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  • Daniel Donato to Play Shows in NYC and Syracuse in February

    Acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Donato has announced he will be playing two shows in NY in support of his latest album Reflector.

    The “Cosmic Country” artist plans on stopping at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater on Saturday, February 10 and NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, February 13, showcasing Donato’s growing appeal and sound.

    Daniel Donato shows

    Donato’s genre “cosmic country” is a meshing of southern rock, bluegrass, classic country, and honky-tonk. It encapsulates the sounds of Southern California folk and Northern California musical exploration. His show marks the release of his recent 15 track album Reflector, in which he will be performing at his shows in Syracuse on February 10 and NYC on February 13.

    Daniel Donato has a unique sound that he wants to show the world, and he’s been doing exactly that. His blended soundscape is full of energy, soul, and vibrations. His creative processes, next-level guitar skills, and dedication to his craft propel him to satisfy his goals, and then some.

    “I fell in love with the song “Jessica” on Guitar Hero, the Allman Brothers song. I remember thinking, ‘God, if I can just play this song and feel like I’m flying…’ And then here we are fifteen years later, it’s March 25th and we’re at the Beacon Theatre, it’s a sold-out night, and after we get done singing ‘Blue Sky’ in my solo, before I even think about it, I’m playing ‘Jessica’.

    As I’m playing that and the theater erupts with joy, I’m realizing, like, ‘Man, good job. That 12-year-old is alive. The part of you, that Self, that was you before the world told you what you were or what you could be or what you should be.’”

    Daniel Donato on staying true to oneself

    For more information on Daniel Donato visit his website at DanielDonato.com. To find tickets to his show at Westcott Theater in Syracuse or Bowery Ballroom in NYC, click here.

    Daniel Donato – Upcoming Shows

    February 2 – Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat

    February 3 – Charlotteville, VA – Jefferson Theater

    February 4 – Morristown, NJ – The Homestead

    February 6 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace

    February 7 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music and Events

    February 8 – Amherst, MA – The Drake

    February 9 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall Hartford

    February 10 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater

    February 13 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

    February 14 – Tysons, VA – Capitol One Hall

    February 15 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre

    February 16 – Charlotte, NC – Stage Door Theatre

    February 17 – Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater’s 27th Anniversary Party

    February 18 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station

    March 1-3 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Winter Wondergrass Festival 2024

    March 6 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!

    March 7 – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY

    March 8-9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

    March 21 – Peoria, IL – Revival Music Hall

    March 22 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater

    March 23 – New Berlin, IN – Danenberger Family Vineyards

    March 28 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater

    March 29 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall

    March 30 – Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall

    April 5 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Music Festival 2024

    April 6 – New Orleans, LA – Hogs for the Cause 2024

    April 13 – Augusta, GA – Major Rager

    April 14-18 – Maya Riviera, Mexico – Panic en la Playa 2024

    April 20 – Pelham, TN – Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country in The Caverns

    April 26 – New Orleans, LA – Republic New Orleans

    May 11 – Isle of Palms, SC – Windjammer

    May 23-26 – Axton, VA – Rooster Walk Reunion Music & Arts Festival

    May 24-26 – Thornville, OH – Dark Star Jubilee

    June 20-23 – Bend, OR – 4 Peaks Music Festival

    June 27-29 – Eau Claire, WI – Blue Ox Music Festival 

  • Hozier Announces Eight NY Dates on Extended North America Tour

    Hozier announced an extensive addition to The Unreal Unearth Tour this week, with a stunning 37 shows across North America throughout the spring and summer of 2024. Topping the original 30-date run, Hozier will make eight stops throughout New York in Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Buffalo, Bethel and Forest Hills.

    Hozier's Unreal Unearth Tour 2024

    The tour will make stops in five NY cities. Hozier will play at Saratoga Springs’ Broadview Stage at SPAC on May 19, Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on May 21, Buffalo’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on May 22, Forest Hills Stadium on June 4, 5, 7, and 8, and at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on July 27. Special guest Allison Russell will join on all NY dates.

    Hozier’s third full-length album, Unreal Unearth, released on August 18 to impressive success worldwide. Having made a name for himself with the prolific track “Take Me To Church,” over a decade ago, Hozier has expanded his music ability and reach to new audiences. The Unreal Unearth Tour has been a huge success throughout the world, having played shows for nearly 250,000 fans and boasting an entirely live performance.

    Hozier
Photo Credit: Julia Johnson
    Photo Credit: Julia Johnson

    In addition to the tour, Hozier has announced he will be featured on the re-release of Noah Kahan’s hit single, “Northern Attitude.” After playing the song together in Nashville on tour in October, Hozier and Noah Kahan collaborated for an official re-release of the song to debut on November 10.

    Tickets for The Unreal Unearth Tour will go on sale November 17 at 12PM local time at livenation.com.

    UNREAL UNEARTH TOUR NORTH AMERICA 2024 DATES:

    *with Allison Russell as Special Guest

    +with Pahua as Special Guest

    Tue Feb 20 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC+

    Wed Feb 21 – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC+

    Sat Apr 20 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park* – Sold Out

    Tue Apr 23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Thu Apr 25 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove* – Sold Out

    Fri Apr 26 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP* – Sold Out

    Sun Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Tue Apr 30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center* – Sold Out

    Thu May 02 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman* – Sold Out

    Sun May 05 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue May 07 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena* – JUST ADDED

    Wed May 08 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center* – Sold Out

    Fri May 10 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Sat May 11 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds* – Sold Out

    Tue May 14 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion* – JUST ADDED

    Wed May 15 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach*

    Fri May 17 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion* – Sold Out

    Sun May 19 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC*

    Tue May 21 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview* – Sold Out

    Wed May 22 – Buffalo, NY –  Darien Lake Amphitheater* – JUST ADDED

    Sat May 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion* – JUST ADDED

    Fri May 31 – Detroit, MI  – Pine Knob Music Theatre* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Jun 04 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Wed Jun 05 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Fri Jun 07 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – Sold Out

    Sat Jun 08 – Forest Hills, NY – Forest Hills Stadium* – JUST ADDED

    Wed Jul 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater* – Sold Out

    Sat Jul 27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts* – Sold Out

    Mon Jul 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake* 

    Tue Aug 06 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center – Sold Out

    Wed Aug 07 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center – Sold Out

    Fri Aug 09 – Kansas City, MO – Azura Amphitheater – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 10 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center – Sold Out

    Tue Aug 13 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Wed Aug 14 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena* – JUST ADDED

    Fri Aug 16 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field* – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 17 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center* – Sold Out

    Tue Aug 20 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre* – JUST ADDED

    Wed Aug 21 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre* – JUST ADDED

    Fri Aug 23 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome* – JUST ADDED

    Sat Aug 24 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Aug 27 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena*  

    Wed Aug 28 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center* 

    Fri Aug 30 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*^ – Sold Out

    Sat Aug 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue Sep 03 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center* – Sold Out

    Wed Sep 04 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater* – Sold Out

    Fri Sep 06 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Sat Sep 07 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amp* – Sold Out

    Mon Sep 09 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center* – JUST ADDED

    Tue Sep 10 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre* – JUST ADDED

    Sat Sep 14 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre* – Sold Out

    Tue Sep 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum* – Sold Out

    Wed Sep 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*- Sold Out

    Fri Sep 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum* – JUST ADDED

     ^not a Live Nation date

  • Hearing Aid: Elephant Back, “The Black Album” and “The White Album”

    If there’s one thing musicians should have in order to appeal to a large audience, it is musical diversity. Elephant Back maintains their own unique sounds whilst having dynamic, ranging styles. The two latest albums by the duo showcase exactly that. The Black Album and The White Album have their own categories of sound, and one is not like the other.

    Dave and Sarah of Elephant Back in 2023

    Starting with The White Album, the initial track “Home,” is reminiscent of an Appalachian Folk song, mixed with Lumineers-esque soaring indie vocals. The opening track sets the tone and vibe of this album, preparing the listener for folky, indie, emotional odes to love and life-changes. The song “W.T.F.I.C.??” has a spunky indie-pop feel, but simultaneously shows clear Beatles influence in the chords and bass licks.

    A great way to describe some of the songs on The White Album would be campfire-song. Songs you can gather around with your friends. Songs where you can pull out a guitar and sing, sitting on some grass just vibing together. The album’s closing track, “Move Me” is quite touching and did, in fact, move me to tears. With the album consisting of six main tracks and one hidden track, the record comes out to less than a half hour of music, yet in these 25 minutes, the band achieves great range and emotional depth.

    Continuing onto Elephant Back’s The Black Album, it is a blatantly stark contrast from The White Album. This album’s opening track, “A Lot To Do” immediately grasps the listener with its 60s-style surf rock. The next song, “Bad Love” rings with clear indie-rock/alternative sound, reminiscent of bands like The White Stripes or Arctic Monkeys.

    Each track on the album has its own distinct sound, while still tying in a common style. With elements of grunge, indie-rock, surf-rock, and pop-punk, this album is dynamic in its sound and its influences. Upon listening, you can really hear specific influences in each song. For some, Nirvana or Soundgarden can be heard, for others you can hear The Smashing Pumpkins or Blink-182.

    To listen to the two latest Elephant Back albums The White Album and The Black Album, check them out on Spotify or YouTube, also be sure to visit their website at ElephantBackMusic.com.