HOT 97’s Summer Jam festival sees UBS Arena in Elmont, New York as the host for the event’s 30th anniversary. The festival sees a stellar lineup of some of hip hop’s most notable names. This includes Doja Cat, Sexxy Redd, Offset, Method Man, Redman and many more.
Hip hop’s biggest celebration begins June 2 at UBS Arena in Elmont, Long Island. Summer Jam 2024 sees an explosive celebration of HOT 97’s legacy and the biggest names hip hop has to offer. Cemented rap artists of today, legends of the past, and rising stars all gather at Summer Jam to show their talent and to make the crowd move.
Headlining this historic occasion are chart-toppers Doja Cat, Davido, and Offset, alongside fan-favorites such as Sexyy Red, the legendary duo Method Man and Redman, rising star Sleepy Hallow, Detroit’s pride Tee Grizzley, and the dynamic 41 Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, and TaTa.
Legendary Hip Hop Duo, Method Man and Redman
Summer Jam started humbly and become a cultural phenomenon. The festival has continuously pushed boundaries and shaped the landscape of hip-hop. With icons Method Man and Redman joining forces to set the stage on fire, this year’s lineup reflects the evolution of the genre and pays homage to the artists who have contributed to its legacy over the past three decades.
Summer Jam at UBS is something that’ll recur. UBS Arena is the festival’s new home now that its fully built and ready for massive audiences. The arena has been meticulously designed to elevate fans’ audio experience during performances, and those in attendance can vouch.
Summer Jam 2019 at Metlife Stadium
General public tickets will officially go on sale on Friday, March 22nd at 10 am on HOT97.com and ticketmaster.com. You do not want to miss Summer Jam at UBS Arena.
Three-time, GRAMMY award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion formally announced the “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” featuring GloRilla, coming to Madison Square Garden on May 21.
The Memphis-born hitmaker GloRilla, who has delivered award-winning hits such as “Tomorrow 2 (feat Cardi B),” “FNF” and “Yeah Glo!,” will join Megan on the domestic leg of the tour.
The tour comes after Megan Thee Stallion’s latest song “HISS” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February. “HISS” also became the first-ever, solo female rap song to debut No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and, as a result, she now owns the record for the biggest first week for a solo female rap song in history.
The achievement signified Megan’s third No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, following her other chart-topping hits such as “Savage (Remix)” with Beyoncé and “WAP” with Cardi B. The song was Megan’s second solo release via Hot Girl Productions – her independent music and entertainment entity. She can release her music independently and still have distribution and resources with Warner Music while having full ownership of her master’s and publishing.
Hailing from Houston, Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time GRAMMY-winning recording artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. She received nine BET Awards and multiple Billboard Music Awards for “Top Rap Female Artist.” Additionally, she has been honored for her advocacy efforts, with the 2022 Special Achievement Award at The Webby Awards and the Trailblazer Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
She made history in Nov. 2022, becoming the first Black woman to appear on the cover of Forbes’ prestigious Under 30 issue. She was previously recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020 after publishing her monumental “Why I Speak Up For Black Women” op-ed for The New York Times.
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning on Wednesday, March 20. Additional presales including an artist Hotties presale will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to a VIP bar and cocktail service throughout the night, pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item, early entry & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, click HERE.
2024 HOT GIRL SUMMER WORLD TOUR DATES
May 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center^
May 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center^
May 18 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena^
May 21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^
May 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
May 24 – Napa, CA – BottleRock Napa Valley Festival*
May 26 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling Festival*
May 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena^
May 30 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum^
Jun 1 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena^
Jun 4 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena^
June 6 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^
Jun 8 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena^
Jun 10 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center^
Jun 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center^
Jun 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Center^
Jun 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center^
Jun 16 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival*
Chris Pellnat announced the release of his latest folk, synth, rock fusion album, Cairn and it is certainly something unique. The album showcases several unique and intriguing sounds from Chris Pellnat’s repertoire.
Chris Pellnat is a singer-songwriter based in Hudson, New York. In addition to his solo work, he plays guitar in the Poughkeepsie-based rock band, The Warp/The Weft. He is also half of the duo, Teeniest. He performs mostly in upstate New York. Chris creates melodic, memorable songs using unusual instrumentation, including vibraphone, clarinet and dulcimer in addition to guitar, bass, drums and synthesizers. His songs are sometimes cleverly humorous, but always with an underlying message.
