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Nick is a Long Island native currently studying history at SUNY Buffalo. At any given moment, he is probably listening to 80s alternative, punk, or shoegaze music. Besides loving musical performance, he also enjoys birdwatching, a good slice of pizza, and Seinfeld reruns.

Venue Profile

The Chautauqua Institution Celebrates 150 Years

Nicholas Sarris Aug 2, 2024

2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the Chautauqua Institution’s founding. The world-renowned institution has become famous for its annual summer programming. This year is no different, with the 2024 Summer Season featuring a number of…

Folk/Americana

Beacon Sloop Club Corn Festival Announces Artist Lineup

Nicholas Sarris Aug 2, 2024

The Beacon Sloop Club has announced the musical lineup for the annual Corn Festival. The day-long festival offers visitors fresh snacks (like Hudson Valley fresh picked corn boiled for two minutes), sails on the Sloop Woody Guthrie, and…

Tour Announcements

Jeff Tweedy Announces Four New York Fall Tour Dates

Nicholas Sarris Aug 1, 2024

Alt-country superstar Jeff Tweedy has announced a cross-country Autumn tour with for New York dates. Beginning on September 8th, the tour will stop in Woodstock and Buffalo before making its way westward. Jeff Tweedy has…

Features

New York’s Musical History in “A Complete Unknown” Trailer

Nicholas Sarris Jul 31, 2024

On July 24th, Searchlight Pictures released the first trailer for A Complete Unknown. The Bob Dylan biopic follows the legendary singer-songwriter through his early career up to his electric Newport Folk Festival set. Throughout this…

Festival News

Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

Nicholas Sarris Jul 30, 2024

The 22nd annual Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival has announced its artist lineup for 2024. The all-day free concert will feature five live acts on September 14. Since its start in 2002, the Riverfront Jazz Festival has been a staple…

News

Historic Barton Opus Pipe Organ Moves to RIT Performing Arts Center

Nicholas Sarris Jul 27, 2024

The historic Barton Opus 234 pipe organ will soon make a move from Detroit to Rochester. The nearly 100 year old instrument sat at the heart of Detroit’s silent movie industry for years before sitting in storage for over 40 years. Now,…

Upcoming Shows

Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir to Join Foreigner at SPAC

Nicholas Sarris Jul 26, 2024

As part of their historic farewell tour, Foreigner will play at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 30th. The local Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir (BPHS) will join the group for a performance of the legendary hit “I Want…

Tour Announcements

Allman Betts Family Revival to Make 4 NY Stops on Winter Tour

Nicholas Sarris Jul 24, 2024

The Allman Betts Family Revival has announced concert dates for its Winter 2024 tour. The tour will begin November 30, 2024 in St. Charles, Illinois, and will feature four dates across New York State. The Allman Betts Family…

Festival News

Farm Aid Returns to SPAC September 21, 2024

Nicholas Sarris Jul 23, 2024

A Music Festival of national acclaim, the annual Farm Aid will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on September 21st. The 2024 edition of the festival will feature performances from the festival’s legendary board members:…

Features

How the Brill Building Revolutionized Pop Music

Nicholas Sarris Jul 23, 2024

During the 1960s, the Brill Building revolutionized all aspects of the music industry. The operations of this one building turned the fledgling genres of rock and pop into a streamlined machine. In a matter of a few years, the building's…

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