K-Rock radio's annual K-Rockathon will once again be held at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport. The concert is Saturday, July 19, and features Three Days Grace, Seether, Shinedown, and a bevvy of opening acts.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, June 7, and are priced at $37 for advance sale (and some $25 "early bird" tickets will also be available). Check the official site for a full list of ticket outlets.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
John Mayer at Saratoga, Darien This August
John Mayer's summer outing will make two late-August stops in CNY. First, Mayer will hit Darien Lake P.A.C. on Friday, Aug. 22. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m., and will cost $29.50 to $59.50 plus extra fees.
Mayer will then hit the Saratoga Springs P.A.C. three days later, on Monday, Aug. 25. Tickets are $32.50 to $55.00, with tickets on sale to the public on Saturday, June 7, also at 10:00 a.m. (There will be various pre-sales for SPAC members all this week.)
OneRepublic will open both shows.
Mayer will then hit the Saratoga Springs P.A.C. three days later, on Monday, Aug. 25. Tickets are $32.50 to $55.00, with tickets on sale to the public on Saturday, June 7, also at 10:00 a.m. (There will be various pre-sales for SPAC members all this week.)
OneRepublic will open both shows.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Rascal Flatts at the State Fair, moe. Concerts to Go On
Rascal Flatts will hit the New York State Fair's Mohegan Sun Grandstand on Aug. 31, accompanied by Taylor Swift, according to a post today on Mark Bialczak's excellent blog.
Tickets are $66.50 and $56.50 (plus extra fees) and go on sale Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m.
Bialczak, the music critic for the Post-Standard, also wrote the other day that the recent fire at the Saranac Brewery in Utica will not stop the moe. concerts from happening in mid-June.
Tickets are $66.50 and $56.50 (plus extra fees) and go on sale Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m.
Bialczak, the music critic for the Post-Standard, also wrote the other day that the recent fire at the Saranac Brewery in Utica will not stop the moe. concerts from happening in mid-June.
Friday, May 23, 2008
State Theatre's New Season Announced
The State Theatre in Ithaca has announced its 2008-9 season, and this one promises to be one of the best that venue has seen in a long, long time.
For rock fans, highlights include:
Steve Earle - Sept. 11
Citizen Cope - Sept. 27
Andrew Bird - Oct. 4
Billy Bragg - Oct. 18
David Crosby and Graham Nash - Oct. 20
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Nov. 1
The Flatlanders (feat. Jimmie Dale Gilmore) - April 3, 2009
For rock fans, highlights include:
Steve Earle - Sept. 11
Citizen Cope - Sept. 27
Andrew Bird - Oct. 4
Billy Bragg - Oct. 18
David Crosby and Graham Nash - Oct. 20
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Nov. 1
The Flatlanders (feat. Jimmie Dale Gilmore) - April 3, 2009
The Black Crowes in Albany
The Black Crowes have added yet another CNY show to their mammoth comeback tour: Oct. 11 at Albany's Palace Theatre, according to Pollstar.com.
Tickets are $40 plus fees and go on sale to the public on June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
The band's website will offer a special presale on June 17, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Tickets are $40 plus fees and go on sale to the public on June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
The band's website will offer a special presale on June 17, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Aimee Mann in Albany
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, a personal favorite of mine, will play a free show July 28 in Washington Square Park in Albany as part of this year's Mondays in the Park series. The entire series lineup has not been officially announced yet; although last year's run had great up-and-comers like Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and the Cat Empire.
You may remember Mann's work from both the movie Magnolia as well as strong tracks -- such as "That's Just What You Are," "Satellite," and "Driving Sideways" -- from her own albums. She initially got her start with '80s pop act 'Til Tuesday.
You may remember Mann's work from both the movie Magnolia as well as strong tracks -- such as "That's Just What You Are," "Satellite," and "Driving Sideways" -- from her own albums. She initially got her start with '80s pop act 'Til Tuesday.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
More Jam Faves at the Saranac
Robert Randolph & the Family Band will bring their powerful, hip-shakin' blend of gospel-tinged rock/soul to the Saranac Brewery in Utica on Friday, July 18. Tickets are only $22 in advance (or $26 the day of the show).
Then, later in the summer, the Dark Star Orchestra will appear Friday, Aug. 1. Again, tickets are only $22 in advance, $22 day of.
Both shows are general admission. They come on top of our earlier announcement about moe.'s two-night, four-set stand, June 13-14.
Looks like the Saranac is really developing into a jam niche in Central New York (sort of like our version of the Brown's Brewing Co.'s Revolution Hall in Troy), booking bands known for their excellent live performances. Way to go!
P.S. -- Robert Randolph, who's just about to kick off a tour opening for Eric Clapton, will also play the Empire Center in Albany on April 16. No ticket info yet, but we'll keep you posted!
