Electronic-duo Odesza have announced they are embarking on a farewell tour with support from Bob Moses, Ben Böhmer, Drama and Golden Features. The Last Goodbye Finale features two dates at MSG on June 21 and 22.
The Odesza duo consists of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight and the two formed their electro pop band in 2012 shortly before they graduated from Western Washington University. The band took their name influence from the name of Mill’s uncle’s sunket vessel named after the Ukrainian city of Odessa. Since the spelling of “Odessa” was already being used by another Scottish synth band, the duo instead chose to use a form of the Hungarian spelling replacing “ss” with “sz” as in Odesza.
Odesza at Gov Ball 2023 – photo by Joseph Buscarello
In April 2013, the duo released the deluxe edition of The Last Goodbye album addinging singles “Hopeful” and “Two Be Yours”, as well as VIP remixes of “All We Need” and “Sun Models”, which had previously only been performed live. The duo later announced their “The Last Goodbye” tour in support of the album which began in June of 2022, totaling over 40 shows across North America. The Chill wave duo appeared in major music festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Lollapalooza and Life Is Beautiful.
In January 2024, the duo announced a “Finale” slate of performances for the album, scheduled for Summer 2024 with two stops at the Madison Square Garden on June 21 and 22.
Early access to tickets, VIP and travel packages starts on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am with ODESZA’s Artist Presale, while the General on sale begins on February 2 and fans can access the tickets here.
NYC is hosting an extraordinary festival from February 20 to 24 to pay tribute to legendary guitarist, Paco de Lucia. The festival will take place in various location around NYC including Carnegie Hall, NYU, Instituto Cervantes, Symphony Space and more. The monumental event will feature over 30 artists, all coming together to honor the renowned Paco de Lucia, who passed on February 25, 2014.
Paco de Lucia in Havana in 2013
Paco de Lucia is regarded as the master of flamenco guitar by many of those who took up the art form. This city-wide event, The Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival will demonstrate that flamenco is alive and as influential as ever. The festival will kick off with a medley of music at Carnegie Hall and wrap up five days later with a screening of the movie, “La busqueda” and a concert of honor.
Program + Ticketing Information
UE 2.20 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Carnegie Hall
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. 57th Street & 7th Avenue, New York CityTickets: $23-$120. Reserve at www.carnegiehall.orgor call Carnegie Charge 212-247-7800. Program: The festival kickstarts with this one-night musical tribute by 32+ artists.Performers: Karime Amaya, Farru and Farruquito(dancers); Al Di Meola, Josemi Carmona, Yerai Cortés, Antonio Rey, Rafael Riqueni, Niño Josele, J.M.Bandera and Pepe Habichuela(guitarists); Rubén Blades, Diego ‘El Cigala’, Duquende, Chonchi Heredia, Salif Keita, Carmen Linares, José Mercé, Sílvia Pérez Cruz and Makarines (vocalists), CarlesBenavent (bass), Alain Pérez (bass), Javier Colina (double bass), Rubem Dantas, Tino Di Geraldo and Israel Suárez ‘Piraña’ (percussion), MadouDiabaté (kora), Chano Domínguez (piano), Jorge Pardo (flute), NesrineBelmokh (voice + cello), harmonica by Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and more.
WED 2.21 at 6:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Legacy Festival @ Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York City Tickets: Free Admission.Presentation of César Suárez’s book ‘El enigma Paco de Lucía’and concert:‘Masters vs. Young Promises’.
WED 2.21 at 7:10 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Symphony Space
Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway, New York CityTickets: $20-$50. To reserve, visit www.symphonyspace.orgor call Box Office at 212-864-5400.Program: Multi-GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra performs an evening of arrangements of Paco’s compositions, under the joint musical direction of Arturo O’Farrill and Valencian pianist and arranger, Alex Conde. Performers: Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Alex Conde (piano), Antonio Rey (flamenco guitar), Chonchi Heredia (vocals), Karime Amaya (dancer), Antonio Serrano (harmonica), and Rubem Dantas (Brazilian percussion).
