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  • Diane Warren Set to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame

    The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Diane Warren as the 2024 recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award this Summer. The prestige takes place at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC.

    The Johnny Mercer Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The award is reserved for a songwriter who has already been inducted in a prior year. The inductee’s body of work must uphold the gold standard of quality and impact set by the legendary Johnny Mercer. Diane Warren was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. 

    Diane Warren has written countless hits including nine #1 and 33 top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She is tied for having written the most #1 songs as a sole writer in Billboard history. Some of these songs include, “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing,” “Un-Break My Heart,” “If I Could Turn Back Time, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and many others.

    Tickets for the Songwriters Hall of Fame event begin at $2,000 each, and are available through Buckley Hall Events, and SHOF@buckleyhallevents.com. Net proceeds from the event will go toward the Songwriters Hall of Fame programs. To join the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, click here.

    “The songwriting community is filled with many special people who have delivered incomparable songs that have made the world go round. Within that special group of people, Diane Warren is unique; she is a force of nature that, despite her enormous success from ‘Rhythm Of The Night’ to ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’ and at least 100 (15!) Academy Award nominations, she shows up to write songs every morning at 8 am! I am delighted to see her receive the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which is the gold bar standard. Diane is that and more!”

    SHOF Chairman, Nile Rodgers

  • Indie Folk Duo The Ballroom Thieves Announce Headline Tour Starting in Brooklyn this April

    The spring headline tour begins April 25 at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn. The Ballroom Thieves are native to New England and are performing at 17 dates across the country.

    The indie-folk duo utilizes various instruments like the violin, cello, upright bass, and guitar. Consisting of Calin Peters on the classic strings and Martin Earley on vocals and guitar, The Ballroom Thieves are celebrating the announcement with their second single, “Tender” from their upcoming record, Sundust, out April 12. 

    The single includes the duo’s signature vocal harmonies atop a finger-picked acoustic guitar and a whimsical pedal steel that creates a spooky demeanor in the tune. “Tender” is an ode to the importance of creating space within a song.

    To purchase tickets for The Ballroom Thieves’ upcoming headlining tour, click here. To stream “Tender” on all platforms, go here.

    The Ballroom Thieves Headline Tour Dates:

    April 25 Brooklyn, NY @ The Sultan Room

    April 26 North Wayne, PA @ 118 North

    April 27 Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java

    April 30 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy

    May 1 Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room

    May 2 Chattanooga, TN, ID @ Barking Legs Theatre

    May 3 Nashville, TN @ The Basement

    May 8 Davenport, IA @ The Redstone Room

    May 9 Stoughton, WI @ Stoughton Opera House

    May 10 Evanston, IL @ SPACE

    May 11 Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark

    May 12 Toronto, ON @ The Monarch Tavern

    May 26 Farmington, ME @ Sandy River Music Festival

    May 30 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground, Show Case Lounge

    May 31 Portland, ME @ First Parish Church

    June 1 Boston, MA @ The Sinclair

    June 2 Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall

  • Swoosh God Tabs Chow Lee for ‘My Life My Dream’ With Project On the Way

    Two of New York’s upcoming stars join forces as Swoosh God and Chow Lee team-up for “My Life My Dream,” offering a taste into New York City’s new wave. The Harry Fraud produced record meshes well with the drill mold of production that has taken youthful contemporary music by storm. Featuring a looping sample from rock band Staind and their hit-record “So Far Away,” Swoosh God and Chow Lee take turns riding the beat.

    Swoosh God and Chow Lee "My Life My Dream" cover art
    Swoosh God and Chow Lee team-up for “My Life My Dream.”

    About Swoosh God

    For his part, Swoosh God hopes this marks the start of his second wind. After all, the Valley Stream native originally made waves during the “Soundcloud” era of hip hop, and created a virtual cult-following. Notably, Playboy Carti inked the cultural shape shifter to his label imprint at Interscope Records.

    After departing his deal with Carti, Swoosh got back on his independent grind and continued to show why he was so heavily sought after and labeled a future star; including collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, Matt Ox, a placement on the NBA2K Soundtrack. Now, Swoosh is back with “My Life My Dream,” and a forthcoming project, Still Swoosh, set for release on March 1.

