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Janelle Bradshaw has wondered, "Why can’t the Finger Lakes be like Nashville?" As a local resident of the Finger Lakes region, Bradshaw has witnessed the sheer volume of talent the area has to offer. The problem was easy access to the…

Up-and-coming artist MacInizby made her debut on May 24 with the release of her new single “Closet.” The song chronicles a queer coming-of-age love story. With its lyrics balancing between vulnerability and raging catharsis, MacInizby…

“I wanted to try everything. But my chorus teacher told me, ‘You can either be a cheerleader or you can be a vocalist, but you can’t be both.’ I asked, ‘Why not?’” While Erin Boyd didn’t become a cheerleader, she did become a…

Sitting on the corner of E. 29th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan is a pub that has been home to Irish music legends both past and present. Take one step through the pub’s signature red door to be greeted by notes of the Irish whistle,…

There are dozens of Irish pubs offering the best in Irish music throughout New York City. But what's really the best of the best? Let this list of the top Irish Pubs in NYC act as your tour guide for this upcoming St. Patrick's Day - or…

After 60 years of Irish ballads and rebel songs, The Wolfe Tones will conclude their career in America this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Their last American shows will be Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall in…

May 10, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Weezer’s self-titled debut album, better known as the Blue Album. To celebrate the milestone, Weezer announced their Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour on March 11. The tour will consist of opening…

Irish reels and jigs vibrated throughout Symphony Space as WFUV’s Irish music program, Ceol na nGael, celebrated its 50th anniversary. For half a century, Ceol na nGael has provided over 40,000 listeners nationwide with the best in Irish…

The Screaming Orphans transformed The Roslyn Cellar into their living room on Sunday, December 3, inviting audience members into their family’s Christmas celebrations during their Mini Christmas Tour.  The Diver sisters, from left to…

This upcoming Sunday, December 3, sister band the Screaming Orphans will perform their first ever Christmas concert at The Roslyn Cellar located at 1221 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, New York as part of their Mini Christmas Tour. The…