The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

48° Stony Brook, NY
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo during a benefit show in Farmingville on July 23. The duo broke out cover songs and reworked versions of their own hits at the 7,000-capactiy Catholic Health Ampitheater. JULIA PORTNOY/THE STATESMAN

Pat Benatar represents LI Hall of Fame in homecoming show

Jeremy Portnoy July 31, 2023
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo returned to Benatar’s native Long Island for a performance at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville on July 23.
Read Story
The Gaslight Anthem returns to The Paramount with renewed purpose

The Gaslight Anthem returns to The Paramount with renewed purpose

Jeremy Portnoy May 29, 2023
A solid chunk of The Gaslight Anthem’s 90-minute barnstormer of a concert on Friday was dedicated to frontman Brian Fallon’s semi-coherent ramblings and lighthearted jabs towards an adoring audience in Huntington, N.Y.
Read Story
bjfjbrejgberjtg ILLUSTRATED BY TIM GIORLANDO

Music, media and the mental state of the University

Anya Marquardt and Skylar Sena April 23, 2023
We at The Statesman wanted to take a look at how this increase in music and media consumption could possibly be linked to the mental health issues currently facing college students today.
Read Story
Rapper Yung Gravy performs in Holland Park in July 2022. Yung Gravy was announced as the new headliner for Brookfest one night before the concert.

Yung Gravy is the third Brookfest headliner in one week

Jeremy Portnoy April 13, 2023
Brookfest has a new headliner for the second time within one week. Rapper Yung Gravy will now perform after Lil Tecca dropped out, according to an email sent less than 24 hours before the concert begins. 
Read Story
BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University Varsity Band prepares for annual concert

Jenna Zaza April 13, 2023
Stony Brook University’s varsity band has been preparing for their fifth annual concert, which is scheduled for April 21, since the beginning of the semester.
Read Story
Cover of Lil Teccas We love you Tecca 2 album, released in 2021. Lil Tecca will be replacing Bryson Tiller as this years Brookfest headliner.PUBLIC DOMAIN

Lil Tecca announced as new Brookfest 2023 headliner

Lori Saxena April 11, 2023
Lil Tecca will be the new headliner for Brookfest 2023, as stated in an announcement on the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) Instagram account. 
Read Story
Bryson Tiller at the minor stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on July 9, 2016. Tiller will no longer be performing at this years Brookfest.Tore Sætre / CC BY-SA 4.0

Who are the 2023 Brookfest performers?

Jenna Zaza April 2, 2023
Students will rock out to live performances by three talented artists at this year’s upcoming Brookfest on April 14. But before you run to buy tickets, let’s learn a bit more about who is performing.   
Read Story
Album cover of Bryson Tillers Anniversary, released in Oct. 2020. Tiller has been announced as the headliner for Brookfest 2023. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Bryson Tiller announced as Brookfest 2023 headliner

Tim Giorlando March 27, 2023
Bryson Tiller, the American singer-songwriter and rapper best known for his 2014 single “Don’t,” will be the headliner at this year’s Brookfest concert on April 14.
Read Story
University orchestra showcases dazzling performance at Staller

University orchestra showcases dazzling performance at Staller

Jenna Zaza March 2, 2023
On Feb. 28, the Stony Brook University Department of Music hosted its annual one-hour family-friendly orchestra performance, featuring violinist Elvina Liu and conductor Susan Deaver, at the Staller Center.
Read Story
The cover for Beyoncés seventh studio album RENAISSANCE. The album celebrates the old school, haus genre and creates an environment of high energy. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The 65th annual Grammy ceremony: winners and highlights

Jenna Zaza February 6, 2023
On Sunday, Feb. 4, Trevor Noah hosted the 65th annual Grammy award show featuring performances by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and more.
Read Story
SYDNEY RIDDLE/THE STATESMAN

“Legendary Club Scene” captured in Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Melanie Navarro December 4, 2022
What do Mariah Carey, Lou Reed, Blue Öyster Cult, Cyndi Lauper and Run-DMC have in common?  Besides numerous accolades and places in music iconography, they all have a spot in the new base of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame here in Stony Brook.
Read Story
The University orchestra holds a concert every season at the Staller Center for the Arts and auditions are held two weeks prior to each semester. The performance highlights the myriad of talents of the undergraduate musicians.  Jenna Zaza/ The Statesman

University Orchestra shines at Staller

Jenna Zaza November 19, 2022
On Nov. 15, Stony Brook University's Department of Music held an orchestra concert featuring pianist Yumito Torigoe and conductor Susan Deaver in celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams' 150th birthday at the Staller Center for the Arts.
Read Story
Load More Stories
Donate to The Statesman

Comments (0)

All The Statesman Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest