Renowned jazz vocalist Nancy Kelly will inaugurate the Jazz at Richardson Jazz series in Buffalo on Aug 16. Her performance will be inside the Richardson Hotel as part of the “pre-fall” preview performance. Thus Kelly will sing alongside a band including saxophonist Jerry Weldon, organist Dino Losito, and drummer Carmen Intorre, Jr.
Nancy Kelly began her career in her hometown of Rochester.
Namely, Kelly started her career in her hometown of Rochester, NY studying piano, clarinet and voice at the Eastman School of Music. She became a house singer at Jewels, a jazz venue in Philadelphia. Currently, she often appears in other iconic venues such as Birdland, The Blue Note and The Rainbow Room all in NYC.
Moreover, she performs in clubs in Los Angeles, Miami and even around the world including France, Switzerland and Turkey just to name a few. She’s released chart topping recordings and in 2020, she was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.
Markedly, Jazz at Richardson is the “central hub” for jazz within the buffalo music scene. It is JazzBuffalo’s collaboration with the Richardson Hotel and the Douglas Development Corporation, inviting artists to perform indoors and outdoors at the hotel. JazzBuffalo or Greater Buffalo Jazz Society, mission is to make more performances like this possible. The non-profit organization has continued to build a new jazz audience since it was founded in 2011.
To purchase tickets to the star-studded performance, you can purchase tickets on eventbrite.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, Long Island announced its summer concert calendar July through August.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame or, LIMEHOF, was created to celebrate the history of musical talent in Long Island. As a result it was officially born in 2004 after the decades-long buildup to the music hot-spot that Long Island is Today.
The museum has inducted over 120 artists. Their current featured exhibit is Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey. Meanwhile, every year LIMEHOF gives back to the community with their $1000 scholarships to music students to inspire the next generation of Long Island Talent.
However, to support the Long Island artists, LIMEHOF hosts concerts year round as well. This summer, returning bands like the Liverpool Shuffle will perform. Similarly, Long Island natives Frank Latorre, the King Bees and Joe Piket will also take the stage.
Performers
Starting the July events is Bob Westcott on July 7. Westcott is a guitarist that got his start in the 60’s in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. He performed all over the U.S. before settling down in eastern Long Island.
In addition, singer-songwriter Linda Sussman will take to the stage on Aug 4. She is an americana folk artist who has performed at iconic venues like Prospect Park in Brooklyn and Kenny’s Castaways in NYC as well as the Hall of Fame.
Chiefly, all summer concerts are free with admission to the museum. Additionally more information about the concert schedule and LIMEHOF can be found their website here.
Summer schedule 2024
July 7 – Bob Westcott
July 14 – Ben Diamond / Son Stone
July 28- (“Beatles on the Balcony” featuring the Liverpool Shuffle – first ever free concert outdoors on LIMEHOF terrace featuring Beatles tribute band)
Rochester band, The Chesterfield Kings just released two new singles, “Fly The Astral Plane ” and a cover of one “So Sad About Us” from one of their inspirations, The Who.
The Rochester based band has released 11 albums.
The band’s frontman, Andy Babiuk says he wrote the song “with a more psychedelic approach.” Despite their east coast beginnings, “Fly The Astral Plane” sounds like the soundtrack to a 60’s San Francisco summer. “The lyrics can have a double meaning depending on what you’re into. But if you close your eyes and listen, you’ll get there,” Babiuk said.
“So Sad About us” is more uplifting with its production than The Who’s version but still stays true to the band’s sound. The 7-inch cover is reminiscent of the hey-day of psychedelic rock.
The band formed in the late 70’s, are bringing back the classic rock sounds. Together the five piece band have released 11 albums and made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, as well as Late Night with Conan O’Brien. In 2009, they hiatus but recently came back to record and perform together.
Thus, next year, the band will join a lineup of other bands and artists from May 9-13 as part of Little Stevens Underground Garage Cruise. Rock fans will have the opportunity to sail from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas while listening to punk and classic rock bands. You can stream The Chesterfield King’s singles on any streaming service and find more information on their website.
Plattsburgh’s Retro Live nightclub has announced two summer blues shows. On Wednesday, July 17, New Orleans’ The Rumble will perform. This concert will be followed by a performance from blues legend Kenny Neal on Saturday, August 10th.
