Charismatic frontman and Canadian national treasure, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip passed away Tuesday night at the age of 53. Downie was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2015. It was discovered after he suffered a seizure. The diagnosis wasn’t publicly revealed until May of last year when the […]
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Holly Bowling Returns to Whisper Dome this Weekend
Back in March, Holly Bowling performed an unplugged show at the Whisper Dome in Schenectady, as the venue’s incredible acoustics and intimate setting allowed her to ditch amplification and play the piano alone, and it was enough for the room. “If you stand on one side of the room and you whisper, a person across […]
Interview: Roan Yellowthorn (Jackie McLean) on her influences and the power of a song
Jackie McLean, daughter of singer-songwriter Don McLean, best know for his song “American Pie,” is the front woman of Roan Yellowthorn. She adopted this alter ego when returning to music after taking time to complete a university degree. She began to gain media attention as a result of her distinct voice and poetic lyrics on […]
So Last Year Unveils Music Video for “The End of My Excuses pt. II”
Rochester powerhouse pop band So Last Yearreleased a music video for one of their most popular songs, “The End of My Excuses pt. II.” The song is featured on their second full-length album, In The Light of Summer, and is a staple of their setlist for live shows. Logan Van Epps said of the song: […]
November’s Funk Night in Albany to Feature Hartley’s Encore
On Thursday, November 16, NYS Music Presents Funk Night 3: The Grand Band Throwdown,at The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, and hosted by Luke Malamood of Hartley’s Encore. The powerhouse lineup will feature members of The Chronicles, Hartley’s Encore, Front Business, Sensemaya, Legacy, Funkalicious, and JECCO, with special guest vocalist Tara Merritt and special guest saxophonist […]
New Music Series Debuts in Troy with Performance by Sax Prodigy Henry James Fernandez
FAIRE Productions is partnering with The Shop in Troy to present a series which showcases east coast musicians. FAIRE-IT kicks off this Thursday, Oct. 19 with a free performance by Henry James Fernandez and his jazz/funk trio. The saxophonist from Niskayuna, NY currently attends the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and plays original compositions as well […]
Warren Haynes’ 29th Annual Christmas Jam Lineup Announced
Artist have been announced for the 29th annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The event will take place on Dec. 9 at its usual stomping grounds at the U.S. Cellular Center in Warren’s hometown of Asheville, NC. Christmas Jam will once again see a stellar lineup at this year’s benefit to help raise money for Habit […]
Photo Gallery: The Medicinals with Root Shock at Buffalo Iron Works
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Announces 2018 Tour Dates
Up until yesterday, almost every single available JRAD show was sold out across the entire U.S. But now the supply has met the demand. The group just released a list of shows leading up to the beginning of May and features two New York shows. One of the most notable upcoming dates is their first […]
Such Gold Throws Mid-Tour Hometown Punk Rock Show
Such Gold ripped a gig in Rochester on Friday the 13 of October. The punk rockers played at Bug Jar, their familiar stomping grounds, at the midway point in their fall tour. “We’ve played here one… thousand times,” quipped front man Ben Kotin between songs. The all-local show included support from Barbarosa, California Cousins, and Taking Meds. […]