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  • Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert to Be Released

    A recording of the legendary Allman Brothers Band’s final concert at the Beacon Theatre in 2014 is being released on October 25, nearly 10 years since the finale.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. 

    On Friday, October 25, in recognition of the 10th anniversary, rock ‘n’ roll history will be shared as the Final Concert 10-28-14 is officially released via Peach Records. Re-mastered here with improved sound quality, Final Concert 10-28-14 will be available digitally on October 25 and as a special 3-CD package with extensive 16-page booklet featuring exclusive photos and liner notes on November 22.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    The Beacon was the appropriate location for the ABB to make its last stand; the Allmans had logged more appearances there than any other venue and had also set a Broadway record, with 237 consecutive sold-out shows at the venerable hall. Starting in 1989, the Allman’s annual run at the Beacon became a rite of passage in Manhattan.

    Fans from around the globe traveled to the Upper West Side to be captivated by the group’s riveting shows. The band wanted a set list that would be a montage of its career, one that would pay homage to the original six – Duane, Gregg, Jaimoe, Butch, Berry Oakley and Dickey Betts – while also drawing from the group’s vast catalogue. With input from everyone, Warren Haynes compiled a spectacular, three-set show. Almost 30 songs, drawn from six ABB albums, along with three strong covers that represented the musical trajectory of the group.

    Track listing for Final Concert 10-28-14:

    Disc 1:

    1. Little Martha 
    2. Mountain Jam 
    3. Don’t Want You No More 
    4. It’s Not My Cross To Bear 
    5. One Way Out 
    6. Good Morning Little School Girl 
    7. Midnight Rider 
    8. The High Cost of Low Living 
    9. Hot ‘Lanta 
    10. Blue Sky 
    11. You Don’t Love Me/ Soul Serenade/ You Don’t Love Me 

    Disc 2:

    1. Statesboro Blues 
    2. Ain’t Wasting Time 
    3. Black Hearted Woman 
    4. The Sky Is Crying
    5. Dreams
    6. Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
    7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
    8. JaMaBuBu
    9. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (reprise)

    Disc 3:

    1. Melissa
    2. Revival
    3. Southbound
    4. Mountain Jam Reprise
    5. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
    6. Mountain Jam Reprise 2
    7. Whipping Post
    8. Farewell Message
    9. Trouble No More

    “Having joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1991, I had no idea what I was getting myself into as a percussionist joining two drummers on stage. Fast forward 23 years to the last show we played as the Allman Brothers Band. I feel honored to have been part of such a historical musical force that was and is the ABB. Love live the ABB!”

    Percussionist Marc Quinones

    To pre-order and pre-save the Allman Brothers Band final concert 2014, click here.

  • New York City’s sweet93 Shares Gauzy New Single “What’s True”

    sweet93, the moniker of New York City-based guitarist and vocalist Chloe, excitedly shares her latest single, “what’s true?” Her first release of the year continues to establish sweet93 as a project destined for exponential sonic growth.

    The track is a swirling shoegaze lullaby that rocks the listener back and forth. sweet93 embodies the hazy, drifting summers of the early 90s – a time when the lullabies of Slowdive and the sweetness of Mazzy Star ruled the alternative rock scene. Based in NYC, Chloe’s songs are the soundtrack to a waking dream.

    “what’s true?” holds an intensely soothing aura around it that captivates listeners and brings them to a kind of lo-fi dreamscape. The track is relaxing yet uplifting, calming yet refueling, spacey yet grounding. With the release of this single, sweet93 plans to embark on her first US tour with support from her friend and collaborator, Porches.

    SWEET93 LIVE US TOUR DATES:

    OCTOBER

    15 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair

    16 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis

    17 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts

    18 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall

    19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

    21 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In

    22 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

    24 – Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar and Hall

    25 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar

    26 – Omaha, NE  – Reverb Lounge

    28 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater

    29 – Salt Lake City, UT  – The Urban Lounge

    31 – Portland, OR  – Wonder Ballroom

    NOVEMBER

    1 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre

    2 – Seattle, WA – Barboza

    6 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club

    7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre

    9 – Phoenix, AZ  – Valley Bar

    12 – Dallas, TX – Dada Dallas

    13 – Austin, TX – Antone’s

    15 – Birmingham, AL – WORKPLAY

    16 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI

    20 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

    “‘what’s true?’ changed shape several times before I realized what I was actually trying to say. I spent days in my room trying to tell some version of a story, when in reality I was struggling with understanding reality at all… Lately I’ve been filled with more questions than answers, like when nothing is real and no one’s around – what’s actually true?”

    Chloe aka sweet93

    For more information on sweet93’s new release and upcoming tour, click here.

