Eclectic indie artist, Karina Rykman announced new dates on her 2024 tour, including Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Sept 14.
Rykman is an artist from NYC who recently released her debut album Joyridein August of 2023. She graduated from NYU and during her senior year, she joined pianist Marco Benevento’s band. Rykman’s talent on the bass even landed her a gig on America’s Got Talent. Her solo career started when she formed her own band with Adam November on guitar, loopers and effects and Chris Corsico on drums.
The band has played alongside acts like Khruangbin, Guster, and The Disco Biscuits and have performed at a number of coveted festivals like Bonnaroo, Peach Music Festival, and Sweetwater 420 Fest.
Joyride mixes the styles of 2010’s rock and Rykman’s unique sound to create a distinct debut album. The songs are co-produced by former Phish member, Trey Anastasio who also plays guitar on five of the tracks.
Bearsville is an intimate theater with a rich history of musical legends such as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and Johnny Cash. It was built to be “acoustically perfect” and today, artists come from around the globe to play at the iconic venue.
The general ticket sale starts on June 21 at 10 a.m. To buy tickets you can visit Rykman’s website here.
KARINA RYKMAN – TOUR 2024
JULY
1 – Grand Rapids, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens *
2 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple *
5 – Chicago, IL – Rose on the River Festival †
7 – Marshfield, MA – Levitate Music and Arts Festival †
13 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Peach at the Beach †
19 – Snowshoe, WV – 4848 Festival †
20 – Patchogue, NY – Great South Bay Music Festival †
The Concerts By The Shore summer concert season has entered its fourth week. This Summer concert series takes place at Rochester’s Ontario Beach each Wednesday.
The upcoming weeks offer concert-goers chances to enjoy reggae, rock, classical and more, continuing each week until Wednesday, August 28.
2024 marks the 38th season of Concerts By The Shore, making the summer concerts a long-time tradition for Rochester. With concerts right on the shore of Lake Ontario, the Concerts By The Shore program is a favorite Summer activity among many Rochester residents.
The 2024 season kicked off on June 5th with a show by party band Nik and the Nice Guys. It featured upbeat dance songs and colorful costuming. This was followed by a show by Finger Lakes R&B favorites The Cool Club and Lipker Sisters. Wednesday, June 18th featured a concert by Rochester-based country group Branded.
Concerts By The Shore will return June 26th with a concert by the Skycoasters. The Skycoasters have been mainstays of Finger Lakes and WNY parties for over four decades. The 9-piece band, which features horns, vocals, and more have brought energy and fun to parties across the country. Their June 26th concert will begin at 7:00pm.
The Invictas will kick off July with their brand of 1960s rock. The famed garage rock band were mainstays of Rochester’s club scene in the 1960s. Since their start, the band has played on programs like NBC’s Today Show, and toured with the legendary Beach Boys. Their classic dance songs, like “The Hump,” are sure to get audiences grooving. The Invictas will play on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:00pm.
Atlas will follow this show with a July 10th concert. Atlas began in Syracuse in 1981, featuring some of Upstate New York’s finest musicians. A funky horn section backs up lead singers Lisa Denise and Tyler Owens to forge high energy dance music. With their infectious strain of funk and dance, Atlas has become a mainstay of festivals, night clubs, and events around Syracuse. Their concert will begin Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00pm.
July 17th will feature a special concert by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. The Orchestra began over 100 years ago, with its dedication to community involvement dating back to its inception. As a result, the orchestra performs hundreds of free concerts each year, including the Concerts By The Beach. The Orchestra’s award-winning conductors will lead the acclaimed ensemble in a number of classical and pop pieces. This special concert will begin at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 17th.
Bachata Rebelde will perform their brand of latin dance on Wednesday, July 24th. The Rochester-based band combines Latin, African, and Caribbean influences to create groovy dance music. They have previously played at Rochester’s Afro Latin Dance Festival and Puerto Rican Festival. They will perform at Concerts By The Shore on Wednesday, July 24th at 7:00pm.
iGNiTE! will close out July with an evening concert on July 31st. Frontman Ronald âSkillâ Gordon founded iGNiTE! over 30 years ago to deliver authentic reggae to Rochester. The band uses groovy rhythms, vocal harmonies, and guitar to bring their mix of reggae, ska, and dancehall to life. This infectious mix, combined with their crowd work has made them mainstays of galas, beaches, and festivals across Western New York. Since their start, iGNiTE! has played with reggae legends, including the Wailers. They will perform at Concerts By The Shore on Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00pm.
