Category: Western NY

  • Jelly Roll Announces Summer “Beautifully Broken” Tour, Coming to Albany, Buffalo and NYC

    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

    Sat Oct 26 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    Sun Oct 27 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

  • Journey Teleports Through 50 Years in Rochester

    Reliving the glory years, fans in Rochester were treated to a night of classics as Journey blew the roof off the Blue Cross Arena, the eighth stop on the Freedom Tour. The February 22 show marked Journey’s seventh visit to the city, dating back to 1978.

    Playing for little more 90 minutes, frontman Arnel Pineda jumped around the stage enough to make his Fitbit question his activity. While not original to the band, Pineda has been doing his best Steve Perry impression for nearly 17 years, and despite nailing a nerve wrecking interview, he has solidified his role as lead vocalist. The vocal range, the sounds and pitch, all of it are exactly what Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain were hoping for as they sought out Perry’s replacement.

    Opening the show for Pineda and company was Toto. Not quite as tenured as Journey, Toto has just over 40 years of songs and 14 studio albums, and they chose a nice nine-song set for the Rochester crowd. As the lone original Toto member, Steve Lukather came out donning a floor length cloak and rocked out “Girl Good” Bye” and “Hold the Line.” Of course, the set ended with “Rosanna” and “Africa,” two songs that are synonymous with Toto and the 80s.

    Fans were out of their seats as Lukather led the charge during their set, belting out a little “Hakuna Matata” and a cover of the Beatles “With a Little Help From My Friends.” A little mellow, a little sappy, and a lot of high energy rock prepped the crowd for what they were about to endure.

    Hitting the stage shortly before 9, Cain and Pineda led Journey out before the Rochester crowd and opened up with “Only The Young,” a song about youth and the freedoms they encounter growing up. One of Journey’s best songs, it wasn’t originally released by them. Intended for the Frontiers album, it was a late cut and sold to Scandal. A few years later, it was on Vison Quest soundtrack and ultimately hit Number 9 on the charts and released as single by Journey.

    Progressing through the set, Pineda did not slow down. Dancing around withe mic stand, flipping the mic, hopping on and off the speakers, he flawlessly delivered note after note pointing out to random area of the crowd. “Stone in Love” and “Don’t Stop Believin’” get the crowd up and dancing like they were 17 again, before all the back and knee problems took over.

    About halfway through the set, Deen Castronovo delivers a powerful rendition of “Mother-Father.” Perched behind his drum set, Castronovo takes this song and makes it his own, delivering what I would consider the hit of the night. Powerful, serene, and thought-provoking performance from the former Bad English drummer.

    Leading into “Open Arms,” Cain let loose on the piano as the band waited in the wings, pounding the keys as smooth and as delectate as possible. The piano sounds filled the arena with aging fans who once held lit lighters in the air, are now turning on their phones flashlights. The iconic Journey ballad commences as Pineda encourages the crowd to sing along.

    Donning a hockey jersey from the hometown Rochester Americans, Cain continued the next song with some back story. In 1983, the band was looking to write a song that pays homage to loved ones at home with the band tours and is apart. Perry and crew decided to take it one step further and dedicate to the men and women of the Armed Forces who were also apart from loved ones. From this, we were given “Faithfully.” As the song played, the backscreen displayed band members with military personal, family members and fans alike. This was a dedication to anyone who is apart from their loved ones. You could quietly hear the tears being shed from those around me as the song began.

    For a little more than 90 minutes, fans were taken back to a simpler time. Memories were brought back of proms, weddings, friends, and other loved ones. Fans young and old were celebrating 50 years of hits, B-sides, and deep cuts. 50 years of iconic sounds have been copied and covered but there’s nothing like originals.

    Journey continues their Freedom tour through April, before hitting the road with Def Lepard.

    Toto set list: Girl Goodbye/Hold the Line/99/Dying on My Feet/ I’ll Be Over You/Home of the Brave/ With a Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles cover)/Rosanna/ Africa

    Journey set list: Only the Young/guitar solo/Stone in Love,/Don’t Stop Believin’/Lights/ Send Her My Love/Who’s Crying Now/Escape,/Mother-Father/Let it Rain/Lovin’, Touchin, Squeezin/piano solo/Open Arms/Faithfully/Girl Can’t Help It (Jason Derlatka)/guitar solo/Wheel in The Sky/Separate Ways/Be Good to Yourself/Any Way You Want It

  • James Taylor and His All-Star Band to Perform in Buffalo, Syracuse, Wantagh and Saratoga This Summer

    Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star band are coming to New York this summer.

    As part of his tour, the artist will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 25, the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse on June 26, at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel on June 28 and later return at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 31 and at the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on September 2.  

    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, Coheed and Cambria Announce Tour, Coming to Saratoga, Buffalo, and Big Flats

    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.

    PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA.
    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.

    PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA

    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

  • Musical Memories Café in West Falls Gains Big Recognition

    Musical Memories Café (MMC) has announced its recognition by ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center as an Innovative and Exemplary Respite Program for three years. As one of only four organizations to receive this recognition in the US, MMC was praised for effectively “supporting multiple generations of caregivers and family, including extended families, of persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.”

    Caregivers and their loved ones enjoying the music and a meal.

    Recognition includes an honorarium, usage of the ARCH logo and registration, travel and hotel costs to attend the National Lifespan Respite Conference in Albany, NY, May 21-23,  2024. Musical Memories Café Executive Director Carolyn Panzica was selected to present at this conference on  “Musical Memories Cafe: Innovation, Impact, Replication, and Sustainability.”  

    In 2014, founders Carolyn and Bill Panzica launched Memory Cafe at the West Falls Center for the Arts. By applying their business and franchising know-how and experience as both caregiver and nonprofit managers, the West Falls Memory Cafe quickly became a thriving nonprofit program. From this success, Carolyn and Bill created Musical Memories Cafe to empower other nonprofits in WNY and beyond.

    Musical Memories Café (MMC) offers a beautiful meal and musical entertainment created especially for caregivers and their loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. They enrich lives by collaborating,  inspiring, and educating through music and making an unforgettable experience available to those who truly need it but may not have access. West Falls Performing Arts Center programs include: 1. Musical Memories Café – West Falls Center, 2. Harmonica, ukulele, and guitar lessons for  Military Veterans and their families, and 3. Kids Jam for children and adolescents to learn from and play along with professional musicians.

    There is a growing body of knowledge about the positive impact of music on individuals with   Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

    Carolyn Panzica said, “We hope this recognition will encourage other nonprofits to consider offering a Musical Memories Café in their community. We have seen how this transcendent experience enriches the lives of people with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia and their caregivers. More communities need respite programs that  offer in-person, loving companionship, a therapeutic approach backed by research, and a lasting community  (virtual and in-person) with others facing similar challenges.”  

    ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is a national organization charged with “assisting and promoting the development of quality respite and crisis care programs in the United States.” 

    Your shared respite model seems especially effective in supporting multiple generations of caregivers and family, including extended  Musical Memories Café Recognition families, of persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The strong evaluation you conduct uses psychometrically sound measurement tools to assess caregiver intensity and caregiver needs and to show positive outcomes for caregivers. Notably, you also use data in a formative way to guide referrals to other  needed services and to tailor day-to-day services according to the needs of individual care recipients and their families.

    Jill Kagan, Director of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center.

    To learn more about Musical Memories Café, visit here.

  • Dierks Bentley Returns to the Road with Stops in Darien, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs

    Dierks Bentley has announced his return to the road this summer with the “Gravel & Gold Tour.” The tour will see three dates in New York. Darien Lake Amphitheater, SPAC in Saratoga, and Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse will all host Bentley.

    Dierks Bentley

    Dierks Bentely is one of country music’s biggest names today. Since his first publishing deal in 2001, Bentley has consistently landed himself at the top of the country music charts. Bentley has been a mainstay of country culture, with trendy, popular sound and a lovable attitude.

    Along with this, Dierks Bentley has been a part of several other professional endeavors. He has been involved with Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his four “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” locations.

    “The Gravel & Gold tour has been the best of my career, and I’m not ready to leave it behind. We are so locked in with this production that it allows me to be living right in the moment with the fans, and that’s the magic! I’m bringing along some old friends and some newer artists who are all putting their own unique spin on country, bluegrass and Americana music. I can’t wait to watch their shows and hopefully sing with them too. Those collaborations are a highlight of my summer every year.”

    Dierks Bentely

    Dierk’s music is feel-good, pop-country, with an emphasis on having a good time no matter where you are, like in his now decade-old song, “Drunk on a Plane.” It is very much summery, beer-drinking, good-time tune. His upcoming tour will certainly reflect those vibrations starting this July.

    Dierks Bentley

    GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR 2024 Dates:

    6/07 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena *

    6/08 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP *

    6/13 – Toledo, OH – The Huntington Center *

    6/14 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *

    6/15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center ^

    6/27 – Lafayette, LA – CAJUNDOME*<

    6/28 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater*

    7/18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *

    7/19 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain *

    7/20 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater #+

    8/04 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater #

    8/08 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *’

    8/09 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center * 

    8/10 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena  * 

    8/15 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion * 

    8/16 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview* 

    8/17 – Camden, NJ- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion * 

    8/22 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL* 

    8/23 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center * 

    8/24 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center * 

    8/29 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater *

    8/30 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheater *’

    8/31 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

    9/06 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre * 

    9/07 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena * 

    9/12 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park ^

    9/13 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium ^

    9/14 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park^

    9/19 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena * >

    9/20 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena *

    9/21 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater^ 

    * Chase Rice + Check Local Listings

    ^ Lee Brice + Check Local Listings

    + On sale to be announced

    > On sale March 1

    < On sale March 8

    ‘ Not a Live Nation Date

    For more information on Dierks Bentley and tickets for the upcoming tour, visit Dierks.com.