    About Chow Lee

    Fellow Long Island native Chow Lee continues to climb the metaphorical ladder. With his trademark sped-up flow, he adds an undeniable swagger to “My Life My Dream” that brings the song full circle. Moreover, Chow has seen his stock rise within the last year, performing at industry showcases while linking up with other upcoming talent like Swoosh God and Cash Cobain.

  • Rock The River Benefit Concert to Return to Capitol Theatre

    Sunrise Association has announced the 11th annual Rock The River benefit concert in Port Chester, taking place Thursday, April 11 at the Capitol Theatre.

    photo by Scott Harris

    Rock The River is meant to honor supporters at the “original rock palace” and benefit Sunrise Day Camp-Pearl River. The honorable awards will be presented to owner Peter Shapiro, General Manager Bruce Wheeler, and Head of Special Events, Emily Schmalholz. The awards in question are known as the Sunrise Community Partner Award and the Sunrise Champion Award.

    Money raised from this benefit will support the vital work Sunrise Day Camp–Pearl River does for the community. Sunrise Day Camp brings the simple pleasures of childhood back to children struggling with cancer, changing months of loneliness and isolation into summers filled with sunshine, laughter and happiness.

    The Capitol Theatre welcomes a performance by the legendary Steve Augeri, the former lead vocalist for Journey. In years prior, artists like Wyclef Jean, Melissa Etheridge, Max Weinberg and many more music icons.

    The 11th annual Rock The River sponsored by Sunrise Association sees a wonderful evening of uplifting music by Steve Augeri. Along with this, the wonderful fundraising for ill children in need.

    This is an evening of togetherness, music, and benefits for those in need. It showcases both the power of fundraising and the unity that music brings.

    “We are honored & grateful to be the host venue of Rock The River for 10 years! Live music provides an impressive and organic sense of connection, this event is a natural fit. Over the years, we have formed an amazing partnership with Sunrise which has grown Rock The River year after year, working together to raise money for this incredibly important cause. I play just a small part in the success of this event and will continue to do my best to champion the cause in every way possible. I have no doubt that this partnership between The Capitol Theatre and Sunrise Day Camp will continue to grow so that we can continue to raise as much money as possible to send hundreds more children with cancer & their siblings to this incredible camp.”

    Emily Schmalholz, Sunrise Champion Award Nominee

    Doors to the concert open at 6:30pm, and music begins at 8pm. For more information on the Rock The River Benefit Concert or to make a donation, click here.

  • The Suicide Disease Release Latest Single “Constellations”

    New York Grunge band The Suicide Disease has released their latest single, “Constellations” this past Valentine’s Day. The ballad was released under Zodhiac Records and was produced by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills and KJ Strock.

    Constellations The Suicide Disease

    The Suicide Disease creates alternative, grungy, pop-rock style music. The release of “Constellations” exemplifies each of these subgenres. The song is a love letter written to loved ones who have passed or been distanced.

    “Constellations” has quite the emotional, yearning-for-past-joy kind of feel. They miss the people they once held close and that is apparent throughout the song from beginning to end.

    The guitar tones are somber, but still pop-punky. The song definitely gets you to feel a ball of emotion in your stomach, whether you relate to the message or not.

    The band wears their hearts on their sleeves, and that is one thing that allows for raw, passionate music like this. The group is from the south shore of Long Island, and is gaining popularity across the country.

    The Suicide Disease make melodic metal music that offers solace to people dealing with loss. The group understands firsthand the effects of their namesake, the chronic pain disorder disease Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    “This was a sad song for me to write. The first line really says it all, ‘take my stars away with daylight’s arc’. As we try to communicate to those that are no longer with us in the stars at night time it’s inevitable that daylight will return – then reality sets in and we must come face-to-face with the fact that they are no longer with us.”

    Lead Singer Jay Francis

    The group exists in their own genre but have sound pieces of New Order and The Cure. The Suicide Disease recorded their first demo on a cassette tape in 2021 and drove around with a boombox in hopes that they could share it with the right people. The four piece was discovered at a show by Steve Feinberg, who took on managing the band and shared with Ricky Armellino to produce.

    To listen to “Constellations” on all platforms, click here.

  • Marc Ribler Pays Homage to Dick Cavett on Latest Album, “Armaggedon”

    Renowned Rock n Roll artist Marc Ribler has released a new single named “Dick Cavett,” along with a music video to honor the legend. The track also appears on Ribler’s latest album titled, Armageddon.

