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If you are heading to Phish at Saratoga Performing Arts Center This July 2 and 3, here are some veteran tips for making the most out of the two-day run, especially for out-of-town phans. First things first — follow NYS Music on Twitter and…

by Eli Stein The members of Dr. Dog waltzed onto the Town Ballroom stage all in varying levels of “disheveled-ness,” each with their own unique style. But one thing was uniform across the board. Saddle shoes. They all wore those dapper…

Following a monstrous “All In Time” second set opener on January 18, 2014, Brendan Bayliss stepped to the mic to thank those in attendance. He noted “The first time we played (in New York City) was in the basement of the Wetlands and there…

Formula 5, Upstate New York’s premier funk jam band have announced a Winter 2015 tour that takes them throughout the Northeast and making stops at familiar and new venues. The Albany/Lake George based funk outfit will begin their tour on…

Preview by contributing reporter Mike Marlinski  Freekbass has been reinventing funk music for years, cultivating his own sound after having been birthed in Southern Ohio's already rich funk scene. If you haven't heard his sound yet,…

By Chad Ritchko The jam band Umphrey’s McGee took the stage at the Broome County Forum on Wednesday, October 29. The GA show left the lower orchestra packed and an intimate environment for the dedicated fans that traveled and locals that…

review by Julia Wolfe Despite the torrential downpour that swept the Syracuse streets this past Sunday, this year’s Westcott Street Cultural Fair lit up with a vibrancy and energy that could outlast any inclement weather. With over 30 acts…

Article and Photos by Rebecca Clark - Twin Images Photography - Family time is an absolute must while celebrating the Fourth of July. When Boy Hits Car came into town to perform in Verona, NY on July 4th, it was as though they were…

Vermont's Twiddle played The Putnam Den, after Phish, on July 4th. Famed photographer Andrew Scott Blackstein was there to capture the show.

Article and Photos by Nicole McKay Poughkeepsie was long overdue for a rock show on Tuesday night when Volbeat, Trivium, and Digital Summer came to town. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center was beginning to fill up when Digital Summer hit the…