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Lilac Festival Announces Initial 2017 Lineup
The arrival of spring is celebrated different ways in different places. In Pennsylvania, a groundhog predicts it's…
Red Hot Chili Peppers Play Key Bank Center
I can't believe I made it this far in life without ever seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But I'm so glad I was…
The Disco Biscuits Drop Mid-Run Heater at the Fillmore
All Disco Biscuits shows are not created equal. Throughout their career, the band has gone through periods of…
Sinkane Comes to Boston’s Great Scott
The indie-funk, Sudanese pop, free jazz solo musician known as Sinkane is on his way to Boston next Thursday,…
Mountain Jam Lineup Finalized, SCI Joins Petty, Miller as Headliner
The field for the 13th edition of Mountain Jam is set. The annual Catskills festival, held at Hunter Mountain,…
Rock ‘n Roll Resort Returns to the Hudson Valley
Rock n Roll Resort: v7 returns this year Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 at the Hudson Valley Resort in…
2017 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees, Hall of Fame Class Announced, moe. to…
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) announced its 2017 slate of nominees and inductees into its Hall of Fame…
Spafford at Buffalo Iron Works
It's the beginning of February in beautiful, not so sunny Buffalo. The cold weather was no match for the barn…
Lettuce Announce 2nd Annual Rage Rocks at Red Rocks
In the midst of the second leg of their Mt. Crushmore Tour, supporting the 2016 eponymous album, famed funk band…
Photo Gallery: Escort at the Brooklyn Bowl
Escort played their second night of a two night run on Saturday, January 28 at the Brooklyn Bowl, with Horizon…
This Week in Protest Music – Gorillaz, Frank Turner and Carole King
Artists of all genres and popularity take part in this American tradition, one that we at NYS Music hold dear. Our…
Ginuwine is the real MVP; Most Valuable ‘Pony’
Since Ginuwine came out with his would-be classic "Pony" in 1996, you'd be hard pressed to find someone who…
Wood Brothers and Hot Tuna Join Tedeschi Trucks Band Wheels of Soul Tour
The Tedeschi Trucks Band announced the third installment of their Wheels of Soul summer tour and will be supported…
Engaging in Wintercourse: Friday Night @ the Knitting Factory
On Friday night in Brooklyn, the sixth annual “Wintercourse” took place at the Knitting Factory. All four bands on…
I.Am.Tru.Starr. Bringing ‘Soul Hop’ to Syracuse Saturday
“Growing up in places like where I’m from, kids don’t get the chance to dream properly. I’m chasing mine so they…
Mike Powell and the Black River Create Joyful Noise at Funk ‘n Waffles
Mike Powell rolled into Downtown Syracuse Saturday night at Funk n Waffles with his new band, the Black River (John…
West End Blend Kicks Off Tour Stretching Across Northeast
High energy 10-piece funk band West End Blend embarks on an extensive tour that stretches across the Northeast with…
Celebrate the 2017 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival at the Waterhole
The 120th annual Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will take place this year on Feb. 3-12. NYS Music is proud to present…
Polyvamp Brooklyn Rooftop Jam
Polyvamp looked to the skies when they rocked the Brooklyn waterfront for a rooftop jam session in Williamsburg…
The Tribe Returns: MMW at Le Poisson Rouge
On Tuesday night in the historic Greenwich Village, Medeski Martin and Wood returned for the second night of their…