  • Samantha Fish Brings The “Death Wish Blues” tour in Albany, Syracuse, and Buffalo This Spring

    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 or Be 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

    03/16/24: Great Barrington, MA, Mahaiwe PAC

    03/17/24: Newton, NJ, Newton Theatre

    03/20/24: Bethlehem, PA, Musikfest Cafe

    03/21/24: York, PA, Appell Center

    03/22/24: Collingswood, NJ, Scottish Rite Auditorium

    03/23/24: Syracuse, NY, Westcott Theater 

    03/24/24: Buffalo, NY, Asbury Hall at Babeville

    03/26/24: Detroit, MI, St. Andrews Hall

    03/27/24: Kent, OH,The Kent Stage

    03/28/24: Grand Rapids, MI, Elevation

    04/27/24: New Orleans, LA, Fillmore

    05/02/24: New Orleans, LA, Saenger Theater

    09/19/24 – 09/22/24: Louisville, KY, Bourbon & Beyond

  • Dirt Monkey is Blown Away By the Buffalo Crowd

    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. 

    dirt monkey buffalo  MYCELIUM SOUND
    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. 

    dirt monkey buffalo  MYCELIUM SOUND
    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. 

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    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. 

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    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.

  • Stevie Nicks Adds Albany Date to 2024 Tour

    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.

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    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*

  • Goose Announce new Drummer, “Ted Tapes 2024,” Headline Tour Stopping at CMAC and Forest Hills

    It is an exciting day to be a Goose fan as the rock quintet has announced they are bringing new drummer Cotter Ellis to the group, releasing Ted Tapes 2024, an album comprised of instrumental improvisations captured during Ellis’s auditions on drums. And if that wasn’t enough, the group kicks off their new headliner tour this summer, coming to CMAC on June 15 and Forest Hills Stadium on June 29.

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    Goose released their debut album in 2016 and quickly took flight, playing countless shows, and amassing a cult-like following. Known for their unique brand of irresistible songcraft, fluid musicianship, and spirited improvisational performance, the quintet’s 2022 critically acclaimed record Dripfield debuted at #2 on Billboard’s “Top New Artist Albums” chart.

    They have spent much of the past decade on a seemingly infinite tour schedule that includes sold-out headline shows at renowned venues such as Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium, and New York City’s hallowed Radio City Music Hall; a sold-out co-headline run alongside Trey Anastasio Band; a sold-out EU/UK headline tour, and show-stealing appearances at such festivals as Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Electric Forest, and Dead & Company’s Playing In The Sand in Riviera Cancun, MX. Recent highlights include a sold-out, five-night run at the historic Capitol Theater and 2023’s 10th annual Goosemas holiday celebration at Hampton, VA’s famed Hampton Coliseum.

    “I first saw Cotter play with his band Swimmer at Nectar’s some years ago,” says Rick Mitarotonda. “I was sitting solo at one of the bar tables right in front of the stage with the PA ripping. The set was awesome, they’re all fantastic players and I was taken with the buoyant energy and how much fun they were having. Something had me glued to the drums though. His pocket and feel were gripping. He really told a story with his playing that night. It was an experience that always stuck with me.”

    These Ted Tapes tracks are improvisational moments from the first few sessions with Cotter, recorded solely for the purpose of reference, not intended for any kind of release. The instruments and microphones were rigged up quickly, and the playing was raw and free from any expectations. The first track, “Leo,” is the opening pick up jam from the first session, the first notes ever played together. There were some consistent threads we all felt in the room throughout these early sessions; ease of communication, freely flowing ideas, and a feeling of effortlessness moving through different zones. We experienced a patience that allowed all of our personalities to come out and energy to well up in new ways. It feels like a door just beginning to open. We couldn’t be more stoked for what’s to come.

    Rick Mitarotonda

    A ticket pre-sale lottery for all newly announced dates begins Feb. 6 at noon (ET) and will continue through Saturday, February 10, at 5 pm ET. VIP and Travel Package pre-sales begin Wednesday, February 7 at 10 am (local). Lottery winners will be charged and notified via email by the evening of Thursday, February 15. Public on-sales are set to begin Friday, February 16 at 10 am (local). For more information, please visit here. One dollar for each ticket sold will be donated to Greenpeace.

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    GOOSE – TOUR 2024

    MAY

    24-26 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Presents Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie †

    JUNE

    4 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

    5 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory

    7 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    8 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

    10 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse

    11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland 

    12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

    14 – Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival (Two Sets) †

    15 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC

    16 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

    18 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

    20 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    21 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    23 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

    25 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

    26 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point

    28 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center

    29 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium

    30 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl

    † Festival Appearance

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