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Samara Joy's impressive streak of accolades continued on February 24 when the Rochester native received the prestigious NAACP Image Award. Joy, a five-time GRAMMY winner, took home the Outstanding Jazz Album honor for her latest…

NYS Music's 10-year anniversary is swiftly approaching, and with it comes the highly anticipated NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna. Since 2015, this friendly competition has given emerging artists across New…

Jess Yaffa, a rising artist in the New York City music scene, releases her newest ballad, "In the Key of Chaos," on February 28. Written mid-air on a flight, the song transforms hopeless longing and sadness into an uplifting story.…

A new era is beginning at Albany's Capital Repertory Theatre as Miriam Weisfeld steps into the role of Producing Artistic Director, effective September 1. Weisfeld will take over the role from Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, who has…

The 127th annual Rochester Lilac Festival will take place from May 9-18 in historic Highland Park. As always, the festival promises to be a beautiful celebration of spring, highlighted by a diverse musical lineup that will take the KeyBank…

Tony-Award Winning musical RENT will take the stage at Long Island's CM Performing Arts Center. Opening on February 15, it will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through March 8. Longtime CM Performing Arts Center…

Riot Squad Media has revealed an exciting addition of 20 more bands for this year's Camp Punksylvania at the West End Fairgrounds, taking place from June 20-22. The 2025 lineup now includes acts such as FEAR, Against All Authority,…

Air Supply will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 13 at Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking their 5,560th performance. Beginning at 8 PM in Stern Auditorium, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell will take Perelman Stage…

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour will bring four nights of performances to MetLife Stadium on May 22, 24, 25, and 28. Kicking off in April 2025, the Cowboy Carter Tour will journey across the U.S. and Europe before making its way to…

Bronx Music Hall hosted the New York City premiere screening of Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes on February 1, marking a significant night for reggae history and music culture. It was only fitting that such an event take place in…