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  • Ten Thousand Fists In The Air With Disturbed At Mohegan Sun Arena

    It was a headbangers ball on Saturday, Feb. 10, as Disturbed brought their Take Back Your Life Tour to the sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena in support of their new record, Divisive which was released last year. Disturbed’s tour was announced back in October of 2023 and featured 23 cities, with this show in Uncasville, Connecticut, being the halfway marker.

    Disturbed, out of Chicago, Illinois, features Dan Donegan on guitar, Mike Wengren on the drums, with David Draiman on lead vocals and John Moyer on bass. This lineup has been together since 2004 after Moyer replaced Steve “Fuzz” Kmak.

    As fans took a pause from their slot machines and rolling dice and filled into the arena, which sits at the heart of the casino, fans were greeted with the first of three bands of the night. The first group was the all-female band Plush. As the female foursome plugged in their guitars, they created a wall of sound behind the beautiful vocals of lead singer, Moriah Formica.

    Despite the band only having a short seven-song setlist, they left their impact on the crowd. Fans who weren’t familiar with them were won over after hearing the group’s rendition of “Barracuda” by Heart which originally appeared on the band’s 1977 record, Little Queen. By the end of the set, fans headbanging and raising their fists in the air. It would be a surprise to no one if in a few years from now, Plush worked their way up the band bill to becoming the middle act and graduating to larger venues.

    Rounding out Plush with Formica is Bella Perron on lead guitar, Ashley Suppa on bass guitar, and Faith Powell on the drums.

    Following Plush’s set was the 2008 band Falling in Reverse. While the band is slightly different from the metal genre of Disturbed, Falling in Reverse brought hard rock and catchy choruses to the crowd and played their part well as the middle act. While lead singer Ronnie Radke is the only original member left, his energy alone was awe-inspiring. 

    Radke took fans down memory lane citing that the band used to play at the legendary Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut, before upgrading to the Mohegan Sun Arena. Throughout the hour-long set, some mega fans in the general admission pit were screaming along to every song until the band took their final bow of the night. 

    Joining Radke in Falling in Reverse is Max Georgiev and Christian Thompson on guitars, with Tyler Burgess on bass and touring drummer Luke Holland.

    As the clock struck 9 p.m. and the house lights dimmed to show a blank curtain with the shadows of the band, the thunderous roar from the crowd surged from the back and upper rafters to the front of the stage as the spotlights shot on. The curtain dropped and the metal masters of Disturbed greeted the Uncasville audience.

    The band kicked off their pre-Super Bowl party with “Hey You,” off of the aforementioned Divisive. The band played 17 songs with at least one song off every album of theirs being played, making sure to accommodate every fan of every era of the band. In KISS-like fashion, a spectacular light show was rigged behind them with pyrotechnics and fire beaming out throughout the night.

    As the band plunged further into their set, Donegan sat down at a piano with the top on fire and was accompanied by two string orchestra players. The band then began to play their famous cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence,” which can be heard on Disturbed’s 2015 album, Immortalized. The bone-chilling cover of this classic song also featured Wengren on giant symphony drums as the crowd once again screamed and cheered for a song they know extremely well.

    As the band played on into the night they came to song number 15 in their set which was “Don’t Tell Me.” The studio version of their new album features Ann Wilson of Heart but this time, Moriah Formica of Plush made her triumphant return to the stage for her curtain call duet with Draiman. Throughout the night, Draiman would preach to the fans about fighting addiction and illness and claiming fans are “not alone” in the fight against mental illness which provided a sense of comradery and togetherness amongst the sold-out crowd.

    As the band was transitioning into the second to last song of the set, Draiman hopped off stage to approach a young fan along the barricade in the front who, for the entire night, was holding a photo of a boy. The girl, who went by the name of Kailey, announced to the crowd that the boy’s name was Mark Rivers and he “lost his battle with addiction.” 

