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Current Le Moyne Communications and Visual Arts Senior who is a visual storyteller with a background in photojournalism. Skilled in capturing candid and staged moments, from the stage, field, or behind the scenes. Looking to further my work by working on the road with artists or magazines who want eye-catching content.

Punk

Girls, Grit, and Pop-Punk: Meet Me @ The Altar in Albany

Mandy Lain Jun 12, 2026

New York shows up for shows no matter what day of the week. Sunday, June 7 was no different for the Meet Me @ The Altar tour stop in Albany at Empire Underground. Photo: Mandy Lain - Meet Me @ The Altar at Empire Underground The…

Music Festivals

New York’s Presence Shows Up Big at Bonnaroo 2026

Mandy Lain Jun 3, 2026

With Bonnaroo 2026 starting in less than two weeks, anticipation is growing across online communities as fans plan their camping, must-see acts, and ways to connect with other festival attendees. This year's headliners include…

Show Reviews

50 States in 30 Days: Nordista Freeze Attempts to Break World Record

Mandy Lain May 25, 2026

When hearing 50 state shows in 30 days, it sounds insane, some may say impossible. To Nordista Freeze, it was a challenge worth trying. Photo: Mandy Lain - Nordista Freeze at Creep Records On May 3, the DIY Nashville artist…

Punk

Gully Boys Bring Back the Chaos of ‘90s Punk

Mandy Lain May 15, 2026

Gully Boys brought their tour for their self-titled album to The Song and Dance in Syracuse on Tuesday, May 12. To start the night, Every So Often, a Syracuse-based pop-punk band, played songs off of their December 19 release of The…

Photo Gallery

A Release Worth the Rain: Overtired Celebrate Debut of “Sweet Dreams”

Mandy Lain May 4, 2026

On Friday, May 1, through dreary weather, fans came out to The Lost Horizon to celebrate Overtired's new album “Sweet Dreams” and the play through of its entirety as well as bandmate Rick Dias's (Beaustars) birthday. Starting the night…

Interviews

Interview: Chest Fever on Bringing The Music of The Band to Syracuse

Mandy Lain May 1, 2026

Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band, will be performing at Funk n’ Waffles on May 8 as part of their ‘HOW DOES IT FEEL’ tour, bringing the music of The Band and Bob Dylan around North America. Dan Cervantes, the Chest Fevers…

Syracuse

Sold-Out Syracuse Show Marks an Unforgettable West 22nd Performance

Mandy Lain Apr 28, 2026

West 22nd brought their ‘To Be or Not to Be’ tour to The Song and Dance on April 25th for a sold-out show. This was one of the last stops before their final show in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2nd. Their first opener, Isabella Allon, a…

Buffalo

After 15 Years, Boys Like Girls Make Their Buffalo Return

Mandy Lain Apr 10, 2026

On Tuesday April 7, the Buffalo RiverWorks crowd was treated to the Boys Like Girls pop-rock sound after not playing in the city for 15 years. The classic 2000’s band made a revival in 2023 after an 11-year hiatus with their album…

Interviews

A Deeper Look at “Will I Be The Sun” with Eleri Ward

Mandy Lain Apr 8, 2026

If you’re looking to find growth, inspiration, and tranquility in the music you listen to, you may find Eleri Ward up your alley, more specifically, her recent single “Will I Be The Sun” released on March 20th. Eleri is a NYC-based artist…

Western NY

“Give It Up for the Boyfriends”: iDKHOW Plays Rochester

Mandy Lain Apr 7, 2026

In between opening for Boys Like Girls ‘The Sound Track of Your Life’ tour, iDKHOW planned some headliner dates across the country. Saturday the 4th, they played at the Anthology in Rochester with special guests Jerry Bigs World Famous…

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