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Yusuf / Cat Stevens Announces “Cat on the Road to Findout” Tour
Yusuf / Cat Stevens is stepping back into the spotlight this fall not just with a guitar in hand, but with a…
Park Theater Presents 2025 Summer Concert Series at Crandall Park
This Summer, the Park Theater presents their fifth annual Summer Concert Series at the Crandall Park Bandshell.…
JetLAG Festival Returns for 16th Season with Devotchka, Enver Izmaylov, and More
JetLAG Festival returns June 20–22 to Peaceful Valley Campsites in Downsville, NY, bringing its signature blend of…
Phish Announce Final Summer 2025 Tour Dates
Phish has announced a final round of 2025 Summer Tour dates that include a stop at one of the band's longtime…
Modest Mouse’s 2025 Tour Hits New York This October
Modest Mouse is set to light up New York this fall with five stops across the state as part of their expansive…
Iconic NYC Punk Band Testors Release Archival Vinyl
A piece of NYC punk history resurfaces with Prime Primitive: 1976–1977, a new archival vinyl release featuring…
Freedom Park Foundation Summer Concert Series Lineup
The Freedom Park Foundation in Scotia has announced the lineup for its 2025 Summer Concert Series, offering…
Antone’s 50th Anniversary Brings Texas Blues to Lincoln Center
Antone’s All-Stars will take the stage at Damrosch Park on June 29 for a special 50th anniversary concert…
Geneva Music Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music and Wine
The Geneva Music Festival is back in Upstate New York this summer, bringing together a great mix of music and…
Crandell Theatre Undergoes Major Renovations
The Crandell Theatre is in the midst of a massive renovation and restoration project.
Located in the Village of…
Fourth Annual Bronx Summer Jam is Back
Bronx Summer Jam returns Saturday, June 21 for its fourth annual celebration of local music, featuring emerging…
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Returns with Diverse Lineup
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival announced the lineup for their 27th season, hosting performances at historic…
Songwriter Andy Kim Joins Hoochenanny Festival in Rochester
Andy Kim, legendary singer and songwriter and 2019 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, was added to the…
New York State Blues Festival Bringing Guitar Legend Warren Haynes to Syracuse
The annual New York State Blues Festival returns this year from June 12 through 14 at the NYS Fairgrounds in…
Nacre Dance Group Performances this Winter Secured via Dance Alliance Funding
This coming winter, with funding awarded by the Dance Alliance, the Saratoga Springs Nacre Dance Group presents…
New Musical ‘The Waiting’ to premiere at Cohoes Music Hall
The Waiting, a new musical composed by Capital Region native Maria Isabella Andreoli, will debut with a full…
SummerStage Controversy Continues After Third Artist Drops Out
Danish composer and violist Astrid Sonne has dropped out of the 2025 SummerStage lineup amid the conflict in…
Anticipation Growing for Bonnaroo 2025
We’re less than two weeks away from the start of Bonnaroo 2025. This year's line-up a diverse and perfect blend of…
New York Women Composers Names New Administrative Director
New York Women Composers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women composers, is turning the page on…
Upstate Films’ Sonic Wave Series To Showcase Acclaimed Documentary ‘American…
Upstate Films' Sonic Wave, its popular Monday night series dedicated to great films about music, will mark the…