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Sophia Arredondo is a Journalism student at the University at Albany, minoring in Communications and Psychology. She has a strong interest in covering music, entertainment, and cultural trends. Actively building her skills in news writing and interviewing, Sophia is committed to creatively shaping how stories are told. She ultimately hopes to shape how stories about culture and entertainment are told in engaging and impactful ways.

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Wyclef Jean Announces Four-Night Jazz Residency at New York’s Legendary Blue Note

Sophia Arredondo Aug 29, 2025

Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, composer and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean has announced a four-night residency at New York’s iconic Blue Note Jazz Club, running from September 11 to 14. With over two decades of…

New York Singles

Long Island Punks Half Dizzy Drop Upbeat New Single “All or None,” Announce New Album…

Sophia Arredondo Aug 25, 2025

Fresh off of their recent first-place win in Alternative Press’s fan poll for Best Long Island Band, Half Dizzy returns with a bold new track, "All or None," alongside the announcement of the title and cover art for their upcoming album…

News

Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation Announces Annual Benefit Concert for Arts Education

Sophia Arredondo Aug 25, 2025

The Find Your Light Foundation (FYLF) has announced the annual Find Your Light Benefit Concert for Arts Education featuring Josh Groban and Friends, set to take place on Wednesday, October 8 in the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. …

Festival News

Jazz at the Lake 2025 Returns with Soulful Sounds and Scenic Views

Sophia Arredondo Aug 20, 2025

The Lake George Arts Project will present the 41st annual Jazz at the Lake festival from September 12-14, 2025 at Shepard Park, continuing a long tradition of free, world-class jazz, set against the backdrop of Lake George. Ulysses…

News

Foreigner Announces 50th Anniversary Concert to be Filmed on Ellis Island

Sophia Arredondo Aug 20, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Foreigner will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a landmark performance on Ellis Island on September 6, filmed on a closed set for a 2026 documentary, and produced by Vertigo Live Productions. …

Festival News

Phoenix Festival Returns for Year 4, Transforming Nyack with Live Arts

Sophia Arredondo Aug 18, 2025

This October, Nyack’s riverside streets will transform into a vibrant cultural hub as the Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack returns for its fourth dynamic year. Featuring live theater, dance, and music, the festival honors Nyack’s rich…

Genres

Schenectady Porchfest Brings Free Live Music to GE Realty Plot for Third Year

Sophia Arredondo Aug 18, 2025

Schenectady Porchfest returns for its third consecutive year, bringing a night of free live music on large porches in the city’s GE Realty Plot neighborhood. This year’s event, set for Saturday, Sept. 20, is the biggest yet,…

News

Musical Rosh Hashanah Returns to Brooklyn Bowl for 14th Year

Sophia Arredondo Aug 18, 2025

Brooklyn Bowl will once again mark the Jewish New Year with its 14th annual Rosh Hashanah celebrations, set for September 22 and 23. Both events feature full traditionally rooted Rosh Hashanah services, plain-sense…

News

Neko Case Announces North American Tour With Stops in Troy and Geneva

Sophia Arredondo Aug 17, 2025

Neko Case has announced her 2026 North American tour alongside the release of her latest single, “Winchester Mansion of Sound,” – the most poignant and elegy track from her upcoming album Neon Grey Midnight Green. The song is…

Classical

World-Class Violinist David Garrett Brings Millennium Symphony to Town Hall This November

Sophia Arredondo Aug 17, 2025

Acclaimed violinist David Garrett has announced his upcoming tour in support of his latest album Millennium Symphony, marking an exciting new chapter in his career. Garrett and his band will perform live at Town Hall in New York City on…

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