Junkyard Field Trip will begin August with a showcase of their eclectic rock music. Songwriters Mike Gladstone and Rob Smith founded the Rochester-based group in 2014. While starting as an acoustic rock band, the group began incorporating electric elements to create their current sound. Its members have toured with legends like ZZ Top, Lou Gramm, and the Gin Blossoms. The band has become mainstays of Rochester’s concert scene, even being nominated for the City Newspaperâs Best of Rochester award for best band. Junkyard Field Trip will perform on Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00pm.
August 14th will feature a performance from the classic Rochester soul band The Dukes. The eight-piece band dates back to 1957. The original band climbed the charts with their hit âGive Me One More Chance,” which allowed them to perform with legends like Dionne Warwick and Johnny Cash. Although the band broke up in 1974, it gradually reformed with new musicians who wanted to keep its legacy alive. The band continues to play a groovy, soulful brand of 60s and 70s R&B to audiences today. Their concert will take place Wednesday, August 14th at 7:00pm.
Party band Allegro will perform on August 21st. The eight-piece band, featuring dual male and female vocalists, and a funky rhythm and horn section have toured for over 20 years. The Rochester band incorporates influences ranging from jazz to modern pop hits, making for an infectious, danceable blend of songs that audiences are sure to enjoy. Allegro has kept thousands of concert-goers dancing the night away throughout their years performing. Their Concert By The Shore will take place Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00pm.
Ruby Shooz will close out the season with 50s and 60s rock and roll. The band has been mainstays of Upstate New York’s live music scene for over 20 years, regularly performing at the NY State Fair. Their infectious blend of classic rock and roll has seen them perform across the Northeastern US. Ruby Shooz puts the audience at the center of their performances, blending 50s and 60s trivia into their performances. Their shows will surely be nostalgic for older members of the audiences, educational for younger concert-goers, and a fun time for all. Ruby Shooz will perform Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm.
Concerts By The Shore Schedule
6/26 – The Skycoasters
7/3 – The Invictas
7/10 – ATLAS
7/17 – Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
7/24 – Bachata Rebelde
7/31 – iGNiTE!
8/7 – Junkyard Field Trip
8/14 – The Dukes
8/21 – Allegro
8/28 – Ruby Shooz
All Concerts By The Shore in Rochester are free all-ages events. For more information on the program and artists, visit the Ontario Beach website here.
On Friday, June 21, Buffalo-based alt-folk artist Evan Anstey released his latest EP, Alternates II. As the second installment of Anstey’s “Alternates” series, this EP explores a wide range of genres and musical styles. With Alternates II, audiences can expect an awesome mix of hard rock, techno, and of course, a bit of bluegrass.
Debuting in 2016 with his EP Recent Time, Evan Anstey has played a role in the Western New York music scene. Born and raised in the area, Anstey began playing music at the age of 8. As he grew older, he began writing and performing his own music, both as a solo and group artist. Anstey co-founded, played guitar, and sang with rock bands Arrowdrive and The Moon Hunters. Since he was 17, Evan has served as a vocalist, guitarist, and occasional bassist in the indie-prog outfit Meat Raffle.
Evan Anstey’s alt-folk sound draws inspiration ranging from classic artists like Flatt & Scruggs to the progressive bluegrass of Nickel Creek and modern folk stylings of Aoife O’Donovan, John Paul White and Declan O’Rourke. His last EP, Alternates I, stayed true to his inspirations in folk and indie music. The instrumentation of the EP was mostly acoustic. However, its sequel is quite different.
For years, Evan Anstey gained traction as a folk artist. But with this EP, Anstey explored elements of other genres like hard rock and techno. The blend of these genres may come as a surprise to some, but the experimentation had been expertly handled. Like his last album, however, each track was a creative retelling of past songs he had performed live or co-wrote with his other groups. Anstey had the help of guest musicians to fully compose his vision.
Anstey played various instruments on Alternates II, including guitar, violin, bass, mandolin, keyboards, and ukulele. Guests artists Darryl Tonemah, LP Tonemah, Kris Brayley, Ernest “E.C.” Palmer, Alex Feig, and James Robert Kibby all feature on the six-track EP, each providing their own instrumentation and elements to the work.
