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I have worked in the IT/Internet industry for 20 years. I live in the culturally rich and flower laden Park Ave neighborhood in Rochester NY with my son. In the past few years I have written for several music based publications and run a fan blog for the Buffalo based band Aqueous. (@unclephilsblog). Also I like long walks on the beach....

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Night Lights Fall Festival 2014 Announces Second Round of Artists

Darren Kemp Apr 25, 2014

Held at the site of the Great Blue Heron in Sherman NY, Night Lights Fall Music festival has announced a second round of artists for the September 12-13, 2014 affair. Joining the already loaded lineup will be Brooklyn's hottest export in…

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Editor’s Playlist #2 – Spring Revival Edition

Darren Kemp Apr 14, 2014

Our second editor's playlist features some of the artists performing at this years second annual Spring Revival Festival taking place May 8-11th at Carey Lake in Macedon NY. This family and wallet friendly festival features some of the top…

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Aqueous Running KickStarter to Fund New Album

Darren Kemp Apr 10, 2014

Buffalo's groove rock champions Aqueous are in the midst of a Kick Starter campaign to fund their new studio album. With the advent of mp3's and digital music rendering cd sales and labels practically moot, more and more artists are turning…

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Rhubarb/Ocupanther/Brown Sugar at Nietzsche’s Buffalo April 4th

Darren Kemp Apr 1, 2014

Rhubarb sucks. At least that's what their website "rhubarbsucks.com" would seem to indicate. However, the music of Rhubarb, self-described as "twisted psychedelic funk", that also contains elements of surf rock, grunge, jazz and more, most…

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Editor’s Playlist #1: Rock n Roll Resort v4: The Dream Machine

Darren Kemp Mar 31, 2014

We are proud to present a new feature on - Editor's Playlists. Each week, one of our staff members will take the helm and create a playlist of their own choosing, featuring music from upcoming shows, favorite bands, Upstate artists, music…

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UMBowl V Themes Announced: Odds Are Everyone Wins

Darren Kemp Mar 26, 2014

Umphrey's McGee is an innovative band. Striving to provide new experiences for fans with things like sUMmer school, the headphones and snowcones experience, and their subscription model website allowing unlimited access to content for a…

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Listen Up Punk: Gogol Bordello Tour Across NY

Darren Kemp Mar 19, 2014

NYC-based gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello bring their eclectic sounds to several Upstate favorite spots this summer. Bordello has built a devout following over the past 15 years and these are sure to be hot tickets. 7/11-7-12 Higher…

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Backstreet Boys are Back and Coming to Upstate NY This Summer

Darren Kemp Mar 14, 2014

To the jubilation of 35-year-old tweenage girls across NY, Live Nation announced today that the reformed Backstreet Boys will be coming back to Darien Lake June 18th. After a slew of sold out shows and incredible fan demand in 2013 the Boys…

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Camp Bisco Canceled

Darren Kemp Mar 13, 2014

In an unlucky turn of events, the 13th annual Camp Bisco festival has been canceled. Since its inception in 1999, this EDM centered festival has taken place annually in Mariaville, NY and featured hosts The Disco Biscuits every night…

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Phish Blesses Fans with Summer Tour 2014 Dates

Darren Kemp Mar 11, 2014

Phish has announced their 2014 Summer Tour Dates. In what's quick become an annual tradition, the second Vermont's Phab Phour step off of the MSG stage early January 1st each year the rumor mill is officially "Bouncing Around the Room".…

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