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Goo Goo Dolls Announce “Summer Anthem Tour” With 3 NY Dates

Buffalo natives, The Goo Goo Dolls have announced their 2025 summer tour. Joined with Dashboard Confessional, they will hit Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 30, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Aug. 2, and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Aug. 9.

Joined with Dashboard Confessional, they will hit Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 30, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Aug. 2, and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Aug. 9.

Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have connected to millions of fans and have impacted popular music for three-plus decades. Perhaps the band is best known for âIris,â which clutched #1 on Billboardâs Hot 100 for 18 straight weeks and would be named #1 Top 40 Song of the Last 20 Years. The song has amassed billions of streams across platforms and is definitively one of the most popular songs from the 90s.

Beyond selling 15 million records worldwide, the group has garnered 4x GRAMMY Award nominations and nearly a dozen platinum and gold singles combined, and seized a page in the history books by achieving 16 #1 and Top 10 hits. As a result, they hold the all-time radio record for âMost Top 10 Singles.ââ¯

So far, A Boy Named Goo (1995) has gone 2x Certified Platinum, Dizzy Up The Girl (1998) 5x Certified Platinum. Their music continues to reach new audiences around the world and has been covered by everyone from the likes of Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers.

Public on-sale kicks off on Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 am. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Goo Goo Dolls Summer Anthem Tour Dates:

Sunday, April 27, 2025 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach

Saturday, July 13, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre*

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*

Thursday, July 17, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land*

Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater*

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park*

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – St Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*

Friday, July 25, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre*

Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater*

Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap – Filene Center*

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Boston, MA – LeaderBank Pavilion*

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC*

Friday, August 1, 2025 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center*

Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater*

Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center*

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater*

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*

Friday, August 8, 2025 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*

Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center*

Saturday, August 10, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*

Friday, August 15, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park*

Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre*

Monday, August 18, 2025 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater*

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – La Vista, NE – The Astro*

Thursday, August 21, 2025 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*

Friday, August 22, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*

Sunday, August 24, 2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*

Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino*

Friday, August 29, 2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater*

Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Venue TBD*

Monday, September 1, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Venue TBD*

Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre*

Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl*

Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre*

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*

Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre*

Friday, September 12, 2025 – Camdenton, MO – Ozark Amphitheater*

*with Dashboard Confessional

November 23, 2024
Moshing to Telescreens at Webster Hall

You want a rock concert? A mosh-pitting, floor-bouncing, head-yelling, crowd-surfing rock show? That’s exactly what Telescreens brought to Webster Hall on November 19. Hometown fans crowded the 1,500-person Grand Ballroom and for a few hours were swept up in the power of rock.

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Telescreens formed after frontman and lead guitarist Jackson Hamm moved to New York to attend the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. There he met keyboardist Josiah Valerius and bassist/keyboardist Austin Brenner in 2016. The final member of the band, drummer Oliver Graf, joined the other three in 2019 – adding to their explosive sound. The band started playing gigs around the city before COVID-19 but was forced to stop because of the pandemic. Since their return to live touring, they’ve played Austin City Limits and Governor’s Ball.

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

On Tuesday, hometown bands Skorts and Kareem Rahma & Tiny Gun opened the show. Skorts amped the crowd up with head-banging energy and a light show with more than enough fog to fill the room. The one problem was Skorts’ drummer hidden in a wall of mist. Following Skorts, the multi-hyphenate singer/ comedian/ interviewer Kareem Rahma came on stage with his trademark sunglasses – which he never took off. Playing off his success as a video creator, the band’s song “Content Machine” got the audience jumping as the singer poked fun at his other jobs.

Kareem Rahma Credit Aidan Lukomnik

By the time Telescreens came on, the audience was ready, and a moshpit formed almost immediately. Within the first two songs Jackson Hamm jumped from the stage into the crowd to re-form the pit in the middle of the room. Once he was back on stage, moshing started again, and the floor of the ballroom roiled like the ocean – visibly shaking and bouncing from the audience’s movement.

Throughout the night, Hamm encouraged the audience to lose themselves to the music, asking them to “take this as an opportunity to push yourself a little out of your comfort zone.” The lead singer also admonished wallflowers who weren’t engaging with the music, “You on the sides, why do you wanna be so fucking cool?”

Jackson Hamm reforms the Moshpit, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

It’s clear that Hamm believes in the power of rock. Throughout the set, the singer and guitarist worked up a sweat and, at one point, said: This [Rock and Roll] is like a religion. You have to believe it will make you feel better. You’re not supposed to stand there with your arms crossed. You’re supposed to move your feet. You’re supposed to get your heart rate up.

Telescreens, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

As the night wore on, mosh pits formed and closed, and dozens of people crowd surfed, egged on by Hamm, who said, “Keep crowd surfing, that shit feels good, I promise.” As crowd surfing escalated, Webster Hall had to call in extra security to ensure everyone was safe.

A crowd surfer, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Telescreens ended their set with Hamm ripping chords, jumping from the stage to the crowd and back (again), and the band leaving it all out for their hometown fans.

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Telescreens Credit Aidan Lukomnik

A crowd surfer, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

A crowd surfer, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

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Skorts, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Skorts, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

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Skorts, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Skorts, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Skorts, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Kareem Rahma & Tiny Gun, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Kareem Rahma & Tiny Gun, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

Kareem Rahma & Tiny Gun, Credit Aidan Lukomnik

November 22, 2024
The FMs Release Elevated Commemorative Album 51122

New York City based synth-rock band The FMs have released their junior album 51122, a commemorative project for their late member Frankie Rex.

Photo: Dylan Mars Greenberg

Originally a musical partnership between high school friends Matte Namer and Frankie Rex, The FMs have curated a tight-knit community over the years with their synth-infused sound, unapologetically queer narratives, and underground shows held atop a ferry boat in the industrial canals of Bushwick.

Not only did the ferry shows introduce many to the sound of The FMs, the boat provided the duo a space to record and self-produce three full-length LPs. Debuting in 2017 with Machinacene Epoch, The FMs quickly established their ethos of a rather traditional album creation process in which each release exists with its own personality and sonic statement.

PINK + BLACK, the duo’s sophomore double-LP began taking shape quickly after Machinacene Epoch’s release in 2017 and saw promising progress into 2020, amassing 2,000 hours of recording, producing, and tinkering. However, PINK + BLACK was delayed after the news of a devastating loss. Frankie Rex passed away from an overdose in 2022, understandably putting the project on pause as the loss was processed.

This was not the end for The FMs, however. Matte Namer was determined to continue Rex’s legacy and prove that not even death could stop Frankie’s voice from being heard- a sentiment that came to fruition with the posthumous release of PINK + BLACK in 2024, which was met with acclaim from critics and LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations like GLAAD.

In preparation for this new chapter of The FMs, Namer gathered Ithaca-based trans musicians Bubba Crumrine on guitars, Basim Hussain on synths and keys, and Nick Scollard on drums. Now reformed, The FMs have returned for their newest album, 51122.

The title coincides with the date of Rex’s passing, and in many ways is a simultaneous goodbye and thank you to Rex’s incredible contributions to the band and the world as an artist throughout their life and musical career. 51122 contains the last recordings of Frankie’s voice to be published ever, including in a pre-release single that came in the form of a Joy Division cover– a tribute to one of the original duo’s favorite bands and Frankie’s favorite track of theirs.

“It’s also a bit somber being the last music that I think will ever be released with Frankie’s incredible, powerful, unique voice. I think there’s something about that that makes me remember they are really gone, like an orchid blooming from a coffin nail. 51122 is the date Frankie passed away, but is also a type of symbol in a way, or perhaps a word. I’m not sure what that meaning is yet, perhaps the orchid needs to grow.”
– Matte Namer

With influences ranging from lo-fi all the way to disco, 51122 is a dreamy, gritty, synth-y collection that stands as an undeniable testament to how far the band has come while simultaneously honoring where and with whom it all began.

Tracks like “You Feel Like God” and “A Means To An End” take listeners on a guitar-infused synth adventure through space and complex interpersonal relationships, while songs like the rock-ballad “Deviant” reflect upon and reject concepts of deviance and societal other-ing over acoustic guitar and floating piano.

Photo: Dylan Mars Greenberg

“Domino” cuts to the bone with unforgettable vocals, gritty guitars, and a sharp bass line, putting what The FMs can do when they lean full-on into the punk sound on full display- and the impact is undeniably felt.

Throughout 51122, the skills of Namer, Rex, Crumrine, Hussain, and Scollard are on full display- not a moment goes by where there’s a lack of sonic interest. Whether it be a dystopic cyber-future like in “Future Pope” or the wistful nostalgia of “Record Store”, each track off of the album paints a vivid picture effortlessly. 51122 is above all a triumph- a sign that The FMs will go on, and so will Frankie Rex and their unrelenting musical spirit.

