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Kat Horton is a former radio promotions director and radio DJ, that has spent the majority of her life writing about the music she loves. She is the owner and founder of Street Roots Management, specializing in grassroots marketing, band and merch management. Kat is also the Artist Relations Director and Merch Coordinator at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY.

Kat joined the NYS Music staff in 2015 and handles light news duties as well as album reviews and show coverage for events in the greater WNY area. She currently manages the Buffalo based rock/blues/jam fusion quintet eberwine. In her spare time, she attempts to perform stand-up comedy and writes creative fiction and poetry.

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Some Kind of Jam 11 Announces Lineup

Kat Horton
Some Kind of Jam 11, which will be taking place April 22-24 in Schuykill Haven, Pennsylvania, has announced its initial lineup. The three-day event takes place just 20 miles northwest of Reading and will feature four stages and 31 musical…
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Funktional Flow Gives Birth to “On the Way”

Kat Horton
Buffalo’s funk/reggae/rock fusion act Funktional Flow released a second single from their forthcoming album, Time Will Tell. In honor of the birth of guitarist and vocalist Jeffrey Kuebler’s son, Jack Michael Kuebler, the band released "On…
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New Year’s Eve Across New York State

Kat Horton
Don’t have plans yet for New Year’s Eve? Music fans across New York State have got plenty of choices this Thursday. NYS Music helps you get there with the short list of NYE activities. Albany Moe. at the Palace Theatre. Tickets start at…
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Aqueous Announces National Drummer Search

Kat Horton
Buffalo groove rock band Aqueous is once again on the search for a new drummer. Drummer Tom Vayo has left the band to work on local projects. He officially joined the band this past August. The band will begin its nationwide search for a…
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10 Amazing Star Wars Music Memories

Kat Horton
As Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters this weekend, NYS Music wanted to take a look back at how the epic space opera has found its way into music. Here’s a look at some of the most famous, talked about, and overlooked moments where…
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