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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.

New York Series

New York Series: The True Story Behind Ace Frehley’s “New York Groove”

ryan bieber Apr 27, 2023

Ace Frehley is most known for his prominent role in the hard rock group Kiss, but he has also enjoyed a fruitful solo career. But one of his biggest solo hits, "New York Groove" is actually a cover. And it was popular in Europe long before…

Venue Profile

Inside the Historic Earlville Opera House of Central New York

ryan bieber Mar 21, 2023

New York State is home to hundreds of theaters and music venues both big and small. Each building has their own unique history and character. The Earlville Opera House, located between Madison and Chenango County, in Central New York, is…

News

Main Street Armory Closed Indefinitely, Owner Responds Following Deadly Stampede

ryan bieber Mar 15, 2023

The owner of Main Street Armory in Rochester has finally commented on a deadly stampede in which three people were killed at a Rochester concert on March 5th. Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla and Finnesse2tymes were performing at the…

Venue Profile

The Action House: Long Island’s Forgotten Music Venue

ryan bieber Mar 1, 2023

New York City is home to dozens of iconic music venues, from the Apollo Theater to Radio City Music Hall. But while these glamorous theaters continue to stand the test of time, others live on in memory rather than physical form. …

New York Series

New York Series: ”John Brown’s Body,” Song of the Civil War

ryan bieber Feb 22, 2023

Songs are often measured by their ability to stand the test of time. “John Brown’s Body” is one of those songs that has held up even into the present day. Although the tune has gone by many names and many iterations over the centuries, the…

Obituaries

The life of Television frontman, Tom Verlaine

ryan bieber Jan 29, 2023

Songwriter, singer and guitarist Tom Verlaine embodied the ideals of punk in more ways than one. From turning down a record deal from Clive Davis to inspiring the Ramones themselves, the famed frontman of the band Television left an…

Obituaries

In Memory of Jeff Beck (1944-2023)

ryan bieber Jan 13, 2023

Not many musicians have the chops to replace Eric Clapton, nor the “stones” to turn down Mick Jagger, but legendary guitarist Jeff Beck was anything but ordinary. Across the world, musicians and music fans alike are mourning the passing of…

Features

A History of Traditional Music in the Adirondacks

ryan bieber Jan 11, 2023

If you’re in New York and looking for traditional folk music, you might be surprised to find roots closer to home than you thought. While the genre is often associated with the South, in reality, Upstate New York - particularly the…

Features

Westchester Guitar Shop Sells Vintage Guitars to the Stars

ryan bieber Jan 2, 2023

At the heart of every music town is a guitar shop; Division Street Guitars in Peekskill is no exception. Located right on - you guessed it - North Division Street, the guitar store is a prime attraction in a city bustling with music-goers…

Artist Profile

Mad Meg Wants To Know “Who Deserves Balloons and Medals?”

ryan bieber Dec 17, 2022

NYS Music interviews Mad Meg. a punk crooner noir band made up of Eastern European musicians who live and perform in New York City. The band disusses their new album, "Who Deserves Balloons and Medals?"

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