Category: Regions

  • Pat Tato & the Baked Potatoes Return With Electrifying New Single “Spaceship”

    Pat Tato has announced the first release with his band, Pat Tato & The Baked Potatoes, titled “Spaceship”.

    Born out of the local SUNY Oneonta music scene in 2013, Pat Tato & the Baked Potatoes released their debut album ‘Loaded’ in 2016 after their graduation and were met with critical acclaim.

    Following this release, however, the unit found themselves in a hiatus as the original members moved throughout the country to pursue their own paths. Titular member Pat continued to play music and shifted to solo releases over the years with a different, lyrical, and ambitious sound.

    Cobbling together a new band, Pat Tato has emerged on festival circuits with a mixed set list of his newer works and older Baked Potato songs, evolving into the new sound has become uniquely ‘Pat Tato & the Baked Potatoes’.

    In an exciting announcement for fans old and new, the upcoming single “Spaceship” marks Tato’s newest release since “Heady” earlier this summer, and even more excitingly acts as the Baked Potatoes’ triumphant return to music- the track being their first release since 2016.

    Recorded in Syracuse Sound Studios in Brewerton paired with visuals by Danny of Guava God Creative, “Spaceship” indicates a bright, energetic new era for the group.

    With vibrant horns from Dan O’Herien and Sigurjon Stefansson, adventurous keys from Alex Seubert,  kicking percussion from Joey Wise, earworm bass licks from Shannon Zory, playful lyrics and vocals from Pat Tato himself, and more, “Spaceship” invites the listener on a journey of self-reflection, escapism, and the road to healing- that is, if the adventure also consisted of absolutely jamming out while rocketing through space.

    “Spaceship” is set to be released on October 24- to receive a notification and become one of the first to hear the Baked Potatoes’ triumphant return to with this new track, be sure to follow Pat Tato on Spotify here.

    To learn more about Pat Tato & The Baked Potatoes, keep up to date with their latest events, and follow their social media, please visit here.

  • Mountain Jam Festival to Return in 2025

    The Mountain Jam music festival and Catskills cultural cornerstone will officially return in June of 2025, just in time for its 20th anniversary.

    mountain jam 2025

    A vivid and expansive music festival, Mountain Jam has held a reputation for its dedication to live music across the sound spectrum since its beginnings in 2005. Born as a celebration of the Radio Woodstock radio station’s 25th anniversary, Mountain Jam has developed year after year from a single-day event of about 3,000 attendees total to a multi-day event drawing in over 40,000 attendees- earning the fest the moniker of the largest rock and camping festival in the entire Northeast.

    Despite the increasingly large numbers, Mountain Jam has never strayed from what made it such a fan favorite- the sense of intimacy and community found within the festival grounds. Familiar headliners and rising stars alike would tuck themselves away in the picturesque mountains of the Catskills for days at a time alongside rotating food vendors and interactive activities that gave Mountain Jam their impressive yet down to earth reputation.

    Originally housed at the Hunter Mountain Ski Resort for its picturesque views and natural amphitheater environment, the Jam made the move to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the original stomping grounds of the original Woodstock Festival,  in 2019 to commemorate Woodstock’s historic 50th anniversary.

    Bella's Bartok
    Bella’s Bartok

    With names like Andy Frasco & The U.N., alt-J, Jack Johnson, Gov’t Mule, and Twiddle under their belts already, Mountain Jam’s 2020 line up was to be a hard hitter. The likes of Brandi Carlile, Grace Potter, Sammy Rae & the Friends, and more were meant to join the ranks of Mountain Jam alumnus- but, as with most live music that year, plans were put to a halt as COVID-19 kept folks at home.

    Since the cancellation in late March of 2020, news on Mountain Jam’s return has been few and far between, with little more than a tentative delay announcement to reference in 2022. 

    However, in an exciting 25-second video announcement uploaded just days ago to the festival’s official website and social media,  Mountain Jam has been triumphantly declared as “Alive in ‘25”. Described as “better than ever,” the 2025 Mountain Jam festival will be hosted at Belleayre Mountain once more from June 20-22. 

