Zakk Wylde brought Berzerkus to Long Island on Saturday, August 29, turning Northwell at Jones Beach Theater into an all-day celebration of heavy music. Following the festival s Friday stop at Montage Mountain in Pennsylvania, Berzerkus arrived at Jones Beach with Lamb of God, Black Label Society, Down, Suicidal Tendencies, Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel all […]
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American indie-rock band Goose performed a double-header at the infamous Red Rocks Amphitheater August 27 and August 28. Thursday night the group played hours worth of tunes under a lunar eclipse sky ,making it a historical show for both the band and fans alike. Goose is known for their genre-defying sound, adventurous live performances, and […]
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The amazing Compagnie Herv KOUBI will be heading to Union College in Schenectady for a two-day residency on October 16 and 17. The residency, sponsored by both the college and Albany-based venue The Egg, will include a master class, lecture/demonstration, and a public performance. In addition to the partnership between the venue and college, this […]
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Dinosaur Jr. and friends treated fans to a free DIY pop-up show at Tompkins Square Park on Friday, Aug. 28 to promote the release of their new album, There Near, out now on all streaming platforms. The concert was announced early Friday morning after plans for a free Saturday afternoon show at Maria Hernandez Park […]
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Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose songs and unmistakable persona made her one of the most beloved figures in American pop culture, died August 25 at age 80. She came from Tennessee and built one of the most extraordinary careers in popular music, writing thousands of songs and recording hits including […]
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Alternative rockers Third Eye Blind performed on the Suburban Park Stage at the Great New York State Fair on Saturday, August 29. The San Francisco based band was greeted by a sea of concertgoers when they took the stage at 8 p.m. Near-perfect summer weather resulted in a surge in fair attendance, with fair officials […]
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Songwriter Phil Pickens, based out of West Harlem, Manhattan, released Lovesick on August 28 ahead of his two-part album Caution to the Wind. The indie folk-rock artist, originally from outside Atlanta, combines poetic storytelling with warm, natural arrangements. His sound is akin to artists like Jason Isbell, Roy Orbison and Nathaniel Rateliff. He has been […]
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Folk duo Lea Thomas and John Thayer, who call themselves Miyaxx, released new single Go Easy August 19 ahead of their debut album Hold Your Ego Out Like a Sun, coming out September 16. Although the Catskill pair have collaborated for over a decade, this is their first album together. Vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Thomas […]
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The themed music cruise is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global travel industry. But they are typically housed on cavernous mega-ships, with 3,000 to 5,000 fans vainly vying not only for their idols’ attention but also for the best cut of prime rib at the buffet line. Now, two well-known names from the […]
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Director David Saint and Debby Hirshman, Executive Director of The Center at West Park, join Tom Needham on Sounds of Film to discuss the one-night-only staged reading of The Big Chill, taking place on Monday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Guild Hall in East Hampton. They discuss bringing the beloved 1983 classic to the […]
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