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Embracing the Magic in Simple Living: Dirthog Newton
There are two things guitar/banjo duo Dirthog Newton is rooted in: homegrown, and… groundhog. What is Dirthog…
A Composer And His Cabin: How Béla Bartók Came To Saranac Lake
Béla Bartók story is like something out of a movie. Forced to flee Hungary during the rise of fascism in the…
Up and Coming Sister Band The Wolff Sisters Performing at Caffe Lena February 6th
If you love raw harmonies and heartfelt Americana, The Wolff Sisters are a band you don't want to miss. Gritty and…
Fab Dupont on Bad Bunny’s ‘WELTiTA,’ Famed Flux Studios
Shakira’s global hit “Waka Waka.” 2004 GRAMMY-winning reggae album, Toots and the Maytals’ True Love. Album of the…
In Focus: Dead & Friends Are Taking Over CNY
Central New York has spoken — Dead & Friends are officially turning into the jam-cover band everyone wants to…
Meet Akira Galaxy: The Seattle-Born Artist Redefining Dream-Pop
At this year’s Ohana Festival—Eddie Vedder’s seaside celebration of rock legends and rising artists—one of the…
Beyond Boundaries: The Artistic Journey of Tingwei
From the first notes of a childhood erhu to the founding of a bold new arts platform in New York, Tingwei Lin has…
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.…
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…
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…
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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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,…
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…