    While the two were interacting, what once was a loud arena filled with the sounds of heavy metal became as quiet as a church, you could hear the breath of fans around you. Before the band played “The Light,” Draiman brought Kailey on stage and dedicated the song to Rivers. Around the arena, you could see people shedding tears and embracing their loved ones beside them as they witnessed the heartfelt moment between the band and a fan in front of them.

    As the band played their final notes, a moment of realization clicked in. Music is a force that joins people together. Music and concerts, in general, are an event and spectacle that bring out their emotions as a force that can heal fans no matter what they’re going through. The moment that a person’s favorite band is on stage, the music has the utmost power to heal and guide fans out of the darkest holes they might be in.

    Disturbed was no different, through the headbanging and mosh pits of the GA section, to the harmony brought on by the band and one girl’s unifying story. Fans of all bands and all music, whether it was their first or ninth time seeing Disturbed, left Mohegan Sun Arena with hope and love in their hearts as Disturbed not only brought metal to Connecticut but a lasting impression that there is still good left in the world.

    Plush Setlist: Athena, Champion, Run, Barracuda (Heart cover), Hate, Hope It Hurts, Left Behind

    Falling in Reverse Setlist: Zombified, I’m Not a Vampire, Losing My Mind, Fuck You and All Your Friends, The Drug in Me Is You, Just Like You, Popular Monster, Voices in My Head, Watch the World Burn

    Disturbed Setlist: Hey You, Stupify, Ten Thousand Fists, Prayer, The Vengeful One, Bad Man, A Reason to Fight, Land of Confusion (Genisis cover), The Game, The Sound of Silence, Indestructible, Don’t Tell Me, The Light, Stricken, Unstoppable, Down With the Sickness, Inside the Fire

  • Hearing Aide: Jed Luckless “Multiply”

    New York City based musician Jed Luckless recently released his brand new album, Multiply on December 29, 2023.

    Jed Luckless multiply
    Photo Courtesy of Jed Luckless

    This marks Jed’s third solo record; his first solo studio release in over 8 years. His most recent, Roll Over debuted in the fall of 2015. Multiply features 9 songs all written and performed by Luckless. A musical savant, Luckless can be heard on lead vocals, background vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums.

    Photo Courtesy of jedluckless.com

    Multiply blends familiar elements of folk and rock with traditional country and blues to create a fresh new sound. Luckless’s classical guitar style introduction on “Luna”, or his country blues playing on “Ungratefully Dead” are just two examples of the sonic exploration that is Multiply; seamlessly weaving through different styles, moods and time signatures.

    Luckless is a very descriptive songwriter and lyricist, thoughtfully painting the scenes and emotions his songs portray like an empty canvas. This, paired with his lighthearted, playful-like story telling approach, provides him the foundation to tackle some heavy thematic concepts. Themes of the inevitability of time, inward self reflection and the overcoming of personal obstacles just begin to scratch the surface. “Live for today” is the message repeated by Luckless at the end of “Own”, a beautifully crafted ballad given an additional layer of depth and flavor by Jed’s percussion work. 

    Luckless joins artists like Prince and Paul McCartney, who are known for recording all the tracks on some of their past records. From the harmonized vocals on “Time & Tide”, to the distorted guitar solos on “Latest Craze” and the title track “Multiply”,  to the featured organ on “Latest Craze”, Luckless’s multi-instrumental talent and musical expertise is on full display throughout. 

    Jed’s live band, The Jed Luckless Band (JBL), perform his original work, including his latest release, Multiply. Jed can also be seen performing live with acts Clueless Wallob and Star ‘69, a Phish and Grateful Dead tribute respectively. You can catch Jed Luckless live at Odeen’s at Spins in Carmel, NY on Wednesday, February 28th starting at 7:00pm. 

    You can also directly support Jed at his website where Multiply is available now for just $10! Every order includes the following: Jed Luckless Multiply CD (signed by Jed Luckless), signed guitar pick, bonus CD or Download Sticker (while supplies last) and other Surprise Mystery Items (like posters, cards, shirts, etc!)