    While no details on featured acts or further information is currently available, there’s no doubt there’s more to come. To keep up to date on the latest from Mountain jam, visit their website here.

  • Foreigner Extends Farewell Tour Due to High Demand – Includes Stop in Hamburg

    Legendary rock band Foreigner has announced the extension of their two-year farewell tour to include several more dates across the US. One of the added dates is August 7, 2025, in Hamburg, NY at the Erie County Fair.

    With more Top 10 hits than Journey, as many as Fleetwood Mac, and ten multi-Platinum albums, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Foreigner still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard “Top 200” album success. Streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are over 15 million per week. 

    Foreigner has decided to extend its Farewell Tour and include a celebration of the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Original band members will join them at select shows starting with Foreigner’s sold-out three-week fall residency at the Venetian, Las Vegas. Both Rick Wills and Al Greenwood, who are frequent guests of Foreigner, will sit in with the band they helped create for the entire residency. Discussions are in hand to include Lou Gramm as Foreigner moves toward its 50th Anniversary in 2026. The band’s performances are still so sought after 50 years later that the farewell tour had to be extended – the demand was overwhelming.

    Foreigner Farewell Tour dates announced so far:

    2024 – Oct 25 – Nov 9      Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian

    2025

    Mar 13         Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live @ Seminole Hard Rock

    Mar 15         Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound

    Mar 16         St. Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

    Jun 11         Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater

    Jun 14         Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Pool

    Jun 20         Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort & Casino

    Jun 21         Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live – Sacramento

    Jun 27         Arnolds Park, IA – Arnolds Park Amusement Park

    Jun 29         Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove

    Jul 4            Windsor, ON – Colosseum at Caesars Windsor

    Jul 5            Battle Creek, MI – FireKeepers Casino

    Jul 12          Chippewa Falls, WI – Northern Wisconsin State Fair

    Jul 24          Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair

    Jul 25          West Bend, WI – Washington County Fair Park

    Jul 26          Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

    Aug 7          Hamburg, NY – Erie County Fair

    Aug 8          North Lawrence, OH – Neon Nights Country Music Festival

    Aug 28        Vancouver, BC – The Fair at the PNE

    Aug 30        Palmer, AK – Alaska State Fair

    Sep 11        Tulsa, OK – The Cove at River Spirit Casino Resort

    Sep 13        Wright City, MO – Cedar Lake Cellars Winery

    Sep 21        West Springfield, MA – The Big E – Arena

    Oct 3 & 4     Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino – Grand Theater

    Oct 10 & 11 Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

    Foreigner Live in 1978

    For more information on Foreigner’s Farewell Tour and to purchase tickets to any of the dates, click here.

  • Funk Ensemble The Soul Rebels to Perform at Binghamton University on November 1

    New Orleans-based funk-fusion band The Soul Rebels have announced an upcoming show at Anderson Center at Binghamton University.

    The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music the members loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock, all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere.

    The Anderson Center for the Performing Arts welcomes this captivating performance style to Binghamton University on November 1. The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2024 after receiving national attention following the release of their new album, Poetry In Motion. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of Katy Perry, Nas, G-Eazy, DMX, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, and most notably their new supergroup with the legendary Wu Tang Clan.

    Tickets for the general public range from $25-40, with a 10% discount on premium seats for seniors, veterans, and Binghamton University faculty/staff and alumni. Student and child tickets cost just $10 for any seat in the house. This show is one you’ll certainly want to be a part of. The group’s unmatched performance energy is something that sticks with you for a while.

    For more information on The Soul Rebels’ upcoming show at Binghamton University and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Opens Season With “The Golden Age of Hollywood”

    Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra has announced their 19th Season celebrating all things movie score, opening with “The Golden Age of Hollywood.”

    Formed in 2006, the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra brings live orchestral music to northern Dutchess County and the surrounding Hudson Valley area. The Orchestra is entering their 19th season this year conducted by artistic director and leadership mainstay Kathleen Beckmann, with shows ranging between 40 and 50 performers depending on the repertoire.

