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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

JamFam Music & Arts Festival Announces Initial Lineup: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Melvin…

Jessica Sherman Feb 16, 2020

JamFam Music & Arts Festival has just released the initial lineup for the 2020 festival slated to take place at Waterloo Village from July 24-26 in Stanhope, NJ. Headlining the festival is New Riders of the Purple Sage and Melvin Seals…

Bluegrass/Country

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Add Four New York Stops to 30th Anniversary Tour

Jessica Sherman Feb 13, 2020

In celebration of 30 years of being a innovative quartet, Grammy winners Bela Fleck & The Flecktones have added several new stops to their summer 2020 North America tour. Four stops along the way will be in New York including March 25…

Buffalo

Local Buffalo Musicians Debut New Original Band

Jessica Sherman Feb 7, 2020

Organ Fairchild will debut at new Buffalo hotspot Duende on February 15 at 6 p.m. The brand new band is comprised of veteran musicians Joe Bellanti, Corey Kertzie and Dave Ruch. Since 1983 these Buffalo natives have performed…

Capital Region

2020 Nominations Revealed: Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards

Jessica Sherman Feb 7, 2020

Nominees for the second annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards were announced this week. NYS Music is honored to be nominated for Art Publication of The Year, along with the numerous other creatives from the local music…

Canada

Lizzo, Foo Fighters and Kendrick Lamar to Headline the 15th OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival

Jessica Sherman Feb 3, 2020

OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2020 music lineup. Held from July 31 to August 2 at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, this year's festival is brought to you by Bell Alt TV and Coors Light. To celebrate 15 years of Canada’s…

News

E.S.P. To Perform at Syracuse Area Music Awards Press Conference

Jessica Sherman Feb 2, 2020

Syracuse locals E.S.P. will perform at the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) press conference Tuesday, February 4 at the Palace Theatre. At that time, the nominees received from the 2019 recorded music submissions will be announced, as…

Beyond NYS

Sammy Miller and The Congregation Premiers New Video

Jessica Sherman Jan 31, 2020

Sammy Miller and The Congregation has dropped a music video for "It Gets Better," the latest single from their album Leaving Egypt. In celebration of this debut, they will be embarking on an 18-city, cross-country tour. Tickets are on sale…

Albany

Empire State Youth Orchestra Announces Annual “Playathon” At Crossgates Mall

Jessica Sherman Jan 26, 2020

Over 600 members of the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) will converge at Crossgates Mall in Albany for their annual all-day "Playathon," this Saturday, February 1. Lead by music director Carlos Agreda, this is the biggest…

Albany

Pink Floyd’s Co-Founder Roger Waters Announces North American Tour

Jessica Sherman Jan 25, 2020

Pink Floyd co-founder, Roger Waters, announced Thursday via Twitter that he will be embarking on an extensive 2020 North American Tour. This is the first time Waters will be performing solo in the arena. …

Beyond NYS

Daryl Hall & John Oates Announce 2020 Tour

Jessica Sherman Jan 23, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Daryl Hall and John Oates have just announced that they will be on the road once again this spring and summer for a North American Tour. British rockers Squeeze and Scottish singer-songwriter KT…

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