    Multiply is currently available on all streaming services [here].

    Key Tracks: Multiply, Own

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  • Camp Punksylvania Announces Several New York Groups in Lineup

    Camp Punksylvania Music and Camping Festival will return for the 4th straight year this July. The highly anticipated punk rock summer camp has recently released their third wave of included artists. Some of the announced artists include punk bands from across New York State.

    Camp Punksylvania

    The music and camping festival will take place at the West End Fairgrounds Gilbert, PA from July 5 to 7. Several of the confirmed artists are native to New York State, while many others are from various locations around the US and parts of Canada.

    “We’re really focusing on making this the ultimate punk rock summer camp experience. It’s so much more than just music and we’re excited to showcase that. If we can get you to come out for The Bronx and Bad Cop Bad Cop, and you end up falling in love with The Karens and A Day Without Love and making tons of new friends and memories, then our job is done. This is a family and we’re stoked to have you become part of it,”

    Laura Rose, Co-founder and CEO of Riot Squad Media and Camp Punksylvania

    The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans. This festival is all about the punchy, rebellious, and hardcore soundscape that punk exemplifies.

    Major artists such as The Bronx, The Dirty Nil and Some Kind of Nightmare have been announced. Along with this, several regional up and coming acts will be present as well. 

    The Bronx who will be headlining the Camp Punksylvania Festival

    Camp Punksylvania 2024 Band Lineup:

    The Bronx

    Big D and the Kids Table

    Laura Jane Grace

    Bad Cop Bad Cop

    The Dirty Nil

    D.O.A.

    Codefendants

    Diesel Boy

    Skating Polly

    The Venomous Pinks

    FEA

    Flatfoot 56

    Keep Flying

    Some Kind of Nightmare

    Sammy Kay

    The Punk Cellist

    Black Guy Fawkes

    The Galaxy Has Eyes

    SOJI

    A Day Without Love

    The Car Bomb Parade

    Tired Radio

    Mvll Crimes

    Matt Pless

    Amora

    The Karens

    Mary Shelley

    Vulture Raid

    Cardboard Homestead

    The Whiskey Bats

    Racist Kramer

    Suburban Downgrade

    One Revived

    Old Daggers

    No Complyance

    Ship of Fools

    Career Mode

    Dead, Dead Swans

    We Are the Union

    Kill Lincoln

    Working Class Stiffs

    PWRUP

    The What Nows?!

    The Chemical Imblanace

    Meanderthal

    Sweet Anne Marie

    Dr. Frankenstein’s Monsters

    Tickets for Camp Punksylvania are on sale now. For more information about the festival, or to buy tickets, visit camppunksylvania.com.

  • Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue to play Pier 17 Rooftop with Big Boi in June

    The high octane of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will take center stage this summer, for a run that begins in June, with a stop at The Rooftop at Pier 17 along the way. Joining Trombone Shorty this summer is the legendary Big Boi from Outkast.

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will stop at The Rooftop at Pier 17

    Trombone Shorty recently teamed up with his childhood friend Sammy Cyrus for a special project named Saint Brass. Ahead of Mardi Gras festivities, the duo has dropped “Mardi Gras Morning,” an irresistibly joyful track that captures the vibrant spirit of New Orleans.

    On February 16, just three days after Mardi Gras, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will embark on the first-ever Shorty Gras tour, bringing their high-energy New Orleans party to the East Coast for a special 3-week run of performances. They’ll be joined by another New Orleans staple, The Soul Rebels. Shorty Gras has become a beloved New Orleans tradition since its inaugural year in 2020, a featured event as part of the Krewe de Freret Parade in the lead-up to Mardi Gras (the Krewe de Freret Parade is scheduled for February 3, 2024).

    Trombone Shorty leads the parade on his own signature float, and concludes with the Shorty Gras ball at Mardi Gras World, featuring a who’s who of musical guests. Previous performers include Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Flo Rida, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band. This year, Shorty will bring this distinctly New Orleans Mardi Gras party on the road for the first time. 