There is clear vocal and instrument influence from artists like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, John Lennon, Paul Simon and more. Cairn combines elements of traditional American folk, orchestral music, acoustic rock, and even electronic. Each song on the Cairn has its own feel and theme. Some songs are about hope, some are about endings and beginnings, some are about nothing. The album has an overwhelming ability to calm, but also the ability to get your feet tapping or your head swaying.
Cairn has a good deal of variety in terms of musical vibe and style. It starts off with “Ship on the Horizon,” a dulcimer-and-accordion-driven song that sets the tone with the sound of ocean waves. “Wandering Squandering” is a straight-ahead electric rocker. “Forest Giants” is a trippy, electronic exploration inspired by the wilderness. The album continues like that: you never know what the next song will sound like, and you’ll likely be surprised when you find out.
For more information on Chris Pellnat’s music and to listen to Cairn, click here.
Esteemed music venue Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs announced a stellar lineup of musicians for the month of April, with Raul Midon, Michael Eck, Vanessa Collier, and The Special Consensus among the featured acts.
CaffeLena has presented New York State with extraordinary music in an intimate setting since the 1960s. It is widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. Bob Dylan performed for two consecutive nights at the cafè in 1961, a year prior to the release of his debut album.
The venue’s mission is to keep a diverse set of programs and artists, regardless of fame, to present to the community. Caffe Lena is where musical discovery begins on all fronts. All shows held in-person in Lena’s historic listening room are also streamed live to living rooms around the world.
Caffe Lena’s April shows are not ones to miss. The itinerary is complete with various well-known artists with utmost talent. Various genres like bluegrass, jazz, folk, blues, poetry, funk rock and more are set to light up the intimate venue with energy, love, and art. Artists like Michael Eck see the stage for heartfelt performances signifying great milestones.
Vanessa Collier
Michael Eck celebrates his 60th birthday with release of sixth album, fermata, and a performance at Caffe Lena, 8 p.m. Friday, April 19. Eck will be joined by an all-star ensemble, including bassist/vocalist Bob Buckley, guitarist Sten Isachsen, and elusive vocalist Rosanne Raneri.
Michael Eck
Caffe Lena’s Top Shows For April
April 2, 7 PM Live Stream: Storytelling Night Featuring Julia Biaculli
April 3, 7 PM Poetry Open Mic Night featuring Susan Jefts
April 4, 8 PM Ruthie Foster
April 5, 8 PM The Special Consensus
April 6, 8 PM Peter Mulvey with Opener Zachary Lucky
April 7, 7 PM House of Hamill
April 9, 7 PM Songwriting with Eliza Gilkyson
April 19, 8 PM Live Stream: Michael Eck
April 26, 8 PM Vanessa Collier
April 27, 8 PM Bright Series: The Clements Brothers
April 28, 7 PM Intersectional Voices: Raul Midon
For more information on Caffe Lena’s April shows and to purchase tickets, click here.
Multi-faceted alt rock band Slow Fiction have released their enticing new single “Monday” ahead of the band’s live performance at No Fun venue in Troy on March 27
Brooklyn based band Slow Fiction consists of five members that bring together amazing performances, distinctive songwriting and innovative vocals delivered by their lead vocalist Julia Vassallo. Their new single “Monday” is a first single from the band’s upcoming EP record Crush set to be released on May 24 via So Young Records.
Emerging within a music community shattered by lockdowns, Slow Fiction was woven together from a tapestry of friendships from hometowns and college connections. As boundaries disappeared and audiences expanded, the band became closer, utilizing the changes to play around with their content and achieve ever-greater and more powerful heights.
Inspired by the raw, sweeping fuzz of bands like Sonic Youth and The Jesus and Mary Chain, the finished composition is a sonically explosive piece of work. A familiar guitar sound from the 2000s meets cutting edge modern angst to produce a sound that is both nostalgic and enticing. The band was liberated as their confidence increased through their live performances, and they used all they had learned to start working on “a lot more cohesive and bigger sounding” project.
Slow Fiction is fast making a name for themselves as one of the most captivating and intriguing live performers coming out of New York’s thriving scene at the moment. Their new EP goes over and above to demonstrate their potential by combining nostalgic overtones with unquestionably heavy emotional content and stark realities. The band is slowly becoming one of the most intriguing artists to come out of the current music scene because of their skillful blending of personal suffering with a wide range of musical inspirations and dreamy, euphoric tones.