    Between their five main performances, special concert events, internationally acclaimed guest artists, and talented dance ensembles featured at family-affordable prices each and every season, the NDSO has and continues to cultivate a community of classical music and live performance fans within Dutchess County and beyond. Returning with their 2024-2025 season, the Orchestra has announced a series of exciting performances for music lovers of all ages.

    With events like the annual “Home for the Holidays” December concert, a “Disney and Zimmer” blockbuster evening celebrating movie scores, the time-traveling “An Organ in the House” show that brings a theater organ into the fold as the Orchestra brings music from the silent film era to life, and the “Music of The Knights” show celebrating incredibly successful songwriters Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney, the NDSO’s lineup for this year will certainly be one for the books.

    Perfectly fitting the film-themed season, “The Golden Age of Hollywood” concert is set to open the Orchestra’s activities for the year on October 27. Featuring scores from classic films like Casablanca, Sunset Boulevard, Psycho, and Ben-Hur, the North Dutchess Symphony Orchestra will immerse the audience in the theatrics and magic of classic cinema.

    Internationally acclaimed violinist Uli Speth will make an appearance during the evening of theater to perform Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto, famously known as the “Hollywood Concerto” for its rich and cinematic sound. 

    A graduate of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, Speth has performed extensively across the U.S. as a soloist and chamber musician in addition to performances on public radio, collaborations with renowned quartets and members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and premiering new works alongside a string quartet among many other accomplishments. Currently the concertmaster of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra and a dedicated educator in his own right, Speth will make a spellbinding addition to the evening’s celebration of all things hollywood.

    In addition to Speth’s exciting guest appearance, prior to the show at 3:15 PM folks in attendance will be able to experience a special presentation from Bard College Professor Joseph Luzzi complete with film clips and anecdotes about this exciting period in Hollywood in order to put the show and its contents into further context.

    Tickets for the Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra’s “The Golden Age of Hollywood” on October 27 are available now, priced at $38 per person with special discounts available for seniors and students. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit the Orchestra’s website here.

  • Meet Mimicking Mars, Syracuse-Based Psychedelic Rockstars Bringing the Noise

    Mimicking Mars is a four-piece psychedelic indie-rock band formed in 2020 and currently playing out of Syracuse. The band originated in Monroe, NY and first came to notability in 2021.

    Mimicking Mars is known for their unique sound which blends indie rock with elements of psychedelic and alternative rock. The group started in 2020, with original members Jeremy Lanuti, James Dawson, Josh LeVisuer, and Bobby Malone, as a creative outlet, and quickly became something much more important to each of them. The group is now based in Syracuse NY, as they conquer a new phase for their career. 

    The band started writing and performing, and since starting has released 7 singles and is constantly performing live. Their shows are a must-see, as the band’s energy is infectious, and their music comes to life on stage. Mimicking Mars is not just a band, they are a collective of artists who strive to create an experience that is both authentic and meaningful. They’ve just released their debut studio album Janky Jones & the Blackjack Blues, which is currently available on all streaming platforms.

    Their debut studio album Janky Jones & the Blackjack Blues showcases the dedication, passion, and good vibes that this group has developed over the past three years. The band sees three upcoming shows for the remainder of the year. On October 31, they play at Al’s Wine and Whiskey in Syracuse. November 29 the group sees the stage at Barrel 28 in Florida, NY and then in Milford, PA on November 30.

    For more information on Mimicking Mars’ upcoming shows and to give their tunes a listen, click here.

  • The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls to Present a Wide Array of Shows for the Remainder of 2024

    The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls has a large schedule of shows for the coming months. From late October to late December, the venue plans to present shows for all walks of life.

    The mission of Hudson River Music Hall Productions, Inc. is to create community through music and the related arts. They accomplish this goal through their venue, the Strand Theatre, at 210 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY. Since its first production on December 19, 2010 in the former Washington County Courtroom, The Strand Theatre has brought over 150 events per year to the public; live music, art gallery openings, dance seminars, theatrical productions, private gatherings and many more opportunities for the community to gather through the arts.

