NYS Music 2024

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  • Cooperstown Concerts Present Indie Rock Band Annie in the Water for a Night of Feel-good Music and Dancing 

    Cooperstown Concerts has announced that indie rockers ‘Annie in the Water’ are performing their electrifying sound at the Otesaga Hotel on November 15.

    Annie in the Water Cooperstown

    Blending elements of Americana with indie rock and infusing their sets with acoustic guitars, synthesizers and a thunderous rhythm section, Annie in the Water transcends genres, offering fans an exhilarating musical journey. With influences spanning rock, soul, funk, reggae and hip-hop, the band’s live shows are a unique experience, with each performance a new adventure that evolves in response to the crowd’s energy. Their infectious grooves and feel-good rhythms are sure to get everyone on their feet, dancing the night away.

    The audience at the November 15 show will be joining the band in celebrating the release of their latest album, Things to Do, which explores their deep connection to Upstate New York, the place the band calls home. Described as a “love letter” to the region, the album has garnered praise for its rich, multi-genre sound. Prior to this album, their latest full-length album was 2022 with Sun at Dawn. Between these two albums, the band released several singles in 2023 – “Sailing,” “Honeybee,” and “Frozen Lake.” Many of their singles, EPs and albums have amassed thousands of streams in only a short timeframe.

    Because every show is different, experiencing the music of Annie in the Water live can be compared to paddling with a river. At times you may find yourself in the calm of the flow while at other times you may be deep in the rapids while the music churns and grows in energy. With the ebbs and flows you’re reminded of the constant that you are a part of something greater than yourself, working together with the forces around you and caught in the midst of a beautiful moment in time.

    Annie in the Water Cooperstown

    With decades of history and a reputation for excellence, Cooperstown Concerts has been a cornerstone of the local music scene, bringing together a community of music enthusiasts and hosting unforgettable performances. The 2024-2025 season continues this tradition of excellence, featuring a diverse lineup that invites audiences to explore new sounds, discover emerging artists, and enjoy timeless favorites.

    Founded 55 years ago, Cooperstown Concerts has served as a home for live music – dedicated to bringing an eclectic mix of world-class live music to our community. With a commitment to diversity in programming and a deep connection to its audience, Cooperstown Concerts offers an opportunity for people to come together, experience and engage with high-quality music from around the globe and enjoy a great performance close to home.

    Alice in the Water live at Funk n Waffles

    For more information on Annie in the Water’s upcoming show in Cooperstown on November 15, their latest album Things to Do, and to purchase tickets or the album, click here.

  • Glimmerglass Film Days Returns to Cooperstown Nov 7-11

    Ostego 2000’s Glimmerglass Film Days’ returns for its 12th season from November 7 to 11 in Cooperstown.

    Glimmerglass Film Days Returns for 12th Season in Cooperstown from Nov 7-11

    Glimmerglass Film Days presents a slate of independent films—25 features plus three shorts programs— November 7-11 in multiple Cooperstown locations, including the Grandstand Theater at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and The Farmers’ Museum (now known as Fenimore Farm & Country Village). A program of Otsego 2000, Film Days also offers filmmaker talks, an art exhibit, parties, film and food pairings, and guided walks.

    The Film Days program team of Peggy Parsons, founder of the film program at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; Xander Moffat, an independent film producer; and Joey Katz, a film programmer; selected this year’s films based on the theme “Boundaries.”

    Filmmakers attending Glimmerglass Film Days include: Michael Gitlin (The Night Visitors), Jef Sewell (All Illusions Must Be Broken), Thomas Piper (We Start With The Things We Find), Daphne McWilliams (A Boston R(E)volution), Becca Brooks Morrin (Good One), Andrew Nadkarni and Katie Schiller (Between Earth and Sky), Ryoya Teraro and Elisabeth Gareis (13 Driver’s Licenses), and Olympia Stone (Under the Hat: The Complicated History of the Pith Helmet).

