Patchogue Village, The setting of incredible nightlife teeming with live entertainment! Walk down Mainstreet Friday and Saturday nights and you’ll find yourself immersed by one of Long Island’s greatest music scenes. Surrounded by avid clubs and music venues dawning bright lights, all host such enthusiastic musicians and performers. One in particular performs to achieve one […]
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Syracuse Area Musicians to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lilith Fair
Twenty years ago, Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan had a vision to create a festival comprised solely of female musicians and bands led by females. What resulted was the highest grossing festival tour of 1997, grossing $16 million. The tour boasted a lineup featuring McLachlan, the Indigo Girls, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Tracy […]
The Great NYS Fair Has Your Local Music Fix
The 2017 New York State Fair opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 23. Aside from the food, music is arguably the biggest attraction at the New York State Fair. The main stage acts at Lakeview Amphitheater and Chevy Court draw the most attention, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of acts […]
The Arise Festival Is More Than a Wake-Up Call
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Feeling Love at Camp Bisco
Camp Bisco has become the premier electronic music festival in the Northeast (RIP Mysteryland) and continues to showcase the talents of rising jamtronica, EDM, DJ and jam band acts throughout the weekend while host band The Disco Biscuits play 6 sets for their fervent flock of fans who make it a point to attend the […]
Vans Warped Tour Caters to Hardcore in Connecticut
Dust, blood, sweat and smiles don’t begin to describe a typical day at summer’s largest traveling music festival. Currently in its 23’rd year, the Vans Warped Tour returned for fans of all genres to enjoy their best day of the year on July 9 in Hartford, CT. Originally created by founder Kevin Lyman as a festival […]
Hearing Aide: Benn Rymon Drops ‘A Long Time’
A Pennsylvanian both by nature and at heart, rapper Benn Rymon and his beats are now based out of Plattsburgh, NY, where he continues to record and perform just as he’s been doing since the 90s. This time, his ideas were carefully crafted into his solo debut album, A Long Time. Normally, he’d be found […]