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‘Silly Billy Strings’ Comedy and Bluegrass tour announced

Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

This summer, bluegrass meets comedy with the Silly Billy Strings tour. Nashville's newest GRAMMY award winner will perform four short sets on each stop of the tour, with comedians in between for their own sets. Presented by Silly…

Audio

Commemorate the eventual Resignation of Gov. Cuomo with our Curated Playlist

Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

With calls for his resignation coming from over 150 state leaders, include New York's Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., Gov. Cuomo seems to be on the verge of impeachment, or forced into resigning in the coming months. …

NYC Metro

New York announces “Rest Stop Pop Up” Thruway Concert Series

Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

Coming this summer to rest stops along Interstates 81, 84, 86, 87, 88 and 90, New Yorkers and other travelers can discover new bands and artists thanks to the State Division of Tourism sponsoring the “Rest Stop Pop Up NY” Thruway Concert…

The Northeast

Cuomo Annexes Vermont

Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

In a move sending shockwaves through the Empire State, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has annexed the entire state of Vermont. The move makes Vermont's maple syrup industry, ski towns, and the entirety of Lake Champlain, all a part of New…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Steve Vai to hold Vai Academy 5.0 in Glen Cove

Contributing Writer Feb 21, 2019

Guitar legend Steve Vai’s annual four-day-and-night guitar clinic Vai Academy returns to The Mansion at Glen Cove on Long Island July 29 – Aug. 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsWak6wNeRM Featuring Vai leading classes and workshops,…

News

Black Suit Youth release fourth full length album ‘False South’

Contributing Writer Jan 31, 2019

Black Suit Youth has played sold-out theaters with bands such as Story of the Year and Alien Ant Farm, and their newest CD was recorded in Atlanta by Peter Catalano, and listeners will immediately hear that “False South” is a terrific,…

Jam/Progressive

Warm up at the Waterhole during Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

Contributing Writer Jan 18, 2019

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is a legendary two-week party in the middle of winter, in the most northern part of New York State. This year's edition, the 122nd, takes place from Feb. 1 - 10. The sometimes blustery elements of this…

Artist Profile

Listen to Orchard Lounge Camp Bisco VIP set with Allen Aucoin

Contributing Writer Aug 31, 2018

Formed in Chicago over eighteen years ago, the DJ collective known as Orchard Lounge is made up of Ben Silver, Spencer Lokken and Bethany Lokken. Looking back over an almost two-decade career we start to see some festivals and events that…

Show Reviews

Aqueous Sets Sail at Riverboat Bar in Alex Bay

Contributing Writer Jul 27, 2018

When the doors to The Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay opened up a little over an hour before Aqueous was to take the stage on Friday July 20, there was a feeling of anticipation for what was about to transpire. Most certainly the smallest…

Jam/Progressive

Photo Gallery: The Werks at Bearsville Theater

Contributing Writer Sep 13, 2017

The Werks arrived in Bearsville, NY fresh off a performance at Last Daze of Summer Music Festival in Sterling, NY. They capped off Labor Day weekend with their first ever show at Bearsville Theater, with an opening performance by Dharma…

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