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Donna Lewis Returns with Bittersweet Dream-Pop Confession “Fall Back Girl”
Platinum-selling, New York–based singer-songwriter Donna Lewis continues her late-career renaissance with “Fall…
Devon Allman Announces ‘20 Years Strong Tour’
Devon Allman has announced his “20 Years Strong Tour,” which will begin on August 13th in Portsmouth, NH. The tour…
Hillside Festival in Ontario Reveals 2026 Lineup With 50+ Artists
Hillside Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, with more than 50 artists set to perform July 17 to 19 at Guelph…
BAM’s Word. Sound. Power. Returns to Brooklyn April 24 and 25 to Celebrate…
The Brooklyn Academy of Music brings back its annual Word. Sound. Power. series on Friday, April 24 and Saturday,…
2026 SPAC Summer Concerts and Events
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) marks its 60th anniversary with a summer full of exhilarating and inspiring…
Queens Shoegaze-Grunge Band Bummer Camp Announce Sophomore Album, Share New Single…
Queens shoegaze-grunge band Bummer Camp announced their sophomore album Fake My Death on Tuesday, March 10,…
The Afghan Whigs Releases New Single “House of I”
The Afghan Whigs have announced the release of their new single, “House of I,” as they prepare for their upcoming…
Doc ‘N Roll Festival Presents World Premiere of Brooklyn Beat Documentary May 5th …
After years in the making, a new documentary about the D.I.Y. Brooklyn rock scene of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, and…
Growers Gathering Brings Culture of Growing Together to Griffin House in…
This spring, something special is taking root in the Catskills. On the day of the Full Flower Moon - Saturday, May…
Passion Pit Announce Summer Tour with Two New York Stops in Buffalo and NYC
Indie pop favorites Passion Pit have announced a North American summer tour for 2026, including two New…
Signals of Spring Emerge as Rochester Lilac Festival Enters Year 128
With color soon to brighten the landscape of Rochester, the Lilac Festival signals arrival of spring through ten…
Lil Wayne Announces Two New York Stops on Expanded ‘Tha Carter’ Anniversary Tour
Five-time GRAMMY Award–winning rap icon Lil Wayne will return to New York in 2026 with two major performances…
Psychedelic Dub-Jazz Collective Club d’Elf Announces New Album, Tours New…
Boston-based psychedelic dub-jazz collective Club d'Elf will released their new album Loon & Thrush on Friday…
Lake George’s 32nd Annual Bands & Beans Returns March 29 With Nine…
The Lake George Arts Project brings back Bands & Beans on Sunday, March 29, packing the Fort William Henry…
Frankie Fest Announces Lineup for 2026 Festival
Frankie Fest has announced a massive LGBTQ+ Rock lineup for the 2026 Frankie Fest at Brooklyn House of Yes.…
Trey Anastasio Announces Acoustic Tour with Jeff Tanski, Buffalo and Westchester…
Trey Anastasio of Phish has announced his latest acoustic tour for May and June, where he will be joined by…
The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates 70 Years with Beethoven’s Ninth,…
A milestone season reaches its crescendo on March 28, as the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 70th…
OSHEAGA Announces Full 2026 Lineup Ahead of Summer Festival
Just over the border, OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival returns to Montréals Parc Jean-Drapeau from July 31 through…
The Philadelphia Orchestra Returns to SPAC for a Three-Week Summer Residency
This summer, from August 5th to 22nd, The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to SPAC, marking the 60th anniversary…
Syracuse Area Music Awards Names James Austin as New Director
The Syracuse Area Music Awards announced James Austin as its new director. Austin has been an active and…