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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.
Marble Eyes announces their new weekly livestream series, 'Marble Eyes Mondays.' The streaming series will start on January 4, 2021 at 8 PM EST on Nugs.tv as well as the Nugs.net Facebook and YouTube pages.
A newly formed band…
The new Stimulus Deal Includes $15 billion for Live Venues, Independent Movie Theaters and Cultural…
The new stimulus deal approved by Congress will include $15 billion of aid for live venues, independent movie theaters and cultural institutions. The entire stimulus bill will include $900 billion in aid in its entirety including expanded…
Otto Botté Drops “Humbara” Music Video
Otto Botté dropped his “Humbara” music video on December 14, 2020. The song is a nod to the New York City based artist’s Colombian roots.
Botté is known for being 1/3 of the sample-based electronic group Pool Cosby, who just…
GrassRoots Festival Launches Save Your Roots Campaign and Live-Stream
The GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance launches its Save Your Roots campaign and live-stream benefit at the State Theater in Ithaca, NY on December 19, at 7 PM EST. The campaign hopes to raise $100,000 to prepare for the 2021…
Flushing Town Hall Plans Showcase of Kunqu Opera
Flushing Town Hall announces their showcasing of Kunqu Opera on December 12, 2020 at 8PM EST. The event will take place via live-stream on Zoom or YouTube.
Photo provided by press release from Flushing Town Hall.
The…
Non-for-Profit Venues in Upstate New York Call for Aid With #lightsUPstateNY Initiative
Non-for-profit venues across upstate New York call for aid from Governor Cuomo and their state elected leaders during the COVID-19 crisis. They are calling for aid through their #lightsUPstateNY initiative, trying to bring light to the…
Bob Dylan Sells Entire Songwriting Catalog to the Universal Music Publishing Group
Bob Dylan has sold his entire songwriting catalog to the Universal Music Publishing Group. The catalog includes over 600 songs including the classics “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “The Times They Are A-Changin’” and “Like a Rolling Stone.”
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The State Theatre of Ithaca Wraps up their ‘Save Your Seat’ Campaign
The State Theatre of Ithaca announced it’s ‘Save Your Seat’ campaign as a way for the community to help keep the Ithaca staple afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘Save Your Seat’ campaign was announced on November 10, 2020 and will…
SAMMYS Opens Submissions for 2021 Awards Show
The SAMMYS (Syracuse Area Music Awards) announce their submissions opening for 2021 awards show. The call goes out to local musicians, bands, and artists encouraging them to submit their 2020 commercially available recordings for…
Spotify and NIVA Announces Partnership for Annual Wrapped Campaign
Spotify and NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) announced their partnership on Spotifiy’s annual Wrapped Campaign to help preserve independent stages across the United States on December 1, 2020.
Photo Courtesy of…