Category: Regions

  • 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

  • Skaneateles Festival Gears Up for 45th Anniversary with Robinson Award

    The Skaneateles Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 23rd annual Robinson Award, a $2,000 prize designed to recognize an outstanding young musician for success in music performance, citizenship, and contributions to the community.  

    The idea for a Skaneateles Festival came together in the spring of 1980 in discussions between musician Lindsay Groves and Skaneateles residents Beth Boudreau and Louise Robinson. The first season, two weeks, was presented that August in the village’s Library Hall. The generous David and Louise Robinson opened their home, Brook Farm, which soon became the Festival’s center. At Brook Farm, musicians would live, eat, rehearse, relax, and perform, all because of the Robinsons’ hospitality, which extended to the thousands of concertgoers who sat under the stars and listened to music on Saturday evenings for the first 36 years of the Festival.

    The phrase “Spirit of the Festival” flowed from the spirit of the Robinsons, and their legacy continues today. The Skaneateles Festival’s 45th Anniversary season takes place from Aug. 1-24.

    In 2002 the festival created the Robinson Award, an annual scholarship prize, to honor the memory of David and Louise Robinson. The award is given annually to a young musician whose character, musicianship, and community service reflect the values of the duo – enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.  

    SkanFest 2022.

    Applications from students between the ages of 13 and 18 residing in the Central New York region (Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, and Cortland counties) will be considered.  Requirements include two letters of recommendation, a written personal statement, and a 10-15 minute recording of their playing or singing. The annual presentation of the award is made at a Festival concert in August and is accompanied by a $2,000 prize. The recipient may also be invited to perform at a Skaneateles Festival event.   

    For the application or more information go here.

    Application Deadline: March 15th, 2024

    Past winners include:

    2023 Winner Paul Di Folco, piano, Manlius Pebble Hill

    2022 Winner: Kate O’Leary, flute, Marcellus H.S.

    2021 Winner: Charlie Loh, violin, F’ville-Manlius H.S.

    2020 Winner: Daiwei Shen, violin, Nottingham H.S.

    2019 Winner: Kaelem Michel, piano, Fayetteville

    2018 Winner: Hannah Kang, violin, Christian Bros. Academy

    2017 Winner: Ivan Yumagulov, piano, C.W.Baker H.S.

    2016 Winner: Christopher Spinelli, piano, Fville-Manlius H.S.

    2015 Winner: Brian Gadbow, cello, Whitesboro H.S.

    2014 Winner: Erin Dowler, clarinet, West Genesee H.S.

    2013 Winner: Cheryl Fries, bassoon, Red Creek H.S.

    2012 Winner: Ben Parks, viola, Manlius Pebble Hill

    2011 Winner: Katherine Zhang, flute, Fville-Manlius H.S.

    2010 Winner: Alicia Friedrichs, violin, Fville-Manlius H.S.

    2009 Winner: Nicholas Hrynyk, piano, Auburn C.S.

    2008 Winner: Elizabeth Sutphen,mezzo-soprano, Manlius Pebble Hill 

    2007 Winner: Nina Elhassan, clarinet, West Genesee H.S.

    2006 Winner: Laura Britton, oboe, Westhill H.S.

    2005 Winner: Owen Kelley, violin, F’ville-Manlius H.S.

    2004 Winner: Matthew Pikarsky, piano, home schooled

    2003 Winner: Stephanie Cambra, flute, Liverpool H.S.

    2002 Winner: Adam Gay, piano, Skaneateles H.S.

  • 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

  • Music From Copland House Ensemble to Celebrate the Sound Of Living This February

    The internationally acclaimed Music from Copland House ensemble will bring their dazzling program to the Elebash Hall at The Graduate Center, CUNY on February 6.

    Copland House

    Aaron Copland 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, hence Music from Copland House was formed. 

    Copland House officially became operational in 1998 following an extensive physical renovation. Ever since the not-for-profit creative center for American music was built, the house has provided support for composers with different opportunities that further advanced their careers. 

    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. 

    The bold and adventurous ensemble will be performing at the Elebash Hall at The Graduate Center, CUNY on February 6. The free for all program aims to celebrate life and the sounds of living. 

    The program will then be followed by a lively post-performance conversations and Q&A with the ensemble and audience. Tickets are free, and reservations are strongly advised, and may be made online or by calling Copland House at (914) 788-4659.

  • 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

  • Family Saturdays at the Tang to Return this February

    Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs has announced the return of their popular Family Saturdays workshops. The workshops take place at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, located on the campus of Skidmore College.

