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Archive for November 2009

Henry Rollins frequent flyer tour to hit Castaways on 3/28!

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You heard that right. The legend – Henry Rollins will bring his latest spoken word barrage to Castaways in Ithaca on Sunday March 28th. Get welcomed back from spring break in the unique Rollins style. Tickets are on sale now $16.50 in advance. Early ticket buyers get the best seats… Come [...]




FURTHUR – The Dead return to Barton Hall on 2/14 SOLD OUT!

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Spend this Valentine’s Day with Furthur! Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead are returning to Barton Hall on Sunday, February 14th with Furthur. The New York Times called the 1977 Grateful Dead show in Barton Hall one of the greatest shows ever and now they’re coming back!
Tickets go on sale for Cornell [...]




The Bottle Rockets and Samantha Crain to play Ithaca on June 18th…

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This might be one of those “TRUST DAN” events.  The true greatness of the Bottle Rockets just hasn’t ever materialized outside of the small circle of alt-country Bloodshot Records posse.  You need to come to see this band.  It will be as big a party as The Hold Steady was last June.  We’ve announced this [...]




Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears debut in Ithaca 2/28

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DSP and BOC are proud to present Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears in their debut Ithaca appearance! The Austin blues rock and soul powerhouse will appear in IC’s Emerson Suites on February 28th at 8:00pm with special guests TBA. For more information on the venue email boc@ithaca.edu. Their debut album, “Tell ‘em what your [...]




Sondre Lerche comes to Ithaca February 27th!

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The incredible Norwegian songwriter, cred-kid extraordinaire, and the voice you know from Dan in Real Life comes to Castaways in Ithaca on Saturday, February 27th. We are extremely excited for this show as this astounding talent and incredible vocalist and tunesmith graces our fair city for his first time. Tickets will go on sale Friday, [...]




moe. to play the State on January 30 – On sale NOW

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DSP and Eastern Artists are proud to present the return of moe. to Ithaca on January 30, 2010.  Tickets will go on sale to the moe. fan club 11/30 and to the general public on 12/4.  Tickets will cost $25.00 in advance and be available without service charge at the State Theatre Box Office located [...]




Lyle Lovett Loves Us…

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Wow. It’s taken a few days to recover from that amazing night last Wednesday. Lyle and the Large Band were amazing. I’ll link here to a great review rather than try and explain how phenomenal the show was. See: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20091112/ENT/311120005/1125/ent/Review–Lyle-Lovett-and-his-Large-Band – OR READ BELOW…
Also, there’s Angelina’s photo gallery below. Speaking [...]




JOHN PRINE to play the State Theatre in Ithaca on Feb. 17th – SOLD OUT!

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SORRY… THE SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT!!!
Since I returned to Ithaca, you’ve asked for one show more than any other.  After three years, many amazing shows, and countless tries, we’ve finally got the stars to align…
John Prine will play the State Theatre in Ithaca on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010.  Tickets will go on sale to [...]




NEKO again slays the lovesick crowd

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Here’s some photos from the show last Sunday.  thanks to Angelina…
And a review: http://rocnow.com/article/jeff-spevak/2009911090332




A VERY COOL OPPORTUNITY TO ROCK THE GLEN!

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ARI HEST, songwriter extraordinaire returns to Ithaca, Feb. 18… on sale NOW

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DSP is proud to present the return to Ithaca of acclaimed singer/songwriter ARI HEST on February 18th at Castaways in Ithaca, NY.  Advance tickets will cost $12.00 and are on sale MONDAY the 9th HERE.  Support acts will be announced soon.  He’s most noted for his prolific, almost Ryan Adams’-esque (quantity-wise) writing prowess which included his 2008 project [...]




REAL ESTATE = NOVEMBER EIGHT

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Hey, New Jersey is alright, ALRIGHT??
Vivian Girls, Titus Andronicus …apparently all these guys grew up with Real Estate, forming various band combos since they were wee ones in the state we love/hate to hate/love (you choose). And if a place like that can make music like this? Hell, that’s OK by us.
Real Estate are guys [...]




CMJ 09!

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With a slightly less crazy schedule than SXSW, at least show-wise, I headed down to NYC with the intention of hanging out. And that’s pretty much what I did. Lets start with Tuesday…
Getting in late on the bus, I went straight to Music Hall of Williamsburg for a BrooklynVegan showcase. Too late to catch Laura [...]