WED 2.21 @ 7:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ LPR
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York CityTickets: $35-$65. Reserve at www.lpr.comor visit the LPR Box Office.Program: Le Poisson Rouge hosts some of the most significant flamenco artists from Andalucia, who performed with Paco de Lucía. The first set, ‘De Cerca’, comprises the work of Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, featuring Israel Saurez‘Piraña’ and guest singer Silvia Perez Cruz. Jorge Pardo and pianist Chano Dominguez lead the second set in their vibrant tribute to the genius of Andalucia. They two have taken on the difficult proposition of reinterpreting “10 of Paco” – the best-known melodies without guitar, featuring ‘Farru’ (dancer), who was part of the Paco de Lucia global tour.Performers: Josemi Carmona, Javier Colina, ‘Piraña’, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Jorge Pardo, Chano Dominguez, Tino di Geraldo, andguestdancerFarru.
THU 2.22 @ 12:00 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival: Flamenco Master Class
KJCC-NYU, 53 Washington Square South, New York CityTickets: FREE and open to the public. Reservations strongly encouraged. Register at KJCC.org.Program: On February 22, percussionist ‘Piraña’ and singersand palmasduo Makarines will give a rhythm master class at KJCC-NYU. A Q&A session and reception will follow the master class.
THU 2.22 @ 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Town Hall
Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street, New York CityTickets:https://thetownhall.org/event/paco-de-lucia-legacy-flamenco-summits-meets-new-yorkReserve atwww.pacodelucialegacy.comor call the Box Office at 212-997-6661.Program: A specialgala called Flamenco Meets New York will promote an unprecedented meeting between flamenco artists and leading New York musicians. Performers: Niño Josele, Rubén Blades, Josemi Carmona, Salif Keita, Antonio Rey, Richard Bona, Pepe Habichuela, Farruquito, Farru, Karime Amaya, Alain Pérez, Rafael Riqueni, Antonio Sánchez, and Sílvia Pérez Cruz.
FRI 2.23 @ 6:00p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York CityTickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served. Program: Puro Flamenco recital.Performers: Pepe Habichuela, Rafael Riqueni, and Carmen Linares
FRI 2.23 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía Festival @ Mercado
Mercado, Little Spain Market, 10 Hudson Yards, New York CityTickets: FREE and open to the public. First come, first served.Program: FREE Fiesta Flamenca concert.
SAT 2.24 p.m Paco de Lucía Festival.
Program: A screening of the film ‘La búsqueda’ (‘The Search’) by the guitarist’s son, Curro Sánchez, followed by a concert, will culminate this multi-dimensional tribute.
On the 8th of April, Rochester will be one of the cities in the direct pathway of a total solar eclipse. A rare celestial event worthy of celebration and awe. In anticipation of the event, local chamber ensemble fivebyfive played a series of three sold out concerts at the Rochester Science and Museum’s Strasenburgh Planetarium the past two weekends.
“Light and Dark: Eclipse Music,” two years in the making, included five world premier pieces commissioned specifically for this concert, each written specifically in celebration of this monumental event. Each composer interpreted the concept of a solar eclipse in their own way. fivebyfive’s audio and visual engineer, and Executive Director, Marc Webster added his own interpretations, developing visuals for each to project on the dome of the planetarium. He approached the video treatments from a musician’s standpoint, taking cues directly from the scores. It was a feast for the ears and eyes for the audience, comfortably seated in recliners encircling the intimate space.
A unique event deserves to be celebrated in a unique way by a unique ensemble. Made up of Laura Lentz on flute, Marcy Bacon on clarinet, Ken Luk on electric guitar, Eric J. Polenik on bass and Haeyeun Jeun on piano, fivebyfive certainly fit the bill. But the compositions called for the band to stretch it’s legs even more with some auxiliary sounds and techniques. Finger-tapped guitar added to the data-driven melodies of Glenn McClure’s set opening “Totality,” as numbers rained down from the skies. Bass clarinet, alto flute and a bowed guitar added warmth to Jessica Meyer’s “In the Path of Totality,” tapping into the human emotional response to the eclipse’s grandness and beauty. Light literally controlled the music for Julie Herndon’s “I Can Take.” Guest conductor Armand Hall conducted using only light bulbs strewn through the band’s setup. Through composed sections and even some improvisation, the bulbs dimmed and brightened in the darkened room, as the music ebbed and flowed along the way.
