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Barroom Philosophers Release Debut EP, Announce Shows
The Barroom Philosophers formed in the summer of 2014, and since then the self-described "funky reggae with a side…
Best of NYS Music 2015: Staff Picks for New York State Festivals
Nothing compares to experiencing live music. But when it comes to packing up and leaving the world behind to…
Frampton Comes Alive While Audience Enjoys Phone Free
As the summer series of concerts winds down at CMAC, I can't help but reflect on some of the most memorable…
Bryan Adams, Thirty Years Later And Still Reckless
It's hard to believe that it was thirty-years ago that Bryan Adam's fourth studio album, Reckless was released.…
Photo Gallery: Magnaball, I Hope This Happens Once Again
Magnaball, Phish’s tenth festival, which took place August 21-23, 2015 at Watkins Glen International Speedway.
Photo Gallery: Magnaball, No Place I’d Rather Be
Magnaball, Phish’s tenth festival, which took place August 21-23, 2015 at Watkins Glen International Speedway. NYS…
NYS Music Magnaball Roundtable
It's been two weeks since Phish's Magnaball festival and the buzz from the weekend is still in the air. With the…
Photo Gallery: Holly Bowling Across New York State
Holly Bowling performed her piano arrangements and jam transcriptions of Phish songs with five stops in New York…
Phish Magnaball Day 3: Your Magna Trip is Short
Many Magnaball attendees were foggy rather groggy Sunday morning after an epic Saturday of music, so it was good…
Phish’s Magnaball Day 2: The Circus is the Place For Phans
With an absolutely mind blowing Day 1 under their belt, Phish carried the momentum in stride and coasted gracefully…
Magnaball Drive-In Jam: Phish treat fans to an audio-visual Odyssey
Phish has surprised their fans with special, unannounced sets at many of their festivals in the past 19 years. At…
Phish Magnaball Day 1 Recap: A Magna-ificent Start
Phish returned to Watkins Glen International Raceway on Aug 21-23 for their 10th festival, Magnaball. The sold out…
Sublime with Rome Rocks Reggae Vibes at CMAC
Sublime with Rome at the beautiful Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) Aug. 4, had a…
Magnaball: Phish Goes All Out for 10th Festival (Updated)
Phish will return to Watkins Glen International this coming weekend to celebrate their 10th festival. Magnaball…
A Chat With Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon, Part 1
As the CMAC Summer Concert Series continues, the remaining lineup proves to keep the momentum building for Central…
Grace Potter Proves She’s “Got The Medicine That Everybody…
After the very first verse of the very first song, there is no doubt that Grace Potter is the real deal. I have…
Photo Gallery: Breaking Benjamin and Starset Take Big Flats By Storm
Not even a torrential downpour, thunder, lightning, flash flood alerts or a tornado warning can keep Breaking…
A Tragically Hip Fourth of July at CMAC
The Tragically Hip is no stranger to New York, although many New York residents may offer a puzzled look when told…
Photo Gallery: Rob Zombie Brings His Spookshow To Big Flats
When Rob Zombie makes an appearance in Upstate New York, fans of all ages flocked to see the hellbilly perform at…
Ed Sheeran Sold Out Show Brings Down The (Lego) House At CMAC
The third event at CMAC’s 2015 Summer Concert Series, Ed Sheeran was what I would refer to as a winning musical…