    It will be another busy year for the New Orleans ambassador and road warrior. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue just announced that their beloved Treme Threauxdown concert will return for its eighth year, taking place at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre on Saturday, April 27 during the first weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival. The list of guest stars will be revealed soon, but past shows have seen everyone from Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples, Allen Toussaint, and Dr. John to Eric Church, Usher, Joan Jett, and Gary Clark, Jr., and have also included surprise appearances by artists from Nick Jonas to Dierks Bentley to Steve Miller to Wyclef Jean. 

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue just returned from a five-day cultural exchange trip to Cuba, which took place from January 11-15. It marked the third edition of the “Getting Funky in Havana” festival, celebrating the New Orleans – Cuba connection through music. The highlight was a mega concert on January 13 at Club 500, where Trombone Shorty, Orleans Avenue, and Cuban legends Los Van Van and Wampi drew a record-breaking crowd of over 15,000 people, the largest in Cuba in the last four years.

    Additionally, Trombone Shorty cohosted the largest U.S-Cuba jam session at Havana’s Fabrica de Arte Cubano, featuring over 30 artists from both countries. A centerpiece of the event was the collaboration with Guillermo Tomas Music Conservatory, with Trombone Shorty’s Foundation donating instruments to the school through a partnership with Horns to Havana.

    Tickets for Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue at Pier 17 are on sale now.

    Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Summer 2024 Tour Dates

    June 11: Koka Booth Amphitheatre; Cary, NC *

    June 13: Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater; Bridgeport, CT *

    June 14: Leader Bank Pavilion; Boston, MA *

    June 16: The Rooftop at Pier 17; New York, NY ^

    June 18: Rose Music Center at The Heights; Huber Heights, OH *

    June 20: Cain Park Evans Amphitheater; Cleveland Heights, OH *

    September 4: Hollywood Bowl; Los Angeles, CA *

    *with Big Boi

    ^with Neal Francis

  • The Frank White Experience to Perform in Utica This Spring

    The dynamic tribute band, The Frank White Experience will hit the Parish on Broadway in downtown Utica on April 13 to perform a tribute show to honor the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G.

    the frank white experience utica

    The Frank White Experience is a tribute band that pays homage to the late great rapper Notorious B.I.G. With their authentic sound and electrifying performances, the band brings  the spirit and essence of Biggie Smalls back to life on stage. The Frank White Experience has become renowned for their commitment to capturing the heat of Notorious B.I.G.’s music and persona. With their flawless flow and meticulous attention to lyrical details, the trio delivers  a musical experience that transports the audience back to the golden era of hip-hop. 

    When fans witness The Frank White Experience in action, they can expect to be transported back to the 1990s, reliving the magic of Biggie’s music and the vibrant hip-hop and R&B culture of that era. The Bands’  shows are a celebration of Hip Hop history, and their dedication to preserving the legacy of Notorious B.I.G. is evident in every rhyme and rhythm they deliver. 

    The trio will perform the nostalgic journey throughout hip-hop history at the Parish on Broadway in downtown Utica on April 13 with tickets exclusively available through Eventbrite.

  • American Classical Orchestra Performs Bach’s B Minor Mass This Spring 

    The American Classical Orchestra will perform Bach’s infamous B Minor Mass at the Alice Tully Hall with the Aco Chorus on March 7.

    The American Classical Orchestra will perform the infamous Bach’s B Minor Mass at the Alice Tully Hall with the Aco Chorus on March 7.

    Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 by Johann Sebastian Bach is a musical setting of the complete Latin Mass, the 1749 work includes nine arias and duets, 14 ensemble sections for vocal groups of various sizes, and a range of instrumental solos in numerous styles. The piece is one of Bach’s best-loved vocal works, the B Minor Mass is widely considered to be the crowning achievement of the Baroque era, since he completed it a year before his death in 1750. 

