The LOVE ROCKS NYC 2024 benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver has announced its star-studded lineup – happening live from the historic Beacon Theatre on Thursday, March 7.
LOVE ROCKS NYC launched in 2017, and has since raised more than $30 million to date and helped fund more than three million meals for New Yorkers in need. The benefit concert highlights God’s Love We Deliver’s mission of providing meals and nutrition counseling for people living with severe illness in the New York Metropolitan area. The not-for-profit was founded in 1985 as a response to the AIDS pandemic, now serving people living with more than 200 different diagnoses, home-delivering more than four million medically tailored meals to more than 14,700 individuals last year.
The concert is executive produced by iconic international fashion designer John Varvatos, NYC Douglas Elliman real estate broker and prominent concert producer Greg Williamson, and esteemed concert/events producer Nicole Rechter and is hosted by Conan O’Brien, Tracy Morgan, and Jim Gaffigan.
For the eighth anniversary, the LOVE ROCKS NYC 2024 all-star lineup, led by Music Director and Band Leader Will Lee (The CBS Orchestra), will feature The Black Keys, Hozier, Nile Rodgers, Tom Morello, Don Felder, Bettye Lavette, Joss Stone, Allison Russell, Emily King, Marcus King, Lucius, Larkin Poe, Trombone Shorty, Luke Spiller (The Struts), Quinn Sullivan, Bernie Williams and more announced soon.
The past seven LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concerts have featured outstanding music stars, including Keith Richards, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews, Robert Plant, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Emmylou Harris, Warren Haynes, Ziggy Marley, Cyndi Lauper, Heart and John Mayer Trio, Andra Day, Sara Bareilles, Leon Bridges, Nathaniel Rateliff, Maggie Rose, Ledisi, The War and Treaty, and more.
The outstanding house band will include Steve Gadd (James Taylor, Paul Simon), Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live), Larry Campbell (Levon Helm, Bob Dylan), Eric Krasno (Soulive, Phil Lesh & Friends), Pedrito Martinez (Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Camila Cabello), Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel Live), Michael Bearden (Lady Gaga) and a six-piece horn section.
God’s Love We Deliver pre-sale tickets go live on Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 am ET, and public tickets go live on Friday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET through www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit here.
Winter’s Dream at Lake George will host Tri-County United Way for a night of family fun and fundraising on February 13. Each ticket for this special event will include admission, parking, a welcome gift, and unlimited hot beverages courtesy of Giuseppe’s Restaurant.
Lake George Winter’s Dream is located in the courtyards of the Fort William Henry Historic Fortress. Winter’s Dream encapsulates all the magic and whimsy of the winter season. With a variety of multimedia installations that create an immersive, dreamlike experience, Winter’s Dream is exactly where one should be during the winter season.
The event is one for all ages, as every participant will end up feeling like a child in the wintertime anyway. The attraction boasts a grand nostalgic atmosphere with original music, lights, and six immersive installations. Installations include, First Snow, Winter Woods, Frozen Lake, Full Moons, Dreamscapes and Cabin of Dreams.
Winter’s Dream will feature shows throughout the evening from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm. The price per person is $29.90. Tri-County United Way extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Warren County Winter Coalition for partnering on this incredible initiative.
Each ticket will benefit five dollars to Tri-County United Way and its network of partner agencies. To buy tickets to the United Way event, visit: https://wintersdream.com/unitedway.
Camp Punksylvania Music and Camping Festival will return for the 4th straight year this July. The highly anticipated punk rock summer camp has recently released their third wave of included artists. Some of the announced artists include punk bands from across New York State.
The music and camping festival will take place at the West End Fairgrounds Gilbert, PA from July 5 to 7. Several of the confirmed artists are native to New York State, while many others are from various locations around the US and parts of Canada.
“We’re really focusing on making this the ultimate punk rock summer camp experience. It’s so much more than just music and we’re excited to showcase that. If we can get you to come out for The Bronx and Bad Cop Bad Cop, and you end up falling in love with The Karens and A Day Without Love and making tons of new friends and memories, then our job is done. This is a family and we’re stoked to have you become part of it,”
Laura Rose, Co-founder and CEO of Riot Squad Media and Camp Punksylvania
The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans. This festival is all about the punchy, rebellious, and hardcore soundscape that punk exemplifies.
Major artists such as The Bronx, The Dirty Nil and Some Kind of Nightmare have been announced. Along with this, several regional up and coming acts will be present as well.
The Bronx who will be headlining the Camp Punksylvania Festival
Camp Punksylvania 2024 Band Lineup:
The Bronx
Big D and the Kids Table
Laura Jane Grace
Bad Cop Bad Cop
The Dirty Nil
D.O.A.