I wanted to step out of the box on this one. Plans changed along the way, but that’s one of my favorite parts about making a record — the fluidity of art.
Evan Anstey
Alternates II is available on all streaming and download platforms. For more information on Evan Anstey, visit here.
Coming this summer to libraries in the Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties is the “Stories With Music” concert series. The series is sponsored by the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL), which brings classical music to venues all across the Southern Tier of New York.
Stories With Music is geared specifically towards young children and encourages all to learn and appreciate the arts. All events and performances are free and an enjoyable experience for all ages.
Since 1995, the OSFL has captivated audiences with its captivating performances and community engagement. Composed of talent from all over the Southern Tier, the OSFL was created with the merger of two orchestras: the Corning Philharmonic Society and the Elmira Symphony and Choral Society. For almost 30 years, the OSFL has devoted itself to working with young people, creating and maintaining family-friendly programs in schools, libraries, youth competitions, and their Youth Orchestra.
Formed in 2018, Stories With Music truly started from the bottom. The original series was performed at only one library. In the beginning, OSFL presented one group of chamber musicians, who only performed one concert. Over the last six years, the concert series gained innumerable popularity and a steady following. This year, the lineup consists of over 3 different chamber groups, 30 performances, and 15 libraries in four different counties. Residents of the Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, and Tioga counties can now enjoy the family-friendly experience that is Stories With Music.
During the series, Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes musicians present classic children’s stories to music, providing the audience with an immersive and captivating experience. Each performance has a live read-aloud of iconic storybooks, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Adventures of Pinocchio, and more.
Listed below are the groups and stories performed live at Stories With Music. See if Stories With Music is heading to your local library by visiting this link. For live updates, visit the OSFL’s Facebook page.
The Adventures of Pinocchio, narrated and performed by the Brass Quintet
– Larry Burroughs, trumpet
– Lindsey Burroughs, trumpet
– Claire Tuxill McKenney, horn
– Duane Smith, trombone
– Adam Peck/Keith Alcius, tuba
Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legendsnarrated and performed by the String Duo
– Rosanna Moore, harp
– Shade Zajac, cello
Three Billy Goats Gruffand Little Red Riding Hood, narrated and performed by Storied Winds
– Lesley McClelland, oboe
– David Resig, bassoon
– Claire Tuxill McKenney, horn
Below are the dates that have already been announced. Make sure to check this link, as new shows are added daily.
Wind Trio 7/3 at 2:00 PM Horseheads 7/5 at 10:30 AM Dormann (Bath) 7/31 at 1:00 PM Waverly 8/15 at 3 PM Big Flats
Brass 7/26 at 10:30 AM Dormann (Bath) 7/30 at 1 PM Waverly City Hall 8/1 at 1 PM SE Steuben County (Corning)
String Duo 7/25 at 3 PM Big Flats 7/25 at 6 PM Steele Memorial (Elmira) 7/26 at 11 AM Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial (Hammondsport) 8/2 at 10:30 AM Dormann (Bath)
In celebration of its seven-year anniversary, Maker Park Radio will host an Outdoor music festival in Staten Island.Â
Maker Park is not only a radio but it’s also a collaborative community space for Staten Island. Volunteers run MPR and listeners and sponsors fully support the radio. In 2017, Kristin Wallace founded the radio to provide a space for local artists to share their talents. The non-profit broadcasts from Makerspace NYC.Â
Along with broadcasting, the DJs at MRP produce live music events in Maker Park and around Staten Island. The Radio station is free, and listeners can find the station on Facebook, YouTube, or the website.
Local band, A Place To Bury Strangers, will headline the anniversary show at makers park. Other bands performing are Lip Critic, Pons, King Like Mom, Modern Day Machines and Grandma Drinks.
A Place to Bury Strangers started in 2002 in NYC. They are a shoegaze rock band made up of Oliver Ackermann on vocals and guitar, Sandra Fedowitz on drums and John Fedowitz on bass. They currently are on their summer U.S.A tour and are known for loud performances.
Magician, Albert Cadabra and local tattoo artist, Magie Serpica will also be in attendance at the festival.
You can purchase the $15 tickets on eventbrite. For more information you can visit the Makers Park Radio website here.
blink-182‘s Travis Barker is bringing his Run Travis Run: a run and wellness experience to New York City on Sunday, July 21, ahead of blink-182’s show at Citi Field later that evening.
Run Travis Run includes a morning run and wellness experience, offering attendees a 360-degree experience of health, wellness, and mindful exploration.
