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Kathy Stockbridge is a Professional Photographer from the Central NY area with more than a decade experience specializing in event/music photography. For the past several years, Kathy has had the opportunity to expand and grow in the music business both a photojournalist and photography editor. Working along side the remarkable NYS Music Staff, Kathy has been able to establish relationships with venues, festivals, publicity groups, and label executives putting NYS Music on the map as one of the foremost publications in the NY State and northeast area. Kathy strives to bring readers a variety of musical highlights, insights, and news while fulfilling her dreams surrounding the music she loves.
On July 11, the Central New York Irish Festival will hold its inaugural event at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, New York. This rural setting will provide the setting to continue a favorite family tradition of music, camping, and fun celebrating…
Tim McGraw Kicks Off Here On Earth Tour in Central New York
Announced this week, country superstar Tim McGraw will kick off his Here On Earth Tour on July 10, 2020 at the Syracuse St. Joseph's Health Ampitheater at Lakeview before making his way across the nation on a 30-city tour.
McGraw will…
The Mavericks Chase Away Rain On Day Eight at Great NY State Fair
As the skies opened up on day eight of the Great New York State Fair, it didn't deter anyone from taking a seat at Chevy Court awaiting the two-o'clock show that would feature one of the areas favorite bands, The Mavericks. People put on…
Hootie & the Blowfish with Barenaked Ladies: Sounds Like a Party to Me
The Group Therapy Tour was just the medicine needed for more than 15,000 fans of Barenaked Ladies that packed into CMAC this past Friday night. This being the first time they've toured in over a decade, Hootie & the Blowfish was not…
Interview: An In Depth Conversation With We Banjo 3 About Their New Album ‘Roots to…
This past week, We Banjo 3 released their most recent live album titled Roots to Rise. Recorded in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Ark, lead singer David Howley took a moment to discuss with NYS Music the making of the album, how it came to…
When Worlds Collide: The Dee Brothers Invade Turning Stone
Turning Stone, an award-winning, destination resort in Upstate New York, works tirelessly to bring best in music and entertainment weekly. Named as the "Best Countryside Hotel/Lodge" in 2015, their vast accommodations, casino and top tier…
Lúnasa Brings Troy Music Hall to their Feet
As Lúnasa winds up their North American spring tour, it would be remiss not to take an opportunity to sing their folk praises. The sextet had quite the reputation to live up to, even as a first time attendee, after being quoted by New York…
State Fair Closes Out with Record Attendance
The Great NY State Fair is like no other event of the year and set record attendance with over a million attendees meandering the fairgrounds throughout the week, scoping out the best eateries to gorge their faces at, visiting all their…
Great American Irish Festival Bids Fond Farewell to Their Favorite Elders
Held the final weekend each and every year, the Great American Irish Festival (GAIF) is one of Central New York's favorite July events. Mixing it up this year by reducing the numbers of days of the festival to two may have welcomed a few…
Christian Lopez returns to Syracuse for outdoor house party
Christian Lopez, will once again return to Syracuse for a spectacular outdoor show at the home of Ed and Ellen Griffin Friday July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Currently touring in support of his second album, Red Arrow, Lopez is quickly making a…