Codefendants
Diesel Boy
Skating Polly
The Venomous Pinks
FEA
Flatfoot 56
Keep Flying
Some Kind of Nightmare
Sammy Kay
The Punk Cellist
Black Guy Fawkes
The Galaxy Has Eyes
SOJI
A Day Without Love
The Car Bomb Parade
Tired Radio
Mvll Crimes
Matt Pless
Amora
The Karens
Mary Shelley
Vulture Raid
Cardboard Homestead
The Whiskey Bats
Racist Kramer
Suburban Downgrade
One Revived
Old Daggers
No Complyance
Ship of Fools
Career Mode
Dead, Dead Swans
We Are the Union
Kill Lincoln
Working Class Stiffs
PWRUP
The What Nows?!
The Chemical Imblanace
Meanderthal
Sweet Anne Marie
Dr. Frankenstein’s Monsters
Tickets for Camp Punksylvania are on sale now. For more information about the festival, or to buy tickets, visit camppunksylvania.com.
Meet Me @ The Altar, the vibrant and genre-defying trio, is redefining the punk and pop-punk scene with their electrifying energy and empowering anthems. With lead vocalist Edith Victoria, guitarist Tea Campbell, and drummer Ada Juarez, the band’s dynamic sound reflects their diverse influences and shared passion for breaking barriers in the music industry. Hailing from different corners of the U.S., MMATA found their common ground, and swiftly became a force to be reckoned within the world of punk.
MMATA’s “Say it To My Face Tour” stop at Irving Plaza on January 25 was an exhilarating celebration of punk, diversity, and unapologetic self-expression. The night kicked off with stellar performances by Elliot Lee, John Hardie, and Honey Revenge, setting the stage for a high-octane headlining act.
As MMATA took the stage, the atmosphere crackled with excitement. A fan in the front row held a sign that declared “Ada is my everything,” a testament to the profound connection the band fosters with their supporters. The show became a participatory experience when Edith let the crowd choose between two songs, playfully warning them about the sad backstory of “A Few Tomorrows” before launching into it, resulting in playful banter between the band and their adoring audience.
Edith, Tea, and Ada’s banter with the crowd showcased not only their musical prowess but also their genuine connection with fans. They acknowledged a dedicated fan who had attended 10 shows with applause, reinforcing the reciprocal love between the band and their followers. The concert marked a significant milestone for MMATA, as they headlined at Irving Plaza for the first time, reflecting on their journey from opening for MUNA in 2022 to sharing the stage at Madison Square Garden with 5 Seconds of Summer.
Inflatable beach balls bounced through the crowd, adding to the playful atmosphere, while Edith’s confusion about the continued existence of BeReal revealed a charming, down-to-earth side. The concert took unexpected turns, such as Tea’s witty remarks during the intro to “Hit’s Like a Girl,” celebrating love and adding a personal touch to the night.
A standout segment dubbed “Songs We Wish We Wrote” featured spirited covers, including “Since You’ve Been Gone” and “Burnin’ Up,” showcasing the band’s versatility and sense of humor. The fan project during “Garden,” where paper flowers bloomed in the crowd, was a visually stunning moment, and Edith’s acceptance of a flower from a fan emphasized the symbiotic relationship between the band and their admirers.
Meet Me @ The Altar used their platform for more than music, incorporating activism into the show with the presence of Headcount volunteers promoting voter registration. Crowdsurfing added a final touch of chaos to the night, encapsulating the raw, unfiltered spirit of punk.
In summary, Meet Me @ The Altar’s concert at Irving Plaza wasn’t just a show; it was a riotous celebration of individuality, shared experiences, and the unifying power of music. The trio’s ability to seamlessly blend punk, pop-punk, and heartfelt lyrics created an atmosphere that resonated with the diverse audience, making it a night to remember.
Setlist: Same Language, Now or Never, Try, A Few Tomorrows (Crowd voted for this over May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor), Hit Like a Girl, It’s Over for Me, Since U Been Gone (Partial Kelly Clarkson cover), Take Me Away (Partial Christina Vidal cover), Burnin’ Up (Partial Jonas Brothers cover), T.M.I, Garden, Feel a Thing, Kool, Say It (to My Face)
The students of Berklee NYC were treated to an intimate and fascinating experience with pop legend Cyndi Lauper in January.
The 2024 Berklee NYC Career Expo was an event held at the Berklee NYC campus on January 22. The event featured several music icons including Cyndi Lauper, who took center stage.
Cyndi Lauper shared valuable knowledge about experiences in the entertainment business. Ms. Lauper was joined by several NYC songwriters, producers, and other accomplished industry leaders to discuss the many aspects of music and entertainment.
The entire event saw many students excited to listen and learn from such greatness. The program included a discussion on how a song is written, produced and marketed, as well as an interactive workshop for theater writers.
Further, students were shown a behind-the-scenes demonstration of the modern music festival setup with first-hand insights from creative designers.
“We were honored to welcome the inimitable Cyndi Lauper to Berklee NYC, an artist who has left an indelible mark on music history just as she did with the audience at the expo. We extend our gratitude to all of the brilliant artists and industry leaders who shared their experiences with our students. Our team places an extremely high value on delivering meaningful and relevant industry insights to the aspiring professionals in our program, and this event reaffirmed that shared passion within our community in every way.”
