NYS Music 2024

Category: Regions

  • The Copland House Begins New Era with Purchase of Vast Additional Property

    The Copland House has purchased a school campus on the New York-Connecticut border, heralding a transformational programmatic and institutional expansion. 

    The expansion will be a home to a vibrant, multidisciplinary creative community centering the arts in ongoing public conversation, the property, known as Bluestone Farm. It will stand as a vital meeting place, both live and virtual, where artists, music lovers, cultural adventurers, and newcomers of all ages, backgrounds, and identities are welcomed into an exhilarating world of continuous exploration, discovery, and innovation.

    Copland House

    The Copland House was formed by Aaron Copland who was one of the most celebrated and profoundly influential musical figures in American history. The composer lived and spent most of his time on a rocky hill atop three acres of woodland in the lower Hudson River Valley hamlet of Cortlandt Manor, less than one hour north of New York City. After his death in 1990, a coalition of local townspeople launched a genuine grassroots movement to preserve and restore this historic residence as the living, enduring embodiment of his seminal artistic and personal legacies and lifelong advocacy of American composers. 

    The Copland House offers public programs throughout the country, the infamous house also provides recordings, broadcasts, webcasts, film screenings, visual exhibitions, and an annual performance series at its vast new satellite venue at the historic Merestead estate in nearby Mount Kisco. 

    Copland House

    In 2020, its music ensemble, Music from Copland House was featured on Tiny Desk (Home) concert where they performed from home, and not so tiny writing desk, of Aaron Copland, one of America’s beloved composers. The $3-million, 24-acre complex nestled in the woods in Brewster expansion will allow the Copland House to substantially extend its artistic support, audience reach, public presentations, educational engagement, and programs that uniquely embrace and champion the entire artistic process. 

    The recently announced institutional extension will be an excellent addition to Rock Hill, Copland’s cherished, long-term home in neighboring Westchester County, which continues to play an important role. Even though a small private property cannot accommodate the demands of a nationally recognized arts organization, Rock Hill will always be Copland House’s indispensable institutional and inspirational home. Rock Hill, a National Historic Landmark and exceptional cultural, educational, and civic asset, embodies Copland’s principles and goals and links him to a location and era, even though his influence well surpasses both.

    This transaction represents a big milestone for the Town of Southeast. Copland House plans on working with the Town to bring a wide spectrum of musical and cultural programs to the community. This will enhance the quality of life for all town residents in Southeast and the surrounding area.

    Thomas LaPerch of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial, the deal’s lead selling broker

    To learn or schedule visiting tours, fans can visit here.

  • Kamasi Washington to Play Beacon Theatre Upon Release of New Album “Fearless Movement” – Listen to “Prologue” now

    Legendary west coast jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington has announced a new album – Fearless Movement – along with a tour that kicks off on May 4 at the Beacon Theatre.

    Along with the tour announcement, Washington has released the first track from Fearless Movement, “Prologue,” alongside a mesmerizing video directed by longtime collaborator AG Rojas and choreographed by Samantha Blake Goodman.

    Kamasi Washington beacon theatre

    Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles, who has released three albums, all acclaimed – The Epic; Harmony of Difference, and Heaven and Earth. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and GRAMMY nominations for his work.

    Washington views Fearless Movement his dance album: “It’s not literal. Dance is movement and expression, and in a way it’s the same thing as music—expressing your spirit through your body. That’s what this album is pushing.”

    With his previous albums dealing with cosmic ideas and existential concepts, Fearless Movement focuses on the everyday, an exploration of life on earth. This change in scope is due in large part to the birth of Washington’s first child a few years ago. A dance album as an embodied form of expression signals a shift in focus for Washington.

    “Being a father means the horizon of your life all of a sudden shows up. My mortality became more apparent to me, but also my immortality—realizing that my daughter is going to live on and see things that I’m never going to see. I had to become comfortable with this, and that affected the music that I was making.”