    Family Saturdays

    The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College is a pioneer of exploration and learning. A cultural anchor of the Capital Region, the Tang has become a model for university art museums across the country. The museum hosts exhibition programs that bring together visual and performing arts with interdisciplinary ideas from history, economics, biology, dance, and physics, to name just a few. The Tang has one of the most rigorous faculty-engagement initiatives in the nation. Along with this, a robust publication and touring exhibition program that extends the museum’s reach far beyond its walls.

    The Tang Teaching Museum’s award-winning building, designed by architect Antoine Predock, serves as a visual metaphor for the convergence of art and ideas. The Museum is open to the public on Thursday from noon to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm, with expanded hours beginning July 5 to include Tuesday–Wednesday, noon–5 pm.

    Family Saturday programs include touring of the gallery for selected sculpture and painting. Participants will then discuss the artwork with guides and create their own sculpture. Family Saturdays are free for all, with no registration required. The program runs from 2-3:30 PM and will officially kick off on February 3. For more information, visit the Tang website at Tang.Skidmore.edu.

    The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to its February programs, featuring tours, screenings, workshops, and special guests, including the acclaimed multimedia artist Mickalene Thomas, composer-drummer Makaya McCraven, and the artists Antonius-Tín Bui and Theresa-Xuan Bui.

    All events are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 pm, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays. Some events will take place outside regular gallery hours.

    FEBRUARY EVENTS

    Saturday, February 3, 2 pm

    Family Saturday: Floating Sculptures

    A multigenerational art-viewing and art-making workshop, for children 5 and older with an adult companion, inspired by the art on view by Steven Roden. Also February 17.

    Sunday, February 4, 2 pm

    Tang Guide Tour with Jess Bauder

    Join us each Sunday for a docent-led tour. Also February 11February 18, and February 25.

    Thursday, February 8, 6 pm

    Winter/Miller Lecture with Mickalene Thomas

    The seventh annual lecture features acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas, lauded for her bedazzled portraits of Black women. Her work is on view in the exhibition Studio/Archive. Her appearance is by invitation of Abigail Svetlik ’24, the 2023-24 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Intern.

    Saturday, February 10, 5 pm

    2024 Spring Opening Reception and Special Performance

    Join us as we celebrate our current exhibitions with a reception and a drop-in interactive performancein the elevator entitled together you’re home, now where are we? by artists Antonius-Tín Bui and Theresa-Xuan Bui in their exhibition Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh.

    Monday, February 12, 6 pm

    Whole Grain: Films Curated by Emily Abi-Kheirs

    Emily Abi-Kheirs, part of the team that organized the 2023 Flaherty NYC program “MAKA: Many Eyed Vessel,” will present a selection of experimental documentary films. A discussion follows. Whole Grain is the Tang’s ongoing series of screenings of experimental film and videos.

    Thursday, February 15, 6 pm

    Beat Science: A Conversation with Makaya McCraven

    Drummer-composer Makaya McCraven will be in discussion with Angus McCullough, musician and MDOCS Instructor, in advance of McCraven’s Zankel performance on February 17. The New York Times called McCraven “one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.” His latest album, In These Times, emerges as a polytemporal collection of compositions, drawing inspiration from broader cultural struggles and the artist’s personal experiences within a multinational, working-class musician community.

    Thursday, February 22, 6 pm

    Whole Grain: Young Soul Rebels (1991)

    See an early work by artist Isaac Julien, his delightfully rebellious debut feature about sex, politics, music, and friendship in 1977 London. During the week of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, a young black London DJ, who together with his gay partner operates a pirate radio station, becomes implicated in the murder of a mutual friend. Julien’s Lessons of the Hour is on view in the Malloy Wing.

    February 26 and 28, and March 1

    Inscribing the Sacred: Creating Torah and Art

    Rabbi Linda Motzkin, the former Jewish Chaplain at Skidmore College, returns to campus for a series of events on Jewish culture and sacred arts. Motzkin delivers the Perlow Lecture, “Women and the Making of Torah,” Monday, February 26, 5:30 pm; gives an artist’s talk, “Art and the Sacred,” on Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 pm; and leads a workshop, Community Torah Project: Making Parchment from a Local Deerskin, Friday, March 1, 1 pm.

    Thursday, February 29, noon

    Curator’s Tour of Studio/Archive

    Join Dayton Director Ian Berry for a tour.

