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Wilco Treats The State Theatre to a Gem
Upon mention of the name Wilco, for some, the term "Dad Rock" immediately comes to mind. This term has become…
Hearing Aide: Sam Kogon ‘Before You Knew Me’
Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Sam Kogon and his band mates, featuring Frank Hegyi (drums/percussion), Dan Powell…
John Brown’s Body, Grayak and Alex Gideon Awakened the Westcott Theater with…
While Saturday October 10 was not their first rodeo, (or fashion show, as some say) the reggae revolutionaries of…
No Fake Pearl Tears: Nashville Newcomer Lilly Hiatt is the Real Gem
Rather than shaking things off through catchy choruses and lip-gloss beats, Lilly Hiatt heals old wounds with…
Driftwood and Pocket Change to Pay a Visit to Rome’s Historic Capitol…
The Capitol Theatre in Rome will play host to Binghamton's Driftwood and Rome's Pocket Change in a double-bill of…
Dave Rawlings Cranking Up the Machine
Folk mastermind Dave Rawlings and his equally masterful wife Gillian Welch are making a lot of news lately, and it…
Hearing Aide: Greg Pier ‘Three Bird Songs and Six More’
After having the absolute pleasure of reviewing his long-running band, Mandate of Heaven’s most recent work and…
Hearing Aide: Jason Isbell ‘Something More Than Free’
Two months ago roots-rocker Jason Isbell released his fifth studio album, Something More Than Free, and the record…
Grayak and Yankee Blood Offer a Genuine Connection
The feathery, jazz-infused voice of Yankee Blood singer/bassist Ruth Kelly, supported by guitarist/vocalist James…
Amy Helm and Dr. John and the Nite Trippers at Central Park Summerstage
Nestled in a wooded area of NYC's Central Park in the area of East 70th St., Rumsey Playfield has played host as…
Keller Williams Announces Fall Tour and New Trio
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams is gearing up for another tour, now celebrating his 20th…
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…
An Evening With The Lone Bellow
On a warm Friday night in June, a fairly packed house at The Egg's smaller room, The Swyer Theatre, The Lone Bellow…
Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, Gem of the Finger Lakes
The Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, taking place this weekend in Trumansburg, NY, is celebrating its 25th…
The Fifth Annual Frendly Gathering: Where Friendship Comes First
The fifth annual Frendly Gathering was held the last weekend of June at beautiful defunct ski mountain Timber Ridge…
The Clearwater Festival: A Festival With a Conscience
Taking place on the eastern banks of the mighty Hudson River this Father’s Day Weekend, Croton Point Park in…
Todd Snider Draws Large Crowd For First Show in Syracuse
Portland born Folk artist, Todd Snider, brought his musically charged, humorous life stories to the Westcott…
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival: 10 Most Memorable Club Pass Shows
Nine days. 31 club pass shows at eleven different venues. Tens of thousands of steps. A beer or two... maybe three.…
Old Songs Festival: ‘Music With Roots’
Celebrating its impressive 35th anniversary this year, Old Songs Festival brings its mix of traditional music and…
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival: So Much More Than Just a Music Festival
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, better known as The Clearwater Festival, is an event not to be missed…