    The composition as it is known today did not originate as a titled whole in any of Bach’s surviving documents. It was uncovered by his son C.P. E. Bach as a collection of his father’s hand-written scores grouped together inside four folders. The manuscripts were organized in four parts: The Kyrie and Gloria, followed by the Credo, the Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. Once published, the four parts became known as the B Minor Mass. Of note, Bach managed to complete the Mass while nearly blinded by cataracts. He subsequently underwent two unsuccessful eye surgeries using questionable methods, which worsened his condition. 

    The performance will be directed by the founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford who founded two other Connecticut orchestras: the Fairfield Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy, the period instrument offshoot of the Fairfield Orchestra, was later renamed the American Classical Orchestra in 1999. With the Fairfield Orchestra, Crawford conducted the world premiere of Keith Jarrett’s Bridge of Light at Alice Tully Hall, subsequently recorded on the ECM label.

    Featured soloists are soprano and crossover artist Kristen Hahn, who recently appeared at the Kennedy Center in Hello Dolly, soprano Nola Richardson, hailed by The NY Times for her “beautiful tone;” countertenor Reginald Mobley, who has forged a stellar career across Baroque and Classical repertoire; noted Bach interpreter tenor Steven Soph, who was praised for his “impressive clarity and color” by the NY Times and Baroque music specialist bass Steven Eddy, a 1st Prize winner of the 2019 Oratorio Society of New York Competition. 

    Thomas Crawford will lead  the American Classical Orchestra (ACO) in a performance of Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass with the acclaimed ACO Chorus at Alice Tully Hall on March 7 and the fans can find tickets at www.aconyc.org, or by calling ACO at (212) 362-2727, ext.4, or by visiting lincolncenter.org or calling CenterCharge at 212.721.6500. 

  • Alice Coltrane’s Spirited 1971 Performance at Carnegie Hall to Be Released

    In 1971, harpist/pianist Alice Coltrane performed at Carnegie Hall for a special gala benefiting the Integral Yoga Institute. Backed by an all-star group of musicians, Coltrane delivered a captivating set which will now be available in its entirety for the very first time.

    Alice Coltrane Carnegie Hall

    On March 22, Alice Coltrane – The Carnegie Hall Concert (Impulse!), will finally bring the complete document of Coltrane’s Carnegie Hall performance to fans worldwide.

    Held four years after John Coltrane’s untimely passing and recorded by Impulse!, this deeply spiritual performance marked Alice’s first as a leader at Carnegie Hall.  The concert arrived at a pivotal moment in both Coltrane’s musical career and her spiritual journey. She had just released her fourth solo album, the universally acclaimed Journey in Satchidananda, and had deepened her spiritual quest over a five-week trip to India. Her band that night added two members from her teacher/guru Satchidananda’s circle — Kumar Kramer and Tulsi Reynolds, playing harmonium and tamboura, respectively. They provided a distinctly Eastern flavor to a large jazz ensemble largely comprised of collaborators with her late great husband, sax giant John Coltrane. The group included legendary saxophonists Pharoah Sanders and Archie Shepp, bassists Jimmy Garrison and Cecil McBee and drummers Ed Blackwell and Clifford Jarvis. 

    Coltrane’s set began with two transcendental tunes from the recently-released Journey in Satchidananda, the title track and “Shiva-Loka.”

    The live version of the title tune is the perfect scene setter. It begins with a hypnotic riff by the bass duo of Garrison and McBee, followed by celestial waves of harmonic washes from Coltrane’s harp.  Sanders follows with a wonderful flute solo, with hummed and vocalized harmony, before Shepp brings it home with a bluesy, chromatic excursion on his piercing soprano sax. “Shiva-Loka” is another one chord modal romp which gets deeper with each passing minute.. It is underpinned by a repetitive riff which seems a tribute/lift to/from John Coltrane’s “Equinox.”  Alice’s harp casts a heavenly backdrop for a skronking sax solo by Sanders and then a thunderous drum duet. 

