Just in time for Women’s History Month, Ani DiFranco – singer, songwriter, feminist, and author – has graced listeners with her impactful new release, “Baby Roe“.
With this, Ani fearlessly tackles the topic of reproductive freedom in the face of constant threats to women’s autonomy. While being known for her vocal activism, DiFranco believes that the right to an abortion is a basic civil right.
“As a society, it is time to acknowledge that unless a woman is in control of her own reproduction, she is not free, and it is the responsibility of our American government to protect and ensure the freedom of all American citizens”
Ani DiFranco, as told to Huff Post
“Baby Roe” is inspired by Joshua Prager’s book “The Family Roe“. Prager’s book covers the unfolding of events surrounding the Roe v. Wade ruling of the Supreme Court in 1972. DiFranco shines on the life of Norma McCorvey’s adopted adult child, who was born and raised during her fight for the right to an abortion. Despite her historical role, Baby Roe came to grasp her importance as an adult becoming an advocate for a woman’s freedom of choice.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Ani takes center stage in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Hadestown as “Persephone.” This Grammy winner and feminist icon launched her own record label in 1990, helping to kickstart the DIY movement. First known as the “Little Folksinger,” her career has spanned punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica, and more. Later this year, her 23rd album will be released. Ani DiFranco is also notable for opening Babeville, a live music venue in Buffalo.
As “Baby Roe” echoes across the radio, it serves as a call to action while simultaneously being a music masterpiece. Ani DiFranco’s dedication to civil rights, in the vein of a true feminist icon, is a reminder that art can spark social change.
Some of outlaw country’s greatest names have announced a nationwide tour, Outlaw Fest 2024. The tour sees several dates across the country, with four across New York State. Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss are some of the names slated to perform this summer.
The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, PA. The event was so well received that Blackbird, Rothbaum, and Nelson have developed it into one of North Americaâs biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Neil Young, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Luke Combs have been involved in years past.
âThis year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love.â
Willie Nelson
Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour as well. Artist and audience come together to share unforgettable music memories. Unique vendor villages with local food, drinks, and shopping are hosted in Live Nation amphitheaters across the country.
The tour sees legendary talent throughout. Each date in New York will see a stellar lineup of outlaw, country, and rock icons. The tour is set to stop in Syracuse at Empower Amphitheater and in Long Island at Jones Beach Theater. The tour also stops at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel and Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo.
2024 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES:
Friday, June 21, 2024 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
Saturday, June 22, 2024 -PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
Sunday, June 23, 2024 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
Friday, June 28, 2024 – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY
Saturday, June 29, 2024 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Sunday, June 30, 2024 – PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
Saturday, July 6, 2024 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY
Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PA
Monday, July 29, 2024 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland, CA
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Boise, ID
Friday, August 9, 2024 – ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA
Saturday, August 10, 2024 – Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
Friday, September 6, 2024 – Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, WI
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater, Buffalo, NY
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. via OutlawMusicFestival.com. VIP packages will be available, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise.
Sad Summer Festival has announced its fifth-anniversary celebration this summer with an iconic mix of emo and punk bands, coming to The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Aug. 1 and Terminal B at the Outer Harbor in Buffalo on Aug. 6.
Sad Summer Festival was originally launched in 2019 by The Maine and Mayday Parade along with industry personnel mourning the loss of the long-running Vans Warped Tour. It has grown significantly each year, becoming a scene staple. The nationwide run features festival founders Mayday Parade and The Maine along with The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and Daisy Grenade, with Like Roses, Diva Bleach, The Summer Set, and Hot Milk at select dates.
Unlike most major festivals that feature multiple stages and hundreds of bands each day, Sad Summer creates a more intimate experience with one stage and a smaller curated lineup each year, eliminating any competition and the need to decide which act you are going to watch, providing the smaller acts on the bill a real chance to be seen and heard. In addition, festival co-founders Mike Marquis, Josh Terry, and Tim Kirch made it a goal with Sad Summer to create an environment that is inclusive and independent. This conscious choice has been well-received making them one of Pollstar’s “Top Grossing Tours of 2021.”