    Marc Ribler is best known for being musical director for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, with Steven Van Zandt. Ribler is a NYC native from Brooklyn and got his start in the Big Apple. Along with this, Ribler was a big part the Asbury Park music scene in New Jersey.

    Ribler, like many from his generation, grew up admiring Cavett and drawing inspiration from the Dick Cavett Show. Dick Cavett was a star of late-night talk show, and an all-around entertainer from the 60s, into the 2000s.

    Marc Ribler wanted deeply to pay homage to the great Dick Cavett for spotlighting of the Rock n Roll renaissance. Cavett would consistently have rockers on his show and give a voice to artists who were otherwise lesser known.

    Marc released the song “Dick Cavett” with a music video to accompany it. Ribler portrays a youthful, nostalgic feeling in the tune. He is fondly reminiscing about the times he’d watch the Dick Cavett Show, and the rest of the world stopped.

    All that mattered was the meaningful, uplifting, entertainment and intrigue the show had to offer. What mattered was the way Cavett held Rock n Roll up on a pedestal for the world to eat up. The song was recently named one of top 10 “Coolest Songs In The World” by listeners of SiriusXM’s The Underground Garage.

    “Like so many of us, I grew up with the Dick Cavett show. In retrospect it is eminently clear that Dick was one of the most important presenters of the rock ‘n’ roll renaissance, not to mention introducing all the key players in every awe-inspiring and earth-shaking event happening in our culture in the 60s, 70s and beyond.“

    Marc Ribler

    To watch and listen to “Dick Cavett” by Marc Ribler, click here. To learn more about purchasing Marc Ribler’s new single and album, click here.

  • JLo’s Comeback: This Is Me…Now The Tour Hits New York

    The world-renowned Jennifer Lopez has been getting ready for her much awaited This Is Me…Now The Tour, with three stops in the Metropolitan area.

    Over one week in August, JLo can be seen in Belmont Park at UBS Arena, Newark at the Prudential Center and in Manhattan at Madison Square Garden.

    Lopez, known for her influence and electrifying performances, is returning to the stage. This follows her successful 2019 tour, which saw her earn over $50 million and sell out venues all over the country.

    The singer’s return is intricately tied to her latest album, This Is Me…Now, just released on February 16. Following a five-year break, JLo is returning to the stage with hits from her most recent album and chart-topping songs. Still, fans eagerly anticipate her return. Supporters can expect a diverse musical and emotional saga, which combines pop, R&B, and hip-hop elements to tell her authentic tale of personal development, resiliency, and self-love.

    Join the JLo Fan Club presale to secure a front-row seat beginning at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 20. Further, be sure to reserve a spot for the general on-sale via LiveNation.com on Friday, February 23 at 10 AM, as CITI and Verizon are also offering exclusive presales.

    In addition to releasing an album, JLo is giving her fans a sneak peek at This Is Me…Now: A Love story on Prime Video. This story-driven cinematic odyssey dportrays her quest for love. “Can’t Get Enough,” the first single, is already becoming popular across all platforms.

    Mark your calendars for the New York stops: UBS Arena in Belmont Park on August 9; Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on August 10; and Madison Square Garden on August 16, 2024. In the meantime, let Jennifer Lopez show you why she is a timeless icon of pop-culture.

    THIS IS ME…NOW THE TOUR 2024 Dates:

    6/26 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

    6/28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

    7/02 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

    7/03 – Edinburg, TX – Bert Ogden Arena*

    7/05 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    7/06 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

    7/09 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

    7/11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

    7/13 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center

    7/16 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    6/17 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    7/19 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

    7/20 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena*

    7/22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

    7/24 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

    7/26 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena

    7/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    7/30 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

    7/31 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    8/02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*#

    8/05 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*#

    8/07 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

    8/09 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

    8/10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

    8/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    8/14 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    8/16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    8/20 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse*

    8/22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    8/24 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena

    8/25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    8/27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

    8/30 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

    8/31 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*

  • Great South Bay Music Festival is Back with Another Stellar Lineup for This Summer

    Long Island’s largest and longest running four-day music and art festival is back with another groovy lineup. The Great South Bay Music Festival will host their 16th anniversary at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, NY. The festival is sponsored by Voodoo Ranger.

