Known for her classical reinterpretations of Phish and Grateful Dead jams, San Francisco pianist Holly Bowling is soon to issue her arrangements of Phish’s “Chicago Wedge” (July 20, 2014) and “Glens Falls Twist” (Oct. 23, 2013) on vinyl. Bowling released her debut album Distillation Of A Dream: The Music Of Phish Reimagined For Solo Piano through Royal […]
PhanArt Announces Lineup for San Francisco, Burlington Shows
Trapped in time and don’t know what to do about scoring that next only-found-on-lot shirt to add to the collection? Relax, and seek out a PhanArt show coming to a tour near you this summer, including debuts in California and the Green Mountain State. If you’re heading west to see the Phish from Vermont’s two-day Bill Graham arena run, […]
Good Vibrations: Brian Wilson Breezes Into Syracuse This Summer
This summer, the famed Beach Boys leader, Brian Wilson, breezes into Syracuse for a performance at the Great New York State Fair. The legendary songwriter’s tour stop in Central New York is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the group’s iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, in which Wilson will perform in its entirety at Chevy Court […]
Medeski Martin and Wood Plan 25th Anniversary in New York City
Although the jazz-funk fusion trio has been silent for bit, Medeski Martin and Wood recently announced the release of a new record this fall, followed by the news that the band would celebrate its 25th anniversary with two shows in New York City in October. After performances at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (July 22) and in Esslingen, Germany, […]
Rochester’s East End City Celebrations Releases Summer 2016 Dates
It’s summertime and the living is easy with the surplus of festivals in New York state, promising a nonstop party of bands, booze and food nearly every weekend. To add to the summer of fun, Rochester recently announced plans for this year’s East End City Celebrations. The free block party kicks off on June 17 and features […]
Hearing Aide: The Honeycutters “On the Ropes”
A follow-up to the chart-topping breakout album Me Oh My (2015), the Honeycutters’ latest release, On the Ropes, brings a breezy soundtrack for Sunday driving down that lonely country mile. Frontwoman Amanda Anne Platt (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) comes on strong in the record’s opening title track, before lulling listeners along in “Blue Besides.” It’s […]
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Remembers Former Drummer During Rock ‘N Derby
During Sunday night of the first-ever Rock ‘N Derby, Megadeth’s frontman Dave Mustaine asked the crowd for a moment of silence for late drummer Nick Menza. “I don’t know if you know this or not, but Nick went to heavy metal heaven last night,” he said, before leading the group into “Trust.” Watch the homage to […]
Bands on the Bricks at Rochester Public Market Reveals Lineup
Bands on the Bricks is back this summer at Rochester’s Public Market. The free Friday evening concert series kicks off at the Union Street location on July 8, and this year’s lineup includes Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Donna the Buffalo, Turkuaz and Aqueous, among others. The concert series welcomes July with an opening evening […]
Rock the Boat: Wild Adriatic Returns to Floating Festival, Announces Summer Slam
Having recently wrapped a five-week jaunt across Europe, Wild Adriatic dropped exciting news this week about upcoming dates. The Capital Region rockers will return aboard the Rock Boat floating music festival next winter, and the group soon followed this with an announcement for Summer Slam 2016 tour dates. Albany’s favorite power trio will kick off the headlining […]
The Temperance Movement Premieres ‘White Bear’ Video, Announces Tour
This summer, English rockers the Temperance Movement will debut the sophomore album, White Bear, followed by a headlining tour. The five-member outfit kick off the July run at the Ride Festival in Telluride, Colorado, and are scheduled to make stops at Lost Horizon in Syracuse, Mercury Lounge in New York City and Underground Arts in […]