Retro Live is one of Plattsburgh’s premier nightlife destinations. This Summer, the venue hosts a number of special events offering drinks and live music. Throughout June and early July, Retro Live has already presented shows by Canadian Bluesmen the Blackburn Brothers, and multiple local DJs. The venue will continue its blues streak with two more shows announced for July and August.
Bourdreux 7 Come Retro Live
First is a July 17th performance from the Rumble. The seven-piece from New Orleans features seven Grammy winning artists, including bandleader Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. Boudreaux is the son of Monk Boudreaux, leader of the Golden Eagles tribe of Mardi Gras Indians. Together, the Rumble brings traditional New Orleans music into the modern age. They combine classic meters-esque funk, mardi gras horns, and modern roots music to make a unique blend of sounds.
With Boudreaux leading call and response chants, the Rumble puts audiences at the heart of their shows. This audience involvement combined with the funky, bluesy tones of the Rumble are sure to make a show as lively as a Mardi Gras celebration. In 2024, the group won a Grammy nomination for Best Regional Roots Record. Their performance will take place from 7:00-9:30pm.
Kenny Neal at Retro Live
A show from legendary bluesman Kenny Neal will follow in August. Also hailing from Louisiana, Neal has played the blues since he was only 13 years old. Making a name for himself in Buddy Guy’s backing band, Neal soon went solo. He released his debut Big News From Baton Rouge!! In 1988. With his guitar chops and smooth vocals, Neal quickly became a staple of the swamp blues genre.
In 1991, Neal took to the stage acting in a Broadway production of Mule Bone. In this role, Neal performed poetry from Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston set to music by blues legend Taj Mahal. Following his stint on Broadway, Neal continued to release music. His most recent album Bloodline (2016) has received much critical acclaim. In 2017, Bloodline was nominated for Best Blues Album at the Grammys, and won 2 Blues Music Awards. Neal’s performance will take place on Saturday, August 10th from 8:00-11:00pm.
Both performances are made possible through a collaboration between Retro Live and Plattsburgh Blues & Jazz. Tickets for both concerts are $25 if purchased in advance, and $30 day-of. For more information on Retro Live, Summer events, and ticketing, visit their facebook page here.
Driven by intense local and artist community support, the beloved Oldtone Music Festival has returned from the grave and revealed its full lineup. A one-of-a-kind 3-day hoot taking place from September 5-8 in Hillsdale, NY, the festival is making a miraculous comeback to Cool Whisper Farm after an early demise that turned out to be a one-year hiatus.
After beginning in Wassaic, NY, Oldtone is now held in Hillsdale.
What is Oldtone Music Festival?
The Oldtone Roots Music Festival was founded in 2015 with a one-day show in Wassaic, NY. In 2016, the full three-stage/camping festival was launched at the Schober family’s Cool Whisper Farm in North Hillsdale, NY. The festival ran the second weekend of September until the lockdowns of 2020 forced the producers to cancel. In 2021 and 2022, attempts were made to reboot the festival in limited scope; however, by early 2023, the choice to end the festival was made.
Nonetheless, Oldtone’s motto reads, “Participation is Preservation.” Truly the proud eastern Columbia town aims to preserve roots music and folkways through artist and audience participation and by passing traditions down by hand. As a result the Oldtone Festival has always brought the best of old-time, bluegrass, hot jazz, Cajun dance music, Western swing and other traditional styles to North Hillsdale and was sorely missed in the community. The niche festival remains true to the small town, standing out amongst a sea of corporatized summer festivals, Oldtone is, by design, an intimate, rural, artist-driven festival without the trappings of larger mega festivals. Thus, it was only a matter of time before the vision was brought back to life.
Don’t Call It a Comeback
Thus fittingly, by the fall of 2023 the possibility of reviving the festival as a non-profit event became a reality. Armed with a new management team and the support and enthusiasm of the Schober family, Oldtone Arts, Inc. was formed. Consequently by October of 2023, the new team received not-for-profit status via the New York Foundation for the Arts and the hard work to revamp the festival and make it everything it can be again. Henceforth Oldtone is now co-produced by Jim Wright and Trevor Roush. As a result any of the same people are still working on the show, with some fresh talent. Meanwhile, it is their hope that the festival will have a better chance to be sustainable and continue to promote the same great roots music.
