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Flotsam River Circus Sails the Erie Canal
FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus performers, and puppeteers traveling on a ramshackle raft, giving free…
New York Dolls: The Glam Rock Sun of the 1970s
Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, The Ramones - each of these bands are entirely distinct in their sound, image and era.…
Utica DIY: Reviving the Hardcore Scene in the Forgotten City
Utica DIY, a concert promoter based in the greater Utica area, started bringing the harcore and punk scene back to…
The Lot Finds Their Voice on Bold Debut EP ‘Life With Her’
Formed in 2024, New York-based band The Lot is made up of early 20-somethings John Newhall (vocals/guitar), Joe…
Long Island Artist Sarah Gross Closes Out Sentimental East Coast Tour Through Fall
Long Island-based indie folk artist, Sarah Gross spent the past several months booking her own shows and learning…
Where Did NYC’s Nightlife Go? Remembering The Golden Age of Danceteria
Out of all New York City’s famed nightclubs, none were more creative, wild and daring than Danceteria. Famously the…
Davey Allen’s Path of TikTok Covers to a Full Tribute
When Davey Allen first propped his phone up in a Rochester stairwell to film an acoustic Alice in Chains cover, he…
Reshaping Music Education: Anthony Mazzocchi and His Growing Impact on Musicians
“If you resource students, they’re capable of anything.”
Music education holds a power greater than most people…
Tops of Trees: United by Sound and Spirit
“Climb up to the highest branch to enjoy the view.” For Capital Region band Tops of Trees, the phrase is more than…
Jingle Legend Ritz Carlton Revives Cassettes With New Tape
Jingle legend Ritz Carlton is reviving cassettes with a new tape titled, Ritz Carlton Plays the Hits — Indian…
Lake Placid Sinfonietta Returns for 2025 Summer Season with Inspiring Performances
Inspiring performances and community-focused music experiences come to Lake Placid as the Lake Placid Sinfonietta…
Anthony Casuccio: From Producer to Performer, Coming to Syracuse July 10
30-year music industry veteran Anthony Casuccio from the Buffalo area is turning his passion for producing and…
The Top 10 Artists to Perform at Madison Square Garden
Today we're counting down the 10 artists who have performed the most time at Madison Square Garden and their most…
The Story of Kiss’s First Show and the Forgotten Queens Venue Behind It
Kiss played their first show at Coventry in Queens, a little known venue that fostered a budding glam rock and punk…
The Iconic Concerts of Central Park: from Simon and Garfunkel to SummerStage
Central Park is not only the continent’s first public park, but arguably the most iconic. Artists have traveled…
A Pianist’s Pursuit: This Is Maria Kaushansky
For pianist Maria Kaushansky, the piano is not just an instrument; it is a lifelong pursuit of intense passion.
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The Last Hurrah – The Rise and Fall of NYC’s Rock Disco
For a brief 5 year stint, Hurrah paved the way for rising punk bands as well as new wave and industrial music.…
Kuddlybear Returns with Reflective Sophomore Album The Permanent Now
Recording under the name Kuddlybear, longtime Capital Region musician Joel Lilley returns with The Permanent Now,…
Artpark 2025 Summer Concerts Lineup
Artpark is cranking up the volume for the 2025 summer concert series. This year’s events are slated to showcase an…
Karina Rykman: The Road to Webster Hall and Beyond
“I’m still floating on a cloud of disbelief that this is my life,” Karina Rykman confided recently, her voice…