    The Great South Bay Music Festival in 2019

    The elite festival will take place July 18 through 21 and will host a wide variety of artists of many genres. Contemporary and classic rock, jazz, jam, blues, Americana, ska, reggae, alternative and funk will be represented this summer with over 60 featured artists.

    Also included in the festival are several draft beer and wine tents, along with a food court of diverse selections. A craft market will also be showcased. The fest will present four very different days of music, with a lineup of headline artists alongside cutting-edge rising stars.

    Great South Bay Music Festival

    Featured artists include blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa, Jim Messina of Buffalo Springfield, and phenom guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer. Saturday is Jam Day and continuing the Grateful Dead Live Concert Experience as no one else can, is Dark Star Orchestra. Newly added acts include Start Making Sense, Aqua Cherry, Funkin A, Enrose, Rob Europe, Chris Ruben Band, Lex Grey & Urban Pioneers, Stanton Anderson Band, Imposters, Drop The 4, Chloe Halpin, & IRIEspect.

    The Disco Biscuits support with their brand of “Trancefusion”, bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. Also appearing is Asbury Park New Jersey’s famed quintet: Dogs In A Pile, Dopapod, psychedelic indie-rocker Karina Rykman and more.

    Closing out the Great South Bay Music Festival is legendary rock group YES. Accompanying the Sunday stage is Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, and Talking Heads Tribute: Start Making Sense.

    Great South Bay Music Festival

    Festival Times:

    Thursday, July 18: Doors are at 3:00 pm, fest goes till 10pm.

    Friday, July 19: Doors are at 3:00PM, music till 11pm,

    Saturday July 20.: Doors are at 1:00pm, music till 11pm,

    Sunday July 21: Doors are at 2:00pm with performances till 10pm.

    Ticket price includes all concerts and entertainment. Food and beverages not included. Children under 10 are free. For more information on The Great South Bay Music Festival and tickets, click here.

  • Guitar Masters Festival to Return to NYC in April with Fantastic Lineup

    Charles Carlini Presents has announced the return of the inaugural Guitar Masters Festival in NYC this April. The bash lasts for five days from April 25 to 29, featuring a lineup curated with some of the world’s most exceptional guitarists, celebrating the art of string mastery.

    Guitar Masters Festival

    The show will kick off at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium with the wildly talented acoustic guitarist Kaki King. The following night will take place at Klavierhaus with six wonderous guitarists scheduled to perform. These artists are Steve Cardenas, Joel Harrison, Brad Shepik, Max Light, Pete McCann, and Grant Gordy. This entire show will be a diverse showcase of musical talent.

    Guitar Masters Festival
    Guitarist Gilad Hekselman

    Audiences can expect to be dazzled by several genres, styles, and musical artists throughout the progression of the event. The final night, April 29 will see a large lineup of top-of-the-line jazz musicians performing all-time hits for audience enjoyment.

    Charles Carlini, the visionary behind the event, has an enthusiastic hope for an amazing, unforgettable music experience with only the best guitarists in the world. The Guitar Masters Festival is one to attend, and Carlini hopes to continue the tradition every year.

    Featured Guitarist Badi Assad

    For more information on the event or to buy tickets, visit GuitarMastersFestival.com

  • Binghamton Philharmonic Presents the Return of “Pops at the Forum” February 24

    The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced they will host the return of “Pops at the Forum,” a popular, long-awaited event. The event will take place February 24, at the Broom County Forum Theatre.

    Binghamton Philharmonic Pops at the Forum
    Daniel Hege, conductor of Pops at the Forum of the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra

    The return of “Pops at the Forum” also means the return of some long-awaited whimsy. The show consists of several different types of performed media from orchestral classics to movie scores to rock classics like Led Zepplin’s “Kashmir.”

    The show will begin at 3pm local time on February 24, and will be led by Maestro Daniel Hege. The orchestra will offer this exhilarating concert with orchestral classics like “Flight of the Bumblebee,” “Ride of the Valkyries,” and various film scores featuring cellist Hakan Tayga.

    Principal cellist, Hakan Tayga

    Tickets are $25 to $65. Kids 17 and under attend free, thanks to M&T Bank. For more information, visit www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org. The show has so much to offer and is not one to miss.