Another important theme of Sad Summer is its ongoing commitment to non-profit partnerships and involvement. As they look to celebrate their fifth anniversary, the festival will continue to build upon their dedication to giving exposure and access to causes the artists, founders, and community are passionate about. This year fans can expect to learn more about previously involved non-profits like HeadCount and Reverb, and their new partnership with Calling All Crows. Each organization will have an on-site presence, providing education and resources.
Ten years ago, a group of friends from Tallahassee, FL formed a band and traveled the country, selling their CD to anyone that would listen in a parking lot at Vans Warped Tour. Building a following from the roots up, Mayday Parade has garnered a lifelong massive dedicated fanbase, in their evolution from a hard-working local band to a global force. With a catalog of six studio recordings, the band released their recent record What It Means To Fall Apart in 2021, taking matters into their own hands and releasing it on their own time.
Formed in Arizona back in 2007, The Maine have been together for over ten years with an extensive catalog to their name. Over the years, the band has been labeled as pop, alternative, rock, emo, and every style in between. Some of The Maine’s charm lies in frontman John O’Callaghan’s writing style. Their most recent record The Maine came out in 2023.
Bands The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, and Daisy Grenade round out the lineup with an electric mix of rock, metal, and hard punk.
To sign up for first access to tickets on March 1, visit here. On sale is March 8.
Sad Summer Festival Confirmed Dates
Friday, July 12, 2024 Sacramento, CA The Backyard%$
Saturday, July 13, 2024 Santa Ana, CA Observatory Festival Grounds%$
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Denver, CO Mission Ballroom%
Friday, July 19, 2024 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom%$
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Chicago, IL Salt Shed Outdoor+$
Sunday, July 21, 2024 Pontiac, MI Crofoot Festival Grounds+$
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE Outdoor+^
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Columbus, OH KEMBA Live! Outdoor+^
Friday, July 26, 2024 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy+^
Saturday, July 27, 2024 Clearwater, FL The Sound at Coachman Park+^
Monday, July 29, 2024 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion+^
Thursday, August 1, 2024 New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17+^
Saturday, August 3, 2024 Worcester, MA Palladium Outdoors+^
Sunday, August 4, 2024 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Summer Stage+^
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Buffalo, NY Terminal B at the Outer Harbor+^
Thursday, August 8, 2024 Philadelphia, PA Highmark Skyline Stage+^
Friday, August 9, 2024 Columbia, MD Chrysalis at Merriweather Park+^
Blues rock powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band have announced the “Deuces Wild” Summer tour which begins February and wraps up in October. The tour sees multiple dates across New York State. The band has recently added several new shows for this summer and fall.
Tedeschi Trucks Summer tour will begin on the west coast and make its way east as the tour progresses. Fans can expect to see dates in Saratoga, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Port Chester, and Bethel, along with a few other dates in the Empire State.
The band’s upcoming tour will feature special guests Little Feat, Margo Price, and Greensky Bluegrass on select dates with shows in Bethel (8/25), Philadelphia (8/28), and Saratoga Springs (8/30-31) having three acts on the bill.
Tedeschi Trucks is known for having quite a wide reach and powerful, abstract jams. They are simply put a touring machine. The “Deuces Wild” tour is complete with a whopping 63 tour dates across North America.
