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I was a part of UpstateLIVE Music Guide for over 6 years as print editor, lead writer and adviser, my new home is here at NYS Music - New York's Music News Source. It's an exciting, huge step forward! I've worked in and around the music business for over 40 years in CNY as a musician, band manager, agent, promoter, publicist and stage manager. Music has been my love and part-time mistress since my teen years, it's responsible for my greatest joys and biggest heartbreaks. Live music, ain't nothing like it! "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?!"
The 2015 Syracuse Area Music Awards, The SAMMYS, have opened submissions for the annual celebration of music and music history in Central NY.
This year's event will be held at the spectacular Palace Theater in Eastwood, NY on Friday, March…
Mark Doyle’s ‘Guitar Noir’ Scheduled at O.C.C. on November 22
Jazz Fest founder and producer, Frank Malfitano, has announced the Syracuse Jazz Fest has added a fifth concert to its series. Mark Doyle's Guitar Noir Project has been added to the sixth Annual Legends of Jazz Series at O.C.C. on Saturday,…
Neil Young’s ‘Storytone’ Hits on November 4
Neil Young's latest release Storytone (Reprise Records), his thirty-fifth, is scheduled for release early next month. He's sending it in two drastically different forms: one, his traditional acoustic, the other with full orchestration or an…
Syracuse’s ‘Salt City Waltz’ Announced Featuring The Levon Helm Horns
What has become an annual Syracuse holiday music tradition, the Salt City Waltz has added the moniker A Sound Check 35th Anniversary Celebration to commemorate Dave Frisina’s ongoing contributions to the regional music scene. For the first…
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Stopping in Buffalo and Syracuse
Cut Chemist, founder of Jurassic 5 and helped to form the Grammy winning Ozomatli, with his 7" size record partner Josh "DJ Shadow" Davis have added dates to their current "Renegades of Rhythm" tour. This "vinyl-only" tour honoring Afrika…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces the 2015 Nominees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their nominees for induction in 2015. Voting is now open at their website for fans to weigh in with their opinion. As usual, there will be much discussion over who has been left-out of the…
Hearing Aide: Better By Morning ‘You Say’
Better By Morning is the creation of Jake Brooks (vocals, guitar, bass, keys) and Johnny Gravitt (Lead and rhythm guitar), they’ve released their first EP You Say. It’s aptly titled as many listeners will have much to say after hearing…
Punk Legend Billy Idol Announces Album, Tour and Autobiography
Punk rock legend Billy Idol has released January and February dates for the latest leg of his world tour supporting “Kings & Queens Of The Underground” that begins in Europe next month. Tickets for these tour dates in Canada and The…
Pink Floyd Reveals Details For ‘The Endless River’
Pink Floyd has unveiled the cover art and track-listings for their upcoming double-album The Endless River which is being released November 10th. The title harkens back to the penultimate lyric from "High Hopes", the final song on The…
Hearing Aide: Mary Fahl ‘Live at The Mauch Chunk Opera House’
Mary Fahl has released a two cd live performance, Mary Fahl Live at The Mauch Chunk Opera House. Recorded at The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pa., as a follow-up to her 2013 cd Love & Gravity and a precursor to several…