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Saratoga Film Forum Returns with Weekly Independent Film Series at Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts is reviving a longtime local tradition this spring with the return of the Saratoga Film Forum,…
Watervliet Rockers Four Dead Kings Release Gritty Single “Stand Tall”
Capital Region rock band Four Dead Kings have released their latest single, “Stand Tall,” a gritty…
Billy Joel Symposium Speakers Announced
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced the lineup of speakers who…
6th Annual Albany Film Festival Announces John Sayles as Headliner, Schedule of…
The NYS Writers’ Institute has announced the 6th annual Albany Film Festival scheduled to take place at UAlbany on…
Your Guide to After-Parties during Phish’s July MSG Residency
Phish will perform at Madison Square Garden this July for 5 nights, and naturally, CEG's unforgettable after-party…
New York Philharmonic Announces 2026–27 Season, Gustavo Dudamel’s Inaugural Year
The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2026–27 season, marking the beginning of a new era as internationally…
Great South Bay Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup Featuring My Morning Jacket,…
The Great South Bay Music Festival will return to Shorefront Park in Patchogue this summer for its 18th…
2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Lineup
The 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for the 23rd edition, featuring legendary…
Tanglewood Popular Artist Series Adds Hugh Jackman, Brandi Carlile, John Fogerty…
The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series has expanded its 2026 summer lineup with three newly announced…
Caffe Lena Folk Heritage Series: Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis & Bill Ellis…
Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis and William Lee Ellis - three all well-established roots, blues and folk artists have…
Binghamton’s Driftwood Headlines HillTap Festival at Holiday Valley
The 6th annual HillTap Festival returns to Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville on Saturday, July 25, with…
Live Nation and DOJ Reach Nominal Settlement with Questions Left to be Answered
In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 39 states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation along with…
Fetty Wap Brings ‘Official Welcome Home Concert’ to Palace Theatre in…
After years of anticipation, the wait is finally over as Fetty Wap is back on the road for his Official Welcome…
Flushing Town Hall Announces Miles Davis Tribute
Flushing Town Hall, an historic Queens music venue, has announced that it will be hosting a NEA Jazz Masters…
Hoochenanny Festival Announces 2026 Dates, New Location in Perinton
Organizers of the Hoochenanny Festival have announced the event will return for its third year…
Wilco Announces Summer Tour With Three New York Stops
Chicago rock veterans Wilco have announced a new run of U.S. tour dates for summer 2026, including three…
The Problem with Saying Support Local Music
An Xperience Column by Jason Irwin.
There’s a sign I’ve seen in a lot of rooms over the years. Sometimes it’s…
Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 takes over Iron Works in June
Western New York fans of Death Metal, your prayers have been answered - Buffalo Gore Fest 2026 will take over…
moe.mentUM Tour Unites Umphreys McGee and moe.
moe. and Umphrey’s McGee, two bands who have performed together going back 25 years, join forces this summer for…
Andy Frasco & The UN and Kitchen Dwellers Announce Co-Headlining August Tour
Andy Frasco & The UN and Kitchen Dwellers will link up for a co-headlining tour throughout the month of August…