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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.
It was bittersweet to say the least as Kenny Rogers took to the stage at The Turning Stone Casino December 20, 2016 for his final holiday show here in Central New York. Welcomed by a sold out crowd, Kenny Rogers made his entrance to his…
NYS Music Hops the Pond for a Traditional Celtic Experience
There is nothing like experiencing music in its original form and in its original setting first hand. Whether it's Johnny Cash or Patsy Cline at the Ryman Theater, Peter Gabriele at The Roxy, the Beatles at Shea Stadium or Simon and…
Summer Reflections on the 2016 Great New York State Fair
Summer time is what NYS Music considers their busy season. With outdoor venues in full swing, festivals across the country, and every band that is touring out on the road at this time hitting the Northeast during the warmer weather, it…
Kinky Boots Kicks It Up at The Stanley Theatre in Utica
"Be yourself because everyone else is taken!" is the recurring theme in this spectacular Tony award winning musical brought to the Stanley Theatre by the Broadway Theater League of Utica. Executive Director, Derek Clark, opened the show by…
Time to Get Your Celtic On at the Syracuse Irish Festival 2016
Attention anyone who wants to have a good time, put aside the fact that you have never been to a Celtic music festival and not sure if it's your cup of tea. Do you like music, dancing, good food, beer? Yeah, I had you at beer. It's time…
Counting Crows Leave It All on Stage at Lakeview Amphitheater
As The Counting Crows continue to make their way across the nation on their Summer 2016 tour, it astonishes me how they find it in themselves each and every night to give so much to each audience. As Adam Duritz and the Counting Crows came…
Lakeview Attendees Go Somewhere On A Beach with Dierks Bentley
Pulling up to the parking lot at the Lakeview Amphitheater filled with country fans tailgating and grilling, you could feel the the excitement and fun in the air as they eagerly awaited their chance to go "Somewhere on a Beach" with Dierks…
Counting Crows Adam Duritz Dishes on Early Days amid New York tour
As the crowd eagerly anticipates tonight's concert at the Lakeview Amphitheater for the Counting Crows and Rob Thomas, lead singer, Adam Duritz took a few moments while getting ready for the tour this spring to speak with NYS…
Photo Gallery: Coldplay Heats Up Buffalo
Coldplay heated up Buffalo this on Monday, August 1 as they brought their show to the First Niagara Center. NYS Music was there to capture a few shots of the show for readers. Usually the bells and whistles are saved for the close of the…
Central New Yorkers Celebrate 75th Birthday at Red Rocks
To play a show at the Red Rocks Amphitheater located in Morrison, Colorado is a modern day right of passage as a musician. Constructed in early 1900’s, this National Historic Landmark documents it’s earliest show, the Grand Opening of the…