NYS Music 2024

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  • Ross & Rocky Lynch Go Global in 2025 With “The Driver Era: Obsession Tour”

    The Driver Era: Obsession Tour has been announced for 2025. The tour sees shows from January 18 to July 18, with two shows in New York State.

    the driver era obsession tour

    Ross and Rocky Lynch are set to ignite stages worldwide in 2025 with their highly-anticipated The Driver Era: Obsession Tour. The 40+ city tour in North America includes a stop at SummerStage in Central Park in NYC, on Monday, June 9, and at Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY on June 6.

    The 2025 tour promises to deliver the duo’s signature alternative sound with electrifying performances that blend fan favorites and exciting new music. 

    The band’s latest single, “You Keep Me Up At Night,” released in Fall 2024, has already captivated listeners worldwide, racking up impressive streams as the brothers dive deeper into their personal experiences, adding a new layer of emotional depth to their evolving sound. “You Keep Me Up At Night” follows their previous hit single “Get Off My Phone,” continuing the duo’s exploration of relatable, raw, and intimate themes.

    THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR DATES: 

    Sat Jan 18 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall  

    Tue Jan 21 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall  

    Fri Jan 24 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion  

    Sat Jan 25 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall  

    Mon Jan 27 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall  

    Fri Mar 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium  

    Sat Mar 08 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center  

    Mon Mar 10 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company  

    Tue Mar 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy  

    Thu Mar 13 – Moon Twp, PA – UPMC Events Center  

    Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom  

    Sun Mar 16 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center  

    Wed Mar 19 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall  

    Fri Mar 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater  

    Sat Mar 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall  

    Mon Mar 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium  

    Wed Mar 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center  

    Fri Mar 28 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert Hall  

    Fri Apr 25 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio Obras Sanitarias  

    Sun Apr 27 – Santiago, CL – Teatro Caupolicán  

    Wed Apr 30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Sacadura 154  

    Fri May 02 – São Paulo, BR – Tokio Marine Hall  

    Fri May 30 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion  

    Sat May 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory  

    Mon Jun 02 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

    Tue Jun 03 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park  

    Thu Jun 05 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum  

    Fri Jun 06 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater  

    Sat Jun 07 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena  

    Mon Jun 09 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park  

    Wed Jun 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark  

    Fri Jun 13 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage  

    Sat Jun 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion  

    Mon Jun 16 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion  

    Wed Jun 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Venue TBA  

    Fri Jun 20 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater  

    Sat Jun 21 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery  

    Sun Jun 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre  

    Tue Jun 24 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater  

    Fri Jun 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park  

    Sun Jun 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre  

    Tue Jul 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory  

    Thu Jul 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre  

    Sat Jul 05 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl  

    Wed Jul 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater  

    Thu Jul 10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre  

    Sat Jul 12 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds  

    Tue Jul 15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre  

    Wed Jul 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park  

    Fri Jul 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium  

    “We’re super excited to put on the best show we’ve ever done. Get ready to dance. This tour is really about inviting fans deeper into our world. Songs like ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’ play a huge role in that, giving us the chance to explore more personal and authentic themes night after night.”

    Ross and Rocky Lynch

    For more information on The Driver Era: Obsession Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Singer/Songwriter Mihali Releases Latest Single “Free Ride” Ahead of Northeast US Tour

    Reggae/Indie artist Mihali has released his latest track titled “Free Ride” which is now streaming on all platforms. The single releases in the midst of his northeastern US tour, which stops in Port Chester on October 25.

    Mihali Free Ride

    The track “Free Ride” uniquely combines multiple sounds which I find extremely interesting, and effective at grabbing the listener’s attention. There are immediately elements of pop, southern rock, country, indie, reggae and even a touch of R&B. I find it fascinating that Mihali can effectively combine these very different genres and make it a sound that portrays himself.

    The track screams positivity – that it is wildly important to be yourself and to get what you want out of life. Life isn’t just a free ride, you have to seize the day, make it what you want it to be. This message is something refreshing in comparison to a lot of other messages in music today.

    Mihali is currently touring the northeast as both a solo act, and as a band. The tour consists of 15 dates total at 13 different venues. One of these stages is in Port Chester, NY, where Mihali is set to perform “Free Ride” along with his other hits live.

