NYS Music 2024

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  • Electro Pioneers Kraftwerk Announces “Multimedia Tour 2025” Kicking Off in March

    German electro legends Kraftwerk has announced their return to North America for the “Multimedia Tour 2025.”

    Kraftwerk multimedia tour

    The tour kicks off on March 6 at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia and wraps up over a month later on April 24 in Dallas, TX. The tour sees a total of 27 dates and includes two stops in New York. Kraftwerk dazzles audiences at Kings Theatre on March 13 and the legendary Beacon Theatre on March 14. The “Multimedia Tour 2025” commemorates Kraftwerk’s breakthrough album Autobahn and their first U.S. Tour, which took place in 1975.

    Earlier this year Kraftwerk completed an extraordinary nine-night concert series celebrating 50 years of Autobahn–which was composed, produced, and recorded by founders Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1974–at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The shows garnered rave reviews in the press, a compass for what’s in store for the “Multimedia Tour.”

    The multi-media project Kraftwerk was started in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. They set up their electronic Kling Klang Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved international recognition for their revolutionary electronic ‘sound scapes’ and their musical experimentation with robotics and other technical innovations.

    With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for the digital age of the 21st century. Their compositions, using innovative techniques, synthetic voices and computerized rhythms, have had a major international influence across an entire range of music genres: from Electro to Hip-Hop, from Techno to SynthPop. In their live performances, Kraftwerk composer, author and producer Ralf Hütter illustrates his belief in the respective contributions of both man and machine.

    KRAFTWERK MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2025 DATES:

    MAR 06 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

    MAR 07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors

    MAR 08 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

    MAR 10 – Montreal, QC – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts

    MAR 11 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre

    MAR 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

    MAR 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre

    MAR 16 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem

    MAR 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

    MAR 19 – Orlando, FL – Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center

    MAR 20 – Miami, FL – Adrienne Arsht Center

    MAR 23 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

    MAR 24 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater

    MAR 25 – Memphis, TN – Overton Park Shell

    MAR 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle

    MAR 28 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre

    MAR 29 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium

    MAR 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre

    MAR 31 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

    APR 02 – Denver, CO – Ellie Caulkins Opera House

    APR 06 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    APR 07 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

    APR 13 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

    APR 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

    APR 20 – Indio, CA – Coachella*

    APR 23 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

    APR 24 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre

    *Festival appearance

    Tickets for “Multimedia Tour 2025 – 50 Years of Autobahn” go on sale to the general public Friday, December 13 at 10AM local. Registration for presale opens today, December 5, and presale begins Wednesday, December 11 at 10AM local. For more information on the tour and to register for presale, click here.

  • Lucinda Williams Announces Run of Shows in Port Chester, Buffalo, and NYC

    Revered alt-country singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is bringing her acclaimed live show on the road for four dates in New York State. The tour begins on October 11 in Fort Worth, TX and wraps up on February 28, 2025, in Miami, FL.

    Lucinda Williams’ tour sees 18+ dates across the US, including four dates in NY. Williams plays Town Ballroom in Buffalo on November 8, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on November 9, and the legendary Beacon Theatre in NYC on December 1 and 2. Williams’ shows at the Beacon Theatre include a benefit for rock artist Jesse Malin who has suffered a rare spinal cord stroke in 2023 leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.

    William’s 2023 memoir, Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets I Told You, was released to wide critical acclaim and debuted at #5 on the New York Times Bestsellers. This memoir is the subject of a few of her upcoming tour dates. Over the past two years, her music has been the force driving her recovery from a debilitating stroke she suffered on November 17, 2020, at age 67.

    Her masterful, multi-Grammy-winning songwriting has never deserted her. To wit, her stunning, sixteenth studio album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart, brims over with some of the best work of her career. And though Williams can no longer play her beloved guitar – a constant companion since age 12 – her distinctive vocals sound better than ever.

    Lucinda Williams 2024-2025 Tour Dates:

    Oct 11, 2024 – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall – Fort Worth, TX – with special guest Kelsey Waldon

    Oct 12, 2024 – The Guthrie Green Tulsa, OK – FREE SHOW

    Oct 17, 2024 – Kia Forum Inglewood, CA – Life is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

    Nov 8, 2024 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY

    Nov 9, 2024 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

    Nov 10, 2024 – White Eagle Hall – Jersey City, NJ

    Nov 12, 2024 – Chevalier Theatre – Medford, MA

    Nov 14, 2024 – State Theatre – Portland, ME

    Nov 15, 2024 – Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 16, 2024 – Garde Arts Center – New London, CT

    Nov 19, 2024 – Lincoln Theatre Washington, DC – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 20, 2024 – The Paramount Theater – Charlottesville, VA – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 22, 2024 – McCarter Theatre Center – Princeton, NJ – Lucinda Williams and her band, A “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets” Show with stories, songs, & visuals

    Nov 23, 2024 – Ocean City Music Pier – Ocean City, NJ

    Nov 24, 2024 – The Grand Opera House – Wilmington, DE

    Dec 1, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – JESSE MALIN BENEFIT

    Dec 2, 2024 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY – BENEFIT FOR JESSE MALIN

    Feb 22, 2025 – Feb 28, 2025 – Outlaw Country Cruise – Miami, FL

    To learn more about Lucinda Williams’ tour, and to purchase tickets to her upcoming shows, click here.

