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Phish in Albany Through The Years: 1989-1995
This is Part 1 of a series looking at the history of Phish in Albany. Read Part 2 and Part 3 here.
On October 16…
New Music, Same Smiles: Porter Robinson Returns to Red Rocks
Electronic artist Porter Robinson made another career milestone with his performance at Red Rocks on Wednesday,…
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Concert Reviews
Jeff Tweedy Kicks Off Rare Solo Tour In Woodstock
For the first of three weekend shows at the Bearsville Theatre, Jeff Tweedy performed unplugged highlights from…
Harlem Renaissance Centennial
New York Series
Brooklyn Nonprofit FourOneOne Announces New Performance Series…
Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization FourOneOne has announced the upcoming two-day performance series…
So MaNY Roads
New York Singles
Stranger Cat Reclaims Herself With New Single “Hollow Heartbreak”
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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Olivia Reid Releases Heartwarming New Single “Love Don’t Leave”
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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Brooklyn-Alt Band The Amatory Murder Drops New Single Ahead of Fundraising “Dreamers &…
Brooklyn-based alternative-rock band The Amatory Murder has announced the release of their latest single "Crazy in a Coffin (On a Saturday Night)." The single releases ahead of their "Dreamers & Screamers Tour" which helps…
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Folk Duo Spillway Releases Second Single “Indiana”
Folk unit and twin brothers Spillway have released their second single to date, titled “Indiana.”
Having found a way to communicate with the world through music together when they were young, twin brothers Aaron and Wyatt Mones have…
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Book Reviews
Indie Musicians Share Their Road Food Faves in New Book, “Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with…
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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Dawoud Kringle Returns with “Bedtime Stories for Musicians and Other People”
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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Moon Zappa Pens A Rock-N-Roll Mommy (& Sorta) Daddy Dearest
In 1978, Christina Crawford published Mommie Dearest, a stunning memoir/exposé about the hardship endured growing up with her cruel and unbalanced mother – screen legend Joan Crawford.
While there is no brandishing of coat hangers a la…
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Wu-Tang Clan — Staten Island's Finest
Flashback
Grateful Dead Take One Last Step Back in the Carrier Dome: 10/20/84
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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How One Man and a Magazine Documented the Music Scene of the Hudson Valley in the 1980’s
Musician and journalist Michael Raab archives historic footage of Hudson Valley Bands of the 80's with thhe MusicMachine Magazine
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50 Years of Performance: The Best SNL Acts of the 1970s
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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Music Festivals in New York State
Gone too soon
Remembering Mister Cee The Finisher, One of Hip Hop’s Great Connectors
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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James Casey, Saxophonist for Trey Anastasio Band, Dead at 40 from Colon Cancer
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 Musical Icon Tony Bennett Dead at 96
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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