    The theatre presents all genres of music from rock to folk, country to classical, jazz and world music, modern pop and more. They mostly host music events, but also 6-10 theater productions and 6-10 dance performances per year, monthly classic films, a World Cinema Series, Silent Film Festival, a weekly open mic, lectures and more. This fall to winter 2024 season at the theatre is no different.

    For the coming months, The Strand Theatre hosts at least 50 new events within its walls. These shows range from folk and rock tributes to concert film, ensemble performances to movie screenings, dance shows to instrumental showcases, and so much more. The events hold a wide array of genres for all types of music enjoyers: rock, jam/progressive, world & reggae, pop, R&B, hip-hop, metal, classical and more.

    Strand Theatre Hudson Falls has a 350-seat auditorium with a 32’x24’ stage for music performance, dance, theatre production and film, a professional concert sound system, a 9’ Steinway concert grand piano, a WiFi coffee shop, an art gallery/lobby and education/rental space. There’s simply a little something for everyone.

    Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room

    The Strand Theatre 2024 Schedule

    10/22 – Prog Night with: Lifesigns, Mike Keneally Trio with Gregg Bendian and Teddy Kumpel, 7:30pm, doors at 7pm, $35/general admission, $50/orchestra section, VIP Post concert meet and greet for an additional $25
    10/24- Artimus Pyle Band – a tribute to Ronnie Van Zandt’s Lynyrd Skynyrd, 7:30pm, ARTIMUS PYLE BAND Honoring Ronnie Van Zant’s Lynyrd Skynyrd, $50/floor level, $40/lower balcony, $30/upper balcony
    10/25 – E1 Presents Raise Your Hands – a tribute to Bon Jovi, $25/balcony, $30/floor, $50 VIP Front Row
    10/26 – Neil Diamond Tribute with Rich Ortiz! 7:30pm, $25/floor seats, $20/Balcony
    10/27 – Monsters of Rock Band, 80’s hair metal, 3pm, $20/adults, Kids 12 and under are free, Costume Contest too!
    10/28 – Lobby show – Jared Curtis, 7pm, free admission
    10/30 – Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show with shadow actors from SUNY Adirondack Theatre Club
    11/1 – David Cross and Larks’ Tongues Band plays King Crimson 1972-74, $50/orchestra section, $35/general seating.
    11/2 – Ernie LaRouche Band, 8pm, hosted by Mark Abodeely, Journey’s Escape album in its entirety and more, opener Nocturne Troubadours at 7:30pm featuring Marc Clayton and Tania Halko-Susi,
    11/3 – North Country composer’s concert hosted by Catherine Reid, 3pm,
    11/4 – Lobby Concert-Elizabeth Conant and band, pianist/singer/songwriter 7pm, free admission
    11/7 – Thursday Showcase: Polar Identity, atmospheric rock, 7:30pm, $5
    11/8 – Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre – a Brief History of Tull, 8pm, $60/Orchestra Section, $50/lower level, $40/lower balcony, $30/upper balcony.
    11/9 – Manticore – a tribute to Emerson Lake and Palmer, 7:30pm, $25
    11/10 – The Bob Cats – Rock ‘n’ roll salute to Bob Dylan with Jerry Marotta and friends, $25/floor, $20/balcony
    11/11 – Lobby Concert-The Newells, family acoustic quartet-guitars/vocals, 7pm, free admission
    11/12 – Movie Night – Sweet Dreams, 7pm, free admission
    11/14 – World Cinema Series – Gojira, (Japanese), 7pm, free admission
    11/15 – Strange Magic – a tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
    11/16 – Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, former Boston guitarist plays Boston and more, 8pm, $35/orchestra section, $30/floor, $25/balcony
    11/17 – Jonathan Newell, classical chamber works, 3pm, $20/general, $15/seniors&veterans, $10/students
    11/18 – Lobby Concert – Warren Sieme, acoustic guitar/vocal
    11/20 – PAKT – with PERCY JONES – bass ADAM HOLZMAN – keyboard KENNY GROHOWSKI – drums TIM MOTZER – guitars, electronics, progressive rock improv. $25
    11/21 – Thursday Showcase: Kaleb Dingmon, opening acts TBA, Pop/R&B/Hip-Hop, 8pm, $5
    11/22 – Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute with The Fortunate Sons, 8pm, $25
    11/23 – Aquanett, 80’s Rock Night!, $20/in advance, $25/day of show
    11/24 – The Cosmic American Music Circus w/ The Lazy Suns, The Bluebillies, The Zorbas Trio, 3pm, $15/10
    11/25 – Lobby Concert-Kevin Maynard and Ana Maynard, 7pm, free admission
    11/26 – Movie Night – Miracle, 7pm, free admission and free popcorn
    11/27 – Patsgiving: Benefit Concert for The Pat Nolan Scholarship Fund
    11/29 – E1 Presents Kisstory – Kiss Tribute in full make up
    11/30 – Mark Abodeely’s 4rd annual Thanksgiving Spectacular
    12/2 – Lobby Concert: Marc Vincent, 7pm, free admission
    12/5 – Thursday Showcase: Petra and Sola: The Painter and the Poet
    12/6 – Across The Pond – Beatles Tribute, 7:30pm, $15/general admission, $5/students
    12/7-Stephanie Schnieder Voice Studio Recital
    12/7 – Seven Wonders – a tribute to Fleetwood Mac,
    12/8 – Professor Louie and The Woodstock Horns play the music of The Band
    12/9 – Lobby Concert- Art-n-Shawna, 7pm, free admission
    12/10 – Movie Night – Somewhere In Time, 7pm, free admission and popcorn
    12/12 – Thursday Showcase: HaHa Events presents Rockin’ For Christmas
    12/13 – The McKrells Christmas Show,
    12/14 – The Bluebillies Ol’ Time Christmas Revue, $15 general admision. $12 seniors/students. Start time 7:00 PM
    12/15 – Lake George Community Band
    12/16 – Lobby Concert – Johnny Clifford, 7pm free admission
    12/20 – Movie Night – It’s a Wonderful Life, 7pm, free admission,
    12/21 – Rock This Town – an oldies show of 50’s&60’s rock and pop and a salute to Brian Setzer and The Stray Cats
    12/27 – Beyond Purple – tribute to Deep Purple, Rainbow, Dio and Whitesnake featuring guitarist Jimi Bell, 8pm
    12/28 – Storm Front – Billy Joel Tribute, 8pm, presented and hosted by Mark Abodeel

