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Flashback: Metallica ‘WorldWired’ Tour stops at Nassau Coliseum
On May 17, 2017 Metallica played a sold out show at the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum as part of their…
The Final Grateful Dead Show At Barton Hall: May 16, 1981
When terms like the Grateful Dead and Barton Hall come up in conversation, there's a good chance the show being…
The Dead Dancin’ Syracuse: May 9,1978
The Grateful Dead have always been able to find shelter in Syracuse. Much like the band's much lauded previous…
Flashback: Eric Clapton Celebrates 70th Birthday at The Garden
In 2015, Eric Clapton celebrated his 70th Birthday with a pair of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.…
The Grateful Dead Tour Alfred College: May 1, 1970
The Grateful Dead played their one and only show in Alfred, New York, 51 years ago today. After gigs at their…
Flashback: Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica at Glens Falls Civic Center – April…
It is rare to see an arena rock show where the headliner gets completely overshadowed by the opening band. …
The Dead Begin Their Final Fillmore East Run: April 25, 1971
By 1971, The Grateful Dead had firmly established the Fillmore East as their New York City base of operations. But…
30 Years Later: Phish plays Douglass Dining Hall at University of Rochester,…
On Saturday April 20, 1991, when 4/20 was not the national holiday it has since morphed into, Phish performed at…
Phish Makes Their Debut At Nassau Coliseum: April 2, 1998
Two words succinctly sum up the driving force behind the first ever Phish show at Nassau Coliseum: Island Tour.…
Allman Betts Band Debut at Brooklyn Bowl on this day in 2019
On Wednesday March 27, 2019 - 50 years to the day of the formation of The Allman Brothers Band, The Allman Betts…
Grateful Dead Intro-Doze Themselves To The Knick: March 24, 1990
31 years ago today, the Grateful Dead were finally able to play a show in the city of Albany thanks to the brand…
The Grateful Dead End Their First Nassau Run: March 19, 1973
48 years ago today, The Grateful Dead wrapped up their first ever run at Nassau Coliseum. The venerable Long…
2019 Flashback: An Evening With Fleetwood Mac At Madison Square Garden
On March 18, 2019, Fleetwood Mac played the second of two sold out shows at Madison Square Garden supporting their…
Flashback: Voivod, Soundgarden and Faith No More on St. Patrick’s Day 1990 at…
St. Patrick’s Day is normally for pints of Guinness, Irish music, parades, and indeed in New York City that was…
Grateful Dead Return to the Garden: March 9, 1981
Few buildings have as storied a relationship with the Grateful Dead that Madison Square Garden does. The World's…
2014 Flashback: Paul Simon and Sting hold a “Little Experiment” at MSG
In February of 2014, Paul Simon and Sting began their 'On Stage Together' Tour in Houston, TX. The tour…
Flashback: Bad Religion Frontman Greg Graffin Plays 3 Shows at Rockwood Music Hall
Greg Graffin is most recognized as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Bad Religion, which he…
2020 Flashback: America Starts Their 50th Anniversary Tour
1 year ago today on February 21st 2020, America played a sold out show at The Tilles Center on the LIU Post campus…
20 Years Later: Trey Anastasio Band makes Landmark Theatre Debut
Thursday, February 22, 2001 was a frigid night in Syracuse, yet Armory Square was alive and well. With no Phish…
Flashback: Tedeschi Trucks Band Heats Up The Capitol Theatre in 2018
February of 2018 happened to be the warmest February on record in New York State, and part of the reason was…
