Geoff Tate rocks NYC, delivering two sets of classic Queensrÿche

Geoff Tate and his band perform at Sony Hall in New York City on June 15. The vocalist, formerly of Queensrÿche, performed the albums “Rage for Order” and “Empire” in their entirety. Photo by Johnny Knollwood

The singer who rescheduled several dates earlier in the year returned to New York City at Sony Hall on June 15, performing albums ‘Rage for Order’ and ‘Empire’…

The Zappa Band launches first headlining tour in the U.S.

Mike Keneally, guitarist for The Zappa Band, chats with The New School Free Press via Zoom in May. The Zappa Band launched their first ever headlining tour on Sunday in Homer, NY, and are scheduled to perform in New York City at Sony Hall tomorrow night.

Guitarist Mike Keneally discusses forming the group, launching the tour, and performing unheard compositions penned by Frank Zappa. The Zappa Band, an ensemble that includes musicians who previously…

Al Jardine breaks out the hits at Sony Hall

Al Jardine stopped by Sony Hall on his “Family and Friends Tour.” Probyn Gregory, Carnie Wilson, Al Jardine, Ed Carter, Wendy Wilson and Matt Jardine (left to right) delivered Beach Boys classics to the crowd on March 8. Photo by Johnny Knollwood

Jardine was joined by his son Matt, as well as Wendy and Carnie Wilson on his ‘Family & Friends Tour’ to perform classics by The Beach Boys and…