    In addition, Giuseppe Lignano and Ada Tolla, principals of LOT-EK who are featured in We Start With The Things We Find, Thomas Edison Film Festival executive director Jane Steuerwald, and scholar Mikayla Brown (Dahomey) will attend. Musicians Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton will attend and provide live musical accompaniment to the 1928 silent film Speedy.

    Grandstand Theater at National Baseball Hall of Fame

    Films will be shown at multiple Cooperstown locations: the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum (25 Main Street), The Farmers’ Museum Louis C. Jones Center (5775 State Hwy 80), the Village Hall (22 Main Street), Templeton Hall (63 Pioneer Street), and new for this year, Cooperstown Coworks (6 Doubleday Court). The 2024 Film Days companion art exhibition, In Play: Borders & Edges, presents the work of four established artists who live in the region and exhibit locally, nationally and/or internationally: Richard Barlow, Amy Cannon, Mark Mastroianni, and Gail Peachin.

    Free guided walks will be held during the festival, including a bird walk led by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, a kid-friendly walk with the Otsego County Conservation Association (held after the free kids’ film Flow), a guided forest walk with the Otsego Land Trust and Black Land Ownership, and a walk on boundaries and land use in Cooperstown with Otsego 2000. Film Days Trivia will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 pm at Cooperstown Coworks, just prior to the screening of Secret Mall Apartment.

    Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown

    For more information on the Glimmerglass Film Days festival and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Annie in the Water Announce Next Studio Album ‘Things To Do’

    Upstate New York natives Annie in the Water have announced their next studio album Things to Do which will be released on October 25 to go along with two shows in NY in support of the album.

    Things to Do

    As a follow up to their 2022 album Sun at Dawn, Annie in the Water’s fourth studio album was written and recorded from 2022 to 2024 at Bijou Artist Space in Malta, NY. Things to Do represents a step forward for the band towards a new sound inspired by their surroundings Upstate. Things to Do is a love letter to the region they call home.

    Musically, the album is a culmination of two years of hard work with the goal of creating a polished sound that transverses multiple genres. The songs are a reminder to honor one another, to dance while living life with intention, integrity, loyalty, and patience. Each person involved in this project left a tangible impact, creating a truly collaborative album.

    Annie in the Water is an alternative rock band from Upstate New York. Since their first album in 2011, Destination, the band’s feel good sound found its roots in acoustic guitars without limits. Their songwriting, led by guitars and synthesizers over a ground-shaking rhythm section, gives the listener the ability to traverse multiple genres.

    Annie in the Water will be playing three shows in support of their new album which are listed below. They will also have new album related merchandise and vinyl pre-sales available at upcoming shows.

    Annie in the Water Tour Dates:

    Saturday, Oct. 26th – Ophelia’s – Albany, NY (Phish at MVP Arena pre and after parties)
    Friday, Nov. 15th – Cooperstown Concert Series – Cooperstown, NY
    Saturday, Nov. 30th – Wonder Bar – Asbury Park, NJ (Supporting Fungkshui)

    Learn more here.

  • ‘Bach Again’ Concludes the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival’s 26th Season

    Following the resounding success of last year’s program, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced the return of “Bach Again,” an evening dedicated to the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach. This performance will take place on Tuesday, August 20 at Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown, NY, and concludes this summer’s Cooperstown Music Festival season.

    Founded in 1999 by flutist Linda Chesis, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has been bringing world-class chamber music performances to the Cooperstown area for over 25 years. The festival has featured performances by the American, Juilliard, St. Lawrence, Jupiter, and Jasper String Quartets, Stefon Harris, Bill Charlap, Kurt Elling, Simone Dinnerstein, Mark O’Connor, John Pizzarelli, the Sonia Olla Flamenco Dance Company, and many more. Concerts are held in venues across Cooperstown, including the grand Otesaga Hotel, The Farmers’ Museum, and Christ Church (the church of author James Fenimore Cooper).

    What is “Bach Again?”

