NYS Music 2024

Tag: Upcoming shows

  • BRIC Announces Afrofuturistic Halloween Event ‘Disturbia’ as Part of BRIC House Party Series

    BRIC, the Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution announces the next event in the BRIC House Parties series – Disturbia.

    The October 26 Halloween event at BRIC House in Brooklyn is a project in collaboration with The Culture LP. Disturbia is an eerie Afrofuturistic Halloween experience hosted by multi-talented DJs Quiana Parks, Vashtie, 9am and Eden. This one-of-a-kind Halloween party promises to transport guests into an Afrofuturistic realm with immersive visuals, haunting soundscapes, and pulsing beats.

    BRIC House Party is a new series at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn that lets DJs take center stage in their own creative playground. It’s not just a gig; it’s a full takeover. DJs curate the vibe, from the layout and visuals to the crowd size, for a dynamic, 360-degree experience that fosters a tight-knit connection between them and the audience.

    BRIC House Party builds on BRIC’s longstanding commitment to empowering the communities of Brooklyn. By handing the reins to local DJs, we create a platform for diverse voices and artistic visions, ensuring everyone has a chance to be seen and heard. This event sells tickets ranging from standard to VIP and is mandatorily 21+.

    Disturbia takes place at 9:00pm at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY. Standard tickets are being sold online for $27 while VIP tickets are $85. Come in your best futuristic attire and let the beats and visuals guide you through this dark, mystical voyage into the unknown. Disturbia is not just a Halloween event—it’s an odyssey into a haunted futurescape.

    “Disturbia is my way of bringing together everything I love- art, music, and that eerie magic only Halloween can create. With New York’s best DJs and an art and sound exhibition that speaks to the soul, we’re crafting an unforgettable experience that invites everyone to step into the unexpected”

    DJ Quiana Parks

    For more information on BRIC House’s Disturbia event and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Ensemble Connect to Spotlight Music of South Africa at Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center

    A group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, Ensemble Connect, have announced their return to Skidmore College for their 18th year.

    The Ensemble Connect performance takes place in Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, Arthur Zankel Music Center, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Their Oct. 25 performance at Skidmore occurs at the end of the five-day residency and spotlights the music of South Africa. The performance includes a South African Kwela celebration in collaboration with Skidmore students.

    The concert will be bookended by a pair of stunning piano quintets: Bongani Ndodana-Breen’s Safika: Three Tales on African Migration and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet No. 2, and will also feature Andile Khumalo’s Cry Out, a notable work for viola, oboe, marimba, and piano. Together, these pieces suggest echoes of lives, songs, dances, and connections to a land that endure despite the forces of time and change.

    Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College

    The fall residency will take place Oct. 22-26 at Skidmore College. While in residence, the fellows of Ensemble Connect engage with Skidmore College students and the broader Saratoga Springs community offering master classes, lessons, class demonstrations, and interactive performances. 

    Ensemble Connect is a two-year fellowship program that prepares extraordinary young professional classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

    The fellowship includes a series of concerts where the musicians explore classical music in all its iterations, performing the timeless alongside new works. Since 2007, these concerts have included Skidmore College, where Ensemble Connect participates in residencies each year in October and February, allowing many members of the Skidmore and surrounding communities to experience the unique artform that is classical music.  

    Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect in 2023

    For more information on the upcoming Ensemble Connect performances at Skidmore College, click here.

  • Composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader comes to Binghamton for “Memories from the Mediterranean” Concert

    The Southern Tier Singers’ Collective will “Memories from the Mediterranean,” a concert that sees music by composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader on October 20 at 4PM at Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Johnson City, NY.

    Memories from the Mediterranean

    The concert features the world premiere of Rumor Mill, an STSC commissioned work by Palestinian-Jordanian composer Dr. Shireen Abu Khader featuring the poetry of Naomi Shihab-Nye.

    In addition to the world premiere of Rumor Mill, the Southern Tier Singers Collective gives a guided musical tour of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including the Levant, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Spain, Greece, and Italy. The music encompasses works ranging from Gregorian and Greek chant to Renaissance polyphony, to arrangements of folk music from the region. This concert is generously sponsored in part by the Broome County Arts Council, WSKG, and the School of the Arts at Binghamton University.

