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The archives of UpstateLIVE, 2010-2014
The Disco Biscuits give it to The Mann
The Disco Biscuits came to the Mann Center in Philadelphia for the last night of City Bisco Saturday September 27,…
Music, Cars and Food Trucks Combine for a great time all month long at Paddock…
Every October, there seems to be quite the buzz in Western New York over a few things, whether it's the onslaught…
Tweedy Traverses Past & Present at Buffalo’s Town Ballroom
When Jeff Tweedy took to the storied stage of Buffalo's iconic Town Ballroom this past Wednesday it was clear that…
Super 400 Shreds Putnam Den
Putnam Den was the site of one of the hottest shows that is going to be seen anywhere, at anytime on Friday,…
Punk Legend Billy Idol Announces Album, Tour and Autobiography
Punk rock legend Billy Idol has released January and February dates for the latest leg of his world tour supporting…
Gov’t Mule Announces New Years Eve run and Vault Releases
Gov’t Mule will spend their New Years run in New York City at The Beacon Theater on Dec. 30 and 31 and swing down…
Trey Anastasio Band Fall Tour and New Album ‘Paper Wheels’
Exciting news today as Trey Anastasio Band has announced a fall tour of the Northeast and a new album, Paper…
Laws Against Sound
All is quiet in the rural community of Newstead, but this past summer, the rural, Western New York community served…
In Focus: Oak Mountain Bluegrass and Arts Festival 2014
When invited to cover the Second Annual Oak Mountain Bluegrass & Arts Festival I did not hesitate to jump at…
Nas Gives Albany a History Lesson at The Palace Theatre
Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his famed debut LP Illmatic at the Palace Theatre in Albany on Friday…
Aqueous Announce New Album ‘Cycles’, Release Lead Single 20/20
Buffalo's Aqueous, one of New York's fastest growing bands, has announced an October 21 release date for their 3rd…
The Disco Biscuits to Release ‘The Classical Set’
The Disco Biscuits are easily classified in the genre of EDM or Livetronica, but their classical roots are apparent…
Jack White Announces show at World’s Famous Arena, MSG
Jack White has announced a headline concert on January 30 at Madison Square Garden. This will be the first time…
Film Review: Love is Strange
The various capacities to love and the relationships that can contain love are explored throughout the film Love is…
Curtain Call for Enter The Haggis – Final Show at Westcott Theatre
As the curtain is lowered at 7pm on October 11, 2014 on Enter The Haggis, at the Wescott Theater, in Syracuse, NY,…
Kickin’ it Country with Colt Ford and the Country Swagg Band
Syracuse’s own Country Swagg Band, opened for Colt Ford at Toby Keith’s Syracuse, Friday night September 26.…
Hearing Aide: Mingo Fishtrap ‘On Time’
As with any new album that's headed for another spin, it's usually for one of two reasons: the band either had some…
ROCtober Kicks Off With The Kings of Metal: Judas Priest
Retired? Definitely not. Fans in Rochester lined up around the block on a beautiful, early autumn evening in…
A Sound Man – An Interview with John Chiara
The role of the sound engineer is overlooked during live performances, with attention given to the musicians…
What’s So Great about Great North: Music and Arts Festival? Everything
Everything is great about Great North Music and Arts Festival. Featuring two sets by headliner Tipper, this year's…