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Nora Hones has lived in Ithaca NY for over a decade and has been an active member of the local music scene. Having performed at many of the local venues herself throughout the years she has insider's experience. She is a recent graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and has a BA in English and communications with concentrations in Journalism and Public Relations with a minor in Social Justice and Cross Cultural Studies.
The Dust Bowl Faeries will be performing at The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio in their ‘Open for Take-Out’ virtual concert series. Originally scheduled for February 1, 2021 at 8PM EST, the performance will now air on February 22, due…
The Case for a Federal Department of Arts and Culture
America has an immensely rich culture of art in all its forms, spanning from the early years of the country through present day. Musicians, sculptors, painters, architects, illustrators and graphic designers give this nation a broad…
Fresh Layers Music Festival Taking Place on Jan. 29, Featuring Darryl McDaniels
Fresh Layers Music Festival will take place on January 29, 2021 and will feature big names like Darryl McDaniels from Run DMC. The festival is teaming up with membership live-streaming service, Launch. Fresh Layers will serve as a benefit…
Governor Cuomo Announces ‘New York Arts Revival’ Program
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of ‘New York Arts Revival’ program on January 12, 2021. After the devastating blow the live entertainment industry has taken from the Coronavirus Pandemic the ‘New York Arts Revival' could be…
Governors Ball Music Festival Announces 2021 Dates
Governors Ball Music Festival announced it’s 2021 dates tentatively scheduling its 2021 edition for September 24-26. The festival generally takes place in June but is optimistically hoping by September that COVID-19 will be under wraps…
PVRIS Take Virtual Stage to Perform AWKOHAWNOH in its Entirety
Many bands have found it difficult to find ways to connect with fans in new and interesting ways during the COVID-19 pandemic but the alt-rock band PVRIS has found a way to do with it’s live performances of it’s albums in their entirety.…
Harlem Gospel Choir Announces Performance at Sony Hall
Harlem Gospel Choir is known for their contemporary gospel sound with a touch of jazz and blues They announced their upcoming performance at Sony Hall in New York City, right around the corner from Times Square. The show will broadcast via…
“Beat of the Boroughs: NYC Online” Receives $33K Grant to Extend the Series
“Beat of the Boroughs: NYC Online” received a $33K grant to extend the series through the Spring of 2021. The series is presented by the Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) and it highlights the artistry of New York City’s…
Flushing Town Hall Announces Jazz Inspired “Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration”
Flushing Town Hall announced it’s jazz inspired “Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.” The performance will be a live virtual performance led by band leader Carol Sudhalter on January 13, 2021.
The performance will be part of…
New England Musicians Relief Fund Hopes to Distribute $300,000 to Musicians in Need
New England Musicians Relief Fund (NEMRF) announced its hopes to distribute $300,000 to musicians in need via a new fundraising drive. The funding would apply to any musician in New England and New York’s Upper Hudson Valley, facing…