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Kristen is the Features Editor at NYSMusic. She lives in Rochester, NY with her family, where she sees live music as often as possible. Kristen is a longtime fan of the Grateful Dead and Phish, with a passion for all things Bluegrass.

Twitter: @BarefootPixies Email: Kristen@NYSMusic.com

Bluegrass/Country

Yonder Mountain String Band Closes Out Halloween Weekend in Rochester at Anthology

Kristen Mack-Perry Oct 30, 2015

'Never miss a Sunday show!' could not be more true of a music policy for any fan -- after spending Saturday night wreaking havoc across the city in your sexy pirate or zombie costumes, join NYS Music at Anthology for Yonder Mountain String…

Bluegrass/Country

The Devil Makes Three Begins Fall Tour in Buffalo

Kristen Mack-Perry Sep 16, 2015

The Devil Makes Three, a raucous and raw trio, are back on the road touring the East Coast in October. They will start their fall tour in Buffalo at the Town Ballroom on Oct. 20. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are still available…

Jam/Progressive

Dark Star Orchestra’s First Stadium Show at Rochester’s Frontier Field

Kristen Mack-Perry Aug 9, 2015

Dark Star Orchestra celebrated a milestone playing their first stadium show while also setting an attendance record for themselves July 28, when they played Rochester's Frontier Field. Set up on the third base line and facing the seats with…

Jam/Progressive

Dark Star Orchestra Plays Frontier Field for Their First Stadium Show

Kristen Mack-Perry Jul 28, 2015

Dark Star Orchestra has one more stop to make in New York state before they head to Gathering of the Vibes this weekend in CT. Following a JGB set in Saranac Lake Sunday night, the band will return to Rochester for their first ever stadium…

Folk/Americana

Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, Gem of the Finger Lakes

Kristen Mack-Perry Jul 14, 2015

The Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, taking place this weekend in Trumansburg, NY, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. What started as an event to raise funds for charity has evolved into the gem of the New York festival circuit.…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Yonder Mountain String Band ‘Black Sheep’

Kristen Mack-Perry Jun 14, 2015

Yonder Mountain String Band will release their 12th album, Black Sheep on June 16, with a new sound and two new additions to the band. This album is unlike previous albums with a Yonder 2.0 feel with Allie Kral and Jake Jolliff making their…

Bluegrass/Country

Railroad Earth Rolls Into Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall June 5

Kristen Mack-Perry Jun 4, 2015

Railroad Earth rolls into Rochester this Friday, June 5 at Water Street Music Hall -- hard on the heels of a raging late night performance, and a phenomenal Friday night Grandstand stage performance at DelFest. This band is no stranger to…

Music Festivals

Grassroots 25th Anniversary Festival Lineup

Kristen Mack-Perry May 20, 2015

Fans of the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance had been eager to hear this year's lineup, and they were delighted at the May 2 announcement. Now celebrating its twenty-fifth year, Grassroots is a celebration of music and…

News

Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Santa Clara Shows Officially Announced

Kristen Mack-Perry Apr 10, 2015

After much speculation we finally have an official announcement about additional shows celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, with members of the original band. Today's announcement was for the anticipated shows at Levi's…

Music Festivals

Sterling Stage Folkfest – Featuring Ryan Montbleau, Sophistafunk, Subsoil, and Many More

Kristen Mack-Perry Mar 24, 2015

Start your summer festival season off right with the 11th annual Sterling Stage Folkfest, in Sterling, NY. Taking place May 21-25 in scenic Upstate, NY this festival offers a family friendly atmosphere, deep woods camping, an artist…

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