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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

Artpark 2024 Summer Concert Lineup, Celebrating 50 Years

Nicholas Sarris May 14, 2024

The 2024 Artpark summer lineup offers concert-goers a wide variety of live performances including everything from jazz to rock. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Artpark, with a host of live shows, art exhibitions and an anniversary gala…

Rock

Buffalo’s Cobblestoned Vibes Festival Announces Artist Lineup

Nicholas Sarris May 13, 2024

The Cobblestoned Vibes festival has announced its artist lineup for its 2024 edition. Buffalo Iron Works will host this year's event in the historic Cobblestone District of downtown Buffalo on Saturday, August 3. Spanning two stages, the…

Blues/Jazz

Shemekia Copeland and Lil’ Ed to play 2024 NYS Blues Festival

Nicholas Sarris May 13, 2024

The New York State Blues Festival has announced the artist lineup for 2024. The festival is sure to rock Syracuse with three full days of performances headlined by blues legends. This year’s festival will take place from June 13-15 at the…

Album Reviews

NYC’s The FMs release sophomore double LP, PINK + BLACK

Nicholas Sarris May 12, 2024

NYC-based punk-rock band The FMs have released their sophomore double LP, PINK + BLACK on May 10. Duo Matte Namer and Frankie Rex formed the NYC-based punk band The FMs in 2016. United by their shared transgender experience,…

Punk

Punk Rock Mini-Golf Returns to Staten Island

Nicholas Sarris May 11, 2024

Punk Rock Mini-Golf is returning to Staten Island’s Maker Park from June 1-2 and June 1-8. The event is celebrating four years of providing Staten Island with mini-golf and live music. The event’s main draw is its 9-hole mini-golf…

New York Singles

Summer Fling tease debut album with single “Blissful Haze”

Nicholas Sarris May 10, 2024

Up-and-coming New York City funk-rock band Summer Fling has announced a new single “Blissful Haze" set to release on May 10. The single comes in the leadup to a new album set to release in late Summer. Singer-keyboardist Eddie Kam…

Local Series

Salsa Sundays at Orchard Beach in The Bronx Start Memorial Day Weekend

Nicholas Sarris May 9, 2024

Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Orchard Beach in the Bronx will hold its weekly Salsa Sundays dance party. Every Sunday until Labor Day weekend, New Yorkers can enjoy music, salsa dance, and concessions. Hundreds gather in a large…

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