The venue, the visuals, the music. It all came together perfectly in celebration and anticipation of an event that Rochester will remember forever. Las Vegas may have it’s much-hyped Sphere, but Rochester’s Strasenburgh Planetarium made an excellent host for these shows, and only one of those city’s is in the path of totality. With two more months to go there’s plenty more time to keep the celebration going so stay tuned for more events to come.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Donato has announced he will be playing two shows in NY in support of his latest album Reflector.
The “Cosmic Country” artist plans on stopping at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater on Saturday, February 10 and NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, February 13, showcasing Donato’s growing appeal and sound.
Donato’s genre “cosmic country” is a meshing of southern rock, bluegrass, classic country, and honky-tonk. It encapsulates the sounds of Southern California folk and Northern California musical exploration. His show marks the release of his recent 15 track album Reflector, in which he will be performing at his shows in Syracuse on February 10 and NYC on February 13.
Daniel Donato has a unique sound that he wants to show the world, and he’s been doing exactly that. His blended soundscape is full of energy, soul, and vibrations. His creative processes, next-level guitar skills, and dedication to his craft propel him to satisfy his goals, and then some.
“I fell in love with the song “Jessica” on Guitar Hero, the Allman Brothers song. I remember thinking, ‘God, if I can just play this song and feel like I’m flying…’ And then here we are fifteen years later, it’s March 25th and we’re at the Beacon Theatre, it’s a sold-out night, and after we get done singing ‘Blue Sky’ in my solo, before I even think about it, I’m playing ‘Jessica’.
As I’m playing that and the theater erupts with joy, I’m realizing, like, ‘Man, good job. That 12-year-old is alive. The part of you, that Self, that was you before the world told you what you were or what you could be or what you should be.’”
Daniel Donato on staying true to oneself
For more information on Daniel Donato visit his website at DanielDonato.com. To find tickets to his show at Westcott Theater in Syracuse or Bowery Ballroom in NYC, click here.
Daniel Donato – Upcoming Shows
February 2 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat
February 3 – Charlotteville, VA – Jefferson Theater
February 4 – Morristown, NJ – The Homestead
February 6 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace
February 7 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music and Events
February 8 – Amherst, MA – The Drake
February 9 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford
February 10 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
February 13 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
February 14 – Tysons, VA – Capitol One Hall
February 15 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
February 16 – Charlotte, NC – Stage Door Theatre
February 17 – Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater’s 27th Anniversary Party
February 18 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station
March 1-3 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Winter Wondergrass Festival 2024
March 6 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
March 7 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY
March 8-9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
March 21 – Peoria, IL – Revival Music Hall
March 22 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater
March 23 – New Berlin, IN – Danenberger Family Vineyards
March 28 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater
March 29 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall
March 30 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall
April 5 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Music Festival 2024
April 6 – New Orleans, LA – Hogs for the Cause 2024
April 13 – Augusta, GA – Major Rager
April 14-18 – Maya Riviera, Mexico – Panic en la Playa 2024
April 20 – Pelham, TN – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country in The Caverns
April 26 – New Orleans, LA – Republic New Orleans
May 11 – Isle of Palms, SC – Windjammer
May 23-26 – Axton, VA – Rooster Walk Reunion Music & Arts Festival
May 24-26 – Thornville, OH – Dark Star Jubilee
June 20-23 – Bend, OR – 4 Peaks Music Festival
June 27-29 – Eau Claire, WI – Blue Ox Music Festival
Indie rock band Mt. Joy have announced their 2024 headline tour throughout North America and Europe, with support from Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan. The five-piece band will make their debut at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 28.
With the tour set to kick off on April 6 in Teton Village in WY, the Alt-rock band will headline in their hometown of Philadelphia on Sept. 20 at the Mann Music Center. After the success of their 2023 shows at the Mann, Mt. Joy including Sotiris Eliopoulos on drums, Jackie Miclau on keyboards, and Michael Byrnes on bass, Matt Quinn vocals and guitar with guitarist Samm Cooper will once again partner with Philadelphia’s Sharing Access to host a non-perishable food drive before making their stop at the Madison Square Garden on September 28, marking the first time Mt. Joy has headlined MSG.
Sharing Excess (SE) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that uses surplus food as a solution to scarcity. While over 40 million people in the US face food insecurity, nearly 40% of the nation’s food supply is going to waste. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between excess and scarcity by partnering with grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers to deliver surplus food to a network of nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations to alleviate local food insecurity. The organization also works with over 200 food businesses to deliver 10 million meals annually to over 330 organizations and 38 pop-up distribution locations across 66 zip codes in Mt. Joy’s hometown Philadelphia.