In celebration of 51122’s release, The FMs have announced a set of album release parties on November 22 and 23. On Friday the 22, the band will pay a visit to Angry Mom Records in Ithaca, and on the 23 they’ll grace the stage of Berlin in Manhattan for a joint album release party and queer rock showcase. To learn more about these shows and how to attend, check out The FMs’ tour page here.

To learn more about The FMs, listen to their past releases, and keep up to date with all of their future ventures, be sure to explore their official website here.

November 22, 2024
Works & Process Announces Spring 2025 Season

Championing artists and their creative process for each step from studio to stage, the Works & Process Spring 2025 season starts in January across New York City and Long Island.

Works & Process Artists-in-Residence, provided with fully funded, week-long LaunchPAD residencies, gather for the first Dance Out East on Long Island on January 9–11, in partnership with The Church in Sag Harbor, Guild Hall of East Hampton, and The Watermill Center.

Also kicking off the season is the third Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival at the Guggenheim New York on January 9–13, as part of JanArtsNYC. The Underground Uptown Dance Festival is one of the city’s largest and most influential arts gatherings and draws more than 45,000 performing arts leaders, artists, and enthusiasts from across the globe.

The 40th season of Works & Process at the Guggenheim continues in the museum’s Peter B. Lewis Theater with events that highlight creative process by blending artist discussion and performance. A highlight of the programming will be a series of social dances in the Guggenheim’s rotunda, including a swing social to open the first Uptown Rhythm Dance Festival in partnership with 92NY.

Dance will to a key aspect of this Works & Process season, with new dances by BalletX, Ballet Hispánico, Andy Blankenbuehler, New Jersey Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the Vail Dance Festival. All events feature post-performance receptions that continue the conversation and help foster understanding, appreciation, and community.

The upcoming season sees shows at a multitude of venues including the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, The Watermill Center, National Sawdust and more. The season also sees multiple sub-series including the 40th Guggenheim Series, Dance Out East in Long Island, Underground Uptown Dance Fest, Rotunda Social Dances, and more.

The season plans to include step by step showcases of various Broadway plays, detailing behind the scenes actions that prepare the play for the big stage. SMASH, inspired by the hit TV show, is finally coming to Broadway this spring.

SMASH is a hilarious behind-the-scenes rollercoaster ride about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical called Bombshell, it’s got all the iconic songs, kick-ass choreography, and backstage pandemonium that make Broadway the beloved institution it is today. The production will be helmed by five-time Tony Award–winner Susan Stroman and feature a score by Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award–winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who wrote over two dozen songs for the television show (many of which will be heard in the musical); a book by Tony Award–nominee Rick Elice and Tony Award–winner Bob Martin; and choreography by Tony Award–nominee Joshua Bergasse. Members of the creative team will participate in a moderated discussion and excerpts will be performed in advance of previews.

40th Works & Process at the Guggenheim Series – Performance Highlights and Discussions

Boston Lyric Opera: The Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, libretto by Sarah Ruhl with Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sarah Ruhl, Zack Winokur, and Pam Tanowitz – Jan 14

Miami City Ballet: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Pam Tanowitz – Jan 25

Buena Vista Social Club by Marco Ramirez with Saheem Ali, Patricia Delgado, and Justin Peck – Jan 26

Purpose by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Phylicia Rashad – Jan 27

SMASH by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Rick Elice, and Bob Martin, with Susan Stroman and Joshua Bergasse – Feb 3

Never Alone by Andy Blankenbuehler – Feb 7

Williamstown Theatre Festival: Jeremy O. Harris’s New Play First Look – Feb 9

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical with Jerry Mitchell – Feb 10

Ballet Hispánico: Tango with Alejandro Cervera, Graciela Daniele, and Matthew Neenan – Mar 3

San Francisco Opera: THE MONKEY KING (猴王悟空) by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang with Diane Paulus – Mar 9

BalletX: Maslow’s Peak by Jennifer Archibald – Mar 23

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber – Apr 6

Glimmerglass Festival: The House on Mango Street by Derek Bermel and Sandra Cisneros – Apr 7

New Jersey Ballet: Maria Kowroski and Harrison Ball – Apr 14

The Metropolitan Opera: John Adams’s Antony and Cleopatra – Apr 28

Vail Dance Festival – May 4

The Works & Process 2025 season begins on January 9 and comes to a close on May 15, 2025. To see a complete calendar of events for the upcoming season, and to purchase tickets to any of the events, click here.

