Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for four days and nights of music, dancing and art. This year’s Sterling Stage Folkfest and Sterling Stage Ameribeat have passed us by, however, Sterling Stage Last Daze of Summer 2017 is just around the corner. This summer’s annual Sterling Stage […]
Editor's Playlist
Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution Festival Preview
It is officially time to prepare for this year’s Nights Of Fire: A Conscious Evolution. Hosted by Spun Out Productions, the annual music festival kicks off on Thursday, August 17, and runs through the morning of Monday, August 21. Located at The Woods at Bear Creek, a “glamping”–glamorous camping–ground in Franklinville, NY, Nights of Fire […]
Returning to The Pines: A Sterling Stage Ameribeat Festival Preview
Three festival weekends each summer, Sterling Stage Kampitheater (‘The Pines’) returns to Sterling, NY for 4 days and nights of music, dancing and art. This year’s Sterling Stage Folkfest 2017 has passed, however, Sterling Stage Ameribeat 2017 is right around the bend. Sterling Stage Ameribeat will send off on Thursday, July 13 and patrons will […]
Best Songs to Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Most major holidays have songs related to them, whether it be children’s classics like “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” fer Easter or modern classics like “Monster Mash” or “Thriller” fer Halloween. Nevermind th’ endless annoyin’ Christmas carols that we have to endure startin’ in early November. But this day, this day be a shore leave, too. […]
When is a Cover Song Better Than the Original?
When we go out for a live show, even to see our favorite band playing their hit songs, there is a certain excitement we feel when they decide to do a cover song. Even legends that have 40 or 50 years of their own music, play covers and the crowd goes insane. What makes a cover […]
Editor’s Playlist #3: A Viable Alternative to Jazz Fest
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a.k.a Jazz Fest, is wrapping up this weekend and if you weren’t one of the lucky people in attendance this year we don’t want you feeling left out. This week’s Playlist is in the spirit of Jazz Fest, highlighting artists in the jazz and funk scene, both of which dominate […]
Playlist 2 – Spring Revival Edition
Our second editor’s playlist features some of the artists performing at this years second annual Spring Revival Festival taking place May 8-11th at Carey Lake in Macedon NY. This family and wallet friendly festival features some of the top up and coming bands in the state, easy access, vending on site, plenty of camping space […]
Editor’s Playlist #1: Rock n Roll Resort v4: The Dream Machine
We are proud to present a new feature on – Editor’s Playlists. Each week, one of our staff members will take the helm and create a playlist of their own choosing, featuring music from upcoming shows, favorite bands, Upstate artists, music festivals and more. You’ll get a nice sampling of music you should know about, […]