At times, the music industry can seem like a viciously preposterous environment, kind of like a Sharknado movie sequel only with amplified instruments and egos, laptop computers and seven-dollar plastic water bottles sucked into a funnel cloud with the slimy sharks. But every now and then, a musician emerges from an overseas humanitarian mission or […]
Funk/Soul/R&B
In Their Own Words: Lumar LeBlanc of The Soul Rebels
Born and raised into the culture of New Orleans, Louisiana, The Soul Rebels have been a brass ensemble since 1991. Fast forward to 2017, the band has toured Africa, China, Japan, Australia, Europe, and beyond. They have regularly collaborated live with Talib Kweli, Nas, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, and many others. In His Own Words: […]
ARISE Has Risen
ARISE Music Festival was held at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, on a jovial weekend August 4-6, surrounded by rock formations, pleasant lakes, and mysterious meadows. This land was indeed filled with love, so its name holds true to its essence. It was a glorious gathering of all walks of life – an open, family […]
Chenango Blues Fest to Celebrate Twenty-fifth Anniversary
The Chenango Blues Festival will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary on Aug. 18 and 19 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, New York headlined by the North Mississippi Allstars with John Medeski. The event kicks off with a free show on Friday night beginning at 6:00 p.m., with stylish showman Reverend Shawn Amos. Following Amos […]
Thanks be to God for Alabama Shakes in Albany
Thousands gathered to listen to a preacher give thanks. Her boisterous voice echoed throughout the golden walls, as painted angels peered down from the ceiling. She removed her glasses to wipe the sweat from her brow and then threw her hands to the sky as she sang to the heavens in gratitude and desperation. Brittany […]
Funk Night Returns to Albany August 17 at The Hollow
Albany is getting the funk back. On Aug. 17 at The Hollow Bar and Kitchen, NYS Music is proud to present the return of Funk Night in Albany, hosted by Justin Henricks. Wurliday guitarist and frontman Henricks is bringing out a crew of Worcester, MA and Hartford, CT Funk Night alumni to celebrate his birthday […]
Hearing Aide: SkyDaddy ‘Wide Eyes’
Two years succeeding their debut, self-titled EP as a funky musical quartet, SkyDaddy makes a comeback with their latest EP Wide Eyes, due out on all digital platforms come August 1. Dave Heinz (bass/vox), Joe North (saxophone/EWI), Tom Claney (guitar/vox) and Pat Agresta (drums) fit together as a jazzy-funk ensemble with nods of soul and […]
Ten Bands to See at Panorama This Weekend
The masterminds at Goldenvoice have brought us innovative music festival experiences all over the country, from Firefly to Hangout Music Fest (not to mention Coachella). They graze the east coast next weekend on Randall’s Island to present their newest endeavor, Panorama Music Festival, for its second year. Despite its sophomore residency, Panorama has added some […]
Jay Peak Ski Resort Welcomes Jeezum Crow Fest For Its Fourth Consecutive Year
The fourth annual Jeezum Crow Festival at Jay Peak Ski Resort began with a rainy and windy start on Friday, July 14, though many locals and out-of-towners braved the elements for a night of great music at the Stateside Amphitheater. Though construction prevented as many vendors from setting up shop as in previous years, there […]
Rochester Fringe Festival Will Feature 500+ Spectacular Events
It’s back again and better than ever. Rochester Fringe Festival has announced an unbelievable lineup for 2017. Over the course of 10 days, more than 500 events will be held, including music, art, dance, comedy, and theater. The festivities take place from September 14-23 across more than two dozen venues. Headlining this year are performances […]