Tedeschi Trucks Band 2024 Tour Dates
Feb 29 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre
Mar 1 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre
Mar 2 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre
Mar 5 – Washington DC – Warner Theater
Mar 6 – Washington DC – Warner Theater
Mar 7 – Washington DC – Warner Theater
Mar 9 – Baltimore, MD – Hippodrome Theatre
Mar 12 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
Mar 13 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
Mar 14 – Durham, NC – DPAC
Mar 16 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
May 2 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sun, Sand & Soul
May 4 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sun, Sand & Soul
May 22 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
May 23 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium
May 25 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 27 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater
May 28 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater
May 31 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre^
Jun 1 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre^
Jun 4 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra^
Jun 5 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl^
Jun 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre^
Jun 8 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre^
Jun 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre^
Jun 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre&
Jun 14 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater&
Jun 15 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field (supporting Chris Stapleton)
Jul 24 – Grand Junction, CO – Las Colonias Park Amphitheater*
Jul 26 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Jul 27 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Jul 29 – La Vista (Omaha), NE – The Astro Amphitheater*
Jul 31 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
Aug 2 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*
Aug 3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*
Aug 6 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox Theatre*
Aug 7 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater*
Aug 9 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion*
Aug 10 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center*
Aug 11 – Sterling Heights (Detroit), MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill*
Aug 13 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
Sept 20 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
Sept 21 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
Sept 24 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Sept 25 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Sept 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Sept 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Oct 1 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall
Oct 4 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
Oct 8 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
Oct 9 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
^Special Guest Little Feat
*Special Guest Margo Price
&Special Guest Joe Purdy
>Special Guest Greensky Bluegrass
The Tedeschi Trucks Summer tour sees 11 dates in New York. The “Deuces Wild” tour in its entirety sees 14 New York dates as it kicks off with three straight Beacon Theatre shows. Fans can expect to see soulful, powerful rock hits from the band at SPAC, Beacon Theatre, Kings Theatre, Artpark MainStage and more. The band has a reputation for being one of the most entertaining and talented live performance powerhouses in the world. Don’t miss it.
Fan club presale for these new ‘Deuces Wild’ Tour dates will begin on Wednesday, February 28 at 10am local time. The general on sale will be Friday, March 1 at 10am local time. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit TedeschiTrucksBand.com.
Jelly Roll will bring his headline “Beautifully Broken” tour to MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6
Nashville native singer and songwriter Jelly Roll first debuted at number two on the top country album charts with his debut Whitsitt Chapel, released in June 2023. The album earned him the biggest country debut album in Billboard consumption chart history.
Prior to entering the country music scene, Jelly Roll began his career in hip hop, getting inspiration from rappers like UGK, 8Ball & MJG, and Three 6 Mafia. He started selling mixtapes out of his car, releasing tracks from his debut project, The Plain Shmear Tape, in 2003. In 2010, he released “Pop Another Pill” in collaboration with Memphis-based artist Lil Wyte, later leading to the album Year Round by the hip-hop group SNO, of which Jelly Roll was a member. Over the next few years, Jelly Roll continued to release many mixtapes and independent solo albums including collaborations with Lil Wyte, and Struggle Jennings.
Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT music awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List cover star Jelly Roll was named the country’s “most authentic new artist” by the New Yorker and received the Billboard’s breakthrough award in 2023. His hit single “Save Me” features a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt, set on the stage for his new season of life. It later took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart.
This summer the artist will bring his “Beautifully Broken” tour to the MVP Arena in Albany on Sept. 24, Madison Square Garden on Sept. 27, and the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Oct. 6. Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning on Monday, February 26. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 1 at jellyroll615.com.
Jelly Roll “Beautiful Broken” 2024 Tour Dates:
Tue Aug 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
Wed Aug 28 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center
Fri Aug 30 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Sat Aug 31 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sun Sep 1 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Tue Sep 3 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Wed Sep 4 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Fri Sep 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Sat Sep 7 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Mon Sep 9 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
Wed Sep 11 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Fri Sep 13 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME
Sat Sep 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Tue Sep 17 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
Thu Sep 19 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
Fri Sep 20 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
Sat Sep 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Tue Sep 24 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
Thu Sep 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Fri Sep 27 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sat Sep 28 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
Sun Sep 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Tue Oct 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
Wed Oct 2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Sat Oct 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Sun Oct 6 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Wed Oct 9 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Fri Oct 11 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Oct 12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
Tue Oct 15 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
Fri Oct 18 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
Sun Oct 20 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
Tue Oct 22 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
Wed Oct 23 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Fri Oct 25 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Taylor is known for his covers, such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” and “Handy Man”, as well as originals such as “Sweet Baby James”. The singer is also known for playing the leading role in Monte Hellman’s 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop.
