Welcome to the Machine
The Machine, the premier Pink Floyd tribute act, returned to Lewiston to perform for the third time at Artpark. The band's performance closed a record-breaking season for the free "Tuesday in the Park" concert series. The Machine performed an assortment of Pink Floyd numbers, and presented the crowd of about 12,000 or so the "Interstellar Multimedia & Light Show."
Sam Roberts returns to Artpark
Canada's The Sam Roberts Band will
hit the Mainstage Theater for a headlining performance on Friday, Sept. 2.
Tickets ($40 and $30) are now on sale.
Like the Tragically Hip before them, The Sam Roberts Band has achieved massive success in Canada and is supremely popular in Western New York. Roberts and his band of bearded bros recently released a new album, "Collider," via Zoë/Rounder.
While past albums have been credited to the singer-songwriter alone, this one is being was more of a collaborative effort. The album is something of a departure from the retro-rock stylings that have been Roberts's trademark until now, as a press release contains descriptors like "brass-blasted Afro-funk blowout" and "simmering soul shuffle." Then again, it's also said to "(reinforce) the spirit of the band's classic pop song craft and infectious melodies."
The disc features guest appearances from Califone percussionist Ben Massarella and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra woodwind player Stuart Bogie, who "(fire) up the band's funkiness." Land of Talk's Elizabeth Powell also lends her vocals to the duet "Longitude." Brian Deck, who has previously worked with artists such as Iron & Wine and Modest Mouse, produced "Collider."
As for where the LP got its name, Roberts explained, "Ideas collide, especially when you're making music. When you take things that are seemingly different, you can smash them together and create something new."
To purchase tickets in person, visit the Artpark Box Office. To purchase tickets over the phone, call 1-888-223-6000 or 754-4375. For more information, visit www.artpark.net.
Sam Roberts performed at Artpark in 2008.
'Fame' offers theatrical struggles, hope ... and one super-catchy theme song!
Though the storyline is a little thin, Artpark & Co.'s production of "Fame - The Musical" does, in fact, light up the sky like a flame. A talented cast and bright, lively dance numbers make up for character deficiencies and odd time jumps.
Artpark News
Photo/video recaps:
George Thorogood and 'Family Movie Night'
Ted Nugent. Need we say more?
Photos and video of Maria Aurigema, Edgar Winter
ZZ Top does even better!
What does 31,000 people look like? See for yourself: Photos • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • Video 4
Lynyrd Skynyrd breaks Artpark attendance record. Click to see photos
I want you to want me to view Cheap Trick pics/video
I do ... want to see more of 38 Special
Heartbreakers: Pat Benatar and The Trews
Frampton comes alive; Umphrey's McGee video, photos
CCR pics and video from 'Tuesday in the Park'
'Tuesday' pics/video of Son of the Sun, Blue Oyster Cult
Free Henry 'Rocks the Park' photo/video review
Full season overview:
Artpark & Co. offers grandiose 37th season
Preview by Joshua Maloni
Wowy-kazowy.
So said an onlooker peeking into the press kit detailing Artpark & Co.'s summer lineup. Over the course of 12 Tuesdays, the performing arts venue will offer hitmaker after hitmaker after hitmaker, with headlining gigs by stars including Blue Oyster Cult, Peter Frampton, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Ted Nugent.
Artpark News
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The Machine performs Pink Floyd with Interstellar Multimedia & Light Show
Aug. 25th, 2011 10:00 pm
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Artpark presents 'Toy Story 3' in a free outdoor movie event
Aug. 18th, 2011 9:10 am
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George Thorogood and the Destroyers invade Artpark
Aug. 17th, 2011 1:25 pm
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Caution: This concert may contain Ted Nugent
Aug. 13th, 2011 2:20 am
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'Fame' offers theatrical struggles, hope ... and one super-catchy theme song!
Aug. 12th, 2011 11:00 pm
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Gregg Allman cancels September Artpark show
Aug. 8th, 2011 11:20 am
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Edgar Winter next up at Artpark
Aug. 6th, 2011 2:00 am
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He's got sticks, he knows how to use them
Aug. 2nd, 2011 6:00 am
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ZZ Top makes rare free performance at Artpark
Aug. 1st, 2011 3:40 pm
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Artpark, Village of Lewiston, anticipating record concert crowds
Jul. 26th, 2011 9:10 am
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Artpark hosts Lynyrd Skynyrd next Tuesday
Jul. 20th, 2011 7:30 pm
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Artpark suspends children's art activities for upcoming Tuesday concerts
Jul. 20th, 2011 12:15 pm
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Castellani Art Museum to host showcase and reception for Artpark's 'Fairy House Festival'
Jul. 19th, 2011 12:20 pm
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The Black Keys impress at Artpark
Jul. 18th, 2011 2:00 pm
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