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An interview with Tough Old Bird on New Album “Garden Dream”
Right now, folk music is having a major resurgence in the mainstream music world. One indie folk band, Tough Old…
Too Many Zooz returns home to conclude “Retail Therapy Tour”
Brass Power House group Too Many Zooz returned to the scene where it all began on Saturday, April 6 as the trio…
Interview: Joe Burcaw of Black 47 on New EP ‘Four On The Floor’…
It's approaching ten years since NYC Irish rock mainstay Black 47 took their final bow at the now-dark BB King's…
An Interview with Malian Musician Bassekou Kouyate, Performing at UPH on Feb. 16
Bassekou Kouyate is a musician from Mali, Africa and a world-renowned ngoni player. The ngoni is an ancient…
Mood Music: Grea8Gawd’s ‘SNOWDAY’ Perfect On A Snow Day
Mood Music is a real phenomenon. No, not the Joe Budden mixtape series. Although his melancholy brand of rap does…
DJ Anastazja Returns to NYC with Rhythmic Mixes
On January 19th, Anastazja touched down in Manhattan to perform, as she calls it, “her favorite mix” at SOB's.…
Martin Scorsese at 92Y: Unveiling ‘Killers of the Flower Moon
On January 23, 2024, the famous 92nd Street Y (92Y) was buzzing with excitement as Annette Insdorf led a lively…
Revolutionary Joy from The City of Good Neighbors: A Conversation with Buffalo’s…
“All of them will encompass the idea of revolutionary joy,” Michael Farrow tells me when describing Farrow, and…
Richard James of Neighbor Talks “Silver” and Neighbor Nine, ahead of…
Neighbor will make their way to Saratoga Springs for the first time on Friday, January 19, having grown a sizeable…
An Interview with Albert Lee, coming to the Strand Theatre Hudson Falls on Jan. 20
In the midst of his sixth decade in the music industry, Albert Lee is halfway through yet another month-long tour,…
An Interview with Rochester Jazz Singer-Songwriter Sage Bava
Rochester jazz singer, songwriter, and performer Sage Bava's five-song EP Falling In released on November 15,…
Grand Funk Railroad in New York: Mark Farner Remembers
When I was growing up in the early 70’s, a hazy time captured in Richard Linklater’s movie Dazed &…
Razor Braids’ “She” Celebrates Sapphic Love and Spontaneity,…
Brooklyn pop-rock sensation Razor Braids has released their latest single, "She," a femme-focused, upbeat pop…
An Interview with The Bacon Brothers, Set To Play Albany and Westbury This Month
The Bacon Brothers are set to play two upcoming shows in New York, as they continue their fall tour lineup across…
Andy Summers: Cracked Lens + Missing String Tour Arrives in Patchogue on October…
In performances incorporating not only his musicianship, but also his photography, writing and storytelling, Andy…
Exclusive: Kevin Drew Talks About New Solo Record, Upcoming Broken Social Scene…
NYS Music spoke with Broken Social Scene co-founder and frontman Kevin Drew about his new solo record Aging, the…
In Conversation With New York City Native “Freaky Pop” Band HOKO
In August’s blurry end of sweltering heat and constant music in New York City, NYS Music and the band HOKO found a…
Inside the Music: An interview with Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms
Excitement grew as I was able to snag an interview with Robin Wilson, the frontman for both the Gin Blossoms…
An Interview with Alan Paul, Author of “Brothers and Sisters” Ahead of…
Alan Paul, writer of New York Times bestsellers "One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band" and…
Great South Bay Music Festival Returns in 2023 with an Unforgettable Lineup
The Great South Bay Music Festival 2023, one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer, is set to make a…