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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.

Upcoming Shows

Chenango Blues launches 2024 Thursday Concert Series in Norwich

Nicholas Sarris Jun 19, 2024

The Chenango Blues Foundation has announced its Thursday summer concert series spanning from July 11th to August 29th at East Park in Downtown Norwich, NY, who will host free concerts every Thursday in the leadup to the Chenango Blues…

Features

A Guide to New York’s Music Halls of Fame

Nicholas Sarris Jun 17, 2024

New York holds a special place in the history of music, spawning countless superstar artists and musical movements. It is no wonder then, that New York has a host of institutions meant to celebrate its important relationship to music.…

Local Series

Saranac Lake Announces 2024 Music on the Green Lineup

Nicholas Sarris Jun 17, 2024

The Village of Saranac Lake has announced the artist lineup for the 2024 Music on the Green Summer concert series. The concert series will showcase a vast array of genres, including funk, folk, indie, and bluegrass. This year's run will…

Festival News

Seagle Festival returns for 109th Concert Season

Nicholas Sarris Jun 13, 2024

Schroon Lake’s Seagle Festival has announced its performance lineup for its 109th annual season. Beginning June 16th, the concert season features a host of opera and theater performances. With performances ranging from classic Italian…

Artist Profile

Gladys Bentley: Singer, Entertainer, and LBGT Trailblazer

Nicholas Sarris Jun 12, 2024

Looking back into history, the 1920s was a time marked by intense racial and sexual discrimination. In the South, Jim Crow laws were in full effect, leaving African-Americans as second class citizens. Throughout the country, KKK membership…

Upcoming Shows

Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Tour to Stop at MSG

Nicholas Sarris Jun 4, 2024

Cyndi Lauper has announced her 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' farewell tour, which will last from October through December. The tour is Lauper's first major run in over a decade, including 23 headlining shows. As part of the tour, Lauper will…

New York Series

New York Series: ‘The Erie Canal Song’

Nicholas Sarris Jun 4, 2024

As we approach the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025, let’s look back at this marvel of modern engineering. Not only did the Canal transform much of Upstate New York, but it also transformed folk music. While known by many names since…

Upcoming Shows

Larkin Square Announces Summer Concert Events for Buffalo

Nicholas Sarris Jun 4, 2024

Buffalo's Larkin Square has announced the return of its beloved Live at Larkin and Food Truck Tuesday weekly events this summer. The KeyBank Live at Larkin Summer music series will begin June 5th. The summer series will include 13 weeks…

Festival News

Geneva Music Festival Announces Schedule for Final Week

Nicholas Sarris Jun 3, 2024

After several weeks of great performances, the Geneva Music Festival is wrapping up for the 2024 season. The final week of performances begins on June 4, with a free lakefront concert. This concert is followed by a photography exhibition…

Upcoming Shows

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Announce MSG Concert

Nicholas Sarris May 31, 2024

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have announced a US Arena Tour, including a NYC date at Madison Square Garden. This tour celebrates the group's fourth studio album South of Here, which releases June 28. Nathaniel Rateliff…

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