November 22, 2024
Harrison Lipton Releases Post-Breakup Soft Rock Single “On My Own”

Brooklyn-based soft rock/indie artist Harrison Lipton has released his latest single “On My Own” which masks post-breakup sadness with cheeky humor.

Musical jack-of-all-trades Harrison Lipton releases his cheeky new breakup anthem “On My Own” via Amuse. The facetious, 70s-inspired dad rock song uses the all too familiar coping mechanism of poking fun at inherent sadness to make it through the day. His voice full of smooth earnestness, Lipton ushers listeners towards the greener grass on the other side. Harrison Lipton is a 30-year-old singer, songwriter and producer. The Brooklyn artist’s musical flair resides in the intersection of indie, R&B and 70s soft rock.

Now with the focus shifted to his own releases, Lipton unveiled “Synchronized Swimming,” with its captivating accompanying music video, back in September. Exploring romance coyly nestled within the metaphor of synchronized swimming, listeners witness Lipton’s proven songwriting and production talent in raw form. Complete with dusty piano, laid-back Khruangbin-like drums, and an underwater guitar solo, the final touch is the perfect pairing of background vocals from MICHELLE’s Layla Ku. “On My Own” keeps building the world “Synchronized Swimming” started, putting forth a distinctly clean and modernized late 70s aesthetic.

Lipton prides himself on fully realizing a track from start to finish, leading the charge with songwriting, producing, and mixing, as well as creative direction. Lipton’s music is a product of his singular imagination, presenting a style that is sincere, authentic and all his own.

His music has been featured in NPR and Early Rising as well as on numerous editorial playlists such as Apple Music’s Late-Night Menu and Spotify’s Fresh Finds and Chill Vibes. Now focusing on new singles leading toward a larger project, Lipton emerges as a promising and unique voice, blending soulful vocals with singular and catchy production.

For more information on Harrison Lipton and to lend an ear to some of his recent works, click here.

November 21, 2024
Park Avenue Armory in NYC Announces Exciting 2025 Season

Park Avenue Armory in NYC has announced its 2025 season that features bold, transformative artistic experiences from various notable names – Yoko Ono, Jamie xx, and Anne Imhof – among the many.

Comprised predominantly of world and North American premieres, the 2025 season builds on the Armory’s history of presenting masterpieces in spatial music, site-specific concert experiences, genre-defying theatrical works, and elevating singular artistic perspectives from across the world. In the expansive Wade Thompson Drill Hall, these productions will engage with the Armory’s iconic architecture in unexpected ways, offering unique settings for audiences to experience music, photography, and performance.

The historic period rooms will host intimate Recital Series performances and Artists Studio programs curated by Jason Moran, showcasing the talents of visionary artists across genres. These programs will be complemented by Making Space at the Armory, a series of talks and symposia.

Jamie xx

The Armory’s 2025 Wade Thompson Drill Hall programming begins in January with Jamie xx’s In Waves, a
co-presentation with Bowery Presents that launches the North American tour for the artist’s first solo album in 10 years. Returning to the Armory following his sold-out residency with The xx in 2014, Jamie xx will perform a career-spanning set with an emphasis on his newest album, In Waves, which captures the bliss, volatility, and introspection of a night out.

Revolutionary artist and activist Yoko Ono will bring the largest installation to date in North America of her ongoing work Wish Tree to the Armory in February. Featuring a grove of 92 trees installed in the Wade Thompson Drill Hall to mark the artist’s 92nd birthday, the work will invite visitors to write and attach wishes to the branches, creating a large-scale yet personal activation. Ono’s work will be the topic of a two-day symposium as part of the Armory’s Making Space series, which will emphasize her legacy of advancing female empowerment, creativity, and peace.

Yoko Ono

Multifaceted contemporary artist Anne Imhof will transform the Armory with her new performance piece
DOOM. Working across painting, drawing, video, music, and sculpture, Imhof is best known for creating large scale installations that meld various media, including endurance performance, to create singular compositions— one of which, Faust, received the Golden Lion at the 2017 Venice Biennale. Commissioned specifically for the Armory and curated by Klaus Biesenbach, DOOM marks Imhof’s largest performative work to date and will take over the Drill Hall. This sequential, durational performance punctuated by dramatic tableaux vivants of performers, sound, and scenography, will invite audiences into a shared experience that juxtaposes apathy and anxiety with resistance and optimism.