    EXHIBITIONS

    • Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour A tour-de-force, ten-screen video installation explores the life of Frederick Douglass. Opens February 3.
      Studio/Archive An ambitious selection of photographic works from the Tang collection by artists who span the globe. Opens February 3.
    • Elevator Music 47: Xenometok for Mutualism An experimental, multimedia artwork explores the Tibetan diaspora through music, video, and dance, featuring artist Valentina Demicheli, activist Paelden Tamnyen, and musician YESH. Closes February 4.
    • Abject Anatomy Photographs, prints, drawings, and paintings from the Tang collection in which the human body is transformed ask us to reflect on fears about our own bodily nonconformance and that of those around us. Opens February 10.
    • Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh This site-specific, collaborative meditation on three diasporic artists’ experiences melds the work of Antonius-Tín Bui, Theresa-Xuan Bui, and MIZU to engage all five senses with spoken word poetry, experimental cello, traditional Vietnamese áo dài (garments), Southeast Asian home goods, and Asian snacks. Opens February 10.
    • Hyde Cabinet #23: Contre Le Sexisme A photograph of Kim Gordon by Chris Cuffaro with the album insert from a CD edition of A Thousand Leaves by Sonic Youth to explore seemingly contradictory concepts of girlhood and femininity. Closes February 25.
    • Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves The Mexican-American artist Yvette Molina transforms the Tang mezzanine into a community space. The two-year project, currently in its first iteration, also features work by the artists Bel Falleiros and Cinthya Santos-Briones.
  • A Night of Laughter and Reflection at the LIMEHOF with Jackie Martling

    In a recent event at the LIMEHOF, the spotlight shone on the legendary comedian, writer, and actor, Jackie Martling, following a screening of his much-anticipated documentary, “Joke Man.” The intimate setting brought together fans, both familiar and new, creating an atmosphere that resonated with warmth and nostalgia.

    Martling opened the evening by expressing his gratitude for the audience’s presence, noting that while previous screenings took place among family, this particular event welcomed strangers as well. As the evening unfolded, Tom Needham, host of the event, guided the conversation through key moments of Martling’s career, providing insights into the making of the documentary and shedding light on the comedian’s multifaceted talents.

    jackie martling

    “The Journey to ‘Joke Man’”

    The transition of the LIMEHOF to embrace comedians and entertainers of all kinds was highlighted during the interview. Martling, an integral part of the Hall of Fame since its inception, played a crucial role in this evolution. Needham praised the comedian for his diverse career, acknowledging his contributions as a writer, comic, actor, filmmaker, and even a musician.

    Martling shared the serendipitous story of how “Joke Man” came to be, emphasizing the collaborative efforts with director and producer Ian Karr.

    The Musical Side of Jackie Martling

    The conversation then shifted towards Martling’s lesser-known but equally significant role in music. The documentary showcased Martling’s musical journey, featuring his contributions to the soundtrack. Martling humorously confessed that they “stole” his music for the film, recounting his early attempts at music and how he eventually found his comedic calling. The discussion touched upon his initial struggles with music, the evolution of his comedy, and the unexpected joys of making music albums.

    Audience members were treated to a sample of Martling’s musical talents as his songs played in the lobby, emphasizing the versatile nature of his artistic pursuits. The interview delved into Martling’s enduring love for music, tracing it back to his early attempts at songwriting and the humorous anecdotes surrounding his musical endeavors.

    The Howard Stern Show and Beyond

    A significant portion of the interview focused on Martling’s legendary tenure on the Howard Stern Show. The comedian provided a detailed account of how he initially joined the show, highlighting the organic nature of his collaboration with Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, and Fred Norris. Martling debunked the myth of instant success, narrating how he committed to the show for three years without pay before becoming a permanent fixture.

    The interview explored Martling’s role as the behind-the-scenes joke writer, detailing the intricacies of how he seamlessly contributed to the show’s comedic brilliance. His reflections on the challenges and successes of the show, including its move to mornings and eventual syndication, underscored the lasting impact of the Howard Stern Show on both Martling’s career and the world of radio.

    The evening concluded with Martling reminiscing about the show’s close-knit camaraderie, the fine line between breaking balls and reality, and the unique dynamics that fueled its success. The audience left with a deeper understanding of the man behind the jokes, as well as a renewed appreciation for Jackie Martling’s enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

  • Global Rap Superstar A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Announces Tour Coming to MSG

    A Boogie Wit da Hoodie announced his 2024 Better Off Alone global tour – a massive 39-show run across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. The U.S. dates will feature special guests NLE Choppa, Luh Tyler, Dess Dior, and Byron Messia, coming to Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 24.

    A Boogie Wit da Hoodie.