Following the announcement of their new EP Crush, and the release their new single “Monday” which was accompanied by a visualizer that features a footage taken out the window of a NYC subway, the band has also announce a slew of upcoming tour dates, including a stint at SXSW and shows supporting Hinds and Sprints.
To learn more about the band and pre-save their new EP, fans can visit here and Tickets for their tour can be found here.
Platinum-selling songwriter and artist Donna Lewis of New York is back with a touching song “The Imposter.” Inspired by Lewis’s personal battle with breast cancer, this powerful track explores the depths of the human experience, capturing a blend of light and dark, fear and bravery.
The song takes listeners through Lewis’s treatment center’s different rooms, vividly capturing the darkness, pain, and terror she experienced during chemotherapy. The chorus, however, shines through the darkness with love, light, and gratitude.
Sonically speaking, “The Imposter” shows the duality of Lewis’s struggle by combining upbeat downtempo trip-hop exploration with driving sonics and euphoric vocals.
Lewis, known for her classic love ballad “I Love You, Always Forever,” reunites with acclaimed producer Holmes Ives to create an album that is resilient and full of hope. Together, they transform Lewis’s cancer journey’s hardships into an artistic creation that knows no bounds. In addition to her musical pursuits, Lewis is to become an ambassador for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
The forthcoming album, Rooms With A View, details the highs and lows of Lewis’s year-long battle with breast cancer. Lewis provides not only an experience but also a ray of hope for anyone going through a difficult time through her stirring lyrics and expressive vocals.
“It is an offering of hope for anyone going through a dark tunnel. I am forever grateful to share it with you,” said Lewis.
Stay tuned for Rooms With A View, Donna Lewis and Holmes Ives‘ joint song that is bound to inspire and uplift listeners everywhere – give “The Imposter” a listen here or below.
The New York State Blues Festival is returning to Syracuse this summer and Little Feat has been announced as this year’s headlining act. The admission-free festival is set to take place from June 13-15 at Chevy Court on the New York State Fairgrounds.
In addition to a ton of blues music, a variety of food vendors will be onsite with wine and beer also being sold. Retail and craft vendors will also be set up market-style as well.
The New York State Blues Festival is one of the largest free blues events in all of the Northeast. The annual three-day musical celebration, showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision, and arranges them for a continuous river of music. See below for a full schedule of all of the artists performing this year.
The festival is free to attend, with all ages welcomed. Parking in the Brown Lot at New York State Fairgrounds is available for $10 per car and $5 per motorcycle. ADA parking is in the Emerald Lot. Proceeds from the parking fees help to offset expenses and to keep the New York State Blues Festival admission-free.
For more information on VIP packages, RV sites, and hotel reservations, please visit the festival website.
New York State Blues Festival 2024
Main Stage
Thursday June 13
4pm – GATE OPENS***
5:30 – 6:45pm – HANNA PK
7:15pm – 8:30pm – BYWATER CALL
9:00pm – 10:30pm – LILâ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS
Friday June 14
3:00pm – GATE OPENS***
4pm – 5pm – THE SHYLOCKS
5:30pm – 6:45pm – MATT TARBELLâS BUILT FOR COMFORT
Roger Daltrey – legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music’s most inspirational and influential forces, The Who – will return to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo works, and other surprises. He will appear at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on June 16, and at The Capitol Theatre on June 18.
With an intimate rock-based band and setting and answering questions from the audience, this exclusive set of shows will continue throughout June. Special guests for the much-anticipated performances include GRAMMY-nominated Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and acclaimed, offbeat singer/songwriter Dan Bern.
Roger Daltrey hand-picked an ensemble of musicians to join him that includes Simon Townshend – guitar, Billy Nicholls – mandolin, Jody Linscott – percussion, Doug Boyle – guitar, John Hogg – Bass, Katie Jacoby – violin, Steve Weston – harmonica, Geraint Watkins – keyboards/accordion, and Scott Devours – Drums.
Daltrey was inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame with The Who in 1990, received a Lifetime Achievement award from the GRAMMY Foundation with the band in 2001, and received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. Considered to have one of the most recognizable singing voices of all time, Planet Rock listeners voted him Rock’s fifth-greatest voice in music history. Known for his magnetic presence and rebellious creative spirit, Daltrey has been an actor and producer with multiple roles in films, theatre, and television.
