Phish is doing something unprecedented at Madison Square Garden. They’re in the midst of a 13 show residency that is more than your average run of shows. This isn’t just a residency: it’s a historic Rock ‘n’ Roll experience that is falling under the radar as Phish often does. But what they’re doing deserves attention […]
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Five Takeaways From The 27th Annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Of Music And Dance
In this audio editorial, Rochester Groovecast provides their top five takeaways from the 27th Annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Of Music and Dance. The Five Takeaways are: Cultural Diversity Regional Superstars Reggae Music A Family Affair Mother Nature Take a listen to the audio editorial below!
The Historical and Religious Origins of Shakedown Street
This article was originally published in PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, February 2009 When roaming the lots before or after a Phish show, everyone is tempted to, or did, pick something up for themselves as a sort of keepsake or memento of that show. Buying that shirt, sticker, poster, glass piece or […]
What Is Cool Nowadays In Music?
Musical artists back in the day had it easy. All they needed to be cool was have a bunch of groupies, do a lot of drugs and wear glamorous clothes. These days, having sex with a lot of women and doing hard drugs has quite the opposite effect. What is considered cool now in the […]
In Memoriam: Elliot Tiber, Playwright with Key Role in Woodstock
Woodstock as we know it may not have happened if it were not for Elliot Tiber. In July 1969, Michael Lang and Artie Kornfeld of Woodstock Ventures found themselves without a venue for a music festival. Described in detail in Robert Stephen Spitz’s “Barefoot in Babylon,” the town of Wallkill had just revoked their permit, […]
What You Need to Know About Phish at SPAC
If you are heading to Phish at Saratoga Performing Arts Center during the Fourth of July weekend, here are some veteran tips for making the most out of the three-day run, especially for out-of-town phans. First things first — follow NYS Music on Twitter and Facebook for helpful hints throughout the weekend. We’ll be on location sharing traffic info, park updates and keeping fans aware of anything that […]
Editorial: 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 bolt encompassing a New York Yankees logo tattooed on my left shoulder. I have spent, now, more than half my life chasing “Don’t Ease Me In” with any of the countless bands featuring Grateful Dead band […]
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 world? Probably not. Chances are, at one point, every artist you can think of was playing a show to a handful of people rather than a sold-out crowd. It’s easy to forget that once upon a time, […]
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 successful touring band of the last 20 years, Anastasio really had nothing to prove to fans and naysayers alike, yet Big Red barreled forth into possibly the most demanding year of his life. Fresh off a […]
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 for anyone looking to spend a weekend immersed in what often feels like a whole other temporary world, where rules are different, the party never ends and there is always something new to experience. […]