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Robin Thicke Infects NYS Fair with Dance Fever
As the summer dwindles down, schools are getting ready to start back up, the days are getting shorter and there…
Tori Kelly Turns an Unexpected Schedule Change Into a Memorable New York State…
Tori Kelly was originally set to perform at Suburban Park at The Great New York State Fair at 8 p.m. Wednesday.…
Spaghetti Eastern’s ‘Two Bass Hit’ is a Home Run
Two Bass Hit, the new record from Hudson Valley sonic pioneers Spaghetti Eastern, is as adventurous as it is…
“Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Returns to Saratoga Springs this Fall
Caffè Lena and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center are collaborating again this year for their popular free…
RAYE Performs Hope-filled Hits at the Citi Concert Series
R&B-pop music sensation RAYE returned to the Citi Concert Series on Thursday, August 20. Currently supporting…
New York Series: Samara Joy’s Shirley Chisholm-Inspired “Why I’m…
On Monday, November 18, the New York City Council passed a resolution designating every November 30 as "Shirley…
Daniel Caesar Brings Son of Spergy to Barclays Center
Daniel Caesar brought his “Son of Spergy” Tour to Barclays Center on July 30, giving Brooklyn its only New York…
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Close Alive at 5 with a Funk-Fueled Flight
As another summer of Alive at 5 spread its wings toward the horizon, thousands of Capital Region music fans…
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Add New York Dates to Fall 2026 Tour
New Orleans-based artist Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue has launched new tour dates for the Fall of 2026…
Nate Dailey Welcomes New Era With Single “Home With Myself”
New York City-based singer-songwriter Nate Dailey released his latest single “Home With Myself” on June 12, an…
Black Arts and Cultural Festival Returns to Empire State Plaza
The Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Albany this summer. On July 31 and August 1, the festival will…
Main Street Live Brings Sophistafunk and Dead & Friends to Downtown Cortland…
If your Friday night plans are still up in the air, downtown Cortland has you covered. Main Street Live continues…
Rolling Stone’s First Stateside Music Festival
On July 4th, the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Rolling Stone held its very first Stateside…
Aila Chiar Is Ready to Speak Her Truth to The Masses
Aila Chiar is a jack of all trades. She writes her own music, creates her own beats, and it all comes straight…
Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series Returns July 5
The Saratoga Springs Summer Concert Series is returning to Congress Park. Set to kick off on July 5, this year’s…
Celebrating Music and Culture at Bronx Summer Jam 2026
Bronx Summer Jam returned to Bronx Park East on June 20, bringing music and vibes to the park. The annual music…
Local Limelight: Rochester Musician Ryan Johnson
NYS Music’s feature series Local Limelight is a special and integral collection of interviews that shine a…
Juneteenth: Sorrow turned Conviction
While the public celebrates Juneteenth in what is now the halfway point of a roller coaster year, it is important…
Ann Mincieli to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee NYC
Five-time GRAMMY-winning producer and recording engineer Ann Mincieli will receive an honorary Doctor of Music…
Tyjhier: a Musical Journey From Syracuse to NYC
Before the SAMMY Awards, Tyjhier Goodman, artistically known as Tyjhier, was a kid in Syracuse sitting in…