    A Boogie Wit da Hoodie has totaled over 21B career streams and amassed over 50 RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, becoming one of the music industry’s biggest stars. The Bronx native has been a force to be reckoned with since arriving on the scene in 2016 and earned his place as “the most promising young rapper the city has produced in some time” (New York Times). His dynamic catalog includes world-renowned songs “My Shit,” “Drowning (feat. Kodak Black),” “Swervin,” “Look Back At It” and more, and four critically-acclaimed albums.

    A Boogie Wit da Hoodie has also become one of music’s most in-demand collaborators. He has worked alongside a wide variety of artists ranging from Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 and Khalid to DJ Khaled, Paulo Londra, Meek Mill, Pop Smoke, and more. He is celebrating the tour announcement with the new single “P&E” featuring Mariah The Scientist, out everywhere on February 9.

    A Boogie, shot by Jimmy Fontaine.

    Supporting is 21-year-old multi-platinum chart-topping artist NLE Choppa. He uses his platform to effect positive change, including things like the NLE Reading Challenge, incentivizing at-risk Memphis elementary students to read 40 million words, organizing the “Skate for Tyre” peaceful protest, and donating a state-of-the-art basketball court to the Raleigh Community Center.

    Also joining the tour are Luh Tyler, Dess Dior, and Byron Messia.

    Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale on Tuesday, January 30 at 10 am until Thursday, February 1 at 10 pm. The general sale will begin on Friday, February 2 at 10 am.

    BETTER OFF ALONE AU/NZ 2024 TOUR DATES:

    Wed Apr 10 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena

    Fri Apr 12 – Melbourne, AU – John Cain Arena

    Sun Apr 14 – Brisbane, AU – Riverstage

    Tue Apr 16 – Sydney, AU – Hordern Pavilion

    BETTER OFF ALONE EU/UK 2024 TOUR DATES:

    Tue Apr 23 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live 

    Wed Apr 24 – Cologne, DE – Palladium

    Sun Apr 28 – Paris, FR – Zenith 

    Wed May 01 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

    Thu May 02 – London, UK – The O2

    Sun May 05 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

    BETTER OFF ALONE US/CANADA 2024 TOUR DATES:

    Sat May 18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

    Mon May 20 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    Wed May 22 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord 

    Thu May 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    Fri May 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

    Sun May 26 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*^

    Wed May 29 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater

    Sat Jun 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

    Sun Jun 02 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

    Tue Jun 04 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place 

    Wed Jun 05 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    Thu Jun 06 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater at the FL State Fairgrounds

    Sat Jun 08 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

    Sun Jun 09 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 

    Tue Jun 11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

    Wed Jun 12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

    Fri Jun 14 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Sun Jun 16 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

    Tue Jun 18 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^

    Thu Jun 20 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    Sat Jun 22 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre

    Mon Jun 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    Tue Sep 10 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

    Wed Sep 11 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens

    Thu Sep 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

    Sun Sep 15 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre

    Tue Sep 17 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

    Wed Sep 18 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place

    Fri Sep 20 – Vancouver, BC –Rogers Arena

    *Non Live Nation Date

    ^ Without NLE Choppa

  • Hozier Announces Eight NY Dates on Extended North America Tour

    Hozier announced an extensive addition to The Unreal Unearth Tour this week, with a stunning 37 shows across North America throughout the spring and summer of 2024. Topping the original 30-date run, Hozier will make eight stops throughout New York in Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Buffalo, Bethel and Forest Hills.

    Hozier's Unreal Unearth Tour 2024

    The tour will make stops in five NY cities. Hozier will play at Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage at SPAC on May 19, Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on May 21, Buffalo’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on May 22, Forest Hills Stadium on June 4, 5, 7, and 8, and at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 27. Special guest Allison Russell will join on all NY dates.

    Hozier’s third full-length album, Unreal Unearth, released on August 18 to impressive success worldwide. Having made a name for himself with the prolific track “Take Me To Church,” over a decade ago, Hozier has expanded his music ability and reach to new audiences. The Unreal Unearth Tour has been a huge success throughout the world, having played shows for nearly 250,000 fans and boasting an entirely live performance.

    Hozier
Photo Credit: Julia Johnson
    Photo Credit: Julia Johnson

    In addition to the tour, Hozier has announced he will be featured on the re-release of Noah Kahan’s hit single, “Northern Attitude.” After playing the song together in Nashville on tour in October, Hozier and Noah Kahan collaborated for an official re-release of the song to debut on November 10.

    Tickets for The Unreal Unearth Tour will go on sale November 17 at 12PM local time at livenation.com.

