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Maddi's favorite things to do are seeing great music, and then telling people about that music. She's obsessed with finding new music, and listening to as much of it as she can. When she's not at a show or a festival, she loves spending time outside gardening, hooping, kayaking or hiking.

Jam/Progressive

Spafford Announces Extensive 2020 Winter Tour

Maddi Annunziata Nov 14, 2019

Spafford announced its 2020 winter tour this week. The four-piece will venture out on a 39-date tour following their four-night New Year's run in California. Throughout the winter, they will be joined by a number of special guests…

News

The Black Crowes Reunite for ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ 30th Anniversary

Maddi Annunziata Nov 10, 2019

It has been six years since The Black Crowes played their final show on December 14, 2013, but over the last few months, rumors have been running rampant about a reunion. Last month, the Wall Street Journal publishedan article stating…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Aqueous ‘Burn it Down’

Maddi Annunziata Nov 9, 2019

Buffalo-based four-piece, Aqueous, explores their indie dance-rock roots with their latest EP 'Burn it Down.'Comprised of Mike Gantzer (vocals/guitar), Dave Loss (guitar/keys/vocals), Evan McPhaden (bass), and Rob Houk (drums), Aqueous…

Jam/Progressive

Aqueous All Set to Kick Off Fall Tour in Syracuse

Maddi Annunziata Oct 24, 2019

Buffalo-based band Aqueous makes the first stop on their extensive fall tour tonight in Syracuse at the Westcott Theater. Comprised of Mike Gantzer (guitar/vocals), Dave Loss (guitar/keys/vocals), Evan McPhaden (bass) and Rob Houk (drums),…

Brooklyn

Umphrey’s McGee Adds New Deal, Billy Strings to 20/20 Tour Dates

Maddi Annunziata Oct 3, 2019

Umphrey's McGee has released the first batch of tour dates for next year for their 'Hindsight 20/20' Tour, including two-night runs in New York City, Detroit and Asheville, which will all have umVIPpackages available. The tour will also…

Albany

Keller Williams’ Extensive Fall Tour Will Bring Him to Albany & Syracuse

Maddi Annunziata Oct 2, 2019

With his autumnal tour schedule this year, Keller Williams will be making two stops in Upstate NY with shows in Albany at Skyloft on October 24 and Syracuse at the Westcott Theateron October 25. Williams is an artist who defies…

Folk/Americana

Riverboat Bar Hosts Inaugural ‘Alex Bay Summer Send-Off’

Maddi Annunziata Sep 18, 2019

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Riverboat Bar will host the first annual 'Alex Bay Summer Send-Off,' a full day of live music, with doors opening at 2:00 p.m., to close out the summer season. The headlining performance will be funky reggae-jam…

Artist Profile

Prepare to Launch Into the Witty-verse with Witty Tarbox

Maddi Annunziata Sep 17, 2019

Meet Witty Tarbox. The funky surf-rock jam band hailing from Buffalo, NY that just packed the Town Ballroomto celebrate the release of their debut album, Origins of Schmitty. Comprised of Cody Tarbox (bass), Bryan Williams…

Hudson Valley

Twiddle Announces 2019 FRENDSGIVING Shows with Special Guests Aqueous

Maddi Annunziata Sep 11, 2019

On Tuesday, Twiddle announced their return to the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester for a two-night Thanksgiving run on Nov. 29 and 30. Joining them both nights, for their debut at the Cap, will be Buffalo-based groove-rock band …

Buffalo

Fall Gets Funky in Buffalo with MFDF Funk Nights

Maddi Annunziata Sep 4, 2019

Every third Thursday of the month, starting September 19, Buffalo is going to be getting funky at MFDF Funk Nights at Nietzche's, presented by NYS Music. Guitarist Matt Fantini of Space Junk and keyboardist Donny Frauenhofer of …

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