Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Chris Besaw
Show Review: Modest Mouse with The Cribs at Beak and Skiff Orchards
Review by Kelly Besaw Photos by Chris Besaw Modest Mouse made a stop at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, NY on June 9. Modest Mouse is currently on tour in support of their 2021 release, The Golden Casket and brought along with them the Cribs who are originally all the way from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I must start by saying that the venue is amazing.
Boston to Berkeley II Tour Heats Up Art Park in Lewsiton
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw It another above average hot and humid day in Upstate, NY. That didn’t stop fans from packing into Art Park, nestled on the bank of the Niagara River in historic Lewiston, NY to catch “The Boston to Berkeley II: tour featuring co-headliners Rancid and Dropkick Murphys along with special guest The Bronx. Getting things kicked off in true hardcore punk style was Los Angeles natives, The Bronx.
Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Co-Headlining “Boston To Berkeley II” U.S. Tour
Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Co-Headlining “Boston To Berkeley II” U.S. Tour Set For August 10 – October 16 With Special Guest The Bronx On Most Dates Festival Appearances For Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Include Riot Fest In Chicago (September 18) & Aftershock In Sacramento (October 8) Dropkick Murphys and Rancid will hit the road together for the first time since 2017, for the co-headlining Boston To Berkeley II Tour with special guests The Bronx on most dates.
Dropkick Murphys & Rancid Announce Co-Headlining “Boston To Berkeley II” U.S. Tour
This May, Dropkick Murphys and Rancid will hit the road together for the first time since 2017, for the co-headlining Boston To Berkeley II Tour with special guests Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon (on select dates) and Jesse Ahern supporting. Each night will culminate with Dropkick Murphys and Rancid on stage together for a joint encore.
Ice Cube Brings the Party to Chevy Court at the New York State Fair
Twenty-thousand fans showed up to party with Ice Cube this past Wednesday. The legendary rap icon, movie star and rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer packed Chevy Court at the New York State Fair.
Dropkick Murphys Return to Court at the New York State Fair
Share The boys were back in town at the New York State Fair. In 2018, Dropkick Murphys was a last minute Chevy Court fill-in for Dickey Betts, who suffered a mild stroke and was unable to perform. Singer Ken Casey announced at the 2018 performance that it was the band’s first state fair appearance. The Boston-based Celtic punk rock band drew a crowd of 13,000 in 2018. This year, they more than doubled that with an estimated 30,200 in attendance.
In Focus: Grace Potter debuts ‘Daylight’ single “Love is Love” at New York State Fair
Share Written by NYS Contributor: Kelly Besaw All Photos Taken by: Chris Besaw Thursday morning, just hours before her show at the New York State Fair Grace Potter announced the release of her first new single in four years, the soul wrenching “Love is Love.” Fans in attendance at Chevy Court were the first to hear the song performed live according to Potter. The song is the first single from her upcoming album, Daylight, set to be released October 25.
Show Review: As We Die World Abomination Tour 2018 Buffalo Iron Works
The As We Die World Abomination Tour 2018 featuring Doyle made a stop at the Buffalo Iron Works in Buffalo, NY on Friday February 23. Fans of all ages from across New York state and Canada showed up in their Doyle and Misfits apparel and eagerly waited for the show to begin. Doyle’s current band roster consists of Alex Story (vocals), Wade Murff (drums) and Brandon Strate (bass). The band was greeted by a nearly sold out crowd at the Buffalo Iron Works as they stormed out onto the stage.
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews Deuce ( Ex Hollywood Undead)
Invincible, will be released via Better Noise Records on December 1st. The masked musician is vying for immortality with 14 new tracks, representing his next natural step from his 2012 debut solo album, Nine Lives – which sold 100,000 units, received 33 million views on YouTube, and featured the hit single “America”. Invincible can be pre-ordered on iTunes HERE.
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews Michale Graves
Michale Graves is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career has spanned nearly two decades. Michale entered the music scene as lead singer of The Misfits and after leaving the band embarked on a successful solo career. He has also appeared in many acclaimed film projects including “Bruiser”, ‘Campfire Stories” and notably starring in “Perkin 14”.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Chris
Contact Chris, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack