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Rhiannon Browning resides in Buffalo NY where she studies Journalism at Buffalo State College. After some years of working in the food industry and traveling, she found her way back to school. With investigative journalism being her passion, she hopes to eventually make a name for herself and continue writing investigative stories.

Flashback

Simon & Garfunkel in Central Park: The Concert that Restored a Historical Destination

Rhiannon Browning Sep 19, 2020

Picture Central Park today. Beautiful bridges and architecture throughout a green, shaded landscape. A place where people can enjoy their hour lunch break, or a destination for buskers trying to earn some cash. In the 1970's, the park had…

News Desk

Facebook Shares Confusing Guidelines for Live Streaming Performances

Rhiannon Browning Sep 16, 2020

The pandemic brought a powerhouse of talented artists, sharing their music and performances through live streaming and virtual concerts. Last week, confusing new guidelines regarding Facebook live streaming performances, effective Oct. 1,…

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U.S. Homeland Security Increases Foreign Artist Touring Visa Fees by 50%

Rhiannon Browning Sep 14, 2020

This past week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a considerable fee increase to the touring visa for artists by the end of 2020. DHS proposed the fee increase last November and it takes effect in October. There are…

Flashback

40 years ago, Elton John rocked Central Park dressed as Donald Duck

Rhiannon Browning Sep 13, 2020

On Sept. 13, 1980, Elton John performed for around 400,000 people in Central Park. The sun was out, people were gathered (less than six feet apart), and Sir Elton was wearing a Donald Duck suit. Sir Elton John performing, "Your Song"…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Blue Oyster Cult Release Videos ahead of first Album in over two decades, ‘The Symbol…

Rhiannon Browning Sep 7, 2020

Do you need more cowbell? Blue Oyster Cult thinks you do because they're released music videos for "Box in My Head," "That Was Me" and most recently, "Tainted Blood" off the Long Island classic rock group's first album in over two decades,…

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New Jersey Governor Signs Executive Order to Reopen Music Venues

Rhiannon Browning Sep 5, 2020

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday, August 31 that indoor performance venues would be allowed to reopen, with reduced capacity, starting Sept. 4. New Jersey Performing Arts Center pre-COVID. Included in the executive…

Upcoming Shows

Indie Groove Band Goose Announce Two Social Distancing Shows at South Farms

Rhiannon Browning Sep 3, 2020

Groovy, Connecticut based jam-band, Goose, is excited to announce two socially distant concerts at South Farms in Morris, CT on Sept 16 and 17. Cover art poster for Goose concerts at South Farms. Unlike many shows being held during…

Upcoming Shows

Marco Benevento Announces Socially Distanced Concert at MASS MoCa

Rhiannon Browning Aug 31, 2020

Marco Benevento, known for being a experimental rock musician, is set to take the stage September 12 for a social distancing concert at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCa). American pianist, song-writer,…

New York Singles

The Upstart Crows Release Catchy Single “Stuck”

Rhiannon Browning Aug 28, 2020

Brooklyn based alt rock band, The Upstart Crows, today debut their catchy single and accompanying music video for "Stuck." Lead Vocalist/guitarist Jon Adams. Lead Vocalist/guitarist, Jon Adams, says the new single displays the…

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SLA faces lawsuit by NYC Venues and Bars Over New Guidelines

Rhiannon Browning Aug 28, 2020

Angered that the State Liquor Authority (SLA) created new guidelines last week in regards to live music and ticketed events, establishments have teamed up to file a lawsuit. According to the SLA's website, venues and bars cannot…

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