One of the most original and influential photographers of the twentieth century, Diane Arbus captured the wide breadth of humanity in postwar America with iconic documentary-style photographs that continue to resonate with artists and viewers today. Following Arbus’ death in 1971, a photographer and student of hers Neil Selkirk began printing for the Arbus Estate and remains the only person authorized to create prints from her negatives. Presented at the Armory in its North American premiere, Constellation brings together all prints from the set of more than 450 that Selkirk produced—the largest and most complete assemblage of Arbus’s work to date. Presented as an unconventional “constellation” of photographs, the exhibition invites visitors to wander freely among the works, revealing new connections between the images and highlighting the imperceptible architecture of chance, chaos, and exploration that underlies all creations.

Tickets for each show are sold on the Park Avenue Armory website – for more information on the upcoming 2025 season and to purchase tickets, click here.

November 21, 2024
Introducing The Queens Jazz Trail Map

Flushing Town Hall has shared a unique and interactive Queens Jazz Trail Map, an illustration come to life that teaches the A-Z of Jazz History in Queens.

A cornerstone cultural and creative hub for the people of Queens, the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts housed within Flushing Town Hall is a thriving multi-disciplinary arts center that boasts a theater, gallery, garden, classroom, and rehearsal space.

In membership with the New York City Cultural Institutions Group and in affiliation with the Smithsonian, the FCCA gave Flushing Town a major renovation to accommodate their versatile programming that has brought the Queens community together for over thirty years.

Originally written by Marc. H Miller, illustrated by Tony Millionaire, and designed by Cindy Ho, The Queens Jazz Trail was an endeavor pursued by the FCCA in the hopes of shedding light on Queens’ neglected history as a key part of the jazz scene from the 1920s onwards.

The map received a major update in 2023 by jazz historian Ben Young and was brought into the digital world, expanding the map’s informational content tenfold. With icons that denominate musicians by their instrument type and a search function that accounts for instrument, name, or neighborhood, The Queens Jazz Trail Map is a treasure trove of information for jazz lovers and genre newcomers alike.

Names that may grace your screen include but are not limited to Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie – all jazz greats that called the borough of Queens their home.

Make sure to check out the online Queens Jazz Trail Map here, and be sure to visit the Flushing Town Hall’s Gift Shop to pick up the physical version too.

For more information on the Flushing Town Hall, Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts, and other similar and future ventures from their team, visit the official website here.

November 21, 2024
Swept Away – Featuring Music by The Avett Brothers – Opens on Broadway

Swept Away, the new Broadway musical featuring the music of the beloved folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, opened on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre to a roaring standing ovation. The Avett Brothers joined the cast on stage for a special curtain call performance of the show’s title track.

Photo by Alyssa Greenberg

The production incorporates songs from The Avett Brothers’ 2004 album, Mignonette, and others in their catalogue, plus one new song – “Lord Lay Your Hand on My Shoulder” – written by Seth Avett expressly for the production. The principal cast members, reprising their roles from the show’s previous sold-out and critically acclaimed runs at Berkeley Repertory in 2022 and Washington DC’s Arena Stage in 2023, include Tony Award winner John Gallagher, Jr. (Spring Awakening), Tony Award nominee Stark Sands (Kinky Boots), Adrian Blake Enscoe (Apple TV+’s Dickinson), and Wayne Duvall (1984). On Friday, November 22, The Avett Brothers will again join the Swept Away principals for a performance on NBC’s Today Show.

The anticipated Broadway debut of Swept Away is the latest in a highlight-filled year for The Avett Brothers. In May, they released their first new album in five years, The Avett Brothers – now a Grammy nominee for Best Recording Package – followed by an extensive US tour.

Swept Away is “a spellbinding tale” (The Washington Post) of shipwreck, salvation and brotherhood set on the high seas.

An odyssey of “mythic proportions” (San Francisco Chronicle), Swept Away features a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan (Red, Moulin Rouge! The Musical), direction by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) and choreography by Tony Award nominee David Neumann (Hadestown).