    Dr. Abu Khader will join the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective for a weekend of workshops with students from Binghamton University and area high schools as part of her residency. Students will have the opportunity to hear her works and also experience a variety of Arabic percussion playing traditions. This presentation will conclude with a Q&A and discussion with the artists.

    To learn more about Memories of the Mediterranean featuring Dr. Abu Khader, click here.

  • Buffalo Music Venue “The Caz” Celebrates Opening Weekend October 17-20 with Help from Local Favorites

    New music venue, The Caz, in Buffalo, celebrates opening weekend Oct 17-20 with some great bands, including Buffalo locals, Johnny Hart & The Mess on Thursday, October 17. October 18 sees NY bands Big Shrimp and Escaper, as well as Buffalo locals, Type Relevant.

    The venue features a restored historic listening room and is designed to provide superior sound and visuals for an unforgettable experience. The Caz is proud to be a venue that not only hosts national and international talent but also champions the incredible musical talent found right in Buffalo.

    With the venue’s opening celebration on the weekend of October 17, The Caz excitedly hosts plenty of talented performers to kick off the upcoming bonanza. The Caz is redefining the live entertainment scene in the heart of South Buffalo. Savor delicious food from the full-time kitchen, complemented by themed cocktails and a selection of local craft beer and spirits.

    Snag your tickets early to secure the best views from our elevated mezzanine and enjoy live performances from top local talent and national touring acts. The Caz is shaping itself up to be the ultimate destination for live shows in Western New York.

    Big Shrimp returns with a fresh lineup and an electrifying sound, ready to make waves in the music world. Hailing from Bridgeport, CT, this versatile quartet features long-standing members Jared Sage Cowen and Jager Soss, alongside new talents Max Perrotti and Matt Takesh. Their evolution from a power trio to a quartet has broadened their musical scope, combining bold progressive fusion rock with innovative, polished new elements.

    Escaper is a New York City band that blends funky jams with progressive psych-rock to create sci-fi dance parties. Known for the chemistry between Will Hanza and Phil Kadet. Escaper has played major Northeast festivals like Northlands, Great South Bay, and Bear’s Picnic. They have shared the stage with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, and members of the Disco Biscuits, Dopapod, and more. Type Relevant is a Buffalo-based hip-hop collective that has been performing across Western New York for nearly two decades.

    Big Shrimp

    For more information on The Caz and to purchase tickets to the upcoming shows, click here.

  • Brooklyn Nonprofit FourOneOne Announces New Performance Series “Transatlantik”

    Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization FourOneOne has announced the upcoming two-day performance series “Transatlantik.”

    The series takes place November 22 to 23 at Greenwich House Music School, CARA, and Francis Kite Club.

    Transatlantik is a series of performances and conversation featuring the work of diasporic artists engaged with the artistic and political concepts of negritude and créolité. Artists include Aruán Ortiz and Anaïs Maviel; Sélène Saint Aimé; KāFOU (Val Jeanty and Cassie Watson Francillon); Vodou drummer Renald St. Juste, and Patrick Chamoiseau, the Martinican author and theorist of créolité. An afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown is also to be expected.

    There is a total of four separate shows from November 22 to 23. November 22 sees one show at 7:30pm at Greenwich House Music School. November 23 sees three shows at varying times, at CARA, Greenwich House Music School, and Francis Kite Club respectively. Each show explores unique themes regarding negritude, creolization, Afro-Carribean cultures, and more.

    Transatlantik

    TRANSATLANTIK Series of Events:

    Friday, November 22, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Sélène Saint-Aime’s Creole Songs

    Renald St. Juste

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    2:30pm (doors 2:00pm)

    at CARA

    Patrick Chamoiseau

    in conversation with Sélène Saint-Aime, Aruán Ortiz, and Anaïs Maviel

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    7:30pm (doors 7:00pm)

    Greenwich House Music School

    Reimagining Tropiques, Then and Now: Aruán Ortiz, Anaïs Maviel, and Aliya Ultan

    KāFOU: Val Jeanty, Cassie Watson Francillon

    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    10:00pm–midnight

    at Francis Kite Club

    Afterparty with Alexis Marcelo, DJ Buddy and DJ Jeff Brown

    Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at door, and $25 for both nights. 11/23 conversation and afterparty are free. For more information on FourOneOne and Transatlantik and to purchase tickets, 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.