  • New Contract Secures Pay Increases and Equity for NY Philharmonic Musicians

    The New York Philharmonic recently announced the ratification of a new three-year contract, effective September 21. The new contract includes a plan to compensate and recruit in a transparent manner through collaboration, thanks to partnerships with the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, the American Federation of Musicians Local 802, and the Musicians of the New York Philharmonic.

    New York Philharmonic contract

    Local 802 President Sara Cutler highlighted the substantial wage increases as essential for safeguarding the futures of musicians and the institution as a whole. Hence, under the new contract, the musicians’ salary will see an increase of just over 30 percent. There is also a 15 percent raise in the 2025 fiscal year and 7.5 percent increases in both 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. Additionally, the contract outlines a commitment to fairness and transparency especially for the hiring process.

    Deborah Borda, Executive Advisor of the New York Philharmonic, expressed her satisfaction with the recent settlement, stating that it aligns musicians’ compensation more closely with that of their peer orchestras. She noted that this negotiation process was the most collaborative she has experienced in her career. Borda also praised the Board of Directors for their strong support of the musicians and the organization as they look toward the future.

    The main focuses moving forward are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Board Co-Chairmen Peter W. May and Oscar L. Tang expressed their commitment to equality and excellence. The new contract requires a review of the tenure process as well as mandates that all auditions rounds be conducted behind a screen to prevent bias.

    This historic agreement positions itself as a crucial step for attracting and retaining top talent within the philharmonic, especially as the orchestra gears up for Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival as its next Music and Artistic Director. Both the musicians and Local 802 are optimistic that this agreement will enhance the future of the musicians and the New York Philharmonic, paving the way for a vibrant season of music and community engagement.

  • National Sawdust Announces Album Playcast Series “Live from National Sawdust” Beginning October 18

    National Sawdust has announced the release of their 3-part album playcast series, Live from National Sawdust. The first of this series to release is Joy on October 18.

    Live from National Sawdust

    Drawing from the countless transportive and transcendent performances presented and recorded live at National Sawdust over the decade since its inception, the series—part playlist, part podcast, part radio show—offers a curated journey through the evolution of contemporary music.

    New Sounds presents playcast selections on its daily show on WNYC Radio and the full playcasts, with commentary from hosts Prestini and Ousley is presented from their YouTube channel. The music featured in the playcasts will also be available on Apple Music Classical.

    Amidst its 10-year Anniversary season recalling the groundbreaking musical and sound-based work shared in one of the best-sounding halls in New York City, National Sawdust now brings these singular performances to listeners everywhere.

    Live from National Sawdust
    Co-Founder Paola Prestini

    The initial drop from this series features pieces that fall under the theme of joy — followed, in November, by Faith, and December, by Healing. For the first time, listeners can experience these vibrant pieces, specially mined from the National Sawdust archive.

    Joy features works by composers including Andy Akiho, Bach, Beethoven,  Magos Herrera, Emma O’Halloran, Caroline Shaw, and Paul Wiancko. The first collection Joy also includes performances from Andy Akiho, Aizuri Quartet, Attacca Quartet, Theo Bleckmann, Magos Herrera, The Refugee Orchestra Project, Brooklyn Rider, Ian Rosenbaum, and Chris Thile.

    As Live from National Sawdust explores its given theme, each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of artists, blending live performances, studio recordings, and intimate interviews. These playcasts give listeners an immersive experience and takes them on a journey through the minds of the artists and the stories behind the music.

    Host Andrew Ousley

    To listen to the playcast series Live from National Sawdust on October 18, click here. To learn more about National Sawdust and their background click here.

  • 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.

  • Boojum Dazzle and Delight through First Half of Brooklyn Art Häus Residency 

    Less than a year into their project, Boojum is a jamband on the rise, having recently wrapped their first festival performance at LonCon in central New York and now halfway through their first residency at the Brooklyn Art Häus. 

    The four-piece – Chris Mackin (guitar), Josh Santiago (guitar), SarahElaz (bass), and Mike Coiro (drums) – have taken to the setting with aplomb, using the residency as a chance to test out new material in a four-show run featuring unique repeat-free setlists. For Friday’s show, the theme was “Looking Glass” and the band was joined by Kim Berg as the Red Queen and special guest Ethan Smestad on vocals. 

    boojum
    Photos by Taylor Weinberg

    It’s clear Boojum is getting comfortable pushing the black box theater’s limits to expand their attendees’ minds and push the boundaries of performance. Opening the show with two debuts, audiences were welcomed into the world of Wonderland with bouncing grooves for the back-to-back debuts of “Step Into” and “Pass Through.”

    By the time the band returned to more familiar material with “Nonsense if you Like,” the room was set to spinning through disco-tinged grooves, supported by a sultry guest vocal performance from Kim Berg. Fully decked in black and white checkerboard, Boojum doesn’t limit their spectacle to the music as dancers Cameron Kay and Rachel Caron joined the fray. With the chess pieces set, Elaz laid into a blistering bassline that pushed the group’s jamming upwards in intensity. 

    boojum
    Photos by Taylor Weinberg

    The group’s rhythm section continued to drive the pace into the debut of “Pig Baby Blues”  with Coiro laying a backbeat for Rachel Caron to add her own percussion to the groove with a tapdance solo followed by a drum solo before the band blasted into one of their hardest jams of the night. 

    “Pig Baby” has been a crowd favorite since its inception and from watching Mackin, Santiago, and Elaz’s mimicry of one another, it’s clearly a song the group has fun playing too. The introduction of the “Pig Baby Blues” lead-in gave the band a chance to amp this suite up another level. 

    Never afraid to have too much fun Santiago and Mackin would take a bewildering twist and turn “Pig Baby” into an extended jam based around Danny Elfman’s iconic Simpsons title theme. Balanced on the knife edge between recognizable and reimagined, the reworking raised a moment of levity before building to a heart-pumping performance from Smestad as the horrifying titular Pig Baby. Slaying the monster proved to be an easy feat for our heroes in Boojum, thanks to the power of rock and roll. 

    To celebrate their victory, we were rewarded with a seafood feast as the band lept into “Oysters” featuring another display of Boojum’s theatricality. Kay and Caron would return to the stage as molluscs come alive as something out of a cartoon, cowled with shells and resplendent with pearls thanks to costuming assistance from Megan Roe. 

    Photos by Taylor Weinberg

    The second set opened with a push into the psychedelic with “Looking Glass House” as Kay and Caron took to the stage adorned as giant eyeballs. Their performance and the mindbending guitar playing were complimented by visual artist Casey McArtney’s projections, as she took the opportunity to pay homage to Pink Floyd’s Pulse spinning eyes around the room.  

    “Chessmen” was another debut for the night, featuring a band first with Mike Coiro taking over lead vocals before the band led the crowd into the night’s most dramatic number, “Vorpal Sword”.  Featuring Ethan Smestad as the hero wielding the magical Vorpal Sword the show would enter its most conceptual as we enter his innermost thoughts to see him grow the courage to confront the Jabberwocky (performed by Caron in full costume). Driven by an exhilarating guitar line, the hero emerged triumphant, offering attendees a moment of respite before diving back into the psychedelic. 

    Photos by Taylor Weinberg
    Photos by Taylor Weinberg

    “Living Backwards” was another rockling jam that drove the idea of crescendo to the extreme, testing how intense the band’s playing can get before pulling a heel turn as they entered the debut of la Bamba-esq “Red Queen’s Race.” The tropical tune lifted audiences back to elation with a groove that sounded almost as if someone took the iconic “la bamba” riff and dunked it in a psychedelic paint bucket. It certainly sent me searching for when the Grateful Dead covered the Ritchie Valens arrangement (MSG, September 1987).

    With Caron and Kay still dancing in the audience Boojum kept with their tradition to close with a Wonderland-themed cover, going with an on-the-fly bust out of the Beatles “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.”  

    Boojum has committed to the bit when it comes to pushing the boundaries of experimentation.  Walking off stage, the group focused on the road ahead, planning for how they would continue to surprise audiences to the penultimate show of their residency.  What do they have in store? The only way to find out is to follow the band down the rabbit hole on October 11. Come ready for a swashbuckling adventure, because the band has hinted that the theme will be Pirates. 

    Boojum has two shows left in their Brooklyn Art Häus residency, the next show is October 11th.

    Tickets are available at: https://www.stellartickets.com/o/brooklyn-art-haus–2/events/electric-wonderland

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    Boojum’s Electric Wonderland – Looking Glass, 9/27/24, Brooklyn Art Häus, Brooklyn, NY 

    Set 1: Step Into> Pass Through, Nonsense if you Like> Pig Baby Blues> Pig Baby, Oysters

    Set 2: Looking Glass House> Chessmen, Vorpal Sword, Living Backwards, Red Queen’s Race

    Encore: Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds 

    Show Notes:

    Kim Berg on vocals as the Red Queen on Nonsense, Pig Baby, and Red Queen’s Race. 

    Ethan Smestad as a guest performer as the Pig Baby and vocals for Vorpal Sword. 

    Pig Baby featuring Simpson’s theme jam

    Cameron Kay and Rachel Caron dancing for Nonsense, Oysters, Looking Glass, Vorpal Sword and Red Queen Race.

    Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Beatles cover.

    First time played: Step Into, Pass Through, Pig Baby Blues, Chessmen, Living Backwards, Red Queen’s Race,  Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds.

  • Global Citizen Festival Takes Over Rainy Central Park for 12th Year

    This past weekend – Saturday, September 28 – Global Citizen Festival returned for its 12th year on Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City.