    Kamasi Washington, on Fearless Movement

    The album also features Washington’s daughter, who wrote the melody to “Asha The First” during some of her first experimentations on the piano, as well as a host of collaborators. Among them, André 3000 appears on flute, George Clinton lends his voice, as do BJ The Chicago Kid, Inglewood rapper D-Smoke and Taj and Ras Austin of Coast Contra, the twin sons of West Coast legend Ras Kass. Washington has also enlisted lifelong friends and collaborators Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Patrice Quinn, Brandon  Coleman, DJ Battlecat and more.

    Fearless Movement also features “The Garden Path,” a song Washington performed for the first time ever, making his late-night television debut, on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

    Washington has announced an extensive North American tour kicking off May 4 at Manhattan’s Beacon Theatre with dates in Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, which he will co-curate with Herbie Hancock for the second year in a row, on June 16.

    Pre-order/Pre-save Fearless Movement here. Tickets for Kamasi Washington at the Beacon Theatre, and all shows, are on sale March 8 at 10am, here.

    KAMASI WASHINGTON 2024 TOUR

    May 4—New York, NY—Beacon Theatre

    May 5—Philadelphia, PA—Union Transfer

    May 7—Toronto, QC—History

    May 8—Cincinnati, OH—Ludlow Garage

    May 9—Detroit, MI—St. Andrews Hall

    May 10—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall

    May 11—St. Paul, MN—Fitzgerald Theater

    May 12—Omaha, NB—Slowdown

    May 14—Houston, TX—House of Blues Houston

    May 15—Dallas, TX—House of Blues Dallas

    May 16—San Antonio, TX—Empire Theater

    May 17—Austin, TX—Empire Garage

    May 30—Vancouver, BC—The Vogue Theatre

    May 31—Seattle, WA—The Showbox

    June 1—Eugene, OR—McDonald Theatre

    June 2—Portland, OR—Crystal Ballroom

    June 5—Sacramento, CA—Crest Theatre

    June 6—Monterey, CA—Golden State Theatre

    June 7—San Francisco, CA—Warfield

    June 8—Santa Cruz, CA—The Catalyst

    June 9—Solana Beach, CA—Belly Up

    June 11—Mesa, AZ—Mesa Arts Center

    June 16—Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest

    July 31—Alexandria, VA—The Birchmere

  • Legendary French Duo AIR Announce Tour, Coming to Beacon Theatre

    Legendary French duo AIR has announced an extensive North American tour to celebrate the 25 anniversary of their debut album Moon Safari, which includes two stops at the Beacon Theatre on October 21 and 22, 2024.

    AIR Beacon
    AIR live in Vienna by Chérie Hansson.

    Similar to their recent European tour, which sold out in record time, AIR will be playing their widely celebrated album in its entirety for the first time. The band released the demo version of “New Star In The Sky” ahead of the digital release of the 25-anniversary deluxe album on March 15, featuring over ten cherry-picked Moon Safari audio rarities.

    On Jan. 16, 1998, AIR released Moon Safari, an album that catapulted Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel to the top of electronic music’s ladder. Their sound – Fender Rhodes trills, loping basslines, and sensual yet playful vocal hooks – conjured the sensation of the masses.

    Since forming the band in 1995, the prolific duo has released six albums in addition to their acclaimed EP Premiers Symptômes, the release of the aforementioned classic Moon Safari, and two soundtracks that sold millions of copies. AIR garnered an extensive list of worldwide accolades for their unique brand of downtempo electronic music.

    “The hype was a violent experience,” reflected Jean-Benoit Dunckel, 25 years later. “AIR’s music is not accessible or easy to discern: The format is strange, the voices are strange, the subjects are strange. Even ‘Sexy Boy’ sounds strange. We were a duo doing some electronic thing, dreaming of selling 10,000 copies and being recognized by other musicians as cool. Then suddenly, we met the world. Personally, it took me time to see that we could be a big, important band.”

    In short, Moon Safari was a nest of contradictions. Today, the record’s legacy is canonical, but its multi-million success was far from assured.

    “This kind of bedroom music was all about fantasy,” says Nicolas Godin. “In my mind, I was picturing myself at Capitol Records, surrounded by all the best musicians, feeling like Burt Bacharach. In reality, I was in the fucking 18th arrondissement of Paris, with a sampler, singing into one microphone. But when your fantasy is so strong, I think it goes in the wires and through the speakers. The power of Moon Safari was to make people believe in what we believed in.”

    While AIR’s precise alchemy and absence of geographical anchoring placed Moon Safari outside the grip of trends, the album intersected with the world below’s revolutions at precisely the right moment.

    Through Moon Safari, AIR transfixed some of the great visionaries of the late 20th century — David Bowie, Madonna, Beck — as well as influencing preeminent aesthetes of the incoming age – including Charlotte Gainsbourg Kevin Parker, and Sofia Coppola. AIR helped fan the flames of a rare Francophilia which surged through the typically nativist British charts in 1998. Moon Safari birthed three hit singles in “Kelly Watch The Stars,” “All I Need” and “Sexy Boy,” which shifted over half a million copies in the UK and pushed AIR into headline contention at banner festivals such as Glastonbury.

    25 years on, it’s not hard to alight upon why Moon Safari has stood the test of time. AIR’s unique grasp of pace and mood, surety of direction, and earworm hooks compelled the world toward it.

    “To me,” Godin concludes, “Moon Safari is perfect.”

    Presale goes on sale on March 7 at 10 a.m., while general tickets are on sale on March 8 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here. There are VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages include premium tickets, an official tour poster, vouchers to the concession stands, and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

    AIR PLAY MOON SAFARI

    NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024

    *Not a Live Nation Date

    9/25 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    9/27 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall

    9/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum

    9/30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum

    10/2 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

    10/4 – Denver, CO @ Bellco Theater

    10/6 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre

    10/8 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre

    10/10 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre

    10/12 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

    10/13 – Montreal, QC @ Place Bell

    10/15 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    10/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met

    10/18 Washington DC @ The Anthem*

    10/21 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

    10/22 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

    10/24 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle

    10/26 – Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach

    10/29 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park

    10/30 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheatre

  • Hearing Aide: Hilltop release new EP “Getting There Together”

    Albany based jam band Hilltop recently released their brand new EP, Getting There Together on February 16. This follows the 2022 release of Live Rips, and is their latest studio output since “Prophecy” – a stand alone single from July of 2022. 

    hilltop getting there together
    Artwork by Ryan Kerrigan

    The quartet is made up of brothers Reid and Stephen Perry on drums and percussion, along with Aris Nieuwkerk and David Klang on guitar and bass respectively. 

    Getting There Together is mixed bag of rock, funk, jam and country influences. The band defines Getting There Together as “a collection of 4 songs from our catalog that outline the importance of living in the moment and cooperating.” 

    hilltop getting there together
    Photo Courtesy of hilltoptheband.com

    The EP begins with “Beautiful”, a rock and jam inspired song introduced by its catchy unison guitar and bass riff. The song tackles lyrical themes of living in the present, stating “our future concerns and past regrets will all fade away.” It eventually transitions into spacey like ambience, which allows Aris the space to build a unique solo before returning back to the main unison riff to end the song. During their live performances, Hilltop is known for extending these sections, allowing the spontaneity of improvisation to lead the direction of the song. 

    “Sunshine” starts with an intro reminiscent of Pink Floyd, a quiet soundscape that slowly builds and crescendos into a funk-rock inspired groove. The bass and drums are locked in and really drive the feel of the song. The chemistry between the two are apparent on this recording. Hilltop’s use of vocal harmonies on the chorus add an additional layer of depth and power to their message. Sunshine contains a short, overdriven guitar solo that leads to a final chorus with the refrain “we’ll make our own sunshine today”, continuing with this trend of optimism and positivity in their lyrics. 

