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Philly-based Brothers Past returns to Albany this Friday night, September 28th with Timbre Coup. This four piece jamtronica band has been described by The New York Press as "the square-jawed, bastard child of Pink Floyd with a gigantic…

Words by Amy F. Fischer - It was a gorgeous day at Oak Mountain in the cozy town of Speculator, NY.  Three jambands I saw religiously in college were all playing at the 1st Annual Oaktoberfest.  This mountain has the potential to be a great…

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold, and the grapes are ripe for the pickin’.  That’s right, it’s time for the first ever Purple Pig Music Festival at Odd Fellows Farms in Naples, NY.  The festival will feature two…

On Saturday September 22nd, Genesee Brewery and Lovin' Cup Presents the 3rd Annual Love-a-palooza, Music & Arts Fall Fest in Rochester, NY. For only $5, you get an entire day of fantastic bands, beer sampling, vendors and fun! Featuring…

With a sprawling lineup spread out over a dozen venues and three nights, seeing all that Utica Music and Arts Festival (UMAF) has to offer is a daunting task. Contributing writers Pete Connors and Lindsay Jones, as well as Online Editor…

Thursday night of Utica Music and Arts Festival was a wild one from inside the festival camp and as a result, I was fashionably (read: stressfully) late to the start of The End Men’s first show of the 2012 UMAF.  Not a smart move in…

On the heels of a summer playing shows and festivals throughout the country, both solo and with The Travelin' McCoury's, Keller Williams embarks on a cross-country tour that spans much of the rest of the year. We sat down with Keller…

A chance to sit down with three of the members of Master Thieves – though a wonderful time – felt far too brief. Chuck Dorgan (guitar/vocals), was joined by vocalist Denise Shuart, as well as bassist and vocalist Jacob Alaniz. Sitting…

A little something extra at this year’s Utica Music and Arts Festival!  The 1st Annual Industry Meet and Greet will be held at The Radisson Hotel, Friday, September 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Every year, the organizing committee of the…

The 2012 Utica Music and Arts Festival marks 5 years strong! In less than one month, the 5th annual Utica Music and Arts Festival will hit the streets of Utica, NY.  September 13, 14 and 15th, headliners Badfish, Zach Deputy, XVSK, and…