As a recording and touring artist, James is known for touching fans with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968, he has sold more than 100 million albums during the course of his successful songwriting and performing career, earning gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards.
In early 2020, the songwriters hall of famer (2000) released “Break Shot”, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. In addition, he also dropped American Standard, his 19th studio album, which made him the first musician to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the previous six decades and won him the 2021 Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album.
James has done a lot of touring in Europe, Canada, and the US in recent years. This summer, he will be joined by his All-star band; Kate Markowitz on vocals, Dorian Holley on vocals, Andrea Zonn on vocals and fiddle, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Dean Parks on guitar, and Kevin Hays on keyboards.
James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater, Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and the Broadview Stage at SPAC. Tickets are exclusively available here.
James Taylor and His All-Star Band Tour Dates:
Apr 06,2024 –Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, Japan
Apr 08, 2024 – Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Apr 12, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia
Apr 13, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia
Apr 16, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia
Apr 17, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia
Apr 19, 2024 – Entertainment Centre Adelaide, Australia
Apr 21, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Sirromet Winery (Outdoor) Mt. Cotton, Australia
Apr 23, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia
Apr 24, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia
Apr 27, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Bimbadgen (Outdoor) Hunter Valley, Australia
Apr 28, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Centennial Vineyards (Outdoor) Bowral, Australia
Apr 30, 2024 – Spark Arena Auckland, New Zealand
May 01, 2024 – T.S.B. Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
May 04, 2024 – Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu, HI, United States
May 05, 2024 – A&B Amphitheater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center Maui, HI, United States
May 29, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, United States
May 31, 2024 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Jun 02, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States
Jun 03, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States
Jun 05, 2024 – Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO, United States
Jun 06, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis (Maryland Heights), MO, United States
Jun 08, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States
Jun 09, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States
Jun 11, 2024 – Ruoff Music Center Noblesville, IN, United States
Jun 12, 2024 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, United States
Jun 14, 2024 – Simmons Bank Arena North Little Rock, AR, United States
Jun 15, 2024 – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville, OK, United States
Jun 23, 2024 — Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, United States
Jun 25, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater Darien Center , NY, United States
Jun 26, 2024 – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse, NY, United States
Jun 28, 2024 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel Woods , NY, United States
Jun 30, 2024 – Maine Savings Amphitheater Bangor, ME, United States
Jul 01, 2024 – Bank of New Hamphshire Pavilion Gilford, NH, United States
Jul 03, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States
Jul 04, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States
Aug 30, 2024 – The Mann Philadelphia, PA, United States
Aug 31, 2024 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, United States
Sep 02, 2024 – Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Sep 04, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States
Sep 05, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States
Sep 07, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake Burgettstown, PA, United States
Sep 09, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States
Sep 10, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States
Sep 12, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
Sep 14, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
Sep 15, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA have announced that they will be teaming up this summer for an extensive 25-date summer tour, coming to Outer Harbor in Buffalo on Aug. 9, Michelob Ultra Summer Stage at Tag’s in Big Flats on Aug. 10, and Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on Aug. 12.
Photo by Joshua Davis for NYS Music.
The tour will be supported by GUERILLA TOSS, TOO MANY ZOOZ, and FISHBONE, who will be opening for the headlining acts throughout the summer.PRIMUS has had a busy few years – releasing their first new music in five years with the Conspiranoid EP. The band also completed their extensive “A Tribute To Kings” tour across North America, where they performed Rush’s A Farewell To Kings in its entirety, alongside a set of their music. Comprised of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander, PRIMUS has been rocking out since 1984.
Most recently, Claypool toured the country with the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for the first time in 20 years performing Pink Floyd’s Animals in its entirety.
“The music of PRIMUS has had a creative influence on me and it is a huge honor to get to share the stage with them,” says COHEED AND CAMBRIA frontman Claudio Sanchez.