Oldtone Music Festival Returns after a long hiatus.
Oldtone 2024
Moreover, artist interaction remains a high priority, with hands-on workshops, a dance tent, band and instrument contests, and even a side stage in order to pull camper-pickers up for a few numbers, which creates a festival experience unlike any other. This year, Oldtone is adding Latin-American roots music in a big way out of the gate, with Grammy-winners Los Texmaniacs.
Joining previously announced artists like the Grammy Award-winning conjunto band Los Texmaniacs, The Deslondes, JP Harris, and more are Sweet Megg, Down Hill Strugglers, Kiki Cavazos, Ranse Chase, Krissie & the Kranks, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee, Beg, Steal or Borrow, and Slinky Armadillo.
The Oldtone Festival is back, and it’s coming together as a bigger and better event. We can’t wait to see you all dancing to some of the best roots music being made these days in our big dance tent. And bring your instruments. With some of the best field jams in the Northeast, this pickers’ festival packs the campground with music late into the night.
– Jim Wright, Oldtone founder
Camping Gates will open at noon on Thursday, September 5, for full festival ticket holders who booked to tent camp and for those with RVs and trailers that are longer than 18 feet. Please check the Oldtone website for all event updates.
We are beyond excited to bring back the Oldtone Festival full-on with both the main stage and our beloved dance tent. This year’s line-up is an amazing mix of legends and rising stars across so many genres of roots music. One thing we truly wanted to do for the upcoming festival attendees is keep the ticket price low… as it was in 2019. I think we did that and a whole lot more… It’s going to be the best one ever.
– Trevor Roush, producer
Tickets for the festival are currently on sale here.
The small village of Hoosick Falls, located in northeastern Rensselaer County, has announced the lineup for its 2024 Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series. Held in the Wood Park gazebo, all shows will run between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m..
The village of Hoosick Falls, inside the town of Hoosick, is a charming upstate town with a population of about 3,600, just 45 minutes from Albany. Dotted with rolling hills and mountains, Hoosick Falls is accentuated by the Walloomsac and Hoosic rivers, which run directly through the town.
Wood Park, just a block from the Hoosic River, is host to many Hoosick Falls events, one of which is the Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series.
Kicking off on July 6, the series will feature free live performances in the Wood Park gazebo. All shows are held in July and August on Friday or Saturday nights.
Some of the bands performing include The Roadhouse Rhythm and Blues Band (July 6), a new country band fronted by Hoosick residents Krissy Fauler, William Goober Steller and the multi-talented Bluz House Rockers (July 20), who have rocked the Capital Region for over 29 years.
Food will be available from The Moose Kaboose food truck and a cash bar from UNIHOG. All shows are free and made possible by sponsors.
So bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some of the best live music the capital region has to offer!
Visit here for more information. See below for a full lineup.
Five For Fighting kicked off Independence Day with a performance on Live With Kelly and Mark at “Live’s 4th of July Family Party” in New York City. In addition the Grammy-nominated soft-rock star has announced an upcoming 4-month nationwide tour beginning in July until October. Moreover the tour will be split into two separate legs; a full-band Tour and a string quartet leg of the tour.
John Ondrasik’s top-40 Billboard hit “Superman” earned him a Grammy nomination in 2002. Credit: Nikolai Puc
FFF — also known as John Ondrasik — will be joined by experienced banmadates; drummer Randy Cooke, bassist Sean Hurley, and guitarist Peter Thorn for the first 2 months of the tour. Comparatively he will be joined by the likes of violinist Melissa Tong –who toured with Post Malone in 2023, Tony-winner Katie Kresek on violin, Broadway’s own Chris Cardona on viola and cello player Peter Sachon for the tours finals two-months. Markedly FFF’s eclectic style has brought out a wide-arrange of highly decorated performers.
“If it’s summer, the Five for Fighting rock band is back in the bus! It’s always a thrill for me to play with such amazing musicians, Pete, Randy, and Sean,” said Ondrasik. “We look forward to playing songs people know and love and some of the newer songs like ‘OK (We Are Not Ok)’ and telling some stories along the way. See you this summer!”
