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NYS Music Presents Wednesdays at Funk n Waffles Downtown
Winter is upon us in New York and if you're in Syracuse, you'll need to find some place to warm up. May we suggest…
Axl Rose Cancels Kimmel, to Reunite With Slash and Duff at Coachella
Well Guns N' Roses fans, the moment you've been waiting for is here. After years of separation and weeks of…
This is Happening: LCD Soundsystem Reunites, Plans 2016 Tour
When Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival released its 2016 lineup featuring headliner LCD Soundsystem, the…
Bisco Inferno Returns to Colorado
Fresh off of their celebrated New Year's run in New York City, the Disco Biscuits are slated to once again descend…
Bernie Worrell Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Bernie Worrell, keyboardist and founding member of Parliament Funkadelic, was diagnosed with stage four lung…
Funktional Flow Gives Birth to “On the Way”
Buffalo’s funk/reggae/rock fusion act Funktional Flow released a second single from their forthcoming album, Time…
Umphrey’s McGee to Play Double Header at Red Rocks
Umphrey's McGee will return to Colorado over Independence Day weekend for the third consecutive year to play two…
Natalie Cole, an Unforgettable Songbird, Passes at the Age of 65
As the year comes to a close, so does the music of one of America's most loved musicians. On Dec. 31, 2015, Natalie…
Specials Drummer John Bradbury Passed Away
John Bradbury, drummer of legendary ska band The Specials, died on Monday, Dec. 28 at the age of 62.
Bradbury was…
WEQX Independent Radio Station Tower Down
As of Tuesday morning, 102.7 WEQX The Real Alternative radio station's tower was taken down by the high winds and…
UPDATE: Country Singer Craig Strickland Found Dead
UPDATE 1/4/16: Craig Strickland was found dead today. Here's the post from the Ponca City News:
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UPDATE: Full Coachella Lineup Announced, Includes LCD Soundsystem and GNR Reunions
Update 1/5/2016: The full Coachella lineup has been announced. Besides the headline-making reunions of both LCD…
Bavosa’s Mimosas: Phish 3.0 New Year’s Eves
It’s hard to fathom that Phish has now been back playing together for longer than their “hiatus” (2000-2002) and…
Update: Axl Rose to Discuss Reunion Rumors on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Updated 12/30: Rolling Stone has reported that multiple sources indicate that Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose will…
New Year’s Eve Across New York State
Don’t have plans yet for New Year’s Eve? Music fans across New York State have got plenty of choices this Thursday.…
Guns N’ Roses Reunion Rumors Return
After weeks of silence, the rumors are flying once again about the possibility of a Guns N' Roses reunion. Over the…
Lemmy Dead at 70
Lemmy, born Ian Fraser Kilmister, the legendary frontman of iconic metal band Motorhead, died Monday at his home in…
Local Syracuse Musician Attacked on Christmas; Police Looking for Assistance
On a day in which peace and good will should be abound, this wasn't exactly the case in Syracuse. As local musician…
Strangefolk Returns to Garden of Eden August 12-13
Strangefolk's Garden of Eden takes place this weekend in Jay, VT at Stateside Amphitheater, bringing back to…
moe. has an Albany Rager Planned for the New Year
These are the droids you are looking for. moe.'s 25th anniversary year is now part of a Star Wars world, and we're…