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Ryan Bieber is a multimedia journalist and lover of all things musical. Whether it be through a pen, camera or music, Ryan uses passions for media and music to tell unique stories through creative mediums. In his free time, he plays electric guitar, filming classic rock covers and releasing original music on Spotify.

Artist Profile

Remembering Ma Rainey and the Harlem Renaissance

ryan bieber Feb 26, 2025

Born Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett, Rainey would go on to become one of America's most influential blues singers, a key player in the Harlem Renaissance and an important mentor and inspiration to many singers that followed.

News Desk

Saturday Night Live Celebrates 50 Years of Laughs and Love

ryan bieber Feb 17, 2025

Last night, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special full of memorable skits and emotional performances in an apt love-letter to the long-running sketch show.

Album Reviews

Irv Lyons Jr. Releases New Album, Nominated for 2025 Native American Music Awards

ryan bieber Jan 25, 2025

Irv Lyons Jr has released his newest album Euphonius, two songs of which have been nominated for the 2025 Native American Music Awards.

New York Series

New York Series: “The Dakota” by Christine Lavin – Remembering John Lennon Through Song

ryan bieber Dec 5, 2024

On the date John Lennon was infamously shot outside the iconic Dakota, New York State Music reflects on Lennon's tragic death through song

Features

Bach To Rock and Hurleyville Music Festival – Two Forgotten New York Festivals

ryan bieber Nov 23, 2024

After the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, there were many people who wanted to replicate the magic of peace, love and rock n roll. But not all future endeavors were destined for success.

Features

Rev Ezra Releases First Single Off Upcoming Album

ryan bieber Nov 1, 2024

Ithaca-based band Rev Ezra is gearing up for the release of their second studio album with a brand new single titled “Edge of a Knife,” out everywhere today. …

Features

How One Man and a Magazine Documented the Music Scene of the Hudson Valley in the 1980’s

ryan bieber Oct 10, 2024

Musician and journalist Michael Raab archives historic footage of Hudson Valley Bands of the 80's with thhe MusicMachine Magazine

Venue Profile

The Best-Sounding Music Venue You’ve Never Heard Of: Edwards Opera House

ryan bieber Sep 28, 2024

The Edwards Opera House might be the best-sounding venue you’ve never heard of. Located in the small town of Edwards, New York in St. Lawrence County, the opera house is a veritable hidden gem of the North County. “We’ve had musicians…

Venue Profile

Harmony Performing Arts Center Prepares to Open in Watertown

ryan bieber Sep 15, 2024

Harmony Performing Arts Center Prepares to Open in Watertown

Folk/Americana

An interview with Tough Old Bird on New Album “Garden Dream”

ryan bieber Apr 24, 2024

Right now, folk music is having a major resurgence in the mainstream music world. One indie folk band, Tough Old Bird is looking to make their mark with their latest studio album Garden Dream, set to release April 26. So far they’ve…

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