    The remaining two tracks, “Africa” and “Leo,” are covers of latter-day classics by her husband John.  For these long journeys, Alice is at the piano providing chordal colors and the occasional solos. “Africa” stretches out to 27+ minutes, with another explosive drum duet, bass solos and plenty of frenzied soloing by Sanders and Shepp in the Trane tradition– a sound that closely captures what John and his crew were conjuring on latter-day recordings like “Live in Japan.”

    This year Impulse! and Verve Label Group have partnered with The John & Alice Coltrane Home to launch the “Year of Alice,” a year-long celebration of Alice Coltrane’s profound work.  At the center of the celebration are Coltrane’s groundbreaking recordings for Impulse!, and the label will be working in tandem with The John & Alice Coltrane Home for varied activations throughout the year. To kick off the year-long celebration, there will be special night of performers and speakers that include Ravi Coltrane, Michelle Coltrane, Brandee Younger and more at the legendary Birdland on February 22.

    To learn more, visit ververecords.com

    Pre-order the album HERE.

  • The Crandell Theatre Board Elects Three New Directors 

    The Crandell Theatre Board of Directors has approved three new members to the Crandell board at its January annual meeting.

    Joining the historic venue board are retired tax attorney John T. Lillis, Mirissa Neff, a documentary filmmaker, and Carol Sadlon, the former owner of Cinerom cinemas and Millerton’s The Moviehouse. 

    crandell theater

    The Crandell Theatre in Chatham, NY, is one of the few community-based and nonprofit theaters in the US that is devoted to film and one of fewer than one hundred single-screen movie theaters nationally. The theater is dedicated to enriching the cultural vitality of the region through film programming that challenges, inspires, educates and entertains.

    The nearly 100-year-old cinema is supported by ticket sales and earned revenue, contributions of members and friends, also private and public grants, including the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

    According to Crandell Board President Lydia Kukoff, “This is such an exciting moment for the Crandell. As we get closer to the full renovation of our beloved theater, we are delighted to welcome John, Mirissa, and Carol to our extraordinary board. They bring with them a wealth of talent and expertise that will further enrich our thinking and planning for the future.” 

    John T. Lillis, based in Old Chatham, retired as partner in a law firm in 2019. During his 39-year tenure at the firm, he focused on the tax planning and documentation in mergers and acquisitions transactions, as well as the tax aspects of investment funds formation (primarily private equity and real estate opportunity funds). His investor representation largely focused on representing non-US sovereign investors investing in the United States. Serving for many years as the firm’s Head of the Global Tax Practice. The retiree spent his final years at the firm as Chair of its Global Tax Committee. 

    Mirissa Neff is a Chatham-based documentary filmmaker, public broadcast producer and also a reporter. Her debut feature film, This Is National Wake, premiered in competition at Sheffield DocFest and has garnered awards around the world. Her ethos as a filmmaker and journalist is to explore how culture and music illuminate our lives, and can help others surmount their deepest divides. The filmmaker also worked as a producer and correspondent on PBS’s SOUND TRACKS: Music Without Borders, PBS’s Quick Hits, public television’s Music Voyager, and has contributed music-oriented audio essays to public radio programs, including BBC/PRI’s The World and WNYC’s Studio 360. In early 2023, Neff founded Crandell Kid Flicks, the theater’s popular activity and film series for young children and families. 

    Carol Sadlon, a former fashion designer, is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for art, architecture, preservation, history and cinema. Inspired by a mutual interest in architectural preservation and film, she and her late husband purchased the shuttered and dilapidated 1903 former Grange Hall building on Main Street in Millerton, NY. The Moviehouse, sold in 2021, now operates as a nonprofit cinema.

    Since 2010, the Crandell Theatre has raised more than $1 million to purchase the historic theater and make needed repairs. The current Crandell board is also engaged in a multimillion-dollar campaign to renovate and restore the area’s oldest, largest, single-screen theater and enhance the moviegoing experience for generations to come. For more information, fans can visit crandelltheatre.org, or call 518-392-3445.

