There’s something for everyone at Freedom Park’s summer concert series in Scotia. Upcoming shows include performances by Celtic band Screaming Orphans on June 28, Bluz House Rockers on June 30, and world music by Maria Z & Alegria on July 2. The fun continues all summer with a wide array of artists to satisfy every […]
World/Reggae
Celtic Woman Voices of Angels Tour Lifts Central New York To a New High
Voices of Angels was a fitting title for the Celtic Woman tour that recently stopped in Syracuse at the Oncenter on June 21. The three angelic vocalists on the tour were Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, and Sabha McMahon, and together with the multi talented newcomer Tara McNeill on violin and harp, they melodically painted […]
Clearwater Festival Returns After a One-Year Hiatus
Returning to Croton Point Park after taking last year off, the Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival, the country’s oldest music and environmental festival started by none other than folk legend Pete Seeger, came back in full force. Taking place during its usual Father’s Day Weekend, Clearwater continued its tradition of being one of the most […]
Clifton Park Free Summer Performing Arts Series Makes its Debut July 2
July 2 marks the beginning of the Performing Arts at the Common & Performing Arts Family Series at the outdoor Clifton Common Stage. The series will offer free shows geared towards adults on Sunday nights with kids shows being featured on Wednesday nights. Some of the performers on Wednesday nights include: Let’s Get Cookin’, “a […]
Albany’s The Egg Presents Made In The Shade Outdoor Concert Series
Albany’s Made in the Shade series makes a comeback this year with performances every Wednesday at noon under The Egg. Dance troupes Aikun Ballet Theatre and Ellen Sinopli Dance Company make their return to the stage, interspersed with an array of musical performances, including Hudson Valley R&B act the Big Takeover, Boston folk-rockers Adam Ezra Group and […]
Hearing Aide: Positive Mental Trip ‘The Black and White Album’
Positive Mental Trip recently released The Black and White Album, a collection of 15 songs that spans the genres of reggae, progressive rock, alternative rock, and more. The band is from Catskill, NY, and The Black and White Album is their sophomore album coming five years after Change Your Mind. The band’s core writer/recording musician is Luke […]
Bringing Havana to Saratoga: Cuban Music Shakes Up Classical Scene
Ten minutes down the road from Saratoga Performing Art Center’s Dead and Company concert June 20th, the performing arts center was co-hosting with Skidmore a classical event “Mozart in Havana.” While stylistically different from the jam up the road, and certainly separate in target audiences, the Cuban orchestra inspired by free expression and lighthearted love […]
As this Summer’s Music Festivals Begin to Unfold, Disc Jam 7 Comes Out on Top
With well loved music festivals being forced to fold their cards and encountering unfortunate mishaps in an ever-growing and highly competitive field, it’s both refreshing and reassuring that Stephentown, NY’s Disc Jam can boast a laid back atmosphere and tightly-woven, yet growing community and still come out on top. A jam-packed, 4-day musical jaunt with […]
Chronixx & Brings Reggae to Woodstock’s Bearsville Theater
The reggae scene in Woodstock, NY is strong. The Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY hosted a packed house for Chronixx, Kelissa, and Woodstock native D.J. Max Glazer on April 29. The crowd hung on every word and beat put down by Max Glazer as he led the audience through samples of the reggae greats, before introducing […]
Saranac Jams Lineup Includes Taking Back Sunday, Dark Star Orchestra, Dirty Heads, Get The Led Out
Saranac Brewery has booked some exciting shows this summer. American Reggae bands Dirty Heads and SOJA will be taking the stage on Tuesday, June 20. Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out will perform Friday, July 21. Greatful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra will be playing on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Alternative rockers Taking Back […]