    The third song off the EP, “Something New,” contains beautiful guitar harmonies layered by Aris. These first three tracks are accredited to songwriting duo Aris and Reid.

    “Moonshine”, the final song on the EP, is heavily inspired by traditional country and bluegrass. Walking bass, a chugging train beat, and country guitar picking all meld to create the only David Klang (bass) original released on Getting There Together. David is also Hilltop’s Mastering Engineer for the entirety of the EP.

    Getting There Together by Hilltop is currently available on all streaming services here.

    Photo courtesy of www.hilltoptheband.com

    Hilltop 2024 Tour Dates: 

    03/29 – Electric Haze (Supporting Dead Man’s Waltz) – Worcester, MA

    03/30 – The Hollow (w/ Leon Trout) – Albany, NY

    04/18 – Nectars (Supporting Double You) – Burlington, VT

    More information can be found at www.hilltoptheband.com

  • Lola Vista Shines As One Of The Best Artist and Composer From London

    Lola Vista, a singer and composer who has been living in New York for almost 20 years, has been crafting a sound that transcends boundaries and resonates with genuine openness right to the heart of New Yorkers.

    Persistent and determination are two words fans could use to describe the London-based artist. Lola Vista has been playing and creating music for as long as she can remember. Drawing influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman, Lola’s journey as a musician began when she started playing the piano, recorder and saxophone and even writing her own songs at at a young age as she  quickly developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling through music.

    Desperate to learn about the music business, Lola spent a few years working in the UK music industry for large and indie companies after earning a degree in social and political science from Cambridge University. After that, the singer relocated to New York, where she rose to prominence as a social, political, and cultural writer, commentator, and broadcaster. She used her writing and voice to offer sharp insights on a variety of topics, including politics, race, and the black experience. 

    She has been an advocate for the ability of the arts as a catalyst not only for self-expression but for social change.“I believe in the power of expression and in the power of using one’s voice and the gift of music, in order to make this world a better place”.

    In her latest single “Get Up and Dance (Now)” the artist shared how she was inspired by 90s house music, acid jazz, funk and great vibes. “It’s a tribute to my musical influences as a kid of the 90’s and – more importantly – a celebration of life…I wanted to create a song that would make people happy and energized, and that would remind them of the joy of dancing and having a good time.” Lola believes in acknowledging issues and feelings and trying to find a solution which is where she got the inspiration from her single. “Essentially, “Get Up and Dance (Now)” is my solution to stress!”, the artist shared.

    Lola Vista

    Lola’s music is characterized by surreal melodies and strong voices that connect with listeners profoundly. Her songs are both melancholic and hopeful, with a depth and emotional resonance that captivates the listener, he continues to be a dynamic artist who is constantly pushing the envelope and finding new methods to express herself via music that are true to her broad taste in music and her passion for trying new things. In 2022 she released a single titled “Down Time” which she wrote in light of some very stressful times she was going through personally as well as conversations she had been having with her friends about post-pandemic life. The singer shared how people were still “stressed out” and the general sentiment at the time was “we can’t go on like this”. 

    In celebration of her single release, Lola shared that her and Joey, the producer and keyboardist Joeydkeyz who produced “Get Up and Dance (Now)” are working on more music together and there will be some good stuff coming soon. Fans should also watch out for some live shows which she will be announcing in the not too distant future and  in the meantime, they can sign up to get more updates on her website here.

  • NYC Duo The Lemon Twigs Release Latest Album “A Dream Is All We Know” Featuring Sean Lennon

    NYC indie-rock duo The Lemon Twigs released their latest album titled A Dream Is All We Know. The LP sees a wonderful collaboration with Sean Ono Lennon, son of Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

    the lemon twigs

    The Lemon Twigs hail from NYC/Long Island area. The duo tours with two other band members that cover various instruments while on the road. The group draws inspiration from golden age classic rock, and modern indie rock music and they do a splendid job of merging both styles into something many can turn on to.