  • Marcus King Announces Tour, 6 Stops in NYS, New Studio Album, “Mood Swings”

    Blues musician Marcus King has announced the release of his new album titled, Mood Swings releasing April 5. Along with the album, Marcus King plans to tour throughout North America and Europe starting March 7. The tour will kick off at Love Rocks NYC and feature 6 dates in New York State.

    New album Mood Swings will feature 11 tracks and will be showcased during the upcoming tour. The album was produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin who says the singing and guitar playing on the album are “from another planet.”

    Marcus King is known for his electro drum stomp, his richly soul vocals, and his bluesy, jazzy guitar playing. His new album, however, takes his audience down a new path of sound. King combines elements as diverse as modern pop, R&B, aughts hip hop, piano driven classic rock and the warm production and symphonic instrumentation of classic era soul, R&B and jazz.

    The tour will feature six dates in NY including, Manhattan for the Love Rocks NYC benefit, Port Chester, Syracuse, Darien Lake, Albany, and Brooklyn.

    Marcus King Mood Swings Tour Dates

    March 7, 2024 – Love Rocks NYC – New York, NY

    March 9, 2024 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    April 6, 2024 – U.S. Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, MN w/ Chris Stapleton

    April 13, 2024 – 10 Annual Major Rager – Augusta, GA

    April 19, 2024 – Moon Crush “Pink Moon” Festival – Miramar Beach, FL

    May 06, 2024 – The Moore Theater – Seattle, WA

    May 07, 2024 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR

    May 08, 2024 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR

    May 10, 2024 – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA

    May 11, 2024 – Grand Sierra Ballroom – Reno, NV

    May 14, 2024 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

    May 15, 2024 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ

    May 17, 2024 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT

    May 18, 2024 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

    May 22, 2024 – The Monument – Rapid City, SD w/ Chris Stapleton

    May 24, 2024 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center – Sioux Falls, SD w/ Chris Stapleton

    May 25, 2024 – Harrah’s Stir Cove – Council Bluffs, IA

    May 26, 2024 – EPIC Event Center – Green Bay, WI*

    May 29, 2024 – The Pageant – St Louis, MO

    May 30, 2024 – GLC Live at 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI

    May 31, 2024 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland OH w/ Chris Stapleton

    June 01, 2024 – Railbird Festival – Lexington, KY

    June 02, 2024 – Salt Shed – Chicago, IL

    June 04, 2024 – College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT*

    June 06, 2024 – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Philadelphia, PA w/ Chris Stapleton

    June 07, 2024 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA w/ Chris Stapleton

    June 08, 2024 – Landmark Theatre – Syracuse, NY

    June 10, 2024 – Ruby Amphitheater – Morgantown, WV*

    June 12, 2024 – T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO w/ Chris Stapleton

    June 13, 2024 – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena – Ridgefield, MO w/ Chris Stapleton

    June 14, 2024 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK

    June 15, 2024 – Globe Life Field – Arlington, TX w/ Chris Stapleton

    July 11, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater – Darien Center, NY w/ Chris Stapleton

    July 12, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Chris Stapleton

    July 13, 2024 – Palace Theatre – Albany, NY

    July 16, 2024 – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN

    July 18, 2024 – Huntington Center – Toledo, OH w/ Chris Stapleton

    July 19, 2024 – Schottenstein Center – Columbus, OH w/ Chris Stapleton

    July 20, 2024 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI

    September 04, 2024 – Orpheum – Vancouver, BC

    September 06, 2024 – Grey Eagle Event Center – Calgary, AB

    September 07, 2024 – Midway Music Hall – Edmonton, AB

    September 09, 2024 – Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

    September 13, 2024 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON

    September 14, 2024 – London Music Hall – London, ON

    September 17, 2024 – Kemba Live! – Columbus, OH

    September 19, 2024 – Warner Theatre – Washington, D.C.

