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Over the past decade, NYS Music has worked with artists and bands, promoters, events, festivals and organizations…
Empire State Youth Orchestra Announces Construction Launch of a State-of-the-Art…
Schenectady County will soon be home to a state of the art Capital Region Youth Music Center.
Thanks to the…
Don’t Miss the High Spirits Full Moon Solstice Cannamarket in Leeds on Dec.…
This December in the Catskills, the High Spirits Full Moon Solstice Cannamarket will bring magic, makers and…
Playhouse Stage Company Returns for 38th Season with “A Christmas…
Starting December 3 at 7 p.m., the Playhouse Stage Company will open its 38th season with the return of “A…
Common, Natasha Bedingfield and More to Headline Children in Conflict Benefit at…
On Wednesday, December 11 at Brooklyn Paramount Theater, a benefit for Children in Conflict will be held with host…
Albany Symphony Announces December Concerts
The Albany Symphony has announced its upcoming December concerts. Starting December 7, Magic of the Season comes…
SPAC Announces Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s 2026 Summer Season
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) will welcome back the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for a 2026…
Kayhan Kalhor, Iran’s Foremost Musician & Composer to Perform in NYC
Kayhan Kalhor, Iran’s foremost contemporary composer, educator, and master musician, will offer a rare evening of…
Trey Anastasio Discusses Recovery, Divided Sky Foundation on The Small Bow Podcast
Ahead of this week's fifth anniversary Beacon Jam concerts, Trey Anastasio sat down with A.J. Daulerio of The…
Black Friday in Albany: Lark Hall Hosts Seize Atlantis and Darkside Skinny Dippers
A night of two rising bands on the biggest night out in Albany arrives on Black Friday when Seize Atlantis and…
Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026 – Allman Betts Band, Nicotine Dolls, Glass Pony
The Allman Betts Band is set to headline Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026, performing at…
Cash Rules Everything About Wu-Tang Clan Monopoly
Do not pass Gun Will Go - Monopoly: Wu-Tang Clan Edition is here, as the legendary hip-hop group will take over…
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Music Coming to Bop Shop Records in December
On December 14, Bop Shop Records in Brighton (Rochester) will welcome for the first time post-pandemic is the…
Jessica Lynn’s “A Very Merry Classic Christmas” Tour Returns to Spread…
Acclaimed New York-based country artist Jessica Lynn kicks off the ninth installment of her beloved holiday tour, …
2026 Eddies Hall of Fame Inductees Announced, Honoring Capital Region Icons
The 2026 class of inductees into the prestigious Capital Region Thomas Edison (Eddies) Music Hall of Fame have…
Clayton Opera House Announces 2026 Performance Season
The Clayton Opera House has announced its 2026 Season, featuring an exciting and diverse lineup of performers,…
Lamb of God Announce 2026 North American Tour, Stops in Brooklyn and Buffalo
Lamb of God have announced a major North American tour for spring 2026, bringing one of the heaviest lineups of…
Jazz Mandolin Project Announces First Tour in More Than 20 Years
The Jazz Mandolin Project will perform a short run of dates in New England and New York this February, their first…
Peter Yarrow’s Hand-Drawn “Puff the Magic Dragon” Lyrics Featured in Music to…
A piece of music history is set to be auctioned as Music to Life will open bidding on Peter Yarrow’s hand-drawn…
Teatro Grattacielo Announces 2026 Season
For its 32nd season, Teatro Grattacielo celebrates opera as the ultimate collaborative art form — where music,…