– John Ondrasik
All dates for the Full Band and String Quartet shows are listed below. For more information and tickets, as well as to request a show, visit Five For Fighting’s website linked here.
FIVE FOR FIGHTING FULL BAND TOUR DATES:
Thus, July 11: Hot Summer Nights Concert Series @ Municipal Lawn in Sherman, TX (Free Show)
Saturday, July 27 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, MN (Free Show)
Tuesday, August 6 @ Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA
Thus, August 8 @ Electric City in Buffalo, NY
Friday, August 9, 2024 @ House of Blues, Cambridge Room in Cleveland, OH
Saturday, August 10, 2024 @ St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI
Sunday, August 11, 2024 @ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ Oceanfront Concerts Series, 24th Street Park in Virginia Beach, VA
Friday, August 16, 2024 @ Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA
Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ The Wolf Den At Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (Free Show)
Sunday, August 18, 2024 @ Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY
Five For Fighting Quartet Shows
Thus, September 26, in Homer, NY, at the Center for the Arts of Homer
Fri, September 27, in Saratoga Springs, NY, at Universal Preservation Hall
Sat, September 28, in Corning, NY, at Corning Museum Of Glass
Sun, September 29, in Bethel, NY, at The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods
Tuesday, October 1 in Oneonta, NY, at Foothills Performing Arts Center
Thursday, October 3 in Nashua, NH, at Nashua Center for the Arts
Friday, October 4 in Laconia, NH, at The Colonial Theatre Laconia
Saturday, October 5 in Bethlehem, NY, at The Colonial Theatre
Sunday, October 6 in Waterville, ME, at Waterville Opera House
Tuesday, October 8 in Newport, RI, at The JPT Film & Event Center
Wednesday, October 9 in Red Bank, NJ, at Count Basie Center for the Arts – The Vogel
Thursday, October 10 in Port Washington, NY, at Landmark on Main Street
Just south of Canada, the quaint town of Waddington, NY, is bringing back its annual Waddington Summer Concert Series between July 5 and August 23. Acts in this series have entertained over 15,000 people in just the last five years, with 2024 marking the fifteenth overall year of the series in the beautiful pavilion at Island View Park.
Waddington, NY, is a small and close-knit community with a population of about 2,200 people. Known for some of the best sunsets in the North Country, Waddington is an idyllic destination for anybody in the area looking for a day-long getaway.
However, aside from the town’s walking trails, river-front beach, and annual carp fishing tournaments, the Waddington Summer Concert Series is one of the town’s biggest recreational outlets.
Going by the theme of “Music on the Shore – 2024” for this year’s series, the Waddington summer series is back for its 15th straight year. Moreover, like every year, Waddington summer series is free to the public. Similarly, all shows will run between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., aside from three that have extended hours. Shows with unique hours are noted in the full-listed lineup.
Additionally performances will take place at the Island View Park pavilion, just next to the St. Lawrence River. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch one of the town’s famous sunsets while watching a show.
For more information and updates, visit here. See below for this year’s full lineup.
Summer Series July Lineup
July 5th – Mark Rust
Mark Rust will kick off the annual Alice Carr Memorial Dedication concert. Mark, a multitalented musician from Woodstock, NY will perform favorite songs to memorialize friends and family lost to our community in the past year.
July 12th – 6:30 to 9:30: Leave Those Kids Alone
New to the pavilion stage is a phenomenal group coming to us from Ontario, Canada. These talented kids will grace our stage for 3 hours! The “Kids” will entertain with a mix of classic rock covers and original tunes, and they will rock it!
July 19th – 6:30 to 9:30: Double Axel
Back by popular demand, we present everyoneâs favorite group: Alex, Rob and Frank have been making music together since 1971. Also, they love what they do and it shows.
July 26th – Phil Hurley
Phil Hurley is returning to the Waddington stage this year. Phil is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bassist. This talented musician does it all. In fact he has played with many bands you would recognize and has written songs for films and TV shows. Phil is a true professional and will certainly entertain.