    The Lemon Twigs new LP was mixed and mastered by the duo themselves, brothers Brian and Michael. Sean Ono Lennon recorded and co-produced the track, “In the Eyes of a Girl” while at his Upstate New York recording studio.

    The album is hugely reminiscent of 60s and 70s classic rock like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Grateful Dead and others. It is very fitting that Sean Lennon collaborated on this album to homage the music his father birthed. The album has a vintage feel, and a summer-of-love vibe undoubtedly.

    The group performing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

    To learn more about The Lemon Twigs and all upcoming music, click here.

  • Swagger and Soul: St. Paul & the Broken Bones Captivate Albany 

    The human body is made up of 206 bones and on Wednesday, February 28th, the voice of Paul Janeway touched every single one of them during a dynamic, soul-shaking performance at The Egg in Albany. Along with his 7-piece powerhouse jazz ensemble, St. Paul & the Broken Bones cooked up a near perfect mix of colorful showmanship, joyful jams, and fantastic fan interaction as the band not only celebrated their third time playing the beloved venue, but also the ten year anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, Half The City. It was their first time back in the area since wowing the crowd last year at the annual Saratoga Jazz Festival.

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    Paul Janeway of St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing in Albany on 2/28/24.

    A wet and windy Wednesday night outside The Egg, things started cooking inside with an impressive opening set from Bowling Green, Kentucky’s Sugadaisy. Combining a modern grunge vibe with a healthy dose of psychedelic pop, the venue’s excellent acoustics made them sound huge right off the rip. Sparked by a Daniel Johnston Hi, How Are You T-shirt worn by one of the guitarists, there were moments you simply couldn’t help but think of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. Unsure what to make of Sugadaisy at first, by the time they finished their short, but energetic set, it’s fair to say they’d won the Albany crowd over and earned a slew of new fans. Following a brief set change, it was finally time for St. Paul & the Broken Bones to take over.

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    Sugadaisy opened the show for St. Paul & the Broken Bones on 2/28/24.

    Rising to prominence with over a decade of near constant touring, the Birmingham, Alabama-based rock n’ soul band boasts more than a million monthly listeners on Spotify, have released 5 studio albums and shared stages with a veritable who’s-who of music royalty that includes the likes of Sir Elton John and The Rolling Stones. Known for the signature falsetto voice of their flamboyant frontman Paul Janeway (aka St. Paul), The Broken Bones also consist of bassist Jesse Phillips, guitarist Browan Lollar, drummer Kevin Leon, keyboard player Al Gamble, trumpeter Allen Branstetter, trombonist Chad Fisher and Amari Ansari on saxophone. 

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing at The Egg on 2/28/24.

    Kicking off their headlining set in style, each member of The Broken Bones came out one-by-one to the darkened stage, seamlessly picking up their instruments to join in on the opening “Marvin Jam” before the always dapper-looking Janeway sauntered out of the shadows to a massive applause. Instantly turning up the funk with “Flow With It (You Got Me Feeling Like), St. Paul & the Broken Bones wasted no time getting right to their biggest chart topping hit, “Call Me,” which the crowd immediately recognized and sang along to.  All warmed up and feeling good, Janeway would take a brief moment to acknowledge the audience and make note that their debut album, Half the City, had been released ten years ago this week. Thanking the crowd for helping give them a career, the band would then play the album’s title track followed by an emphatic, soul-wrenching rendition of “I’m Torn Up,” the album’s opening song.