Founded in 2016 by vocalist/ guitarist Matt Quinn with guitarist Samm Cooper, the band first released their debut single “Astrovan” which led to the massive success of the band as they went to perform at festivals and on tour throughout North America and Europe. After their tour with Lumineers was cut short due to a pandemic, Mt. Joy released their second studio album Rearrange in 2020, and then their third album, Orange Blood in the summer of 2022.
The band will continue their worldwide tour throughout 2024 and ticket for all Mt. Joy shows, including Madison Square Garden, can be purchased here.
Mt. Joy on Tour In 2024
April 6 – Rendezvous Music Festival – Teton Village, WY
May 3-5 – Lovin’ Live Music Festival – Charlotte, NC
May 31– Oakland Alameda Co. Coliseum –Oakland, CA *
June 4 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL
June 6 – Le Trabendo – Paris, FR
June 8 – CHALK – Brighton, UK
June 9 – SWX – Bristol, UK
June 10 – O2 Ritz Manchester – Manchester, UK
June 12 – The National Stadium – Dublin, IRE
June 13 – SWG3 Studio Warehouse – Glasgow, UK
June 15 – Roundhouse – London, UK
July 4 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
July 5 – TBA – Marshfield, MA
July 10 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
July 12-14 – Under the Big Sky Festival – Whitefish, MT
July 18 – Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^
July 19 –Fenway Park – Boston, MA ^
July 20 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
Aug 6 – Surly Brewing Festival Field – Minneapolis, MN
Aug 8 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Aug 9 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Aug 10 – Dillion Amphitheater – Dillion, CO
Aug 13 – Granary Live – Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 15 – Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field – Boise, ID
Aug 17 – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Vancouver, BC
Aug 19 – Alaska State Fair – Palmer, AK
Aug 21 – Remlinger Farms – Carnation, WA
Aug 23 – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
Sept 13 – Moody Center – Austin, TX
Sept 15 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
Sept 17 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC
Even if they can’t name the tune, most people will recognize the iconic clarinet intro of the famed composition, “Rhapsody in Blue,” by George Gershwin. That song, now a timeless masterpiece, made its debut 100 years ago on February 14, 1924. The origins of the song are as wild a ride as the composition itself; and almost all of it traces back to the influence of New York City.
Composer George Gershwin (1925) – Photo from Encyclopedia Britannica
It was in Brooklyn, New York, that George Gershwin was born in the late 1800s, as Jacob Gershwin, a son of Russian Jewish Immigrants. From an early age he exhibited fantastic musical abilities on the piano and was tutored by the notable Charles Hambitzer, who saw greatness in Gershwin.
At age 15, Gershwin dropped out of school and began playing piano in various nightclubs around New York City. It was in Tin Pan Alley that Gershwin worked as a song-plugger and honed his craft. And it was on Broadway that Gershwin worked as pianist for rehearsals and performances of theater productions. Both experiences stirred Gershwin’s penchant for jazz and popular music. In 1916, he released his first published song “When You Want ’Em You Can’t Get ’Em (When You’ve Got ’Em You Don’t Want ’Em)”
In the following years, Gershwin’s work was commissioned by broadway composers and performed by popular singers and entertainers. His song “Swanee” (1919) was performed Al Jolson in the musical Sinbad and went on to sell more than two million recordings and a million copies of sheet music.
The start of Rhapsody in Blue began in the years 1920-1924. Gershwin, composed for an annual production put on by musician Paul White. In 1922, Gershwin pushed to have a one-act opera titled “Blue Monday.” The reception was lackluster in a time period where Jazz was not accepted by the mainstream. Still, the bandleader Paul Whiteman, (who like Gershwin, wanted to see jazz gain respectability) later decided to commission Gershwin to write a jazz piece for a concert in 1923.
As the story goes, Gershwin completely forgot about the show until he read about it in the paper, only a few weeks before the concert date. It was in this mad scramble that he created the faed, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Once again, the soundscape of New York would have its hands in this composition.
Gershwin later recalled that it was on a train from New York to Boston that he was hit with the inspiration for the song.