Then, later in the summer, the Dark Star Orchestra will appear Friday, Aug. 1. Again, tickets are only $22 in advance, $22 day of.
Both shows are general admission. They come on top of our earlier announcement about moe.'s two-night, four-set stand, June 13-14.
Looks like the Saranac is really developing into a jam niche in Central New York (sort of like our version of the Brown's Brewing Co.'s Revolution Hall in Troy), booking bands known for their excellent live performances. Way to go!
P.S. -- Robert Randolph, who's just about to kick off a tour opening for Eric Clapton, will also play the Empire Center in Albany on April 16. No ticket info yet, but we'll keep you posted!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Revision CD Release Party -- Thursday Night
Local don't-call-them-a-jam-band faves Revision will host a CD release party tomorrow night at the Lost Dog Cafe in Ithaca. If you haven't seen these guys yet, GO NOW! The new record is called "Amplification" and is being sold as both a regular CD and a USB flash drive. (Clever!)
Tickets are only $5. Show starts at 10:00 p.m. and last until 2:00 a.m.
The band is just about to embark on another regional tour, bringing them to clubs from Virginia to Colorado to Chicago to Michigan. Congrats, guys!
More on Def Leppard, Daughtry
Last week we mentioned that Def Leppard would play the New York State Fair on Aug. 24 .... well, we finally have some on-sale details for you.
The show is part of radio station 95X's 30th birthday bash, and tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17, at noon via www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: (315) 472-0700, (585) 232-1900, or (607) 722-7272. The two price levels are $49.50 and $39.50 plus all those extra nasty fees.
There will also be a pre-sale starting Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. for Def Leppard fan club members as well as Citi cardholders.
Speaking of the State Fair, Daughtry has also been confirmed for an Aug. 21 show. Tickets are on sale now, and are $35-$45 plus fees.
The show is part of radio station 95X's 30th birthday bash, and tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17, at noon via www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: (315) 472-0700, (585) 232-1900, or (607) 722-7272. The two price levels are $49.50 and $39.50 plus all those extra nasty fees.
There will also be a pre-sale starting Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. for Def Leppard fan club members as well as Citi cardholders.
Speaking of the State Fair, Daughtry has also been confirmed for an Aug. 21 show. Tickets are on sale now, and are $35-$45 plus fees.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Lucinda Williams and Donna the Buffalo Headline Grassroots
The annual Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance will return for its 18th incarnation, July 17-20 at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. This year's lineup has been announced, and Lucinda Williams, Donna the Buffalo, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Hackensaw Boys, and Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey are among the performers, as are local favorites like the Sim Redmond Band, Jsan & the Analogue Sons, Johnny Dowd, Jennie Stearns, Revision, Kevin Kinsella, and many many more.
Advance weekend passes are on sale now for $95; that's a savings of $15 over what you'd pay at the gates. Daily passes range from $28 to $43, depending on the day. You can buy them at the following Ithaca locations: Tuff Soul, Small World Music, Volume Records, Ithaca Guitar Works, and Autumn Leaves Used Books, as well as Sundress in Trumansburg. (Cash or check only.)
Advance weekend passes are on sale now for $95; that's a savings of $15 over what you'd pay at the gates. Daily passes range from $28 to $43, depending on the day. You can buy them at the following Ithaca locations: Tuff Soul, Small World Music, Volume Records, Ithaca Guitar Works, and Autumn Leaves Used Books, as well as Sundress in Trumansburg. (Cash or check only.)
Friday, May 9, 2008
State Theatre's New Season
The State Theatre of Ithaca posted a brief notice on Facebook this morning, touting that the 2008-9 season will be announced May 22.
Subscriptions will go on sale June 9, and individual tickets on July 13.
We will, of course, bring you the full news when it's announced. But if you've been reading closely, you know that David Crosby & Graham Nash will be among those coming to the State next season ....
Subscriptions will go on sale June 9, and individual tickets on July 13.
We will, of course, bring you the full news when it's announced. But if you've been reading closely, you know that David Crosby & Graham Nash will be among those coming to the State next season ....
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Material Girl vs. The Acid Queen
Madonna and Tina Turner both announced what is likely to be the first stop on major tours for each diva. Neither tour has stops in our area, but here are some of the closest venues:
Madonna
Oct. 3: Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J.
Oct. 6 and 7: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Oct. 15: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
Oct. 18: Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Nov. 19: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
Tina Turner
Nov. 13: Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Nov. 16: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
Nov. 26: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
Dec. 3: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, N.Y. (Long Island)
Madonna
Oct. 3: Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J.
Oct. 6 and 7: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Oct. 15: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
Oct. 18: Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Nov. 19: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
Tina Turner
Nov. 13: Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Nov. 16: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
Nov. 26: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
Dec. 3: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, N.Y. (Long Island)
Two at Turning Stone
The Turning Stone casino in Verona has announced two new shows in its Showroom for September:
The Country Rat Pack: Tracy Lawrence, Richie McDonald and Tracy Byrd
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom , Verona, NY
Thursday, Sept. 11
Cost: $45-$60 plus fees
Tickets on sale Friday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m.
