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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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Rochester’s Party in the Park 2015 Full Lineup

Darren Kemp Mar 24, 2015

One of the most popular musical events in Western New York returns, as the 2015 Windstream Party in the Park series in downtown Rochester. The concerts moved back to the picturesque Manhattan Square Park last year - saving people from the…

News

David Crosby Brings His One Man Acoustic Tour to New York

Darren Kemp Mar 19, 2015

No conversation about musical history can be complete without a mention of David Crosby. From the multiple variations of Crosby and/or Stills and/or Nash and/or Young to a wildly successful solo career to an almost Keith Richards-esque…

News

Phish Festival 10 is Magnaball Aug 21-23

Darren Kemp Mar 18, 2015

As we all have expected Phish will perform a three day festival - #10 overall - on Aug 21-23 at Watkins Glen Speedway in Watkins Glens NY. The site just popped up on the Phish homepage minutes ago. This is the same site as 2011's Superball…

News

ON TOUR: The War on Drugs Coming to NYC and Rochester

Darren Kemp Mar 9, 2015

One of the most memorable and critically acclaimed albums of last year was The War on Drugs' Lost in the Dream. The Philly PA based band has quickly become an underground favorite - drawing huge audiences and festival spots with little to…

News

Mister F Releases Second Anniversary Video

Darren Kemp Mar 8, 2015

For the second of a three video set to celebrate the second anniversary of their formation - NYSMusic is elated to give fans a first look at Mister F's "Answer the Dog." The Snow Day Sessions will be a three song EP and will be released on…

News

EXCLUSIVE: Ocular Panther Premiere Obtuse Snoot and Add Drummer

Darren Kemp Mar 5, 2015

A few months back the band nicknamed as Ocupanther reverted to their full name Ocular Panther and started touring as a three piece with multi-instrumentalist Collin Jones handling guitar and keys. The all instrumental…

The Northeast

Festy News: Disc Jam 2015 Lineup is Loaded

Darren Kemp Mar 4, 2015

Disc Jam 2015 announced a funk heavy lineup today that's perhaps the best ever for the central Massachusetts located festival. “I feel this year's line up is by far our best yet. We pride ourselves on the quality of music we put out each…

News

Faith No More Release New Track “SuperHero”

Darren Kemp Mar 2, 2015

In an unexpected - and completely appropriate move - Faith No More have released new track "Superhero" from their upcoming album (May 19) Sol Invictus via Marvel.com. 18 years have passed since the last FNM release Album of the Year and…

Albany

Exclusive: Mister F Celebrate 2nd Anniversary With New Videos

Darren Kemp Mar 1, 2015

Two years ago today - brothers Matt and Ben Pickering and axe man Andrew Chamberlaine came together with multi-instrumentalist/sit-in wizard Scott Hannay to form Albany's Mister F. Despite their short tenure - the F have grown exponentially…

Music Festivals

2015 Rochester Xerox International Jazz Fest Headliners

Darren Kemp Feb 24, 2015

Rochester music loving denizens know that the ultimate week in town is the annual Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest. With hundreds of musicians expected every year playing street, theater and outdoor shows ranging from free to black…

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