    For more information on The Strand Theatre’s upcoming events and to purchase tickets to any of the shows, click here.

  • Arts for Healing: O+ Festival 2024

    Kingston, New York is steeped in history. Once the ancestral lands of the Munsee people, it became a permanent settlement for Dutch colonists in 1652 and designating as New York State’s first capital in 1777.

    Keegan Ales Kingston NY,
    Keegan Ales, O+ Festival 2024

    Fast forwarding to today, this thriving HudsonValley community now serves as the base for O+ (pronounced O Positive), a non-profit organization creating its own history with a unique paradigm: artists exchanging their art for medical care.

    Eat the Cake Band, Keegan Ales, Arts for Healing: O+ Festival 2024
    Eat the Cake Band, Keegan Ales

    From October 11-13th 2024, Kingston hosted O+’s annual festival, now in its fourteenth year. The three-day event raised awareness and funds for the organization, offering an immersive gathering of musicians, writers, dancers, spoken-word performers, and visual artists. In exchange for their contributions, participating artists received healthcare services.

    Kate Pierson Old Dutch Church, Arts for Healing: O+ Festival 2024
    Kate Pierson, Old Dutch Church

    The festivities kicked off Friday night with a parade starting at Keegan Ales. With their three stages, Keegan Ales served as a musical hub, offering a wide range of musical experiences—from metal and rock to hip hop, house, and techno.

    When artists and musicians thrive, so do culture and our communities.