  • 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.

  • Gov’t Mule Announces Annual New Year’s Run in NYC from December 30-31

    Southern Rock jam band Gov’t Mule has announced the return of their annual New Year’s show at the Beacon Theatre from December 30-31. The band will also see the stage at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Connecticut on December 28 as well.

    gov't mule beacon theatre

    The three-night stand – Celebrating 30 years of The Mule – kicks off Saturday, December 28 at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT and then return to the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the longstanding home of their New Year’s shows, for back-to-back nights Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31.

    These special year-end shows mark the first Gov’t Mule headlining shows since their February “30 Years Strong Tour” and continue the celebrations for this major milestone as they honor the band’s past, present and future. This year marks the 22nd year in a row the band has hosted the annual New Year’s Run.

    Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. This celebratory performance is one you’ll want to see live at the Beacon Theatre this December.

    The general on sale will commence Friday, September 20 at 12 pm ET. VIP packages will also be available, which include reserved seating, access to soundcheck, limited edition signed poster, and more starting Wednesday at 12pm ET. 

    “It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years. It’s also hard to believe we’ve been celebrating New Year’s together for over 20 years. These are always such special shows for us. I’m looking forward to being with the band revisiting some of the stuff we haven’t played in a long, long time and, of course, being with our incredible fans.”

    Warren Hayes, Guitarist and Vocalist

    For more information on the upcoming Gov’t Mule New Year’s Run and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Trevor Noah Hosts Two-Night Event in Celebration in NYC of New Book, “Into the Uncut Grass”

    Best-selling author and comedian Trevor Noah has announced he will return to New York City to host a two-night celebration of the publication of his latest book, Into the Uncut Grass. The book will be released on October 8.

    In the meantime, he will be hosting his events at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan on release day, and at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on October 9.

    trevor noah

    During these celebrations, Trevor Noah plans to do more than just party. Joining a moderator on stage, he offers a deep dive into the essence of his latest work.

    Trevor is the author of the 2016 #1 New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, a memoir depicting the hardships of growing up mixed-raced in apartheid South Africa. His storytelling ability caught the attention of readers of all ages, adapting the bestseller into a young readers’ version in 2019. This year, he’s back with another testament to his storytelling abilities with his latest book, Into the Uncut Grass.

    However, unlike Born a Crime, Trevor Noah’s latest book is a work of fiction rather than a memoir. Trevor’s new book is a gorgeously illustrated and moving modern fable for readers of all ages about forgiveness, acceptance, and the secret to solidarity. Inspired by classic children’s fables like Alice in Wonderland and The Little Prince, he adjusts these longstanding stories to fit his own personal experience, as well as

    “Few memories in my life bring me more joy than the first few books I read as a child,” says Trevor Noah. “Either with my mom or reading alone, those simple stories shaped so much of how I saw the world. I hope this story can bring a little bit of that same joy to readers of all ages.”

    General on-sale for these celebrations begins on Friday, August 9 at 10 am local. Tickets are available with this link here.

  • Joe Bonamassa Adds 2024-25 Tour Dates, Multiple Shows Across New York

    Blues-rock titan and New York native Joe Bonamassa has announced a spring 2025 tour, set to captivate audiences from coast to coast with the world-renowned guitarist’s electrifying live performances. The tour kicks off on February 16, 2025, and will make stops in major cities, including New York City, Buffalo, Boston, Chicago, and more.

    Joe Bonamassa tour
    Photo Credit: Haluk Gurer Birmingham

    Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performers of today. As a three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 28th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 40 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects, Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.

    Bonamassa’s spring 2025 tour will feature a diverse array of venues, from the vibrant Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA, to the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City. A native of New Hartford, NY, Bonamassa frequently returns to perform for his fans in his home state, even beginning his career opening for blues legend B.B King at the Rochester Lilac Festival in 1989, at just 12 years old. Bonamassa just recently headlined the Great South Bay Music Festival this month in Patchogue, NY.

    Before embarking on the spring 2025 tour, Bonamassa will be busy with an extensive schedule of performances. Next month, he kicks off the highly anticipated Blues Deluxe Tour, celebrating his seminal albums, Blues Deluxe and Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, Bonamassa’s most recent blues project, was a full-circle moment for the accomplished musician, acting as a sequel to his breakthrough album Blues Deluxe.

