If you’re looking for a straightforward recount of the music at MysterylandUSA, you’ve come to the wrong place. My trips up Bethel Woods’ big hill to the stages generally ended the same: I walked laps around the circuit, stopping in to chat with vendors, taking a swing in a hammock, checking out a DJ for a […]
Hearing Aide: ShwizZ’s ‘My Good Side/My Bad Side’
ShwizZ‘s bad side is better than most bands’ best sides. Hell, I think their bad side is better than their own good. Listening to the NYC-based band’s new double-album release, My Good Side/ My Bad Side for the first time, I couldn’t help but wait to listen to it again. The first listen was to […]
Hearing Aide: Keller Williams’ ‘Vape’
Vape, Keller Williams‘ 20th album, is a collection of 10 tracks that flow smoothly and whose sum is greater than any of the individual parts. Quirky vocals and pleasant plucking are aplenty on the new release, which may be best enjoyed relaxing on a lazy summer afternoon. One of the two instrumental tunes, “Off Time […]
Lovett and Hiatt to Hit UPAC Kingston
Renowned singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will take UPAC’s stage together on Sunday, May 3. Armed with acoustic guitars, a plethora of stories and a deep arsenal of songs, the long-time friends are slated to put on an intimate performance at the historic Kingston theater. Lovett, the owner of four Grammy awards, is predominantly […]
Electronic Festival Mysteryland Returns to Bethel
The world’s longest running dance festival returns to the home of the world’s most emblematic festival this Memorial Day Weekend. From May 22-25, fans will flock to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—the site of the original Woodstock—for Mysteryland’s second U.S. installment. Located just 90 miles from New York City, Mysteryland takes place on an […]
Jeff Beck Wows UPAC Crowd in Kingston
Wearing his signature sleeveless vest and neck kerchief, Jeff Beck took the stage at a sold-out Ulster Performing Arts Center this past Tuesday. From 8:50 p.m. until nearly 10:30, the crowd listened and watched in awe, mesmerized by every note. After his band warmed the crowd up for a minute, Beck strutted onto the stage and picked up a […]
Kerhonkson Ready for Rock ‘N’ Roll Resort v5: Electric Avenue
If your idea of roughing it includes catered meals, access to the spa and a round of golf, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is up your alley. If you also get down to Fishbone, Easy Star All-Stars, Twiddle, and The Werks, you do not want to miss Rock ‘N’ Roll Resort v5: Electric Avenue. […]
NYC Summer Stage’s Sizzling Schedule
If you’re in the Big Apple this summer, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch great shows—for free. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage features a variety of fantastic artists performing across New York City. The series starts with a huge name on May 18 – Tedeschi Trucks Band plays Rumsey […]
Living Legend Jeff Beck Slated for UPAC on April 21
Iconic guitarist Jeff Beck is scheduled to lead his band to the beautiful Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston on Tuesday, April 21. Rolling Stone’s fifth ranked guitarist of all time, Beck has been leaving a deep imprint on the music scene for over half a century. He is twice enshrined in the Rock and Roll […]
FESTY NEWS: Counterpoint Sports Eclectic Lineup
Memorial Day weekend will be hot in Georgia this year as the Counterpoint Music and Arts Festival launches us into summer. Situated in the northwest corner of the Peach State, Kingston Downs plays host to the eclectic group of musicians coming together for Counterpoint. Headlining acts range from jam staple Widespread Panic to hip hop […]