    O+ vision

    The Old Dutch Church, a historical landmark dating back to 1659, anchored the festival in Uptown Kingston. Featured performers Neko Case, Rhett Miller & The All Stars, and Kate Pierson graced the church’s stage. Festivalgoers could purchase wristbands for full access to multiple stages, performance spaces, and presentations, all within walking distance of the church.

    Utility Bicycle Works, Sun Daniels,
    Sug Daniels, Utility Bicycle Works

    One of the festival’s hidden gems was the Utility Bicycle Works stage, tucked away in the back of a local bicycle shop. Though the room was small, it offered an intimate atmosphere that amplified the performances. Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Sug Daniels bared her soul to a captivated audience. The six-piece band King in Yellow defied the space’s physical limitations with their commanding presence.

    TR33S Keegan Ales back room
    TR33S, Keegan Ales Back Room

    On Sunday night at the Old Dutch Church, O+ concluded with a special screening and panel discussion of The Blair Witch Project which coincided with the film’s 25th anniversary. Moderated by actress and musician Amanda Seyfried, the panel featured director Ed Sanchez and actors Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams.

    Rhett Miller and The All Stars
    Rhett Miller and The All Stars

    O+’s vision remains clear: “When artists and musicians thrive, so do culture and our communities.” With fourteen years of Arts for Healing under its belt, O+ is not only adding to Kingston’s legacy but is actively shaping its future.

  • Trophy Wife ‘Get Ugly’ Album Release Show at TV Eye

    As the red velvet curtain parted at TV Eye on Friday, October 18, McKenzie Iazetta of Trophy Wife stepped up to her microphone to cheers from the audience. The band’s lead singer wore a red and white polka dot dress with a skirt showing the tattoos down her legs, ending in frilly white socks and black velvet Mary Janes. She exerted complete control over the audience, standing like a pouty doll come to life with her hair glowing and eyes glinting in the stage lights as she strummed their opening song, “I Will Be Here.” Alongside her were bandmates Christian Pace on bass, Michael Martelli on drums, and Rowan Martin on guitar. 

    A month ago, a song called “Keep It” came across my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist. I had never heard of Trophy Wife, but the single’s cover caught my attention and I gave it a listen. I was instantly captured by the song’s vocals, which hover on the edge of breaking while constantly building in intensity. The drums have a raw, heavy sound like they’re pounding against the aluminum door of someone’s garage. The song builds and builds and builds from a cry to a wail as it asks the listener, “Do you want someone else to make it better?” 

    Trophy Wife followed this incredible single with two others leading up to the release of their first album, Get Ugly. The final single, “Swamp Song,” is another heavy hitter. Opening with the screeching frustration of amp feedback and pumping drums, giving way to sweeter vocals. It’s a bittersweetness that turns quickly to frustration and anger, with the song’s chorus introducing off-kilter guitar chords before cutting out everything in favor of croaking vocals.

    “The Shame” is Trophy Wife’s most shoegaze-y offering on the album. It opens with a wistful guitar twang that conjures summer days. Then, as the drums grow more frenetic, we enter the first chorus, a breakdown that feels like heaving sobs with its all-encompassing distorted tone. 

    Behind it all is fantastic production across the entire album. The mix doesn’t leave any element behind, knowing exactly when to shift focus between instrumentation and vocals, allowing the totality of its emotional impact to reach the listener. This is a band punching way above their weight.

    Trophy Wife’s drama and tone make them a unique act to witness. McKenzie Iazzetta’s vocal control is the key to that drama, riding the line between breaking and keeping it all together. They combine incredible technical skill with a captivating stage presence, ensuring their strong fanbase will only continue to grow.

    Setlist: I Will Be Here, Magnet, Spit, Pedestal, The Shame, Beer n TV, Swamp Song, Keep It, Kicked, Again

    Trophy Wife – TV Eye – October 18, 2024

  • Jessica Lynn Releases Upbeat Single ‘Something ‘Bout You’

    Brooklyn-born country artist and songwriter Jessica Lynn has released the sixth and final pre-release single from her upcoming album All I Own, “Something ‘Bout You.”