Betsie Becker – acting executive director
The Berklee NYC Career Expo was a successful means of engaging the student body with a meaningful night of intrigue and networking. Every audience member present on January 22 left with something of value to take away from the experience. For more information on the career expo with Cyndi Lauper, visit Berklee NYC’s Website.
Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs has announced the return of their popular Family Saturdays workshops. The workshops take place at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, located on the campus of Skidmore College.
The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College is a pioneer of exploration and learning. A cultural anchor of the Capital Region, the Tang has become a model for university art museums across the country. The museum hosts exhibition programs that bring together visual and performing arts with interdisciplinary ideas from history, economics, biology, dance, and physics, to name just a few. The Tang has one of the most rigorous faculty-engagement initiatives in the nation. Along with this, a robust publication and touring exhibition program that extends the museum’s reach far beyond its walls.
The Tang Teaching Museum’s award-winning building, designed by architect Antoine Predock, serves as a visual metaphor for the convergence of art and ideas. The Museum is open to the public on Thursday from noon to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 pm, with expanded hours beginning July 5 to include Tuesday–Wednesday, noon–5 pm.
Family Saturday programs include touring of the gallery for selected sculpture and painting. Participants will then discuss the artwork with guides and create their own sculpture. Family Saturdays are free for all, with no registration required. The program runs from 2-3:30 PM and will officially kick off on February 3. For more information, visit the Tang website at Tang.Skidmore.edu.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College invites the public to its February programs, featuring tours, screenings, workshops, and special guests, including the acclaimed multimedia artist Mickalene Thomas, composer-drummer Makaya McCraven, and the artists Antonius-Tín Bui and Theresa-Xuan Bui.
All events are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 pm, with extended hours until 9 pm on Thursdays. Some events will take place outside regular gallery hours.
A multigenerational art-viewing and art-making workshop, for children 5 and older with an adult companion, inspired by the art on view by Steven Roden. Also February 17.
The seventh annual lecture features acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Mickalene Thomas, lauded for her bedazzled portraits of Black women. Her work is on view in the exhibition Studio/Archive. Her appearance is by invitation of Abigail Svetlik ’24, the 2023-24 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Intern.
Emily Abi-Kheirs, part of the team that organized the 2023 Flaherty NYC program “MAKA: Many Eyed Vessel,” will present a selection of experimental documentary films. A discussion follows. Whole Grain is the Tang’s ongoing series of screenings of experimental film and videos.
Drummer-composer Makaya McCraven will be in discussion with Angus McCullough, musician and MDOCS Instructor, in advance of McCraven’s Zankel performance on February 17. The New York Times called McCraven “one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.” His latest album, In These Times, emerges as a polytemporal collection of compositions, drawing inspiration from broader cultural struggles and the artist’s personal experiences within a multinational, working-class musician community.
See an early work by artist Isaac Julien, his delightfully rebellious debut feature about sex, politics, music, and friendship in 1977 London. During the week of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, a young black London DJ, who together with his gay partner operates a pirate radio station, becomes implicated in the murder of a mutual friend. Julien’s Lessons of the Hour is on view in the Malloy Wing.
Rabbi Linda Motzkin, the former Jewish Chaplain at Skidmore College, returns to campus for a series of events on Jewish culture and sacred arts. Motzkin delivers the Perlow Lecture, “Women and the Making of Torah,” Monday, February 26, 5:30 pm; gives an artist’s talk, “Art and the Sacred,” on Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 pm; and leads a workshop, Community Torah Project: Making Parchment from a Local Deerskin, Friday, March 1, 1 pm.
Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour A tour-de-force, ten-screen video installation explores the life of Frederick Douglass. Opens February 3. Studio/Archive An ambitious selection of photographic works from the Tang collection by artists who span the globe. Opens February 3.
Elevator Music 47: Xenometok for Mutualism An experimental, multimedia artwork explores the Tibetan diaspora through music, video, and dance, featuring artist Valentina Demicheli, activist Paelden Tamnyen, and musician YESH. Closes February 4.
Abject Anatomy Photographs, prints, drawings, and paintings from the Tang collection in which the human body is transformed ask us to reflect on fears about our own bodily nonconformance and that of those around us. Opens February 10.
Elevator Music 48: Alone, only in flesh This site-specific, collaborative meditation on three diasporic artists’ experiences melds the work of Antonius-Tín Bui, Theresa-Xuan Bui, and MIZU to engage all five senses with spoken word poetry, experimental cello, traditional Vietnamese áo dài (garments), Southeast Asian home goods, and Asian snacks. Opens February 10.
Hyde Cabinet #23: Contre Le Sexisme A photograph of Kim Gordon by Chris Cuffaro with the album insert from a CD edition of A Thousand Leaves by Sonic Youth to explore seemingly contradictory concepts of girlhood and femininity. Closes February 25.
Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves The Mexican-American artist Yvette Molina transforms the Tang mezzanine into a community space. The two-year project, currently in its first iteration, also features work by the artists Bel Falleiros and Cinthya Santos-Briones.