Following a tragic plane crash in 2008 that left Barker with severe burns and injuries, his future mobility was uncertain. After spending 11 weeks in the hospital and undergoing 27 surgeries, Barker was finally able to return home, though he faced many challenges ahead.
“After my accident in 2008, more than 70% of my body was burnt”, said Barker. “I was told by doctors that I may never be able to walk or drum again, so I set out to prove everybody wrong, including myself. What started with short walks turned into short runs every day. This past year, I ran my first half marathon and participated in a few 5Ks. The running community is massive and I loved how everyone from all walks of life ran together and supported one another. This is what Run Travis Run was built off of and we’re only getting started.”
Now in the best shape he’s been in years, Barker is looking to share his passion with the fans. Run Travis Run is coming to both New York City and Los Angeles, with the New York City event happening at Citi Field on the morning of blink-182’s One More Time Tour show in the same place that evening. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m., and athletes of all levels are invited.
Event Highlights:
Morning Run: Join Travis Barker and fellow enthusiasts for a timed run at Citi Field in Queens, NY, at 9 a.m. Whether a seasoned runner or just starting, this event is for everyone.
Wellness Experience: From fitness classes to mindfulness workshops, participants will have exclusive access to top brands and experiential activations throughout the morning.
Exclusive Mementos: In addition to earning a finisher time at the end of the run, participants will receive a limited-edition shirt and medal as part of the inaugural event.
Day-in-the-Life of Travis Barker: Experience a day-in-the-life of Blink 182’s legendary drummer by participating in Travis Barker’s pre-concert routine centered around running, health and wellness.
Tickets range from $53 for the standard “run experience” to $427.93 for the “VIP run plus meet and greet photo experience.” A virtual option is available as well. Tickets and more information can be found here.
Brooklyn-based alt-rock band, Gooseberry, released their brand new song “Dying To Meet You” on Friday, June 14. This release is the second single off their forthcoming debut album All My Friends Are Cattle coming out Sept. 6.
The musical team of singer and guitarist, Asa Daniels, drummer Evin Rossington, and bassist Will Hammond return to releasing music with two EPs and a multitude of singles under their belt. Since entering the scene in 2019, the band continues to focus on writing new music and playing shows. Constantly expanding their audience in venues like Baby’s All Right and Knitting Factory, Gooseberry undoubtedly stays true to themselves and their music reflects that.
Their new song, “Dying To Meet You,” carries that ethos wholeheartedly. As Daniels put it, “Ultimately, none of us knows much about either, and so if anything, this song is about sneering at those who think they’ve got it figured out.” The song begins slowly until it escalates into the classic bold Gooseberry sound. The accompanying music video tells the story and mirrors the music’s transition through its visuals.
The song, along with their previous single “Kikiyon,” gives fans a preview of their upcoming album All My Friends Are Cattle. Tracked over three months, the band had the help of Grammy-winning engineers Colin Bryson, Phil Joly, and Jennica Best who have worked with the likes of Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey, and Colatura respectively.
There’s something about this tune that is eerie, like something beyond explanation is peering over your shoulder waiting for you to turn your head around. For the breakdowns in this song, our producer (Colin Bryson) brought a tiny handheld distortion mic into the studio for me to scream into. And I screamed my head off. That was cathartic. Hopefully this song brings our fans catharsis. Or a sore throat.
Asa Daniels, singer
To listen to Gooseberry’s new single “Dying To Meet You,” find it here on your preferred streaming service.
Jandek, one of the most mysterious and hyper-productive legends of the lo-fi folk/outsider music movement, is slated to make a rare appearance at one of the Hudson Valley’s most unique performance venues, Widow Jane Mine, on Saturday, July 20 at 7 pm.
The recently-formed PlayTime Presents is producing the event. According to its founder, Jeff Economy, PlayTime is “an evolving entity dedicated to presenting unlikely music, film and media events in New York’s Hudson Valley.” PlayTime’s most recent event was a fundraiser for local radio institution WGXC-90.7/Wave Farm featuring a collaboration between the famed “culture jammers” Negativland and video artist Sue-C at the Greenville Drive-In.