    To cap off this summer’s successful series, “Bach Again,” an evening dedicated to the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach, will be making its return on August 20 at 7 p.m. Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, a rising star in the world of Baroque music and winner of a prestigious Avery Fisher Grant, will join an equally illustrious ensemble of musicians, including cellist Wolfram Koessel, harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire, and flutist Linda Chesis, Festival Founder and Artistic Director, for a concert exploring Bach’s rich body of work.

    Described by the legendary pianist Glenn Gould as “the greatest architect of sound who ever lived,” J. S. Bach is arguably the most influential and most beloved composer in the history of Western classical music. Intensely personal yet profoundly universal, his music has inspired devotion in countless generations of musicians and listeners alike.

    The concert on August 20th offers audiences an opportunity to sample a cross-section of the composer’s varied instrumental sonatas, including the monumental Chaconne in D minor and the Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering. The performance will also feature Glimmerglass Festival Young Artist Winona Martin, mezzo-soprano, who will offer renditions of Bach’s beloved arias.

    Theories abound as to why Bach’s music remains so compelling to audiences throughout the ages, but perhaps the answer is simple. “Bach’s music speaks to that part of us all that yearns for beauty and goodness,” says Festival Artistic Director Linda Chesis. “Every time we encounter his music, we experience that yearning anew.”

    How To Purchase

    Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the enduring beauty of Bach’s compositions in the intimate setting of Christ Episcopal Church. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased in advance, either online or over the phone, by calling 800-316-8559 and selecting option 1. Please note that there is a $2 service fee per phone order. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door if any remain.

  • Cake Return to Ommegang Brewery to Kick Off Summer

    Cake returned to Ommegang Brewery in Cooperstown, on Saturday, June 22, greeting over 7,000 fans who went the distance to attend this sold-out show in Central New York during a heat wave.

    Cake Ommegang

    Cake, from California, has been around since the 1990s and has released original songs (“Going the Distance,” “Short Skirt” and “A Long Jacket”) and covers (“I Will Survive”) that never seem to age. Cake always makes an effort to stop in New York throughout their tours. This show was the fourth time Cake has been invited to play at the Ommegang Brewery.

    Cake Ommegang

    Although Cake isn’t from New York, it felt like a homecoming show. The backdrop of the stage and the tree on stage blended into the mountains of New York surrounding the brewery and stage. The show opened melodically with Willie Nelsons’ ‘Sad Songs and Waltzes’ before launching into back to back songs from across their entire song catalogue – “Opera Singer,” “Rock and Roll Lifestyle,” “Long Time,” “Frank Sinatra”. Lead singer, Jon McCrea, who’s voice hasn’t aged a bit, also wasn’t stingy in use of the famous vibraslap throughout their set especially since many audience members egged him on by playing their own vibraslaps from the crowd.

    The show slowed back down for ‘Mexico’ and the fans’ voiced echoes the words and melodies back to them. The frontman explained that they usually stop for a set break but they would continue to play ‘Shadow Stabbing’ and fight the impeding storm to stay away.

    Cake Ommegang

    Sadly, lightning struck right after the song concluded and everyone was asked to evacuate the grounds to wait out the storm. Emails were sent out at around 10pm stating the show was cancelled, despite most people lacking any phone reception in the mountains to receive the update.

    People went home soggy and disappointed after a short and sweet show and an hour long wait to know if the show would continue. But many Cake fans were satisfied to hear and singalong to songs old and new on a mostly beautiful day in New York and were relieved to know Cake will still be touring.

    Cake is heading back to California to continue their tour in July. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps they will be back to Ommegang soon to finish the show they started and plant a tree for the Cake Forest.

    Cake – Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown, NY – Saturday, June 22, 2024

    Setlist: Sad Songs and Waltzes, Opera singer, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, Long Time, Rock and Roll Lifestyle, Meanwhile, Rick James…, Frank Sinatra, Sheep Go To Heaven, Mexico, Shadow Stabbing

    Cake Ommegang
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