Stephen Lynch
Friday, Sept. 12
Cost: $25-$40 plus fees
Tickets on sale Friday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m.
The Country Rat Pack: Tracy Lawrence, Richie McDonald and Tracy Byrd
Turning Stone Resort & Casino Showroom , Verona, NY
Thursday, Sept. 11
Cost: $45-$60 plus fees
Tickets on sale Friday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m.
Stephen Lynch
Friday, Sept. 12
Cost: $25-$40 plus fees
Tickets on sale Friday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m.
3 Doors Down with Staind and Hinder
3 Doors Down, Staind, and Hinder have announced a joint tour, which will hit the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center on July 20 and Darien Lakes July 25. (The outing also hits Hersheypark Stadium July 27.)
For all shows, tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m., with prices ranging from $25 to $75 plus extra fees.
For all shows, tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m., with prices ranging from $25 to $75 plus extra fees.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Concert in Memory of IC Student
We wanted to let you know about a special concert being held in memory of Willie Jacobson, the Ithaca College student who died earlier this week in a tragic accident.
The show is Saturday, May 3, at 5:00 p.m. in IC Square (aka the Pub), located in the Campus Center building at Ithaca College. Organizers will collect money for Willie's family; the following bands are scheduled to perform:
The show is Saturday, May 3, at 5:00 p.m. in IC Square (aka the Pub), located in the Campus Center building at Ithaca College. Organizers will collect money for Willie's family; the following bands are scheduled to perform:
- Caution Children
- Coffinberry
- The Luxury Flats
- Stanley and the Livingstons
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Gin Blossoms Headline 10 Ugly Men Festival
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the "10 Ugly Men Festival" in Rochester. The aforementioned ugly men are a loose group of philanthropic-minded area residents who organize the festival and several other athletic tournaments each year in support of Rochester-area causes.
The Gin Blossoms headline this year's party, which will be held in Genesee Valley Park, on the banks of the river, just by the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital.
Interestingly, the $30 advance ticket price ($40 day of show) includes unlimited food and soft drinks, as well as six (!) tickets for beer and wine. $100 VIP tickets are also available, and include unlimited beer and wine, upgraded food choice, and (most important) private bathroom facilities.
The Gin Blossoms headline this year's party, which will be held in Genesee Valley Park, on the banks of the river, just by the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital.
Interestingly, the $30 advance ticket price ($40 day of show) includes unlimited food and soft drinks, as well as six (!) tickets for beer and wine. $100 VIP tickets are also available, and include unlimited beer and wine, upgraded food choice, and (most important) private bathroom facilities.
Update on the Foos
The Foo Fighters pre-sale begins today (Thursday) at 10:00 a.m.
Password = SUMMER
This is for the July 28 show at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, which we told you about yesterday.
Good luck kids!
Password = SUMMER
This is for the July 28 show at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, which we told you about yesterday.
Good luck kids!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Foo Fighters in Rochester; more on American Idols tickets
The "American Idols Live" tour goes on sale Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. The show is July 27 at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester.
Meanwhile, the Idols show at Albany's Times Union Arena will also go on sale May 17 at 10:00 a.m., but this show is being ticketed through Tickets.com.
Speaking of the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, we have another announcement for you: Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters will come July 28. Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m.; prices range from $26.50 to $46.50 plus all those extra fees.
Meanwhile, the Idols show at Albany's Times Union Arena will also go on sale May 17 at 10:00 a.m., but this show is being ticketed through Tickets.com.
Speaking of the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, we have another announcement for you: Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters will come July 28. Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m.; prices range from $26.50 to $46.50 plus all those extra fees.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
More Allmans
Here's another Allman Brothers Band concert for you .... this one happens Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs.
The ABB pre-sale starts Wednesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. on May 2. There is a 4-ticket limit per customer for the pre-sale, and no password is required.
The regular public on-sale begins Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster. There is an 8-ticket limit for the regular sale. Tickets are $59.50 and $39.50 for pavilion seats, and only $20 for lawn (plus fees, bien sur).
Fans also have the opportunity to buy premium parking for this show for the low low price of $15. Plus fees. ;^)
The ABB pre-sale starts Wednesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 5:00 p.m. on May 2. There is a 4-ticket limit per customer for the pre-sale, and no password is required.
The regular public on-sale begins Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster. There is an 8-ticket limit for the regular sale. Tickets are $59.50 and $39.50 for pavilion seats, and only $20 for lawn (plus fees, bien sur).
Fans also have the opportunity to buy premium parking for this show for the low low price of $15. Plus fees. ;^)
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