Jandek is the musical project of Sterling Smith and his Corwood Industries, a record label operating out of Houston, Texas. Since 1978, Jandek/Corwood Industries has independently released over 125 albums/DVDs of unusual, often emotionally dissolute folk, rock, and blues songs without ever granting an interview or providing any biographical information. Jandek often plays a highly idiosyncratic and frequently atonal form of folk, rock, classical and blues music, at times using an open and unconventional chord structure. The name “Jandek” refers specifically to the musical project. www.corwoodindustries.com
“As a documentarian, writer, music video maker and occasional performer, I’ve had one foot planted in the music world since the late ‘80s,” says PlayTime’s Jeff Economy. “Part of my agenda with PlayTime is to give something back by putting on events that might not have happened otherwise.
“Despite being an active recording artist since at least 1978, Jandek remains one of the most intriguing and mysterious figures in all of music,” continues Economy. “They’ve been performing in public sporadically since 2004, but it seemed that a local show was a remote possibility at best. I extended an invitation knowing that a great venue was available and to my surprise, they accepted. With Jandek’s spectacularly wide range of music and Widow Jane’s unique space, this event is a perfect representation of our creative mission.”
Widow Jane Mine is a circa 19th-century natural cement mine housed on the 22-acre Snyder Estate in Rosendale, N.Y. The cavernous room and pillar construction create a natural amphitheater, one with amazing acoustics and unobstructed views due to the sloping floors. Audiences of up to 500 face the stage with a pond as a backdrop and light filtering in from four openings to the outside. The venue, which has presented music, theater, raves, poetry readings and other events for over 40 years, is managed by the Century House Historical Society a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of the local history of Rosendale, New York and of the Natural Cement industry.
Buffalo based band Organ Fairchild officially released their third studio record, Songs We Didn’t Write on June 7th. The 44 minute, 9 track collection of instrumental covers follows the 2023 release of Leisure Suit.
The trio is made up of Joe Bellanti on organ and keyboards, Corey Kertzie on drums and percussion, and Dave Ruch on guitar. According to Ruch, it was his son’s idea for the band to record and release an entire album of covers. He says “being a completely instrumental band, we’ve always loved the challenge of rearranging some of our favorite music in the organ trio format, and since our live shows always include some choice covers, this felt like a super fun project and a bit of a no-brainer!”
Left to Right: Kertzie, Ruch, Bellanti (Photo by Joe Cascio)
Songs We Didn’t Write was recorded and mixed by grammy award winning Justin Guip at Milan Hill Studios, and mastered by Alan Evans of Soulive. The record notably features grammy award winning and rock & roll hall-of-famer Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) on guitar for Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle” and The Brass Machine’s horn section on Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish”. The album features a wide variety of artists and influences, from Harry Styles to Bob Marley and Grateful Dead.
“Hard to Handle” features electric (pun intended) guitar work by both Jorma and Ruch. The guitar-led track explodes into solos, before coming to a peak with both Jorma and Ruch trading solos with each other. The rhythm section of Bellanti and Kertzie hold it down together so well here and across the entire record.
“I Wish”, which features The Brass Machine, is a high-energy, freshly arranged take on the classic Stevie Wonder tune. The trombone, trumpet and saxophone additions elevate the song to new heights, and their solos end the song with a bang.
Photo by Matt Shotwell
The band goes back to their roots with songs like “Lazy River Road” and “Lost Sailor.” They were all members of “Wild Knights”, a Grateful Dead tribute based in Buffalo where they first met in 1983. The influence the Dead has in their playing and style is apparent, noticeably in Ruch’s guitar playing and his phrasing. The band does an excellent job at making these songs their own while paying their respect to the originals. Their arrangements are fresh, and they give these covers the space that allows for the song to breathe and come to life in their unique organ trio instrumentation.
Songs We Didn’t Write is currently available on all streaming services [here].
Tracklist:
Them Belly Full (Bob Marley)
Lost Sailor (Grateful Dead)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Canyon Moon (Harry Styles)
Hard to Handle (Otis Redding)
Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)
Lazy River Road (Grateful Dead)
I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
Redemption Song (Bob Marley)
Organ Fairchild 2024 New York Tour Dates:
July 13th – ADK Brew & Chew – Peru, NY
July 18th-21st – Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival – Trumansburg, NY
July 31st – Center for the Arts of Homer – Homer, NY
August 3rd – Cobblestoned Vibes – Buffalo, NY
September 5th – Party on the Patio – Saranac Lake, NY
November 6th – Foothills Performing Arts Center – Oneonta, NY
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 26th season. The festival begins July 17th, and will include six concerts. With shows ranging from jazz to blues to classical, there is a concert for everyone.
