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For The Love of Ska: An Interview with Charles Benoit of Some Ska Band
Being a music writer is a lot of fun, and there’s no one I like to talk shop with more than Charles Benoit. He…
Kidjo Covers Talking Heads Classics For Kingston Crowd
One of UPAC’s bartenders skipped down an abandoned hall, hands aloft, waving side to side, an unadulterated grin…
29th Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Lineup Posted
The 29th annual Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Of Music & Dance takes place July 18-21 this year. Held in…
In Focus: A Benefit for Creative Music Studio
On Wednesday April 3 The Brooklyn Bowl played host to a Benefit for Creative Music Studio. An amazing lineup of…
Angelique Kidjo to Light Up UPAC
Remain in Light, the Talking Heads’ fourth studio album, peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard 200 in 1980.…
The Flyday Music Festival Announces The Nth Power, Dub Trio, and The Big Takeover…
Kick off the outdoor music festival season with The Flyday Music Festival, which takes place May 17 and 18 this…
CeltGrass Group We Banjo 3 Raises Roof at Local Art Museum
What does Celtic and Bluegrass music (aka CeltGrass) have in common with Thomas Cole, Salvadore Dali, and Picasso?…
Lúnasa Brings Troy Music Hall to their Feet
As Lúnasa winds up their North American spring tour, it would be remiss not to take an opportunity to sing their…
In Focus: Antibalas Celebrates 20 Years at Brooklyn Bowl
With lead singer Amayo preaching 'deep unconditional love' throughout the night, Antibalas performed to a sold…
Antibalas’ 20th Anniversary Tour brings band back to Brooklyn
Antibalas return to their Brooklyn roots this weekend for their 20th anniversary tour's final U.S. shows. They'll…
Photo Gallery: The Wailers at Brooklyn Bowl
The Wailers Brooklyn Bowl 2.27.19
On Wednesday, February 27, The Wailers concluded a…
Mountain Jam Announces Lineup and Venue Change
After 14 years at Hunter Mountain, Mountain Jam announced its lineup Thursday and that it will be relocating to…
Hearing Aide: Some Ska Band ‘It’s Going Down’
Ska has come a long way since its origins in the Caribbean in the 50's. The upbeat, syncopated style of music has…
Buster Poindexter Returns to Cafe Carlyle in April
Music legend Buster Poindexter makes his return to NYC's Cafe Carlyle from April 2-13. David Johansen, founding…
JÄH DIVISION releases “Isolation Dub”
Brooklyn collective Jäh Division has released "Isolation Dub," a reggae-experimental interpretation of rock band…
Warm up at the Waterhole during Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
Submitted by Derick Borst for NYS Music
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is a legendary two-week party in the…
Hearing Aide: Princess Nokia ‘Metallic Butterfly’
Princess Nokia released Metallic Butterfly on 14 Dec. 2018. The album travels through most of the musical spectrum…
Fritz’s Polka Band announces nineteenth album
Celebrating 40 years of performing, the Verona-based Fritz's Polka Band will release its nineteenth album, Hey! on…
Vusi Mahlasela brings Township! and the sounds of South Africa to The Egg
With a crowd diverse in age and race, a lively audience came to the Swyer Theater at The Egg in Albany for a night…
Manhattan’s Irish Arts Center Reveals Fall Performances
Irish Arts Center, located in the historic Hell's Kitchen district, has announced its fall music series. The season…