    “I can’t let it down, this hope I feel

    Oh this city has made me cry but I still can’t leave her

    The streets paved with pain of all my past loves

    Please don’t let it die cause I have had enough”

    Lyrics from “Half the City”

    From something old to something new, St. Paul & the Broken Bones would change things up a bit with a pair of songs, “Wolf in Rabbit Clothes” and “Sea Star” from their most recent album, 2023’s Angels in Science Fiction. Growing up on a steady diet of gospel and soul music like The Stylistics, Sam Cooke and old school Marvin Gaye, it’s easy to see where St. Paul & the Broken Bones draw their influences from, but it’s not often you hear a white man that sings falsetto with the power and control of Janeway. What really sets him apart, however, is the way he’s able to command the entire stage. Working both sides while simultaneously showcasing some fancy footwork (and fancy shoes), Janeway’s presence was mesmerizing.

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing in Albany on 2/28/24.

    Singing falsetto from the depths of his soul, so hard in fact, that at times it had him dropping to his knees reaching for the notes, like he did on “Grass is Greener.” After receiving a huge ovation for his efforts, Janeway quietly disappeared back into the shadows. Far from a one-man-show, The Broken Bones took over from there with an extended “Roach Clip” jam that saw each member taking turns soloing in the spotlight and the energetic Amari Ansari running from one side of the room to the other wailing away on his saxophone to the delight of the ultra-attentive Albany crowd. 

    The powerful horn section was heavily featured once again during “LivWithoutU,” before the dirty, slowed-down groove of “Minotaur” put the audience in a near euphoric trance. Building the energy back up with a pair of tunes from 2018’s Young Sick Camellia, “GotItBad” > “Apollo” would bring the main portion of the show to a close and leave fans hollering for more.

    Baby

    Is there a right when all is wrong?

    Is there a partner when we’re left all alone?

    Oh, but I wanna feel something real

    Lyrics from “Sanctify”
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing in Albany on 2/28/24.

    Returning to the stage now wearing a sparkling sequin cape, Janeway would take his theatrics to the next level. First falling to floor and rolling around like a guitar-less Marty McFly as he crooned the lyrics to “Like a Mighty River,” the crowd who had largely remained seated to this point, finally got up on their feet when Janeway suddenly jumped off the stage to join them.

    St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing in Albany on 2/28/24.

    As fans quickly grabbed their phones to snap obligatory selfies, the connection between the artist and the audience here felt completely authentic.  Singing “Sanctify” while climbing all the way up to the soundboard area of The Egg’s backrow, the man who once thought he wanted to be a preacher found his Albany congregation in the palm of his hand. High-fiving as many of them as he could on the way down, the entire room seemed to be smiling ear to ear. Back on stage for the disco-vibed “Last Dance,” the energy in the Egg had reached its boiling point. Already three songs into the encore, fans were given one last treat and one final song from Half The City as “Broken Bones and Pocket Change” would bring the stellar performance to a close. After a well-deserved standing ovation, even the seasoned ushers were left commenting on just how good of a show this was. 

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing in Albany on 2/28/24.

    After playing in Buffalo the next night, St. Paul & the Broken Bones officially wrapped up their year-long Angels In Science Fiction tour in Charlottesville, VA on March 3rd.  After taking a couple weeks off, the band will return to their stomping grounds of Birmingham, Alabama for a hometown throwdown on March 23 before setting off on a lengthy European tour later this summer.  

    St. Paul & the Broken Bones | February 28,2024 | The Egg | Albany, NY

    Setlist: Opening Marvin Jam, Flow With It (You Got Me Feeling Like), Call Me, Half the City, I’m Torn Up, Wolf in Rabbits Clothes > Sea Star, Grass Is Greener, Roach Clip, Livwithoutu, Minotaur, GotItBad > Apollo.

    Encore: Like a Mighty River, Sanctify, The Last Dance, Broken Bones & Pocket Change.

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones

    Photos of Sugadaisy:

    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones
    St. Paul and the Broken Bones

  • Barbie The Movie: In Concert Hosted by Jones Beach and Darien Lake Amphitheaters this Summer

    Jones Beach and Darien Lake have announced Barbie The Movie: In Concert sees the stage this August. The shows are a part of the Barbie In Concert 2024 Summer Tour, led by Macy Schmidt and the Barbie Land Sinfonietta.