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has prided itself in presenting a high variety of quality shows for over 20 years. Founded in 1999, the festival has hosted over 100 artists in its history. In its 25 years of existence, the festival has exhibited classical, cabaret, and even special children’s concerts. Performance Today, the most popular classical radio program, has also frequently featured festival concerts.
“Our new season features an impressive collection of performances that will bring best-in-class artists in a wide variety of genres to perform for audiences in Cooperstown,”
– Linda Chesis, Festival founder
The Miró Quartet will kick off the season with a July 18th program titled “Voices of Home.” Beginning in 1995, the Austin-based quartet has made a name for itself as one of the most celebrated classical groups. The band takes its name from surrealist painter Joan Miró, with much of their music reflecting themes of imagination and fantasy. The quartet has previously toured across the United States, Europe, and Asia, receiving critical acclaim wherever they go. The July 18th show, titled “Voices of Home,” will tackle themes like nostalgia and yearning. It will feature compositions by Franz Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, Kevin Puts, and George Walker. This concert will take place at 7pm at Cooperstown’s Farmers’ Museum.
July 25th will see a performance by the Caroga Arts Ensemble, titled “American Journey.” Cellist Kyle Price founded the ensemble in 2019, as part of the Caroga Arts Collective. The ensemble features prizewinning instrumentalists, music school faculty, and members of chamber groups. Since its founding, the ensemble has played at Chicago’s Symphony Center, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and more. Their July 25th show will feature pieces by American composers, such as Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, and more. The concert will take place at Cooperstown’s Farmers’ Museum at 7pm.
Pianist Richard Goode will perform a selection of Beethoven pieces on July 30th. Famous for his emotional interpretations of classical and romantic pieces, Goode has become one of the most acclaimed pianists of our day. He has played concerts across the United States and Europe, and has hosted multiple music masterclasses. As part of this concert, Goode will perform some of Beethoven’s later work, illustrating the emotional depth of his playing. The concert will take place 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.
Grammy award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell will perform a blues and jazz selection on August 6th. Coming from a musical family in New York, Russell has spent much of her life performing. She has previously toured with legends like Steely Dan, Paul Simon, and Cyndi Lauper. Her third album Inside This Heart of Mine reached #1 on the iTunes jazz charts upon release. Since then she has won various awards, including a Grammy for her work on the Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack. NPR hailed Russell’s vocals, saying she “wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the garden of Eden.” She will perform at the Otesaga Resort Hotel at 7pm.
August 16th will feature two performances as part of the program’s Family Music Fest. The concerts will be hosted by Justin Jay Hines, percussionist for the NY Philharmonic Young People’s Orchestra. These family friendly performances will begin with an interactive workshop. During this workshop, kids will learn how to make instruments from natural materials, and craft different beats. The workshop will end with a performance using these handmade instruments. These workshops will be followed by a performance from Hines. The first performance will take place at Origins cafe at 10:30am. It will be followed by a second 3pm performance at the Farmers’ Museum. These performances are free, but registration is required.
The festival will conclude with an August 20th performance titled “Bach Again.” This performance will feature harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire, cellist Wolfram Koessel, flautist Linda Chessis, and violinist Rachell Ellen Wong. The night will celebrate the musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring renditions of his instrumental sonatas. Mezzo-soprano Winona Martin will join these instrumentalists to perform a selection of Bach’s arias. This concert will take place 7pm at Christ Episcopal Church.
Concert Schedule
7/18 – Miró Quartet: Voices of Home – 7pm @ The Farmers’ Museum
7/25 – Caroga Arts Ensemble: American Journey – 7pm @ The Farmers’ Museum
7/30 – Pianist Richard Goode Plays Late Beethoven – 7pm @ Otesaga Resort Hotel
8/6 – Catherine Russell, Blues and Jazz Singer – 7pm @ Otesaga Resort Hotel
8/16 – Family Music Fest with Justin Jay Hines, Percussionist and Host of NY Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts – 10:30am @ Origins Cafe
8/16 – Family Music Fest – 3pm @ The Farmers’ Museum
8/20 – Bach Again – 7pm @ Christ Episcopal Church
Tickets are $30 for all concerts, with students under 18 having a reduced price of $15. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information on ticketing and concerts, visit the Cooperstown Music Festival website here.
