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GoGo Penguin Mesmerizes Toronto’s Opera House
On May 9th, the Opera House in Toronto hosted an unforgettable performance by GoGo Penguin, the instrumental trio…
Author Aidan Levy Creates a New Jazz Standard with Sonny Rollins Biography
In his new book, Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny Rollins, author Aidan Levy has created…
The Next Festival of Emerging Artists Announces 10th Anniversary Schedule
In celebration of the 10th anniversary, The Next Festival of Emerging Artists has announced their season schedule,…
Ellicottville Summer Music Festival On June 30-July 2, Headlined by Former Members…
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has announced the lineup for this year’s Summer Musical Festival at Holiday…
Maverick Concert Series in Woodstock Returns this July
Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, located on Maverick Road in…
Party On The Patio at The Waterhole in Saranac Lake Schedule for 2023 Announced
The Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake has announced the schedule for the annual 2023 Party On The Patio…
CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Debuts Free Official App for the 2023…
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival has released its official free app for the 2023 celebration, which…
The Indomitable Nancy Atlas
I had the double blessing of interviewing Nancy on The Long Island Sound podcast and seeing her live recently at…
CNY Jazz Announces Return Of In-Person Scholastic Enrichment Programs
CNY Jazz has announced the return of their in person scholastic enrichment programs across the Central New York…
Buffalo Bombarded by Blues and Roots at Riverworks
When I think of Blues music, the basic, common names come to mind. The likes of BB King, Muddy Waters, Blind Boy…
Chenango Blues Festival Finalizes Lineup for 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Chenango Blues Festival recently finalized the lineup for its 30th Anniversary Celebration, with the addition…
JazzBuffalo to Host Free Annual International Jazz Day Celebration on April 30
JazzBuffalo will celebrate this year's International Jazz Day this Sunday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.…
Jazz is PHSH Spring Tour Dates include Nublu and Buffalo Iron Works
Jazz is PHSH will be heading out on a late spring tour covering the Northeast and Midwest from May 31 to June 11.…
Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island Announces Heritage Farm Benefit…
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden will present a Heritage Farm Benefit concert featuring…
An Interview with Jazz Drummer Matt Niedbalski
I’ve been hearing about Matt Niedbalski for nearly 30 years. From the day he was born, it seems that he was…
Easy Star All-Stars Release New Bowie-Inspired LP “Ziggy Stardub”
Renowned NYC-based reggae band Easy Star All-Stars have just released their new album Ziggy Stardub, a reggae…
In Focus: Angelica Sanchez Solo Show at St. Andrew and St. Luke Episcopal Church…
Pianist and composer Angelica Sanchez put on a brilliant performance this past Saturday, April 15th at the St.…
In Memoriam: Buffalo Jazz Vocalist Mary McMahon
The jazz scene in Western New York lost a legend last month, with the passing of vocalist Mary McMahon. A staple…
Acclaimed Australian-British Jazzer Keyna Wilkins Makes NYC Debut at Williamsburg…
Pioneering Australian/British composer, pianist and flautist Keyna Wilkins will mark her first American…
In Focus: Laufey Plays a One Time Show at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey played a sold out show with opener Laura Elliot at the historical…