    Barbie The Movie Concert darien lake jones beach

    Fans across North America will have the opportunity to be transported to Barbie Land this summer and experience Barbie like never before. The tour will include an all-women orchestra which will accompany the record-smashing film’s display on a giant LED screen. The tour sees 37 dates across the United States.

    “We can’t wait for fans of all ages to join us in this immersive experience, celebrating the biggest movie of 2023 and bringing the magic of Barbie to life like never before. The incredible talents of Macy Schmidt and The Barbie Land Sinfonietta guarantee an unparalleled and unforgettable adventure.” 

    Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel

    Shows span from July 2 to August 18, where the tour closes out at the Jones Beach Amphitheater in Long Island. Barbie The Movie: In Concert showcases the talent of The Barbie Land Sinfonietta. The orchestra is conducted by Tony Award winning producer Macy Schmidt. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Schmidt recently became the first woman of color orchestrator in Broadway history.

    For more information on Barbie The Movie: In Concert at Darien Lake, Jones Beach and elsewhere, click here. Presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 8 at 10 am via ticketmaster.com.

    Barbie: The Movie In Concert Dates: 

    Date                City                             Venue 

    July 2              Tampa, FL                  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

    July 3              Alpharetta, GA           Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    July 5              Raleigh, NC                Coastal Credit Union Music Park

    July 6              Camden, NJ                Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    July 7              Bristow, VA               Jiffy Lube Live

    July 8              Virginia Beach, VA    Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater 

    July 9              Charlotte, NC             PNC Music Pavilion

    July 10            Burgettstown, PA       The Pavilion at Star Lake

    July 12            Milwaukee, WI           American Family Insurance Amphitheatre

    July 13            St. Louis, MO             Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL

    July 14            Noblesville, IN           Ruoff Music Center

    July 15            Kansas City, MO        Starlight Theater

    July 17            Denver, CO                 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    July 18            Salt Lake City, UT     Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

    July 20            Ridgefield, WA          RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

    July 21            Auburn, WA               White River Amphitheatre

    July 25            Mountain View, CA   Shoreline Amphitheatre

    July 26            Wheatland, CA           Toyota Amphitheater

    July 27            Los Angeles, CA        Hollywood Bowl

    July 28            Chula Vista, CA         North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

    July 30            Phoenix, AZ                Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    July 31            Albuquerque, NM      Isleta Amphitheater

    August 2         Houston, TX               The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 

    August 3         Dallas, TX                  Dos Equis Pavilion

    August 4         Rogers, AR                 Walmart AMP

    August 6         Birmingham, AL        Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

    August 7         Nashville, TN             Ascend Amphitheater

    August 8         Tinley Park, IL            Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    August 9         Cincinnati, OH           Riverbend Music Center

    August 10       Clarkston, MI             Pine Knob Music Theatre

    August 11       Toronto, ON               Budweiser Stage

    August 12       Cuyahoga Falls, OH   Blossom Music Center

    August 14       Darien Center, NY        Darien Lake Amphitheater

    August 15       Hartford, CT               The XFINITY Theatre

    August 16       Mansfield, MA           Xfinity Center

    August 17       Holmdel, NJ               PNC Bank Arts Center

    August 18       Wantagh, NY              Northwell Health at Jones Beach

  • Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Noah Kahan Headlining Sea.Hear.Now 2024

    Sea.Hear.Now 2024 has announced its lineup, bringing Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to the beaches of Asbury Park, NJ for a historic headline performance on Sunday, Sept.15, along with another first-time headliner set from Noah Kahan on Saturday, Sept. 14. 

    The Gaslight Anthem, Trey Anastasio Band, The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, 311, The Revivalists, Kool & The Gang, The Hives and more will perform at the world-class two-day festival in North Beach and Bradley Park. Sea.Hear.Now celebrates music, surf, and art with over 25 artists, three stages, a professional surf contest, and art installations throughout the weekend. 

