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Bardavon to give half a million dollars to Hudson Valley Orchestras
In a joint announcement, three cherished Hudson Valley institutions are taking important steps to ensure that the…
Bearsville Bluegrass Festival Rescheduled to Saturday May 30th
The annual Bearsville Bluegrass Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday May 30th from 12-6pm at…
The Mill Announces Two Summer Concert Series in Westport
The Mill in Westport has announced its summer 2026 calendar, featuring two curated concert lineups that will bring…
CNY Jazz In The City Presents Free Summer Concerts in Syracuse
This Summer, CNY JAZZ In The City will be hosting free concerts on Thursdays from 6-9pm in Syracuse. This concert…
Bedford Music Festival Returns to Caramoor this Fall
The Bedford Music Festival is coming back to Caramoor on Sept. 6 for a day long event featuring live music…
New York Music Month Turns Up the Volume With 60+ Free Events
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has announced the programming for the 9th annual New York…
Rapper Rob Base Dies from Cancer
Rob Base, best known for classic hip-hop tracks "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain", has passed away in a private…
Lost Radio Rounders Swing into Summer with America 250: Songs & Stories
Albany’s Lost Radio Rounders started 2026 on a high note, with the debut of the musical/historical program America…
Belongó Brings Latin Jazz Events to Manhattan and the Bronx
Belongó is a nonprofit cultural organization founded by Arturo O’Farrill, a Grammy awarded Mexican-American piano…
TT Fest Brings Music, and Donkey Yoga to the Hudson Valley, NY
TT Fest is set to happen at Holy Fang Sanctuary in Hopewell Junction, NY, on June 6 and 7, bringing a new festival…
Summer at the Plaza Kicks Off Another Season in Albany
The annual Summer at the Plaza returns to Albany's Empire State Plaza with a packed calendar and there's something…
Moon Bloom Lands at Magic Forest Farms This June
The inaugural Moon Bloom Festival is launching at Magic Forest Farms in Coeymans Hollow from June 26–28, offering…
Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Announces 34th Annual Lineup
The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance returns to the Trumansburg Fairgrounds in Trumansburg, NY…
Rock Band, Joudy’s Headbanging New Single Out
New York rock trio Joudy released their new single “Three Dollar Bill” on May 20. The track comes ahead of their…
Opus 40 and The Local Reunite for Another Summer of Live Music
Music lovers and nature seekers, Opus 40 is calling. This summer, the Saugerties sculpture park is partnering with…
Sunset Sundays Kicks Off Summer Season At Buffalo RiverWorks
Sunset Sundays kicks off the summer season on May 24, on Memorial Day eve, at Buffalo RiverFront for its 21st…
Maverick Concerts Hosts Annual “Open House” For June 6
Maverick Concert Hall in Woodstock will be opening its doors on Saturday, June 6 for its annual Maverick Concert…
Jenna Nicholls Performing for Clearwater’s 60th Anniversary
Singer-songwriter Jenna Nicholls will perform at The Local in Saugerties in Ulster County on July 11 for a benefit…
2026 Jazz on Jay Schedule Released
Downtown Schenectady’s beloved summer tradition returns June 4 as Jazz on Jay launches the 2026 season of free…
Inaugural New York Pawpaw Festival Features More Than Music
Hosted by the owners and community of Magic Forest Farm, the inaugural New York Pawpaw Festival will be held…