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"Charles, is a straight baller. His laid back attitude kept the interview experience thoughtful, calm, and introspective. He asked the right questions, and patiently absorbed a chorus of response from our end of the speakerphone. When the call ended he expertly pruned our conversation into coherence and integrated it into his own flowering meditation on our work. His writing was potent, unique, and witty-- a rare and beautiful creature in the music review space." - Dan, Harsh Armadillo

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Five Acts Not To Miss At Mazzstock Music Festival

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 25, 2019

Written by NYS Contributor: Chad Dickens With the motto 3 days, 2 stages, 1 love, no worries, Mazzstock Music Festival is something special. With a long history ranging back for over a decade, people are taking notice of the…

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WAR: Doctors of Music To Harmonize MLK’s Manhattan Square in Rochester this Thursday

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 20, 2019

Turf all looks the same. The ground all looks the same. The jungle, concrete, all looks the same. The only way the good people can stand strong, and stronger, is by coming together with peace because love outweighs people - bottom line.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Shiragirl Empowers Female Musicians with Punk Edge: The Post Warped Interview

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 8, 2019

Shira Yevin, better known as Shiragirl, upset The Vans Warped Tour atop her pink tour bus in 2004, so much that the following year she was given her own SHIRAGIRL stage to curate the amazing female talent in the industry. Since, she has…

Jam/Progressive

A Trip through 1969 with Author Sea Gudinski

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 7, 2019

Each new day is carved under the shadow of yesterday in the light of our hope for tomorrow. Our environment, society, and culture are forged and shaped by memories, some more recent than others. In 1969, I lifted a single snapshot out of…

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Vans Warped Tour: Sunday on the Beach

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 7, 2019

The sun was hot, quickly rolling into sets, swimming and hanging at the beach with friends. The pressure of squeezing so many good bands into one day grew daunting, but others vibed out. Nearly every band was packed - both Full Sail and…

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Time Warped: Saturday Storm Warning in Atlantic City

Chuck DeFilippo Jul 6, 2019

For those of us 25 or younger, Vans Warped Tour has spanned our entire existence - an accumulation of memories, music and friendships interlocked like puzzle pieces from across the country. Each individual has intertwined their story -…

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CashorTrade, Or Refund Guaranteed

Chuck DeFilippo Jun 18, 2019

This morning online ticket mecca, CashorTrade, launched a Trader’s Protection™ program which provides 100% assurance - and insurance. Now, all #Embracetheface users including Gold Members have a full proof money-back guarantee on all…

Artist Profile

Xanthe Alexis’ Mothership Residency: Mind, Body, Music and Soul

Chuck DeFilippo Jun 17, 2019

Dementia patients lose memory of their children, but can sing full songs. Music is deep in our bodies. We need to get back to more therapy. - Xanthe Alexis

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The NYS Music Festival Guide

Chuck DeFilippo Jun 15, 2019

Welcome to NYS Music's comprehensive guide to all the music festivals found in the Empire State throughout the Summer of 2019! Read on to learn about what festivals are coming up, ticketing and lineup info, and what past years can tell us…

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Exclusive: CashorTrade Rejuvenates Music Community at Face-Value

Chuck DeFilippo Jun 13, 2019

We have all been there; a concert you simply cannot refuse. A 220-dollar concert ticket followed by 100-dollars in fees, nearly a 50 percent up charge. It’s your favorite band, a no-holds-barred night out, but at what cost. The next few…

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