    Mihali Free Ride
    photo by Dave Decrescente

    Announced Mihali Tour Dates:

    September 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Cellar at Pittsburgh Winery ^
    September 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Stage on Herr ^
    September 28 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall ^
    October 9 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewing Company ^ (SOLD OUT)
    October 10 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ^
    October 11 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met ^
    October 12 – Orleans, MA – Outermost Roots & Blues Festival *
    October 18-20 – Kent, CT – Le Getaway V #
    October 25 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre &
    November 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Venice West ^
    November 8 – San Diego, CA – Winstons Beach Club ^
    November 9 – Sanger, CA – Golden Road Festival ^
    November 10 – Mill Valley, CA – Sweetwater Music Hall ^

    ^ Solo Looping Set
    # Band Set
    * Solo Looping Set, with G. Love & Special Sauce
    & Solo Looping Set, with TAUK and G. Love & Special Sauce

    “When I go to write a song, sometimes I do so with a specific subject in mind, but other times the lyrics just come out of nowhere! Those surprise songs usually end up being my favorites, and Free Ride is one of those. I hope everyone takes its message to heart too. Get out there and live your life! There’s no time to waste.”

    Mihali Savoulidis

    To give a listen to Mihali’s latest single “Free Ride” and to purchase tickets to his current tour, click here.

  • Mary J. Blige Announces “The For My Fans Tour” With Several Stops in NY

    The Queens of hip hop soul will be coming to a stage near you, as Mary J. Blige announces her upcoming expedition, “The For My Fans Tour,” in light of her new album Gratitude, set for release on November 15. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour will feature several stops within New York State. Beginning on Saturday, March 22 with a stop at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, April 10 at Madison Square Garden and April 11 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.

    Mary J.
    Mary J. Blige’s “The Four My Fans Tour” will feature 3 stops within New York State.

    Moreover, this tour will be another notch in the r&b star’s legendary career. Her upcoming album–Blige’s 15th– will release through her own Beautiful Life Productions and in partnership with 300 Entertainment and serves as a refresher for fans of Blige as her star has blossomed on the TV screen in recent years. However, in August, she dropped the first single off the album, “Breathing” featuring Fabolous signaling a returned focus for the stage. In addition, the Grammy, Emmy-winning songstress will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 in Cleveland, ahead of both the album release and tour.

    I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years. This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone. I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album Gratitude on November 15 ahead of this tour is really special to me.

    – Mary J. Blige

    In light of Mary J. Blige’s latest accolades, “The For My Fans Tour” will offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. While tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, October 1. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, October 4 at 10 AM at LiveNation.com. 

    MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES: 

    Thu. Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum 

    Fri. Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

    Mon. Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 

    Thu. Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    Sat. Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

    Tue. Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live 

    Fri. Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    Tue. Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    Fri. Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    Tue. Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Sat. Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

    Fri. Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    Sat. Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    Wed. Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

    Fri. Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

    Sun. Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

    Wed. Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    Sat. Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

    Mon. Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

    Wed. Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 

    Fri. Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall 

    Wed. Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena 

    Fri. Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena 

    Sun. Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    Thu. Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

    Fri. Apr 11 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

    Mon. Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

  • Fall Fest Debuts at Buffalo Central Terminal on October 12

    Fall Fest will debut at Buffalo Central Terminal on October 12. Guests can expect everything from live music, awesome activities and various vendors for a day of fall fun.

    Buffalo Fall Fest

    Fall Fest 2024 features live music and local bands, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, no-mess pumpkin decorating, henna artists and face-painting. Festgoers can also expect carriage rides and photo installations, local vendors for laser engraved products, embellished glassware, clothing, books, syrups, health and beauty care products, and much more.

    The musical artists featured for October 12 are Chuckie Campbell and Diyene. Chuckie Campbell is a hip-hop artist who originated in Buffalo. He plans to dazzle audiences with his impressive wordplay and poetry-forward rapping style. Diyene is a funk-soul-pop fusion band based out of Buffalo as well. Their distinctive sound is characterized by heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks, delivered through powerful performances bursting with energy.

    “Western New Yorkers have a long history of celebrating fall. On Oct. 12, Fall Fest will combine traditional community aspects of events like Oktoberfest with family-friendly contemporary elements for an unforgettable experience for people all ages.”

    Monica Pellegrino Faix, Executive Director of the Central Terminal Restoration Corp.

    The Fall Fest takes place from 11am to 3pm at 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo. For more information on this free event, click here.

  • Brooklyn Indie Artist Buffchick Releases “Gone Awhile” Ahead of Anticipated LP

    Brooklyn-based indie artist Buffchick has released a new single titled, “Gone Awhile,” out on all streaming services now. The release comes ahead of her anticipated LP Showtime.

    Erin Manion, known by her stage name Buffchick, brings strong female vocals to the forefront of modern indie music.

    “Gone Awhile” begins with a rising and falling of energy that really grabs the listener and lets them know a climax is to be expected. The track has traditional indie tones and vocal styles, but Buffchick’s vocal strength is certainly unique. Her voice soars majestically and really pushes the backing instrumental forward.