    UNREAL UNEARTH TOUR NORTH AMERICA 2024 DATES:

    *with Allison Russell as Special Guest

    +with Pahua as Special Guest

    Tue Feb 20 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC+

    Wed Feb 21 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC+

    Sat Apr 20 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park* – Sold Out

    Tue Apr 23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Thu Apr 25 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove* – Sold Out

    Fri Apr 26 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP* – Sold Out

    Sun Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Tue Apr 30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center* – Sold Out

    Thu May 02 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman* – Sold Out

    Sun May 05 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue May 07 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena* – JUST ADDED

    Wed May 08 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center* – Sold Out

    Fri May 10 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Sat May 11 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds* – Sold Out

    Tue May 14 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion* – JUST ADDED

    Wed May 15 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach*

    Fri May 17 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Sun May 19 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC*

    Tue May 21 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview* – Sold Out

    Wed May 22 – Buffalo, NY –  Darien Lake Amphitheater* – JUST ADDED

    Sat May 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion* – JUST ADDED

    Fri May 31 – Detroit, MI  – Pine Knob Music Theatre* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Jun 04 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Wed Jun 05 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Fri Jun 07 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Sat Jun 08 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – JUST ADDED

    Wed Jul 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater* – Sold Out

    Sat Jul 27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts* – Sold Out

    Mon Jul 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake* 

    Tue Aug 06 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center – Sold Out

    Wed Aug 07 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center – Sold Out

    Fri Aug 09 – Kansas City, MO – Azura Amphitheater – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 10 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center – Sold Out

    Tue Aug 13 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Wed Aug 14 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena* – JUST ADDED

    Fri Aug 16 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field* – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 17 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center* – Sold Out

    Tue Aug 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre* – JUST ADDED

    Wed Aug 21 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre* – JUST ADDED

    Fri Aug 23 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome* – JUST ADDED

    Sat Aug 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Aug 27 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena*  

    Wed Aug 28 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center* 

    Fri Aug 30 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^ – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue Sep 03 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center* – Sold Out

    Wed Sep 04 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater* – Sold Out

    Fri Sep 06 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Sat Sep 07 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amp* – Sold Out

    Mon Sep 09 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Sep 10 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre* – JUST ADDED

    Sat Sep 14 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum* – Sold Out

    Wed Sep 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*- Sold Out

    Fri Sep 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum* – JUST ADDED

     ^not a Live Nation date

  • A Moving Musical Afternoon with the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra 

    On Sunday, January 28, the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, together with the combined choirs of the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective and the Binghamton University Chamber Singers, mounted a moving musical performance of Mozart’s Requiem at the Broome County Forum Theatre. It was a rare treat to hear this great work of the choral repertoire, especially when performed with such great mastery.

    Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, Southern Tier Singers’ Collective, Binghamton University Chamber Singers

    The orchestra and choir were joined by four up-and-coming young soloists from the Curtis Institute of Music: soprano Juliette Tacchino, mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, tenor Jackson Allen, and bass Evan Gray. The quartet of singers, hailing from as far away as France and New Zealand, powerfully conveyed the profound human longing in Mozart’s vocal writing. Tacchino’s silvery sound blended beautifully with Trigg’s rich, plummy tones, and all four soloists distinguished themselves by their highly expressive musicality.

    Amanda and Talia Rabineau

    Maestro Daniel Hege led a tight, seamless ensemble through the wildly contrasting emotions of the Requiem; as usual with this group, the woodwinds were particularly strong. Hege’s tempos seemed to grow organically from one movement to the next, giving the work a living, breathing pulse and a satisfying sense of wholeness.

    Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra musical
    Carlos Perez, Cassi Lee, Ajen Lewis

    But it was the chorus that was the true star of the show. Prepared by William Culverhouse, the combined choirs infused Mozart’s majestic work with energy, elegance, and intimacy. Culverhouse’s singers showed themselves capable of rigorous counterpoint and stunning pianissimi, their phrasing crisply commanding and meltingly lyrical by turns. Mozart’s demands on the chorus are almost soloistic, and this chorus was fully up to the challenge, cycling through his extremes of volume, speed, and emotion with virtuosity and aplomb. 

    Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra musical
    Tenor Jackson Allen, Bass Evan Gray

    Over 1100 concertgoers, including many younger music lovers, came out on a snowy midwinter day to hear Sunday’s stunning performance, demonstrating their appreciation with a standing ovation and several curtain calls. The Philharmonic’s foray into the great repertoire of choral music was a great success, one that bears repeating! 

    Trinity Fauci, Alyssa Cusel
    Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra musical
    Soprano Juliette Tacchino, Mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, Maestro Daniel Hege