    Fans can watch some of the biggest East Coast surf legends catch waves between the jetties. This year’s surf contest returns with the ocean calling the winner; the “North Beach Sessions” pro surfer who catches the “wave of the day” will take home the prize purse. The 2024 esteemed surf lineup includes surfers: Balaram Stack, reigning champ Cam Richards, Sam Hammer, Cassidy McClain, Rob Kelly, Pat Schmidt, Mike Gleason, Tom Ihnken, Jamie DeWitt, Logan Kamen, Cole Deveney, and Audrey Iglay. Stay tuned for future announcements!

    Stoke Henge, located in the sand just off the boardwalk, is once again the center of all things art. Asbury Park visual artist Pork Chop will return with his iconic jellyfish and surfboard arch serving as the festival’s visual centerpiece.

    Photo by Ismael Quintanilla III.

    Ocean County-based muralists and artists Jasen Mack and Tim Sramowicz are the featured artists on the beach. A special nod this year will be given to legendary surf photographer Dick “Mez” Meseroll.

    Over in Bradley Park, the Transparent Gallery will feature artwork from participating festival musicians, a special surfboard collaboration, and special pop-up performances.

    Presale for one-day or two-day tickets for Sea.Hear.Now 2024 begins Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. ET and is the best chance to purchase 2-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, Platinum, or Ultimate Experience tickets. Fans can sign up now for a presale passcode.  

    GA+ allows unlimited access to the GA+ Lounge with relaxed seating and air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase, complimentary water, and a dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with festival needs. VIP Tickets provide an exclusive viewing area with elevated sightlines of the stages, VIP Lounges, and more. Platinum Tickets offer all GA+ and VIP amenities, plus exclusive front-of-stage viewing at the Surf, Park, and Sand stages, and much more.

  • Circles Around The Sun Perform at Brooklyn Bowl with Mikaela Davis and Southern Star

    On Saturday, March 2, alternative funk band Circles Around The Sun performed at Brooklyn Bowl featuring singer-songwriter and harpist Mikaela Davis and Southern Star.

    Perri Sage Photography

    Mikaela Davis and Southern Star band is made up of harpist and vocals Mikaela Davis, drummer Alex Coté, guitarist Cian McCarthy, bassist Shane McCarthy and steel guitarist Kurt Johnson. The band have been playing together for over a decade, their performance on Saturday included an array of instrumental elements that cohesively created an atmospheric musical landscape. The blend of the harp sounded ethereal, dreamy, celestial and created a harmonic union to accompany a feminine fluidity on psychedelia and folk rock.

    Perri Sage Photography

    Circles Around The Sun was born in 2015 when lead guitarist Neal Casal was invited to compose a handful of Grateful Dead influenced instrumentals to play between sets at the Dead’s ‘Fare Thee Well’ concerts. Since, the Los Angeles-based band formed and influenced by contemporary instrumental rock.

    The tour kicks off for their fourth studio album release, Language, welcoming guitarist John Lee Shannon, a longtime peer who joins bassist Dan Horne, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, and drummer Mark Levy. The six song release builds on a 70s groove with cosmic-disco and synth sounds that compliment extra percussion and bass riffs. This album allowed the band to explore a new-found sound that encourages a psychedelic and hypnotic feel. The audience was floored by the atmospheric presence they brought to the stage this past weekend. The new material harnesses soul-jazz, funk, rock and allows an exhilarating new path for Circles Around The Sun.

    Perri Sage Photography

    Overall, the band blew the crowd away with their incredible stage presence and new tune transformation. Influenced by free-form and fusing transformational instrumental elements to extend their art as musicians. New York looks forward to see what else the group has is in store for upcoming shows in Albany at Lark Hall on March 9, and in Buffalo at Iron Works on March 12.