    Around two-thirds of the way into the song, it falls down to an intimate volume before rising back up sharply and stunningly. Buffchick really displays her vocal talents in this section of the song. In my opinion, this ending of the track was the most impressive part, and really shows the talent she possesses.

    Buffchick

    To check out Buffchick’s music, “Gone Awhile,” and to stay up to date on upcoming releases, visit her Spotify by clicking here.

  • Guest Host Jane Zell Kicks Off Oswego Music Hall 2024-25 Season September 27

    The Oswego Music Hall has announced their latest calendar listings from September 27 to December 7. Kicking off this season of events is guest host Jane Zell, who steers the series into action.

    All ages and experience levels are welcome at the Oswego Music Hall. Budding performers, singer-songwriters and musicians of all genres are given an opportunity to perform in a supportive environment using cutting edge professional sound and lighting equipment.

    Syracuse Native, Jane Zell finds her groove in musical variety. Influenced early on by the country blues, Jane learned to finger pick and lace single lines into her rhythm playing. She performs classic covers along with crowd pleasing originals laced with blues, funk, and jazz. A solid guitar player, vocalist and songwriter, Zell’s performances are upbeat, warm, expressive, and oft-times willful.

    Guests can expect the National Stage 47th Season. This series contains five shows each with a unique and enchanting musical performance. This season includes shows by Alice Howe & Freebo, Peter Mulvey, Carsie Blanton, Abbie Gardner, and the McKrells.

    The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage with light refreshments available.

    Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization  that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from running the sound board to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service.

    Alice Howe and Freebo

    2024 Oswego Music Hall Events Calendar

    National Stage 47th season                                              

    Sept   28        Alice Howe & Freebo w/Cam Caruso opening                                        

    Oct     19        Peter Mulvey w/ Mark Wahl opening      

    Nov.     2        Carsie Blanton                    

               16       Abbie Gardner w/Ryan David Green (from Ryanhood) opening                    

    Dec.     7        The McKrells

    Open Mic Friday

    Sept.   27        Jane Zell

    Oct.     18        Steve Watson

    Nov.      1        Bob Raymonda

    Nov.    15        Rich Hart

    Dec.      6        Marc Warner

    Guest Curator Jazz-by-the-Lake

    Oct.     26        Opus Black Strings (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Nov.    23        Taj (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Carsie Blanton

    For more information on Oswego Music Hall’s upcoming events and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Premiere: Pocket Bandits Share Sophomore Single “Midway”, Buffalo Debut September 27

    Ithaca trio Pocket Bandits have announced the release of their sophomore single “Midway” and their debut performance in Buffalo on September 27. Listen to premiere of the track below.

    Pocket Bandits, the dynamic instrumental organ trio that emerged on the Central New York music scene in the fall of 2023, release “Midway,” on Friday, September 27. The band also makes their Buffalo debut that evening, hitting the stage at Nietzche’s with award-winning Boston soul singer-songwriter Jill McCracken and Buffalo local artist Sara Elizabeth.

    Equal parts light and dark, shiny and grungy, melodious and angular, the new single captures all the intensity and fun of the trio. On the heels of their debut release from the spring of 2024, “The Pocket Bandit,” the progressive funk-fusion trio return with another live show favorite. “Midway” deftly splits the difference between inviting danceability and avant-garde exploration, synthesizing the extremes of the three-piece’s identity into one jubilant track.

    The track is captivating to the ears of many genre-enjoyers. “Midway” encapsulates every persona and sound that each member possesses. It is dynamic, powerful and diverse in taste. There’s a little something for everyone here, and this is a staple of Pocket Bandits’ style.

    They are a modern twist on the old-school organ trio: the power of a big band in a tiny package. The group is also performing a free hometown show that weekend, on the final day of the Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival, Sunday, September 29 at 4pm on the Dewitt Park Stage.

    With “Midway,” Pocket Bandits expand on “The Pocket Bandit” in their grand ambitions for their new collaboration. With more shows and more music on deck as 2024 moves into 2025, Pocket Bandits invite you to hop aboard and follow along for the ride.

    Thrilling your senses and filling the dance floor, the trio engage their audiences with melodic, dynamic original compositions, as well as crowd-pleasers by The Beatles, Chappell Roan, Steely Dan, and even the Super Mario Brothers.

    For more information on the Pocket Bandits, their new release “Midway” and to purchase tickets to their show in Buffalo, click here.

  • Audacy’s 11th Annual We Can Survive Returns This Weekend

    The 11th Annual We Can Survive benefit concert is set to be hosted by the radio giant Audacy this Saturday, September 28th at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. 

    The one and only Justin Timberlake will be headlining, preceded by the American boyband New Kids on the Block, pop superstar Tate McRae, “Beautiful Things” singer Benson Boone, R&B singer Khalid and Cuban-American singer and songwriter Isabel LaRosa. 

