Tag: Music Festival

Basilica Soundscape 2017 in Hudson NY, Sept 15 – 17

Basilica SoundScape, the annual event that takes place at Basilica Hudson, features live concert performances, conceptual sound performances, author readings, installations, collaborations, curated local vendors and artisans. This year’s “antifestival” will feature a lineup of some of the most innovative and genre-pushing musicians, visual artists and writers working today, with unique collaborations across disciplines.

MUSIC
Bing & Ruth / Blanck Mass / Emel Mathlouthi / Jlin / John Maus / Moor Mother / Priests / Protomartyr / serpentwithfeet / Thou / Vivien Goldman / Yellow Eyes / Yves Tumor / Yvette / Zola Jesus

READINGS
Darcie Wilder / Eileen Myles / Patty Schemel / Morgan Parker / Amy Rose Spiegel

VISUAL ART
Naama Tsabar / Emma Kohlmann / Marianne Vitale / Jesse Draxler / protest sign-making workshops with Taeyoon Choi

Here’s some info about Soundscape from BasilicaHudson.org:

Basilica SoundScape, a carefully curated weekend that’s been called “the anti­festival” by various publications for offering of a thoughtful mix of music, visual art, and literature, is co-curated by Brandon Stosuy (The Creative Independent), Basilica Co-Founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur and Basilica Co-Founder Tony Stone. This year they welcome back previous BSS Creative Director Michael Renaud to handle all aspects of visual design for the event and have added the talents of a special guest curator, Jenn Pelly, editor at Pitchfork, and author of a forthcoming book on the Raincoats.

DATES/TIMES:
September 15 – 17, 2017
Doors open at 6pm on Friday, and performances take place until 5pm on Sunday.
For the full schedule, click here.

ADMISSION:
Ticket prices range from $40 for a day pass (Friday, Saturday) to $75 for a weekend pass, and $125 for a weekend pass with camping option. Click Here to buy tickets, or get more info on ticket prices, including student and senior discounts.

LOCATION:
Basilica Hudson
110 S. Front St.,
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
Additional info on Basilica Soundscape, here.

 

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Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in Hillsdale, Aug 4 – 6, 2017

Each summer, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival sets up camp in Hillsdale, NY for a three day music festival.

Each summer, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival sets up camp in Hillsdale, NY for a three day music festival. 2017 marks the festival’s 29th year, and kicks off Friday, August 4. In addition to the music, the festival will also have vendors, food, crafts, and on-site camping.

Here are the 2017 performers:

Abbie Gardner
Adam Ezra Group
Annie Wenz
Beth Molaro
Bettman & Halpin
Brother Sun
Buddy System
David Massengill
Eric Andersen
The Falcon Ridge House Band
The Gaslight Tinkers
Great Bear
Hoopoe
Jim & Madeline Christensen
Joe Crookston
Kalliope Jones
Kathryn Wedderburn
Kipyn Martin
Kirsten Maxwell
Michael Braunfeld
Nerissa & Katryna Nields
Patti O’Brien Melita
Paul Rosenberg
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem
Rod MacDonald
The Russet Trio
Sawyer Fredericks
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Still, the Homegrown Band
The Storycrafters
Tempest
Upstate Rubdown
Vishten
Will Mentor
ZydeGroove

DATES/TIMES:
August 4 – 6, 2017
Main Stage: Friday noon – midnight, Saturday noon – midnight, Sunday 11am – 6:30pm
Dance Stage: Friday 2pm – 2am, Saturday 10am – 2am, Sunday 10am – 6pm
Workshop Stage: Friday 5 – 6:30pm, Saturday 10am – 6:30pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm
Family Stage: Friday 1:30pm – 5:30pm, Saturday 11:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday 11:30am – 5:30pm
Activities 4 Kids: open Friday – Sunday for kids of all ages.
The festival ends Sunday at 6:30pm.

TICKETS:
3 Day Festival Ticket with Camping: $190.00
3 Day Festival Ticket No Camping: $150.00

Single Day Tickets (No Camping):

  • Thursday Pre-Fest August 3rd: $20.00
  • Friday August 4th: $50.00
  • Saturday August 5th: $55.00
  • Sunday August 6th: $45.00

Children & Teens Pricing:

  • Children 12 & under: FREE ADMISSION
  • Age 13 – 18: 3 Day Festival Ticket with Camping: $90.00
  • Age 13 – 18: 3 Day Festival Ticket No Camping: $60.00

Students / Seniors over 65 / Military: $10 off of any single-day ticket at gate ONLY with valid ID

MORE INFO:
FalconRidgeFolk.com/

 

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Basilica Soundscape 2017 Taking Shape

Basilica SoundScape, the summer “antifestival” that takes place each year at Basilica Hudson, revealed a partial lineup today for this year’s show. The lineup so far includes Bing & Ruth, Blanck Mass, Emel Mathlouthi, Jlin, John Maus, Moor Mother, Priests, Protomartyr, serpentwithfeet, Thou, Yellow Eyes, and Zola Jesus.

Here’s some info about Soundscape from BasilicaHudson.org:

Basilica SoundScape, a carefully curated weekend that’s been called “the anti­festival” by various publications for offering of a thoughtful mix of music, visual art, and literature, is co-curated by Brandon Stosuy (The Creative Independent), Basilica Co-Founder and Director Melissa Auf der Maur and Basilica Co-Founder Tony Stone. This year they welcome back previous BSS Creative Director Michael Renaud to handle all aspects of visual design for the event and have added the talents of a special guest curator, Jenn Pelly, editor at Pitchfork, and author of a forthcoming book on the Raincoats.

 

DATES/TIMES:
September 15 – 17, 2017
Beginning at 6pm on Friday and ending at 1am on Sunday

LOCATION:
Basilica Hudson
110 S. Front St.,
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Early Bird Weekend Pass – $60
Early Bird Weekend Pass + Camping – $110

MORE:
Additional info on Basilica Soundscape, including more acts and ticket purchases, here.

 

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M&M’s Tap & Tavern Summer Block Party Announced

M&M’s Tap & Tavern announced on their FaceBook Page, that the M&M’s Summer Block Bash is happening this Summer. The event is designed as a fun happening for visitors, that will also support local businesses.

The bar/restaurant will take over the parking lot at it’s New Lebanon location, and fill it with beer trucks, festival style food booths, an outside bar, and more. There will be a Corn Hole Tournament, a Wing Eating Contest and a main stage with music acts throughout the day. Chatham Brewery is a sponsor of the party, and will provide the beer.

The gates will open at noon and the last band will play until 11pm. Following the last band, M&M’s will host an after party with DJ Fish. M&M’s is currently negotiating with a few transportation companies to provide shuttle and transportation options for anyone who can’t, shouldn’t, or doesn’t want to drive home.

As of the announcement, the following four acts were confirmed. More acts and events will be announced as the date gets closer.

Headline Band – 5 Gun Draw
A country group, specializing in Rock Country with a multitude of male and female vocalists that can cover all artists.

Feature Band – Side Show Willie
A three-piece band, and local mainstay, playing Classic Rock and Dance music.

Opening Band – Flat Broke
A talented band that plays Beatles, Ozzy, Rage Against the Machine and much more.

 

DATE/TIME:
June 24, 2017 @ 12pm – 2am

ADMISSION:
Tickets go on sale Saturday April 29th at 10am
Online pre event tickets are $10
Tickets at the gate are $15
Tickets at the gate from 7pm – midnight are $20
New Lebanon 2017 Graduates are FREE

LOCATION:
M&M’s Tap And Tavern
501 State Route 20, New Lebanon, New York 12125

MORE:
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