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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.
As the Crushin' It Tour rolled through Central NY, Brad Paisley together with Eric Paslay and Cam certainly did 'crush it'. This mutitalented country music superstar redefines the persona of a country music star. Yes, he wears a cowboy…
Brantley Gilbert’s BlackOut Tour Will Change Your Perception on What Country Music Is Today
One thing to love about country music is its diversity. When you think country music, most people automatically visualize the country music of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon…
Celtic Women Make Their Way Through New York on Destiny Tour
It is not often that artists can say that their albums debut at number one, but it's no surprise to learn that Celtic Women's Destiny did just this; it was the ninth album to do so.
As the Destiny tour begins this March in Nashville, …
Perfect Medicine for Winter Blues: Bluegrass with Floodwood
The year was 2012 and it was my first Utica Music and Arts Festival. Asked to cover the festival by a friend who knew I enjoyed taking photos of bands, I dove right into the deep end of the pool of venues on Varick Street not quite knowing…
Thompson Square Becomes Thompson ‘To The Third Power’
Shawna and Keifer Thompson, better known to their fans as Thompson Square, welcomed to the world the arrival of little Cooper, their newborn son. Taken along on this gestational journey, all their Thompson Square fans, shared personal…
Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Rock The Showroom at Turning Stone
Every once in a while I come across performers that truly knock my socks off. You know the feeling; when you leave a show shaking your head and wondering what rock you've been hiding under. Today I want to introduce you to my latest 'where…
Natalie Cole, an Unforgettable Songbird, Passes at the Age of 65
As the year comes to a close, so does the music of one of America's most loved musicians. On Dec. 31, 2015, Natalie Marie Cole, daughter of legendary Nat King Cole, died as a result of congested heart failure.
This multiple Grammy…
REO Speedwagon Raises The Roof While Supporting The Stanley Center for the Performing Arts
Here in New York state, we are lucky to have some of the most amazing historical venues still intact, showcasing their spectacular architecture and the history that goes along with each one. One such venue is The Stanley Center for the…
Darius Rucker Wheels Into New York and Brings The Party to Syracuse & Albany
Ever since having the opportunity to interview Darius Rucker for NYS Music, I was anxiously awaiting Darius's arrival in New York as a little kid would be awaiting Christmas morning. His genuine easy going manner during his interview was…
Nick Alexander, Merchandise Manager for Eagles of Death Metal and Music Journalist Guillame B.…
As the details begin to unfold as to who has laid claim to the senseless acts of violence in Paris Friday, November 13, we learn of the passing of Nick Alexander, Eagles of Death Metal's Merchandise Manager.
In a statement released by…