He’s released ten solo studio albums, including the acclaimed discs Daltrey,Ride a Rock Horse, One of the Boys, and the 2018 release As Long As I Have You, and such hit singles as “I’m Free,” “Giving It All Away,” “Without Your Love,” “Free Me” and “After the Fire.” Queen Elizabeth awarded him a CBE for his service to music and charity in 2004.
Daltrey is the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and co-founder of Teen Cancer America (with Pete Townshend). On March 15, Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler released a new, special recording of his composition, “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” featuring over 60 of the finest rock performers ever assembled on one iconic track, including members of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, Rush, Guns N’ Roses, and many more. The milestone release, currently available to order, will raise funds for Teen Cancer America and its UK equivalent Teenage Cancer Trust.
In crafting this completely new show set to kick off in June 2024, Daltrey looks forward to unveiling one of his more intimate and unique stage shows, an up close and personal gift to his fans that highlights Who rarities, solo hits, and other songs from his incredible near 60-year career.
Tickets go on sale starting Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. local time.
Roger Daltrey Tour Dates
June 12 / Wolf Trap – Filene Center / Vienna, VA*
June 14 / OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino / Niagara Falls, ON*
June 16 / Bethel Woods Center for the Arts / Bethel, NY*
June 18 / The Capitol Theatre / Port Chester, NY*
June 20 / Leader Bank Pavilion / Boston, MA*
June 22 / Tanglewood – The Koussevitzky Music Shed / Lenox, MA*
June 25 / Meadow Brook Amphitheatre / Detroit, MI**
June 27 / Murat Theatre at Old National Centre / Indianapolis, IN**
June 29 / The Pavilion at Ravinia / Highland Park, IL*
Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to tour across the United States for 27 dates, including one at MSG in Manhattan.
The “Over and Out Tour” kicks off on August 24 in Palm Desert, California. The tour wraps up in Los Angeles on October 25. The two-month tour stops at Madison Square Garden on September 16. This is the only tour date in the Empire State.
Jeff Lynneâs ELO has delivered a chart-topping album along with a sold out run of UK and European shows. Jeff Lynne was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last year and the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Jeff Lynne is a rock and roll legend who’s produced for The Beatles, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and many more. Lynne also co-founded The Travelling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. Jeff Lynne is a music genius who creates once in a blue-moon performances that can’t be missed.
The band has always been known for their epic live shows and a distinct style that seamlessly and innovatively blends rock, pop and classical. This tour is filled with genre-defining talent from production to performance. The “Over and Out Tour” is one you’ll want to witness.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO “Over and Out” Tour Dates:
August 24 Palm Desert, CA Acrisure Arena
August 27 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena
August 28 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
August 30 Portland, OR Moda Center
September 1 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
September 6 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center
September 7 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse
September 9 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
September 10 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
September 13 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center
September 14 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
September 16 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 20 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
September 23 Boston, MA TD Garden
September 25 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
September 27 Chicago, IL United Center
September 30 St, Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
October 2 Denver, CO Ball Arena
October 9 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
October 11 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
October 12 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
October 15 Austin, TX Moody Center
October 16 Houston, TX Toyota Center
October 18 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
October 21 Phoenix, AZ Footprint Center
October 23 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
October 25 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Artist Presale will begin on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. and the general on-sale will start on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. To learn more about the tour and to purchase tickets, click here.
Rochester psychedelic indie rock band Adequate Phil have released their latest track, “Limes” which is out on all streaming services now. The song marks their final single before the release of their debut album.
Adequate Phil, hailing from Troy, is an experimental psychedelic indie rock powerhouse with influences from Radiohead, Animal Collective, The Beatles, and The Shins. With the release of their debut album on the horizon and in spite of recent personal difficulties and lineup changes, Adequate Phil continues to captivate audiences with their magnetic stage presence and innovative sound. Since 2021, they’ve been an eclectic and relatively underground driving force in the local scene.
The track “Limes” is nothing short of unique. Its monumental psychedelic influence just oozes out of each pore of the track. You can hear the influence from classic psychedelic bands like The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and more. You can also hear influence from artists like King Gizzard and even Yoko Ono.
The vocals are haunting and obscure, the lead and rhythm guitar are hallucinogenic. Nothing about this song is conventional, but it has an eerie familiarity. The more you listen, the more you become entranced by the sounds the band emanates.
For more information on Adequate Phil and to lay ears on their latest single, “Limes,” click here.
