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Pokey LaFarge Stops and Smells the Lilacs
The first Rochester Lilac Festival dates back to 1898. It added musical entertainment just a few years later in…
Scotty McCreery Still American Idol to Fans at Turning Stone Showroom
Scotty McCreery was only 17-years-old when he won the 10th season on American Idol in 2011. Perhaps this young man…
UPDATED: Toby Keith’s – We Loved That Bar & Grill – Closes…
Waking up to the news that our favorite country music venue in Syracuse, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill,…
EXCLUSIVE: Eastbound Jesus Release “Better Things”, Second Track off…
With their second album Hollerin due out this summer, Eastbound Jesus has released exclusively with NYSMusic the…
DelFest to Rock Allegany Fairgrounds with Bluegrass and Roots Music Favorites
The eighth annual DelFest 2015 is set to take place over Memorial Day Weekend. With an all-star lineup, The Del…
Kacey Musgraves: Following Her Own Arrow to the Top
Today’s Nashville is quickly becoming a mecca for artists of all genres. No longer is country and bluegrass music…
From Stagecoach to Toby Keith’s – Central NY Welcomes Parmalee
On Thursday, May 14, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill will be welcoming one of country music’s hottest new…
Seven Day Music Marathon Day 5: Hal Ketchum at The Egg
During a week of seeing music both new and old, I opted for something Ole, specifically Grand Ole Opry member Hal…
Guthrie Bell Productions and 102.7 EQX present “Howling on the Hudson”…
Guthrie Bell Productions and WEQX 102.7 just announced a new music series called "Howling on the Hudson" taking…
Tyler Farr Rocks The F Shed
What can be better than seeing two of Syracuse’s favorite bands, Castle Creek and Country Swagg? Just follow them…
Taste of Country Announces Daily Lineup
As the time nears, statewide country fans anticipation fervently grows awaiting this years Taste of Country Music…
Next Best Thing – ZBTB Takes Over Nicole’s of Camden
When I learned that a new venue in Camden, Nicole's of Camden, would be featuring a Zac Brown Tribute Band (ZBTB),…
Blind Owl Band Embark on Spring Tour
The Blind Owl Band will embark on a spring tour that brings them far and wide throughout the Northeast. The…
Nick Piccininni and Jason Barady Debut October Downs at Ray Brothers BBQ
On Friday March 20, Ray Brothers BBQ in Bouckville, NY put aside their finger-licking good recipes for some…
NYSMusic’s Up and Coming ‘Artist To Check Out’ for March: Billy…
For the last few years I have had the unique opportunity to cover music of many genres, at many venues, with both…
Old Boy Records 2015 Spring Showcase
Old Boy Records is holding their 2015 Spring Showcase in the Center for the Arts of Homer - a repurposed church -…
Cabinet Throws A Celebration In Blairstown
There’s a lot to be said about the state of Pennsylvania, and producing quality bluegrass is an undeniable trait.…
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood: Country Music Legends Receives Warm Welcome in…
From the moment I learned that Garth Brooks was returning to recording and touring, I felt as though I finally had…
Wynonna’s Personal Performance at the Turning Stone Casino
Wynonna Judd and Friends brought their quaint classy show to the Showroom at the Turning Stone Casino. The stage…
Asleep at the Wheel Spring Albany out of Winter
Asleep at the Wheel pulled into The Egg along with openers The Quebe Sisters on Sunday night as the city began to…