The Swept Away ensemble includes Josh Breckenridge, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Rico LeBron, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Chase Peacock, Tyrone L. Robinson, David Rowen and John Sygar. Swings include John Michael Finley and Robert Pendilla.

The Swept Away creative team includes Tony Award-winning set designer Rachel Hauck, Tony Award-winning costume designer Susan Hilferty, four-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams, Tony Award-winning sound designer John Shivers, music arranger & orchestrator Chris Miller, music arranger & orchestrator/music supervisor Brian Usifer, music director Will Van Dyke, and casting director Jim Carnahan, Jillian Cimini, and Alexandre Bleau, CSA.

Swept Away is produced on Broadway by Matthew Masten, Sean Hudock and Madison Wells Live. Wagner Johnson Productions serve as Executive Producers.

November 21, 2024
Legendary Rockers Blue Öyster Cult Share Live Performance Video for “The Alchemist”

Legendary rock band Blue Öyster Cult has announced the release of a live performance video for 2020 track, “The Alchemist.”

Riding the triumphant success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, Blue Öyster Cult is rolling into the release of ‘50th Anniversary Live – Third Night,’ the final installment of the live album celebrating the band’s 50th Anniversary. This electrifying performance, which includes the band’s third album ‘Secret Treaties’ performed back-to-back, is set to hit the shelves on December 13, 2024, and promises to be a spectacular follow-up to the band’s historic three-night stint at Sony Hall in NYC. Today, in anticipation of the album’s release, Blue Öyster Cult share a new live performance video for “The Alchemist”.

Blue Öyster Cult’s legacy spans over five decades, captivating fans with intelligent hard rock loaded with classic songs. Hailing from Long Island, NY, the band is renowned in the hard rock and heavy metal scene for their pioneering work, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Cited as a major influence by acts like Metallica, BOC boasts a timeless catalog, including iconic tracks like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ for You.” The creative vision of the original core duo, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser and Eric Bloom, is complemented by Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda, and Jules Radino, forming a powerhouse lineup.

As the band embraces its status as a ‘classic rock’ phenomenon, they continue to create vibrant work, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream trends. With a relentless touring schedule and the critically acclaimed 2020 album The Symbol Remains which contains “The Alchemist,” Blue Öyster Cult remains an enduring force, ready to ignite the stage once again with the upcoming release of 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night. With the release of a live performance of “The Alchemist,” the band celebrates their 2020 success along with the anticipated success of their upcoming 50th anniversary live album.

For more information on Blue Öyster Cult, their upcoming works, and to watch their live performance of “The Alchemist,” click here.

November 20, 2024
In Focus: Dylan Gossett and Waylon Wyatt Play Two Sold Out Nights at Irving Plaza

On Saturday, November 16 Dylan Gossett and Waylon Wyatt played a sold-out show at Irving Plaza. Gossett is currently nearing the end of his “The Back 40 Tour” and was joined by Waylon Wyatt for the last group of shows.

An 18 year-old county/folk singer from Arkansas, Waylon Wyatt began gaining popularity after posting his songs on social media. He later released his first two singles “Everything Under the Sun” & “Arkansas Diamond” in 2023. Over the summer he released his first EP Till the Sun Goes Down, consisting of eight songs, and just announced his first headlining tour. Waylon later met fans at the merch table and was joined by his father, who was proudly watching and recording his entire set. The two gave fans an experience of meeting their favorite artist, a rare opportunity today.

A Country singer from Texas, Dylan Gossett gained popularity when his single “Coal”, a song recorded on his laptop, broke into the Billboard Hot 100. Gossett got his start by sharing covers on social media, however he hooked fans with his beautiful lyrical ability. A year later Gossett sold out Irving Plaza and had the whole venue singing lyrics back to him like, “They say pressure makes diamonds. How the hell am I still coal?” (Coal) and “Well, a quarter in a fountain means that people still have dreams.” (No Better Time). The media began noticing the comparisons between Dylan Gossett and Zach Bryan’s writing styles, giving Gossett even more popularity. Gossett’s most recent release “Tree Birds” has fans awaiting a debut album.

Dylan Gossett and Waylon Wyatt are both set to play at Stagecoach 2025. The two singers fit perfectly together with their similar styles and honest lyrics. Their Irving Plaza concert left fans with a reminder that growth and happiness are often derived from embracing the unknown. Gossett reminds us of this in his song “No Better Time.”

November 20, 2024