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The archives of UpstateLIVE, 2010-2014
Second Annual Taste of Country Music Festival: Day One
Well if there was ever any question as to how northerners feel about country music, all doubts were laid to rest…
Ziggy Marley’s Rastaman Vibration Felt at Artpark
Holding court above the Niagara River Gorge, Artpark in Lewiston, NY on June 25th was an idyllic setting for an…
Hearing Aide: Mirk “Run”
Mirk, an Albany-based R&B band released their third endeavor, Run, and the melodies are already too catchy.…
Tesseract Parts Ways With Vocalist
Tesseract, British progressive band, have parted ways with their vocalist, Ashe O'Hara, and will be rejoined by…
The Dream of the ‘90s Was Alive in Oneonta With Rusted Root
There was definitely something magical in the air in Oneonta on Friday night, with summer being officially in full…
Primus Slaps Some Serious Funk on Gratwick Park
There is just something really interesting about Primus and their unique style of music. It might be because of…
Gypsy punk With Gogol Bordello Coming to Burlington, VT
Gogol Bordello is bringing its Gypsy punk craziness to the Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, Vermont on July…
Albany County DA Serves Pete Nice The ‘Gas Face’ Over Taxes
Apparently Peter Nash's status as rap's "Prime Minister Pete Nice" does not exempt him from paying New York state…
The Best of Phish at SPAC Top 10 Moments
After 14 amazing shows since 1992, Phish is returning to SPAC on July 3rd, 4th and 5th to celebrate the start of…
Fox Fest Blows Up CNY Festival Scene In Year 5
As Fox Fest approaches year five of its festival run, the growth of the event in its own right is noteworthy. What…
Hearing Aide: Analog Son’s Self-titled Debut Album
One of the newest bands to the funk scene, Analog Son has released their self-titled album just in time for the…
Hearing Aide: Fikus ‘Living Life Through Multicolored Scenery’
Fikus, the five piece electro-funk band from New Jersey, is set to release their first full length album Living…
Review: Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band at Artpark
Thousands of people with umbrellas and ponchos crowded the fields of Lewiston’s Artpark for Ringo Starr and his All…
Hearing Aide: Bryan Howell and the Standalones ‘Welcome To The World’
Even though Central New York's own Bryan Howell and The Standalones are an unsigned group, they have already…
Black Veil Brides Will Kickoff 2014 Fall Tour in Niagara Falls
Hollywood, California glam-metal rockers, the Black Veil Brides, will bring their 2014 U.S fall tour to New York…
Interview: Boxed Wine talk about Shows, Syncs and Cheap Fun
Friday, June 20th. My friend buys us tickets to see Dresses play The Studio at Webster Hall. I like the duo but…
Interview: Discussing The Beatles with Dr. Gordon Thompson
There is little question as to how quickly news travels today. With the advent of smart phones, computers and…
Xerox International Jazz Festival – Photo Gallery: Steve Martin & the…
STEVE MARTIN & The Steep Canyon Rangers Featuring EDIE BRICKELL
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival…
O.A.R. and Phillip Phillips Visit Artpark on Wednesday, July 2
Of A Revolution or O.A.R. as most know them, bring their reggae infused rock sound to Artpark in Lewiston, NY on…
Catch Phish on the Net From SPAC
Not going to be around this holiday weekend to catch Phish at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)?
There's…