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Pat Tato has announced the first release with his band, Pat Tato & The Baked Potatoes, titled “Spaceship”. Born out of the local SUNY Oneonta music scene in 2013, Pat Tato & the Baked Potatoes released their debut album…
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Brooklyn-born country artist and songwriter Jessica Lynn has released the sixth and final pre-release single from her upcoming album All I Own, “Something ‘Bout You.” Jessica Lynn’s connection to country and passion for combining…
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Contemporary pop visionary and musician Stranger Cat has released the second pre-release single off of her upcoming sophomore album, “Hollow Heartbreak”. With her hands on every step of the creative process, New York City based…
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Indie-pop artist Olivia Reid has announced the release of her latest heartwarming single "Love Don't Leave." Based in NYC, Olivia Reid’s unique production style blends indie acoustics with exploratory pop soundscapes, creating a…
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Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Band, The Guess Who, Leonard Cohen, and Alanis Morissette. Rush, Justin Bieber, Drake, and The Weeknd. Where would the world of rock and pop be without the contributions of these great artists? Many…
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Have you ever wondered what sustenance kept Mick Jagger alive all these years? Or how Clairo has the soothing intonation of an angel, while also ripping the same Marlboro Lights that make my throat burn and lungs dry? And what exactly is…
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Can a collection of short stories that delves deep into the hearts and souls of musicians be both entertaining and inspirational? The answer is yes, and New York City-based musician, author, artist, and producer Dawoud…
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On Octorber 20, 1984, The Grateful Dead played their third and final show at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse. It would be the last East Coast show of their Fall 1984 tour, following two nights at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ a…
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Musician and journalist Michael Raab archives historic footage of Hudson Valley Bands of the 80's with thhe MusicMachine Magazine
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With SNL’s return on September 28th, the show will celebrate its 50th year on the air. Since its start in 1975, the show has introduced Americans to classic comedy skits, ranging from Wayne’s World to the Blues Brothers. On top of that,…
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In the formative years of hip hop, where the DJ reigned supreme, skill was the only testament to success. And if that world remained Mister Cee's name would be commonplace in contemporary folklore. However, much like the rest of the…
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With profound sadness, we report that James Casey, who played saxophone in Trey Anastasio Band, Lettuce and Billy and the Kids, has lost his two-year battle with colon cancer. The news was shared on James' social media on Monday morning,…
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New York's own Tony Bennett, one of the most awarded singers of his generation, has passed away at age 96. His death marks the end of a recent battle with Alzheimer's Disease and a life filled with chart-topping hits and almost every…
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