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Creative to the core, when I am not writing you will find me painting or making anything that sparks my interest. I have been playing instruments since I was young and music has influenced my life greatly. A good playlist is important not only while I am working but also while practicing yoga or hiking.

Festival News

Governors Ball Announces 10th Year Lineup

Jessica Sherman Jan 19, 2020

Governors Ball Music Festival has released its 2020 lineup. Returning for the tenth year to Randall's Island Park in New York City, the festival will take place Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7. To celebrate the milestone, over 65 acts…

Albany

Baked Shrimp Announces Winter 2020 Tour

Jessica Sherman Jan 15, 2020

Baked Shrimp hits the road for their 2020 Northeast tour. This will be their longest tour yet in the band's three-year history as they play 19 shows in the Upstate NY and New England region, including six shows in New York. The Long…

Festival News

Waterhole Gears Up For Saranac Lake’s 2020 Winter Carnival

Jessica Sherman Jan 12, 2020

The Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge in Saranac Lake is once again home for live music performances for the 123rd Saranac Lake Winter Carnival taking place January 31 to February 9. Spanning over a period of nine nights, the venue will…

Blues/Jazz

The Soul Rebels Announce Poetry In Motion 2020 Tour

Jessica Sherman Dec 29, 2019

The Soul Rebels, a brass/hip-hop ensemble out of New Orleans, has announced a winter tour in support of their new album, Poetry In Motion. Joining them on tour will be Matisyahu, Tank and the Bangas, and Big Freedia who are also featured…

Alternative/Indie

Brooklyn Comes Alive Announces New Date & Venue

Jessica Sherman Dec 27, 2019

All-day music marathon Brooklyn Comes Alive has announced that it will be returning for its fifth year to the brand new complex Avant Gardner on Saturday, March 21. The 80,000 square foot facility is located in Brooklyn's Bushwick…

Bluegrass/Country

Eastbound Jesus Will Play Release Show at Cohoes Music Hall

Jessica Sherman Dec 23, 2019

Greenwich, NY natives Eastbound Jesus is set to release a new studio album, Full Moon Over Salem, on Feb. 1. In celebration of their new album, there will be a one-night performance on Saturday, Feb. 1 at The Cohoes Music Hall at 8 p.m. …

Albany

Skeeter Creek Draws Crowd for Madison Theater Reopening

Jessica Sherman Dec 22, 2019

Many braved frigid temperatures Thursday night for the grand reopening of Madison Theater. Some were in attendance to support the neighborhood landmark, while others were excited to see the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. What was…

Bluegrass/Country

The Stanley Theater Welcomes the Oak Ridge Boys in 2020

Jessica Sherman Dec 15, 2019

Country's iconic quartet The Oak Ridge Boys have announced their 2020 tour dates. Among the 20 stops will be Utica's very own Stanley Theatre on February 13 at 7:30 PM. The set list will include charted hits from the past 40 years…

News

Billboard Has New Rules for Album-Merchandise Bundled Sales

Jessica Sherman Dec 11, 2019

Billboard has announced that starting Jan. 3, 2020 artists can expect changes to how their sales are tallied into the album charts in terms of album-merch bundled sales. These new regulations have been a long time coming from Billboard who…

Blues/Jazz

Mike Zito’s ‘Rock N’ Roll World Tour’ Stops at Daryl’s House Club

Jessica Sherman Dec 10, 2019

Mike Zito, the highly praised blues-rock guitarist, will be performing at Daryl's House Club in Pawling, New York on Thursday, Dec. 12. This is just one stop on the 'Rock N' Roll World Tour' that will continue through the winter in…

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