Mipso Double Down at Caffè Lena
On Aug. 11, Mipso will be performing two shows at Caffè Lena. Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the quartet is known for its blend of folk and modern-alt sounds. Rolling Stone recently named them an “Artist You Need to Know,” which is fitting given their ability to create songs that are fragile in narrative […]
Buskin & Buskin: Two Generations of Talent, One Show
Perhaps musical talent can be inherited. At least, that seems to be the case with David and Sophie Buskin, who will be performing as part of Caffè Lena’s Pride Series on Thursday, August 1. David, known for his background in folk-rock, is part of the duo Buskin & Batteau, and the band Modern Man, which […]
Adam Ezra Group to Play Free Levitt AMP Concert Series in Utica Monday Night
The summer-long Levitt AMP Concert Series continues tonight in Utica’s Kopernik Park with the Adam Ezra Group headlining. Local act, the POORtIM Band opens the show at 6:00 p.m. with Ezra taking the stage at 7:30. Ezra has recently released a new album entitled Find a Way and has toured with Graham Parker and Southside […]
Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Café to open 30th Anniversary Season of Music Haven
Music Haven launches its 30th anniversary season with a scintillating night of Indian pop music featuring Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Café and special guests Crossroads—Jay Gandhi & Yacouba Sissoko. The performance by originally scheduled season opener Raghu Dixit hasbeen canceled due to visa issues. And while disappointing to have to cancel, Music Haven is excited to […]
Interview: Oliver Wood Returning To Upstate With Two New Albums
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards is set to host The Wood Brothers and Lake Street Dive with an incredible night of music on July 26 in the rolling hills of Central NY. Lake Street Dive is touring behind their 2018 album “Free Yourself Up.” The Wood Brother’s, fresh off a Grammy nomination for “One Drop […]
Music Haven announces 30th Summer Series in Schenectady
For thirty years the Music Haven Concert Series has been bringing musicians from around the world to the capital region. This year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series they are also adding eight additional events, including theater and film. The seven Sunday shows feature artists from five continents, with special guests including Eddies […]
Mountain Man To Play Levon Helm Studios
North Carolina three-piece, Mountain Man, will visit Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on June 1. Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) and college friends Erin Sarle and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig have reunited with a new album and tour after an eight-year hiatus. Toronto musician Doug Paisley will open the show. Tickets are still available on Levon Helm […]
A reunion in Waterford’s Chrome Food and Spirits will welcome the memories of Saratoga Winners this Saturday
It was 10 years ago this month that Saratoga Winners, one of the Capital District’s favorite live music venues, burned down in an early morning fire. This Saturday, a reunion is to be held to remember it and the people who made it special. From the outside, Saratoga Winners wasn’t much to look at. It […]
Syracuse label, L.R.S. set to release album by Baldwinsville HS pep band
Plan Bee, the Baldwinsville High School Pep Band, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Saturday Jan. 19 at the Palace Theater in Syracuse with a performance and release of its first full-length LP, Bee Sides.The album is being released by Syracuse label L.R.S. Records. Record sales and the performance, which also includes appearances by ’90s tribute […]
Christian Lopez will play rescheduled house show in Syracuse Friday
In the summer of 2017 Christian Lopez held his first house party in Syracuse to a sold out crowd. Attendees were treated to a mix of Rock, Americana, and folk tunes, making Lopez and his band instant favorites. When it was again announced that he would make his way back for another house party this […]