Fans can elevate their night out with PRIMUS as an official VIP this summer with The Fat Bastard and Lucky Bastard VIP Experiences. These include a show ticket, early entry into the venue, an invitation to the exclusive pre-show Q&A, and a signed VIP tour poster. Fans can buy the Fat Bastard Front Row Super VIP Experience for a seat in the front row of the venue. All VIP Experiences will go on sale on Wednesday, February 21 at 10 a.m. local venue time and will require a password for purchase.
Regular tickets go on sale on Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m. local. For more information, visit here.
PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA Summer 2024 tour dates:
July 12 – Redding Civic Auditorium – Redding, CA* July 13 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR* July 15 – Mountain America Center – Idaho Falls, ID* July 18 – Marymoor Park – Redmond, WA* July 19 – Edgefield – Troutdale, OR* July 20 – Spokane Pavilion – Spokane, WA* July 22 – Kettlehouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT* July 24 – Denny Sanford Premier Center – Sioux Falls, SD* July 26 – The Ledge Amphitheater – Waite Park, MN^ July 27 – McGrath Amphitheatre – Cedar Rapids, IA^ July 28 – The Astro – La Vista, NE^ July 30 – The Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH^ August 1 – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN^ August 2 – Breese Stevens Field – Madison, WI^ August 3 – Saint Louis Music Park – St. Louis, MO^ August 5 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH^ August 6 – KEMBA Live! – Columbus, OH^ August 8 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA~ August 9 – Outer Harbor – Buffalo, NY~ August 10 – Michelob Ultra Summer Stage at Tag’s – Big Flats, NY~ August 12 – Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY~ August 13 – State Theatre Summer Concert Series at Thompson’s Point – Portland, ME~ August 14 – The Anthem – Washington, DC~ August 16 – Virginia Credit Union LIVE! – Richmond, VA~ August 17 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC~
* with GUERILLA TOSS ^ with TOO MANY ZOOZ ~ with FISHBONE
Samantha Fish has announced her anticipated “Death Wish Blues” tour which will be stopping at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany on March 10, at the The Beacon Theatre in New York on March 15, at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse on March 23 and at the Asbury Hall at Babeville in Buffalo on March 24.
Kansas City based songwriter tour will be a collaboration with Texas-base rock singer Jesse Dayton after the success of their joint album Death Wish Blues which was released in May 2023 . The album produced by Jon Spencer went #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart for three consecutive weeks and since December 2022, the duo have toured across the U.S., U.K., Europe and Australia, and soon they will bring rock performances to Albany and New York.
After its release in 2023, the powerful and spirited album praise is neverending, Rolling Stone stated, “Jesse Dayton and Samantha Fish make the blues cool and current,” while Saving Country Music called it “wild, rambunctious and loud”. Before Death Wish Blues, Samantha released her critically acclaimed Faster in 2021. The album uncovered new possibilities in Samantha’s captivating sound, revealing her affinity for North Mississippi blues heroes like R.L. Burnside and wildly inventive iconoclasts like Prince. Faster followed her 2019 Rounder Records debut, Kill orBe Kind, produced by the Massachusetts-based Scott Billington.
Growing up in Missouri, Fish first found her love of songwriting in her late teens, mining inspiration from Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. The singer first took up guitar at the age of 15 and began seeking gigs by cold-calling countless local bars. “I used to open the phone book and call up every place in Kansas City, even if they didn’t have live shows,” she remembers. “I had maybe a three percent success rate, but eventually, I started filling up my calendar—if you put on a good enough show, word of mouth gets around.” She added.
Over the years, Fish has maintained her reputation as a phenomenal live act and repeatedly turned out critically acclaimed albums, earning an ever-growing number of accolades. This coming spring the singer will be performing in Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo and fans can find tickets here.
Samantha Fish Tour Dates:
02/16/24: Dallas, TX, Majestic Theatre w/ Kenny Wayne Shepherd
02/17/24:San Antonio, TX, ACL Live w/ Kenny Wayne Shepherd
02/18/24: San Antonio, TX, The Espee
02/20/24: Oklahoma City, OK, Tower Theatre
02/21/24: Little Rock, AR, The Hall
02/22/24: Kansas City, MO, The Truman
02/23/24: St LSt Louis, MO, Delmar Hall
02/24/24: Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium w/ Kenny Wayne Shepherd
02/25/24: Chattanooga, TN, Barrelhouse Ballroom
03/08/24: Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Casino
03/09/24: Fall River, MA, Narrows Center For The Arts
03/10/24: Albany, NY, Hart Theatre at The Egg
03/13/24: Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield Playhouse
03/14/24: Boston, MA, The Wilbur
03/15/24: New York, NY, The Beacon Theatre w/ Kenny Wayne Shepherd
DJ/Producer Dirt Monkey made a stop in Buffalo for his MYCELIUM SOUND tour on Friday, February 9. This EDM artist completely steam-rolled through Town Ballroom making it a night to remember.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
The openers this night were stacked with intricate sound design and deep bass grooves that made it impossible not to get hyped up. Artists Neon Black and Austeria are growing producers in the scene that are paving the way for up and coming dubstep. Last-minute fill in G-Space completely wooed the crowd with his layered mystic sound that blends trap and funk music.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Dirt Monkey took over the stage and immediately brought the vibes even higher. One element that this talented producer has mastered is expanding across multiple EDM sub genres to bring a new sound to fans. From dubstep, to drum and bass, to house and everything in between he is not afraid to go beyond conventional norms. It’s no surprise his devoted following considers him a producer’s producer.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
2023 was the year of releases for Dirty Monkey. He released not one, but two full length albums, MYCELIUM SOUND PT. 1 and MYCELIUM SOUND PT. 2. He performed an array of songs off both albums and even shared unreleased tracks that he’s been working on.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Old School X New School
Dirt Monkey utilizes a reggae sound throughout his drops that gives his music a sense of funk that is addictive to listen to. His visuals match this vibe with intricate geometrical patterns and electric colors.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
Despite this being a tour for his new sound, Dirt Monkey still found a way to play his old hits. Some of which include “Gabagool,” “Lift Off,” and “Jack It Up.” He also mixed in other artists tunes while giving them that Dirt Monkey twist. It is a testament to his artistry that he can make even a house music hater question their taste because Dirt Monkey knows how to add that extra flavor to songs.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
There was something different in the air at Town Ballroom that night and Dirt Monkey even shared how he could tell the people in Buffalo really listened to his music. The crowds energy that night made Buffalo a must stop for him and it’s why so many popular EDM artists keep coming back. The western NY EDM scene has reignited shows in a whole new way.
Photo Credit: Maddie McCafferty
If you want to be a part of the growing EDM phenomena in Buffalo check out the upcoming shows from SABAI February 23 and Subtronics February 29. Get your tickets here.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has expanded her wildly successful 2023 tour with 13 additional performances added. The Live In Concert tour will make stops in New York State on Feb. 14 at the UBS Arena and June 12 at MVP Arena.
General on-sale for the additional dates will begin on Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.
STEVIE NICKS 2024 TOUR DATES:
Sat Feb 10 – Atlantic City, NJ – Mark G Etess Arena Wed Feb 14 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Sat Feb 17 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Wed Feb 21 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sat Feb 24 – Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live^ Wed Feb 28 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Sun Mar 03 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Wed Mar 06 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena Sat Mar 09 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium* Sat May 04 — Charlotte, NC — Lovin’ Life Music Fest — First Ward Park+ Tue May 07 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center – JUST ADDED Fri May 10 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino and Resort^ – JUST ADDED Tue May 14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – JUST ADDED Sat May 18 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center – JUST ADDED Tue May 21 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort and Casino – JUST ADDED Fri May 24 — Napa, CA — BottleRock Festival — Napa Valley Expo+ Mon May 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center – JUST ADDED Thu May 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena – JUST ADDED Tue Jun 04 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse – JUST ADDED Sun Jun 09 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun – JUST ADDED Wed Jun 12 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena – JUST ADDED Sat Jun 15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium – JUST ADDED Tue Jun 18 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena – JUST ADDED Fri Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field*
