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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.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced it's decision to cancel it's 2020 festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival had previously planned to postpone their 2020 festival but decided to completely cancel it. Like many…
Mazzstock Music Festival Cancels for 2020 Due to COVID-19
Marlboro New York’s Mazzstock Music Festival cancels their 2020 festival in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision didn’t come lightly, but staff decided that protecting the health, safety, and well-being of their attendees, staff,…
Justice Comes Alive Virtual Music Festival Announced in Support of PLUS1’s Black Lives Fund
The virtual benefit festival, Justice Comes Alive, was announced and will be streamed across multiple platforms. It will take place on June 28 at 12PM ET. The festival will be a donation based event supporting the PLUS1 For Black Lives…
Live Nation Implements Changes That Will Include Cutting Artists’ Pay
Due to the economic climate’s downturn from COVID-19 the American events promoter Live Nation is cutting artists pay and is putting pressure on the artist in unprecedented ways. Artists will now be given a lot more of financial…
The Disco Biscuits Takes You Out to the Ball Game in Support of Black Live Matter
The Disco Biscuits announce "The Disco Biscuits Take You Out to the Ball Game" benefit concert. This will be a free live-stream concert at Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, supporting PLUS1 For Black Lives Fund.…
LIGHT FROM LOCKN’ LIVE-STREAM Brings Three days of Music to Your Home
LOCKN' Music Festival announces it’s “The LIGHTS FROM LOCKN'” live-stream festival that will include three days of free music. The festival will begin at 10AM each day and running until 2AM and is taking place on June 19-21. The festival…
The Roots Picnic Goes Virtual
The 13th annual “Roots Picnic” will be joining , like many other concerts this summer, the virtual experience platform as an attempt to keep everyone as safe as possible while still connecting during COVID-19. The event will take place on…
Anti-Union Initiatives Instigate Work Stoppage at Pitchfork
The American online-media-magazine Pitchfork is undergoing work stoppages in protest against the anti-union initiatives being taken by the publication and its parent company, magazine publisher Condé Nast. The stoppages also revolve around…
Tribute to Jazz Legend Jimmy Heath Announced at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall announced a tribute to the late Jimmy Heath, nicknamed Little Bird in the industry, who was an NEA Jazz Master and Queens Jazz Orchestra Music Director. Heath passed away back in January of 2020 at the age of 93 and was…
“Small Business Live” Benefit Concert to Bring Support to Small Businesses
Superfly has announced it's “Small Business Live” concert to help support small businesses during these trying times. The one-day musical experience will raise money for the Accion Opportunity Fund and provide grants to the most at-risk…