    Jessica Lynn’s connection to country and passion for combining music with philanthropy runs deep. With talents in piano, harmonica, drums, guitar, and vocals, she’s a musical force to be reckoned with. Brooklyn-born and community focused, Lynn regularly brought her musical performance to local children’s hospitals and nursing homes. 

    Eventually, her skills landed her at PBS where she performed concert specials for the network alongside an intense touring schedule where she shared the stage with the likes of Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Loretta Lynn, ZZ Top, Richard Marx, and the list goes on.

    In 2020, Lynn’s giving spirit was recognized through her employment by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a consultant to their American Voices program and a member of American Music Abroad, a project that has brought her across the globe as a musical ambassador for the country. In addition to performing, Lynn  teaches a course titled “Tips & Tricks for The Independent Musician” that helps to ensure young musicians have equal opportunity in the music industry regardless of their roots.

    Following her 2022 album Lone Rider, Lynn found herself struggling with a bout of postoperative complications from a routine sinus surgery that would develop into muscle tension dysphonia, or MTD. For many musicians and vocalists, MTD can spell the beginning of the end for their careers and voices as a whole – and yet Lynn persevered. 

    Her latest project and upcoming album All I Own is a testament to Jessica’s determination and refusal to lose something as precious to her as music. Recorded in 10-minute bursts of vocal effort, she channeled the weight of her recovery journey into every second of the tracks.  Exploring double meanings and invitations for reflection in the listeners while fighting through her vocal injury determinedly, each of the ten tracks contains an overflow of emotion and a resolve to be heard.

    “I started singing as soon as I could talk and I started my first band when I was 13. Music is all I’ve ever known and the thought of potentially never being able to sing normally again was a feeling I couldn’t quite put into words.”

    – Jessica Lynn

    All I Own has been officially announced for release on January 17, 2025, along with the publishing of the album’s final pre-release single “Something ‘Bout You.”  Inspired by her experiences with her husband, Lynn’s newest single encapsulates the feeling of falling in love and experiencing incredible adventures alongside another person in the hopes of bringing listeners back to a special time of their own.

    Complete with an insightful and personal tour diary style music video, the song’s warm and uplifting energy shines even brighter through on-stage shenanigans and adventures through Europe. While the kind of love Lynn writes about in “Something ‘Bout You” may have been romantic, the affection felt from fans around the world and the obvious adoration she holds for bringing her music to life on stage elevates the video even further.

    The full ten tracks of All I Own are set to be released in January with “Something ‘Bout You” being the final single prior to the complete project- listen here.

    Prior to the album’s release and coinciding with her annual A Very Merry Classic Christmas tour, Lynn will be releasing a four-song live EP of tracks from the show with all proceeds from the project going to support Toys for Tots, the same organization she partners with to spread her philosophy of equal opportunity for all young musicians and artists every year during the Christmas themed tour.

    Complete with the talents of local musicians and dancers of each and every stop, tickets to Lynn’s A Very Merry Classic Christmas tour are on sale now. The full list of tour dates is below, including a total of four dates throughout New York State. For more information, ticket purchasing and keeping up on the latest on Jessica Lynn, visit her website here.

    TOUR DATES

    Weds, November 27: The Marilyn Performing Arts Center – Foxborough, MA

    Fri, November 29: The Marilyn Performing Arts Center – Foxborough, MA

    Sat, November 30: The Warner Theatre – Torrington, CT

    Sun, December 1: The Newton Theatre – Newton, NJ

    Weds, December 4: The Jefferson Center – Roanoke, VA

    Fri, December 6: The Colonial Theatre – Phoenixville, PA

    Sat, December 7: The Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA

    Sun, December 8: The State Theatre – Ithaca, NY

    Tues, December 10: The Palace Theater – Syracuse, NY

    Sat, December 14: The Paramount Theater Hudson Valley – Peekskill, NY

    Sun, December 15: The Paramount Theater Hudson Valley – Peekskill, NY

    Fri, December 20: The Acorn Center – Littleton, NC

    Sat, December 21: The Acorn Center – Littleton, NC

    Sun, December 22: The Acorn Center – Littleton, NC