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Hayley Williams Announces Tour with Two Consecutive New York Dates
Hayley Williams of Paramore has announced a long-anticipated tour, with scheduled stops at major American cities…
Jam for Tots 2025 – Live Music and Holiday Cheer
Jam for Tots is back for the 2025 Holiday Season with 10 shows at 9 venues across New York State.
In the…
Magic of Lights Drive-Through Experience – Bigger and Brighter Presentation…
The most wonderful time of the year is about to get even brighter with the triumphant return of Magic of Lights. …
New York City Celebrates the Rockettes’ 100th Anniversary
To celebrate the Rockettes' 100th Anniversary, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has announced all of the ways…
University of Rochester’s EPAM Center Names Lam Professor of Music and…
The University of Rochester's Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) Center, a joint venture between the Eastman…
Rod Stewart Bringing “One Last Time” Tour to Jones Beach in 2026
Two-time Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame icon Rod Stewart has announced an extension of his highly successful “One Last…
Renown Cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins Makes Binghamton Return for “Creations…
Renown cellist Annie Jacobs-Perkins returns to Binghamton to perform Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the…
LIMEHOF Podcast Sits Down With DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado
In the next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down…
Jack Johnson Announces SURFILMUSIC Tour, 3 New York Dates
Jack Johnson is bringing his SURFILMUSIC Tour to 43 outdoor venues across North America next year, including 3…
Star-Studded 60s Spectacular Arrives at Proctors Theatre on Nov. 15
The Capital Region will host a night of legendary performances. On Saturday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m., the…
Overdue: Albany Common Council Overhauls Cabaret License
On the heels of the announced closing of Larkin Hifi, and vocal criticism of the policy, the Albany Common Council…
Lotus Announces 2026 Tour With Two NY Dates
Lotus has announced an extensive U.S. tour covering more than 25 dates in support of their upcoming studio album, …
Ian Maksin Gives Japanese Classic “Toryanse” A Meditative Spin – 3 NY Shows…
Internationally acclaimed cellist and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin has released "Toryanse", a deeply emotive…
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music to Host 10th Annual House Party This Thursday
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM), the 128-year-old nonprofit organization aiming to foster community…
New York’s globalFEST Returns For 23rd Year
On January 11, 2026, globalFEST will return for its 23rd year at Lincoln Center, featuring acts from four…
Blue Wave Records Celebrate 40 Years with Syracuse Concert
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Blue Wave Records, the GREAT Salt City BLUES will be holding its ninth concert…
Take a Look Inside the Music Industry With Studio Confidential
New on-stage discussion series Studio Confidential will make its New York City debut this February, uniting music…
Opera Saratoga Embraces Minimalism with Their 65th Season Announcement
Opera Saratoga, the Capital Region's only professional opera company, is celebrating its 65th season by embracing…
moe. 2026 “Born To Fly” Tour Includes 3 Nights in Buffalo, 2 in…
moe.'s just announced "Born to Fly" Winter Tour will find the band returning to their roots in 2026, with three…
Grateful Dead Vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, best known as the female vocalist of The Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. She…