Next week on May 8, Grateful Dead fans around the world will mark the 40th anniversary of one of the most revered and traded shows in the band’s extensive history, that of 5/8/77 at Barton Hall at Cornell University. The show is a thing of legend for fans new and old, an oft listened to […]
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Back in the New York Groove: Three Nights of The Disco Biscuits at The Capitol Theatre
Philly jamtronica legends The Disco Biscuits took their act to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY this past weekend for three nights of pulsating grooves that were accentuated by a breathtaking light show. This run featured some intensive freeform jams, the band’s customary creative song structuring and even a sit in from an old […]
Best of NYS Music 2016: Staff and Reader Picks for Best Shows by Region and Best Venue in NYS
NYS Music is celebrating the end of 2016 by posting staff and reader picks on 10 various categories, and today we are highlighting the winners of the Best Show by Region and the Best Venue in New York State. We polled the staff and asked our readers for their input in eight other categories: Best […]
Twiddle Served Double Dose of Awesome to The Capitol Theatre
Over the weekend, renowned Port Chester, NY venue The Capitol Theatre featured a double dose of Twiddle with supporting acts both nights. RAQ warmed up the audience as the opener on Friday. Funky, fast beats filled the air as the group busted into their grooves. Keyboardist Todd Stoops laid out thick jams while guitarist Chris Michetti […]
Twiddle, Tauk, Holly Bowling and Matisyahu Combine for an Epic Night at The Capitol Theatre
Take the fastest rising jamband in recent years, add in a hot prog-rock band boiling over with talent, a classically trained pianist performing the music of Phish and The Grateful Dead, and a cross-genre reggae singer and you have the fixings for one of the best nights of live music The Capitol Theatre has seen […]
The Disco Biscuits Sell Out Debut Run at the Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is a venue that has earned itself a unique spot in the heart of American jam band culture. Being a regular stop for legends such as the Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa in the past, today the Cap continues its tradition of booking the cream of the progressive rock […]
Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy Tour Makes 3 New York Stops
Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy announced that they will be play a short tour together, which will make stops in Port Chester, New York City and Canandaigua. Guitarist Jeff Beck and bluesman Buddy Guy will co-headline the tour this summer. It kicks off July 19 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester and ends Aug. 10 […]
Umphrey’s McGee and Lettuce Forced to Cancel Shows
The Beacon Theatre has just announced the cancelation of tonight’s Umphrey’s McGee show due to a travel ban put in place by Gov. Cuomo. Please be advised that the @UmphreysMcGee concert performance scheduled to take place tonight has been cancelled. pic.twitter.com/zFfoi9O4sD — Beacon Theatre (@BeaconTheatre) January 23, 2016 The funk band Lettuce was also scheduled […]
Assembly of Strange Wine Unites Three Classic Bands
There’s something to be said about bands that continue to perform to throngs of devoted fans who turn out no matter the venue or date. When Assembly of Dust, Strangefolk and God Street Wine perform individually, their well-honed crowds come out in support, even though some shows are less frequent these days. But bringing together these […]
Bavosa’s Mimosas: Turkey Day Thankfulness
Thanksgiving. A time to sit back, eat, watch some football, eat some more, and spend time at home with family and friends. It is also one of my favorite weekends of the year to see some live music. In the music world, the weekend and days surrounding the holiday offer a similar sense of community […]