On Saturday August 17th, it doesn’t appear that there will be a Woodstock 50 celebration put together by organizer Michael Lang. However, several of the attendees of the original Woodstock Festival - and their children - have decided to take matters into their own hands; bringing peace love and music back to NY by staging a special tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the event with a concert comprised of some of the top up and coming acts from the New York area - happening at the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve, 2515 Tower Mountain Rd in Stamford, NY - about an hour and a half from where the original fest took place.
“We are excited to be able to present WOODSTOCK 50LDEN alongside Rick Eberle Agency and so many others, to honor the 50th anniversary of this world changing event,” remarked David Turan, organizer, “We truly look forward to presenting some incredible music, we believe these are some of the next big artists to come.”
Event Details:
-This is a free all ages DIY festival! Bring the family and your supplies and lets relax and enjoy!
For Lodging:
-Most people who are staying overnight will be camping on the preserve. There is also an enclosed camping area that is available to be rented called The Queen of the Catskills - Campsite in Stamford, NY. There are also several bed and breakfast options available in the area, do an online search!
Event Schedule:
SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH, 2019
WOODSTOCK 50LDEN!
MUSIC / ART / FOOD / DRINK
FREE ALL AGES EVENT
THE MICHAEL KUDISH NATURAL HISTORY PRESERVE
2515 TOWER MOUNTAIN ROAD,
STAMFORD NY 12167
ON SITE CAMPING AVAILABLE
DOORS AT 11 AM - LAST BAND AT SUNSET
FEATURING:
RYAN DOBBY www.facebook.com/rdtunes/
RORIE KELLY www.facebook.com/roriekellymusic
CHRISTINE SWEENEY www.facebook.com/ChristineSweeneyMusic/
THOMAS PRIEST www.facebook.com/thomaspriestmusic/
KELLY AND KAT www.facebook.com/KellyandKatMusic/
VERSA www.facebook.com/versatheband/
ROBERT EBERLE www.facebook.com/roberteberlemusic/
SEAN ALLYN www.facebook.com/seanallynacoustic/
IRIDESENSE www.facebook.com/iridesense/
THE RECIP3 www.facebook.com/TheRecip3/
&
more!!
With rave reviews of their most recent single “Stomach Coil” which dropped this past October, the raucous psychedelic-rock/funk stylings of the Chris Ruben Band are heading into this New Year in style with an upcoming performance at Rockwood Music Hall - Stage 1 on Saturday, January 19th at 9:00PM!
The Chris Ruben Band is a funk/rock band from Long Island, New York. The group features five members; Chris Ruben (Vocals, Guitar), Brendan Allan (Bass), Russ Benjamin (Drums), Eugene Iovine(Keyboards, Synths), & Frank Iovine (Synths, Organs). Influenced by classic acts including The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Nirvana, together their sound is a blend of modern funk and indie-rock reminiscent of Jamiroquai and Mac DeMarco. The band has become a staple in the Long Island music scene, frequenting venues including Portside Bar & Grill, 89 North, The Velvet Lounge, and BrickHouse Brewery. In addition, they have had the pleasure of performing at SXSW, Froggy Daze 7 & 8, The Space at Westbury,The Bitter End, Alive After Five, and The Jones Beach Bandshell.
“Ever since I can remember I have been surrounded by music. My father repairs woodwind and brass instruments, so since I was little, top-notch musicians have been coming in and out of my home. But music always spoke to me.” says singer/songwriter Chris Ruben. Ruben began as a drummer, and first started gigging with bands at the age of thirteen. By the time he was sixteen, he made the switch to guitar and started writing songs of his own. In late 2014, the first version of The Chris Ruben Band was formed. Over time, Chris added and replaced players until the perfect lineup was created. “We are more than a band, we are family.”
In a recent review from Mobangeles, the band is called “tasty good” with a sound described as “pure grit” for “any fans wanting to pad their musical library with raw and multi-layered musical arrangements”, and as they continue to perform and write new music, fans are sure to keep getting just that.
Now as they get ready to hit the stage at Rockwood Music Hall - Stage 1 on Saturday, January 19th they’ll bring their brand of funk, rock, blues, and anything that grooves to a NYC audience in the new year!
Following her latest video release “Suicide Love” being hailed as “...thought-provoking and provocative” (The Daily Listening) and a “captivating vocal performance” (Wonky Sensitive) and much more - Singer/Songwriter Vaeda Black is getting ready to pack her bags and head West for a performance at the 2019 NAMM Show on Saturday, January 26th at 4:00PM on the NAMM Pioneer Pro Audio Arena Plaza Stage!
On her excitement for the show, Black says “I’m looking forward to performing in front of a crowd of complete strangers! I love getting feedback from new listeners”. Along with this being her first trip to California, she’s grateful to her bandmates for pushing her to continually get her music out there. “My music director/pianist James works in the industry and got me to apply for the spot. I’m so grateful for everything he and my band do for me. The guys are all psyched to be at NAMM” she says with a laugh “Everyone should come with an open mind and expect a ton of rhythmic flailing on my part (if you don’t understand what I mean by that, you probably haven’t seen me perform. Let’s just say I can’t dance)”.
The performance will feature Black on vocals along with her band which includes James Sajeva (Music Director/Keys), Eddie Matthews (Bass), and Andrew Harts (Drums) - all seasoned pros straight from the NYC music scene.
For More Info on Vaeda’s Performance and to Register for NAMM, VISIT:
www.NAMM.org/TheNammShow/2019/Events/Vaeda-Black
With the release of her latest single, “Suicide Love,” Vaeda Black takes the juxtaposition of two seemingly opposite topics and weaves them together to create a dark love story that illustrates the idea of being vulnerable and “showing yourself to another person and letting them love you.”
She says, “It actually started with a text message from my ex-boyfriend while we were together probably about a year ago. I don’t remember exactly what we were talking about, but he wrote ‘that’s called suicide, love.’ Something about those two words next to each other really struck me; they’re so different. I kept thinking it would be such an interesting way to express love, passion and deep wanting, so I wrote a song around it.” The combination of those two distinct feelings gives the song a truly unique sound and style.
Despite the title, and it’s darker atmosphere, Black says “it’s really a love song. Being vulnerable is hard for a lot of people, but I want this song to represent the good things that come from showing yourself to another person and letting them love you.” In an age where many artists stick to upbeat, pop love tunes, Black isn’t afraid to shake up stereotypes and create a sound distinctly her own, something “Suicide Love” showcases perfectly. With her blend of indie, alternative, and a little soul, listening to her songs comes as a refreshing break from some of the more mainstream styles.