“It was on a train…that I suddenly heard–and even saw on paper–the complete construction of the Rhapsody in Blue, from beginning to end. I heard it as a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America–of our vast melting pot, of our unduplicated national pep, of our metropolitan madness. By the time I reached Boston, I had a definite plot of the piece, as distinguished from its actual substance.”
When the piece made its debut it was slightly different from what would appear in the published recording which came after the fact . While the band’s parts were ready in time for the show, Gershwin reportedly improvised much of the piano solo which existed only in his mind. The show was performed at the Aeolian Hall in New York City on February 14th, 1924. Composer Ferde Grofé completed a score for piano and full symphony orchestra in 1926.
In later years, Gershwin would go on to compose hits such as “Embraceable You” and the Broadway adaptation of Porgy and Bess. Gershwin died in 1937 while undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor. While he was only 38, Gershwin made an indelible impact on jazz compositions and music as a whole.
In a final nod to the big apple, “Rhapsody in Blue” reached new heights when Woody Allen introduced the composition to a new generation in his 1979 film titled Manhattan – 42 years after Gershwin’s death.
The Skaneateles Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 23rd annual Robinson Award, a $2,000 prize designed to recognize an outstanding young musician for success in music performance, citizenship, and contributions to the community.
The idea for a Skaneateles Festival came together in the spring of 1980 in discussions between musician Lindsay Groves and Skaneateles residents Beth Boudreau and Louise Robinson. The first season, two weeks, was presented that August in the village’s Library Hall. The generous David and Louise Robinson opened their home, Brook Farm, which soon became the Festival’s center. At Brook Farm, musicians would live, eat, rehearse, relax, and perform, all because of the Robinsons’ hospitality, which extended to the thousands of concertgoers who sat under the stars and listened to music on Saturday evenings for the first 36 years of the Festival.
The phrase “Spirit of the Festival” flowed from the spirit of the Robinsons, and their legacy continues today. The Skaneateles Festival’s 45th Anniversary season takes place from Aug. 1-24.
In 2002 the festival created the Robinson Award, an annual scholarship prize, to honor the memory of David and Louise Robinson. The award is given annually to a young musician whose character, musicianship, and community service reflect the values of the duo – enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.
SkanFest 2022.
Applications from students between the ages of 13 and 18 residing in the Central New York region (Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Tompkins, Madison, Oneida, and Cortland counties) will be considered. Requirements include two letters of recommendation, a written personal statement, and a 10-15 minute recording of their playing or singing. The annual presentation of the award is made at a Festival concert in August and is accompanied by a $2,000 prize. The recipient may also be invited to perform at a Skaneateles Festival event.
Train and REO Speedwagon have announced they will be co-headlining for a two-month long tour across the US. The two acts will hit the road this July for the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour. The coming together of two musical generations in 44 cities begins this July and wraps up in September. The tour will see five stops in NY – Lewiston, Saratoga Springs, Bethel, Wantagh, and Syracuse, all in July.
Train and REO Speedwagon have previously combined sounds in the past for various fundraising shows across the country, including Rock the House – a fundraising music event for families of ill children. Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon has also been a part of Acoustic-4-a-cure, a benefit show to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer.
Train’s Pop-Rock sound combined with REO Speedwagon’s Classic Rock adds an element of generational layering to the show, something a diverse array of fans can enjoy. Joining the acts on tour is special guest, Yacht Rock Revue, who will be playing classic soft/groove rock hits from artists like Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Toto and more.
The tour will kick off Monday, July 8 in Wisconsin, and make its first stop in NY on July 19 at Artpark in Lewiston. This show will unfortunately not include REO Speedwagon but is the only show in NY with this exception. The acts will then stop at SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 23. They will stop at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel July 24 and Jones Beach Amphitheater in Wantagh July 27. Lastly for NY, the tour will stop at Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on July 31.
Fans can gain first access to the artist presales beginning on Wednesday, January 31 at 10 am until Thursday, February 1 at 10 pm. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, February 2 at 10 am at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com and REOSpeedwagon.com.
Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour Dates
Monday, July 8 Somerset, WI Somerset Amphitheater
Wednesday, July 10 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
Thursday, July 11 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE ^*
Friday, July 12 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Saturday, July 13 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Monday, July 15 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
Tuesday, July 16 Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 17 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre ^
Friday, July 19 Lewiston, NY Artpark ^
Saturday, July 20 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
Sunday, July 21 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
Tuesday, July 23 Saratoga Springs, NY Broadview Stage at SPAC
Wednesday, July 24 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Friday, July 26 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Saturday, July 27 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sunday, July 28 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion ^
Wednesday, July 31 Syracuse, NY Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview
Thursday, August 1 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Saturday, August 3 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre
Sunday, August 4 Mansfield, MA The Xfinity Center
Tuesday, August 6 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
Wednesday, August 7 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Friday, August 9 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Saturday, August 10 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
Sunday, August 11 Wilmington, NC Live Oak Bank Pavilion ^
Friday, August 16 Pelham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre ^
Saturday, August 17 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sunday, August 18 Franklin, TN FirstBank Amphitheater
Tuesday, August 20 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wednesday, August 21 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Thursday, August 22 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place ^
Friday, August 23 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
Sunday, August 25 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Monday, August 26 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
Wednesday, August 28 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*
Thursday, August 29 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 31 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 1 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Wednesday, September 4 Ridgefield, WA RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Friday, September 6 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
Saturday, September 7 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 8 Inglewood, CA The Kia Forum
Tuesday, September 10 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Wednesday, September 11 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
The internationally acclaimed Music from Copland House ensemble will bring their dazzling program to the Elebash Hall at The Graduate Center, CUNY on February 6.
Aaron Copland was one of the most celebrated and profoundly influential musical figures in American history. The composer lived and spent most of his time on a rocky hill atop three acres of woodland in the lower Hudson River Valley hamlet of Cortlandt Manor, less than one hour north of New York City. After his death in 1990, a coalition of local townspeople launched a genuine grassroots movement to preserve and restore this historic residence as the living, enduring embodiment of his seminal artistic and personal legacies and lifelong advocacy of American composers, hence Music from Copland House was formed.
Copland House officially became operational in 1998 following an extensive physical renovation. Ever since the not-for-profit creative center for American music was built, the house has provided support for composers with different opportunities that further advanced their careers.
The Copland House offers public programs throughout the country, the infamous house also provides recordings, broadcasts, webcasts, film screenings, visual exhibitions, and an annual performance series at its vast new satellite venue at the historic Merestead estate in nearby Mount Kisco.
The bold and adventurous ensemble will be performing at the Elebash Hall at The Graduate Center, CUNY on February 6. The free for all program aims to celebrate life and the sounds of living.
The program will then be followed by a lively post-performance conversations and Q&A with the ensemble and audience. Tickets are free, and reservations are strongly advised, and may be made online or by calling Copland House at (914) 788-4659.
Juliana Hatfield performed at the intimate City Winery Main Stage on January 28 in NYC. Outside of her solo work, Juliana is known for her involvement in indie rock acts such as Blake Babies and The Lemonheads. Opening for her was Leslie Mendelson. Leslie opened the show with an acoustic set of originals and cover songs. Juliana then took the stage and performed a solo set filled with older deep cuts, songs from her 2021 album Blood, and excerpts from cover albums she’s released in the last few years.
Juliana Hatfield at City Winery NYC
In November, Juliana released an album of Electric Light Orchestra covers. Motifs of loneliness and escapism were apparent. Even in a room filled with people, you could feel these prevailing themes. Substituting parts of ELO’s full orchestra, Juliana made her own adjustments that added a unique personal spin to the songs. On her record, Juliana used vocal keyboards to emulate the string instruments to accompany the lead guitar.
This album followed two other cover collections Juliana has released, including The Police and Olivia Newton-John. The blue twinkling lights that filled City Winery’s ceiling felt like the perfect throwback to the cosmic imagery of ELO’s early stage shows. The crowd was equally entranced by both her performance and witty stage banter.
Setlist: Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round (Olivia Newton‐John cover), Candy Wrappers, Hotels, Forever, Everybody Loves Me but You, Necessito (Some Girls song), Wonder Why, Telephone Line (Electric Light Orchestra cover), Please Mr. Please (Olivia Newton‐John cover), Hole in My Life (The Police cover), Tourist, Everything’s for Sale, My Sister (The Juliana Hatfield Three song), There’s Always Another Girl, Ugly, I Got No Idols (The Juliana Hatfield Three song), Had a Dream, Bottles and Flowers, June 6th, Shining On, Nirvana, Spin the Bottle, I Wanna Be Your Disease, Choose Drugs
