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The Case for a Federal Department of Arts and Culture
America has an immensely rich culture of art in all its forms, spanning from the early years of the country…
2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced, Featuring Whitney Houston…
Inductees for the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have officially been announced. The committee in charge of…
RIP Neil Peart, a Drummer’s Drummer
Neil Peart, the pioneering drummer and primary lyricist for Canadian progressive rock icons Rush died Tuesday,…
Best Of 2019: Best Under The Radar Bands, Uncovered.
Welcome to New York State Music's Best Of 2019, with a twist. Whether you are racing down the interstate, or…
In Focus: Melvin Seals and JGB recruit John Kadlecik and George Porter for a night…
Brooklyn Bowl was treated to a double bill on Friday, October 11 as George Porter Jr. and his trio opened for…
What You Need to Know About Phish at SPAC
If you are heading to Phish at Saratoga Performing Arts Center This July 2 and 3, here are some veteran tips for…
Try to Remember this Newly Coined Musical Condition: Jamnesia
Have you ever been at a concert, gotten deep into a song or a jam, and temporarily forgotten what that song you…
The Silver Linings of Curveball
It's been just over a week since Curveball was cancelled. Rarely does a festival get cancelled so close to…
Throw Away the Rudder (Float Away on Vapour Trails) – A Tribute to Gord…
When your nation's leader gives a tearful press conference lamenting that they are less of a country without you in…
We Can’t Allow Fear to Ruin Our Live Music Experience
We’re so tired of our senseless fight
The one thing we can all do right
Is come together
-- Trey Anastasio
I’m…
Phish is in the Midst of an Historic Residency at Madison Square Garden
Phish is doing something unprecedented at Madison Square Garden. They’re in the midst of a 13 show residency that…
Five Takeaways From The 27th Annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Of Music And…
In this audio editorial, Rochester Groovecast provides their top five takeaways from the 27th Annual Finger Lakes…
The Historical and Religious Origins of Shakedown Street
When roaming the lots before or after a Phish show, everyone is tempted to, or did, pick something up for…
Tonight, Dark Star Orchestra is my Grateful Dead
I love the Grateful Dead.
American Beauty changed my life when I was 14. I have a multi-colored 13-point lightning…
Supporting Local Music From The First Note
Have you ever thought about where your favorite famous musician started before they played in arenas around the…
2015: The Year Trey Anastasio Came Full Circle
Heading into 2015, Trey Anastasio had 32 years of accomplishments on his rock and roll resume. Fronting the most…
Every Bubble Has to Burst – The Limits of a Booming Festival Culture
Over the past decade, music festivals have become the summer thing to do, and not just for live music junkies, but…
NY Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Anti-Ticket-Buying-Bot
As if outrageous "service" and "convenience" charges from maniacal agencies like Live Nation and Recording Academy…
NYS Music Magnaball Roundtable
It's been two weeks since Phish's Magnaball festival and the buzz from the weekend is still in the air. With the…
Shapiro Does the Right Thing
Fare Thee Well promotor Peter Shapiro released a statement to fans on June 10, explaining the ticketing situation…