August Lineup
August 2nd – 6:30-10:30: SFM In conjunction with HOMECOMING
The Waddington Concert Series is an annual stop for these talented musicians who never disappoint.
August 9th – Tas Cru
Tas Cru returns this year to share his own unique brand of Blues. Tas is a prolific singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has recorded 5 albums in the last 7 years. Namely, Tas performs a mix of original songs along with crowd-pleasing classics, all with his own twist and unique style.
August 16th – Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band
Hailing from central New York, Chris and his band are New York’s premiere Top 40 Country Music band. The band has opened for many country music recording artists. Come on down for an up-close concert with these very talented musicians.
August 23rd – Northbound
We are very proud and honored to present Northbound. These talented men have been playing a mix of pop, folk and rock together for years. They are tight and in-tune, with a relaxed interaction on stage that is sure to charm and entertain.
The Luzerne Music Center has announced its summer concerts before the beginning of the 2024-2025 season. Hosted in the town of Lake Luzerne, the concerts showcase the talent of regional and local musicians. Moreover attendees can enjoy dozens of performances of classical music from local groups to national touring ensembles. Notably, a wide variety of shows will be hosted this summer throughout the town, including a Chamber Music Festival, student concerts, and the Faculty Artist Series.
Luzerne Summer Lineup
Kicking off the summer is the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival. The festival includes performances from musicians all over the Northeast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and more. Musicians of the NYC Ballet Orchestra kick off the festival on Monday, July 8, presenting a quintet and sextet playing pieces of Mozart and Brahms. Following the NYC Ballet’s performance is the American String Quartet on Monday, July 29, playing pieces from composers like Beethoven, Caroline Shaw, Vivian Fung, and Maurice Ravel. Lastly, the musicians of The Dalí Quartet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, with CEO and Artistic Director Elizabeth Pitcairn, close out the festival on August 5 and 12, respectively.
Following the Chamber Music Festival is a series of Faculty Concerts, performed by faculty members of the Luzerne Music Center. Each concert incorporates music from all periods, including LMC’s composers-in-residence, James Chu and Connor Elias Way. The weekly Faculty Concerts are every Friday, beginning on June 28 and ending on August 9.
Along with festivals, the Luzerne Music Center hosts free concerts featuring their own students. Starting on June 29, students of the Luzerne Music Center will alternate between solo and chamber showcases, displaying what they have learned over the course of the year. The LMC Symphony Orchestra joins them starting June 30, including a piano prelude for specific events. All student and LMC Symphony Orchestra concerts are free and welcome all ages.
Additionally, the full list of all concerts being held in the Luzerne Music Center is on their website, linked here.
Returning for its 22nd year, the Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival has announced the lineup of its day-long showcase of bluegrass and roots talent on August 17 in Copiague, Long Island.
The festival will run between noon and 7:00 p.m. in Tanner Park on Long Island’s Great South Bay and feature performances from seven accomplished artists and bands.
Copiague, located in Suffolk County, is a hamlet on the southern end of Long Island, just about an hour from Queens.
The Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival has been a staple in Copiague and the New York bluegrass and roots scene in general since its inception in 2003. After all, not many local festivals are able to run for more than 20 years with no breaks or cancellations.
Returning for the 2024 season with a date of August 17, this year’s festival lineup has not disappointed.
The Jacob Jolliff Band, a nationally touring group of virtuosic pickers headed by lifelong mandolinist Jacob Jolliff, is a must-see. Miles to Dayton, a band with a love for blending elements of folk, rock, classical and funk into an irresistible invitation, will bring their four-part vocal harmonies, clever songwriting, improvisational violin and cello and infectious rhythms to Copiague in another essential performance.
But performances aren’t only for the billed artists. If you’re a bluegrass musician at any level, bring your instruments for the bluegrass pickin’ sessions that are available to all attendees.
In addition to the all-day music, food vendors will be at the festival for anybody looking for a bite to eat.
Free parking is available, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for extra relaxation.
Tickets for the whole day are $20 and can be purchased here. Children under the age of 12 are free. See below for the full list of performers.
Full Festival Lineup
The Jacob Jolliff Band
Miles to Dayton
Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks
Buddy Merriam & Back Roads featuring the Long Island Mandolin Quartet