    We Can Survive contributes to AFSP’s vital work by providing education, support for those affected by loss, and organizing community programs and events nationwide. A portion of this year’s show proceeds will go towards their initiatives, including their new public service campaign, “Talk Away the Dark,” which aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, especially how to spot warning signs and connect others to valuable resources. 

    “Music is a driving force in so many of our lives. Having an event like We Can Survive that features artists our fans love while supporting mental health just shows how powerful songs and lyrics can be,” Michael Martin said, the Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives at Audacy. “We look forward to welcoming all of the extraordinary artists and can’t wait to see them light up the night.”

    Additionally, join Audacy’s 2024 “I’m Listening” broadcast special on Wednesday, September 25th, at 7 PM on any Audacy station. This annual event, part of Audacy’s ongoing mental health initiative, brings together artists, actors, medical professionals, and others to raise awareness and foster open conversations around mental health. In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the program will offer valuable resources, highlight the importance of communication in mental wellness, and create a supportive environment for those facing mental health challenges. Listeners are encouraged to share their stories and explore tools for well-being, reinforcing that no one has to navigate their struggles alone.

    Hosted by radio personality Carson Daly, co-host of NBC’s TODAY and The Voice, along with Audacy’s nationally syndicated Country host, Katie Neal, the broadcast will feature expert insights from Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, psychologist and founder of The AAKOMA Project, and Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, AFSP’s Chief Medical Officer.

    There are still a few tickets up for sale at Ticketmaster.com, don’t miss this stellar lineup, all for a fantastic cause.

  • United Sounds NYC Festival Comes to Brookyln on October 25-26

    United Sounds has announced the inaugural United Sounds NYC Festival which kicks off in Red Hook, Brooklyn on October 25 and 26. The show lasts from 4pm to 12am both nights and is 18+ to enter.

    United Sounds

    The festival was created to fill the significant gap for independent music in New York City’s fall cultural calendar. The two-day event will feature performances by Blonde Redhead, Sunflower Bean, Les Savy Fav, Model/Actriz, Man Man, Monobloc and Peel Dream Magazine, with additional artists, DJs, neighborhood events and more to be announced in the coming weeks.

    The United Sounds NYC Festival takes place at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn. Pioneer Works is an art and science-led cultural center that hosts various exhibit, performances, and workshops throughout the year. This fall, United Sounds brings an otherwise musically barren autumn a blast of vibrancy and sound.

    Also performing at the festival is the notable indie rock group The Dismemberment Plan who have just recently played their first show in a decade. The group sees the stage during the festival, making it their first full-length festival performance in many years. This is definitely not a performance to miss.

    The Dismemberment Plan

    Friday, October 25th Line-Up

    The Dismemberment Plan

    Sunflower Bean

    Model/Actriz

    + more 

    Saturday, October 26th Line-Up

    Blonde Redhead

    Les Say Fav

    Man Man

    Monobloc

    Peel Dream Magazine

    “We wanted to start an annual music festival in New York City during the fall season, in the spirit of great indie-focused events of the past like CMJ. Our goal is to bring celebrated independent artists and music fans together for a fun weekend in a great setting. We were drawn to Red Hook to launch the event because it has such a welcoming seaside community vibe, that feels like you’re out of the city, yet it’s right there across the water from lower Manhattan.” 

    Diane Perini, talent booker

    For more information on the United Sounds NYC Festival and to purchase tickets for one or both nights, click here.

  • Acoustic Duo Murray’s Law to Deliver Exclusive Performance at The Egg

    Dynamic acoustic duo Murray’s Law is set to deliver an exclusive performance at Swyer Theater at The Egg in Albany on October 20.

    The acoustic duo features Brian Murray and Jimmy Law from the acclaimed New Jersey jam quintet Dogs in a Pile. Murray’s Law delivers an acoustic experience that highlights their vibrant covers and a compelling mix of original compositions, making each performance a bold and engaging experience.

    The intimate setting of the Swyer Theater offers the perfect backdrop for audiences to connect with the raw musical prowess and captivating energy that Brian and Jimmy bring to the stage.

    murray's law the egg

    Murray’s Law emerges from the profound creative synergy between Brian and Jimmy, known for their role in Dogs in a Pile—a band currently riding the wave of success with a string of notable achievements. Dogs in a Pile has captivated the Capital Region for years, recently making regional headlines after announcing their second annual headlining New Year’s Eve run at Saratoga Springs’ Putnam Place.

    They further solidified their reputation with a stellar summer tour featuring sold-out performances at prestigious venues like Colorado’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Their participation in the “Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour” showcased their ability to electrify audiences on large stages nationwide.

    murray's law the egg

    For more information on the upcoming performance by Murray’s Law and to purchase tickets to the show, click here.