    The Blues Deluxe Tour includes 18 cities and features a mix of fan favorites and deep tracks, promising unforgettable shows for blues enthusiasts. Never one to slow down, Bonamassa will also be on the road this fall for a series of performances across the U.S., continuing to deliver his unmatched live experience to fans nationwide.

    A special fan pre-sale for the spring 2025 tour begins on Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by the public on-sale on Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. local time. Visit here for information and tickets to any of Bonamassa’s shows. See below for a full list of dates and locations for all tours.

    Photo Credit: Eleanor Jane

    All Tour Dates

    Joe Bonamassa Summer 2024 – Blues Deluxe Tour

    August 2 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino

    August 4 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    August 6 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theater

    August 8 – Topeka, KS – Topeka Performing Arts Center

    August 9 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater

    August 10 – Jackson, MS – Thalia Mara Hall

    August 12 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall

    August 14 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center

    August 16 – Evansville, IN – Old National Events Plaza

    August 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

    August 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

    August 20 – Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion

    August 21 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre

    August 23 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre

    August 24 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre

    August 25 – Rochester, NY – West Herr Auditorium Theatre

    August 27 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre

    August 29 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent

    August 30 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

    August 31 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

    September 15 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brew Festival*

    Joe Bonamassa Fall 2024 Tour:

    October 26 – Henderson, NV – Lee’s Family Forum

    October 28 – Santa Barbara, CA -The Granada Theatre

    October 30 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

    November 1 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

    November 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

    November 3 – Long Beach, CA – Terrace Theater

    November 5 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre

    November 7 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

    November 8 – Sacramento, CA – SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

    November 9 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre

    November 12 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

    November 13 – Boise, ID – Morrison Center

    November 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater

    November 17 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center

    November 19 – Park City, KS – Park City Arena

    November 20 – Springfield, MO – Juanita K. Hammons Hall

    November 22 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre

    November 23 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre

    November 26 – Springfield, IL – UIS Performing Arts Center

    November 27- Appleton, WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

    November 29 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theatre

    November 30 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center

    Joe Bonamassa Spring 2025 Tour:

    February 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

    February 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

    February 21 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

    February 22 – Cleveland, OH – Playhouse Square

    February 25 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

    February 27 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre

    February 28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    March 1 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort & Casino

    March 3 – Easton, PA – State Theatre

    March 5 – Charleston, WV – Clay Center

    March 7 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center

    March 8 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

    March 10 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

    March 12 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center

    March 14 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

    March 15 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

    March 16 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre

    March 18 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts Center

    March 19 – Melbourne, FL – The King Center

  • New Supergroup BEAT To Pay Tribute To King Crimson

    Newly formed supergroup BEAT will be touring the country this fall and paying tribute to one of the legendary progressive rock bands of all time, King Crimson. BEAT is spearheaded by a pair of iconic guitar players in Adrian Belew and Steve Vai who are joined by Tool drummer Danny Carey and bassist Tony Levin. The tour includes three stops in New York: New York City’s Beacon Theatre on October 5, The Kodak Center on October 19 and at The Egg in Albany on October 21.

    BEAT will be reinterpreting three different King Crimson albums in Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair. Former Crimson band members Belew and Levin will be joined by Carey and Vai to put their spin on these and other selected deep cuts. The supergroup has the blessing of King Crimson leader Robert Fripp who is even credited with giving the band its name.

    “The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce. For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again. A monumental task but we’re going for it! There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!”

    ~ Adrian Belew

    An artist ticket pre-sale is already under way using the code BEATTOUR, and general ticket sales start today at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. See below for a full list of the full Fall tour dates.

    BEAT’s 2024 Tour Dates:
    09/12 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
    09/13 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
    09/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The United Theater on Broadway
    09/15 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim
    09/17 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts
    09/18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
    09/20 – Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre
    09/21 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Centre
    09/22 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
    09/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
    09/26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker
    09/27 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
    09/28 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
    09/29 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
    10/01 – Charlotte, NC @ Knight Theater
    10/02 – Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre of Durham / Fletcher Hall
    10/04 – Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theatre
    10/05 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
    10/06 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
    10/08 – Richmond, VA @ Carpenter Theater in Dominion Energy Center
    10/09 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center
    10/11 – Boston, MA @ Shubert Theatre
    10/12 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
    10/14 – Halifax, NS @ Rebecca Cohen Auditorium
    10/15 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
    10/17 – Montreal, QC @ Maisonneuve Theatre
    10/18 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
    10/19 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center
    10/21 – Albany, NY @ The Egg
    10/22 – Greensburg, PA @ Palace Theatre
    10/23 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
    10/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
    10/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
    10/27 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
    10/28 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
    10/30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
    11/01 – Chicago, IL @ Copernicus Center
    11/02 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
    11/03 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
    11/04 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
    11/06 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
    11/08 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotel