Browsing Category
Folk/Americana
Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight Upcoming Performances Announced
The Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight returns this month for its fifth season. The exciting lineup of talented…
Hearing Aide: Dan Zlotnick ‘Bumpers’
Sometimes in life you need to stop stressing about everything, take a deep breath, and focus on what’s truly…
Photo City to Host Folk City: A Three Day Benefit for R.E.A.C.H
Event booking and promotions company Hey Dude After Hours has just announced the lineup to their three day folk…
Rochester Indie Musician Spotlight Heading Into Fifth and Most Exciting Season Yet
Imagine a cross between the shows Off Camera with Sam Jones and NPR’s Tiny Desk. Picture the best musicians in the…
Start Off Your New Year With Live Music, Presented by NYS Music
A very Happy New Year from NYS Music! If your New Year's resolution is to see more memorable shows in 2018, NYS…
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2018 Fast Approaching; Donna The Buffalo,…
The 121st Saranac Lake Winter Carnival starts February 2, 2018 and features 17 acts over eight days. Among the list…
Hearing Aide: Dave DiPrimo Band ‘Reflections’
One day photographer Michael Slattery found himself chasing elusive clouds with his camera, only to find the…
Hearing Aide: Cosby Gibson ‘Into Mid-Air’
Albany local Cosby Gibson has released her new album Into Mid-Air on November 17, 2017. Gibson’s previous album,…
Best of NYS Music 2017: Bands on the Rise and Artists You Should Know
As we continue our look at the best of and the brightest in music in 2017, we shift our focus to up and coming…
New York State to Aid 2019 Woodstock Anniversary in Event Funding
Music Festivals are constantly curated and in recent times, unfold in abundance as live music lovers today are…
Interview: Folkmaster Chaz Hearne
Just last month, after a seven-year run in Chicago, Illinois, indie folkmaster Chaz Hearne returned home to…
Donna the Buffalo Poised to Stampede into Rochester
Groove-heavy americana quintet Donna The Buffalo of Trumansburg, is returning to Rochester this weekend to…
Brandi Carlile Announces 2018 New York Tour Dates
Brandi Carlile fans are some of the luckiest fans in the world. They can see Carlile just about any time they’d…
Interview: Trevor Lewington of Enter the Haggis Prepares to enter Putnam Den
Canada's finest Celtic music export, Enter the Haggis, will return to the Putnam Den this Saturday, December 9,…
Hearing Aide: Sharon Coates ‘here now’
Rochester-based songwriter and vocalist Sharon Coates recently released her second album just in time for winter,…
Interview: Get to Know Folk Rock Quartet Dave DiPrimo Band and Hear New Album…
Dave DiPrimo Band has just released Reflections, their sophomore full-length album. NYS Music met up with members…
Dave DiPrimo Band’s Latest Single “Know You Best”
Rochester alternative folk group Dave DiPrimo Band has released their latest single, "Know You Best." The song…
David Crosby and Friends bring Sky Trails tour to The Egg
David Crosby brought his friends to The Egg on Friday, November 17 for a sold out performance that featured tracks…
Arlo Guthrie Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Carnegie Hall debut
Arlo Guthrie celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Carnegie Hall debut with his Annual Thanksgiving Concert on…
Help those in need at Jam for Tots Shows throughout NYS this Holiday Season
NYS Music along with Positive Mental Trip present 13 Jam for Tots shows throughout New York State (and one in…