    September 20, 2024 – Warner Theatre – Washington, D.C.

    September 21, 2024 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

    September 24, 2024 – Avondale Brewing – Birmingham, AL

    September 26, 2024 – Riverside Theater – Milwaukee, WI

    September 28, 2024 – The Sylvee, Madison, WI

    September 29, 2024 – Vibrant Music Hall – Des Moines, IA

    October 07, 2024 – Roxian Theatre – McKees Rock, PA

    October 09, 2024 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    October 11, 2024 – House of Blues Boston – Boston, MA

    October 12, 2024 – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA

    October 13, 2024 – Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY

    October 17, 2024 – La Riviera – Madrid, Spain

    October 18, 2024 – Sala Apolo – Barcelona, Spain

    October 20, 2024 – Fabrique Milano – Milan, Italy

    October 21, 2024 – Komplex 457 – Zurich, Switzerland

    October 23, 2024 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon, France

    October 25, 2024 – Essigfabrik – Cologne, Germany

    October 27, 2024 – Markthalle – Hamburg, Germany

    October 28, 2024 – De Roma – Antwerp, Belgium

    October 29, 2024 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands

    October 31, 2024 – Metropol – Berlin, Germany

    November 01, 2024 – The Grey Hall – Copenhagen, Denmark

    November 03, 2024 – Bataclan – Paris, France

    November 05, 2024 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK

    November 06, 2024 – Albert Hall – Manchester, UK

    November 07, 2024 – Barrowland Ballroom – Glasgow, UK

    November 09, 2024 – O2 Institute – Birmingham, UK

    November 10, 2024 – The Great Hall – Cardiff, UK

    November 12, 2024 – Olympia – Dublin, Ireland

    Tickets for Marcus King’s North America dates will be available starting with Citi presale beginning on Monday, February 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 16 at 10 am at LiveNation.com. 

    For More information on Marcus King or his upcoming tour, click here.

  • Gangstagrass Release Music Video for Latest Single, “The Only Way Out Is Through”

    Bluegrass Hip-Hop group Gangstagrass has released a music video for their latest single, “The Only Way Is Through.” The release of the new video featuring musical icon Jerry Douglas, as well as their recently dropped single is propelling the group forward and further narrowing the gap between bluegrass and hip-hop.

    The composition showcases the meshing of expert banjo artistry, dynamic production, and the unique facets of Gangstagrass music. The vocals are whisked through an inspiring chorus, complete with the Lowdown Brass Band on horns.

    Gangstagrass was birthed as a studio experiment in 2006 by Brooklyn-based producer Rench. The combination of country/bluegrass vocals, guitar, and hip-hop beats allowed for Gangstagrass to evolve. The group grew into a vibrant and improvisational band, forging unity and creative diversity from the most unexpected of origins.

    The group harmonizes an array of talents from Rench, R-SON the Voice of Reason (MC), and Dolio the Sleuth (MC, Vocals), in addition to featuring Dan “Danjo” Whitener (Banjo, Vocals), and B.E. Farrow (Fiddle, Vocals), among other brilliant instrumentalists.

    Gangstagrass has culminated various sounds from across the country. The ensemble has skillfully blended the traditional sounds of fiddles and banjos with contemporary hip-hop beats. This unseen blend and innovation have propelled the band to worldwide success.

    The music video for the recently released single, “The Only Way Out Is Through” shows the members of the group performing the song whilst facing the camera. Throughout the video, random objects like silly string, paper balls, cardboard, foodstuffs, etc. are being hurled at each person in the spotlight.

    The music video is meant to be humorous, wacky, and borderline absurd. The directors of the video, Tough Dumplin and MZ.ICAR did an excellent job at conveying the groups fun spirit and goofy nature, while also showcasing the grand musicianship with the single played throughout.

    To learn more about the group Gangstagrass, visit their website here.