    Photography of Global Citizen Festival in NYC by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)
    Lisa Performs at Global Citizen Festival in NY, Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

    Every year Global Citizen brings dozens of celebrities, special guests, and musical performances to the Great Lawn for their live broadcast music festival in the name of ending extreme poverty around the world and stopping climate change.

    global citizen festival
    Post Malone performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

    This year’s headlining acts included Post Malone, Blackpink member Lisa, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin alongside Ed Sheeran.

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    Post Malone performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

    Despite a steady downpour throughout the entire day, the event went off without missing a beat. Nearly 60,000 fans bundled up in ponchos and umbrellas, braving the cold and wet day.

    global citizen festival
    Dr. Jane Goodall speaks onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

    In order to earn tickets, many festival attendees had to perform tasks such as learning about the organization’s philanthropic activities or causes.

    global citizen festival
    Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin perform onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

    The event was hosted by Hugh Jackman, with help from a truly massive slate of celebrity guests who came onstage and on screen to speak about a number of important causes championed by the Global Citizen organization.

    global citizen festival
    Hugh Jackman addresses the crowd at Global Citizen, photo by David Reichmann.

    The organizers were proud to announce the event and its corporate sponsors had raised over $1 billion to defeat poverty worldwide and demand equity for all marginalized groups. Featured speakers included Bill Nye, Jane Goodall, and many thought leaders on women’s and minorities’ rights throughout the world.

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    The festival organizers made every effort to protect Central Park’s beloved Great Lawn, and announced that as always, they would pay for any damages the park may have sustained from the event.

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    You can read more about Global Citizen’s ongoing efforts at their website. Check out our photo gallery with coverage from the event by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass) below.

    Photography of Global Citizen Festival in NYC by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)
    Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

  • 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.

  • Deftones Set to Embark on North American Tour, Making a Stop at MSG

    GRAMMY Award-winning band Deftones have announced their 2025 North American tour, making a stop at Madison Square Garden on April 3, 2025.

    Tour Art for Deftones 2025 North America Tour.

    This Sacramento-bred 80s band has left an irreplaceable mark on the music scene, and that is shown through the millions of albums sold and billions of streams under their belts. Deftones’ 2024 was busy to say the least. With successful acts at Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Primavera Sound, to then selling out an event at Golden Gate Park with over 50,000 fans, their momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

    The tour kicks off on February 25 in Portland, OR, and comes to a close on April 8 in Boston. Deftones will be making a stop in New York City to perform at Madison Square Garden on April 3. Featuring special guest acts from The Mars Volta and Fleshwater.

    Deftones Group Photo at Coachella in 2024.
    Photo by Clemente Ruiz

    The full list of dates for Deftones’ tour can be found below. For more information and to purchase tickets to the Deftone at MSG visit here.

    Deftones Tour Dates

    2/25 Portland, OR – Moda Center

    2/27 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    3/1 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    3/4 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

    3/6 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum

    3/8 Las Vegas, NV MGM – Grand Garden Arena

    3/9 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

    3/12 Austin, TX – Moody Center

    3/13 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

    3/15 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

    3/16 Houston, TX – Toyota Center

    3/18 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

    3/20 Orlando, FL – Kia Center

    3/22 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena

    3/24 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

    3/26 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

    3/28 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

    3/29 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

    3/31 Chicago, IL – United Center

    4/1 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

    4/3 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

    4/4 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

    4/6 Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

    4/8 Boston, MA – TD Garden

  • LCD Soundsystem Announces 12 Shows at Knockdown Center in Queens Starting this November

    LCD Soundsystem has announced their upcoming “Winter FUNction” series of shows beginning November 21 at Knockdown Center in Queens for three long weekends in November and December.

    The LCD Soundsystem shows take place November 21 through 24, December 5 through 8, and finally, December 12 through 15. The electronic rock band plans to dazzle audiences for these three long weekends for their “Annual Winter FUNction.”

    The shows include special guest bands for each night of the performances, along with international deejays, after parties, and Four Horsemen Wine Bar. LCD Soundsystem is known for putting on a high-energy, captivating, and groovy show. These are not shows you want to miss.

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    LCD Soundsystem performs at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011

    The group was formed in Brooklyn in 2002 by James Murphy, the co-founder of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals), Nancy Whang (synthesizer, keyboards), Pat Mahoney (drums), Tyler Pope (bass, guitar), Al Doyle (guitar, percussion), Matt Thornley (guitar, synthesizer), and Korey Richey (synthesizer, piano, percussion).

    LCD Soundsystem’s musical sound is described as electronic rock, indie-rock, dance-punk, amongst many others. In short, this group holds a unique, heavy groove, with a persistent electronic backbone. Public on-sale tickets are available on Thursday, September 26 at 10AM ET. Fan presales being September 25.

    For more information on the upcoming LCD Soundsystem shows at Knockdown Center in Queens, and to purchase tickets, click here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPJDBFBhAbo