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Kat Horton is a former radio promotions director and radio DJ, that has spent the majority of her life writing about the music she loves. She is the owner and founder of Street Roots Management, specializing in grassroots marketing, band and merch management. Kat is also the Artist Relations Director and Merch Coordinator at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY.
Kat joined the NYS Music staff in 2015 and handles light news duties as well as album reviews and show coverage for events in the greater WNY area. She currently manages the Buffalo based rock/blues/jam fusion quintet eberwine. In her spare time, she attempts to perform stand-up comedy and writes creative fiction and poetry.
Fans of Ithaca-based band Jimkata who are eagerly awaiting the band's Feb. 12 studio release of In Motion can sneak another peek into the band's upcoming studio album. Jimkata is streaming “Wild Ride” via The Music Ninja, offering the…
Night Lights Music Festival Announces 2016 Dates
The Nights Lights Music Festival announced the festival's 2016 dates via Facebook. The three-day festival will take place Aug. 25 to 27 at the Blue Heron grounds in Sherman.
The August dates are a move from the festival’s previous…
Artpark Announces First Three Artist in Summer Series
Story updated 2/10/2016:
Howard Jones alongside Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and Barenaked Ladies will perform at Artpark on June 14 during the Last Summer on Earth 2016 Tour. Additional northeast stops during this tour include …
Backwoods Pondfest Announces Dates, Blind Faith Ticket Sales
Backwoods Pondfest will return to the Twin Ponds Campsite in Peru, New York, for its 10th consecutive year. The festival will take place on Aug. 5 and 6 . The first round of lineup announcements for the festival are expected sometime in…
Bowie Remembered: 25 Covers that Celebrate the Iconic Originals
David Bowie is arguably one of the most influential artists of our lifetime. He infused his music with fantasy and fashion to create a style all his own—and that style was always changing. His legacy was felt years before his passing, and…
Spring Fling Rock AF 2016 to come to Western New York
Buffalo and Rochester have been announced as two of the 15 cities on the Spring Fling Rock AF 2016 Tour.
The tour package will hit the Main Street Armory in Rochester on March 26 and roll through the Queen City on March 28. First Niagara…
David Bowie Dies at Age 69
Legendary singer, songwriter, and actor David Bowie died on Sunday at the age of 69. With a career that spanned nearly five decades, he not only created impactful, memorable musical moments but influenced generations of musicians.
The…
Mad Tea Party Jam Announces Aqueous, Big Something
The Mad Tea Party Jam announced that Aqueous will delight crowds with three sets at this year’s festival.
North Carolina-based band Big Something will also jam out three sets. The Mad Tea Party Jam will take place June 16-19 in its new…
Hearing Aide: Sonic Farm Presents: Aqueous Halloween 2015 – Dark Side of Oz
Aqueous fans that missed out on the band's sold-out Halloween show this past October won’t be in the dark for much longer. Thanks to Sonic Farm Studios, Aqueous has released Sonic Farm Presents: Aqueous Halloween 2015 – Dark Side of Oz.…
Some Kind of Jam 11 Announces Lineup
Some Kind of Jam 11, which will be taking place April 22-24 in Schuykill Haven, Pennsylvania, has announced its initial lineup.
The three-day event takes place just 20 miles northwest of Reading and will feature four stages and 31 musical…