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The Grateful Dead have always been able to find shelter in Syracuse. Much like the band's much lauded previous year, 1978 would feature an extensive spring tour up and down the East Coast. 43 years ago, two nights after playing a show at…
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In 2015, Eric Clapton celebrated his 70th Birthday with a pair of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. Although his birthday is March 30, the shows didn't actually take place until May 1 and 3. Clapton was joined by special guests…
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The Grateful Dead played their one and only show in Alfred, New York, 51 years ago today. After gigs at their usual stomping grounds like the Fillmore West and the Family Dog in San Francisco the previous month, May 1970 kicked off with…
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The rock world lost a star this week. Rochester native Phil Naro succumbed to a battle with cancer on Sunday night. The rocker of international fame was best known as the vocalist for Talas, where he played alongside Billy Sheehan. On…
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Tony Markellis, a Saratoga Springs resident for more than four decades, and co-founding member of Trey Anastasio Band, has died. Markellis’ death was noted in a Facebook post by his nephew Cory Markellis. The cause of death has not been…
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Shock G, founder of West-coast hip hop group, Digital Underground, has passed away. Best known for the group's breakthrough hit "The Humpty Dance" and his entertainingly provocative alter ego "Humpty Hump," Shock G -- born, Gregory Jacobs…
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