  • Guest Host Jane Zell Kicks Off Oswego Music Hall 2024-25 Season September 27

    The Oswego Music Hall has announced their latest calendar listings from September 27 to December 7. Kicking off this season of events is guest host Jane Zell, who steers the series into action.

    All ages and experience levels are welcome at the Oswego Music Hall. Budding performers, singer-songwriters and musicians of all genres are given an opportunity to perform in a supportive environment using cutting edge professional sound and lighting equipment.

    Syracuse Native, Jane Zell finds her groove in musical variety. Influenced early on by the country blues, Jane learned to finger pick and lace single lines into her rhythm playing. She performs classic covers along with crowd pleasing originals laced with blues, funk, and jazz. A solid guitar player, vocalist and songwriter, Zell’s performances are upbeat, warm, expressive, and oft-times willful.

    Guests can expect the National Stage 47th Season. This series contains five shows each with a unique and enchanting musical performance. This season includes shows by Alice Howe & Freebo, Peter Mulvey, Carsie Blanton, Abbie Gardner, and the McKrells.

    The wheelchair accessible venue is located in the McCrobie Civic Center, on 41 Lake Street in Oswego. It is adjacent to Breitbeck Park and overlooks Lake Ontario and the Oswego Harbor. The atmosphere is intimate with candle-lit tables surrounding a small stage with light refreshments available.

    Oswego Music Hall is a family-friendly, non-profit organization  that has been run entirely by volunteers since its inception in 1977. Volunteers can earn admission to shows through various tasks — from running the sound board to making popcorn. Students can also earn credit for community service.

    Alice Howe and Freebo

    2024 Oswego Music Hall Events Calendar

    National Stage 47th season                                              

    Sept   28        Alice Howe & Freebo w/Cam Caruso opening                                        

    Oct     19        Peter Mulvey w/ Mark Wahl opening      

    Nov.     2        Carsie Blanton                    

               16       Abbie Gardner w/Ryan David Green (from Ryanhood) opening                    

    Dec.     7        The McKrells

    Open Mic Friday

    Sept.   27        Jane Zell

    Oct.     18        Steve Watson

    Nov.      1        Bob Raymonda

    Nov.    15        Rich Hart

    Dec.      6        Marc Warner

    Guest Curator Jazz-by-the-Lake

    Oct.     26        Opus Black Strings (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Nov.    23        Taj (Jazz-by-the-Lake)

    Carsie Blanton

    For more information on Oswego Music Hall’s upcoming events and to purchase tickets, click here.

  • Acoustic Duo Murray’s Law to Deliver Exclusive Performance at The Egg

    Dynamic acoustic duo Murray’s Law is set to deliver an exclusive performance at Swyer Theater at The Egg in Albany on October 20.

    The acoustic duo features Brian Murray and Jimmy Law from the acclaimed New Jersey jam quintet Dogs in a Pile. Murray’s Law delivers an acoustic experience that highlights their vibrant covers and a compelling mix of original compositions, making each performance a bold and engaging experience.

    The intimate setting of the Swyer Theater offers the perfect backdrop for audiences to connect with the raw musical prowess and captivating energy that Brian and Jimmy bring to the stage.

    murray's law the egg

    Murray’s Law emerges from the profound creative synergy between Brian and Jimmy, known for their role in Dogs in a Pile—a band currently riding the wave of success with a string of notable achievements. Dogs in a Pile has captivated the Capital Region for years, recently making regional headlines after announcing their second annual headlining New Year’s Eve run at Saratoga Springs’ Putnam Place.

    They further solidified their reputation with a stellar summer tour featuring sold-out performances at prestigious venues like Colorado’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Their participation in the “Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour” showcased their ability to electrify audiences on large stages nationwide.

    murray's law the egg

    For more information on the upcoming performance by Murray’s Law and to purchase tickets to the show, click here.

  • 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.

    LCD Soundsystem Knockdown Center
    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

  • 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.