpr.com or visit the LPR Box Office. Program: Le Poisson Rouge hosts some of the most significant flamenco artists from Andalucia, who performed with Paco de Lucía. The first set, ‘De Cerca’, comprises the work of Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, featuring Israel Saurez ‘Piraña’ and guest singer Silvia Perez Cruz. Jorge Pardo and pianist Chano Dominguez lead the second set in their vibrant tribute to the genius of Andalucia. They two have taken on the difficult proposition of reinterpreting “10 of Paco” – the best-known melodies without guitar, featuring ‘Farru’ (dancer), who was part of the Paco de Lucia global tour.  Performers: Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, ‘Piraña’, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Jorge Pardo, Chano Dominguez, Tino di Geraldo, and guest dancer Farru.  

    THU 2.22 @ 12:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival: Flamenco Master Class 

    KJCC-NYU, 53 Washington Square South, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. Reservations strongly encouraged. Register at KJCC.org.  Program: On February 22, percussionist ‘Piraña’ and singers and palmas duo Makarines will give a rhythm master class at KJCC-NYU. A Q&A session and reception will follow the master class. 

    THU 2.22 @ 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Town Hall 

    Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York City Tickets: https://thetownhall.org/event/paco-de-lucia-legacy-flamenco-summits-meets-new-york Reserve at www.pacodelucialegacy.com or call the Box Office at 212-997-6661. Program: A special gala called Flamenco Meets New York will promote an unprecedented meeting between flamenco artists and leading New York musicians.  Performers: Niño Josele, Rubén Blades, Josemi Carmona, Salif Keita, Antonio Rey, Richard Bona, Pepe Habichuela, Farruquito, Farru, Karime Amaya, Alain Pérez, Rafael Riqueni, Antonio Sánchez, and Sílvia Pérez Cruz. 

    FRI 2.23 @ 6:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Instituto Cervantes

    Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served.  Program: Puro Flamenco recital. Performers: Pepe Habichuela, Rafael Riqueni, and Carmen Linares 

    FRI 2.23 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Mercado 

    Mercado, Little Spain Market, 10 Hudson Yards, New York City Tickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served. Program: FREE Fiesta Flamenca concert. 

    SAT 2.24 p.m Paco de Lucía Festival.  

    Program: A screening of the film ‘La búsqueda’ (‘The Search’) by the guitarist’s son, Curro Sánchez, followed by a concert, will culminate this multi-dimensional tribute. 

  • Daniel Donato to Play Shows in NYC and Syracuse in February

    Acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Donato has announced he will be playing two shows in NY in support of his latest album Reflector.

    The “Cosmic Country” artist plans on stopping at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater on Saturday, February 10 and NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, February 13, showcasing Donato’s growing appeal and sound.

    Daniel Donato shows

    Donato’s genre “cosmic country” is a meshing of southern rock, bluegrass, classic country, and honky-tonk. It encapsulates the sounds of Southern California folk and Northern California musical exploration. His show marks the release of his recent 15 track album Reflector, in which he will be performing at his shows in Syracuse on February 10 and NYC on February 13.

    Daniel Donato has a unique sound that he wants to show the world, and he’s been doing exactly that. His blended soundscape is full of energy, soul, and vibrations. His creative processes, next-level guitar skills, and dedication to his craft propel him to satisfy his goals, and then some.

    “I fell in love with the song “Jessica” on Guitar Hero, the Allman Brothers song. I remember thinking, ‘God, if I can just play this song and feel like I’m flying…’ And then here we are fifteen years later, it’s March 25th and we’re at the Beacon Theatre, it’s a sold-out night, and after we get done singing ‘Blue Sky’ in my solo, before I even think about it, I’m playing ‘Jessica’.

    As I’m playing that and the theater erupts with joy, I’m realizing, like, ‘Man, good job. That 12-year-old is alive. The part of you, that Self, that was you before the world told you what you were or what you could be or what you should be.’”

    Daniel Donato on staying true to oneself

    For more information on Daniel Donato visit his website at DanielDonato.com. To find tickets to his show at Westcott Theater in Syracuse or Bowery Ballroom in NYC, click here.

    Daniel Donato – Upcoming Shows

    February 2 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat

    February 3 – Charlotteville, VA – Jefferson Theater

    February 4 – Morristown, NJ – The Homestead

    February 6 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace

    February 7 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music and Events

    February 8 – Amherst, MA – The Drake

    February 9 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford

    February 10 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater

    February 13 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

    February 14 – Tysons, VA – Capitol One Hall

    February 15 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    February 16 – Charlotte, NC – Stage Door Theatre

    February 17 – Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater’s 27th Anniversary Party

    February 18 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    March 1-3 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Winter Wondergrass Festival 2024

    March 6 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

    March 7 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY

    March 8-9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

    March 21 – Peoria, IL – Revival Music Hall

    March 22 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater

    March 23 – New Berlin, IN – Danenberger Family Vineyards

    March 28 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater

    March 29 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall

    March 30 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall

    April 5 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Music Festival 2024

    April 6 – New Orleans, LA – Hogs for the Cause 2024

    April 13 – Augusta, GA – Major Rager

    April 14-18 – Maya Riviera, Mexico – Panic en la Playa 2024

    April 20 – Pelham, TN – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country in The Caverns

    April 26 – New Orleans, LA – Republic New Orleans

    May 11 – Isle of Palms, SC – Windjammer

    May 23-26 – Axton, VA – Rooster Walk Reunion Music & Arts Festival

    May 24-26 – Thornville, OH – Dark Star Jubilee

    June 20-23 – Bend, OR – 4 Peaks Music Festival

    June 27-29 – Eau Claire, WI – Blue Ox Music Festival 

  • Mt. Joy Heads To Madison Square Garden on Upcoming Tour

    Indie rock band Mt. Joy have announced their 2024 headline tour throughout North America and Europe, with support from Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan. The five-piece band will make their debut at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 28.

    Mt. Joy Madison Square Garden

    With the tour set to kick off on April 6 in Teton Village in WY, the Alt-rock band will headline in their hometown of Philadelphia on Sept. 20 at the Mann Music Center. After the success of their 2023 shows at the Mann, Mt. Joy including Sotiris Eliopoulos on drums, Jackie Miclau on keyboards, and Michael Byrnes on bass, Matt Quinn vocals and guitar with guitarist Samm Cooper will once again partner with Philadelphia’s Sharing Access to host a non-perishable food drive before making their stop at the Madison Square Garden on September 28, marking the first time Mt. Joy has headlined MSG.

    Sharing Excess (SE) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that uses surplus food as a solution to scarcity. While over 40 million people in the US face food insecurity, nearly 40% of the nation’s food supply is going to waste. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between excess and scarcity by partnering with grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers to deliver surplus food to a network of nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations to alleviate local food insecurity. The organization also works with over 200 food businesses to deliver 10 million meals annually to over 330 organizations and 38 pop-up distribution locations across 66 zip codes in Mt. Joy’s hometown Philadelphia.

    Founded in 2016 by vocalist/ guitarist Matt Quinn with guitarist Samm Cooper, the band first released their debut single “Astrovan” which led to the massive success of the band as they went to perform at festivals and on tour throughout North America and Europe. After their tour with Lumineers was cut short due to a pandemic, Mt. Joy released their second studio album Rearrange in 2020, and then their third album, Orange Blood in the summer of 2022. 

    The band will continue their worldwide tour throughout 2024 and ticket for all Mt. Joy shows, including Madison Square Garden, can be purchased here.

    Mt. Joy on Tour In 2024

    April 6 – Rendezvous Music Festival – Teton Village, WY

    May 3-5 – Lovin’ Live Music Festival – Charlotte, NC

    May 31– Oakland Alameda Co. Coliseum –Oakland, CA *

    June 4 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL

    June 6 – Le Trabendo – Paris, FR

    June 8 –  CHALK – Brighton, UK

    June 9 –  SWX –  Bristol, UK

    June 10 – O2 Ritz Manchester – Manchester, UK

    June 12 – The National Stadium – Dublin, IRE

    June 13 – SWG3 Studio Warehouse – Glasgow, UK

    June 15 – Roundhouse – London, UK

    July 4 –  Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI

    July 5 – TBA –  Marshfield, MA

    July 10 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON

    July 12-14 – Under the Big Sky Festival – Whitefish, MT

    July 18 – Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^

    July 19 –Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^

    July 20 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD

    Aug 6 – Surly Brewing Festival Field – Minneapolis, MN

    Aug 8 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

    Aug 9 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

    Aug 10 – Dillion Amphitheater – Dillion, CO

    Aug 13 – Granary Live – Salt Lake City, UT

    Aug 15 – Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field – Boise, ID

    Aug 17 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC

    Aug 19 – Alaska State Fair – Palmer, AK

    Aug 21 – Remlinger Farms – Carnation, WA

    Aug 23 –  Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR

    Sept 13 – Moody Center – Austin, TX

    Sept 15 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA

    Sept 17 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC

    Sept 20 – Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA   

    Sept 24 – Ascend Amphitheatre – Nashville, TN

    Sept 28 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY

    Oct 3-5 – The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL

     * w/Zach Bryan

    ^ w/ Noah Kahan

  • Train and REO Speedwagon to Co-Headline 5 Dates in NYS

    Train and REO Speedwagon have announced they will be co-headlining for a two-month long tour across the US. The two acts will hit the road this July for the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour. The coming together of two musical generations in 44 cities begins this July and wraps up in September. The tour will see five stops in NY – Lewiston, Saratoga Springs, Bethel, Wantagh, and Syracuse, all in July.

    Train and REO Speedwagon have previously combined sounds in the past for various fundraising shows across the country, including Rock the House – a fundraising music event for families of ill children. Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon has also been a part of Acoustic-4-a-cure, a benefit show to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer.

    Train’s Pop-Rock sound combined with REO Speedwagon’s Classic Rock adds an element of generational layering to the show, something a diverse array of fans can enjoy. Joining the acts on tour is special guest, Yacht Rock Revue, who will be playing classic soft/groove rock hits from artists like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto and more.

    The tour will kick off Monday, July 8 in Wisconsin, and make its first stop in NY on July 19 at Artpark in Lewiston. This show will unfortunately not include REO Speedwagon but is the only show in NY with this exception. The acts will then stop at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 23. They will stop at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel July 24 and Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh July 27. Lastly for NY, the tour will stop at Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on July 31.

    Fans can gain first access to the artist presales beginning on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am until Thursday, February 1 at 10 pm. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 2 at 10 am at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com and REOSpeedwagon.com.

    Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour Dates

    Monday, July 8                      Somerset, WI                          Somerset Amphitheater

    Wednesday, July 10              Noblesville, IN                      Ruoff Music Center

    Thursday, July 11                   Pittsburgh, PA                       Stage AE ^*

    Friday, July 12                        Cincinnati, OH                      Riverbend Music Center

    Saturday, July 13                   Tinley Park, IL                       Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    Monday, July 15                    Cuyahoga Falls, OH              Blossom Music Center

    Tuesday, July 16                    Maryland Heights, MO         Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, July 17              Kansas City, MO                   Starlight Theatre ^

    Friday, July 19                        Lewiston, NY                         Artpark ^

    Saturday, July 20                   Toronto, ON                            Budweiser Stage

    Sunday, July 21                      Clarkston, MI                          Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Tuesday, July 23                    Saratoga Springs, NY            Broadview Stage at SPAC

    Wednesday, July 24              Bethel, NY                               Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

    Friday, July 26                        Camden, NJ                             Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    Saturday, July 27                   Wantagh, NY                           Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

    Sunday, July 28                      Gilford, NH                             BankNH Pavilion ^

    Wednesday, July 31              Syracuse, NY                          Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

    Thursday, August 1               Holmdel, NJ                            PNC Bank Arts Center

    Saturday, August 3                Hartford, CT                            XFINITY Theatre

    Sunday, August 4                   Mansfield, MA                       The Xfinity Center

    Tuesday, August 6                 Bristow, VA                            Jiffy Lube Live

    Wednesday, August 7           Virginia Beach, VA               Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    Friday, August 9                    Raleigh, NC                             Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    Saturday, August 10              Charlotte, NC                          PNC Music Pavilion

    Sunday, August 11                Wilmington, NC Live           Oak Bank Pavilion ^

    Friday, August 16                  Pelham, AL                              Oak Mountain Amphitheatre ^

    Saturday, August 17              Alpharetta, GA                       Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    Sunday, August 18                Franklin, TN                            FirstBank Amphitheater

    Tuesday, August 20               Tampa, FL                                MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, August 21         West Palm Beach, FL            iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    Thursday, August 22             Jacksonville, FL                     Daily’s Place ^

    Friday, August 23                  Orange Beach, AL                  The Wharf Amphitheater

    Sunday, August 25                Houston, TX                           The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

    Monday, August 26               Dallas, TX                                Dos Equis Pavilion

    Wednesday, August 28         Denver, CO                              Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

    Thursday, August 29             Salt Lake City, UT                 Utah First Credit Amphitheatre

    Saturday, August 31              Auburn, WA                           White River Amphitheatre

    Sunday, September 1            Bend, OR                                  Hayden Homes Amphitheater

    Wednesday, September 4     Ridgefield, WA                      RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    Friday, September 6              Wheatland, CA                       Toyota Amphitheatre

    Saturday, September 7          Mountain View, CA              Shoreline Amphitheatre

    Sunday, September 8            Inglewood, CA                       The Kia Forum

    Tuesday, September 10        Chula Vista, CA                     North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    Wednesday, September 11   Phoenix, AZ                            Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

     ^ No REO Speedwagon

    * Not a Live Nation Date

  • Juliana Hatfield Live in NYC at City Winery

    Juliana Hatfield performed at the intimate City Winery Main Stage on January 28 in NYC. Outside of her solo work, Juliana is known for her involvement in indie rock acts such as Blake Babies and The Lemonheads. Opening for her was Leslie Mendelson. Leslie opened the show with an acoustic set of originals and cover songs. Juliana then took the stage and performed a solo set filled with older deep cuts, songs from her 2021 album Blood, and excerpts from cover albums she’s released in the last few years. 

    Juliana Hatfield at City Winery NYC
    Juliana Hatfield at City Winery NYC

    In November, Juliana released an album of Electric Light Orchestra covers. Motifs of loneliness and escapism were apparent. Even in a room filled with people, you could feel these prevailing themes. Substituting parts of ELO’s full orchestra, Juliana made her own adjustments that added a unique personal spin to the songs. On her record, Juliana used vocal keyboards to emulate the string instruments to accompany the lead guitar.

    Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO by Juliana Hatfield
    Leslie Mendelson at City Winery NYC

    This album followed two other cover collections Juliana has released, including The Police and Olivia Newton-John. The blue twinkling lights that filled City Winery’s ceiling felt like the perfect throwback to the cosmic imagery of ELO’s early stage shows. The crowd was equally entranced by both her performance and witty stage banter. 

    Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John by Juliana Hatfield

    Setlist: Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round (Olivia Newton‐John cover), Candy Wrappers, Hotels, Forever, Everybody Loves Me but You, Necessito (Some Girls song), Wonder Why, Telephone Line (Electric Light Orchestra cover), Please Mr. Please (Olivia Newton‐John cover), Hole in My Life (The Police cover), Tourist, Everything’s for Sale, My Sister (The Juliana Hatfield Three song), There’s Always Another Girl, Ugly, I Got No Idols (The Juliana Hatfield Three song), Had a Dream, Bottles and Flowers, June 6th, Shining On, Nirvana, Spin the Bottle, I Wanna Be Your Disease, Choose Drugs

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